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I am one of those who clamour for more media coverage on local football. But having seen the failure of our "another national team" to qualify for a major tournament next summer, whereas our very own Lions are just two hurdles away from the greatest show on earth, I'm not sure if my view has tweaked a little bit. As compared to our former colonial masters, they are the media's darlings with every tipsy-bitsy well-detailed for all news-hunger fans, while the Lions are hardly worth mentioning on the back pages of some dailies (unless there's a major tournament). Perhaps, that's the crux of it? With the spotlights constantly hogging towards their run-up against Croatia, England (yes, aren't they being "another" national team of Singapore?) failed to make the cut to Euro2008. And our very own Lions quietly made it to the top 20 of the Asian World Cup qualifier, with scarce media attention. These contrasting sights remind me of 14 years ago (1993) whe...

Agony shall be the best word to describe Tampines Rovers, after knowing that despite winning their last league game handsomely, they still can't have the title back. At one point of the game, glimpse of hopes appeared right in front of them when "surprise package" - Gombak United managed to pull one back after trailing the defending champions SAFFC by two goals, while their neighbours-next-door - Geylang had levelled the scores against Home United. Unfortunately, things turned a worse turn for the Stags when Home United performed the "Houdini act" they had perfected this season by snatching a late winner.

Yeah.. just shut up.. no a single word to be uttered from your fifthy mouth!! Those of you who thought we could not make it this far.. what do you have to say?? SHUT UP - stop dishing out the inclusion of foreign-born players theory, only narrowed-minded lot would keep harping on it.. SHUT UP - stop saying we are just plain lucky!! We made it after all. don't we?? SHUT UP - If you think England is great but we are through the next stage on our OWN merit and that's the FACT!!! Of course, we shall not get too carried away as this is just the begining of the whole journey to South Africa. Some breathing spaces are required but simply don't mess it up because of all the euphoria that would come along..

"Is this VIP?" queried the short-sighted "uncle" usher as he examined the pass I am holding. After much deliberation, I was allowed into Bishan stadium and to think it was already RD32, yet ushers of one of the best run clubs can't figured out who are, aren't allowed into the ground? It was a much toned-down affair, as both sides were without the services of their national players, who were away for national duty, that the match ended in a goal-less draw (so was it right to term as "Season Finale"??). Some Pictures on that day.... Formality before the game as both teams greeted the fans and wished each other well before the kick-off. Quite a sizable turnout at the Bishan Stadium, despite being a live televised match on Channel 5. SAFFC's coach Richard Bok shared his thoughts with the media after the game. (P.s: was supposed to load it up on Friday but due to some technical delay, it's only ready by today :P)

Hmmm... yes, this is the match that's gonna decided who is going to be crowned as the league champions BUT to term it as a season finale (as listed on the TV listing of "The Straits Times") sounded not so appropriate. As the Singapore Cup Final is scheduled next Sunday, thus completed the whole season. wouldn't it be better to sound THAT as the "season finale"? Anyway, different people different interpretation ...