Through Fire and Flames

Match Preview: Top of Table Showdown

2010-03-18T16:40:00.002+08:00

Fire&Flames VS SRM FC
MMU Field
KickOff 1730

A draw for F&F today will be enough to top group B and it will also see newcomer, SRM FC qualify for the knock out stages behind F&F. However, the pressure today will be on SRM FC because Genki Noob has been awarded a 3-0 win on Gakerata after the Bostwanian-based club walk over from the tournament unprofessionally.

F&F's display in the previous match was below par even though the scoreline 3-1 did not justify it. F&F's players experience and discipline are the main reasons they won that match. Today's match could see an open and flowing match as both teams have the same playing style which is passing game.

FerdiNadeem and Azim "Pelekat" are the only major doubts for the match as both suffered injuries during training. A late assessment from the medical team will decide on their participation today. SRM FC will rely on their inspirational captain, Luqman Alonso and flamboyant winger, Sharom Nani on their attacking line.

Match Report: Resilient F&F Records Controversy Win

2010-02-25T10:41:00.006+08:00

F&F followed through their win against Genki Noob with a controversial 3-1 victory against Bostwanian-based club, Gakerata FC on Tuesday. Both teams need to register a win to qualify themselves for the quarter final of MMU's prestigious Champions League tournament. The match had to be played on hard ground as the rain fails to descend .

Manager, Bob "The Builder" has a clean bill of health and was able to put out his strongest eleven. Farok "Autopilot" was missing from the line-up simply because people could not see him. Syafiq "Adik Noxs" was also absent as his brother would not let him borrow his Kawasaki Ninja 250cc. It is said that Syafiq refused to wear an all-black outfit asked by his brother as a condition if he wants to borrow the motorcycle. Zul Kecik "Takot Lipas" was given the captain armband for this game as part of his anger management course he is currently attending.

F&F went onto the match wearing their new white away kit as Gakerata came in their traditional fiery red. The gameplay in the first half was cagey as F&F tried to stop Gakerata's passing play with hard challenges. F&F defense, marshalled by veteran centre back, Ferdinadeem was superb in trapping Gakerata players on offside position. The back line consisting of right back, Azim "Pelekat", Zul Kecik "Takot Lipas" and Shahizam "Altec Lansing:The Return" and Ferdinadeem himself, managed to cut down Gakerata's chances by 90% with their offside trap. Gakerata did have a fantastic chance to draw first blood as a phenomenal volley was unleashed towards the F&F goal, but goalkeeper, Adli "Bobot" showed why F&F tried to acquire him for so long with a magnificent dive to clear out the impending danger. The rest of the game went on with half chances for both teams with F&F bombarding the ball forward hoping that the keeper will be caught out and Gakerata keeps getting caught offside. The first half ended 0-0.

At half time, Gakerata's representative complained about the some of the refereeing decisions that was made during the first half and asked for the referee to be changed. This was agreed upon by the organizer and both teams eventhough there was no instance of a situation like this ever occuring in an official match before.

F&F made a few changes in the second half by bringing in ex-skipper "Samir" Aie on for Atoy "Pinky" who lacked on match fitness. "Samir" Aie's first touch of the ball turns to be a fatal one as he fails to release the ball early for it to be picked up by Gakerata's left back. The ball was played across the field for a Gakerata player to latch on to, beating the offside trap and capitalising on the mistake. But F&F was resilient in their play and tried to fire their way back into the game. "Samir" Aie exerted the manager's faith in him as he latched on to a throw-in by Azim "Pelekat" and shrugged off the challenges of two Gakerata defenders to put in a cross that was misjudged by the Gakerata goalkeeper. With that leveller, F&F continued their pursuit for the second goal and their persistence was awarded when the legendary Mid "Totti" burst forward with the ball to the right side of the field. Mid "Totti" thereafter released an inch perfect cross for Eskandar "Macheda". Eskandar connected spectacularly with Mid's cross with a flying header. With the score now 2-1, Gakerata became more and more frustrated as their attacks were cut-out by F&F's tactical play. A controversial moment erupted when Gakerata appeared to have scored the equaliser but it was not counted as the referee raised his flag for offside a little bit late. The ball was played by a Gakerata midfielder into F&F's penalty box, intended for another Gakerata player who was in an offside position. While the ball was in-flight, it scrubbed off Azim's "Pelekat"s head and fall into the path of the offside Gakerata player. The linesman was hesistant to raise his flag but eventually did but a little bit late. The Gakerata players resented this decision. F&F went on with the game and tried to launch a counter attack with Ferdinadeem releasing the ball quickly from the defense area straight to Boynaldo who was waiting on the touchline. Boynaldo then released a monster ball to Eskandar "Macheda" who trapped the ball nicely to the path of Chun Yang "Mascherano". Chun Yang shrugged off the challenge of a Gakerata defender and laid on the ball for Eskandar "Macheda" to tap the ball home for his second goal of the game.

The game was marred at this point when the Gakerata players refused to get back into the field, still protesting about the goal that was not given. F&F players stayed on the pitch and waited for the opposition players to get back on the field but that proved to be non-existant. The referee finished off the game after a few minutes of waiting with the scoreline of 3-1 to F&F.

It is such a shame that the game had to be finished off the way it did. At the end of the day, football is still football and the game is played to provide a healthy competition among the MMU and Cyberjaya community. Protesting and leaving the game halfway would not do anyone any good and it shows a lack of maturity among the players. It is hoped that an incident like this would not happen again and it would be best to see the game played out to the end and hands shaking shortly after that.

Match Preview: F&F Vs Gakerata

2010-02-23T14:43:00.002+08:00

Fire&Flames VS Gakerata
MMU Field
KickOff 1730

F&F expected to play tough match today against last season finalist, Gakerata with no previous meeting with them. Gakerata touted as the favorites to win the group after last season's performance but was unimpressive in their opening match against new comer SRM FC. They lost 1-0 thanks to their goalie who misjudged the ball to bounce off him into the goal mouth.

F&F physio has made a last minute check up with the players n happy to report that all of the players are free of injury. Skipper Zul Rossi and winger, Boynaldo were involved in a car accident yesterday's night and thankfully both of them did not sustain any serious injury. Boynaldo, however appeared to be traumatized and at one time thinking he was in the hospital. FerdiNadeem and Anis "Mamu" rushed to the hospital after receiving a call from Boynaldo saying he's in the hospital but it turned out both of them still at the accident scene. A "BONJOL" near his left eye could be the answer why he was not thinking straight. Boynaldo was told to rest for today's encounter but could feature from the bench depending on the recovery of the "BONJOL".

Match Report: Debutants Sinks Genki Noob

2010-02-05T11:12:00.008+08:00

Heavy rain just 30 mins before the kick off nearly postponed the match, but luckily the rain resulted in a good weather as it stopped merely 10 mins before kick off. Genki Noob players were early at the field clad with their new black and white stripes jersey.

Bob "The Builder" has confirmed the re-signing of former skipper Samir Aie and he is set to start from the bench. Acap Brown were given the nod to start alongside FerdiNadeem and Faruk "AutoPilot" played at unfamiliar role at left back. Azim "Pelekat" have gained trust from the gaffer to start at right back after his impressive display last season. As expected, Mid Totti partnered Charles Essien and debutant Chunyang Masherano whereas Eskandar Macheda passed a late fitness test to be included in the starting eleven. Boynaldo was a surprise starter on the wing as he just arrived from oversea(Sabah) in less than 12 hours, could be jet lagged.

F&F as usual did not start the play well few minutes after ref whistled for kick off. F&F's defence seem unable to control and pass the ball well which former Kayu FC's winger, Syah Senoi tried to exploit. Mistakes by the defence gave Syah Senoi a chance to score but FerdiNadeem's last ditch sliding tackle made Syah Senois' life difficult.

That proved to be the best ever chance Genki Noob could ever get the whole match. Boynaldo nearly broke the dead lock when skipper, Zul Rossi's cross found Boynaldo at the far post but his shot was off target. After a few set pieces, F&F finally scored when Mid Totti's free kick found FerdiNadeem unmarked at the far post and got a free header to open his account for the new season.

F&F started the 2nd half by making changes few changes to the defensive and attacking lines. Zul "TakotLipas" and Shah "Boboy" were introduced to replace Faruk "AutoPilot" and Acap Brown whereas jet lagged Boynaldo and Eskandar Macheda gave way for Samir Aie and Affan Pedro. Samir Aie has been given a new role to play as target man upfront and Affan Pedro on the right wing.

F&F were given a free kick after Zul Rossi was manhandled from behind just outside the box. FerdiNadeem and Samir Aie both lined up to take the free kick and their un-rehearsed freekick manouver proved to be too confusing for the Noobs' keeper after Samir Aie unleashed a beautiful free kick passed the goalkeeper. F&F started to control the game after the 2nd goal. Charles Essien was then replaced by another debuntant Syafiq "Adik Noxs".

The gaffer made a tactical change by swapping Zul Rossi and Chunyang Mascherano's position. Chunyang Mascherano nearly scored when he was one on one situation with the goalie but Genki Noob's goalie made a clean tackle to prevent Chunyang from registering his 1st goal for F&F. Few minutes after that, F&F launched a counter attack which saw Affan Pedro and Samir Aie combining to create a wonderful opportunity for the 3rd goal and finishing off Genki Noob but Affan Pedro squandered the chance.

Shah "Boboy" played well on the left back to keep Syah Senoi quiet for the whole of 2nd half. F&F launched another counter attack when Samir Aie's killer ball found Chunyang Mascherano to score a wonderful curling goal and put the game beyond the Noobs' comprehension. It was a good result for F&F but overall there is a lot improvement to be made.

Match Preview: F&F Vs Genki Noob

2010-02-04T15:43:00.003+08:00

Fire&Flames VS Genki Noob
MMU Field
KickOff 1730

With Crescent pulled out from the tournament because of incomplete squad, Group B is now left with only 4 teams. F&F set to play against Genki Noob today since Gakerata and SRM FC have played against each other yesterday.

Eskandar Macheda is still doubtful for the match as F&F's physio will make a last minute assessment over his ankle whereas Atoi "Pinky" is set to miss the game because of severely lacking of match fitness since he suffered from chicken pox. There is no indication from the gaffer regarding who will partner FerdiNadeem in the heart of defence.

Mid Totti is set to partner Charles Essien and debutant Chunyang Mascherano in the engine room. Former skipper, Samir Aie could make his debut today after his agent has approached the club over a potential transfer from MMU Cup Champion, Black Emperor. The negotiation still on going and if the agreements are finalised before the kick off, he could start from the bench.

Both teams will be looking for 3 points today after seeing unseeded SRM FC registered a 1-0 win over MMU Cup finalist,Gakerata yesterday.

F&F Drawn Into Group B

2010-02-01T13:57:00.004+08:00

2nd seeded F&F were drawn into Group B alongside last season's MMU Cup finalist, Gakerata. Vice captain, FerdiNadeem who attended was happy with the draw. This will be a new challenge for F&F because the team never played against Gakerata, SRM FC, Crescent and Genki Noob in any competitive matches before.

F&F is scheduled to play on Thursday, 4th February against Crescent.

New Signings

2010-02-01T11:40:00.007+08:00

After 2 years trying to lure Dettol FC's skipper, F&F is now proudly to announce that Adli "Bobot" is officially a F&F player. Skipper Zul Rossi and his entourage, Boynaldo and FerdiNadeem were the people responsible to convince Adli "Bobot" to sign for F&F on permanent basis even though there were rumors saying he is on loan for 1 season.

Fatah Van der Vaart is on rehab after had an operation to his knee as acted as a super agent after manage to sign former Wizurai's defensive midfielder, Chunyang Masherano on free transfer. Dettol FC tried to sign him but instead he chose F&F. He is the perfect replacement for Nadom Onuoha after FerdiNadeem unconvincing display last season.

Syafiq "Adik Noxs" is the final player to sign for F&F this season. He has been on F&F's radar since last season and impressed during his trial with the team. He is set to challenge Shah "Boboi" for the left back berth.

Pre-season Report

2010-02-01T11:05:00.002+08:00

F&F kick-offed their pre-season friendly match against 2nd Division's Genki Noob. Bob "The Builder" was at the center of attention at the field as he forgot to call a referee for the match which resulted the not-so-friendly match between both teams which ended 1-1 scored by Affan.

F&F played against a newly formed team lead by former Dettol FC's maestro, Luqman. SRM FC impressed everyone by playing passing football against struggling F&F. SRM FC won the match 2-1, with FerdiNadeem's rare free kick got the team back on track but SRM FC managed to score the winning goal few minutes after the F&F's equalizer.

It was a goalless draw for F&F's final friendly match against Seryes FC. F&F will be looking to improve their finishing in open play game. Eskandar Macheda only managed to play in the 1st half against Seryes FC and still struggling with his niggling ankle.

Match Report : F&F Made To Rue Chances

2009-11-25T11:00:00.005+08:00

F&F crashed out of the MMU FA Cup on penalties yesterday at the MMU Stadium. The scores were tied at 1-1 after full time and the match had to be determined by penalty kicks.

F&F started the game slowly in the first half with the players still finding their rhythm. A scrappy play from Charles "Essien" nearly gave a heart attack to the F&F players as he dwelled on the ball only for it to be plucked out of his feet by a marauding Phlamze player but F&F defence led by veteran NadeemStone are able to ease the danger. Manager, Bob The Builder saw the need for an early change with an ineffective Affan "Pedro" still trying to blend in with the team substituted with Sohaib "Karembeu". Sohaib's introduction really made a difference as F&F started to play their normal passing style with everyone on their feet. But lady luck was not on F&F side as Syah "Boboy" made a foul that leads to a freekick at the edge of F&F penalty area.A Phlamze player struck a harmless freekick towards goal but a miscommunication between NadeemStone and debutant goalkeeper "Carlos Vicky Kameni" led to a freak own goal by the big haired NadeemStone. F&F were waken up from their slumber after the goal, conjuring attack after attack with the highlight being a swift and silky move by Hairi "Krikc" only to have his shot hit the post.

After a spirited team talk during half time, the F&F side walked back into the pitch with much to prove. Waves of attacks were thrown at the Phlamze backline but F&F squander chances after chances. Phlamze were finally unlocked when "Atoy Pinky" managed to get pass a few of Phlamze defender and distributed the ball to Eskandar "Macheda". The on-form striker made no mistake after taking one touch to turn it away from a defender and fired the ball home to tie the score. F&F controlled much of the possesion thereafter with the defense doing a fantastic job of quieting the opponents midfield and attack. Phlamze were resorted to playing English style football of pumping the ball to the final quater of the field. Skipper, Zul Rossi then was drafted to the middle of the park when Azim "Pelekat" was introduced. The frontline inclusive of Eskandar "Macheda", Hairi "Krikc", Sohaib "Karembeu" and Zul Rossi led by Mid "Totti" launched waves of mini-tsunamis towards Phlamze but F&F were made to rue the chances they created. Eskandar had an excellent chance of winning the game after the Phlamze defense misjudged a flighting ball from Azim "Pelekat" but he failed to make the chance count as he was sandwiched between the goalkeeper and the defender.

The game went into penalty kicks with Phlamze converting all their penalties but F&F's Azim "Pelekat" hit a thunderous shot to the bar which made the final penalty score 5-4 in favour of Phlamze.

It was a great game to watch with plenty of passion showed in playing the beautiful game. Congratulations to Phlamze as they progressed to the semi-final of the tournament and we wish them the best of luck.

Match Preview: F&F Looking to March On

2009-11-24T09:26:00.008+08:00

Fire&Flames VS Phlamze
MMU Stadium
KickOff 1730

After scraping through their round of 16 match against Spirulina a fortnight weeks ago, F&F are looking to improve in todays' match against Phlamze.

MMU Champions League (Semester 3 2008/2009)
F&F (0) vs (0) Phlamze

Division 1 League Match (Semester 1 2009/2010)
F&F (3) vs (3) Phlamze

A messy display against Phlamze today will not be tolerated as F&F aims to continue their march towards defending the title. "Carlos Vicky Kameni", a deadline day deal for F&F is set to make his debut after missing out on the first game due to a family commitment. The brave Cameroonian goalkeeper was flown back from his home country almost immediately and has been training all week.

Team manager, Bob The Builder and skipper, Zul Rossi are set to tinker again with the lineup as they bid to unsettle Phlamze. The midfield triumvirate will be tuned to accommodate and control the middle of the park. Charles "Essien" will be aiming to keep his place at his favorite position after a solid display in his debut match.

Skipper, Zul Rossi who is less than impressed with his defense in the match against Spirulina said on Monday that there will be changes to the defensive line. Syah "Boboy" who made a superb case for his starting berth last semester in the MMU Division 1 League is sweating over his starting position after a dismal first half cameo in the last game. Meanwhile, Zul "Takot Lipas" appeal over his red card will be announced today after a quick hearing. Club lawyers are adamant that the red card verdict will be retracted but it will only be known after the formal proceedings are done.

Eskandar "Macheda" 2 goals against Spirulina will make his case for the starting lineup. The on-form striker is eager to drive the team forward after missing out the gold medal in several occasions. Boynaldo is still sidelined over his knee injury and is rated 50-50 for today's game. Also, F&F new signing, promising youngsters Hairi "Krikc" and Affan "Pedro" is expected to make some contribution over the period of the game. Mohamnad "Mido" could also be in line for F&F if everything goes well with his work permit application.

Match Report : Struggling Flames Scrape Through

2009-11-18T10:55:00.007+08:00

It was F&F's first competitive match after 3 months since their last match against Phlamze in the Division 1. There were 3 debutants for F&F but only Charles Essien being given the nod to start alongside NadeemStone and Mid Totti.

F&F started the match brightly when Eskandar Macheda scored an early goal to pressure Spirulina's players. NadeemStone did not play well at his new position but managed to released a killer pass for Boynaldo whose shot was blocked by a defender. Spirulina held their heads up by playing an attacking football. Their attacking play was rewarded when Boynaldo fouled their player. F&F players were stunned after seeing the free kick from long distance ended up in the goal.

In the second half, Zul "TakotLipas" played at left back with Faruk "AutoPilot" came on for Shah "Boboy" to partner with Acap Brown at the heart of the defend. F&F continue to find the second goal but everything had to change because Zul "TakotLipas" was given his marching order after ref judged him for kicking an opponent during a corner kick for F&F. He was furious with that decision because he did not touch anyone at all. Spirulina players were not complaining anything about Zul "TakotLipas" kicking any of their players.

With that decision, Zul Rossi had to play on the left back, disappointing display by NadeemStone and Boynaldo were substituted by Sohaib Karembeu and Atoy "Pinky". A free kick from Mid Totti found Eskandar Macheda's head to score his second goal of the match. Spirulina pegged F&F immediately from a free kick which left F&F's back four sleeping and one of Spirulina's player managed to beat the offside trap to score the equaliser. 2 new signings , Affan and Hairi were given their debut and Affan playing up front with Eskandar Macheda nearly scored the winner when he was one on one with the goalie but the goalie managed to parry his shot out for a corner kick.

