Lambadaridis lands new Roar contract

Midfielder George Lambadaridis has signed a new two-year deal with Brisbane Roar.

The 20-year-old has only played three games for the Roar this season, but coach Mike Mulvey regards him as having plenty of potential.

Former Brisbane coach Ange Postecoglou, who led the Roar to back-to-back championships, recruited the midfielder in September 2011 after he came through a trial.

He inked a two-year youth contract but was handed a debut against Central Coast last February and netted a long-range goal away to Gold Coast United.

Lambadaridis said: "It's fantastic to secure your future and I just want to thank the club for giving me the opportunity to stay here for another two years.

"I look forward to continuing my development here as a footballer and maximizing my first-team opportunities."

Mulvey said the player had taken his game to a new level since he took over as coach. "I'm happy to sign him because he's a talented, versatile young player with a good passing range and an eye for goal," he said.

The defending champions face a tough sequence of games over the next three weeks as they look to grab a Finals Series spot.

Roar face three of the top four sides, starting with a trip to Hindmarsh Stadium to take on Adelaide United on Saturday night.

They then face Melbourne Victory at Suncorp Stadium and the top-placed Central Coast Mariners in Gosford.

Brisbane have spent the majority of the season outside the top six, and were bottom of the ladder for eight weeks.

Brisbane Roar are 2.60 to beat Adelaide United, who are 2.60.

Central Coast are 2.62 to beat Western Sydney, who are 3.20.

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