tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72132228170476886902024-02-03T06:35:44.443+08:00GHAZOOSPORTSrenechonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00514873124178329942noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213222817047688690.post-3434675382016827452021-03-11T11:18:00.000+08:002021-03-13T21:03:26.378+08:00The Legend of Chris Harold<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> By Ghaz Ramli</span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">AUGUST 2013, Perth International Airport in the wee hours of
the morning. There I was just days in working for Perth Glory and we were about to
board a flight to <a href="https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/glory-win-malaysia">Singapore to play Johor Darul Ta’zim</a> in official
international pre-season friendly at Larkin Stadium in 3 days time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Current Melbourne City skipper Scott Jamieson, Brandon O’Neill
who plays for Buriram United FC in Thailand, Socceroo and Western United right
back Josh Risdon and Chris Harold were the ‘first’ group of players who self-introduced
themselves to me. I will never forget their warmth and inviting me to be part
of the team.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Although the first three players mentioned have continued to
excel in the careers till today, this article is dedicated to Chris Harold,
personally I think he is the real MVP.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Despite, eventually becoming one of the most senior Perth
Glory player before retiring last year, just days ago he was admitted into the Supreme
Court of Western Australia (as a lawyer). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Yes, that’s right. It may have taken him almost a decade but he
decided to study law during his professional playing days has completely paid
off.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs6JDASNJN-bUz2Vha59UAnOffUmxZ_iPwdzSFcPgd4kOWV7tOWCQa-xHs4m_3PNlCCUv9iByMxUj9et1-BelsCXQs6NglWhaWsvCJhp3BkjXC5V2tClhTa_j4QFXyLe6WwUdZlypqsSg/s1016/CH+Comp.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="862" data-original-width="1016" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs6JDASNJN-bUz2Vha59UAnOffUmxZ_iPwdzSFcPgd4kOWV7tOWCQa-xHs4m_3PNlCCUv9iByMxUj9et1-BelsCXQs6NglWhaWsvCJhp3BkjXC5V2tClhTa_j4QFXyLe6WwUdZlypqsSg/w640-h542/CH+Comp.png" width="640"></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: xx-small;">Chris Harold. Pix credit: Perth Glory, AAP, ABC News</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><br></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Running down the flanks during the weekend and writing
assignments during the week is not for everyone obviously but he managed 143 appearances
and score 21 goals for Glory while doing both.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The debate about pursuing an education while playing surfaces from
time to time but usually if a lucrative playing offer does come by most times
the contract is signed as according to scouts apparently these offers don’t come that often or after you get a degree.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Fast forward to today, I’ve just opened my own sports agency
and a father of 2 wonderful kids. As much as I would like to see them become
professional athletes, with my Malaysian upbringing I want them to become
university graduates.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">However, the opportunity cost of either choice is something
I wish they would not regret for the rest of their lives.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Chris however, has given me, as a parent the opportunity to
show my kids a role model where achieving both is not impossible. In fact, they
should follow his footsteps. Last night's dinner topic was Chris Harold.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Giving this (example) to parents especially is priceless, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/charold_yo/">Chris</a> – so I
say THANK YOU. If there are other parents who feel the same, I represent them
too.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">On top of studying while juggling a professional career,
Chris also remained one of the most humble and modest character in Glory and
possibly in the A-League. Not a step or word out of line. In fact, when he did
open his mouth was because of <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-01/perth-glory-chris-harold-environmental-advocate/11655852">his concern of climate change</a>. What a legend!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">If you want to see this speedy solicitor still in action, he
now plays for <a href="https://websites.sportstg.com/comp_info.cgi?c=1-10183-0-578400-0&a=FIXTURE">ECU Joondalup</a> in the NPL under former Perth Glory boss Kenny Lowe,
who is also an engineer by profession. Brilliant!<o:p></o:p></span></p><br><p></p>Ghaz Ramlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443572105092574798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213222817047688690.post-85070120155814051952021-01-18T13:29:00.001+08:002021-01-18T13:29:07.443+08:00Ghazoo Sports partners with Intermission for global market<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What a waste!," he added.</p><p>Pandemic or not, it is important to constantly grow fans and engaging in supporters. When things are back to the way it used to be, the organisation can continue its crowd engagement efforts and not be left behind or trying to only restart the prospecting focus then.</p><p>For nations who have the outbreak under control and sporting events with crowds allowed, this service is also useful for real time fan engagement.</p><p>"Intermission is pleased to be part of this partnership. 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However, I have been fortunate to be working in one – baseball.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #313333; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 1.125rem;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #313333; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 1.125rem;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZkeIB68Uzns_HHDJjJ_Sa3Coa0va80Y-fpmM2HAxhhD802Jl9-EMaTMLgAVmYdqQsXF5AE-JX457SPWIOi1j444kSFbt1CAxu9yJa39fAsQph9HelU1PyO-sMp4zBgShdTvbib3LcUpQ/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="705" data-original-width="705" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZkeIB68Uzns_HHDJjJ_Sa3Coa0va80Y-fpmM2HAxhhD802Jl9-EMaTMLgAVmYdqQsXF5AE-JX457SPWIOi1j444kSFbt1CAxu9yJa39fAsQph9HelU1PyO-sMp4zBgShdTvbib3LcUpQ/" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #313333; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 1.125rem;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313333; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 2.25rem; padding: 0px;">The 2020/21 Australian Baseball League organisers and the competing teams, some comprising Major League players, are obviously having a ‘tricky’ season with changes happening literally by the hour, disrupting the fixtures.<br /><br />Even Perth Glory FC, the football club that I once served, had to move its season opener due to the 14-day mandatory restrictions before playing their first game with another Australian team. The English Premier League has been forced to postpone games due to Covid-19.<br /><br />Most of the professional leagues are forced to be nimble, flexible and have to react quickly in a bid to complete their respective seasons.<br /><br />If it’s that difficult, why not just cancel the league?<br /><br />The sentiments and interests of the stakeholders must be taken into account. In well-governed and organised leagues, the importance of pleasing the sponsors supersedes the idea of cancelling the season.<br /><br />These stakeholders are not your ticket holders or fans who purchase your merchandise. This is 2021 and the stakeholders of today are the broadcasters, betting sites, eSports companies and e-commerce entities, among others.<br /><br />The new normal has seen matches played in empty stadiums. The leagues continue because millions of dollars are being pumped into the sport as the live broadcast can be sold.<br /><br />The same cannot be said in Malaysia, home of the M-League. History has documented the series of fumbles when it comes to Malaysian football. And today, the guardians of the league still cannot beam matches consistently without inviting a scandal.<br /><br />But for a handful of clubs, no other team bothered to set up a database of fans.<br /><br />It also remains to be seen if the 2021 M-League season will begin on schedule due to the spike in Covid-19 cases.<br /><br />So where are we headed to?<br /><br />Is the organiser of the league prepared to change matches, venues and kick-off times? Are the teams willing to play matches early in the morning or evening?<br /><br />Can the players and officials assure the authorities they will not sneak out of camp should a sports bubble concept be applied?<br /><br />And the most important question of all, will salary be paid on time?<br /><br />Top leagues in the world and even the mega Olympics were crippled by Covid-19. So how ready is Malaysia? Is the Malaysian football scene ready to handle a year (or maybe more) of uncertainty?<br /><br />If we can sort this out, we then need to start working on databases of fans – something I have been harping about for some time.<br /><br />There are ways to work around the pandemic to ensure continuity in sports. But as long as those helming the football teams flex their power and influence to only spend on today and disregard the stakeholders, there will not be any form of stability in the long run.<br /><br />Here’s a gentle reminder – no matter how powerful or rich one is, he or she is no match for the mighty coronavirus.<br /><br />So it’s best for the administrators to start thinking ahead and embrace the right stakeholders in a bid to survive this pandemic and stay alive.</p>Ghaz Ramlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443572105092574798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213222817047688690.post-46064173354189892802021-01-04T21:52:00.000+08:002021-01-04T21:55:18.697+08:00GZ Sports is ready for another year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div>Fixtures are just a guide for sporting events now. Being able to react quick to changes in restrictions and rules will allow sports events to survive during this times.<div><br></div><div>Blaming the health officials or the government is just an easy way out.</div><div><br></div><div>For consultation or assistance during this times, please don't hesitate to contact us.</div><div><br></div><div>Thank you </div>Ghaz Ramlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443572105092574798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213222817047688690.post-7444691866222496372020-06-10T13:21:00.000+08:002020-06-10T13:21:04.431+08:00"Perfect" without practiceBy Ghaz Ramli<br />
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Don't dream of winning, TRAIN for it - Mo Farah</div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Train?
