Hello beloved team-mates!

It is I, your Captain. I have been very busy finding the answer to life, the universe and everything. It turns out that the answer is 42.

Anyways, thats not the point. I expected X-S to win the last match against Temasek Hall, as my hall team was playing without even half of the first team. We need leaders in the team. Everyone must step up and make themselves counted. We must be responsible for everything we do, and that means doing it well. Being responsible does not mean, "Okay my mistake. Move on." Thats nonchalance. Instead, it means that we make sure we cut out the crap and don't even slip-up, because one mistake is one too many. Football is a team sport, we play for each other. We don't blame each other. Everything is there for all to see, theres no running away when we play badly. We all know the basics to the game. I always emphasize that we should take it slow. Calmness in possession. Playing it around defence. Keeping the ball before finally launching an attack once we see an opening.

We are not progressing over the years. Either we had stagnated or we deproved. Because we may no longer be as fit as we were. At the very least we replace it with improved technique and a better footballing brain.

They say the first cut is the deepest. I say the first touch is the weakest. Drill it in your heads that you need to improve on a certain aspect of the game and make it conscious. Every time you're on that pitch, you focus hard and concentrate on doing your part. Once you lapse, in a vital moment, that split second : the top teams will come back and take points off you. Everyone needs to be more vocal in a positive way. Call to each other. Point out to your friend whether he's under pressure, or if anyone is in better position to receive the ball. I don't advocate long balls up front unless its to open space.

Let this be a lesson. Come the next league game, we shall take these pointers and keep them in mind. We WILL improve. I'm not asking that we win the league, I'm asking that we play well and enjoy our football. When you've given your all, you know you deserve it.

Adios amigos para siempre.

p.s. i was falling asleep while typing this and did not proofread it. :D

X-S FC(without Capn Fabreyaz) 4

Temasek Hall Boys 4

It was one of those "we could have won" games. Having led 4-2 and despite KNOWING that we WILL concede, we conceded 2 in under 5 minutes during the dying stages of the game. Something is wrong somewhere but where? Perhaps for a start, fancy footworks and dribbling shall only be permitted to everyone but the last man.

Despite the scorching heat, big field and limited number of substitutes, it should be noted that the team spirit was superb. Stand in goalkeeper Ben Derek was courageous during one on one situations. His attempted diving save to the right corner was superb - even though the ball seemed to be heading somewhere else. I could be wrong.

And is it just me or are we beginning to play better whenever our Number One Fan is around? Perhaps the board members could come up with a "Fan of the Month" award as an incentive to encourage more fans to show up. I nominate Esther as Fan of the Month for the month of October.

Splendid vision and passes from Bhai-haki to open space up front should be a feature in every game from now on. This writer also feels that if everyone reminds one another of the things one should or should not do during games, X-S FC will be a team to be reckon with. Players without a footballing brain like Xali Alonso needs all the pointers he can get. He also apologizes for all the misplaced weak passes and lousy first touches that could have probably resulted in goals.

Looking forward to future games! Meanwhile, there's approximately 5 weeks left to our final exams. I wish for everyone to study hard and do ourselves and our parents proud. For those without exams like Jusdriano, do try to quit smoking. (:

SUNDAY GAME
X-S FC VS TEMASEK HALL
3PM
NUS SRC FIELD 1
230PM reporting time. Suit up!
Attire: Yellow

Latest News: Captain Fabreyaz will be leading Team Temasek Hall come tomorrow noon. But who needs Fabreyaz when you've got Xavi.

Will we play 4-3-3 again? How can we improve last week's performance? Will you be in the starting 11? Will there even be 11 to begin with? All this and more will be answered tomorrow at 230pm.

Who posted the sick pic?!

SUNDAY GAME

X-S FC VS TEMASEK HALL

3PM

NUS SRC FIELD 1

230PM reporting time. Suit up!

Attire: Yellow

It's gonna be a good preparation for the coming games. Let's build up on last week's decent display. Ferdineng has been missing for 2 weeks in a row and the club has decided to punish him by offering him to the Mangiatti Twins.

Those who do not turn up or play well, be careful.

X-S FC 2

Chinese boys 0

A game where X-S owned, with slick passing that's only ever exhibited during friendly games. Despite having the majority, the boys in yellow took almost three quarters of the game to finally break the deadlock with Captain Fabreyaz scoring a "steal chicken"(Philosophical quote courtesy of Habib Bhai, who has never ever turned up for 2 games in a row) type of goal. The second goal was machinery efficency at its best. Simple passes and the final over-the-top ball by Ting Thong Belle placed Hafizo in a delicious nasi kang kang position, which he relished and lapped it up with pleasure. A comfortable win, a nice runabout, and a good preparation for the second half of the season.

