Formation Suggestion

Our last match got me thinking about our formation. And graciously enough a particular member in our team has come up with a formation that he thinks will be effective for our team. As requested, I will not name the member. Below is the formation.


Everyone has a part to play and as long as we keep to our role, I'm pretty sure we can get our first goal in open play in the next match.

The starting eleven for this formation (if possible)
Goalkeeper : Farehan
Left Back : Faris Foong
Right Back : Wayne a.k.a Park
Centre Back (L) : Faizal
Centre Back (R) : Borhan
Def. Mid. : Sadik
Left Mid. : A. Farkhan
Right Mid. : Helmi
Centre Mid. : Sher
Att Mid/ Fwd : Hidayat
Striker : Rendra

Instructions: Faizal will take the role of a sweeper and the role of a stopper is assigned to Borhan who will man-mark one of our opponent's striker. Both of you can change roles if needed. The left and right backs should perform zonal markings. Defensive Mid will act as a semi-stopper; trying to break down opponents attack rhythm. Central Midfielder will support the defence and the attack. The 2 side midfielders will help to cover the defence. Finally, Rendra will run around like a headless chicken, or rather, like a mosquito; being an irritation to our opposition's defence :P

We will play direct style football with short passes. Fullbacks may do some overlapping runs if they want to; provided there's players, normally midfielders, covering for them. In the event of a goal-kick from whichever side, the Def Mid will move up to the left of the central (holding) midfielder to even out the midfield line. Side Midfielders are also expected to compress more towards the centre during a goal-kick. Defence will not risk an offside play. GK is expected to bark orders to the defence and midfielders. Strikers will need to fulfil their defensive duties (don't watch blue out there). Let's pull off a string of 10 passes guys.

For those whom I did not mention in the starting line up, fret not because you guys are the most important players; when the first 11 have worn the opponents down, you guys will take over and get the win for us. That is what we are gunning for; a win. Lastly players should change their roles and position when duly needed.

p/s: Please comment on the formation. Constructive criticisms are greatly appreciated.

The believe!

Ok lads, this post mayb biased..but for those who still dont know, Manchester United are the European Champions of 2008 beating Chelsea 6-5 on penalties.. Lesson learnt is this United side show the hunger and fight till the end. That is the believe we should posses in the squad..and BTW admist all the fun, the devil have a new fan Now.


Blashpemy aka SALAH BAWAK

Pltaw Fc VS Team Seven

PLTAW FC vs Team SEVEN

Pltaw Fc will take the pitch for our third match

Pltaw FC vs Team Seven

Date: 24 May 2008

Venue: Teluk Kurau Sec School

Time: 4pm*

Cost: $45 per team

Referee: Murti ( FAS )

Ok Lads, the third game for us . As usual i will be tinkering again, call me the tinkerman. i keep tinkering till we et our formations right. This game may see Faris Fong playing as a striker and Sher given the Gatusso role as they have requested and have the confidence to carry these duties. Fringe players may start in these games. Like i say, i want my charges to fight till the final whistle. even if we are 3 goals down and 20 minutes to play, u never know what the final result will be if we fight till the end. It is not the size of dog but the size of the fight in the dog Lads .

Make me Proud Sons !


Meeting Point will be at Eunos MRT carpark at 3.45 pm.. All drivers encouraged to meet there so that we are able to provide shuttle to our team mates. Asar prayers will be catered at Aleem Siddique Mosque at Teluk Kurau Lor. K for players that wished to perform their duties. Lastly Adios and I wanna see the Battle on the field.

Players Caught Partying !

Pltaw Fc custodian , Farehan Bosnich and team marksman Peroz Mascherano are caught partying in Bintan, half an hour away from Singapore . Latest pics splashed over magazines across newstand islandwide will surely irk the Gaffer knowing that the team is at the back of two poor results and yet the lads are having a good time. Gaffer as quoted by CNA said that, the duo and other players Jamal Terry , Sadick the Baby Face Assasin and Ahmad Paijan will be asked to explain themselves in front of board members. The players face up a fine of two weeks if found guilty.

Working Hard, Training Smart

Working Hard, Training Smart

Glad that we are having fun playing. However, it seems that along with our burning desire to play and win, we need adequate skills to match. So as corny as it sounds, we need to practice and train pronto!!! Apart from some obvious players, most of us seems to be running like hyperactive turtles with no direction.

My suggestion: We play a 4 or 5 a side match between ourselves on a futsal turf or hardcourt. We will play 3-touch football; meaning a player can at most have 3 touches of the ball before passing it to his teammate or before shooting it. The aim of this session will be to increase the level of teamwork and to better ourselves in controlling the ball. This will also improve our "off the ball" running.

Usually if you play for a team with a coach, the coach will always go "Get the first ball!". Meaning if the ball is in the air or a pass is being executed, instead of waiting for the ball, we have to go and grab the ball first before our opponent does. For our team, we did get the first ball, its just that our first touch of the ball usually let us down. All that can be changed, with a little luck and a lot of practice. Come on GUYS!! You are going to teachers in charge of soccer in the near future!!! Polish up your skills!!!

Gambate!!!

Number 11

Pltaw Fc 0 - Fake Madrid Fc 4

MOM : Borhan aka Role Model 2008

The results is unflattering . We lost by 4 goals. A courageous performance by the team. Goalkeeping errors and defence lapse let us down. Nevertheless, it was great to see the team putting a better and solid display compared to our first game. MOM , Borhan was rock solid and discipline throughout the entire game. We also see the return of midfield general, Faizal who had to take an early leave due to hamstring injury. Firuz, earn himself a yellow card for a needless foul ( lu dah complete player la now Boi ) .. Chin Up lads, we lost as a team..Our first victory, i assure u is not far away..