What's that?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Yes the 12
teams in the Malaysian Super League will be able to start their training along
with the 12 in the Premier League.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">That’s about
it for the number of teams preparing to train. About the 20 plus teams, including serious amateur teams in the whole of Malaysia that will be training again in my opinion. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For most of the
amateurs and social leagues in Malaysia in it safe to say (without any
expensive AC Neilsen type survey) that training is not in the Malaysian football
DNA.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In fact,
ask yourself, you, the football or futsal players, when was the last time you went
for an actually training session. One without any from of a game in it. One
purely for fitness, strategy or tactical implementation? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Monday’s announcement
by Malaysia’s Sport Minister mention that football, being a contact sport, the
game will not be allowed to be played but training with proper distancing will
be. He went on also saying all competition and competition forms will be
cancelled.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>On a side
note: This allowance of training, applies for the Harimau Malaya and Harimau Muda
and of course professional clubs around the nation. Firstly, would all players,
coaches and officials actually adhere to this ? Over here in Perth, my amateur club
was allowed to return to training 3 weeks ago but with a cap of 20 people. No
heading, no game simulation and of course no touching was allowed. However, training
on a cold, rainy winter’s night in the middle of the park with no one in-sight,
we could have easily played a 10 v 10. But as a club, if the council were to
catch us doing so, the team, which is a registered club, could be fined up to AUD20,000.
Which was of course not worth it. Now, I’m not implying that our M-League clubs
will not follow the rules but it (strictly no game) has to be something not
needed to be explained at every training session until more restrictions are eased.
Players can get frustrated when the adrenaline kicks-in and may not think
rationally at the time, which may not be intentionally as the game is their
passion. Trust me, even as a social player, it was very frustrating. </i></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">On another
side note: As for the national sides, I think allowing the players to be with their
clubs for as long as they can before grouping them for camps should be the decision.
No point bringing the best together to train long balls when that’s what we
want to curb. More importantly, allow them to be part of the club in hope of
motivating their teammates to get back into the teams’ tempo and groove of
things. For those without a team, who played abroad, then maybe Kelana Jaya can
decide a programme for them.</span><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">But that’s that.
This article is about football training in a holistic view. Besides the pros, the bulk of players in
Malaysia are made of social and amateurs. It is safe to say, the mushroom of junior
soccer schools and academies are likely the only group of players in the eco-system
of the game who actually conduct proper training sessions. But I believe there
a more players out there who don’t go for these schools or simply cannot afford
it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The adults,
in any age range only turn up for games. Teams can be made of just finding 11
on the day which are willing to pay a little for the referee or rent of the field or
if really good, will play for a little payment. Their seniority can be the only
reason they are in the starting XI. A lot would hate to practice and develop a bond
within themselves especially if they feel that they are better than the others and
considers themselves a star player of the team. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Training can be considered a
complete waste of time which can be used to just play. Excuses from the 'stars' will be given to miss training but they will be available somehow for the
match. In fact, I know professional clubs in Malaysia impose fines up to RM500 if you are late or miss training in which some 'superstars' can pay up to RM3000 per month on average so they can have a sleep in but still get the starting position on the weekend.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">This culture has killed many aspiring footballers to quit the game because the
politics is harder work than the actual game. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I myself played
indoor and outdoor futsal for years in Malaysia and never once attended a
training session. I would be lying if I'd said I didn't make an excuse if there was one but it was never something that was as important as the match itself for me to even consider taking it seriously. The biggest event would be a 1-day tournament where teams can
be made overnight and will be sporting amazing looking jerseys although none of
the players would have played or train together before or will ever play again
in the same team.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kerteh FC, 2019 Terengganu Amateur League champions in one of their training sessions. General consensus suggest not many teams will be jumping back to train immediately as much to be considered especially time and cost because allocation for sports in a week is mainly prioritise for match time and not training sessions. Picture: Kerteh FC Facebook</td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-US">My argument
here, is that training, the very basic of the game is almost non-existent in the Malaysian football culture.
When the restrictions eases, the social players, the fans, the people within
the industry are not going to spring out and jump back into the field without
sneakily trying to play a 5v5 or 7v7 or even a 10v10. Drills, circuits especially
without the ball is as boring as boring can be but crucial to the development
of a player and the team. If you never did it (train) when things were normal?
What makes you think you going to do it now?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">They say practice
makes perfect but how are we going to be perfect when we don’t (like
to) practice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Ghaz Ramlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443572105092574798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213222817047688690.post-38246534729192319182019-05-07T12:21:00.000+08:002019-05-07T12:22:34.469+08:00Ghazoo Sports partners with the Green MachineGhazoo Sports are excited to announce our working partnership with <a href="https://olympic-kingsway.com.au/">Olympic Kingsway Soccer Club</a> for the 2019 Football West State League (Div 1) season.<br />
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Every one of us went home and although upset had a good
night's sleep especially those who had a successful malam Jumaat.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Confident the players and coaching staff didn’t. Especially
those who liked their coach or was LTK’s blue eyed boys. Also, the coaching and
support staff who needs their CEO for career well-being. This team is headless
now in one of the fastest beheading I've seen.<br />
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Imagine a boy's World Cup dream shattered because things will never be the
same. Whoever the new coach that comes in will never be the same risking their
spot, motivation, determination and even passion. They will feel bad and
spirits will be down today. Maybe the recovery session today will not be done
properly either. That is the beginning of the end.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Fuck all those comments about taking care of this bunch. You
took the mother away from it’s kids and now it will take some time to nurture
them back mentally and emotionally. They are young humans which was developed
for higher level thinking, didn’t you think about the repercussions? Nope, you
did not.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">During my schooling days I remember a bunch of elite ‘state’
players joining our class. They come to class after training and left early for
training. But during class they did fuck all. Some eventually were gangsters
and because they were fit, nobody messed with them.</span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Here now comes another 20k youths that are stro</span><span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ng, smart who
could easily fall prey to vice activities because for the past 4 years that is
what they have only been doing and ingrained in their minds they will be
footballing stars, playing the World Cup, Europe whatever.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background: white;">For the next 4 years no one is going to love them the same,
trust me (hope to be proven wrong). All the hate on LTK, CEO, KJ etc will be showed to the innocent kids. If their <i>Mental Tak Kuat, d</i>o you know how traumatic this could be?</span> No you don’t. Just takes one
boy to be coaxed to do drugs, rape etc. Then articles will be written, ‘Bekas
pemain NYPD ditangkap polis jual dadah” could be how sub-editors headlines them.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><br />
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The emotionally driven decision to cut LTK was childish. Yes, they failed, and
a review is needed, and a sacking may be a decision but did Side Saakdik and
Fam think Malaysia was going to win. Of course, we were all hoping it but was
there no plans if they didn’t ??? Certainly, seemed like it cause it only took
them minutes to sack him. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">But of course, the state sides and clubs do what all
Malaysians are great at - buat dunno.- as they couldn’t be bothered to
developed talents because they have their own damn problems mainly financial
issues. No one said development is a sexy job, who wants to deal with
kids and eager parents. Out of thousands and thousands of kids maybe one star
is born. It’s a numbers game. So to make it look cool NSFW had the power and
means to make it big. Base in Europe la, academy in Gampang la, big salaries
la, play with big club academies la. If RM80 million was pumped into state FAs
maybe RM8 mil will be used and the ‘rest’ you know la.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">As for the CEO resigning, I think that was cowardly of him.
So poor it makes Arul Kanda look good. You faced all the obstacles that came at
you but you give up when it really mattered. Now, you are no one and although
the truth may hurt it is true. All the well wishes wanting you at helm or the
programme to stay at it is means as much as online petitions – NOTHING. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">As for LTK's salary revelation only shows how amateur SS
really is. If a women's dignity is sacred to them, a man's salary is sacred to
him. There is a more professional way of doing it: an audit, but you wouldn't
know about it, you only started working
and you only got the post because you stood by them through thick and
thin, dear Mr Politician.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> think the real shock yesterday was 8k people attended based
on a Twitter post I saw (if its true). That’s on Thursday afternoon. I think
that just shows potential. But was there a data grab ? No. This swell in crowd
will never happen again unless we play Indonesia and they get a bigger attendance
etc . Also I’m sure its ‘hell with coverage’ from the local outlets on the
tournament as Malaysia is out. This takpa attitude with ticketing and
crowd is my biggest pet peeve. Just get so angry! Haha</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />
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In a totally unrelated topic, the Malaysia Cup reaching the end, I would like
to advise all FML staff except its CEO
to get a well-deserved holiday. I’m sure you are burnt to the ground as the
Malaysian league are just overwhelming and life sucking and before you know it,
it’s about to start again. </span>You need to be rejuvenated.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">To the CEO, you don’t need to be an Arul Kanda. Whenever you
are ready sir, anytime, please..<br />
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to find their footing but honestly it just looks like one can’t wait to stab
the other in the back. Just so obvious One has a beard to look older and one clean shaven to look younger.<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background: white;"><br />“It is high time we formalised a systematic training
programme using sports science and identifying the footballing philosophy, just
like how the Dutch came up with the ‘total football’ concept and the Spanish
with the tiki-taka.”</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> Taken from <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2014/04/13/nfdp-can-save-malaysian-football/#Swzl3CzhKujP8BPI.99">2014 Star article</a> .</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">*Apologies for the profanity if you are a lady, junior or elderly. Need to stress my emotion. Thank you</span></span>Ghaz Ramlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443572105092574798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213222817047688690.post-34131219766265265842018-08-28T16:40:00.001+08:002018-08-30T14:50:49.722+08:00Only people working = Malaysian sports media <div class="MsoNormal">
Today, we are talking about how the media is the only working wheel helping crowd attendance to Malaysian football
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Click at the link below. There is 5 months left in the year
to 2019 just days ago we were upset with Matt Davies, who is working hard for
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From hero to villain, Davies, who is also Pahang's captain
is not going to the media urging for fans to come watch Pahang play after
bagging the FA Cup but he and his squad are working hard to win thus forcing
the fans attend and show support. Like it or not, Malaysian will only support
their team if they are winning. Nowadays, Malaysians also like to support teams
that can beat JDT.<br />
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Interestingly, not all take the daring step of working hard to promote attendance. When teams do
not get the attendance they hoped for, they write something in the media be it
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<i>Jurulatih, presiden, kapten minta penyokong hadir bla bla
bla.</i>..as much as the media companies support, it has never been proven that it
is a winning formula so how does this translate to controllable sale of
tickets? It just amazes me but then I realised only the sports media are the ones doing
all the work.</div>
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If you look at the link, this is the future of the game. It
ensures both the ease of entry while encouraging merchandise sale and it does not involve the media. The experts
are also working on bio-metrics for the sale of beverages especially beer at
games as well. Although that is something not feasible in Malaysia, it is pure
genius to increase at game sales as consumers are emotionally driven purchasers.
