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Football Far North Coast (FFNC) is the governing body controlling Association Football on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, Australia. The name of the organization was changed in late 2005 from Soccer Far North Coast in line with the national governing body which changed from Soccer Australia to Football Federation Australia.

FFNC is governed by Northern New South Wales Football, which is one of two organisations governing state level association football (soccer) in New South Wales (the other being Football New South Wales). There are nine senior men's leagues, from the Premier Division to the Sixth Division and six senior women's leagues. The top league controlled by Football Far North Coast is the Tursa Premier League, of which 10 teams compete. The teams who finish in the Premier Division relegation zone at the end of the year are relegated to the First Division.

History of Association Football in Northern NSW

1911 – First Evidence

There is evidence of "Soccer enthusiasts" from the Oakland area meeting at Muldoon's Hotel in June 1911 to form a football association.^[1]

The first known game played under the British Association rules saw Oakland defeat Coraki on Saturday 8 July 1911.^[2]

The first football club formed in the Lismore area was the Lismore Athletic Football Club which was formed at the Lismore School of Arts in May 1914.^[3] The first game of football featuring a side from Lismore was played in June 1914 when students from the Wollongbar Experiment Farm played Lismore Athletic Soccer Club at the farm.^[4] The Lismore Athletic team was:

1932 – First Lismore Club

The first Lismore club (it's possible that the Lismore Athletic Soccer Club of 1914 was a team only) was established in May 1932 at a meeting at the Golden Globe rooms.^[5] At that meeting, it was noted the club had 34 players and "the support of prominent Lismore citizens, including representatives of two churches^[5]"; Canon Moore (Church of England) and Reverend Parker (Presbyterian). The club adopted club colours of red and blue shirts and white shorts,^[6] and decided to enter a team in Bangalow's Association premiership competition comprising 6 teams:

Le Clare Cup

Football continued being played on a social basis and then on a more organised basis for the Le Clare Cup until 1939.

1949 Revival

Association Football in the Lismore district was revived after a 10-year hiatus in early 1949 by Constable Ossie (Oscar) Pomroy, a local policeman and Jack Connolly, a repatriation representative.^[7] Pomroy had played association football with the Police team in the Sydney competition.^[8]

On Saturday 30 April 1949 the first competition game for 1949 was played at Lismore Recreation Ground between two under-16 teams; Brisbane Telegraph Rangers and Lismore Boys’ Hostel.^[9] In May 1949 a club was formed in Casino.^[10] The first senior game of the season was played at Lismore Recreation Ground on Saturday 28 May between a Lismore team and a Casino team with Lismore winning 4-1.^[11] The Casino team featured former Dutch international, Jack Dalmeyer.^[12]

In June 1949 the Lismore and District Soccer Football Association, a predecessor to the current Football Far North Coast, was formed.^[13] The inaugural office bearers^[13] were:

The under-16 competition played for the Wilcher Cup donated by Wilcher's Dye Works of Keen Street, Lismore with 12 teams from 7 clubs competing:

North Lismore Hotspurs were the inaugural winners of the Wilcher Cup with South Lismore Celtic winning the junior cup final.

Lismore City were the winners of the Challenge Cup which appears to have been the equivalent of the grand final, beating Casino 5–1 in the final.

In September 1949 a Far North Coast representative team played Corinthians, the 1949 Brisbane soccer premiers. The game was played at Lismore Recreation Grounds, with Corinthians winning 7–1.

1950 – Formation of Eastwood United^[14]

At a meeting in February 1950 Eastwood United was established comprising 2 junior teams (Under 14 and 18) and 1 senior team. It was agreed that club colours would be red shirts with white collars, pockets and sleeves, white shorts and red and white socks. The inaugural elected officials were:

1950 Brand Cup Final (Casino Rebels Win the Final But Not the Cup!)

The 1950 Arthur Brand Cup Final between Eastwood United and Casino Rebels was played on Saturday, 9 September at the Lismore Recreation Ground (Recreation Ground Number 1). The game was of a high standard with Eastwood United winning 2–1 after extra time and being presented with the cup by Arthur Brand.^[15] Casino Rebels protested the result to the Lismore District Soccer Football Association (LDSFA) on the grounds that the refereeing of Mr Des Hyde had not been up to standard, and demanded a replay. In particular, it was reported Casino Rebels players 'began to leave the field when a goal ... (by their captain, Stan Pendrigh) ... was disallowed' ^[16] and the legitimacy of Eastwood United's winning goal which had been scored direct from an indirect free-kick.^[17] The LDSFA upheld (supported) Casino Rebels protest and directed the final be replayed at Casino on Saturday, 23 September.^[17] Mr Stan Jarrett, the Secretary of the LDSFA resigned in protest at the decision.^[18] Eastwood United refused to play the re-match so the matter was referred to the NSW Soccer Association.^[19]

The re-match was eventually played at Casino on Saturday 30 September with Casino Rebels winning 2–0.^[20] The NSW Soccer Association ruled the 'referee's decision was final' (in relation to the first game) and as a consequence, the LDSFA decided Eastwood United would hold the cup for the next 12 months.^[21] So whilst Casino Rebels won the 1950 Brand Cup Final, Eastwood United had possession of the cup.

