Midland Wolves - Training Session on 2nd Nov

Hi Midland Wolves,

Contents:
Training Session
Match Report
Team Funds
Friendly Match Funds
October Training Schedule
Attendance
Team Chalet
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This week our training session is on Sunday. This will be our 50th Session together.

Date: 2/11/2008
Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm
Location: Field Opposite Ci Yuan CC, Hougang Ave 9, next to blk 917.

Notes:
- Bring own water bottles and boots.
- Toilet is located opposite the road at the CC.
- Pls bring shin guards.
- Pls bring own footballs if you have one.
- In the case of inclement weather (heavy downpour, thunderstorm, etc) training will be cancelled. Will inform u guys on the morning itself, so it's imperative I have your contact numbers.
- For those who drive, nearest parking is next to the the field.

PLEASE Note, those 22yo and above, please sms or call your captain Wenjie (93822533) or vice captain Sebas (96201130) to confirm your attendance. For 21yo and below, please inform youth team captain Ryan (90445874) whether you are coming for training or not. Please do so at least one day before the day of training. Thanks.

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Match Report:
26th Oct
Midland Wolves vs Reccors
Final Score : 2-0
Scorers: Jason, Martin
Assist: Wenjie, Ryan
MOM: Sebas
Yellow: Nil
Red: Nil

Starting line up: YJ (GK), Dansen, Jack, Fabian, Sebas, Alastair, Welson, Shawn, Melvin, Jason, Wenjie
Subs: Ryan, Martin, Rahim, Yu Xiang, Kelvin, Sufian

The match started with us playing a defensive 3-5-2 formation, with 2 wingbacks Sebas and Alastair. Objective was to keep possession, play passing style, not to concede and build from the back. In the first half, possession was about 50-50, but we managed to do more with our possesion, with each pass more directed and objective.
Most of the attacks from the opponents came from the wings, but were well marshalled by Sebas and Alastair. They were funnelled to the centre where our 3 centre back dealt with most threats effectively. The closest the opponents came was when they managed to break through via a throughball in the centre, but the opponent striker mis-kicked his shot at the end of the box on a one on one situation.
Alastair, Sebas, Jack and Dansen were doing a great job cancelling the attacks with YJ rarely tested, while Welson and Shawn did well to control the midfield. Melvin was as usual full of running and won several balls in the air. Wenjie was struggling abit as he was holding the ball for too long and got in trouble when the defenders crowd him out of possesion. Fabian was doing well defensively, but made several stray passes when in possession which could have been better.
During our first corner kick, Jack found himself unmarked in the box and his header hit the far post upright and was unlucky not to score. A couple of inches inside and would have been a goal. Our break through came when the quick thinking Wenjie released Jason down the left with a well weighted throughpass. Jason, who's pace and control troubled the opponent's defence throughout the half, took the ball at the attacking third, outran his marker for about 15 yards to the box and finished with aplomb into the bottom right corner. 1-0 to the Wolves!
Wenjie had another opportunity to score when he managed to get free of his marker on the right, fed by a good pass from Shawn. Unfortunately, his snap shot from the edge of the box went wide of the post. In another attack, Sebas did well to bring the ball thru the right wing after some neat passing between him, Welson and Melvin. His cross was blocked and Wenjie and Sebas both went fo the loose ball that ended up getting in each other's way. Opportunity lost. Another chance was when Jack and Jason played a neat wall pass to free Jack, but his touch was a tad heavy when he sprinted forward to chase the loose ball the opponent defender did well to shield the ball out for a goal kick. Half time.

