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Fgura United F.C.

Fgura United Football Club, commonly known as Fgura United is a Maltese football club based in Fgura, Malta. The Club currently plays in the Maltese First Division.

Fgura United
Full nameFgura United Football Club
Founded1 June 1971; 51 years ago (1971-06-01)
GroundFgura United Football Complex
ChairmanLarkin Bonnici
ManagerKevin Vella
LeagueMaltese Challenge League
2021–22Maltese Challenge League,
Group B, 5th[1]
WebsiteClub website

Fgura United was founded on June 1, 1971, and is the oldest sport organisation in the locality of Fgura, Malta.

History

Early years (1971–1974)

Fgura United was founded on June 1, 1971, and is the oldest sport organisation in the locality of Fgura, Malta.[citation needed] The first president was Mr. Zaren Vella, with Mr. C Farrugia as the secretary and Mr. E Muscat as the treasurer. During the club's early years, the premises changed twice from St Thomas Street in 1973, then to Triq L-Isponsun and then back to St Thomas Street in new premises that the club has invested in. Between the 1971–72 and 1973–74 seasons the club participated in the MFA Amateur League and the MFA Minor League.

Domestic Competition(1975–2011)

Fgura United entered the National League in 1974–75 season when the club participated in the MFA 4th Division. Fgura United has been participating in all MFA tournaments including the National, Reserves, Under 21 and Under 19 competitions continuously ever since. Since 1995, Fgura United has run a youth nursery which aims to train young footballers aged 6–16 to develop their talents and enable them to participate in Maltese youth competitions including the Under 12, Under 15 & Under 17.

New Era (2012–present)

In 2012 the club finally has suitable training facilities and a club house. The project included the football ground and a five-a-side pitch – both with artificial turf and a club house including a hall, offices for administration, a bar and five dressing rooms which were funded mainly through the UEFA Hat-Trick Programme, the Malta Football Association, Kunsill Malti għall-iSport, the Good Causes Fund and the club itself who thanks to the sound administration throughout the years was able to inject the funds obtained for the sale of property into the new complex which was built over the past months. opened their new artificial turf ground to replace the old one. Michel Platini was present at the opening of the pitch. The pitch is now Fgura's training ground. In Season 2013–14 Fgura United achieved the biggest success in club's history by winning promotion to Maltese First Division. Another milestone was made during the following season which they were a debut team in the first division and manage to make 15 games unbeaten which secure their status in the first division which was the main target for the club. In their debut season in Maltese First Division team has done more than expected by winning high 5th place at the end of the season.

Club facilities

In 2012 the club finally got suitable training facilities and a club house. The project included the football ground and a five-a-side pitch – both with artificial turf and a club house including a hall, offices for administration, a bar and five dressing rooms. The facilities were inaugurated by UEFA president Michel Platini. Thanks to the quality of this facility, except of senior team, the complex is also used by Fgura United youth teams, but also by some of the most prominent football clubs in Malta. For the future is planned construction of another five-a-side pitch, tennis courts, gym, apartments for the players and a small park which will be within this complex as well.

League and cup history

Season Pos. Pl. W D L GS GA P
2014–15 1. Division 5 26 11 10 5 32 27 43
2015–16 1. Division 10 26 8 6 12 24 35 30

Honours and achievements

Domestic

Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors

Current squad

As of 29 July 2022[2]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK   MLT Lydon Moore
3 DF   MLT Carl Ciantar
4 DF   MLT Lee Pisani
6 MF   MLT Rhys Gove
7 MF   MLT Dylan Caruana
8 MF   MLT Thomas Grech
9 FW   BRA Rafael Prudente
10 MF   MLT Jeremy Micallef
11 MF   BRA Ewertton Jose Costa Silva
12 MF   MLT Matthew Brincat
13 DF   MLT Jake Stensen
14 DF   BRA Charlles Gandini de Oliviera
No. Pos. Nation Player
15 DF   MLT Joey Reno Vella
17 DF   MLT Jeremy Cassar
20 FW   MLT Morientes Muscat
21 MF   MLT Shaun Borg
22 GK   MLT Julian Azzopardi
23 MF   VEN Donys Quintero
28 FW   MLT Gabriel Borg
GK   MLT Isaac Scerri
DF   MLT Jake Bezzina
DF   MLT Owen Mifsud
MF   MLT Svain Abela

Coaching staff

Position Name
Head Coach   Kevin Vella
Assistant Coach   Daniel de Abela-Borg
Goalkeepers Coach   Sinclair Douglas
Nursery Head Coach   Claude Chetcuti

Club Officials

Position Name
President   Larkin Bonnici
Vice-President   Lawrence Bugeja, Brian Calvagna
General Secretary   Stefan Vella
Team Manager   Anthony Gafa'
Treasurer   Alvin Abdilla
Kit Manager   Brian Calavagna, Mauro Bianco

References

  1. ^ "Summary - Challenge League - Malta - Results, fixtures, tables and news - Soccerway". www.soccerway.com.
  2. ^ Senior team - Fgura United FC

