Fandi refuses to partake in FAS wayang

[SNAblog]

From the reason given, it is pretty obvious how Fandi felt about being used by FAS for their big wayang sideshow.

http://www.todayonline.com/Sports/E...rom-parade-of-former-captains-raises-eyebrows

Fandi's absence from parade of former captains raises eyebrows

Jan 12, 2012

SINGAPORE - He is arguably the country's greatest footballer in the history of the Malaysia Cup, and skippered the Lions to victory to a M-League and Cup double in 1994.

But eyebrows were raised when Fandi Ahmad was missing when former captains of the Lions were sent out onto the Jalan Besar Stadium turf to salute the 7,209-crowd as part of the Football Association of Singapore's (FAS) pre-match festivities before the LionsXII's opening 2012 Malaysian Super League (MSL) clash against Kelantan on Tuesday night.

While the likes of Samad Allapitchay, Seak Poh Leong, Terry Pathmanathan, Nazri Nasir and Razali Saad soaked in the adulation, there was a big hole in the line-up with Fandi's absence.

When contacted yesterday, the FAS said in a statement: "Fandi Ahmad was invited to be part of the pre-match festivities but he had to decline the offer due to his prior engagement with the H-TWO-O Ultimate Dream Team."

It is understood FAS deputy director (marketing and competitions) Ridzal Saat had spoken to Fandi personally, but the 49-year-old declined as he had to conduct a training session with the H-TWO-O team, who are preparing for a friendly against the Courts Young Lions at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Sunday.

The team formed as part of a collaboration between the FAS, homegrown beverage brand Yeo's and the ITE, and the goal is to groom up to 30 players aged 17 to 21 years in an intensive six-month programme conducted by Fandi.

Some of the former captains felt Fandi's presence would have been the icing on the cake. "Of course, it would have been great if he was there, but he had other commitments already," said ex-Singapore star Malek Awab, 51, who skippered the Lions in the '80s.

Razali Saad, 47, who captained the Lions' "Dream Team" of 1993 that included Fandi, Abbas Saad, Malek and current LionsXII head coach V Sundramoorthy, said: "Fandi should have been there. After all, he still is the biggest name among all of us former captains, but we understand he had another engagement already." Tan Yo-Hinn

 

[red amoeba]

anyone know, why Sundram is asked to coach Tiger 12 and not Fandi?

 

[laksaboy]

Official website:

http://www.malaysiansuperleague.com/

Look at the table.

Even the name 'LION XII FC' is a fucking big joke.

'Singapore' or 'Singapura' would have done nicely.

Don't need 'FC' or fancy names, just use the location name.

Also, where's Penang, Perlis and Malacca?

 

[zeddy]

anyone know, why Sundram is asked to coach Tiger 12 and not Fandi?

Good point.. I'm bit baffled why FAS overlooked Fandi and appointed Sundram instead... In my opinion, they should have appointed Fandi as head coach with Sundram and Kadir Yahya assisting him...Maybe Fandi tulan didn't get the big job thats why he refused FAS invitation to attend the pre match event..

 

[congo9]

Good point.. I'm bit baffled why FAS overlooked Fandi and appointed Sundram instead... In my opinion, they should have appointed Fandi as head coach with Sundram and Kadir Yahya assisting him...Maybe Fandi tulan didn't get the big job thats why he refused FAS invitation to attend the pre match event..

Haha .. Fandi also another problematic m&d !! Don't blame F.A.S !

 

[zeddy]

Haha .. Fandi also another problematic m&d !! Don't blame F.A.S !

That SAFFC coach Richard Bok should also be considered for this coaching post... At least he had won the league few times with SAFFC..

 

[QXD]

Sundram has always been a firebrand considered unconventional, unpredictable, uncontrollable. Which hopefully is a good thing to whip the local lions up to shape.

Good point.. I'm bit baffled why FAS overlooked Fandi and appointed Sundram instead... In my opinion, they should have appointed Fandi as head coach with Sundram and Kadir Yahya assisting him...Maybe Fandi tulan didn't get the big job thats why he refused FAS invitation to attend the pre match event..

 

[zeddy]

Sundram has always been a firebrand considered unconventional, unpredictable, uncontrollable. Which hopefully is a good thing to whip the local lions up to shape.

This Saturday's away trip to Kedah will be a big test for Sundram and the Lions.. A good result there will be a confidence boost for them..

