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Thursday, March 31, 2011
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Match Report: Hougang 2:2 Balestier
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
1930hrs, Hougang Stadium
Hougang United 2 : 2 Balestier Khalsa
Duncan Elias (5') Kim Young Kwang (77')
Carlos Delgado (47') Kim Young Kwang (83')
Match Attendance: 1239
Friday, March 25, 2011
Match Preview: Hougang vs Balestier
Next Fixture
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
1930hrs, Hougang Stadium
Hougang United vs Balestier Khalsa
I don't think it will be this gentle when Tuesday arrives
Looking back, Hougang United need to re-cap and capitalise on what was a fine first half display of sheer genius at the Bedok clash.
Going forward, the defenses need to hold and cracks need to be ironed out, which have been plaguing the backline this season. So don't give up lads! Chins up and train hard!
Kudos to Mr. One Hundred Noor Ali and Fazli Jaffar for their much spirited attacks along the Geylang United flanks. The game could have been a different scoreline if ladyluck had spent more time at stadiums than in casinos.
Looking back, Hougang United need to re-cap and capitalise on what was a fine first half display of sheer genius at the Bedok clash.
Going forward, the defenses need to hold and cracks need to be ironed out, which have been plaguing the backline this season. So don't give up lads! Chins up and train hard!
Kudos to Mr. One Hundred Noor Ali and Fazli Jaffar for their much spirited attacks along the Geylang United flanks. The game could have been a different scoreline if ladyluck had spent more time at stadiums than in casinos.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Match Report: Geylang 2:1 Hougang
Monday, March 23rd, 2011
1930hrs, Bedok Stadium
Kim Jae Hong (50') Jordan Webb(15')
Kim Jae Hong (66')
Match Attendance: 1,076
Friday, March 18, 2011
Match Preview: Geylang vs Hougang
Next Fixture
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
1930hrs, Bedok Stadium
Geylang United vs Hougang United
Coach Aide Iskandar and his lads will travel to Bedok Stadium with boost from their last win and see off the Eagles.
Geylang United are finding themselves in a similar fashion as it was with the Cheetah's in our earlier matches. 3 straight defeats. But for Hougang United, the win against the Young lions will certainly be a start for building a good run.
Centre back Ratna Suffian who was featured in the last match after his absence from suspension was certainly the rock of Hougang's defense, and not the least shy is his Japanese counterpart Fumiya Kobayashi. Both have been instrumental in shielding off the Young Lions' attacks.
S-League clubs worry over rental hikes
By Shamir OsMan
TODAY
SINGAPORE — Last week in Parliament, it
was revealed that clubs in the Great EasternYeo’s S-League were set for a 40 per cent
subsidy increase from the Football Association of Singapore (FAS), with the amount
rising to S$8.7 million from S$6.2 million
last year.
But with the Singapore Sports Council ( $$C ) poised to raise rental rates of sports facilities for the new financial year, starting on April 1, S-League clubs may see a significant portion of that increase slip from their grasp.
Speaking to MediaCorp yesterday, Balestier Khalsa vice-chairman S Thavaneson said: “We’ve heard of the possible revision of rental rates, and although it’s been said on the grapevine that there may be a substantial rise, we’ve not been advised on the actual revision yet.
“We’re collating information from all clubs, the current cost, amount of space utilised and the impact; and we’re trying to arrange for a meeting to present the real facts as far as clubs are concerned.”
The S-League kicked off in 1996 and today features 12 teams. While the Courts Young Lions are run by the FAS, the other nine local clubs received a total subsidy of around S$500,000 each last year, with the cash component at about S$310,000.
Foreign clubs — currently, Japan’s Albirex Niigata and France’s Etoile FC play in the S-League — received a subsidy of around S$120,000 in the first year, and the amount, which does not involve cash, is believed to have gone a little over S$200,000 today.
With a number of teams struggling financially, the club chairmen made a plea to the FAS for more seed money late last year.
They’ve got their wish, but the rise in rental rates will hit their pockets.
In response to queries from MediaCorp, SSC said in a statement yesterday: “The SSC is in the process of revising the rental rates for all its facilities to reflect the current market valuation. As they include the premises utilised by the S-League clubs, we will continue to engage the Football Association of Singapore closely over the matter.”
In 2009, cost of rental for all S-League stadia was S$4.7 million, with the SSC subsidising it to the tune of S$3.5 million.
