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Revision as of 02:38, 24 September 2013
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Full name | Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC | ||
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Nickname(s) | Avala | ||
Founded | 1968 | ||
Ground | Bonnyrigg Sports Club | ||
Capacity | 8,000 | ||
Chairman | ![]() | ||
Manager | ![]() | ||
League | NSW Premier League | ||
2013 | 3rd | ||
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Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC is a soccer club in Sydney currently playing in the New South Wales Premier League.
History
Established by Serbian migrants from the Cabramatta area of south-west Sydney, their primary supporter base has been the local Serbian community. Its most famous products are former Socceroo Milan Blagojević, current Perth Glory and former Young Socceroo captain and goalkeeper Danny Vuković, as well as current Young Socceroo and Melbourne Heart defender David Vranković . Another famous White Eagles alumni is Aleksandar Janković who was manager of Red Star Belgrade twice. Another famous White Eagles product is former Brisbane Roar defender Milan Susak who played a major role in Ange Postecoglou's Premiership and Championship winning side. Susak is currently on contract with Middle East giants Al Wasl from the United Arab Emirates.
Established in 1968, the club was originally known as the Avala Sports Club, named after the Avala mountain in Serbia. In 1977 Avala was promoted to the New South Wales Premier League and competed in the top level of New South Wales football until 1986.
After a two-year absence from the New South Wales Premier League which included a New South Wales Winter Super League Premiership-Championship double in 1988, Avala returned to top flight action in 1989 undergoing a name change to Bonnyrigg White Eagles after the 1992 season, and remained in the Top Division until 2006.
After picking up both a premiership and championship over the next three seasons in the Super League in 2009 Bonnyrigg was once again promoted to the New South Wales Premier League playing at the highest league in New South Wales. They quickly picked up more honours by claiming their 4th and 5th New South Wales Premier League Premierships and Club Championships in the 2010 and 2012 seasons respectively. Also suffering grand final defeats in the 2005, 2010 and 2012 seasons. They soon after won the championship for a 3rd time in the 2013 NSW Premier League season adding to their achievements. They have won five Premierships and three Championships in the NSW Premier League in their history.
Colours and badge
Bonnyrigg White Eagles home colours have been the traditional red shirt, blue shorts and white socks since the club's inception. The away kit has seen changes from year to year and is currently white shirt, blue shorts and blue socks.
Bonnyrigg's Club Badge consists and a crowned double-headed White Eagle with a football over a boomerang in its centre. The badge is similar in design to certain elements of the Coat of arms of Serbia. This is overlaid over a red-blue-white background which mirrors the Club's main kit.
Stadium
Bonnyrigg White Eagles play their home matches at Bonnyrigg Sports Club in Bonnyrigg, New South Wales, Australia.
The ground dates back to May 1966 when 7 acres (28,000 m2) of land was purchased for the building of a social club and footballing grounds. Over the years the grounds were improved when in 1986 it became the permanent home ground for Bonnyrigg.
In 2001, an additional 3 acres (12,000 m2) of land was purchased as part of a plan to renovate the club and expand the training grounds. This was completed in October 2005.
It was announced by George Mandic that Bonnyrigg is planning to build a new stadium and will hold 2160 chairs, They are also hoping to make renovations to the corporate boxes and add 20 more boxes and this will be finished before the commencing of the 2012 Season, however these plans were put on hold by the board.
Rivalries
Sydney United
Bonnyrigg has a fierce rivalry with the Croatian backed Sydney United. The two clubs first met in the state leagues in the early 70's with then Sydney Croatia dominating almost most of the games between the two clubs. Avala and Croatia met in the Ampol Cup Final in 1977 in which Avala defeated Croatia one goal to nil. The two clubs would not meet again until the late 90s as Croatia progressed to the National Soccer League while Avala stayed in the state league.
After the demise of the National Soccer League in 2005 the New South Wales Premier league was formed pitting arch rivals Bonnyrigg and Sydney United. The first game was played at the Sydney United Sports Centre in which Bonnyrigg won, the winner coming from a young Milorad Simonovic
The second clash between United and Bonnyrigg was moved to Parramatta Stadium due to crowd violence. The Eagles took the game out four goals to one. Bonnyrigg was demoted to the Winter Super League due to fan violence and would not meet Sydney United again until 2009.
Yugal
The club had a fierce rivalry with the Yugoslavian backed Yugal. This was mainly due to Avala being a Pro-Serbian club and Yugal being a Pro-Yugoslavian club. Many of the clashes between the two clubs ended up with victories in Avala's name. The games between the two clubs were often met with fan violence
The clubs would never meet again with Yugal folding in the early 90's
Blacktown City Demons
Blacktown and Bonnyrigg are long time rivals with the history of both teams dating back to the 70's where they first met. Avala met Blacktown in the 1992 Grand Final which they took out two goals to nil. The clubs would meet again in the 1998 Grand Final in which the Demons would take out.
