Sunday, December 26, 2010

By our guest player KengYang

Anyway thanks for allowing me to play with you guys and i would say its been a pleasure to play for this team with memories of my secondary school team where everyone is fighting for each other whether we win or lose we play for each other

prob you will find me a bit KB on the field and i seek your understanding as when i play for a team of players worth fighting for i tend to be more KB...its just my few cents of opinion from my years of soccer since secondary and JC days on how the team can improve further...but i do make mistakes too so if u think on how i can improve on my game just tell me coz i would love to improve on my game play as well...even after i leave for australia i think you guys can tell each other your opinions so that everyone improves and its good for the team as a whole too

i would consider that majority of you all are technically sound so the way to go into improve on game play as a team...the one-twos, pass and run etc...yes you will make mistakes trying to do these more complicated stuff but mistakes are the first step to succeeding and i would say today we made a few good combination passes and plays and if as the saying if u can do it once, you can improve to do it 10 times and later 100 times

merry christmas and a happy 2011 everyone!

Keng Yang

Double Win for Team Goat

At 1pm yesterday, Yiwen called over,

Yiwen: "eh opp walkover, we win."

Jeff: "Wa Fuck! than what no game a?" (c i concern about the game, who wan free wins! LOL!)

Yiwen: " No lah got friendly game against Orchid Park."

Jeff: "Wa SWEE!!! i play outfield!"

This was the conversation i had with our dear Manager when he called me to inform me about the walkover. A long awaited friendly is all i had in my mind. Why? Dont u guys feel that we have too much competitive game and its time where we should go into the field and have a relax game of football? YES! and the day had come for us to laugh at each other mistakes instead of blaming and telling each other to do better! No tension was involved, no agony misses screaming by everyone! Just a group of football enthusiasts playing their favorite sport.

Like what Lap have said, everyone did enjoyed the day and definitely i enjoyed mine! 2 goals (although 3 would be freaking whole lot better!!) from me have really made my day! I definitely believed that after this friendly game we will be able to go into our next game with more determination as we have lighten up the mood and besides winning the friendly, we also have won our competitive game with a walkover! Opp have too much to drink on xmas eve? who cares? To me is the 3pts that count although we will still be on the bottom half of the table but we are catching up! its no longer a dream to dream big now! If we believe we can make it back to top 2 i'm sure we can! look at our squad! Even a goalkeeper can score i'm sure u guys can as well! I shall be the bench mark for you guys! LOL

Now to the game,

Team Goat 3  -  1  Orchid Park

Goals: Yiwen, Jeff  X2

Assist: Kiong X2 , Sean

Game started with opp having only 10 players on the field and as usual Team Goat attacked strongly towards opp goal! After a couple wave or attack by GOAT the deadlock was soon broken with a goal by Yiwen when he cut in from left blank to pull a shot. Not to forget it was Kiong's brilliant lob ball over the opp defence to create the chance for our no. 11

Blah blah blah..... Soon it was 40mins when Goat was handed a goalkick, Like everyone in the team know our dear captain was the keeper for the day and with little much to do in the game he decided to challenge himself to take a goalkick! It wasn't the best he took and the ball was deflected to Jeffrey. Unable to clear the ball, Jeffrey let the opp took the ball away from his feet and a shot was pulled straight to Jackson but the ball seems to be to slippery and fast for our dear captain and it fumbled into the net. A soft soft goal indeed! (without the goal it would be 3-0 baby!)

Into the 2nd half around 55mins, Kiong was brought down just outside the box by a hard tackle from the back. The usual suspect was around the ball quickly but Jeff (YES ME!) was determined to take the free-kick. Referee asked if he wanted the wall but he refuses and immediately took a quick free-kick. With the keeper at the far left post 'building' his wall the ball went to the right! 2-1!

Going late into the 2nd half at approximately 70mins, Team Goat was pushing the ball forward and knowing my time is up soon it was now or never to score the 2nd goal (to let me stay on the field to try for my hat-trick) and it did came! With a scramble in the box the ball was dropped onto my foot by a pass from Sean and i quickly toe-poke it away! 3-1!!! and a drogba style celebration was on the way LOL!

