WORCESTER CITY | FAMILY MATTERS

Charlie Lutz is proud to be following in his father's footsteps

Following in his father’s footsteps and representing his hometown club has given Charlie Lutz a tremendous amount of pride.

The talented front-runner arrived at Pitching In Southern League Premier Central outfit, Worcester City, from Cork City in December and has impressed since then with some all-action displays that have yielded seven goals from 11 starts.

Dad, Steve, meanwhile made over a century of appearances for City between 1997 and 2001, during which time he helped the club lift the Dr. Martens Cup.

“I am really proud to follow my dad and play for my home club,” Charlie told us. “To put on the shirt, just as dad did all those years ago, is so special and, like he did, every time I step onto the pitch, I try to give everything I’ve got.

“Dad has always been super supportive to me. From an early age he has always tried to get the most out of me in every aspect and ensure that I fulfil my potential.

“He often reminisces about his own playing days. He was a different type of player to me; an out and out midfielder who was more rough and ready in terms of flying into tackles, wearing his heart of his sleeve and running through brick walls.

“I still have the same passion as him, but I would say that I’m more skilful and have better shooting ability… I think that I’ve already scored more goals for City than he did!

“I’m really enjoying life at the club. The Gaffer has really looked after me and the lads have been brilliant. It feels like family and we all push each other on to get the best out of each other.

“To be getting regular minutes and enjoying my football is all I wanted when I first arrived here. Joining the club was an easy decision and it’s been exactly what I needed, working with a Gaffer and coaching staff who are able to get the best out of me.

“I have been pleased with my performances, but I know that there is more to come from me. Every game in this League presents a different type of challenge and I like that aspect. I am trying to build up my consistency and add to my goals tally.

“I’ve started 11 games so far and scored seven goals with a couple of assists, so my stats are good. Our team performances have also been good; we’re definitely a tough team to play against all over the pitch.

“When I first arrived, I didn’t really know what to expect from the Premier Central; I knew that it was going to be physical, but it’s different to anything I’ve experienced in the past and it has been a case of adapting to the demands, which I’ve done with every game I’ve been involved in.

“The standard is good and I am enjoying it. The target now for me personally is to make it into double digits in the scoring stakes; to do it having only arrived in December would be a nice achievement.

“I also want to add more assists and show the kind of quality that will help us in our quest to make the play-offs. We’ve put ourselves into a strong position and it’s a case of taking each game at a time, try to win as many as we can and see where it takes us.”

A home game against Barwell is on the horizon this week, an encounter which will see both clubs battling hard for the points for different reasons at either end of the table.

IMAGE: Rob Bazley

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