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Back to Malaysia again where a 1000 stalls selling fake team
merchandise outside the very stadium the home team is playing because they paid
some kind of rent money for 3x3m space or may have not as they sell from the back of their car.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In true Malaysian spirit someone will look at this idea (the
link) and pitch it like it is. That's where Malaysia is king. Shortcut kings to
be exact. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Leagues such as the Australia Football League (AFL) evolve progressively and make
careful business decisions, invest in feasibility studies and do trials and
tests before launching or even applying new technology. Won't be surprise if
someone Malaysia would straight dive into it and have backing from Datuks,
politicians and you know who. I had a twitter conversation with a big local
club and with the plans in place I am keen to seen the implementation of it. Plans and Implementation - two completely different things.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Maybe this piece of technology is not suitable for the M
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as I learn from switching career from a journalist to a sports administrator I never played the game professionally but as a sport administrator I will comment about the sorry state of the league
management although it is believed to be otherwise.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As mentioned earlier, only one thing in Malaysian football
works. That is the media and the people behind it. They are the ones that have
evolved the game to what it is right now although the media should just be the icing on top of the cake.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Sites such as Dunia Sukan, Semuanyabola, InikanBola, Padang Bolasepak, Bahas
Bola, Football Tribe, Arena Hijau Kuning and many others plus the constant push by traditional media
big guns, now including new players such as iflix which spawns outfits such as Football Malaysia Production have helped open
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Ross Yusof is keeping eye on the local game, Stanley Bernard
successful transition from player to pundit and now host, the emergence of
personalities such as Vijhay Vick, Asyha Ridzuan, Seng Foo, Ahmad Muzammil,
Keesh and his long name, Nicholas Anil, goal boys Ipoh mali Kin Fai and ZZ , Dunia Sukan's Syamil and
many others to give an alternate view from your Haresh Deols, Ian Johan Ariff,
Ahmad Khawaris, Abu Bakar Atans, Aziman Rosdis, Graig Nunis, Fadzrie Hazis, Devinder Singh, the 2 Dhaliwals, Aiman, Arnaz, Star reporters, many others and until recently Rizal Hashim, has been
great for the game especially channelling their views and opinions. That Sidang
Sukan show on Astro Arena has been brilliant if I may add!<o:p></o:p></div>
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There is also the small growing breed of football
administrators who uses the media such as Ahmad Yani, Nik Faruk who both were crucial in making JDT
what they are today, KFA's Shahrul Samsudin, ex Frenz United Mizal Ghazali who helps steer al-Ikhsan
into the industry. Sports brands have done their part in the past through likes
of Tim Tham (Puma) and key figures in Nike and Adidas. Shekinah’s Chris Raj is the
best man on the inside and SAM leaders ensures the awards happen and proper
governance. Special mention to two boys from Blublack Production and their
investment in the lower leagues and also Football Selangor along with PFAM CEO
Izham in his efforts is also bringing the game to a better standard, especially
when his not on duty for the national airline. Shout out to El Loco for giving us his crazy honest Latin football opinions.</div>
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In terms of images you can't deny KA's Asiana.my producing
banks for pictures along with Deto or Fadzlie to many making sure pictures were
never short during his time in MFL or FMLLP (FML if I will ever get it right). However,
Malaysia in general has the best photographers I've seen from Gleen Guan to
Osad, James Nakkuih to the multi talented Simon Yap, Peter
Lim, Mohd Rasfan including all the wire snappers of course whom are all guided
legends such as Khalid Redza and Uncle Stanley Chou. Then you see the new
school of photographers maturing such as Nizam Rahman, Khairil Ajhar, Ahmad Fadali which is
such a joy to watch as they get acquainted to the Arep Kulals of the industry.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jason Dasey and Dez Corkhill has given they best to make
those in front of the camera such as Roshan and Adam do well but deep behind
the camera, Malaysia is blessed to have Keith Wu and crew being led by NAJ
aka THE MAN, who both know what the fans want and need. Unseen heroes such as
CK and his sidekick Ato are your plain clothed superheroes. <o:p></o:p></div>
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These are just a small portion of a very long list of people who are great for the
game and I have not gone back to the Datuk George Das batch yet and his juniors
such as my headmaster, the one and only Tony Mariadass, who once even managed a proper football team!<o:p></o:p></div>
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So lets not let all their hard work go to waste with empty
stadiums. Not only would players be pumped to give 500% in a full stadium, the
<i>rakyat</i> would be happy too as is the league can be a better organised number one past-time of the country.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We can do it with Hantu Kak Limah which has broken records in ticket sales so if we only organised
things better and make it important to yourself and the people. <o:p></o:p><br />
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What I mean is there is no proper work done by teams to directly hit their fans and communities instead of hoping for media assistance all the time and that without any media budget of course and not even ensuring at least there is a media person in charge.</div>
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So this Merdeka, I would like to take the opportunity to thank all those media companies, workers, practitioners, friends and everyone involved for your work. Your national sport would be nothing without you.</div>
Ghaz Ramlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443572105092574798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213222817047688690.post-3796563065601313992018-07-31T15:38:00.002+08:002018-07-31T16:04:01.842+08:00Let’s sign up some Mat Sallehs!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We already have few 'half' Malaysian players in the squad and
the now, with the ‘possibility’ of a few naturalised players added, we could probably
qualify for the Asian Cup, fight till the final round of the World Cup
qualifier, easily bag the SEA Games and AFF Cups. We could move up in the FIFA
world ranking and maybe see some of our players compete in the big leagues. All
of this in the next few years.<br />
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This is great! Save time and cost and get instant results!
And this has been ok-ed by the big boss. What are we waiting for? Let’s do it!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Dear Malaysians, I won’t go back to the pre-Merdeka days but
do you remember the time <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="https://www.google.com.au/search?q=Altantuya+Shaariibuu&spell=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjeicSiusjcAhUKWbwKHVMRBFUQkeECCCYoAA"><span style="background: white; color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Altantuya <span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Shaariibuu</span></span></a></span> was blown up into a million pieces?
Remember the time when RM2.6 billion was donated to a certain someone, remember
all the hell went through five years ago when BN won the general elections with
tricks that have not been heard of and the possible assistance by Cambridge
Analytica? Do you remember dear Malaysians? <o:p></o:p></div>
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Then came the day when we won the election. We beat the
mighty powerful with heart and spirit which is another amazing tale of David
overcoming Goliath.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There is no short cut to success. Money cannot buy
happiness. It is a long hard road to the top.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We surely can’t get any worse from here. Our football is a
joke and the only way we can go is up. Why not use this time to build or
re-build? Not build for the short term but for the next generation. If you are
a young adult, your child will be the ones we need to take care off today. They
are the ones that will then create the next generation of champions.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After years of being in the sports industry, I am now with
an organisation that is re-building. The first for me, to be honest. Allow me
to share with you what that means. It means, that we got to take the positives
from the negatives, we got to be patience, we got to be confident, we got to be
hard-working and most importantly, we got to persevere. <o:p></o:p></div>
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If we allow ourselves to stop calling each other by racist
names or look at migrants as if they are animals than we already have a great
pool of people to work with without bringing in more people. <o:p></o:p></div>
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You want the best of big sporting nations but why can’t we
use the generations of Indonesians, Bangladeshis, Myanmar nationals or
Nigerians we have now? Although some of them have been here for decades. You
know why because you think you are better than them. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Malays still call the Indians by the K word , the
Chinese are still called by the B word and the Melayus are referred by the
other B word. Collectively all Malaysians still look down at the foreign
migrants believing that they are just there to serve you like your servants and
maids. <o:p></o:p></div>
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You however, want the best European, African, Australian,
American or whoever to represent you because they must be great at what they
do. If they are the best, why are they not representing their country? France
won the World Cup not because more than half of the squad from Africa they were
all French from different heritage. Again, they were all French, body, mind and
spirit spoke one language to each other. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I rather we lose and build from today so we create champion
minded people rather than win the World Cup overnight and never really tried to
make Malaysia a better country. Our character is still not defined as a whole
and how many years has it been since we gained independence ? P Ramlee movies
shows we were more Malaysian and modern then then we are now.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Imagine if you had a mindset that you cannot give up, strong
and motivated. Every Malaysian would eat healthier, be more educated regardless
of financial background, wiser thus contributing to a better economy and social
development and possibly acknowledged for our contribution to arts on the
international platform.<o:p></o:p></div>
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With all of this we would all live in harmony and eager to
improve because Malaysians would be naturally stronger mentally and psychically.
