Capital football is saddened to learn of the passing of life member, former president, long standing chair of the Kanga Cup, chair of disciplinary tribunal, and junior league, John Logue.
An advocate for referees, a massive supporter of Weston Creek FC as well as girls and women’s participation, and champion of Canberra United, John was a friend, mentor, supporter, and vocal advocate with unique leadership qualities for improving the administration and governance of football in Canberra, the region, and the nation.
He was a caring and proud family man who loved to tell a great tale or five with so many interesting, and at times, almost unbelievable stories. John was a generous man who willingly volunteered his time and devotion to the world game. He particularly loved representing Canberra at FA meetings and attending Matildas and Socceroos games.
Present at Capital Football’s beginning, John oversaw the unification of four organisations representing women’s, men’s, juniors, coaches, futsal, and referees into a new entity.
One of John’s greatest joys was leading the development and progress of the international football tournament, the Kanga Cup. It was almost like his baby. Despite the freezing conditions of Canberra in winter, John was an ever-present at Kanga Cup HQ, and many venues across Canberra.
He was in the thick of the fog, deep in the frost and undeterred by the fierce winds and rain that often went hand-in-hand with a football event in July! He was a living role-model for the hundreds of volunteers who were part of the tournament that has gone from strength to strength. His organizational skills and ability to marshal the troops under such adverse conditions are worthy of a massive medal.
Another one of John’s loves was Canberra United. He took great pride in supporting the formation of the team from the get-go as a stand-alone team in the W-League, without a men’s team to hold hands with.
Under John’s leadership, the Board of Capital Football accepted the management, financial and organisational responsibility for the new club. He was particularly proud to see local players such as Ellie Brush (a former Weston Creek player), Caitlin Munoz, Lydia Williams, the Sykes twins and of course the legendary Michelle Heyman take the field during the summer months.
He was at every game as president, as a volunteer, as a fan and as an advocate for the inclusion of women in football at every level. His heart bled green, and the club will be forever grateful for his foresight.
John’s colleagues from the Capital football Board and office during his time have remembered him as a hardworking, humble, and pragmatic leader who led football in Canberra through a period of great change and provided mentorship and support of many football administrators with warmth and good humour.