http://www.maltafootball.com Fri, 24 May 2013 20:02:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/24/michael-woods-no-longer-hibernians-coach/ http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/24/michael-woods-no-longer-hibernians-coach/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 18:15:41 +0000 Antoine Busuttil http://www.maltafootball.com/?p=37942 Hibernians FC announced that Michael Woods is no longer their coach after the two parties terminated the contract by mutual agreement.Micheal Woods had joined the Paolites last summer following the departure of Mark Miller who joined Valletta. He led Hibs to joint-leadership in the BOV Premier League, losing the title in the championship decider but then claimed success in the U*BET FA Trophy after defeating Qormi 3-1 on Wednesday.]]> http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/24/michael-woods-no-longer-hibernians-coach/feed/ 0 http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/24/marco-borg-to-control-italy-vs-san-marino/ http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/24/marco-borg-to-control-italy-vs-san-marino/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 08:55:49 +0000 Antoine Busuttil http://www.maltafootball.com/?p=37928 FIFA referee Marco Borg will be in charge of the Friendly ‘A’ International match between Italy and San Marino, to be played in Stadio Dall'Ara, Bologna on the 31st May.The other members of the all-FIFA refereeing team will be Ingmar Spiteri and Mitchell Scerri as assistant referees, and Paolo Valeri (FIGC) who will act as fourth official. ]]> http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/24/marco-borg-to-control-italy-vs-san-marino/feed/ 4 http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/24/sliema-wanderers-nursery-celebrates-30th-anniversary/ http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/24/sliema-wanderers-nursery-celebrates-30th-anniversary/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 07:11:16 +0000 Antoine Busuttil http://www.maltafootball.com/?p=37932 In 1983, Ġużi Fava together with a group of helpers founded Sliema Wanderers Football Nursery in Tigne. Following the sudden death of Ġużi in 1991, the nursery was led by other chairpersons always bearing same vision and principles set by Ġużi Fava.Apart from operating in new premises, the nursery played an important role in the development of several kids and youths not only in terms of football but also socially and personally. The nursery has also invested in training its coaching staff to be in touch with the current football trends and will soon be launching a project related to a modern technical structure. ]]> http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/24/sliema-wanderers-nursery-celebrates-30th-anniversary/feed/ 0 http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/24/applications-for-coaches-with-the-cottonera-united-nursery/ http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/24/applications-for-coaches-with-the-cottonera-united-nursery/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 04:11:07 +0000 Antoine Busuttil http://www.maltafootball.com/?p=37931 Cottonera United Youth Football Nursery is currently receiving applications from qualified coaches willing to join the nursery for season 2013/2014. ]]> http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/24/applications-for-coaches-with-the-cottonera-united-nursery/feed/ 0 http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/22/tarabai-brace-paves-way-for-paolites-tenth-ubet-fa-trophy-win/ http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/22/tarabai-brace-paves-way-for-paolites-tenth-ubet-fa-trophy-win/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 19:28:37 +0000 Antoine Busuttil http://www.maltafootball.com/?p=37915 A brace by Edison Luis dos Santos in the second half paved the way for Hibernians as they claimed the tenth FA Trophy in the history of the club, beating Qormi 3-1. A repeat of last year's result in the final between the same two teams.The Paolites were a better side throughout the ninety minutes and Qormi, who were chasing the first major honour, spent most of the time controlling their opponents in this 75th edition of the U*BET FA Trophy.]]> http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/22/tarabai-brace-paves-way-for-paolites-tenth-ubet-fa-trophy-win/feed/ 16 http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/22/new-coach-for-mgarr-united/ http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/22/new-coach-for-mgarr-united/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 16:54:15 +0000 Antoine Busuttil http://www.maltafootball.com/?p=37923 Mgarr United appointed Robert Magro as their coach for the coming season.Apart from serving as head coach of the Dingli Swallows Nursery, Magro had first team experiences with Dingli Swallows in the First Division, Zebbug Rangers in the Second Division and Mtarfa in the Third Division.]]> http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/22/new-coach-for-mgarr-united/feed/ 0 http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/22/five-players-suspended-after-ubet-fa-trophy-semi-finals/ http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/22/five-players-suspended-after-ubet-fa-trophy-semi-finals/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 10:29:06 +0000 Antoine Busuttil http://www.maltafootball.com/?p=37908 Five players were suspended by the MFA Disciplinary Commissioner after being sent off in the U*BET FA Trophy semi-finals which were played last week.Mario Muscat (Hibernians), Matthew Fleri Soler and Clayton Giordmaina (Lija), Jason Vandelannoite (Valletta) were suspended for one match while Valletta goalkeeper Manuel Bartolo was suspended until August 21, 2013, apart from being handed a two-match ban.]]> http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/22/five-players-suspended-after-ubet-fa-trophy-semi-finals/feed/ 17 http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/22/another-commercial-partner-for-the-malta-football-association/ http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/22/another-commercial-partner-for-the-malta-football-association/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 08:21:40 +0000 Antoine Busuttil http://www.maltafootball.com/?p=37900 The MFA has announced Samsonite as the latest addition in the association’s chain of Preferred Commercial Partners.Such sponsorship structures following the shift in concept of the MFA’s strategy have been a welcome change from the traditional sponsorships to Partnerships in Brand Communication. These partnerships are based on the creation of commercial opportunities.Thanks to this agreement, which runs for one year, the MFA will benefit from Samsonite cabin flight luggage bags which will be available for national ‘A’ team players, technical staff and MFA officials.]]> http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/22/another-commercial-partner-for-the-malta-football-association/feed/ 1 http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/22/double-for-mosta-girls-in-under-16-competitions/ http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/22/double-for-mosta-girls-in-under-16-competitions/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 04:46:29 +0000 Antoine Busuttil http://www.maltafootball.com/?p=37892 Mosta FC claimed the double in the Women's Under-16 competitions after winning the Women's Under-16 Knock-Out, a few weeks after winning the Women's Under-16 League Section A.In the final, which was played at the Gharghur Ground, Mosta defeated Birkirkara 1-0 thanks to a goal by Shona Zammit on 24 minutes.After the game, Mosta captain Charlene Cassia was presented with the cup by MFA Deputy General Secretary (Grassroots, Youth Development & Education) Maria Mifsud.]]> http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/22/double-for-mosta-girls-in-under-16-competitions/feed/ 0 http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/22/vacancies-for-coaches-at-ghaxaq-youth-nursery/ http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/22/vacancies-for-coaches-at-ghaxaq-youth-nursery/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 04:46:05 +0000 Antoine Busuttil http://www.maltafootball.com/?p=37893 Ghaxaq FC Youth Nursery is currently accepting applications from interested qualified coaches (UEFA licence C) and Head Coach (Licence B) to join our school of football for the season 2013/2014.]]> http://www.maltafootball.com/2013/05/22/vacancies-for-coaches-at-ghaxaq-youth-nursery/feed/ 0