H8FC Training 27 July 2013

Explosive day today. We started with a 5 on 4 match. Cher Siang was willing to play keeper. I was given a rare chance to play outfield. My team were star-studded with Kang Xiang, Alex and Shyong Ming as the other 3. The other team had 4 players - a new Chinese guy, Uncle Justin, David and Wee Zheng. Convincing win for us as we had one more player.

Then more people came. We played three gruelling matches. I was playing goalkeeper most of the times. Chris, the Singaporean Filipino, came back after a long absence. There was a debut for a Chinaman towards the end. Nicholas plenty of skills came later. Winston and his friend arrived too. Indian/Bangla guy played too. Glen again played without his shirt.

When I name the man of the match every week, I look for all-round performance. I guess this guy had won Man Of The Matches the most throughout this blog. Always connect with headers, excellent stamina and his reading of the game is very good. He knows how to utilize the ball even when the ball is not on the ground. Followed my advice and now a starter in his college team.

Man Of The Match: Kang Xiang

H8FC Training 20 July 2013

You all didn't wait for me when you went home. If I'm really crazy, I will throw tantrums at the bus stop.

Syahrein - A couple of good saves.

Alex - Scored goals.

Wee Zheng - Short passes.

Shyong Ming - Played well as defender.

Nicholas - Brilliant on this day. Scored a wonderful header and long range.

Kang Xiang - Maybe he should play for Young Lions when he becomes bigger.

David - Galloping down the right flank.

Cher Siang - Did ok as goalkeeper and defender.

Jeff - Full of energy, very fit. Scored past me from distance, I had my fingers on the ball and it still went in.

Ah San - Very sharp.

Tall Uncle - Solid defender.

Indian/Bangla guy - Did well.

Daniel - Had improved a lot as a striker.

Javier - Close control is good.

Keith - Winger who cuts in and score.

Uncle Justin - Difficult to win the ball from him when he's in possession.

Malay Boy #1 - Prolific striker.

Malay Boy #2 - Poacher of a striker.

Kang Xiang's friend - Small in size but is very intellligent with the ball.

Did I miss anyone out?

MAN OF THE MATCH: NICHOLAS

H8FC Training 13 July 2013

Team A 4 Team B 5

Team A

GK - Syahrein
LB - Botak Uncle
CD - Cher Siang
CD - Kang Xiang
DM - Winston
CM - Uncle Justin
LM - Nicholas
LW/RW - David

Team B

GK - They rotate
CD - Ah San
DM - Wee Zheng
CM - Javier
CM - Alex
CM - Shyong Ming
CM - Indian/Bangla Guy
LW/RW - Keith
ST - Daniel

Did I miss anyone out?

This match really touched me. The team I'm in Team A were down 3-0 with a straight hat-trick by Daniel. We clawed back to 3-2. Even when they scored again to make it 4-2, we didn't give up. We levelled the game at 4-4. We were finally beaten by a Golden Goal scored by Alex.

I did very well as goalkeeper. Saved more than conceded. Botak Uncle is slowly rolling back the years. I don't know what tonic Cher Siang drank to become a solid defender. Kang Xiang is an all-round defender. If TNP invites me to another party, I may recommend him to a national coach. Winston knows how to win the ball. Uncle Justin did averagely well. Nicholas can play football. David plays physical football.

For Team B, Ah San showed skills, knows his football. Wee Zheng had a few good touches. Javier likes to hold the ball before releasing it. Alex get into good positions, can spread the ball with little backlift. Shyong Ming plays supporting role and helped himself to a goal. Indian/Bangla guy made another once in a while appearance. Keith enjoys running on the flanks. Daniel reached a milestone by scoring a hat-trick.

MAN OF THE MATCH: DANIEL

H8FC Training 6 July 2013

Kang Xiang - One of our best. Thinking of making him captain.

Alex - Again good positioning.

Cher Siang - Improved a lot as centre defender.

David - After book out, he is physically bigger.

Syahrein - Best position for me is goalkeeper.

Shyong Ming - He should use his speed and tough tackling to good effect.

Ah San - I think he is brilliant in defence.

Nicholas - Did well again like a young Paul Gascoigne.

Jeff - Very fit. Running down the flanks at top speed.

Glen - Fancy moves.

Malay Boy #1 - Very good striker.

Malay Boy #2 - Very good centre-forward.

Malay Boy #3 - Did as he could.

Winston - Digging specialist.

Tall Uncle - Uses his height to advantage.

Javier - Good close control of the ball.

Tian Ting - This guy can play.

En Rong - This guy can play too.

MAN OF THE MATCH: KANG XIANG

H8FC Training 29 June 2013

Syahrein - Much more shots saved than conceded as goalkeeper.

Kang Xiang - One of the best defender in Singapore. School team 1st eleven. Only around 5% in his age group can boast that.

Alex - Intelligence over bravery.

Uncle Justin - Very good player.

New Malay boy #1 - Scored a goal.

New Malay boy #2 - Scored a goal.

Malay boy #1 - Good striker.

Malay boy #2 - Good centre-forward.

Wee Zheng - Didn't do a lot but scored goals.

Shyong Ming - Doing good.

Keith - A winger who scores goals.

David - Still the same after training in camp. Running down the right-wing.

Tall Uncle - Use height to his advantage.

Ah San - Has football intelligence.

Nicholas - Good technical player.

Winston - Knows how to win ball.

How Meng - Can play as a striker and goalkeeper.

Botak Uncle - Slowly rolling back the years.

Did I accidentally leave anyone out?