01 Jun
Round One Shield Game
9 players travelled to Monbulk on Saturday for the first round of the Gwen Wright shield. Monbulk who are sitting 3rd in the first division were met by a determined Western Ladies team who played their hearts out against 16 Monbulk players. With grit the ladies took a one nil lead to the half time break thanks to some fast work by Aleisha Newman who kept her head and slotted the ball home.Monbulk were kept on the back foot as the ladies continued to attack in the second half. It was not until at the 55 minute mark that Monbulk got their first goal courtesy of a long ball from the left side to a loose player an the edge of the box on the right hand side, Western ladied kept Monbulk out for another 20 minutes but the legs had no more left in them a a flood of goals came in a short period including an own goal. The ladies were not discraced even though the score line might suggest that, it was a fantastic job by the nine who played and I as a coach take my hat off to them to last as long as they did. We play at home this week at 1pm against Berwick and would love to see as many as can be there come down to support them. We are still sitting on top of the ladder by 5 points and as that is the main focus for the season I am sure that we will not see another game where we only have 9 players in the side. Keep up the good work girls this is our year.
24 Apr
The Unbeaten Dozen
Western United continued its remarkable start to the season today as all 4 teams maintained their unbeaten start to the season. Most impressive was the 3rds 9-0 trouncing of a home-sick and jet-lagged Monbulk. Karen superstar Toe Noe scored his first hatrick for the club in a dominant display. The ladies were also ridiculously easy victors 7-1 over in Bundoora with Alicia Newman taking her goal scoring tally into double figures and yet it is still only April. In the other matches, the seconds won their third match in a row with the Parker-Evans show up front yet again doing some damage in possibly one of the finest all-round WU team performances in 5 years. The firsts were held to a 0-0 draw in Knox, giving them their third clean sheet in a row and a platform from which to launch as they tackle Crossway at home next week.
21 Apr
Ladies off to flying start
As you all know the ladies have had the best start to the season since I took over as coach. This seasons team have a great belief in themselves and are willing to put in the hard yards to win the flag this year. We have had a few changes since last year, we lost 6 players from last years line up and have had 2 new players come to join us for there first time to play the game out doors. We have had a different line up from last year with Mandy playing up front with Aleisha and the two of them have clicked well. Between them they have scores 5 and 8 goals respectivly, (well done girls). Our mid field this year has done a wonderful job so far and have worked hard as the engineroom should. This week we meet Norhern Pumas away and although we have posted big scores so far I envisage that this week we will meet with some strong opposition. We are down 3 players whic won't help but if we keep to our game paln and work as we have been doing we should hold our own. Looking forward to the cup games we have drawn our nemesis opposition in Mooralbark along with Monbulk Lyrebirds and Berwick these 4 teams make up group 4 and I think we can perform well in this cup group. I would love to avenge our losses in the past to Mooralbark by having the goods on them in the cup (how sweet would that be). Ladies keep up the good work you deserve all the success you get.
11 Apr
Table-Top Dancing
There are moments within a football club that, with the benefit of hindsight, are a watershed, a landmark. These moments are few and far between...to change the culture of a club, never mind a team, is like trying to make the Queen Mary do a U-turn; the boat not the person.
Yesterday afternoon, 52 players stepped on the pitch wearing the famous WU strip; though made even more famous by the likes of Atletico Madrid, Stoke City and even Exeter City.
All 52 players walked off winners. Further more, no goals were conceded and a whopping 23 were scored.
Ten of these were scored by the WU Ladies. This is a team that, in its short 5 year history (with a 2 year gap in the middle) has 1 trophy to its name...the 2004 Knockout Cup. However, on April 10 2010, the Queen Mary turned forever, and quickly.
WU Ladies stomped all over a hapless, dispirited and a languid Knox ladies to the tune of 6 in the first half and 4 in the second half, 5 of which were contributed by the Rolls Royce of the side, Alicia Newman, barely out of nappies.
The destruction and dismantling was completed by Greenaway, Salita, Anderson and Stoiadin as WU Ladies recorded its biggest win ever over any opposition, anywhere.