There was a slight commotion when Fabian and YJ had a dispute that spilled over as tempers were flaring in the hot weather. But cooler heads prevailed and the team resumed the half time team talk. Second half we changed formation as Alastair and Fabian had tweaked their ankle in the first half and have to be replaced. Lacking centrebacks we switched to a 4-4-2 formation with Sufian, Ryan and Yu Xiang on for Fabian, Melvin and Alastair. We restarted the half with the objective of trying to score a couple of more goals to kill the game, relying on Ryan and Yu Xiang to provide pace and width to exploit the lack of pace in the opponent's flanks. We were still dominating possession as we managed to pin the opponents in their own half for short spells with a sequence of throw-ins and cornerkicks. Our defence played a high offside line, at times till the half way mark.
The opponents quickly caught on to our weaknesses, exploiting Sufian's lack of pace and match rustiness, to break through on a few occassions down our left. Dansen and Welson did well to cover. On the other wing, Sebas had some problems as he was often outwitted by the opposing striker and pulled out of position. They continued to exploit the gaps between the fullbacks and centrebacks with some throughballs, but most instances our defence caught them offside. One time the opponent winger broke through the left flank and a last ditch tackle by Dansen saved us from a one on one. The opponents thought it was inside the box, but the referee was steadfast and gave a freekick at the edge of the box, that the opponents took and went harmlessly over the bar. Another incident was when Sebas was out of position when the striker was played through by some excellent passing, but Sebas caught up and made an inch perfect tackle to win the ball. Another incident when the same flank the striker was played through by a throw in, but again, Sebas commited a perfect sliding tackle in the box to win the ball.
Our break through came when once again the striker was played into space at the right flank. Jack managed to win the ball and relayed the ball to Sebas, who found Ryan with a long diagonal pass. Ryan played a good one-two with Jason before freeing Martin down the middle. With the keeper charging out, Martin slid the ball calmly on the ground pass the keeper into an empty net. 2-0 to the Wolves! It was a good goal, 5-6 passes in possession before we scored.
Ramesh decided to shore up the defence and we switched to a 5-4-1 formation with 25 minutes left, with Melvin coming in defence, Kelvin and Rahim on for Welson, Shawn and Yu Xiang. Kelvin had two half chances, one which he shot wide from distance and another creative lob which beat the keeper but just narrowly missed the goal. Rahim had a run on goal when he broke free on the left. But he took too long on the ball and lost the ball. Full-time, 2-0 to the Wolves! Our first victory!

Debrief points: Team did well to keep composure and play our own passing game in the first half. It was a measured and controlled performance in the first half. The defence did well to earn our first clean sheet. Team was relatively disciplined in keeping to each other's position and played well. Communication could be improved in the first half. We have been practicing the 3-5-2 formation in our past 4 training sessions and it's starting to pay off. A revision on throw-in techniques and tactics are needed.

Second half last 30 minutes the team lost abit of discipline, play was all over the place, chaotic and wild. Too direct and predictable. The youths need more composure on the ball, but that will come with experience and discipline in time. Fullbacks need tactical and positional training for playing in 4-4-2 formation as they get pulled too wide too often.

Lastly, at Midland Wolves we are a team. We train together, play together and progress together. We are a family and we operate with team work, just like wolves hunt in packs. So end of the day, regardless of how emotional we get, remember that we each have a responsibility to each other, and to the team to keep a level head. During games we might get carried away emotionally and say somethings that we dun mean to disrespect the other, so dun take the harsh words to heart, we all have a common goal and that is we want the best for the team. End of the game, after the final whistle, we are all still team mates. Remember that.

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Team Funds:
Monthly funds collections
Students/NSF/Unemployed: $5 per month
Working/SAF regulars: $10 per month
If anyone wants to pay a lump sum in advance, may do so.

The following players have outstanding amounts which need to be paid:
Sebas (Oct)
Shawn (Aug, Sep, Oct + $20 from second fund collection)
Alvin (Oct)
Welson (Oct) - Waived for Nov due to exams
BX (Oct + $4 balance)
Yee Poo (Sep, Oct)
Calvin (Oct)
Hafeez (Aug,Sep) - Waived for Oct due to fasting
Nicholas (Aug, Sep) - Waived for Oct due to illness absence
JJ (Oct)
Syafiq (Sep + $10 from second fund collection) - Waived for Aug and Oct due to NDP and fasting
Martin (Sep, Oct)
Ryan (Aug, Sep, Oct)
Kelvin Teo (Sep, Oct + $2 balance)
Wenjie (Sep, Oct)
Nigel (Sep,Oct)
Yu Xiang (Oct)
Keegan (Oct)
Dun Rong (Oct)
Syafik (Sep) - Waived for Oct due to fasting
Hafiz (Sep) - Waived for Oct due to fasting

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Friendly Match Funds:
Collection for the game at Pei Hwa Secondary on 31st Aug. (the rainy day match)
Will the following players bring along $3 for the match during next training session.
Syafiq, Hafiz, Mark, Shawn, Ryan, Rahim, Wenjie, Sufian.