The full time ended with a stalemate and penalty shoot out was needed to decide the winner. Zul Rossi for the first time in a competitive match play in goal. Although Mid Totti missed the penalty, F&F's players was happy to see one of Spirulina penalty taker missed the kick. In the end it was sudden death penalty taken by Sohaib Karembeu and proved vital for F&F as he scored from the spot. F&F will face rival, Phlamze in the second round after they won 3-1 against Bakala.

Match Preview: Re-vamped Flames Looking for First Win

2009-11-13T10:38:00.006+08:00

Fire&Flames VS Spirulina
MMU Field
KickOff 1730

F&F is set to play against Spirulina in a bid to defend their title. Spirulina is not an unfamiliar side for F&F to face having played against them in past 2 seasons.

MMU Champions League (Qtr Final)
F&F (2) vs (0) Spirulina

Division 1 League Match
F&F (2) vs (0) Spirulina

Even with the scoreline above is on F&F's side, it did not do justice for Spirulina. Spirulina is a side which has improved a lot for the past few years since their involvement in MMU football scenario. It seems luck was never on their side.

F&F is now looking end their run without any title since becoming MMU Cup Champion. Since then, F&F only managed to get 4th place in the MMU Champions League and was the runners up in the Division 1 and gained promotion to the Premier League last season.

This season F&F will be without their defensive midfielder, Nadom Onuoha and skipper Zul Rossi tend to tinker with FerdiNadeem playing in that position. FerdiNadeem therefore will change his nick name to NadeemStone(HUDDLESTONE). Faruk "AutoPilot" is set to control the defends with his auto piloting technique alongside Acap Brown.
Shah "Boboy" is set to retain the left back berth after performed well last season.

Zul Rossi has yet to decide who to play on right back and right wing. Azim "Pelekat" has demanded to play as an outfield position mainly as the right back after scoring the equaliser against FOE in the Interfaculty Final. Alip Possebon will be looking to fight for the right back position with Azim whereas the right wing berth has 3 candidates, veteran Boynaldo, Charles Essien and new signing Hairi. Vicky from Salsa has signed for F&F as a goalkeeper as a last minute replacement for Azim.

F&F to Defend MMU Cup with New Signings

2009-11-10T13:59:00.004+08:00

It has been a year since F&F won the MMU Cup in their debut season led by former skipper Samir Aie. Since then, F&F has never won any major honors but came close last season to winning the Division 1 title. F&F is on unbeaten streak since last season for 5 matches.

Manager, Bob "The Builder" has made some changes to the squad after Nadom Onuoha, Acoy "Altec",Det-Co and Ibrahim "November" quit the team. Nadom Onuoha has been released by the gaffer because of psychiatric reasons which occurred since the last match against Phlamze. There was a rumour saying that he can't accept losing the title race by a point to rival, CyberHeat. He is now having treatment with the famous psychiatrist, Alfred Adler specialist in individual psychology. Acoy "Altec" meanwhile had to retire because of health issues whereas Det-Co retired because suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Overeating [OCO] (Also known as binge eating). Ibrahim quit to make a new team called Mixed Team to seek more playing time on the field after starting most matches from the bench last season.

Charles Essien has rejoined the team after plying his trade with Salsa FC for the last 2 seasons. He was part of F&F team that won the MMU Cup last year. Whereas, the gaffer had captured 2 new faces for the team, Hairi and Affan. Hairi can play as winger,midfield and striker and Affan can play as a striker.

F&F is up against Spirulina in the first round of MMU Cup and the winner will play against either Phlamze or new team, Bakala. Below is the finalised list of F&F's squad:-

Goalkeeper
1. Abduladzim Zaharudin

Defenders
2. Zulfadly Zulkipli
3. Faruk Hassan
4. Shahizam Ahmad Ismail
5. Ashraf Effendy
6. Aliff Redza

Midfielders
7. Charles Daniel Sebastian
8. Zul Fitri Mohd Supandi
9. Azry Mohamed Yaakob
10.Syed Nadeem Hussin Shah
11.Mid Mayson Tom
12.Hairi Hussein
13.Faris Safwan
14.Sohaib Al-Bakari

Strikers
15.Eskandar Zulkarnain
16.Zharfan Zulkifli

F&F's Players Starred in Interfaculty Tournament

2009-11-09T16:21:00.003+08:00

After a long festive season break, the Interfaculty Tournament was the curtain raiser for the new season. Most of the F&F's players such as most capped FIT's skipper, Boynaldo, FOM's skipper Acap Brown, Azim "Pelekat", Atoy "Pinky", Shah "Boboy, and Eskandar Macheda performed throughout the tournament.

Boynaldo scored once from the spot during the group stage match against eventual champion, FOE and finished at 3rd place. Meanwhile newly appointed FOM's skipper, Acap Brown lifted the team's spirit by scoring the winner in the final minutes during their first match against FIT.

Eskandar Macheda scored a brace in the their second match against FCM, which Atoy "Pinky" was the playmaker and F&F's new signing Affan scored the 4th goal. Charles Essien re-signed for F&F this season played in all the matches for FOM but missed the penalty shoot-out against FOE.

Azim "Pelekat" showed his versatility throughout the tournament by playing in goal, centre back and right back and scored a thunderous long shot in the final match. Syah "Boboy" who seems lack of match fitness in the tournament played in unfamiliar position along side Acap Brown at centre back for 2 matches.

F&F's Season Review

2009-08-27T09:52:00.005+08:00

It was indeed an exciting season for F&F as the league was colored with fantastic game play, blunders, dramas and inconsistency in performance through out the season. F&F new signings, Mid Totti, Iskandar Macheda, Atoy "Pinky", Ibrahim "November", Farouk "AutoPilot", Syah "Boboy" and Acap Brown have live up to their billings this season.

At the start of the campaign, F&F identified CyberHeat and Phlamze as main rivals for the championship and it was indeed true. F&F started the season brightly by winning the opening match 2-1(Spirulina) and defeating arch-rivals CyberHeat(1-0). Relegation struggler, CF Mantizs halted F&F's winning streak by holding them to 1-1 draw.

F&F announced their new kit deal with an Argentine electronic giant, Megatone at mid season. Club ambassador, Fatah, lead the unveiling of F&F's new kit during the match against Salsa FC(5-1) which they won in a perfect combination of pass and run football. After four matches played, F&F was at second spot, 2 points behind leaders CyberHeat which had played all five matches. In the last match of the season against Phlamze(3-3), F&F needed 3 points to lift the trophy to but they only managed to get a point.

CyberHeat and F&F will be playing in the Super League come next year against the likes of reigning champion ,Victory and arguably some of the best teams in MMU namely Dettol FC, Black Emperor and Staff FC.

This season F&F has improved their goal tally by scoring 15 goals but defensively they have been poor by letting in 5 goals. Azim "Pelikat" had inconsistent form throughout the season especially in the matches against relegated CF Mantizs and rival, Phlamze. Farouk "AutoPilot" has improved on his balance to his running after he succeeded former F&F legend, Fauzan "Makan Tanah" nickname in the opening match. He will also need gym training for the coming season for his legs' muscles so that it can fit into his shin pad. Rookie defenders Acap "Brown" and Syah "Boboy" have impressed everyone and grown with their eye catching performance in the league with Syah "Boboy" bagging two goals against Phlamze. Veteran FerdiNadeem, badly needs to lose weight and regain match fitness for next season. Zul "Takot Lipas" and Nadom Onouha will be given anger management classes to try and curb their temperament as they are experienced and senior players. Skipper Zul Rossi will know what to improve next season as his finishing against CF Mantisz and Salsa FC was poor. The trio partnership of Mid Totti, Sohaib Karembeu and Nadom Onuoha have been marvelous not forgetting the strike force of Iskandar Macheda and Atoi "Pinky". Ibrahim "November", the F&F's supersub had scored 2 goals after coming off from the bench will surely stake a claim in the starting XI next season. Det-co, Boynaldo, Achoy "Altec" and Alip Possebon also made significant contribution to the team by being there when the team needs their unrelenting service.

Match Report : F&F Crumble at the Last Hurdle

2009-08-26T11:26:00.007+08:00

It was the most anticipated match of the season as F&F and Phlamze are thrown into a title decider match. F&F needed to win the match in order to be crowned champions' whilst Phlamze needed a point to gain third spot.

Achai "Salah Key" started the match after being given the green light from the MMUFA to play his debut match. F&F started well by getting a goal in the early minutes through Sohaib Karembeu. As Phlamze's goalie tried to clear the ball inside his penalty area, the ball hit Sohaib Karembeu and F&F got their first goal. Lady luck seems to be on F&F's side as the goal went in but Phlamze had other plans in mind. The F&F's engine room seems stuttered with Phlamze's anchor man, John Sissoko doing his job well by breaking most of Flame's attacking play at the middle of the park. Phlamze's manager has surely done his homework by watching F&F's previous match against Salsa FC. Phlamze managed to deal with F&F's offside trap by launching long balls for their star player, Dinho to chase using his speed against rookie and aging defenders, Acap Brown and FerdiNadeem.

FerdiNadeem was lucky not to be given the marching order as his shirt pulling on Dinho running towards the goal was ony deemed punishable with a yellow card by the referee. Phlamze got their equaliser when Azim "Pelikat" poor goal kick went to straight to Phlamze's right winger and scored what could been the goal of the season. His wonderful volley went over Azim's head as he was rushing back to his 6 yard box.

The game was also smeared by an incident which was not spotted by the referee as Nadom Onuoha kicked the opponent from the back.

Phlamze's tactic on beating F&F's offside trap did bear fruit when Dinho sped off from his marker and caught Azim "Pelikat" not covering his post well. That allowed Dinho to pick his spot and gave Phlamze the lead. Manager Bob "The Builder" responded by substituting lack of match fitness, Achai "Salah Key" with Syah "Boboy". With Nadom Onuoha back to his favored position, F&F's midfield were expected to retain possession and control the match.

Just before the half time whistle are blown, F&F players cannot believe their luck again as Syah "Boboy"'s long ball directed to the Phlamze's goalie was fumbled and gifted the equaliser. The first half finished with 2-2 and pressure mounting on F&F as they need to win. Manager Bob "The Builder" made few changes by substituting Farouk "AutoPilot" with Zul "Takot Lipas" to the unfamiliar right back position for him. Azim "Pelikat" was due to appear in court over a bar brawl charge and was substituted with youth team goalie, Acap "Gigi".

Phlamze lead for the second time in the match as they scored when FerdiNadeem's clearance was intercepted by Phlamze's midfield and left 3 players against FerdiNadeem and Acap Brown. Zul K "Takot Lipas" contribution on the field did not last long as he and a Phlamzes' player were caught shoving each other and referee gave the marching order to both players.

Skipper Zul Rossi had to partner FerdiNadeem as Acap Brown already been substituted with Boynaldo just before Zul "Takot Lipas"'s red card. Phlamze were reduced to 9 men when Zul Rossi was hacked down by a Phlamze's defender and were given his second booking. F&F took advantage on Phlamze's 9 men by scoring the equaliser when Ibrahim "November"'s cross found Syah "Boboy" unmarked to tap in the ball.

F&F failure to find the winning goal has made CyberHeat the champion of Division 1 and F&F had to settled for the second spot. With score 3-3, it shows that even being unbeaten for the season does not guarantee the championship. Congratulation to newly crowned champion of Division 1,CyberHeat!

Zul K - "I vow not to do it again"

2009-08-24T10:29:00.012+08:00

Hard tackling F&F left footed player, Zul K, has issued an apology to his teammates and fans here today.

Talking to a number of journalist lined-up outside the MMU Football Association building, Zul K was in an apologetic mood after his hearing in front of the MMU Disciplinary Committee and a press conference after that.

**click to see press statement

Zul K was quoted saying "I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to my teammates, fans, captain and manager for my indecent behaviour on the field the other day. I understand the severity of my doings and I accept whatever punishment there is both from the MMUFA and F&F management."

(pic: Zul K's punishment by F&F teammates; 1 day inside a bubble.)

He continues by saying "I truthfully regret my actions the other day and I vow not to cause anymore hassle within the team."

Zul K has been out of form of late and his on-field antics has not done him any favor either. He has been fined and also banned for 3 games by the MMUFA, subject to appeal from the F&F management quarters.

F&F's politically-correct manager, Bob "The Builder" who was also present during Zul K's hearing, was adamant that Zul K will get his acts together and perform for the team next season.

(pic: Bob seen here on vacation at Zoo Negara wondering about 1 of the hardest questions in life.)

"Everyone in the team knows how Zul K is and I think that's all that matters. I am very happy that he recognize his mistakes and is ready to apologize for it. This will not only do him good by bringing his confidence back but his teammates also can be rest assured now after his apology. As for the rest, he will need to show it on the field."

Match Preview: Crunch Time

2009-08-21T11:56:00.005+08:00

Fire&Flames VS Phlamze
MMU Field
KickOff 1730

The Division 1's No. 1 spot will be decided today with F&F's highly anticipated matchup with Phlamze scheduled to kickoff at 0530pm.

Its crunch time for F&F as they are under pressure from CyberHeat, who comfortably shone their heat on Spirulina 3-0 yesterday. F&F will certainly be without their goalkeeper, Azim "Pelikat" after Azim is due to appear in court over a bar brawl charge. Azim's absence means Bob "The Builder" and skipper, Zul Rossi will have an enormous task of shuffling the line-up. Acap "Gigi" has been called upon by manager, Bob as stand-in for Azim. Nadum "Onuoha" who has some experience at top level playing as the man between the sticks might also fill up that position. As precautionary and back-up to defensive midfileder position, Achai "Salah Key" has been drafted in and might feature in the teams' plan today.

Rossi Delivers Complacency Warning

2009-08-19T09:38:00.005+08:00

In a post-match press conference today, skipper Zul Rossi has issued a complacency message to his teammates.

Talking to reporters at the F&F's Cyberia training complex, Zul Rossi is happy with the level of efficiency the team has showed during last Monday's match against Salsa FC.

"To win by a margin like that was amazing. All the players did their job and sticked to the gameplan that was mentioned just before the game. I am quite sure the morale within the team is superb right now and all of them are ready for the final league game against Phlamze."

He further added, " But we also have to guard against complacency in the next match. As far as I am concerned, we are still fighting for the number 1 spot in the Super League. If we can play our normal game against Phlamze, I am quite sure everything will be alright."

F&F made a winning start in the first two games of the league, defeating Spirulina 2-0 and CyberHeat 1-0 along the way. But a slip-up to relegation threatened CF Mantisz two weeks ago made things a little bit difficult for them.

"It was uncharacteristic of the team in the draw against Mantisz. But all that is in the past now. I prefer for this team to look forward. We did that and responded well in the next game against Salsa FC and we look forward to the crunch game against Phlamze this Friday."

The exciting match between the two rivals will be played this Friday at the MMU Main Field with a scheduled 5.45pm kickoff.

Match Report: Flames Burns Five Past Salsa

2009-08-18T16:10:00.017+08:00

F&F crowned the unveiling of their new kit in style yesterday after a 5-1 drubbing of Salsa FC. It's been nearly two weeks since F&F last match against relegated Mantizs FC as there were concerns about the squads match practice. But all that was put through the flames once the players walked on the pitch.

Manager Bob "The Builder" made a few changes to the line up by slotting Syah "Boboy" at the left back position and Det-co were given a new role as the holding midfielder. Skipper Zul Rossi made some tactical changes by playing two strikers upfront and putting himself as a free rolling attacker.

Salsa FC, who came with full squad of 25 players for the match, got the opening goal through their left winger after Iskandar Macheda's and Atoi "Pinky"'s shots were blocked by the goalie and defender. Salsa's defender cleared the ball long on the left side which was intercepted by Farouk "AutoPilot" but he failed to control the ball well with his gigantic size shin pad in the way. Salsa's left winger who obviously meant to cross the ball was more than happy to see his effort going goalwards as Azim "Pelikat" was caught at no man's land. The goal left experienced defender, FerdiNadeem fuming at Farouk's mistake but he only managed to show his shining teeth!.

Immediately after the kick off, F&F controlled the match with Mid Totti and Sohaib Karembeu combining beautifully throughout the match and F&F nearly scored the equaliser when Sohaib's shot were saved by the goalie. The non-stop attacking football from F&F was rewarded with a penalty when Mid Totti's killer ball caught the defender's hand inside the box. FerdiNadeem were given the chance to score from the spot when Iskandar Macheda and Mid Totti chose not to take it.

With the score now level, Salsa keep pushing on by playing long balls but their efforts was spoiled by F&F's offside traps. A few minutes after the penalty, FerdiNadeem's clearance found Iskandar Macheda channelling through the offside trap and were left one on one with the goalie. The promising striker rounded the keeper and slots in F&F's second with ease. Skipper, Zul Rossi squandered two chances to score late in the first half with both efforts going off target but the second one was a cheeky lob but it went over the bar.

F&F played with more killer balls in the second half as the Salsa's defend line were played too high up the pitch. Mid Totti's killer ball found Iskandar Macheda bursting past the helpless defenders but the goalie caught the ball outside the box. Mid Totti stepped up to take the free kick and did not disappoint the fans by scoring his third goal of the season. F&F fourth goal were scored by Atoi "Pinky" when he dribbled past the defenders and the goalie to tap in his first ever goal for F&F. Zul Rossi wasted two chances this half, trying to lob the keeper again. This is probably an influence from the Winning Eleven game where Zul Rossi is famous for trying to lob the keeper.

Zul "Takot Lipas", Nadom Onuoha, Ibrahim "November",Boynaldo and Alip Possebon were introduced in the second half with Det-co, Syah "Boboy", Farouk "AutoPilot", Iskandar Macheda and Atoi "Pinky" substituted. Nadom Onuoha watched his first timer volley saved by the goalie. Late in the second half, Mid Totti's vision found Ibrahim "November" bursting on the right wing straight into the penalty box to tap in his second goal of the season. FerdiNadeem were spotted by Boynaldo overlapping into the attacking position unmarked but his first touch did not help him as the goalie managed to clear the ball.

The champion of Division 1 will be decided when F&F play their last match of the season against Phlamze this Friday at MMU Field.

Kit Teaser

2009-08-10T17:32:00.002+08:00

Fire&Flames New Kit Promotional Teaser 2009/2010

Kit Deal Announced

2009-08-07T19:35:00.003+08:00

F&F club ambassador, Fatahuddin has today announced that a deal has been reached with a South American electronics giant for the sponsor of the clubs' new jersey.

The deal was made public in a press conference today by Fatahuddin who was relieved over the long standing negotiations.

Fatah said " I am glad to annouce that we have concluded a deal with our sponsors and the workings towards the new kit is underway. I know our fans has been waiting for this since the start of the season, but due to a number of reasons, the deal was delayed."

