18 June 2008 :: The committee announced that the Players' meeting with Mr. Ilir Pelinku (the Club's new coach) shall be held on Friday 11th July at 19.15hrs. at the club. It is important that all players registered with Lija Athletic Fc make it for this important appointment. Those players who for some reason or another cannot make it, should inform a committee member by the shortest time possible. Meanwhile, the pre-season training under the guidance of Pelinku, will commence on Monday 14th of July 2008.

09 June 2008 :: The Lija Athletic Annual General Meeting 2008 shall be held on Tuesday 24th June at the Club premises. The meeting starts at 19.15hrs..

03 June 2008 :: As the Euro 2008 kicks off next Saturday 7th June, the Lija Athletic Fc Bar administration is inviting those football enthusiasts to come and watch LIVE matches on several plasma monitors and big screen found inside the restaurant area of the club house. Several appetizers are served and prices are reasonable for everybody. Come and join other football fans and enjoy the game in the Lija Fc newly refurbished bar & restaurant area.

30 May 2008 :: The successful Lija Athletic Under 18 players had a pizza night at the Lija Fc Bar within the club's premises, yesterday 29th May 2008. Almost all players were present for the occasion, in which they celebrated together the historical feat of retaining Section "A" status in the Youth league for the very first time, after the team was promoted from Section "B" for the first time last season. All the club committee members were present for the night as well. In the history of the Club, it never occurred that a Lija Athletic Squad survived itself in a premiere section of a local league, thus making this success rather special. On behalf of all the Lija Athletic FC committee, members and supporters a big round of applause and well done to the players and coach(es) of the Under 18 Squad 2007-2008. The Presentation Night for the Under 18 lads, as well as for the Senior team ensues on Friday 6th June at the End of Season Family BBQ gathering to be held in the "Tal-Mirakli" playing field in the outskirts of Lija.

20 May 2008 :: The committee announces that on Friday 6th June 2008, it shall be organizing a barbecue in the Tal-Mirakli playing field adjacent to the 'Tal-Mirakli' chapel in Lija, at 20.00hrs.. This is one of the few fund-raising activities that the club organizes annually. The committee is thus inviting everyone to come along and end the season in a friendly atmosphere coupled by delicious food and entertainment that these BBQs are renowned for, thanks to the volunteers who offer their help to the club. The prices are: €10 for Adults and €5 for the Kids' meals. Bookings from committee members (79014610 & 99203992) by not later than Wednesday 4th June. See you there!

14 May 2008 :: The Lija Athletic Under 18 team managed to survive Section "A" Status after an excellent season in Malta's premiere youth section. Lija drew their last match vs Ħamrun Spartans 2-2, and this draw proved to be enough after ninth-placed Mosta lost their last league match to Valletta.

With this achievement, this year's youth team has made history! A new milestone has been attained by our modest club - that of a Lija squad surviving its status in a top division for the first time in the club's history! Lija Athletic had won its first match against the then reigning Under 18 Champions, Pietà Hotspurs. The Under 18s were found occupying second place in the Standings after three matches into the league. However a series of six consecutive losses had pushed the squad further down the table. The going was tough with the likes of football giants such as Sliema W., Hibernians, Valletta etc., but the Lija youth team produced entertaining matches and gave a good account of themselves in almost all the matches played. The most notable factor to mention in this year's Under 18 league is that Lija Athletic scored against all teams as the table below indicates. This squad was described as the "surprise pack" by some journalists as maltafootball.com also featured in its news item of Wed. 14 May. The match that will for surely never be forgotten was the Second Round match against boogie team and rivals, San Ġwann. In this match, Lija were loosing 0-3 until the 69th minute but in the space of just thirteen minutes, Lija managed to score four (4) goals and eventually win a lost match 4-3 » one of the most excellent comebacks ever known and perhaps record-breaking in the Youth league!! More info and statistics to follow soon ...

04-10-07 :: Lija Athletic managed to beat off a stern challenge offered by reigning Champions Pietà Hotspurs, 2-1, in Lija's first ever Section "A" match. 20-02-08 :: Lija Athletic were loosing 0-3 against direct rivals San Ġwann until 69th min.. Four (4) goals in the space of just 13 mins. produced a Guiness record comeback and Lija A. won 4-3. 12-05-08 :: Lija Athletic drew their last encounter, 2-2 vs Ħamrun Spartans. The equalizer arrived on 90 mins. for Lija and this meant relegation for Ħamrun. {A defeat in this crucial match would have meant relegation for Lija A.} Biggest wins :: 3-0 vs Ħamrun Spartans & 4-1 vs Floriana.

