Taken from our club web site, some people are saying this kid is quite
good, ........ one to keep an eye out for during the year I suggest
https://www.ccmariners.com.au/default..._item&id=22495
Mariners land exciting youth international D�Apuzzo
Monday, 16 June 2008
David D'Apuzzo
The Morning Bulletin / Chris Ison � The Morning Bulletin
The Central Coast Mariners today welcomed highly rated Australian youth
international David D�Apuzzo to their season four line up, with the
exciting 19-year-old signing on with the reigning Hyundai A-League
Premiers for one year.
D�Apuzzo has been on trial with the yellow and navy for much of the
past month, making three non-competitive appearances and impressing in
each of them on the left side of defence.
With pace in abundance, a strong work ethic, a noteworthy repute at
youth level and a burgeoning reputation as a senior player, D�Apuzzo�s
capture is indeed a significant coup for the Mariners, who have now
welcomed four new faces to their 2008/09 line up.
D�Apuzzo�s signing also sets the scene for another sibling rivalry when the Mariners take on northern rivals the Newcastle Jets.
Jets regular Adam D�Apuzzo is David�s older brother, while fellow new
Mariners recruit Ahmad El**ch is the senior of Newcastle young gun
Tarek.
"We had identified David as a potential recruit several months ago and
have been monitoring his progress in the NSW Premier League for quite
some time � as such, we are delighted to have come to an agreement with
this exceptionally talented young player," said Mariners Executive
Chairman Lyall Gorman.
"We have been searching for a left-sided player to complement the likes
of Adrian Caceres and Dean Heffernan and we see David as a player that
can fulfill those roles and feature quite prominently throughout the
season.
"David was courted by at least one other Hyundai A-League club and
we�re thrilled that he has chosen to sign with the Mariners, where he
will be given a deserved opportunity to further develop his game and
prosper in a professional environment."
D�Apuzzo is presently with powerhouse state level club APIA Leichhardt,
for whom he will complete the remainder of the current NSW Premier
League season before linking with the Mariners in time for the start of
the Hyundai A-League 2008/09 campaign.
While at Lambert Park with APIA Leichhardt, D�Apuzzo has been one of
the cornerstone members of the Tigers� charge � earning a place as a
regular starter amongst a line up laden with Hyundai A-League and
National Soccer League experienced players.
D�Apuzzo has been capped for Australia several times at Under 17 level,
including three starting appearances at the 2005 FIFA Under-17 World
Cup in Peru.
Here, D�Apuzzo lined up alongside fellow Hyundai A-League starlets
Leigh Broxham, Nathan Burns, Robbie Kruse and Kaz Patafta and
contributed a full ninety minutes to Australia�s sole triumph of the
tournament � a 2-1 win over Uruguay in the Qantas Joeys� final group
match.
"I�m delighted to have been given the chance by the Mariners to play in
the Hyundai A-League, it�s been a goal of mine to break into this
competition since it began and I can�t wait to get involved," said
D�Apuzzo.
"I�ve been in and around the Mariners for about a month now and can
only say good words about the club, from the administration to the
coaching staff and the players � the club has a top class set up and
one that is exciting to be introduced to as a player.
"With the way the team is shaping up for the new season, I�m confident
that we can achieve honours and push for some trophies and I�ll be
hoping to personally play a big part in that."
Simultaneous with D�Apuzzo�s capture, the Mariners also announced today
that Ian McAndrew, who debuted with the club last season, would not be
offered a new contract.
McAndrew made one substitute appearance for his hometown club over the
course of the Hyundai A-League 2007/08 season and was the first player
to graduate to the senior Mariners line up from the clubs one of a kind
Youth Academy structure.
"Ian has been a tremendous ambassador during his time with the Mariners
and we thank him for his contribution to our historic third Hyundai
A-League season," said Mariners Executive Chairman Lyall Gorman.
"As always, we will never completely shut the door on any player and we
certainly believe that Ian has the potential to develop into a fine
footballer and we will monitor his future progress with great interest."
Join the Frontline of Support. Mariners Memberships for the Hyundai
A-League 2008/09 season are now available for purchase from the
Mariners website � www.ccmariners.com.au.
