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#SINGAPOREFOOTBALL - DURIC DOUBLED UP STRETCHER MAN

Legendary Singapore striker Aleksandar Duric helped to carry Mustaqim Manzur out of field for treatment in a friendly at Bedok back in 2014.

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RIP ALAN WONG (FMR GOMBAK UTD TEAM MANAGER)

Former Gombak United team manager Alan Wong (file picture, as credited) passed away on 13/4/24, aged 59.

Wong was instrumental in steering the Bulls to make their S.League debut in 1998 - the same year saw him clinched the "Manager of The Year" award.

He resigned from the mentioned position the following year to concentrate his role as team manager of NFL (National Football League) side Redhill Rangers, a role he held concurrently with the one at Gombak United until October 1999 when the two entities went separate ways (Redhill Rangers successfully applied to join the S.League, leading to their renaming as Gombak United. However, they continued to exist in the lower-tier NFL under the same name).

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#bftp9m - VENGA RELAXING AT THE BACK

In a slightly reclined posture in the background, former Woodlands Wellington general manager R Vengadasalam, popularly known as "Venga" in the fraternity, focused his attention on Krishna Ramachandra, one of the speakers at "Ideas For Change" - a gathering initiated by the current Football Association of Singapore (FAS) president Bernard Tan in February 2017, similar to a TED talk.

Krishna served as chairman of Singapore Premier League (SPL) club Tampines Rovers from November 2015 to August 2017, during which he was part of "Game Changers" - one of the two contesting groups in the 2017 FAS elections.

Meanwhile, Venga continued his involvement in the scene with Woodlands Lions FC, a club he founded and has presided over since its inception in 2018.

📝 The link to the blog post on "Ideas For Change" is ➡️ https://www.bolasepako.com/2017/02/youth-and-grassroots-dominated-ideas.html

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NOT THE TYPE OF ACL WE WANT, RIGHT?

With more Singapore Premier League games to be played on plastic fields at both Jalan Besar Stadium (JBS) and Jurong East, could it increase the likelihood of injuries like the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)?

📝➡️ https://sg.news.yahoo.com/footballing-weekly-will-singapore-pitches-suffer-from-overuse-with-so-many-ongoing-competitions-080451692.html (Yahoo Singapore)

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ICYMI - GET UR COMM SHIELD TICKETS ONLINE

🎟️ So far, it seems like online ticket purchasing is the only option available for fans who are going for Singapore Premier League (SPL) Community Shield match on 4/5 at JBS.

⚽ The marque match between Albirex Niigata (Singapore) and Lion City Sailors at 7 p.m. will be preceded by a 4 p.m. curtain-raiser featuring a U-17 Singapore Youth League (SYL) match involving the mentioned teams.

📝 Relevant links (included links to ticket sale)of the SPL Community Shield match can be founded here ➡️
https://spl.sg/spl-2024-25-community-shield-ticket-sales-commence-today/

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#bftp9am - STANGE STARE

The former Singapore national coach, Bernd Stange, is seen in this undated photograph, looking at a reporter during a media session.

The German coach arrived with an impressive resume, having previously managed the national teams of East Germany and Iraq.

Despite his good intentions, he paid the price for hastily implementing changes that he believed were necessary.

📝 Related blog posts on Coach Stange can be founded here👇🏻

1️⃣ My first face-to-face with Bernd Stange ➡️ https://www.bolasepako.com/2013/10/coach-stange-remains-defiant-amid.html

2️⃣ My summary of Bernd Stange's reign as Lions Coach ➡️ https://www.bolasepako.com/2016/03/end-of-theberndstangeshow.html

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#bftp9am - IAN WRIGHT AT TIONG BAHRU

🎙️ Arsenal legend Ian Wright was interviewed by a journalist at Tiong Bahru Market as part of the 2015 Barclays Asia Trophy promotion back in May 2015.

Wright was the Gunners' all-time leading scorer until October 2005 when he was surpassed by Thierry Henry.

"It was SOFT!" said 'Wrighty' after he sampled one of the local delicacies at the market.

🤔 Do you know what it was?

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CATCH 'TAEGEUK WARRIORS' @ KALLANG ON 6/6/24

⚽ WCQ - 🇸🇬 vs 🇰🇷 on 6/6/24, 8PM at National Stadium

• Full capacity of 50K (5K to away fans)
• Waiting List Registration ➡️ https://bit.ly/SGVKRWL
• Ticket sales from 2/5/24
• New Hospitality Package available

For more details 📝➡️ https://www.fas.org.sg/tickets-for-singapores-world-cup-qualifier-against-korea-republic-on-sale-from-2-may/ (Football Association of Singapore)

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TWO OF THE HOTTEST TOPICS OF LATE

These two pieces of news on Singapore football caused some debates online of late

• https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/fas-football-referees-body-video-cameras-tackle-physical-verbal-abuse-4299926 (📸 📝CNA)

• https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/miscommunication-as-singapore-youth-league-footballers-turn-up-at-venue-to-find-it-closed (📝 The Straits Times)

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#bftp9am - KARI RAIDED THE FLANK

Mislav Karoglan aka "Kari" joined SAFFC in 2011 and was a prolific striker for the Warriors during his time with them.

