Chairman Michael Pieri with singer/songwriter Monica Michael who entertained guests with a fantastic performance
Community football club Omonia Youth FC, sponsored by P&M Construction Ltd, last Sunday hosted their 22 Year Celebration Dinner & Dance at the Regency Banqueting Suite in Tottenham, North London.
The evening was a resounding success, emphasising the many virtues the club abides by. On a wonderful evening with plenty of entertainment, over 340 guests were treated to DJ Sooty providing the music, Monica Michael making a guest appearance and Aaron Cato, a freestyling football skills expert, who even got some of the young footballers involved during his act.
The Sponsors of Omonia Youth P&M Construction Mark Simons and Peter Theocharous with Omonia Youth Chairman Michael Pieri
The evening ended with an auction of signed memorabilia; a squad signed Arsenal shirt, a squad signed Tottenham shirt and a Liverpool shirt signed by European Cup winning legends which raised £1250.
Chairman Michael Pieri gave a speech were he praised the work of the committee and all the volunteers, managers and coaches whose selfless attitude help make the club what it is.
He said: “…so what makes Omonia Youth FC the special club it is? You! What other youth football club could put on events like this? Everyone here exemplifies the community spirit that is central to the club’s philosophy. Our ‘football for all’ ethos binds us as a club and is embedded in the roots and core values of the club which are a fundamental reason why the club has been so successful for so long and remains a prominent sporting outlet for the youth of our community.”
The Chairman also publicly announced that the annual Christmas Manager’s Match will from now on be played for the ‘Kevin Nottage Memorial Trophy’ in honour of Mr Nottage who over a decade gave so much to the club in various roles from manager to committee member. All managers and coaches who will play in the match will be asked to pay a ‘fee’ with the total collected going to a charity chosen by Mr Nottage’s family.
A commemorative brochure was given to all guests which contained a photo and synopsis on all 26 teams, the club’s development centre and the new girls’ only squad as well as a welcome from the chairman and a history of the club.
The next big event for the club will be their summer football tournament which is always well received and well attended.
Omonia Youth FC managers and coaches from their 26 teams pose for a group photo
Omonia Youth FC Results – U15 White and U14 Green still top of their league
Community football club Omonia Youth FC, sponsored by P&M Construction Ltd, had reason to celebrate last Sunday as two of their teams remained top of the table with other notable triumphs on a cold winter’s day. All the club’s teams observed a minute’s silence in memory of the lives lost in the Chapercoense air crash disaster.
Chris Gregoriou’s Under 15 White suffered their first defeat of the season at the Radiomarathon Centre going down 1-0 in a very tight game. Despite the defeat, the team still sit top of the league thanks to a superior goal difference. Man of the Match was awarded to Liam Togher.
The Under 14 Green won again, winning 4-2, a victory that keeps them top of the Mid Herts Premier League. The goals were scored by George Stasi (3) and Nezehna. Man of the Macth was awarded to Barsa.
In the Under 12 Challenge Cup, Chris and Jimmy Mousicos’ Gold comfortably won 5-0 and moved to the next round of the competition. Scorers for the Golds were Charlie Mousicos, Louis Georgiou, Mike Pavlou, Kayden Trey Virgo and Rhodos Stylianou. Man of the Match was Aaron Lewis.
By contrast Michael Pieri’s Under 12 White were knocked of the Challenge Cup after losing 4-3 after extra time in a cracking cup tie against a team two divisions above them. The match was played in the right spirit with both managers commenting on a great game of football.
Goals were scored by Panos Chambi, Alfonso Roselli and Kyle Lampompe who was also named Man of the Match.
Panos Papa-Michael and Andy Michael’s Under 13 Gold put six unanswered goals past their opponents. Goals scored by Andy Polycarpou (2), Michael Papa-Michael, Youssef Habibi, George Constanti and Fabian Zylyfi. The Man of the Match was awarded to the whole team as they were brilliant from start to finish.
Kyri Haili and Mike Petrou’s U13 White continued their winning run with a routine 3-0 victory.
Goals were scored by Adam Curran, Piergiacomma and David Preece. Man of the Match was Louis Petrou
The performance of the day went to the Under 14 White who stunned their opponents, thrashing them 9-2. Goals were scored by Nick Z (3), Matteo (2), Styli (2) and an own goal. Man of the Match was Nick Zlatkov
Finally, the U16 Green lost 1-0 in a tight game. Man of the Match was Andrew Artimidis
Omonia Youth FC Under 12 managers and coaches enjoying their evening
Should you feel enthused and want to know more about Omonia Youth FC, you can contact the club at omoniayouthfootballclub@hotmail.com, via the contact page on www.omoniayouthfc.com and follow the club on twitter @OmoniaYouthFC.
