Hey guys, its been awhile. Thought I'd take some time off my busy schedule tonight to prep ourselves for season 2. As usual, I don't know how many can commit and how many cannot. Doesn't matter, its usual. What we need though, is some pride.

We were never a bad team. So why are we playing like one sometimes? God knows. I wonder what happened to the X-S of the first half of the season. It seems as though we've lost it.

Of course, that's not true. We're still a great team. We can match FMFC on their home turf, though we lost 2-1. We can trash Re-Unite. We can take a 3-0 lead within minutes against that team in green at Simpang Bedok. But then we we can also lose to Dunman All-Stars.

We need a boost. And to be honest, noone can push the team except ourselves. If you can will yourself to perform better and concentrate and improve with every minute you play football, we will be back stronger than ever. If we continue being complacent and just hit and hope, not listening to each others' opinions and continue making the same mistakes we've been doing, we'll never get out of this rut. And I speak for everyone.

I've been in charge of this team for as long as I can remember. It's been draining at times, heart-wrenching at times, extremely hilarious at times and fun all the time. Every season I start with new hope, new resolve and more expectations. Next season is no different. It's the first time in our history that we're staying on in the same league under the same organisers.

For now, we have about 2 weeks of rest from football. I hope the void fuels a hunger to succeed in you guys.

Here's a player-by-player analysis I've always wanted to do:

WL: You've been a great servant to the club. An ever-present. Through all these years you've improved much, but you dare not improve more. I think you can practice on your goalkicks. It would be a great asset to the team to have; accurate long-range missiles to chase. Secondly, confidence on the ball. There may be situations whereby you need to be able to play the ball at your feet. Before/after every game, just practice these 2 things. Grab someone to partner you and just go at it.

Boon: Aggression. I want to see more drive and fierceness from you. In fact, every player on the pitch. Its great that you're heading more, you've put most of your injuries behind. Still haven't lost that ability to make a telling pass. Secondly, have more confidence to shoot. You have a great shot, very straight n direct (I rmbr from street soccer). But we hardly ever see it on the pitch. So these 2 things for you to work on.

YL: Composure and judgement. You're almost complete. Can head, can use both feet. Its all good. But you need more composure. You need to practice your first touch so that you can make time and space for yourself on the ball. As a left back, you would normally have time and space but you seem to panic sometimes. Judgement-wise, sometimes you try to rush the play unnecessarily. I like your drive and hunger, but you'll have to talk more to your team-mates to adjust your style accordingly.

Dan and Shaun: As central players, you guys need a lighter first touch that can set yourself up immediately for a pass. You're both great ball-winners, undoubtedly. But there is also that chance of losing it with a poor first touch. Secondly, if we're in possession, you need to be more dynamic. Move into space immediately after your pass. 80% of the time, the opponent will stay and you'll have more time on the ball to plot your next move.

Wee Meng: Positioning and consistency. Counter speedy wingers by pushing them to where you want them to go. If you've got cover in the middle, usher them inwards. You don't always have to tackle them. And more consistency, you can play out of your skin sometimes!

Okay I'm tired already, but this applies to everyone including myself. We do make mistakes at times. What's important is we learn from them. The players above, don't feel victimised or singled-out. I have your names up there because I know you guys can play much better, and I need you guys to believe it too. There are others of course, I could go on all-day. But I need to eat dinner now. HAHA.

Keep the faith boys. See you soon.

P.S. Help me keep the blog alive leh!

1) X-S FC vs Meirda

845am, 5 December 2010, Sunday
Compassvale Secondary
Wear Yellow, Opponents in Black

2) X-S FC vs Dunman Allstars

845am, 12 December 2010, Sunday
Greenview Secondary
Wear Yellow, Opponents in Red

RSVP on Facebook, boys.
Time to gel the new faces in.

