Criminals® (in association with AS23 FC)

2009-11-02T21:12:00.002+08:00

HI EVERYONE!

For those of you who still faithfully cling on to these last bits of football here.

Can we express genuine interest here as to whether we would like to have more kickabouts, and then have our own mini games if we gather enough people?

For now, Saturday morning seems to be the most viable option, however, the timing is still open to change.

Also, let's make our presence more known? So that AS23 knows that there is a pool of firepower they can call upon.

Cheers!
El Brighto

2009-01-12T20:00:00.004+08:00

Next Match:

When: Sunday 18/01/2009 @ 3pm
Where: Hua Yi Secondary School @ Jurong West St 42 (nearest MRT Lakeside)
Who: A Chinese-Malay combined team (Wonder if I could get less detailed..)

Courtesy of AS23 FC

Come on Criminals!

2009-01-06T20:31:00.001+08:00

Haha

2008-12-28T14:38:00.000+08:00

ESPN Top Goals of 2008

2008-12-03T03:29:00.002+08:00

Hello all!!!

It's been a long while since anyone wrote anything in this space, so I thought I'd start the ball rolling again.... (oh how apt :-)

Right, it's been damn long since we've seen each other. I quite miss the old days where we could meet up for matches and kickabouts with near full attendance! Sad that it doesn't happen anymore. Hence this little article.

So anyway, I hope those of you whom I haven't seen in eons are having a good time and getting some football into your system. It's alright I guess that you can't make it during the weekends or whenever we have a get together, but hopefully you are all still experiencing the beautiful game as it is... And maybe finally once all this NS hoo-haa is over, everyone can get back together.

For those who have been coming down to our new grounds aka NUS, thank you all so much for putting in the added effort!!! It's quite a happy feeling inside to see familiar faces at the week's end when you're shagged out from this horrible Uni environment. And it's just a lot more comforting to pass the ball off to someone you know, rather than a complete stranger.

Well, I do wish that Criminals will continue to stay alive, be it a recreational team or a competitive team, the sentiment of a team is what I pray will remain. We started out with 11 people. 11 people who loved the game, who laughed at the fun times, and pushed each other on in the bad times.

I honestly miss those moments, gaffes or wonderful plays, it's all the same, because that's one of the beauties of football innit? The ability to work as a unit. And every time I pull on that jersey, I'm reminded of the initial 10 people that came together and started this group. And then the subsequent additions.

It'd be great to once more be able to lob the ball to number 8, see him slick it off to number 18, watch him dribble past a defender and slide it in to the middle for number 4 who'd come up with a sweet strike into the back of the net.

Or how we'd see number 24 save a shot in his clutches expertly, doll it out to number 10 who'd pass it off to number 21 even though it was number 17 who had been calling out for the ball 7342382853 times over.

It be really fun to see number 9 pass off some sarcastic remark to number 26, who I know will always cover number 19's errors, in which number 28 would always work tirelessly to keep the links of attack and defense together.

That's what the jersey really means to me, and whenever someone asks me "why Criminals?", I'd always say it's a tribute to our education system, but inside it's always a remembrance of a bunch of friends who knew how to have a laugh, and appreciate the beautiful game.

So yes, people, if you can spare the time, do come down for kickabouts still. It'd be smashing to see you all again. On the news side, the more active bunch of us have been thinking of expanding the team as well, so that we can get a fuller squad for matches. Do recommend some friends in, it's just more pleasant to work with familiar people... Oh yes, in the name of fairness and egalitarianism, it's also going to be a unisex team, no discrimination allowed here aight?

Keep it real and keep it tight,
hope to see all of us on the pitch/court soon!

Sincerely,
El Brighto

PS: Where have you guys been? We missed you.

2008-10-19T18:03:00.002+08:00

Man Utd vs W.B.A

Liverpool vs Wigan

Boro vs Chelsea

Arsenal vs Everton

2008-10-12T22:19:00.001+08:00

Miss of the Year

2008-10-08T11:37:00.000+08:00

EPL Goal of the Month

2008-09-21T18:48:00.002+08:00

CROOKS!

It's been a long time coming...

Here's a current proposal from Scharwz FC:

A mini tournament involving 4 teams over the course of late October onwards.

The dates can only be confirmed AFTER our team CONFIRMS our availability.

This is more of a social exercise, a get-to-know with other teams around the island.

So if you guys are interested, I require at least 11 responses on the tagboard OR a reply to this article. If you are representing someone else or other bodies, please state so in your text.

It would be great if we can have everyone back to play, this volcano has been lying dormant for too long yeah?

ASAP people! I hope to hear your positive replies!!!

Cheers!!!
El Brighto

2008-09-15T22:52:00.001+08:00

Manchester City vs Chelsea

Blackburn Rovers vs Arsenal

Liverpool vs Manchester Utd

2008-08-27T12:38:00.003+08:00

Manchester Utd vs Portsmouth

Chelsea vs Wigan

2008-08-24T16:33:00.014+08:00

EPL Highlights Season 08/09

Fulham vs Arsenal

Liverpool vs Middlesborough

2008-07-25T03:26:00.000+08:00

Crooks!

This Saturday,

26th July 2008,

1030 hours

NUS

Pitch training

Be there!!!

2008-07-22T01:21:00.002+08:00

Hey peeps,

Brazil takes on Singapore in a friendly,

July 28th 2008

National Stadium

Tickets from $60 to 120

Anyone interested? This doesn't happen too often, so I think it's worth it especially since the stars are reportedly playing.

Reply ASAP!

2008-07-03T18:06:00.004+08:00

EURO 2008 RECAP
All GOALS

2008-06-30T10:19:00.011+08:00

EURO 2008 FINAL

SPAIN VS GERMANY

2008-06-29T12:57:00.001+08:00

Spain VS Russia

2008-06-26T19:54:00.001+08:00

Germany VS Turkey

2008-06-12T03:06:00.002+08:00

YAY! Our 100th post for the blog!!!!!!

Okay, back to solid ground,

This Saturday, 14th June, 10 am

NUS

Bring BOTH pairs of boots

See you guys there!

El Brighto...

2008-05-27T03:51:00.002+08:00

Allo Allo!

Hey peeps (by which I mean Zhisen, Jon, Khalis and Sufi), good job on Sunday, 3-1 win alongside AS23....

For some laughs, check this one out:

http://inside.nike.com/blogs/nikefootball-en__EMEA/2008/05/18/always-believe

I think Jon would appreciate the humour most... The end is really funny...

Keep fit, and take it to the next level!
Kapitan

2008-05-23T10:27:00.002+08:00

2008-05-15T22:07:00.002+08:00

Updates:

Gotten the markers for the team already, but as for the balls, I've not had much response from many, so I presume you all don't want it.

As for Saturday, 17th May, Kickabout is still on, I'm not sure about the match on Sunday, please ask Ariff for details.

As usual for the kickabout, bring both boots and a ball if you have one. 10 a.m.

That's all for now!
Kapitan

PS: Thanks for the videos Jon and Khalis!

2008-05-15T15:44:00.000+08:00

2008-05-12T10:31:00.003+08:00

Last Matchday Video Flood
Wigan vs Man Utd

Celebrations

Sunderland vs Arsenal

Chelsea vs Bolton

Tottenham vs Liverpool

Middlesbrough vs Man City

Everton vs Newcastle

2008-05-08T20:13:00.002+08:00

Hey guys,

Friday 9th of May, 2 pm at Queensway. I'll be there anyways, so come if you want.

