WOODVALE

  • Captain: Jamie Gibson
  • Overseas Player: Ludwig Kaestner (RSA)
  • Ins: James Rose (Instonians)
  • Outs: Jack Burton (CACC), Ferhan Saeed (Belfast)

It wasn't a great 2022 season for Woodvale but the Ballygomartin side are more optimistic that the current campaign will be much brighter.

They have a new overseas professional with South African Ludwig Kaestner joining.

James Rose joins from Instonians, while Jack Burton has left for Cliftonville Academy and Ferhan Saeed for Belfast.

"We are looking forward to getting the season underway and hope to improve on last year," said captain Jamie Gibson.

"There was a general feeling we underperformed at times last year so the lads know we need to step up a level or two as the Premier League becomes more competitive each year.  

"There are some talented individuals within our squad who we know have much more to give. 

"We were disappointed not to progress in the cups so that will be an aim as well as competing to improve on last season's league position."

Woodvale start the season on Saturday April 22nd with a home Premier League game against North Down.