Players for Wednesday's Friendly

Hey boys,Coach wants all the below mentioned players to be down for the game. See aaron's post below for details.


Jespal Singh
Khyrul Anwar
Chia Jin Hon
Cho Weihao
Leslie Tan
Anuraj Balasingam
Kee Siang
Benedict Low
Tan Kian Tiong
Tan Boon Han
Mohd. Nadeem
Mohd Yussof
Hasbullah
Ahmad Khan
Tan Ri Peng
Diyar Mailepessov
Rajvin
Mutalib
Nelson Keng Zi Hao

As me and aaron would not be down on wednesday, it's best if you sms coach directly if you cant make it.

NTU 2 - 2 SMU

HT: 1-2
FT: 2-2
Scorers: Aaron, Khai
Assists: KT, Zul

We showed some character in coming back from a goal down to level the match in the later moments of the game. This is what the NTU soccer team is about. A dubious refereeing decision to call for a penalty against us affected our gameplay. There will always be such incidents but we must come back stronger.

Apart from results, we need to show that we believe we can win. Yes we are still sitting at the top of the table, but the sequence of matches show that we may not be in favour to take the title. Nevertheless, there is still advantage of being at the top and it is only for ourselves to fail.

Every match is a tough match. Nothing comes easy. What takes to be a champion? The consistency to bring results in every performance, the believe and desire to win, no matter what opponents come your way there is no fear of failure. So come 5th October, I hope to see us keep fighting until the final whistle sounds. Whats more exciting is that on the day itself, SMU vs SIM will be held at NUS field 2 at the same time. Let's be mentally prepared. Its ours.

Updates for the week:
Training/Friendly Match on Wednesday 30th Sept
Be at the field by 7pm SHARP.
Attire: RED
Note that the combined uni guys will be having their FA Cup game so seniors please take charge. All other players in the SUniG squad are required to come down. Players like Jespal, Ahmad, Mutalib, Bul, Keesiang, Diyar are invited to come for the friendly/training.

Training on Friday 2nd Oct
Training starts at 7pm SHARP.
Attire: BLUE

Anyone for the Match of the Match? Any comments are welcomed in the comments section.

NTU vs SMU

Sorry for the late post.

Attire as same as previous game.
White black black. Warm up with red.
Spare kit in case of clash or fussy referee: Blue Shorts and red socks.

Be there by 630pm.

A win would place us in a very good position for the gold. So whoever's given the oppourtunity to play do ur best. I feel we are stronger than our last year' ivp team(nodisrespect to the old boys). One of the reasons i believe is due to the team spirit and togetherness which was rather non existent during the last campaign. I hope everyone will help each other out by words of encouragements which was aplenty in the last game. Lastly, im am sure all of you would be experienced enough to not be complacent eventhough we won comfortably when we last played SMU in the friendly. Just for your info, NUS Thrashed SMU 6-0 or something close to that in a pre-SUNIG friendly; we all know what happen next. All the best!

NTU vs SIM photos

NTU 2 - 1 SIM

HT 1-1
FT 2-1
Scorers: KT, Khai
Assist: Leslie

Great win guys, good character shown on the field today. However, its only the start of SUniG, two more big games to go. I urge you guys to stay on your feet. Yes, we celebrate the winning moments tonite, but there is still more to do. So come next training, the attitude must be right. No cockiness, no sluggishness. Remember, you can only win if you show consistency in every performance.

It was a good team effort. There were brilliant moments in the game, and individuals stepping up for the team at the crucial moments when needed. Thats what WE are all about. Play of the day goes to Ferdihao, who bolted his way from nowhere to put in the tackle when SIM speedy star striker had his chance on goal. Goal saving tackle. Any votes for Man of the Match?

For those who did not get to play or felt he did not play well, dont get emotional. I stress that its a team effort. Even those who did not make it to the final 22, they came to support. They are part of the team. We win and lose as a team. I need all 22 to be motivated to play. You may come from the bench and change the game, score the winning goal and be the hero of the day. But without being motivated and have the hunger, you wont be able to do it. So others please help to motivate the other guys too.