Collection for the game at Hougang Ave 9 on 26th Oct. (Where we won 2-0)
Will the following bring $3 to make payment pls.
YJ, Shawn, Ryan, Martin, Kelvin, Wenjie
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November Training Schedule:
02/11/08 Sun - Training Session @ Field opposite Ci Yuan CC at 11am
08/11/08 Sat - Friendly Game for Midland Wolves Youth Team vs Rahim's Team
09/11/08 Sun - Friendly Game for Midland Wolves vs Patrick's Team (TBC)
16/11/08 Sun - Training Session / Friendly Game for Midland Wolves
23/11/08 Sun - Friendly Game for Midland Wolves vs Team Orange
30/11/08 Sun - Training Session / Friendly Game for Midland Wolves
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Attendance:
Jeff is away on long term absence.
Leslie is overseas for the time being.
Welson will be away in November due to exams.
Warren is away on long term basis for daddy duties.
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Team Chalet:
We will be having a Midland Wolves gathering chalet planned in November, 28-30th at Aranda Country Club. More details will be given soon.
All take note.
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Visit us at our website at www.midlandwolves.blogspot.com
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Thats all.

Go Wolves!

Mr Wolf

Midland Wolves - Friendly Game on 26th Oct‏

Hi Midland Wolves,

Contents:
Friendly Game on Sunday
Team Funds
Friendly Match Funds
October Training Schedule
Attendance
Team Chalet
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This week we have a friendly game for the senior team on Sunday. Details as follows:

Date: 26/10/2008
Time: Match kicks off at 11am. Please be present by 10.30am
Location: Field Opposite Ci Yuan CC, Hougang Ave 9, next to blk 917.

Notes:
- Bring own water bottles and boots.
- Toilet is located opposite the road at the CC.
- Pls bring shin guards.
- Pls bring own footballs if you have one.
- In the case of inclement weather (heavy downpour, thunderstorm, etc) training will be cancelled. Will inform u guys on the morning itself, so it's imperative I have your contact numbers.
- For those who drive, nearest parking is next to the the field.

Team Sheet:
Gk - Syafiq
Gk - Hafiz
Df - Dansen
Df - Alvin
Df - Alastair
Df - Fabian
Df - Calvin
Wb - Keegan
Wb - Sebas
Mid - Welson
Mid - Melvin
Mid - Shawn
Mid - Yu Xiang
Mid - Ryan
Fw - Wenjie (C)
Fw - Jason
Fw - Kelvin

Standby: Rahim, Martin, Sufian

Any players who cannot make it for the match, please inform me asap. Players on standby will be first choice replacement for any players who cannot turn up.

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Team Funds:
New monthly funds collections
Students/NSF/Unemployed: $5 per month
Working/SAF regulars: $10 per month

Those who has not paid for the month of August and September, please do so. We are also collecting for October.
If anyone wants to pay a lump sum in advance, may do so.

Current funds currently stands at $56.00.
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Friendly Match Funds:
Collection for the game at Pei Hwa Secondary on 31st Aug. (the rainy day match)
Will the following players bring along $3 for the match during next training session.
Syafiq, Hafiz, Sebas, Fabian, Mark, Shawn, Ryan, Rahim, Wenjie, Sufian.

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October Training Schedule:
05/10/08 Sun - No Training
12/10/08 Sun - Training Session @ Field opposite Ci Yuan CC at 11am
19/10/08 Sun - Training Session @ Field opposite Ci Yuan CC at 9am
26/10/08 Sun - Friendly Game @ Field opposite Ci Yuan CC at 11am

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Attendance:
Jeff is away on long term absence.
Leslie is overseas for the time being.
Mark will be overseas for the weekend.
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Team Chalet:
We will be having a Midland Wolves gathering chalet planned in November, 28-30th at Aranda Country Club. More details will be given soon.
All take note.
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Visit us at our website at www.midlandwolves.blogspot.com
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Thats all.

On behalf of all at the team, wishing all hindu friends and wolves a Happy Deepavali!

Go Wolves!

Mr Wolf

Midland Wolves - Training Session on Sun, 19th Oct

Hi Midland Wolves,

Contents:
Training Session
Team Funds
Friendly Match Funds
October Training Schedule
Attendance
Team Chalet
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This week our training session is on Sunday. This will be our 49th Session together.

Date: 19/10/2008
Time: 9.00am - 11.00am
Location: Field Opposite Ci Yuan CC, Hougang Ave 9, next to blk 917.

