Viduka: 'Martins And Owen Could Prolong My Career'!

Last updated : 06 April 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor

Mark Viduka: "People used to say that Craig Bellamy was Alan Shearer's legs as he was so quick and did so much running, but I'm lucky because I've got two quick players around me.

"I don't know how many years I've got left as a player, as many as possible. If I can be involved in a team like this, it would be great to be playing for as long as I possibly can.

"You know, I've got those two up there with me and I hope they can prolong my career. I'm very excited about the prospect, that's for sure.

"I guess I'm the focal point, the battering ram as it were. I give the team the option to hold the ball up if that's what is needed and the other guys can play off me.

"They love running at people. If those two get on the ball high up the pitch they are so dangerous, which is what I try and give them.

"I'm really enjoying my football at the moment, very much so in fact.

"I'm probably not the only one. After the game on Sunday against Tottenham I'm just buzzing, absolutely buzzing. It's not often you go to a place like Tottenham, play so well and get a result like we did.

"I've not always enjoyed my football, if I'm honest. It is like every job, some days it's good, some days it's not. People looking in from the outside might think that's strange because playing football is something a lot of people would love to do, but it's different than people imagine sometimes.

"The good times and the bad times are magnified in football, if anything. It's great when things are going well, but it can be very tough when things are bad. There have been periods in my career when I haven't been happy.

"But it's days like we had last weekend that make it all worthwhile. I'm thrilled with the way things are going under Kevin Keegan and I'm thoroughly enjoying my football again."

"Kevin is a huge part of why I'm happy. He's the one who is pulling the strings, isn't he?

"I think over the last few weeks, the way we have played and the style we have played as a team has been different because of him.

"It's a good thing to be part of. I believe football should be played a certain way and I agree with the manager's philosophy.

"Then again, I'm an attacker so I would say that, wouldn't I? I think, ideally, every team would like to play attacking football, it's certainly a style of football I enjoy and long may it continue. But it's not just about attack, attack, attack, we have been solid at the back as well.

"It's a really positive club at the moment and it's exciting to be a part of that.

"It's not just the football club either, the whole town seems to be positive about things. Some of the football we played against Tottenham was outstanding and you don't want to give that up.