Training on Friday 25/09/09 starts at 7pm sharp. Attire: BLUE

Jerseys
Almost everyone of you have taken your jersey except Keesiang, Mutalib, Bul and Jespal (if i'm not wrong)
Only 13 of you have paid me so far, i cant rem the other 2 names so please sound out if you were the one who has paid (Dont confuse me and please be honest)
Remember its $12 for the jersey. Please pay up on Friday.

Those paid so far: Nelson, Kok, Diyar, Zul, Fuhang, Manfred, Weihao, Kennard, Leslie, Peng, KT, Ahmad, Winston (That should be the 13 who have paid so far)

Lastly, anyone feel free to post your own comments in the comments section.

Cheers

Aaron

Crunch time (Updated)

Please bring $12 for your jersey tomorrow. No money means no jersey means no play.

Attire: Bring a RED top
Bring a pair of RED and BLACK socks
Bring a pair of BLUE and BLACK shorts (as long no number on it)

For keepers, bring your own jersey as well which has the number according to your squad number.

Match Details
NTU vs SIM
Venue: NTU MPSF1 (Rugby Field)
Kick-off: 730pm
Date: 23rd Sept 2009 Wednesday

Hope your match preparations are going well. Be down by 630pm.

Excuse letters and SUniG Squad list 2009

To all the 30 players, i have excuse letters for all of you so if you need them, come get it from me tomorrow or Wed itself. This is to give you ample time to prepare for the match, as well as allowance time to travel for away games. So those not in the Final 22, you have the excuse letter for all 3 matches too.

SUniG 2009 Final 22
Hu Tianci
Khyrul Anwar
Aaron Li
Chia Jin Hon
Cho Weihao
Leslie Tan
Anuraj Balasingam
Manfred Tan Kai Sheng
Kennard Gan
Benedict Low
Tan Kian Tiong
Tan Boon Han
Mohd. Feroz
Mohd. Nadeem
Lam Fuhang
Mohd Zulkarnain
Mohd Yussof
Nelson Keng
Tan Ri Peng
Winston Tan Di Xian
Khairul Mohd
Rajvin

I will make a posting again tmr regarding our full attire colour. All 22 players are to be down at the field by 630pm SHARP. I stress, NO later than 630pm. As usual, help to prepare the water and everything else. I will check with Mr Chiang if we will have extra food like bananas/bread/gatorade provided.

But in any case, you are responsible for your own match preparations. Make it a point to hydrate yourself well the nite before the match. How you go about your eating, drinking and sleeping HABITS count towards your match preparations. If you have a long day in school, and is used to having a power nap before the game, go find a way to get it done.

Motivate yourself and think positively in the build up towards the game. Prepare yourself mentally and physically. Note that SIM are defending champions of SUniG and they will not be easy meat. Alrite guys, rest well and cya on Wednesday.

Cheers

Aaron

Greetings

On behalf of the NTU soccer team, i wish all the muslims Selamat Hari Raya! Enjoy the holidays but also keep in mind the next 3 weeks will be important weeks for all of us. So... Zulsain dont finish all your goodies come distribute to us.. And familyman already married rite so we awaiting your green packets..

As for Monday's training. we will start at 5pm SHARP. This is due to the office being closed on a public holiday and there will not be any floodlights turned on. Do bring your own drinks/water as i'm not sure if we have the blue container or any bottled water in the store.

Attire: BLUE

I need your replies on attendance for the closing ceremony at NUS on Saturday 10/10/09 late afternoon/evening (time TBC) by Monday nite.. So post in the comments section as to whether you will be attending the closing ceremony, coz i need the estimated numbers.

Training friday 18/09/09

Attire: RED

Training will start at 730pm sharp. Inform me, feroz or coach if you are unable to make it for training.

ok just to share from yesterdays game.