Pre-Match Update

ok. 4 more hours or so before the second match. you people should have woken up by now. if not, damn it! it's ok. continue sleeping. it's the weekend, anyway.

to kick off today's pre match report, here's an update.

the weather east side is looking mighty fine for a late afternoon kick about or and ass whipping session (ours that is). Forecasted occasional light rains, temperatures ranging from 24 to 31 degrees celcius. How occasional the rain might be, no one can exactly predict, but we cannot depend on the rain to make it happen, although we pray the hot evening sun won't make an appearance.

the bears today take the field with a slight change from the first match. Back in the squad will be Sher, hopefully feeling better after being down with fever. Our number 10, faizal is also fit after a dislocated shoulder deemed him unfit after half an hour against manu sg. notable absentees will be rendra off for a quick getaway that was granted over compassionate reasons. married personnels seemed to be the absentees this week, including hilmi and nude who could be out for a porn filming session, what with the number 69 on his back and all. no nonsense bonafide porn star.

oh and this just in. seems that our number 6, iqi is still tied up with the bosman ruling having problems with agents and maybe his car stalled along the way, waiting for a tow. so he's out. in his place we seem to have been infiltrated by our opponents last week although he was an absentee, a player name fariz, an unknown quality to us, but nevertheless, we lack in that department anyway. so that's that. the more the merrier. merry christmas.

Predictions for the match
Before we get specifically on match matters, the 100-1 odds is for sadik to report late, although he lives nearby. he might even still be sleeping ten minutes from kick off. lift your hats to our number 11, for he sets a good example of being a perfect procrastinator. the nearer you live, the farther it gets it seems. so sadik. you have been warned. more of this antics and you shall be banished to be the massage lady for two weeks.

as like the first match expect more huffing and puffing and panting and raving and self destructive offside traps. we will try our best to score or at least hold on to our lead. that should be our short term goal. so far we havent practice the most physical and important aspect of our game, that is: THE GOAL CELEBRATION.

LIKE THE SAYING GOES: KALAH TAKPE, STYLE MAU ADA.
(translated to canot make it english: lose nevermind, as long got style, mah...)

so carpediem. seize the day. see you on the pitch. do not be late. or it's your ass on the proverbial line.

Possible additions to our home kit.

We have managed to secure an understanding with ' The Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES, http://www.acres.org.sg/)', to have their name emblazoned on the chest of the jersey. Since we are against animal cruelty (or at least i think we should... i don't really know what you guys are up to when you are alone with animals...i pray to God, its only patting or maybe feeding them), it would be good to indirectly create a little more awareness to the public for ACRES when we are playing and indirectly acting as an ambassador to the society. (if not that, well, it will fill up the space in front and make us look more like a 'sponsored' football team, albeit only in theory. haha.

Below here is a sample visual of what it might look like if the printing is given a 'go ahead'. waste 5 seconds of your life to try and appreciate it. we promise you it will be worth your while.


cheers and good luck! go bears!

PLTAW FC vs Fake Madrid FC

Pltaw Fc will take the pitch for our second match against Fake Madrid FC.

Pltaw FC vs Fake Madrid FC

Date: 10 May 2008

Venue: Changkat Changi Sec School

Time: 4pm*

Cost: $45 per team

Referee: Murti ( FAS )

Take note, i heard this will b a strong opponent we are up against, but it is not about the size of the dog but the size of the fight in the dog. We can keep avoiding playing tougher opponents then we are not a football team better off playing netball...So bros, put on your gear, be disciplined and fight like a man and play as a team. There will be some changes. We welcome Sher back and hope to see Borhan and Iqi in action. Ali still far off from return date. Faizal has pass medical, will be great to have him back. Farehan has also pass the beep test (tahula aku).

* Players please report to the pitch by 4pm.

PS: We got aproval from ACRES to have their logo on our shirt!

The Bears are A-Coming.

This might be a little overdue since we already played our first game. Here's a little look at our regular line-up, yes all 20 of them in order of squad numbers. we have 2 import players by invite. we are currently looking for sponsors to print on our chest.

we might give ourselves the 'bear' moniker...but i guess the similarities that we see are in our hibernation during games. hah! but let me stress here that we are against animal cruelty...so sleep all you want bears!

01. farehan
02. hilmi
04. borhan
06. iqi (import no. 1)
07. firdaus
08. sher
09. ahmad farkhan
10. faizal
11. sadik
12. hidayat
13. wayne
14. farhan
15. hakim (import no. 2)
17. jamal
19. firuzjalal
23. helmi
46. ali
69. nude
77. faris
99. rendra

this is by no means the final line-up. we might add sum nigerians if we meet them in serangoon one of these days to beef up our leaky defence, our immobile midfield and our toothless attack.

this sounds so sad.
but our spirits remain high. the mind is willing but the body just runs out of air. sometimes. well...err...most of the time...nuff said.

godspeed.

The Sophomore Effort.

they always say that the sophomore effort is always difficult, having to live up to its predecessor. well, at least we cannot do any worse than our first match. we still stand a fighting chance as i see it. that's if we can keep the subs bench filled and replacements keep getting supplied. and oh yeah, if we managed to string a couple of decent passes. that would be helluva fantastic too.

the game will be at changkat changi secondary school at 4pm this saturday, 10th may 2008. be there. cos if you're not...well, it's no big deal anyway. (hah!)

against tanjong katong alumni of sorts if i'm not mistaken.

till then, here's to our health.

jolly well and cheers.

goodness gracious me, we need a win. like badly.

what more can i say. bring on the weekend.

firuz.