COMPILATION OF SHOTS - LCS 1-2 JDT 040424

📷 Here is the compilation of shots from the friendly match between Lion City Sailors and Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) on 4/4 at Bishan Stadium.

↗️ To see the rest of the compilation, please access the links of the compilations here ➡️ https://photos.app.goo.gl/DA9aasnBktVZyJHW9

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SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI

To all our Muslim friends -

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Maaf Zahir Dan Batin

#bftp9am - IT'S MORE THAN JUST A PAINT JOB

⚠️ This blog post attracted quite a bit of criticism when I posted it on July 2011 as I went against the consensus back then.

📝➡️ https://www.bolasepako.com/2011/07/wishful-thinking.html

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RIP JURE ERES ...

Received this sad news from Mr Andrej Celic on the demise of former SAFFC and Sembawang Rangers striker Jures Eres who passed away on 11/4/2024, he was aged 61.

Mr Eres was part of the SAFFC's Croatian contingent that took the S.League by storm its early days.

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Just realised I have a player card of Jure Eres in his SAFFC colors against Sembawang Rangers, his another S.League team.

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A pic of Jure Eres in his SAFFC jersey sent over by his son years ago.

ICYMI - SPL 2024/5 KICK OFF ON 4/5

🛡️ 4/5 - Community Shield match between Albirex Niigata (Singapore) and Lion City Sailors

⚽ 10/5 - Commencement of Singapore Premier League fixtures

🎦 Notable changes in the coming season

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#SINGAPOREFOOTBALL - DURIC DOUBLED UP STRETCHER MAN

Legendary Singapore striker Aleksandar Duric helped to carry Mustaqim Manzur out of field for treatment in a friendly at Bedok back in 2014.

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RIP ALAN WONG (FMR GOMBAK UTD TEAM MANAGER)

Former Gombak United team manager Alan Wong (file picture, as credited) passed away on 13/4/24, aged 59.

Wong was instrumental in steering the Bulls to make their S.League debut in 1998 - the same year saw him clinched the "Manager of The Year" award.

He resigned from the mentioned position the following year to concentrate his role as team manager of NFL (National Football League) side Redhill Rangers, a role he held concurrently with the one at Gombak United until October 1999 when the two entities went separate ways (Redhill Rangers successfully applied to join the S.League, leading to their renaming as Gombak United. However, they continued to exist in the lower-tier NFL under the same name).

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#bftp9m - VENGA RELAXING AT THE BACK

In a slightly reclined posture in the background, former Woodlands Wellington general manager R Vengadasalam, popularly known as "Venga" in the fraternity, focused his attention on Krishna Ramachandra, one of the speakers at "Ideas For Change" - a gathering initiated by the current Football Association of Singapore (FAS) president Bernard Tan in February 2017, similar to a TED talk.

Krishna served as chairman of Singapore Premier League (SPL) club Tampines Rovers from November 2015 to August 2017, during which he was part of "Game Changers" - one of the two contesting groups in the 2017 FAS elections.

Meanwhile, Venga continued his involvement in the scene with Woodlands Lions FC, a club he founded and has presided over since its inception in 2018.

📝 The link to the blog post on "Ideas For Change" is ➡️ https://www.bolasepako.com/2017/02/youth-and-grassroots-dominated-ideas.html

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NOT THE TYPE OF ACL WE WANT, RIGHT?

With more Singapore Premier League games to be played on plastic fields at both Jalan Besar Stadium (JBS) and Jurong East, could it increase the likelihood of injuries like the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)?

📝➡️ https://sg.news.yahoo.com/footballing-weekly-will-singapore-pitches-suffer-from-overuse-with-so-many-ongoing-competitions-080451692.html (Yahoo Singapore)

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ICYMI - GET UR COMM SHIELD TICKETS ONLINE

🎟️ So far, it seems like online ticket purchasing is the only option available for fans who are going for Singapore Premier League (SPL) Community Shield match on 4/5 at JBS.

⚽ The marque match between Albirex Niigata (Singapore) and Lion City Sailors at 7 p.m. will be preceded by a 4 p.m. curtain-raiser featuring a U-17 Singapore Youth League (SYL) match involving the mentioned teams.

📝 Relevant links (included links to ticket sale)of the SPL Community Shield match can be founded here ➡️
https://spl.sg/spl-2024-25-community-shield-ticket-sales-commence-today/

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#bftp9am - STANGE STARE

The former Singapore national coach, Bernd Stange, is seen in this undated photograph, looking at a reporter during a media session.