Coach spoke to me after the game yesterday. He emphasized that he was unhappy on how the team was thrown out of the game by the opponents dirty tactics like diving in for tackles and etc etc. We gave them to much respect and we were to kind as footballers. He wants all of us to be stronger in heart and not to let opponents step on our heads.

Second point on characters on the field. (Our players watching the game from the touchline also agreed). All of us were to quiet in the field, as in there was not really anyone in the field that who could bring the morale of the team up. This is for sure is not the job of the captain only as almost all players especially the experienced should be able to encourage when the tough gets going. All of us are good friends off the field where we joke before, during, after trg and wherever possible, therefore when we are playing as a team, we should not have a problem communicating. Im not saying this has been lacking in the last few games but this weaknesses were exposed by a rather average, predictable TP side. And that is a cause for worry.

So as the first game of SUNIG approaches, lets all be in the same page and try to change a little bit of our game by being more daring and vocal while playing on the pitch. All who played the friendly against SIM and last year's SUNIG Game should know that SIM are no pushovers and certainly irritating as an opponent; their bench will taunt you, their keeper will use ridiculous waste time tactics, and their players will dished out ridiculously dangerous tackles and always always complaining to the referee for every decision against them,all to put us out of the game. Therefore,whoever that is playing have to be prepared mentally and physically.

Shoutout from Winston (99)

It is about time we build the character of our team. It is time we unveil our NTU tradition; players who are hard, players who play with their heart more than their brains sometimes, players who can take scolding’s on the pitch and players who dare to rise up to the occasion and help those around you but making sure that the NTU voice is louder on the pitch than those who are dying to play but yet have to sit on the bench because you, on the field, are supposedly better in certain aspects than him on that match day against that specific opponents.

What is with the year 1, year 2 etc and the seniors-juniors thing? Everyone who is in this team now arrived at this point based on certain merits and ability which coach thinks that you possess will help the team. Some of us can dribble well, some can shoot well, some can pass well and so many attributes that make you as the player you are today. But right now, what we lack in everyone is the hunger to win. Who do you want to win it for? I’m sure many of you have been seniors before and many of you have been through the junior/newcomer phase countless times. How many times do you feel that a player, who is longer than you in the team, makes a mistake or he is not putting his best effort even for the slightest incident and you want to ‘wake’ him up but was too afraid to speak up? How many times do you think that you are having a bad game and thus decide to retreat back into your hermit shell?

We need each other on and off the field. We need advices, comments, criticisms but I want to stress that they have to be constructive. Obviously, there will be times when in the heat of the moment, foul words came out and probably hurt someone or bruised the relationship. But the difference between man and boy is the ability to rise above that and talk it out over dinner or even just after training or a match.

I admit that many times in the game I lost the ball or misplaced a pass or got knocked off the ball and resulted in my teammates having to track back to retrieve it before something disastrous happens. But this is what a team is all about! We help each other first before the constructive remarks are going to be made. If a mistake was made, there is absolutely no point in hurling abuse in any form to your poor teammate. Are you going to chase his mind of out the game? PULL HIM BACK INTO THE GAME AND GET ON WITH IT!

Lastly, no matter how well or how badly we play as a team or individually on that fateful day, always remember that we are in it together. We will not win a game if I score 10 goals and we ship in 11 goals. But we will win a game if we manage to nip in one solitary goal of the game because of our teamwork.

It is time to step up and make your presence be felt on the field. Everyone makes mistakes and I always believe everyone must have the heart and soul to right the wrong while we can… while we are still in the game.

Regards,

99, Winston

Urgent: Jerseys

Ok boys,

The jerseys that we were going to order, the umbro or diadora jerseys, do not have all of the sizes available. As such,Mr Chiang has offered another option that is available,FBT.

Pls visit the url below and reply at the comments section immediately.Pls look at #044,#258,#174. Mr Chiang needs confirmation latest by wednesday afternoon.