Unfortunately, our match was cancelled this Sunday. Unfortunate cos Nizar didn't get a chance to show his new red predators. Unfortunate cos its Meirda (AGAIN!). And unfortunate cos this would be a good prep for next week is Kampong Boyz.

Fortunately, we played a game on Friday. Fortunate cos Yasin gets to rest instead of playing a third match in 3 days amidst his busy project schedule.

Friday's Match Review: X-S v KE7

Wee Meng was a revelation. Especially in the second half, the team returned to pitch galvanised and played the way a team on fire was playing.

Derek impressed having not touched a soccer ball (i presume) for many weeks, but I'm sure he's been busy touching other balls as usual. Although we may have lost, we played a team that has been training on a regular basis. A year ago, we played against Temasek Hall and we fought in what was a very good contest. This time round, we missed an aerial presence in defence.

(TBC)

X-S FC Burnt Out?

X-S FC slumped to another disappointing defeat as their strikers continue misfiring and their defence keep leaking goals. From an unassailable lead and goal difference, they now have to win all their remaining matches with huge scorelines to win the league. What has gone wrong? Is it the loss of smiley Ronalidinho? The absence of Brazilian-waxed rightback Derek MyCorn? Or injury to British-Indian Bakar-Nuri LaSagna?

Stay tuned to find out @ YourMotherDownstairs TV.

17 October

East Spring Secondary

Re Unite vs X-S FC

Wear yellow opponents in black

Tusser Senior 3

X-S FC 2

"Time to up the game boys!"

X-S FC vs Tusser Senior

9am, 10 October 2010, Sunday
Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary
Wear Yellow, Opponents in White

Sorry guys the previous post was really uncalled for. It's a bloody violation of man's rights.

Thereafter, we have managed to secure the services of Larissa Riquelme (remember her?) for a delicious photo shoot in remembrance of our (3-4weeks?) position at the the top of the table, and a further motivation to push on in our matches to come! Let the real men enjoy!

Today, we talk about inspiration.

Higher and higher,

We're gonna take it,

Down to the wire,

We're gonna make it,

Out of the fire,

Higher and higher.

X-S FC vs Meirda

9am, 3 October 2010, Sunday
Bedok South Secondary
Wear Yellow, Opponents in Black

X-S FC vs Meirda

9am, 26 September 2010, Sunday
Sembawang Sec
Wear Yellow, Opponents in Black

Ali, this would be a good time to bring the Da Silva twins.

Time to up the game!

After the last friendly, I think some of you need a good kick up the bummy. Never waver in your self-belief, but also don't think too highly of yourself. A bad performance is a bad performance, never look for excuses.

We must play to our potential, and I know I train 3 times a week (not anymore since I'm not selected for next week's tournament boohoo) but I also know its not impossible for you guys to be able to play. Farrell, Daniel and Shaun don't train 3 times a week. How come they can control a ball?

All I'm saying is I want all of you to want to improve and try. You can see from our second-half performance that there was a marked improvement. Don't dilly-dally on the ball.

tbc.

Friendly at Beatty Secondary


Sunday 9am, 19 September 2010
Wear Yellow, bring White

Time to shape up and get back in touch with reality. We have half a season to go and preserve our position at the top of the table. C'mon lads!

Update attendance ASAP.

In tribute to our man between the sticks, keeping our goal as tightly sealed as possible. There is a reason why we call him "The Plumber", and its not only cos he'll clean your pipes, ladies.

Here's Van Besar (he's besar down there too, ladies) in training from a young age.

X-S FC v Meirda


9am, 22 August 2010, Sunday
Woodlands Ring Sec (where?!)
Wear Yellow, Opponents in Black


Since it's the fasting month, I'm going to need maximum attendance from the non-Muslims.
Those who are fasting may need to be rested more.

Please refrain from doing silly things the day/night before that will cause you to miss the game. We may be top but the rest are catching up fast. Time to wake up your idea.