Saturday 10th of May, NUS, kickabout. This requires your attendance, if we don't have enough numbers, I may not hold it, but it'd be good if you guys came down, because Mid-May-ish we're having a match, and I want us to be sharp. So PLEASE REVERT YOUR ATTENDANCE ON THE BLOG OR THROUGH SMS, and not let it be the fiasco it was the last time.

Aight, Catch ya'll, Those who are meeting me at Queensway please sms asap...

Kapitan

2008-05-04T22:08:00.001+08:00

Take It To The Next Level (Courtesy of Nikefootball.com)

2008-05-01T20:07:00.000+08:00

2008-05-01T10:18:00.002+08:00

Champions League Semi-Final: Chelsea vs Liverpool

2008-04-30T21:36:00.003+08:00

Kickabout!!!

This Saturday 3rd of May

NUS 10 a.m

As usual, bring both pair of boots.

Please spread this message to all team members via any channel.

http://www.nikefootball.com/

We'll have our own bootcamp soon guys. Time to take it to the next level.

Kapitan

2008-04-30T19:26:00.000+08:00

Exclusive Hi Quality Vid for Criminals

Respekt to Paul Scholes

2008-04-28T20:52:00.003+08:00

Hey people,

Updates for now:

1.) I'm thinking of buying several markers(cones) for our team, so that we can effectively practice small five-a-side games on the pitch when we have a kickabout. I think it's time to step up the intensity of our kickabouts a notch, and five-a-side is a proven method by everyone on every level of the game. Zhisen can attest to this...

Please post feedback on the blog or something, and it'd be up to your own discretion about payment, I don't want to force people... As of yet...

2.) Keep in mind the merger, and whether we really want it, it may be good, yet have its own repercussions. Think carefully before jumping to a decision.

3.) I finish exams on the 8th at 11 a.m. Might be going down to Queensway to have a look around for those markers. Anyone up for it? Similarly, post responses on the blog etc...

4.) Can someone get in contact with Black? I know he's Shankar but this is getting a bit ridiculous... It's almost extreme...

5.) Meanwhile, please post stuff on the blog which you think is worthy, keep it real, pray that Dasen gets back from injury quick and that Black returns from the depth of the shadows too...

Aight, that's it for now,

take good care of yourselves,

Kapitan.

Criminals above all others.

2008-04-27T10:48:00.003+08:00

Chelsea vs Man Utd

Tottenham vs Bolton

Man City vs Fulham

2008-04-21T10:27:00.004+08:00

Barcelona vs Espanyol

Real Madrid Vs Racing Santander

AC Milan vs Reggina

Roma vs Livorno

Fiorentina vs Palermo

2008-04-20T19:17:00.002+08:00

Hey folks,

Right, thanks all for coming down the other day, had fun even though my lungs burst...

Just a reminder, the next time we play in NUS, just bring both pair of boots, so next time you get an SMS, don't ask which one we're playing, unless otherwise stated...

Next kickabout is entirely up to you guys, but Oli and I probably can't join you guys till after the 9th of May... Please don't hesitate to organise your own kickabouts on your own initiative(why do I get the feeling that no one will anyway?)

As for the next match with AS 23(the potential mergers), it'll be somewhere in mid-May.

Right, other than that, keep it real, stay safe, and someone check up on Black? He's been hiding too long already man... I think we can retire the number 26 in our team if he doesn't tune in to us anymore...

Chillax!!!
Kapitan

2008-04-14T21:34:00.003+08:00

Hey people

This week's itinerary:

Saturday morning:

Bring both Street and Field footwear

10 a.m.

Please revert attendance ASAP either through sms to me or pop a message into the tagbox

Kapitan

2008-04-11T08:32:00.003+08:00

The goals you have been waiting for

Chelsea vs Fenerbahce

Liverpool vs Arsenal (It wasn't a penalty)

Man Utd vs Roma

Barcelona vs Schalke

2008-04-09T19:35:00.004+08:00

Aight people!!!

Tentative plan for this weekend:

Saturday morning 10 a.m. (The other team we played with the other time said this is their most probable timing)
Street Soccer for this one

and for those who are feeling up for it....

Sunday afternoon 3 p.m.
Field, of course, combining with the team that wants to merge with us...

I need replies ASAP as to who can make it, especially for Sunday, sms me or post a reply on the Chatbox

Out!
Kapitan

2008-04-01T11:05:00.003+08:00

Liverpool vs Everton

Man Utd vs Aston Villa

Chelsea vs Boro

2008-03-29T00:14:00.003+08:00

Hey,

here's a little something to make our keeper feel happy.

Cheers,
Kapitan.

2008-03-28T10:25:00.003+08:00

France vs England

Sweden vs Brazil

Austria vs Holland

2008-03-26T17:26:00.003+08:00

Found this clip of Al Pacino giving a half-time team talk to his football team. Hear it, feel it, and identify with it.

http://profile.imeem.com/d_q6rE/music/XZg4Y21W/dallas_great_speeches/

Keepin' it Real...

2008-03-23T01:58:00.003+08:00

Okay, so you got your arses whooped.

Well, show that we need to buck up on stamina and fighting spirit.

You guys didn't lose because you were a complete level lower than the opponents were, we just got lazy halfway, no more pack in our punches. And no matter what position you play, remember that every action you do or do not do, adds to the defensive and attacking efforts of the team. Every run you make back, and each calculated move you push forward is the difference between a goal prevented, and a goal created.

And in any game, never give up, always always always give your all.

If not for yourself, then your team mate next to you, for the guy upfront to gain opportunity to shoot, for the midfielder to open space and spread the ball, for the defender to cover, for the keeper to be protected.

Good lesson in humbling all of us, and I must re-emphasise, always push yourselves, if you lose the ball, get it back, because if you don't, it's not just you who loses out, but your team mates as well. Football is not about you in the team, but the team in you. Look out for each other, like you would look out for a brother or sister, afterall, we are brothers/sisters from different mothers. If you want the team to head into a more enjoyable and fulfilling direction, care for it like you would for your loved ones. Beautiful Football is family, family is always in Beautiful Football.

Team Agenda

2008-03-17T17:50:00.002+08:00

What's upcoming for Criminals:

1) Beach Fiesta. Judging from the poll, it seems like there isn't much of a response, so it's a no-go.

2) Street soccer/Futsal competition on the 30th March Sunday @ Temasek Hall in NUS. The other team which wants to combine with us is suggesting to send two teams (of five). Response will be gauged from the new poll at the top of the page. Pls Vote!

3) This weekend. This Saturday would definitely be a playing day for Criminals. There might be a match against Khairul (from PJC Hockey)'s soccer team. But if things do not turn out well, then it will be a kickabout. Either ways we will be having guests in the shape of players from the other team who is combining with us, coming down to join us.

4) Teams combination. This is probably the most important thing on Criminals' agenda right now. What awaits us will be a mixture of good and bad. The foreseeable good would be:
I) Matches wouldn't be cancelled easily.
II)Matches can be arranged easily. The other team is said to be efficient at arranging matches.
III) Our match results would be way better cuz it would pretty much be a 'best of two teams' kind of thing.
And the bad:
I) Attendance for matches would be forced. The large size of the combined team means more players, and this means that it's either 'you play it or you miss it' since chances of matches being cancelled will be low.
II) Lesser playing time for players. Since it would be a Best XI from both teams playing the matches, players who don't perform will be axed. Or maybe sold (Don).
III) Conflicts. Etc: 'Wtf why I not playing', 'I cannot play this position la knn'

Any opinions pls.. Just say only... Got chatbox but don't use is a waste of resources (global warming).

