Malaysian Football Improved

Here is the joke article of the century....

Mr Shabery "totallaughingstock" Chick here says that Malaysian football is on the rise.

How he came to that conclusion? Malaysian National Team lost 2 matches to ManU, with aggregate of 5-2.
















“Malaysian football has become well-known globally, thanks to coverage by international newspapers and Youtube. I see new hope for the national football team,"chirped Chick.

I vomited in my mouth before LMAO ROFL for 60 minutes after reading this post.

Joining The Football Academy

I'm riding the transfer window hoopla here. I noticed a trend among the Premier League clubs' academy. Basically, if you want to have a football career, here is how you want to choose which academy to go to....based on the current trend.

Manchester United
Probably have one of the best academies. Remember Fergie's Fledglings?
Criteria: Must be able to perform bit-part roles for almost your entire career in the first team (think John O'Shea); if want to transfer to other clubs, make sure you rake in a lot of transfer fee; loaned out to not-so-bad clubs often.

Liverpool
Seems to be good. But....
Criteria: Foreign, preferably Spanish; plays pre-seasons, gets alot of promises to play for the first-team, and then get loaned out to other clubs before you know it; collect lots of jerseys, by having yourself loaned out so many times to different clubs; pedigree to win the FA Youth Cup; got sold out, after being told that you are talented enough to get into the first team...other club's first team that is.

Arsenal
Another top class academy
Criteria: Most possible to break into the first team, and play two or three EPL matches; League cup appearances guaranteed; try not to be too English or if better, try being French; commands a good transfer fee; almost possible to be key player in other clubs if transferred.

Chelsea
Rich club, not so famous academy
Criteria: Loyal, always kiss the badge after scoring or labelled Mr Chelsea; very talented and able to tolerate just 5 minutes of fame on the pitch.

Manchester City
Absolutely rich club with almost good academy
Criteria: Don't ever hope of getting into the first team nowadays, especially if you are playing as a striker; large sum packages if talented enough; get loaned out more than one time to the same club, because the other club can't pay your permanent transfer fee.

Tottenham, West Ham United, Everton
Good clubs with famous academies
Criteria: Totally English; very possible to break into first team at a young age; able to tolerate unpredictable table standings for the first team.

Know what club to join now? Yeah, thought so, Barcelona is the best...XD

Random

This morning I just realized that for 20 plus years, I don't really have my own personal toilet. From my home, TARC Hostel (worst of the bunch) to Genting Kelang, I shared toilets with others.

This is my first time I had my own toilet.

















So much so, that sometimes I still walk to the common room to find the toilet.

Liverpool...One Month Later...

When you are enjoying the splendor of things, often time passes very quickly. Its been a month since I landed upon Liverpool, renowned for its distinct Scouse culture and of course, to my liking, its fervent passion towards football.

A great city, though not magnificent. Liverpool has its charm that I came to appreciate and love. Not really busy, but you can get basically everything that is to offer in order to survive. Personally, I don't ask much. Food is adequate, people are friendly, lodging is decent ( if you want to compare to the hostel in TARC, you can use the word "awesome") and environment is very refreshing.





















Some people would complain that it lacks the buzz (most shops closes at 5pm). But I like the way it is. After all, the buzz doesn't help if you want a study environment.

It takes time to adapt. The weather is especially very unpredictable. One day it might be hot and shiny, another might be windy and rainy. Its kinda a ritual here to stretch your hands out the window in the morning to "get-to-know" the weather. But according to the locals, its the best summer they had in 4 years, with the sun shining almost everyday and the occasional breeze. They really like the sun here, unlike us back in Malaysia.

Liverpool has a great city centre. Everything's there. For groceries, its Iceland, Tesco, Home Bargain, Poundland, Sainsbury and 99p Store. For clothings, Primark (insanely cheap stuff) and Sports Direct are really my preferences. As for eating out, Subway and Lobster Pot are kinda the must-stops. McD and KFC for occasional breakfast and there is this Chinese place called Marybone Fast Food Centre which offers super-sized value meals.
























Insane proportion for around 3 pounds.

As for studies, I have to admit that the psychology course is way more relaxing compared to the other courses (as of this post). In addition, the lecturers are pretty much helpful. Very seldom there are left-for-dead situations.

Travelling around is considered a luxurious must (don't know how that works). I regreted that I can't visit every places that are offered. But so far, Chester, London and Manchester have been very enjoying.

Walking is the most appropriate transportation for budget students from a third world country. Bus rides are rare. Bicycle is a luxury. Cars are...well..you get the point.

Not forgetting Anfield, my personal theater of dreams. To actually stepped into it is already ecstatic. If opportunity arises, a feel of the atmosphere of matchday would be perfect.
















So here it is. One month of summary reporting from Liverpool. Still alive and kicking.