Then we start moulding champs and then we see results. This takes time but we
have time. What we don’t have is a plan with a vision or mission. Until we do, everything is going to be a quick fix. Nothing concrete. You got to trust the process. Believe in it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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But nooooo, let’s sign up a Mat Salleh, give him another
passport, free house and car and hope he scores 3 goals in every game he plays.<o:p></o:p></div>
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And if he doesn't lets take it out on the Bangladeshi who makes your roti canai or Gurkha guard who guards your condo.</div>
<br />Ghaz Ramlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443572105092574798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213222817047688690.post-35155694966991798982018-07-18T21:36:00.000+08:002018-12-21T21:39:14.268+08:00GZ Sports at your serviceSharing is caring.<br />
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<br />Ghaz Ramlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443572105092574798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213222817047688690.post-34643071348504197192018-07-17T16:08:00.000+08:002018-07-18T21:18:41.178+08:00GOOD LUCK MATE!<br />
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I must say it will be a mammoth task.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Now, you have to be smart, which you are. In fact, you are
so smart, I’ll call you sly. The slyest fox I know.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Keenly, I have had a good thought about it though. Trust me,
I have.<o:p></o:p><br />
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So, the position comes with an endless list of things to be
done. You can’t really put down a number on it but whatever you do put down,
triple it. To change, to implement and to eradicate among others will be
actions you would will need to manoeuvre between the old warlords. Despite
shortcuts in life, there will be people to please, protocols to adhere, staff
to manage along with the public as well. None of them will ever bother to
understand the work needed to be put in for this. I do.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Please never forget your experience and places you’ve been
before. As much as this is going to be another cash cow like the rest this is
also going to be a responsibility, a serious matter. So serious, that you can
make yourself or completely break yourself, so you better check yourself.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Of course, you know the people, the country is hungry for
success. You basically need to change breakfast from <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">nasi lemak</i> to avocado honey yoghurt toast. You need to change the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">teh tarik</i> to water, you need to stop the
nicotine and start the education. You need to create the mindset so our
children’s children who will bear children who then possibly be world champions
and consistently after that. It’s a change and it takes generations before
results are seen. That is what the job specs for the position. Its long term
and if you have the short term plan then we all know you going to do an Oceans
11 on us.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Reality did hit me. I realise I sleep well at night knowing
that whatever I’ve earned and achieve is based on my own honest effort. I’m blessed
to get an opportunity in this life without the help of powerful people in power
positions and even without the guidance of my own father, may God bless his
soul.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The wish is for you read this and I hope you do. Just please
know that I know your capabilities, which is top of the class in our nation. I
will admit that. This is probably the best thing that can happen to our game
and I thank the Almighty for making it possible, although I was very reluctant
at first. God does work in mysterious ways and now he has put you under a
microscope.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Son, I will admit, I may not have achieved what you have and
if you want to call me a failure, go ahead. I have failed so many times in
trying to bring a change to the world not to mention the country but it has
never once brought me to decide to give up. Every time, I fail, I learn a
valuable lesson and it makes me stronger, wiser and braver. Every time you win,
you become sharper and sneakier and those around you have not experience what I
have and if you hurt them, I will hurt you.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bravery is also something you own and life has been extremely
kind to you despite keeping an evil side well hidden. I for one trust my
intuition that you are not about to change as the saying goes you can’t teach
an old dog new tricks. You can’t look at anything without the dollar signs in
your eyes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Understand I may be away from home but I would have never got
to where I am if I was there. You, ‘the family’, power and money would have
ensured I don’t come near you or kept at bay. The playground is definitely not
big enough for both of us.<o:p></o:p></div>
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To do what you want, what you need to do and what you have
to do are three different things. Time is ticking and the task is upon you. The
people do not and will not understand how to wait as you build and they will
only want to win and I know you too are a big fan of the short game. Again,
this is a 24/7/365 long term play.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Obviously, I will be watching and keeping an eye on things
but with you having everyone wrapped around your finger, smitten by the class
and cash I will be ready for the obstacles and the hurdles I will face. I’ve
been knocked down before so I’m not afraid of anything. I’m only afraid you
decide to rape our country. Not on my watch.<o:p></o:p></div>
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However, I don’t mind it the fight. I will fight for the
good and one day I know you will slip but I hope the game and the people win
before you go down. This is your chance to redeem yourself. <o:p></o:p></div>
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GOOD LUCK MATE!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br />Ghaz Ramlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443572105092574798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213222817047688690.post-7181830905315095252018-02-06T13:44:00.001+08:002018-02-06T13:47:44.649+08:00Again fans welfare down the drain<div class="MsoNormal">
GZ would like to point out at the much anticipated,
excitement of the Malaysian Super League and Premier League is here with matches’
played in Round 1 over the weekend.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After the annual jersey announcement week, the fans were
fired up, all ready and good to go.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The president’s club, JDT, took the Sumbangsih while
Selangor took the Klang Valley derby title. Days earlier ilfix announced their
deal and hours later Unifi made their pledge to help the game.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Totalling hundreds of millions along with other deals and
sponsorship, FA of Malaysia proudly posted on their Facebook that this season
deals is the biggest in Malaysian football history.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Well done. Bravo!</div>
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Although, we had to wait until the last minute for
announcements and we only have half a season fixtures to look at, we should be
happy.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Because it won’t get any better than this.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As much as, we want to look positive at this, once again
nothing is focussed on the fans. Besides access to more online football we are
encourage to attend the games to support the clubs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The hundreds of millions does look good for the league, the
clubs, the FA but what does it do to the fans? NOTHING<o:p></o:p></div>
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In fact, teams are still wanting fans to come because
ticketing money is a huge income for the club.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So much that you get a box of KFC for wasting your night at
the stadium in hope of a RM10 or so ticket. In the year where the World Cup
could be decided by Video Assistant Referee, we would rather reward someone
waiting in cold night for a ticket instead of setting up a system where he or
she can do it at his or her comfort.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Buying the ticket itself it’s a big task then comes the task
to actually making it to game day. Then they need to do it over and over again
and when they can’t cope teams are unhappy especially if they themselves are
doing not so well on the table.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A club seems to be only keen about the money that we are
going to get from these big deals. This may go to salary and then ticket sales
maybe be a bonus. But if like KL, who plays 3 games in the span of 7 days and
burn out early in the season and can’t cope the season, Bunkface will be singing Malam Ini <i>Bukan</i> Kita Punya.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Forget iflix, forget Unifi. Forget RTM (one game) and Media
Prima (one game). Forget sponsors and forget
state funds. Now think of the objectives of a team. What are the objectives of
the football teams?<o:p></o:p></div>
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Besides, Batu Kawan, all the match pictures for Matchday 1
showed a decent crowd. However, who are they? What ages are they? How much do
they make? Can they sustain attending all the matches in the rising cost of
living in Malaysia? <o:p></o:p></div>
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Being the king of last minute, would FMLLP only think about
fans welfare before doomsday? <o:p></o:p></div>
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Look, if the club, the league, the FA don’t know you how are
they going to treat you professionally? They won’t. They just take it for granted the fact
that Malaysian football fans will support the league no matter what or how they
are treated.<br />
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Wait till a final or a Malaysian national side team game when we have a venue and ticket issue.<br />
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Ghaz Ramlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443572105092574798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213222817047688690.post-18038740723918084132018-01-19T15:02:00.000+08:002018-01-19T15:40:27.505+08:00GZ's Super Cup Asia start for 2018Ghazoo Sports kicked off 2018 working with A-League side Adelaide United and National Defense Ministry FC (Army FC) from the Cambodia League.<br />
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Both professional teams are competing in the PSM Makassar Super Cup Asia 2018 which kicks off today (Jan 19) in the Indonesia city of Makassar.<br />
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Ghazoo Sports was commissioned by the event organiser Kayron International to invite two professional teams to play in the tournament which is also a pre-season test for the host PSM Makassar ahead of their season in the Liga 1 Indonesia.<br />
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Malaysians would be familiar with the Indonesian side Dutch head coach, Robert Alberts, who had won the Malaysia Cup with Kedah back in 1993 and have also coaching stints with Sarawak and Malaysia Under 19 side.<br />
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The fourth team to make the tournament is Home United from Singapore.<br />
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Assisting Ghazoo Sports on ground in Makassar in ensuring a smooth coordination of the tournament for it's clients are Badiuzzaman Jamhari, managing director of football event company <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bolabrosfootball/">BolaBros</a> and former FA Penang marketing manager, Zulfikar Amizan. The two are working closely in ensuring all requirements and request meet international standards.<br />
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Since 2013, this event is the fourth event involving and an A-League club to compete in international friendlies in Asia and vice versa by Ghazoo Sports. Previously working with Perth Glory and even Malaysian side Felda United during their pre-season visit to Australia.<br />