And... a separate poll by the side of the page will be held to gauge interest for the combining of teams.

Squad Expansion...

2008-03-16T20:31:00.002+08:00

Hey people!

Looking at how things are going, I think we need to expand our squad a little so that matches won't get cancelled so regularly anymore.

I suggest we all need to start thinking of who we really want to bring in from our external social circles, like cousins, wonder-friends etc etc etc.

Ariff has pointed out another team that is facing the same problem, and it may be a good consideration to combine both our teams if we find it suitable and compatible with our profiles. However, we'll leave that to further discussion amongst all of us when we meet up again.

Till then, keep this coming weekend free, I think Jon is trying to arrange a match, but if it doesn't go through, we'll just have a kick about in NUS to keep our legs moving.

Take care and see you guys around!!!
-Kapitan

Emergency!!!

2008-03-10T03:13:00.003+08:00

Guys, for the match this coming Saturday at JJC(15th March), we only have 6 people who can make it. 5 others cannot. I feel that we have no choice but to cancel the match, or peeve off our opponents and postpone it AGAIN. If anyone has any objections to the cancellation, please SMS me ASAP!!!

Kapitan

PS: Come on everyone, post your thoughts and opinions and what not on the blog
or the shoutbox, it's YOUR blog, use it and be proud of it!

GOALS

2008-03-02T04:32:00.002+08:00

So, kickabouts from now onwards will most likely be at NUS eh.

Anyway, the coveted videos:

Fulham vs Man Utd

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

West Ham vs Chelsea

and one from Spain - Athletico Madrid vs Barcelona (watch out for the Ronaldinho bicycle kick)

Beach Fiesta 08!!!

2008-02-19T18:41:00.002+08:00

Hey crooks, NUS Arts club is organising a beach fiesta this coming March. Here's the link

http://www.beachfiesta08.nusartsclub.org/

There's 5 a side beach soccer, anyone interested in signing up? It's on a Saturday, so it should be able to fit most of your timetables...

Sentosa Tanjong Beach is the venue, do reply on the blog!

Kapitan

It's Only The FA Cup

2008-02-18T20:48:00.001+08:00

MANCHESTER UTD VS ARSENAL

Enjoy....

2008-02-11T18:19:00.001+08:00

Arsenal vs Blackburn

Chelsea vs Liverpool

Man Utd vs Man City

African Cup of Nations Final

And a bonus video because Man Utd lost..

February bonanza!

2008-02-06T23:38:00.001+08:00

Alrite guys,

erm seems that recently alot of teams are interested in playing against us..

there is 3 upcoming matches:

first is the one on the Saturday, 16th Feb, at jjc in the early afternoon, most prolly around 2pm. That one is 90% confirmed.

there's another one on the Saturday , 23rd Feb. That one Jon will settle the details and stuff.

then there's another on this coming Sunday, 10th Feb. Most probably the match would be in the morning.

So upon seeing this, pls confirm with me on which dates u can make it for the match.

Be it through the tagboard or email or sms or msn or u send a msg telephatically it doesnt really matter.

but PLS do try to make urself free on the dates mentioned above unless u really have something really important going on.

thanks a million guys..=D

signing off,

[Criminals™ No.24 ]

Ariff

Exclusively for Criminals

2008-02-03T09:59:00.001+08:00

Tottenham vs Man Utd

Portsmouth vs Chelsea

HELLO!!!

2008-01-25T03:10:00.000+08:00

Hey guys and gal,

Hang on tight to your boots, don't throw them away, Footie will resume soon once the IHG season in NUS stops, meanwhile do go kickaround on your own initiatives!!!

As a team now,
Criminals!

Feedback pls.......................................

2008-01-07T21:21:00.000+08:00

Razmatazz...

2008-01-02T18:53:00.000+08:00

Hey peeps,

New layout courtesy of the man upfront!

Cheers mate!!!

-Kapitan

christmas kickabout!

2007-12-23T01:09:00.000+08:00

yo wattup ya'all!

happy holidays..

i sense that legs are starting to itch from the absense of kickarounds and matches...

so wat about we have one on christmas morning?

those who have seen this post pls make it known to the rest..

thanks!

meanwhile happy holidays and hope to see ya all soon!

[ Criminals™ No.24 ]

Ariff signing off...

Futsal!!!

2007-12-21T04:27:00.001+08:00

Hey peeps, will be out of the country from 24th Dec till 1st Jan '08

I think the futsal tournament below is a fantastic idea!!!

I route for it, it'll be a fresh change of environment... Everyone else, please confirm on the blog. Ariff, can you handle the admin matters?

Meanwhile, please take care, the weather is nuts, don't succumb to the flu, cold etc...

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, and a Happy New Year!!!

Kapitan

futsal tourney

2007-12-14T20:18:00.001+08:00

hey pple,

take a look at this.Thought maybe you guys might be interested.

anyways regarding sunday's kickabout,pls reply asap to confirm your attendance.

tc and cya on sunday! =D

[ Criminals™ No.24 ]

Ariff , signing off...

Kickabout,16th dec,Sunday

2007-12-13T22:58:00.000+08:00

Hey guys & gal(lol),

been quite sometime since we had a kickabout or that sort..
so yeah im thinking of having a street soccer kickabout this weekend.

sunday,16th dec 07, 0845hrs @ lakeside mrt station.
we'll play at our old kickabout place, near shank's place.
so wat do u guys think of it?

i think most of us can make it,and i shd be bringing a few friends along as well, if u guys don't mind uh..
so yeah,by friday or saturday night either me or khalis will ring u guys or drop an sms for confirmation and stuff.

so till then take care and cya guys!

(p.s: how bout watching the man utd vs liverpool match on sunday?? Arsenal and Chelsea fans are welcome too..=D )

[ Criminals™ No.24 ] signing off,
Ariff =D

Match, 1st Dec, 4 p.m. NUS SRC

2007-11-30T14:15:00.000+08:00

Hey guys, this Saturday, 1st Dec, Match between us and Oli's other team.

NUS, SRC, 4 p.m.

Spread the word quick!

Soccer Soccer Soccer...

2007-11-27T22:06:00.000+08:00

Okay, you all got me, hardy har...

December is the month to play,

so here are a few suggestions, input your own if you know of any fun places as well.

1.) The Cage
2.) NUS
3.) JB City Plaza(Futsal)
4.) Shankar's Place
5.) ____________(Fill in the blanks, 25 marks)

Right, post on the blog and the chat box...

Meanwhile, don't get caught offside...
El Brighto

After Exam Blues...

2007-11-22T16:14:00.000+08:00

Hey folks,

Hope all the injuries are healing up well, sorry I wasn't there to return the favour to the opponents...

My Hall's team will be looking for friendlies on weekends in December, so if you are all up to it, I think we can arrange something, although I wouldn't know where to play...

Aight, take care for now and see you all after the first 2 weeks of Dec!