(pic: Fatah and Atoy Pinky)

He added, " If everything goes well within the next couple of days, we might be seeing a promotional teaser soon."

The kit and sponsors has been a major controversy in the F&F camp this season as negotiations stalled over at least one month. Skipper, Zul Rossi said " I think the fans will love the new jersey. Its not what we originally intended to have but I think its gonna go well with the team."

Match Report: Prey-ers Answered for Mantisz

2009-07-28T09:51:00.010+08:00

It was Monday blues especially for the F&F's players who mostly came late and unprepared for the match. By the time the referee blew the whistle signaling for both teams to walk into the field, F&F luckily had 11 players including the goalie. Skipper Zul Rossi had to play with fever and swollen knee to make up the numbers.

Iskandar Macheda and Syah "Boboy" were not in the squad where as Sohaib Karembeu and Nadom Onouha were not in the first eleven because they were late. Alip Possebon started at defensive midfield, Atoi "Pinky" attacking midfield, Zul "Takot Lipas" on the left wing, Boynaldo on the right wing, Zul Rossi as the lone striker, Det-co on the right back and Farouk "AutoPilot" on the left back.

The match was a balance between both teams as they had their chances. Alip Possebon were substituted with Nadom Onouha 10 minutes before the interval to streghten the midfield. Temperament was shown by Mantizs when Ferdinadeem made a 50-50 tackle at their goalie and was booked because Ferdinadeem's stud was facing the goalie. Mantizs players started to lose their head after the tackle and since then every single challenge made by F&F players are considered foul to them.

Mantizs nearly opened their account when a long ball inside the penalty box was fumbled by Azim "Pelikat" and Mantizs's left winger managed to head to ball towards the goal but unfortunately the ball bounced twice on the bar and behind the goal. F&F immediately responded with a counter attack when Atoy "Pinky" squared the ball to skipper Zul Rossi was left one on one with the goalie. He had all the time in the world to choose his target in the goal but shot wide of the goal with his weaker left foot. Acap Brown nearly registered his name in the score sheet but his header was saved by the goalie.

Mantiszs' midfielder nearly got a marching order for kicking a ball at Nadom Onuoha during an off the ball incident but the ref decided to only warn the player and Nadom Onuoha were booked for his reaction against the challenge. The goal F&F waited for finally came when Zul "Takot Lipas"'s lob into the penalty box found Ibrahim "November" and he scored his first goal for the team after coming in for skipper Zul Rossi. Acap Brown again got a free header from Mid Totti's corner but his header this time was off target.

Mantizs, however did not give up, and started to make some changes. They even won a few free kicks but mostly did not bear any fruit. 5 minutes before the final whistle was blown, Mantizs had free kick that was boomed towards Azim "Pelikat" but he did not manage to catch the ball as he jumped towards a Mantizs player and the ball was loose. One of the three Mantizs players headed the free ball into the net as Ferdinadeem can only watch because he slipped inside the goal post with his foot tangled around the net.

As Mantizs's players celebrated the goal as if it was a winning goal and there was nothing much F&F can do with the introduction of former skipper, Samir Aie. As Nadom Onuoha's left footer shot went wide, it was the last action for the game as the final whistle was blown. F&F lead has now been cut to 1 point with a total 7 points from 3 matches.

The tale of Mat Khayals :-

1. Zul Rossi: Miss of the year!
2. Azim "Pelikat": Butter Finger and Khayal-ness of the day.
3. Alip Possebon: Stay at center circle = Run away from center circle.
4. Ferdinadeem : One-legged dance move while watching the ball goes into the goal.
5. Det-co: Cross from deep = Toe poke from long distance
6. Zul "Takot Lipas": Was told to stay at left back = Thought the whole left side is his for the taking.

Match Preview: Mantisz Prey-ing for Flames Slip Up

2009-07-27T10:33:00.004+08:00

Fire&Flames VS Mantizs
MMU Field
KickOff 1730

1-0 was the scoreline when the two teams played each other as F&F won their first silverware for the MMU Cup Final. Boy P was the scorer with a typical thunderous shot with the match dominated by F&F. But this time around Boy P is not in the squad to score, can F&F produce the same performance against Mantizs?

F&F is currently the leader of Division 1 with 6 points from 2 games and has to be wary as CyberHeat is catching up after winning their last game against Salsa. Mantizs is hanging with just 1 point after playing only 1 match with their match against Spirulina postponed. They have had a long rest which could benefit them but the downside from that is, most of their players might be lacking on match fitness.

Skipper Zul Rossi is set to miss the match with swollen knee and fever whereas Acoy "Altec" is back after been hospitalised 2 weeks ago after complaining of a chest pain. Manager Bob "The Builder" will play Zul "Takot Lipas" on the left wing and Syah "Boboy" on the left back. Former skipper, Samir Aie could feature for the team.

Atoy "Pinky" and Azim "Pelikat" on Man-sion Hunt

2009-07-23T14:17:00.008+08:00

Atoy "Pinky" and Azim "Pelikat" has been reported hunting for a place to lay their grounds after they are rumored to have sold their 6 million townhouse near Cyberjaya last fall.

Both Atoy and his counterpart were given improved contract by manager, Bob "The Builder" this season with Azim "Pelikat" having a huge pay-raise as part of a performance based deal. Azim has rarely let anything slip his hands last term as F&F boast about their goals conceded record.

(pic: The Azim's way of wearing a "Kain Pelikat" shown here on a male model.)

Where else, Atoy Pinky who was just signed to the club is also finding it fun to spend all the money that he has now. Atoy was earlier involved in a tapping up controversy with the club skipper, Zul Rossi after the two reportedly met up in a posh Cyberjaya restaurant, JS Maju. Zul Rossi, who has connections at the restaurant was seen guiding Atoy "Pinky" to the VIP lounge for drinks with his business partners. That act alone flared up the speculation that a deal has been struck there and then. When asked, the two strongly denied any accusations of tapping up, saying that the meeting was just a regular hang-out session.

(pic: Atoy's favorite cartoon character.)

Meanwhile, Azim and Atoy's search for a new place appears on the bright side as they are nearing a deal for a bigger mansion where they hope to host their famous parties with a lot more people. This deal is said to be a bargain considering the place which oversees their own swimming pool and a tennis court in the backyard. Club ambassador to Seremban, Fatahuddin is said to be interested in the mansion when he is looking for a rest house.

Acap "Brown" Proving His Worth

2009-07-17T11:37:00.003+08:00

Acap "Brown" has been a startling revelation in F&F side this term.Under the tutelage of Ferdinadeem, Acap is rapidly growing on the 'physical' side of his game as well as his reading of the gameplay.

The junior defender has yet to stamp his mark as one of MMU's top defender but there are signs that he might in a few more seasons. Acap, an ex-Sepangnyol defender who also played under up and rising manager, Bob "The Builder" strikes similar resemblance to Man Utd's defender, Wes Brown hence the nickname. When talking to the clubs' journalist for an exclusive interview, Acap was modest in his comments.

"It is a great honor to be playing alongside Ferdinadeem who is regarded as one of the top defenders in MMU and also all the F&F players. I am still in the learning curve but I am sure that some of the experiences of those players such as Zul K " Takot Lipas" and Mid Totti will help me develop my game."

On the incident on the last match against CyberHeat where he was viciously scolded by skipper, Zul Rossi, he said "I respected and understood why he was so angry with me that day. Playing for a team like this requires you to be alert all the time. I turned off for a while because I thought that the keeper is supposed to come out for that ball. I know now that in order to be a better player, I need to sometimes take matters into my own hands."

Acap who is at his comfort zone when he is with his long-time WAG is also optimistic about F&F chances of being at the top of the table.

When talking to skipper, Zul Rossi and defense leader, Ferdinadeem, both players have some constructive criticism for Acap " Brown"

Zul Rossi was quoted saying "I believe that Acap has the potential to be better than he is now. He just needs a little bit more guidance and I'm sure he'll make it as one of the most feared defenders around."

Meanwhile, Ferdinadeem said " Acap has the bravery and agressiveness needed to be a powerful stopper but he still needs to improve on his game reading skills and composure with the ball. If he can master these qualities and train hard, he'll make it."

Acap's game still has a long way to go before he really gets it going but it is exciting to see if he can fulfill the potential he has.

Match Report : Flames Fire CyberHeat Down

2009-07-16T16:40:00.003+08:00

The match regarded as the Top of Table Clash surely did not disappoint the spectators as it was filled with dramas, tackles and controversial decisions by referee who did not even run but only stood and blew his whistle from the center circle.

F&F had to make last minute changes to the line-up as Nadom Onuoha and Zul "Takot Lipas" arrived just in the nick of time as both teams were walking into the field. The management would like to thank Syah "Boboy" and Boynaldo for being their professionalism as they had to make way for the late comers in the last minute.

The referee immediately showed his lack of competency by not spotting a foul on Ferdinadeem just few minutes after the kick off even though his linesman was able to see it. He seems too lazy to flag the foul, probably because of the fat in his arms is preventing him to do so. F&F however, manage to control the match throughout the first half with Mid Totti and Sohaib Karembeu combining non-chalantly in the middle with Nadom Onuoha 's covering them. Nadoms' game play was similar to Edgar Davids's aggressiveness, non-stop running, and hard-crunching tackles which make things difficult for CyberHeat's star, Jerry O.

Sohaib and Mid could have scored one each when they managed to dribble past the defence and the goalie but their shots were wide off the post. F&F again had a chance to open their account when Zul "Takot Lipas"'s cross found Nadom Onuoha unmarked at the far post but his diving header was saved by the goalie. CyberHeat did not get much opportunity to score until they were awarded an indirect free kick inside the penalty box because Acap "Brown" was judged to have pushed a CyberHeat's striker. Azim "Pelekat" was happy to see the effort went wide as the ball was deflected through the wall.

In the second half, the referee himself changed the tempo because of his dubious decisions. Both teams were not happy with most of his decisions. He failed to send off CyberHeat's captain when he was clearly putting out vulgar words towards the F&F players and only escaped with a yellow card. Kudos for the ref. The match was becoming more and more tensed but the combination of Sohaib and Mid was flawless as they managed to control the midfield well.

F&F finally scored through Iskandar Macheda when a corner kick by Mid Totti found him at the far post to head the ball unchallenged. From then on, CyberHeat kept on attacking but most of their attacks were spoiled by off side traps marshalled by Ferdinadeem. Acap Brown did well with his task of marking CyberHeat's target man and Azim "Pelekat" managed to clear the ball when CyberHeat's striker was one on one situation against him. Most of CyberHeat attacks came through their right wing who was fast and managed to put his crosses inside the box. Zul "Takot Lipas" needed Mid Totti's and Zul Rossi's help just to keep the winger at bay.

The score line lasted till the full time whistle was blown and F&F lead the Division 1 with 3 points gap with 100% win record after 2 games. Everyone played their part in this match and a special thank you to Det "The Dawg", Alip "Possebon" and Shah "Boboy" as they stuck by the team eventhough they were not in the team selection. Plenty more chances will come their way soon. F&F's next match is against Mantizs on the 27th of July.

Time is burnt for Andy "Bedak"

2009-07-15T08:52:00.003+08:00

The transfer wrangle of Andy "Bedak" ended here today as his legal team announced that he will not be plying his trade with F&F.

His protracted transfer saga started with a few complicated legal matters that involves the agreement of supplying the "Bedak" for Andy. Both parties just could not come to a consensus regarding how much 'bedak' Andy should get in compensation for his services.

F&F legal team said in a news conference today that the transfer had collapsed not only because of the 'bedak' issue, but also because of something else.

"We regretfully announce today that both parties did not achieve an agreement. Apart from that, we also could not get Andy's documents sorted out from his current employers as there are so many irregularities involved. So Andy will not be playing for F&F this season."

This shocking news came after a lot of wranglings to get Andy from his club. Skipper, Zul Rossi said yesterday, " Andy could have been great for us. But these things happens in football so you cannot complain too much. I wish him the best."

Manager, Bob " The Builder" was optimistic despite the loss of one of the best talent in MMU football. Bob was quoted saying "Its no doubt that we can use him in various positions on the field but I am very happy with the current set of players I have at my disposal now."

Match Preview: F&F Burning For Revenge

2009-07-14T11:40:00.008+08:00

Fire&Flames VS CyberHeat
MMU Field
KickOff 1730

Today's match is labeled as the Top of The Table clash between CyberHeat and F&F. Both teams have won their opening matches and will be going to this fixture with high confidence. Last season, F&F won the group match 1-0 but lost 1-3 in the 3rd/4th placing later in the season. Ferdinadeem and Zul Rossi did not play in that match because of suspension and injury.

F&F gaffer and league commissioner, Bob said in a press conference today "I would be really glad if we could conjure up a win today and I believe with the players and quality we have within the squad, coupled with their will to win, we can go on and get what we deserve."

The big man has been staying out of controversy by giving out politically correct interviews to reporters and has been modest in his comments.

Also, manager Bob "The Builder" and skipper Zul Rossi seems likely to stick with the 4-3-3 formation and the same starting line-up depending on the arrival of the players. Andy "Bedak" has been AWOL until now so his place is not guaranteed. The gaffer will impose a fine and suspend him until he shows up with a valid reason. Atoi "Pinky" is now fully fit and will be slotted into the first eleven. Acap "Brown" pulled out of training early yesterday, an indication that he may be struggling with a calf injury and his place at the centre of defence depends on his fitness. There is no other major concern over the fitness of the players.

(pic: Acap seen here posing for the camera on one of his cocktail parties.)

If either team win this match it will surely see them as the title contender but if it ended in a draw, the Division 1 title will be open for other teams such as Mantizs and Salsa FC.

Match Report : Flames Burn Through Spirulina

2009-07-08T12:45:00.000+08:00

It was windy and cloudy evening which was a good omen for a football match but the match started late because the arrival of the referee and his two match officials was delayed by 'Teh'O Ais' pit stop :P .

Zul "Takot Lipas" managed to arrive in the nick of time as both teams were lining up at the center circle. The only surprise inclusion in the starting line up was Atoi "Pinky" who managed to pass the fitness test in the morning.

Spirulina seems to have signed two players from CyberHeat but F&F started well with Mid bursting past Spirulina's midfields to unleash a flaming through ball for skipper Zul Rossi but Spirulina's defender did well to intercept the pass. From then on, the ball was mostly played in the opponent's half where F&F managed to control the match with their attacking play.

Shots from Zul Rossi, Iskandar Macheda, Zul "Takot Lipas" and Atoi "Pinky" was blocked by the defenders and goalie. Everyone thought Iskandar Macheda have scored the first goal when he managed to lob the goalie who was at no man's land but instead, it struck the goalpost. Mid Totti scored his first goal from a free kick just inside the center circle thanks to a freaky blunder from the goalie who did not get a clean catch. Spirulina's attacks mostly came from counter attacking play. Their new signing from CyberHeat playing at the left wing managed to intercept the pass from Farouk "AutoPilot" for Ferdinadeem which left the veteran defender stranded from the winger's quickness but he did not take his chance when his shot was nowhere near the goal post. Mid Totti disrupted the defence with his blazing long balls for the 3-man attack up front.

The first half ended with 1-0, with F&F looking to add more goals for the second half. The gaffer changed the formation to 4-4-2 without any substitution. Zul "Takot Lipas" was changed to the left flank, Nadom Onouha left back, Zul Rossi playing right wing and Atoi "Pinky" joined Iskandar "Macheda" upfront. The changed formation did not favour F&F as they seems unable to control the match especially in the midfield area which they did not have Nadom Onouha to protect them. Bob "The Builder" decided to undo the formation back to 4-3-3 but this time Zul Rossi was the holding midfielder behind Mid Totti and Sohaib Karembeu.

With the score line has not change, the gaffer made few substitutions by bringing on Syah "Boboy" (left back), Det-co (right back), Ibrahim "November" (left wing), Acoy "Altec" (striker), Boynaldo (right wing) and Alip Possebon(free role?). Azim "Pelekat" made his first and last save when Spirulina was awarded a free kick just outside the D box. Late into the second half, Mid Totti again got on the score sheet this time with a beauty in swinger shot straight from the corner kick!

Even though F&F managed to win this game, skipper Zul Rossi is still not satisfied with the performance especially the second half which he described as "rusty" and the team should have scored more than 2 goals.

Match Preview: Let the Flames Begin

2009-07-06T16:07:00.000+08:00

Fire&Flames VS Spirulina
MMU Field
KickOff 1730

This will be Bob "The Builder"'s and Zul Rossi's first official match in charge as manager and captain. The gaffer views this match as a must win match to get a morale boost from the team for them to be in high spirit when facing CyberHeat next week.

Bob "The Builder", will be hoping to be able to play his first eleven but the big man will have to wait till the last minute to know whether Nadom Onuoha and Zul "Takot Lipas" will arrive on time from international duty. Skipper Zul Rossi will set to use 4-3-3 formation but with Atoy "Pinky" still struggling from thigh injury, Andy "Bedak" and Boynaldo will fight for their place on the right flank.

The last time both teams played each other was during MMU Champions League quarter finals match last season won by F&F 2-0 with first half goals from former F&F's players, Abby Giggs and Hamka "Beng-Ho". With all the players ready and raring to go for the match tomorrow, Sohaib 'Karembeu' will partner Mid Totti and will be hoping that he can produce the type of performance he did against Spirulina last season.

Ferdinadeem, Acap Brown and Farouk "AutoPilot" should start in defence but we will see where Zul Rossi wants to play Zul "Takot Lipas" at. He could feature in the left back or wing if the skipper himself decided to play on the right wing, then the left back position will be open to Det-co, Alip Possebon and Syah "Boboy". The trio midfield will be anchored by Nadom Onuoha to let Sohaib Karembeu and Mid Totti blaze their passes and skills for Iskandar "Macheda" upfront and the wingers.

F&F 's MMU League Squad

2009-07-01T09:22:00.001+08:00

After a new take over, management and new skipper have been appointed, F&F have finalized the squad with 18 players for the new season with new and veteran players being absorbed into the team. Season campaigners like Samir Aie, Nabeelja Vidic, Wan "Badan", Fahrul, Reza, Abby, Hamka "Beng-Ho" and Mido have left the team to seek new challenges.

Chairman : Gabor Kiraly
Manager : Bob "The Builder"

Flaming Squad:-

Goalkeeper
1.Azim "Pelekat'

Defenders
2.Ferdinadeem
3.Acap Brown
4.Det-Co
5.Farok "AutoPilot"
6.Shah "Boboy"
7.Zul "Takot Lipas"
8.Alip Possebon

Midfielders
9.Zul Rossi (Captain)
10.Mid Totti
11.Sohaib Karembeu
12.Nadom Onuoha
13.Boynaldo
14.Andy "Bedak"

Strikers
15.Atoy "Pinky"
16.Iskandar Macheda
17.Acoy "Altec"
18.Ibrahim "November"

Mid Totti: It's Good to be Back!!!