MediaCorp understands the SSC have engaged a valuer to ascertain the market value of facilities used by clubs — including offices at stadiums, Singapore Pools outlets run by the clubs, and even toilets and changing room facilities — and some of the clubs fear rental prices will rise from the current S$0.50 per square foot (psf) to as high as S$1.70 psf.
MediaCorp understands the SSC informed all National Sports Associations that market rates will be charged for their facilities starting in the new financial year 2011-12 at the launch of their annual NSA grant exercise last September.
Said FAS president Zainudin Nordin: “We’ve heard about the revision and we want to study the impact that it will have on clubs. I can imagine the concerns that the clubs have, and we’re always concerned about managing costs, because we want clubs managed in a sustainable way.
“So far we have alerted SSC on the impact of their revisions, and we’ll see if we can come to an understanding.”
Most clubs MediaCorp spoke to expressed concern about the new rates.
Said Gombak United chairman John Yap: “We are worried that the increase may be substantial compared to what clubs are paying now, and it will be a greater financial burdern for us to bear." (SOURCE)
TODAY
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| Photo: Wikipedia |
But with the Singapore Sports Council ( $$C ) poised to raise rental rates of sports facilities for the new financial year, starting on April 1, S-League clubs may see a significant portion of that increase slip from their grasp.
Speaking to MediaCorp yesterday, Balestier Khalsa vice-chairman S Thavaneson said: “We’ve heard of the possible revision of rental rates, and although it’s been said on the grapevine that there may be a substantial rise, we’ve not been advised on the actual revision yet.
“We’re collating information from all clubs, the current cost, amount of space utilised and the impact; and we’re trying to arrange for a meeting to present the real facts as far as clubs are concerned.”
The S-League kicked off in 1996 and today features 12 teams. While the Courts Young Lions are run by the FAS, the other nine local clubs received a total subsidy of around S$500,000 each last year, with the cash component at about S$310,000.
Foreign clubs — currently, Japan’s Albirex Niigata and France’s Etoile FC play in the S-League — received a subsidy of around S$120,000 in the first year, and the amount, which does not involve cash, is believed to have gone a little over S$200,000 today.
With a number of teams struggling financially, the club chairmen made a plea to the FAS for more seed money late last year.
They’ve got their wish, but the rise in rental rates will hit their pockets.
In response to queries from MediaCorp, SSC said in a statement yesterday: “The SSC is in the process of revising the rental rates for all its facilities to reflect the current market valuation. As they include the premises utilised by the S-League clubs, we will continue to engage the Football Association of Singapore closely over the matter.”
In 2009, cost of rental for all S-League stadia was S$4.7 million, with the SSC subsidising it to the tune of S$3.5 million.
MediaCorp understands the SSC have engaged a valuer to ascertain the market value of facilities used by clubs — including offices at stadiums, Singapore Pools outlets run by the clubs, and even toilets and changing room facilities — and some of the clubs fear rental prices will rise from the current S$0.50 per square foot (psf) to as high as S$1.70 psf.
MediaCorp understands the SSC informed all National Sports Associations that market rates will be charged for their facilities starting in the new financial year 2011-12 at the launch of their annual NSA grant exercise last September.
Said FAS president Zainudin Nordin: “We’ve heard about the revision and we want to study the impact that it will have on clubs. I can imagine the concerns that the clubs have, and we’re always concerned about managing costs, because we want clubs managed in a sustainable way.
“So far we have alerted SSC on the impact of their revisions, and we’ll see if we can come to an understanding.”
Most clubs MediaCorp spoke to expressed concern about the new rates.
Said Gombak United chairman John Yap: “We are worried that the increase may be substantial compared to what clubs are paying now, and it will be a greater financial burdern for us to bear." (SOURCE)
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Match Report: Hougang 1:0 Courts Young Lions
Monday, March 14th, 2011
1930hrs, Hougang Stadium
Hougang United 1 : 0 Courts Young Lions
Jordan Webb (4')
Match Attendance: 1,184
Friday, March 11, 2011
Match Preview: Hougang vs Courts Young Lions
Next Fixture
Monday, March 14th, 2011
1930hrs, Hougang Stadium
Hougang United vs Courts Young Lions
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| PHOTO CREDIT: CNA |
Courting the Young Lions will be a no rosy affair, for the visitors have since recorded their first win against Geylang United at the Jalan Besar Stadium in front of Pele and Cantona, impressing a crowd of almost 3,000 spectators.
