Agu Casmir sign for Sun Hei

International Agu Casmir has sign for Hong Kong side Sun Hei according to fans from the region.

The 29-year-old has been without a club for the past 6 months.

Sun Hei has been champions of Hong Kong for 3 times in their 37 years existence but the last time was in 2004/2005 season and last season they finished 7th in the Division.

Quote from Hong Kong fan

晨曦同一位新加坡國腳傾緊合約!!

Agu Casmir (29歲)新加坡國腳前鋒

踢完大馬既新加坡獅隊之後冇班落

Ridhuan moved to new club

Former Singapore international Muhammad Ridhuan has moved to a new club on loan according to GOAL website

Indonesia Super League (ISL) club Arema Indonesia had previously wanted to sack him for 'poor performances'' but reversed their decision but the former Singapore international will not see any further action with them this season as the player will be loaned out to Persisam Samarinda.

“I will head over to Samarinda and play for Persisam," Ridhuan told Goal.com, after Arema had announced a week ago that they were letting him go.

“I am leaving Malang [Arema’s home town] with a heavy heart as the people here are friendly and the supporters and players are close with each other.”

Although Ridhuan is sad to leave his loyal fans, he hopes they understand the predicament he is in and promised to give his best for his new club.

“The atmosphere in Kanjuruhan Stadium will spur any players on to play their best," he said.

"In short, I feel like an extended family member of Malang. But this is the life of a footballer - we might move to [a] different club every season.

"I am a professional and if Arema is to play in Samarinda, I will do all I can to ensure my team win.”

Ridhuan has thus far played five times for the club this season, twice as a starter, but has failed to impress coach Rahmad Darmawan in those matches.

Precious return to Indonesia as Alam Shah faced sack

Noh Alam Shah face the sack according to Goal website as his Indonesian club PSS Slemen are disappointed with him.

The fans are furious with Noh who is the biggest earner in the club but have not contributed as much in their eyes as the 32-year-old has only notched 2 goals so far.

And the club management admitted they cannot ignored it so they have to review Noh position in the club. 

While it is bad news for Noh, there are welcome development for former Singapore international Precious Emuejeraye who has secured a contract with ISL club Persidafon Dafonsoro .

The 30-year-old had been linked with S-league clubs Woodlands Wellington and Tanjong Pagar United after he was sacked from Persiba Balikpapan but it seem the Indonesian side had a better offer.

The defender made his debut for his new club in a 3-1 loss against his former club Sriwijaya FC on May 16.

Wilkinson hit out at Lee

Former Home United player John Wilkinson have hit out at Paul Lee in an interview with SPH TNP as he claimed he want to come clean on the issue that saw him leave Home.

The former international noted back in July 20, 2012, he was asked to leave a training session, the day after he allegedly make comments about Paul Lee tactics.

Later he was intrusted via text messages by a club staff not to return to training and to stay home.

The club official claimed they wanted to investigate the matter first and it was only two months latter that he was told to return back to training.

The 31-year-old was 'surprised' he was to be fined S$400 for not training with the Prime League team during that period.

Despite having the text message as evidence to prove he was not told to do so, the midfielder pay the fine as he wanted the matter to end.

He said: "There have been several false comments made about me..... and I'm disappointed that Home allowed me to be abused that way by a person in authority."

Wilkinson also rubbished the notion his clash with Lee was because of culture.

He said: "This is not the first Asian coach I've worked with and I haven't had issues with those I worked with in the past."

Precious linked with Jaguars and Rams

Over the past few weeks, former international Precious Emuejeraye has been seem training at the Queenstown stadium leading to speculation the defender is returning to the S-league.

The 30-year-old has been without a club since he was sacked by Persiba Balikpapan and has been unable to find a new employer.

It may have to do with the rumors he may have been injured in his time with Persiba and yet still had to play on in every match and that was the 'real reason' he was sacked as he could not recovered in time for action in the Indonesian League.

But the Singaporean will have more than enough time to recover as the transfer window do not end until end of June if Tanjong Pagar United do want to sign him.

At the same time, it is believed Woodlands Wellington is also attracted to the former Singapore international as they seek to increase their squad strength.

Ismail Yunos frozen out?

Former Home United midfielder John Wilkinson has tweeted Ismail Yunos is currently facing tough time at Home and have been 'poorly treated'.

One wonder if it is because he had a fall out with coach Paul Lee.

The 27-year-old has not play for the Protectors since the loss against Woodlands Wellington way back in 5th March.