The games between the two have always been close and fierce. In the 2010 New South Wales Premier league season Bonnyrigg would be crowned premiers only to lose out to Blacktown in the Grand Final with a late winner from former Bonnyrigg player Tolgay Ozbey
Various other important rivalries over the years included matches against Marconi, Bankstown City, Liverpool Bossy, Parramatta and Northern Tigers.
Supporters
Bonnyrigg White Eagles fans generally hail from the Serbian diaspora in Australia especially in south-western suburbs of Sydney such as Bonnyrigg, Liverpool and Cabramatta.
The "Avala Boys", is the name given to the actively vocal supporters group of the football club.
Notable players: Bonnyrigg White Eagles and Full Internationals
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Other notable players
Current squad
Bonnyrigg White Eagles 2013 NSWPL 1st Grade Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Coach: Brian Brown Assistant Coach: Cliff Pointer General Manager: George Mandić President: Jovo Prlić Gear Steward: Ratko Kajkut
Under 20s
The Under 20s squad for 2013. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Coach: Paul De Lucca Assistant Coach: Trent Sweeney
Under 18s
The Under 18s squad for 2013. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Coach: Mauro Tacca
Achievements
Bonnyrigg's most notable achievements include;
- League:
- NSW Premier League Championship (x3): 1992, 2001, 2013
- NSW Premier League Premiership (x5): 1992, 1998, 1999, 2010, 2012
- NSW Premier League Championship Runners Up (x6): 1997, 1998, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2012
- NSW Premier League Premiership Runners Up (x4): 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005
- NSW Premier League Club Championship (x3): 2005, 2010, 2012
- NSW Super League Club Championship (x1): 2008
- NSW Super League Championship (x3) :1976, 1988, 2007
- NSW Super League Premiership (x3): 1976, 1988, 2008
- NSW Super League Premiership Runners Up (x1): 2007
- NSW Division One Champions (x1) : 1973
- Cup
- Ampol Cup Winners (x1): 1977
- NSW Waratah Cup Winners (x2): 1992, 2004
- Johnny Warren Cup Winners (x2): 2003, 2005
- NSW Continental Tyres Cup Runners Up (x1): 2004
- Karadjordje Cup Winners (x4): 1992, 1993, 1995, 2000
- Karadjordje Cup Runners-Up (x5): 1988, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1996
All-time league table
Below is a table listing the combined regular season and finals matches season records. Cup matches are not included.
Current as of the end of the 2013 season.
Season | League | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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2013 | New South Wales Premier League | 22 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 44 | 30 | 14 | 43 |
2012 | New South Wales Premier League | 24 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 51 | 19 | 32 | 56 |
2011 | New South Wales Premier League | 23 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 34 | 25 | 9 | 33 |
2010 | New South Wales Premier League | 25 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 48 | 26 | 22 | 48 |
2009 | New South Wales Premier League | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 28 | 39 | −11 | 26 |
2008 | New South Wales Super League | 24 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 45 | 18 | 27 | 48 |
2007 | New South Wales Super League | 30 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 60 | 27 | 33 | 64 |
2006 | New South Wales Super League | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 35 | 44 | −9 | 32 |
2005 | New South Wales Premier League | 26 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 58 | 39 | 19 | 48 |
2004 | New South Wales Premier League | 22 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 33 | 39 | −6 | 23 |
2003 | New South Wales Premier League | 25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 49 | 38 | 11 | 42 |
2002 | New South Wales Premier League | 22 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 59 | 21 | 38 | 47 |
2001 | New South Wales Premier League | 20 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 51 | 25 | 26 | 41 |
2000 | New South Wales Premier League | 26 | 18 | 1 | 7 | 79 | 45 | 34 | 55 |
1999 | New South Wales Premier League | 24 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 69 | 45 | 24 | 46 |
1998 | New South Wales Premier League | 22 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 51 | 24 | 27 | 46 |
1997 | New South Wales Premier League | 24 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 53 | 30 | 23 | 42 |
1996 | New South Wales Premier League | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 49 | 52 | −3 | 34 |
1995 | New South Wales Premier League | 26 | 7 | 5–1* | 13 | 32 | 33 | −1 | 32 |
1994 | New South Wales Premier League | 22 | 11 | 1–0* | 10 | 37 | 41 | −4 | 35 |
1993 | New South Wales Premier League | 26 | 12 | 3–0* | 11 | 51 | 38 | 13 | 42 |
1992 | New South Wales Premier League | 22 | 12 | 6–1* | 3 | 39 | 19 | 20 | 49 |
1991 | New South Wales Premier League | 22 | 6 | 8–1* | 7 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 35 |
