HEARTinator Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) Safuwan wanted by J.League's Yokohama F Marinos Yokohama want to sign versatile star on loan for rest of season LionsXII defender Safuwan Baharudin could be playing in the J.League as soon as next week. The New Paper understands the 23-year-old has been offered the chance to join top side Yokohama F Marinos on loan for the rest of the season, with a view to a permanent move. If he accepts the deal, Safuwan will be the first Singaporean to ply his trade in the J.League. He told The New Paper last night: "I'm supposed to give an answer as soon as possible, because I heard the club want me to go over there and join them a few days after Hari Raya (this Friday). "But I've been busy with the LionsXII and now I'm with the Barclays Asia Trophy squad, so I haven't had time to sit down with my family and talk about it. "I have to see what the agreement is like." http://www.tnp.sg/sports/singapore-football/safuwan-wanted-jleagues-yokohama-f-marinos#sthash.uJLS3Npb.dpuf Well a positive is that a stint with us exposed him to the CFG network of teams and now he might have a chance to join the Japanese outfit. If nothing else it shows Asian players that a stint in the A-league with us can open up other doors. Gives us more up and coming talent to pick from. Would have preferred Saf to have joined up tho' Edited July 13, 2015 by HEARTinator 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Really thought he was unlucky not to get another crack here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Don't think this is a CFG pecking order issue at all. IMO it shows that van 't Schip doesn't have the required nous when it comes to selecting players. Whilst I rate Hughes a solid signing as per another thread there's no question I would have chosen Saf instead without having to think about it. But clearly van 't Schip thinks otherwise.well I'm pissed off at someone. mr CFG, JVS or both those bastards. It hurts seeing him picked up at a sister club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manandoboy Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Japan would be a bigger culture shock for him. He would have to adapt to the language both on and off the pitch, and there's the issue of food and diet as well. Australia has always been the ideal move for him, if it werent for the limited foreigner slots. On the other hand, I think the J.League has a policy of encouraging clubs to sign Southeast Asian players. We'll see. In any case, I'll be delighted if he finally leaves the Malaysian league. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 WTF?!?!?!?!? We had a golden opportunity to sign this guy and now he will go to our sister club?! I'm going to behead the board including JVS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Japan would be a bigger culture shock for him. He would have to adapt to the language both on and off the pitch, and there's the issue of food and diet as well. Australia has always been the ideal move for him, if it werent for the limited foreigner slots. On the other hand, I think the J.League has a policy of encouraging clubs to sign Southeast Asian players. We'll see. In any case, I'll be delighted if he finally leaves the Malaysian league. Aside from the language I don't think that there will be much of a culture shock. And certainly there won't be if he lives in Yokohama as that is a very cosmopolitan city. Yokohama is the only city in the world where you can find Danish, Greek, Indian, Chinese, Malaysian, Mexican, Spanish cuisine cooked well. Indeed an Indian colleague of mine said that if he ignored the language the food was as good as anything you could buy in his native Goa. Customs are very similar between Japan and Singapore - both cultures excel in politeness and humility. And in Yokohama you will always find someone who speaks English I don't think culture will be an issue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Aside from the language I don't think that there will be much of a culture shock. And certainly there won't be if he lives in Yokohama as that is a very cosmopolitan city. Yokohama is the only city in the world where you can find Danish, Greek, Indian, Chinese, Malaysian, Mexican, Spanish cuisine cooked well. Indeed an Indian colleague of mine said that if he ignored the language the food was as good as anything you could buy in his native Goa. Customs are very similar between Japan and Singapore - both cultures excel in politeness and humility. And in Yokohama you will always find someone who speaks English I don't think culture will be an issue.Danish cuisine? That is such a random food style to choose, and to choose first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Aside from the language I don't think that there will be much of a culture shock. And certainly there won't be if he lives in Yokohama as that is a very cosmopolitan city. Yokohama is the only city in the world where you can find Danish, Greek, Indian, Chinese, Malaysian, Mexican, Spanish cuisine cooked well. Indeed an Indian colleague of mine said that if he ignored the language the food was as good as anything you could buy in his native Goa. Customs are very similar between Japan and Singapore - both cultures excel in politeness and humility. And in Yokohama you will always find someone who speaks English I don't think culture will be an issue.Not surprised about Goa being cosmopolitan. It's more Portuguese than Indian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jun Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Danish cuisine? That is such a random food style to choose, and to choose first. Excuse my ignorance, but what is Danish cuisine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manandoboy Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Aside from the language I don't think that there will be much of a culture shock. And certainly there won't be if he lives in Yokohama as that is a very cosmopolitan city. Yokohama is the only city in the world where you can find Danish, Greek, Indian, Chinese, Malaysian, Mexican, Spanish cuisine cooked well. Indeed an Indian colleague of mine said that if he ignored the language the food was as good as anything you could buy in his native Goa. Customs are very similar between Japan and Singapore - both cultures excel in politeness and humility. And in Yokohama you will always find someone who speaks English I don't think culture will be an issue.That's good to hear. Just thought that the A-League is still the most ideal. I'll be watching him play in the Barclays Asia Trophy tonight against Arsenal, 8.30pm (GMT +8). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellydrum Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Excuse my ignorance, but what is Danish cuisine? Pork with a side of pork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Saf is in squad for Singapore invite squad for Asia trophy against arsenal, Everton and stokeThey play tonight at 10-20 against arsenal on Fox 506Hopefully he does well if he gets a start 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Excuse my ignorance, but what is Danish cuisine? I have also worked in Denmark and I can tell you that Danish cuisine consists of pickled herring, great cheeses, lots of pork schnitzels (well not quite but nearly), pickled herrings, pickled tomatoes, pickled herrings, more cheese, did I mention pickles?There is a reason why no one raves about nordic cuisine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 I have also worked in Denmark and I can tell you that Danish cuisine consists of pickled herring, great cheeses, lots of pork schnitzels (well not quite but nearly), pickled herrings, pickled tomatoes, pickled herrings, more cheese, did I mention pickles?There is a reason why no one raves about nordic cuisine...When I was in Denmark pretty much all I ate was, dense dark rye bread, remoulade, dried onions, pickles. Sometimes a combination of those ingredients. Sometimes (usually) all of them at the same timeBut back on topic. Looking forward to seeing how Saf gets on tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Saf is in squad for Singapore invite squad for Asia trophy against arsenal, Everton and stokeThey play tonight at 10-20 against arsenal on Fox 506Hopefully he does well if he gets a startYou sure? It's some golf shit on now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 You sure? It's some golf shit on nowAt 10.30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 You sure? It's some golf shit on nowIts on after this. Hit next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiji19 Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 He starting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Its on after this. Hit nextAwesome! Loved the music. Reminded me of Summadayze 2005 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Is Baharudin playing? I can't recall Martin Tyler mentioning his name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidrildid6 Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Just subbed off in the 80th minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Lost 4-0 to Arsenal. Good decision John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Lost 4-0 to Arsenal. Good decision John. 2 penalties that probly shouldn't of been given Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manandoboy Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Average performance from Saf I guess, against a second team Arsenal. I'm surprised the Singapore team still tried to play from the back instead of throwing the ball away at any given opportunity. Too bad there weren't many set pieces to utilise Saf. They will be playing again on 18 July, 6pm (GMT+8), against Stoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Lost 4-0 to Arsenal. Good decision John. it was Singapore vs arsenal. What did you expect to happen? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 When I was in Denmark pretty much all I ate was, dense dark rye bread, remoulade, dried onions, pickles. Sometimes a combination of those ingredients. Sometimes (usually) all of them at the same timeBut back on topic. Looking forward to seeing how Saf gets on tonightwell there is the restaurant Noma. Which is badass. But other than that I ate a lot of pickled herring and chocolate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jun Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 http://cricfree.sx/watch/live/stoke-city-vs-singapore-live-streamingLegitimately more entertaining than the Roma/Madrid game. Old mate Safuwan in the starting lineup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 Live on 506 on Foxtel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manandoboy Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 How was it? Didn't manage to catch this game. Saw him almost putting one past the gk though. What a difference that would have made... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Safuwan wanted by J.League's Yokohama F Marinos Yokohama want to sign versatile star on loan for rest of season LionsXII defender Safuwan Baharudin could be playing in the J.League as soon as next week. The New Paper understands the 23-year-old has been offered the chance to join top side Yokohama F Marinos on loan for the rest of the season, with a view to a permanent move. If he accepts the deal, Safuwan will be the first Singaporean to ply his trade in the J.League. He told The New Paper last night: "I'm supposed to give an answer as soon as possible, because I heard the club want me to go over there and join them a few days after Hari Raya (this Friday). "But I've been busy with the LionsXII and now I'm with the Barclays Asia Trophy squad, so I haven't had time to sit down with my family and talk about it. "I have to see what the agreement is like." http://www.tnp.sg/sports/singapore-football/safuwan-wanted-jleagues-yokohama-f-marinos#sthash.uJLS3Npb.dpufCan't find any evidence that this deal was done. The only games Saf seems to be playing is Internationals. May be heading back to the MSL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manandoboy Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Can't find any evidence that this deal was done. The only games Saf seems to be playing is Internationals. May be heading back to the MSL? Other than this report that Yokohama was interested, there seem to be no other indication of any deal of any kind taking place anymore. Safuwan seems fully focused on helping LionsXII with the Malaysia Cup and Singapore for the WCQs. He's also scored quite a few more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWpDeNmB0oI - 0-1 vs JDT IIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvBC57_k7sE - 1-2 vs JDT IIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crrYA0mRnk8 - and 2 goals vs Terengganu. Life saver.Still interested? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jun Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I thought he did the job well with the opportunity given to him, but the new signings that City have made just go to show how serious their intent is. Shame to see that Yokohama speculation fizzle out, but best of luck to him and Singapore in the up coming qualifiers. I'm pretty excited to see what they can do after that away job to Japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manandoboy Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Fingers crossed, we qualify for AFC Asian Cup this time round. Yeah, City are looking good so far. Can't wait for the season to start. Have to say tho, Saf has really benefited from the short stint. Came out an overall better footballer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 can u imagine all the free noodles and stir fries he gets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Might check out the Singapore vs Japan game after the Australian game tonight to see how Safuwan goes. I see he's named as a midfielder now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 He's gunna run around kicking all the fast attacking players in the Japanese team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manandoboy Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) There is nothing exciting coming from the Singapore national team these days. Nothing much Safuwan (no.21 jersey) can do when he's surrounded by subpar teammates. Only thing worth mention was his penalty vs Syria and almost scoring against Japan (unfortunately that's an achievement for us). Was also the most influential player vs Cambodia . He talks about City in one if his recent interviews http://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/singapores-reluctant-superstar-softball-football-league-and-beyond?page=0%2C2#:hzCdoF_wX9RPGA Edited November 20, 2015 by manandoboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 would much rather have him in the squad than hughes, would most likely free up a fair chunk of cap space 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphine Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Was thinking the same. Could genuinely use him tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 22 minutes ago, Thrillhouse said: would much rather have him in the squad than hughes, would most likely free up a fair chunk of cap space This is what I cant understand, capable players like Safuwan and Engelar are let go for talented and healthy players like Hughes and Koren. Go figure... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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