The game ended 3-1 but it could be much more with yiwen missing quite an amount of chances and me who was kept being blown offside which many have fight for me saying i was onside! Which is true there was like 6 offsides! at least 1 should be on right? LOL!

Special acknowledge to KengYang who was brilliant today by controlling the midfield, who string the Team together also he was the one who made a good counter-attack with Jeffrey by making at 2-3times 1-2 passes with Jeffrey to bring the ball up. Like Barcelona was the comment on the bench!

Also to Kahwoon whose god-like heading skill is still indeed god-like! he was ever so important to GOAT today by clearing ball in the box when opp is having their corner! Also by clearing up the mess in DM with his speed and determination to get the ball away!
(BRO u play everywhere also good we hard to choose where to put u leh! LOL!)

But it doesn't matter, what matter was that we won both competitively and the friendly game! And we also enjoyed our Christmas and i hope we will be able to enjoy the weeks to come! 

It is a joy to be able to play with u guys and i hope we will have many many many more years to come alrite? Merry Xmas my brothers!

FYI -  All the goals, assist and MOTM today will not be reflected on the blog as it is not official! But i will say it i self-nominate myself as MOTM!!! LALALALALALALALALALA!!!!

Kambeng!
Jeff

Saturday, December 25, 2010

1 Shepherd, 2 socks, 3 Santa & lots of brothers

As those of you who were present at the game could testify, it took me a long while to conjure up this headline - even at the expense of being substituted very early!

Anyway I think this headline pretty much sum-up the afternoon which turned out to be a joyous one even hours before a ball was kicked! Opponent walked over with 3 points in the bag and a friendly played-on astroturf on Christmas day. What else better could I have asked for from Santa!

Alright then, 1 Shepherd 2 socks 3 Santa and lots of brothers.

Wikipedia: Shepherd = goats' keeper
The topic of the game is no doubt his heroics (as I have promised!). In fact, he is certainly in contention for player of the match with our regular goalie's outfield performance today (but not for me personally, I definitely vote for a certain no.5).

2 socks. I am adamant that jeff only hang a pair of socks on his christmas tree at home. Otherwise he could have been "gifted" more goals. After I was subbed out, I realised the referee kept checking his mini-handphone as he received instructions from the real Santa to ensure jeff only scored 2 goals (he only hanged 2 socks so could only get 2 goals; fair enough). Those constant offsides were jokes to say the least.

Of course the real Santa couldn't make it this afternoon - the hot and humid weather this afternoon would surely suffocate him and his reindeer. That's why he hired 3 Santa helpers to accomplished the task.

Santa A - for some reason, our inspirational captained returned to the first-team and took over the goalkeeper role so as to send jeff out-field. (Also not forgetting to gift our opponent a soft soft goal =) )

Santa B - their centre-back was obviously following Santa's instruction and provided the chances for jeff to score! First create such a hold in the wall for the quick free-kick. Secondly, acting to clear the ball in the penalty box for jeff to toe-poke from close range! Even Johnny Evans did a greater job against Newcastle during the recent Carling Cup game! (Evans was so good at gifting goals that he was never suspected to be working for Santa!)

Santa C - our dear no.11 for all those missed chances. In my 12 years playing football with him, I had never seen him miss so many chances in the same game before! It was so dramatic, diving header flew all the way out of fence, meeting the cross with his shin and hurt himself by sitting on his ass while through on goal etc. Everyone could see that he did his best to ensure that jeff remains the top scorer for the game!

Well this is Christmas and it was great to see everyone making jeff happy (I was sure everyone did enjoy themselves thoroughly in the process! Or at least feel entertained after reading this article!). Anyway, it was exciting (and also quite confusing) to see so many brothers in our team: Weiming & bro, Jefferey & bro, and of course Yitwoon Kahwoon & youngest bro! It was great to see everyone had a great Christmas afternoon and Team Goat certainly feels like a big family now! You are all like my brothers!

Alright, that's all I have to say for now. Will try to write some constructive articles during the week (had some observations again from today's match!). For a complete match report, wait for jeff's article. To be honest, I can't remember the score. Was it 2-1 3-1 or 4-1? It doesn't matter since it is merely a friendly. Oh yeah, and if no one has told you yet jeff, the 2 goals that you have scored doesn't count towards the top-scorer chart! Try harder next Christmas jeff (and remember to put-up more socks next time dude!).

