manandoboy Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 He'll be called up for 2 International friendlies on 26th and 31st March vs Thailand and Guam. No idea if he's available on Friday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agoalie Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 he is as is mooy, they would play friday and fly out saturday, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted March 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Don't think anybody needs to worry. There is about a 0% chance we're gonna let this kid go. He's obviously very talented and has quickly adapted to the league, so he is a good player to have. But the biggest thing is that CFG are not going to pass up the opportunity that this kid presents. He is basically showcasing the City brand to a market of millions in South-East Asia on his own. Have you noticed that at the end of every Facebook post about him the club includes a link to his personalised jersey in the store? They don't do this for any of the other players. The kid is essentially here to sell shirts, and the fact that he's actually a good player is a major bonus. Even if JD was stupid enough to let him go there is no way that CFG would allow it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Don't think anybody needs to worry. There is about a 0% chance we're gonna let this kid go. He's obviously very talented and has quickly adapted to the league, so he is a good player to have. But the biggest thing is that CFG are not going to pass up the opportunity that this kid presents. He is basically showcasing the City brand to a market of millions in South-East Asia on his own. Have you noticed that at the end of every Facebook post about him the club includes a link to his personalised jersey in the store? They don't do this for any of the other players. The kid is essentially here to sell shirts, and the fact that he's actually a good player is a major bonus. Even if JD was stupid enough to let him go there is no way that CFG would allow it. So essentially what your saying that his signing is idiot proof.Like it ! Even If we could we can't stuff this one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 (edited) Safuwan returns to Singapore to play in two friendlies Mar 19, 2015 Safuwan Baharudin is still "surprised" by the two goals he scored for Melbourne City in the A-League. Since his debut against derby rivals Melbourne Victory on Feb 7, Safuwan has made the starting XI of his new club five times, yielding two goals. The first came when City defeated Adelaide United 3-1 on Feb 27 before their March 11 tie against Western Sydney Wanderers. City eventually lost 2-3 to Western Sydney. Safuwan is now back in Singapore to play in two friendlies with the Lions. Amazing opportunities "I was surprised (with the two goals) because before I joined, I thought it would be hard to score in the A-League," the 23-year-old told Berita Harian, in a report published today (March 19). "Even more so because I'm a defender. My opportunities usually come through set-pieces ... with players who are well-built, and who play well in the air, you have to be fast in converting opportunities, and that's what I try to do. "The opportunities so far have been amazing, but my focus is to keep making the top 11 more often. "At the same time, there's a lot for me to learn during training sessions and from my teammates here." He'll be part of the national squad facing Thailand in Korat on March 26 and Guam at Jalan Besar Stadium on March 31. Extended deal? His national team duties means he will miss two A-League matches - an away game with Sydney FC on Friday and a home game with Brisbane Roar next Saturday (March 28). Safuwan will only return to City for their game with Western Sydney Wanderers on April 3 - one of the last four matches before the A-League 'finals', which will also mark the end of his three-month loan to the Australian club. That is, of course, unless he gets an offer to extend his contract there. Safuwan, however, does not want to think too much about his future in Australia. He said: "God willing, I hope I get to stay longer in Australia but I prefer to go day by day as my future (with Melbourne City) is still uncertain." http://www.tnp.sg/sports/singapore-soccer/safuwan-returns-singapore-play-two-friendlies Edited March 19, 2015 by Murfy1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Would eventually like to see him given a go at CB with Chapman. I reckon they'd be an awesome combo. Then we could leave Kisnorbo or Jailens on the bench as back up for if they start performing poorly. 2 inexperienced CBs is not a great idea. Depends on opposition though. I agree but i'd still likw it to be trailed for one game to see how it goes. ATM i's have Jailens over Kisnorbo at our CB's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Singapore star's A-League exploits a hit back home Wednesday, 25 March 2015 John Duerden Much of the talk among football fans in the city state is whether Safuwan Baharudin is going to earn an extension on his three month loan deal at Melbourne City FC, or a permanent move. The defender's every move has been followed closely. One editor of a respected publication said that putting the 23 year-old's adventures down under in a headline provide a great source of clicks. As well as the written press, there has been plenty of interest on television too. Melbourne's game have been broadcast live on Star Hub. At the city's buzzing Clarke's Quay these days, you don't have to watch the world go by as you sink a cold beer, you can watch the Hyundai A-League. It has been