West Torrens Birkalla SC
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| Full name | West Torrens Birkalla Soccer Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Birks | ||
| Founded | 1923 West Torrens 1933 Birkalla Rovers 1979 West Torrens Birkalla 2002 Adelaide Galaxy 2012 West Torrens Birkalla | ||
| Ground | Jack Smith Park | ||
| Capacity | 3,000 | ||
| Chairman | Amin Ayoubi | ||
| Manager | Jason Trimboli | ||
| League | SA State League 1 | ||
| 2021 | Premiers | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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West Torrens Birkalla Soccer Club, commonly known as Birkalla, is an Australian semi-professional soccer club from Adelaide, South Australia. The club is based in Novar Gardens, a western suburb of Adelaide. The club competes in the South Australian State League 1, the second highest level of football in South Australia and third nationally. Founded in 1923, they are the oldest club in the league.
History[]
The West Torrens club was founded in 1923, and the Birkalla Rovers was founded by J Taylor in 1933. In 1979 the two clubs merged to form West Torrens Birkalla (nicknamed Birks), the name they played under until the end of the 2001 season. In 2002 the club's name was changed to Adelaide Galaxy.
At the beginning of the 2006 season, Galaxy reverted to its original team colours, yellow and black. They were one of the original sides in the FFSA Super League.
At the beginning for the 2012 season, Galaxy changed their name to West Torrens Birkalla, and were coached that season by Sergio Melta.
Birkalla has produced four Australian internationals and 19 State representatives.
Current squad[]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Honours[]
- State League: 2002, 2005
- Federation Cup Winners: 2002
Notable players[]
Richie Alagich- Zenon Caravella
- Ryan Kitto
- Kostas Salapasidis
- Alex Tobin
- James Troisi
- Aaron Westervelt
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