Report attendance ASAP.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR DEAREST CAPTAIN OF VICES,

FARRELL TAN JIAN KUANG.

RE: X-SFC vs ASTALA VISTA BABEHHH, 8thAugust2010

Dear all,

Refer to above. Bring both jerseys, as always. Please bring balls, and pump.

In lieu of the unpredictable wet weather, it is recommended you leave home no earlier than 8am because if there are postponements, it will only be known by then (thanks in advance yas). Thank goodness I live in Sembawang.

Let's have fun.

Lots of love,
xoxo

Clash of Eastern Giants:

X-S FC v ReUnite


25 July 2010
Tanjong Katong Sec
845 am warm-up
Wear Yellow (Bring White), Opponents in Black
Please bring balls.

In lieu of the unpredictable wet weather, it is recommended you leave home no earlier than 8am because if there are postponements, it will only be known by then.

Win this, and we top the table with a game in hand. Its about time X-S FC got some honours eh? Our squad is at its peak now, after 4 seasons in the sun. Lets win something before the wine and the songs and the seasons are all gone.

Update attendance ASAP! (sorry for late post, been busy with school)

Congrats to 3SG Neo for owning his ICT. Now now we don't want to hear any more rumours about his sexuality. He has proven he's man enough.

X-S FC vs Astala Vista

18 July 9am

Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary

Wear yellow (bring white). Opponents in blue.

After an entertaining weekend which has seen Jabulanis (real and Taka's), vuvuzelas, 6 X-S FC goals and a triumphant charge to the top of the table, what will we see this weekend?

Amidst the homosexuality rumours that has been surrounding a certain national team, the X-S training camp has fears that they will be exposed as well. Attacking football and handsome men - an uncanny resemblance. Suddenly the word "mannschaft" has a nicer ring to the ears of the team's handsome men.

X-S FC v Dunman All-Star


11 July 2010
Siglap Secondary (Pasir Ris)
845am warm-up
Wear Yellow, bring White (opponents in Red)

This weekend sees a possible return of towering (former-centrebackwhowantstoplayelsewherenow) Amin. He has decided to come out of retirement to re-join the team. Would be a lovely addition with his aerial presence and longerthanRoryDelap throws.

On the other hand, Japanese pornstar Takashi Kobori has offered to show us his Jabulani for 30mins this Sunday! Will he turn up? Derek surely hopes so.

Update attendance ASAP! Its been too long, I miss you guys!

WAKA WAKA EH EH

4 July

Serangoon Secondary School

X-S FC vs Merida FC

845 warm-up

Wear yellow (bring white)

Opponents in red

Report macho man strength by saturday.

X-S FC 1

Kampong Boyz 1

X-S FC continued their unbeaten run as they came had enough chances for a comfortable win, came back from a goal down, went 11 v 10, but still managed only a draw. Hazim continues his goalscoring form and the players and fans all wonder if this could be the season.

Next game: Same place, same time, different opponents.

Fact: X-S FC midfield dynamo Mashaunrano has been voted cutest guy in the whole world. Along with new signing Hatta, the team just gets more good-looking through the years, of course, to Derek's glee and joy.

Match 003

X-S FC v Kampong Boys

Tanjong Katong Secondary School
20 June 2010
9am (Meet at 845)
Wear Yellow (Bring White)
Opponents in Grey

Update attendance please.

X-S Thumps Tusser Senior

A 5-1 victory sends X-S FC to the summit of the Eastern Division after 2 games. This looks highly promising and reminds them of the early days of ESPZEN a few seasons past. All the strikers are in form as Hazim grabbed a hat-trick after Ernest opened the scoring whilst Yong Xian wrapped proceedings with a diving header at the end of Hazim's cross. Hazim was easily the MOTM with his clinical finishing, grabbing 3 goals and an assist. The opponents managed to miss a penalty conceded by Yasin from a corner. A case of deja vu as the same thing by Thaqif cost us a goal in the opening league fixture.

