MY BLOGGING STORY
Involved with a group of independent filmmakers in this project, with yours truly being featured in this clip released by Viddsee .
In this clip, I shared why and how I started my blog - BoLASEPaKO.com.
The key moments in my blogging journey that saw me picked up the camera along the way to capture some of those intriguing moments which I hope will be a part of Singapore football folklore in years to come to share with the future generations.
Many thanks to Syamsul Bahari and his team for the opportunity for this opportunity to share my blogging journey.
#blogging #blogger #singapore #football #soccer #lifestory
๐ฅ โก๏ธ https://www.viddsee.com/video/the-12th-man-ep-2/vng3o?series=the-12th-man&season=1
Involved with a group of independent filmmakers in this project, with yours truly being featured in this clip released by Viddsee .
In this clip, I shared why and how I started my blog - BoLASEPaKO.com.
The key moments in my blogging journey that saw me picked up the camera along the way to capture some of those intriguing moments which I hope will be a part of Singapore football folklore in years to come to share with the future generations.
Many thanks to Syamsul Bahari and his team for the opportunity for this opportunity to share my blogging journey.
#blogging #blogger #singapore #football #soccer #lifestory
๐ฅ โก๏ธ https://www.viddsee.com/video/the-12th-man-ep-2/vng3o?series=the-12th-man&season=1
Viddsee
The 12th Man Ep 2: The Football Initiative by Syamsul Bahari - Singapore Documentary Short Film | Viddsee
Mr Ko, aka Bolasepako, with his 25 years of independent local football blogging, expresses his strong perspective and concerns over the latest initiative by Singapore to see themselves compete in the famous World Cup.A Viddsee Original ProductionDirectorโฆ
Singapore Football - LIONS' TRAINING 010921
National Coach Tatsuma Yoshida called up 22 locally-based players for a series of training sessions during the FIFA international window.
The training sessions saw the newcomers in the likes of Song Ui-young of Lion City Sailors and Hougang United's Afiq Noor.
The sessions also saw the return of skipper Hariss Harun alongside Faritz Hameed, Jacob Mahler and Geylang International's Amy Recha whose last call-up was back in July 2016.
#sgfootball #football #soccer #sports #training #singapore #sportsphotography
๐ธ โก๏ธ https://photos.app.goo.gl/bJz1ngoyvWWKfeun8
National Coach Tatsuma Yoshida called up 22 locally-based players for a series of training sessions during the FIFA international window.
The training sessions saw the newcomers in the likes of Song Ui-young of Lion City Sailors and Hougang United's Afiq Noor.
The sessions also saw the return of skipper Hariss Harun alongside Faritz Hameed, Jacob Mahler and Geylang International's Amy Recha whose last call-up was back in July 2016.
#sgfootball #football #soccer #sports #training #singapore #sportsphotography
๐ธ โก๏ธ https://photos.app.goo.gl/bJz1ngoyvWWKfeun8
TURNED THE TIDE ๐
โฝ Lion City Sailors made sure they are still holding firmly on the steering wheel when they came from behind to beat Young Lions at the JBS.
๐ค So we are right on course for the battle royale this Friday (17/9) when the Sailors are hoping to narrow the gap between them and league leaders Albirex Niigata (Singapore).
๐ One of the things that Sailors need to do is to ensure they avoid any careless mistake in the showdown that could be catastrophic (๐ฅ AIA Singapore Premier League)
#SGPL #sgfootball #SPL #singapore #football #soccer
๐ฅ โก๏ธ https://youtu.be/fLgox_U82Xs
โฝ Lion City Sailors made sure they are still holding firmly on the steering wheel when they came from behind to beat Young Lions at the JBS.
๐ค So we are right on course for the battle royale this Friday (17/9) when the Sailors are hoping to narrow the gap between them and league leaders Albirex Niigata (Singapore).
๐ One of the things that Sailors need to do is to ensure they avoid any careless mistake in the showdown that could be catastrophic (๐ฅ AIA Singapore Premier League)
#SGPL #sgfootball #SPL #singapore #football #soccer
๐ฅ โก๏ธ https://youtu.be/fLgox_U82Xs
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2021 Singapore Premier League: Young Lions vs Lion City Sailors
Date: 12 September 2021
Venue: Jalan Besar Stadium
Score: 1-3 (llhan Fandi 11' | Jorge Fellipe 50', 85', Gabriel Quak 90'+1)
Watch the latest Singapore Premier League highlights: https://www.youtube.com/c/SingaporePremierLeagueOfficial
SPL website:โฆ
Venue: Jalan Besar Stadium
Score: 1-3 (llhan Fandi 11' | Jorge Fellipe 50', 85', Gabriel Quak 90'+1)
Watch the latest Singapore Premier League highlights: https://www.youtube.com/c/SingaporePremierLeagueOfficial
SPL website:โฆ
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐?