Notes:
- Bring own water bottles and boots.
- Toilet is located opposite the road at the CC.
- Pls bring shin guards.
- Pls bring own footballs if you have one.
- In the case of inclement weather (heavy downpour, thunderstorm, etc) training will be cancelled. Will inform u guys on the morning itself, so it's imperative I have your contact numbers.
- For those who drive, nearest parking is next to the the field.

PLEASE Note, those 22yo and above, please sms or call your captain Wenjie (93822533) or vice captain Sebas (96201130) to confirm your attendance. For 21yo and below, please inform youth team captain Ryan (90445874) whether you are coming for training or not. Please do so at least one day before the day of training. Thanks.

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Team Funds:
REVISION of collections after discussion with coaches and admin. Fund collection will increase by $2.

New monthly funds collections
Students/NSF/Unemployed: $5 per month
Working/SAF regulars: $10 per month

Those who has not paid for the month of August and September, please do so. We are also collecting for October.
If anyone wants to pay a lump sum in advance, may do so.

Current funds currently stands at $1.00 after all claims.

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Friendly Match Funds:
Collection for the game at Pei Hwa Secondary on 31st Aug. (the rainy day match)
Will the following players bring along $3 for the match during next training session.
Syafiq, Hafiz, Sheares, Sebas, Keegan, Fabian, Calvin, Alvin, Welson, Mark, Shawn, Ryan, Rahim, Wenjie, Sufian, Melvin & Jack.

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October Training Schedule:
05/10/08 Sun - No Training
12/10/08 Sun - Training Session @ Field opposite Ci Yuan CC at 11am
19/10/08 Sun - Training Session @ Field opposite Ci Yuan CC at 9am
26/10/08 Sun - Friendly Game @ To be Confirmed
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Attendance:
Jeff is away on long term absence.
Ramesh is out for October due to surgery.
Leslie is overseas for the time being.
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Team Chalet:
We will be having a Midland Wolves gathering chalet planned in November, 28-30th at Aranda Country Club. More details will be given soon.
All take note.
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Visit us at our website at www.midlandwolves.blogspot.com
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Thats all.

Go Wolves!

Mr Wolf

Midland Wolves - Training on sunday 12th Oct

Hi Midland Wolves,

Contents:
Training Session
Team Funds
Friendly Match Funds
October Training Schedule
Attendance
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This week our training session is on Sunday.

Date: 12/10/2008
Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm
Location: Field Opposite Ci Yuan CC, Hougang Ave 9, next to blk 917.

Notes:
- Bring own water bottles and boots.
- Toilet is located opposite the road at the CC.
- Pls bring shin guards.
- Pls bring own footballs if you have one.
- In the case of inclement weather (heavy downpour, thunderstorm, etc) training will be cancelled. Will inform u guys on the morning itself, so it's imperative I have your contact numbers.
- For those who drive, nearest parking is next to the the field.

PLEASE Note, those 22yo and above, please sms or call your captain Wenjie (93822533) or vice captain Sebas (96201130) to confirm your attendance. For 21yo and below, please inform youth team captain Ryan (90445874) whether you are coming for training or not. Please do so at least one day before the day of training. Thanks.

-----------------------------------------------------------
Team Funds:
REVISION of collections after discussion with coaches and admin. Fund collection will increase by $2.

New monthly funds collections
Students/NSF/Unemployed: $5 per month
Working/SAF regulars: $10 per month

Those who has not paid for the month of August and September, please do so. We are also collecting for October.

If anyone wants to pay a lump sum in advance, may do so.
----------------------------------------------------------
Friendly Match Funds:
Collection for the game at Pei Hwa Secondary on 31st Aug. (the rainy day match)
Will the following players bring along $3 for the match during next training session.
Syafiq, Hafiz, Sheares, Sebas, Keegan, Fabian, Calvin, Alvin, Welson, Mark, Shawn, Ryan, Rahim, Wenjie, Sufian, Melvin & Jack.

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October Training Schedule:
05/10/08 Sun - No Training
12/10/08 Sun - Training Session @ Field opposite Ci Yuan CC at 11am
19/10/08 Sun - Training Session @ Field opposite Ci Yuan CC at 9am
26/10/08 Sun - Friendly Game @ To be Confirmed
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Attendance:
Jeff is away on long term absence.
Ramesh is out for October due to surgery.
Leslie is overseas for the time being.
Nicholas is out with chickenpox.
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Visit us at our website at www.midlandwolves.blogspot.com
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Thats all.

Go Wolves!

Mr Wolf