1) Hi Roy, how are things with you? Being nominated the Captain for the Competitive Team in the D2D League,how’s the feeling like and what’s your personal expectations for the D2D Season?

Hey guys, I would say things are cool and there are alot more football for me right now. Well it is definitely a privilege and a challenge to be the captain of the team. A famous superhero once said, “with great power comes great responsibility.” It is not a particularly easy role but I am trying and enjoying myself as much as possible with the team. Seeing the team gel, enjoying football and gaining respectable results would be a good start for us. A top 3 placing will certainly put icing to the cake.

2) What’s your view in which would be strongest as well as weakest link within the Competitive Team?

In fact, I felt that we could have at least gained a point from our first match. In my opinion, our strength lies in the depth of our team as well as our willingly to run our hearts out for the team. Also, we have a coach whom is giving us guidance from the sidelines at times and making techniques changes when needed. However we could do alot better in defending as a team and try not to leak in soft goals. After all, a clean sheet in any game will means that we gain at least a point in any case.

3) Your scored a screamer from a direct free kick in the lastest game against Swee Swee 1 FC..How did it feel to score your 1st goal for Schwarz Star FC? what’s your goal target that you aim to achieve for the season?

It always feels good to score and I was thrilled that the ball glided to where I wanted. Probably one of the best goal I ever scored. I don’t have a goal target that I want to achieve at the moment but I will be looking at contributing whenever I can.

4) You were brought in by Maverick to join Schwarz Star FC..what was the reason behind to join SSFC though you are still part of Rebels United.. How was the transition like from a rival team in the EFL Assessment League to another team?

Interesting. The way I see it, one is like a wife and the other like a mistress. Rebels has a nostalgic feeling for me as many of the players goes a long way back with me while SSFC is something very new, passionate and challenging for me. Besides, the training and coaching with SSFC is an eye-opener for myself but it was made easier with the team being welcoming towards new players. I was itchy for some football during Rebels’ off season so I decided to train with SSFC after hearing great stuffs about the club from Maverick and the rest you could say is history.

5) On a more serious note..where do you see SSFC from now till say…year 2015..What do you aim to achieve in your time here with the Falcons? NFL or at least one of higher rungs of a professionally run league like Espzen.

With the team’s commitment and passion for the game and SSFC’s management, it will be a waste not to move forward. Hopefully both league and competitive team can come together, start challenging for honors and be counted among the big boys. Sponsors and more football talents will be good as well. A competition overseas soon, food for thought? On a personal note, I would like to enjoy the game I love and hopefully able to grow with the club as we reach for new heights. Many thanks!

Two friendlies have been arranged for the League Team to maintain their match fitness in this close season.

Brewkz FC (4th Placed Cosmoleague) vs Schwarz Star FC
31st July 3pm at Woodlands Ring Secondary School

SCC (Champions Cosmoleague) vs Schwarz Star FC
7th Aug 5pm at Dempsey Field

It was heartbreak all around as the Falcons were denied victory and precious 3 points when a legitimate goal was disallowed by the referee. The reason for the decision have yet to be known.

The Falcons controlled the game for the majority of the match with penetrative plays down the flanks by Andy, Leslie & Salehin providing the Star CF’s defence with much to deal with. Star CF managed to repel much of the Falcons attacks somehow. The Falcons, though, thought they got their breakthrough when a move started by Thava was finished by a header from Melvin after an exquisite cross from the right by Leslie. However, much to the Falcons’ dismay, the goal was disallowed by the referee. The next best chance to score came in the second half, from a free kick on the edge of the Star CF’s box after Yen was bundled over by Star CF’s defender. Kevin shot narrowly wide from the resulting free kick after a tap pass by Andy.

The Falcons will rightfully feel aggrieved at missing out on maximum points after outplaying the opponent for a majority of the match. They will have to look forward to this weekend’s match and hope the result comes right.

“Gaining strength in your legs, and experience no more cramps or muscle fatigue.”

A lot of social footballers do get cramps and muscle fatigue. Some have the misconception that it is about stretching. Good warm up and stretching does help, however, it is not only about that or being fit and strong. Fit professionals who go through proper fitness and stretching do get cramps too. Most of the time, proper food and fluid intake can help prevent them from occurring. To prevent cramps and muscle fatigue, do the following:-

1) Lack of sodium (common salt).
I am not asking you to take spoonfuls of salt, since too much is unhealthy too. Just add a spoon of salt into your sports drink before and after sports such as your 100 Plus or Gatorade or whatever sport drinks you consume. Add salt to your taste and in moderation.

2) Potassium
Where do we get potassium? BANANAS.
Bananas, if you are not allergic or adverse to bananas, have plenty of bananas.

By having a sustainable diet and liquid intake, your performance on the field is enhanced, leading to a more enjoyable game.

