User:ThornburyUnitedFC/ThornburyUnitedFC
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| Full name | Thornbury Furlan Football Club | |||
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| Founded | 1 January 1983 | |||
| Ground | Furlan Club, 1 Matisi Street, Thornbury | |||
| Manager | Daniel Wightman | |||
| League | VicSoccer | |||
| Website | http://www.thornburyunitedfc.com.au | |||
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Thornbury Furlan Football Club, commonly known as Thornbury United F.C, is an Australian amateur soccer club based in Melbourne, Victoria, that plays in the VicSoccer Division 1 League. Founded in 1983, Thornbury United F.C boasts a proud history.
History
[edit]Early years
[edit]The Club Fogolar Furlan was established in 1957 by a small group of migrants from the Friuli Region, located in the north east of Italy. The Club has provided members and visitors with well-appointed premises and sporting facilities. The soccer club was established by those migrants who played in the former Industrial league.The club sought to improve on its standing & joined the VSF ( Victorian Soccer Federation ) now known as the FFV ( Football Federation Victoria ). Between 1983 and this current time, Thornbury United FC has allowed players to experience & boast a proud history winning 5 Reserve Team Championships and taking out the Copa Italia.