1951 Brand Cup Final 'the longest match in history ...'^[23]^[24]^[25]^[26]^[27]^[28]^[29]^[30]

The Brand Cup donated by Arthur Brand, a local pharmacist, was an end-of-season competition played on a knock-out basis. The 1951 Brand Cup final was between North Lismore Marauders and Methodist United. The first game, played on Saturday 25 August, was abandoned at 5:45 pm due to bad light after more than 2 hours play. The teams had played 90 minutes of normal time, and 2 sets of 20 minutes extra time. The score was 2-all at full time and 2-all when the game was abandoned. Goalscorers for North Lismore Marauders were S Miles and Cyril Mayo, whilst A Watson scored both goals for Methodist United. The game attracted more than 1,000 and possibly up to 1,500 fans with gate proceeds of more than 100 pounds being donated to the North Coast Children's Home.

The replay was played on Saturday 15 September. Both clubs made changes with North Lismore Marauders bringing in forwards Dirk Brouwer and Bill Owens, and Methodist United including local baseball star Reg Baxter. Owens, who had been called up for army training was given special leave to play and flown in specially for the game. North Lismore Marauders won the replay 3–1 and their only-ever trophy in Lismore football history. Goalscorers for North Lismore Marauders were ironically, Bill Owens (2) and Dirk Brouwer, whilst Allan Halls scored for Methodist United.

1954 – Drowning of LDSA Secretary, Cliff Burrows

In July 1950 the Caledonians club from Brisbane visited Lismore to play the Far North Coast representative side. Cliff Burrows, a member of the Caledonians side was so impressed by Lismore that he returned to live there.^[31] Burrows, originally from the Leeds area in England, played for Eastwood United from 1950 to 1953^[32] and was captain of the Church of Christ Crusaders side in 1954.^[33] Burrows was good enough to play for the Lismore City and Lismore representative sides against the Sutherland Shire Casuals^[34] and Grafton in 1954.^[35]^[36] Burrows also refereed.^[37]

In June 1954 Burrows was elected Secretary of the Lismore District Soccer Association (LDSA) following the resignation of Mr Allan Halls.^[38] In September the same year, tragedy struck when Burrows drowned whilst surfing at Ballina Lighthouse Beach.^[39]^[40]^[41]^[42] Burrows was buried at Lismore Memorial Gardens on Skyline Road, Goonellabah.^[43]^[44]

The LDSA opened a fund to condition his grave and provide a suitable epitaph.^[45] In September 1955 a memorial was unveiled at Burrows' grave.^[46]

1957 – Visit by Eastern Athletic (Hong Kong)

In July 1957 a team described in the local press as the Chinese national team but actually Eastern Athletic from Hong Kong visited Lismore to play a Lismore District Soccer Association XI.^[47] This was the first time an International or State side had visited the Northern Rivers region of NSW.^[48] Eastern Athletic were a good side; in the week before playing the Lismore XI they drew 2-all with Australia and beat Queensland 5–3 in Brisbane.^[49]

The week leading up to the game was marred by injury. Firstly, the referee assigned to the game, Allan Halls from Lismore, was concussed in a car accident and there was some doubt he would take charge of the match. Secondly, Bill Smith the captain and central defender of the Lismore XI was injured playing for his club, Eastwood United the weekend before the game, and forced to withdraw.^[50] Bill Mullins of Grafton replaced Smith as captain.^[50]

Eastern Athletic soundly defeated the Lismore XI 6–0 at Oakes Oval, Lismore after it was 4–0 at half-time.^[51] The visitors put on a "display of precision football" on "a wet, slippery ground" with a "greasy ball" in front of a crowd of 1,500 ("the largest crowd ever to see soccer on the Northern Rivers") paying ₤300. According to the local newspaper the best players for the Lismore XI were R Parkhouse, Bill Mullins, Eric Moss (the youngest player in the team at 17 years of age),^[50] Charlie Kostic & L Orchard.^[51]

The Lismore XI, selected from the Lismore region and including players from Grafton and Casino was:^[48]

Eastern Athletic exists to this day, re-badged as Eastern Sports Club and currently playing in the Hong Kong Premier League.

1958 – Formation of Lismore Thistles^[52]

On Friday 31 January 1958 a meeting was held at the Boy's Hostel in Lismore to form a new club to play in Lismore & District Soccer Football Association competitions.

The meeting appointed Warren Bancroft as Chairman. Others present at the meeting were to become stalwarts of the Lismore Thistles club including John Ryan, Barry Neaves, Lance Goldsmith, Nooky Lavis and Jim Rixon.

In 1958, Lismore Thistles first season it had 1 team with twenty registered players playing in the First Division.

