Lalor United bids farewell to two-time championship winning coach Tony Sterjovski.
The FV state league 2 north-west club announced on Sunday that Sterjovski would be standing down from the coaching role.
“Lalor United would like to announce after eight great seasons, our senior men’s coach Tony Sterjovski has decided to step down effective immediately,” the club said on social media.
“Tony arrived at Sloga in November 2016, immediately following a successful playing career.
“Tony wasted no time in building an experienced squad to kick start his coaching tenure. Championships in 2018 and 2019 saw Tony complete his initial targets on field.
“Post Covid, Tony along with the club shifted the focus onto youth, with many youngsters getting senior opportunities under Tony’s leadership.
“In the 2022 season, Tony had faith to field 17 players between the ages of 16 to 21. Most of these youngsters are currently still senior players at Sloga.
“Lalor United Sloga will be forever grateful to Tony Sterjovski for his commitment and efforts throughout the last eight years.”
The club’s Facebook post was full of comments thanking Sterjovski for his time at the club, with many saying the club wouldn’t be where it is now without him.
Sterjovski finished his time with Lalor United with a 3-1 loss to Whittlesea Ranges on Friday night.
Scores were 2-1 at half time before the Ranges scored the sealer in the second half.
Egusa Shiera was the goal scorer for Lalor.
After 16 rounds, Lalor sits eighth on the table with a 6-1-9 record.
Whittlesea Ranges moved up to second with the win. Only goal difference separates the Ranges and Westvale Olympic in the battle for the second promotion spot.
Lalor this week faces Hume United on Saturday afternoon.
Hume is coming off a 2-2 draw with Albion Rovers. The Rovers led 1-0 at half time.
Solomon Sunray Constant scored both goals for Hume.
Hume sits in ninth spot with five wins for the season.
In other results. Craigieburn City did its hopes of staying up in state league 2 north-west no harm.
Craigieburn faced bottom side Hoppers Crossing, with eight points separating the two teams.
Craigieburn led 2-1 at half time before the Reds found an equaliser in the second half.
Neither side could find a winner, with the match finishing 2-2.
Craigieburn remains third bottom.
The match between Uni Hill Eagles and Mill Park has been postponed to the catch up round on August 3.
In state league 3 north-west, Bundoora United had a 2-2 draw with Sunbury United, while Epping City’s match with Heidelberg United has been postponed.
