Rob Giraldi

Welcome to episode 78 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. 

Firstly I would like to sincerely thank all of the interviewees, listeners and the football community of the Illawarra, Australia and around the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the brilliant people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.

Rob Giraldi is our interviewee in episode 78. Born in 1961, Rob joined Woonona Junior Soccer Club in 1967. It is here where he started his path as a striker in the game under Jock Young. Growing up in this era Rob was watching Fairy Meadow out at Dalton Park with his Dad and of course he was watching South Coast United and Safeway United at the old Balls Paddock at Woonona.

After playing with Woonona Junior Soccer Club and in junior representative teams with Federation clubs Balgownie and Wollongong City, Rob then forged a brilliant career in the Illawarra District Soccer Association, NSW State League and National Soccer League playing with Fairy Meadow, Wollongong Macedonia, Wollongong Wolves, Port Kembla, Corrimal Rangers, Russell Vale, Northern United and Tarrawanna.

I appreciated the opportunity to record and listen to Rob’s football journey. I have sincere respect and thanks for the time Rob gave up to do this interview and for allowing me into his home. Please enjoy episode 78!