Marsaxlokk F.C.
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| Full name | Marsaxlokk Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Southseasiders Tal-Lampuki | ||
| Founded | 1949, as Marsaxlokk White Stars F.C. | ||
| Ground | Ta'Qali Stadium, Ta'Qali, Malta | ||
| Capacity | 17,000 | ||
| Chairman |  Robert Micallef | ||
| Manager |  Brian Talbot | ||
| League | Maltese Premier League | ||
| 2007/08 | Maltese Premier League, 2nd | ||
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Marsaxlokk Football Club are a Maltese football club from the town of Marsaxlokk, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.
The club was founded in 1949. Marsaxlokk won the Maltese Premier League title for the first time in their history, after finishing as league champions during the 2006/07 season.
History
Current Season
Following the clubs second place finish during the 2007/08 season, they were seeded for the first qualifying round of the UEFA Cup. The draw was made on July 1, 2008, in which Marsaxlokk were drawn against Croatian outfit Slaven Belupo, who also finished second in their respective league last season.
On the transfer front André Schembri completed a season long loan at German outfit Eintracht Braunschweig, and will return to Germany for the current season, after joining Carl Zeiss Jena on another season long loan. Also departing are the influential midfield duo of Jamie Pace and Cleavon Frendo, who both signed with league champions Valletta, along with Montenegro striker Aleksandar Madzar who wasn't retained.
Joining the club are Valletta goalkeeper Saviour Darmanin, who struggled for first team appearances last year, with Valletta preferring Andrew Hogg to keep goal. Replacing Aleksandar Madzar as the clubs third forgien player is Marcelo Pereira, who played last season for relegated Mqabba, and finished in second place in the leagues goalscoring charts, with an impressive 14 goals. Last seasons top goalscorer Julio Alcorsé had his loan move from Hibernians made permenant, and Mark Barbara's season long loan from Valletta was extended for a further season.
On July 8, 2008, Marsaxlokk strengthed there squad further with the signings of midfielder Christian Cassar, who joined on a five-year contract from Floriana and defender Clive Brincat from St. George's, although the latter had spent last season on loan with Msida Saint-Joseph. Marsaxlokk also confirmed the signing of Malta vice captain and defender Brian Said from Sliema Wanderers the following day. However goalkeeper Reuben Gauci looks set to move on, Gauci struggled for first-team appearances last season with Reuben Debono often preferred between the sticks.
Players
Current Squad
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Transfers for 2008/09
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For recent transfers, see List of Maltese football transfers Summer 2008.
Notable Players
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Officials and Coaching Staff
Club Officials
- President: Robert Micallef
- Vice President: Anthony Micallef
- Secretary: Peter Carabott
- Assistant Secretary: Mario Desira
- Treasurer: Carmelo Grech
- Assistant Treasurer: Dennis Carabott
- Executive Committee Member: Frankie Jenkins
- Executive Committee Member: Francis Vella
- Executive Committee Member: Thomas Zahra
- Executive Committee Member: Peter Hartshorne
- Executive Committee Member: Felix Grech
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Brian Talbot
- General Manager: Peter Hartshorne
- First Team Coach: Albert Vella
- Youth Team Coach: Tarcisio Azzopardi
Managerial History
| Manager | Period |
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| Albert Vella |
Unknown–October 13, 2002 |
| JJ Aquilina |
October 20, 2002–May 27, 2003 |
| Robert Kelly |
June 1, 2003–2004 |
 Atanas Marinov |
July 2, 2004–October 5, 2005 |
| Ray Farrugia |
October 5, 2005–May 11, 2006 |
| Brian Talbot |
May 11, 2006–present |
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Achievements
Maltese Premier League Champions:
2006/07
Maltese Cup Runners-Up:
2003/04
Maltese First Division Champions:
2001/02
Maltese Second Division Champions:
1999/00
Maltese Third Division Champions:
1970/71
Maltese Third Division Runners-Up:
1973/74, 1985/86, 1991/92
Maltese Third Division Section Winners:
1962/63, 1967/68, 1993/94
Maltese Third Division Knock-Out Winners:
1972/73
European Record
| Season | Competition | Round | Country | Club | Score |
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| 2003/04 | UEFA Cup | 1Q | 
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NK Primorje | 0-1, 0-2 (0-3 agg) |
| 2006 | UEFA Intertoto Cup | 1R | 
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HŠK Zrinjski Mostar | 1-1, 0-3 (1-4 agg) |
| 2007/08 | UEFA Champions League | 1Q |
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FK Sarajevo | 0-6, 1-3 (1-9 agg) |
| 2008/09 | UEFA Cup | 1Q | 
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NK Slaven Belupo |
External links
Official site
Unofficial sites
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