Best Music Video I have ever seen.. Guys I just had this crazy idea.. Why don't we reshoot this video? I am sure Sat or PP can be MJ and dance while we do the rest.. hahaha..
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
A Tribute to MJ
My first real icon. Now a legend forever.. Watching this still gives me goosebumps. Amazing song amazing performance. Rest In Peace..
Saturday, June 27, 2009
The Men In Black Are Back in Business..
Harvey lined up in goal in front of a back line of Shyam, Sat, Riz (who spotted a new number, 23) and SK. We welcomed back after ages Puvan in midfield, partnered by Farhan. On the wings were our fitness warriors, Chan and KK, while Harry who was back from UK, played just behind Maran in a totally new look MiB attack.
The fact that we were early meant we could warm up, and even get a kick about going. This was really crucial as the opponents seemed frightened by our professionalism and could not get started for the first 20 minutes of the match. The game kicked off with MiB enjoying the good pitch, spraying the ball around, some lovely passing and link up play. I dare say it was one of the best ever opening minutes of a game we have ever had.
Harry looked lively and could have scored a couple before Chan rattled the crossbar. With a squad of 14 to choose from, it was heartbreaking to leave out the likes of the newly wed Philbert, who was captain for the day. But it was going to be impossible to leave out hat trick hero Maran and he repaid the favour with a beauty.
The opponents tried a through ball that was well read by Harvey. Instead of ballooning it he sidestepped the striker and chipped it to Chan. Chan controlled it immaculately and released Harry, who cut the ball back for Maran. It was all Maran after that. Cleverly shielding the ball, he evaded the defender who was pulling his jersey and kicking him. Before the ref could blow for a penalty, he slammed the ball home into the top corner. A goal the likes of Torres would have been proud of and almost, almost as nice as our new jerseys. What a start!
In almost the very next attack, Harry laid off the ball to Chan, who surprised the keeper with an audacious shot from 30 metres. With the keeper getting his bearings all wrong, the ball sailed into the net to make it 2-0! We got the goals our good start deserved. At this point Bert was in for Maran, Prak for Sat, and Harish for Chan.
Whilst doing most things right, MiB perhaps could not believe we were playing so well. We tended to rush things and get caught offside. On hindsight, holding on to the ball a bit better would have definitely helped. In one such moment of haste, a long ball by Prak was headed back into our half and with one pass the opponent striker broke through. Having missed an exact chance ten minutes earlier, he made no mistake by burying his shot in the corner, leaving Harvey with no chance.
MiB started to lose our heads a little with the opponents sensing an equaliser was on. But we settled ourselves and could have extended our lead with shots from Harry, Chan, KK and Maran. Sat even had the ball in the net but the ref had already blown the whistle for a foul. Farhan and Puvan were outstanding in midfield leaving their stud marks all over the opponents while Shyam and SK were safe in defence and comfortable going forward. Half time and it was 2-1.
After some photo taking (they will be up soon) and some wise words, MiB approached the second half buoyed up. We started well but the opponents started to throw men forward searching for an equaliser. They came close a couple of times but Harvey and his defence dealt comfortably with everything the opponents could muster. At the other end, Maran and Bert were working tirelessly to chase long balls, while Harry and KK never stopped running for the cause.
Sat and Maran came close to adding a third goal but some good goalkeeping denied them. At this point the game was getting too open and the opponents were getting closer. With one corner, Harvey totally flapped at a cross and was lucky to see the ball go wide. Farhan and Chan were also tiring from running up and down on the huge field and our shape was disintegrating.
With about 5 minutes to go, MiB had a free kick on the edge of the area. Instead of consolidating what we had, MiB threw men forward unnecessarily, leaving Riz alone with 3 men. As expected, the free kick went straight to the keeper who launced the counter attack. The opponents then broke through and with just Harvey to beat, the striker squared the ball to his teammate to tap into an empty net. But miraculously Rizvi had scrambled back and blocked with his trailing leg. Mayhem ensued in the box and MiB finally cleared, with Harvey, Sat and KK all getting something off the ball in that melee. We survived!
With a few more minutes of play, including Harish seemingly getting a yellow card for what the referee deemed as a poor first touch, the game ended 2-1 and a hard fought victory in the new kit.
It was hard to argue who was the man of the match, but Maran and Chan run it close with their running and goals.
So guys, as you can see, coming early and having a good warm up has tremendous benefits. We started the game today really well, and the opponents seemed psyched out too. Please make it a habit from now to come at least 30 minutes before kick off to get ready for the game. Thank you.