1961 – Formation of Richmond Rovers

In 1960 Goonellabah Stars won the treble of ANZAC Cup, Premiership and Grand Final (or Championship for the Cyril Mayo Memorial Cup). Goonellabah Stars beat Lismore Thistles 4–3 in the grand final to win the Cyril Mayo Memorial Cup; the goalscorers being Goonellabah Stars - E Scurr, Earle McPherson, Athol Parmenter and Bill Harris (Captain), and for Lismore Thistles - R Lavis 3 goals. This was the third time in succession Goonellabah Stars had won the Cyril Mayo Memorial Cup since its donation in 1958.^[53]

In 1961 Irishman Bill Harris left Goonellabah Stars, the most successful club in the competition, to form a new club; Richmond Rovers. Harris' motivation was to "foster younger players ... create more interest in the code by expanding the competition, which he saw as lopsided due to Goonellabah Stars dominance".^[54] Harris was a former Irish schoolboy representative and English 1st Division player who had moved to Lismore in 1957 via Melbourne (where he played for Slavia).

Richmond Rovers became the 5th team in the Senior competition joining Casino Rovers, Eastwood United, Goonellabah Stars and Lismore Thistles.^[55] In their first game, an ANZAC Cup-tie, Richmond Rovers were beaten 7–0 by Lismore Thistles^[56] and in their first fixture game were beaten 2–1 by Casino Rovers.^[57] In its first season Richmond Rovers also fielded 2 junior teams; an Under-16 and an Under-14.^[55]

Members of the original Richmond Rovers side were: John Gava, Carl Ross, J Handley, David Flynn, D Cassis, M Bright, John Morrissey, Bill Harris, John Serone, G Perkins, John Farry (goalkeeper), Doug Edwards, Theo Donaldson, Barry Neaves and Arthur Maloney.

1961 – Visit by Fijian National Team

In May and June 1961 the Fijian national team toured the Eastern States of Australia and played regional and State teams including a North Coast team at Oakes Oval, Lismore.

On Sunday 4 June in "greasy, treacherous conditions" the Fijians were "too fast" for the locals, winning 8–2 after it was 5–0 at half-time.^[58] Jim Smith scored both goals for the North Coast.^[58] Officials voted R Helmond, the North Coast goalkeeper as the best of the local players, whilst the local newspaper also praised Eddie Laycock (right back) and Jim Smith (centre forward).^[59] The game was watched by a crowd of 2,500^[58]

The local newspaper noted the North Coast captain Bill Harris (born in Northern Ireland) was the only North Coast player not born in Australia. The team included 8 players from Lismore, 2 from Murwillumbah and 1 from Macksville:

The Fijians played 15 games on tour, winning 8, drawing 1 and losing 6 whilst scoring 76 goals and conceding 65.^[61] Some of the games against regional sides were cricket scores: Fiji 14 - Riverina 0 (in Wagga Wagga), Fiji 12 - Goulburn Districts 1 (in Goulburn), Fiji 9 - Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area 2 (in Griffith).^[61]

1966 – Fall of Goonellabah Stars (1949-65)

Goonellabah Stars, sometimes referred to as Goonellabah Gold Stars were established in 1949 and were part of the revival of football in the Lismore district after a 10-year absence. In its first season Goonellabah Stars fielded a senior team and an Under 16 team in the Wilcher Cup competition. Goonellabah Stars were the dominant club during their 17 years in senior competitions, with some of the region's best players and winning honours on 26 occasions:

In 1966 Goonellabah Stars seniors suddenly disappeared, although they continued as a junior club.

1949 Season

In their first season in 1949 Goonellabah Stars went trophyless coming 4th in the premiership (in a 5-team competition) and getting knocked out of the finals series by Lismore City. Players in the 1949 season included: K Packham (captain), J Teale, N Manitta, C Wagner, J Roach, L White, L Duff, N Adams, R Allen, A Andrews, K Bryant, J Doyle, R Packham, A Baker.^[62]^[63]

1953 Season – 3rd Premiership, 2nd ANZAC Cup

1963 Season – 9th Premiership, 8th ANZAC Cup

In 1963 Goonellabah Stars won their 9th premiership by 1 point from Lismore Thistles. Goonellabah Stars clinched the premiership in the last round of fixtures, beating last-placed Wallaroos 4-2 after Goonellabah Stars were trailing 2-1 until midway through the second half. A goal by 16-year old Robbie Donaldson (making his senior debut) and 2 late goals by Earl McPherson gave Goonellabah Stars the win and the premiership. Goalscorers for Goonellabah Stars were Earl McPherson (hat-trick) and Robbie Donaldson and for Wallaroos J Battese and Geoff Gray.^[68]

1964 Season - 10th Premiership

1971 – Establishment of Reserve Grade

In 1970 5 teams from 4 clubs competed in Lismore District Soccer Association's senior competition; Eastwood United, Italo Stars, Lismore Thistles A, Lismore Thistles B and Richmond Rovers. In 1971 a Reserve Grade competition was established to give a surplus of senior players a game in the absence of any lower divisions or alternative clubs to the 4 existing Lismore clubs.

The inaugural Reserve Grade competition comprised 5 teams; Casino, Eastwood United, Italo Stars, Lismore Thistles B and Lismore Thistles Green. The first Reserve Grade premiers and grand final winners were Lismore Thistles B who defeated Eastwood United 6-2 in the grand final replay after the first grand final was locked at 3-all after extra time.

