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Before Fred was exciting play at RFK, he was part of Australia's Melbourne Victory. But despite
assisting in many goals, including four of the five in the final, his former coach Ernie Merrick
doesn't understand why fans and players see him as a legend.
"The Victory coach said it was 'ludicrous that he has become a legend' after being reminded that
veteran Socceroo defender Tony Vidmar, now of the Central Coast Mariners, had said after Sunday's
scoreless draw that without Fred there was no Victory.
Well when I had a go at analysing our collective results a couple of weeks ago I surmised that we
were collectively less accurate than a random generator might be. I think we've improved overall
but I'm afraid my own predictions appear to virtually guarantee another result. Rue it when I tip
your team to win!
Just to step out of house for a second, for anyone who happens upon this blog, here's a recap.
It's not exactly been the start Juninho-led Sydney FC had anticipated with under-fire coach Branko
Culina wasting little opportunity to continue his war of words with the Sydney media after the
2005/06 champions finally recorded their first win under his charge.
It took a classic backs to the wall away effort, a goal from Brazilian substitute Patrick with his
first touch and an outstanding display in central defence from Socceroos defender Mark Milligan to
snatch a 1-0 victory in Brisbane over the unfortunate Queensland Roar.