External links

  • Fgura United official site

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Fgura United Football Club commonly known as Fgura United is a Maltese football club based in Fgura Malta The Club currently plays in the Maltese First Division Fgura UnitedFull nameFgura United Football ClubFounded1 June 1971 51 years ago 1971 06 01 GroundFgura United Football ComplexChairmanLarkin BonniciManagerKevin VellaLeagueMaltese Challenge League2021 22Maltese Challenge League Group B 5th 1 WebsiteClub websiteHome coloursAway coloursFgura United was founded on June 1 1971 and is the oldest sport organisation in the locality of Fgura Malta Contents 1 History 1 1 Early years 1971 1974 1 2 Domestic Competition 1975 2011 1 3 New Era 2012 present 2 Club facilities 3 League and cup history 4 Honours and achievements 4 1 Domestic 5 Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors 6 Current squad 7 Coaching staff 8 Club Officials 9 References 10 External linksHistory EditEarly years 1971 1974 Edit Fgura United was founded on June 1 1971 and is the oldest sport organisation in the locality of Fgura Malta citation needed The first president was Mr Zaren Vella with Mr C Farrugia as the secretary and Mr E Muscat as the treasurer During the club s early years the premises changed twice from St Thomas Street in 1973 then to Triq L Isponsun and then back to St Thomas Street in new premises that the club has invested in Between the 1971 72 and 1973 74 seasons the club participated in the MFA Amateur League and the MFA Minor League Domestic Competition 1975 2011 Edit Fgura United entered the National League in 1974 75 season when the club participated in the MFA 4th Division Fgura United has been participating in all MFA tournaments including the National Reserves Under 21 and Under 19 competitions continuously ever since Since 1995 Fgura United has run a youth nursery which aims to train young footballers aged 6 16 to develop their talents and enable them to participate in Maltese youth competitions including the Under 12 Under 15 amp Under 17 New Era 2012 present Edit In 2012 the club finally has suitable training facilities and a club house The project included the football ground and a five a side pitch both with artificial turf and a club house including a hall offices for administration a bar and five dressing rooms which were funded mainly through the UEFA Hat Trick Programme the Malta Football Association Kunsill Malti għall iSport the Good Causes Fund and the club itself who thanks to the sound administration throughout the years was able to inject the funds obtained for the sale of property into the new complex which was built over the past months opened their new artificial turf ground to replace the old one Michel Platini was present at the opening of the pitch The pitch is now Fgura s training ground In Season 2013 14 Fgura United achieved the biggest success in club s history by winning promotion to Maltese First Division Another milestone was made during the following season which they were a debut team in the first division and manage to make 15 games unbeaten which secure their status in the first division which was the main target for the club In their debut season in Maltese First Division team has done more than expected by winning high 5th place at the end of the season Club facilities EditIn 2012 the club finally got suitable training facilities and a club house The project included the football ground and a five a side pitch both with artificial turf and a club house including a hall offices for administration a bar and five dressing rooms The facilities were inaugurated by UEFA president Michel Platini Thanks to the quality of this facility except of senior team the complex is also used by Fgura United youth teams but also by some of the most prominent football clubs in Malta For the future is planned construction of another five a side pitch tennis courts gym apartments for the players and a small park which will be within this complex as well League and cup history EditSeason Pos Pl W D L GS GA P2014 15 1 Division 5 26 11 10 5 32 27 432015 16 1 Division 10 26 8 6 12 24 35 30Honours and achievements EditDomestic Edit Maltese Second Division Promotion 1 2013 2014 Maltese Third Division Promotion 2 1987 1988 2011 2012Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors EditPeriod Kit Manufacturer Shirt Sponsor2013 2014 adidas Decantae2014 2015 adidas Chain Supermarket2015 2016 adidas Chain Supermarket James Caterers2016 2017 adidas eurobridge TwilightCurrent squad EditAs of 29 July 2022 2 Note Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules Players may hold more than one non FIFA nationality No Pos Nation Player1 GK MLT Lydon Moore3 DF MLT Carl Ciantar4 DF MLT Lee Pisani6 MF MLT Rhys Gove7 MF MLT Dylan Caruana8 MF MLT Thomas Grech9 FW BRA Rafael Prudente10 MF MLT Jeremy Micallef11 MF BRA Ewertton Jose Costa Silva12 MF MLT Matthew Brincat13 DF MLT Jake Stensen14 DF BRA Charlles Gandini de Oliviera No Pos Nation Player15 DF MLT Joey Reno Vella17 DF MLT Jeremy Cassar20 FW MLT Morientes Muscat21 MF MLT Shaun Borg22 GK MLT Julian Azzopardi23 MF VEN Donys Quintero28 FW MLT Gabriel Borg GK MLT Isaac Scerri DF MLT Jake Bezzina DF MLT Owen Mifsud MF MLT Svain AbelaCoaching staff EditPosition NameHead Coach Kevin VellaAssistant Coach Daniel de Abela BorgGoalkeepers Coach Sinclair DouglasNursery Head Coach Claude ChetcutiClub Officials EditPosition NamePresident Larkin BonniciVice President Lawrence Bugeja Brian CalvagnaGeneral Secretary Stefan VellaTeam Manager Anthony Gafa Treasurer Alvin AbdillaKit Manager Brian Calavagna Mauro BiancoReferences Edit Summary Challenge League Malta Results fixtures tables and news Soccerway www soccerway com Senior team Fgura United FCExternal links EditFgura United official site Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fgura United F C amp oldid 1116180934, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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