Notable former players
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Teagan Micah [11] -
Manny Gelagotis - Peter Gelagotis
- Adrian Savage
- Ross Duckworth
- Lee Dastey
- Les Stansbury
| Full name | Moe United Soccer Club |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Red Devils |
| Founded | 1952 |
| Ground | Olympic Reserve |
| Capacity | 500 |
| Chairman | Harley Robinson |
| Manager | Lee Dastey |
| League | Latrobe Valley Soccer League |
| 2024 LVSL | 3rd |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/moeunited/ |
Moe United SC is a soccer club based in Moe, Victoria, Australia. The club was founded in 1952, currently competes in Latrobe Valley Soccer League.
They are regarded as a "powerhouse" club of the LVSL, winning eight men's league championships and seven Battle of Britain Cup titles. [1]
The club holds the distinction of being the first to win four consecutive LVSL league titles (1974-78), a feat later matched by Fortuna '60. [2]
Following a meeting at Moe's Church of England Hall in November 1952, the Moe United Soccer Club was established, just a year after the creation of the Latrobe Valley Soccer League in 1951 and as part of a push to promote soccer ahead of the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne. [3]
The club's inaugural President, David Brown, was an experienced referee in his native Glasgow, the home city of star player Bob Young, while inaugural captain Pat Finn hailed from Aberdeen. [4]
Home matches were originally played alongside the "No.1 Recreation Reserve" alongside Moe Racecourse (near the current location of Apex Park) [5] - but facilities were quite rudimentary, as the pitch often doubled as a car park during racing events. [3]
Despite this, the team demonstrated their strength from the very beginning, finishing as league runners-up for four consecutive years between 1953 and 1956. [2]
Their first piece of silverware came in 1960, when they secured the Battle of Britain Cup, marking a significant milestone for the club. In 1958, the Moe Rapids emerged — a Dutch breakaway group that formed their own team for a season, originating from within before gradually being reintegrated back into the main club. [6]
In 1971, the Red Devils relocated to a new home ground at Olympic Park on Vale Street, where they have remained ever since. However, that same year posed challenges for the club, with player numbers stretched thin. Juniors, reserves, and seniors often had to play multiple matches over the course of a single weekend. [7]
Moe United claimed their first of four consecutive LVSL titles in 1975 — and the winning didn’t stop there. Between 1975 and 1978, the Red Devils secured every senior championship [2] and added a string of other accolades to their name, including the Battle of Britain in 1976 and 1977, the Charity Bowl in 1977, the Six-a-Side trophy in 1977, and the Joe Hutchinson Trophy in 1978. [7]
This period of dominance was bolstered by exceptional squad depth, with the reserves team capturing four league championships over five seasons from 1974 to 1978. Chris Tullett guided the team to their first-ever senior championship, after which Les Stansbury took the reins and led Moe United to back-to-back titles. [7]
The pinnacle of this golden era came in 1977, which is widely regarded as the greatest season in the club’s history. The Red Devils swept the LVSL clean, capturing every league trophy available in both the senior and reserve divisions. [7]
Dominating the local scene, Moe United sought a fresh challenge. In 1978, the club celebrated its 25th anniversary with a milestone achievement: a record fourth consecutive championship. The following year, the Red Devils earned acceptance into the Victorian Provisional League, marking a significant step up in competition. [8]
This new level posed a unique challenge, pitting Moe against metropolitan clubs and teams from larger towns like Geelong and Shepparton, many of which boasted far greater resources. Despite the disparity, the Red Devils held their own during their five-year tenure, typically managing to secure a handful of wins each season. [8]
In 1982, Moe United climbed as high as Division 2, with their best overall finish being eighth out of 12 teams in 1980. However, as financial pressures to remain competitive in the Provincial League grew, the club was ultimately forced to make a tough decision and in 1984, the Red Devils returned to the LVSL. [8]
The club plays in red, white and black jerseys.
The club plays its home matches at Olympic Reserve, which has a capacity of 500 (with a seating capacity of 100). [9]
Teagan Micah [11] 
Manny Gelagotis Peter Gelagotis Adrian Savage Ross Duckworth Lee Dastey Les StansburyMoe United has a strong rivalry with Newborough-Yallourn United SC [12] and Monash SC [13] , both of who play in Moe's adjacent suburb of Newborough. All three clubs have existed since the 1950s, making them some of the longest-running continuous local rivalries in regional Australia.
The club's surge to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s was matched by the rise of would-be rivals Warragul United (later known as Gippsland United FC) and the Traralgon Olympians SC. From 1975 to 1995, the three clubs claimed a cumulative total of 16 titles. [2]
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