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It is being reported from Singapore that two teams in the SLeague are going to move to different
stadiums for the new season that begins this weekend. Champions Tampines Rovers are going to play
their home games at Clementi Stadium while Tanjong Pagar will use Queenstown for the upcoming
campaign.
Geylang is perhaps the most down to earth place in Singapore. It's where people cross the road
before the light turns red, cyclists brush pedestrians aside on the footpath and the hookers
brazenly display their ways along the lorongs and in the coffee shops.
Into this world have come two former Arsenal trainees, Oliver Nicholas and Rhema Obed who have hit
the east after failing to make the grade in England.
Singapore legend returns to Malaysia. Fandi Ahamd has been appointed Technical Director of second
tier Johor. He will only work two weeks a month because of commitments in Singapore.
He will get to meet English striker Richard Offiong who recently signed for the club.
I don't know how long Geylang United have worn green. Certainly for me I have always identified
them as the team in green. Green befits them. So why change the colour to maroon for the new
season? Apparently the club consulted with management and the Singapore FA before going ahead with
the change.
2010 SLeague Champions Etoile are sulking. They are apparently peeved 'cos their former chairman
has been appointed deputy CEO of the SLeague and are considering pulling out of Singapore's top
flight.
If they go it is no loss, if they stay it is no gain.
Tickets for the daftly named LionsXII, sorry but it is a daft name, opening game in the Malaysia
Super League against Kelantan go on sale this Friday. Again the Singapore FA have this nonsense
idea that tickets will only go on sale to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents which means if I
wanted to go I couldn't.
Which two Singaporean international keepers started their careers in the Geylang United youth
team?Which two players have spent the longest with one team in Singapore and what was that
team?Which SLeague team had never won at Bedok Stadium since the competition began?
This kind of trivia is commonplace in England where fans are quick to absorb all sorts of nonsense
about the game and their favourite team.
A Thai fan at the game between his home nation and Singapore earlier today with ear muffs made
out of papier-mache heads, possibly representing, facial expressions considered, tragedy and
comedy. And with extremely fat lips.
This might be a perfectly mundane cultural thing, but even if so, I don't want to know about
it.
A Thai fan at the game between his home nation and Singapore earlier today with ear muffs made
out of papier-mache heads, possibly representing, facial expressions considered, tragedy and
comedy. And with extremely fat lips.
This might be a perfectly mundane cultural thing, but even if so, I don't want to know about
it.
By Chris Wright
Spotted during Thailand's Southeast Asian Games group tie against Singapore earlier today, a
Thai chap in quite possibly the most terrifying headwear ever placed upon a cranium at a football
match...
Before you ask, I have no idea.
Mais um jogo amistoso, foi disputado no dia 24/08/2011, na cidade de Bangkok-THA, onde jogaram as
seleções da Tailândia (118º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção de Cingapura (131º no ranking da
FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
Eliminatórias Copa do MUndo1978Singapore 27/02/1977 SIN2:0 (0:0)THA First stage
Eliminatórias ContinentaisBangkok 18/11/2009 THA0:1 (0:1)SIN Second round
Singapore 14/11/2009 SIN1:3 (0:1)THA Second round1996Singapore 09/07/1996 SIN2:2 (0:0)THA
Preliminary round1996Bangkok 01/07/1996 THA1:1 (1:0)SIN Preliminary round1976Bangkok 16/01/1979
THA4:0SIN 1968Hong Kong 26/03/1967 THA4:1SIN
AmistososNonthaburi 11/08/2010 THA1:0 (1:0)SIN
Nakhon Ratchasima 17/01/2010 THA1:0 (0:0)SIN 2006Bangkok 04/02/2007 THA1:1 (1:0)SIN Final
stage2006Singapore 31/01/2007 SIN2:1 (1:0)THA Final stage2006Bangkok 26/12/2006 THA2:0 (0:0)SIN
2002Singapore 22/12/2002 SIN1:1 (1:1)THA First stage2002Bangkok 10/02/2002 THA4:0SIN 2001Singapore
13/08/2001 SIN0:5 (0:2)THA 2001Singapore 27/01/2001 SIN1:1 a.
World Cup Qualifiers
Singapore v China 0-4 5,474
4 - Singapore 5 0 0 1-13 0
Thailand v Australia 0-1 19,400
3 - Thailand 5 1 1 3 4-6 4
Indonesia v Iran 1-4 (Bambang Pamungkas) 2,000
4 - Indonesia 5 0 0 5 3-16 0
I posted yesterday on Twitter my concerns over the likely attendance at the Bung Karno for the Iran
game in a week when the Indonesian Under 23 team were wowing fans at the SEA Games.
Like mentioned, I did not get to see the match that Cubs lost to the Indonesians due to work.
However, here's the Youtube clip of the match via a Vietnamese broadcaster.
