Yet another break for Pavalamani

GOALKEEPER M. Pavalamani is one of Malaysia's bright players never to
realise their full potential.
 At least it looked that way until the latest offer came along.
 He has cut a two plus one year deal with Malacca and it could be his
final chance for glory.
 Pavalamani, who turns 32 on Feb 9, showed so much potential as a
youngster and was hailed as the next Arumugam.
 In fact, Arumugam, one of Malaysia's best goalkeepers, had told
Pavalamani during the 1987 pre-Olympic tournament he had the quality to be
the national No 1.
 Pavalamani has not lived up to the late Spiderman's expectations and
never established himself in the teams he played for.
 Pavalamani, who started his career with the KL Razak Cup team in 1983
and powered them to the title the following year, featured in the 1985
Malaysia Cup final at the age of 22.
 Instead of making steady progress, Pavalamani fell out of favour with
KL. He was young and indisciplined.
 He then played at club level in the KL Dunhill League for Glamoir Malay
Mail before another break enabled him to represent Sabah in 1992.
 While he did reasonably well the first two years, including a FA Cup
final appearance, Pavalamani was sacked by Sabah in 1994 again for
indiscipline.
 Last year, Terengganu hired him but he hardly saw action. Pavalamani
walked out on them as his wages were not being paid on time.
 It looked like he was walking into the sunset when Malacca threw him a
life line.
 "I am already 32 and if I do not make good now, I never will," said
Pavalamani.
 "Malacca may not be a glamorous team but they are determined to make an
impact in two years and I intend to ensure it becomes a reality," said
Pavalamani.
 "They have given me a good and long term contract and I am fully
satisfied with the offer."
 Pavalamani has had one too many chances to make good but has blown them
all. It's now or never for him.
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