Sporting Whittlesea has started the soccer season as well as any team could wish – three wins from as many matches.
The club is looking to climb the FFV state league 2 north-west ladder this year after fighting for survival in 2014.
Speaking before his side’s 3-1 win over Westvale on Saturday, Sporting Whittlesea coach Kevin Theuma said everything was going to plan early on.
The best aspect of entering this season was the ability to retain most of last year’s squad, the coach said.
“We got the commitment from most of the guys and then it was about strengthening the squad with the specifics we needed.
“The second half of last season we were one of the better teams and we want to build on that.
“I think we’re in for a really good season.”
The recruiting coup has been Bosin Gorcevski, who crossed from National Premier League 1 side Avondale Heights.
Theuma said the club had had a tough pre-season after its shortened pre-season last year.
“We wanted to get ourselves physically ready for the season ahead.
“We had plenty of games in pre-season. It showed everyone has improved a little bit and we have a better squad than last year.
“A lot of teams have recruited well and it’s still too early to form a judgment on all of them.
“We’re looking at the top four and anything can happen from there. If we’re in the mix mid-season we will reassess what we want to achieve.
“We’re capable of pushing a lot of teams; we just need some luck.”
Hume United remains without a win in state league 2 north-west after losing to Moreland United 3-2 on Saturday.
In state league 3 north-west, Upfield scored its second win of the season defeating La Trobe University 3-0 on Saturday.
Lalor United won its first game – a convincing 4-0 win over Brunswick Zebras.
In state league 4 north, Bundoora United and Plenty Valley Lions were among the winners, beating Northern Falcons and Epping City respectively.
Mill Park won 4-0 against Old Ivanhoe Grammarians in state league 5 north.