After a break of about 9 weeks since the 3-3 tie with J-Heat, Schwarz Star FC will be back into action this 24th for a friendly game at Woodlands Ring Secondary School, KO 3.00pm.

In a season of highs and lows, this “Razzler and Dazzler” showed his excellent ability, flair and flamboyance in the last quarter of the season. Razmy had slowly regained his confidence the past few months and contributed admirably to the team, culminating in his excellent performance in the last match of the season against J Heat.

In the final match against J-Heat, Razmy played in a forward role and was a constant threat to the opponent’s goal. His skillful approach play was rewarded with 2 sublime goals.

The first was a well taken ball from the right-side, creating enough space by cutting into the box, passed a couple of defenders with good touches and with a good mind to place the ball out of reach of the goalkeeper with his cultured left.

If the first was inventive playing, Razmy’s second goal, I would place it with, “one of the best goals” I have witnessed first hand. Infact I am certain everyone on the field and in the stands that afternoon would have placed that goal right up there with the best they have seen.

From a direct punt from GK Alfian into the opponents halve, Razmy made the run away from his marker, plucked the ball out of the sky with a first touch so delicate that he set himself up without breaking stride for a delicious lob over the on-rushing GK. (Remember Dennis Bergkamp against Argentina.)

Judging from the massive pile-up of bodies for the goal-celebration (even the opponents and referee did not begrudge the team their moment of glory), I am sure he will savor this team not only for the goals he scores, but also the knowledge that he has grown into a vital fulcrum for Schwarz Star.

This is Razmy’s second POTQ acknowledgement.

Please note that today’s D2D match against Star CF is cancelled by the organisers.

Team Manager Brandon was recently interviewed by Star Times upon touching down on Changi Airport after his honeymoon in Italy.

1) Hi and welcome back to Singapore after 2 weeks of holiday in Italy. What do you miss most about Singapore during your stay in Italy?

Well, I definitely miss the local food such as the Hokkien Mee, Curry and the spices in Singapore.. Over in Italy, there were alot of bread and also pizzas/pasta which I was not really used to and eating it everyday makes me appreciate Singapore flavour.

I also do miss family and friends in Singapore and most notable my guys in Schwarz Star FC..getting every opportunity to surf the net and interact with them on the team shoutout box as well as the occasional emails.

I would like to thank Leonie and the committee for doing a great job in my absence with regards to the management of the team

2) Heard from sources that you managed to play a game of soccer with the locals at the beach?

Yes its true, I was at this place called Cinque Terra ,happened to see a futsal court and there were some teenagers (7-8 of them) playing so I asked if I could join them..so had a 1 hour session with them..I had to play barefoot as I didnt bring soccer gear with me and I was wearing sandals.

2-3 of the players were about 13-14 years old but their playing mentality if like of a 24 year old. There was maturity and also “sound ” techinque for theie age. After the session, I sat down with the guys and had a chit chat session with them( though was very hard as they were speaking Italian) so after awhile managed to get a hang of what they were saying.

One was them is currently a youth player in the Barcelona rank and is having holiday now.

3) So any plans for the coming future for SSFC?

Though I was on holiday, the fact that my mind tends to drift away to think about SSFC..”how can I make the team better in terms of playing as well as the operational perspectives”…( But I did all these thinking while my wife was napping away on the train )

There will definitely be changes within SSFC..in order to compete with the rest of the teams..there must be changes not whole sale but rather just some fine tuning in the system.

Schwarz Star FC will be a leaner and more efficient team able to compete with the best in the region.

However this process will take some time to implement and I seek the players understanding and patience during this transition period.

The first fine tuning will be the team hierachy/committee of which a dynamic and driven approach will be taken. This is in view that a solid foundation for every team/organisation stems from a driven/motivated committee. This is in alignment of our vision to reach the NFL in 2012 and the basic building blocks are to be in place to reach our goal.

Players must also know that their slot in either the D2D/EFL squad must not be taken for granted and everyone to be kept on their toes through hard work and committment.

4) So when will you be returning to office…?

Since Leonie and the committee is doing a fine job in my absence , I guess they can continue for alittle while longer while I have a longer break.

But on a serious note, I will be away for the next few weeks as I am still settling down into my new place and also spening some time with mywife and family before coming back to the helm again..but rest assured..” I will be back”.

• If you are within range and you can see the goal – shoot! It’s okay to miss and, if you don’t shoot, you’ll never score.
• Follow your shot. Goalkeepers often drop the ball, so make sure you are right in front of them if they do.
• If you can’t get a shot in, try to pass to someone who can. It’s just as good to help someone else score a goal as it is to score one yourself.
• If the other side get the ball, you are the first line of defense. Work hard to win the ball back.
• When it’s our goal kick, stand in a place where you can get the ball. Don’t just hope the ball will come to you.
• When it’s the other team’s goal kick, get to the ball before their players do. Watch the goalkeeper – where are they going to kick the ball?