(insert) Football Club

Matches Ahead.

2008-06-15T07:14:00.000-07:00

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Guys,
We'll be meeting at 230pm at Sembawang MRT. Red Jersey. Dont be late.

UPDATED!

Guys,

Matches on 28th, Sat against Mavericks FC.
3pm at Sembawang SEC.
Please let me know when you guys can make it. Thanks
CHEERS! =)

Players IN:

Yuzheng (Doubtful)
Doh
Melvin Tai
Keane
Zhiyuan
Gerald
Brian
Sherman
Shem
Yihui
Chewyi
Jianming (Yz's Friend)
Zhiyung
Benedict

Players OUT:

Shengjie (HOLS)
Zhikai (HOLS)
Ben Loh (Free only Sun)
Hazreen (Hamstring)
Darren Shi
Melvin Tay

Have a break, have a kitkat! HAHA =)

2008-06-09T08:50:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys,

After consecutive weeks of matches arranged,
we'll have a 2 week break for good,
until Mr Doh is back.
We could still meet up for street soccer though.
Cheers!

Regards,
Yuzheng

Match 7th June - CANCELLED

2008-06-02T05:38:00.000-07:00

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Match CANCELLED due to bad weather.

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Okay the match is confirmed.

anotherrandomfc v (i)FC

Time: 3pm

Venue: Bishan Park Secondary

Meeting Time & Place: REACH by 2pm at Bishan MRT

Attire: Red jersey

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I've yet to find a suitable GK. Any to recommend?

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I'm looking at a match this week.

Opponents can find easily but need to know who's able to make it.

Reply asap thanks!

Regards,
Yuzheng

Players In:

Yuzheng
Zhiyuan
Gerald
Shem
Melvin Tai
Chewyi
Brian
Darren Shi
Zhikang
Sherman
Nelson
Yihui
Benedict
Zhiyung
Jianming (Yz's friend)

Players Doubtful:

Shengjie (Work)
Keane (Out for 2 weeks)
Haz (Pending)

Long Overdued Victory; SCHWEET

2008-05-31T09:01:00.000-07:00

Scheduled Match:

Mavericks Vs (i)FC postponed to a later date due to bad weather and poor pitch conditions.

Last minute arrangements to schedule a match at 4pm at Nan Hua High.

(i)FC vs SHATEC FC

HT: 1- 0
FT: 4- 1

Starting XI: Zhikai, Chewyi, Zhiyuan, Keane, Haz, Mel TAY, Mel TAI, Brian, Darren, Yuzheng, Sherman

Subs: Ben, Shem

Formation: 4-4-2

GOALS: Yuzheng, Mel TAI, Chewyi, Sherman

The GOOD

Good Team Effort
Good Possession Play
Disciplined Passing/Spread of play from L - R
Confidence on the ball
Improved Communication among players
Plenty of shots at goal
Brian & Melvin TAI did well in the center to win ball/dictate play.
Shi & Sherman did well to overlap each other on the left wing.
Good first time Clearance from Zhiyuan throughout the match.
Chewyi held off his attacker well despite losing out in size.

The BAD

Lack of Composure from Strikers esp. Yuzheng
Poor finishing from players in scoring positions, chances wasted
Opponents are not a strong team
Team demoralised and looked lost after conceding a goal
Score could have been even more one sided
Defending Corners not well defended, players left unmarked (ie; one free header from opponent)

Hey Guys!

It was great to see the team bonding well together with new and old players both starting.

Time for the team to identify the mistakes each of us made and highlight to everyone so that we can all change for the better. For that I need all of you to leave your comments and read all the mistakes posted. Thanks.

Regards,

Yuzheng

2008-05-28T02:07:00.000-07:00

Mavericks FC v (i)FC
Visit Their blog at http://www.mavericksfc.blogspot.com/

Time: 3pm
Venue: Sembawang Secondary

Meeting Time & Place: 145pm at Yishun MRT
Attire: Red jersey

Players In:

Zhikai
Zhiyuan
Darren Shi
Yuzheng
Melvin Tay (31st only)
Shem
Chewyi
Melvin Tai (after 3pm)
Zhiyung
Keane
Brian
Hazreen
Sherman

Players Out:

Gerald (Lasik)
Shengjie (Work)
Ben loh
Yihui
Zhikang

Bad Result 7-0

2008-05-24T03:51:00.000-07:00

(i)FC Chapalang slumped to a 7-0 defeat.

