Merrimac F.C. Explained

Clubname:Merrimac F.C.
Fullname:Merrimac Football Club [1]
Nickname:Merrimac
Ground:The Gold Coast Italo-Australian Club [2]
Owner:Chris Cahill
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Website:https://www.merrimacfootballclub.com/

Merrimac Football Club, is a soccer club based in Merrimac, Queensland. The club was originally founded in 1978. The club was formally known as Merrimac International Football Club, in reference to its Italian heritage. The club has not fielded a senior men's team since 2017.

Merrimac F.C. is one of two Queensland soccer clubs that are Italian-Australian backed clubs, the other being Brisbane City.

History

Merrimac F.C. is an Australian soccer club from Gold Coast, Queensland Australia. It was an Italian Australian backed club which was founded in 1978. The club's home ground is Fairway Drive in the suburb of Clear Island Waters. The club used to compete in the Gold Coast Premier League[3] where it was one of the leading sides for the past few decades.

In 2020 ex-professional footballer and captain of Samoa national football team[4] Chris Cahill took over the club. The club now specialises in 5-11yr olds, both boys and girls.

Fairway Drive
Owner:The Gold Coast Italo-Australian Club
Operator:Merrimac Football Club
Opened:January 2020
Location:Merrimac, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Surface:Seeded grass
Tenants:Merrimac Football Club

Honours

Seasons in bold indicate doubles with both the respective premiership and championship in a single season.

Football Gold Coast

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Merrimac FC.
  2. Web site: Home . italoaustralianclub.com.au.
  3. Web site: Premier League.
  4. Web site: Tim Cahill Profile.