โณ After months of anticipation, we are given some updates on the Unleash The Roar! (UTR!) project days ago.
๐ค When I first read about it, my main concern would be the sustainability of those ten School Football Academies (SFAs) schools (ie: resources like financial, manpower, etc.) which are the cornerstones of the update.
๐ Are we getting full support from the Ministry of Education (MOE) on the setting up of these SFA schools? Let's hope so, especially it seems to me past blueprints like "Goal 2010" did not have the backing of the educators.
๐ Besides MOE who must wholeheartedly support the "SFA" concept, I think to convince the parents of this UTR! is a viable project is equally important too.
๐ค While it seems that the UTR! received a booster with Borussia Dortmund (BvB) and LaLiga coming on board as strategic partners, there are concerns of the roles to be played by them who are being viewed as commercial entities by some.
๐ฃ๏ธ "... with the UTR! working with these commercial entities (BvB and LaLiga) which exist in this region for their marketing and branding objectives, for our country's technical development, are we getting what we need or buying what is sold to us?" queried football consultant Khairul Asyraf.
๐ถ๐ฆ Citing the example of Qatar Aspire Academy on how they recruit the best foreign technical talents to develop their local athletes, Khairul opined the Qatari infrastructure is created with their expertise, using foreign technology for the local context.
๐ "We must build what is here first, these foreign links can come later when our cream can really compete or will benefit from stints and time there." added the former youth coach.
(P.S: Seems like the name of the project is confirmed?)
#sgfootball #UnleashTheRoar #football #singapore #soccer
โณ After months of anticipation, we are given some updates on the Unleash The Roar! (UTR!) project days ago.
๐ค When I first read about it, my main concern would be the sustainability of those ten School Football Academies (SFAs) schools (ie: resources like financial, manpower, etc.) which are the cornerstones of the update.
๐ Are we getting full support from the Ministry of Education (MOE) on the setting up of these SFA schools? Let's hope so, especially it seems to me past blueprints like "Goal 2010" did not have the backing of the educators.
๐ Besides MOE who must wholeheartedly support the "SFA" concept, I think to convince the parents of this UTR! is a viable project is equally important too.
๐ค While it seems that the UTR! received a booster with Borussia Dortmund (BvB) and LaLiga coming on board as strategic partners, there are concerns of the roles to be played by them who are being viewed as commercial entities by some.
๐ฃ๏ธ "... with the UTR! working with these commercial entities (BvB and LaLiga) which exist in this region for their marketing and branding objectives, for our country's technical development, are we getting what we need or buying what is sold to us?" queried football consultant Khairul Asyraf.
๐ถ๐ฆ Citing the example of Qatar Aspire Academy on how they recruit the best foreign technical talents to develop their local athletes, Khairul opined the Qatari infrastructure is created with their expertise, using foreign technology for the local context.
๐ "We must build what is here first, these foreign links can come later when our cream can really compete or will benefit from stints and time there." added the former youth coach.
(P.S: Seems like the name of the project is confirmed?)
#sgfootball #UnleashTheRoar #football #singapore #soccer
๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐
๐จ๐จ๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ - ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
๐ค:"Despite all the hiccups faced in the process, appreciation must be given to those who are behind the scene to make the hosting of this tournament possible in such a tumultuous period.
Thank you for your effort."
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball #singapore #soccer #football #tournament #marketing #publicity
https://www.bolasepako.com/2021/12/telegram0312.html
๐ค:"Despite all the hiccups faced in the process, appreciation must be given to those who are behind the scene to make the hosting of this tournament possible in such a tumultuous period.
Thank you for your effort."
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball #singapore #soccer #football #tournament #marketing #publicity
https://www.bolasepako.com/2021/12/telegram0312.html
Bolasepako
[Telegram Chat] - ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐
๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐
It has been a tumultuous process in organising the AFF Suzuki Cup by Singapore under such precarious circumstances due to Covid-19 pandemic
โ ๏ธ YES, MALAYSIA CUP IS IMPORTANT!
