Tom Pondeljak’s move to the Melbourne Victory has invited considerable criticism. The former Socceroo’s age - he turned 32 in January - was the main cause for skepticism. After seeing older players like Juninho signed on lucrative deals and spend much of the season on the bench thanks to injury, it’s understandable to be doubtful […]
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Profile: Tom Pondeljak
March 6th, 2008 · 2 Comments
Tags: Tom Pondeljak · Melbourne Victory · Players
Tom Pondeljak signs with the Victory
February 28th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Melbourne boy Tom Pondeljak has signed a 2-year deal with the Melbourne Victory.
Pondeljak’s move from the Central Coast Mariners had been rumoured several weeks ago, but clearly the club and player were waiting till after the Grand Final to finalise any agreement.
While Pondeljak’s signing comes too late for him to be added to the preliminary […]
Tags: Tom Pondeljak · Central Coast Mariners · Melbourne Victory · Transfers
Tom Pondeljak to Victory?
February 12th, 2008 · 6 Comments
The Herald Sun indicated last week that the Central Coast’s Tom Pondeljak is currently in negotiations with the Melbourne Victory.
Responses on the Melbourne Victory forum have been quite mixed. Pondeljak is a technically gifted player, but one who, at 32, is in the twilight of his career. In short, signing him would be risky and […]
Tags: Tom Pondeljak · Melbourne Victory · Rumours · Transfers