The final table, finals results and goalscorers for the 1971 Reserve Grade competition:

1970 to 1974 – Lismore Thistles Win Every Cyril Mayo Cup (for the Grand Final)

In 1974 Lismore Thistles created a new record by winning their 5th consecutive Cyril Mayo Cup for winning the grand final. In doing so Lismore Thistles became masters of the finals knock-out format because only once during this period did they win the premiership (in 1973). Lismore Thistles' record was equalled by Italo Stars when they won 5 consecutive Cyril Mayo Cups from 1977 to 1981.

1970 Season

1971 Season

1971 – A-Grade Grand Final ... "longest grand final in the history of Lismore soccer"

The 1971 A-Grade grand final was both history-making and constitution-changing. Under Lismore District Soccer Association rules of the time it was not possible to have joint champions (grand final winners).

The 1971 A-Grade premiers in a 4-team competition were Eastwood United by 1 point from Lismore Thistles A. The grand final was replayed twice before a winner could be found and was described as a "marathon" and the "longest grand final in the history of Lismore soccer":^[71]

The Lismore District Soccer Association committee met after the second draw (and 4 hours and 10 minutes of play) to decide whether to replay the grand final or declare Lismore Thistles A and Eastwood United joint champions. Voting was deadlocked and the then Association president, Jim Underhill used his casting vote to support a replay. As Underhill explained after the meeting, it was unconstitutional to have joint champions.^[72]

Incredibly on Saturday, 11 September (between the 1st and 2nd grand final replays) Eastwood United played Italo Stars in the final of the Ampol Silver Ball, winning 5-2. Goalscorers were John Orchard, Dick Morrissey, Dick Latta (2) and Peter Irwin for Eastwood United and Robby Pollock and John Percival for Italo Stars.^[73] Eastwood United also won the 1971 ANZAC Cup beating Lismore Thistles A 5-2 in the final. Goalscorers were Peter Keyes (2), Bob Kennedy and Jim Matthews (2) for Eastwood United and Gary Thompson and Bob Lavis for Lismore Thistles.^[74]

1972 Season

1972 – A Year of Growth

The 1972 season was a year of growth for the Lismore District Soccer Association with a number of new, existing and former clubs being admitted to its competitions. Total player registrations reached 1,681 (120 teams) including 1,435 juniors and 246 seniors.^[75] This compared with the Lismore-based Richmond River Junior Rugby League which had 1,250 registered junior players.^[76]

In March Richmond Rovers defeated Tumbulgum 1-0 in a women's game and is the first evidence of women's football on the Northern Rivers. A women's competition would be established by the Lismore District Soccer Association in 1974.

The A-Grade and Reserve Grade competitions were renamed Division 1 and Division 2 respectively. The number of Division 1 teams increased by 2 to 6 with the admission of South Lismore and Lismore Thistles fielding 2 teams and the number of Division 2 clubs increased by 5 (Casino United, Casino Rovers, Goonellabah, Lismore Teachers College and Nimbin returning after an absence of some years) to make a 10-team competition.

1973 – 1st Division Final Table & Finals Results

In 1973 Lismore Thistles won the premiership-grand final double; their 5th premiership and 5th Cyril Mayo Cup after entering senior competitions in 1958. 1973 was their 4th Cyril Mayo Cup (grand final) victory in a row.

Lismore Thistles won the premiership easily from Italo Stars, who were at least 7 points behind. It's unclear the final margin as Italo Stars-Eastwood United's last fixture of the season was forfeited, but it's unclear which club forfeited.

Lismore Thistles lost just once (to Italo Stars 3-0) and drew three times (Richmond Rovers 3-3, Eastwood United 1-1 and 2-2) during the 1973 season:

1974 Finals Results

1972 – Visit by Dundee FC^[79]^[80]

In May 1972 Dundee FC toured Australia and New Zealand. On that tour they played Australia in Adelaide (Dundee FC won 2–1), NSW (Dundee FC won 6–1) and Queensland (Dundee FC won 9–0).

Dundee FC played a Northern Rivers representative side at Oakes Oval, Lismore on Wednesday night 24 May 1972. A crowd of more than 4,000 saw Dundee FC beat the locals 16–1 (8–0 at half-time). Some of the adjectives used to describe Dundee FC's performance were "world class" and "incredible". Goal scorers for Dundee FC were Jocky Scott (5), John Gray (3), John Duncan (2), Ian Scott, Bobby Wilson, Duncan Lambie, Doug Houston, Gordon Wallace and George Stewart. The Northern Rivers goal was scored by Gordon Bryant near full-time. Two awards were made to Northern Rivers players after the game - Dick Latta (Lismore Sports & Toy Centre award) and Phillip Bawden (All-Round Sports Centre (Sydney) award).

Two players were forced to withdraw from the squad in the week leading up to the game due to injury; Ian Monaghan and Kevin Lollback.

Jack Pressick, Secretary of the Northern Rivers Soccer Federation, was the driving force in arranging this game. Pressick, having noted that Dundee FC's itinerary had one unconfirmed date and venue, contacted the Australian Soccer Federation and suggested a match at Lismore. Pressick's suggestion was wholeheartedly supported provided Dundee FC's asking price of $4,500 could be guaranteed. Pressick and Jim Underhill, President of the Lismore District Soccer Association raised the funds from local businesses and businessmen.