General thoughts of the game gathered online lauded the performance of the Singapore side for
keeping the scoreline respectable especially with their performance in the second half, after
conceding two goals and a player sent off (Nigel Vanu)in the first half.
Mumblings of discontent in Singapore following the recent open trials that featured players from
Australia, England and Romania among others. Many SLeague clubs were reportedly less than impressed
with the quality on offer though it must be said that three days training and playing after long
flights is hardly the best way to put yourself in the shop window.
Winners
Malaysia - 1977, 1979, 1989, 2009Thailand - 1981, 1983, 1985, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003,
2005, 2007, 2009Indonesia - 1987, 1991
Runners' Up
Thailand x 2Indonesia x 2Malaysia x 3Singapore x 3Myanmar x 2Vietnam x 5
Indonesia have hosted the SEA Games on three occasions, 1979, 1987, 1997, and reached the final on
each occasion.
Phnom Penh Crown have been a prominent, and welcome, sight in the Singapore in recent years,
boosting the profile of football in the Kingdom at the same time. Now comes news, well two weeks
ago, that another Cambodian team maybe considering some overseas competition.
Preah Khan Reach have reportedly been in discussions about joining the Malaysian football set up.
Cambodia's sole target this year in international football has been the SEA Gams which start next
month, hopefully, in Jakarta. The national team coach came out and said several months ago the
World Cup Qualifiers, against Laos, weren't important, his eye was on regional glory.
To help prepare for that regional glory, they have been drawn with Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia
and Singapore so the definition of glory maybe an interesting one, Cambodia have played teams like
a bunch of Korean students.
If the blog of the Philippine Football Federation treasurer is to be believed the Galaxy's
post-season trip to Australia might be turning into LA's "Last Call for David Beckham" Tour*. PFF
executive bean-counter Bonnie Ladrido, erm, spilled the beans last night by mentioning on his blog
that LA Galaxy president Tom Payne will be in Manilla next week to tour facilities and all that
other executive-type stuff.
This report suggests Persib Bandung are interested in a couple of Australian midfielders. Robbie
Gaspar has spent several years in Indonesia playing for clubs like Persita, Persiba and Persema but
has been without a club since leaving Persema during last season's short lived LPI.
The other Aussie reportedly interesting Persib is Goran Subara.
03/11
Vietnam vs Philppines Bung Karno
Laos vs Myanmar Bung Karno
05/11
Brunei vs Timor Leste Bung Karno
Myanmar vs Vietnam Bung Karno
07/11
Timor Leste vs Philippines Lebak Bulus
Laos vs Brunei Lebak Bulus
09/11
Myanmar vs Brunei Lebak Bulus
Vietnam vs Timor Leste Lebak BulusSingapore v Malaysia Bung KarnoIndonesia c Cambodia Bung
Karno
11/11
Filipina vs Laos Lebak Bulus
Brunei vs Vietnam Lebak BulusMalaysia v Thailand Bung KarnoSingapore v Cambodia Bung Karno
13/11
Philippines vs Myanmar Lebak Bulus
Timor Leste vs Laos Lebak BulusThailand v Cambodia Bung KarnoIndonesia v Singapore Bung Karno
15/11
Myanmar vs Timor Leste Lebak Bulus
Philippines vs Brunei Lebak Bulus
Malaysia v Cambodia Bung KarnoIndonesia v Thailand Bung Karno
17/11
Laos vs Vietnam Lebak BulusThailand v Singapore Bung KarnoIndonesia v Malaysia Bung Karno
19/11Winner A v Runner Up B Bung KarnoWinner B v Runner Up A Bung Karno
21/11Semi Final Loser v Semi Final Loser Bung KarnoSemi Final Winner v Semi Final Winner Bung Karno
The Thai Premier League 2011, which kicked off in February will now end on 7th January. The fixture
list has been changed so many times it's hardly been worthy of mention. What would be worthy of a
mention would be a fixture list in the region not being changed on a whim and a prayer or, whisper
it, at the behest of certain clubs.
Indonesia v Qatar 2-3 (Christian Gonzales 2) 28,000Singapore v Jordan 0-3 3,799Thailand v Saudi
Arabia 0-0 42,000
OK so Indonesia and Singapore can forget about a trip to Brazil in 2014 following defeates to
Middle Eastern nations while the Thais sit second in their group two points ahead of the Saudis but
face two away games to complete the group.
Many outsiders look at Singapore and consider the place a perfect example of how a city can be run.
They point to a progressive public transport network, a popular airline and a thriving tourist
industry as supporting their arguments.
Maybe that's true, maybe it isn't. But when it comes to running sports Singapore is as cack handed
as the rest of the region.
That's Amy for you!!! I just could not recall when was the last time my hair actually STAND during
a match, but when Malay rock legend Amy of Search fame wowed his audience of his classic - ISABELLA
during the half time of the veterans match - it did!