The German coach arrived with an impressive resume, having previously managed the national teams of East Germany and Iraq.

Despite his good intentions, he paid the price for hastily implementing changes that he believed were necessary.

📝 Related blog posts on Coach Stange can be founded here👇🏻

1️⃣ My first face-to-face with Bernd Stange ➡️ https://www.bolasepako.com/2013/10/coach-stange-remains-defiant-amid.html

2️⃣ My summary of Bernd Stange's reign as Lions Coach ➡️ https://www.bolasepako.com/2016/03/end-of-theberndstangeshow.html

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#bftp9am - IAN WRIGHT AT TIONG BAHRU

🎙️ Arsenal legend Ian Wright was interviewed by a journalist at Tiong Bahru Market as part of the 2015 Barclays Asia Trophy promotion back in May 2015.

Wright was the Gunners' all-time leading scorer until October 2005 when he was surpassed by Thierry Henry.

"It was SOFT!" said 'Wrighty' after he sampled one of the local delicacies at the market.

🤔 Do you know what it was?

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Here are the links to the relevant blog posts on #BAT2015

1️⃣ https://www.bolasepako.com/2015/05/event-barclays-asia-trophy-tickets-now.html

2️⃣ https://www.bolasepako.com/2015/07/barclays-asia-trophy-humid-worries-no.html

​​"VOICE VS ACCOUNTABILITY IN SOCIAL MEDIA"

The rise of social media has made it possible for anyone to express their opinions on open platforms, a significant change from the past when only industry experts or Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) would be quoted or comment on relevant topics.

However, it is equally crucial to occasionally step back and reflect on how we convey our thoughts online.

I have noticed that individuals often become excessively emotional when debating a fiercely contested topic, which can sometimes lead to personal attacks.

I firmly believe in engaging in debates constructively and avoiding excessive emotional involvement.

At the same time, it is essential to be accountable for your words and the potential repercussions they may have.

Recently, I encountered a post online that I considered inappropriate. In essence, the tone and language used were undesirable and could expose the author to legal consequences.

As mentioned at the start of this post, the emergence of social media has made it possible for anyone to express their opinions on open platforms.

However, it is important to exercise some self-restraint, responsibility, and decorum to ensure that any debate remains cordial and constructive, ultimately leading to the desired outcome.

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CATCH 'TAEGEUK WARRIORS' @ KALLANG ON 6/6/24

⚽ WCQ - 🇸🇬 vs 🇰🇷 on 6/6/24, 8PM at National Stadium

• Full capacity of 50K (5K to away fans)
• Waiting List Registration ➡️ https://bit.ly/SGVKRWL
• Ticket sales from 2/5/24
• New Hospitality Package available

For more details 📝➡️ https://www.fas.org.sg/tickets-for-singapores-world-cup-qualifier-against-korea-republic-on-sale-from-2-may/ (Football Association of Singapore)

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TWO OF THE HOTTEST TOPICS OF LATE

These two pieces of news on Singapore football caused some debates online of late

• https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/fas-football-referees-body-video-cameras-tackle-physical-verbal-abuse-4299926 (📸 📝CNA)

• https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/miscommunication-as-singapore-youth-league-footballers-turn-up-at-venue-to-find-it-closed (📝 The Straits Times)

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#bftp9am - KARI RAIDED THE FLANK

Mislav Karoglan aka "Kari" joined SAFFC in 2011 and was a prolific striker for the Warriors during his time with them.

🎯 He was one of the many top marksmen hailed from the Balkan region who played for the multi-time S.League champions with the likes of late Jure Eres, Mirko Grabovac and former Singapore international Aleksandar Duric.

Pictured here is Kari in his debut for SAFFC in the first 5pm S.League match at the Jalan Besar Stadium against Courts Young Lions in February 2011.

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​​"FOMO VS. JOMO: NAVIGATING CONTENT CREATION IN THE SOCIAL MEDIA AGE 🧐"

I can only speak from my perspective, based on what I've observed in my niche (Singapore Football).

In recent years, I've noticed a rise in content creators who are capitalising on the ease of using platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and others.

One trend I've observed is the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) among these new creators, as many seem to be imitating each other without creating a distinct identity.

It didn't take long for some of them to stop, presumably due to a lack of motivation or other reasons.

For me, this highlights the importance of not blindly following the crowd, which is why I support the concept of Joy of Missing Out (JOMO).

Therefore, it's crucial to differentiate yourself by having a clear idea of what you want to achieve with your content.

Just my opinion.

(P.S.: the attached image is generated using Bing Dall-E3)

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