The schedule of Wednesday 15th July is as follows:
Grade 20?s ? 6:30pm
1st Grade ? 8:15pm
Football NSW wishes to acknowledge the close co-operation involving the two clubs, Bonnyrigg White Eagles and Manly United in the organisation of these matches along with Football NSW?s competitions department.
TeleChoice Premier League Update – Sydney United v Bonnyrigg White Eagles (Round 19)
Following a review of security arrangements which involved the NSW Police, the Round 19 clash scheduled for Sunday July 12th at the Sydney United Sports Centre will only be open to accredited members of the Sydney United Football Club and private box holders.
The number of person which fall into this category is approximately 250 individuals.
Strict security measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of all players, officials, members and local residents.
Parents, partners and relatives of players and of match officials will not be able to gain entry to the match.
The arrangement for match day entry has been agreed between Sydney United, Bonnyrigg White Eagles, Football NSW and the NSW Police Force.
This will protect the match from any outside influences not connected with the sporting contest between these two iconic clubs.
All media groups have also been restricted access to the game.
A match report and photographs of the match will be available through Football NSW.
As reference, the corresponding Round 8 fixture played between these two clubs on the 25th of April 2009 also followed similar guidelines put in place during this fixture. The match resulted in a one all draw and the game was without incident.
For any media enquiries please contact either Media Manager Mark Stavroulakis (8814 4416) or Public Relations Coordinator Bruce Da Silva (8814 4460).
Bonnyrigg White Eagles snap up Japanese star Kojiro Kaimoto
The 31-year-old quick-fire defender has been training with Brian Brown?s side for the past few weeks and has impressed the Scotsman with his speed, skill and stamina which is sure to be an asset for the club?s push for a hopeful top five finish this season.
Kaimoto boosts an impressive resume having played for the likes of J-League clubs Gamba Osaka, Nagoya Grampus, Albirex Niigata, Tokyo Verdy and Korean top flight side Songnam Ilhwa.
The Japanese player makes his debut in the White Eagles? round 18 clash against Bankstown City Lions at Bonnyrigg Sports Centre this Saturday evening.
Panny Nikas hoping for Finals Series finish with Sutherland
The 20-year-old has had a fantastic start to his Sharks career for 2009 having bagged seven goals from midfield but the former Penrith Nepean United player is gunning for finals football.
?I have been happy with the goals and performances this year but to me, it?s all about getting as high as possible on the TeleChoice Premier League ladder and playing finals football come end of the season.
?I believe we have the team to do it and I know with a positive run of decent results we can go as far up the table as possible but I know it will be all down to consistency.?
The Sharks are currently in fifth position with 23 points, two more than sixth placed Bonnyrigg White Eagles who have rejuventated themselves ever since the appointment of ex-Sharks boss Brian ?Bomber? Brown.
Nikas stated to Football NSW that achieving positive results and playing good football will be the key in the Sharks push for the finals series.
?The boys set out a few goals at the start of the season and one was to play finals football so we are all gunning for that.
?We?re also still in the Tiger Turf Cup and I know we will be pushing hard to get as far as possible with that.
?We?re in the Quarter-Finals now so anything can happen.?
Nikas was the star of the show in the Sharks? round 4 clash as they defeated the Marconi Stallions 4-1 with Panny grabbing a hat-trick at Seymour Shaw.
?I was pleased with how things went last week against Marconi, it was a tough game but we battled it out and got the victory we needed.
?The boys played really well and I know everyone of them would be looking at lifting up silverware come end of the year.?
-By Mark Stavroulakis
Bonnyrigg White Eagles searching for finals football with new recruits
White Eagles coach Brian ?Bomber? Brown knew that he needed a couple of new faces in reshaping the squad after its dismal start to the TeleChoice Premier League and thus far his new recruits have paid dividends in their plight to play finals football after a short lay-off in NSW?s top tier competition.
Former Australian youth international Jay Lucas was brought to the club from Illawarra Premier League outfit Albion Park White Eagles and his introduction has been tremendous having scored a couple of handy goals in assisting with Bonnyrigg?s fight for a finals series finish.
Joining Lucas in the team half-way through the season has been former Falkirk defender Graeme Forbes (21) and former Gretna left midfielder Ryan Baldacchino (28). The pair have been playing football in Scotland but decided to come home in the hope of winning an A-League contract.
A touch of Samba flair has been added to the White Eagles roster also as 25-year-old Brazilian striker Carlos Guimaraes agreed to terms with the club.
The final two players that the White Eagles recruited hailed from Serbia as midfielder Vukasin Ristic (29) and striker Dejan Zivkovic (29) both made their debuts in the club?s 1-0 victory over Penrith Nepean United in their round 15 clash at Cook Park.
The club has since released former club captain David Petrovic, midfielder Drazen Janjic, strikers Eric Nyamekye, Frederick Graham, midfielder Nathan Rivera and attacker Antonio Faria.
-By Mark Stavroulakis