Have a great one mates! Merry X'mas to all!

-Lap

Merry Xmas!

Merry Xmas y'all! From Team Goat to all Goatees! See you guys later meanwhile enjoy!

Kambeng! 
Jeff

Friday, December 24, 2010

Weather Forecast for 25 Dec

Weather forecast for tomorrow from the weatherman.

Weather is expected to be pretty much similar to previous saturday with clear sky for the whole morning but high chance of thunder with shower expected in the afternoon.

Let's hope the weather is good. It may stop at 3pm just like last week!

-Index

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Match Preview for Game 6

Opp: AJPL FC (currently 6th in league)

Venue: Bowen Secondary School (artifical pitch)
http://maps.google.com.sg/maps?hl=en&expIds=17259,26442&xhr=t&cp=4&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=bowen+secondary+school&fb=1&gl=sg&hq=bowen+secondary+school&hnear=Singapore&cid=0,0,14171354431723563618&ei=EVkTTeXTNMf3rQeCrrTtCw&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=2&sqi=2&ved=0CCAQnwIwAQ

K.O: 3pm

Attire: Red

This Saturday will see Team Goat back in action after their first win of the season with AJPL FC. AJPL FC is largely an unknown side with little review about the team being known to me. All i can say is that they are not a top team who usually be able to contest for the big awards as they were bottom 3 last season. But please do not be fooled by this numbers. They are a young and vibrant team with an average age of 20s. You could say they are similar to us thus a fast pace game is definitely invertible. More over we are playing a sports called soccer! And anything can happen and will happen to you if we take it lightly and definitely we will not be overlooking that! Still i will be cautious with the approach to the game and play the game from the back like what we have done against VNPNUS.

News have came in that we will be welcoming back our dear Captain Jackson to the line-up after his training in OBS. A stronger and fitter jackson? We will see! Also back in the team is kenny after his exam in NTU and he will definitely like to have some game time under his belt after spending 1.5 months on the studying table. Sadly Goat will still be without the likes of Manfred, Thaddeus and JinChuen. But definitely i'm confident of the team we have on this upcoming game!

Kambeng!
Jeff

News by Football Opod

20 Dec 2010:
Team Goat ended their barren run in Division 1 as they stunned VNPNUS with a morale boosting 3-0 win to climb out of the relegation zone. Having finished as runners up last season, VNPNUS seemed to be a different side as they are languishing in the bottom third of the table after failing to conjure their first win in 5 games.

23 Dec 2010:
Obtaining their first victory in a 3-0 win over VNPNUS previously, a revitalized Team Goat is targeting their second win against AJPL FC to break into the top half of the table.

Validation of 1.5/5 Viewpoints

After previously validating 1/5 of my viewpoints, it is now time to proof my 0.5 point. Why 0.5? Because though I was right about the point of a mobile centre forward, I was not exactly accurate with the predicting regarding to the candidate.

Having said that, I have nothing but respect for our starting CF last Saturday. Kahwoon did everything - except scoring. Nonetheless I am his biggest fan, but at the same time, also his biggest critics. As we have came to realisation by now, positioning is only 1 of the few categories where he does not attain 20 in Championship Manager (he deserves 20 for heading definitely!). He led the line superbly but sometimes tend to leave his team-mates behind by wandering to both wings. However, that's also part of his game through deception of the defenders! (Another stats 20 in CM! Intelligence!).

Nonetheless, he was definitely overshadowed by the MoM BoonWee and that is no way disrespectful to Kahwoon because BoonWee is such a great player! He provided the crucial link between midfield and forward and produced pass after pass for the 2 wingers to cut in! He even had the vision and composure to run into threatening position in anticipation of the crosses! With Yitwoon cutting in from the left, BoonWee drew out the central defenders and left space for Yitwoon to run into which gave us the cutting edge!

For whoever that's going to take the CF position next (WeiXiang showed glimpse of promise towards the end of the game!), there is a huge shoe to step-into. But no-fret! Just follow what BoonWee does and you are bound to be the next MoM!

