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Grelli wins the Sergio Melta Medal

MetroStars' midfielder Steven Grelli has claimed the 2011 Sergio Melta Medal, becoming the first player from the club to take out the Devine Super League's Player of the Year award.

Grelli finished the season on 22 votes, two clear of Adelaide City's Nicholas Orr and three votes ahead of Western Strikers' Ambesager Yosief.

The 25-year-old admitted he was surprised to hear his name called out, but privileged to have taken out the league's highest individual honour.

"It's a massive honour and privilege," he said."Obviously the players that have won the Serio Melta Medal in the past are great players and our league has great players involved."

"To be in the same status as them is great – a huge honour. It was definitely a huge surprise."

The Sergio Melta Medal was a three-horse race heading into Round 18 with Grelli leading the pair on 19 votes followed by Orr and Yosief on 17 and 16 votes respectively.All three polled maximum votes in best-on-ground performances on the final day of the season to ensure a thrilling finish to the medal count.

In a stunning run of form, Grelli polled eight votes in the final three matches of the season after trailing both Orr and Yosief at the start of Round 16 – Orr led the trio with 17 votes from Yosief (16) and Grelli (14).The hard-nosed midfielder was judged man-of-the-match four times during the campaign and collected votes in 10 of his 18 matches.


KARLOVIC ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

MetroStars defender Ivan Karlovic, who has played over 200 South Australian League matches, will retire at the completion of the 2011 Devine Super League season.

Karlovic, who led MetroStars as their captain between 2006 and 2010, has succumbed to continuous injuries and felt it was the right time to complete his playing career.

"I have had Chronic knee problems which I have had to deal with over the last few years and they have finally taken their toll both physically and mentally,” mentioned Karlovic.

Karlovic made his senior debut for Raiders in 1999, before joining Adelaide City in the National Soccer League in 2000 for three seasons playing 39 matches and moved to play for Sydney Olympic for one season in 2003/04.

Karlovic first arrived at MetroStars in 2004 and was part of the treble winning side that won the Premier League (now Super League) League Championship and Minor Premiership, along with the Federation Cup in the same year.

"My time at MetroStars has been a wonderful experience for myself and my family. I have made many good friends over the journey and had many wonderful memories during my time at the club which I will hold close to my heart,” said Karlovic.

MetroStars President Tony Taormina and Senior Coach David Terminello paid tribute to Karlovic.

"MetroStars farewells Ivan Karlovic, one of our first true Club greats. Ivan is a Champion in every respect and his presence on the field will be sadly missed. He will leave a huge whole to fill. I thank Ivan for the wonderfully memories and I hope the boys can give him the send off he just deserves,” said Taormina .

"Ivan has been a loyal long serving member of the club. His reputation as a class player and a fierce competitor is second to none in the competition in my opinion. He has been the cornerstone of many successful campaigns for MetroStars and has carried himself at all times as a true professional. The experience that we lose as a club will be very hard to replace, and I only hope that one day he decides to give back to the game by coaching as he has many experiences and knowledge to offer.” said Terminello.

Karlovic is focussed on helping guide the club to their third title before determining his future plans.

"I haven't given too much thought into my future plans. I see myself being involved in some sort of capacity because I owe it to the club (MetroStars) who have given me so much in my 8 years there. At the moment I just want to put all my energy into finishing the season on a high.”

Karlovic captained South Australia in all three state matches he represented, in 2006 against Miami FC, 2007 versus Adelaide United and the 2008 match against Western Australia .

Karlovic is currently third in the most matches played for MetroStars behind current team mates David Menechella and Daniel Godley.

IVAN KARLOVIC
National League Matches – 44 (39 Adelaide City, 5 Sydney Olympic)
National League Goals – 1 (1 Adelaide City)
SA League Matches – 204 (170 MetroStars, 34 Raiders)
SA League Goals – 27 (27 MetroStars)
SA State Matches – 3
Captain 2006 to 2010 (MetroStars)
Club Champion 2004, 2010 (MetroStars)
League Championships 2004, 2009 (MetroStars)
Federation Cup 2004, 2008 (MetroStars)
Minor Premierships 2004, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011 (MetroStars)
MetroStars Life Membership

(Statistics up to and including Saturday 3rd September 2011)


UNDER 19 WIN FEDERATION CUP

MetroStars have won the 2011 Under 19 Federation Cup after a 1-0 win over Modbury at Hindmarsh Stadium.

Terry Theodorou’s second half strike was enough for the club to win their third Under 19 Federation Cup in seven year.

Under 19 Federation Cup Final
MetroStars 1 (Theodorou 54’)
Modbury 0


MetroStars Appoint New Coach For 2012

MetroStars have appointed current Assistant Coach Rick Cerracchio, as the Senior Head Coach for the 2012 Devine Super League season after David Terminello advised the Club he would not carry on next season.

Cerracchio becomes only the fourth person appointed as Senior Coach of MetroStars since the club’s inclusion into the Football Federation SA competition in 1999.

After spending over 25 years consecutively playing and coaching locally, nationally and overseas, Terminello said it was time for a break.

"My decision came about basically to have a break from football and to look forward to spending some quality time with my family,” said Terminello.

"My time at MetroStars has been a fantastic learning experience and have made many great friendships along the way. It was great to be involved in a progressive forward thinking club who put player’s development as a number one priority,” mentioned Terminello.