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Ghazoo Sports is keen to bridge the gap between the Asia especially ASEAN nations with Australian football to help grow the game.<br />
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Host PSM Makassar will be aiming to please their fans at the Andi Mattalatta Stadium but with Adelaide United first team in season right now, the club sent a strong squad mixed with experience and youth.<br />
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Part of the Reds' team will include 18-year-old Pacifique Niyongabire, who has impressed Adelaide United Head Coach, Marco Kurz, on numerous occasions this season, recently making his professional debut against A-League Champions, Sydney FC. Meanwhile, Thomas Strain has been very impressive since departing English Football League Championship club, Aston Villa.<br />
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Army FC on the other hand have deployed their strongest side for the tournament which offers prize money.<br />
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For live stream of the games click <a href="http://www.useetv.com/livetv/celebestv">HERE</a><br />
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Adelaide United v Army FC, 3pm<br />
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Loser Match 1 v Loser Match 2, 3pm<br />
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All matches to be played at Andi Mattalatta Stadium in Makassar.<br />
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Much is in store for Ghazoo Sports this year and being it a World Cup year it is bound to be a great one regardless how Malaysia does.<br />
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Stay tuned to many exciting annoucements, competition, news and of course the rants for 2018.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Throwback Thursday to August 2013</td></tr>
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Before we share our findings from last year's survey ahead of the exciting M-League which kicks off next month, we would like to share the news a bit of Down Under may be coming Malaysia's way.<br />
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Perth Glory boss have been given the nod to take one A-League game to possibly Kuala Lumpur next season.<br />
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In short this means, Perth Glory could play Sydney FC or Adelaid United or Brisbane Roar or Melbourne City for points. Read full article <a href="https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2018/01/11/glory-given-green-light-stage-league-match-asia">HERE</a>.<br />
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Nevertheless, if Malaysia is picked as the spot it wouldn't be the first time as Glory beat JDT 2-0 in Larkin in 2013 headed by then coach Alistair Edwards who currently is the Southern Tigers' Technical Director.<br />
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<br />Ghaz Ramlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443572105092574798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213222817047688690.post-73084944443393056602017-12-14T12:34:00.000+08:002017-12-14T12:46:38.677+08:00Jom main bola broBolaBros<br />
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You may not have heard about them but now you have.<br />
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Just a quick one about BolaBros as Ghazoo Sports is glad to be part of the their upcoming 9-a-side MMU Alumni Legends Cup 2017.<br />
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True to its name, they are just 3 buddies (Bad, Paul and Hadi) who, for the love of football became good friends during the university days. The friendship of 15 years which became a brotherhood recently turned into a business partnership in the hope of becoming organisers of the game.<br />
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Not everyone will be given the chance to do something they love for organisations they dream of working for, so to start something on their own is commendable.<br />
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"BolaBros was founded to realise our dreams by reflecting our strong passion in all aspects of football into organising exciting football events. And it has positively turned our friendship to a different level," Bad.<br />
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In a span of just 3 months they have successfully organised a few events and plan to go international with the following events plan.<br />
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With obstacles they will face, Ghazoo Sports would like to wish them the best for the coming year.<br />
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Small football businesses growth is a good indication of good things to come for all.Ghaz Ramlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443572105092574798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213222817047688690.post-61703339222717416822017-12-07T12:57:00.001+08:002017-12-07T13:35:46.066+08:00Happy Days in MalaysiaPast 3 days have been hard to swallow.<br />
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Besides, Cahill being club-less, Liverpool smashing goals and 5 English teams in the Champions League knockout for the first time we were devastated by the news of Felda United being relegated, Mario Gomez was not paid his salary and Malaysian coach and his team quits the set up.<br />
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Must be a tough week but to make it interesting there is once again a glorified chit-chat session this Saturday with FAM's No 1.<br />
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<b>Lets head to Mario's issue first</b><br />
He won them medals, he knows the power he is up against but he decide to go ahead and fight the tsunami. Many FB post emerged minutes apart with many key and big names rebuking the claims but the fact still remains that the salary was not paid claim is still up all over the internet for Becks, Neville and Jorge Mendes to see. Question is when even the payslips were scanned and posted for the world to see can we know who stuffed this up please?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Who cant forget this legendary piece of work. Pix credit: FAM</td></tr>
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<b>Then lets move to the Professors decision to quit</b><br />
Not about to defend a win-less record coach but no coach can motivate the team when a bigger power offers a 30k bonus to win. However, the one that was hand-picked for the job is also the one that quit. Wonder what advise he would give the next coach in the hot seat. We wonder too. TCH would be the best choice although why he was not chosen in the first place boggles me. Never with a single strand of hair out of place, the discipline as an assistant and a results as head coach should have been a no brainer decision but then again maybe there was a plan to cripple Kedah then.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lest we forget. Pix by FAM</td></tr>
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<b>Response from the Fighters</b><br />
Was not something you expect by a team called the Fighters. Apparently they did what was told but they will relish the Liga Premier challenge and try to get back in 2019. No pressure indeed as naturally they should win it easily.<br />
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Now comes the part where, fans and top tier FAM management go head to head in a chit chat waste of time session. The haters will attend and keep quiet and the questions thrown if reflecting the comments on the internet if could trigger HRH to go super saiyan on everyone once again. This is again not going to actively solve any problem but instead just another waste of time. Meeting club officials, meeting FAM staff I will accept as decent practice. Maybe group the grassroots coaches, or sports teachers in school whom are the first people to introduce the ball to the kids. Do we really think this meet the fans session is going to make a difference? If anything, have it online where the real keyboard warriors will be ready to reply and then let the comments shape the MINDSET. If you have to go tell me how you feel after it is done and please check Malaysia's FIFA ranking if it has moved up.<br />
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Meet and Greet is done with the players and coaches who the fans really want to see and hear from about the current game simply because they are only the PLAYERS and COACHES!<br />
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Changing the MINDSET is not forcing it down but by action. It is easier to plant a thought to the young kids in schools about what you want football to be instead of changing a grown adult's thinking.<br />
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Happy days indeed in Malaysia<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Remember this one? Pix credit: SBTV </td></tr>
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<br />Ghaz Ramlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443572105092574798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213222817047688690.post-2325223722491635762017-12-06T17:45:00.003+08:002017-12-06T17:51:16.314+08:00WIN A STAR WARS BB8 FOOTBALL<div>
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This competition is only open for <b>GOALKEEPERS</b> to win!<br />
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Being the real Jedi of the team, if your <b>GOALKEEPER</b> deserves to win this limited edition Star Wars BB8 - Hyundai A-League ball then compare him to a professional goalkeeper current playing or retired.</div>
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You have to also tag another friend to verify your <b>GOALKEEPER</b> mate is a true Jedi and that we know you guys are a legit entry.</div>
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This competition is open to anyone in Australia or Malaysia or any where else on planet Earth and it will be shipped to your doorstep.<br />
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Competition closes on Sunday, Dec 10, 12 noon and Monday we will post it out to you!</div>
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Ghaz Ramlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443572105092574798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213222817047688690.post-8642456768599931902017-12-06T11:00:00.000+08:002017-12-06T11:08:06.638+08:00Cahill to JDT?Socceroos legend Tim Cahill has quit Melbourne City in a move that has looked to be on the cards ever since he made his plea last month for more game time to help him cement a spot in the World Cup squad.<br />
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The striker, who has rarely featured in Melbourne City new coach Warren Joyce's starting line up, has not said where he is going.<br />
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But he is determined to play regularly so that he can impress the as-yet unknown Socceroos coach enough to ensure he is on the plane to Russia for a tilt at his fourth World Cup.<br />
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Adelaide's general manager of football Ante Kovacevic said he would discuss the possibility of luring Cahill to Adelaide with coach Marco Kurz. The pair are expected to meet after training at Elizabeth later this morning. Kovavecic believes Cahill would also fit inside the Reds salary cap.<br />
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<i style="font-size: x-small;">Source: SMH, The Advertiser</i><br />
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<i>Melbourne City is currently third one the ladder, while Perth Glory is seventh. Former Glory coach Alistair Edwards is currently JDT's Technical Director </i>😁<br />
<br />Ghaz Ramlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443572105092574798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213222817047688690.post-49276201789921272712017-12-05T13:36:00.002+08:002017-12-05T15:23:28.755+08:00Preparing a new PalaceCrystal Palace Football Club has unveiled ambitious plans to redevelop Selhurst Park, creating a new Crystal Palace for a new era.<br />
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The project, which is expected to cost between £75-£100m, will increase the capacity at Selhurst Park from 26,000 to more than 34,000, overhauling a stadium which has been the club’s home since 1924.<br />