๐ณ๏ธ With 67% responded"๐ง?" in a recent IG story poll on why I said the abovementioned statement, I will explain in a newly published blog post
Also in the same blog post, I will explain:
โก๏ธ Why I didn't shoot in the recent AFF Suzuki Cup? (if you guys keen to know)
โก๏ธ It is easier these days to generate content by re-curated the made available ones
โก๏ธ Just selective to avoid being blended as one
โก๏ธ Photo taking is still a key pillar
๐ The link to blog post can be accessed via here โก๏ธ https://www.bolasepako.com/2022/02/why-Malaysia-Cup-important.html
#SGPL #sgfootball #SPL #singaporefootball #singapore #soccer #football
๐ณ๏ธ With 67% responded"๐ง?" in a recent IG story poll on why I said the abovementioned statement, I will explain in a newly published blog post
Also in the same blog post, I will explain:
โก๏ธ Why I didn't shoot in the recent AFF Suzuki Cup? (if you guys keen to know)
โก๏ธ It is easier these days to generate content by re-curated the made available ones
โก๏ธ Just selective to avoid being blended as one
โก๏ธ Photo taking is still a key pillar
๐ The link to blog post can be accessed via here โก๏ธ https://www.bolasepako.com/2022/02/why-Malaysia-Cup-important.html
#SGPL #sgfootball #SPL #singaporefootball #singapore #soccer #football
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UNCLE CHOO'S WISDOM OF THOUGHTS
The legendary "Uncle" Choo Seng Quee penned a three-page article in June 1976's "Singapore Soccer" monthly titled - THERE'S A NEED FOR A SOCCER REVOLUTION IN SINGAPORE and summarized by a friend in the following points.
Widely considered as the best coach in Singapore footballing history, Choo counted on many famous footballers in this country as his proteges.
The aforementioned article can be founded in the binded collection of "Singapore Soccer" in NLB's Lee Kong Chian Reference Library.
#sgfootball #history #legacy #singapore #soccer #football #singaporefootball
The legendary "Uncle" Choo Seng Quee penned a three-page article in June 1976's "Singapore Soccer" monthly titled - THERE'S A NEED FOR A SOCCER REVOLUTION IN SINGAPORE and summarized by a friend in the following points.
Widely considered as the best coach in Singapore footballing history, Choo counted on many famous footballers in this country as his proteges.
The aforementioned article can be founded in the binded collection of "Singapore Soccer" in NLB's Lee Kong Chian Reference Library.
#sgfootball #history #legacy #singapore #soccer #football #singaporefootball
STAY PAROCHIAL AT YOUR OWN PERIL
The idea of sharing past occurrences of local football on this platform is to remind us what happened in the past and how those events should inspire us to do better.
It is never meant to be a channel to allow certain groups or ideologies to claim superiority over other groups or beliefs.
It has not been uncommon to see some lauded and immortalised the achievements of those many decades ago while belittling the efforts of those who did us proud in recent years.
These thoughts came to me after I read a book recently in which a former national player lamented efforts by his club mates and himself in a continental tournament meant little significance to many fans who still basking in the glory of a domestic Cup competition which Singapore long associated in the past (need not for me to elaborate which Cup competition).
This only tells us the parochial mindset that is etched in the mindset of some fans who still cannot let go of the past.
While we are not sure if the recent showing by Lion City Sailors in the AFC Champions League would inspire other clubs to do better in subsequent years to come.
Having us lifted the Asean titles in the recent past did not seem to spur us to aim for greater heights.
Instead, things went a downward spiral after a misguided initiative.
To reverse the tide to improve our local game, that parochial mindset must be one of the first things to go.
#sgfootball #singaporefootball #singapore #football #soccer
The idea of sharing past occurrences of local football on this platform is to remind us what happened in the past and how those events should inspire us to do better.
It is never meant to be a channel to allow certain groups or ideologies to claim superiority over other groups or beliefs.
It has not been uncommon to see some lauded and immortalised the achievements of those many decades ago while belittling the efforts of those who did us proud in recent years.
These thoughts came to me after I read a book recently in which a former national player lamented efforts by his club mates and himself in a continental tournament meant little significance to many fans who still basking in the glory of a domestic Cup competition which Singapore long associated in the past (need not for me to elaborate which Cup competition).