Final Score: 7 - 0

HT: 0 - 0

Line up: Porn, Chewyi, Hazreen, Shuheng, Zhiyuan, Nelson, Yuzheng, Kelvin, Melvin, Darren, Sherman

Formation: 4-4-2, 4-5-1

Subs: Louis, Wenhuie, Zhiyung, Shem, Benedict

Please feel free to start the post match review.
Thanks

Match on Sat 24th @ Dunearn Sec 1pm

2008-05-18T07:31:00.001-07:00

Updated: 2315 20/05

Match on Sat 1pm at Dunearn Sec confirmed!
Meeting Venue & Time & Attire:

Bukit Batok Mrt @ 12pm, RED Jersey

Those that intend to get there by themselves, please let me know. Thanks

Regards,

Mike

Updated: 1845 19/05

HEY, Match should be on.
But players are all chapalang due to last minute arrangements.
my apologies.

Updated: 2240 18/05
Hey!
I've got a team asking us if we would be free for match!
Please tell me if you could make it asap!
And if you've anyone to bring along!
THANKS!

Players In:

Yuzheng
Zhiyuan
Zhiyung
Shem
Chewyi
Darren Shi
Louis Law
Melvin Tay
Nelson (Yz's friend)
Wenhuie (Yz's friend)
Kelvin Chu (Yz's friend)
Sherman (Yz's friend)
Kamthorn (GK, Yz's friend)
Benedict Chan (Yz's friend)
Shuheng (Zhiyuan's friend)

Players Out:

Shengjie (Work)
Melvin Tai (Work)
Gerald (Lasik)
Ben Loh
Yihui
Zhikang (Work)
Zhikai (Work)
Keane
Yongliang ( DIE ALR)
Brian (Taiwan till 26th)

LATEST Matchday 31st May 08

2008-05-13T02:34:00.000-07:00

Updated: 0230 22/05

NEXT Matchday 31st May 08- GAME ON

Mavericks FC v (i)FC

Visit Their blog at http://www.mavericksfc.blogspot.com/

Timing likely to be at 3PM. Location to be confirmed.

Players In:

Zhikai
Zhiyuan
Darren Shi
Yuzheng
Melvin Tay (31st only)
Shem
Chewyi
Melvin Tai (after 3pm)
Zhiyung
Keane
Brian
Nelson (Yz's friend)
Hazreen

Players Out:

Gerald
Shengjie
Ben loh
Yihui

UPDATED: 16/5/08 1035

ARMY HALF MARATHON 2008!

2008-05-07T07:52:00.001-07:00

In a desperate attempt to bring up our fitness, i proposed this!

Anyone up for the challenge?

http://www.safra.sg/singapore_bay_run.aspx?pageid=1433

Regards,
Yuzheng

Post Match vs Team Orange 4th May

2008-05-07T05:20:00.000-07:00

Final Score: 0-3

(i)FC Line Up:
Zhikai, Chewyi, Zhi Yuan, Keane, Louis, Yihui, Gerald, Zhikang, Shengjie, Darren, Yuzheng

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Subs: Shem, Melvin Tai

The Good

Disciplined defending first half

Team players 100% Effort

The Bad

Lack of Communication (ie. no one shouting 'man-on' etc.)

Lack of Match Fitness

Lack of Confidence

Lack of Substitutes (Team Coordinator's fault)

Lack of Play Maker/Dictator

Losing out on Physique

Losing out on Match Experience

Throw-In Faults TOO OFTEN

Poor Passing Played

Hey Guys!

Finally took time to make a few changes and update the blog.

Again, its TIME!

Time for the team to identify the mistakes each of us made and highlight to everyone so that we can all change for the better. For that I need all of you to leave your comments and read all the mistakes posted. Thanks.

Regards,

Yuzheng

Friendly game

2007-11-28T06:23:00.000-08:00

Guys, Yongliang has found a team for us to play against.