Terminello was appointed Senior Coach at the start of the 2010 season, and to date has led MetroStars to 32 wins in two seasons, winning two Minor Premierships and the inaugural Martyn Crook Award as the Devine Super League 2010 Coach of the Year. This season, Terminello led MetroStars to their sixth Super League Minor Premiership in twelve seasons.

"I would like to thank the Executive Committee at MetroStars for taking a chance on an untried coach two years ago. I have offered my services to the club for next season in some capacity on an occasional basis if required, I will also be around the club to support them next season.” stated Terminello.

Terminello will lead the side into the Devine Super League Final 5 Series as the club aims to win their third Devine Super League title.

" I am looking forward to the upcoming finals series and having one last assault on the title.”

MetroStars President Tony Taormina thanked Terminello for his contributions to the club and welcomed Cerracchio to the new role.

"On behalf of our Executive Committee, I would personally like to thank Dave for his contribution to the club on and off the field and wish him every success in his future endeavors”.

"In his short time at the Club, Rick has already been a big contributor as assistant coach. His appointment as head coach was an easy decision given Rick already has the respect of the players and the Club at all levels. I am confident Rick will be able to continue with the great work Dave has done over the last two years,” said Taormina.

Cerracchio, who has played 209 SA League matches, scoring 33 goals in his time with various South Australian clubs and is a two time Bob Telfer Medallist (SA Second Division Player of the Year), was unanimously appointed by the Executive Committee based on the Sports Committee’s recommendation.

"I would firstly like to thank the committee for placing their faith in me, and providing the opportunity to put my theories into practice. The priority now is to capitalise on what we have set out to achieve in this current season,” mentioned Cerracchio.

"We can not be distracted from the job at hand and have been rewarded by our own efforts with the chance of Finals football. The resilience that this group has shown to turn around their own form and improve on their deficiencies is second to none.”

MetroStars are now fully focused on the Devine Super League Final 5 Series commencing for the side in Week two when they will meet the winner of the Qualifying Final, either Adelaide City or Adelaide Blue Eagles.

"We are entering this finals campaign with a new found hunger and the taste of last years failures as a reminder of what was. The energy and leadership responsibilities are now growing among the group with the younger members now embracing the culture which has been installed by the senior members over many years.

"Our biggest test is about to unfold. The rewards will come from the efforts put in.”

At 24, Cerracchio was appointed Player / Coach of Northern Demons, with the side missing out on promotion to the South Australian top flight in his first season as Coach.

Cerracchio was appointed Player / Coach of Adelaide Villa in 2005, leading the club to their first Division 1 Sunday Amateur title and Champion of Champions Cup. Adelaide Villa went on to win the 2009 and 2010 Division 1 Saturday Amateur titles under Cerracchio along with the 2009 Champion of Champions Cup.

In 2011, Cerracchio was appointed Assistant Coach of MetroStars.

Profile
Rick Cerracchio
Played For: White City Woodville (SA), Campbelltown City (SA), Collingwood (NSL), Pirates (SA), Northern Demons (SA), Raiders (SA).
Clubs Coached: Northern Demons (SA), Adelaide Villa (SA), MetroStars (SA, Assistant Coach)
Honours
Player
- 8 times capped for South Australia
- 1993, 2002 SA Premier League Champions (First Division)
- 1994 SA State League Champions (Second Division)
- 2003 SA Federation Cup Champions
- 1997 NSL Cup Winners
- 1999, 2001 Bob Telfer Medallist (Second Division Player of the Year)
- 2005 SA Amateur Sunday Division 1 Champions
- 2009, 2010 SA Amateur Saturday Division 1 Champions
- 2005, 2009 SA Amateur Champions of Champions Cup Winners

Coach -
- 2005 SA Amateur Sunday Division 1 Champions
- 2009, 2010 SA Amateur Saturday Division 1 Champions
- 2005, 2009 SA Amateur Champions of Champions Cup Winners
- 2008 SA Womens Division 3 Champions


METROSTARS CLINCH 2011 MINOR PREMIERSHIP

MetroStars clinched their sixth Devine Super League (First Division) Minor Premiership in their twelfth season in the top flight, with a 1-0 victory over Adelaide Galaxy at TK Shutter Reserve.

James Yong’s 32nd minute strike was enough to snatch the victory and the Minor Premiership by one point as Adelaide City were held to a 1-1 at home to Croydon. MetroStars secured their third straight Minor Premiership adding to the treble of Minor Premierships they won in 2003, 2004 and 2005.

Michael Matricciani became the first MetroStars’ player to finish the season as the top goalscorer in the Devine Super League with 18 goals in 18 matches this season.

MetroStars’ Reserves also clinched the Minor Premiership on the final day of the Devine Super League Reserves season, when a 2-1 victory over Galaxy knocked off Galaxy from the top of the table. It was the Reserves sides second Minor Premiership.

Despite losing 2-1 to Galaxy, the MetroStars Under 19 secured fourth place. Next Saturday they take on Modbury in the Under 19 Federation Cup Final at Hindmarsh Stadium at 10am.



2011 Presentation Night

Lock in Friday, 7 October 2011 as this will be the club's Seniors & Juniors Presentation Night to be held at the Festival Function Centre.

More details to follow shortly.


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2011 MetroStars Media Guide

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