To make things easier for collation, just reply YES if your agreeable, or NO if you are not agreeable on buying the FBT jersey.Just note that we are thinking of getting FBT only if all other options fail. AGAIN, this is urgent so i hope to get your fullest cooperation. Thanks.

http://www.psingha.com.sg/apparel_sst.html

Team List for NTU vs TP

Ok the team list is listed below.Pls note that this list is NOT the confirmed list of players for SUNIG.The list has not been finalised as Coach is undecided. Kudos to everyone for performing well resulting in coach having sleepless nights deciding his final 22.

Some points to take note, GK Coach Yu wants all the goalkeepers to be present even if you are not in the team list. Coach also wants ALL outfield players to be down for the game.In short, all must be present.If you cannot make it for valid reasons, please inform coach DIRECTLY.Sms me or aaron or anyone you know if you do not have coach's number.

Pls also adhere strictly to the attire. BLUE BLACK BLACK.PLease do not wear other colours like blue black red or blue red black or wateva.

1 Tianci
2 Khairul
3 KT
4 Weihao
5 Leslie
6 Aaron Li
7 Manfred Tan
8 Benedict
9 Boon
10 Jin Hon
11 Nadeem
12 Hasbullah
13 Yusoff
14 Nelson
14 Kok
15 Feroz
16 Peng
17 Winston
18 Rajvin

Updates

Friendly Match vs TP

Match Details
TP vs NTU
Venue: Temasek Poly Sports Complex
Kick-off: 745pm
Date: 16/09/09 Wednesday

Attire: BLUE

Bus will leave NTU Hall 6 Car Park at 6pm SHARP. Bus will leave TP at 10pm SHARP and make its way back to NTU. Please state in the comments section on whether you will be taking the bus or making your own way there. Also state if you will be late and going on your own due to lessons. Everyone to be there by 645pm, latest 7pm!

Items to take onto the bus:
1 blue container filled with ice
1 small red container filled with ice
1 box of mineral water
1 bag of 6 balls with one set of bibs and one set of marker cones in it (from Mr Chiang's office)
1st aid bag from the store


Final Squad Numbers
Tianci [1]
Keesiang [2]
Manfred [3]
Feroz [4]
Weihao [5]
Aaron [6]
Zul [7]
Fuhang [8]
Khai [9]
Yusoff [10]
Diyar [11]
Mutalib [12]
Ahmad [13]
Kennard [14]
Leslie [15]
Jin [16]
Nadeem [17]
Benedict [18]
Firdaus [19]
KT [20]
Peng [21]
Jespal [22]
Boon [23]
Nelson [24]
Kok Seong [25]
Rajvin [27]
Anuraj [28]
Khyrul [37]
Bul [72]
Winston [99]


Results of Friendly Match
NTU 3 SMU 0
HT 1-0 Scorer: Rajvin Assist: Peng
FT 3-0 Scorers: Leslie; Nadeem Assist: Ahmad

NTU vs SP pics

Jersey Designs

Guys, more than enough choices already. It's time to decide. Post in the comments section which jersey designs you vote for. Note that NUS colours Blue or Orange, SMU yellow, SIM Black or Red

Jersey Designs

Choose your Jersey numbers WISELY

Let me list some guidelines for all of you guys to take note of upon choosing your jersey numbers:

1. Some priority will be given to seniors in choosing the numbers. ie. looking at which year you will be graduating in and also how long you have represented the NTU soccer team.

2. By mutual agreement between parties contesting for the same number.

3. May be subjected to Coach or Mr Chiang's decision to choose for you the numbers if needed.

4. Choose your NUMBERS WISELY, especially your 2nd and 3rd choices!!

This will certainly make everyone's job easier! So if all your choices are taken, we may give you a random number instead. Any queries regarding this issue you guys can come ask me. So EVERYONE please take some time to re-think and re-post what numbers you want.