1974 – Women's Football Arrives

In May 1974 the Lismore District Soccer Association approved its first women's competition. Six teams nominated ^[81] including:

The historic first game in a 10-game season was played on Saturday, 25 May 1974 at Richmond River High School with CAE/Teacher's College beating Lismore Thistles 3–0. Goalscorers for CAE/Teacher's College were D Allen, L Worland and G Schubert.^[82]

1977 to 1981 – Italo Stars Win Every Cyril Mayo Cup (for the Grand Final)

From 1977 to 1981 Italo Stars won every Cyril Mayo Cup (for winning the grand final) and in doing so equalled Lismore Thistles record of 5 successive Cyril Mayo Cups (from 1970 to 1974). During this 5-year period Italo Stars also won every ANZAC Cup and 2 premierships in 1977 and 1978:

1977 – 1st & 2nd Division Final Table

1978 – 1st Division Final Table

1979 – 1st Division Final Table & Cyril Mayo Knock-out Cup Results

1980 – Lismore Plays Wellington (New Zealand)

In September 1980 a Lismore side played Wellington (New Zealand) at Oakes Oval. The Wellington side included 4 New Zealand internationals; Barry Pickering (goalkeeper who made the New Zealand squad for the 1982 World Cup in Spain), Keith Barton (defender), Jeff Strom (defender) and Michael Simeonoff (midfielder). The weekend before the Lismore game, Wellington beat Clarence Valley 5-0 in Grafton before a crowd of 300. Wellington defeated Lismore 4-0, the goalscorers being Paul Vanderbreggen and Costa Leonadis (hat-trick).

1983 – Goonellabah Wins Their First Premiership & ANZAC Cup

After being formed as a junior club in 1969, Goonellabah first entered a senior team in the 1972 Division 2 competition, coming 2nd last. In 1982 they came 2nd last in First Division. 1983 would be a break-out year as they won the ANZAC Cup and 1st Division premiership for the first time with virtually the same team as 1982.

In April Goonellabah won their first ANZAC Cup 1-0 against Eastwood United with Robert Pearce scoring with full-time looming.

The 1983 premiership was a season-long race between Goonellabah and the defending premiers Eastwood United. Going into the final round the Armin Sandmann coached Goonellabah led by 2 points needing a win against 3rd-placed Lismore Thistles to be certain of their first premiership. Goonellabah won 1-0 (goalscorer - Andy Acton) making Eastwood United's 9-1 thrashing of South Lismore inconsequential.

Eastwood United had revenge when they defeated Goonellabah 3-0 in the major semi-final, the goalscorers being John Wraights, Ken McPherson and Dennis Wiblen. Goonellabah's season came to an end when beaten 1-0 by Lismore Thistles in the preliminary final, the goalscorer being Neil Harris. The Jack Jarvis coached Eastwood United won their 8th grand final defeating Lismore Thistles 2-0 at a windy Oakes Oval, the goalscorers being Darren Laycock and John Wraights.

1984 – A Year of Change

1984 was a year of change with the Lismore District Soccer Association and its committees being replaced by a company, Lismore & District Soccer Pty Ltd and elected board members with responsibility for administering soccer in the Lismore region. In addition two Lismore-based clubs, Italo Stars and South Lismore merged to create a new club, Souths Stars United. Souths Stars United had immediate success, winning the 1984 ANZAC Cup and First Division premiership.

In the ANZAC Cup Souths Stars United defeated Eastwood United 2-1 at Oakes Oval in front of 400 fans and after almost 2 hours of play. Midway through the first half Souths Stars United's Brett Towner pounced on a defensive mix-up to give Souths Stars a 1-0 half-time lead. Eastwood United equalised late in the second half thanks to a Ken McPherson penalty, making it 1-all at full-time. In the first period of extra-time Kevin Wilson headed home the winner to clinch the trophy. Man of the match, selected by referee Dean Mohammed and linesmen Dick Morrissey and Ted Cavanagh, was Brett Towner of Souths Stars United.

The First Division premiership was a two-club race between Souths Stars United and Eastwood United with Souths Stars taking out the trophy by 3 points:

1985 – Eastwood United Becomes Lismore Workers

During the 1985 season Eastwood United became a member of the Lismore Workers Club Sports Trust and from 1 June their senior teams were re-badged as Lismore Workers Soccer Club.^[83] To avoid confusion Eastwood United's 10 junior teams retained the Eastwood United name until the 1986 season. Eastwood United joined 18 other sporting clubs including the rugby league club in joining the Lismore Workers Sports Trust.

Lismore Workers Soccer Club retained the same executive as that previously elected at its annual general meeting:

Eastwood United were defending champions having beaten Souths Stars United on penalties after extra time (2-all at full-time and 3-all after extra time) in the 1984 grand final. Goalscorers in the 1984 grand final were Ken McPherson (2) and Dave Condon for Eastwood United and Hugh Naisby, Peter Jenson and Wayne Storti for Souths Stars United. However, in 1985 Lismore Workers came second to undefeated premiers Lismore Thistles and made the grand final against Lismore Thistles after a new and confusing finals format in which the top 6 teams played 4 semi-final rounds.

