Buangkok FC Street Soccer 27 December 2014

We returned to street soccer again! Participants are Q-S, Alex, David, Kang Xiang, Tang Yao, Shyong Ming, Winston, Wee Zheng and Cher Siang.

We played against a group of Indian guys who are pro and a group of Malay young boys. We divided into two teams. I scored goals finally. Tang Yao as goalkeeper. Shyong Ming commanding in defence and attack. Winston taking on opponents. Wee Zheng with simple passes.

But the most memorable match is when Alex, Kang Xiang and David who are brothers, with Q-S as goalkeeper against the pro team of 4 Indian guys. They already beat both our rojak teams. This match is for those who dare. Q-S instrumental keeping a clean sheet. Kang Xiang and David refuse to back off and give up. And Alex? Stuffed them with THREE goals. Buangkok FC won 3-0.

Then we played among ourselves in the rain. People watching and they are entertained.

I can't update our future plan for The Cage this Friday. I'll be working.

Buangkok FC Street Soccer 20 December 2014

It was raining. Nobody gives a clear reason why so many of us are skipping our Saturday football. So we returned to street soccer. 4 of us. Alex, David, Tang Yao and me. Nazri came later. We played plenty of matches against new young kids. Won some, lose some.

Tang Yao played keeper throughout. I scored quite a number of goals. Alex with creative passes. David shooting at sight. Nazri running with the ball.

I am indeed getting better. Very strict diet and sleep.

Buangkok FC Training 13 December 2014

Disappointing. Only 10 people turned up. We are considering going back to our street soccer escapades.

We played 3-on-3, 5-on-4 and 4-on-4.

Tang Yao again as goalkeeper.

Q-S had a bad game but scored once.

Alex doing well.

David scored a lot.

Kang Xiang is technically good as defender.

Shyong Ming is commanding with his feet.

Uncle Ah San totally age defying. MAN OF THE MATCH

Ah San's son is a fox-in-the-box.

Our new boy Zul we will see how he fares in a match.

Nicholas is fit as a footballer.

Where are the rest? Work? Girlfriends? Or TV stars scouting Q-S?

There may be a rematch against the team we beat 4-1.

Till then, be contented with what we have.

Buangkok FC Street Soccer 6 December 2014

Only 6 people came for our original field. The pitch was also not in good condition. So we decided to go to street soccer.

Cast:

Q-S
Alex
Shyong Ming
Nicholas
Tang Yao
David

We saw new faces at our old hunting ground. The courts are redesigned with new colours, higher barrier walls and nets.

I think I did well as goalkeeper.

Alex accustomed to the court that made him our playmaker.

Shyong Ming snapping at the opponents with his feet.

Nicholas adapting well to unfamiliar environment.

Tang Yao back as keeper again.

David knows how to score goals.

I hope next week there are people to play field again. We had run the gauntlet by returning to our past. Better make this once in a blue moon.

Buangkok FC Training 29 November 2014

Quite disappointing as only 8 people came. The field was not in good condition. But we had fun playing 4-on-4.

These are the entertainers yesterday...

Q-S
Alex
David
Ah San
Zul
Winston
Uncle Justin
Wee Zheng

All of us scored because there were plenty of spaces. We all showcased our strengths. Overall, we had a good time.

MAN OF THE MATCH: Alex Teo. Given space, he exploited it well. We all can see his passing accuracy. A true playmaker.

Buangkok FC Training 22 November 2014

These are the people who came yesterday...

Alex - A true playmaker. Doesn't dribble but ability to evade opponents is superb.

Q-S - Nothing much at all from me. Except a couple of assists.

David - Running with the ball. Blasting when shoot.

Tang Yao - Played 3, won 3. Goalkeeper throughout.

Uncle Justin - This man is ever dangerous. All-round quality.

Nicholas - Maintaining his cool. Complete midfielder.

Winston - Very fit. Improving.

Ah San - At his age, smoking a lot. What tonic he drinks to still can play football?

Ah San's son - This boy is going to be an arrogant *beep* in the future. How can a 45 year old me handle him?

Chinese Uncle - Needs more games. What is his agenda for playing with us?

Daniel - One of his better days. He scored too.

How Meng - Wonder why he rarely joins us. Brought 2 friends along...

How Meng's friend(red) - Shows few basic skills. Scored a goal, more games perhaps.

How Meng's friend(black) - Did well when does not play football for a long time. He scored a few goals, that matters.

MAN OF THE MATCH: Alex Teo. Intelligent. Using brains more than brawn.

Buangkok FC Training 15 November 2014

Only 10 people came in a cloudy and slightly rainy day...

Alex
Q-S
Kang Xiang
Is
Malay boy
Wee Zheng
Tang Yao
Winston
Nicholas
Zul

The day were marred by training ground bust-ups.

Tang Yao and Is had a heated argument. Two heavyweights. We need Tang Yao as goalkeeper. Is needed as striker.

I was trying a back header and my back bumped into Malay boy. He is certainly not happy about it and left hurt. Unintentional.

One of our darkest days. Hope next week is back to brighter days.

Buangkok FC Training 8 November 2014

Started off with a mini-match between those who came early. Ah San's son and his 3 little friends joined us. Then we had one full match with the big guns.

Team A 7 Team B 8

Team A

GK - They rotate
CD - Winston
CD - Chinese uncle
CD - Wee Zheng
CD - Tony
CM - Alex
CM - Nicholas
CM - Uncle Justin
ST - Ah San
ST - Daniel

Team B

GK - Tang Yao
CD - Q-S
CD - Shyong Ming
LW - Keith
CM - Eugene
RW - Zul
ST - Is
ST - Jeff

Two short halves. 1st half, Team A are leading 5-2. 2nd half, switching sides, Team B came back and won 8-7.

For Team A, Winston was commanding in defence. Winning balls. Chinese uncle just stand there. Trying to intercept. Wee Zheng and his low passes. Improving very slightly. Tony returns after a long absence. Can tackle the ball. Alex with wide range of passes. Controlling the team. Nicholas another complete midfielder bossing the midfield. Uncle Justin complete the threesome who dominate the middle. How did Team B overcame that? Ah San using his experience as holding striker. Responsible for their goals. Daniel was there as a support role. He needs to know positioning.

For Team B, Tang Yao did well as keeper. Saving many shots. I switched from left-wing to defence. I did score with a header! Shyong Ming another brilliant show as defender. He is vital for our future. Keith on the wings. Have to pass the ball more. Eugene also came back. Muscling the midfield. Zul is dangerous. Joining us is one of the best decision in his life. Malay guy Is with his stinging shots. He's part of our plan. Jeff is a striker who goes back and defend. He is a nice guy even when in pain when being kicked.

