My experience in the Victoria Hotspurs Football Club officially started 4 years ago when I was approached by Mr. Karl Zammit and he encouraged me to join the committee of the best football club in Gozo – Victoria Hotspurs. At first I hesitated a bit due to other personal commitments but later changed my mind and accepted the invitation. Straight away I put my full commitment into the task I will be assigned with. From the very first year I was given the role of Kit Manager and take care of all the needs of the technical staff and the players.
In this short message I would like to thank Mr. Marvin Buttigieg (our hard working Team Manager) for the full support that I always find in him and for the dedication and good decisions he takes for the team. I would also like to show my gratitude towards the technical staff namely; Mr. Gotthard Conti, Mr. Reuben Mercieca, the club paramedic: Mr. Alfred Xerri and all the players.
Last season (2017/18) was truly a memorable season for Victoria Hotspurs. This huge success would not have been possible without the help of our club president Dr. Anton Tabone, who came to our club with a vision and injected a new sense of believe to put Victoria Hotspurs back on top. Dr.Tabone best characteristic is his own way of leadership that unites the whole club. There are no words to express the gratitude for all his hard work and commitment. Two people that I would like to mention are Mr Geoffrey Attard and Mr. George Said, since both of them contributed immensely to the club. The first two years that I served in the committee Mr.Geoffrey Attard was club president. Mr.Attard worked hard towards the best interests of the club and laid the foundations for his predecessor. Mr.Attard played a huge part in last year’s huge success story. Today he still forms an active part inside the committee.
The name of Mr. George Said is synonym with Victoria Hotspurs Football Club. He served the club both as a player and president for a number of years and during his tenure brought huge success, including the 10th First Division League title and the Golden Star for Football Excellence (first team in Gozo to get this award). I would like to thank all the Red Army crew for giving us that extra push, the Victoria Hotspurs City Girls for their help and support, all our sponsors and last but not least all those who support and have Victoria Hotspurs FC close to their hearts.
I’m sure that with the help and eagerness of everyone we can continue to take Victoria Hotspurs F.C forward and put the name of our beloved club amongst the best on the Maltese islands. We just need to believe in ourselves and shout from the bottom of our hearts
WE LOVE YOU VICTORIA HOTSPURS – COME ON REDS.
Oliver Farrugia
Club Member – Kit Manager