And one last thing, please take care of your jerseys. SK said that today will be the last time everyone is kitted out 100% correctly. For his sake and MiB's, I hope he is proven wrong.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Match on Saturday 27th June 2009
Meeting Time: 4.15pm
Team so far: Harvey, Riz, Prak, Harish, Maran, Shyam, Farhan, Sat, SK, Siva, Puvan, Anan, KK. Chan and Kevin 50-50.
Price: $110 per team
Attire: Jerseys will be provided. Just bring your boots, shin guards and underwear.
Pre-match News: It seems like an eternity since MiB played our last field game. We won 5-1 that day with a hat-trick from Maran. It is important we start playing together again, especially now that our jerseys are ready. Speaking of which, we will need to distribute the jerseys so please come a little earlier than usual. This is really important. Otherwise, hope to see you there and if you can't make it last minute please inform me early. Also, for those 50-50s, please come because the field is a good field to play on and it's huge. It's very important to have subs for this game. Anan is back too. So 415pm sharp for jersey distribution.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
The Most Wanted Man in Singapore..
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
From the desk of SK..
Midway into 2009 MIBfc finds themselves in the red as failure to achieve a good financial position. It is to note that cash follow was generated with internal borrowing from a Bhai Agent. The Agent is believed to have financed the purchasing of new apparels for MIBfc. As sponsorships are hard to come by, MIBfc has its own measures of generating cash through its Agents’ contribution.
However due to unforeseen circumstances this fiscal plan has not produced encouraging results. It was reported that the amount owed to the creditor is in the region of £254.47 (SGD 610). However when compared to the debts of this humble club to those of the full fledged BPL teams, the amount owed looks almost negligible (see comparison chart below). One of the Agents over seeing the finance of MIBfc has urged fellow Agents in employment clear their dues and not leave it late to settle. A short term solution would be to increase the nominal contributions. A long term solution lies in revenue generation through organising events and tournaments. Due to budget limitations big investments plans have been not been drawn up. The current situation can also be attributed to the recent global recession that has hit the world.
This is the worst global recession in decades as the fallout of the most severe financial crisis since the Great Depression took a toll first on the U.S. and then--via a variety of channels--on the rest of the global economy. Commendable efforts have been taken by the Agents of MIBfc to cope with the current downturn. Studies show that other than the occasional 4D andToto, personal spending on gambling amongst Agents has plummet to an all time low. It is understood to be one Agent behind this drastic change. As a precautionary measure, the Agent’s family has been urged to submit his name to the list of banned personnel to the upcoming IR casinos. On the other hand, Agents with healthy cash reserves have been busy conjuring up investment proposals. One such Agent is looking into the prospect of owning a fleet of flat-top barges. This has opened speculation that in the near future MIBfc would be able to sail to nearby islands without having to pay hefty prices for the ferry services. If the talks reaches a conclusion soon, this change could be in place just in time before MIBfc departs for Batam in early August this year.
Agents in employment are not exactly living a blithe life. With lay-offs and retrenchment dominating the headlines almost every day, one such Agent has started looking for an alternative career path in practicing law. Sensing the security and the stability enjoyed many legal advisors, the Agent has enrolled himself with Stansfield College. In years to come MIBfc will boast its very own legal advisor.
It is also reported that Agents who are regular patrons at nightclubs have developed new habits of “topping-up” before making entry into the clubs. This is seen as a major cost-cutting for individuals as nightclubs such as Denim, charge ridiculous prices for in-house drinks. So much so that one such inebriated Agent has volunteered an 8-month self-imposed alcohol ban on himself just to tide over this crunch period. It is has seemed that some Agents have been scheming shallow tactics to obtain student prices at eatery outlets using their tertiary concession passes. However this finding has been vehemently disputed by the alleged. It will not be discussed further.
Recession has not spared the well-off either. Recently an Agent was spotted amidst the GSS crowd and nike warehouse sales trying to find a good bargain. It was noted that this particular agent resides in a luxurious landed property furnished with cable tv in every room, exclusively near the northern territories. This goes to tell how hard MIBfc has been hit by the global recession. Recession or no recession, there is always time for celebrations. Take for an instance the lavish wedding engagement of one of the Agents. One might argue the about the cost associated with such an event while others might brush it aside saying it’s a once in a life time event worth investing for. Whichever the stance is, it noteworthy that with careful financial planning and frugal spending, one is able to achieve his goals.
Come 1st August some of MIBfc Agents will be enjoying their reunion dinner with their alumni and old classmates of SJI. It is an event not to be missed by the graduating cohort of 1999. Analysts anticipate a full financial recovery by then.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
EPL Opening Day Fixtures Are Out..
