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.

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	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

1 season in Kolmonen
5 seasons in Nelonen
2 seasons in Vitonen

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
19. Riku Ruuti 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

^ "Luvian Veto ry". Retrieved 2010-07-07.
^ "Pelaajat – Luvian Veto". Retrieved 2010-07-07.

[1] "Luvian Veto ry". Retrieved 2010-07-07.

[2] "Pelaajat – Luvian Veto". Retrieved 2010-07-07.

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