Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Following the loss, the manager Farshad Chand has gone on a shopping spree to sign new players to boost the current squad. Updates are as follows:
Signed:
Devesh Raju KP
Muhd Noor
Approached:
Fahmi Ali
Hamdy Azmi
Abdul Rahman Jumaat
Released:
Hafez Mawasi
National 'A' Division Champion Devesh who is currently unattached to any club has finally been signed by the manager after appearing and scoring twice on loan for the team. The gaffer is sure that he will receive a warm welcome by his teammates.
The history of Md Noor and club owner Farshad Chand goes all the way back since secondary school. The two of them have played on the same side and also against each other numerous times. The manager looks forward to this reunion.
"The Master" has also approached former star striker Fahmi Ali to re-join the team. He was released from the team 2 years ago due to conscription into National Service. Farshad Chand has high hopes for this transfer to materialise especially since there are rumours going around that Ali is considering hanging up his boots.
Another player Farshad Chand has re-approached is Hamdy Azmi who has impressed the manager while appearing twice on loan, scoring 3 goals in the process. This lad is yet another star striker that the manager has placed high hopes on signing.
The manager has released Hafez Mawasi back to S-League side Balestier Khalsa FC. The biggest name transfer in the history of the club did not manage to appear even once for the team due to his commitments to his main club. The manager, however, does thank the former National Under-18 player for even agreeing to be on the team's humble roster.
3:20 AM
After EXACTLY 1 year of hiatus, Thunderbolt Stallions FC has recently been revived by "The Master" Farshad Chand. This was marked by a comeback match against Team Beeleaf CF for which Farshad himself is employed as Tactical Advisor, donning the number 23.
The much anticipated comeback, however, did not turn out to be a bang as expected by many. It was marred by a loss of 7-4 against a less favourite Team Beeleaf which fielded its 1st 11 and a few newly-signed key transfers.
Thunderbolt Stallions could only afford to field 9 of its players while 4 others came on loan from various clubs. Iskandar came on loan from the all-famous Adelphi FC, Abdul Hadi was loaned from ST45 and Alif was loaned-in from Tampines West CSC. Former player Ridzwan, who is now a boxer known as "Magic Hands" Ridzwan also came down to play. Even these big-name loan transfers could not help the Stallions from succumbing to defeat.
Due to a lack of manpower, a makeshift defensive backline was made up entirely from attacking players. Alif(loan)-midfield, Nashiran-winger, Sharif-midfield/striker, Hyder-midfield. This was made worse when Hyder and Bukit switched places based on mutual agreement. Bukit, being a striker, could not match up to the pace of the opposing wingers and was clearly unable to win the few tackles which he committed himself to. Another terrible play is by Sharif. Being an attacking minded player, he was unable to stay at the backline in defense. He kept pushing too far forward to support in attack that most of the time, the defense is left with a pathetic 3-men team. This was taken advantage of by the opponents by always trying to overload the box with atleast 3 players. This resulted in many goals being slotted in by the opposing side.
Final scoreline:
TSFC 4-7 Team Beeleaf CF
Remarks by the manager:
Tactics and formations are there for a reason. Stick to it and victory will be ours.
2:35 AM
As the 2009 season drew to a close. The mighty Stallions ended on a low with a devastating loss against the National 'A' Division Champions, Victoria JC. The match, managed by then-Caretaker Manager Tan Chun Kang, saw goals flying into the home side's net over and over again. Former manager, Farshad Chand, had to leave at haltime with the scoreline at 3-0 due to family commitments. Never did he expect that his side would concede an emphatic 7 more goals from the National Champions.
Following the devastating loss, Tan Chun Kang was released from his contract as Caretaker Manager on mutual agreement between himself and the club owner Farshad Chand. The club then went on a season-long hiatus due to many of its players being conscripted into National Service.
1:50 AM
After the match against Team Beeleaf CF on 25/7/09, there were 2 other matches before The Stallions went on a season-long break. Reports are as follows:
Firemen Utd FC
3-4 Lose
6/12/09
Mango Pitch
VJC
0-10 Lose
12/12/09
Mango Pitch
1:37 AM
Saturday, November 14, 2009
With effect from 10 December 2009, the owner of the club Farshad Chand will leave the management of the team to Tan Chun Kang. He will be concurrently promoted to the position of Caretaker Manager. Negotiations are still underway for this paradigm shift in the Boardroom.
The legendary manager has approached 3 players for the position of goalkeeper. Former loan player, Firdaus Haji, has rejected the offer outright citing academic reasons. Meridian JC's current 2nd choice, Jackson is still considering the offer while negotiations are underway to finalise the loan signing of former 'A' Division champion, Edmund Wong. The manager is also considering what would possibly be the highest profile transfer in the club's history by loaning Hafez Mawasi from S-League club Balestier Khalsa FC. In the meantime, the manager is still handling the biggest problem he has ever faced. That is, finding a replacement for himself.
The only success he has had in this transfer window is the signing of Chek Kai. The new talent has been under the observance of Chand for the past season. Finally, he has been signed.
Regarding fixtures, the legendary manager has promised the possibility of several high profile matches. This include matches against big names such as Anderson JC, Tampines West CC, Meridian Teacher's United and the 2008 'A' Division champions, Meridian JC. He hopes that the team will continue our winning streak in the face of such big teams.
7:21 AM
Sunday, July 26, 2009
With the closing of the season's games for The Stallions, a few talented players are sent on loan to Young SaviorZ CF. Their contracts, however, are still fully owned by TSFC. They are loaned out on a pay-as-you-play basis. That is, they may choose to attend or not to attend matches, trainings or any other gatherings. These loan contracts will expire on 4 December 2009.
Loaned out:
Farshad Chand
Abdul Hadi
Sharif Hidayat
Azmeer Akbar
Razif Abdullah
Firdaus Akbar
Firdaus Fifi
Muhd Ali
Muhd Mahir
Released:
Terence Chin
Syukri Omar
Transferred out:
Muhammad (Street45)
Adri (Pug Si FC)
Fadhil (Team Beeleaf CF)
Both Terence and Syukri have been released from their contracts. The transferred-out players have been returned to their main clubs respectively. We would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their contributions.
The legendary manager, Farshad Chand would also like to thank all opponents, referees, pitch owners, affiliates and players who have come in on loan for all their contributions in making TSFC a success. The manager would like to wish the best of luck to all players and staff involved in major academic examinations. The Great Chand was also quick to note that Thunderbolt Stallions FC will return to action better than ever.
7:53 AM
The 2009 season came to a close yesterday with a fitting win against Team Beeleaf CF. It was a match well played by both sides. There was a great turn up of players from the TSFC side for the team's swansong.
Final scoreline:
Thunderbolt Stallions FC 6-3 Team Beeleaf CF
Starting Lineup:
Farshad
Umar
Jon
Obaje
Chun Kang
Darren
Alif Razali
Hyder
Sharif
Bukit
Ali
Substitutes:
Bryan
Dao Hsen
Fifi
Hadi
Terence
Mahir
Firdaus
Ching Yang (Loan)
7:46 AM
