Thurs Trials.. and The Chance..

Heyy Guys (and to Trialists as well), details for Trials this Thurs is as follows:

Colour: Blue..
Time: On the field by 730..

If you're able to reach earlier, this will be much appreciated as help will be required to facilitate the smooth passage of the trials..

Khyrul, Faizal and Calvin, pls do help with the pumping of balls, cones, markers and bibs (2 colours).. Take as many balls as possible from Mr Darren's office..

Aidil, Nelson and Iqbal, pls do help with the arrangement of refreshments (water), do draw 2 tumblers instead of 1, filled with ice.. And do remember the cups..

I'll be around to help out as well.. Thanks..

Allow me to post what I mentioned post match: Football is classified as the beautiful game for the joy and euphoria it brings us when we win, and utter diasppointment when we suffer a defeat.. To avoid any potential upset and heart wrench, let's work TOGETHER.. We now know that we're of a certain standard, the next step would be to push it to a higher level with every training.. Yes, let's take training more seriously, with the will and heart to achieve our goals this academic year..
To those who were displeased with their performance just now, don't worry.. It's human to err, what matters most is such that we learn and build a mental fortitude to propel us to better future displays.. So think it over, and ensure the subsequent time such a situation arise, you have it in your back pocket.. The day we stop wanting to improve and learn is the day we hang up our boots..
Lastly, BELIEVE in yourself, your ability, your strengths, your skill.. PLAY with heart, with intelligence and with purpose..

NIKE IS SEARCHING SINGAPORE FOR FOOTBALL'S BEST TALENT. ARE YOU THE ONE?

The chance is your opportunity to earn a place in the Nike Academy, a high performance training program supported by the English Premier League. For one year you will get to train with the pros and experience football at the higest level, with all expenses paid. You might even score a professional contract.

For more information, please visit http://www.nike.com/nikefootball/home/?locale=en_SG

Any interested parties, do feel free to contact me, I'll get you through to the Nike scout.. =)

Till Thursday, keep smiling.. A =) a day, keeps the frowns away! =)

Friendly (30 August)

NTU vs ITE Combined

KO 7.45 pm
Red Black Black
Be ready by 7 pm as there is a briefing before the match.


Few things to take note:
There is no need to remind anyone of the defeat we suffered last thursday. However, I feel it is imperative for me to share some of the details of our(me and kennard) post match discussion with coach.

1. First of all, Coach was extremely disappointed with us. He said we did not look like a team but instead 11 individuals. Home United basically beat us just by doing what we did not do, work as a team. They pressed us together and that led to countless individual mistakes which culminated in 3 quick goals that sealed our fate.

2. Secondly, we failed to deliver the only philosophy Coach wanted us to follow since day one, keep possession of the ball. No more than 5 passes were made in the first half, although it was slightly better the start of the 2nd half, we just went back to throwing the ball away after getting the 2-1 lead. In this sense, it is quite similar to say that we have been training for nothing. All trainings, there is always emphasis on keeping the ball, and to be fair to us, we can do it well in training but during games, it just doesnt happen for us for some reason.

Keep the points above in mind as we approach the next game. It is clear all of us must up our game and more importantly work as a team from now onwards to firstly get a result against ITE tomorrow and of course in SUNIG.

Lastly and regretfully, Coach has mentioned he doesnt need all players 4 the match tomorrow so not all players who turn up will get to play. Please also note that this would be the last chance for some players to stay in the team as there would be another squad cut on 2nd September. Lets give our best tomorrow!

Friendly vs. Home Utd U - 18..

Heyy Guys, pls do bring the issued NTU red top for the game on thurs.. Pls be ready for warm up by 7 sharp.. As usual, do post if you aren't able to make it for the game.. Also, do drop me or Feroz a msg if you'll be late.. Thanks.. =)

Also note, please bring black shorts and black socks.

Upcoming Training Slots..

Heyy Guys, here's a heads up for sep and the first week of oct..

30th Aug: Friendly with combined ITE.. Details to be given this week..

2nd, 7th, 9th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 20th, 24th, 27th, 28th, 29th Sep..

3rd, 5th Oct..

2 week Outlook

Hey peeps, crucial period now. Time to focus and be commited as SUNIG is fast approaching.

Tuesday, 24 August 2010 7.45pm
Training at Multi-Purpose Court or Half Pitch.
Wear Red. Bring both shoes and boots.

Thursday, 26 August 2010 7.45pm KO
Friendly match with Home United U18 (We lost to them 4 – 2 last match. Time to set the record straight!)
See my previous post for game details.

Monday, 30 August 2010
Friendly match with ITE Combined 7.45pm KO. More details later this week.

Thursday, 2 September 2010
Training and Football Trials for new players 7.45pm.

SUNIG Dates are as follows: 22 September, 1 October, 6 October. Thanks.

Schedule for next week

Training on tuesday. Wear red. Bring both shoes and boots.

Friendly match on Thursday

NTU vs Home U-18
kick off 7.45pm. All players be there at 7pm for warmup. Muslim players can break-fast after warm up.
Attire: Blue / black / black.

Post unavailability in the comments section .thanks .

Update (edited)

As training today (17.08.10) was cancelled due to bad weather, we will train this thursday (19.08.10). Bring both boots and shoes. Wear Red. Combined uni players please note that there is comb uni training at NUS on thursday. Thanks.

Apologies again for the late sms for the cancellation of training yesterday. However, I want to address one point, if you are unhappy with ways certain things are done be it football related or otherwise, please feel free to approach anyone of us (Feroz, Kennard, Darren or even Coach) to voice your grievances. Do not resort to childish anonymous post on our blog. It would really not help our team spirit and would do more harm than good. Therefore, we wish to keep the blog solely for the relaying of information for anything associated with NTU soccer and not unnecessary stuffz. Hope you guys get my point. Thanks.

Training Cancelled.. (17th Aug)

Upcoming Schedule

Training: Tuesday, 17 and 24 Aug 2010 at NTU Multi-Purpose Court. Wear Blue


The Multi-Purpose Court booking will start from 7.00pm, and training will officially commences for all at 7.45pm to accomodate breaking of fast for Muslim players.However, the non-muslim players are encouraged to come early to kick around. Please bring along your sports/court shoes and football boots. We might use the pitch from 9pm to 9.30pm if possible. Pls also ensure bibs, balls, markers and water are ready before training commences. Lastly, as usual, post your unavailabilty in the comments section. Thanks.

Update for Thurs Training at NUS (12th Aug)

Heyy Guys, pls bring both BLUE and RED for training tml.. Thanks.. See you guys there.. =)

2nd week of august (edited)

Ok peeps.update for this week..(note change in training time, it is to allow the Muslim players to break-fast)

Tuesday: NO TRAINING

Thursday: Training STARTS, 7.45pm at NUS. We will be sharing half a pitch with NUS who will be doing their own training. Wear the issued red training top. Thanks and see ya.

First week of august (Updated)

Thursday

Friendly match: NTU vs NYP
Kick off: 7.30 pm at NTU (main pitch). Taking into account most of us are working, please be ready latest by 7 pm for warm up.

Attire: Red Black Black. Note pls wear the red top issued during tuesday's training. Those who have yet to collect theirs, Nelson (thanks nelson) will be distributing the tops on thursday itself.

All combined uni players are to attend the game. Lastly and most importantly, please update if you are going to be late or unable to attend the game. Thanks and see ya.