MAN OF THE MATCH: Shyong Ming. Team B have one less player. Yet we came back from 5-2 down and won 8-7. Winston for Team A left at half-time. Look who's there to capitalize? Q-S covers Shyong Ming when he moves forward. He is our Player of the Year.

Buangkok FC Training 1 November 2014

We started off with a mini match. Ah San's son and his very young friend had a runout with us.

Then we played 2 matches. First match I played defender. Second match I played goalkeeper.

I can list out those played in departments...

Goalkeeper

Tang Yao - Never give up this time. Wants to save all balls.

Q-S - A lot of shots when I play keeper. With one kick from me, defence turn into attack.


Defender

Q-S - If there are many options in front of me, I can deliver the killer ball.

Kang Xiang - Has speed and stamina. Should be on left-back.

Xavier - Most skillful. Very valuable asset.

Shyong Ming - Has found his best position. In the middle of defence.

What? Still shortage of defenders?


Midfielder

Alex - Our consistent performer.

Wee Zheng - Scored his best goal against me.

Nicholas - The complete midfielder.


Striker

Ah San - Wealth of experience. Spreads the ball well.

Daniel - He needs to be taught.

Malay Boy #1 - Can dribble and score.

Malay Boy #2 - Very lethal.

Is - Bullish. Very powerful shots.

Zul - This guy is dangerous. Lighten up now that he joined us.

Jeff - Another performer. Runs around a lot.


MAN OF THE MATCH: The 2 Malay Boys. They are arrogant but back it up with stylish goals.

Buangkok FC 5(Nicholas 2, David, Keith, Shyong Ming) Our Malay Guys and Friends 4

This was a huge test for us. Winston, Zul and Zul's brother played for them. 2 new Chinese boys played for them too.

This is Buangkok FC's starting XI yesterday...

GK - Tang Yao

RB - Nazri
CD - Kang Xiang
CD - Shyong Ming
CD - Keith

DM - Johan
CM - Alex
CM - Q-S
CM - Nicholas

AM - David

ST - Ah San

We got to a comfortable 2-0 lead through Nicholas and David. They equalized to make it 2-2. Then I got injured and rolled off. One of them was injured too in his first match. David made it 3-2. They came back again with two quick goals in succession. They were leading 4-3. I was behaving like a true player-manager finally. Cheering and giving orders from the sidelines. Shyong Ming decided to go all-out attack mode and stunned them with the winner.

We won 5-4.

Kudos to Tang Yao. His 2nd coming with us he was willing to be drenched in mud just to save shots. Kang Xiang again marshalling the defence well. Shyong Ming another great performance in defence. Nazri came back and fitted in at right-back. Keith's goal is the turning point to release his buddy Shyong Ming to score.

Johan doubling up and did quite ok as defensive midfield. Alex was there winning balls from guys bigger than him. Q-S is just there to distract the opponents. Nicholas scored twice. One of our mainstay. David's goal was essential. Ah San with vast experience spreading play.

We did well. Our future as a football team looks bright.

MAN OF THE MATCH: Shyong Ming. A true ball-winner. One of the core members. With him in defence, we can beat any team.

Buangkok FC Training 11 October 2014

We played 2 matches. The first one is the appetizer. The next is the main course...

Team A

CD - Chinese Uncle
CD - Kang Xiang
CD - Javier
CD - Xavier
CD - Johan
CM - Nicholas
RW - David
ST - Ah San

Team B

GK - Tang Yao
CD - Keith
CD - Shyong Ming
CM - Alex
CM - Uncle Justin
LW - Q-S
RW - Zul
AM - Winston

Team A were whitewashed from the start. Q-S, Alex and Winston placed Team B to a 3-0 lead. For Team A, Chinese Uncle had his first full match. Kang Xiang did quite ok in defence. Xavier protected the back. Javier again moving forward from defence. Johan stayed behind. Nicholas controlling the midfield. David rampaging down the right. Ah San chose to play striker.

Team A came back to make the scoreline 3-2.

Team B did extremely well. Tang Yao saving many shots. Keith and Shyong Ming were in the same Polytechnic. They defended like tag team champions. Alex with his masterful passes is the one that kept Team B going. Uncle Justin really marshalled the midfield well. Q-S, oh my God, who is the one responsible for his rejuvenation? Zul taking on all comers in the other flank. Winston again a major improvement.

The match was at 5-2 to Team B. We decided to continue and final score is...

Team B 7 Team A 4

MAN OF THE MATCH(under Uncle Ah San's recommendation): Q-S.

Buangkok FC Training 4 October 2014

I and Kang Xiang had to dispose a dead cat before we play.

Here are those who attended...

Q-S
Alex
Kang Xiang
Shyong Ming
Keith
David
Ah San
Ah San's son
Javier
Xavier
Daniel
Uncle Justin
Jeff
Nicholas
Tang Yao
Zul
Winston

Did I left anyone out?

The first match is best forgotten.

The second match with the big guns arriving. I was in the team that lost 5-1. Very frustrating when nobody wants to play striker. And when there is a striker, he doesn't know positioning.

The third match I was resigned as keeper. The team that I'm in were about to lose trailing 4-2. I switched to left-mid. Troops were rallied and we won 5-4.

Is Q-S best at...

*Goalkeeper
*Centre defence
*Left-mid

MAN OF THE MATCH: UNCLE JUSTIN. Look at how he evaded the opponents. Knows when to release the ball to a teammate in better position. This man is intelligent. Burying his past and change for the better.

Buangkok FC Training 27 September 2014

What a blockbuster of a day. Started off a mix match with bunch of kids we know.

Then this match is huge...

Team A

GK - Tang Yao
CD - Q-S
CD - Javier
CD - Shyong Ming
LM - Zul's brother
CM - Alex
CM - Uncle Justin
ST - Is
ST - Malay Boy #1
ST - Malay Boy #2

Team B

GK - They rotate
CD - Tony
CD - Xavier
DM - Wee Zheng
CM - Winston
CM - Eugene
CM - Nicholas
AM - Zul
RW - David
ST - Malay Boy #3
ST - Jeff

Did I accidentally left anyone out?

For Team A, Tang Yao did vital saves. Kept clean sheet in the end. Q-S as central defender doing well. Knows who and when to mark. Javier very good defender. Not afraid to move forward. Shyong Ming is super in defence. Q-S covers him and Javier when they attack. Zul's brother may be big in size. But he can play. Alex another timed to perfection play. Wide range of passes. Uncle Justin is a destroyer. Nullifying the strong midfield of Team B. Is with his powerful shots, crumbled Team B. Malay Boy #1 and Malay Boy #2 teamed up really well. All these reasons why we won 5-0.