Cheerios!
El Kapitan

Match on 17th Nov 07 @ Nus

2007-11-15T20:54:00.000+08:00

The opponent for this upcoming match would be a team comprising of Khalis's instructors.

So far these are the people whose attendance on Saturday, 17th Nov 2007, have been confirmed.

Goalkeeper

1)Ariff

Defender

2)Khalis

4)Izzat

5)Don

6)Sufi(he is my cousin)
7)Shankar
8)Sholihin(he played for us against my brother's team)

Midfield

10)Zhisen

11)Oliver
12)Dinie (Khalis's friend)

13)Dicky (Khalis's friend)
14)Wong (Khalis's friend)

Forward

15)Adi (he played for us against matthew's church team)
16)Syafiq (Khalis's friend)

17)Rizal (Khalis's friend)

Alright the response is quite encouraging.Almost everyone can make it except jing er who is having her exams and Jon who can only confirm with me by friday or saturday.

CORRECTION
match venue has been changed to:
Fernvale Lane,Sengkang.
meeting time is at 0745hrs SHARP at clementi mrt.
kickoff time is still the same, at 0930hrs.

so take care and see you people on saturday.=D

[Criminals™ No.24]

Ariff

Futbol Mundial...

2007-11-02T21:48:00.000+08:00

Hey folks,

here's some cool stuff to check out...

Deadly 5

http://nikefootball.nike.com/nikefootball/siteshell/index.jsp#,en,0;ho07_nike5

And something so sexy, it'd burn your clothes off by just passing you by, check out the price tag too...

http://www.footy-boots.com/nike-mercurial-sl/

This Is Getting Really Irritating...

2007-10-28T02:38:00.000+08:00

Hey peeps,

The rest of you who haven't been responding to the blog posts, what's up?

It's very disheartening to see and hear only a handful of you all reply to the posts and the shoutouts. I hope you aren't waiting for me or anyone else to come chasing you with smses and what not...

Whenever there's an update on the blog, please let your contacts know(we've been through this system lotsa times already), and we can get some football done.

It's a team sport but it also needs individual effort and will, so I appeal to your common sense, be part of the team.

Change In Circumstance...

2007-10-24T00:32:00.000+08:00

Hey peeps,

Just found out that this Saturday we can't use the NUS fields or courts, they're having a carnival...

So any suggestions on other places to play?

20th October, Saturday Morning!!!

2007-10-07T20:11:00.000+08:00

Hey crooks!

Saturday morning, 20th October, 9am, NUS SRC. Let's have a kickabout followed by lunch aight?

Spread the word quick!!!

Bring both field and street boots.

Gambatte.
Kapitan

Trainings...

2007-09-26T02:21:00.001+08:00

Hey crooks,

Thanks to all who came down last week, really good turn out rate!!!

This coming weekend, on the 29th or the 30th, let's have a kickabout again? We'll do the 5 on 5, I think it's really useful in training up our passing.

Best time would again be in the morning at 9 am. This is when we can use the pitch without any interruptance.

Best it be Sunday morning!!!

Please reply to this post ASAP, and if you have read this, pass on the message to your contact links, thanks and keep on attending!!!

El Brighto

MIA!!!

2007-09-09T16:08:00.000+08:00

Allo all,

It's been damn long, I miss training with you guys already!!!

Next week Sunday let's have a round of kickabouts aight? Dasen, Zhisen, Black and Jing, where have you guys and one gal been?

Come on, we can't fizz out so quickly like this!

Joga Bonito peeps!

El Brighto

The Aftermath

2007-08-26T19:51:00.000+08:00

Ok.. So a 0-7 drubbing wasn't exactly the kind of score we needed for our first game in a long time. I, probably us as well, have lost count of the number of games we have lost, and looking at the way this is carrying on, it wouldn't take a rocket scientist to figure out where this team is heading.

It's easy to say that we are merely playing soccer for fun. But such a statement becomes an escapist line of thought when our team kicks off from the center circle far too often, and leaves matches grumbling about the referee.

A few glowing problems were evident in yesterday's match.

1. We have to play to a stable formation, which usually means 4-4-2. We are no EPL club and we are unable to play intricate formations which requires us to pass the ball 58 times before we get the ball out of defence.

2. Our central midfield is missing for most of the time. We need to have our central midfielders stay in their zone and not wonder too far off. If there is a need for central midfielders to help out in defence, one guy would track back while the other stay, which means between the two central midfielders, one would be defensive and one would be more attack-minded.

3. Our defence needs to be faster. Clear or pass the ball away quickly. Tackle harder. Make the strikers scared. Another point is to just follow your man. Only commit to a tackle when they are almost certain of scoring or you are certain of getting the ball. If not, just stick close to them but don't tackle. They will eventually lose it.

4. We lack composure and fitness. This is linked to not playing together frequently enough. We have to get more matches in our way, and meet up during the wkends for kick-abouts.

These are the main problems as far as i can see. Anyone who has any more suggestions pls add it in the comments for this post or in the chat-box.

No. 9 signing off.....

Football, It's In Your Blood...

2007-08-24T01:30:00.000+08:00

Hey folks, hope to see all of you this Saturday on the pitch, it's been pretty long since we've all been together, so please make an honest effort to come!

Rest well before the match!

MATCH ON THE 25TH AUGUST

2007-08-07T22:31:00.000+08:00

Okie. So far, we know the opponents. Ariff's brother's team. So we have to TRAIN up by ourselves. There will be a kickabout on 19th Aug, but venue yet to be confirmed.

So those who CAN make it for 25th, according to Ariff.

24) Ariff. [CONFIRMED]

19) Bright.

26) Shankar. [CONFIRMED]

21) Izzat. [CONFIRMED]

18) Dasen.

8) Oliver. [CONFIRMED]

22) Khalis. [CONFIRMED]

4) Zhi Sen. [CONFIRMED]

17) Jing Er. [CONFIRMED]

9) Jon.

I'll be asking my 3 friends, Dinie (Innova sch team playmaker), Faizal (Innova sch team GK) and Wong Ci (an energizer bunny) if they can make it, and hopefully they can.

So if Kevin and Leslie comes along, we have a formidable squad.

Yet to confirm, Jonathan (Bright's Cousin) and Don.

Venue, Regent Secondary sch field on:

Saturday,

25th Aug 2007

from 5pm-7pm.

So people, please respond. And acknowledge that the categorisation of your availability for the date is correct. The venue has been booked and the proof is as of above. Thank you.

Vice kapitan,

Khalis.

Football, me miss you...

2007-07-21T23:50:00.000+08:00

Hey guys, it's been a long stretch without putting our feet to the ball, seems like everyone died simultaneously...

Ariff, I know you've been trying to get us a match, but somehow it just trailed off there, ahahaha, sorry dude, let's try harder aight?

Right, will be moving into NUS next week, so will my Malaysian compatriot too I think? Btw Oli, I managed to wiggle myself into Sheares, we'll be neighbours at war!!!

So after that I guess matches should be pretty much easier to come by cos of the new peeps we'll meet and the shorter travelling distance, hurrah!!!

Will try to have a kick about soon okay? Meanwhile if ANYONE of you has a spark and the stamina to arrange a kickabout soon, please tell us all! Don't let the Criminals legacy ebb away so quick leh!

2007-07-09T15:27:00.000+08:00

Hey Guys!!!

What say we play this weekend? Head back to PJ on Saturday? I hear there's College Day cum Past vs Present day or something like that, go back in the morning and play some ball? Or alternatively we can kick about at Black's place like we used to.