The only problem is when?

Please posts the dates which you are available.

Thanks

MATCH

2007-10-30T09:33:00.000-07:00

10 NOVEMBER

afternoon. about 5pm. at woodlands, against the team we faced the first game, but with changes. thanks.

make yourself free.

and tell me you are available.

Jersey and Logo

2007-10-15T05:19:00.001-07:00

Its official, our new jersey - White top, blue pants.

Yuzheng designed a logo for our team, give your comments on it and if you want it on our jersey. If so, do you want it sewn or printed?

Meaning :
Letter I for (i)FC.
Separation in the I makes it look like 11, meaning the number of players in the game.

Colour can be changed.

Thanks.

Mistake 1? Passing?

2007-10-13T08:55:00.000-07:00

I'll try to create a post for each of the possible mistakes we make in the game and we can debate about it.

After todays game, I'm not sure if our style of play has changed. We are still NOT PASSING ABOUT, instead, we try to look for openings to do through ball, we try to do high lobs, or we try to do solo runs. We simply do not pass enough, we seldom to passes to our teammates feet, we seldom pass side ways and we almost never pass back if we cant do it. We rely too much on ourselves than each other thats what I think.

I think this is our biggest mistake though there are a few other major ones which we shall talk on later on.

Agree? Disagree? Comment

Guys, this is an important time for the team as we need to identify the mistakes each of us make and highlight to everyone so that we can all change. For that I need all of you to read all the mistakes post and acknowledge that you have read on every one of them in the comments page. And leave your comments if you have any. Thanks.

Melvin

Match VS Oranage Budget Team

2007-10-13T08:24:00.001-07:00

(i)FC 0 - 6 OBT

Lots of mistakes, please comment and how to improve.

Thanks.

Match against Orange Budget Team

2007-10-07T22:02:00.000-07:00

Be at St Wilfred AT 1215pm

We will do a little stretching and passing before the kick off at 1pm.

Please do not be late.

Thanks.

Some stuff to settle

2007-10-04T05:58:00.001-07:00

Jersey numbers have been finalised,

The final numbers,

4 - Chew Yi
5 - Zhi Yuan
7 - Yu Zheng
8 - Darren
9 - Brian
10 - Yong Liang
11 - Yi Hui
12 - Shem
14 - Gerald
17 - Wai Kin
18 - Ben
20 - Daren
22 - Melvin
23 - Zhi Yung

If nothing is wrong, please comment with the name you would like at the back of your jersey.

***Also, we need you guys to vote for the team jersey, please comment with your choices here, Last Chance To Vote or under Jersey

Last Chance To Vote

2007-10-02T00:06:00.000-07:00

Guys, this is the last chance for you to vote for our teams jersey and choose your own jersey number.

Deadline : 7th Oct Sunday 2359

If by then you do not vote for the jersey, we will take the votes we have and decide which jersey to have.

And if by then you do not put the number you want for your jersey, your number will be a random number.

Thanks.

First Team Squad

2007-09-29T07:52:00.000-07:00

Ang Zhi Yuan is the latest addition to (i)FC.

Currently the team list is,

With jersey number

3 - Yong Liang
4 - Brian
7 - Yu Zheng
8 - Daren
9 - Melvin
10 - Shem
17 - Waikin
18 - Ben Loh
27 - Chew Yi
69 - Darren Shi

Without jersey number

Gerald Law
Zhi Yung
Yi Hui
Ang

Please post your first 3 choices of jersey number or if you would like to keep your number (in order, 1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd choice). Players already with jersey numbers from the past can choose to retain it with no contest (i.e Waikin wants to keep his no 17, no one can contest with him for it as he will be given piority).

**EDIT** You can also put in your choices numbers that were previously taken by other players in case they decide not to keep it. Use your choices wisely.

Thanks.

Insert FC V Zhi Yuan's Friends

2007-09-29T04:39:00.001-07:00

Insert FC 2 - 1 Zhi Yuan's Friends

Scorers : Bong, Raja

Comments. Opinions.

Thanks.

Jersey

2007-09-28T08:02:00.000-07:00

Guys, in order for us to get our jerseys as soon as possible, we need to know everyone's preference.

