Luvian Veto

Luvian Veto
Full name Luvian Veto
Nickname(s) LuVe, Luventus
Founded 1930
Ground Keskustan urheilukenttä,
Luvia,
Finland
Chairman Harri Lehtinen
Coach Joni Johansson
Juho Lehtonen
League Nelonen
Home colours
Away colours

Luvian Veto (abbreviated LuVe) is a sports club from Luvia, Finland. The club was formed in 1930 and currently has sections covering football, skiing, athletics and fitness.[1] The men's football first team currently plays in the Nelonen (Fourth Division). Their home ground is at the Tasala Park.

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Background

LuVe have always competed in the lower divisions of the Finnish football league. However, since the club re-entered the league in 2003 they have made steady progress over the last 8 seasons gaining respective promotions from the Vitonen (Fifth Division) in 2004 and Nelonen (Fourth Division) in 2009. Playing in the Kolmonen (Third Division) in the 2010 season represents a new challenge for the club.

Season to season

Season Level Division Section Administration Position Movements
2003 Tier 6 Vitonen (Fifth Division) Satakunta District (SPL Satakunta) 5th
2004 Tier 6 Vitonen (Fifth Division) Satakunta District (SPL Satakunta) 1st Promoted
2005 Tier 5 Nelonen (Fourth Division) Satakunta District (SPL Satakunta) 7th
2006 Tier 5 Nelonen (Fourth Division) Satakunta District (SPL Satakunta) 5th
2007 Tier 5 Nelonen (Fourth Division) Satakunta District (SPL Satakunta) 7th
2008 Tier 5 Nelonen (Fourth Division) Satakunta District (SPL Satakunta) 3rd
2009 Tier 5 Nelonen (Fourth Division) Satakunta District (SPL Satakunta) 2nd Promoted
2010 Tier 4 Kolmonen (Third Division) Satakunta District (SPL Satakunta) 8th Relegated

Club Structure

Luvian Veto run a large number of teams including 2 men's team, 1 ladies team, 2 men's veterans team and 8 boys teams. The club also run futsal teams in the winter months..

2010 season

LuVe Men’s Team are competing in the Kolmonen (Third Division) section administered by the Satakunta SPL. This is the fourth highest tier in the Finnish football system. In 2009 LuVe finished in 2nd place in the Nelonen (Fourth Division).

LuVe /2 are participating in the Vitonen (Fifth Division) section administered by the Satakunta SPL.

Current Squad for the 2011 Season

Goalkeepers:

  • 1. Mikko Luukkanen
  • 94. Timo Sarin

Defenders:

  • 3. Ion Buinocvhi
  • 4. Jari Ahonen
  • 5. Johan Nilsen
  • 10. Sami Latva-Risku
  • 15. Joona Uusi-Rasi
  • 18. Ville Hakala
  • 21. Mikko Rajala
  • 23. Juha Heini
  • 24. Mika Saarenmaa
 

Midfield Players:

  • 2. Thomas Zwick
  • 8. Jussi Salo
  • 9. Timo Lehtonen “C”
  • 12. Mikko Laaksonen
  • 14. Juho Lehtonen player/manager
  • 17. Timo Riihentupa
  • 19. Thomas Härtel
  • 25. Olli Piira
  • 28. Oliver Masch
  • 30. Ion Cirimpei
 

Forwards:

  • 7. Santeri Kyrövaara
  • 6. Antti Mäki
  • 11. Juuso Uusi-Rasi
  • 13. Jaakko Pitkänen
  • 27. Karri Laihonen
  • 29. Ville Isokorpi

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References and sources

Footnotes