The Tilford Zebras were formed in 1956, they were then known as the Hobart Juventus Soccer Club. The Club was formed by Italian immigrants who had a great passion for football. After a slow start to our history, the Southern and State Premierships started to roll in, not to mention the Statewide Cups & Pre-Season Cups. This has made the Tilford Zebras the most successful Football Club in Tasmania over the last fifty years.
PHOTO: Zeljko Kalac chats with Zebras keeper Frank Mainella during the junior/youth coaching session
Former Australian/International and AC Milan goalkeeper Zeljko Kalac conducted a session with the Tilford Zebras junior/youth goal keepers tonight in Hobart, prior to this weekends game, Saturday 18th May, playing in goals for the Zebras (v Devonport City) at KGV.
We at the Tilford Zebras Football Club extend an invitation to all Football supporters to come along and meet former Australian/International and AC Milan goalkeeper Zeljko Kalac.
Zeljko will be available for a question and answer forum.
Date: Friday 17th May 2013
Venue: Australian Italian Club Marconi Hall, 77 Federal St North Hobart .
Time: 6.30 – 8.30pm and free entry.
Pasta and refreshments can be purchased at the venue on the night .
Today 2nd May, 2013 the Tilford Zebras made a first for Football Tasmania with the signing of a marquee player, former Australian/International and AC Milan goalkeeper Zeljko Kalac.
Speaking in regard to the signing of Kalac, President Nick Di Giovanni said that it was a major coo for the Club and FFT. He will play in our game against Devonport City at KGV Saturday 18th May, 2013 with kick off at 2pm with Glenorchy Knights and South Hobart following at 4.30pm. Di Giovanni was quoted as saying “to have a player like Zeljko in goals will be an amazing experience for our lads and to our Club with great exposure for our Sponsors”.
The signing was done under a clause in the Victory League licence agreement that state – Clubs may apply to FFT to register a high-profile guest player who is not a regular player of the state of Tasmania who the club seeks to register for a number of matches in any roster season.
The Zebras approached Kalac whilst here in the state last week on a goalkeeping course and is equally excited to get a win and hope the crowd be entertained.
John Boulous CEO of FFT commented that it was a another boost for the newly formed competition.