Attendance: Wei Liang, Farrell, Naqib, Yong Liang, Jasdeep, Yasin, Yong Xian, Shaun, Thaqif, Hazim, Ernest, Derek, Wee Meng, Ali, Wei Jia, Raymond.

Match 002
X-S FC vs Tusser Senior

13 June 2010, Sunday
Bedok North Secondary School
9am (meet at 830am)
Opponents in Light Grey
We wear Yellow (Bring White)
Please report attendance ASAP

Thaqif bringing a friend to trial at right back.
Shaun has a friend trying out in midfield.
All players are also recommended to read the rules and regulations on the GASC website.

okthanksbye.

Great Success!

X-S FC started the season with a 2-1 win. Solid performance throughout the team, especially the backline kept the opponents at bay until an unfortunate penalty was given away.


Goals: Hafiz, Hazim
Attendance: Naqib, Farrell, Eng, Jasdeep, Hafiz, Shaun, Daniel, Yas, Ali, Jusri, Thaqif, Hazim, Hatta, Wei Jia, Yong Liang, Wee Meng, Derek.

GAFL Eastern League Match 001

X-S FC v East Horizon
6 June, 9am kickoff @ Bedok South Secondary School
Opponents in Red, we are in Yellow (Bring both kits)

Meet up at 830am for warmups. Serious business here.
This is a good season to start winning.

Please update attendance asap. Thanks.

p.s. Jasdeep and Naqib still owe me $18 per person, please pay up this weekend. Thanks.

THE LEAGUE HAS BEGUN.

www.goalarena.sg

X-S FC 4

Boys in Blue and Black 2

X-S FC continues its impressive unbeaten pre-season form with a resounding 4-2 victory over Boys in Blue and Black.The match lacked own goals, no surprises, due to the absence of Ferdineng, who currently faces criminal charges for allowing/promoting sodomy in his private property. Mashaunrano did not quarrel with his younger brother Fernest Torres, and brought him along for the game, and was constantly giving advise and guiding his younger brother along. The purists pray that when it comes to the values of life, Mashaunrano leaves the teaching to Confucius instead. Habib Bhai brought along a new friend, who was caught offisde more often than Inzaghi ever did. But still, good effort in making the runs. Rumour has it that the great-great-great grandfathers of Bhai and his new friend were rival warlords back in the Punjabi plains and only after 300 years have the two bloodlines decide to reconcile their differences and grow from strength to strength on the football pitch.

Overall, an encouraging performance from the lads in yellow. When Yarsene Wenger was asked about the team's performance, all he could reply in his semi-senile state was "I hope my MP can waive off my parking fine ah so I can go to Kuala Lumpur with the missus". He repeated that numerous times before disappearing into the trees with a distant gaze.

From everyone here at X-S FC, congratulations to Mounrinho's Inter Milan, however, we very much prefer to win 4-2 than 2-0.

Pre-season Friendly Match

Venue: Macpherson Secondary School
Time: 845am warm-up
Jersey: Both white and yellow please

Guys, please make an effort to find your team jerseys and wear them cos whats the point if we all pay to make the jerseys and then start wearing other stuff?

Secondly, those who have not yet settled the payment, please do so to me ASAP. The organiser has been calling me to quickly confirm our league status. I also want to clear the debts of those the club owe, such as Derek who is owed 80 bucks. However, to do so, those who owe money have to pay up first. I will let you know who these people are via SMS. Thank you.

Please help me out here gays.

3-3 Draw with Astala Vista

Scorers: Eng (pen), 2 own goals

Eng scored an own goal too.

Attendance: WL, Yasin, Yazid, Eng, Farrell, Yong Liang, Yong Xian, Daniel, Shaun, Wee Meng, Boon Leng, Hafiz, Anand

Guys, I need to make the deposit ASAP. Pls transfer me the money if you have not done so. The amount collected for that day was only enough to cover the friendly. The deposit of 200 is yet to be settled. Will SMS each of you individually. Thanks.

