ASA ANNOUNCES 2004 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Former Socceroo captain and current national team assistant coach Graham Arnold plus 1974 World Cup goalkeeper Jack Reilly head a list of 11 inductees into the Australian Soccer Association Hall of Fame announced by ASA Chief Executive John O'Neill in Sydney this morning.
The full list of inductees for 2004 are Graham Arnold, Jack Reilly, Jack Hughes, Todd Clarke, Ian Gray, Sue Monteath (all players), Jane Oakley, Peter Thorne, Gordon Dunster, Roy Druery, Fred Hutchinson (all non-players).
The Australian soccer Hall of Fame was established in 1999 and recognises
both players and non-players for their contribution to the sport on a
national basis.
A system of awards exists at three distinct levels, with separate but
equivalent groups for both 'on the field' and 'off the field'
contributions.
1. Hall of Champions (players) / Hall of Honour (non players)
2. Medal of Excellence (players) / Roll of Honour (non players)
3. Award of Distinction (players) / Roll of Honour (non players)
PLAYERS
HALL OF CHAMPIONS
GRAHAM ARNOLD
Sydney striker, born August 3, 1963, Arnold started with junior leagues
before joining Sydney club Canterbury Marrickville and then Sydney Croatia when it won the NSW State League and was promoted to the NSL. Played 178 games, including 67 goals with Sydney United (Croatia) from1984 to 1989-90 season which included award as 1986 NSL Player of the Year and top scorer with 17 goals. Won first Australian selection in friendlyagainst Tasmania in 1985 and made senior debut in a 14 year career against Red Star July 31 1985 when he scored in three successive games. First A international was against Chinese Taipei in 1986 World Cup qualifiers at Adelaide where he again scored. One of just a handful of Socceroos to play in four World Cup campaigns having appeared in the 1986, 1990, 1994 and 1998 World Cup campaigns, he also appeared at the 1988Olympic Games and Bi-Centenary Gold Cup. Moved overseas to play in Belgium, Japan and Holland where he became prominent with Roda JC in Holland as a leading striker. He returned to Australia in 1998 to join Northern Spirit in the National League as inaugural coach where he also played in 28 matches and scored five goals for an overall total of 225 NSL games and 72 goals. Arnold played for Australia in 88 matches, including 56 A internationals and scored 33 goals, 19 at A level before being appointed as assistant national coach in 2000.
MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE
JACK REILLY
Born 1945 in Scotland and played with Hibernians and in the USA before
settling in Melbourne as a goalkeeper with Juventus in 1969. Transferred
to Sydney St George before switching to Melbourne Hakoah. Won selection in the 1970 world tour with a strong opening game against New Caledonia, then played against Iran, Israel, Greece and Mexico. Business commitments forced him out of the game in early 1970s and he lost his place to Ron Corry and Jim Fraser but he fought back to be selected in the 1974 World Cup squad that went to Germany. Played in all three World Cup finals games against West Germany, East Germany and Chile. Played 35 internationals, 15 A class.
JACK HUGHES
Another outstanding striker from the Newcastle area who made his name in
the years before World War II. "Bully"Hughes learned his football with
West Wallsend and progressed as a striker before the depression years
forceda move to the strong Metters club in Sydney where his performances
led to national selection. Made his international debut against New Zealand in Sydney June 1933 where he scored the last goal in Australia's 6-4 win. Played 25 matches for Australia, 10 A and scored 16 goals. Also played against England (1937), India (1938) and Palestine (1938). In the first Test against England Amateurs at the Sydney Cricket Ground, he stirred the 45,237 crowd by scoring 10 seconds after kickoff leading to a famous Australian 5-4 win.
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
TODD CLARKE
Goalkeeper, Adelaide born April 28, 1951. Started playing with Beograd in
State League to win place in South Australian State team. Signed by Sydney City (Eastern Suburbs-Hakoah) and helped his team to the first
ever National Soccer League Championship. Selected in Australian Under 23 team and progressed to national senior selection to make international
debut against China in 1-0 win at Melbourne, August 1975. Played in the
1978 World Cup campaign and ended Socceroo career against Greece in
Sydney, June 1978. Played 34 times for Australia, 20 A matches.