This only tells us the parochial mindset that is etched in the mindset of some fans who still cannot let go of the past.
While we are not sure if the recent showing by Lion City Sailors in the AFC Champions League would inspire other clubs to do better in subsequent years to come.
Having us lifted the Asean titles in the recent past did not seem to spur us to aim for greater heights.
Instead, things went a downward spiral after a misguided initiative.
To reverse the tide to improve our local game, that parochial mindset must be one of the first things to go.
#sgfootball #singaporefootball #singapore #football #soccer
CUBS or YOUNG LIONS
I must be probably one of the rare few in Singapore to nickname the Singapore National Under-23 squad as "THE CUBS", whereas most would call them "YOUNG LIONS".
For a good reason, I thought "CUBS" should be the appropriate one in this context, even though some opined those national teams in the teenage group should be called that.
Simply because "YOUNG LIONS" is a team playing in the Singapore Premier League (SPL) and not a team representing the Republic in international tournaments.
To nickname the Singapore National Under-23 as "YOUNG LIONS" would only give a wrong interpretation that the SPL team of the same name is THE ONE representing Singapore in overseas competitions when it is not (even though the bulk of the CUBS were selected from the YOUNG LIONS on many occasions).
After all, the function of "YOUNG LIONS" is for developmental purposes in a professional setting.
While as far as I know, there isn't any official decree whatsoever to determine the National Under-23 squad as "CUBS" or "YOUNG LIONS".
But the obstinacy in me thinks "CUBS" is the appropriate nickname for the Singapore National Under-23 squad.
#sgfootball #football #singapore #team #soccer #singaporefootball
I must be probably one of the rare few in Singapore to nickname the Singapore National Under-23 squad as "THE CUBS", whereas most would call them "YOUNG LIONS".
For a good reason, I thought "CUBS" should be the appropriate one in this context, even though some opined those national teams in the teenage group should be called that.
Simply because "YOUNG LIONS" is a team playing in the Singapore Premier League (SPL) and not a team representing the Republic in international tournaments.
To nickname the Singapore National Under-23 as "YOUNG LIONS" would only give a wrong interpretation that the SPL team of the same name is THE ONE representing Singapore in overseas competitions when it is not (even though the bulk of the CUBS were selected from the YOUNG LIONS on many occasions).
After all, the function of "YOUNG LIONS" is for developmental purposes in a professional setting.
While as far as I know, there isn't any official decree whatsoever to determine the National Under-23 squad as "CUBS" or "YOUNG LIONS".
But the obstinacy in me thinks "CUBS" is the appropriate nickname for the Singapore National Under-23 squad.
#sgfootball #football #singapore #team #soccer #singaporefootball
#bftp9am - 1977 MALAYSIA CUP MATCH TICKET
This is one of the 1977 match tickets I took over the custody today.
The late Mr Dollah Kassim told me this match (1977 Malaysia Cup semifinal vs Selangor) was one of the best games he played for Singapore.
Need to head down to National Library Board again soon.
#sgfootball #history #legacy #singaporefootball #singapore #football #MalaysiaCup #PialaMalaysia
This is one of the 1977 match tickets I took over the custody today.
The late Mr Dollah Kassim told me this match (1977 Malaysia Cup semifinal vs Selangor) was one of the best games he played for Singapore.
Need to head down to National Library Board again soon.
#sgfootball #history #legacy #singaporefootball #singapore #football #MalaysiaCup #PialaMalaysia
NON #SGFOOTBALL RELATED - "WHAT CAN RUGBY LEARN FROM FOOTBALL?"
โข Football is a gentleman's game played by hooligans
โข Rugby is a hooligan's game played by gentlemen
๐ฅ โก๏ธ https://youtu.be/fuqL-sR03rI (FootballJOETV)
#soccer #football #rugby
โข Football is a gentleman's game played by hooligans
โข Rugby is a hooligan's game played by gentlemen
๐ฅ โก๏ธ https://youtu.be/fuqL-sR03rI (FootballJOETV)
#soccer #football #rugby
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What can rugby learn from football?
Football is a gentleman's game played by hooligans. Rugby is a hooligan's game played by gentlemen. Or so the clichรฉ goes.
We went to Twickenham to ask rugby fans what their beloved game can learn from the UK's national sport. Their answer: not a lot.
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We went to Twickenham to ask rugby fans what their beloved game can learn from the UK's national sport. Their answer: not a lot.
