Bola Sepak 5-0? Merdeka 5-0?

So Tengku Abdullah announced his resignation from FAM effective this morning, which was then followed by Khairy’s. Azalina see this as an opportunity to seek all senior FAMs’ who thinks that new changes should take place to follow suit. Well, these are the kind of sacrifice those people are urged to do.

It is indeed a bold move, but would it really be the solution to Malaysia’s foot ball team? The big 5-1 and 5-0 lost is indeed a tribute to Malaysia big ‘5-0’ years of independent. I guess they were just playing their part of patriotism to the country.

I am indeed proud to be Malaysian, but these people are indeed not. No sports training in London can help them to become better. We surely showed them that we are ‘jaguh kampong’, cause we did play like one.

I should have shown some encouragement, at least try not to be so critical. That is how typical and judgemental I am these days.

Last week, PETRONAS had it’s sports carnival. Two weeks of trying to balance both trying to organize the annual Engagement Session (where I was the Chief de Mission) and actively participating in dragon boat (where I was the drummer/flag holder and my Boss is EXPRO’s Chief de Mission). It was tough. We were badly beaten by all competing teams, where we ended 6th. Luckily EXPRO contingent wasn’t being harsh or critical. We slip 2 places from 4th to 6th, and we only managed to contribute 2 points to the contingent (Congrats to EXPRO who emerged champion!). We tried, but everyone just got way better.

So, what was wrong? Two weeks of intensive training doesn’t pave way to winning. All other teams had better preparation since a year ago, where some even competes at national level. We just didn’t stand a chance. So, what does that tell you? Preparation should start from now, and not just as and when there is a competition. That is what is wrong about Malaysian football team. Too much talk, but lack of preparation. Too much action item, but no action taken. That was what was also wrong about the dragon boat team. We only talked about winning year by year, but a year goes by and two weeks of intensive training before the championship doesn’t help much. All other teams were serious about winning and it shows.

Lesson for the day? Don’t wait for another full investigation is done, reports compiled etc which will take another few wasted months. Take action now! Now! Now!