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Thornbury United FC
ThornburyUnited Football Club
Full nameThornbury Furlan Football Club
Founded1 January 1983; 41 years ago (1983-01-01)
GroundFurlan Club, 1 Matisi Street, Thornbury
ManagerDaniel Wightman
LeagueVicSoccer
WebsiteClub website

Thornbury Furlan Football Club, commonly known as Thornbury United F.C, is an Australian amateur soccer club based in Melbourne, Victoria, that plays in the VicSoccer Division 1 League. Founded in 1983, Thornbury United F.C boasts a proud history.

History[edit]

Early years[edit]

The Club Fogolar Furlan was established in 1957 by a small group of migrants from the Friuli Region, located in the north east of Italy. The Club has provided members and visitors with well-appointed premises and sporting facilities. The soccer club was established by those migrants who played in the former Industrial league.The club sought to improve on its standing & joined the VSF ( Victorian Soccer Federation ) now known as the FFV ( Football Federation Victoria ). Between 1983 and this current time, Thornbury United FC has allowed players to experience & boast a proud history winning 5 Reserve Team Championships and taking out the Copa Italia.