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In the opening match of the season on 8 August 2009, Theoklitos endured a disastrous debut for Norwich against [[Colchester United F.C.|Colchester United]] at [[Carrow Road]], conceding five goals before half-time and seven in total. He missed his punch for the first goal, palmed a shot straight into the path of [[Clive Platt]] for the second and failed to save a free-kick for the fourth.<ref name="Colchester">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/8186227.stm Norwich 1-7 Colchester], BBC Sport, 2009-08-08. Retrieved 2009-08-08</ref> Theoklitos later admitted it was "the worst performance of my career."<ref name="blunders">{{citenews |title=Norwich keeper admits to blunders |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/n/norwich/8193128.stm |publisher=BBC |date=2009-08-10 |accessdate=2010-01-22}</ref> |
In the opening match of the season on 8 August 2009, Theoklitos endured a disastrous debut for Norwich against [[Colchester United F.C.|Colchester United]] at [[Carrow Road]], conceding five goals before half-time and seven in total. He missed his punch for the first goal, palmed a shot straight into the path of [[Clive Platt]] for the second and failed to save a free-kick for the fourth.<ref name="Colchester">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/8186227.stm Norwich 1-7 Colchester], BBC Sport, 2009-08-08. Retrieved 2009-08-08</ref> Theoklitos later admitted it was "the worst performance of my career."<ref name="blunders">{{citenews |title=Norwich keeper admits to blunders |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/n/norwich/8193128.stm |publisher=BBC |date=2009-08-10 |accessdate=2010-01-22}}</ref> |
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Despite the performance, Theoklitos still had the support of manager [[Bryan Gunn]],<ref name="blunders"> </ref> a former goalkeeper himself. However, Gunn did not have the support of the Norwich board and was sacked, to be replaced by Colchester manager [[Paul Lambert]], who had engineered the 7-1 defeat. Under Lambert, Theoklitos slipped out of favour to third choice goalkeeper. He was recalled to the bench in October for a [[Football League Trophy]] game away to [[Gillingham F.C.|Gillingham]], but inexplicably failed to turn up for the team bus,<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/norwich/8293927.stm Norwich keeper fails to turn up], BBC Sport, 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-07</ref> effectively ending chances of another recall, continuing to play for the reserves team. |
Despite the performance, Theoklitos still had the support of manager [[Bryan Gunn]],<ref name="blunders"> </ref> a former goalkeeper himself. However, Gunn did not have the support of the Norwich board and was sacked, to be replaced by Colchester manager [[Paul Lambert]], who had engineered the 7-1 defeat. Under Lambert, Theoklitos slipped out of favour to third choice goalkeeper. He was recalled to the bench in October for a [[Football League Trophy]] game away to [[Gillingham F.C.|Gillingham]], but inexplicably failed to turn up for the team bus,<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/norwich/8293927.stm Norwich keeper fails to turn up], BBC Sport, 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-07</ref> effectively ending chances of another recall, continuing to play for the reserves team. |
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Revision as of 10:01, 22 January 2010
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Serafim Michael Theoklitos | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Norwich City | ||
| Number | 1 | ||
Serafim Michael Theoklitos (born February 11, 1981 in Melbourne, Australia) is an Australian footballer who currently plays for Norwich City.[1]
Club career
Early career
Theoklitos made several appearances in the Australian National Soccer League before moving away as a youngster to Blackpool in England where he played three games due to an injury sustained early after his arrival. He then moved back to Australia to play in the Victorian Premier League for Bulleen Zebras. In a VPL final, he saved three of four penalties to help Bulleen to victory.
Melbourne Victory
He joined Melbourne Victory FC for their inaugural season in the 2005–06 A-League.
In the 2006–07 A-League season, Theoklitos kept ten clean-sheets from 21 games and attracted interested from both the Australia and Greece national associations, but has not made a senior appearance for either country.
In the 2008–09 season, Theoklitos played an integral part in Melbourne Victory's premiership and grand final success by keeping five clean sheets at the end of the season. His form earned him a another call-up to the Australian national squad for the match against Kuwait on 5 March 2009 but didn't play.
In May 2009, Theoklitos declined a contract extension and in July 2009 it was confirmed that he would be leaving Melbourne Victory, with his contract expiring on 30 July. In early July 2009 signed a two year contract with English League One side Norwich City.[2]
Norwich City
In the opening match of the season on 8 August 2009, Theoklitos endured a disastrous debut for Norwich against Colchester United at Carrow Road, conceding five goals before half-time and seven in total. He missed his punch for the first goal, palmed a shot straight into the path of Clive Platt for the second and failed to save a free-kick for the fourth.[3] Theoklitos later admitted it was "the worst performance of my career."[4]
Despite the performance, Theoklitos still had the support of manager Bryan Gunn,[4] a former goalkeeper himself. However, Gunn did not have the support of the Norwich board and was sacked, to be replaced by Colchester manager Paul Lambert, who had engineered the 7-1 defeat. Under Lambert, Theoklitos slipped out of favour to third choice goalkeeper. He was recalled to the bench in October for a Football League Trophy game away to Gillingham, but inexplicably failed to turn up for the team bus,[5] effectively ending chances of another recall, continuing to play for the reserves team.
Lambert confirmed in December 2009 that he expected Theoklitos to be leaving the club. Ruling out a return to Australia, Theoklitos is seeking opportunities elsewhere in England.[6]
International career
Although selected by Australia on two occasions, he has yet to make an appearance for the Socceroos. With Greek ancestry he has also received interest from their national association but so far has only featured for Australia[7].
Personal life
Theoklitos attended High School at Balwyn High School. He is of Greek ancestry. He has two brothers: Theo (eldest) and Andrew (middle) Theoklitos.
Honours
With Melbourne Victory:
Personal Honours:
References
- ^ "Michael Theoklitos profile". Norwich City F.C. Retrieved 2009-07-23.
- ^ Aussie Keeper Joins Canaries, Norwich City F.C., 2009-07-08. Retrieved 2009-07-08
- ^ Norwich 1-7 Colchester, BBC Sport, 2009-08-08. Retrieved 2009-08-08
- ^ a b "Norwich keeper admits to blunders". BBC. 2009-08-10. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
- ^ Norwich keeper fails to turn up, BBC Sport, 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-07
- ^ "Norwich City Goalkeeper Michael Theoklitos Rules Out A-League Return With Melbourne Heart". Goal.com. 2009-12-28. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
- ^ "Norwich City Player Profile". Norwich City.
External links
- 1981 births
- Living people
- Australian football (soccer) players from Melbourne
- Australians of Greek descent
- Australian football (soccer) players
- Australian expatriate football (soccer) players
- A-League players
- The Football League players
- South Melbourne FC players
- Blackpool F.C. players
- Melbourne Victory players
- Whittlesea Zebras players
- Football (soccer) goalkeepers
- Football Kingz F.C. players
- National Soccer League (Australia) players
- Norwich City F.C. players