Schwarz Star FC Competitive Team has begun their pre-season before the start of the new season of the D2D 3pm Saturday League. After finishing bottom of the league, the Falcons will play in Division 2 next season. To avoid another disappointment in the new season, Coach Jason and the team has embarked on an early pre-season in preparation of their second season. New players have been drafted into the team and hopefully will feature regularly in the upcoming season.

They started off the pre-season with a 2-2 draw against Jotos FC last weekend. And in their previous match, they were beaten 2-1 to an unnamed team comprising of Nepalese youngsters. Yen scoring the Falcon’s solitary goal with a header after the Falcon’s great work down the right flank off a free kick. Despite the result, Coach Jason was well pleased with his charges, noting the amount of possession and accurate passes the team had. The team will now take a break in lieu of the Hari Raya festive season.

OPOD News Center – In Division 1, Zespol FC were crowned league champions as they edged past Tour D’France 4-2. Suffering just 3 defeats this season, Zespol FC finished their season on the top as they lead title favorites VNPNUS by a point. This is an amazing feat as Zespol FC have conjured just 33 league goals this season, considerably the lowest ratio among the top 4 teams. STAR CF ended their season with a respectable fifth position as they overcame Swee Swee 1 FC 2-0. Schwarz Star FC & Mavericks FC will be relegated to Division 2 after finishing as the bottom two teams

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OPOD News Center – Schwarz Star FC is relegated from Division 1 as they succumbed to a 5-0 drubbing against VNPNUS in Division 1. With this win, VNPNUS is leading the league table on superior goal difference. Relegated Mavericks FC put up a fighting performance as they salvaged a 2-2 draw against Zespol FC.

In Division 2, Team Goat claims pole position on the top as they edged past YSOSRS FC in a top of the table clash. With 4 games remaining, the title race is wide open as Team Goat is leading the league table by 3 points. Naranja FC climbed to 4th position as they trashed bottom table strugglers Sons of Selarang 7-1.

A get-together session for all Schwarz Star personnels is in the pipeline. Tentatively scheduled on the 19th of September, more concrete details will be unveiled as we get more information. Watch out for details in your mailbox and here, on the official website.

What do you think of this invitational’s significance to SSFC’s reputation / organisation qualities?

The branding of Schwarz Star is definitely significant with Brandon having done an excellent job to ensure such achievements. The team’s name will go far and be recognised as a strong brand down the years. There are also steps in place to enhance this and make SSFC more valuable.

The tournament saw us up against quality teams from other prominent amateur leagues. How does SSFC measure up to these other teams?

There is not much known about local teams in Singapore but i like what i saw and the other were good. Schwarz Star is a team that is also well known amongst local teams. Our standard is up there with the others. But the players must realise and acknowledge in order that in order to match up with these teams.

How do you think the team fared with regards to your playing objectives?

I was on the look out for new players and fringe players to add value to the team. This was a chance for some of the players to show their value and contribution to the team also. I participate in competitions to win. Unfortunately this objective was not met.  However Jing Xiang, Thava and Rong Shan definitely showed the array of their contribution and have added value to themselves.

Any other positives, such as the overall experience, to take out of SSFC’s participation in this invitational?

It’s the first time SSFC has lifted a trophy. It is a proud moment. Albeit a silver finals. It is still a trophy. As i told the players, it could be their one and only chance in football to ever win a trophy. I definitely don’t see any chance for myself winning any more trophies as a player; each victory in my past is valuable. My players must realise that each game they play, for their professed love and passion for football, any game or trophy could be their very last.

How far away is the team from readiness to resume pre-season training?

In spite of its good reputation and that the players are good players in their own right, SSFC is still a considerable distance away from being a truly competitive team in the local scene. There is nothing wrong with that as there can only be one champion afterall. However, the players need to push their level of commitment and determination in order to be a noteworthy force on the pitch.

Any hints on the plans for the next half of the season for SSFC?

There will be structured and intensive programs to clock the individual players’ ball hours. Plans are in place and the details will be ironed out fairly soon.  All these is done for players to undergo a common platform for training. To gain progression in this aspect of their lives and to have a bond with the team.

After a long hiatus, the Falcons Arena is back in operations after the pitch has been relayed.

Training therefore will resume again this Sunday, 13th of June. All players are to report at the Arena by 1645 HRS. In the event of bad weather, all players will be notified by 1545 HRS latest.

See you guys on the pitch!

On top of the birthday wishes from the team to Coach Kenneth and Team Manager Brandon, the team would also like to express their wishes to these players who are celebrating their birthday this month.

Gerald, Dennis, Afian, Kok Hui and Yen

The team wishes them good health and may all their wishes come true in the New Year.

In view of the upcoming Christmas, there will be no training on 27 December 2009.

Training will resume on 3 January 2010, and the year will be kicked start by an internal game on that day at the Ang Mo Kio Secondary field.

Taking this opportunity, the committee would also like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

With 2009 screeching to a halt, the team committee looks forward to 2010 and plans are made to hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the first time on 3 Jan 2010. This AGM would be one of the most crucial meetings as the team’s admission into the  Registrar of Society (ROS) would be discussed and details would be ironed out, along with the team’s mission and vision.

Team manager, Mr Brandon Sng, was interviewed by schwarzstarfc.com with regards to the AGM and this was his response.

“This will be another first in the history of Schwarz Star FC, and this Annual General Meeting would be of high importance as the team’s admission into the Registrar of Society will be one of the many issues to discuss. I am certain that the various committees would be able to provide valuable inputs throughout the discussion and make this meeting a huge success.”

With just weeks away from the meeting, team manager Brandon, assistant manager Leonie and coach Kenneth are in the midst of preparing the meeting’s agenda to facilitate the discussion during the meeting.