Quite how long Ljubo Milicevic's 2011 'short term' stint at Lakeside was meant to last remains unclear[1]; what did become clear is that after a promising start to his time as a South Melbourne player, the former Socceroo's presence at the club rapidly became untenable for both player and club. All up Milicevic played eight league matches[2] and one cup game[3] for South, before heading to Europe to try his luck.
It wouldn't be the last time Milicevic had an impact at South Melbourne however; while playing for Melbourne Knights against South at Lakeside in round 9, 2013, Milicevic would score an own goal to level the scores at 2-2.
Milestones[]
Arrived from: Free agent/Newcastle Jets
Departed to: Hajduk Split
Debut: VPL Round 5, 2011, against Oakleigh Cannons, Jack Edwards Reserve
Last game: VPL Round 14, 2011 against Bentleigh Greens, Kingston Heath Soccer Complex
Stats[]
| Season | League | Dockerty Cup | Singapore Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 9 | 2 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 |