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Chairman, Steve Parish, has said funds for next month’s transfer window are ring-fenced and will not be affected by the club’s determination to pursue an ambitious £100m redevelopment of Selhurst Park’s main stand.<br />
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Key features of the redevelopment include:<br />
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<li>Capacity in the new stand will increase from around 5,400 to 13,500, with more than 10,700 General Admission seats - an increase of around 6,000 on existing numbers</li>
<li>Improved facilities for supporters with disabilities and a substantial increase in wheelchair spaces, making Selhurst Park compliant with Accessible Stadia Guidelines</li>
<li>A bigger pitch, increased from 101.5m x 68, to 105m x68m, making Selhurst Park compliant with UEFA regulations and eligible to host tournament football</li>
<li>Premium hospitality and entertainment facilities for more than 2,500 supporters, including a new Tunnel Club, and between 16-28 boxes, which will give members a unique vantage point as the players prepare for the match and conduct post-match interviews</li>
<li>A new museum, documenting the club’s rich history and its place in the South London community</li>
<li>New community facilities, supplementing the work of the Palace for Life Foundation, which delivers health, education and sporting programmes for more than 13,500 local children and young adults</li>
<li>Improved sightlines in the Arthur Wait Stand with the removal of the TV gantry, and improved Arthur Wait concourse</li>
<li>Redevelopment of the upper Whitehorse Lane Boxes into mixed bar/box use</li>
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<br />Ghaz Ramlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443572105092574798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213222817047688690.post-51016567475319216362017-12-04T23:51:00.000+08:002017-12-05T09:50:37.688+08:00Stop comparing yourself to the ThaisI get this was a decision to be made.<br />
I get that sometimes you have to crack the whip.<br />
I get it.<br />
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But what I don't get is how this decision was weighed. Obviously, this was not something that popped up in the last minute, it has been brewing. This problem, the biggest of it's kind in the history of the game, was probably a decision made by the boss man to end the matter.<br />
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But boss man was not there, like he himself said, when the plan was introduced. However, someone very involved in it was and I believe, like all his other decisions, this is another embarrassing one.<br />
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So the Fighters, till press time, have not really pulled a big fuss over it, well hopefully not yet. In fact, they did as much as they could to get to 90 over percent. I get that it is not good enough when the passing mark was 100 percent. To punish for no show of audited accounts is actually a face-palm moment.<br />
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This is a club which is NOT state base. An actual football club. A bit about it's history - someone figured out another way to extract funds from the government's income column. The team was set up and fast it was named 'the money team' somewhat with a bottomless pit of funds. It's probably arguable as since 2007, FUFC has won more trophies than some teams if not equal to some who have been around for decades.<br />
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Then comes the almost 100 million artificial surface pitch with a decent scoreboard built in the middle of nowhere. That investment is obviously on the way to host inter-Felda tournament for years to come. Another waste of money is about to happen. I was sure having a purpose built stadium could have been a BIG tick for the license.<br />
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This is not a team who survived relegation, this is a team who finished third. You say that the two promoted teams are up on merit but you have completely gone back on your words when you relegated Felda on technicality. You, the enforcers on the new rule should have had a better plan to overcome this, knowing maybe sharing their running cost could be risky business.<br />
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But the best part is comparing how lenient you are compared to the Thais. The Thais would have dropped 2 divisions and we should be lucky we have you as CEO. The Thais were also in the final qualification round of the World Cup. Why aren't you comparing that? There are a few post around going about how a German, a Swiss and a few more clubs were relegated as well due to the 'modern football' problem. Are you comparing your football or the league management? If you going to compare the fine league management you have then at least the football outcome should be on par first, shouldn't it?<br />
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Now, another obvious one is killing the competition with taking out one of the best teams in the league. That just makes you look like a bully.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thiago (in flight) slamming his face against a Felda player at Felda's stadium in Jengka</td></tr>
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Look, business seemed to be as usual at Felda with signings but outgoing Perak's defender Thiago is probably regretting moving to Felda instead of to the team down the street, PKNP. If its a better pay package, then we know what is the solid defender's objective in life but in my experience players usually want to play in the bigger league as the first option but that's just my thoughts.<br />
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You had 3 years to figure this out and you failed. The club is collateral damage. It could have been Kedah or Perak but that could have been too political of a decision.<br />
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Season have not kicked off but already poor decisions.<br />
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Lets see when this becomes a precedent to another club wanting to move to down because of other reasons but instead fail to complete the license just so they look like a victim instead because you are not thinking ahead.<br />
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Jokes, bloody joke.<br />
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<br />Ghaz Ramlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443572105092574798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213222817047688690.post-14189886938185241752017-11-30T14:36:00.000+08:002017-11-30T14:37:20.244+08:00Aussies could be out of the World Cup<br />
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<li>In the FIFA World Cup 2018 ✔</li>
<li>2023 Women World Cup bid ✔</li>
<li>A-League popularity (50-50 but I'l give it a) ✔</li>
<li>Best women player in the world at the moment ✔</li>
<li>Socceroos players in big leagues ✔</li>
<li>A growing women's semi pro league ✔</li>
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But the Football Federation Australia (FFA) is about to be intervened and taken over by FIFA because the FFA could not get their 'shit' (for a better word) together.<br />
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To keep the explanation simple for those who was not aware of what is going on here are some pointers:<br />
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<li>Basically, the A-league is under the FFA.</li>
<li>A-League owners have been wanting a representative (just 1 rep) in the FFA board since a couple of years but have been turned down. by the FFA.</li>
<li>Today Nov 30, 2017, is the final day the FFA need to propose a new structure to all the stake holders and the club and member federations declined it via the Australia Professional Football Club Association (APFCA).</li>
<li>Speculation has gone up to Australia being dropped from the Russia despite qualifying if they go under FIFA's administration in which if the FFA is found having using the federal government assistance in any way. </li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snippet of APFCA's priorities </td></tr>
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Well it is interesting to see what happens as the FFA, who without the rep from APFCA, have accomplished what they have lets and how the clubs stand united against the federation in which they feel that they need to get a bigger piece of the pie and say.<br />
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What could happen in the short term as FIFA assist in setting up a new FFA regime is the A-League could be an independent body from the FA, the hiring of Ange Postecoglou's replacement among others.<br />
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But lets compare the clubs and member federations with the clubs and state FAs in Malaysia. Would they go against the system for their own rights or wait for handouts from an amazing TV deal which is set to be one of the best in the world ?<br />
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No, they will wait for money from FAM and State government and finish it before the season ends so they can ask for more next season. If they get 20 million a year in 5 years that amounts to 100 million but the club will still be broke without any assets to show on the first day of the 6th year.<br />
<br />Ghaz Ramlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443572105092574798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213222817047688690.post-54055618564287548742017-11-29T11:50:00.002+08:002017-11-29T14:57:09.029+08:00We are going to the World Cup!Don't laugh but I couldn't get a good night's sleep last night.<br />
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1.75mil a month for the next 60 months to have the rights of the sponsorship rights of the league by a consortium led by big wigs but no similar sporting experience and we are all suppose to chant Merdeka three times!<br />
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I'm sorry but I disagree this was the best option to take and it ruined my sleep.<br />
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In fact, thinking about it now, after the outburst the other day, I can't help thinking it was a emotional decision that has be made due to self pressure and not the bigger picture.<br />
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If media agencies wanted to get into the football game why now? Why now? Something doesn't smell right but I'm not saying it is a dodgy deal. All due respect and as a media man myself, I understand their achievements. But, why can't we just hire a few experts for the job instead of trying to wave a magic wand all the time? But that's the Malaysian way. I hire you, you hire someone else and the buck is passed down, no one gets the work done and everyone can pass the excuse to the other guy for not performing but the guy who was suppose to do the job in the first place turns out to be the hero.<br />
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Also no hard feelings to my media mates in the Southern state but for this kind of annoucement please step up your questions. You are on the forefront of a battle and can be considered as a warrior. You need to get it right brothers and sisters.<br />
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Like many others who expressed their opinions, I may be looked at as a sulk but I have only disagreed and not given up. The little I can I offer in the grand scheme of things, I will, which means I will still do my part despite having my own take on things. I do agree the mentality has to change too but I don't see that happening upstairs who needs to first set an example. This announcement is a MP Silva saga part two in which it just has to do a little more work and it can be a 100% improvement when both deals are compared. Of course than you will be looked as a champion. To be honest, I expected a shake up in office not bringing in more help.<br />
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And if you are going to make a hundred million annoucement you may have wanted to be 'Google' ready for heaven's sake. This is 2017 mate. The people have their world in their fingertips.<br />
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As for the licensing matter, how will Burn and Chan Wing Hoong going to prepare this season ? Do they plan their squad around playing Super League sides or Premier League sides? Do they spend on players or grow another fine crop of players ? Do the management spend to grab ticket sales this season if they are in the Super League or let is slide another year in the Premier League ? Stadium, how is Perak Stadium going to be managed by both sides? You are already not doing this club any favour.<br />