X-S FC (White) v Astala Vista (Blue)

Serangoon Sec

845am warmup

Bring both kits

Bring $25 per person just in case. This is for friendly and league deposit payments.

Please update attendance, thank you.

Commencement of new league:

We are joining GoalArena East League for their upcoming season of 9 teams.
This is therefore, early warning that most games will be in the east. Please take note.

A deposit of $200 dollars will have to be transferred to the organisers by 15 May. Our next friendly is on the 16th. Therefore, I will require someone to help me settle the deposit first on behalf of the team. Please contact me if you're willing to do so. Matches will be at 9am Sunday mornings. League expected to commence on 6 June.

X-S returns in style!

Attendance: Firdaus, Nigel, Hatta, Wei Liang, Yazid, Ernest, Yasin, Shaun, Nizar, Ali, Hafiz, Naqib, Thaqif, Jusri, Ipin and Jasdeep.

Goals: Jusri, Yazid x2, Ali, Yasin and Hatta.

X-S FC were without their main Chinese contingent as they stormed to a 6-0 win against a team of scary tattooed kids who were actually nice people. All the new faces impressed, with half the goals coming from them. In particular, Fernest Torres, brother of Mashaunrano. Excellent in the air and possessing good pace and ball control to take on players, he was unlucky not to score when set free one on one against the keeper.

Jusdriano opened the scoring, after missing earlier on in a one-on-one against the goalkeeper. Berbhafiz laid it across the goal for Jus to score one of his simplest X-S goals. Yazid then got in on the act, running on through after the defence missed the ball and finished with aplomb.

Ronalidinho scored a majestic lob, probably spurred on by the presence of Nizararu, and celebrated with his trademark grin and gleaming teeth. 3-0 half-time.

Yazid then found the ball at his feet in the area, following a superb run and low cross from Ernest. All he had to do was blast it into the back of the net. Yasin scored from the spot after Jusri was brought down when bearing through on goal. Hatta completed the rout with a superb shot into the roof of the net from the near post.

There was still time for X-S' most obscene player (Naqib) to be sent off with a straight red card, the reason being he was the last man when he hacked down the opposing no. 9.


Next Match:

Sembawang Sec, 9am, 9 May
Bring both kits
Please update attendance.

homeless china man spotted at SMU. anyone able to identify the china man, pls contact the police immediately. call 90308292.

brief description: possesses a PSP, relatively big nose, and very dirty feet.

X-S FC (White) vs Re Unite (Black)

Sembawang Secondary School
9am, 2nd May, Sunday
Attire: Full White Kit, bring Yellow as spare
Warmup at 845am

Expected attendance so far:

Shaun, Yasin, Nizar Marzuki, Ali Marzuki, Eng, Bhai, Nigel, Wei Liang, Hatta

No idea about these people, so please update me: Farrell, Yong Bros, Taka, Shah, Naqib, Thaqif, Hafiz, Boon, Wee, Ipin, Huda

Working: Jusri is catching Derek (and possibly Wee Meng) @Geylang for illegal prostitution

Studying: Daniel (FAG)

X-S FC returns to action (AGAIN!)

Sunday 11 april 2010
9am Punggol Secondary School
Opponents in Blue.
Bring both kits.
Bring $6 per person.

Pls update me on your attendance. Thanks.

Following the game, there will be the inaugral X-S FC Family Day @ Sengkang Riverside Park.

Bring along your family members: ah ma, ah gong, ah pa, ah pok, ah pek, nenek, datuk, thambi, dei, didi, adik, abang, kakak, tutu, tetek, bapak kau all.

We will be playing family-oriented games, such as Who's Your Daddy?
Aim of the game: To guess each other's Father and Father's Father.

No but seriously, Lunch after that? Cos its last match before the exams and we'll only regroup in May.

