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Submitted by Zam on Monday, January 4th, 2010

Malaysian Tigers may train with English clubs under attachment programme, says Shabery

Haresh Deol

Monday, January 4th, 2010 12:53:00

THE REAL TEST BEGINS: Malaysian team in a joyous mood ahead of their match against UAE

PETALING JAYA: It’s truly going to be the “Year-of-the-Tiger” for the national Under- 23 team if talks with several teams in England to have an attachment programme materialise.

Imagine the Malaysian Tigers training with Manchester United. Sports Minister Datuk Shabery Cheek revealed today that he is in talks with several teams in England over the possibility of an attachment programme with the national team.

“I’ll be in England next week and may meet several teams. I’ve spoken to officials from Manchester United when they were in Kuala Lumpur last year, and they are willing to work with us.

“We’re looking at other countries as well including South Korea, Slovakia and Turkey,” said Shabery after meeting FA of Malaysia (FAM) deputy president Datuk Redzuan Sheikh Ahmad and general secretary Datuk Azzudin Ahmad at the National Sports Council office this morning.

He said the ministry will provide financial assistance to support this cause. When pointed out that the English FA will only recognise players of higher Fifa rankings, Shabery said it is just a training exercise.

Redzuan meanwhile, revealed the possibility of the domestic league being run by a neutral body in the near future. The M-league, on paper, is being run by MSL Sdn Bhd but in reality FAM are still very much in charged of the administrational aspects.

“Yes, we’re looking at that (privatisation). Our role as the national body is to concentrate on the national team, that is our main priority,” stressed Redzuan.

Comments

I watched the game against UAE today. Well. I can't resist to say that they are terrible in that game. They were unlucky to concede injury time goal. But there are still a lot to do. They need to be taught how to do simple ball control, how not to panic and most importantly how to use your brain. The Malaysian team can't keep a possession more than 2 minutes. And most importantly they still want to try the same method (long ball) even though their opponent twice as much bigger than them.

Submitted by MyMalaya on Thursday, January 7th, 2010.

Submitted by MyMalaya on Thursday, January 7th, 2010.

This is quick fix scheme. We can't take shortcut for success. Those who manage our football don't know an iota of things they do. We should pay more attention to the underlying problem that is development of football talents since childhood. Those with talents and BRAINS should be encouraged to pursue career in football and their parents need to be told that success in life isn't only in the field of professional jobs. Make career in football attractive and only for those with talents and once again with BRAINS. FAM should make fund available to train more coaches with UEFA license. Encourage public to support local team to generate income for themselves. I believe we can become a great football nation in Asia but we need to change the way we treat our football. Starts with change of leadership at FAM. Give to those who know the game. No disrespect but I think Sultan Ahmad should just resign.

Submitted by MyMalaya on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010.

Submitted by MyMalaya on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010.

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