Friday, October 08, 2004
Questra Vipers All Stars vs UNNAMED FC.
Date: Sunday, October 10, 2004
Venue: Telecom Field, Yio Chu Kang
Kickoff: 11am
Pre-Match Report:
VIPERS FIRED UP FOR WEEKEND CLASH
Yio Chu Kang -- Questra Vipers are looking to extend their 50 match unbeaten run this Sunday when they face UNNAMED FC in the eagerly awaited Telecom field showdown. With newly-appointed team captain Tan Boon Keng's birthday in midweek, coupled with the fact that this maybe the final match before the winter break, the Vipers will be keen to go out with all guns blazing and end the halfway mark to their season on a high.
`We will trash those bastards for our bro, because it's his birthday,' enthused team right back Francis Chong.`He has been a source of inspiration for all of us with his crazy tackles, and now that Tuan has left us, it is only right that Fatty should lead our team. So we are really hoping to win this game for him. Winning his first game as team captain would be the perfect present.'
Other members of the squad appeared to be in equally buoyant mood during the team's latest training session. Although only a miserable 9 players turned out for the training session, lots of positives can be drawn from it: such as the fact that none of those who turned up ended up seriously injured, considering the fact that there were numerous senseless challenges and x-rated tackles during the session.
Skipper Tan Boon Keng was eager to play down the significance of the poor turnout. `Our players have a life you know. You can't expect them to always turn up for training if they rather go and cheong,' said the skipper.`I choose to look at the positive side of things. You can either look at things and say the cup is half empty or half full. I choose the latter,' added Boon, who seemed more than eager to carry out the interview in a philosophical fashion although nobody asked him to.
This Sunday's match will also mark the team's first match without former team captain Hung Tuan, who has been so vital to the team'sfortunes in the past. Star striker Ou said the team is keen to prove that life after Tuan could be equally, if not more successful than before.
Said Ou, `he will be sorely missed because of what he offers to the team.'
`But life goes on, and we all just have to concentrate on what we do best, that is playing football,' added the short, dark skinned, muscle bound, and steroid-taking but in self denial pacey striker.
Team Goalkeeper Nicholas appears to be winning his fitness battle and is set to retain his place in the starting line-up after being outfor 3 weeks on the sidelines. He was sent to hospital last month when a clash with an opposing striker left a nasty gash on his face, leaving need for medical treatment. The news will be welcomed by skipper Boon, who has had to deputize forNicholas while he was away.
`It's great to have Nick back in theteam. Not only because he is a good friend of ours but also becausenow that he's back I can go and concentrate on what I do best, going out there and hurting opponents with my dangerous tackles.'
None of the team seemed too bothered by the fact that they are feeling confident although they have absolutely no f**kin'clue who their opponents are this weekend. Said vice-captain Yeong, `It's always the same old story in this league. We never know who we play against till the day itself. The referee organizes the game for us,'`but to feel confident and still win the game regardless of who theopposition is proves what a world class squad we have, and that our league is a world class league. We could easily trash Arsenal if they were in our league. But we cannot underestimate our opponents, the strong ones usually can hold us to a draw,' added the outspoken but humble, tall, dark, and extremely goodloo... ahem…charming forward.
The players plan to celebrate captain Boon's birthday in a party held on Saturday night, less than 18 hrs before kickoff time. Midfield wizard Dai Yiyong was quick to dispel any notion of overconfidence inthe dressing room.
`we have to celebrate our captain's birthday. It comes only once a year. Our opponents can wait, we trash them many times a year anyways.' Centre back Aw also added, `we are already celebrating Boon'sbirthday 4 days late, so not to celebrate it at all would be disrespectful to him. After all he has invited us and it is none ofUNNAMED FC's business what we do behind closed doors.'
Asked if the team will have sufficient rest for the match on the following day, Dai quipped, `That's why I especially requested for a non-morning match. Otherwise I will be half asleep like the last time.'
Date: Sunday, October 10, 2004
Venue: Telecom Field, Yio Chu Kang
Kickoff: 11am
Pre-Match Report:
VIPERS FIRED UP FOR WEEKEND CLASH
Yio Chu Kang -- Questra Vipers are looking to extend their 50 match unbeaten run this Sunday when they face UNNAMED FC in the eagerly awaited Telecom field showdown. With newly-appointed team captain Tan Boon Keng's birthday in midweek, coupled with the fact that this maybe the final match before the winter break, the Vipers will be keen to go out with all guns blazing and end the halfway mark to their season on a high.
`We will trash those bastards for our bro, because it's his birthday,' enthused team right back Francis Chong.`He has been a source of inspiration for all of us with his crazy tackles, and now that Tuan has left us, it is only right that Fatty should lead our team. So we are really hoping to win this game for him. Winning his first game as team captain would be the perfect present.'
Other members of the squad appeared to be in equally buoyant mood during the team's latest training session. Although only a miserable 9 players turned out for the training session, lots of positives can be drawn from it: such as the fact that none of those who turned up ended up seriously injured, considering the fact that there were numerous senseless challenges and x-rated tackles during the session.
Skipper Tan Boon Keng was eager to play down the significance of the poor turnout. `Our players have a life you know. You can't expect them to always turn up for training if they rather go and cheong,' said the skipper.`I choose to look at the positive side of things. You can either look at things and say the cup is half empty or half full. I choose the latter,' added Boon, who seemed more than eager to carry out the interview in a philosophical fashion although nobody asked him to.
This Sunday's match will also mark the team's first match without former team captain Hung Tuan, who has been so vital to the team'sfortunes in the past. Star striker Ou said the team is keen to prove that life after Tuan could be equally, if not more successful than before.
Said Ou, `he will be sorely missed because of what he offers to the team.'
`But life goes on, and we all just have to concentrate on what we do best, that is playing football,' added the short, dark skinned, muscle bound, and steroid-taking but in self denial pacey striker.
Team Goalkeeper Nicholas appears to be winning his fitness battle and is set to retain his place in the starting line-up after being outfor 3 weeks on the sidelines. He was sent to hospital last month when a clash with an opposing striker left a nasty gash on his face, leaving need for medical treatment. The news will be welcomed by skipper Boon, who has had to deputize forNicholas while he was away.
`It's great to have Nick back in theteam. Not only because he is a good friend of ours but also becausenow that he's back I can go and concentrate on what I do best, going out there and hurting opponents with my dangerous tackles.'
None of the team seemed too bothered by the fact that they are feeling confident although they have absolutely no f**kin'clue who their opponents are this weekend. Said vice-captain Yeong, `It's always the same old story in this league. We never know who we play against till the day itself. The referee organizes the game for us,'`but to feel confident and still win the game regardless of who theopposition is proves what a world class squad we have, and that our league is a world class league. We could easily trash Arsenal if they were in our league. But we cannot underestimate our opponents, the strong ones usually can hold us to a draw,' added the outspoken but humble, tall, dark, and extremely goodloo... ahem…charming forward.
The players plan to celebrate captain Boon's birthday in a party held on Saturday night, less than 18 hrs before kickoff time. Midfield wizard Dai Yiyong was quick to dispel any notion of overconfidence inthe dressing room.
`we have to celebrate our captain's birthday. It comes only once a year. Our opponents can wait, we trash them many times a year anyways.' Centre back Aw also added, `we are already celebrating Boon'sbirthday 4 days late, so not to celebrate it at all would be disrespectful to him. After all he has invited us and it is none ofUNNAMED FC's business what we do behind closed doors.'
Asked if the team will have sufficient rest for the match on the following day, Dai quipped, `That's why I especially requested for a non-morning match. Otherwise I will be half asleep like the last time.'
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