Please post your 1st and 2nd choice jerseys here again for better consolidation and for those who had posted before we got the pictures of the adidas jerseys.

Thanks.

More Jersey Stuff

2007-09-27T07:31:00.001-07:00

We went to queensway and saw a couple more jersey designs.

(1)

(2)

The whole set cost $55 (top + pants + socks + printing name and number)

$42 for top and pants, no socks included.

For the mizuno jerseys (previous post), $38 for top and pants, printing of name and number (back only) is about $7-8, plus we have to get socks. Socks should be around $10, depending on what brand.

We are thinking of printing logo and number in the front of the jersey and on the pants. Should be a few dollars. Comments and opinions please.

Lastly guys, we have to decide the design of our jersey real soon. Please compare all (adidas and mizuno) and post which designs are you 1st 2nd and 3rd choice.

Thanks.

JERSEYS

2007-09-26T01:55:00.000-07:00

which combinations do you guys prefer. please state your first choice, 2nd choice........

thanksx.

Things that ought to be done

2007-09-24T03:03:00.000-07:00

Okay guys, since the next clash is looming near, its time to refresh back memories of the past mistakes we have made and make attempts to correct them. Some of them will look identical to what you have seen in previous posts because as people, we always tend not to look back to the negative remarks. I hope by re-posting it, mistakes can be rectified.

Firstly, defence. Never ever ever ever turn your back on the ball after its been shot, might as well not stand there at all. When the opponents are about to shoot, close them down as fast as possible.

Secondly, clarity in the jobs assigned. Defence needs to know who is the last line and form of communication must be done throughout, not only the defence. Never ever lose focus in doing the offside trap job as it might be disastrous.

-> Qouted from shuaiji.blogspot.com ->

Fighting for first ball.
Pushing up without doing so is equivalent to constructing a shuttle- run circuit for the defenders. up...down...up...down and no result. Use your balls and brains together when doing so.
>Shouting "MAN ON" or "TURN".
Mark that empty man! Intimidate your opponents! Talk Talk Talk!

>Finding space.
This is closely linked to your mental strength. Ask for the ball in a meaningful position. Don't think of clearing the ball up all the time just to get that small rest or because you are too tired to think. The opponents will most likely regroup and attack again anyway. Sweat now or die later.

>Covering for one another.
Tiring, but i assure you when you play a good game, the tireness will just go away. Made a mistake? Continue to cover! Don't "oei' don't "wha lau" until the ball is out of play. Then we can all whalau together.

This are certain aspects we should look into. esp, covering for one another, if you want full backs to overlap, cover for dem so they have the confidence to go up. and get into good space. provide options

Okay back to where i have left off, I need the fullbacks to attempt to overlap, not getting the ball to cross is okay. But being there to provide options is essential. We need to have at least 3 options around us everytime a team mate gets a ball. 1 to the front, 1 to the side, 1 to back. Its the least requirement we need. By having that, team mates will feel assured with that, some may be tempted to beat players and go on and create an even better opportunity.

Team movement, thats all i gotta add, except for set piece, which i will explain to you guys personally in the gameday itself. Now, I will move on to the key things to take note for specific players.

1) Melvin - Needs to track back constantly and moving in the middle. Keep the ball closer to your body.
2) Yuzheng - Do not play like a out and out striker with all the final ball going into you in the middle. Move out more to the sides, draw opponents because you are certainly capable to make defenders panick. Esp throw ins, make your presence felt, give options, make the football flow.
3)Shem - Positioning. Its the key to fight a battle. Getting into good positions might let you run lesser. Read the game.

New game, new additions in the team and do not let the new players to feel lost. They have to play as though they have play football with us for lives.

For this, we will warm up together and Yuzheng will be in charge making sure the team is fully warmed up. After which we will proceed into some drills which may come in handy for the game.

thats all.

(insert) FC

2007-09-22T22:12:00.000-07:00

Its been confirmed!

Our team name is (insert) FC. Right now we need a nickname for the team eg. The Reds for Liverpool, the Gunners for Arsenal etc.

There are only 2 suggestions right now, the brackets or the lightbulbs.