Friendly Match vs SMU

Match Details
NTU vs SMU
Venue: MPF 1
Kick-off: 730pm
Date: 11/09/09 Friday

Attire: BLUE

NTU Squad List vs SMU (11 Sept 2009)

1	Jaspal
2	Tianci
3	KT
4	Weihao
5	Leslie
6	Mutalib
7	Benedict
8	Boon
9	Jin Hon
10	Nadeem
11	Ahmad Khan
12	Hasbullah
13	Yusoff
14	Nelson
14	Rajvin
15	Diyar
16	Peng
17	Kee Siang
18
19
20

Coach will make some last minute inclusions for those who did not play in the FA Cup today.

All 30 of you are expected to be down whether playing or not. Be there latest by 645pm for warm-ups. The list of players selected for this friendly will be up soon. Inform me, feroz or coach if you are unable to make it.

Options planned for end of year (Updated)

Guys,

Here are some options that we will be considering for our end of the year team bonding cum training camp/trip. The trip duration should be 6D5N:

1. Travel to as far as Ipoh, which includes stopping over at Malacca for one soccer match and KL for 2 soccer matches, and a small outdoor adventure outing which may include white water rafting/caving
2. Travel to Malacca / KL and play friendly matches
3. Team bonding cum training camp held in NTU
4. Travel to as far as Ipoh, which includes stopping over at Malacca for one soccer match and KL for 2 soccer matches, and team bonding activities lead by a facilitator
5. Others (if you can suggest for other FEASIBLE alternatives)

Options for the periods where camp dates could be held on(NOT exact dates):

1. 19-24 Dec
2. 26-31 Dec

Do note that this invitation is extended to players who are not in the SUniG 2009 squad. Also consider that no Inter-Hall games should be played after CHRISTMAS.

Please post your comments and preferences in the comments section.

NTU FOOTBALL SQUAD 2009 (SUNIG) (Not final 22)

GK
1. Hu Tianci
2. Jespal Singh
3. Khyrul Anwar
4. Firdaus

Outfield Players
1. Aaron Li
2. Chia Jin Hon
3. Cho Weihao
4. Leslie Tan
5. Anuraj Balasingam
6. Manfred Tan Kai Sheng
7. Kee Siang
8. Kennard Gan
9. Benedict Low
10. Tan Kian Tiong
11. Tan Boon Han
12. Mohd. Feroz
13. Mohd. Nadeem
14. Lam Fuhang
15. Mohd Zulkarnain
16. Mohd Yusoff
17. Hasbullah
18. Ahmad Khan
19. Tan Ri Peng
20. Wong Kok Siong
21. Winston Tan Di Xian
22. Diyar Mailepessov
23. Khairul Mohd
24. Rajvin
25. Mutalib
26. Nelson Keng Zi Hao

The list of players above are to be down for trainings in preparation for SUniG 2009. The GK Coach Yu will be around so the 4 GKs do need to come down for trainings. Please be reminded that this is not the final 22 and any drop in performances, attendances or attitude may still be subjected to being dropped from the squad as we have other players waiting to fill in the spots.
For those in Jollilads, do also note that there is no direct pathway to getting into the final 22 so do not show complacency. In fact, you should be the ones stepping up with the experiences gained in Jollilads.

I will need you guys to give me your shirt sizes and your 1st 3 choices of your squad numbers you want within the next few days. Hopefully i can get some shirt samples to show you guys but no guarantees. For those not in this list, if you want to place your order for your jersey(s), do let me know.

There will be training tomorrow. As a team, please take the initiative to help out in bringing the equipment to the Multi-Purpose Field 1 (MPF1 aka rugby field) Training will start at 730pm sharp. Attire: RED

For those who are not selected in this list, your season does not end here. After SUniG, you all will be invited back to train as we regroup and prepare for the next phase (IVP), inclusive of the year end overseas trip. So do not be disheartened as there is still a long way to go. I wish to see you all in the near future. If you need to seek some opinion regarding not being selected, you can speak to me.

