2nd XI Undefeated GPS Premiers

Captained by Jeremy Campese, the 2nds had an undefeated season leaking very few goals and scoring 15 GPS goals culminating in winning the inaugural Seconds Plate as well as outright 2nds Premier Champions. 

Bee Taechaubol (ON 1992) Philanthropist and Major Shareholder of AC Milan

Newington Old Boy, Bee Taechaubol, pictured above, is now the major shareholder (48% holding) of AC Milan. Bee, married with two children lives in Bangkok and owns the Thai Prime Company Limited, a South-East Asian based Private Equity group. Thai Prime has interests in a number of sectors, including financial services, construction, property, technology, parking, traffic infrastructure, sports and payment gateways.

In 2014, Taechaubol acquired the exclusive rights as sole organizer across Asia for the Global Legends Series, a four-game series bringing together legendary football players from around the world. These players play against each other in a Legends vs. Legends four-match series in different cities across the world. Players include Fabio Cannavaro, Michael Owen, Luis Figo, Cafu and Ronaldo amongst others. The Global Legends Series inaugural match took place on 5 December 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Launched with a ceremony to honour his Majesty King Bhumibhol Adulyadej’s 87th birthday, the event was broadcast across the globe to more than 200 million viewers.

Nicola Kuleski (ON 2014)

In September, Newington’s 2014 Captain of Football,  Nicola Kuleski played for the Macedonia U23 team AGAINST Australia! Nicola stated that it was a strange experience, but the Macedonians came out 3-1 winners over Australia. Nicola observed he was conflicted when listening to both anthems and playing against good mates but added it is an essential part of the game. Nicola is pictured above wearing number 13. 

Jamie Gorgovski signs with Borussia Dortmund

Jamie Gorgovski (ON 2017) from Sydney’s south has joined German giant Borussia Dortmund’s youth set-up where he’s been welcomed by the Bundesliga club’s Aussie contingent.

The former Skillaroos and NSWIS player from Oatley. Sydney now has the chance to emulate the careers of the club’s two Australians, Socceroo keeper Mitch Langerak and Olyroo Mustafa Amini.

Gorgovski, in the featured image at the top of the page,  now 16 years old and will play for the club’s Under 17s after signing a three-year deal at the Westfalenstadion.