2009-07-01T08:40:00.000+08:00

Zul Rossi's proposal to former MMU MVP, Mid Totti to come out of retirement after 3 years out of action to play for F&F has made Mid Totti joyous after playing 2 friendly matches. Mid Totti have adapted well with the F&F's game play and blended well with Nadom Onuoha and Sohaib Karembeu in midfield.

There's no doubt about the partnership between him and Nadom Onuoha as they played together during their Sayur United's days. One of the reason Mid Totti agreed to come out of retirement because of the familiar names in F&F's squad. He has been plying his trade around Zul Rossi, Ferdinadeem, Zul "Takot Lipas", and Azim "Pelekat" during his glorious seasons with Kayu FC and not to forget Sayur United under the leadership of Acoy "Altec" and partnership with Nadom Onuoha.

Mid Totti's official debut will be next Tuesday against Spirulina, the team F&F defeated at the quarter finals stage in last season's MMU Champions League.

F&F: Season Preview

2009-06-29T18:19:00.000+08:00

F&F started their pre-season by winning both friendly matches against Seryes FC and last season's MMU Champions League champion, Dettol FC.

There is improvement from the forward department as F&F managed 2 goals each in both matches although there is inconsistency from the defence. Ferdinadeem and Farok "AutoPilot" is showing signs of fatigue during the match against Dettol FC. Ferdinadeem has also voiced out to Zul Rossi that the defence needs more time to gel especially in communicating for the offside trap.

Skipper Samir Aie have dropped a bombshell to the team when he unexpectedly announced that he is quitting the club to be transferred to IBM FC in Damansara Utama. Apparently IBM FC has offered him more money plus health insurance and during a meeting with the team he said, "I'm sad to leave everyone but I need to move on as I need to think about my future and Eid dul Fitr is just around the corner. I wish all of you the best."

Manager Bob "The Builder" has announced Zul Rossi as the new skipper and Ferdinadeem as the vice-captain.

F&F is now tied with Victory FC as the number 1 ranked team in MMU according to the official MMU FC website:-

Both Bob "The Builder" and Zul Rossi have targeted to win the MMU Division 1 and promotion to the MMU Premier League. Bob "The Builder" have identified CyberHeat and Phlamze as the main rivals for the top spot. Below is the MMU Division 1 league table:-

Pre-Season: F&F vs Seryes FC

2009-06-18T14:09:00.000+08:00

Today will be F&F's first pre-season match playing against Seryes FC.

Manager Bob "The Builder" and Tactical Chief Coach/Player Zul Rossi looking for chemistry among the players and winning the match is just a bonus to them. Zul Rossi has hinted that he might be using a 4-4-2 formation instead of the traditional F&F 4-5-1 formation because he believes that F&F has two natural strikers up front.

Bob "The Builder" has announced that Atoy "Pinky" is ruled out for today because of a thigh injury and club doctors has yet to confirm how long he will be out. Farok "AutoPilot" has not arrived from auto piloting session at his hometown and will miss his debut chance for F&F. This means that Acoy "Altec" is poised to start with Eskandar Macheda. Legendary playmaker, Mid Totti is also missing from the team list as he still have a few days of contract with his current employer and they refused to let him go. Sohaib Karembeu and Andy "Bedak" who will be featuring in F&F midfield for the season is also missing with Sohaib still waiting for his work visa and Andy who is still on home quarantine after his 'Bedak' supply diminished a few days ago and has yet to receive the new shipment. It is believed that Andy will be out and about once the shipment arrive.

Det-co will be aiming to impress the team after losing 2 kilograms in just 2 days of training. He also aims to sell his latest weight reducing technique if everything goes well. Det-co's counterpart, Nadom Onuoha will also feature in the team despite the late night rendezvous he had the night before.

Achap Brown, the youngest player in the team is looking forward to feature alongside veteran defender Ferdinadeem after his free transfer from Sepang-nyol. "I want to show the gaffer my quality and with that hopefully I can cement an automatic place beside Ferdinadeem." Achap Brown said during an interview after their second training session yesterday.

F&F Set to Blaze with New Management

2009-06-16T10:09:00.000+08:00

The news that F&F is not competing in the MMU league was put to the gong yesterday following a take over from a former Hungary international goalie, Gabor Kiraly who is now a hotel owner bearing the name Crocodive in Phuket. F&F's senior players, Azim "Pelekat", Nadom Onuoha, Ferdinadeem, Det-Co lead by Zul Rossi traveled to Phuket to convince Gabor Kiraly in taking over F&F.

They spent 4 days negotiating the terms and their targets for future tournaments after a disappointing campaign last term which saw them finished fourth. Gabor Kiraly was impressed with the team's achievement considering the team was founded 2 seasons ago. Gabor Kiraly is now the chairman for F&F and has appointed Bob "The Builder" as the new manager and Zul Rossi as the tactical chief coach.
F&F meanwhile, has snapped 3 important players from Wizurai who are Atoi "Pinky", Eskandar Macheda and Farok "AutoPilot". Other additions to the team are Achap Brown from Sepang-yol, former Tak Kesah FC player Acoy "Altec" and veteran player who played for Kayu FC, Mid Totti. With these new recruitments, Atoi "Pinky" and Eskandar Macheda will lead the front line where as Mid Totti will be the playmaker and Acoy "Altec" will be supersub. Achap Brown and Farok "AutoPilot" will fill the gap left by Nabeelja Vidic and Fahrul. Promising youngster, Achap Brown who has shown the sign of quality will benefit from his partnership with veteran Ferdinadeem. This partnership is hoped to bear the same fruit as when Nadeem tutored established central defender, Nabeelja Vidic.

The new manager, Bob "The Builder" is expected to live up to his nickname, building a team from scratch and bringing it to a new level. A press conference is expected anytime soon for Bob to express his views on the team.

Transfer Rumours and Players Up For Grab

2009-05-15T10:38:00.000+08:00

Mantisz and Black Emperor are looking to sign Azim 'Pelekat'. Apparently, Azim has told one of his F&F team mate that he has decided to join Mantisz as a left back and rejected Black Emperor because he was offered to play as a goalie whereas Abby has also rumoured to sign for Genki Noob. Fahrul, Nabeelja Vidic and Eski Raul has decided to rest for next season due to other commitments and injury. Skipper Samir Aie has not decided whether to play for his hometown team Johor Selatan or stay at Cyberjaya. Black Emperor is also looking to persuade him to stay at Cyberjaya and play for them. Ferdinadeem and Zul K could play for SDX FC depending on their participation next season.

Below are the full list of F&F players status:

1. Azim (GK,LB) - Mantisz or Black Emperor?
2. Riza (RB,LB) - Free agent
3. Fahrul - Unavailable for next season
4. Andy 'Bedak' (CB,DM)- Free agent
5. Nabeelja Vidic (CB)- Retiring?
6. Ferdinadeem (CB,DM)- SDX FC depending on participation
7. Zul K 'Takot Lipas' (LB,CB,DM,CF) - SDX FC depending on participation
8. Boynaldo (RB,RW,CF) - Free agent
9. Nadom Onuoha (RB,LB,LW) - Free agent
10. Zul Rossi (DM,LW,RW,CF) - Free agent
11. Abby (LW) - Genki Noob?
12. Sohaib Karembeu (DM,AM) - Free agent
13. Wan 'Badan' (AM,RW)- Free agent
14. Hamka 'Beng-Ho' (AM,CF) - Staff?
15. Samir Aie (AM,RW) - Black Emperor or Johor Selatan?
16. Eski Raul (LB,RW,LW) - Unavailable for next season
17. Det-co (DM) - Free agent

Match Report : Payback Time From CyberHeat

2009-05-14T14:22:00.000+08:00

It was the last game for F&F, but we did not play the way we did against Black Emperor in the semi finals. Ferdinadeem is suspended after being senf off in the previous match for a last man tackle and Zul Rossi is out with hamstring but managed to be the emergency linesman. CyberHeat took the lead in the 2nd half but skipper Samir Aie managed to get an equaliser from his free kick just outside the box. With the introduction of Mido and Nadom Onuaha, F&F looked lively, however two mistakes from the defence allowed CyberHeat to killed the match for F&F and they won 3-1.

Match Report : Unlucky F&F Lose to Penalty Shoot-Out

2009-05-06T16:11:00.000+08:00

For the first time this season, F&F has showed their true quality in controlling the possessions and game play which the Black Emperor can do nothing but defending and counter attacking.

Early in the 1st half, Ferdinadeem wasted a good opportunity when Hamka's corner kick into Black Emperor's penalty box got loose and Ferdinadeem was quick to pounce on it only to see his shot goes wide off the goal. F&F was given a free kick and Samir Aie's free kick was saved by Che Weh "Superman".

In the 2nd half, F&F changed the match to a faster tempo to pressure Black Emperor which resulted their defenders committed fouls just outside the penalty area. Samir Aie again stepped up to take the free kick which Che Weh "Superman" only managed to parry and hit the bar but Sharil "Ayil" managed to head it off the line.

There was a controversial decision by the referee when Eski Raul beat the offside trap and was brought down by Che Weh "Superman" with high tackle but the referee didn't even book him for the offence as it was a last man tackle. Even Black Emperor's players was waiting for the red card but only a free kick was given and this time Samir Aie decided to blast the ball which it deflected against the wall and looping into the far post where it seems likely to enter the goal but came on the flying Che Weh "Superman" ala Shaolin Soccer save to deny F&F.

Black Emperor's strike force nearly got past the defence when a killer pass from the midfield for unmarked Fauzan "Makan Tanah" caught Ferdinadeem at no mans land but he managed to make a clean sliding tackle. Ten minutes before the full time, a clearance from the Black Emperor's defence caught Ferdinadeem again when his mistimed header led to Fauzan "Makan Tanah" one on one with the goalie but Ferdinadeem made a tackle from behind just outside the box and was given his marching order.

With Ferdinadeem sent off, Black Emperor began to play long balls towards the defence but the match finished goalless at full time.

Penalty Takers:

Black Emperor won 4-3.

Match Preview: Emperor To Conquer F&F?

2009-04-30T13:59:00.000+08:00

Fire&Flames VS Black Emperor
MMU Field
KickOff 1800

F&F will play their second match today in 4 days for the semi final stage against Black Emperor. This match has been tipped to be an interesting one because both teams are thought to be at the same level of quality wise.

This will be F&F's two consecutive semi finals in two seasons and their first meeting against the Black Emperor in a competitive tournament. Black Emperor has been winning through penalty shoot outs on the road to the semi final. They defeated Phlamze and Sepang-yol with both winning penalties converted by their top goal scorer, Fauzan "Makan Tanah" who played for F&F last season. This season he has been played as support striker and has scored 3 goals so far.

Another star player, Syah "Senoi" was a Kayu FC & Dettol FC player is an experienced player who is dangerous in taking set pieces and crosses from the right flank. For both of them, today will be playing against familiar faces as they had played together as a team through out the previous years.

Nabeelja Vidic is back in the squad whereas Andy "Bedak" is set to miss this match after being called up to the Indian national team in Sarawak. There are no casualty from the previous match against Spirulina, and Samir Aie set to field the fab 5 midfields whom had terrories Spirulina's defends.

Match Report : First Half Raid

2009-04-28T09:44:00.000+08:00

It was Monday blues for everyone including the referee and his linesmen. Amer Tevez had to be the linesman for the 1st half in his formal attire. It was rumored that he wore the same attire during MMU Awards Night and even stayed in the hall till yesterday.

After the announcement of starting line up by skipper Samir Aie, F&F players offered Al-Fatihah to Nabeelja's late grandfather who past away in the afternoon. We extend our utmost condolences to his family.

Andy "Bedak" finally made his debut and took Nabeelja's position along side Ferdinadeem with Eski Raul on the left back and Samir Aie on the right flank.

Player/Manager Samir Aie told his boys that he wants to win the match in the 1st half and the team responded well by demonstrating silky passes and movements. F&F again scored an early goal after Samir Aie combined his fast running and skill to dribble past Spirulina's left back and crossed the ball to the far post which found unmarked Abby, who had time to stop the ball with his left foot and tapped the ball home with his right foot.

Zul K "Takut Lipas", Hamka "Beng-ho" and Sohaib Karembeu combined well and controlled the match at the middle of the park with their neat touches and killer passes to the wingers. F&F nearly doubled their lead when Samir Aie's free kick found Ferdinadeem sneaking at the far post but his header unfortunately hit the post instead.

Zul K "Takut Lipas"'s vision and Hamka "Beng-ho"'s off the ball run resulted a second goal for F&F. As the Spirulina's defenders were busy marking Abby and Zul Rossi, Zul K pounded upon the opportunity to slide a pass through to marauding Hamka "Beng-ho". Hamka did justice to the splendid pass by cheekily chipping the ball over the helpless goalkeeper.

Ferdinadeem again missed the chance to score his first goal of the season when F&F was given their 1st corner kick of the game. Ferdinadeem fooled his marker for the second time by sneaking at the far post and volleyed the perfect cross by Hamka into the sky.

F&F was totally a different team in the 2nd half. Spirulina introduced their playmakers Syahir "Pisang" and Nenek. Syahir "Pisang" particularly has changed the flow for Spirulina by holding the ball and unleashing decent passes which disrupted F&F's defence. Samir Aie swiftly tinkered the tactics by changing Zul Rossi to defensive midfield and Zul K to striker.

It seems all of the F&F's attackers too tired to defend but Ferdinadeem and co had no problem keeping the Spirulina's strikers quiet. As usual F&F's penalty appeal was turned down by the referee when Eski Raul changed to the left flank and tried to dribble past the defender and the ball struck his hand. Minutes later, F&F had two chances to score, first with Samir Aie's free kick which found Nadom Onouha who chested the ball for subtitute, Boynaldo to volley straight to the goalie. The second was from Sohaib Karembeu who fired his thunderous shot but it was slightly over the bar.

The game as a whole was played on different tempos between both halves. In particular, F&F played a quick tempo game in the first half which was rewarded with 2 goals by Abby and Hamka. In the second half, F&F tried to control their passing game and slowed the tempo down to conserve their energy for the next match.

F&F will play against Black Emperor in the semi final on the 30th of April(Thursday).

Match Preview: Flames to test Spirulina

2009-04-27T08:41:00.000+08:00

Fire&Flames VS Spirulina FC
MMU Field Kickoff:1745

After a dodgy team effort in their last match against Lanun Rombak FC, F&F will be looking to improve on their gameplay today against Spirulina FC at the MMU Field. F&F were too complacent in midfield and their whole system of play was marred by poor first touch and inability to stay calm under pressure like they usually do. But manager Samir Aie who has stayed out of the spotlight in recent weeks aims to put an end to that.

Aie was quoted saying " We have been working on it all week. I have prepared the players well for this match and they will be raring to go to show what they can do."

Flames will welcome back utility man, Eski Raul after a week of absence on sabbatical leave. Eski was blessed last week with his new born, Eusoff Eskandarian.

"He just a joy to watch. Sometimes I couldn't take my eyes off him even just for a while." Eski said when asked about his crown jewel last week.

Meanwhile, F&F is caught up in another transfer saga as "Bedak", who is supposed to be their latest acquisition during the winter transfer window, was held up by the FA. He was reported to have missed his flight last week but that wasn't the case at all. The issue digs further as "Bedak" failed to get his work permit done in time for F&F last match due to the FA's questioning of who actually owned his rights. "Bedak" was previously playing for an Indian club but there were irregularities in his documentation that forced the FA to investigate the matter further. Manager, Samir Aie will be hoping that the saga be sorted out immediately.

F&F has no other injury concern as they head on for this crunch quarter final match against Spirulina. Samir Aie and Abby will have to be assessed just before the game to make sure they are fit. Boynaldo is still feeling the niggling knee injury he picked up years ago but should be fit for todays' match. FerdiNadeem who had a week rest on the doctors' order will also be fit for the match and are set to boost the defence with his commanding presence.

With all the players ready and raring to go for the match today, the gaffer, Samir Aie will have a headache on the team selection. FerdiNadeem and Nabeelja Vidic should keep their places while Eski Raul will be back swinging on the flanks. Sohaib 'Karembeu' will sit in front of the defence once more and will be hoping that he can produce the type of performance he did against Lanun Rombak FC. Zul Rossi should keep his place safe after an unimpressive showing in the last match. The rest of the position remains in question as Samir Aie tinkers with his teams' ability to adapt.

Match Report: F&F Through to Quarter Finals...

2009-04-21T19:42:00.000+08:00

The weather was windy and sunny, but the pitch was not completely dry and F&F went into this match with only 2 subs available at the bench and without playmaker and skipper Samir Aie.

Aie was diagnosed with a minor hamstring strain and fever but managed to give instructions to the team from the bench and Abby out with a thigh injury. Eski Raul, still on his sabbatical leave and new signing, "Bedak"'s flight was delayed from India causing him to miss his debut.

Man of the match, Sohaib Karembeu impressed everyone again with his stunning strike with his left foot 10 minutes into the match. That was his first ever goal for the club. The match then seems to be F&F's domination but Lanun Rombak FC does not give up, instead they created problems into F&F's defence by rocketing long balls towards F&F's goal area.

Azim "Pelekat", was a surprised inclusion into the team after he recovered from hairline fracture to his foot. Azim was busy sweeping the Pirates long ball away from his goal area throughout the match. F&F didn't not play their normal game as the midfielders failed to control the match but the whole team was rushing to get the second goal. F&F's injury list increased as Ferdinadeem suffered a back strain after taking a free kick and was substituted minutes before the half time whistle was blown.

Zul K "Takut Lipas" came in for Ferdinadeem to partner with Nabeelja Vidic for the first time this season. Late in the 1st half, F&F nearly doubled their lead when Nadom Onuoha's free kick was parried by the goalie. Det-co was introduced in the 2nd half to take Reza's place. The Pirates changed their tactics by attacking on the left side through Imaninho, and which frustrated Det-co, whose lacking match fitness n pratices was booked after making two succession fouls.

Stand-in captain Boynaldo and Nadom Ouoha started on the flanks have failed to provide decent crosses for the Zul Rossi. However, late in the second half a counter attack from F&F nearly killed the game for the Pirates but Zul K "Takut Lipas"'s shot was was saved by the goalie.

F&F needs to improve their game play against Spirulina in the quarter finals. F&F's ex players, Fatah van der Vaart and Fauzan "Makan Tanah" was among the spectators and expressed their view from the match by saying F&F lacks flames from last season.

Azim "Pelekat" clarifys his nickname

2009-04-20T14:38:00.001+08:00

In a recent interview with talkshow host, Jay Leno yesterday, Azim made a startling statement to clarify why he is being touted as Azim "Pelekat".

