Official Melbourne Victory Thread [R]

I feel that there should be a Thread about the Victory. since there is one for sydney on here why not Melbourne. Sydney are not the glamour club they think they are. They don't even attract enough fans to there games like the victory do. anyway enough of sydney i would like to start off this thread with

Melbourne Victory club song

Melbourne Victory supporters can now download the official Melbourne Victory club song by Jim Keays, Victory the Brave. Click on the link below to download the song.

Victory the Brave lyrics

Oh Melbourne, hear the sound of drumming
Must be the Victory coming
Pumped up and full of running
Victory the brave

Blue, white and silver flying
Strike like a flash of lightning
Revved up and full of fighting
Victory the brave

And in the heat of battle
Stand up and show no fear
Proud and courageous
Marching on to Victory

Oh Melbourne, hear the sound of drumming
Must be the Victory coming
Pumped up and full of running
Victory the brave

http://www.melbournevictory.com.au/_content/audio/00000422-source.mp3

KNOW IT > THINK IT > REMEMBER IT AND LAST OF ALL > SING IT

 

can't help but think that melbourne would have won the game if they slotted in instead of sydney fc yesterday playing in the champions league. sydney dont look fit towards the end and knowing how fit melbourne victory is towards the end of games i would of thought we could have won maybe 3 or 4 - 1 against the japan side. thoughts.

 

Victory retains Championship trio for Version 3 and beyond

Melbourne Victory has made giant strides in retaining the bulk of its Hyundai A-League Premiership/Championship winning side, today announcing it had extended the contracts of Steve Pantelidis, Rodrigo Vargas and Leigh Broxham.

All three were part of Victory’s remarkable Grand Final triumph against Adelaide United in February, and the trio will now play a pivotal role in the club’s defence of its Hyundai A-League title.

Defenders Pantelidis and Vargas have signed new two-year deals, while exciting midfielder Broxham, fresh from recent Olympic Games qualifying matches with the Australian Qantas Under 23 side, has committed to Victory for another three years.

Victory coach Ernie Merrick was pleased to have secured the services of Pantelidis, Vargas and Broxham, who played a combined total of 49 matches in the 2006/07 season.

“All three players we’ve announced today are very determined and hard working individuals who provide the defensive strength we need from which to launch our fast paced attacking game. They probably don’t get as many plaudits as the guys at the pointy end like Danny Allsopp and Archie Thompson, but their value to our squad is just as important.

“Roddy was perhaps the find of the season last year, coming up through the Victorian Premier League and performing at a very high level all season.

“Panta (Pantelidis) has done a superb job for us in both seasons so far, playing a variety of roles in midfield and defense. His versatility is a terrific asset for our team.

“Leigh’s career has come on in leaps and bounds since debuting for us against Perth last season. He was called up to the Olympic team and has yet to put a foot wrong. For a player such as Leigh to commit to an A-League club for 3 years is a ringing endorsement of this league’s attractiveness as a legitimate career path for young players.”

Melbourne also confirmed that Vince Lia, James Robinson and Simon Storey had completed their contracts with the club, and would not be part of the squad in the upcoming Hyundai A-League 2007/08 season.

Merrick wished the departing players all the best and thanked them for their service to the club. Lia played 24 matches for the club, while Robinson will best be remembered for his winning goal against Adelaide in last season’s Major Semi Final.

“In James’ case, it is an issue with him being a visa player, so he can consider himself very unlucky,” Merrick said. “Vince is a quality player, who is currently doing really well with the national Under 23 side. He needs the opportunity to get more regular game time, so we’re happy to allow him to pursue another club.”

Storey opted to leave the club following Victory’s Championship success, following a lifelong ambition to travel overseas and live in the United Kingdom. He is hopeful of securing a spot on a roster overseas.

“In Simon’s case, it was a matter of him wanting to travel and try his luck in the UK, and we wish him all the very best in his future endeavors.” Merrick added.

Vargas, Broxham and Pantelidis will link with the rest of the Melbourne Victory squad, including new signings Ljubo Milicevic and Mitchell Langerak, for the commencement of pre-season training on Monday 2nd April before the Hyundai A-League Pre-Season Cup begins in July.

 

who's Giannou is he from the vic league. what does anyone know about him