Żurrieq F.C.
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| Full name | Żurrieq Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Reds | ||
| Founded | 16 May 1949 | ||
| Ground | Żurrieq Football Ground, Żurrieq, Malta | ||
| Capacity | 100 | ||
| Chairman | Dino Bonnici | ||
| League | Maltese Second Division | ||
| 2019/20 | Maltese Second Division | ||
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Żurrieq Football Club is a Maltese football club based in Żurrieq, Malta. The Club currently plays in the Maltese Second Division.
History
Early years
Żurrieq Football Club was founded in 1949 and is the oldest sport organisation in the locality of Żurrieq.
Domestic competition
Żurrieq F.C. participates in all competitions organized by the MFA and the YFA including the National, Under 19 and the Youth FA leagues. Żurrieq F.C. Youth Nursery is the institution which forms part of Żurrieq F.C. and which works to train the young footballers from the age of 8 years up to 16 years and enable them to participate in the competitions organized by the Maltese Youth FA.
European Debut
In 1982, Żurrieq F.C. took part in the first round of the 1982-83 UEFA Cup. Their debut was vs HNK Hajduk Split, losing 1–4 and 0–4. Three years later they played the first round in the 1985–86 European Cup Winners' Cup vs FC Bayer Uerdingen 05, losing 0–3 and 0–9. The next year they played in the first round of the 1986–87 European Cup Winners' Cup vs Wrexham F.C., losing 0–3 and 0–4.
Colours
In the original club constitution, Żurrieq's colours are named as red and white. For most of the club's early history, Żurrieq had primarily worn red and white striped shirts with either red or white shorts and red socks. The club's away kit has had a wide range of colours over the years, including white and blue.
Training facilities
Żurrieq F.C. training facilities, for both the First Team and the Junior Team, are located at the border of Żurrieq. There is a one 11 a-side artificial grass pitch with dressing rooms facilities and one 7 a-side artificial grass pitch also with dressing rooms facilities.
The club also has an indoor gym currently owned by Qualified Coach Mr.Julian Briffa in which personal training is being offered on a daily basis.
Honours
Domestic
- Maltese Premier League
- Runner-up (1): 1986–1987
- Third place (2): 1981/82, 1987/88
- Maltese FA Trophy (Malta Cup)
- Winners (1) 1984–1985
- Runners-up (2) 1983–1984, 1985–1986
- Maltese Super Cup
- Runners-up (1): 1985
- Maltese Third Division
- Winners (1): 2019
Players
Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Current board
Żurrieq F.C. Committee
| Position | Name |
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| President |  Dino Bonnici
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| Vice-President | Julian Galea
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| Vice-President | Rita Grima
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| General secretary | Kaydem Schembri
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| Treasurer | Victor Galea
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| Members | Aldo Farrugia
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| Joseph Lia
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| Glen Grixti
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| Kevin Cachia
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| Christian Muscat
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| Brian Farrugia
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| Ryan Bonnici
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| Leonard Grixti
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| Christopher Mangion
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| Emanuel D'Amato
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Żurrieq Wolves FC Youth Nursery
| Position | Name |
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| President | Leonard Zammit
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| Vice-President | David Camilleri
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| general secretary | Fiona Galea Farrugia
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| Treasurer | Emilio Barbara
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Zurrieq Wolves FC Youth Nursery is the football school managed by Zurrieq FC and Zurrieq Wolves ASC
It is in its early years of operating in the youth sector as this collaboration started in 2017 but due to Professional training methods and qualified coaches results are beginning to be seen.
Żurrieq F.C. Technical Staff
| Position | Name |
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| Head coach | Vacant
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| Assistant coach | |
| Team Manager | George Caruana
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| Physiotherapist | Wayne Cutajar
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| Club Doctor | Dr. Raymond Sacco
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Statistics
Domestic
The season-by-season performance of the club over the last ten years:
| Season | Division | Position | Significant Events | Maltese FA Trophy |
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| 2008/09 | Maltese Third Division | 2nd | Promoted | N/A |
| 2009/10 | Maltese Second Division | 8th | N/A | |
| 2010/11 | Maltese Second Division | 9th | N/A | |
| 2011/12 | Maltese Second Division | 10th | 2nd round | |
| 2012/13 | Maltese Second Division | 3rd | Promoted | 3rd round |
| 2013/14 | Maltese First Division | 9th | 2nd round | |
| 2014/15 | Maltese First Division | 12th | Relegated | 3rd round |
| 2015/16 | Maltese Second Division | 13th | Relegated | 2nd round |
| 2016/17 | Maltese Third Division | 9th | 1st round | |
| 2017/18 | Maltese Third Division | 9th | 2nd round | |
| 2018/19 | Maltese Third Division | 1st | Champions (Undefeated)
Promoted |
2nd round |
| 2019/20 | Maltese Second Division | 7th | League not finished due Covid-19 | 1st Round |
Europe
| Season | Competition | Round | Country | Club | Score |
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| 1982–83 | UEFA Cup | 1R | 
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Hajduk Split | 1–4, 0–4 (1–8 agg) |
| 1985–86 | UEFA Cup Winners' Cup | 1R | 
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KFC Uerdingen 05 | 0–3, 0–9 (0–12 agg) |
| 1986–87 | UEFA Cup Winners' Cup | 1R | 
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Wrexham | 0–3, 0–4 (0–7 agg) |
External links
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