Eastern Suburbs FC

Eastern Suburbs FC News

May 2011

EASTERN SUBURBS RESURFACES STRONGER

Incredibly, Frank Byrne, President of the embattled Eastern Suburbs Football Club, can see an upside to the Brisbane Floods.

Eastern Suburbs FC would like to thank the numerous volunteers and members who have assisted with our cleanup and rebuilding.  We would also like to acknowledge the following bodies and organisations for their kind financial assistance.

Sofrana Unilines, Phil Reeves - Qld Government, Helen Abrahams - Brisbane City Council, Trademark Homes, Bunnings Warehouse, Bank of Queensland, Commonwealth Bank, Telstra Kids Fund, IGA East Brisbane, Kevin Rudd, Canberra South Rotary. 

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February 2011

STRIKERS MIRACLE TO SPUR ON ROAR

Brisbane Times

On May 25, 1997, a number of miracles were performed in and around Suncorp Statium.  Strikers would slam home a pair of goals to eclipse Sydney United 2-0 and become national champions.

If that afternoon was one of the starting points for Stefanutto's career, which took him to Europe and the Socceroos before he returned to Ange Postecoglou's all-conquering Roar, it was one of the finishing notes for Alan Hunter, who captained the Strikers that day and was the best player on the park.

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January 2011

Eastern Suburbs FC would like to sincerely thank the 100s of volunteers from within our club and from other clubs that so generously donated their time across the weekend for our flood clean-up.  We cannot express our appreciation enough for your magnificent efforts. 

Click here to read a letter to members from the President.  To view photos from the January flood visit the Gallery page.

Thank you to other clubs (Holland Park Hawks, Annerley FC and Tarragindi Tigers) who have kindly allowed us to train at their grounds.

The spirit of the mighty Tigers will rise above the floodwaters to fight another year!