1990 | New South Wales Premier League | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 25 | 31 | −6 | 15 |
1989 | New South Wales Premier League | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 29 | 16 | 13 | 28 |
1988 | New South Wales Super League | 26 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 86 | 14 | 72 | 44 |
1987 | New South Wales Super League | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 51 | 39 | 12 | 28 |
1986 | New South Wales Premier League | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 20 | 32 | −12 | 17 |
1985 | New South Wales Premier League | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 25 | 24 | 1 | 21 |
1984 | New South Wales Premier League | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 30 | 46 | −16 | 16 |
1983 | New South Wales Premier League | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 30 | 35 | −5 | 25 |
1982 | New South Wales Premier League | 26 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 29 | 38 | −9 | 21 |
1981 | New South Wales Premier League | 26 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 29 | 54 | −25 | 18 |
1980 | New South Wales Premier League | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 31 | 34 | −3 | 26 |
1979 | New South Wales Premier League | 26 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 40 | 38 | 2 | 29 |
1978 | New South Wales Premier League | 26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 29 | 45 | −16 | 20 |
1977 | New South Wales Premier League | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 31 | 26 | 5 | 22 |
1976 | New South Wales Super League | 22 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 54 | 22 | 32 | 38 |
1975 | New South Wales Super League | 22 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 41 | 32 | 9 | 29 |
1974 | New South Wales Super League | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 24 | 28 | −4 | 20 |
1973 | New South Wales Division One | 22 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 44 | 22 | 22 | 34 |
1972 | records not available | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
1971 | records not available | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
1970 | New South Wales Division One | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 48 | 55 | −7 | 16 |
1969 | records not available | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
1968 | records not available | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Total | 967 | 452 | 197 | 318 | 1736 | 1347 | 389 | 1391 |
* Note 1: From 1991 to 1995 league matches used penalty shootouts to decide drawn games at the conclusion of regulation time. As a result, the first number in the 'Drawn' column for these seasons denotes a penalty win and the second number denotes a penalty loss. Two points were awarded for a penalty victory, and one point for a penalty loss.
* Note 2: Up until the end of the 1990 season a win was only worth two points.
Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC | Seasons | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Match Win % | Pts Per Game |
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Total | 45 | 967 | 452 | 197 | 318 | 1736 | 1347 | 389 | 1391 | 46.74 | 1.44 |
Club Top Goal Scorers
2004/05 NSWPL – Tallan Martin - 16 goals
2006 NSWWSL – Ivan Vojdovic - 8 goals
2007 NSWSL – Jason Kencevski - 24 goals
2008 NSWSL – Ilkay Gurbuz and Daniel Willoughby - 7 goals
2009 NSWPL – Almir Dizdaric - 9 goals
2010 NSWPL – Brad Boardman - 13 goals
2011 NSWPL – Brad Boadrman - 10 goals
2012 NSWPL – Robbie Younis - 20 goals
2013 NSWPL - Robbie Younis - 18 goals
The treble
Bonnyrigg's most successful year in their history came about in the 1992 season, a year their fans will never forget. A squad mixed with youth and experience, and ably led by coach Mike Johnson, won the Minor Premiership, the NSW Premier League Grand Final as well as the NSW Waratah Cup.
To top that off, Bonnyrigg also completed a "quadruple" of sorts by claiming the Karadjordje Cup for that season as well.
Many have labelled this team one of the greatest to have ever played in New South Wales and one that would certainly rival Bonnyrigg's talented 2005 squad.
2004–05 season controversy
The 2004–05 season was marred by controversy when Serbian fans of Bonnyrigg and Croatian fans of neighbouring club Sydney United engaged in riots. At the height of tensions gunshots were fired at the Bonnyrigg Sports Club and a car was fire bombed at Sydney United's King Tomislav Croatian Club at Edensor Park.[1] The result was that the Football NSW had directed that all future games between the clubs must be held at a neutral venue.
Bonnyrigg lost 3–1 to Bankstown City Lions in the 2004/05 NSW Premier League grand final.
Despite finishing Grand Finalists in 2004/2005 and claiming the club championship, Bonnyrigg were not offered a position in the 2005/06 NSW Premier League season. The club's appeal of this decision failed and they competed in the Winter Super League for the next three seasons until promoted back to the highest level of competition in NSW for the 2009 season.