At the same time, John Wilkinson is coming back to S-league as he tweeted he will depart I-league and he is coming back to Singapore.

Other than Home, one still think he will find another club easily.

Alam Shah become PSS Sleman highest paid player

GOAL website has reported Noh Alam Shah is to become Indonesia second tier club PSS Sleman highest paid player.

It is claimed the players total wage bill for a month is about Rp340 million (USD34,979).

US$35000 divided by 22 is US$1590 per player and while Noh Alam Shah is the highest-paid player there are surely other players who are paid decently for the club must have other foreigners and highly-regarded locals as well.

Still as NAS is highest paid player, think he can collect three time that amount meaning he can earn around US$4800 which make it around S$6k.

A decent wage as it is a second division club and considering Indonesia lower standard of living.

Wilkinson sign for Salgaocar

Former International John Wilkinson has join I-league club Salgaocar.

The 33-year-old have been without action since falling out with Home United coach Paul Lee in July and departed once the season ended.

He has been looking for a club since having been linked with DPMM Brunei.

The midfielder is first Singaporean to play in the I-league since it inception in 1996.

Noh and Ridhuan to stay with Arema Malang for now

Noh Alam Shah and M.Ridhuan will stay with Indonesian champions Arema Malang until the end of the season.

After that, it will be over as the duo admitted to TNP that the financial situation is becoming unbearable and if not for the fans they will be gone already.

It is not known hoe much the club owned to it players but the report indicate the total amount is at least S$500k min.

Wilko first foreign captain in Thai league

ST photo

John Wilkinson has make history again according to the Straits Times as he has become the first foreign captain in Thai Premier league.

And the way the Singaporean found out was amazing as he was greeted by thunderous applause after being asked to stand in the middle of a team huddle during training two months ago, his Police United teammate said it was because they were amazed he was still playing good football at 31.

Minutes later, he found out the real reason and was lost for words.

The former Singapore Armed Forces FC playmaker had been named captain, becoming the first foreign skipper in the Thai Premier League's 16-year history.

And that after he has become the first Singapore footballer to play in Thailand when he joined the Phatum Thani-based outfit weeks earlier on a two-year deal.

'My coach (Thawatchai Damrong- Ongtrakul) has a really dry sense of humour, so he chose this method of breaking the news,' recalled Wilkinson.

'It's still a huge shock looking back at it. It was just my 10th training session with them, but it's a huge honour and shows my team's faith in me.'

Singapore is suited to raise children

Mustafic Fahruddin have revealed he is really coming back to Singapore and it is because of his children.

With his wife set to give birth to his second child, the Singapore international has decided his children needed to be raised in suitable environment and unfortunately, at this point, most part of Indonesia is not there yet.

Therefore, for the sake of his children, he has decided to return to Singapore as he believed this is the best place.

His determination is not in doubt as the 30-year-old has even rejected a US$400k (S$460k) deal to join Liga Premier Indonesia (LPI).

He has also given hints old home Tampines Rovers will be his preferred 'new' home as he has not sold his house in Simei.

It never end

Jakarta casual has reported Noh Alam Shah and M.Ridhuan have enough of their club Arema Malang management.

They are fed up they are never pay on time and seldom, if ever, get the full amount so they want to leave (yet again).

I cannot bring myself to sympathy with the duo because they are adults and they knew the situation the club were in when they signed on the dotted line.

And I did questioned why any sane person would remain at a club that was not financially-sound so they are responsible for their own action.

If Noh Alam Shah end up losing another 6-figure sum playing with the Indonesian champions, thus wasting one more year of his career, it is his own fault.

Mustafic Fahruddin is S-league-bound?

Jakarta Casual blog has reveal Singapore international Mustafic Fahruddin is returning to Singapore.

He has reportedly been quoted that when his contract with Persela expires at the end of the season, that will be it.

After two years in the ISL, last year with Persija, he will now return to Singapore and the S-league .

His former club, Tampines Rovers, will hold the advantage as the defensive midfielder spent seven years with the club and he still has fond memories for the place and the owner.

Home aim for Amri

Home United is reportedly aiming to bring back Khariul Amri from ISL.

The 25-year-old is injured since the Suzuki Cup and it seem his club is finding out the Singapore international can be a little injury-prone.

At Tampines Rovers, Khariul only started started 23 league games with another 22 as substitutes in 2 1/2 season.

