New signing Miki Vujacic believes his knowledge of Stirling Lions inner workings will give Inglewood United the upper hand when the club’s meet this evening at Perth Plasterboard Centre Stadium.   The 34-year old midfielder recently ended a five-year association with Stirling by agreeing terms with Inglewood for 2018.

Vujacic will draw upon that deep knowledge he has of his former club when the new National Premier Leagues season kick-offs this evening.   “Stirling have a strong, youthful looking team and (coach) Keegan Ashley has them playing a pretty high-tempo brand of football which will take a lot teams by surprise,” Vujacic said.

“They lost a lot of experience and quality over the summer but they’ve been replaced by some really good players who are going to make them a tough team to beat.   Against Stirling you can’t relax until the final whistle, even when they’re down a goal or two they are capable of coming back to get a result.”

Vujacic joins Inglewood with a wealth of experience gained through spells at Perth SC, Future Glory, Adelaide City Force, Swan IC, Floreat Athena, Swan United and Stirling.   His transition to becoming an Inglewood player has been smooth thanks in no small part to a warm welcome from across the club.

“It’s been a great few weeks at Inglewood, the set-up is fantastic and the support from the committee, coaching staff and players has been really professional,” he commented.   “The players have been great.   They’re a close knit group who are all hungry for success, which shows in training and on match day.”

“I know most of the boys from previous seasons and since the day I came to the club they’ve made me feel like part of the family.   Andy (Keogh) has the team playing a good style of football which really suits my attributes, and hopefully I can repay the faith they’ve shown in me by helping Inglewood lift a trophy or two this year.”

National Premier Leagues, Round 1

Inglewood United vs Stirling Lions
Friday 23 February @ Perth Plasterboard Centre Stadium

First team 7.00pm

Saturday 24 February @ Perth Plasterboard Centre Stadium

Under-18s 8.00am
Under-20s 10.00am