In the Lismore Real Estate Premier Division grand final Lismore Thistles completed the 1985 season undefeated and won their 9th championship, beating Lismore Workers 1-0 with a first half goal by Tony Roder.

1986 – Richmond Rovers Celebrate 25 Years With A Premiership-Championship Double

In 1986 Richmond Rovers celebrated 25 years. To add to the celebrations they won the 1986 Premier Division (the Lismore Real Estate Premier Division) premiership and grand final. These were their 2nd premiership (the first was in 1975) and 3rd championship (previous championships were in 1964 and 1975).

Richmond Rovers was established by Bill Harris in 1961 and in their first season fielded 3 teams; a senior men's team and 2 junior teams. By 1986 Richmond Rovers had grown to 22 teams; 5 men's teams, 2 women's teams and 15 junior teams.

Richmond Rovers comfortably won the 10-team premiership by 7 points from a logjam of teams equal on 33 points and only separated by goal difference including Maclean, Lismore Thistles and Alstonvilla:

Richmond Rovers took the hard route to the grand final, being beaten 3-0 in the major semi-final by Lismore Thistles at Oakes Oval (Goalscorers - Phillip Hicks, Steve Morrissey, Mick Riley) before overcoming Mullumbimby 2-1 after extra time in the preliminary final. Mullumbimby scored in the 1st half with a goal by Sulcs and led until deep into the 2nd half before a late Stephen Bugden goal forced the game into extra time. Ian Brown scored Richmond Rovers winner in extra time to give them a grand final berth against Lismore Thistles at Oakes Oval.

The grand final at Oakes Oval was deadlocked 1-all at full-time after first half goals from an Ian Brown header for Richmond Rovers and a Steve Morrissey equaliser for Lismore Thistles. In extra time Richmond Rovers' captain John Bugden hammered home the winner for a perfect finale to their 25th anniversary celebrations.

1993 – South Lismore Premiership-Grand Final Double

South Lismore established its first senior team in 1972 when they entered the old Division 1 finishing 2nd last in a 6-team competition.

In 1992 South Lismore came 2nd to premiers Lismore Thistles in Premier Division. In their first grand final appearance South Lismore were beaten 2-1 by Lismore Thistles after extra time in the grand final replay after the first game ended 0-0 after extra time.

In 1993 the John Percival coached South Lismore won the Premier Division premiership-grand final double. After winning the premiership for the first (and so far only) time by a point from Lismore Workers after a dramatic final round they won the grand final in similarly dramatic fashion when they defeated Lismore Workers 2-1 after extra time.

Going into the last round of fixtures Lismore Workers were leading South Lismore by a point. In the last round Lismore Workers drew 1-1 with second last-placed Italo Stars and South Lismore defeated Goonellabah 2-0 to win their first ever premiership. The final table was:

South Lismore lost the major semi-final to Lismore Workers 2-1 after extra time before beating Goonellabah 1-0 (Goalscorer - Bruce Mourhaus) after extra time in the preliminary final to make their second successive Premier Division grand final.

The grand final was played under lights at Oakes Oval. Lismore Workers took the lead in the first half thanks to a goal by Tony Marquart. With 2 minutes of normal time remaining Brett Towner scored for South Lismore to force the game into extra time. During extra time a free kick from Troy Percival (South Lismore) was blocked by Lismore Workers' goalkeeper Graham Nesbitt into the path of Brett Towner who scored to give South Lismore a 2-1 win and their first grand final success.

1997 – Casino Cobras Take Cyril Out of Lismore For the First Time in Almost 50 Years

In 1997 Casino Cobras won their first grand final and became the first club from outside Lismore to win the Cyril Mayo Cup for the Premier Division championship in almost 50 years. The long-defunct Casino Rebels won the inaugural grand final and the Arthur Brand Cup in 1950 in a disputed grand final replay against Eastwood United.

In 1997 Casino Cobras finished on equal points with Lismore Workers (their 14th premiership including 10 as Eastwood United) but second on goal difference in the 12-team Premier Division:

In the major preliminary semi-final Casino defeated Goonellabah 1-0 at a packed Oakes Oval thanks to a Ken Reichmann chip over Goonellabah's goalkeeper Paul Hickey. This game was played as a curtain-raiser to a pre-season Ericcson Cup (National Soccer League) game between Brisbane Strikers and Marconi which attracted more than 5,000 fans.

In the major semi-final at Weston Park, Casino defeated Lismore Workers 1-0 with a first half goal by Dave Hood, and made history by reaching their first ever grand final. Lismore Workers reached the grand final after defeating Goonellabah 1-0 in the preliminary final after a 108th minute extra time goal by Glen Gilchrist.

The grand final between Casino and Lismore Workers was played at a water-logged Oakes Oval. A wild storm including rain, wind and thunder forced the players off the field after 10 minutes of play. After a 40-minute break the players returned to a drenched surface. Casino scored first when sweeper Stewart Coughran drove a free-kick from just outside the penalty box, around the wall and past goalkeeper Justin Marks. Soon after scoring Coughran was stretchered off with an ankle injury, briefly returned but was substituted before half-time and played no further part in the game. With 15 minutes remaining Paul Wiltshire made it 2-0 to Casino when he scored with a "venomous" shot from 20 metres. With 5 minutes to go Lismore Workers scored with a Brad Bosworth headed goal from a corner. But Casino held on to win the grand final 2-1. The player of the match was Casino's Wayne Mortimer.

