Singapore football.. a joke..

To all true football fans out there, i recommend you a must watch video, The Damned United.. It's about the story of Nigel Clough's managerial days.. FYI, Nigel Clough is a legend in England, just that, he wasnt in our era.. He brought the likes of Derby and Nottingham Forrest to be England champions and European champions.. Yes, they were unknown clubs then, but he and Peter Taylor changed them in to champions.. Very nice show..

Still on the topic of football, joining my cousin's team to play field soccer was really an eye opener.. All along whenever i play football, i always play with or against friends or friends of friends.. So most of the time it wld be friendly, no hard tackles or what sort.. But ever since i joined my cousin to play, the football world in Singapore never looked the same again..

We all watched EPL and what we see is pure professional football.. Where people are disciplined or are punished for not being disciplined.. That is of the highest standards.. In Singapore, the standards are so low.. In S-League, the standards are already low, can you imagine semi-pro leagues like ESPZEN n Poly/Ite league or even just friendlies on sunday, it's much worst..

I'm a fan of clean games but in Singapore, it's not always like that.. If you're skillful, people "take you out".. If you're a hard player, people will "take you out".. If people dun like you or your face, they will "take you out".. What does it mean by "take you out".. It's those horrific tackles or cheapshots when referee isnt looking.. Imagine jumping to head a ball and getting an elbow to the face, or getting hit in the kidneys while the ref isnt looking..

I'm prob just talking about the usual stuff that happens.. There are more extreme stuff that i've yet to witness.. And of cos, there would surely be those assholes who are more interested in fights than soccer.. The worst thing is that, it isnt uncommon to see fights in matches.. I just heard from my cousin, his Singapore Poly team fought with SIM team in a match.. My cousin told me he joined ESPZEN futsal league, 7/10 matches end up in fights..

And last sat, i just played in a match where my team mate went to punch another player, ref had to end the game early.. He's a malay, not surprising, and he isnt one of those i normally play with either, just know the team that day.. You really wanna excel in football in Singapore?? Your legs must probably be made of steel..

Another story, there was this guy i played with in Simei, i swear his legs could move as fast as Ronaldo's.. Stepovers like free, but i heard now his football career is over cos too many injuries.. That's the real truth.. Lobang a defender and you'll get knocked off for sure later.. Do too many stepovers, you'll see legs flying at you.. That's the sad truth..

And dun get me started on Singapore referees.. If Ferguson could complain about the fitness of EPL refs, wait till he has a random Singapore ref at his game.. I think Ferguson prob would have a heart attack just watching that game.. Really CMI..

Singapore would never succeed football if they dont clear out all these.. Really..