Mark Milligan

Sport: Soccer (Football)
Position: Defender
Club: Unknown (Previously Sydney FC)
Date of Birth: August 4, 1985
Height: 175cm
Age: 23

Sporting bio and achievements:

Mark Milligan was born on August 4, 1985 in Sydney, Australia.

He is an Australian football (soccer) player and has played for the Australian A-League club Sydney FC. He is on the verge of playing in Europe with his future set to be decided after the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

He is also the captain of the Australian U23 football team (Olyroos) and has been capped for the senior Australian National Team (Socceroos) and was part of the historical Socceroos squad that took part in the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Mark was also part of the team in the 2007 Asian Cup.

Mark Milligan is a utility defender, originally known as a Right-Back, but more recently playing in both Central Defence and Central Midfield.

Oscar Orange:
Who has been the toughest opponent?
Mark Milligan:
I would have to say Argentina and Barcelona star Lionel Messi, when I played against him in the U20’s, he was unbelievable.

Oscar Orange:
What about your worst injury?
Mark Milligan:
Three years ago I suffered a double groin injury as well as a hernia which set me back for the year, it was very disappointing.

Oscar Orange:
What do you think has been your biggest achievement in sport?
Mark Milligan:
Being selected in the 2006 World Cup Socceroos squad in Germany and also in the Asian Cup in 2007. I will also mention that captaining the Australian Olympic team as well.

Oscar Orange:
Have you ever had a losing streak?
Mark Milligan:
Yes

Oscar Orange:
How do you overcome these bad times?
Mark Milligan:
Perseverance and hard work and also battling till the end.

Oscar Orange:
What are your favourite fruits?
Mark Milligan:
Oranges, Strawberries, Mangoes and Peaches

Oscar Orange:
What are you favourite vegetables?
Mark Milligan:
Broccoli and Carrots

Oscar Orange:
What is your favourite food in general?
Mark Milligan:
Chicken Schnitzel all the way

Oscar Orange:
If you hadn’t turned out to be such a legend athlete, what do you think you would have chosen as a career?
Mark Milligan:
Something to do with sport whether it was being involved in the game at a management level or administration level

Oscar Orange:
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Mark Milligan:
Play golf and hang out with my best mate Stav

Oscar Orange:
Who is your hero?
Mark Milligan:
I’d have to say Tiger Woods and Fabio Cannavaro

Oscar Orange:
Do you have any nicknames?
Mark Milligan:
Yes, Millsy and Spike

Oscar Orange:
What do you think is the best thing about playing sport?
Mark Milligan:
Playing alongside mates and the thrill of winning

Oscar Orange:
What is your favourite motto?
Mark Milligan:
Never give up!