Western Springs AFC
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Full name | Western Springs Association Football Club | ||
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Nickname(s) | Springs | ||
Founded | 1989 | ||
Ground | Seddon Fields, Westmere, Auckland[1] | ||
Chairman | Warwick Hooper | ||
Manager | Paul Rutland | ||
Coach | Chris Zoricich | ||
League | Northern League | ||
2022 | Northern League, 6th of 12 | ||
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Western Springs AFC is an association football club in Westmere, Auckland. Western Springs AFC is one of New Zealand's largest clubs. Both the Senior Women's and Senior Men's teams currently play in the Northern League.
The Western Springs' home ground is at Seddon Field on Meola Road in Westmere and also play home games at Cox's Bay, Walker Park and Eastdale Reserve.[1]
History
The current club was formed in 1989,[1] but its history stretches back to 1924 and the foundation of Comrades FC.[2] This team amalgamated with Grey Lynn FC in 1952,[2] briefly becoming Grey Lynn Comrades United, before renaming to Grey Lynn United in 1954.[2] In 1986 this team combined with the New Zealand branch of the Celtic Supporters Club to form Grey Lynn Celtic.[citation needed] It was this team which combined with Point Chevalier AFC (founded 1949)[3] to become Western Springs Association Football Club in 1989.[1]
Current coaches
The Senior Women's and Senior Men's team play in the Lotto NRFL Premier League Northern Region Football League with the women's team coached by former Football Fern Rebecca O'Neill and the men's team by former All White Captain Chris Zoricich.[citation needed]
Current squad
- As of 13 June 2021[4]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Past and Present day internationals
Women's senior internationals include Football Ferns:
- Rosie White
- Maia Jackman
- Rebecca O'Neill
- Priscilla Duncan
- Abby Erceg
- Daisy Cleverley
- Sarah Morton
- Elizabeth Anton
- Nadia Olla
Men's senior internationals include All Whites:
References
- ^ a b c d "Western Springs - Get in Touch". Western Springs AFC. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
- ^ a b c Ruane, Jeremy. "Grey Lynn". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ^ Ruane, Jeremy. "Pt. Chevalier". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ^ "2021 Northern and Central League Player Lists". New Zealand Football. Retrieved 15 June 2021.