03-04-08 :: Lija Athletic were winning 2-0 against second-placed Hibs until HT. Highly controversial refereeing paved way to an undeserved 2-3 defeat, and two red-carded Lija players. 09-04-08 :: Controversial refereeing and a clearly obvious offside-goal validated to Mosta, in a 'decider' match that Lija lost 1-2 unfairly. Ten (10) penalties awarded against - all scored. Two derby losses against neighbours Birkirkara. Two losses against direct relegation rivals, Mosta. Biggest defeats :: 0-4 vs Valletta & 1-5 vs Sliema Wanderers.

28 April 2008 :: The Lija Athletic football club and nursery committee, sadly announce the death of Carmela Camilleri (mother of Felix Camilleri), who passed away today the 28th of April 2008, at the age of 94. Felix Camilleri is the Technical Director of the Lija Youth Football Nursery. Mrs. Camilleri's funeral shall be held tomorrow, Tuesday 29th at the Lija parish church starting at 15.30 hrs.. The committee would like to show sympathy with Mr. Felix Camilleri and his mothers' beloved ones. Eternal rest grant to her O Lord ... may she rest in peace, Amen.

26 April 2008 :: The Lija/ Iklin Under 16 team achieved a most deserved promotion to YFA U/16 Section "B" after crushing Żurrieq 6-2 in the final league match of an unforgettable season. Prior to the game, Lija just needed one point from this encounter to secure promotion. It was a most memorable season for the Under 16 boys, guided by the professionalism of Nursery Head coach, Mr. Sandro Gatt, assisted by Paul Mangion. The Under 16 team set no less than four (4) new records over previous U/16 squads throughout this successful season. The promotion in itself is an unprecedented achievement; the Under 16s also qualified to the Quarter-finals of 'The Good Causes Fund Cup' - Under 16 Knock-Out for the very first time; they faced Section 'A' side Pietà Hotspurs. Moreover, a record number of 56 goals were scored throughout this season. Earlier on, the team led by coach Sandro Gatt, had set a new record of fourteen (14) successive wins (12 consecutive league victories & 2 Knock-Out victories). For more information on the Under 16 Squad ... click here. Well done boys!

31 January 2008 :: The Lija Athletic Fc committee on behalf of this website, would like to congratulate Malta International striker, Michael Mifsud (winner of the Sportsman of the Year award); the Malta "A" Team (voted Team of the year) as well as M.F.A. President, Dr. Joe Mifsud (winner of the Official of the Year award) for their success obtained in the "Konkors Sportivi Nazzjonali 2007" which was completely dominated by awards in the football scene.

22 January 2008 :: The three-year project of the development of a high quality synthetic-turf pitch that is found adjacent to the Annibale Preca Lija Primary school, is now fully accomplished. All those interested in booking this pitch for a 6-a-side football match, leagues, tournaments, training sessions or any other use, are requested to call on these numbers for further details: 7901 4610 or 9942 4622 ...

15 January 2008 :: The January Transfer season has not been very busy for Lija Athletic so far. The most notable moves were the release of defender Nicholas Gatt, who later joined First Division side, Mosta F.C.. Lija's veteran forward, Glenn Barry has been loaned to another first division side, St. George's F.C. until the end of season 2007/2008. Meanwhile, Lija Athletic F.C. secured the services of mid-fielder Malcolm Camilleri who joins Lija on loan from Gudja United F.C. Former Lija player, Elliott Navarro has been released by the club and has very recently joined Mqabba F.C.. Meanwhile, the Lija Athletic football committee is also happy to announce that Karl Grech's and Bryan Deguara's cruciate operations were both successful. We augur a quick recovery to both players.

09 November 2007 :: The Lija Athletic Football Club committee, sorrowfully announces that the football club's first ever President, John C. Friggieri passed away yesterday at the age of 92. Friggieri served as President in the early years: 1949-1950, 1951-1952, 1953-1954 and from years 1957-1959. His funeral is today at 16.00hrs. at the Lija Parish church, and the club's flag is flying at half mast. A minute of silence shall be observed before the kick-off of tonight's Second Division league match against Mġarr United F.C.. Players shall also be wearing a black band as a sign of respect to this great man who gave a lot to Lija's sport, social and cultural issues. Mr. Friggieri was also honoured by the Maltese National Book Council as his name is closely associated to the Għaqda Letterarja Maltija, to which Friggieri was also the president of this society for a number of years. The Lija A. President, Secretary and the rest of the football club committee and members would like to give their condolences to the relatives of John C. Friggieri. Eternal rest grant to him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace, Amen.

