Team Talk
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Feeling sad to be in the side line for almost the whole match but it gives me an advantage watching our team play. Can see our improved a lot. One thing to confess. My ankle isn't that bad after all but I choose to be in the side line. Just too worry to get further injuries as I will be banned from playing by me wife. In another word, committment level is extremely low. Alvin Chia has waken me when he put on his boots and ready to go despite his mid match injury. Sorry folk, will buck up my nonsense.
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got to say that ian's game has improved considerably thanks to all the feedback and advice that u guys have given. think we shld carry on with this and provide feedback on the other players as well...i think this will help us with our individual game and hopefully get us more prepared to go competitive (next year hopefully)...Originally posted by Max_Velocity78:Alritey!!! let's look fwd to our coming games!
Anyway... thanks for all the kind words 
and advice from u guys in the previous posts!!!
Let's us all do our part for the team and enjoy the great game !!!
Cheers!!!
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Hey mit... no worries man . Safety first always. we guys are not playing soccer for a living. its nvr worth it to risk ourselves too much for the game. I've been guilty of not being hard enuff at times ... becos of the obvious reasons too. Most impt is to play the game at the level we all can enjoy it. I always believe there's different approach to the game with some players having the built to contribute to the more physical aspect while some provides the grace and beauty of it....
Yo Kai, let me kick-off in response to your last thread.... Frankly Its been a pleasure watching u play from the defence. The way u distribute your crosses and passes were breathe taking at times... Your running with the ball and taking on defenders reminds me of my favourite player ...Thierry Henry.
These are esp when Kai is a striker... can always expect something brillant from u when u get the ball within 30 yards from the opp keeper.
Just a little reminder for the team's attacking players not to get too carried away with being the top scorer for the team. I guess its betta to be on the winning side than to have scored and end up losing ya? Having confidence between team-mates is a key to a great team... These are my views on football generally, guys dun take it personally ya? Cos on the contrary, i do understand that it is difficult to be always aware of where your teammates are and there's a need for strikers to be selfish at times when they have the confidence to score.
There is no perfection in playing the game, but we can always work towards it.
Our strikers are quite often called off-side. I'm sure there's lots of dubious calls in it... Maybe as a striker, Kai, maybe u can discuss with your fellow partners on ways to draw defenders to keep u guys on-side to the ref?
Kai as a midfielder will be much more quieter. Probably not the kind of player dat suits the combative nature of a midfielder. An Attacking Midfielder role behind the 2 strikers will work fine for u but it may not be suitable for our team to have this role.
Hence, i happy to see Kai being placed as a striker and doing well in recent games.... Cheers man!!!
*Beep Beep Beep !!!! Full time ! Dat's abt all from me Kai....
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Thanks max, but I know I've been guilty for not even try giving some effort in improving my game. Can see all other players are improving games after games except me. Will try to change my attitude.
In fact, there are a lot of room to improve in our offensive play. Do you agree most of our goals come from through balls, beating offside line? Not a good sign if our opponent are very discipline in their offside line.
Just like what Robin brief B4 last match, centre midfield will try to string more passes to the winger but seems not happening. I believe this is a good option we should practice on in the future to add on our attacking play. back to work. -
From Jem's report, as well as Derrick and Russell's feedbacks, I gathered that the team really played as a team and gave one of our best performance so far. Sadly, I also gathered that I was not missed
I was also told that Bernard fitted well in the team and I look forward to playing with him in the future.
After reading derrick's words, I suddenly felt guilty and went for a jog/walk/crawl I really need to improve my fitness and at the same time I need to push myself a bit more during games as i have to admit I don't really give my all. On top of that, I have also started to join some of my ex team mates for weekday games. Hopefully, the extra playtime will help me improve my skills. -
Khairul, I think you are doing very well as a striker.Originally posted by kai28:got to say that ian's game has improved considerably thanks to all the feedback and advice that u guys have given. think we shld carry on with this and provide feedback on the other players as well...i think this will help us with our individual game and hopefully get us more prepared to go competitive (next year hopefully)...
i'll start things off...would like some feedback from u guys on my performances so far and where i can improve my game. -
Bara_cuda, as it was a good team performance, no individuals were missed...Originally posted by bara_cuda:From Jem's report, as well as Derrick and Russell's feedbacks, I gathered that the team really played as a team and gave one of our best performance so far. Sadly, I also gathered that I was not missed
I was also told that Bernard fitted well in the team and I look forward to playing with him in the future.