Such an impact was that song that whole stadium actually sang it when it was performed by the
legendary singer during the interval.
- S.League Match - Hougang Utd 2-1 Etoile FC (4/9/11)
My setting at Hougang Stadium - 1/250, f5.6 (default), ISO3200 set another low in my S.League foto
shoot -_-
Hougang Utd upstaged defending champions Etoile FC 2-1 at the Hougang Stadium.
In this rescheduled fixture, the Cheetahs took the lead through Vitor Borges in the first half
before Selim Kaabi leveled in the half.
Rare indeed is there a pre season when Persib Bandung don't link themselves with one Thai player or
another. Sinthaweechai Hathairatnakul of course had two spells with the team while Suchao Nutnum's
brief time is fondly remembered by the Persib faithful.
Recent days have seen BEC Tero striker Teeratep Winothai linked with the club and now we have this
story suggesting Kiatprawut Saiwaeo is interesting them.
The mood is just so different this time as the Singapore contingent embarked for their annual trip
to Shah Alam for the annual Sultan of Selangor Cup tournament.
The coaches carried the Singapore contingent to Shah Alam
This year's edition coincides with the reigning Sultan's 10th anniversary on the throne, which the
organizers had promised to make a grand event that two former EPL stars Jason McAteer and Jesper
Bloomqvist are being roped in for the Selangor Selection in the marquee match against the Singapore
national team, who will be using this match for tuning up to their remaining World Cup qualifier
matches.
Singapore Cup
Albirex Niigata v Hougang United 2-2 (Norihiro Kawaikami; Mazelan, Sulaiman) 544
An all foreign final is still on the cards after both semi final first legs ended all square. Do we
not want that?
Singapore Cup
Home United v Etoile 1-1
Home needed a late penalty to earn a draw with the Frenchies last night
Story today out of Singapore suggests DPMM will be applying for a return to the SLeague next year.
The Brunei team of course played in the SLeague back in 2009 and did most unSLeague like things
like producing match day programmes and having an atmosphere at home and away games.
They also won the League Cup and were on course to win the SLeague before FIFA kicked them out
because they were smaller than Indonesia.
All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) President Ganesh Thapa and Nepal National team coach, Graham
Roberts have confirmed that Nepal team would tour ASEAN region before competing in SAFF
Championship scheduled in December in India.
President Thapa said that Nepal National team is all set to tour Philippines on October 11 before
going to Cambodia to take on Cambodia U-23 on October 28.
Indonesia v Bahrain 0-2
Well, that's that then. Indonesia's World Cup ambitions have been shelved for another four years
after this disappointing performance against a Bahrain side who were that yard quicker throughout
the game both with their feet and their brains. Coach Rijsbergen won't have been happy with the way
the goals were conceded.
The man they called the "White Pele" never failed to reiterate his opinion on having game to be
played on artificial surface after made known to the media a day earlier.
"To me personally, I think good football should be played on natural grass and artificial surface
shall be used by small children in training instead.
The latest Jakarta Casual Weekly is now on line, looking ahead to the World Cup Qualifiers
featuring Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand.
Short on cash it looks like Manchester United will look to fans in Singapore to help pay off their
debts.
United of course are the second biggest team in Singapore after Liverpool.
Manchester United's owners, the Glazer family, are considering a share sale in Singapore to help
raise money to reduce some of their debts.
Over 2,500 fans filled the Hougang Stadium last night to see Hougang United take on Myanmar
National League team Okkthar United, coached by Singaporean Sivaji.
Hougang, unfortunately nicknamed The Cheetahs, won 3-0 but it was the Myanmar fans who stole the
show apparently by bringing a football style atmosphere to a game in Singapore.
Sidoarjo Deltras are reportedly close to securing the services of a foreign coach for next season
even though it is not yet clear what level of competition they will be in.
They aren't revealing the identity of the new guy, only hinting that he is German and has his own
football academy in Singapore.
In Singapore Fandi Ahmad is a legend. While it appears these days he is more focused on his
childrens's education, his scouting activities and his own academy there is one Indonesian team
that reckon he could do a job for them.
Cendrawasih Papua are 19th in the 19 team Liga Primer Indonesia which is currently on an indefinite
mid season break.
Mais um jogo amistoso, foi disputado no dia 07/07/2011, na cidade de Singapore, no Jalan Besar
Stadium, onde jogaram as seleções de Cingapura (144º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção das
Maldivas (148º no ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
Eliminatórias Continentais1996Singapore 07/07/1996 SIN5:2 (2:1)MDV Rodada preliminar1996Bangkok 29/06/1996 MDV0:2 (0:1)SIN
Rodada preliminar
Amistosos2003Singapore 04/03/2003 SIN4:1 (3:1)MDV 2001Singapore 09/04/2002 SIN2:0 (0:0)MDV
O árbitro desse jogo, não foi encontrado.
