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The KOP comes to Asia 2009 (Part 3)

July28

Feeling more and more excited that day. Lying down on sofa watching Liverpool match is one of the most relaxing thing I will do at home, especially on a boring weekday. I never expect myself to be watching their match in a stadium. Huiying’s BF drove there and the parking was full.. the whole place was filled with RED. Lucky for us, Yiheng and Choonyan helped us book some seats which are located at a very good position.

Before even walking into the stadium, I could hear fans singing You’ll never walk alone and other Liverpool songs. A visit to Anfield on a European night has always been a dream of mine. I wanted to experience the feeling of hair standing when all the fans sing. Well, that was what many other soccer players will describe when they visit Anfield.

When I stepped into the stadium, I was like WOW. So many people.. I read from reports that there were 40,000 fans so you could imagine them singing and cheering for the team. As soon as I was seated down, the match had already started. My vision was on the pitch 24/7, not even wanting to have a blink. After 15minutes then I realised I was too engross with the match that I have to take out my camera to take pictures lol.

As I predicted, it will be a high scoring match and it ended with a 5-0 victory to the reds. The first half was quite normal as the reds created lots of chances but the Lions defended well. There were some glimpse of hope for the Lions, some of the passes, tricks and movement really impressed the me. First half ended 1-0 with Varonin taking a shot deflecting off a defender’s leg and went into the net.

During the break, lots of fans went to buy beer and Liverpool accessories. There were very long queues in every stall. Wanted to get a Liverpool lanyard for myself but it was sold out. :(

Second half started with some substitutions. It was close to first team during the 2nd half for the reds, while Singapore team subbing most of their first team players out. So at that point of time I was already expecting more goals.. After Riera scored the 2nd goal, the fans were all screaming and shouting for Fernando Torres and Alonso. Everyone was singing Torres’ song and I really feel like I am in Anfield. But I know it was only 1/10 as loud as Anfield.

When the match ended, everyone gave a standing ovation for the team when they gave a walk pass around the field. I have to admit some of the singings during the match almost made me cry if I didn’t control my emotion lol. Before leaving the stadium, everyone sang You’ll never walk alone again for the last time. After which, a group of people were singing near the exits. Initially, I heard them sang ManUre’s song which was like WTF. But when I listened carefully, they actually changed the lyrics and was scolding ManUre lol, asking ManUre to bring it on next season. It will be hard for me to describe the feeling. All I can say was POWER.

Outside the stadium, everyone was going off in different direction and it was when the best moment of the night begin. You could see a swarm of REDS flooding the carparks, stadium gates and everyone was singing another Liverpool song together. It was like armm.. no government, nobody’s business. The fans were all going crazy.

As for me, I was holding a huge Liverpool flag which YF brought. I was crazy as well. I even hold it behind my back as though it looked like a cape, so you can imagine I was running and jumping around in high spirit trying to make the Liverpool logo fly as high as possible. It was also one of my craziest moment of life, with the Liverpool fans.

You’ll never walk alone.

The KOP comes to Asia 2009 (Part 2)

July28

Saturday, Liverpool squad went to Clarke Quay for a ride on the boat. I didn’t go that day as it will be very hot and sunny, I don’t want to risk getting fever again after I finally recovered from it. I lent YF my camera so shall upload the pics since it’s with me. Heard that there were 4000 fans who went that day.

The KOP comes to Asia 2009 (Part 1)

July28

First of all, I am going to talk about how I become a Liverpool fan. I don’t exactly remember when was that but its either pri4 or 5. Soccer has always been my most favourite sports since pri3, as a soccer player I was telling myself maybe I should support a team since I am so passionate about soccer. The first ever soccer match I watched was coincidently Liverpool vs ManUre, and the final score was Liverpool won 2-1. During the match, I really like the way Liverpool play and it was when my love for Liverpool started.

I can say I am a diehard fan of liverpool. Although I didnt have lots of their products, but in my heart, everything was about Liverpool when it comes to soccer. Gerrard is a very inspirational player which is why it become my idol. He influenced me alot which develops me into a player who work extra hard when it comes to sports. Even when I feel very exhausted during sports, I will always remember his “unlimited energy level” which will makes me push myself beyond the limit. This really brings my game to another level, especially when you see your opponents all being tired but you still have the energy to go further.