Fans are confused on why Azim was called Pelekat as one rumor say that it is because he can catch the ball to his hands like glue. That wasn't the case as he actually got he nickname after a game inwhich he let in a goal right through his legs. That goal proves to be a friendly joke among the squad saying that he should wear a 'kain pelikat' ( a traditional Malay clothing worn like a long skirt) so that he wouldn't let in such goals. The rumor certainly got twisted after it was spread out from mouth to mouth and Azim took his chance to clarify the situation when talking to Jay Leno.

"I enjoy the confusion that the nickname brings me as I can joke about it with my teammates and when the fans ask me why I was called "Pelekat", I can say that the ball sticks like glue to me" Azim said when asked about his proverbial name calling by funnyman Leno.

Azim is currently on a race with fitness and could play in todays' match against Lanun Rombak FC. The question on everyones mind is could he recapture the form he was in before he got the hairline fracture to his foot.

When talking on a more serious note with Leno, Azim said "I am currently working very hard to get ready for the game. As a passionate member of the team, of course I would want to contribute to the team as a whole. The injury has set me back a little but I'm sure everything will follow through."

Match Preview: Pirates Prepare for Hell

2009-04-20T09:19:00.000+08:00

Fire&Flames VS Lanun Rombak FC
MMU Field Kickoff:1745

After seeing Dettol FC and CyberHeat progress to quarter final stage, pressure will be on F&F as Group D leader to win this match. Pity for Phlamze who lost in a penalty shootout to BlackEmperor after managing to stage a comeback from 2-0 down to drag the match into penalties.

Bad news for F&F as the injury list worsens, with skipper Samir Aie a major doubt over his hamstring strain and latest casualty, Abby, injured his thigh during Futsal TM Selangor training but he will undergo a last minute fitness test. Eski "Raul", still in joyous mood after his first child was born last Friday,will most probably play a part in the match as F&F are short of players. Zul K is back in the line up after being suspended for picking up 2 bookings and a new target man known as Bedak is set to be unleashed by the skipper.

Goalie Saiber "Reina" has rejected the contract offer from F&F because of his demand for a permanent transfer at the end of the season has been denied by F&F official. This means, unhappy Nadom "Onuoha" will have to put in the gloves back to guard the goalpost for F&F today. That also could change as Azim "Pelikat" nears fitness after a lengthy spell in the sidelines. Samir Aie is expected to change the line up because due to injuries, with Zul "Rossi" switching to left flank and Zul K "Takot Lipas", Sohaib "Karembeu" and Hamka "Beng-ho" will be at the heart of the midfield.

It's a Boy!: Eusoff bin Mohd Eskandarian

2009-04-18T21:00:00.000+08:00

F&F would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Eski "Raul" and wife, Ewa because a piece of heaven fell on you two on the 17th of April 2009.

Saiber "Reina" To Replace Azim "Pelekat"?

2009-04-15T10:45:00.000+08:00

Just two days before F&F's second round match against Lanun Rombak FC, skipper Samir Aie has decided to loan Saiber "Reina", the experienced goalie with an outstanding resume to replace long term injury Azim "Pelekat".

Saiber, a former goalie for Kayu FC currently belong to 2008 MMU Champions League Finalist, SDX FC which did not participate in the competition because of financial and sponsors problems. Most of the players have been loaned out including Ferdinadeem and Zul K. The rest of SDX FC players are now playing for Lanun Rombak FC for this season. Saiber held the number 1 jersey for MMUFC for nearly 4 years.

However, Saiber is yet to put his John Hancock on the paper and negotiation still at early stage. Nadum Onuoha had a discussion with Samir Aie after the match against CyberHeat where he suggested F&F should sign a goalie because he does not enjoy playing at that position and wants to play in the outfield position.

Ferdinadeem: No Go For F&F's Managerial Post

2009-04-09T16:21:00.000+08:00

In the recent rumors about who will be the next gaffer for F&F, Ferdinadeem has responded by saying "I want to focus and improve my game on the field rather than being a player/manager again. I have won every tournament there is in MMU and now I want to win the Best Defender Award." Last season's MMU Cup, Ferdinadeem nearly won the Golden Boot Award with Boy P but his goal in the final was wrongly flagged for offside by the linesman.

Ferdinadeem was invited to Old Trafford by S.A Ferguson after
retiring as Kayu FC manager.

When asked to comment about Bob Sepang-yol he said "He is a good manager,communicates well with young players and excellent with transfer negotiations. But he has not win anything yet, I am sure the lads want someone with proven track record to manage them." It will be a tough mission for Flames Football Federation’s (FFF) to find replacement as most of the managers in MMU are still rookie and not par with Ferdinadeem's track record.

Bob Sepang-yol partying
with his youthful squad.

Who Will Be The Next Coach Of F&F?

2009-04-06T13:55:00.000+08:00

The hunt for the man who will take over Samir Aie's shoe as the gaffer of F&F continues...

Negotiating your way through the minefield that is the Flames Football Federation’s (FFF) selection for the next team coach is like dealing with the nightmare Bandung traffic – just when you think you are getting somewhere, you turn a corner and it all starts again.

As everyone knows, Samir Aie will retire, as this season will be his last one and the whole team are really pushing for the title as a token of appreciation for his leadership and capability on and off the field. Currently F&F are top of their qualification group and already qualify for the knock out stages.

The identity of the next coach seems to grow less clear by the hour.

MMUFootball.com takes a quick look at the main candidates but would also like to point out that the FFF, seemingly caught in two minds or more, is more than capable of appointing a coach that few had thought of.

The Candidates

BOB Sepanyol

For: He is Portuguese and he has worked for Sepanyol, then perhaps it could work for F&F. He has experience in MMU Football League and is currently in charge of Sepanyol. Since arriving at the club, he has managed to introduce a sense of calm and stability into what was a chaotic situation. He has also been doing relatively well so far in the Champions League.

Nadeem Shah

For: Experience. Not only was he the coach for Kayu Fc back at the 2004-2007 MMU League, he has seen everything there is to see in MMU football and even led the Kayu Fc for a while.

Against: He’s old and at 25, does he have the energy to go jetting around the giant continent with games in the space of ten days?

Know Da Players: Nabeel Ghazi

2009-04-06T13:38:00.000+08:00

Nabeel Ghazi a.k.a Nabeelja Vidic is a quiet on and off the pitch but he can be quite cheeky off the pitch with his charming face and bulky body structure. This lad enjoys traveling around the world when he gets the opportunity to do so.

Nabeelja, like most of the players in F&F squad is a die Man Utd fan,enough said there. He was introduced to MMU football when his agent, Nadia Khairi requested Ferdinadeem, then was the player/manager of the legendary Kayu FC team to give him a trial with the club and he did not disappoint anyone. He won MMU League and FA Cup with the team and later on transferred to Team Boy where he helped them gained promotion to 2nd Division.

Although this is his first season with F&F, he has settled in swiftly within the squad which full with familiar faces from his time at Kayu FC and reunited with his partner, Ferdinadeem in defence. It is known that Boynaldo and Ferdinadeem had put in good words for him to skipper Samir Aie when he was looking for a stopper. Since his debut against SDX FC in an exhibition match, he has cemented his place in the first team and was one of the key players after the match against CyberHeat.

He is the type of player who does not show any emotion on the field but he is a good marker. Even though he lacks speed and seldom jumps into tackle, its hard for the strikers to get him off their backs. Since his Kayu FC days, he has improved vastly in his jumping, header and awareness.

Azim 'Pelekat' Frustrated by Injury

2009-04-06T10:00:00.000+08:00

It is heart-breaking for Azim to sit out a game at the stands because of injury to watch his team playing and winning for the first time this season. To make matter worst for the lad is that he will be doing this for the whole season. "It was by far the best performance F&F has performed this season and how unlucky for me not to be playing." Azim speaking to John Dykes from ESPN Sports Center.

Azim was cheering for F&F from the stands to give moral support to his team mates.The referree even had to calm him down as he was thought to be one of the substitute. Azim at the moment is on holiday at Genting Highlands Resort for a rehabilitation program and also trying to accept the extent of his injury, He will definitely be at the field on April 13 to give his support for F&F's Second Round match in the MMU Champions League.

Flames provide the Heat

2009-04-03T08:53:00.000+08:00

The match against CyberHeat yesterday was a carbon copy of the encounter with Phlamze which was a physical game and the ball was played at the middle of the park at most of the time. But this time, a goal was scored and F&F was the winner and they lead Group D.

"A sweet victory after a hard work from all the players"said F&F skipper Samir Aie with a jolly face. He was astonished with the improvement within the team because the last match they played was nearly a month ago. Aie made a last minute signing of Algerian international Sohaib Karembeu and threw him straight into starting line up as defensive midfielder.

CyberHeat were playing well with their technical ability but their attacks were mostly ruined by F&F's offside trap and the tactic frustrated CyberHeat's attackers. Jerry, the former Dettol FC player did tried his best to create chances with his killer ball and managed to penetrate F&F's defence by his solo effort but stand-in goalie Nadom Onuoha's quick thinking saved the day for F&F.

F&F's goal came in the 2nd half when they were awarded a free kick because the CyberHeat's defender was judged by the referee to deliberately smacked the ball using his hand. Hamka took a powerful free kick straight to the goalie which he only managed to parry it. Zul Rossi playing lone striker, headed in the rebound and it proved a vital goal for F&F. CyberHeat changed their formation by deploying 4 strikers to get back into the game and it almost worked but again was spoiled by the off side trap.

Ferdinadeem gifted a free kick to CyberHeat when he was judged to handle the ball few yards outside the penalty box however CyberHeat did not take full advantage of the free kick when Jerry shot it wide. 2 debutants, Eski Raul and Sohaib Karembeu played well in the 2nd half and showed that they are worth the money.F&F will play against the winner of Group C last match between Lanun FC and Genki Noob in the 2nd round of MMU Champions League next week.

Heat wave for struggling Flames

2009-04-02T10:40:00.000+08:00

Fire&Flames VS CyberHeat
MMU Field Kickoff:1745

It has been a long break for F&F players since their last match against Dettol FC. Today will be the last match for the so-called Group of Death in MMU Champions League between F&F and CyberHeat. CyberHeat top the group with 7 points when they defeated Phlamze 1-0 where as F&F in 3rd position with 5 points. F&F need to win this match to top the group but if F&F draw or lose by 1 goal, they will remain at the same position. In other words, today's match will decide the leader of the group.

Most of the players are lack match practices because their last match was nearly a month ago and in that period Azim 'Pelekat' has suffered a fractured metatarsal bone in his right ankle during a futsal tournament in Prima Avenue which the team comprising Zul Rossi,Samir Aie,Boynaldo,Nadom Onuoha,Ferdinadeem,Fauzan "Makan Tanah" and Zul Terry emerged as 1st runner ups. Nadom Onuoha and Ferdinadeem were in Bandung,Indonesia to negotiate a contract for next season with FactoryOutlet FC during the weekend. Both the brothers decided to reject the contract which took 4 days to negotiate because they were not happy with terms that had been offered.

With Azim out for the season Nadom will be guarding the post because he was an experienced goalie before joining F&F. Nadom held the no.1 jersey for 2 years in MMU Unileague team and was part of the team that won Unileague 2nd Division title. Ferdinadeem will deputize him if Nadom suffer any injury preventing him from playing that position. Eski Raul will make his long waited debut today and could be handed the right wing position while Zul Rossi will be push to a lone striker role.

MMU Inquisition: Can Magnificent F&F Go All The Way?

2009-03-17T10:44:00.000+08:00

Faizal So'od asks the question on every MMU fan's lips: can F&F win the Champions League?

It's been only two short years since F&F was established and lifted the MMU League trophy, but the pressure to win silverware is highly anticipated by our captain Samir Aie and most of our fans due to the experience and the capability we possessed to win championship.

Following our last match against Dettol FC, a dull 1-1 draw, proved that teams are not afraid to go out and attack us anymore. We need to step up our next game if we are to win Champions League. Our next match against Cyberheat will be a big test for us against a physical opponent as we are also are tough in physical as they are. It will be an interesting match up to look forward to.

The Case For

First of all, F&F's midfield and defending play was for the most part a joy to watch.Wan, missing from the first game, came back into the side for Hamka, and immediately set about showing the world exactly why the F&F are so keen to tie him down for the rest of his career. Aie, too, was integral; and even Zul K, the 'straight man' of the midfield trio, was afforded the time and space to drive forward, something he did with aplomb.

Then there are the defence. Bad news first: despite Nabeel's brilliantly defending, it was not a convincing performance, and there remain question marks over his form. As far as we know, he is better than that. Still, he's too valuable to the them and add depth to the current squad.

Samir Aie's men, then, were absolutely rampant in the first half, displaying no end of confidence - at a time when they were accused of having lost their nerve, no less. In previous seasons such a fight-back after weeks of poor form would have been unlikely; this time it was expected.

The Case Against

Yet there remain problems. The big, fat, "1" on the scoreboard indicates that all is not well defensively. The injury situation is considerable: Boynaldo, having a renaissance season, is sorely missed, with Riza's positioning looking increasingly erratic, and Nabeel's style, while earnest and energetic, lacking any level of finesse. Out on the left, Nadum, of whom I have been a staunch defender over the last two years, is reaching the end of the line. As for Azim, well, that's been done to death; suffice to say he remains less than world-class, which is what F&F need.

Then there is the concern of squad depth. We know how the defence will be toiled without Nadeem; and one need only look back to the first game to see how the midfield fared without Wan. Hamka, to be fair to him, is exceedingly old, and very talented, but one cannot expect a player of his relative experience to drive a three-man midfield towards a MMU glory. Similarly, it doesn't take a world-class pundit to see what becomes of the forward line when they lacking striking force.

With the gap in the group not what it once was, and ill-fated attempts at rotation (such as in the draw with Dettol FC) ending in more dropped points, Aie hasn't the luxury of being able to rest players for continental competition. Instead, 'ironman' play from the key players is exactly what is required if this F&F side are to fulfil their potential - and they do have the potential to go all the way.

Know Da Players: Azry Mohamed

2009-03-16T14:53:00.000+08:00

Azry Mohammed a.k.a Boi a.k.a Boy Beckham a.k.a Boynaldo is a happy go lucky guy who likes to have fun,make jokes(only some are funny though), partayyy till late and enjoys photography as a hobby and part time job.

Everyone knows that Boi is the biggest fan of David Beckham. That's the reason he is wearing the number 7 for his jersey, and also a die hard Man. Utd. fan. Boi kick-start his career with Sayur United where he played several positions such as Right Back,Right Wing and Striker but his preferred role is the Right Wing.

Boi has won every major tournament there are in MMU with all the teams he has played. Other than Sayur United, teams such as MR32,Kayu FC, Team Boy,Tak Kesah FC and now playing for F&F. Even though he has been successful with his team, Coach Faizal 'Botak' continue to ignore his talent by not selecting him for the MMU Uni-league squad.

Boi is a fast player and he can cross the ball as far as Beckham's and he has the determination that every coach wants in their players with never-say-die attitude but he lacks the technique and dribbling skill. Luck was not at his side when he injured his left knee during a friendly match with his childhood friends few years ago. He had to go under the knife to fix his knee and since then Boi can't play at the same aptitude anymore.

This season, his niggling knee has not help him much to break into the first team. In the last match against Dettol FC he started as a striker but changed to right wing later in the match but he did not get to perform well because he was injured when he got a hard tackle from the opposition and carried on to play till full time.

Match Report: All square between F&F and Black Wolf

2009-03-12T16:18:00.000+08:00

The match which was expected to be an exciting one was ruined by bad decisions by the referee and his assistants.

The news about F&F's 4 new signings going to make appearance in this match was left with disappointment as Eski Raul, Mido and Francis Martins did not get their work permit done before the dateline for today's match. Only Det-co 'Mat Lam' managed to make his debut and surprisingly was early upon arrival to the field.

Dettol FC managed to get an early goal when Azim 'Kain Pelekat' was judged by the linesman to catch the ball outside his penalty box. It was moments of confusion for the ref because the line is not visible to anyone and F&F argued the decision but the ref stand firm with his decision to award a free kick and Azim did not get a booking for his offend. Dettol FC took advantage with that decision and scored their first goal of the season.

It was game on for F&F after conceding the early goal which the midfields kept on blazing the ball towards the Black Wolf's defend but this time their defends were playing better than before by making fewer mistakes. F&F managed to get 2 clear chances when Abby managed to dribble past the defence on the left and shot straight to the goalie whereas the other chance came when Wan blazed a killer ball for Zul Rossi but he miscued his shot wide off the post.

In the second half, Dettol FC defending most of the time in their half but managed to get shots and corners tru their counter attacks but not the 2nd goal they were hunting for. The ref continued to make more questionable decision by giving advantage instead of penalty to F&F when Zul Rossi was fouled inside the box. F&F players were furious with that decision and Zul K and Nadom Onuoha earned themselves a booking each for protesting against the decision.

Det-co 'Mat Lam' was introduced half way in the second half and indirectly created the equalizer when his shot was stopped by Zul K, then got past the last man and broke the deadlock in the closing minutes of the match. This game has again shown that F&F needs clinical finisher up front. With the result tied at 1-1, both teams desperate to get 3 points for their next game against Cyber Heat.

Match Preview: Black Wolf BBQ for Birthday Boys

2009-03-11T08:56:00.000+08:00

Fire&Flames VS Dettol FC
MMU Field Kickoff:1745

F&F will aim to organize a Black Wolf BBQ this evening.

F&F vs Dettol FC is the much awaited match for this week since it was postponed 3 weeks ago. Both teams are still looking for their 1st win of the tournament with the Black Wolf, wounded from the blaze by Phlamze 2-0 last week, try to not roast themselves for F&F's BBQ party. They are desperate to win this encounter to boost the team's morale which was low since their mediocre performance last week.

In the meantime, F&F wants to win this highly tensioned match for their skipper, Samir Aie and Det-co "Mat Lam" to give both of them a belated birthday gift. F&F will hope that the lack of match practice for most their players whom are not in the MMU team would not affect their performance today because it was a month since their last match.

F&F is also set to unleash 4 debutants: Mido(FW), Francis Martins(FW), Eski Raul(WG) and Det-co'Mat Lam'(DM) to improve the attacking department which is major weakness for the team. Eski Raul has arrived from Australia this morning but is still not confirmed whether he will make an appearance due to work permit arrangements that is taking longer than expected and Det himself synonym to his nickname, Mat Lam could be arriving late to the field today.

F&F finally have their full squad and there are no excuses not to score goals with their new imports upfront and wins matches from today onwards.

Abby wants to finish career with F&F

2009-03-06T20:18:00.000+08:00

Abby Ashraff has moved to end speculation about his future by insisting he wants to stay with F&F until the end of his career.

ABBY: Enjoying his life with ex-international teammate Bambang

The press have been quick to link the Indonesian international with a move to Staff FC after the club failed to land Ameer from Dettol in January.

Staff owner Faizal So'od was quoted as saying "I want to work with Abby soon, because he makes me love Staff FC again" but it appears he is unlikely to get his wish.