2007 to 2011 – Richmond Rovers Dominate

From 2007 to 2011 Richmond Rovers won 10 of the 15 trophies on offer in Premier League and dominated the competition and opposition clubs:

In doing so Richmond Rovers won the treble (ANZAC Shield, Premiership and Grand Final) in 2008 and 2009 and the Premiership-Grand Final double in 2007, 2008 and 2009.

2007 Premier League Table & Finals Results

2008 Premier League Table & Finals Results

2009 Premier League Table & Finals Results

2010 Premier League Table & Finals Results^[84]

2011 Premier League Table & Finals Results^[85]

2016 – Bangalow Wins Their First Title: Cyril Mayo Cup

In 1987 in their first and until 2016 only grand final appearance Bangalow were convincingly beaten 4-1 by Richmond Rovers. Bangalow had made the grand final from 4th place, beating Alstonvilla (1-0, Goalscorer - Robert Parks), Ballina (2-0, Goalscorer - Paul Clarke (2)) and Lismore Thistles (1-0, Goalscorer - Robert Parks (penalty)).

In 2016 Bangalow won the Premier Division grand final 1-0 against the premiers Goonellabah, to win their first and so far only title.

2016 – Premier Division Final Table & Cyril Mayo Cup Results & Venues

2017 – Byron Bay Wins the Treble & South Lismore Win 1st Division Double

In 2017 Byron Bay won its first ever treble (ANZAC Shield, Premiership & Cyril Mayo Cup) and in doing so became the 8th team to achieve the feat.

In April Byron Bay won the ANZAC Shield beating Richmond Rovers 2-1 in the final at Oakes Oval. Aaron Walker scored both goals for Byron Bay before being sent-off in the 89th minute, whilst Kurt Walker scored for Richmond Rovers in the 65th minute.^[86] Joel Wood of Byron Bay was named player of the match.^[86]

Byron Bay won the premiership by 2 points from Richmond Rovers, losing only once during the season, a round 17 home loss to Richmond Rovers 1-2. This defeat meant that Byron Bay had to win their final fixture away to Alstonville to secure the premiership. A 5-2 win ensured Byron Bay's 4th premiership.

The Cyril Mayo Cup (grand final) between Byron Bay and defending champions Bangalow was history-making, being contested for the first time ever by 2 clubs from the Byron Shire. It was also the first time since 2001 that both grand finalists were from outside Lismore (in 2001 Maclean defeated Byron Bay in the Cyril Mayo Cup final).^[87] And for the first time since 2009 when the grand final was played at Crozier Field, the grand final wasn't played at Oakes Oval due to refurbishments. The game was played at Lismore Workers' home ground, Richards Oval in Lismore. A 10-man Byron Bay won the grand final 2-1 after Ben Ahearn was sent off in the 16th minute and extra time thanks to a double by player-of-the match Joel Wood.^[88]

South Lismore were promoted to the 2018 Premier Division after winning the 2017 1st Division premiership by beating Ballina 3-1 at Saunders Oval, Ballina in the final fixture of the season. Going into that final fixture Ballina led South Lismore by 2 points and draw or win would be enough for Ballina to be promoted. However goals by Kaine Allan (2) and Steve Morrissey in response to a Ben Coulter goal for Ballina gave South Lismore the win and the premiership. South Lismore won the premiership-grand final double by beating Shores United 3-1 in the grand final. South Lismore would be playing in the top division of FFNC competitions for the first time since 2002. South Lismore's 1st Division double was a triumph for their young coach, Cameron Hyde, who overcame a cancer diagnosis to guide his young team back into the Premier Division.^[89]

2018 – Lismore Workers & Italo Stars Depart the Premier Division

The 2018 season began with the sad realisation that the 2 most successful clubs in FFNC history, Lismore Workers and Italo Stars, would not be competing in Premier Division. Italo Stars were relegated to 1st Division after coming bottom in the 2017 Premier Division competition whilst Lismore Workers voluntarily opted to play in the Men's lower divisions.^[90] Between them Lismore Workers (46 titles, 28 as Eastwood United and 18 as Lismore Workers) and Italo Stars (33 titles) have won 79 titles. Lismore Workers dropped 5 divisions to Division 5 whilst Italo Stars went back 1 division to 1st Division.

South Lismore returned to the Premier Division in 2018 after a 16-year absence after winning the 2017 1st Division premiership-grand final double. With the return of South Lismore, the self-demotion of Lismore Workers and the relegation of Italo Stars, the 2018 Premier Division competition has 9 clubs, a change from the tradition of 10 or even 12 clubs.