YAYYYYYY!

X-S FC returns to action this weekend 4th April Sunday 9am at Serangoon Secondary for a friendly match.

Match organised by our potential league organisers, Goal Arena. $90 per team. Bring both kits. Update attendance please. Thanks lads.

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!

X-S FC Player of the year 2005-2009

This year he has been dethroned by...

Catch Wee Meng and Friends at the Indoor Stadium on 28th February. Get your tickets now!!!

X-S FC v VOFM

9am kickoff
Punggol Sec
Opponents in Black, we wear Yellow. Bring White just in case.

Win and we're good. As for next season, any volunteers to carry-on the job?

Please report strength ASAP. Eng and Yasin may be unavailable due to Hall commitments.

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE OF THE DAY

"my toner is an inspiration. it's been told by the printer since 3 months ago that its empty and yet whenever called upon to print, it duly complies with whatever ink it could juice out and 3 months later now still going strong. it's a miracle"

Woo Wee Meng Jay, Facebook

X-S FC v EEFC

Attire: Yellow (Opponents in Red/Black)
Time: 830am warm-up
Venue: Siglap Secondary (At Pasir Ris)
Date: 31 January 2010

Match to win. Let's go lads.

"The personal life deeply lived always expands into truths beyond itself."

Eng Yisheng,

Facebook & Deepthinker.com

"2 more games to end season. 2 wins required"

Yasin,

Captain of X-S FC,

Student of NUS, Resident of Temasek hall,

Resident of Yishun

Member of NUS Soccer,

Toyboy of Aisyah Fuad,

Sportsman of the Year MJC 2005,

Ex-Andersonian,

Child of the Earth

"Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit."

Napoleon Hill

"The important thing is not to stop questioning"

Albert Einstein

“Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a lion wakes up. It knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesn’t matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle. When the sun comes up, you better start running.” - Thomas Friedman, The World is Flat

X-S FC v Street 21

Damai Secondary
8.30am
Attire: Yellow (Opponents in Green)

Report attendance.

Owe $ Pay $

KB la KNN

Ipen, Naqib and Bhai still owe the fund $70.
Shah $55.
Ali $20.
Hafiz $10.

Please pay up or we won't have enough for tomorrow's game. Thanks.

Name	$70 (Y/N)	Amount (Still Owe Fund)	Amount (Owed by fund)
Ipen	N	70	-
Naqib	N	70	-
Shah	N	55	-
Ali	N	20	-
Hafiz	N	10	-
Bhai	N	70	-
Derek	Y	-	80
Yaz	Y	-	10
Shaun	Y	-	10
WL	Y	-	hor
YL	Y	-	10
YX	Y	-	10
Jusri	Y	-	10
Boon	Y	-	-
Thaqif	Y	-	-
Eng	Y	-	-
Taka	Y	-	-
Nuri	Y	-	-
Farrell	Y	-	-

10 January 9am (be there by 830 for uniform inspection)

79ers

blue

vs

yellow

X-S FC

Clementi Woods

THIS IS WHAT YOU WOULD HAVE MISSED IF YOU WERE NOT AT BEATTY SECONDARY ON SUNDAY:

1) A 7 goal glut

2) Curious players who wanted to know why Ferdineng turned up at the game. Curious players kept asking him, and he kept replying the same sad answer. Bastards!

3) Players reminiscing how right back Cicineo punched goalkeeper Van Besar during the days at the youth academy.

4) Wee "Kardel Sharpeye(Dwarven Sniper)" Meng lashing out at manager Ranuri for substituting him, with Jose Booninho and Derek O Leary laughing in the background. Bastards!

5) FASS dean's lister Fahmy Shahraul lashing out at the referee.

6) Sibei chao ah beng Mashaunrano bullying the kids.

7) Naqib bullying the kids even more.

8) Derek ultimately stopping the fight when he threw chocolates.


He jumps in joy when he stops the fight.