Well, the rest of my other 3 viewpoints can't be proven yet until JC and Manfred return to actions! Till then, please continue to support my articles!
-'5

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Validation of 1/5 Viewpoints

My previous article raised 5 viewpoints and I have received some "interesting" feedbacks. Well the situation did not allow all my theories to be validated in the last match (Manfred and JC were both absent) but at least 1 was proven!

As I have mentioned, our youth players are highly-talented and they did not disappointed on Saturday. Khalid and Derrick came on late in the game and not only provided us with the much needed dynamism but even won us the game! Both had 1 shot on goal and Khalid scored the all important 3rd goal to win us the game! This is the right way we blood our youngster just like how Theo Walcott was slowly brought to the 1st team! Kudos to Khalid and Derrick. You are our future!

Nonetheless it is never easy to handle youngsters nowadays. On one hand we are fortunate to have the likes of Khalid and Derrick; we also have our prima donna full-time model part-time footballer to deal with. No name shall be mentioned here [raise eye brow] but we would like to stress the importance of keeping your feet on the ground. Otherwise, no matter how much talent you possess, you risk of becoming the next Jermaine Pennant or David Bentley or (and the list goes on and on).

The usually talkative '5 was expressing his disappointment at the post match interview: "Today was a great chance for all our youngsters to have a go... But... He mentioned he would be coming... It (his absence) was like AWOL... Hope he learnt from this." Nonetheless, '5 was still full of praise for the youngster and insisted that there would not be any hard feelings between the pair when they meet again by joking: "don't worry, I am no Gallas and he is not Nasri!".

-'5

Monday, December 20, 2010

First Victory

Alright alright, apology for the lack of updates over the weekend. I was still in euphoria from our first victory of the season!

There are still plenty I would like to say but haven't really been free since saturday. More would follow in the subsequent days I promise.

I am really appreciative to hear all of your positive feedbacks on saturday for this blog and I would urge all of you to continue doing so - and comment on our articles online!

Support us, comment us!

-'5

P.S. Please do really pardon me for the delay in blogging. Spending more time to get used to winning streak!

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Out of relegation!!!

Zespol FC                         7    13
Tour D' France                  6    12
Swee Swee 1 FC              6    8
Thunder                            3    7
Team Goat                        5    4
AJPL FC                          5    4
VNPNUS                        5    3
STAR CF                        3    2

Guys 1 win and we are out! who knows a few more wins where we will be?

For full table,
http://d2dsports.footballopod.com/D2D_LeagueTable.aspx?id=60&leagueid=43&divid=75

Kambeng!
Jeff

3 goals, 3 points and 1 clean sheet!

Yesterday we have finally saw Team Goat wrapping up all 3 points in their game against VNPNUS at East View Secondary. Goals scored by Yiwen, Ariel and Khalid helped Team Goat to secure their all needed 3points to lift themselves away from the last position of the table. With their long awaited 1st win of the season now in the bag, i believe time will tell whether if they will go all the way up to the table.

After the game, many of the Team Goat members finally have their smiling faces on and it was a sight which came after months of waiting. Jokes were cracked, Goalkeeper boasting about his cleansheet, Players hugging each other, Khalid running with joy for his 1st goal with Team Goat. This was a sight of joy from the locker room and hopes of it continuing is definitely welcomed.

To the game, 1st half was ended 0-0 with both teams pretty hard on each other with tackles flying in from everywhere (literally left, right and centre). Nevertheless, Team Goat's defense was on high alert throughout the half as VNPNUS did not even had a shot on target for their Goalkeeper to save.

To the 2nd half, things started off lively for Team Goat as they started pounding on VNPNUS goal leaving the goalkeeper making saves after saves at a very very very very very very very muddy ground! Finally the deadlock was broken and the net rippled when Boon Wee slotted in a through ball to Yiwen just outside the box. With his instep, Yiwen puts the net into the net leaving the goalkeeper rooted to the ground.

With this lead VNPNUS started to be aggressive and finally 2 consecutive free-kicks was awarded to them. 1 was saved while the other was blocked by the GREAT WALL which boasted Omar, Kiong and Zhuliang.

