16 community clubs to show World Cup football matches for free

[Sun Wukong]

16 community clubs to show World Cup football matches for free
By Patwant Singh | Posted: 19 May 2010 1933 hrs
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SINGAPORE: Football fans in Singapore will get to watch matches for the upcoming FIFA World Cup for free. Fans who are still upset as they feel that the subscription cost to watch these matches is too high can now look towards an alternative provided by the five Community Development Councils and the People's Association.

They have tied up with the two telcos, SingTel and StarHub to screen the matches at 16 community clubs around the island. Singapore Pools will help sponsor TV screens at some of these community clubs which lack such facilities.

"It's about us bringing people together, community, all walks of life, race and religion. People from different strata of society, because for the passion for football, being together with friends, families to enjoy the game, I think that's the most important principle behind our effort," said Mr Zainudin Nordin, Mayor of Central Singapore District. Grassroots organisations are also looking at other activities to accompany the screenings which will be indoors.

The two telcos acknowledge that subscriptions for their World Cup packages will be affected by this move. Still they are seeing it as a way of ensuring that Singaporeans in the heartlands are not deprived of watching this major event. The Community Clubs will decide which of the World Cup matches will be screened at their premises. The screenings at the 16 locations will kick off with the first match on the 11 of June and the community clubs will offer the venues for free and take care of in-house facilities and other logistics.

More details on the screenings will be offered at a later date. - CNA/fa

 

[tonychat]

It's about us bringing people together, community, all walks of life, race and religion. People from different strata of society, because for the passion for football, being together with friends, families to enjoy the game, I think that's the most important principle behind our effort," said Mr Zainudin Nordin, Mayor of Central Singapore District. Grassroots organisations are also looking at other activities to accompany the screenings which will be indoors.

You see? Your govt scare of you after you boycott and not pay for subscription. So they lan lan, let you watch free. There will be better offer if you continue with the boycott. Bringing people together is just BullShit. If they truly want to bring people together, then free-to-air, that is truly bring the people together.

Check my signature.

 

[littlefish]

If it is open to the general public, I predict the locations will be swamped with foreigners, crowding out the SGreans, who will be put off by that. In the end, it will just be free viewing for foreigners. Gone are the days when you can have a safe environment for family entertainment.

 

[Alamaking]

Its a positive news for the soccer fans, not sure of any hidden agendas or anything, but still a good news. Lets see if the lanjiao Temasek Review will report it with positive comments LOL

 

[Watchman]

If it is open to the general public, I predict the locations will be swamped with foreigners, crowding out the SGreans, who will be put off by that. In the end, it will just be free viewing for foreigners. Gone are the days when you can have a safe environment for family entertainment.

Ending up you rather pay to watch at home .

 

[elephanto]

- Good, but so late at nite CC still open ?
- Every match shown ? ... More details on the screenings will be offered at a later date. - CNA/fa
- got a feeling they are showing only opening match, 2 semis & final. LPPL.
at most show all from quarters onwards....
- No need to buy coffee at $1.20 or more ?

- All must sign up PAssion Card at the door?
- Can Smoke & Drink Beer or not ?


Tonychat: typical sinkie questions !

 

[halsey02]

- Good, but so late at nite CC still open ?
- Every match shown ? ... More details on the screenings will be offered at a later date. - CNA/fa
- got a feeling they are showing only opening match, 2 semis & final. LPPL.
at most show all from quarters onwards....
- No need to buy coffee at $1.20 or more ?

- All must sign up PAssion Card at the door?
- Can Smoke & Drink Beer or not ?


Tonychat: typical sinkie questions !

You are getting it...at the door, you will be asked "MEMBER"..if not sign on the spot, for PASSout card..or Ants Till U C card or.... pay one year subscription of $72...AFFORDABLE...

But for the foreign workers, it will be YOUR SINGAPORE..like the caSINoes..it will be free....no need to pay membership...

During the commecials or long breaks if any, or before & after the screening...there will be 'medicine man show'...exhorting the benefits of being a member..and reminder what they have done for you & what you must do for them....:p

Nothing is free.....coffee will be at $2.30 SUBSIDIZED...no beers, no cigarettes....

It will be AFFORDABLE, SUBSIDIZED...you lesser mortals, bow & be THANKFUL!!!!!

 

[saratogas]

Singapore pools sponsor screen! Generate more interest so more people can place bets with them, wat a good marketing move!

 

[Alamaking]

LOL, you 2, hahaha

 

[elephanto]

It will be AFFORDABLE, SUBSIDIZED...you lesser mortals, bow & be THANKFUL!!!!!

You left out the compulsory voluntary one-minute-silence before they on the big screen - to remember Dr Goh Keng Swee .....