Abby, who started out as MMU student and end up as a lecturer in MMU 6 years ago, told Indo newspaper Kartu: "If it were up to me, I would stay at F&F until I finish my career. I will stay as long as they want me and no club can persuade me to do the opposite.''

The 30-year-old is being strongly tipped to perform this season and improve on his stamina and strength. He finished second last in the fitness test, to Fahrul. But the player insists he will improves on his fitness level.

"I never think about personal recognition,'' he said. "For me, it is more important to think about F&F, to win titles. It would be good, but I'm not obsessed about it. I only want to be fit, do my job in the best possible way.

"I am lucky, I live by my passion and there are a lot of people who work, doing what they don't like and are badly paid for that.

"Every day I feel thankful for the luck that I have and for the opportunity to play with the the team-mates I have at F&F and in the international side.''

F&F Tell Ferdinadeem To Lose Weight - Report

2009-03-06T20:15:00.000+08:00

The Pakistan international has been told he risks losing his place in the F&F side if he does not step-up his training...

According to a report in the MMU tabloid, F&F manager Samir Aie has warned defender Ferdinadeem he may not play again this season unless he loses weight.

Apparently, Fire and Flames recently gave all their playing staff fitness checks and the 25-year-old was shown to be too heavy.

It is claimed that the Pakistan international has too much body fat and has been told to up his training regime in order to make the first-team squad.

Should F&F decide to drop Ferdinadeem, his absence would be sorely missed. He is the club's best defender last season, keeping solid defend and clean sheet on the road to final.

Ex-F&F's a Big Hit

2009-02-27T15:59:00.000+08:00

While F&F continues to struggle in search for goals, former players such as Fatah van Der Vaart(Wizurai), Fauzan "Makan Tanah"(Black Emperor), and Saeed "Cap"(Victory) found the back of the net for their respective teams. Each of them managed to register one goal and star performer, Fauzan, scored two goals for Black Emperor.

F&F lost their key players as Fauzan and Saeed who was on loan last season with F&F. Fatah on the other hand is said to be considering an early retirement due to other commitment and wanting to rest his knees before having surgery shocked everyone from F&F when he played and scored for Wizurai.

Mido and Midi in London.
Without doubt, F&F clearly miss their services and player manager Samir Aie is still not giving up hopes to scout for an out-n-out striker. There are rumors in the team that Aie is on the verge of signing Mido and Midi both from Middle East. Mido is one of the stars in MMU Team while Midi has just arrived in MMU. Both players are currently on free agent. Mido will be a perfect signing for the team as he can create and score goals where as Midi, the brother of Mido is a centre back.

F&F Defender Riza Relishing First Team Opportunity

2009-02-27T02:56:00.000+08:00

F&F young Kedahan defender is looking forward to an opportunity to prove his worth in the Champions League next week.

F&F will be attempting to improve their game after a goalless draw against Phlamez when they face Dettol FC [11 March] that will be a much anticipated match up.

A tough task is further complicated by the fact that F&F players have other commitment, with at least an eye on MASUM intervarsity league and also Prima Futsal tournament. The players are tired and in need a long holiday after this season are over hoping to end this season on a high.

Young full-back Riza, already a full Kedahan state player at the tender age of 19, feels that the selection gives squad players like him a real chance to impress, especially as a good performance also provides a chance of place in the squad for coming matches.

"Whatever team gets selected [on 11 March] it's a great chance for us," Riza told the club's official blog."It's a big game. The fans will get behind us and hopefully we'll make it an event to remember at MMU."Any game you play is important and this is a big one, the match-up against Dettol FC, a chance to progress, you need to take any chance to impress.

"For the 11 players, who start against Dettol, only one game will matter and that's the game we face. We can't look forward, we've a job to do because we want to progress."The Kedahan is certainly not underestimating match-up against Dettol, though. “It will be tough, we've seen how good they were in the friendlies," Riza added.

"We experienced something similar in the League last season - if you get a goal you can build momentum and you saw what happened."We need to get at them from the first whistle and take it from there. If we are positive and believe we can win, we've got every chance."

Drunken Manchester United Fans Roam Milan City Centre

2009-02-25T04:48:00.002+08:00

A group of drunken Malaysian supporters have left the centre of Milan “looking like a cemetery of bottles and cans”.

The build-up to the much-awaited Inter-Manchester United Champions League tie at San Siro has been overshadowed by the news that a group of Malaysian supporters have gone on a drunken rampage in the centre of Milan. Among them are F&F players Nadeem, Zul Rossi, Boynaldo and one out of place Dettol FC player Anis Ahmad.

The incident took place at just past 1700 CET, when a large group of United supporters stormed the city, and in particular the bars in the Piazza Duomo. One witness saw Nadeem enjoying his dinner there with 3 set of large burgers and a handful of nachos.

The Piazza has been described by witnesses as looking like “a cemetery of bottles and cans”. Zul Rossi was seen lying on the floor hugging a waitress. Meanwhile, Anis Ahmad was playing black jack with his long time Bengali friends.

The last hardcore group to leave the scene were said to be completely intoxicated on drink, dancing and singing deafeningly loudly, and struggling to walk in a straight line as they attempted to get onto the subway.

A few fans also caused trouble when they jumped in the way as some Japanese tourists attempted to take a photo. Witness said Nadeem was the worse of them all, as he was camera freak.[Have to wait for the picture to be tag in FB]

This is not the first time where there have been reports of F&F Manchester fan trouble abroad, and many will be hoping that there are no further complications inside the stadium.

Proud Azim "Pelekat" refusing to get carried away

2009-02-24T13:29:00.000+08:00

F&F might have gone more than 4 matches without conceding a goal in all competitions since the establishment of F&F but a proud Azim “Pelekat” believes the title is still far from won and rather than rest on his laurels insists: "It is time to kick on".

0-0 result from the first MMU Champions League match against Phlamze, not only saw them having kept the clean sheet for more than 300 minutes in 5 matches since their first match against SDX FC last season, but also unbeaten in all competitions.

Azim “Pelekat” has now claimed a MMU record for the longest amount of time without conceding a goal, with the seasoned Jawanese sure to keep the F&F defence on their toes when Dettol FC head to DragonForce Stadium, the home of F&F on March 18.

''The record is a great motivation for the players, particularly Azim,'' said Samir Aie. ''He has everyone jumping out of their skin at the moment.'' Azim also quote “It has been all about team work, without it F&F would not be crowned the MMU Cup champion. With Ferdinadeem commanding the defence, it makes me confident and my job as a goalkeeper easier.”

Azim got into the football stardom when his was signed by Ferdinadeem to play for the Legendary Star-studded team, Kayu FC which conquered most of the competitions in MMU during 2004-2007. His form back then was inconsistent but enough to impress MMU Coach, Faizal “Botak”.

Since been dropped from MMU team, Azim played as centre back for Sepang-nyol in his short stint. He started to play his ideal position again when he was signed by Aie to play for F&F and it proved a vital decision to make his mark again in the campus stage.

“I have nothing to prove to anyone because I want to enjoy my time playing football and I want to announce my decision to retire from MMU team to concentrate on club competitions.”, Azim talking to press conference when he was unveiled as F&F goalkeeper.

Aie : F&F On Lookout For New Striker

2009-02-24T01:13:00.000+08:00

MMU, February 24 (MMU Champions League) - F&F are on the lookout for a new striker, player manager Aie has revealed.Currently we're lacking in attacking options and in need to boost the teams moral with a new signing of a striker.

Aie told the Kosmo newspaper that the F&F giants remains on the look-out for a striker despite their embarrassment of riches up front.

Vietnam international Boynaldo has often found himself frozen out of the first team behind regular striker Hamka, but that has not stopped Aie from exploring options elsewhere.

"We have a lot of contacts with many people because we communicate with our scouting network on a regular basis," he said. "There are lots of talented players out there who we are keeping an eye on."

"It is a terrible situation to go into the season with only two strikers. We have also got Zul Rossi and Nadom Onuoha as alternatives who can play more advanced positions.

"We now have five or six days to see if it is necessary to do something [in March]."

"The board and I discussed very regularly and we do talk about names, obviously."

"We are observing a lot, not just within MMU."

Nadom Onuoha Rediscovering His Form At F&F As A 'Wingback'

2009-02-23T23:17:00.000+08:00

Nadom Onuoha continues to make his critics eat their words with his recent stunning run of form and it is all thanks to a new playing position.

It’s not a role or a terminology too renowned outside of MMU. They call it the Left Back or Wing-Back, a high-lying defender or winger who plays neither as a defender nor a midfielder.

The role was defined best by Roberto Carlos in La Liga back in the 90’s. Evra made the position his own at Manchester later that decade, while Clichy has now assumed that mantle with Arsenal today.

Over in MMU, it’s a role that Nadom has inherited in his last two games for F&F: a 1-1 draw with SDX and a 0-0 encounter against Phlamez just last Monday. He hasn't scored any goal but his contribution in these two matches has been extraordinary, showing a few promising crosses and hard tackling in that position just as his idol who is currently playing for Manchester City, Nedum Onuoha. Clearly the resemblance in name could not be contradicted with their style of playing.

Kosmo daily, believes that the reason he has hit such a rich vein of form is because player manager, Aie, has turned him into a wing-back to accommodate Fer'deem'nand in the first XI to partner Nabeelja as the two main center defenders, and to a certain extent, to make shift for the number of defender they have in the team.

The 24-year-old has played in countless other positions throughout his career so far, including as a goalkeeper. But he has found immediate success in his new role, one that is not foreign to Aie.

Against Dettol FC in the coming weeks in the MMU Champions League, and indeed any forthcoming matches in the competition this campaign, Nadom will continue his usual function as a left wing-back.

He will alternate with Riza to play up-left and to drop deep to defend while returns to his usual wide position. With Aie and Zul K dead-set to start as the double pivot, Aie’s only dilemma now choosing between Abby and Hamka to occupy the left flank.

As for Nadom is concerned, there is no doubt that there's more to come from this aging defender.

Match Report: F&F and Phlamze share point

2009-02-20T09:25:00.000+08:00

It was a physical encounter for both teams but only one yellow card was brandished throughout the full 90 minutes. The match could be more exciting if both linesmen made the right decision for offside. Both teams had an equal share of possession and the ball was mostly played at centre of the pitch. Last season's MVP, Boy P was a surprise inclusion in the team to play his last match for F&F before flying back to his hometown in Sabah.

F&F were shaky at the start of the game which the defence could not get the ball to their midfields resulting a few throw-ins against them but 10 minutes into the game it was game on for both teams. F&F midfielders were blazing through Phlamze's tough defence and nearly drew the first blood when skipper, Aie crossed the ball to the far post on the left side of the pitch only for debutant veteran winger, Abby, to miss-timed his diving header.

The match saw anchor men from both teams performing well for the teams as they broke down most of the attacking play. As expected, Jon did his job as usual but Zul K, has been promoted to the defensive midfield position to protect the back four, was impressive as well where he was running all over the pitch to break down Phlamze's attacking play and even joined Aie and Boy P blazing against Phlamze's defence.

Ferdinadeem and Nabeelja Vidic combined well at the centre of defence with their hard tackling and physical play that none of the Phlamze's rookie strikers manage to get a single shot on goal.

In the second half, Riza came on for Abby, Zul Rossi now playing on the left wing with Nadom Onuoha playing on the right wing. It was merely a dull second half, as both teams looked tired eventhough F&F did get couple of shots on goal and won few corners but none of it resulting a goal. Phlamze nearly killed the game in the injury time when they won a corner. Jon got away from his marker to head the ball but Azim caught the ball safely into his arms. In the end, both teams get a hold on one point.

Match Preview: Flames and Phlamze set to blaze the pitch

2009-02-19T11:29:00.000+08:00

Fire&Flames VS Phlamze
MMU Stadium Kickoff:1745

Today's match will see 2nd ranking Phlamze play against MMU Cup Champion, F&F at MMU Stadium for Group D opening match. Group D a.k.a "Group of Death", comprises of Cyber Heat, Dettol FC and new-comer Supa Strikaz, but due to the global recession that has affected many clubs around the continent, they pulled out from the tournament at the eleventh-hour.

Phlamze have been enjoying success for the past two seasons by winning the 2nd Division title and MMU Losers' Pool Final. Phlamze's main strengths are their defence and the influence of their tireless midfielder,Jon, an outcast from Phlamze's arch rival,Salsa FC. In an interview with Kosmo, Jon was quoted saying "The match today will be an exciting one because F&F has blazed through other teams with their star players last season to win the MMU Cup, but this season the team is without Boy P, Alwi, Saeed, Charles, Fatah, Fauzan and Esa. Their midfield is completely depleted now, but their defense is still the meanest of all. We will try to penetrate through the middle of the park as Saeed not there anymore to shield their back four which didn't concede any goal last season."

F&F has strengthen their midfield with the signing of veteran winger Abby a.k.a "Brader Lecturer", experienced midfielder Hamka "Scar Forehead" and skillful winger Wan Poi a.k.a "Body Tough Got Kepak". Skipper Aie also signed Nabeelja Vidic and Paan Dossena to back up the defence. Meanwhile, Eski Raul is expected to arrive next month just before the transfer window's deadline with a Bosman deal. F&F played 4 pre-season games to keep up the rhythm in the team.

"There are several changes made to make up the loss of midfielders and strikers. We have tried our new-look engine at the centre of the park against SDX FC last Sunday and depending on the fitness and injuries, I'm not worried." Aie speaking to John Dykes(ESPN) in a quick interview.

Abby "Brader Lecturer" has yet to play for the team but he will definitely play some part today either from the start or coming on from the bench.

Aie has put faith in Boynaldo to score goals by making him the lone striker this season. There were rumours saying Nadom Onuoha and Indonesian pride midfielder, Hamka will be the strike force for the match today. We will have to wait and see this evening on what formation and line up the skipper is tinkering for this match. Kayu FC legendary defender, Ben Beckenbauer will be watching the match from the VIP Box to watch some of his former Kayu FC team mates such as Ferdinadeem, Nabeelja Vidic, Zul Rossi, Azim Pelekat, Zul K and Boynaldo perform today.

F&F Must Beat Dettol FC By Two Goals - Hamka

2009-02-18T11:51:00.000+08:00

The Indonesian midfielder admitted it will be icing on the cake to beat Dettol….

Hamka acknowledged this morning that even though they struggled to score in friendlies against Dettol and SDX FC, F&F is going all out to play against their main rival Dettol FC. Hamka was on loan with Dettol FC last season and admitted that it was a bitter memory to go on loan there.

F&F managed to persuade Hamka to join them on loan for a season long deal with the option to sign a permanent deal if his performance reflects his credibility in and out of the field.Hamka told Kosmo how his side will fight for the title, even though it looks like a tough task as they are drawn in a group of death.

"We have a very good team with a lot of quality. Our group are tough and we cannot do anything besides win our matches," he mused.

"We always have to think that we can win it because if we play to be second, it would not go well."

After the game with Phlamez tomorrow, F&F will be up against Dettol FC for their second match.

For Hamka, it will be a familiar encounter from his time with Staff, and one that he wants to win this time.

"Dettol are a mediocre team, but they have a good spirit and know how to win matches. It is important to score first against them and demoralized their spirit." said Hamka.

Lastly, he acknowledged that he would be very keen to sign Tompel from Staff because he likes 'players who are on the wings and creative'.

F&F Officials Talking To Ameer Tevez To Conclude Adli’s Deal - Report

2009-02-18T11:24:00.000+08:00

The F&F have had enough of beating around the bushes and they mean business...

F&F will send director Fatahuddin on Thursday and his mission will be to close a deal for high-flying goalkeeper, Adli.

Fatah and two of the club's lawyers will meet Ameer after tomorrow's clash against Phlamez in order to convince Ameer to part company with Adli the Flying Italian.

The Sun claims vice-president Nabila has instructed her men to pack their brief cases and bring him back some good news on Friday. According to reports, the F&F's entourage will sit down and hold crucial talks with Dettol side and they will try to swing the deal in their favour.

So far any attempt from F&F has been swatted away by Dettol’s officials, who are playing hardball. Dettol are not satisfied with the offers they are hearing so far and they are holding out for more money.

Adli has always stated his desire to play with F&F despite Dettol’s player manager Ameer still hopeful of his service.

Adli's departure is also flamed by the recent bust-up during one of Dettols' friendly game.

The F&F are still confident of reaching an agreement with Dettol side in order to avoid further complications before the March 9 deadline.

Meanwhile, Adli may not feature for his side next week against F&F in order to protest against Ameer’s decision not to release the player. Adli have been training with us secretly for the past two weeks and concluded his last training for the coming fixture yesterday. It's not a secret anymore is it?.

F&F team finally completed

2009-02-18T10:11:00.000+08:00

After long search and recruiting for new players, F&F have finalised their 15 player for the new season with new talents being absorbed into the team. Season campaigners like Alwi, Saeed, Fauzan, Fatah and Charles have left the team to seek new challenges with other teams.

The players are as follows:

Goalkeeper
1.Abduladzim Zaharudin

Defender
2.Syed Nazeen Hussin Shah
3.Syed Nadeem Hussin Shah
4.Mohd Riza Mohd Hassan
5.Fahrul Ibrahim
6.Nabeel Ghazi
7.Paan Ismail

Midfielder
8.Shareezwan B Razali
9.Nazrie Aripin
10.Zulfadly Zulkipli
11.Hamka Ruddin
12.Zulfitri Supandi
13.Abby Ashraff

Striker
14.Azry Mohd Yaacob
15.*Surprise

The Black Wolf demolished Kacang??? - Nadom

2009-02-05T23:11:00.000+08:00

The 1st friendly game for the trimester, the Black Wolf has showed the strong nature to win the tournament with a 4-1 win over Kacang FC. The Black Wolf has control the game with 60% possession throughout the 65 minutes. As far as I’m concerned, the game was 50-50 between Dettol FC and Kacang FC.

There was no passing flow from either of the team but Dettol just have the extra edge in from of goal and the blunder of Kacang’s veteran keeper present the goals for Dettol. There was no teamwork except some silky passes from new signing Dettol FC’s midfielder Lokman. The gap between midfield and defend of the two team was so wide that it showed their fitness level are still low to compete at the highest level.

Ameer as usual showed his true colour by screaming in the middle of the field toward his players. While he himself made several mistakes no one in the team have courage to say anything. This is just a friendly match to see overall performance of his player and I think Ameer should have bench himself and watch his new signings plays. Due to the lack of quality in the game, I would prefer to stay asleep in the house rather than watch the game. - NADOM

F&F’s Nadeem Considering Very Early Retirement

2009-02-05T22:48:00.000+08:00

F&F defender Nadeem may leave football when his current deal with F&F ends in 2011 because he feels that his body is not responding the way that he wants it to.

Nadeem may retire from football in two years time when his F&F contract expires.

The Pakistan international defender believes that he is no longer able to play at his best and has revealed that, if he cannot recover his form, then he may well give up the game in 2011.

