Welcome, everyone, to Tāne Norton Park for what promises to be a massive fixture in our season as we take on a very strong Coastal Spirit side.
After having the bye last weekend, we've used the opportunity to rest and recover some niggling injuries and refocus for what is going to be a demanding month ahead. The squad has responded well in training this week – the hunger and desire to improve have been evident, and as a coaching group, that’s exactly what we want to see.
We know the quality that Coastal Spirit brings. They’re a team filled with experience and talent, including a large number of Pride and Futsal Pride representatives. They’ll come into this game hungry for three points. For us, it's about continuing to build week by week. We’ve spoken a lot about confidence and belief – we know this group is capable of playing a much higher level of football than we’ve shown at times, and this is another great chance to step up and prove that.
We’ve got a packed schedule coming up, and today is the perfect platform to kick-start a strong run of performances. The energy and support from the sidelines always give the team a real lift, so we’d love to see as many of you as possible out here backing the team this Sunday.
Let’s make it a great contest. Up the Hawks!