 

[GoldenDragon]

Good point.. I'm bit baffled why FAS overlooked Fandi and appointed Sundram instead... In my opinion, they should have appointed Fandi as head coach with Sundram and Kadir Yahya assisting him...Maybe Fandi tulan didn't get the big job thats why he refused FAS invitation to attend the pre match event..

Fandi won't want this job. Nothing strange why he decided to skip the opening match if you are aware of their past, meaning FAS and Fandi.

While MBT was FAS boss, Fandi approached him to assist with bank loans using the former's ministerial connection. Didn't succeed. Fandi then was chased not by opposition defenders but banks and creditors. He was in really bad shape financially then.

Fandi was of the view that MBT/FAS didn't do enough to assist. MBT could have quite easily arranged something.

 

[red amoeba]

Fandi won't want this job. Nothing strange why he decided to skip the opening match if you are aware of their past, meaning FAS and Fandi.

While MBT was FAS boss, Fandi approached him to assist with bank loans using the former's ministerial connection. Didn't succeed. Fandi then was chased not by opposition defenders but banks and creditors. He was in really bad shape financially then.

Fandi was of the view that MBT/FAS didn't do enough to assist. MBT could have quite easily arranged something.

i am surprised he resort to seeking PAP help to secure loan.

Seek MP for help yes, to use connection to get loan?

ok, maybe many others are doing it but to do it ...i feel not right.

its just me perhaps...ok, i am too square. :P

 

[red amoeba]

This Saturday's away trip to Kedah will be a big test for Sundram and the Lions.. A good result there will be a confidence boost for them..

back in M cup days, Kedah is a strong team..dunno abt it now.

win or lose, its true sinkie team (with xception of Agu)

 

[red amoeba]

That SAFFC coach Richard Bok should also be considered for this coaching post... At least he had won the league few times with SAFFC..

Richard Bok is army man?

Army & politics shld have nothing to do with sports.

I am all for Sundram for the coach. An ex-national with the experience and know how. '

nvm if we occupy the bottom - anyways we won't get relegated...

 

[GoldenDragon]

i am surprised he resort to seeking PAP help to secure loan.

Seek MP for help yes, to use connection to get loan?

ok, maybe many others are doing it but to do it ...i feel not right.

its just me perhaps...ok, i am too square. :P

If I recall rightly, Fandi packed up and left for Indonesia shortly after this episode. When one is desperate, anything goes. MPs won't be able to assist with loans. Neither can ministers, in an official capacity.

Fandi was hoping for a route out and was aware some arrangements could be made with some backing. He failed to realise or chose not to accept that once deemed not-so-usable, one is usually left alone. If he had made the request when he was a player, perhaps the outcome could have been different.

 

[GoldenDragon]

And who to blame but himself? Nobody force him to go into those failed business ventures. He should be ashamed for asking for loans in the first place. Obviously, MBT is a very 'kind' man too la. lol

Fandi's a nice chap. Always helping friends out financially and some, joint venture businesses. And always kena played out by these friends. Lesson learnt the hard way.

Sundram's different. He's a shrewd chap. You won't be able to 'chak tien' from him.

 

[red amoeba]

If I recall rightly, Fandi packed up and left for Indonesia shortly after this episode. When one is desperate, anything goes. MPs won't be able to assist with loans. Neither can ministers, in an official capacity.

Fandi was hoping for a route out and was aware some arrangements could be made with some backing. He failed to realise or chose not to accept that once deemed not-so-usable, one is usually left alone. If he had made the request when he was a player, perhaps the outcome could have been different.

correct me if I am wrong...Fandi is Pes F.

 

[GoldenDragon]

correct me if I am wrong...Fandi is Pes F.

Pes what I am not sure. But I am sure not pes 1. Many other national sportsmen also not pes 1.

 

[GoldenDragon]

Fandi failed to learn his lessons after one or two failed businesses and continued to dump good money after bad ventures. Sometimes, there is a thin fine line between stubborn and determined.

The current Fandi is different. He is much wiser now.

 

[GoldenDragon]

The current Fandi is different. He is much wiser now.

Fandi should seek advice from Saimee. Latter's a crook!

 

[halsey02]

anyone know, why Sundram is asked to coach Tiger 12 and not Fandi?

They wanted MBT, but he wasn't available, & 2010 expired date.

 

[Raiders]

Pes what I am not sure. But I am sure not pes 1. Many other national sportsmen also not pes 1.

I can confirm you must be very senior, in age

We call it PES A, B, C