By Tara Murray
Whittlesea United’s hold on top spot in FFV state league 2 north-west is loosening, with two losses within seven days and a change of coach.
Whittlsea hadn’t lost a game in 14 rounds but has hit a bump in the road, with two losses in a row.
On Monday night, they lost to second-placed Brimbank Stallions 3-0, conceding the most goals they have all season.
On Wednesday, the club announced that after 18 months they had decided to part ways with coach Peter Schwellinger.
Schwellinger led the side to second place in FFV state league 3 north-west, which was enough to earn them promotion. This season, Whittlesea has a 9-4-2 record.
Captain Tansel Baser will coach the side for the rest of the season. Baser was on the sidelines on Saturday, as Whittlesea lost to Cairnlea 2-1.
Scores were level at 1-1 at half-time, before Cairnlea scored a second through Habib Fleifel with about five minutes left of play.
Reis Aygun was the goalscorer for Whittlesea.
Despite the two losses, Whittlesea remains on top of the ladder with a one point buffer.