In April Lismore Thistles won their 3rd ANZAC Cup in 6 years and their 8th overall, beating Bangalow 3-0 at Crozier Field. Goalscorers were Oscar Stahl, Nick Albertini and Jye Wilson, with Stahl being named player of the match^[91]

In May Byron Bay announced that Byron Bay Council had approved its plans for a new clubhouse at its "spiritual home", Byron Recreation Grounds, with the clubhouse expected to be completed in 2019.^[92]

In July Richmond Rovers defeated Lennox Head 5-0 away and in doing so wrapped up their 9th premiership with 4 games to play in the 16-game home and away season.^[93]

2018 Premier Division – Final Table & Cyril Mayo Cup Results^[94]

Trophies

ANZAC Cup (from 1950-1971), ANZAC Shield (from 1972)

The first ANZAC Cup was played on Tuesday night 25 April 1950 as part of the ANZAC Day Sports Carnival.^[95] This carnival featured athletics, cycling, woodchopping, national dancing, rugby league and soccer.^[95] The ANZAC Cup was donated in 1949 by the Lismore RSL.

The inaugural ANZAC Cup kicked off at 8-30pm between Methodist United and North Lismore Marauders.^[96] In an "evenly contested" game played under "inadequate lighting" Methodist United won 1 - 0 thanks to a goal by M Bell.^[97] The teams and officials for the inaugural ANZAC Cup were:^[96]

In the early years the Cup was played between the Cup holders and a challenger decided by ballot.^[99] The Cup holders only had to draw to retain the Cup. For example, in 1951 the Cup holders Methodist United drew 3–3 all with the challengers Eastwood United, and retained the Cup.^[100] The date of the Cup also varied in the early years due to "inadequate lighting facilities" although it's now played on ANZAC Day or the weekend before or after ANZAC Day and usually at Oakes Oval, Lismore.

The record for the most ANZAC Cup wins is held by Lismore Workers with 19 (including 9 as Eastwood United). However, the record for the most consecutive wins is held by Italo Stars which won the renamed ANZAC Shield for 9 consecutive years from 1973 to 1981 including 6 wins over the luckless Eastwood United:

Special mention to the powerful Goonellabah Stars side of the 1950s which won their first ANZAC Cup in 1952 and then won it for the next 5 years:

Cyril Mayo Cup (from 1958)^[111]

Cyril Mayo emigrated from England as a 17-year old in the early 1900s and settled in the North Rivers region. Cyril was a competent player for North Lismore and after his playing days were over took up refereeing.

Tragically Cyril was killed in a car crash in 1957. Cyril's wife Lucy commissioned a trophy to remember Cyril's contribution to the game, the Cyril Mayo Cup which has "become the most sought after piece of silverware in local soccer". The cup is awarded to the highest Men's Division grand final winner's also known as Champions. It was first awarded in 1958 to Goonellabah Stars following their 1 - 0 win over Eastwood United at Oakes Oval, Lismore. Ben Nielson was Goonellabah Star's goalscorer.^[112]

The cup was originally called the Cyril Mayo Memorial Challenge Cup but in more recent times has been referred to simply and affectionately as "Cyril".

Most Consecutive Cyril Mayo Cup Wins

The record for the most number of consecutive Cyril Mayo Cup wins is 5 and is jointly held by:

Callan McMillan Memorial Shield (from 1978)^[113]

In 1972 a young Scotsman Callan McMillan Junior left the country of his birth headed for Australia where he eventually settled in Lismore. An avid Glasgow Rangers supporter, Callan was soon involved in local football as a coach and member of the inaugural Far North Coast Amateur Soccer Association Committee in 1977.

Tragedy struck in December 1977 when Callan Junior drowned whilst trying to save a young girl. The local football community rallied to support Callan's family, and in 1978 the Callan McMillan Memorial Shield was struck to commemorate his contribution to the local game. The shield was presented to the winner of the women's knock-out competition.

In 1996 when the North Coast Women's Soccer Association and the Lismore District Soccer Association amalgamated, it was agreed that the shield be incorporated with the men's ANZAC Cup/Shield knockout competition held on ANZAC day.

FFNC Clubs

Former FFNC Clubs

The following teams were once part of competitions organised by Football Far North Coast and its predecessors:

Honours - Women

Honours - Men

Honours - Men (Summary)

The Treble

The treble (Callan McMillan Shield, Premiership and Grand Final in the same season) has been achieved by 5 clubs on at least 10 occasions (unsure of the complete list due to incomplete records):

The treble (ANZAC Cup, Premiership and Grand Final in the same season) has been achieved by 5 clubs on 8 occasions. In 2017, Byron Bay became the first club to win four trophies: the traditional treble plus the Summer Youth League.

Awards

2017 Awards ^[163]

2016 Awards^[166]

2015 Awards

2014 Awards^[161]

2013 Awards^[144]

2012 Awards^[141]

2011 Awards^[139]

2010 Awards^[138]^[137]

2009 Awards^[134]

2008 Awards^[133]

2007 Awards

2006 Awards

2005 Awards^[131]

2004 Awards^[167]

2003 Awards^[168]

2002 Awards^[169]

2001 Awards

2000 Awards^[170]

1999 Awards

1998 Awards

1997 Awards

1996 Awards

1995 Awards

1994 Awards

1993 Awards

1992 Awards

1989 Awards

1984 Awards

1983 Awards

1982 Awards^[171]

1981 Awards^[172]

See also

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