Jose Booninho has finally emerged from the shadows. His recent absence from the pitch and the beds of women has been explained. He has gone around the world, chasing the signature of 2 players and Maria Ozawa. 2 players who used to make A Division their own division. And a pornstar who owns the Japan AV industry.

Amir Shearer looks set to put pen to paper for the Harpies, putting an end to a year-long courtship.

Need an experienced player? Need someone who can play anywhere? Need a customer for your facial products? Too bad. We're getting him first.

X-S FC Friendly

Hey everyone. Its a busy period in school nowadays, I totally understand. Theres a friendly at Bedok North Sec(Idon'tknowwhythefuckDereksaidYestothelocationi.e.WECANRAPEHIMTOMORROW).
Time: 9am
Jersey: Bring both sets (we don't know what colour opposition wearing)

Anyways, please try to make it so that we can keep sharp and continue improving. Remember, the moment we think we are good enough, we can never be better cos we won't be seeking to improve. We don't want that do we? :) Please update availability! Thanks.

Love,
Captain Fabreyas

When Jai Ho meets Das Dingo

X-S FC 3
Street 21 5

It was a clash of warcries. When two of the fiercest warcries come up against each other, birds flock away and it is never for the faint-hearted. Because within 10 minutes, X-S FC were 3-0 up and the faint-hearted would have been shell-shocked. "It was a brilliant response from the players after a disappointing game last weekend. I lambasted them harder than a blast-ended skewt could have done and it was perfect." said Yarsene Wenger.But all went wrong thereafter. A leaky defence simply could not cope with the technique of the opponents and they were missing Ferdineng who would have had a great calming influence.

Yarsene Wenger's fetish for right backs continue as he brought on a promising youngster, Farhan Buei Tahan, who did nothing but break promises. Fans are getting annoyed with Wenger as he persists in his quest to search for the best right back, and accumulate plenty on the bench as a result. Wenger's search for the perfect matchday formula has not been doing well either. The presence of Esther Longoria back on the touchline sashaying around and strutting her stuff did not prove enough to rouse the attention of the gay contingent. "It has to be the camera!" replied Wenger when asked about what he's missing this time round.

The referee angered the gay contingent time and again with his poor calls. His unwillingness to dish out the cards has left chief of the FA(Fucking Assholes) tremendously pleased. After all, that's where all dickheads congregate. Our correspondence managed to get a couple of lines out of the referee as he tried sneaking out of the stadium as gay fans were constantly pelting him with used condoms and spoilt dildos. "To be honest, that was a sending off. I reached into my pocket, ready to pull out the red. And then it hit me. I forgot my cards."

The game ended off on a sour note when there were rumours of some unhappiness in the dressing room. Our correspondence managed to grab hold of Thaqif Osteros, who was trying to sneak out of the stadium to rush to his keyboarding lessons. Said Osteros in his usual lackadaisacal tone "Err..there was abit of fighting in the dressing room, which mainly involved Fabreyaz and Yongberto. It started out with a little squabble, and it slowly got bigger. Punches started coming in, clotheslines, chokeslams, soon it became a free for all and everyone was having some action. Cicineo could be seen taking advantage of the situation as he satisfied his desire for male flesh unnoticed. Mashaunrano tried to calm the situation down by shouting 'SUNDAY GAME SUNDAY GAME' but to no avail. True Story." Before he left, Osteros gave some insight on why the team has been on a rotting streak, "Perhaps the lack of cohesion is due to the lack of Dota games".

We wonder if it is the case. Wonder no more. Dr. Ally Mczouky provided empirical evidence that dota plays an important role in the team development, based on his research paper, "Dota and Footballing Dynamics. "Dota definitely helps in gameplay. Players become configured to go for first blood, and subsequently, look to improve their game from there. Every time they dribble past a player or make a good play, a small voice shouts in their head 'ownage', and that's a good motivational source for everyone".

Just as our correspondence was about to leave the stadium, she caught sections of the fans asking questions that are definitely unanswerable at this point. "Where's Booninho?", "Have you abandoned us Booney?", "Come back, Booninho!", "Booney Boon! Marry me!", "Nice ass, Booney", were the popular placards that were on display.

Man of the Match: Habib Bhai. 5 stars out of 5. His appearance alone already gives him 3 stars out of 5. 1 star for consistently trying to send good balls over the top for the strikers. Looked to help the referee look for his cards by shouting "Ref, where's the card?" and for that, he gets the last star. Perfect score.

X-S FC v Street 21

Bedok South Secondary School

9am

Wear Yellow bring White.

Opponents in Green, goalkeepers take note.

Step up the game!

I think ENG will be missing. Taka has also announced his retirement from first team football.

I hope a full squad can come down. :)