Next Meeting : S-Team (updated)

Date: 7 June 08
Opponents: S-Team
Kick off: 3 pm
Venue: Singapore Chinese Recreational Club (Farrer Park)
Kit: Black
Referee: Charles
Costs: $50/team

Players available:

• Alex
• Chao Xing
• Chuan Ji
  
• Mike
  
• Chung Wei
  
• Seng Yew
• Jerome
• Amir
• Zhi Fei
• Kee Siang
• Michael (guest player)
• Chin Yuen (guest player)
  

Players doubtful:

• Calvin
• Fuad
  

Players out:

• Faizy
• Chris
• Clement
• Jiun Wei
  
• Wei Long
• Boon Leng
  
• Wei Jie
• Randy
  

A disappointing no-show last week due to torrential rains in the weekend left many of the Outsiders restless and eager to return to action. However, this coming weekend promises action as the Outsiders meet their traditional rivals S-team, which till date, has been the team they haven't beaten in all of their previous encounters. The Outsiders, however, will be shorthanded in defence, with them missing almost all of their first choice backline, with Clement, Chris, Faizy and Jiun Wei all unavailable for this Saturday's match.































Statistics show that the Outsiders have yet to win against S-Team, and although this Saturday's clash is at the S-Team's home soil, the Mavericks are not about to sit on their laurels and soak in the pressure. A Roma-inspired formation of 4-6-0 with midfield maestro Kee Siang playing in the Trequartista role will be employed in a bid for a first victory at the dreaded SCRC field which the media have labelled as a Pig's Heaven due to the poor pitch conditions.

A 3-pronged attacking third consisting of wingers Amir and Jerome, with Zhi Fei in the middle, will be supported by the holding midfielders Chung Wei and loan-signing Michael. A relatively makeshift backline will consist of veteran Chuan Ji and the returning Mike at centre-back while Chao Xing will play at right-back. Seng Yew will get the nod at left-back and it will be a great opportunity for him to show everyone how classy a left-back he can be. The match won't be an easy one, but expect an explosive attacking performance from the men in black.


Player to Watch: Zhi Fei (no 12)
Zhi Fei's return to action should boost the chances to secure the Outsiders' first win against S-team. Makeshift strikers like Chao Xing have been struggling to fill the gap left behind by the no-show from several key attackers from the side that remained unbeaten for 9 consecutive games till the closing of last season. Fans of the Outsiders would be praying that the starting line-up this Saturday will include the star striker.