Sms me your suggestions aight?

Peace out!
Kapitan

Match Report - Criminals vs. DVP FC

2007-06-17T23:44:00.000+08:00

A dreary Sunday afternoon, a waterlogged pitch, the two details that entailed the Criminals' first game, and first lost, but today our 4th match together contrived success with a win over DVP FC.

9 goals to 6 was the final score, a score that is by all means amateurish, but a win nonetheless.

The Criminals squad was strengthened by the appearance of Jon's 2 friends Leslie and Lee Kang, who played on the right wing and Center Back respectively. Shankar who brought along Shamus, proved a wise but unfortunate choice as Shamus had to play for a 10 man strong DVP.

The previous stiff 4-5-1 formation was switched to a more flexible 3-1-4-2 today, with Lee Kang standing in for an absent Don, and Leslie raking up the right flank as Dasen filled up the empty gap on the left, made by the ever-absent Jing Er. El Brighto moved up as a cover for the defence, and Kaka' moved up to partner Jon in attack.

Today was a day for record-making goals as several Criminals not only opened up their scoring accounts, but scored several 'special' goals too.

Oliver set fire to the game with a goal scored under 2 minutes of the kickoff. Drfting to the right from a pass from Khalis, he shimmied past two defenders, picked his spot, and slotted the abll home with relative ease.

A good start to the game which was a few moments drawn level by an irreconciliable own-goal by El Brighto, or so it would seem at that point.

Then, Jon proved that he was worth his mettle with a instinctively scored goal past the DVP keeper after several passes strung between the Criminals who were clearly on top again with the lead.

But the lead was yet again cut down to a draw when the DVP planted a chubby camper in front of the Criminals goalmouth, the chicken cheese nugget popped in one with a sweep of a fatty foot that hit the bottom of the bar and crumbled into the goal, nothing Ariff could do with him being offside and nary a defender marking him.

But Jon slapped one into the top corner with a scrape shot that curled magnificently away from the keeper's outreached hands. Followed by a goal by on-loan Leslie who impressed the team with his 'Cristiano Ronaldo' like skills and play.

The first half then ended with another goal scored by DVP with a sharp cross-in by Shamus, a celebration for them which was quickly ended by a hattrick completed by Jon.

The second half was as much the flurry of goals as was the first. Dasen who was supposed to sit out due to chest complications volunteered to play for a yet again, 10-man DVP, which saw one member leave prematurely. Izzat came in at right-back, allowing Jonathan to roam freely on the left flank.

At 5-3 up, the Criminals were in cruise control, but again DVP scored with the help with Shamus, the far-post seemed to be the DVP's favourite hunting area as the later goals would prove.

However, redemption for an own goal in the previous match against Matthew's Church came in the form of Kaka's first goal of his 'Criminal' career as he controlled the ball perfectly and swung it almost too casually into the back of the goal with a wicked curled dipping shot. Glory Glory Criminals!!!

The momentum then swung to Jon again, giving him a tally of 4 goals for this match alone. Too bad he couldn't take back the ball...

Now at 7-3, it seemed that both defenses were abandoned, and attack was the name of the game.

Jonathan, who played his debut match as a fully fledged Criminal almost scored twice with a shot rebounding off the upright, and another that hit the bar after a scrambled parry by the DVP hands.

Kaka' too had opportunities that went begging with panicked shots that swayed off target which could have otherwise put an end to the match.

However, the panic button had to be pushed when Shamus slammed in a long distance shot from far out. Then followed by a goalmout scramble which a DVP popped in from 2 inches. The score became 7-5, they were catching up.

It then seemed to be 8 goals for the Crooks, but Zhisen's goal to be was ruled offside, fair enough it was unanimously agreed.

Then came the second 'special' goal of the match, El Brighto hooked in a corner that flew low and snuggled in the bottom of the near post, letting the Captain clear his earlier debt from the own-goal. Now all that is needed is a goal from the halfway line to complete the repertoire of crazy goals.

Soon after, at the other end, an alledged hand ball inside the area by Mibar gave away a penalty. Ariff however, saved with relative ease, but only to concede after a miscommunication in defense.

With 10 minutes to go, Leslie pounded in another goal to sum up a nine goal thriller. This marks the Criminals' first win in their league of games.

'Finally' was the word of the day.

Confirmations...

2007-06-16T23:46:00.000+08:00

Hey, few things to wrap up...

1.) Due to technical failure, the B.Timah pitch cannot be booked, we will have to try our luck at the Batok open field.

2.) Meeting time and kick-off time is still the same, 2.20 pm and 3 pm respectively, do not be late and saboh the team.

3.) We have spectators(you'll see who) for the match, play well.

4.) Rest well, eat a good lunch and play in the spirit of football.

Friday Freaks!!!

2007-06-13T00:05:00.000+08:00

Hey, you all wanna kick about in school on Friday 15th June as a pre-warm up to Sunday? Maybe we'll make it morning 11 to 2p.m.?

Please respond ASAP so that I can arrange and finalise stuff, spread the word!!!

International Trip!!!

2007-06-10T18:27:00.000+08:00

Hey guys, I know a bulk of you will POP on the 12th, and some a bit later, so as it stands, how about we plan one day where we can get as many of us as possible(after the 17th) and come down to JB?

We can hang out for the whole day at the street court next to me house or City Plaza's Futsal court(this one have to pay, the other one is free) and afterward jump into my condo's pool.

How does that sound? You'll have Oli and me as your guides, so no worries yeah?

Discuss amongst yourselves and reply asap!!!

Long Time Coming...

2007-06-04T01:50:00.000+08:00

ALLO!

Peeps, here's what's up for the month of June in the Criminals world.

17th June, Sunday

3 Post Meridian

Venue: Bukit Timah field, meet at Bukit Batok MRT(at 2.20 p.m.) to catch the bus there together

Opponents: Oli's bro's team

This is the plan so far, and people, please welcome aboard our new signing, Jonathan (no.16), my cousin from last time if you remember, he will feature for his first official game in this match.

Of Things To Come...

2007-05-27T01:43:00.000+08:00

Hey, sorry for the last minute cancellation, we have too many absentees and too little confirmations, guys, I'm only hearing a select few of you responding, others, please reply, it's the least you can do?

Right, football for the next 2 weeks will be a bit stalled, but after the 12th of June, we can resume matches and normal kick abouts. Meanwhile, if you can make it for the weekends, please speak up through the blog or sms, especially if you receive an sms about any propositions to play, respond to the message, that way things work faster...

Oli, we'll keep your brother's team in full view for the next match, what say we put it on the 16th of June tentatively?

Till next time!

Strategy Sunday...

2007-05-25T12:23:00.000+08:00

Folks, this Sunday, 27th May, 2 pm(or early morning depending on what time you all need to book in) at Bukit Gombak, the street court next to CDANS.

We need to discuss next week's match details against Oli's brother's team, so it's imperative you turn up especially since we haven't played for so long.

Be there man...

And those looking for a drink, Saturday night, Harry's @ Boat Quay, I'll be there to celebrate my birthday with alcohol and Jazz, come if you're not deadbeat!!!

London Calling...

2007-05-20T19:08:00.000+08:00

Okay, at the request of a few, here are some pics of me London trip!!!

