Gungahlin United FC Announce Insolvency, Surprising Club Families

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Gungahlin United Football Club has this week announced its insolvency due to poor financial management and governance control by members of the previous administration.

The NPL football club reportedly owes ACT Government and numerous creditors approximately $550,000 in total, exceeding the estimated $200,000 from the club’s previous financial forecast submitted to Capital Football.

In a club statement posted on Facebook on the 18th of October, Gungahlin United FC stated the club will “cease to operate” as a registered association under the Association Incorporation Act 1991 (ACT) and have begun the process to allow club members time to trial with other teams.

“It is deeply saddening that the actions and mismanagement of a few individuals have now resulted in the displacement of over 2,000 players plus the coaches, volunteers, and families,” they said.

“The Club had significantly overspent within the NPL Men’s program and operated without the necessary checks and balances to ensure financial and operational accountability.

“This mismanagement directly contributed to the Club’s deteriorating financial position and its inability to meet key obligations.”

Capital Football confirmed that the football club was informed in 2024 about their NPL licence, which was issued with conditions requiring repayment of outstanding debts owed to both Capital Football and the ACT Government.

“Capital Football regrets that financial mismanagement has led to a situation in which a club believes it can no longer continue operations,” they said via press release.

“The immediate priority for Capital Football is to ensure that all players affiliated with GUFC, particularly the participants in community competitions, are provided with opportunities to continue playing football within the ACT region.

“Capital Football encourages the broader football community to show respect and support for GUFC players, families and volunteers during this challenging time.”

The Future For GUFC Members

A second Gungahlin United club statement released on the 20th confirmed the club has found it legally and ethically improper to operate while insolvent and to trade in the state.

Gungahlin United Football Club players, volunteers, coaches, and other members of the club are now looking at their future in the sport within ACT after being informed of the insolvency this week.

However, families of the club’s younger players have been hit the most by the news since the club is a social place for the community to exist in during the football seasons, as well as the fact their local football club is disappearing.

A large number of families are now looking for the next appropriate NPL club that is open for new players for next year’s season, but not every young player can simply transfer into a new club, which has been one of the major disruptions experienced by GUFC families.

However, if young players are not able to enter into an NPL club affiliation team by next year, the next option is signing up for recreational teams in the state.

Gungahlin United FC are currently in the process of refunding players who paid towards program funds.

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Victory unites with Roasting Warehouse in culture-led partnership

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The Melbourne-based anf family-owned business will join the Victory family, uniting two institutions which represent the city’s culture and identity.

A partnership with local roots

As the newest partner of Melbourne Victory, Roasting Warehouse joins forces with a vital part of the city’s sporting landscape.

The club’s Managing Director, Caroline Carnegie, outlined why the partnership bears so much value to both parties.

“We are excited to collaborate with Roasting Warehouse, a community-oriented destination for high-quality coffee, proud of its foundations in Melbourne,” said Carnegie via official media release.

“Football and coffee sit at the epicentre of Melbourne’s culture. The two go hand-in-hand, consistently at the centre of the conversation that stirs Melburnians, which is no different to the conversation sport and Melbourne Victory stir in the State.”

Indeed, this is a partnership which combines the identity, passions and culture of an entire city, therefore giving it the foundations required for long-term, mutual success.

Representing the best of Melbourne

Both Victory and Roasting Warehouse are hugely successful in their respective industries. They are institutions with community-oriented philosphies, who pride themselves on craft and quality.

“We’re incredibly proud to partner with Melbourne Victory, a club that represents the heart, passion, and ambition of Melbourne,” revealed Roasting Warehouse Head of Brand, Alexander Paraskevopoulos.

“As a Melbourne-founded, family-run business, supporting a team that means so much to the local community feels very natural for us.”

Furthermore, through their high-quality blends, Roasting Warehouse will look to prepare Victory’s players and staff for high performances on the pitch as the seasons nears completion.

But this is about far more than just fueling athletes.

This is a partnership which embodies and unites two of Melbourne’s greatest strengths and cultural markers – a connection forged from the city’s very own DNA.

 

For more information about Roasting Warehouse, click here.

Northern Motor Group joins FV as Official Automotive Partner

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In an announcement made last week, Football Victoria (FV) announced the Bundoora-based company as its Official Automotive Partner for the next three years, ushering in a new partnership driven by local identity.

Built in Victoria

The alliance betwen FV and Northern Motor Group stands as the latest locally-backed partnership in Victoria’s football landscape.

Furthermore, FV Executive Manager of Commercial, Chris Speldewinde, outlined why a connection with Northern Motor Group is an exciting step forward for the organisation.

“Northern Motor Group are one of the biggest and most respected automotive businesses in Melbourne and we look forward to working with them as our official automotive partner,” Speldewinde explained.

“It’s been an exciting offseason here at FV, with several key partnership signings coming on-board, and we are thrilled to welcome Northern Motor Group to the family.”

This season, partnerships within the Football Victoria pyramid have highlighted immense support from local businesses. With shared identity, values and commitment to the community, partnerships like this are set-up for success.

 

What the partnership will bring

The three-year partnership will look to provide Melbournians and FV staff with a range of benefits, from vehicle access to offers including:

  • 2-years free servicing
  • $500 cash back
  • $500 worth of accessories

Thus, the partnership will look to help locals and participants across FV, reflecting both parties commitment to giving back to the community.

“As enormous supporters of football in Victoria, signing on as Football Victoria’s official automotive partner is something we are very proud of,” said Northern Motor Group Dealer Principal, Nick Soklev.

“For over 40 years, we have been helping Melbournians find the car that is right for them, and we look forward to welcoming he Victorian football community to our dealerships.”

 

Final thoughts

Helping the community, providing exceptional service and creating a welcoming environment – the common values shared by both parties.

For FV and all its participants, Northern Motor Group can be the driving factor which propels football in Victoria to new standards in the years to come.

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