a success in other areas, especially where it matters – on the pitch. It's still early days but in five games in the A-League, the versatile Singaporean has two goals, a regular place in the starting line-up and plenty of acclaim. When the national team coach Bernd Stange (who will be well known to Perth Gllory fans) announced his squad, Safuwan was was the one in the headlines. That wasn't the case before the Melbourne move. Not only that, there have been questions as to whether being called up may harm his Hyundai A-League chances. There is genuine pride in his exploits and the former Lions XII star has provided some sunshine to his country's football scene in the early months of 2015. His is a feelgood story after a disappointing AFF Suzuki Cup in November. This biennial regional tournament is a very big deal and Singapore headed into the 2014 version as defending champion. Consequently, losing the final group game to bitter rivals Malaysia was bad enough but the manner of defeat was especially painful. Singapore, playing at home, needed just a draw to progress to the semi-finals. It was not looking good when Safee Sali put Malaysia ahead. The relief could be felt all around the National Stadium when they equalised but Malaysia scored two very late goals to win 3-1. It was a big blow for fans but Safuwan's exploits helped take minds off regional woes. No Singapore international has really made an impact outside the ASEAN zone. That is the hope at home and the rest of southeast Asia where Safuwan's adventures are also followed. "It's a higher level here [in the A-League] and at times - when I'm not playing in my regular centre-back position - I've been afraid of making mistakes,” he told The New Paper earlier this month. “I've played in four positions now - at centre-back, left-back, right-back and defensive midfield - and I hope that I've shown that Asian players can do well here." They already have but not in large numbers. Thailand's Sutee Suksomkit signed for Melbourne Victory in 2009 but it was Surat Sukha, similarly versatile to Safuwan, who really impressed at the same club. The left-back is not in the Thai team that will take on Singapore on Thursday. Now 32, he is a little old for the new youthful version of the War Elephants that impressed when winning the AFF Suzuki Cup, south-east Asia's biennial regional tournament in December. He does, however, still play for Buriram United, the top club in Thailand and these days, the whole of south-east Asia. The north-eastern club reached the quarter-final of the 2013 Asian Champions League and is currently top of its group of the 2015 edition at the halfway stage. A look at the Thailand Premier League and the national team shows that there is plenty of talent in the region but for Singapore it is about putting the disappointment of November behind it. If Safuwan can help in that, then so much the better but what fans at home really want is a permanent contract at Melbourne City. http://www.a-league.com.au/article/singapore-stars-a-league-exploits-a-hit-back-home/1xjq7ank57ix718e0uujzo2w3h 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 My favourite chinga 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jun Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 My favourite chinga Malay, but whatever, they all look the same hey? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melburnian Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 My favourite chinga Hmmmm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 My favourite chingaMalay, but whatever, they all look the same hey? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellydrum Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Wasn't it the erase racism round last week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Raise racism 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Torn Asunder Posted March 25, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) Not a fan of crude racism when: a ) someone says it and actually means it b ) someone says it to be funny ... just saying Edited March 25, 2015 by Torn Asunder 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewmac Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Im in singapore at the minute not seen any melbourne City shirts yet , poor opportunity missed by marketing IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_fan Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Im in singapore at the minute not seen any melbourne City shirts yet , poor opportunity missed by marketing IMHO If he signs a permanent deal with us, that's when I expect the club would ramp up the marketing/merchandise in the Singapore market.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Im in singapore at the minute not seen any melbourne City shirts yet , poor opportunity missed by marketing IMHO If he signs a permanent deal with us, that's when I expect the club would ramp up the marketing/merchandise in the Singapore market.. It will ease the process when the CFG relocate us to Singapore. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Im in singapore at the minute not seen any melbourne City shirts yet , poor opportunity missed by marketing IMHO If he signs a permanent deal with us, that's when I expect the club would ramp up the marketing/merchandise in the Singapore market.. It will ease the process when the CFG relocate us to Singapore. All of our games are live on one of their channels. Getting some good publicity over there in the media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manandoboy Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I'm guessing there'll be more if Saf signs a longer term deal. I have bought mine... