Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Player Feature: Bernard Li aka "Burn"

OJ reflects on Inglewood's signing of Bernard Li, affectionately known to fans as 'Burn', the first of many latest signings to have raised curious eyebrows this summer.

Player Feature: Bernard Li aka Burn

For many Inglewood fans these are worrying times, as IFC hits the financial reds. With no re-financing deals secured, no high profile player transfer to a rival club nor a million-billionaire as backup, Sir Chow's indulging in a spot of bargain-hunting brought about Burn's arrival at IFC.

Skipping past defenders with textbook step-overs...

Famous for his runs down the sidelines, infamous for his clumsy stumble-onto-the-pitch throw-in, Burn's bursts and pace adds width to midfield. This new signing has since been received with heightened anticipation (and growing suspicion from ESPZEN's medical crew). The Oracle predicted that the arrival of Burn will manifest itself on the growing injury list of rival teams in the League 10. 


Barely legal: 2 footed challenge (of cos - what were you thinking?)

It is possible that Burn may do the job for United, perhaps as a 2nd choice winger or 1st choice assassin. Chow truly believes he can relight the fire in Burn's belly and rejuvenate the man who broke an opponent's leg during a friendly charity game. (Is this true?! LoL)

Sir Chow will no doubt relish the chance to prove his doubters wrong, and he may yet do that, but what is much more important is whether Burn's signing signals the start of a new era of austerity at Inglewood.


OJ invites Burn to say a few words:

Hi OJ,

Firstly would like to thank Ian and the rest of the team mates for the past few game.
Im staying in yishun ( THE SHAUGHNESSY) with my parents. ie LOSER. HAHA.
Working in F&B company dealing with import & export of frozen seafood products which is situated in jurong.
Ian will definitely remember cos he came all the way to my office to pass me the jerseys. Haha.
Had represented primary and secondary school team. But slow down during poly days.
During ns days, soccer is kind of a daily rountine.
Played for my unit 35 Singapore combat engineer on and off throughout my two years service. Currently Im playing futsal on weekdays and as for weekends, you know who am I playing for – Inglewood Rulez!
My favorite team that Im supporting will be Manchester United. Ryan Joseph Giggs!!!
Favorite hobby other than soccer? Actually there is none but if you insist, that will be boozing.
There nothing special about me, just an ordinary boy whom have great amount of passion for soccer.
Have been looking for a team to commit in playing 11 aside football and Im gateful that Inglewood FC took me in.
I understand that we are all either working and stuying, all for that mighty dollar.
But I think we should find more time to train and understand each other.
Think I should stop, sounding like an old hag now. Haha...
See you boys this sunday and let us take home a 3 pointer! (Fingers cross)

Cheers,
Burn


This leaves us to conclude that Burn is a suspect jinx – Inglewood lost 3-0 over the weekend.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Inglewood - A new season, a new beginning!

Inglewood enters its 2nd season of ESPzen in division 10! We have lost some key players from previous season - nevertheless we move on (like all big clubs do). With the signing of a couple of new players, some more on "trial", Inglewood's immediate goal is to gather a critical mass of committed, determined players - the backbone of any successful team. With this as head, I am confident the tail (results) will follow.

This blog-space's primary aim is to document the journey of Inglewood FC, through the years (hopefully) and throughout the season. Having come from differnt parts of the island, we recognize the fragmentation within the ranks, the lack of sense of belonging; inevitably, a disjointed team results.

Let us correct that, starting now.
Let us arrest that, immediately.
Let us get to know one another, deliberately.

This blog-space's secondary aim then, is to increase interactivity. Along with the weekly match reports, twice monthly we will feature a player here! Please stay tuned for the 1st installation coming soon! And as the webpage is still very much under construction, bear with us! But don't let this stop you from spamming our chax box!

Go Inglewood!

Sunday, July 19, 2009

A New Hope

Welcome boyz..

This blog is meant to add efficiency to our interest group.

My writing capabilities is just private limited. Never been public listed. So please bear with me.