It’s an end of an era at Westvale Olympic with Bill Georgopoulos calling time on his coaching tenure at the FV state league 1 north-west club.
Westvale announced on social media that Georgopoulos had made the decision to step down having been in the role since 2021 when the club was sitting at the bottom of state league 3 north-west.
Georgopoulos’ time at the club has been filled with success. He was previously a player at the club and was part of its 2012 title when the club the provincial 1 championship.
In 2022, Westvale went through the season undefeated as it claimed the state league 3 north-west title. It was the first title since the 2012 championship.
First year back in state league 2 north-west, Westvale finished in fifth spot before finishing runners up in 2024 to earn promotion into state league 1 north west.
This year the side finished in fifth spot and was in contention with the top sides for much of the year.
It finished with 10 wins and four draws this season, including a draw with champions Keilor Park.
“Two promotions, a total of 16 losses in four years and a 60 per cent winning to games ratio,” the club said.
“We thank Bill for putting the club back on the map and proving anything is possible with hard work and dedication.”
Georgopoulos said Westvale would also be a special place for him.
“I want to thank all past and present players, staff members, supporters, members, and committee members for supporting and trusting me with this beautiful club that I’ll always call home,” he said on the club’s social media post.
“I’m deeply grateful to George Loulakis and the club for the opportunity they’ve given me, I can’t thank them enough.
“My goal was always to deliver success to George, our president, because he truly deserves it.
The club is now in a strong position, both on and off the pitch, and I feel this is the perfect time to take a step back, recharge and enjoy some family time.”
Westvale announced that it would making a coaching announcement in the coming days.