For Team B, on paper they are strong so they have no excuse. Tony did not utilize his speed. Choosing to stay back. Xavier may able to handle a few of Team A's dangerous attackers. But who was there to help him? Wee Zheng is being simple. Have to step up. Winston attacking but Team A defenders defended stoutly. Stamina-wise, he is one of the highest tough. Eugene is athletic. But not his day. Nicholas again knows how to play midfield. Feeding Zul. Zul kept on running and running past Team A players. He is surrounded and shut out. David tried to position himself where he cannot be spotted. But Q-S sees. Malay Boy #3 unlucky with all those potshots. Tang Yao saved them. Jeff tried almost everything to help score for Team B. But Team A were on a high.

Team A 5 Team B 0

MAN OF THE MATCH: SHYONG MING. 1 week in camp did wonders. Superb in defence. One of the core members. Will be a huge asset in the future.

Buangkok FC Training 20 September 2014

We started off with a little match between the four of us against four kids with Ah San as goalkeeper. I do not like the ball which is not an official ball. I scored few though and won the match for us.

So the usual big guns match again after that...

Team A

GK - They rotate
RB - Nazri
CD - Xavier
LW - Kang Xiang's friend
DM - Wee Zheng
CM - Winston
ST - Zul
ST - Ah San

Team B

GK - Tang Yao
CD - Q-S
CD - Kang Xiang
CM - Alex
AM - Chester
ST - Daniel

Team A stormed to a 4-0 lead. Zul and Winston scoring a brace. Zul, satisfied, went home. It was only the 1st half. I was on the left-wing and scored to make it 4-1. Then Kang Xiang persuaded me to play defence in a sweeper role. We ended the half 5-2.

Kang Xiang's friend was asked to play for Team A in the 2nd half. So it's 6-against-6. For Team A, Nazri is galloping down the right. Xavier is a master of defending in the middle. Kang Xiang's friend may be small in size, but he is a very good winger. Willing to win the ball too. Wee Zheng keeps it simple in midfield. Winston is really a force to be reckoned with. Speeding with the ball and scoring plenty. Ah San tried his luck as striker. Still good for his age.

Team B never gave up. I mean really never. Even when 4-0 down. Tang Yao saving shots with experience. Me? What a treat I gave to people watching. Playing as sweeper(last line of defence). Kang Xiang did very well as defender. Giving his best to overturn that 4-0. Alex threading passes that leads to goal. Chester, came back after a long absence, shows his good ball control again. Daniel at least scored.

Team B stylishly came back to 5-5. Even took the lead at 7-6. Went on to win 8-7. Q-S did not even play keeper. Very memorable Saturday afternoon.

MAN OF THE MATCH: WINSTON. Though in the team that did not win, he showed he is now one of the untouchables in the squad.

Buangkok FC 1 Reserves 1

Buangkok FC

GK - Tang Yao
CD - Kang Xiang
CD - Winston
CD - Javier
CM - Alex
CM - Uncle Justin
LM - Q-S
RM - David
ST - Ah San

Reserves

GK - They rotate
CD - Tian Ting
CD - Xavier
CD - Pillay
CM - En Rong
CM - Nicholas
CM - Tony
CM - Eugene
RM - Spectacled Guy
RW - Is' friend
ST - Is

Did I accidentally left anyone out?

We started in a circle. I wanted a match between the regulars against the rest. Most laugh at it. But I really got what I wanted.

Why regulars vs the rest? To make it clear that if you want to be a regular, you must have regular attendance.

Tang Yao saved shots as goalkeeper for us. It's good he returns. Kang Xiang again masterful in defence. Candidate as our captain. Winston came late. Again defence and attack. Javier adds a new dimension to us. Our defenders taking risks to attack. Alex using his intelligence knowing when and when not to release a long ball. Uncle Justin did superbly well again. We need him in our team. Q-S showing flashes of brilliance on the left. Slowly improving. David scored to make it 1-0. On the right flank is where he's lethal. Ah San also came in late. Almost scored.

For the reserves, the three guys En Rong, Spectacled Guy and Tian Ting returned after being absent for over a year. Yes they are skillful footballers. The Spectacled Guy ended up injured. Xavier came and plugged their defence. Xavier is really a defender who stamps his authority. Then Pillay also came. So the reserves' defence are heavily guarded. Nicholas should have played for us instead of them. Again he played well. Tony is fast. I didn't realize my backbone is a weapon that can shackle him. Eugene is strong and athletic. He outmuscled me. Is' friend scored on his debut. Chipping from the right-wing. Is is a dangerous striker. His shots are very powerful.

The match ended 1-1.

MAN OF THE MATCH: Xavier. Came in middle of the match. Really defended stoutly. The regulars are nullified by him

Buangkok FC Training 6 September 2014

Team A

GK - Tang Yao
CD - Javier
CD - Shyong Ming
CD - Winston
DM - Xavier
LM - Q-S
RW - David
ST - Malay Boy

Team B

GK - They rotate
CD - Kang Xiang
CD - Nicholas
CM - Alex
RW - Keith
ST - Jeff
ST - Is
ST - Daniel
ST - Zul

Did I accidentally leave anyone out?

Team B was all about attack. Jeff outmuscling Team A players. Strength is his virtue. Malay guy Is cleverly positioning himself. His ball control skills are superb. Zul, looking more relaxed now that he joined us, brave to take on defenders and shooting hard. Daniel playing a support role. So Team B had 4 strikers.

Meanwhile Team A were struggling. Tang Yao did a few outstanding saves. Even with big defenders like Javier, Shyong Ming and Winston cannot contend the wave of attacks from Team B. Me, Q-S, standing on the left waiting for SoMeThiNg that will never arrive. Xavier, in his favourite defensive mid role, assisting David and Malay Boy. It should be the ground as both David and Malay Boy with plenty of shots off target.

Team B with Kang Xiang another masterful performance in defence. Nicholas with those long balls better than David Luiz. Alex puppeting in the middle. Keith barging down the flanks.

Half-time 5-1.

We switched side and I quickly made it 5-2 by running down the left and thump one in. But at the end of it all, Team B won convincingly.

MAN OF THE MATCH: Nicholas. Really passing the ball around well. Plenty of accuracy in his passes.

Buangkok FC Training 30 August 2014

We started off with 3 kids playing. Then 3 more joined in. Uncle Justin and Nicholas were in the opposite team. Me, Alex and Shyong Ming the other. The match ended 6-6. I finally scored with a header. Thanks to Shyong Ming's cross.

Then 5-on-5. Many regulars missing in action.

Team A

GK - Tang Yao
CD - Pillay(Indian Guy)
CD - Shyong Ming
LM - Q-S
CM - Nicholas

Team B

GK - They rotate
CD - Ah San
CM - Winston
CM - Alex
CM - Uncle Justin
ST - Daniel

Looks good on paper.

