(http://www.todayonline.com/Voices/EDC110714-0000171/Malaysia-Cup--It-can-unify-us-again)
Letter from Lim Wee Teck, Anak Singa's reply in Blue.
Twenty two years ago, I went to a Malaysia Cup match alone at the National Stadium and it started my brief love affair with it. Besides the electrifying atmosphere which made my hair stand on end, I mingled freely with Singaporeans from all walks of lives. It was during this period where I grew quite close to my Malay and Indian friends as we discussed and watch matches frequently. On the stands, we don't care about our races as we sit where we like on the wooden benches and do the Kallang wave in unison to intimidate the opponents. It was truly a unforgettable experience that help shaped my growing up years.
Its cool that you had to experience the Malaysia Cup days that helped shaped you up. Let's be realistic la, in Singapore you can mingle around anywhere and with whoever freely dosen't necessarily be at the stadium during Malaysia Cup days also. Even if you go to an SLeague game you can still experience that and official fan clubs would be more then welcome for you to join them cheering the team. If you want a heads up on which fan club, try the HOOLs from Hougang Uniteed FC (Im not being biased ok?! buuutttttt Im Hougang till I die, Im Hougang till I die.. I know I am, Im sure I am Im Hougang till I die!). Open your eyes and heart dont be stereotypical to races and jeng jeng jenng welcome to the brotherhood of being a fan.
After the last victory in 1994, it was taken away and sadly the interaction with my non-Chinese friends also went away. The recent news of Singapore getting back into the Malaysia Cup fold is great. The benefits can be twofold. First it can rekindle the dwindling interest in local soccer.
Its sad la to know since 1994 your non-Chinese interaction ended. Its a lame excuse. Then I shall say this, when the non-Chinese started to build loyalties in the SLeague, why didnt you pick an SLeague Club to continue your "interaction"? Are you implying that the non-Chinese are blind followers? I personally know of a couple of Chinese friends who has pledged undying loyalties to their respective Sleague Clubs. Are you one of those brought up with the beliefs that Muthu is a money changer, Ali sells Satay? Oh wait, maybe you did pick an Sleague Club and then found it to be "boring" and you rather watch and follow the Blue Scums in their title chase. The benefits can be twofold? Nope, it will only mean your interest will only be on the MSL while we will do what we do best for the Sleague. Dwindling interest in local soccer? Its only because people like you are premature ejaculators. (refer to previous post)
Secondly it can be used as part of nation building. With the recent influx of foreigners from China/India/Malaysia, the FAS can consider hiring a few famous and good soccer players from these countries to boost the young team. Foreigners who are working here may just turn up to support Singapore as a result and integration can take place easily on the stadium terraces.
Everything can be used as part of nation building. Why must always depend on foreigners one? You think our Local Boys are not good enough meh? I will proudly say you are WRONG. Hire few famous and good soccer players? Erm who do you have in mind ah? Beckham? Rooney? Ronaldo? or you want to hire those semi retired ones? You think like the PAPayas. I rest my case and you can get your votes from the new citizens.
With this in mind, I will be looking forward to watch Singapore next year in the Malaysia Cup.
Ah boy ah prease la.. "I will be looking forward to" still means to me your one of those Semangat 50sen.