At just 25, the news will cause a stir among Nadeem's admirers. SDX, in particular, have been making their interest in resigning the player well known.

“I am thinking of quitting in 2011,” he told Le Pakistien. “We are all different. Safuan Jaafar is still playing at the age of 29, and Fatahuddin has just stopped at the age of 23.

“As far as I’m concerned, I feel that my body is not responding as it used to, despite F&F’s medical staff’s quality.

“That’s an option, but at the same time, as a competitor, I know that I will have the desire to carry on. We will see.”

F&F were reported to be ready to include Nadeem in a swap deal to try and lure Iman to F&F, but he has reiterated that he has no intention of being used as a pawn.

“I’m not a piece of meat,” he asserted. “I understand that F&F want ‘Coco’ Iman.. but I won’t to be involved in this business.

“I don’t wish to move on from F&F before two seasons are up.”

Fahrul Better Than Faruk And Dettol’s Shahir - Boynaldo

2009-02-05T22:32:00.000+08:00

Fahrul is the best defender in the league at the moment and is set to be the first player since Nadeem to achieve legendary status in the league, Boynaldo said.

Boynaldo believes that Fahrul is Nadeem's rightful successor and thinks that the F&F star is a better player than either Faruk or Shahir.

The F&F’s striker expressed his admiration for the FCM defender and thinks that the F&F have at last found a player that can be called Nadeem's heir.

Fahrul has earned universal praise as his form has continued to improve even more compare to last season for F&F and Boynaldo was full of praise for the player.

"He can do incredible things and is an exceptional player," Sport quote him as saying. "He is Nadeem's successor."

"The two of them are great players, but nobody in the world has the talent that Fahrul has," he added.

Boynaldo is a fan of F&F's short passing game and is confident that they will beat Dettol FC for tommorow’s friendly but will then be tested after that.

"We are playing well, with our traditional style. We pass the ball around well because we have the players for that," he continued. "We are a very good team, but if we are the best or not I do not know.

F&F’s Defender Nadom Arrested Over Assault

2009-02-05T22:11:00.000+08:00

F&F’s defender Nadom is the latest player to find himself in hot water...

F&F’s defender Nadom has been arrested and bailed over an alleged nightclub assault on Chinese New Year’s eve.

The 23-year-old was quizzed by police regarding an attack which is said to have occurred in a club in Doraisamy Road, just after midnight on Chinese New Year’s eve. Incredibly, in a separate incident, another man has been nabbed by cops on suspicion of blackmailing the F&F player.

The Doraisamy Road nightclub was the scene of the offence and an 18-year-old victim lodged a complaint to the authorities. Nadom was taken in for questioning, but 'vigorously denies' any involvement and insists that he hasn't been charged.

A F&F spokesman confirmed, "We can confirm that he attended a police station.

"He is fully co-operating with the police with their inquiries. I would like to point out that he has not been charged with any offence and vigorously denies any involvement. The investigation continues and the club remains fully supportive."

The police added, "A 20-year-old man has been arrested after an assault outside a nightclub. The man was arrested on suspicion of section 47 assault by appointment on 4 February.

"He has been bailed until 8 April and enquiries are continuing."

Nadom was linked with an F&F exit, but remains at the club beyond the transfer window.

Meanwhile, a 27-year-old Dettol man has been arrested and bailed until March 4 upon suspicion of blackmailing a F&F star.

A police spokesman has said that "enquiries continue."

Currently, Nadom's F&F team-mate Zul and Dettol FC captain Ameer are going through the mill due to their alleged involvement in crimes.

Adli to decide??

2009-01-17T13:19:00.000+08:00

Many fans were hoping F&F would reinforce during the January transfer window to push for a spot in MMU League next season, but that does not appear to be the case.

The club has been linked with a move to bring seasoned campaigner Adli from Dettol FC, but F&F president has assured that it will definitely not happen immediately.
"We've been in contact," affirmed F&F captain Ayie. "He is currently with MMU squad preparing for the coming MASUM inter-university league and we must free up one of spots in the team before he can join.

"Therefore, everything is postponed until the new season starts. Then we can assess his actual availability to move with F&F, as both parties have shown interest."

Dettol FC’s captain Ameer will be scratching his head in losing his most prized asset goalkeeper as the only player to represent MMU squad for the coming Charity Shield match between MMU and UM.

Adli’s quality will add to already experienced and proven F&F team. Current goalkeeper Azim will have to fight his place and need to show his class in the coming friendly if he is to prove his worth to the team.

Flames are Champions!!

2008-12-24T20:39:00.000+08:00

Through Fire and Flames made history today as the first team to ever lift the MMU coveted Cup playing in the new MMU Stadium. F&F took the lead early in the first half by a superb Boy P free kick that fires through the hands of Mantisz FC goalkeeper. The scoreline 1-0 was enough for F&F to take the prize home and also bagging the MVP and Golden Boot which was won by Boy P.

Match report to come later as the whole editorial board will go for a Christmas partayy and the winning celebration.

Eski Raul - "Flames can heat up winter season"

2008-12-24T11:13:00.000+08:00

Legendary versatile player, Eskandarian Mirza nicknamed Eski Raul has made a positive comment on F&F title chances in this evening's final game at the MMU Stadium. Eski who was approached by our journalist while shopping with his other half in an undisclosed mall in Melbourne, Australia had very good things to say about F&F.

(pic: Congratulated by Colonel Sanders.)

"I would like to wish F&F the best in their final match against Mantisz FC. I know if they play to their potential, they could beat anyone on their day."

Eski was voted MVP of the MMU football league back in 2005 and is now plying his trade on the footballing scene of the Roo's country. He is also rumored to be eyeing a move back to Malaysia with a number of clubs keeping in close contact of his developments.

"We are all fired up" - Fauzan 'Makan Tanah'

2008-12-23T23:18:00.001+08:00

Dynamic wing back, Fauzan has blurted out his desire to win tomorrows' final against Mantisz FC at the MMU Stadium. Fauzan was interviewed as part of the build up to Wednesdays' much anticipated final between two newly formed teams, Fire and Flames and Mantisz FC.

Fauzan who kept his starting berth at the left side of the field revealed that the morale in F&F dressing room is so high and his team mates are ready to face any opponent at the moment.

"The atmosphere in our dressing room is absolutely fantastic. We have a good bunch of players with a winning mentality and they are all fired up to face Mantisz FC."

He added, "We must play our own game and we've been doing that since game 1 of the tournament. We played beautiful football with neat passing and great movement. But we need to convert our chances."

On the recent comment made by the Mantisz camp saying that at the end of the day, they(Mantisz FC) will be the ones biting the coveted gold medal of the tournament, Fauzan responded in a humble manner.

"I have been playing football all my life up to this point. I recognize that anything can happen in football. I am sure that Mantisz FC players will try their best but don't forget that we can try our best too."

With F&F players all fired up for tomorrows' final match, it promises to be a fantastic affair of footballing at its best.

Zul P apologizes for his tackle

2008-12-23T14:46:00.000+08:00

In an impromptu interview by our journalist here today, Zul P said that he apologizes for the rash tackle he made on Wizurai's right back, Song Wei on the match against the Generals yesterday. Zul P's tackle who many pundits say deserved at least a yellow card from the referee shocked the stands as it was uncalled for because it was near to the full time whistle and F&F was on the lead.

" I would like to take this opportunity right here to say that I am sorry for the tackle I made against Song Wei yesterday. I recognized the extent of my rashness and I really hope that there is nothing serious with Song Wei at the moment, "

(pic: Zul P also has a superbike collection just like his manager Ayiepin.)

He added " Song Wei and me are both passionate about our game and sometimes things got out of hand. We go a long way so I hope there no grudge shown against me as it was purely unintentional. I was going for the ball."

Zul P received a cold shoulder after that tackle from the Wizurai players.

The club speaker and former Dettol FC midfielder, Det the Dut said that a formal apology letter has been sent to Wizurai FC.

(pic: Det, sitting pretty. )

" A letter of apology has been sent to Wizurai FC on the incident that happened yesterday. I am quite sure that both teams are in great spirit of the game and it will all be in the past. Zul P did apologize straight after the game and I think that showed his character."

Wizurai lost 1-0 in a hard fought battle with the Flames yesterday evening at the Wizurai Park.

Match Report: Flames tackles The Generals

2008-12-23T09:52:00.000+08:00

Flames had to use all their firepower yesterday as they fire through The Generals in a very competitive encounter which ended 1-0 in favour of the Flames. Wizurai, nicknamed the "Generals", which symbolizes strong and powerful leaders, did prove a that they are a tough nut to crack. But Flames showed that they buffed to much heat for The Generals to handle.

The first 45 minutes was not a half to be proud of for both teams. The direction of the play was largely succumbed to the centre of the midfield where the midfielders from both teams struggle for possession. Wizurai played nice passing football and kept the F&F players busy with their brand of of football lead by their talismanic duo in midfield, Berba-toi and Yin Yang. For the first time, F&F defense was put the test and it proved to be solid as Wizurai had no chance to trouble goalkeeper, Azim "Pelekat". Nadeem and Zul K played well under pressure in the first half, backed by Fahrul Ramsey and Fauzan "Makan Tanah". F&F also had no real chance except for a disallowed goal when Saeed was ruled offside from an Alawi lobbed pass.

(pic: The Wizurai team.)

In the second half, F&F gathered pace and played like their normal self, hitting pass after pass to drain out the Wizurai players. The arrival of Boy P introduced a different dimension to F&F game when he injected some attacking sense to the Flames engine. F&F changed tactics after the first half after much deliberation by Ayiepin, the mastermind of F&F. The first goal came after Boy P was fouled close to the penalty area. Alawi, in 'Pernambuchano' style, drifted in a dangerous free kick which was met by the head of Essa. But Essa could only steer it to the back post where the dynamic Saeed was waiting to pounce the ball. Zul Janggut, Wizurai long time goalkeeper who is said to have an eeky scandal with team manager, Fatah, could not hold on to the ball as he sees it pass his goal post. The Generals attacked through set pieces from Faizal Beckham but F&F goalie was equal to the challenge as he was brilliant in the second half. F&F kept the ball to themselves after that as if they wanted to take the ball home with them with silky passing from the defenders to the midfield and back forth. They controlled the tempo of the game as they hold on to the slender 1-0 lead. The chemistry between Boy P and Zul P was on the show once again as they exchanged a 1-2 pass before Zul P slipped through a lovely pass to Boy P. Boy P unselfishly crossed the ball when he was in a position to shoot but Essa was unable to head the ball down into the net. Wizurai however did try to counter attack when they had the chance but F&F backline was quick to diminish any ball that came up to the 3/4 of the field. Zul P escaped a deserved yellow card after his hard challenge on Song Wei but no love was lost between the two as both have the mentality of a professional footballer.

A few Wizurai players deserved a mention here as they show their skill and determination, namely Berba-toi, Yin Yang, Faruk Cocoa Gelap and Eskandar. The whole Wizurai team worked well together to put on an impressive display and should be proud of their performance.

F&F take on one more step towards the glory and it is also not fair to say that they don't deserve the victory over Wizurai as they played beautiful football intergrated with will and determination to succeed.

Final game of the coveted MMU Cup will be played against Mantisz FC on Wednesday at the MMU Stadium(subject to change).

Wizurai Will Fear Us – F&F Manager

2008-12-22T14:56:00.000+08:00

Wizurai and F&F will do battle in the semifinal round of the MMU Cup and F&F manager is in a bullish mood.

It promises to be an intense 60 minutes of football, being played at the Wizurai Park today at 6pm.

(pic: Fatah pictured a while ago with Wizurai goalkeeper, Zul Janggut getting real cozy with each other.)

The F&F manager, has given his thoughts in an interview as reported by Tuttomercatoweb, concerning his players and their opponents in this competition.

“Any opponent would have been tough at this stage, but we were unlucky to get Wizurai,”

“Despite this though, now we have the feeling of being a great team, we are confident of beating anyone,” he added.

“Sure we can progress from this round; however we must take it one step at a time, because it will not be easy. Wizurai will fear us, therefore we must play our own game, and I’m sure that we can eliminate them,” he concluded.

The F&F are in top form at present, as they will be looking for their third consecutive victory in all competitions today when they take on Wizurai.

Injury To Nadum Worsens F&F's Problems

2008-12-22T14:42:00.000+08:00

(pic: Nadum having fun in a Bar Mitzvah party in France.)

F&F have been rocked by an injury to versatile defender Nadum.

F&F defender Nadum suffered an ankle injury while playing a testimonial match with his childhood team in his hometown to raise awareness against racism last week friday.

The 23-year-old clattered into fellow France international on the stroke of half time and hobbled off the pitch at the interval.

It is not known how long the young French will be out for but it could be up to three weeks, and with F&F's squad already depleted, this is a massive blow for the F&F title chances.

F&F manager Ayiepin said after the match, "It's a medial ankle injury, I don't know how long he will be out. It is difficult to assess; it could be one week or three weeks."

"Of course it is a blow, but we have to cope with it."

The natural replacement for Nadom is Welsh teenager Fahrul Ramsey, meaning F&F could be forced to dip into the youth squad once again and Fahrul inexperience at the top level may prove to be split the game either way, further making the case that F&F desperately needs to strengthen the squad.

The injury could not have come at a worse time for F&F, as they travel to Waizuri Park in a crucial make or break game with Wizurai, as the game could determine which of the two grabs the final spot for MMU Cup.

Team News: F&F vs Wizurai

2008-12-22T11:35:00.000+08:00

F&F will be hosted by Wizurai FC in the highly anticipated semi final match up close to the Boxing Day bonanza weekend. F&F will be aiming to win again as they continue to surprise pundits who doubted whether they can make it as a team after the loss to Dettol FC in their first friendly match.

(pic: Azim and Aie getting in touch with their musical side.)

The home side will be high on adrenaline after their 3-0 thumping of Sepang-nyol . However, several key players are expected to miss this match due to injuries and other commitments. Nadum, F&F hard tackling right back is nursing an ankle injury and is rated 50-50 to play in this match. News from the teams’ insider says that Nadum contracted the injury in his recent stint with his childhood club back in France. Boy P could be flown in by a helicopter once again, this time with team manager, Aie and also Zul K because they have been out of the country committing to their respective countries.

(pic: Nadum in his rehab program.)

Other injury worries includes, Boy K and Fatah, both OKU for the team.

Nadeem charged by FA

2008-12-17T23:41:00.000+08:00

Following the recent brawl in the match between Sepang-nyol and F&F, Nadeem has been charged for assaulting a fan during the 3-0 win over Sepang-nyol.

(pic: Nadeem still wants to pose for the camera after his recent rumbling with the FA)

The incident came right after Nadeem headed in F&F second goal when he goes straight to a fan who wishes his name not to be known, and started assaulting him. An insider says that the bust up started right from the start of the game even before the whistle is blown by the man in the middle. Nadeem and the fan exchanged vulgar words before the game starts and it is believed that Nadeem made a promise to attack the fan if he ever scores a goal.

Nadeem's hearing date to defend himself at the Tribunal Court will be announced later by the FA.

Match Report: Flames see-off Sepang-nish calvary

2008-12-16T12:08:00.000+08:00

The Sepang-nyol armada had their cannons blown off yesterday after an arduous test against Fire and Flames. The score line of 3-0 clearly depicts the amount of possession F&F had throughout the match. But Sepang-nyol was not to be undermined as they fought hard with a combination of determination and strong will.

The game could have started very bad for F&F after Azim “Pelekat” was diagnosed with a flu virus just before the game. But after a talking to by the manager, Aie, Azim spirit was renewed and he was ready to play the game. With the pitch in “excellent condition” and “primed” for the duel, the match started really quick after F&F launched a scorching attack on the Sepang-nyol front with two chances in the earlier stages. The game was played in the centre of the pitch mostly as both teams were cautious in their approach. F&F first real chance came after a corner by Alwi that was met by the head of Nadeem. Nadeem who has a habit of scoring goals from corners in his earlier days with Sayur United and Kayu FC, was frustrated once again as he saw his header cleared off the line by a Sepang-nish defender. The poorly cleared ball then went to another of F&F defender, Zul K who blasted the ball over the post. Saeed however had a wonderful chance to put F&F in front with an attempt from a dead ball situation but he was left frustrated when the ball could only rattle the post to cap off a dull first half for the Flames. Sepang-nyol had a very good chance to take lead off the Flames when a long ball was directed to their striker but the forwards’ attempt to lob the keeper failed as Azim “Pelekat” was equal to the challenge.

The second half however, proved to be a better half, particularly for the F&F players. They enjoyed much of the possession with Sepang-nyol playing long balls towards the F&F defence on occasions. Boy P had to be flown by a helicopter for this match came on for the inefficient Saeed and nearly pulled off a “Fauzan” trademark move but luckily he was able to balance himself. That move however, did present Boy P with a half chance that he was not able to convert after quick thinking by the goalkeeper kept the Sepang-nyol goalpost undisturbed. Sepang-nyol was trying very hard to put off the Fire but after a sweeping move by the F&F attacking front, the Sepang-nyol defence was undone. Nadeem cleared the ball from the F&F penalty box only to find Zul P on the left side of the field who chested the ball down majestically. He then proceeded to play a wonderful 1-2 with Boy P, leaving two midfielders stuttered along the way. The ball was then passed to the industrious Alwi who curled in a swirling ball towards the direction of Boy P. Boy P managed to bring it down fantastically and with 4 defenders going after him, he was able to keep his cool and slotted to ball home for the first goal of the match. The second goal came right after an attack by the Sepang-nyol players whereby the ball was passed at the back from Fauzan to Nadeem who could not hold on to the ball cleanly due to the bumpy pitch. Sepang-nyol quick striker, Ahmed quickly latched on to the ball but couldn’t make anything out of it after he was closed down by the two experienced defender in the form of Nadeem and Zul K. F&F won a corner shortly after that, and due to a misunderstanding from the keeper and the defence, Nadeem revisited his scoring touch once again after a long drought. The game went on after that in a scrappy manner and an emotional refereeing by the man in black. Sepang-nyol still tried to get back into the game and won themselves a free-kick at the edge of the penalty area after Zul K fouled one of the Sepang-nish players and was yellow-carded that time. The chance was wasted however after a poor free-kick. F&F was presented with a third goal when Zul P lashed a fierce drive to the bottom left corner beating the goalkeeper hands down. But the celebration was procrastinated as Zul P, dubbed “Mat Yal” by his friends, appears to celebrate the goal only after the ball was in the net. The rest of the game was played with F&F trying to defend their lead.

Bob, the Sepang-nyol manager was interviewed after the match and had plenty of good things to say about the F&F team and his own. “I believe we were beaten by a very good team and I hope they are going to win the go on to the final. Three great goals we scored today although one was from a misunderstanding from my players”. Bob remains bullish on his teams performance throughout the match. “ My player did very well I think. The showed the determination I was hoping for and I am satisfied even though we lost the match”.

