State League Division Two ready for kick off

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Bathurst Chairman Bruce Rooke is confident that his club have the right squad of players to stay competitive in a bid to make the finals at the end of season. Coach Mark Rooke has a talented group of players most which have been recruited by the Western Panthers Football club one which has provided the youth for 2009 and will continue to help the team rebuild talented youth for the future.
Camden Tigers President Tony Holmes is confident that his side are capable of making the playoffs. The squad holds an age group of 18 to 20 year olds, a young team in which Tony Holmes believes provide enough depth to perform well this season.
Colo Colo President Luis Daza is pleased with his squad and is aiming for a top two finish; such are the high demands at the club.
 A team on a mission this year and could be considered a favourite is Fairfield Bulls after appointing experienced coach Michael Mamo. The Club President Sargon Makko hopes to salvage a top four spot.
?After a shaky last place last year we are quietly confident that this year will bring a new look outfit with experience, the team is showing a lot of respect and the club is on the rise?.
Hurstville City Minotaurs representative James Jordan is pleased with his team for 2009 saying that they will be competitive; however a lack of squad experience could become a crucial factor throughout the season.
FC Gazy Lansvale have a young squad eager on making a final appearance in 2009. Club President Amir Cicak said that coach Spage Nagdouske has prepared the team for a long and competitive season.
Hawkesbury coach Gary Lewis said that they hold a slightly stronger squad compared to 2008 where the side just missed out on a finals berth.
Prospect United Coach Brian Vella stated that his team are capable of making an impact. The squad will threaten most clubs and properly one of the favourites with Super League recruits from Hills United and Mt Druitt joining the youthful squad.
?The club is confident and the preparation has been perfect, the aim is reaching the finals series after finishing seventh last year due to too many close losses and far too many draws?.
Hakoah will promise to be another top contender in 2009 with the experience of former National Soccer League player John Pillemer and Gareth Martin in the squad. Coach  Andrew Prentice, a former NSL Goalkeeper, said the side is looking to better there second place from last season?s State League 2 after bailing out in the semi finals, the squad is prepared for a good quality season and will definitely be one of the favourites.
Luddenham United appointed Coach Andrew Montgomery was optimistic about the year ahead.
?We are confident of having a good year and want to forget last year?s problems and difficulties?.
Penang FC under the watchful eye of head coach Tony Gallagher will take to the field in season 2009 with his young developing players having the experience of season 2008
Behind them and mixed with the well oiled older boys are ready to give the league another upset. The appointment of reserve grade under 20s coach Brad Finch is sure to help with the coaching staff department. The squads are yet to be finalised and hope to have completed selections in the next week or so. ?We have set our goals for season 2009 and hope that this will be a fruitful one. The club found the going tough last season but when you think we established this club some six weeks before the season commencing then we can only get better and better.?
White City Club Secretary George Vasic said that after finishing third in last year?s Southern Region competition the team with coach Dane Blanusa is eager in trying to take his side into a top five spot. 
Roosters newly appointed coach Husli Orhan former player in (2006-07-08) said they want to repeat its second place finish. Squads are prepared and the team is positive that they can go one step further in 2009.
The 2009 State League Division Two season promises to be one of the most exciting yet, let the games begin.
-By Johnny Casni