🎯 He was one of the many top marksmen hailed from the Balkan region who played for the multi-time S.League champions with the likes of late Jure Eres, Mirko Grabovac and former Singapore international Aleksandar Duric.

Pictured here is Kari in his debut for SAFFC in the first 5pm S.League match at the Jalan Besar Stadium against Courts Young Lions in February 2011.

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#bftp9am - DUO READY TO FACE THE MEDIA

🎙️ The then Football Association of Singapore (FAS) President Zainudin Nordin (left) with Vice-President Bernand Tan ready to face the media after the end of FAS Annual General Meeting (AGM) back in Sept 2016 at JBS.

👥 That outcome of that year's AGM was highly anticipated as one of the topics to be discussed was the passing of the new constitution of local game's governing body which never took place during the said AGM.

📝 Why was it so was mentioned in the blog post that detailed the presser of the duo, the link to it can be founded here ➡️ https://www.bolasepako.com/2016/09/proposed-fas-constitution-put-on-hold.html

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NOT THIS AGAIN 😒💨

🗣️ "For Singapore, once a single club in Malaysia’s football league with much success, perhaps its best option is to join another national league again." (Chris Lewis | The Roar)

⚠️ My thoughts will be posted in the reply to this post 👇🏻 (when made available)

📝➡️ https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/05/02/with-fans-opting-for-international-comps-over-domestic-football-what-are-some-lessons-from-singapores-premier-league/

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NEW SIGNINGS STOLE THE LIMELIGHTS

⚽ Both Balestier Khalsa and Geylang International's new signings found themselves on the score sheet in this Singapore Premier League opener at Bishan Stadium.

Goals from Shakir Hamzah and Tomoyuki Doi gave Eagles the advantage before the break but Kodai Tanaka's brace ensured the spoils were shared equally.

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WELCOME TO THE NEW SEASON

I did well to stop a spinning out-of-play ball with my foot at the expense of my stool at Bishan Stadium - welcome to the start of 2024-5 Singapore Premier League season.

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COMPILATION OF SHOTS - BK 2-2 GIFC 100524

📷 Here is the compilation of shots from the Singapore Premier League match between Balestier Khalsa and Geylang International on 10/5 at Bishan Stadium.

↗️ To see the rest of the compilation, please access the links of the compilations here ➡️ https://photos.app.goo.gl/ERREMnX6kBcBqX6W7

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#bftp9am - HASSAN, BEE SENG (& AH LAU)

🧤 Hassan Sunny (left) posed with the then national team goalkeeping coach Lee Bee Seng, Hyrulnizam Juma'at was spotted far behind the front duo at Geylang Field back in 2010.

• Hassan is still playing actively for Albirex Niigata (Singapore) in the Singapore Premier League.

• Hyrulnizam aka "Ah Lau" retired at the end of the 2023 season as a player with Albirex Niigata (Singapore).

• Lee, a former national 'keeper in the 1970s, was the Lions' custodian coach from 1999 to 2016 (started out on a part-time basis in 1999 before became a full-time staff from 2000).

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UNAPPRECIATED AFC CUP

⚽ From the highs of 2004 and 2018 to the lows of 2015 and 2023, the largely unappreciated AFC Cup had been an excellent platform to allow Singapore football clubs to gauge themselves regionally against opponents from South Asia, Hong Kong, etc.

Here is a short recap of the continent's second-tier club competition 📝➡️ https://www.bolasepako.com/2024/05/afc-cup-journey-of-triumphs-and-low-of-singapore-clubs.html

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#bftp9am - "OVER HERE, O REI!"

The late Brazilian legend Pele (pictured with his back to the camera, circled) greeted several members of the media who were at the media tribune of Jalan Besar Stadium in March 2011.

The "O Rei," who passed away in December 2022, was in town with former Manchester United star Eric Cantona and former USA international Cobi Jones as part of the touring New York Cosmos contingent.

The trio greeted the crowds during halftime of the S.League match between Courts Young Lions and Geylang United.

📝 The link to the blog post that detailed the visit of the Great One, etc. is here ➡️ https://www.bolasepako.com/2011/03/king-signed-on-my-notepad.html

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LAPSE OF CONCENTRATION IN A SEE-SAW?

🤔 Is it more of carelessness for both Geylang International and BG Tampines Rovers in this thrilla at Jalan Besar Stadium?

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