New WKAFC Director of Football

Date : 12/01/2011 3:02am

Ian Porteous has been appointed to the new full time position of WKAFC Director of Football which spans junior and youth age groups, as well as the club’s premier Men’s team.

The appointment underlines Karori’s commitment to high-level football, and will help to develop high performance in the club. It should also see greater emphasis placed on youth grades and their achievement and development.

Ian’s playing (he conquered Europe with Aberdeen under Sir Alex Ferguson) and coaching record is second to none.

Professional Playing Career

Scottish Youth Under 16, 17, 18 caps

1981 – 1988 Aberdeen Football Club (Scotland) Premier League

1989 – 1990 Herfolge Football Club (Denmark) 1st Division

1991 – 1994 Kilmarnock Football Club (Scotland) Premier League

1995 – 1996 Arbroath Football Club (Scotland) 2nd Division

1996 – 1997 Wellington United – New Zealand National League

Coaching Experience

1997 – 1998 Wellington United – New Zealand National League – Player /Coach

1998 – 1999 Wellington Provincial Coach.

1998 – 2001 Lower Hutt Soccer Club – National League and Central League Coach

2002 – 2003 Olympic Soccer Club – Central League Coach

2004 – 2005 Island Bay Soccer Club – Central League Coach

2006 2007 Stop Out Soccer Club – Central League Coach

2007 – 2010 Upper Hutt City Soccer – Director of Coaching