Determined to win the game, Team Goat pushed hard for the 2nd goal and soon they did! With a mistake of holding the ball by VNPNUS goalkeeper, Yiwen nicked in and get the ball away and put in a cross into the 6yards area. Boon Wee was running in the box than and was going for the ball but a defender from behind uses his both hands to push him to the ground and back of the net. Penalty! Ariel calmly ramps it into the net. 2-0.

2 vital corners was than delivered by VNPNUS into Team Goat's box and both of good quality. One was a free header and you can hear the sight of relieve by the players even if you are in Jurong when the ball went over the bar. The other was guarded by ZhuLiang but the ball was still being headed by a player of VNPNUS towards goal. Over the bar. (Many of the players believe that this was the 2 chance for VNPNUS to change the game)

Finally the 3rd goal came in approximately 85mins when Zhuliang decided to bring the ball up from centre defense, cutting 2-3 players in the centre of the park before he made a excellent through pass in between a defender's leg to khalid. A shot from outside of the box by khalid and the ball bounces in front of the Goalkeeper and into the net. 3-0 the scorelines says it all.

Team Goat's Player of the Match: Boon Wee (18)

Despite being only introduced to the game in 30mins, Boon Wee is still the main difference in how Team Goat get their 3 points. He was vital in setting up the 1st 2 goals with both his through pass and his runs that made it happened. He has also showed determination in getting the ball from opp defenders when he went challenging for balls no matter was it on the ground on in the air. Kudos to Boon Wee and definitely Team Goat will be looking for you to perform once again.

Players present:

Goalkeeper: Jeff

Defenders: Omar, ZhuLiang, Jeffrey, Benny, Ariel

Midfielders: Norman, KengYang, WeiMing, Laphang, Derek

Attackers: Yiwen, WeeKiong, BoonWee, KahWoon

Youth: Derrick, Khalid

Trialist: WeiXiang


Reported by,
Jeff

Friday, December 17, 2010

Weather Forecast for 18 Dec 10

Weather forecast for tomorrow from the weatherman.

Weather is expected to be clear for the whole morning but periods of widespread moderate to heavy showers, at times with thunder expected in the afternoon.

Let's wish us luck.

-Index

KambengFlash Latest

It has been confirmed with a reliable source that Team Goat has failed in the bid to land the highly-rated BMTC OC. It looks like the team is going to depend on their existing midfielders for the rest of the season. It seems like the ageing No.5 is going to be relied upon from now on. However, a recent interview with Team Goat's No.5 has revealed his high hope for the youngster in the team. "The likes of Derrick, Khalid and Amrann - if he focuses more on football than modelling or gals - are all technically gifted players. They just need a few pounds of flesh which is sure to come very quickly as they go through puberty. I have absolute confidence that they would play a huge part in the rest of the season." Said the No.5. "They should start going to the gym more often than facebooking in front of the computer!" He added.

On another news, the same source also informed KambengFlash that despite the setback in signing the BMTC OC, an unknown RSAF regular (AOSX, same vocation as Jeff) from Changi Airbase has been invited for a trial this saturday. Once again, the player is a relative unknown and initial assessment seems to indicate that he possess quick feet and a quick turn of pace. It is widely expected that he would start on the bench on saturday.

-Lap

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Preview for Match 5

A win-less streak of 4 games have now hit Team Goat and i'm really not proud to say it but yes we are at rock bottom of the table with only 1 point. I believe everyone in the team, including me is feeling very demoralized and is losing heart to play for the team. Mistakes happens and sometimes we'll blame each other for what they've done but hey! think about it, have u done your best to help the team? Think of a time when your team-mates is in trouble, did u run to open up space to help him out? or when he miss a shot did you encourage him to be better the next time or just blame him to be an ass for missing the ball?

To me, we are a team and we are all in this together. We win it as a team, lose together as a team. As your President for the team, i'm calling out to every Team Goat member to stick together much more NOW than before cos we need you now. Put aside your stuff and come to the game, cheer for the team! play for the team! Yes you may have important stuff to deal with but isn't Team Goat and Soccer your passion as well? Imagine if you are not around for 2 weeks and have not a clue what is going on in the team


So please, stick together now and play your hearts out for this coming weekend game!

Anyway, for this upcoming match against VNPNUS, i'm hoping for all the top players to be back in the team although i know JC is out on vaction with family and i think he deserve it as he really trained hard in army! so no worries bro!

