Western United captain Alessandro Diamanti has made a heartfelt plea to school principals across the west, asking that they allow their students to leave class early to watch their heroes play against Sydney FC on Wednesday.
On February 17, the former Italian national player penned an open letter requesting that students be allowed to leave school at 3pm, giving them enough time to head into AAMI Park for a 5pm kick off.
“I have played football since I was three, football is the love of my life. I hope some of the kids of the West can fall in love too with the game I love,” Diamanti’s letter read.
“I have been Captain of Western United since the start of the Club and what I love is seeing the kids at the games, together with us part of our Green & Black family.
“So, as we all know, the traffic in Melbourne – it’s crazy! Mamma mia! So I ask you, if OK, the kids can leave a little bit early so the families can get to the game on time that would be amazing.”
Western United have started the season in hot form. They currently sit on top of the table, with seven wins, two draws and three losses.
Homestead Senior Secondary College principal Danijel Banovic said he was happy to encourage his students to develop an interest in sport.
“Our finish time is 3pm and we hope as many from our community can make it out to AAMI Park Stadium to support the team of the West,” Banovic said.
