we are tired of commenting, criticising, condemning, giving disparaging remarks of our football scene. where did we go wrong? who is to blame? when did it start? what future do we have? all questions agonisingly in need of answers. honestly, i do not see these questions being answered in the near future or even when our vision is in the perfect 20/20.
what else can you say? nothing. it is just disgraceful. short of burning our own national flag on national not.. international TV. if they even know what that act means.
if you are still wondering what the hell i am talking about. NEWSFLASH!!
Malaysia 1 – China 5
Malaysia 0 – Uzbekistan 5
Malaysia 0 – Iran 2
All games were played at the prestigious bukit jalil stadium before thousands of supporters comprising of the ever hopeful Malayland supporters (who are not really hoping for a win but for a creditable performance), Uzbeks and China fans (some of which offering services at a discount before the game but opted not to after the games as Malaysia punya ‘tak boleh pakai!!!’.
Then, the deputy president of FAM resigned. Only him?! Nothing has changed. The working level is still there, to dumb and proud to face the fact that they are actually making a fool of themselves. Let the politicians stay in parliament. No!!! I want a deeper pocket they say.
The media?? Nothing has changed. Articles after articles criticizing the association. The sports news showing and reminding the people of Malayland of our great players. For what?? To remind the people of Malayland that we were once a footballing force?? NOT!!! Did we play in the world cup? The japs, Koreans and china studied our game and look where they are now??
We have technology. We have resources. We have infrastructure. But where are we?? Ranked 149 in the world. To our sports minister, I understand your predicament. Football association’s must be independent from government influence, but that does not stop the ministry to assist the association in strategizing for a better future.
Grassroots? patience is needed. Malayland’s sports and education ministry must work together. I remember the time when we used to play football on a clay field full of stones with no shoes on. That was in school. We didn’t have a proper field but we played. Now, 90% of schools in Malayland have a football pitch. Kids are all wearing branded football boots. But once they reach PMR stage, all quit. Why?? The choice of academic or sports excellence. And knowing the mentality of Malayland, academic comes first. So, stop the footie and on the books now!!!
One more thing. We do not need to have size (look at japan), does it matter? or even skill like the Brazilians. Last night’s game is proof of that. How a country troubled with war qualified for the finals of the Asian Cup. One step away from becoming asian champs. They didn’t have skill. They only needed that alien thing amongst Malayland people called “national spirit”. They value the national jersey as though their lives depended on it. Like the japs, although they lost to the arabs, in the 85th minute, their players were still running and challenging every ball. We have nike written on our jerseys. I know we got it at a discount since it is made here but the spirit is no where to be seen.
Instill this spirit and winning mentality from the moment your child kicks a ball. I don’t think we need PLKN or even national service to do that. the pride which comes from playing for your beloved Malayland and wearing that prisoner like jersey is sufficient to bring up the team’s performance. The nation is 50 years old, not the football players.
So, who should be blamed?? “Stercus Accidit” I say…
Revamp FAM – yes!!
Revamp the league system – yes!!
Grassroots – yes!!
Academic or sports – educate the parents. Academic excellence doesn’t guarantee success. Sports (football) can also be lucrative. Look at EPL, La Liga and Serie A.
Sponsor the national team – yes!!
No matter what happens, I will always support our national football team…. MALAYSIA BOLEH!!!
cAP aYAm
what else can you say? nothing. it is just disgraceful. short of burning our own national flag on national not.. international TV. if they even know what that act means.
if you are still wondering what the hell i am talking about. NEWSFLASH!!
Malaysia 1 – China 5
Malaysia 0 – Uzbekistan 5
Malaysia 0 – Iran 2
All games were played at the prestigious bukit jalil stadium before thousands of supporters comprising of the ever hopeful Malayland supporters (who are not really hoping for a win but for a creditable performance), Uzbeks and China fans (some of which offering services at a discount before the game but opted not to after the games as Malaysia punya ‘tak boleh pakai!!!’.
Then, the deputy president of FAM resigned. Only him?! Nothing has changed. The working level is still there, to dumb and proud to face the fact that they are actually making a fool of themselves. Let the politicians stay in parliament. No!!! I want a deeper pocket they say.
The media?? Nothing has changed. Articles after articles criticizing the association. The sports news showing and reminding the people of Malayland of our great players. For what?? To remind the people of Malayland that we were once a footballing force?? NOT!!! Did we play in the world cup? The japs, Koreans and china studied our game and look where they are now??
We have technology. We have resources. We have infrastructure. But where are we?? Ranked 149 in the world. To our sports minister, I understand your predicament. Football association’s must be independent from government influence, but that does not stop the ministry to assist the association in strategizing for a better future.
Grassroots? patience is needed. Malayland’s sports and education ministry must work together. I remember the time when we used to play football on a clay field full of stones with no shoes on. That was in school. We didn’t have a proper field but we played. Now, 90% of schools in Malayland have a football pitch. Kids are all wearing branded football boots. But once they reach PMR stage, all quit. Why?? The choice of academic or sports excellence. And knowing the mentality of Malayland, academic comes first. So, stop the footie and on the books now!!!
One more thing. We do not need to have size (look at japan), does it matter? or even skill like the Brazilians. Last night’s game is proof of that. How a country troubled with war qualified for the finals of the Asian Cup. One step away from becoming asian champs. They didn’t have skill. They only needed that alien thing amongst Malayland people called “national spirit”. They value the national jersey as though their lives depended on it. Like the japs, although they lost to the arabs, in the 85th minute, their players were still running and challenging every ball. We have nike written on our jerseys. I know we got it at a discount since it is made here but the spirit is no where to be seen.
Instill this spirit and winning mentality from the moment your child kicks a ball. I don’t think we need PLKN or even national service to do that. the pride which comes from playing for your beloved Malayland and wearing that prisoner like jersey is sufficient to bring up the team’s performance. The nation is 50 years old, not the football players.
So, who should be blamed?? “Stercus Accidit” I say…
Revamp FAM – yes!!
Revamp the league system – yes!!
Grassroots – yes!!
Academic or sports – educate the parents. Academic excellence doesn’t guarantee success. Sports (football) can also be lucrative. Look at EPL, La Liga and Serie A.
Sponsor the national team – yes!!
No matter what happens, I will always support our national football team…. MALAYSIA BOLEH!!!
cAP aYAm
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