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Melbourne’s Merrick cools Viduka talk

Submitted by Andrew Slevison on Mon, 03/22/2010 - 04:56

Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick has poured cold water over rumours linking the club with Mark Viduka.

The former Australia striker has been reported to be considering a move to the Victory next season but Merrick has rubbished those claims.

“I have known Mark since he was 15 and you couldn't meet a nicer guy. Of course we've always spoken, he's spoken to some of the players. You know he's been down to our training. Mark has no intention of playing football, he's happy where he is," Merrick said.

"I think that part of his life, he's moved on from there. We won't be talking to him about playing for Melbourne Victory. Whatever Mark decides to do, Mark decides to do. I'm surprised that his name keeps coming up but he's such a terrific player."

"But I don't want to talk about that. I really want to focus on what we're doing here. We're not looking down the track. We are always looking for recruits but I'm not going to comment on it anymore."

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