Once again, we are playing a top team in the league, being runner-up for 2 previous season i would think that they are strong and decent team to play against. If my information is correct they are in their age of 30s and are a more physical team than any others we have met. Many opp have written or told us about their physical presence on the field and so i have warn you guys before. So lets do our best to play clean and have a good game with them!

Definitely what i hope for the team to achieve is a win in this upcoming game, it may not be easy as the field and opp is not going to do us any good but i'm sure we will be out there to give our best shot! I'm not saying we are the underdog (after all we are still div 2 champs!) but i'm sure the morale factor will be on us to conquer! so lets play our hearts out this weekend and achieve our 1st win this season!

Formation and player-listing will probably be out this thursday.

Kambeng!
Jeff

Game 5 Details

Opp: VNPNUS

Attire: Red

KO: 3pm

Venue: East View Secondary School (Yes, the bloody jungle again!)

(http://maps.google.com.sg/maps?hl=en&biw=837&bih=672&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=east+view+secondary+school&fb=1&gl=sg&hq=east+view+secondary+school&hnear=Singapore&cid=0,0,7993031274654116704&ei=rF8ATd6lD4HirAeA7fmQDw&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=2&ved=0CB0QnwIwAQ)

Are we going to start our winning streak from this game onwards?

Jeff will follow-up with the game preview soon.

-'5

Transfer Rumour from KambengFlash

Recently, there has been speculation that the chief "oldies" scout has been eyeing a particular player to further strengthen the team.
So far, the identity of the player has been a mystery but a close source to the player has disclosed some interesting facts to KambengFlash exclusively.
The player has won the 'A Div Football Champion with VJC in 2003 (Runner-up in 2002) as their lynch-pin Defensive Midfielder and was the National X-Country Champion at his age division in JC. He can complete 2.4km within 7.5 mins.
Currently serving as an OC in BMTC, it is still unclear if a deal has been reached as of today.
KambengFlash will keep you updated with the lastest news as it happens!

-Lap

Monday, December 13, 2010

ignore commentator! hahaha Barcelona 5-0

Winless streak falls on Team Goat

Without a win in 4 games, is Team Goat starting to feel desperate? To me i still think that we are still doing Ok. Why? Because we have just faced all the top 3 in the league and without a win its still alright. Yes we may not be able to have a say in the title this season but we could still well have a safe mid-table position and who knows if result falls on our side we could well do it again?

So lets not start grieving over our lost and starting doing well in our game!

To the game, i feel that the pitch really did us real bad this time round. We could not run as well as we thought we could, passes were left stranded due to tall and deep grass, Bobbing field make passes, clearance and goalkeeping a hard job to be dealt with. Which actually explains how we led in 3 goals that cause the difference. But kudos to Zespol who played the same field as us but still manage to get the result of 4-1.

Man of the match: Jackson

Why he won the award was not because he scored the only goal for Goat but his presence at midfield and his never gave up attitude towards the game. Constantly pushing the team on and covering the defense when needed. Well done.

Kambeng,
Jeff

A balanced Team + 5 Viewpoints

Before I start, I would like to assure Omar that I personally do not put you at fault for the defeat (I am sure all the rest feel the same way inside) so please cheer up! We can't improve without making mistakes!

Ok well let me start. I remember commenting at the end of the game against Tour D France that we had a very balanced team with JC (pls pardon my abbreviation since I used to call his bother JR so I call JinChuen JC) at left back. Point to note is that with other right-legged players at left back, we tend to push inwards and everytime we are pressured to the outside we can only weakly clear/pump the ball. In a way JC gives us option at the back to pass sideways instead of pumping up. And we can balance it with a more defensive right back.

Second observation is that JC really flourished while playing LB as he would have more space to explode into the flank (like Bale!). This was made possible especially with Manfred drifting inwards to the forward area. In order to maximise our asset, I recommend we play a pendulum swing style and allow JC to push forward at every attack. It may sound complicated but it is simply the defenders and DM shifting to the left if JC is caught out during counter attack. And JC is going to recover asap (there is a reason he gets IPPT gold ok?).