Brackets because our team name has brackets and lightbulbs because (i) shows up as lightbulb on msn.

Comments. Suggestions please.

Thanks

Getting a new name

2007-09-22T03:24:00.000-07:00

As this team is going to be re-borned, names have been circulating around and suggestions like hairdryer fc and established fc came out but due to the team's objection, the idea has been dropped. So the list of a team name has been narrowed down to 3. Just 3

First up, (insert) fc. This team always have a problem of being indecisive. Not being able to generate a name out to suit the team. Being an unknown team for such a long spell, calling (insert) fc best describes the team characteristics.

Next, it would be followed by Titans. Being just a street soccer kick about team since all of us were playing soccer with specs on, this team has indeed come far. From a nobody, the team has slowly venture to play against the big boys and slowly grow up and now by boldly trying to call themselves Titans, the team will want to stamp their authority on the football pitch.

Last but not least, it would be Local Delights. This team, currently made up of an all chinese and local, suits the name local delights. Local; as all the playera are locals and are following the singaporean route to education and soccer, by learning to kick a ball during pe lessons. Delights; the team are a joy to watch, free flow attacking football and always play with smiles on their faces, best suited the name Local Delights.

The question mark would be, which name is the special one? Is it (insert)? or titans? or local delights?

Before this post came out, votes have been casted and tentatively the results are as followed.

For (insert) fc, Chewyi, Daren, Waikin, Gerald, Melvin, Zhi Yung lean their support upon.
For Titans, Darren and Yuzheng, Yongliang and Yihui, the Y strikers trio, choosing that giant name.
And Local Delights, led by Shem, had Ben and Brian as supporters.

So stay tuned to the rebirth of the team's name

LOOK

2007-09-20T03:46:00.000-07:00

HEY guys, match for oct13 is at st wilfreds

October 6. u all want another match? against mavericksfc.

www.mavericksfc.blogspot.com

reply.

13 OCT Faceoff

2007-09-18T03:27:00.000-07:00

Its confirmed! There will be a match against Orange Budget Army on 13 October. Please make yourself available and reply if you are free.

Match On 29th Sept

2007-09-17T06:48:00.000-07:00

Guys, match on the 29th Sept is confirmed.

Kick off timing is at 3pm. Meeting time at Woodlands Mrt Station to be confirmed. Please take note.

Thanks.

Last Chance To Suggest Our Team's Name

2007-09-17T05:41:00.000-07:00

Guys, this is your last chance to contribute the team name.

Currently we have, Titans FC, Established FC, Hairdryer FC and (insert) FC.

So if you still have any good suggestions please contribute. The deadline for this will be 26th Sept 2007.

Thanks.

Match On 13th Oct?

2007-09-17T04:17:00.000-07:00

We are trying to have a game on the 13th of Oct, please comment if you are able or unable to make it.

Thanks.

Email Address

2007-09-16T07:02:00.000-07:00

Guys, please leave your msn contacts here so each one of us can add everyone to the team.

Thanks

MOTM For Previous Game

2007-09-16T06:23:00.000-07:00

*EDIT* Theres some problems with the poll, will try to fix it asap.
Theres a poll on the left side of the blog for everyone to vote for the MOTM after every game. Please vote only once.

And please continue to comment on the posts.

Thanks

Jersey

2007-09-15T09:03:00.001-07:00

Contributions from Daren,

$20 (for blue top), $18 (for black top)
Pants is $18 (Pants should be blue, black or white)
All does not include printing.

Please comment on the above pics and please state your budget for the jerseys.

Also, we are thinking of same pants and socks for games, comments?

Thanks.

Comments On Previous Match (v Daren's Friends)

2007-09-14T05:06:00.001-07:00

Feel free to give your honest opinions on the game, our team performance, areas we can improve etc.

Thanks.

Team Name

2007-09-13T00:54:00.001-07:00

We should decide on our team's name.

Please leave suggestions or opinions in the comments page.

Thanks.

Match on 1st Sept 2007

2007-09-13T00:50:00.000-07:00

Our first game after a long time with some permanent changes to the team.

Won 6 - 3

Daren, Gerald, Yi Hui, Melvin, Yu Zheng (2)