South Coast United

South Coast United

Infobox Football club
clubname = South Coast United


fullname = South Coast United Soccer Club
nickname = United
founded = 1984
ground = Sir Ian McLennan Park,
Kembla Grange, NSW
capacity = Seated 500, Standing 5000
chairman = Boz Matosin
secretary = Ivo Spanicek
manager = Michael Santalab
league = Illawara Premier League
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South Coast United Soccer Club is an Australian football (soccer) from the city of Wollongong.

The club was founded in 1984 by Wollongong's Croatian community. The club plays in the Illawara Premier League after being promoted in 2005.

South Coast were previously in the Illawarra Conference League or Division 1 as it was previously known. In 2004, SCU were minor premiers of the Illawarra Conference League however lost the Grand Final to Helensburgh 4-1.

The club is located at Kembla Grange and plays its home ground at Sir Ian McLennan Park.

The clubs current coach is former Sydney United defender and Olyroo Michael Santalab and features former Canberra FC/Deakin and Sydney United striker Zvonko Usljebrka in their squad.

Former player Brendon Santalab currently plays for A-League franchise Sydney FC.

The club hosted the Australian-Croatian Soccer Tournament in 1994.

Notable former players

* Mile Jedinak (MF) - Spent 2005 with South Coast United, currently playing in the A-League for the Central Coast Mariners
* John Sturm (FW) - 20 Years Service
* Zvonko Usljebrka (FW) - Leading goal scorer in the Illawarra Premier League
* Joe Coelho (FW) - Former Golden Boot winner with a record 29 goals
* Mirko Sola (MF) - Dynamic Midfielder and Former Captain of the Club
* Neil Williams (MF) - Championship winning coach and former Welsh Youth International

Notable current players

* Denis Jurjevic (FW) - IFA Premier League Player of the Year 2005, IFA First Division Player of the Year 2004.
*Zdenko Loncar (GK) 400 League Appearances
* Michael Santalab (DF/MF) - Manager/Player

ee also

*List of Croatian football clubs in Australia
*Australian-Croatian Soccer Tournament
*Croatian Australian
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