Tang Yao did a few outstanding saves. Willing to dive on the very muddy ground. Pillay is an all-round player. He is comfortable playing for us. Shyong Ming defending superbly well. Dare to join in the attack. Nicholas knows his passing. Should pass to me more.

For Team B, Ah San is fit again. Lots of experience. Winston improves by a margin. From defence to attack scoring goals. Alex may seem a basics guy. But try to dispossess him with the ball and it's very difficult. Uncle Justin is proof he gets better with age. Twisting and turning. Daniel should improve on his positioning. Since he's fast, he should run to meet assists and crosses.

The match ended 5-4 to Team B. We continued and Team B still won 10-8.

MAN OF THE MATCH: SHYONG MING. He should have tried for his Poly's football team.

Buangkok FC Training 23 August 2014

Many people played today. Here are what I think is the best position for them...

Q-S - I should be on the bench giving orders. Only sub myself in when necessary. Player-manager. Best position: Left midfield.

Kang Xiang - Full of skills. Defends very well. Best position: Anywhere in defence.

Alex - Pulling the strings from the middle. Few hassles. Best position: Centre midfield.

David Teo - Can shoot. But not striker. Best position: Either wings.

Wee Zheng - Simple passes. Simple intervention. Best position: Centre midfield.

Shyong Ming - Very fit. Can take on 2 or 3 players. Best position: Sweeper.

Keith - Natural winger. Can shoot too. Best position: Right wing.

Ah San - Full of experience. Deadly in the air. Best position: Centre defence.

Indian Guy - Solid player. Has all the skills. Best position: Centre defence.

Xavier - Another all-rounder. We need him in defence. Best position: Centre defence.

Xavier's friend - Lots of vigour. Very skillful. Best position: Centre defence.

Zul - Likes to take on defenders. We should mould him as... Best position: Striker.

Nicholas - Compact in the middle. Integral part of our plan. Best position: Centre midfield.

Tang Yao - Finally came back to us. We really need him when we use standard field. Best position: Goalkeeper.

Jeff - A show-off as a player. Running and running. Best position: Striker

Is - Also returned after saying I talk too much. Deadly finisher. Best position: Striker.

Malay Boy - There are a few of them. If they all return, we have a full squad. Best position: Striker.

Daniel - He tried. Maybe the ground not suitable for him. Best position: Striker.

Tony - He can dribble. And he comes around once in 3 months. Best position: Either wings.

Did I accidentally leave anyone out?

MAN OF THE MATCH: INDIAN GUY. I do not know his name. But from what I can see, he is trained well by the Army. If he plays defender for us in a private league, we will be well covered in that area.

When all of you work, we are invading the NFL.

Buangkok FC Training 16 August 2014

3 kids played in the 1st match. They left when the game is not finished.

These are the people who attended:

Q-S
Alex
David Teo
Kang Xiang
Nicholas
Xavier
Malay Boy #1
Malay Boy #2
Cher Siang
Zul
Winston
Eugene

Did I miss anyone out?

Q-S' revelation continues. Working boosts my football skills.

Alex using intelligence. Knows where to position.

David Teo galloping down the flanks shooting hard. Is training with Hougang United one of his funny lies?

Kang Xiang is very fit. Wonder if he will play in the Prime League.

Nicholas is a good passer of the ball. Can score too.

Xavier doing well containing in the middle. I am very sorry for kicking your leg, what was I thinking?

Malay Boy #1 stayed till 7pm. Been a very long time since he joined us.

Malay Boy #2 stopped playing halfway. Wonder why.

Zul is a huge asset for us. He can dribble and he may be the answer to our striking woes.

Winston did very well. Scored a hat-trick in one match.

Eugene has the basic skills. Should bolster our squad should he comes regularly.

MAN OF THE MATCH: WINSTON. Defends brilliantly. Scored a hat-trick.

Buangkok FC Training 09 August 2014

It's National Day. We had a lot of fun.

Started with 5 skillful kids + Alex and Kang Xiang against me, Uncle Justin, Keith, Nicholas and Shyong Ming. My team won 5-3 with me scoring two.

Then more people came. We had a cruncher of a match.

Team A

GK/LM - Q-S
CD - Kang Xiang
CD - Shyong Ming
CM - Nicholas
CM - Uncle Justin
RW - Keith
ST - Tall Uncle

Team B

GK - They rotate
CD - Wee Zheng
CD - Winston
CD - Indian Guy
CM - Alex
RB - Nazri
ST - Daniel
ST - Zul

Team B went into a 1-0 lead. A freak goal. I had saved but the ball was blown into the net by the wind. Team A went up to a 2-1 lead. Zul equalized 2-2. Kang Xiang swapped places with me. He played goalkeeper and I stationed on the left. We went up 4-3. The third and fourth goals assisted by me. I had to pressure their defenders and goalkeeper for Uncle Justin to slot home. I have poor stamina. But if YOU are fit, do run at the opponents to pressure them with the ball. They may lose possession.

Final score: Team A 5 Team B 3

We rested and cracked some jokes. We continued with another match. Zul's brother joined us and scored his first goal.

MAN OF THE MATCH: This one you all decide and tell us.

Buangkok FC Training 2 August 2014

We had another blockbuster of a time yesterday. These are who attended...

Q-S
Alex
Kang Xiang
Shyong Ming
Wee Zheng
Nicholas

Xavier
Xavier's friend
Zul
Uncle Justin
Kang Xiang's friend
Winston
Winston's friend
New Army Guy

Before we played, Tang Yao returned. Maybe he will join us back as goalkeeper?

We played series of matches. Everyone played their part. Our brand of football is attractive.

We will entertain again this National Day.

Man Of The Match: Xavier's friend. Defender who dare to move forward. Scored a couple of goals. Should bolster our defence if he becomes regular.

Buangkok FC Training 26 July 2014

Today was the Q-S invitational. The person who scores the most past me will be rewarded with a Ronaldo thumbdrive.

We had a warm-up match where I did well on the left.

Here are the contestants who participated...

Alex
Kang Xiang
Indian guy
Wee Zheng
Keith
Zul
Uncle Justin
Winston
Eugene
Winston's friend
Shyong Ming
Nicholas
Daniel

Now this is like the Royal Rumble. We played 3 matches. I saved a lot of shots. Very impressive each Saturday as goalkeeper. Winston came close but our new boy Zul scored 5 past me and went home with the title.

Those who have intentions to hurt me, do you realize what I did and helped yesterday as retaliation? You will see.

Buangkok FC Training 5 July 2014

A lot of people came.

First match I played outfield and we won 5-something. I was on the left-mid. My preferred position when I was younger.

Second match I played goalkeeper. For the many saves I made, my team still lose. Joey, our female FRIEND, saw us play. Well, she may be surprised at the changes in us whom she knew since many years ago.

