Principal names in team of decade

Woy Woy South Public School principal Mr Terry Greedy has been named in the Australian soccer 1981-1989 Football Federation Team of the Decade to commemorate the 50th anniversary of FIFA membership.

The team was named at a Hall of Fame function held in Melbourne on Tuesday, December 17.

Mr Greedy was named as the Team of the Decade's goal keeper, with Frank Arok given the role of coach.

The other players honoured in the side were Alan Davidson, Tony Henderson, Charlie Yanoks, Graham Jennings, Joe Watson, Murray Barnes, Oscar Crino, Zarko Odzakov, John Kosmina and Eddie Krncevic.

Football Federation Australian chief executive officer Mr David Gallop said soccer's influence on Australian society was undergoing significant growth in social, economic and political terms.

"Today we embrace and celebrate our proud history and honour the pioneers who went before us," Mr Gallop said.

Media release, 17 Dec 2013

Football Federation Australia