As for Hougang United, having succumbed to 3 straight defeats, Aide and his boys will be looking forward to a change of fate and putting the Young Lions to the test.
Supporters like myself want to see that same swift counter attacking displayed against Etoile FC at the Queenstown stadium last Monday.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Being an Hougang United faithful...
It is also about self-awakening to the country's politics that shaped the path of 100 years of footballing history in Singapore. But politics is for another time, today we talk about football supporters.
Success Bandwagon
It's easy to follow the trend of successful and established football clubs, especially those with an illustrious history but how were you part of that development? Were you supporting them when the going was tough; stuck around when it was an unheard of minnows - before it became a title contender?
If the answer is no, then you can't really claim glory for yourself at the expense of someone else's hard work can you? But here's how you can.
Diehard
The development of a football club takes time and dedication and the same goes for supporters of Hougang United. We may be small in numbers but our actions outshine thousands of fair-weathered fans who only appear when their clubs become successful.
The same example can be said for people who visit or work in Singapore. Living and playing in a successful & convenient country like Singapore isn't that difficult but it is only through the blood and sweat of our forefathers that many now enjoy it's fruit of labour.
But with time, our die-hardiness and fervent support will be the backbone and history of Hougang United's success; and we wish to continue to inject this 'fan-centric' involvement to our supporters and fans.
Commitment
We want the same hope and belief for Hougang United as well as for other S-League clubs; to be able to witness their club's first steps and beyond; to feel her pain, her losses and also rejoice in her moments of victory.
When we putting on the Hougang United jersey, we imbue ourselves with the roar of the Kallang and every time the Cheetahs make their way to the center of the pitch, they know that every Hougang United supporter is the 12th player.
We will growl, purr and snarl over every tackle, at every attack. We'll taunt the mickey out of other fans with our banter. We'll scream at the linesmen, call out to opposing teams and tell them whatever we want. So come on Hougang! We are United! And we are not afraid!
Give them nothing but take from them...everything!
NO SURRENDER!!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Match Report: Etoile 4:2 Hougang
Monday, March 7th, 2011
1930hrs, Queenstown Stadium
Etoile FC 4 : 2 Hougang United
Maxime Beloute (47') Jordan Webb (52')
Maxime Beloute (51') Carlos Delgado (69')
Jonathan Justin (68')
Jonathan Justin (90')
Maxime Beloute (51') Carlos Delgado (69')
Jonathan Justin (68')
Jonathan Justin (90')
Match Attendance: 756
Monday, March 7, 2011
Match Preview: Etoile vs Hougang
Next Fixture
Monday, March 7th, 2011
1930hrs, Queenstown Stadium
Etoile FC vs Hougang United
PHOTO: CNA
Tonight the Cheetahs travel to the meet the defending Champions Etoile FC at the Queenstown Stadium, in search of some consolation from last week's 5-Nothing rout at the Hougang Stadium. Comfort only comes from the fact that both teams will be going into tonight's match with losses from their previous meetings and I would be anticipating the outcome of this match.
Hougang United, I believe, will continue their brand of attacking style which is rare in the S-League these days, and I trust that Coach Aide Iskandar would have gotten his house in order and put their previous defeats far away at the back of their minds and focus on tonight's game.
Hougang United, I believe, will continue their brand of attacking style which is rare in the S-League these days, and I trust that Coach Aide Iskandar would have gotten his house in order and put their previous defeats far away at the back of their minds and focus on tonight's game.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Match Report: Hougang 0:5 Home
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
1930hrs, Hougang Stadium
Hougang United 0 : 5 Home United
Ratna Suffian (39') Firdaus Kasman (18')
Azhar Sairudin (O.G. 68')
Ratna Suffian (39') Firdaus Kasman (18')
Azhar Sairudin (O.G. 68')
Firdaus Idros (78')
Qiu Li (86')
Asraf Rashid (90')
Match Attendance: 1,683
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Protectors starting to flex title muscles
Hugo Ng
info@sleague.com
After two displays that had not seen them show their lustre, Home United finally flashed their title credentials on Tuesday night as their short trip to Hougang yielded a win by five goals without reply.
The result meant Home provisionally went top of the league, while for the Aide Iskandar-led Hougang United, it is back to the drawing board as they have now shipped five goals in each of their last two games.
info@sleague.com
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| Photo: Great Easter Yeos |
The result meant Home provisionally went top of the league, while for the Aide Iskandar-led Hougang United, it is back to the drawing board as they have now shipped five goals in each of their last two games.
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