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The SMS update!! Shell-shocked is too nice a word to describe last night 7-1 demolition of Sengkang Punggol by a revitalized SAFFC. I still struggling to come to term why the Dolphins, after yet another promising pre-season hype up, failed to deliver? Not reacting to that "shell-shocker" but because of the network jam last night (Picture credit: Mr Gan Meng Yeow of Kallangroar.com). Quality players being signed (the national team skipper, a national team defender, some seasoned players and a group of foreigners who impressed in the pre-season friendlies) and a revamped backroom staff are in place, so what happened? Credit to Sengkang for holding the defending champions up till to almost 30 minutes before the floodgates opened, did had their fair share of chances with Indra Sahdan, Murphy Wiredu el at making their presence felt in the Warriors' box. But with backline comprised likes of Daniel Bennett and Kenji Arai, both whom struggled against J-League champions Kashima An...

Once again I got an email from my Brazilian friend, Renato Andreão. This time round, Renato conducted an interview with Tampines Rovers star striker Noh Alam Shah. In this interview, "Ah Long" shares his thoughts with Renato on his ambitions for this season and gave his opinion what could have led the current trophy drought at Tampines, despite at a time boasted one of the potent striking line-up in the league. And some "touchy" issues in which Alam Shah also gave his slight insights on his past, the national team and his take on the Asian Cup qualifier opponents likes of Jordan, Thailand and Iran. http://www.trivela.com/Conteudo.aspx?secao=44&id=20411 (again in Portuguese.. so you may need "Google Translator", unless you read Portuguese.) (P.S: Many thanks to Mr Renato Andreão for conducting this interview and allowed me to have it post up here..)

DPMM's coach Vjeran Simunic watching his team warming up before their game vs Gombak Not only fans will get to see two of three unbeaten (so far) sides - Brunei DPMM and Gombak United in action for THIS WEEK's "Friday Night Football" fixture at Jalan Besar Stadium. Fans will also get up close and personal with DPMM's Croatian coach Vjeran Simunic, who is slowly gaining a cult following for his exquisite use of words in the media and also his distinctive, expressive way in urging his team from the sidelines. Definitely an option worth consider to spend your Good Friday night at a football stadium, where mouth-watering football actions are set to unleash to the crowds. So see you guys LATER(10th April) at the Jalan Besar Stadium for this fixture, kick-off at 7.30pm and admission is FREE (and don't be a lazybum at the comfort of your couch, come down to see the action LIVE!!). DPMM fans at the stands. Someone "familiar' helping out in the stands. DPMM...

PREVIEW Kashima's Brazilian coach Oswaldo de Oliveira , at the pre-match press conference, also feared the artificial surface at Jalan Besar might affected the performance of his team. Although weather wise in 'keeper Hitoshi Sogahata's words (in sleague.com ) "It is humid but we are pretty acclimatized after training this morning. We are confident of performing once we are used to the weather" . BEFORE THE START OF THE MATCH Using "Twitter" partially for this update. A group of Japanese media already at work when I reached the ground. The giant banners unfurled by the visiting Japanese. Zico - the Brazilian legend still revered among Kashima's fans. These fans flew in from Japan for three days to catch their heroes in action. FIRST HALF SHORT TAKE Not doubt it was a case of mis-match as the gulf between the two teams shown right from the start of the game. The visiting Kashima Antlers true to what they promised, and shown no mercy to their Singapore...

(P.S: The following message is brought to you by Geylang United Football Club. Any club or organization would like to publicize their upcoming activities via this blog, like what Geylang United FC did, please feel free to email to me at " kopohui@bolasepako.com ", thanks) Geylang United Football Club (GUFC), with the support of South East Community Development Council (SECDC), is organising its sixth Sunday Football for kids. Recognising the popularity of football among children, this annual Sunday Football is specially tailored for all boys and girls aged between 7 and 14 years old, to equip them with basic football skills and also allow them to relax through games and sports. The South East Eagle Kids Football program is geared towards Geylang United’s vision of having an excellent youth development program, with the objective of nurturing the next generation of professional footballers. South East Eagles Kids Football Details Date: 29 th March to 18 th Octo...

Almost lost my way to Clementi Stadium yesterday, as this is the only FOURTH time I been to this ground (even though, the last time I was here was barely few weeks ago! ). This ground is the temporary home for Home United whose Bishan ground is currently under renovation for the upcoming Youth Games. Don't have any fond memory of this ground as the last time I was here for a competitive game between no-longer-existing Clementi Khalsa and not-sure-coming-back Jurong FC, I saw one of the most boring games in my entire life! Why, it seems that both teams then had forgotten that the main objective of the game is to score goals but instead were most interested to get the ball out of play for throw-in. And the sorry sight was the unappreciative half-time performance by the Clementi cheerleaders.