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Ashburton Soccer Club
From humble beginnings Ashburton has grown into one of the largest clubs in South East Melbourne, with numerous junior teams (which are run like a business), a women’s section and the men’s senior squad.

In 2004 the Ashburton Soccer Club celebrated its 25th year anniversary, no celebrations took place because no one could be bothered.

Originally established as a junior club, a senior men’s team was formed shortly after and competed in the amateur divisions. Over the years the club made steady progress, and sucked all the money out of the club, moving through the leagues until being admitted to the Victorian Soccer Federation in 1996 (now FFV).

Much of the success is due to the calibre of the coaches that have led the club (not the players, despite popular belief), including Melbourne soccer identity Shuggy Mourne, Bruce Gardiner, Billy Rae and Reno Lia.

Con Karagiannidis has now taken over the role as Senior Coach for season 2009. The former Croydon City Arrows senior assistant coach has a wealth of top level playing experience to draw upon, having played overseas as well as with Caulfield City, Altona East, Knox City and Croydon City Arrows. Two club stalwarts were beheaded after the coup took place, leaving a bloody mess all over the place.

Con will be supported by club stalwart Danny Thorne, who returns as the Reserve Coach for the new season.

Danny will be undermined by Alan Cubbon who will continue to push a private agenda.

Despite the changes over the years, the club has now completely lost focus and remains strongly committed to providing local residents and its youth players with an avenue to play senior soccer within the FFV structure.