After the goalless draw of a week ago against Sliema Wanderers, tomorrow we will be facing the team that is in the bottom of the Premier League table, Marsaxlokk FC. This game is the 19th game of this season and the fourth from the end of the second round.
In view of how things are going around the team of Marsaxlokk, I surely pretend nothing less than 3 points from this encounter. Marsaxlokk are rowing in very rough seas at the moment and considering that we are leading the table it is a must to win this game to continue consolidating our position.
All our players are looking forward for this match, as to prove to all Malta that we are and we will be the best. Tomorrow we will be in full squad; newly signed Roderick Bajada will mae his debut int the White shirt tomorrow. Burkina Faso international Mady Panandetiguiri arrived back to Malta from his national team commitments yesterday night and will also be available for tomorrow’s match. On the whole all the players are available for tomorrow’s match.
You our beloved supporters, as usual will be with us and giving support to the team as you did always. As in the past you will be chanting your one and only slogans during the match. This will give all of us the strength to continue going and bringing points to the club. Without your precious help we will not be able to celebrate together at the end of May.
Last Updated on Friday, 03 February 2012 15:01
Matthew Towns: claiming bonus promised by Floriana F.C.
Matthew Towns – claiming bonus promised by Floriana F.C.
English goalkeeper Matthew Towns, currently with Valletta F.C., has written to the Malta Football Association claiming that he had not been given a bonus promised to him by Floriana F.C. during the last season.
As Town was registered as an amateur with Floriana, he was not entitled to any financial remuneration. The case has been referred to the Malta Football Association Board of Inquiry.
Last Updated on Friday, 03 February 2012 09:10
U*Bet FA Trophy: Quarter Finals draws
U*Bet FA Trophy: Quarter Finals draws
The draws for the quarter-final draws of the U*BET FA Trophy were held earlier today at the MFA headquarters.
The draws resulted as follows:
Hamrun S vs St Georges, Valletta vs Mosta, Pieta H. vs Qormi, Hibernians vs Floriana
The matches will be played on February 25th and 26th
Kristian Laferla: – a Valletta mainstay
Kristian Laferla – a Valletta mainstay
Kristian Laferla is one of the most prominent Maltese players of the modern era.
An attacking midfielder, he left his mark on the local game with his intelligent play, leadership on the field and, most importantly, his professionalism.
Born on Marcgh 23, 1967 he started his career in 1983 with Luxol St Andrew’s in the Third Division. Although still 16 years old, he immediately claimed a place in the first team and his obvious potential was already attracting the attention of the Premier League clubs.
Valletta were the first to make an approach for Laferla and at the start of the 1985-86 season he joined the City club on loan.
Laferla had quite a good season with Valletta. In 1986-87, he returned to St Andrew’s but after playing three games in the Third Division, he returned to Valletta on a permanent basis. He settled immediately in his new surroundings and after a short while, became one of the mainstays of the City team.
The nineties were arguably the greatest period in the history of Valletta FC.
Their domination of Maltese football was so complete that they matched and even eclipsed the achievements of the traditional leaders of Maltese football, Sliema and Floriana.
During his stay with the club, captain Laferla won an incredible total of 25 major honours and only injuries prevented him from winning a handful of others.
This record makes him one of the most decorated players in the local game.
Laferla, however, had one big disappointment in his career..for some reason or another, he never won the MFA Footballer of the Year award.
This prestigious individual award depends, to some extent, on circumstances which have nothing to do with the performance of the players concerned. Luck is also a factor.
Sometimes it happens that a player enjoys his best season at a time when competing for that award is very intense. On the other hand a player can also land the honour despite not achieving excellence simply because the level of performances that season was generally below standard.
Laferla played his first game for Malta on November 14, 1986 in the European Championship against Sweden. He played his last game against Latvia in 1998.
In between he made 65 appearances for his country and scored six goals. This is significant total for a midfielder especially for a small nation like Malta where positive results are rare.
During the Christmas period of 2002, Laferla was transferred to Sliema Wanderers. This certainly came as a surprise for the City faithful.
After 17 eventful season, laferla had become very much part of the City set-up and it was hard to imagine the team without him.
Time was very kind and gentle with Laferla. Despite being well in his 30s, he remained fit and although at the age he should have been thinking of retirement, he still contributed significantly to the Blues’ success.
By the time he head decided to retire, Laferla had already carved a niche for himself as one of the great players of the Maltese football.
