Career
Ithier represented the senior Western Australia team from 1996 to 2003 including playing against Red Star Belgrade 28/1/2001. Ithier was a cult figure amongst Perth Glory supporters for his flamboyant, aggressive play and changing hairstyles. In 1998 he had a 3-week trial with English Premier Division Champions Blackburn Rovers F.C. This side managed by Roy Hodgson included such players as Chris Sutton, Damien Duff, Colin Hendry and Martin Dahlin.
But Ithier was refused the relevant work permit to sign in the United Kingdom. Without the European heritage to play in Europe Ithier returned and focussed on plying his trade in Asia.
Ithier started his Asian career with 1997 Malaysian Super League champions Sarawak FA under the guidance of Alan Vest. Playing in the sweeper role Ithier flourished and quickly became a crowd favorite.
Alan Vest once described Ithier as the "Best Header" of the ball in all Malaysia. Ithier"s form in Malaysia earned him the trial with Blackburn Rovers F.C. After returning from the United Kingdom, Ithier signed with South-League team Marine Castle United for the 1999 season.
Ithier will be remembered in Singapore for his Blonde hair and colourful designed Adidas boots.
He was selected as one of the best Foreign players and played in the South-League All Stars game. Ithier was involved in a life-threatening incident whilst playing against Tanjong Pagar United Football Club.
He rose to header a ball from a corner and collided with a player being knocked unconscious. The home side Tanjong Pagar Football Club did not have an ambulance present, and Ithier was saved by the Marine Castles physio.
Tanjong Pagar United Football Club embroiled in controversy was fined by the South-League and the decision resulted in the safety procedures at all clubs to be re-written.
Ithier played the following week against doctors advice and was named Manitoba-of-The Match! Dubbed the "Adopted Greek" during his 9 years on and off with Floreat Athena Ithier was renowned for spectacular long range goals (including one from the halfway line in the 2001 Night Series Final), specialty freekicks, and bone crunching tackles.