05 October 2007 :: The Lija Athletic Under 18 Youth team sprung a major surprise in Youth League Section A, yesterday at the Centenary Stadium, when beating off the challenge of the current Malta Youth champions, Pietà Hotspurs. Lija Athletic won 2-1. This is only the first time that a Lija minors team is competing in Malta's elite youth section, and the Reds could not have dreamt of having a better start to their difficult campaign. Both goals were scored by prolific forward Mark Cremona. Pietà had equalized momentarily, but the Lija lads fought bravely to shock the champions with a most unexpected result. Well done!

13 September 2007 :: Yesterday, 12th of September 2007 was a red lettered day for Lija, as the Lija Athletic Football Club with the collaboration of the Lija Local Council, inaugurated a 6-a-side synthetic turf mini-pitch at one of the grounds situated inside the Annibale Preca Lija Primary School. The school is situated only metres away from the main Lija Training Grounds. The inauguration ceremony started with a march by the Lija/ Iklin Football Nursery's children and their officials, which march started from Transfiguration Square down towards the school. They were accompanied by a Scout band. Later on, the following distinctive V.I.P.s made a short speech to mark the occasion: Mr. Charles J. Scerri - Lija Athletic F.C. President; Dr. Peter Fenech (LLD) - newly elected M.F.A. Vice-President; Dr. Cecilia Borg - from the Education Department; Hon. Dr. Tonio Fenech - Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Finance; Hon. Dr. Tonio Borg - Vice-Prime Minister and Minister for Justice & Home Affairs; and last but not least the Lija Mayor, Dr. Ian Castaldi Paris. Later on, the Lija Mayor presented a variety of 'football kits' to Mr. Peter Galea - President of the Lija/ Iklin Football Youth Nursery. Finally the Hon. Dr. Tonio Fenech together with Notary Dr. Ian Castaldi Paris exposed the commemorative plaque, attached besides the newly inaugurated synthetic turf pitch. Some keen youngsters played some football on the new surface, while the ceremony was brought to an end with a reception for all.

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03 August 2007 :: On Thursday 2nd August, during one of the feast band marches organized by the Society of St. Andrew - Villa Lija, a commemorative award was presented to the Under 19 Captain, Daniel Cremona. This trophy was awarded following the Under 19s success achieved in the Youth Knock-Out victory at the Ta' Qali National Stadium last May, as well as the promotion to Malta's top youth division. The Lija Athletic F.C. committee would like to officially thank the society's President, Mr. Joseph Portelli and his hard-working committee for this much appreciated gift and wish more years of success to Mr. Portelli on the occasion of his tenth anniversary serving as President of the St. Andrew's Social Club.

21 July 2007 :: Yesterday, Lija Athletic F.C. officially commenced its commitments for the forthcoming football season with a Players' Meeting held at the club's premises. All the players forming part of the Senior squad had the opportunity to meet and discuss with their newly appointed coach, as well as meet some new team mates. The Club President, Mr. Charles J. Scerri, made a short speech of the club's targets for the new season and regards some changes. At the end of the meeting, three awards were given to Daniel Scerri - Overall Best Player; Beppe Antignolo - Most Dedicated Player and Daniel Cremona - Best Youths Player, respectively.

11 July 2007 :: Lija Athletic F.C. President, Mr. Charles J. Scerri has been once again elected/ confirmed as an M.F.A. Council Member. Congratulations on behalf of the website administration.

22 May 2007 :: The Under 19's triumphed over Qormi FC in the Youth U/19 Knock-Out Final, held at the National Stadium last Sunday 20th May 2007. The Under 19s of Lija Athletic have been declared CHAMPIONS after a convincing 3-0 victory over minnows Qormi FC. This Youth Knock-Out final match was played at the Malta National Stadium, in front of a sizeable Lija crowd and a decorated side for the occasion. The three goals for Lija were scored by Hubert Friggieri, Clive Lanzon and captain Daniel Cremona. It was a remarkable day for the Lija youngsters who had the opportunity to play at the best stadium in the country and lift the Cup after months of hard-work and dedication. The boys