Taken from our club web site, some people are saying this kid is quite
good, ........ one to keep an eye out for during the year I suggest
http://www.ccmariners.com.au/default..._item&id=22495
Mariners land exciting youth international D�Apuzzo
Monday, 16 June 2008
David D'Apuzzo
The Morning Bulletin / Chris Ison � The Morning Bulletin
The Central Coast Mariners today welcomed highly rated Australian youth
international David D�Apuzzo to their season four line up, with the
exciting 19-year-old signing on with the reigning Hyundai A-League
Premiers for one year.
D�Apuzzo has been on trial with the yellow and navy for much of the
past month, making three non-competitive appearances and impressing in
each of them on the left side of defence.
With pace in abundance, a strong work ethic, a noteworthy repute at
youth level and a burgeoning reputation as a senior player, D�Apuzzo�s
capture is indeed a significant coup for the Mariners, who have now
welcomed four new faces to their 2008/09 line up.
D�Apuzzo�s signing also sets the scene for another sibling rivalry when the Mariners take on northern rivals the Newcastle Jets.
Jets regular Adam D�Apuzzo is David�s older brother, while fellow new
Mariners recruit Ahmad El**ch is the senior of Newcastle young gun
Tarek.
"We had identified David as a potential recruit several months ago and
have been monitoring his progress in the NSW Premier League for quite
some time � as such, we are delighted to have come to an agreement with
this exceptionally talented young player," said Mariners Executive
Chairman Lyall Gorman.
"We have been searching for a left-sided player to complement the likes
of Adrian Caceres and Dean Heffernan and we see David as a player that
can fulfill those roles and feature quite prominently throughout the
season.
"David was courted by at least one other Hyundai A-League club and
we�re thrilled that he has chosen to sign with the Mariners, where he
will be given a deserved opportunity to further develop his game and
prosper in a professional environment."
D�Apuzzo is presently with powerhouse state level club APIA Leichhardt,
for whom he will complete the remainder of the current NSW Premier
League season before linking with the Mariners in time for the start of
the Hyundai A-League 2008/09 campaign.
While at Lambert Park with APIA Leichhardt, D�Apuzzo has been one of
the cornerstone members of the Tigers� charge � earning a place as a
regular starter amongst a line up laden with Hyundai A-League and
National Soccer League experienced players.
D�Apuzzo has been capped for Australia several times at Under 17 level,
including three starting appearances at the 2005 FIFA Under-17 World
Cup in Peru.
Here, D�Apuzzo lined up alongside fellow Hyundai A-League starlets
Leigh Broxham, Nathan Burns, Robbie Kruse and Kaz Patafta and
contributed a full ninety minutes to Australia�s sole triumph of the
tournament � a 2-1 win over Uruguay in the Qantas Joeys� final group
match.
"I�m delighted to have been given the chance by the Mariners to play in
the Hyundai A-League, it�s been a goal of mine to break into this
competition since it began and I can�t wait to get involved," said
D�Apuzzo.
"I�ve been in and around the Mariners for about a month now and can
only say good words about the club, from the administration to the
coaching staff and the players � the club has a top class set up and
one that is exciting to be introduced to as a player.
"With the way the team is shaping up for the new season, I�m confident
that we can achieve honours and push for some trophies and I�ll be
hoping to personally play a big part in that."
Simultaneous with D�Apuzzo�s capture, the Mariners also announced today
that Ian McAndrew, who debuted with the club last season, would not be
offered a new contract.
McAndrew made one substitute appearance for his hometown club over the
course of the Hyundai A-League 2007/08 season and was the first player
to graduate to the senior Mariners line up from the clubs one of a kind
Youth Academy structure.
"Ian has been a tremendous ambassador during his time with the Mariners
and we thank him for his contribution to our historic third Hyundai
A-League season," said Mariners Executive Chairman Lyall Gorman.
"As always, we will never completely shut the door on any player and we
certainly believe that Ian has the potential to develop into a fine
footballer and we will monitor his future progress with great interest."
Join the Frontline of Support. Mariners Memberships for the Hyundai
A-League 2008/09 season are now available for purchase from the
Mariners website � www.ccmariners.com.au.