Goodbye A Div 2008

Today was the last match of our involvement in A Div 2008.. it's been a long journey, some of the guys I've been training/training with since last January, while others, last December, while some others, this year.. thanks guys, for all the effort, the sweat and the blood.. the season may not have been ideal, but I'm sure that you guys stood up to be counted like I asked you to some time ago..

It has been a great experience, great fun too training with you people, that crazy bunch who gave more than your fair share of trouble really, but hey, what's a soccer team that doesn't get into trouble once in a while? =p

So well guys, it's the end of the journey for many of you, and the return to the original one of the A Levels.. work hard guys.. much as you were important to the team, I don't wish to see you playing for me again in next year's A Div.. I would welcome you back to train with us, but please don't come back for another season..

Frankly, the sense of loss and the sense that something is missing doesn't just apply to you guys, it applies to me too.. I've been through the mud bath at Pasir Ris, the padi field at Tampines, the cat sh*t patch, and the new turf, and I'm going to miss it all as much as you guys will.. Only thing is, I'll go through it all again come November.. It'll be a new batch, and I hope they will be as outstanding as you guys have been..

And to my 3 keepers, 4 in fact, thanks for the great times and the memories, of times spent diving and sliding in the mud, of knocks, sprained thumbs, dislocated shoulders, basketball catches and of course, basketball soccer.. oops.. sorry sorry sorry hor.. =P

Thanks for the memories guys, from the other teacher who never talks much..