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Melbourne Victory players told their future is on the line after humiliating loss
The caretaker coach of embattled A-League club Melbourne Victory says the players are playing for their future in the wake of Saturday’s embarrassing 7-0 drubbing at the hands of crosstown rivals Melbourne City.
Key points:
- Victory is hoping to appoint a permanent head coach soon
- Caretaker coach Steve Kean says he will not seek to take the role permanently
- Club legend Archie Thompson said he was “a bit gobsmacked” by the team’s recent performance
The thrashing prompted Victory to sack head coach Grant Brebner and promote Steve Kean from his assistant role until the club finds a permanent replacement.
Victory, one of the competition’s most successful clubs, is languishing on the bottom of the ladder with three wins, 11 losses and two draws to…
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