VALE JOHNNY GIACOMETTI

From Jack Pollard's Soccer Records............

"A nuggety attacker who joined Apia-Leichardt from third division Italian
club, Lecco, in 1962. Giacometti wore the Apia colours during the club's
glorious years 1964 to 1967. A born entertainer, Johnny soon fitted into
Apia's tradition. So great were his drawing powers that he became a hero
amongst Lambert Park regulars. He was a rare-crowd pleaser, a personality player who weaved his way into the crowd's hearts with his many mannerisms, by his bright and intelligent play. He gave the fans drama and comedy, and they applauded him for his skill. At full flight, he was a very difficult man to dispossess, and he was a master at taking free kicks when the ball was stationary. He played for Australia v Scotland and for NSW many times. He could crowd vivid action into small areas, ideal for TV coverage. When the genial Johnny left the scene, there were many sad hearts at Apia."

In 1966 he won the Australia Cup with Apia. They defeated Hakoah (Sydney) 2-1.

He scored 222 goals, playing for Apia and Marconi, from 1963 to 1972.

Vale Johnny Giacometti.