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SHORT CLIP ON SPL VAR IMPLEMENTATION
Attached is a short clip that detailed "in a glance" of the upcoming Video Assistant Referee (VAR) implementation in the Singapore Premier League (SPL) by Football Association of Singapore (FAS)
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Attached is a short clip that detailed "in a glance" of the upcoming Video Assistant Referee (VAR) implementation in the Singapore Premier League (SPL) by Football Association of Singapore (FAS)
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IS THE "WALL" NECESSARY?
Whether or not to form a wall during a free kick depends on the defending team's strategy, the free kick's position, and the players' abilities.
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Whether or not to form a wall during a free kick depends on the defending team's strategy, the free kick's position, and the players' abilities.
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"BRAINSTORM" IN A "TOWNHALL"
๐ญHere is a summary of my thoughts on last Thursday's (25/5) Unleash The Roar Townhall session held at the Suntec City.
๐โก๏ธ https://www.bolasepako.com/2023/05/brainstorming-in-unleash-the-roar-townhall.html
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๐ญHere is a summary of my thoughts on last Thursday's (25/5) Unleash The Roar Townhall session held at the Suntec City.
๐โก๏ธ https://www.bolasepako.com/2023/05/brainstorming-in-unleash-the-roar-townhall.html
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#SingaporeFootball - GOING TO LIONS' JUNE FRIENDLIES?
Two separate unofficial and unaffiliated polls were carried out to gauge Singapore football fans' response to the Lions' upcoming friendly games versus Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands on 15/6 and 18/6 respectively.
The outcomes of the polls are to serve as mere reference only and shall not be deemed conclusive in whatever circumstances.
#sgfootball #sglions #football #soccer
Two separate unofficial and unaffiliated polls were carried out to gauge Singapore football fans' response to the Lions' upcoming friendly games versus Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands on 15/6 and 18/6 respectively.
The outcomes of the polls are to serve as mere reference only and shall not be deemed conclusive in whatever circumstances.
#sgfootball #sglions #football #soccer
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#SingaporeFootball - MOST ARE STAYING AWAY FROM GAMES
Seems like quite a big number decided to stay away for these upcoming matches in coming weeks.
The outcome of the poll is to serve as mere reference only and shall not be deemed conclusive in whatever circumstances.
#sgfootball #sglions #football #soccer
Seems like quite a big number decided to stay away for these upcoming matches in coming weeks.
The outcome of the poll is to serve as mere reference only and shall not be deemed conclusive in whatever circumstances.
#sgfootball #sglions #football #soccer
WHAT IS "MATCHPIX ALBUM" ?
"Matchpix Album" is one of the labels of the main blog which visitors can access past photo compilations from Singapore Premier League and other matches compiled by the blogger.
Click here to access โก๏ธ https://www.bolasepako.com/search/label/matchpix%20album
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#sgfootball #singaporefootball #football #soccer #sportsphotography
"Matchpix Album" is one of the labels of the main blog which visitors can access past photo compilations from Singapore Premier League and other matches compiled by the blogger.
Click here to access โก๏ธ https://www.bolasepako.com/search/label/matchpix%20album
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"FOOTY ADVENTURES" IN ๐ธ๐ฌ
Renowned ground hopper Sam North visited Our Tampines Hub and watch a Singapore Premier League match between Geylang International and Hougang United.
๐ฅ https://youtube.com/watch?v=pQZCzSrdGLs&feature=share
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Renowned ground hopper Sam North visited Our Tampines Hub and watch a Singapore Premier League match between Geylang International and Hougang United.
๐ฅ https://youtube.com/watch?v=pQZCzSrdGLs&feature=share
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I flew 10,000km to see the WORLD'S WEIRDEST STADIUM!
I flew from the UK to Singapore to see a football match at Our Tampines Hub. Geylang International took on Hougang United and I was blown away at how unique their stadium was!
For real time updates:
https://twitter.com/The_Sam_North
https://www.instagโฆ
For real time updates:
https://twitter.com/The_Sam_North
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๐ฆ BLUE CARD IN FOOTBALL SOON?
๐๐ป There are already some criticisms targeted at this proposal by IFAB - the body that determines the Laws of the Game. (info from various sources)
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๐๐ป There are already some criticisms targeted at this proposal by IFAB - the body that determines the Laws of the Game. (info from various sources)
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#bluecard #ifab #fifa #football #Soccer