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IN 1991 at the World Youth Championships in Portugal our quarter-final match against Syria went to a penalty shootout.
Coach Les Schienflug nominated Kevin Muscat as a penalty taker.
Being two years younger than the rest of us I privately challenged Les as to why he would give such responsibility to such a young lad.
He replied that if he missed and it was to be retaken I could retake it.
Kevin missed his first attempt and lo and behold the referee wanted it re-taken. I strode over ready to relieve "Musci" of the second attempt when he turned around to me and said: "Get back over there. I'll score and you just worry about saving the next one."
Shocked, I walked away. "Musci" scored, I did save the next one and we progressed to the semi-finals against Portugal.
Ballsy? Yes. Cheeky? Definitely. But most importantly at 17 years of age he took responsibility at great risk. That is the key.
Fast forward to 2013 and Kevin will be in charge of arguably the biggest soccer club in the country, Melbourne Victory.
Yes he has had problems with tackles in his career — we all have had problems haven't we? Yet the one thing I learned is everyone deserves a second chance.
Since Ange Postecoglou took over at Melbourne Victory anyone who has spoken to Kevin would tell you the change in his demeanour has been immeasurable.
Some people can't make the transition from player to anything else after their playing days are over.
Kevin has done that privately and now it's time for him to show it publicly.
That's Musci's biggest challenge, because as soon as anything on the pitch is seen to be untoward, then fingers will be pointed at the boss.
So all the best, old pal, and never forget that day in Portugal, when you took responsibility and triumphed.
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