After reading derrick's words, I suddenly felt guilty and went for a jog/walk/crawl I really need to improve my fitness and at the same time I need to push myself a bit more during games as i have to admit I don't really give my all. On top of that, I have also started to join some of my ex team mates for weekday games. Hopefully, the extra playtime will help me improve my skills.
Playing on weekdays as well? Hmmm... Steady lah... But I got a feeling that's just another excuse to go for a beer after the game... 
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Mit, I don't think there's anything wrong with your commitment level, but please take care of your ankle... it'll be worse if you really injure your ankle... or even worse still, if you really get banned by your wife...Originally posted by Mit:Feeling sad to be in the side line for almost the whole match but it gives me an advantage watching our team play. Can see our improved a lot. One thing to confess. My ankle isn't that bad after all but I choose to be in the side line. Just too worry to get further injuries as I will be banned from playing by me wife. In another word, committment level is extremely low. Alvin Chia has waken me when he put on his boots and ready to go despite his mid match injury. Sorry folk, will buck up my nonsense. -
Nothing can escape you huh? Damnit!!Originally posted by Shadow_R:Bara_cuda, as it was a good team performance, no individuals were missed...
Playing on weekdays as well? Hmmm... Steady lah... But I got a feeling that's just another excuse to go for a beer after the game... -
To Khai:Actually when you were in yr previous role,there were problems needing to be pointed out but as a striker you are doing well,nothing to say abt that.
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Thanks for your concern mate, true enough my wife is my boss. If she say no, I have to oblige. So far only nagging. Actually she's always concern about my old injury. Tooooo long a story to tell you guys over here.Originally posted by Shadow_R:Mit, I don't think there's anything wrong with your commitment level, but please take care of your ankle... it'll be worse if you really injure your ankle... or even worse still, if you eally get banned by your wife... Nothing serious lah -
[b]For a SOCIAL
team, I personally think it's important for every player to adapt to different positions (except keeper) if the need arises. If we have full strength for matches, I will definitely see that everyone gets to play in your most effective role. However, in situations when we are lacking players in certain departments, I will try to spread out the players accordingly. For example, Ian pushing up to midfield, Lancer/Khairul/Ang/Russ dropping back to midfield etc.
Many of us hopes to score during matches but we can't possibly put everyone as a striker, right??
Like wat Ian said, we are a team. To function effectively as a team, there bound to be times when sacrifices need to be made like not playing in your favourite positions. Nevertheless, we will try to fulfill the wishes of everyone so that we can enjoy the game better when we play.
From the last match, I made certain switches in the midfield and striking positions. I definitely agree that Khairul is more effective as a striker than a midfielder. But if a situation arises such as shortage of midfielders due to injury etc, Khairul will still be one of my first options to pull back for a simple reason that he can adapt to the role well. I feel that Khai has the ability to play well in the midfield area if he wants to.
Differing from some of your opinions, Khai has shown that he can play well as a midfielder when he was playing for my police team at a competitive level against club players/S-league players so wat's more at a social level where the opponents are not as good and competitive. I used to have a NFL centre midfielder in my police team (Khai should know him) who was smaller in size than Khairul but he was fantastic!! Size is a factor in soccer but I feel that it can be compensated with other things like speed, aggression, fitness, determination etc. Nevertheless, I know Khai's desire and I will definitely support him as much in the striking position. Khai, you doing fine as a striker so not much feedback to give you.
Mit, I heard that you were an instructor/PTI in army days. Thus, I gather that you know the importance of warming up and stretching. Some of you may find that I am naggy in this aspect, adult/not adult, I will continue to emphasis the great need to do a proper warm-up. Mit, I seriously feel that you should consider doing a proper warm-up before you even touch the ball. The very first ball that you kick is like a bolt of lighting, so fast and so hard!!! I will not be surprise if you injure yourself before the game starts
. I hope that you take my advice. For the rest of you, pls take note of this too. Warming down after the game also helps in preventing muscles aches/pains.
