Brimbank Stallions are on the hunt for a new coach with Andrew Marth departing the FV state league 1 north-west club.
The Stallions announced on social media on Tuesday it had made the difficult decision to part ways with Marth.
“Both Andrew and the board of Club Italia were not in agreement with the direction of Brimbank Stallions FC and amicably came to this decision,” the social media post said.
“Andrew’s appointment to our club seven years ago was a significant achievement, as he is highly regarded within the Victorian football community.
“We take pride in the fact that Andrew’s tenure with Brimbank Stallions FC has been his longest coaching stint, and it has been a fruitful relationship for both parties. His invaluable assistance in securing our club’s successful NPL [National Premier League] junior license with FV cannot be overlooked.
“On the field, Andrew brought us great triumphs, including two promotions and remarkable runs in the Australia Cup, elevating our club to unprecedented heights.
“His “winner take all” style instilled fear in our opponents, as he consistently extracted the best from our players. Moreover, his leadership fostered a strong bond among the team, forging friendships that will endure.”
The Stallions finished in fourth spot this year, 14 points behind champions Altona City which was the only team promoted. It was the best finish the club has had in state league 1 north-west for a completed season/
The club was in second spot in 2021 when the season was cancelled due to COVID-19.
Marth took over coaching the Stallions midway through the 2017 season helping guide the side to the state league 3 north-west premiership that year. Twelve months later they finished second in state league 2 north-west to seal promotion and move into state league 1 north-west.
Tara Murray