Newly appointed captain, Rebecca Evans said pitch-side after the match, "from start to finish, from Hannah to Mandy, we were dominant...very pleasing after such a gruelling pre-season. Two months of training doesn't matter unless we actually make it count from April onwards".
Manager McKenna was also pleased with the new formation, the debut of Macknamara, and is happy that his Wife gave him permission to see out another season.
Next week, the Ladies put their watches forward an hour as they travel out to secluded Berwick in, it has to be said, bouyant mood.
The table-topping thirds and seconds are both at home, while the ladder-leading firsts are off to McKillop.
God Bless the Queen Mary.
10 Apr
Match Day 1
In possibly the best collective day for the club in its 11 year history, all 4 teams managed clean sheets and scored a total of 23 goals between them.
In Division 2, WU accounted for new boys SHAC 3-0.
In Division 4, WU defeated Healsville AWAY, 3-0
In Division 6, WU defeated Monbulk 7-0, AWAY
The Ladies had the most impressive result of all, equally the clubs all-time record win, 10-0, with centre forward Alicia Newman equalling the record for the most goals in a single match, 5.
For all individual statistics, please click on "Season" on the right menu bar.
More to follow....
08 Apr
Oh baby!
Congratulations to 3-time Player of the Year winner Matthew Duncan (and current Secretary) and his wife Heidi, on the arrival of their daughter, Annabelle Mary, born last Sunday morning 2am. We wish you Gods blessing as you settle in to a different kind of normal, as a family!
05 Apr
Match Day 1
Western United A V SHAC FC (3pm KO at VUT)
Healesville V Western United B (1pm KO in Healesville)
Monbulk Barons V Western United C (3pm KO in Monbulk)
Western United ladies V Knox (1pm KO at VUT)
18 Mar
2010 Squad Lists
This season sees a record 42 registered players, hence the need for 3 senior mens teams. The Selection Committee has decided on the following squads for the 2010 season.
Unlimited number of players are permitted to be moved up each week, however, only 2 may move down (2009 VCSA Match Rules...subject to change)
Captains, Vice Captains and Team Managers (a position that attracts a rebate off the fees) will all be decided within each squad list.
FIRSTS
Andrew Seedhom
Brendan Klinko
Carlo Chincarini
Chris Mernik
David Tibben
Hadi Kerbaj
John Duenzl
Johnathan Abagia
Kevin Chan
Mark Neilson
Mark Tibben
Peter Heywood
SECONDS
Andres Couzman
Anthony Sayers
Benedict Teng
Brendan Stovell
Brian Luong
Chris Lai
David Abagia
David Duenzl
Graeme Hingston
Luke Nelson
Michael Devlin
Paul Huynh
Russell Parker
Stuart Evans
THIRDS
Camillo Mernone
Daniel Deroon
Daniel Vika
Drew Millar
Eduardo Ramos
Eh Clay
Jeff Collishaw
Johnathan Lang
Kaw lae Htoo
Khin Maung Lin
Ku Wai Htoo Myi
Kyaw Htway
Manuel Fuentes
Paul O'Farrell
Toe Noe
Tony Bosse
See you all at the Jersey Presentation night next week (see below).
15 Mar
Jersey Presentation Night
Presentation of Jerseys and announcement of team captains, vice captains and team managers will be held at Werribee Baptist Church, Thursday March 25th 7:30 pm.
Informal evening, should run for an hour or so.
So you there!
19 Feb
REGISTRATION DAY
Please be advised, Registration Day will be held on February 27th at VUT, commencing at 11 am. A minimum initial payment of $150 is required, with the remaining balance due in 4 weeks time. An intra-club practice match will then be held, set down for a 12:30pm KO. This will assist the selection commitee in its decision for teams for 2010.
Electronic payment is strongly advised wellprior to registration day so as to avoid handling of large cash amounts at the ground.
(updated 24th Feb)
BSB 063779
Account No. 10013492
Account Name: Western United Football Club Inc