Arsenal is the only team in London to have an underground tube station named after it, nifty eh?

I looked at this sign and I was feeling damn high already man...

Ah, the beginning of my pilgrimmage!!!

The Armoury, a freaking cool shop for any Arsenal fan

Yeah right I wish it were so...

I never forget our team anywhere!!!

Lehmann up to his usual nonsense as usual.

Met Andy and Lou! Little Britain rocks!!!

Piss off Becks! The slapper is mine!

And F*** you, you twat!!!

Oh Johnny, didn't know you leaned that way, oh wait, I don't, UGH!

And next on my agenda: To cull all inadequate and poorly educated leaders of the world, this will be a hard task as the signs of an idiot are hard to spot. Any indications are usually very well hidden by these twit-headed money guzzlers.

And after all those shenanigans, this is when building security chased me out of Madam Tussauds.

Took the stadium tour, and the players are damn pampered man, outside this flatscreen equipped-dressing room lies a hydrotherapy spa, treatment room, a boot store and a stretching area. Expansive.

Wouldn't you just love to hop into that after footie?

The players tunnel, lots of residue tension there.

Was so tempted to nick one and scram...

Pitch-level view, sweeeeeeeeet!!!

The wisest saying ever man...

Apparently they don't take too well to Asians either...

Contact your contacts...

2007-05-18T00:11:00.000+08:00

Crooks.

There's a contact list in each of your e-mail inboxes by now.

USE IT.

Ehehehehe...

Just to refresh your memory this is how the system works:

1.) I send out a message to Oli, Jon/Izzat, Ariff/Khalis and Don.

2.) Oli then informs Jing, Dasen and Zhisen.

3.) Jon/Izzat forwards the text to Shankar and each other depending on who received it.

4.) Ariff/Khalis sends the message to each other depending on who received it.

5.) Don kneels down immediately in holy sanctimony and sends his prayers to God, telling him not to rain on the day and time of the event. This is the most important step.

6.) The last recipients of the information then sends back their responses to the sender of the message, then those mentioned in the 1st step will send me their replies.

7.) Things get done.

Okay, now that you all have each other's numbers, we can all put in our own initiative to get things going, don't have to wait for me to roll the ball aight?

And PLEASE reply your messages, it's damn hard to set dates, time and venues if I don't get your immediate cooperation, chop chop next time hor...

Right, so coming up, Saturday let's catch the FA Cup Final at CHIJMES together, and Sunday at Shankar's street court.

Time yet to be confirmed, need to know whether the malay boys will be attending religious class, if they are, then 2 p.m. If not then 9 a.m.

Don has Saturday church right? People, reply reply! In any form logical!

Till we meet!!!

Here's a picture of the chair that Sir Alex Ferguson sat at the Emirates Stadium Director's Box.

Back to FOOTBALL now!!!

2007-05-14T16:30:00.000+08:00

Hey peeps,

No one played any football? Wah lao eh...

K, never mind, let's get back to it, tentatively for now, assuming that the guys get out of tekong on Friday evening (hopeful wishing I know I know), let's hit PJC at 9 am!

Bring both boots, and the NEW Criminals strip. AND stuff to bathe in case you forget.

Otherwise, we can do a Sunday thing? But where and what time is the question, if it's Sunday maybe we can go to Shankar's court or something...

Guys in Tekong, reply ASAP!!!

Order of things to come...

2007-05-03T11:52:00.000+08:00

Hey people,

Will be away till end of next week, so both my weekends are eaten up, meanwhile you guys arrange amongst yourselves to play footie aight?

See y'all soon!!!

Signed, Kapitan.

Match Report, Criminals vs Celtic...

2007-04-14T15:53:00.000+08:00

13th April 2007, Friday the thirteenth as it was fated to be, but ill-fated for only one team. Celtic pulled away as losers to a 3 goal thumping in this world class match, Criminals being the more superior stock this time.

A change of tactics was revised and applied to this match, which gave the Criminals more attacking width and backup and cover options to help out in various areas of the field.

A 4-2-3-1 formation allowed more support for lone center forward Jon upfront whilst offering the defense more cover. The spatial division between each group also allowed easy swapping of places should anyone tire.

The match kicked off with Jon and Jing in the center circle, The Criminals felt nervous facing such a huge team, but did their best to keep away the butterflies in their stomachs.

Several good passes into the game, and we had a few shots on goal. The first one a sniper bullet from outside the penalty area by Jon, who harried the defense all night.

Then on the 18th minute, a foul by a Celtic centerback gave Jon the opportunity to draw first blood right outside the penalty box with a superbly swung freekick over their 4 man wall.

The game went up one level and there seemed to be a hyped samba rhythm amidst the team, there were passes strung forward,

sidewards,

and Shankar style(Look at the hands! Signature move!)

But Celtic soon caught up with the Crooks' and played their game on us, a few long balls in from their half were met with by the defense.

But soon after, the defense grew weary, and a forced corner saw Ariff palm the ball to safety amidst the looming presences of the Celtic players. Well done, and at half time the Crooks were up 1 goal to nil.

Trouble found it's way somehow much alter and at the start of the second period, the Criminals found themselves facing a firing squad.

Spurred on by the pressure we were given, Khalis drove up the defensive midfield line and placed even haevier impositions on the Scots.

His inspiring work rate gave the rest a surge of adrenaline too, crowding out the Celtic space and retaining possession more often with swarm effect tackling.

Everything in our path was swept away, we took the Scottish football gameplan and threw it right back at them, even the Chinese referee!

But that's not to say stupid things didn't happen, a harrowing moment almost gave Celtic the equaliser when Shankar decided that he needed to practice his Indian dance routine inside the penalty box.

Thank heavens for Ariff's prowess at ball stopping, or Shankar would surely have been given a dressing down in the dressing room.

Then notions of Thatcherism came to life when one of the vulgar Scots decided to outrage Jing with phallic jokes. She, he, she yes she took no nonsense from him and slammed it into the back of the net. Girl power! What a ball breaker from the Left-Winger. Her own invective in response to the earlier obloquy by the Scots.
2-0 to the Criminals! A wondrous result no one would have thought feasible against a team like Celtic, but we were riding on a high, and Jon rode taht wave to create a third and final devastation for the night, bodying away the Celtic fullback to expertly slot the ball past Boruc again.
And with that, a resounding 3-0 victory for the Criminals! Their first win in their fresh history of 4 games, and how fittingly and sweet it has been to be against a quality side like Celtic!

Celebrations then took place in Shankar's house where lots of cheers and congratulations went around. Criminals march on!

In an off-the-field incident, the FA and the club are investigating claims of internal disruption caused by left-back Izzat and defender Shankar on claims of homosexuality creating much unease inside the camp. This report was filed when an anonymous person sent in this revealing photograph of the 2 in a compromising position.

No comments could be gathered from the two or any one of the team thus far.

So long, farewell, I bid you all goodbye, have fun, don't stress, don't kill yourself at night, I'll see, you all, when the time is nigh!!!

2007-04-05T23:36:00.000+08:00

Hey guys,

Sial la, you all masuk Tekong Torture Camp, no one to play soccer in school no more... Left me, Jing, Oli and Ariff. 4 people play passing eh?

Take good care of yourselves alright? Don't let anyone trample on you, and if you stress, don't blow your head off.