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeming Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Im in singapore at the minute not seen any melbourne City shirts yet , poor opportunity missed by marketing IMHO They can't get shirts in Singapore? - So pretty much same as here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Saf played in midfield for Singapore in the 2-0 defeat by Thailand last night. http://www.tnp.sg/sports/soccer/stange-no-complaints-about-2-0-loss-thailand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Saf played in midfield for Singapore in the 2-0 defeat by Thailand last night. http://www.tnp.sg/sports/soccer/stange-no-complaints-about-2-0-loss-thailand His versatility is impressive, shame they lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manandoboy Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Safuwan started for the Singapore national team in a 2-2 draw against Guam, on 31/03/2015. It was a very disappointing result overall for the team. Saf was deployed in a holding midfield role. I still think he plays best in centre defence. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markn Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 i take it he may not be back for a while. am i correct in saying his mother is in hospital? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 I like the boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_fan Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 I hope he can get a contract with us for next season. I think he has shown enough to deserve it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jun Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 i take it he may not be back for a while. am i correct in saying his mother is in hospital? Mother-in-law I think, what a good lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 So you guys saying he is not available this weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illeatyourheart Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Wasn't included in the squad. Hopefully next week I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jun Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Looks like he's back and trained today going by his instagram. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Looks like he's back and trained today going by his instagram. If we are going to be a force in the finals we'll need this bloke on the paddock. I love his defensive positioning. Rarely seems to be caught out- pretty much in the right spot every time shutting blokes down, winning headers, making tackles and to top it off he's a threat at set pieces. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Anyone who gets Retre out of the team is a friend of mine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Safuwan the sushi extraordinaire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 (edited) Looking forward to seeing this guy play again. Solid performances in all of the games he has played. Edited April 10, 2015 by Tony999 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 The great Singaporean marketing Tool, Saf is back in training, so no doubt he will walk into the team, I am still holding judgement on him As Ive said before having watched his games take away his 2 goals hes very ordinary, want to see him play his natural position ,we should not alter a solid defence just to accomodate him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jun Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 The great Singaporean marketing Tool, Saf is back in training, so no doubt he will walk into the team, I am still holding judgement on him As Ive said before having watched his games take away his 2 goals hes very ordinary, want to see him play his natural position ,we should not alter a solid defence just to accomodate him. FWIW going by the stats posted up a couple of days ago, he's on par with Clisby for distribution but has fashioned 2 more chances, and 2 more goals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shahanga Posted April 10, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 The great Singaporean marketing Tool, Saf is back in training, so no doubt he will walk into the team, I am still holding judgement on him As Ive said before having watched his games take away his 2 goals hes very ordinary, want to see him play his natural position ,we should not alter a solid defence just to accomodate him. We must have been watching different games. One of the best defenders I've had the pleasure to watch and I don't care if he's from South Yarra, Sudan, Sweden or Singapore. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva10 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 The great Singaporean marketing Tool, Saf is back in training, so no doubt he will walk into the team, I am still holding judgement on him As Ive said before having watched his games take away his 2 goals hes very ordinary, want to see him play his natural position ,we should not alter a solid defence just to accomodate him. The defence have done well, but Saf improves it. I like Clisby and believe Retre has done a decent job, but Saf is better than both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Nobody at City is happier to be playing for us than the Saf. Love him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 looked very sloppy today, what's the situation with his contract? would think he'll play the last 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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