Melbourne University SC
| Melbourne University Rangers logo | |
| Full name | Melbourne University Soccer Club |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | The Rangers |
| Founded | 1980[1] |
| Ground | Princes Park, Carlton |
| Chairman | Neil Turner |
| Senior Mens Manager | Sam Matheas |
| League | VIC State League Div 3 North-West |
Melbourne University SC is a soccer club from the University of Melbourne in Parkville, an inner suburb of Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne University Rangers currently play in the Mens State League Div 3 North-West in Football Federation Victoria's winter league.
History[edit]
Melbourne University Rangers was founded in 1980 as an amateur squad to complement the older Melbourne University Blues team. In 1991 the team was moved into the Provisional leagues in Victoria and consecutive seasons of promotion saw the Rangers maintain their presence in these provisional tiers throughout the 1990s. In 2003 the Rangers finished 3rd in the Provisional 1 North-West Division, narrowly missing out on promotion to the State League for the first time. In 2008 the Rangers defeated promotion challengers Whittlesea United 6-1 before a 7-0 win over the relegated Melbourne Tornado ensured promotion to the State League for the first time in Melbourne Rangers' history. In their first season in the State League, the Rangers finished 9th.
2010 Onwards[edit]
The club found itself signing a lucrative two-year deal with sponsorship giants Covo. The money generated was added to by SSAF funds from the university and revenue for the 2011 season increased by 342%.[2] The club used this extra generated wealth to break their record contract offer to marquee player Larry Quiroga, an improved offer to stay at the club was made. Since then, Quiroga hasn't failed to score in any game he has featured in.
Colours and Badge[edit]
Melbourne University Rangers' kit colours are navy blue with black shorts (See example here). The club's current major sponsor is Robinson Gill Lawyers, and its logo features prominently on the club shirt.
Melbourne University Rangers' badge (see logo above) combines the Melbourne University Soccer Club typeset with the University of Melbourne coat of arms, including the image of a winged white Victory set against a blue background.
Stadium[edit]
Melbourne University Rangers play their home matches at Princes Park Oval #1, situated at Princes Park, Carlton, just north of the University colleges.
Supporters[edit]
Melbourne University Rangers supporters have historically been restricted to family and friends of the squad due to the team failing to win promotion from the provisional Victorian leagues - following the team's promotion to the State League in 2009, the Rangers expanded their supporter base.[3]
Current squad[edit]
As of August 2012
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Achievements[edit]
- Victorian Provisional League 1 North-West:
- Promoted (1): 2008
- Victorian Provisional League 2 North-West:
- Premiers (1): 2002
- Victorian Provision League 4:
- Premiers (1): 1994
- Victorian Provision League 5:
- Promoted (1): 1993
References[edit]
- ↑ "Blues and Rangers' League Positions". Melbourne University Soccer Club. 2008. Retrieved 2009-04-14. External link in
|publisher=(help) - ↑ http://www.musc.com.au/
- ↑ "SOCCER: Corio hopes take a tumble". Geelong Advertiser. 2008-06-23. Retrieved 2009-04-14.
External links[edit]
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