Alex again right time right place.

Shyong Ming playing anywhere he please.

Wee Zheng also no position just like his best buddy.

Nicholas quiet on this day.

Kang Xiang one of the best defender.

Keith doing well with running down the flanks and shooting hard.

Ah San again brilliant for his age.

Uncle Justin an excellent footballer.

Jeff dribbling well.

Ah Le playing for his sister.

Javier nice close control.

Daniel playing as striker.

Winston commanding.

Winston's friend glad to come.

Kang Xiang's friend superb winger.

Ah Moh boy with stinging shots.

3rd match again me plenty of saves but lost 5-4.

Man of the match: Q-S. Never gave up as goalkeeper.

Buangkok FC Training 28 June 2014

We started off with a 5-on-4 match. My team lost 5-1 and I suspect kelong. I scored the only goal. Sweet finish to top-centre of the net.

After that, we had a 6-on-5 match. My team were down 7-0. But we dug in and ended the match 8-5. Kang Xiang and Uncle Ah San should have stayed defence. Daniel and Jeff left it late with the goals for my team.
We had a last match after that. I played goalkeeper. We were 4-0 up. Got pegged 4-4. But won 5-4.

Nicholas seemed suspect losing possession at times. And dog food are expensive if you know what I mean.

Keith is a winger. Have to pass the ball to the right people.

Kang Xiang did well as defender. I don't know how many times I mention this.

Ah San is needed more in defence. Can run up to meet corners too.

Jeff came late. Good striker though.

Alex is our playmaker. Was there for me during my down days in Poly and a trainee.

Winston improving his game. He can plug our hole in defence.

Eugene returns. Really skilful player.

Daniel been scoring goals. He needs good assists.

Indian/Bangla guy came back after a long hiatus. Good player.

A Chinese grandfather played with us. I was amazed he could head the ball.

Ah San's son is a very good finisher of the ball. For the future.

Ah San's son's friend have to play more. But with his age group.

Man Of The Match: Uncle Justin. The all-round midfield player. Defying age.

Buangkok FC Training 7 June 2014

12 people played today.

Q-S
Alex
David
Shyong Ming
Nicholas
Daniel
Jeff
Nazri
Javier
Uncle Justin
Winston
Farhan

Alex, David, Uncle Justin and me played 'monkey' while waiting for the rest. People can see who are the best passers of the ball.

Shyong Ming and Nicholas joined later and we had a 3-on-3 match.

Nazri returned after another long hiatus.

Daniel and Winston then arrived.

Jeff too came with his Torres 9 jersey.

Javier came late around 6pm.

A new guy made a grand appearance. Parking his big car and asked to join us. He claimed he didn't play football for many years. Told us he was part of Singapore Under-23 a long time ago. His name is Farhan.

MAN OF THE MATCH: UNCLE JUSTIN. For his age, he is outstanding. Can dribble, pass properly and even score. Very few can dispossess him with the ball.

Buangkok FC Training 31 May 2014

Alex, David, Kang Xiang, me and Ah San's son started with a 3-on-3 match. I scored 3 and Ah San's son scored 2. But this match doesn't matter much.

We played 5 goal matches and this one stands out...

Team A 5 Team B 4

Team A

GK - Q-S
CD - Kang Xiang
RB - Nicholas
CM - Uncle Justin
CM - Winston's friend #1
LW - Keith
RW - David

Team B

CD - Winston
CD - Shyong Ming
AM - Winston's friend #2
LW - Venom boy
CM - Alex
CM - Winston's best friend

Q-S again with beautiful stops as keeper. Rallying his troops even when they were in the danger zone of trailing 4-1. His deputies Kang Xiang and David kept calm and drop back to defend. Both scratch and clawed to bring the match to 4-4. Venom boy, on his debut, scored 3. One volley, then through my legs and drilling to the bottom right corner. Nicholas did all he could to stop him. He should stick to him more. Uncle Justin was instrumental in midfield. Defensive too. Winston's friend #1 on his debut needs more games. Maybe another one-off? Keith another excellent show as winger. A valuable asset to the team.

For Team B, Winston doing very well. Being a regular pays off for him. Shyong Ming another very good performance. Knows when to defend and when to attack. Winston's friend #2 also need more games. Scoring 1 is good. Alex puppeting the midfield. With intelligent passes. Winston's best friend is showing signs of being slightly better. Needs more time.

Team A looked done 4-1 down. But with my people motivation skills, we went on to win.

MAN OF THE MATCH: David Teo Kang Wei. A leader in the making. Scoring the most goals today. Cool and calm in the match stated above. Knows off-ball positioning.

Buangkok FC Training 24 May 2014

Another exciting day of football. This match is the best...

Team A 5 Team B 4

Team A

CD - Kang Xiang
CD - Shyong Ming
DM - Javier
CM - Alex
LW - Kang Xiang's friend
RW - Keith

Team B

GK - Q-S
CD - Winston
CD - Nicholas
DM - Wee Zheng
CM - Winston's friend
ST - David

Team A took the lead through Alex 1-0. Kang Xiang was instrumental in defence. People have not realized he's one of the best defender in his age group in this country. Shyong Ming may not talk much. But he knows where to position himself without ball. Javier another midfield maestro. Talented passes with the ball. Kang Xiang's friend is a brilliant winger. Quick change of direction. Keith is a dangerous winger. His shots are painful, I should know.

Team B did a tremendous effort to challenge Team A though one man short. Q-S playing as goalkeeper, never gave up. Pulling off saves after saves even when the chips are down. Winston winning balls here and there. Now he can dribble too. His friend is slowly improving. Will be better in time. Nicholas did well as defender. All-round contribution. Wee Zheng with short passes. At least he tried. David scored again. He likes to place himself on the flank.

The match went to and fro. It had to be settled by Golden Goal.

MAN OF THE MATCH: ALEX TEO. He is the most intelligent player in our ranks. If there's a cam to follow every movement he made in the match, then you all will see

Buangkok FC Training 17 May 2014

We had another entertaining session of football. Here are those who attended...

The regulars:

Q-S
Alex
David
Wee Zheng
Shyong Ming
Nicholas
Winston
Uncle Justin

The I-come-when-I-want-to:

Javier
Chester
Nazri
Winston's friend
Eugene

Notable incidents:

Winston's friend was in front of goal within 0.5m. Q-S, playing as goalkeeper, dived and clawed the ball away.

Q-S was trying to clear the ball as goalkeeper. Bumped into Winston hard. Q-S was down but managed to get up.

Wee Zheng basically walked all the way from defence to attack and scored. Nobody even bother to track him down.

Nazri scored with a volley.

Thanks to Ah San and family for the curry puffs.