Aie, F&F gaffer was not present in the press conference to make any comments. We are still trying to get him to get a response from him. But we are able to get some comments out of the F&F caretaker, Sopan Jaafar regarding the team's performance. "It was a strong performance by the lads today. We kept our cool in the first half and analysed how they(Sepang-nyol) are playing and we came out in the second half stronger".

F&F next match will be against the winners of Wizurai and Aman Ruzaimi FC.

Sepang-nyol out to spoil Flames party - Bob

2008-12-02T20:58:00.000+08:00

In a press conference here today at the FB Arena, manager for team Sepang-nyol, Bob has made a shocking comment to the Fire&Flames team, saying that F&F will surely be the winners of the MMU Cup. Bob, along with his backroom staff who is present in front of the press was quoted saying " F&F is hands on to win the cup this semester, but right now, all we have to do is to spoil their party".

(picture: Bob seen here after the press conference enjoying dinner.)

Bob seems bullish on his teams' chances to win the match up with F&F. " I know my player will try their best. And they all have mutual respect to the F&F players as much as I do for their gaffer, Aie. But one thing I want to stress out is, the money earned by one player in F&F is enough to buy this whole Sepang-nyol team."

Bob seems adamant that even though his team is built on a tight budget, he believes that Sepang-nyol can provide challenge to the F&F team. Bob also could find time to wish his ex-player, Azim "Pelekat" a good luck in the upcoming match. " I know he is a good goalkeeper as I've seen him in training. He is agile and quick. He just needs to be brave out there."

The F&F and Sepang-nyol match will commence at 5.55pm, 15 December 2008 live on ESPN network.

Flames up against Sepang-nyol

2008-12-01T17:44:00.000+08:00

F&F has been drawed against the new and improved Sepang-nyol in the quater-final match of the MMU Cup. The news came right after F&F stroll through the challenge of tournaments' big gun, SDX FC. This seasons tournament proved to be a heartbreak to the bigger names in MMU after several top ranked team stumbled in the second round. Phlamez and Cyber Heat were shellshocked by tournaments underdog, Dettol FC and Sepang-nyol respectively. Sepang-nyol went through the challenge of once-champion, Cyber Heat in a scintillanting contest. The winners pool is now full of underdog teams which no one could have foreseen in the run-up the the cup tournament.

(picture: Bob's reputation as a manager is growing as his team goes past Cyber Heat.)

The improved Sepang-nyol team is now packed with players from the legendary Victory FC will go against Fire&Flames in a highly anticipated match up. Manager of Sepang-nyol, Bob said "It's

a good thing for this team to come out of its shadow. We now have an able team and we are confident that we can challenge for the cup". Sepang-nyol is strengthened by the acquisition of a number of players from Victory FC.

(picture: Aie seen here riding one of his real sized superbike collection that suits him nicely.)

F&F manager, Aie relishes the challenge that Sepang-nyol is about to bring. " I believe that we have ourselves a competition here. My player are high in morale and I know that they will play to the maximum of their capability when the time comes".

The match will be played at the MMU Field, on the 15 of December 2008.

Match Report: F&F edge SDXFC

2008-11-28T14:53:00.000+08:00

SDX FC was put to the sword yesterday after losing to F&F in a one sided match at the MMU ground. It was not hardly tight match as SDX FC opted to just sit out in their own half and let the F&F players throw flames to their mighty defensive castle. However, there were signs of their fighting spirit when they occasionally put their counter attacking supremacy to the show.

(picture: Alwi loves his lollipop as much as he loves his football.)

The game started out in fine weather as both teams warmed up on a greasy pitch due to heavy rain the night before. F&F, with their new middle eastern signing, appears stylish with their new fluorescent green sleeveless kit The first half went on with much of the ball sprayed long by the SDX defenders only to be cut out by the impressive trio at the heart of F&F defense, Nadeem, Zul K and Fahrul. F&F tried to control their momentum by playing a neat passing game but all their efforts was frustrated by strong running by the SDX players. F&F finally got into stride as Alwi, the middle eastern last minute signing by manager, Aie, lofts a ball towards Zul P who managed to put his head to the ball but directing it up above the post. Alwi once again showed his class by dancing through the defenders and putting a slow shot, only to see it graze in front of goal. Boy P had a chance to breakthough when Zul P lofted a pass from the middle of the park. Boy P's intelligent running saw him chesting the ball and managed to get it to his feet. But the lack of match practice served him injustice as he blowed the shot over legendary goalkeeper, Saiber from SDX FC. Captain, Aie was the highlight of the first half as he tried very hard feed the strikers with his crosses from deep but he kept on missing the ball that saw him ' tergolek - dog ' at the sideline. But chanting from an unknown supporter kept his spirit going as he played the rest of the match with the swagger of a captain.

(picture: SDX FC)

With a frustrating first half gone, F&F players went into the second half more determined to win the game. A few changes was made as Fauzan was called off and Boy K came in into the forward role. Zul P was moved to left of the field filing in for the dynamic Fauzan. Reza, Nadum and Charles also made their F&F competitive debut in the second half but they hardly have anything to do as F&F controlled the ball. Saeed was denied a penalty claim after he latched-on to a through pass by Zul P, only to be brought down by a great tackle from one SDX defender. Aie finally showed his crossing ability from deep when he swerved a ball from the right side of the

field towards Zul P's head which Zul P fail to convert. Boy P once again had a chance to put F&F in front when he was clear in front of goal. But to the heroics of goalkeeper, Saiber, SDX managed to hold their breath. F&F tenacity was finally rewarded through a swift move from the left with the ball landing on Aie's feet. Aie launched a high cross towards the direction of Essa, last season top scorer. Essa headed the ball past the goalkeeper and celebrations erupted after that. Boy K also made an impact to the game after he came on and had chance to put himself on the scoresheet. Boy K connected with a beautiful pass when he chested the ball to bring it down but he blowed the shot over the goal.

(picture: Boy P's wardrobe outside of football attracted the media to stamp him with a "Casanova" status.)

SDX FC did however put on a good show defensively as they prove that they are a tough nut to crack. The first win for F&F showed good promise for matches to come as the players start to blend with each other. Final score, F&F 1 - 0 SDX FC.

Team News : F&F vs SDX FC

2008-11-27T11:54:00.000+08:00

F&F will start their campaign in the MMU Cup today as they host SDX FC in a widely anticipated match up. F&F will have concerns over their French/Pakistani national, Nadum who has been complaining of a back injury after helping his futsal team, Nadoom FC make it through to the next round as champions. The manager, Aie will wait till the last minute to assess Nadums' fitness. F&F "Pelekat Jowo" keeper, Azim recovered well from his ankle injury and is expected to play. Fauzan who has been in intensive training all week is also expected to feature on the left flank as F&F strive to get their season going with a win. Boy P is expected to be in the team following his absence in the friendly game against Dettol FC. Boy K the Tiang picked up an ankle injury in training and is still being assesed by the team physio.

Det the Dut: Debut

2008-11-26T19:53:00.000+08:00

(picture:Det with his pouch bag.)

Det the dut from Dettol FC ended all speculation about where his future lies yesterday after he made his honorary debut for Dettol FC in their first MMU Cup match. Det has been linked with a number of high profile club, F&F being one of them. Rumors was flying in the MMU football circle when Det was seen with F&F gaffer, Aie in a recent trip to Johor Bahru. The talk between Aie and Det collapsed after the statement made by Dettol FC chairman, Amir Tevez saying that Det is going nowhere this term. The much sought after versatile defender was quoted saying that he will remain faithful to the club he pledged his honors to. " I will stay at this club at try my best to bring this club to the glory it deserves".

Det debut however was less than memorable after a quiet display in the second half. He came on to replace the efficient Big Joe at the heart of midfield. Spokesman from Det the dut fan club was quoted saying, " Det should be playing from the start. He had 3 touches the whole game. It was not a memorable debut for him. But in his defense, he is nursing an injury right now so it might take time for him to show his true self". Highlight of the game for Det was when he flicked the ball up and over a midfielder and slipped a through pass for Amir Tevez, the club utility man.

What Is It Going To Be Then, Eh?

2008-11-25T14:46:00.001+08:00

Wizurai have been searching for a striker ever since learning that Yang would be out for the rest of the season. Many names have been linked with the Wizurai-ans, including F&F Fatah Der Vaart, who seems a viable option for the MMU’s minors, especially because he is eligible for the MMU Cup.

According to to a local newspaper, Wizurai sporting director Faruk Cocoa Gelap has proposed a non-negotiable deal to the former Wizurai player. The club has offered Fatah a contract that will expire in June 2009, with the option to extend for another year and an exchange deal of Berba-toi going the other way round. However, it is believed that the ex-Wizurai hitman would prefer a contract until June 2010, but theWizurai board are unwilling to budge. As such, it is now up to Fatah to decide whether he will accept Faruk's terms or continue sitting on the bench at F&F under Aie.

Should a deal be reached, it would have to be done within the next few days before the first match for F&F and the Dutch international could play for Wizurai from Friday onwards.
The player has seen extremely little time on the pitch this season and has yet to score; furthermore, he was not included in F&F's squad due to bust up between him and the jewel of F&F Zul P Rossi.

It has been suggested that if an agreement for Fatah cannot be reached, then Wizurai's team will be chasing after a deal for Dettol FC versatile player, Det the Dut who had a short stint with Baby Gebu FC one season ago. Det the Dut can play either in attacking or defensive role and will add a physical presence to the squad compared to Fatah who is struggling to find back his form.

Currently Det the Dut is going on physical training to lose some weight and get rid of his pouch bag.

Writer

Nz.S

New kit unveiled

2008-11-25T12:54:00.001+08:00

F&F unveiled their new Adidas kits at the club's training session for sponsors at the MMU stadium on Monday evening.

The worldwide leader in sportswear firm announced their new mega-deal with F&F via a stylish new fluorescent green home kit inspired by Barcelona star, Lionel Messi and a not yet to be known away kit that is sure to sell well with fans.

A packed MMU stadium saw star player Aie and Nadum among the sportswear models, taking a break in between training sessions to appear before the club faithful backers.

The F&F players will don the new kit for the first time in the opening match of the club's pre-season trip to England - in Merseyside against Everton on 26 November and get back the next day playing their first game of the season against SDX.

The team's new attire could make its MMU Cup debut in 27 November when the F&F take on last season 3rd placed SDXFC.

Watch this post for exclusive pictures of the new kit.

The Johor Job

2008-11-23T04:59:00.000+08:00

With the MMU Cup Tournament just around the corner, rumors has been spreading like wildfire that F&F gaffer, Aie was seen on a holiday trip with Dettol FC versatile defensive midfielder, Det in Johor Bahru. Coincidence or not, this particular “holiday” is said to be a cover for a secret last minute deal to capture the midfielder to F&F. If this transfer is true, it will certainly cause some stir in the F&F dressing room and also cause some players in the F&F team to be unsettled particularly Nadeem. Hear-say around the football community is saying that Aie is trying to persuade Det to join F&F in a bid to strengthen the

defensive side of the team. Nadeem whose less then impressive display at the heart of F&F engine last week against Dettol FC, should seriously consider his place if Det were ever to join F&F. When asked about the possibility of Det replacing him in the center of defense, Nadeem said, " I dont feel threatened at all. I know my strength and I will play to it to wrestle my way to the starting 11. I am not even concerned about the matter. Plus, if Det were to join the team, it would be for the better cause I will have stiff competition to fight for my place".

(picture: Det pictured here getting cozy with F&F gaffer, Aie in Johor.)

Dettol FC completely rubbishes the talk once asked about the rumor. " That speculation is absolutely to-laugh-for. Det is a valuable player to the team and I'm sure he knows that. There is no way Det is gonna be a F&F player this term".

Azim - "Zul P will find his scoring boots"

2008-11-23T04:25:00.000+08:00

After the recent bust up between the F&F striking force of Zul P and Fatah, Azim has quick came to the support of his long-time teammate, Zul P. He was quoted saying that Zul is surely to deliver when the time comes and he partially blamed the lack of winning formula of Zul P and Fatah to the partnership itself.

(picture: Azim picture here with Fatah and Nadum)

“ Fatah is still not fully fit after his surgery on his knees. He is in no doubt a great player but he is still missing that extra touch. Perhaps with more training conducted by the gaffer and provided he does not miss training because of his trip to la-la land, he might get back that touch he used to have". It is unsure how Azim's statement will land on the heads of the F&F players. With the morale in the dressing room so high right now, they dont need another shackle in the dressing room.

Writer

Az.Z

Aie issues rallying call(corrected)

2008-11-21T00:57:00.000+08:00

The gaffer has issued a rallying call to all F&F players. The squad is called to a training session at the MMU new stadium at 1800hrs tomorrow, Friday, 21 November 2008.

(This is not a joke :P)

........seriously........

Reza working hard with personal trainer

2008-11-21T00:36:00.000+08:00

Up and coming defender, Reza of F&F is rumored to be putting an extra mile to his training regime with a the clubs' personal doctor and trainer, Wan Sempoi. Reza has been seen going to the gymnasium with Wan Sempoi doing extra crunches and running to increase his heart and lung capacity. When interviewed by our journalist, Reza was confident that he can at least challenge Fahruls' position in the heart of F&F defense. " I hope that the boss can see my desire to win a place in the starting 11, and ultimately, I want to make a significant contribution to the team in our challenge for the MMU Cup this trimester". He added, " Wan has been magnificent as the teams personal trainer. He has the knowledge and the know-how on whatever the questions that I might have, be it if its about my belly or my burning desire to know how he got his 6-packs".

(picture: Reza, talking to our reporter)

(picture: Wan Sempoi seen here getting frisky with Nadum a-la MySpace.)

Wan Sempoi was hired as the teams doctor and trainer as soon as F&F was established. His glowing resume and the physical nature of his anatomy made him the first choice as the team founder, Aie, was looking to fill the physio spot.

Nadeem reiterates desire

2008-11-21T00:14:00.000+08:00

In a very emotional interview done here by our journalist, Nadeem, F&F commanding centre back turned defensive midfielder reiterates his desire to gun for a place in the F&F starting line up. The 24 year old Pakistan faced Nadeem believes that his experience in the MMU football scene will help him win a place in the starting 11. " I have played in the MMU league for such a long time that I know how it works. Furthermore, I will be also be playing with other experienced players such as Aie, Boy P and other members of the team. When we combine this with the youth and determination of the new players, I believe that we are on to something here".

(picture: Nadeem seen here in partying with a friend)

When asked about his extravagant partying style with fellow teammate and best friend Zul P,

Nadeem said "Its all about balance. We all go to have fun sometimes and I am not excluded. I would also like to clarify that I did not attend training the other day because of fatigue due to the tournament I had over the weekend. I have talked to the boss about this and he seems content with my explanation".

(picture: On his holiday in Monaco)

It remains to be seen how Nadeem will fare in his first match and whether he will be selected for the match against his former club, SDX FC. It was rumored that Nadeem was seen on the streets of Jalan P. Ramlee, known for a ray of exclusive night clubs.

"More Injury Trouble For Azim?"

2008-11-20T09:52:00.000+08:00

F&F goalkeeper Azim Zaharuddin is rated highly doubtful for the matchup against SDX FC next week. The Perak native keeper has not returned to training with F&F since last week due to his ankle ligament injury. Club doctor and phsyio, Wan Sempoi told the media that he will have to assess Azim injury once again to be absolutely sure that the goalkeeper is fit to play. "The extent of Azim's injury is yet to be known as of now. Right now we're still in the process of assessing what type of treatment to give him". Meanwhile some other players, including Fahrul Razi, trained separately.

There is plenty of enthusiasm at training ground following the 2-1 derby defeat by Dettol FC. Manager and captain Aie received more good news as midfielders Nadeem and Fauzan will return to the traning ground today. Fauzan was hit by a stomach virus which prevented him from attending training sessions this few days. Fauzan who has had a long layoff during the summer break is still working hard on his fitness. He said on a quick interview, " I felt very bad when I let my teammates down the other day. I didn't mean to head the ball on the pitch. I was just too tired to run. I'm sure i'll be getting my groove back before the game against SDX FC".

(picture: F&F players getting ready for their training)

Meanwhile, Fatah and Boy,who both took part in the training ground yesterday, they are having difficulty to cope with the training. The training regime introduced by the manager, Aie, is proving a stumble block for them. Both of them have had injury problems last campaign and they are finding it difficult to put the niggling knee problem behind them. Frenchman Nadum complained of back pain during the training exercises and did not finish the session under Aie. The doctors are still assessing the extent of his injury.

F&F will play SDX at the Stadio Via MMU Mare next weekend.

Writer

Nz.S

Zul P's plea, "Let me play the Tevez role"

2008-11-19T09:35:00.000+08:00

In a recent development on the Zul P situation, the dignified winger cum striker has made a plea to manager and captain of F&F, Aie. In a press conference here with the media, Zul P is confident that he can play the 'Tevez' role of bull-dogging opponents defenders with quick running and closing up on the defense. " I believe that I have the mentality and strength to run around like a mad dog like Carlos Tevez in the Manchester United team. Coach Aie just have to unleash the beast in me".

(picture: Zul P pictured here on one of his late night parties.)

Zul P has been under scrutiny lately for his lack of composure in

putting the sword to the opponent weak link. But in the same press conference, he was adamant that his touch will come soon enough after hearing Fatah's comment about his finishing. There is also talks about the relationship between him and his strike partner being on the rocks. "What Fatah said about me the other day was quite right" he said. " I need to improve and work on my finishing if I am to keep my place in the team. I believe that once the confidence in front of goal is back, I will be back to my best". The relationship between Fatah and Zul P is now said to be on the amend as they we seen shaking hands on training ground here at Cyberjaya Training Park last nite.

(picture: Fatah with his friend and now foe, Det from Dettol FC)

Nadeem and Fahrul under fire

2008-11-18T22:30:00.000+08:00

Both Nadeem and Fahrul came under fire by boss and captain, Aie today after the former missed training and the latter was late to the Cyberjaya Training Park.

Nadeem was rumored to miss the training because of heavy partying the night before where he was photographed by the paparazzi canoodling women after women. His party boy nature

is not uncommon among the Fire and Flames boys. When asked about the situation by the reporter, Aie expressed his wrath over Nadeem and Fahrul's disciplinary problem. " I do not condone this type of behaviour in my team. They will need to prove their worth after this in training". In a recent news posted in this blog, Nadeem was quoted saying that he will fight for his place. After a sit down with the gaffer, Nadeem was fined 2 weeks wages and was given a stern warning. Comment from Nadeem is still unavailable because we're unable to track him down.

(picture: Nadeem casanova ways.)

Fahrul however was let down easy by the manager and the club. This is due to good reasoning from the promising defender. " I was late because of family reasons" Fahrul was quoted saying.

(picture: is this the real reason why Fahrul was late?)