So I guess it's gonna be a loooooooooooooooooooong time till we all play again, and even then, it's gonna be on weekends, but don't despair! We Criminals are always here, one for all and all for one. Don't forget who we are!

Football will live on with us, no matter what people! Can't wait till your 2 years are up so we can play more regularly again, really gonna miss all the fun we had over the past couple of months. It was a privilege to play with you guys and 'smack that all on the floor'! And this privilege doesn't end here, cos we gonna be rocking on till we're old and shrivelled.

(Imagine when we're 50, meeting up every Saturday morning with our kids to play football, that is a lifetime achievement worthy of some prestigious award man...)

Check back here always okay? Will do my best to update us and stuff and when and where we can play on weekends.

To the other 3 who have the delight of not going for NS, let's keep playing alright? Keep fit so we can keep up with the rest of the team...

Till next time folks! Adios and Au Revoir!!!

See you sooner than soon.

Signed sincerely,
Capt. El Brighto

Dum dum dum, dum da dum, dum da dum!!!

2007-03-31T02:45:00.000+08:00

Right, so the rest of you are gonna be whisked away to Tekong eh? So that leaves us with one more week of football till we become a Sunday League team, shiverrrrrrr...

Details aren't confirmed yet, but for now, footie will be in PJC, Thursday, 5th of April, 12 noon.

Bring both field and street boots, and wear the new jersey.

We'd probably have Jon back from the Academy, and possibly Zhisen if he ain't got work.

So do make a point to come on down alright? Cos it'll be some time before we can play together again.

Any better dates? Please advise!!!

This is subject to change, so check constantly.

Friday Flings...

2007-03-29T23:12:00.000+08:00

Criminals!!!

Friday, 30th March, 1.30 p.m. PJC field.

Wear the Umbro strip, and bring street boots just in case we wanna play at the parade square like we did on Wednesday.

See ya!!!

Wednesday 28th March- PJC

2007-03-26T15:31:00.000+08:00

Hey there fellas!

Right, this Wednesday 28th March, 1p.m. at PJC.

Wear the Umbro threads aight?

Spread this message to everyone quick!

We need someone to provide us a team this weekend as well! Anyone got any ideas?

Friday 23rd March at PJ!!!

2007-03-21T21:25:00.000+08:00

Hey guys!

Thanks for those who turned up today at Shankar's, was damn fun except for that bloody bee.

Yeah, so this Friday, 23rd March, 1 p.m. (except for the muslim devotees who will come later), we'll see each other on the pitch at PJ then!

Wear the NEW strip for this kickabout aight!

Rest up and take care!

Shankar, DO NOT CLUB ON THURSDAY OR FRIDAY MORNING.

Or I'll BLACKmail you...

Wednesday 21st March...

2007-03-19T21:28:00.000+08:00

Hope you guys enjoyed the match report. We're one more step closer to winning, all we need is to work on our team chemistry and communications will come easily, we're close.

Right, Wednesday 21st March, 8.45 a.m. gather at the Lakeside street soccer court near Shankar's lair. It's been a long time since we've played there, so yeah, let's take all the opportunities we can to play footie before everyone kena military confinement. Let's do it for the Criminals!

Sms each other alright? Remind one another!!!

People available are: Me, Khalis, Izzat, Ariff, Oliver, Don, Shankar and I think Jing can come?(Someone ask her please)

Right, see you there then!

Shankar, I'm gonna stay over at your place and make sure you come down for the game.

Match Report- Criminals vs. Matthew's Church Team, 18th March...

2007-03-18T22:06:00.000+08:00

A burning Sun and a burning hype in the Criminals, the team took themselves and 6 other substitutes to the pitch today, with winning as their sole intention.

Reappearances from Left-Back Kevin and Johnathan were a welcomed sight amongst the Criminals' line-up, other fresh faces included Adi, Helmi, Hong Rong, Aaron and first-team youth prospect Ariff, Khalis' brother, were all used substitutes as well except the last mentioned.

A change of captaincy was made, from Shankar to Bright. Khalis was appointed vice-captain, leaving the junior vice-captain role uncovered.

A short cardio warm up with a jog and sprint followed by muscle stretches and the Criminals started with a quick pass-about and possession game. By then the referee had blown his whistle and the game was underway, the only change in the crooks' side was the absence of Jing, giving the team a 442 instead of the usual 451, presenting Jon with strike partner Adi.

Defense saw improvements from Don and Izzat, but center-backs bright and Shankar weren't at the top of their game, yet they managed to keep Matthew's strikers' quiet and subdued, not a single goal arised from their efforts. Especially the tries made by their head-bandaged striker, who was closed down by both center backs alternatingly, showing signs of improvement in their understanding of each other, a positive sign for the team.

The game flowed a bit in the first half, the spirit for winning was there, and it was forcefully felt from the attack-mindedness of the Criminals. Then, just when Jon seemed to have been caught off-side, a blunder from the Church's keeper laid the ball into his path, a goal and only a goal was the inevitable consequence. 1-nil to the Criminals!

Noticeably, the Criminals were having a lot of foul throws, which was a situation one is awkwardly caught in between when trying to decide to be frustrated or laugh. But fair game from the referee in the end, who was able to see through the despicable diving performed by the Church's left-winger.

The lead however, was celebrated only for a short while before an unmarked Church-goer headed in the ball from a freekick. Bad defending and lack of communication was again the villians' reocurring harmartia.

The draw, though immensely irritating, didn't dampen the team's spirits, but rather stoked the crooks' ire. Adi soon after zipped past a myriad of holy-boys and blew one into the net from a tight angle. Holy Cow! It was then a Holy Fucking 2-1 to the Criminals by half time!

The second half saw determination upped a few levels as Dasen and Zhisen tore the flanks apart. Partner work from Oliver and Khalis divided the Church's center, and many chances were created, but yet again, just lacking that important finishing blow, but fantastic work from both of them nonetheless.

Just as a win seemed easy for the taking by the crooks, tragedy struck a cruel blow midway through the first-quarter of the second-half. An opponent's corner was delivered and miscleared right into the foot of a rooted Khalis. The deflection ricoheted off his shin and into the net at an angle not even God himself could have saved. The holy boys got blessed in turn of a curse for us. 2 all the new score.

After that incident, the tempo seemed to remain the same, but the ball never found its way into the back of the opponent's net after Adi's last strike. By this time major changes were made to the side, with all 6 substitutes in place of several thieves. Even more ironically, Matthew's team took our proposed game ethic and played it against us. Surely had he been in a drama play or a movie, he and few others from his team would have gotten top prize. As coined by Oliver, he's the player to win the Oscar's next. But the Criminals weren't to blame, it was afterall, their own initiative to commit hara kiri on us.

Then a foul was created near the left edge of the penalty box, and Kevin stepped up to take it, but the odd angle saw the ball curl away from the far post, any closer and surely the portly keeper wouldn't have gotten to it.

Ariff was brave in goal, with several crucial saves made in both halves and a one-hander in the second that gave breath back to everyone looking on. The few blunders he made were immediately corrected by him and the goal mouth was a much cleaner place today.

With their energies put into framing the crooks at fault failed, the injury-faking virtuosos yet again benefitted from a triple defending error with a long shot. With 3-2 to the Criminals, and 18 minutes remainding, there was much to do with little time left.

The last minutes of the match saw intense charges up the field by Adi and the midfielders. Jon tried his best too, and blundered a chance at drawing equal when he thought himslf to be offside when he wasn't.

