United gets different kind of NPL title double

GOLD Coast United have lured a second premiershipwinning coach to the club with Sean Lane signed to lead their men’s National Premier Leagues Queensland team.

Lane is fresh from winning the same competition with the Brisbane Strikers but has left for a new challenge with NPL Queensland’s newest team.

“Coming to United, you have a brand new club where you can create your own culture and you can set your own course and direction and create your own history,” he said.

“It is a big challenge but that was the major attraction.”

Lane’s appointment comes days after United landed Michael Cook, who just won a title with the Peninsular Power NPLQ women’s team, as the coach of their female side.

Lane made no secret of the fact he was willing to invest in young talented players who he believed could have an impact in the senior competition.

“I have been in and around professional and semi-professional football since I was 16,” Lane said.

“I’ve have had a lot of good coaches to learn from. I have had a lot of good mentors.

“Obviously the aim is to be successful and win games but I am happy to give the young lads a chance if they are good enough.

“I am a firm believer in the old adage – if you are good enough you are old enough. Last season with the Strikers is proof of that.”