Jerseys Issue

Guys,

Currently we are still trying to source for the brand of jersey that could cost us a reasonable amount of say $15 per piece. If so, i'm thinking we could get 2 sets of colours. And Mr Chiang mentioned that NTU SRC could sponsor for the printing of numbers. These 2 sets can be used for SUniG as well as overseas trips and IVP. So estimated total cost per person could be around $30 per person. I need some responses as to whether this is good to go? Or are there some violent objections?

Please note we dont have free jerseys for SUniG 2009.

For ordering issue, we will ORDER + PRINT for all the SUniG squad players from the list that coach will be coming up within these 2 days (ie final 22+ __). We can take additional orders from players who did not make the squad, but no printing of numbers to be done (need to let me know asap).

Confirmation of SUniG 2009 fixtures

23/9 (Wed) NTU vs SIM @ NTU
28/9 (Mon) NTU vs SMU @ NTU
5/10 (Mon) NUS vs NTU @ NUS Field 1

All Matches kick-off at 730pm

No Training 07/09/09

There will be no training on Monday 07/09/09. Coach has decided to give us a rest day. Training will resume on Wednesday 730pm. From now on, we will be training at the rugby field (Multi Purpose Field MPF 1).

Attire: RED

Results of Friendly Match

SP vs NTU
1st Third: 0-1
Scorer: Boon Assist: Rajvin
2nd Third: 0-0
3rd Third: 1-0

Friendly Match vs S'pore Poly

Match Details
SP vs NTU
Venue: SP
Kick-off: 5pm
Date: 06/09/09 Sunday

Attire: RED Black Black

The following have been named to travel to SP:

Jaspal

Khairul (GK)

Anuraj

Sherman Seet

KT

Weihao

Leslie

Firdaus (DF)

Benedict

Boon

Jin

Nadeem

Ahmad Khan

Hasbullah

Yusoff

Tay Lip Kee

Cheung Kai Dik

Rajvin

Diyar

Peng

Phyo Baw Swe

Be there by 4pm for warm-ups. Inform me or coach if you are unable to make it.

Team List

Ok here's the line up for the game against combined uni tomorrow.

1.Firdaus(GK)
2.Jaspal
3.Raj
4.Leslie
5.Jin
6.Kee Siang
7.KT
8.Boon
9.Nadeem
10.Diyar
11.Bul
12.Kenneth
13.Ahmad Khan
14.Rajvin
15. Mutalib
16.Calvin
17.Peng
18.Shermon Seet

Sorry for the late post but coach gave me the edited list quite late.
Be there 630pm wear blue.If cannot make it, pls inform me or aaron!

Final Squad of Trialists have been selected

Congrats to the following that have been selected:

Mohamad Syaifudin

Muhd Ridhwan

Lee Qing Feng

Muhd Hasbullah

Mutalib

Irwan Suriak

Melvin Lim

Muhammad Firdaus

Muhd Razis

Arriola Ashley

Ng Tin Yau

Shermon Seet

Loh Yong Sheng

Phyo Baw Swe

Reuben Low

Kor TianYuan

Tay Lip Kee

Ahmad Khan

Zhang Yan Fu

Sim Yi Kai Kenneth

Calvin Low

Khyrul Anwar

Nelson Keng Zi Hao

Cheung Kai Dick

Raghav Rastogi

As mentioned, coach will only select a few from this list for our preparations towards our upcoming SUniG games 2009. By picking you all to the squad, coach believes you all have the potential and room for improvement. Besides, you guys have many more years to go in NTU and will be the future of NTU and may don NTU colours one day. So even if you guys dont get selected for SUniG, you all will still be invited to train with us after SUniG ends. So meanwhile, go keep up with your fitness and play soccer with your hall teams or outside so that you dont fall behind. Remember to keep yourselves updated to this blog as coach may select some players from this list for friendly matches and trainings.

Updates for this week

There will be a friendly match tomorrow Wednesday 2/09/09.

NTU vs Trialists Selected
Kick-off: 730pm

NTU to wear RED, Trialists Selected to wear BLUE

Friday Friendly Match will still follow.

Sunday Friendly Match with SP @ SP
Kick-off 5pm
More Details TBC