Khalis looking to amend for an own-goal unfairly and misintentionally forced upon him tried one from a distance, but the ball indifferently sailed over the bar. Helmi, who had blasted the ball against the former attempted several runs too, but was always closed down by a defense desperate to save themselves from further embarrassment.

The sound of the referee's whistle rang in the player's ears, but this time it wasn't as painful as it had been before, but rather more encouraging because the Criminals were one more step closer to a deserved win with the score against us kept low and the confidence levels in the team. Now all they need is another step, and they can truly SMACK THAT!!!

The new "strip". LOL.

2007-03-17T21:15:00.000+08:00

Okie people, the new STRIP has arrived. Ahhah.

Those who haven't pay, REMEMBER HOR!!

Oh, and I got new boots too. Adidas Predators. Zhi Sen, you can choose to have my Nike T90s if you want to; shall bring them tomorrow. (=

Gosh, looking forward to the match and seeing you all tomorrow. By the way, the 2 other people coming tomorrow are, Adi ( also CTSS, haha, meaning Izzat, Dasen, me and Ariff know him) and Helmi (my soccer friend from.... erhmz, primary school. backyard gang la). Adi, striker/attacking midfielder while Helmi midfielder/winger/defender.

Check this out people, back and front view of your jerseys, all at one go. Oh, don't ask me why Ariff's one looks darker than the rest. Go ask him yourself. HAHA.

My first post, and hopfully more along the way. Miss you people! Rest well for the match okie? (= Remember to bring 1.5 litre water bottles!

[ [ KAKA' 22™ ] ]

Sunday Swings and Other Things...

2007-03-14T17:31:00.000+08:00

People,

WE'VE GOT A NEW STRIP FOR EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here's a list of things you need to digest...

1.) The following are to bring 30 dollars each to pay for their jersey on Sunday, it is important that you make immediate payment cos some of us went broke fronting cash for you up first,

OLIVER
JING
JON
SHANKAR
ZHI SEN

The new strip is a traditional white base with red tint Umbro jersey, it's fresh off the shelves, so fresh that the consignment repostedly reached the store 2 hours before we arrived. It's with the same Criminals title in front and name with number. It's flippin!!!

Wear black shorts along with it to standardise our appearance. Sock colour can be discussed later.

Squad number allocation are as follows:

Ariff- 24
Zhisen- 4
**Oliver- 8
Jon- 9
*Don- 10
Jing Er-17 (Courtesy of Don)
Dasen- 18
*Bright- 19
**Izzat- 21
Khalis- 22
Shankar- 26

*Number change
**Name change

2.) This Sunday 18th March, be punctual and meet at 1.30 p.m. at CCK's MRT Control Station. It is imperative that we be on the dot because the match starts quick, as to what time the match starts officially, it is unconfirmed but roughly 2.30. Anyway, we will need to discuss pre-match matters and we will travel to Jelapang LRT AS A TEAM to meet Matthew at 2.10 p.m. who will bring us to the school.

Please do not be late.

3.) Everyone is to bring an extra $4.50 to pay for the referee's services. It is 50 bucks per team.

That's all for now, rest well the night before and let's believe!

URGENT!!!

2007-03-11T02:29:00.000+08:00

Hey people, how does Wednesday 14th March, 12 p.m. Commonwealth MRT Control Station sound to you all? Don can make it on that day and so can Shankar who may be going into army on Thursday if he doesn't get his PES status downgraded.

Oli, Zhisen and Ariff, I need your replies quick as towhether you guys can make it, the rest of us can make the date.

Izzat and Shankar, you guys chalk up some cash to pay for Jon first okay?

Reply quick peeps!

This Needs YOUR URGENT ATTENTION!!!

2007-03-10T00:57:00.000+08:00

Okay, straight to the point,

We need to make our new strip AS SOON AS POSSIBLE in light of our members who are going to be detained in The Isle of Tekong soon.

Don't ask why, just agree aight? All of us really wanna wear the strip that's on each other's back as a sign of unity okay?

Here are some suggestions as to when we can go down to Queesnway:

Sat 10th March, after the open houses.
Sun 11th March, at whatever time.

These 2 days are the best timings because that's when everyone can make it, including our baldies Jon and Don.

If not we'd have to do it on a weekday, and that means they'd have to pay us cash upfront or several of us pay for them in advance.

PLEASE SMS each other now or call to inform me or Khalis about the plans.

I strongly suggest Sunday because we were supposed to have a match then anyway, so no reason why we can't make the date, perhaps we go at 2.30, so Dasen can finish up his open house visits.

Reply reply reply!!!

Cooperate leh...

New strip...

2007-03-09T00:36:00.000+08:00

Hey Criminals,

Right, we've put off the new strip for waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too long now, so I suggest after the match against Mattew's team on Sunday the 19th of March, we all go down to Queensway and shop for the jersey.

So that means after the match ALL of us will proceed there to try on the sizes and agree on the colour and type aight?

Prepare 50 dollars per person JUST to be SAFE. We'd probably get a head to toe set or something else, we'll discuss this as a team together...

Keep it real

Sudden Changes!!!

2007-03-07T18:21:00.000+08:00

Peeps, sorry to say this but this Sunday's match(11th March) has been CANCELLED!

Matthew couldn't book the field in time.

The date has been pushed to 18th March, the following Sunday, at the same time of 2.30 p.m. at the same venue.

Currently we will be having a kick about session this coming Friday 9th March, in PJC at 2 p.m.

Sunday's kick about is still on, but venue has yet to be set. Maybe at Shankar's for some Joga Bonito street-style? Please please reply to this notice quick if you're not available for this Friday's ball time.

Keep in constant contact!!!

It's been a long time blogging...

2007-03-06T01:18:00.000+08:00

Hey there Criminals!!!

So we've finally gotten our results, damn the rush of blood was like weeeeeeeeEEEEEEEEHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

The most important thing of course, is the fact that we've all passed and we're all eligible for uni, so, no matter what we got, it's good, because we freaking passed our 'A's...

Like Mr Yeo said , life goes on, so let's just push on peeps, and I know this may sound mushy but there's always a listening, sorry, thieving person for you, 10 of them.

Anyway, hope you all haven't forgotten about the match with Matthew's church team on the 11th of March. How about this time let's be a real team and meet up early and go together? And yes, this includes you to Shankar and Jing... Serial Late-Comers...

So 1.30 p.m at CCK Control Station? Then we can head down to Jelapang LRT as a team, TOGETHER hey? We gotta start acting the part if we wanna be the part, so let's do it from the basics, One for All, All for One. Seriously, if we're ever gonna win the match as a team, we gotta build camaraderie from somewhere right? Let's not dismiss even the smallest of things, because it does, eventually, add up to be part of the big picture.

See y'all soon folks, Ciao!

3rd March, Saturday morning...

2007-02-27T14:17:00.000+08:00

Criminals, let's have a self-training session this coming Saturday 3rd March, 10a.m. at Jurong East.

John's squadmate cannot gather a team for any matches, so we'll just play on our own instead aight? Train up certain things for Matthew's team the following week on the 11th of March.

We can work on freekicks, set pieces and what not.

Bring BOTH Field and Street boots along, we can switch whenever one side is being used by others.

So meet at the JE control station at 9.40 a.m. this SATURDAY 3RD MARCH.

CRIMINALS!!!