Barry Maney Group to propel growth for Limestone Coast Premier League

Limestone Coast Premier League

In an exciting development for South Australian football fans, the Barry Maney Group has entered into a naming rights partnership with the Limestone Coast Premier League Men’s and Women’s competitions for the next two years.

This collaboration not only demonstrates the Barry Maney Group’s foresight but also its dedication to supporting the growth and development of football in the region.

The Barry Maney Group is an esteemed automotive dealership and service provider in South Australia, with a rich history spanning several decades. Known for their exceptional customer service and high-quality products, they offer a diverse range of vehicles and services to meet a variety of automotive needs and preferences and have established a strong reputation as an industry leader.

Their decision to align themselves with the Limestone Coast Premier League is a testament to their dedication to community engagement and their passion for supporting local sports.

“Barry Maney Group are thrilled to partner with Football SA to help support soccer in the Limestone Coast Region. The access to improved facilities and quality training will greatly enhance the participation and performance of our players and the amenities for our community to enjoy,” Director of The Barry Maney Group, Jonathan Crawford, said via press release.

The partnership between the Barry Maney Group and the Limestone Coast Premier League is set to reinforce the future of football in South Australia. Beyond the financial aspect, this deal further cements football’s future in the south-eastern community by:

  • Appointing a full-time Development Officer, Christian Fleetwood, who will be based in the region to promote futsal as part of Football South Australia’s player development pathway programme.
  • Investing resources to meet the Office of Recreation and Sport’s gender equality targets, such as increasing the number of female players, coaches, and referees in the region.
  • Investing resources in achieving gender equality targets established by the Office of Recreation and Sport, such as growing the proportion of female players, coaches, and referees in the region.
  • Collaborating with a regional business, Fennell Forestry, to establish the Fennell Forestry Scholarship Fund to support young, under-privileged youth to play football. Setting strong foundations for growth and development along with ensuring local players have the opportunity to nurture their skills without the need for extensive travel.

Football South Australia CEO Michael Carter added via press release:

“The Barry Maney Group are great supporters of the local Limestone Coast community and uphold similar values to that of Football South Australia to grow the game together. We look forward to a great partnership. There is a great deal of excitement about the season ahead.”

The naming rights partnership between both organisations is an important development for football in South Australia. Through collaborative initiatives, they will work together to promote football at grassroots levels, organising community programs, coaching clinics, and events that bring people together.

Both the Limestone Coast Premier League and the Barry Maney Group are deeply rooted in the South Australian community and understand the importance of giving back.

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Western United ruled out of 2026–27 A-League season

Western United’s participation in the A-Leagues has officially been terminated, ending the club’s immediate pathway back into Australia’s professional football competitions.

The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) terminated Western United’s Club Participation Agreement on Monday, following months of discussions over the club’s future.

The decision comes after Western United’s attempt to secure a return to the A-League for the 2026–27 season was unsuccessful. Football Australia had previously determined that the club did not meet the requirements to retain its licence.

Western United has now turned its attention towards rebuilding the organisation under new ownership, with the club targeting a return to the A-League for the 2027–28 season.

In a statement, Western United said the termination creates an opportunity for “new custodians, new investment and a fresh start”, while emphasising the importance of maintaining the club’s identity in Melbourne’s west.

The club’s financial problems have been a major issue over the past two years with the club being placed into a conditional hibernation ahead of the 2025/26 A-League season.

The APL said its decision was made following the club’s breach of several obligations under the agreement, including compliance with Football Australia’s National Club Licensing Regulations.

The club’s proposed 2027–28 comeback will therefore depend on securing new investment, addressing its outstanding operational requirements and demonstrating that it can meet the conditions necessary to re-enter the A-Leagues.

While Monday’s decision brings an end to Western United’s current participation agreement, the club maintains that it is not the end for Western United.

Now, the club that won the A-League grand final just four years ago, will now turn its attention to restructuring the business and building a sustainable platform for a potential return to Australia’s professional football landscape.

 

 

Football Queensland Welcomes Musco Lighting as Official Lighting Partner

Football Queensland has welcomed Musco Lighting as its Official Lighting Partner, bringing world-class sports lighting expertise to football clubs and facilities across the state.

The partnership will support Football Queensland clubs as participation continues to grow across the state, helping communities access safer, higher-quality and more accessible football facilities.

Musco Lighting is a global leader in sports lighting, with more than 50 years of experience delivering lighting solutions across sporting venues worldwide. The company was also the first in the world to be certified by FIFA as a Preferred Provider for Floodlight Systems and provided lighting for 12 of the 16 stadiums used at the recent FIFA World Cup.

Through the new partnership, Football Queensland clubs will have access to Musco’s specialist expertise and solutions as they look to improve and develop their lighting infrastructure.

Football Queensland CEO Robert Cavallucci said the partnership represented an important step in supporting the continued growth of football across Queensland.

“I’m proud to see this partnership between Football Queensland and Musco come to life.

“With participation continuing to grow across Queensland, the need for quality football infrastructure has never been greater. This partnership will help our clubs access world-class lighting expertise to create safer, better and more accessible facilities for their communities.

The partnership provides an opportunity to combine Football Queensland’s extensive network across the state’s football community with Musco’s global expertise in sports lighting, supporting clubs as they continue to invest in facilities that meet the needs of their growing participation bases.

Football Queensland and Musco will work together to help clubs identify lighting solutions that can enhance facility quality and accessibility, supporting more opportunities for players and communities to participate in football.

Football Queensland Official Lighting Partner – Musco Lighting

With more than five decades of experience in sports lighting, Musco has delivered projects across some of the world’s most significant sporting venues and events.

The company’s FIFA Preferred Provider certification and involvement in the recent FIFA World Cup further demonstrates its expertise in delivering lighting systems to the highest international standards.

The partnership with Football Queensland will bring this expertise closer to Queensland’s football community, providing clubs with access to a specialist lighting partner as the game continues to grow across the state.

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