MAN OF THE MATCH: Q-S. Not only can I play goalkeeper...just kidding...
UNCLE JUSTIN. Excellent dribbler. Unselfish play, opening up chances.

Buangkok FC Training 10 May 2014

I apologize to my friends on this day. There were VIPs having a gathering nearby. They saw us play. Most of you were uncomfortable. I'm not. So I managed to have a good game.

Ah San's son is really one for the future. He is a fox-in-a-box. For a primary 4 kid, he has deadly shots as a striker.

We started with 3 against 3. Then more people came.

Ah San's son's friend is another gem. These young kids and their friends are going to be huge footballers around 10 years later.

I played more outfield than keeper. I scored a lot of goals.

I think Alex can play support striker, in olden times it's called centre-foward. Playing just behind the striker, linking with the midfielders.

David Teo continued his streak of scoring every Saturday. A pitbull.

Shyong Ming and Winston should make a formidable partnership at the heart of defence. Shyong Ming is fast and Winston is a ball-winner.

Nicholas should be comfortable in midfield. A fugitive on the run.

Jeff played really well. Good understanding with me.

Winston's friend is ok. Needs to spend more time with us.

Daniel is fast. But he has to learn football skills.

New Chinaman is good. A little more improvement and he will be sharper.

Ok did I miss anyone out?

Man Of The Match: Q-S. You can hurt me by putting me down. But I come back better.

Buangkok FC Training 3 May 2014

14 people attended...

Q-S
Alex
Kang Xiang
Shyong Ming
Wee Zheng
Keith
David
Nazri
Nazri's friend
Winston
Eugene
Uncle Justin
Nicholas
Chester

Everybody maintained their strengths.

Now with these 14 people, how do I place them in a match?

Christmas Tree Formation(4-3-2-1)

GK - Q-S

LB - Kang Xiang
CD - Shyong Ming
CD - Winston
RB - Nazri

DM - Wee Zheng
CM - Nicholas
CM - Uncle Justin

LW - David
RW - Keith

ST - Alex

Eugene and Chester on the bench because they don't come often.

MAN OF THE MATCH on this day: WINSTON. Really improved since the first time we knew him. Very fit. Chops up the ball with his legs. True defender.

Buangkok FC Training 26 April 2014

Many people came to play. Here they are...

Q-S
Alex
Kang Xiang
Shyong Ming
David
Keith
Uncle Justin
Nicholas
Malay Boy
Malay Boy's Friend
Jeff
Javier
Ah San
Cher Siang
Daniel
Winston
Winston's new friend

Special mention for the core of the team:

Q-S is proven doing unbelievable saves as goalkeeper. But can I play in normal goalposts?

Alex is going to be the playmaker. Every Saturday we are friends, but in a private league again bloodthirsty opponents?

Kang Xiang had evolved throughout the years. A captain must be vocal and I think he fits in.

Shyong Ming is ever loyal. The silent assassin.

We need David galloping down the wings. With powerful shots.

Keith is another winger who will be very useful. One for the future.

Nicholas in midfield will tidy things up. Creative with the ball.

Cher Siang is a defender with brute force.

The rest have to come regularly. Or they are out of the future private league set-up.

Man Of The Match for the day: UNCLE JUSTIN. How many people can dispossess him when he has the ball?

Buangkok FC Training 19 April 2014

We played few matches. This is the main event...

Team A 6 Team B 10

Team A

GK - Cher Siang
CD - Shyong Ming
CM - Wee Zheng
CM - Nicholas
CM - Alex
AM - David

Team B

GK - We rotate
CD - Kang Xiang
CD - Ah San
LM - Q-S
CM - Winston
RW - Keith
ST - Jeff

Did I miss anyone out?

Big Malay Guy Is came but left early.

For Team A, Cher Siang tried his best as keeper. Shyong Ming was everywhere. Defending and supporting the attack. Wee Zheng is a lucky man. With his short grounded passes. Nicholas did well as midfielder. Smart play. Alex again right timing. Got shackled by Q-S who always try to win the ball. David going for goals. National Service trained.

For Team B, Kang Xiang was winning balls. Brain and brawn. Uncle Ah San returned from injury. For his age, he played very well. Q-S was rolling back the years on the left. I scored. Winston is a ball-winner. Another fit NS man. Keith dribbling down the right. He assisted me with my only goal and I returned the favour. Jeff came in late and played in this match. Contributed a lot to the victory.

MAN OF THE MATCH: KEITH. This guy is brave to take on defenders. With stinging shots. A natural winger.

H8FC Training 12 April 2014

10 people played. But we had a lot of fun.

Q-S
Alex
Kang Xiang
Shyong Ming
David
Keith
Jeff
Cher Siang
Winston
Nicholas

The first match the team I was in lost. I was getting started as striker with many shots on and off target. Goals: 0.

The second match I was given another bite at the cherry. I played striker again. Winston laid the ball for me for a very simple tap-in. After that 2 goals came rushing in for me. My team won. Goals: 3. First time Q-S scored a hat-trick.

Alex was playing well again. That playmaker role.

Kang Xiang is a good defender. Though not tall, very good in the air.

Shyong Ming playing in defence. Goes up often.

David Teo bamboozle on either flank. Shooting at sight.

Keith knows how to dribble. Anyone who tries to stop him will feel repelling impact.

Jeff made a rare appearance. With a Liverpool jersey.

Cher Siang willing to play keeper.

Winston had a good game. Improving rapidly.

Nicholas a compact midfielder. Trying potshots at goal.


After playing football, we had our dinner together. Winston and Jeff left early. Alex did not join us.

MAN OF THE MATCH: Q-S. First hat-trick. Over 20 saves as goalkeeper.

H8FC Training 5 April 2014

11 people played on this day...

Q-S
Alex
Kang Xiang
Is(Big Malay Guy)
Shyong Ming
Winston
Ah San
Daniel
Nicholas
Nazri
Uncle Justin

Three 5-goal matches

I was doing good as usual as goalkeeper. Also, rolling back the years on the left-side of the pitch.

Alex again with his intelligent play. Avoiding challenges swiftly.

Kang Xiang is fast and was first-choice left-back in his JC. Another Gareth Bale?

Is is a huge signing for us if ever there was one. He bangs the goals like Didier Drogba.

Shyong Ming is defender in one moment and attacker the next. A free role.

Winston is improving. His forte is winning the ball.

Ah San defends well. Nice of him to let a few of us watch football at his house.

Daniel claims to be a Barcelona fan. Why was he wearing a Real Madrid shirt?

Nicholas scored nice goals yesterday. He should pass rather than shoot.

Nazri has come back to us after going sabbatical for years. A natural overlapping right-back.

Uncle Justin too made a comeback after months of injury. For his age, he is integral in our set-up for the future.