Aston Villa v Wigan
Blackburn v Man City
Bolton v Sunderland
Chelsea v Hull
Everton v Arsenal
Man Utd v Birmingham
Portsmouth v Fulham
Stoke v Burnley
Tottenham v Liverpool
Wolverhampton v West Ham
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
MiB Jerseys Printed and Ready
The jerseys look really nice by the way. Class. Please collect them from me and Riz when you see us.
I paid for the jerseys first. Please pay the MiB fund to SK so he can reimburse you. He does not deserve to be running after you all and neither do I. I can understand if Shyam, Farhan and Munshi have not paid yet, but the rest please try to do so.
Thank you.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
MiB FC Player Profile: Philbert
Position on the Pitch: Out and out Striker.
Nicknames: Bert, The Spirit, Ka-ka (not the gifted footballer sorry)
Player he Tries to Emulate: Used to love Michael Owen.
Memorable Quotes: “Here Harpreet here!!!” (While “welcoming” Anan
“Uma, will you marry me?”
“And her t*ts, I tell you, were THIS big” (screaming, at the back of the SBS bus)
Police station? Come la! (Riz peeing in his pants in the background)
Sat wanna skip school today? Dinesh you?
Tell that fella to watch out ah.. (Riz took it too literally in CJC)
Will most likely say: “Let’s go to Jeans!”
“Anyone wanna have a banana split?”
Will never be caught saying: “Wow wat a cute husky!!”
“Well done Sat you deserved to win.”
Philbert has to be one of, if not the most outspoken members of MiB. Never shy to state his opinion or feelings, let’s just say MiB’s fearless number 10 has been in his fair share of controversies. But it is this very eccentric nature of Bert that makes him such an integral part of this unit called MiB, and once you come to know him better, you realize it is hard not to like this easy-going and fun-loving guy.
Bert has guts. There is no doubt about that. Having given more than his limbs on the football field, he even broke his nose playing for us, nothing has never stopped Bert from being true to himself. Who can forget the time he stood up on the chair at Rooban’s father’s UTES dinner with a thick white bandage on his nose, and screamed “YMCA” for the whole world to see. Bert was also one of the first members of MiB to get down on his knee and take the plunge of committing the rest of his life to his woman, Uma, and his proposal of walking along Orchard Road with a tagboard over his head might never be topped in MiB history. It is also testimony to the guy that he has been together with Uma for almost a decade now, through ups and downs, thick and thin. If MiB ever needed anyone to look towards in terms of persevering despite all odds, then Bert could very well be the man.
Although work commitments mean that Bert cannot join us for soccer every week, on the day he does play, he can score the most spectacular of goals as some interplay with Chandra has shown. Who can forget the Rotaract Cup in NUS in 2006 where once again he sacrificed so much, including his ass at one corner kick, to help the team lift its first trophy in a long time. Having been one of the earliest members to step out into the working field, and not to mention the various number of times he has gotten other members of MiB some sideline jobs, it is not easy for him to manage work and soccer, not to mention the responsibility of being a husband now. But we appreciate his help whenever he comes down and Bert has also been instrumental for introducing MiB to some players that have helped the team in our hour of need, Munshi, Farhan and Shyamwil just to name a few. Off the field these guys have also provided MiB a myriad of memories and if not for Bert, they would not have been possible in the first place.
We have shared so many laughs with Bert over the past 12-13 years that one cannot imagine what life would be like if not for him being around, introducing new things to us and telling us about his experiences, the banana split and husky incidents come to mind. Philbert indeed is one of the pillars that have made MiB what it is, and has often influenced our style of jokes and been the butt of them too. So Bert we salute you for always daring to lead the way for the rest of us to follow, whether it was showing Riz and Prak the ropes or finding the balls to propose and marry the love of your life. Cheers!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Drunk messi !!!
If Messi can do it so can Bert, PP or Prak.. Look out for it this coming Saturday at Bert's ROM!!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Breaking NEWS: MiB confirms jerseys for 2009-2012
Monday, June 8, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
URGENT!! MiB Jerseys..
SO, price wise no change 70 for 2 tops, black shorts and black socks. Now the key decision time, do u guys like the design or not? If majority say no, then we will not go ahead with it. If most are fine, then we will.
Personally, I think the black is nice. White is so-so. But that's just me, I need to know what you think. So please let me know either on the tagboard ----> or in the COMMENTS below.
Thanks!
Monday, June 1, 2009
Chinese Guy Singing Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai (Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi) -Super idol 13 (Luo Ping)
See what globalization is doing..