IAN GRAY
Busy attacking midfielder, born 22-7-63. Began senior career with APIA
Leichhardt in 1980 (85 games) and switched five years later to Marconi
where he played for a total of 10 years, appearing in 244 games - the second highest for the club in their NSL history. Won place in 1981 Australian Youth team for world finals and made his senior debut as a
substitute in the match against China in Beijing in November 1984. Played in the 1986 World Cup campaign and had a total of 33 matches for Australia with 14 A internationals and three goals.
SUE MONTEATH
Queensland attacking player, born 26-7-59. Quickly rose to prominence in
Brisbane competition and chosen for Queensland in 1977 national
championships. Represented Brisbane at 10 State championships and
Queensland in nine national titles. Selected 1978 in first Australian team
to tour overseas to Taiwan and held national place for 10 years in succession until 1987 for a total of 46 international appearances. Played
in the Oceania Cup, captained Australia to China and Taiwan, Queensland
Player of the Year 1987 and until 1997 was Australia's most capped player.
Scored first goal for Australia on NZ tour 1981 and elected 1989 to Confederation of Sport Roll of Honour.
NON-PLAYERS
ROLL OF HONOUR
JANE OAKLEY
Tireless pioneer of women's soccer for more than 20 years and became
leading Victorian administrator after successful playing career which began
with Dandenong North in 1980. Represented Victoria 1983-1995 and Australia 1984-1995 with 35 caps. Became a qualified coach in 1985, development officer for the Victorian Soccer Federation and Women's Association in 1990 and coached senior and youth teams from 1994. Assistant coach National U19 team 1998, coach national women's U16 team and head coach national training centre 1999 and assistant coach national senior team 2000. Awarded the 2000 Australian Sports Medal.
PETER THORNE
Adelaide-born administrator who started out as secretary of Sydney club
Toongabbie Juniors in 1977 before being prominent in the preparation of
a development plan which lead to the formation of the Blacktown City club
and it's subsequent entry into NSL. Created first Soccer Academy for
talented young players of both sexes and represented the National league
at the Australian Federation. Past director and president of Soccer NSW
(NSW Soccer Federation)and appointed general manager of the NSW Soccer Federation in 1990. Major role in redeveloping surplus land at Parklea into residential usage and injection of $12 million into sport. Prepared long term plan to integrate the sport at all levels in NSW and also helped promote women's soccer at State and national level.
ROLL OF HONOUR (Meritorious)
GORDON DUNSTER
Extensive career after joining the referees fraternity in 1976. Refereed
1988 National Youth League grand final and 46 games as NSL referee from
1990-93. In 1992 was appointed by FIFA as an international linesman and
officiated at the 1992 World Cup qualifier between NZ and Fiji and another
18 internationals including the 1992 Olympics. FIFA Linesman of the Year
in 1994 and 1996. Retired in 1998 to become ACT Referees State coach and assist ACT Womens Association.
ROY DRUERY
Newcastle-born who had a short playing career before switching to
administration and accepting post of treasurer with the Wallsend club. In
1927 was elected honorary secretary-treasurer of the Australian Soccer
Association, a position he which he held until the Federation took over in
1963. Played important role in negotiations to bring national teams to
Australia, including India, South Africa, England and New Zealand as well
as leading European club teams. Also treasurerof the NSW Association for
nine years and received the MBE in 1958 for services to sport and charity.
FRED HUTCHINSON
Long serving and dedicated official with more than 50 years in
administration anddevelopment. Born 1927, Hutchinson began as a referee
in 1952, leading to interstate and international level including appearances at the Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games. Became a referees inspector in the 1970s and received FIFA and IOC award in 2001 for services to soccer. Victorian Federation life membership in 1975 after 24 years member of Appeals Board, 5 years chairman of Referees and early work to improve administration and create VictorianFederation in 1962.