MAN OF THE MATCH: SHYONG MING. He is always in close proximity with the ball. Defending well and popped-in with shots on target like a viper. Very fast. He has no fixed position. He is playing a free role. Roaming anywhere he please.

H8FC Training 15 March 2014

A lot of people came.

Q-S
Alex
Kang Xiang
Keith
David
Shyong Ming
Nicholas
Wee Zheng
Cher Siang
Jeff
Tony
Chester
Winston
Eugene
Winston's friend #1
Winston's friend #2
Ah San
Big Malay Guy
Malay boy #1
Malay boy #2
Malay boy #3
Daniel

Did I accidentally leave anyone out?

MAN OF THE MATCH: CHESTER. Very skillful and fit. Can move away from the opponents until they cannot catch him with the ball. Alex's and Nicholas' positions in the first XI are threatened.

H8FC Training 8 March 2014

Another exciting afternoon of football. We started against the kids where Keith and Wee Zheng are forced to play for them. We won 7-6.

Then another match that ended 4-4.

The last match made the losing team blood boil. 7-5 Team A won.

Team A

GK - Q-S
CD - Wee Zheng
CD - Javier
CD - Winston
CM - Alex
CM - Nicholas
RW - Keith
ST - Big Malay Guy

Team B

GK - Cher Siang
CD - Kang Xiang
CD - Shyong Ming
LW - How Meng
CM - Eugene
RM - Mysterious Uncle
RW - David
ST - Daniel

Team A were up 7-2. With Big Malay Guy scoring a brace. Javier, Winston, Alex, Nicholas and Keith were passing the ball around like nobody's business. As the sun is fading away, Team B kept on attacking. Kang Xiang and Shyong Ming came out from defence in all-out attacks. The trio of How Meng, David and Daniel ran riot. If not for Q-S and his important saves, Team B would overtake that 7 goals Team A scored.

There was a debut for a Mysterious Uncle.

Slip of my tongue when I said,'Those are 2 ugly mother*******.' I wasn't referring to the 2 Indian men standing at the back or any of you.

MAN OF THE MATCH: Big Malay Guy. This guy's finishing is deadly. If he stays with us, our striking problem is solved.

H8FC Training 1 March 2014

We played exciting 6-on-6 matches. All of you have seen my fantastic saves as goalkeeper through the years.

There is one match I played outfield instead. Creating havoc on the left...

Team A

GK - New Chinaman
CD - Wee Zheng
CD - Winston
LM - Q-S
ST - Big Malay Boy
ST - Daniel

Team B

GK - They rotate
CD - Kang Xiang
CM - Nicholas
CM - Tony
CM - Chester
RW - David Teo
ST - Jeff

Did I miss anyone out?

New Chinaman did well as goalkeeper. Brave as outfield too. Wee Zheng and his short passes. Needs to be more accurate. Winston was winning balls. Improving. They are calling me Shahril Ishak. If I can improve my stamina, all of you will know that my life was stolen. Big Malay Boy understands my game. Providing me support from the left area. Daniel benefited from our assists. Managed to score.

For Team B, Kang Xiang nullified the threats from Big Malay Boy and Winston. Nicholas was really pulling the strings from the middle. With all those meaningful passes. Tony is fast and took out the opponents. Difficult to handle. Chester returned after a long absence. He has all the basic skills. David Teo bulldozes down the flanks. Hungry for goals. Jeff again full of running with swagger. He plays well

Team A lost 5-3. Best remembered as Q-S rolling back the years.

MAN OF THE MATCH: CHESTER. This guy is really skillful. Intelligent player.

H8FC Training 22 February 2014

These are the people who played on this day...

Q-S
Alex
Kang Xiang
Wee Zheng
Shyong Ming
David
Nicholas
Cher Siang
Big Malay Boy
Red shirt Malay Boy
Blue shirt Malay Boy
White shirt Malay Boy
Ah San
Javier
Black shirt Malay Boy
Purple shirt Malay Boy
Winston

Did I leave anyone out?

We were warming up. The core faithful Alex, Wee Zheng, Kang Xiang and Cher Siang. Alex was crossing and I head the ball in. Now I can head the ball.

We had a mixed match. Me, Kang Xiang, Wee Zheng and two small boys against Alex, David, Cher Siang and another small boy. I was rolling back the years at the left flank. My team lost 5-4.

Many people came later. First match I had good times as outfield until I moved back to keeper. Lost that match 5-3.

Another match. I started as keeper. It's unbelievable how we were leading 4-0. Then lost 5-4. I did all I could as keeper with all those fantastic saves.

MAN OF THE MATCH: Nobody

H8FC Training 18 February 2014

Started off against the kids. Won that one.

Then Chinese vs Malay. I was forced to play for the Malays. Had a decent game. Chinese won 5-3.

Then mixed. Everybody had a good time.

Here are those that participated...

Q-S
Alex
Kang Xiang
Wee Zheng
Keith
Nicholas
Cher Siang
Winston
Jeff
Big Malay Boy
Malay Boy #1
Malay Boy #2
Malay Boy #3
Yellow shirt Malay Guy
New China Guy

Did I miss anyone out?

There was a horrific injury for the debut of Yellow shirt Malay Guy. I was playing goalkeeper. He tried to kick the ball with the instep of his foot. I went for the ball too. His instep hit my shin. I was wearing shin pad. His foot hurt as I was protected. Invest in shin pads guys.

MAN OF THE MATCH: NICHOLAS. The industrious complete midfielder. Willing to pick up the ball from defence and thread passes in the middle of the park.

H8FC Training 8 February 2014

Liverpool are thrashing Arsenal as I'm writing this. Nothing concerns me. Today was a fun-filled afternoon of football. Even when it rains, we just wait to stop and play again.

There were 11 of us. The core faithful me, Kang Sheng, Kang Xiang, Wee Zheng, Kang Wei and Cher Siang had a 3-on-3 match. People tell people to avoid Q-S? Hahahaha! I'm too good. Customers come, people still come to play football with me. And today is a living proof of that.

Keith is in.
Shyong Ming is in.
Nicholas is in.
Big Malay boy is in.
Winston is in.

If there is a war, these people will be on my side.

Again, we played many 5-goal matches. But this one stands out...

Team A 4 Team B 5

Team A

GK - They rotate
CD - Winston
CD - Kang Xiang
CM - Wee Zheng
CM - Kang Wei
ST - Kang Sheng

Team B

GK - Q-S
CD - Cher Siang
CD - Shyong Ming
CM - Nicholas
LW - Keith
ST - Big Malay Boy

Team B went 2-0 up. And then Team A equalized. Winston and Cher Siang got into a heated argument. Cher Siang gave up and sat down at the sidelines. Now it's 5-on-5. No excuses. We were doing better without him. With assaults by the Teo brothers. I was playing as goalkeeper and boy, the number of shots I saved were tremendously high. Shyong Ming, Nicholas, Keith and Big Malay Boy picked up the pieces. With Big Malay Boy finished it off with the Golden Goal.