As a local, he will not face the pressure of quotas limit but as a foreigner, Khariul has to be on the pitch more often.

Wilkinson join Thai club

SAFFC and Singapore midfielder John Wilkinson have joined Thai club Police United for the upcoming season.

He has been lured away by a two-year contract with a pay check of S$10k a month.

The Warriors admitted they cannot matched the offer for the 31-year-old as he was believed to be earning the higher bracket for local of S$8k a month already.

Wilkinson family will also be moving to Thailand to join him as he make Thailand his home for the next 2 years.

Noh and Ridhuan club hit with rumors of non-payment again

What is new.

I mean their former coach Robert Albert had already jumped ship along with a few of the players and if Noh and Ridhuan believed things will be different this time round, it is clear it is not.

The Indonesian Liga champions reportedly have a debt of 7 billion rupiah (around S$1.2 million) and one wonder how much of that is player salaries as rumors of non-payments are surfacing.
 
If losing around $77k last year have not woken up Noh, maybe this year will as his footballing years are winding down and he is setting himself up for a horror movie if he keep making such 'brilliant' career move.

In the end, the only person who can take of himself after his football career is over is Noh himself and he should be asking if he is doing that

Hariss Harun and Shahril Ishak make it to Asian Games

After weeks of uncertainty, news has finally emerged both Hariss Harun and Shahril Ishak will make it to Asian Games.

At first, both players were not expected to make it as Hariss Harun had studies commitment while FAS could not forced Shahril Ishak Indonesian club, Persib Bandung, release him as the Asian Games is not on FIFA list of international competition.

However, matter have changed now with Hariss Harun allowed to play in the first two group stage matches as his school have make allowance for the Young Lions midfielder to catch up on his studies later while Persib Bandung has agreed to release the ex-Home United player as they have no commitment during the Asian Games period which Singapore have matches.

Still, it was not all good news as FAS could not get all the players they wanted as the other two overage players - Khariul Amri and Mustafic Fahrudin - were not released by their Indonesian clubs.

It further showcased how bad the management under Zainudin have been as they should have expected it as Indonesia did not send a team to the Asian Games and the Indonesian Super Liga have commitment during that period.

Mustafic Fahrudin joined Persela Lamongan

Singapore international midfielder Mustafic Fahrudin have joined Persela Lamongan for the upcoming ISL season.

The 29-year-old had been without a club since he was released by Persija Jakarta back in August.

Despite being linked with a number of clubs, none of them materialised but now, finally the ex-Stags midfielder has found a club although one has to admit it does not looked the best move.

Persela Lamongan only just finished outside the relegation zone in 14th position last season.

Stags to sell Khariul Amri to Persiba Balikpapan (edited)

Tampines Rovers forward Khariul Amri is set to join Persiba Balikpapan after reports (translated from Indonesian) indicate the Indonesian club is ready to make an offer for him that include a transfer fee.

That for me is the right way forward as once again I cannot stress my disappointment with Home United who meekly allowed Shahril Ishak to leave for free.

There are even indications that Gombak United had done the same but at the moment, I will give John Yap the benefit of the doubt but if it was so, then his words in the media in the past that FAS should give more funding will sound hollow to me.

One cannot give away players for free on one hand and then turn around to demand money with the other.

S-league clubs cannot expect FAS to increase funding to makeup for shortfall when they themselves do not make an effort in cases like this; the clubs have to stand their ground and ask for transfer fees or the Indonesian clubs can wait.

It happen to us as SAFFC had to wait 2 years for Therdask Chaiman when his then-Thai club BEC demanded a U$10k transfer fee.

There is no excuse with talks that it is an honour oversea clubs want our players consider bullshit as it cost money and efforts to develop players and if these players can help recoup part of it, the clubs should do it.

Shariff Abdul Samat move to Persibo Bojonegoro off

Shariff Abdul Samat move to ISL side Persibo Bojonegoro is off.

The Indonesian club have not registered the Singaporean for the upcoming ISL season, according to a report from Goal.com (translated from Indonesian)

But, the 26-year-old should count himself lucky as it appear from the report the club have financial constraint and can only registered 23 players despite ISL rules allowing 30 players to be registered.

In addition, the Indonesian club who won promotion to ISL by winning the Indonesian Premier League (Indonesian lower Division) is reportedly yet to be paid that prize money by PSSI according to an earlier Goal.com report.

So the club may experienced money problem sooner rather than later.

It does not change the fact Shariff have no future at Home United so he need to continue to look for a club.