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Yes he said he is happy to be in Super League, and who isn't and to be fair he was only a point behind when they finished third but what if Felda comes through and they are back in the Premier League ? Don't play mind games with teams please. There are rules and if a team is out so be it. Maybe play the Super League as it is, top 3 Premier League teams move up next season and done.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy or not, we don't know Pix by Asiana.my</td></tr>
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And to my knowledge the guys working on the fixtures are about to find their underwear in a twist trying to figure out the scheduling if PKNP is in the Super League. May put in a month's break after first half of the season so they can figure out the second half.<br />
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Like mentioned earlier, ZERO thinking because thinking are only from the inner circle and there are no more tricks in the bag. In fact, it looked like there was not many to start with either. This all because Johor needed to get in seasons ago to campaign in the regional competition. And yes they won it and yes it got us points but you know how the culture in Malaysia is should have thought about the future then not patch problems now.<br />
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Ok, we need it (the licensing) AFC bla bla bla, FIFA bla bla bla but we did not massage it in the culture. Three years notice without active involvement and encouragement if not going to make any change. They would have went '<i>Do later later la - 3 years left, </i><i>Do later later la </i><i>3 months left, </i><i>Do later later la</i><i> 3 weeks left, </i><i>Do later later la</i><i> 3 days left, </i><i>Do later later la </i><i>3 hours left</i>'. With 3 minutes left then they go OK lets have a look at it. Knowing this is the culture what was your proactive steps?<br />
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And just like that we are promoting and relegating teams. So what's the use of the bloody competition then ? Don't be the bully be the cool teacher all students will spend some money for an actual present like an original Malaysia jersey on <i>Hari Guru</i>.<br />
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Blaming the old president is always a good excuse but he checked out long time ago. The people in the main committee are still around though.<br />
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So yesterday you have passed the buck to an outsider to get you sponsors, tomorrow you are going to get a TV deal, JDT will win the ACL, the boys and their younger brothers are going to be Asian champions now to sit back and get recognised for the great work you have done. Bravo, well done! We are going to the World Cup!Ghaz Ramlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443572105092574798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213222817047688690.post-54944191116947330792017-11-27T14:30:00.000+08:002017-11-27T16:23:53.247+08:00The problem with Malaysian football is YOU!<div class="MsoNormal">
SHOTS have been fired, knives have been sharpen, comments
have been written, mics have been dropped and most importantly this article has
been published but do YOU actually know what is in FAM's Club Licensing
criteria ?<o:p></o:p></div>
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Before you answer that, let me ask you what do you think is
the problem with Malaysian football? Development ? Infrastructure ? Legal ?
Media ? Money??<o:p></o:p></div>
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Whatever your answers it is likely is the cause
for the one big reason, YOU!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Yes, the problem with Malaysian football is YOU! <o:p></o:p></div>
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YOU are not happy!! And YOU, my brothers and sisters is what
this is all about, this is YOUR country, your game and the current state is
simply not good enough and YOU have every right to be upset! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Since 2015, FAM and FMLLP embarked in this worldwide FIFA
project, now the Malaysian football's club licensing it is on the verge of
taking shape.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After studying the cause and reasons for FIFA to implement
this to all clubs from all confederations from all continents, it is safe to
say nothing is going to improve here when it kicks in next season.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you don't have a copy of the document in your bag at all
times, let me dumb it down for you. Six (6) criteria needs to be met for the
license to be issued. They are Sporting, Infrastructure, Administration, Legal,
Financial and Business. The very same words can give you an in-depth detailed explanation
of each point. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Each criteria then comes with a grading which is an A, B or
C in which A is a mandatory, B not so but still important and C is as useless
as an ashtray on a motorbike.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Take note C could be an A or B</td></tr>
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There is nothing highlighting the welfare of fans, who make
the majority of the game, who is the ones that come to watch, who are the ones
that read the stories about the clubs and players, who are the ones who
idolises the stars, who are the ultra-ones that come and pledge their allegiance
and support like non other and who contribute a portion of club revenue if not
coming from the government, among others.<br />
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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In the 100 page over document there was one sentence that
may cover 'fan engagement' which was graded C.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">C for fans, volunteers, grassroots, community events, branding, merchandising, sponsors and partners market base creation. </td></tr>
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I repeat, not one focusses on the fans, again which is you
and me.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I would say that the guardians of the league have entirely
put the professionalisation of clubs, in which, the hope of commercially
developing the game as well, in the edited version of Asian Football
Confederation (AFC) Club Licensing dossier without prioritising the local
domestic fans get the best outcome.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is entirely because the organisation which was created
to govern the league and commercial value, has achieve more failures than
success in recent time, was not designed to develop the league but to keep
glorified excel spreadsheets of five different competitions (possibly more in
the future), organise events, print signboards and focus on promoting
professional football in Malaysia through broadcasts and other media outlets.
As you can read in last sentence they have not been very successful.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So if it's not stressed in the licensing criteria, not the
responsibility of Football Malaysia and not directly set up in any of the long
list of committees in FAM, the responsibility of taking care of a fan's welfare
has been hand-balled to the clubs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Personally, I don’t think that’s fair for the clubs, who
majority of them are state FAs who have an old school thinking in their
management of the modern game but desperately needing fresh ideas to take on
the welfare and generate more fans into the game. This should be the job of the
governing body.<o:p></o:p></div>
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No, not the job of spoon feeding the clubs to help the fan, but to provide assistance and training to groom them. However, what do you
expect from an organisation when it’s head is not well experience in the
matters of handling a league other than getting told what to do from others.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Of course, Johor Darul Ta'zim is one club who has surged to
the top of its class thanks to the focus and funds it had injected and
obviously it had not gone to waste as it has churned out results to show for
and be proud of.<o:p></o:p></div>
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But they too, during the season, from time to time cry out
for help to their fans when attendance are not satisfactory. And this is a team
who has completely upgraded their stadium, their training grounds, and their
coaching staff to be something to be proud of for all Malaysians, although you
may not want to admit it now. <o:p></o:p></div>
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It is time to rise and demand you, the game's fan, the
eyeball, the ticket buyers, the supporters, the crowd, the bum-on-seat to get
treated with more professionalism and respect.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A proper scheduled season, coordination between clubs and
national teams, an open long term plan on the future of the Malaysian football
and constant update on its progress, well organised and highly focused
grassroots structure and higher standard game-day experience, live TV broadcast
are just some of the things we should be entitled too. After the basics are
done, then lets talk about a clean stadium, clean toilets, a nutritious meal at the stadium since matches are played late and the ever so important ease of purchasing a
ticket online. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The only thing we have seen grow for the past 10 years or so
are the emergence of the Ultras. Although, it is a lovely touch and part of the
game, it does not touch and reach the other vast demographics especially
generations who used to follow the local league until the cable TV brought
world class football leagues to our homes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The sense of state patriotism is best seen through football
teams but if one does not do something about it, our younger generation will
not be bothered to develop that same feeling towards their birth state.<o:p></o:p></div>
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But suddenly everyone is an expert about getting license. Yes
we do need the items in the checklist but where is the actual thought put into
the growth of the league. The idea was mooted some time ago under a different
regime but who then approved it? And did anyone in this regime do another
feasibility study to see if it may need a change to be relevant? <o:p></o:p></div>
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Once again, have the licensing practice is one thing but
having one that is going to help the growth for the game is another thing. If it is for international status then explain the lowest FIFA ranking at the moment.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Implementing something with so much arrogance but not even
tailored for Malaysian football just shows the elevator does go to the top
floor.<o:p></o:p></div>
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But then again, no one knows what FAM’s long term plan are
anyway not to mention the short term one.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Remember, without YOU the game is nothing. It will just be an
empty stadium with all the fancy board members, media men, legal team, academy
but no YOU! The players can’t be cocky nor paid what they are without YOU.<o:p></o:p></div>
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One more month left in 2017 and let me share with you that modern
football requires for modern thinking and this is not a time to re-invent the
wheel or correct matters that should not even be a problem in the first place but a time focus on a new, fresh step by making sure the game grows with the right thinking for
the future to enjoy but beginning with YOU!<o:p></o:p></div>
Ghaz Ramlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443572105092574798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213222817047688690.post-76632546340177174102017-11-13T16:29:00.001+08:002017-11-27T15:49:37.285+08:00NEED MORE BALLS, FAMIf Australia does not qualify for the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, who do you expect to apologise ? Will it be star legend Tim Cahill? Or outgoing coach Ange Postecoglou? Or would it be the CEO of the FFA? Wait or would it be Steve Lowry, chairman of the FFA ?<br />