MAN OF THE MATCH: Q-S. Am I being high? The number of shots I saved in the last match say it all.

H8FC 9(Big Malay Boy 5, Malay Boy, Javier's friend, Javier, How Meng) Young Boys 0

There were a bunch of young boys playing on the field. Their coach was standing there being the referee. They are a sad bunch around 20 of them faking laughters loudly. Who are the ones that hurt them until they become like this?

I told the rest we just play on our own using the breath of the field. But Kang Xiang was adamant. He wants to play against those kids. So I approached the coach. He said can so we have a match. He chose his best 8.

H8FC

GK - Cher Siang
CD - Kang Xiang
CD - Q-S
CM - Tony
CM - Wee Zheng
CM - Alex
ST - Big Malay Boy
ST - Malay Boy

We were 1-0 up thanks to Big Malay Boy. Another Malay Boy made it 2-0. Big Malay Boy scored two more. After 4-0 up, our unlimited substitution took effect. A tired me sub for Javier. Then How Meng and a few of the rest joined in. We won 9-0. Big Malay Boy scored five.

MAN OF THE MATCH: Big Malay Boy. He realized that Q-S is not like what his friends say about. He is a deadly finisher. We are calling him Didier Drogba.

We then enjoyed our football among us after the match.

Jeff is in.
Winston is in.
Eugene is in.
Daniel is in.
Chris is in.
Nicholas is in.

There are a bunch of new Malay Boys who joined us later. It's time people realize that Q-S is not what he used to be in schools. I am changing for the better.

H8FC Training 18 January 2014

Started off against the kids. Me, Alex, Kang Xiang, David and Cher Siang won. Coming back from 2-0 down. I scored a rare goal.

Then this match is a thriller...

Team A 5 Team B 4

Team A

GK - Q-S
CD - Kang Xiang
CD - Winston
DM - Nicholas
CM - Wee Zheng
CM - Winston's friend
CM - Javier
CM - Alex
RM - David
RW - Chris


Team B

GK - Cher Siang
CD - Shyong Ming
CD - Malay Boy #4
CM - Once In A While Guy
ST - Malay Boy #1
ST - Malay Boy #2
ST - Malay Boy #3
ST - Jeff
ST - Inter Milan Guy

For Team A, I did many saves as keeper. Usual. Kang Xiang again with interceptions. Knows how to utilize the ball. Winston improving a lot. Defence is his forte. Nicholas a true midfielder. Played well. Wee Zheng moving around. Good stamina unlike 2007, 2008 and 2009. Winston's friend the silent killer. All-round player. Javier pulling the strings. Very difficult to dispossess him. Alex is all about positioning. The right places of the field. David just bamboozle down the wings and shoots to score. Chris returned after a long hiatus. Wonder where he went to.

For Team B, Cher Siang saved many. Emergency keeper. Shyong Ming won balls. Prefers to play defender these days. Malay Boy #4 had a decent game. Left early again. Once In A While Guy made a rare appearance. Good game. Malay Boy #1 and Malay Boy #2 had a telepathic understanding. But were neutralized by choppers like Kang Xiang, Winston and Nicholas. Malay Boy #3 scored a hat-trick. How the hell he scored getting closed down by me? Jeff full of running. Team B played with 5 strikers! Inter Milan guy came back after being long gone. Scored with a header.

Kang Xiang's two friends came later. Along with Daniel.

Sequence of goals:

Team A 0 Team B 1
Team A 1 Team B 1
Team A 1 Team B 2
Team A 1 Team B 3
Team A 2 Team B 3
Team A 3 Team B 3
Team A 4 Team B 3
Team A 4 Team B 4
Team A 5 Team B 4

MAN OF THE MATCH: WINSTON. This guy is a digger. Notice how he uses his long legs to his advantage. Now he's a regular, I'll play him as defender in our next match.

H8FC Training 11 January 2014

Again many people came. The usual suspects.

Team B 8 Team A 6

Team A

GK - Cher Siang
CD - Javier's friend
CD - Kang Xiang
CM - Javier
CM - Shyong Ming
CM - Nicholas
CM - Winston's friend
ST - Keith
ST - David
ST - Malay boy(white shirt)

Team B

GK - Q-S
CD - Malay boy(yellow shirt)
CM - Uncle Justin
CM - Malay boy(blue shirt)
CM - Alex
CM - Wee Zheng
CM - Chester
ST - Malay boy(black shirt)
ST - Daniel

For Team A, Cher Siang did all he could as goalkeeper. Saving vital shots. Javier's friend is a true defender. We may blood him on our next match to plug the hole in defence. Kang Xiang did well as defender as always. He is destined for greatness. Javier controlled the midfield. He bodychecked me when I played outfield. Shyong Ming does not have a fixed position. He passes the ball around calmly. Nicholas the complete midfielder. Damaging Team B. Winston's friend is a true revelation. Scored past me from distance. Keith decided to play more central. He's good on the wings. David knows how to stand behind a defender. Deadly shots. Malay boy(white shirt) is a true poacher. Good for him he spends time with us. A 5th Malay boy wearing a Chelsea shirt left early.

For Team B, Q-S did little as goalkeeper. Played outfield too. Malay boy(yellow shirt) played defence. To cover me. Uncle Justin is another embarrassment of riches we have in midfield. He should drop back. Malay boy(blue shirt) played well. Was injured a bit but continued. Alex did the necessities in midfield. Winning balls against guys bigger than him. Wee Zheng did minimal. Scored a goal. Chester arrived later. Another midfielder. Malay boy(black shirt) wanted to play keeper after me. The 4 Malays boys are rowdy, happy to play. Daniel scored a couple. At least he scored.

MAN OF THE MATCH: KANG XIANG. Though in the losing team, he played really well with all those interceptions.

H8FC Training 4 January 2014

We started off with an uneven match. The team that I'm in lost 4-1.

4 Malay boys joined us. Laughing loudly.

We had two main matches. The first the team that I'm in lost 4-3.

The second the team that I'm in won 3-2.

Bonus match which I didn't play.

Here are those who attended...

Alex
Kang Xiang
Q-S
Shyong Ming
Wee Zheng
Keith
David
Cher Siang
Nicholas
Ah San
Malay Boy #1
Malay Boy #2
Malay Boy #3
Malay Boy #4
Javier
Winston
Winson's friend
How Meng
Daniel
White Shirt Guy
New Chinaman
Jeff

Did I accidentally miss anyone out?

MAN OF THE MATCH: JAVIER. Again using his close control to his utmost advantage. Evading opponents with the ball. Releases the ball excellently.