West Torrens Birkalla SC

West Torrens Birkalla Soccer Club, commonly known as Birkalla, is an Australian semi-professional soccer club from Adelaide, South Australia. The club is based in Novar Gardens, a western suburb of Adelaide. The club competes in the South Australian State League 1, the second highest level of football in South Australia and third nationally. Founded in 1923, they are the oldest club in the league.

West Torrens Birkalla
Full nameWest Torrens Birkalla Soccer Club
Nickname(s)Birks
Founded1923 West Torrens
1933 Birkalla Rovers
1979 West Torrens Birkalla
2002 Adelaide Galaxy
2012 West Torrens Birkalla
GroundJack Smith Park
Capacity3,000
ChairmanKosta Makris
ManagerChris Goddard
LeagueSouth Australian State League 1
20208th
WebsiteClub website

History

The West Torrens club was founded in 1923, and the Birkalla Rovers was founded by J Taylor in 1933. In 1979 the two clubs merged to form West Torrens Birkalla (nicknamed Birks), the name they played under until the end of the 2001 season. In 2002 the club's name was changed to Adelaide Galaxy.

At the beginning of the 2006 season, Galaxy reverted to its original team colours, yellow and black. They were one of the original sides in the FFSA Super League.

At the beginning for the 2012 season, Galaxy changed their name to West Torrens Birkalla, and were coached that season by Sergio Melta.

Birkalla has produced four Australian internationals and 19 State representatives.

Current squad

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  AUS John Solari
3 DF  AUS James Polli
4 DF  AUS Christopher Ashwood
5 MF  AUS William Plush
6 DF  ERI Samuel Tesfagabr
7 FW  AUS Thomas King
8 MF  AUS Salvatore Romano
9 FW  CMR Calvin Mbarga
10 MF  ENG Trey Williams
No. Pos. Nation Player
11 FW  AUS Kyle Markham
12 FW  AUS Melad Ahmad
14 MF  AUS Peter Katsambis
15 DF  AUS Daniel Solari
18 MF  ENG Scott Harrison
19 DF  AUS Reece Jurjevic
21 DF  AUS Anthony Quici
23 DF  AUS Davide Zerillo
80 DF  AUS John-Paul Cirillo (C)

Honours
  • State League: 2002, 2005
  • Federation Cup Winners: 2002

Notable players


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