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If you answered Lowry, fine, then I believe the blame may go to his father Frank for 'years of killing the game' as son Lowry has hardly had enough hands on the reins to be held responsible. Nonetheless, this is my opinion and football is a game of opinions.<br />
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But if you answered the coach or the best player, then why is the president of the Football Association of Malaysia apologising for the 4-1 defeat over North Korea last Friday??<br />
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How is it his fault ? Is a president's duties, include direct meddling of a squad or does a president govern the overall structure and future of the game ? If FAM's president insist he has to be held responsible then there is only one reason, to logically look at it, EVERYONE else is a sleeping!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>FAM President HRH Tunku Ismail Idris Abdul Majid Abu Bakar Iskandar ibni Sultan Ibrahim Ismail<br />Tunku Mahkota Johor. File pix: asiana.my</i></td></tr>
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Get rid of the coach, get the president a shirt and wrap the captain's armband and play for the country. Why for 95% of the time, we are only hearing from one man ? As a ruler he not only has other agendas on his list, but what are all this other great men in great committees there for?<br />
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If you are in a position within the organisation and if you are doing your job, very rarely should a federation president comment on matters besides structural but especially not on day to day matters. Here we have team managers, coaches and players all hiding behind a young passionate man, who has to take all the bullets sprayed at him. If the other way round, when the team does do well, credit should go to players and coaches and then president.<br />
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If the president wants to be hands on then someone has got to do his job. Someone has to think about the bigger picture. Grinding in the hours, working, directing and perfecting the future of the game by making sure the little things are done right and in the best interest of the game's growth.<br />
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Back to my disbelief,.. where are these committees and experts when HRH announced that Malaysia is looking at a 4th Division ?? Here we have the FMLLP not knowing how to look at a calendar and sell tickets but we are about to have a fourth tier ?? Was there anyone who objected this ? Did this idea go through a feasibility study ? Did the 5th import go through a feasibility study? Does anything go through a feasibility study ? Yes or course it will develop players but where and how are funding suppose to come from? What about continuity ? Coaches, support from schools and the community. Will it pay bills if someone invest their life into it? Are the corporate sector willing to come in? Amateur teams are already struggling to cope as they run on passion 99% of the time.<br />
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It is probably a wise decision to put on a condom before sleeping with your wife when you are struggling to feed 3 kids. For the sake of common sense, why can't we have an amazingly organised, promoted, TELEVISED top leagues and competitions first. Why can't we have a ranking inside 100 in the world, why can't we have our best hard working players overseas in big leagues, making us proud, 7 months again we were RM40 million in the red, why not get that up first, why can't we have a structured database of fans in Malaysia, why can't we have respect from the world first before we bring this other child in ? The 3 hungry kids need more attention now before they can share with their new born baby brother or sister.<br />
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Why? Because boss said so. That's it, end of story. No questioned asked.<br />
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I would have figured the CEO of FMLLP would have stopped Mr President with an not so in depth study of why we should not even bring up the topic of a fourth tier. Not showing the list of why it will not work but by presenting a list of what they need to urgently fix now!<br />
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If he is going to be the face and voice than it is as simple as advising him what is the best decision for the country. It is a simple as knowing what is what and giving your opinion when it matters. If your opinion is to go along with this time wasting, selfish plan to other existing clubs then we are only adding more headaches and heartaches and of course more interestingly witty comments on social media, when it does fall.<br />
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Of course it could work as well but at what expense? What are we doing so right that we can shift our focus to another league at this moment? What is then the Youth League and President Cup objectives?<br />
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Yes, this may be my opinion on the matter but let it be on the record that the president is the only one doing any work now. No one else has half the courage to initiate something let it be the right thing or not. If you are only following instructions ANYONE can do you job. You are not contributing to Malaysians then you should not received funding from Malaysians.<br />
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Have a little self respect and ask yourself if you are actually making a change or you are just in for the glamour of the job.<br />
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Also, whether a few Kedah players was paid off or not, what difference is it going to make ? There wont be a replay. FMLLP had never done enough to nip this damning habit anyways. Besides it is offside and the offices may be on a shutdown till 3 months into next season.<br />
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All top tier clubs are forced to follow the Club Licensing checklist but who is checking 'your' checklist ?<br />
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Improve your operation. Cut your cost. Work more efficiently. Promote the league. Increase the attendance. Assist the clubs. Do it again and again and again for years and decades.. Next CEO continues the legacy but the league can run on auto pilot. As boring it may seem it is at least a list of everything you are not doing at the moment.<br />
<br />Ghaz Ramlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443572105092574798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213222817047688690.post-70138572364544514102017-11-08T16:32:00.001+08:002017-11-27T15:50:24.140+08:00PUND$K COPOT! <div style="margin-bottom: 13.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;">
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">I'm actually coming around him,
yes that pund$k Safiq Rahim.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Why? Because he had his work
cut out for him but he did it! He actually did it!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Hate him because he left the
national squad. Hate him because of hiding behind JDT. Hate him for whatever
reasons and comment on it all you want. I'm guilty myself but until I saw his
body language after calling his haters PUND$K! Then I knew, this is a villain the world needs to balance life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Mentally he has to be effected
when he sees everyone taking a swipe at him (if he is on social media) or when
his family or friends are online. They are all so proud of him for earning well
and making something of himself but will have to see the mean things written or
said about it. After a while it can be depressing. Like when no one likes your
post <place sad emoji here>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Along with the leadership role
comes along the life under the microscope. I get that. I also get the leadership
game is a lonely one, so he must have been suffering alone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Now, the Malaysia Cup is this
one trophy he has been hunting down and in the way the 2017 final was played up
with ticketing drama taking centre stage, Safiq was fighting his own battle
that night. He definitely had to have programmed his brain to guide his body to
chase down the win because he knows success will not just waltz in without any
effort and that’s a bloody fact.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">But it did!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">How many of us have set a
target and achieved it? Now, how many of you have set a target but has been
unable to achieve it but keeping picking yourself and try again and again and
again. I personally have been turned down many times over years and now more
than a decade. I have been laughed at, turned away, depressed, cheated and
broke among others and I have still am nowhere near where I want to be with my football ambition but I'm not going to quit trying. That is what life is about. Life
stops when we stop trying.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">And when that moment comes all
the sleepless nights, the missed meals in Copot's case the extra push at
training and preparation, another drill, another 10 minutes at the treadmill
was worth it all.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Pain is temporary, success if
forever they say.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Now when you have reached the
peak despite your critics and naysayers saying you never will, how does that
make you feel?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">HOW DOES THAT MAKE YOU
FEEL?! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Yes pund$k, to all you haters,
Safiq champion sial! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">He was loud and proud and when
you see his shoulders sway ala Connor McGregor after professing his
feelings, you know this man had his world under his feet. Yes better words
could have been chosen but that is how he felt at the time<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">And to add icing on the cake,
that must have felt so sweet to say when you are also the one with the
captain's armband.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">What would you have said ?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">"Saya nak ucapkan terima kasih kepada fans-fans saya. Kepada
keluarga saya di kampung, isteri saya dan rakan-rakan saya. Bola itu bulat.
Menang kalah adat permainan. Rezeki JDT malam ini tetapi Kedah telah buat yang
terbaik. Syukur jurulatih tidak akan direhatkan</span></i><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">" = BORING<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><br />Fine him, ok yes, big one of course, but this <i>sopan santun cakap beradab</i> is encouraged
but let there be a bit of a character when it comes being under the pump. It is ok to let some steam off once in while. We are only human. None are
exciting during interviews and you expect them to be boring after winning as
well. Side story: Anyone saw Patrice Evra went Bruce Lee over a fan before kick off? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Come on, live a little. Its ok
to be a bit out of line, especially after winning the final it’s no big deal
but it’s not ok at schools, work place, place of worship, pretty much everywhere
else. All factors has to be considered.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">What is a big deal is we are
170th in the FIFA ranking, FMLLP does not know what they are doing, fans are
still being treated like foreign workers, need them but don't care about they well-being
and welfare and did I say FMLLP does not know what they are doing?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><u>Legend</u></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;">$ = E<br /><br />Note: If you are a student and under parental guidance, please DO NOT misinterpret this article. Swearing and profanity is NOT acceptable in a civilised society. However, in this case Safiq, may have lost himself in the moment. The lesson learnt from this is to be ready for the moment to arrive but be prepared and disciplined to ensure you still have enough control over yourself to ensure you don't disappoint those who are looking up to you. However, if the moment gets the better of you like in this case, then it is not end of the world if your intentions are pure and truthful. True champions may master the art of control but they are all humans like you and me after all and mistakes can happen, it is only natural.</span></div>
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