I'm actually considering conducting a team warm-up before the game. Wat do you guys think?
Baracuda, agreed with wat Russ said, good to know your efforts in improving your game but hope it's not one of the excuses to go 1819 more often.
From the 1st day that Reds FC was set up till now, there have not been any doubts about the committment of every single one of you. I hope to see the continual consistency of commitment and basic discipline in the team. Keep up the good work!!
As the manager, I also hope that all of you would support me by giving me the due respect in managing and keeping the team together. Pls talk to me if you feel uncomfortable about certain issues. My CREDIBILITY as a Manager is important (always remember that). Any disciplinary issues will be taken into hand seriously (I mean it ).
Now, let's hope that Liverpool loses over the weekend so that we will win our games!!! hehehe..... Ooops , did I just say that????? -
How did you find out I was a PTI? So Pai Sai lei. From S size to L now, and if don't control, XL soon
I agree that we should do some group warming up b4 the game. Or even before the games, we can practice some skill, provided that every one turn up slightly earlier.
Cont. later. Got to go for meeting. -
Oops... that means must come another 10 mins earlier for my routine...
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Yes please . Earlier for those who need to do their "routine"......come and think of it ........so many of you!!!@#
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Originally posted by Robin.G:
[b]Yes please . Earlier for those who need to do their "routine"......come and think of it ........so many of you!!!@# [/b] Think of it, russ still the champion. without fail. -
That's why called routine mah...Originally posted by Mit: Think of it, russ still the champion. without fail. -
from yesterday's game,i think it would be better to have boon at centre-mid and jimmy on the flanks rather than the other way round. boon has good distribution and gets involved much more when he's playing in the middle. jimmy on the other hand is good when running at defenders and playing on the flanks would allow him to run more with the ball.
robin, in view that we'll be losing majority of the students for the next game onwards (kelvin n ian - leftbacks, boon n chia - midfielders, jem??), i dun mind a switch in position as we have sufficient strikers around in ang, russ and robin. i can drop back to midfield or since we are losing both our leftbacks, i dun mind filling in the leftback slot since i've played there before back in jc (juz hope i still remember how to play ). juz to give you more options since we won't be having as many players next time round.... 
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Kai as left-back for reds.... Wow.... looks like i have left the team (temporary) in good hands. (legs)
All the best for the coming games guys !!!
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Sorry, adding on more stress to our dear manager, I will be out for next week to get myself prepare for my forecoming exam on the 3rd May, Sat Morning.
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Hei im arranging game on the 4th May Sun 3pm with 1 of my Uni fren....he will cfm by this week...take note ladsOriginally posted by Mit:Sorry, adding on more stress to our dear manager, I will be out for next week to get myself prepare for my forecoming exam on the 3rd May, Sat Morning. -
Manager, do let us know if you need us to get replacements for those who can't make it.Originally posted by Mit:Sorry, adding on more stress to our dear manager, I will be out for next week to get myself prepare for my forecoming exam on the 3rd May, Sat Morning. -
No football for almost two weeks, can't wait to get on the field!!!
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Khai, Thanx for the offer. I'm very glad to see such initiative.
This is exactly what I hope to see in all the players in our team. In situations when we are short of certain players in certain area, some of us would have to fill it up even though we prefer playing in other areas.
For the coming game, Khai will still be playing in the striking position till switches come in later due to the lack of subs going around. As of now, we have 14 confirmed players not including Ben. Hopefully, he is able to come. -
ben will not be joining us..Originally posted by Robin.G:Khai, Thanx for the offer. I'm very glad to see such initiative.
This is exactly what I hope to see in all the players in our team. In situations when we are short of certain players in certain area, some of us would have to fill it up even though we prefer playing in other areas.
For the coming game, Khai will still be playing in the striking position till switches come in later due to the lack of subs going around. As of now, we have 14 confirmed players not including Ben. Hopefully, he is able to come.