Third observation is that most of our goals scored by Manfred and Yiwen were accomplished when they cut in from both flanks. And that's where they both are at their most dangerous. Sorry Manfred, I think you are more lethal cutting in from the flank.

Fourth observation lies in Kiong's best position which most of us agree on as the Supporting Striker or AM. No disagreement there and I was quite sad to see Kiong running out of space on the Right wing against Zespol.

Fifth observation is that we lack the presence in the box (literally no one there). Nonetheless we are not a team that plays with a typical centre forward. And with Kiong's there in support for the flick-on and crosses firing from both flanks I would highly recommend our best headerer of the ball - Kahwoon to be the striker! I suggest this not only because he can head the ball in a god-like manner but also for his pure athleticism. I can foresee him chasing the defenders down from the front most as well. And he would provide an ideal running target for our forwards to pass to.

My first blog and my 2-cents worth of opinion. Hope you like it and please feel free to comment!

-'5

New Blogger!

Good morning to everyone. While everyone is suffering from the Monday's blue, I would like to introduce to you the latest journalist/author/pundit/blogger/weatherman - your No.5!

Right, yes, the most senior member of the team is going to write here just for the you.

So anyway please feel free to comment/support/disagree/attack my opinion as you like as I am a keen advocate of freedom of speech. Alright, enough said at the opening speech, feel free to fb/whatsapp/bbm/sms/email me to have your say in the team's matter!

- Lap/'5/index

Friday, December 10, 2010

Probable line-up

This is for all those who would want to know the line-up for tomorrow's game! Players attending the game are:


Keeper: Jeff

Defenders: Ariel, Jeffery, ZhuLiang, Benny, Norman, Omar

Midfielders: Kahwoon, Jackson, KengYang, Laphang

Forwards: Manfred, Kiong, Yiwen, JinChuen (HELL YEA!)

Youngsters: Derrick, Amran, Khalid

Highlighted players are the starters.

Kambeng!
Jeff

Fund

This is the long waited post about Team Goat's Funds.

Alright to start off, here is the amount collected for the 1st month which is $42 this amount is still not enough to cover the amount we spent before the season but no worries because as time goes by the money will slowly become positive. Here is the list that we have spend on...


2 adidas soccer balls : $45.80 (22.90 each)

Trophies: $12 + $12 + $14 = $38

Water: $8.90 per 24bottles


without counting the water in for the 1st month, we are still on a -$17.20 which is not really a big amount. So here you go this is what team goat is spending on currently. And please be aware it is a new month and we'll start collecting the new fund this coming game. =)

Kambeng,
Jeff

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Clash of the CHAMPIONS

This weekend will see the 1st ever clash of both champions Zespol FC and Team Goat at East View Secondary School. I won't really say that both teams start off great this season as Zespol scored only 7pts in 5games and the latter 1 solitary point in 3 games.

With a win this week, it may propel us to 6th position which will be a great jump as now the table is still tight and congested.This week's attendance is still hanging at the balance as some of the players will be away due to festive seasons and holidays.

What i'm hoping is still to have a good and constant team and i hope guys will put in more effort in turning up for games to help me out here. To illustrate the point, we always have to shift around our midfielders which is a bad news for any teams. Midfield is the Generator, the soul or anything u call it. They are the main part of the body and having a good constant midfield will definitely help the team out. (no offence to any midfielders involved its just an example) So, what i do hope is that our team can regularly field in a starting 11 that everyone is familiar with... alrite?

Players listing will be updated tomorrow night before the game. (seriously, i wander how many team goat members still even read the blog, the counter keep jumping but i dont know who is reading. GOOD OR BAD?)

Goat
Jeff

Game 4. Match Preview will be updated shortly after.

Opp: Zespol FC ( Previous Champ of Divison 1)

Attire: Red

KO: 3pm

Venue: East View Secondary School

(http://maps.google.com.sg/maps?hl=en&biw=837&bih=672&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=east+view+secondary+school&fb=1&gl=sg&hq=east+view+secondary+school&hnear=Singapore&cid=0,0,7993031274654116704&ei=rF8ATd6lD4HirAeA7fmQDw&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=2&ved=0CB0QnwIwAQ)

Without a win still, this game will still be crucial to us!

Kambeng!
Jeff