Liverpool is a very humble club, with humble manager and good history. They play clean football and have disciplined players. Which is why I feel very emo every season when they don’t win the EPL. So hope the upcoming season, I won’t have to emo again :)

Velocity

Last Friday, I went to Velocity with YF to see Torres and Carragher. Despite having slight fever that day, I still force myself to go. It was the passion that drives me on and I always believe we must fight for the things we love :) The crowd was huge and best spots were already taken up. Feeling very desperate and crazy, we climbed on top of the power generator box. This is what I told YF “Eh Fuck it liao.. just climb the generator. The most when tio kan then we come down” The reason why I scare tio kan is because there was a signage of a danger sign. High voltage and by climbing on top of it, we never know if that thing will explode or any shit will happen.

But I am glad to make that decision, I was on top of everyone with the bestest of bestest view. Soon one by one, other fans came and ask me, “Can you see them clearly?” And I told them “No, I can’t.” Haha.. I was just being afraid that the generator box will really explode if too many people stand on top of it. Being as passionate as me, they still climb up despite me telling them I couldn’t get a good view. Liverpool fans are really friendly people. Me and YF spoke to 2 other fans, one from Indonesia. I can remember there were 4 times I experienced strangers come talking to me when I was wearing Liverpool jersey or sweater in the past. They were also Liverpool fans.

Alright.. enough of talking lets enjoy the pictures. You can see the fans are going crazy, block the road and almost cause a traffic jam :)

Liverpool News and updates!! (EXCLUSIVE)

July27

Will post their 2 days activities in Singapore before the match day and the match itself by either tonight or tomorrow. Stay tune!!

LOTS OF PICS COMING UP~!!

Liverpool, Fernando Torres.

July24

Nothing much to update recently, just some normal routine everyday.. Will post about some random.. or maybe not so random stuff..

Yesterday i watched Liverpool vs Thailand match and they were playing like DA BER YEW, TEE, AFFFF. so sucky without gerrard and alonso. And it was raining so heavily at the stadium.. All the Thai fans were like soaking wet.. I hope this Sunday when i go the weather will be good. Will be posting some pics of Liverpool team soon. Hope I can snap more pics later at jurong point and on sunday altho i tink sunday wun hav much chance to take much pics..

Few days ago, I suddenly have the Fernando Torres fever so i went to his website and read about him for the 3rd or 4th time.. Although my favourite player is still Steven Gerrard, i oso love Torres alot. NOW U ALL UNDERSTAND WHY IM A GH3Y LE MA.. yeah.. it is actually because of Torres’s past which makes me like him so much. And all the important goals he scored which made me cried. Sorry I am a emotional and passionate liverpool fan, everytime i see those very important matches I will cry one. Yeah hes also a piscean like me, born on 20th March. That time when i got my vball jersey, when i see the number 9 i was so happy lar.. i noe abit xiao hai zi but sometimes its fun to b xiao hai zi.

I dunno y but he is such an “AURA” person. so charismatic no wonder so many girls like him. even those who noe nuts abt soccer or liverpool oso go “TORRES TORRES TORRES”. You guys should go watch the video on the celebration after spain won the euro cup. He said something like “WE WILL WIN THE PRIEMIER LEAGUE THIS SEASON”. so confident so zai and got so much seh. altho we didnt win lar but to me its as good as winning coz it has been a very very very long time since we got 2nd and putting up such a strong challenge to the title.

ok. now i noe i keep typing and typing and typing but dunno how to end this shit topic.. cause i noe if i continue to type, i will be toking alot abt liverpool and i noe not many liverpool fans here, later u all feel sian. so i will just end the post lydat.

Will try to find more happening things to do when im not so busy with work so that can take more happening pics and post at tis happening blog for u happening peops to read.

This is too emotional..

May7

I wrote tis post without spending time to tink or consider, after the match i immediately log on my blog. First time in my life i almost cried watching a non liverpool game.. the match is damn exciting..

Chelsea 1 (Essien 9′min) Barcelona 1 (Iniesta 90′min)

Chelsea scored a tyco goal in the 9th min tru a volley by essien. the ball was so tycoly deflected to him and he just anyhw whack n score – - or mayb credit to him for his technically skill. Barcelona was having 60+ to 70% possession truout the whole game but their attacks were neautralise by chelsea’s defend as they “park bus” in their penalty box.

Halfway tru Dogba is diving his way tru and whinning like a dog. Well, this is chelsea. Some of their players r starting to play dirty by play acting. At tat point of time, i was thinking.. do chelsea really deserve to go final with this kind of tactics? They aint really attacking anyway. Till 66′min, Anelka dived near Barcelona’s penalty area and gt Ebidal sent off, there wasn’t any contact made and i was like wtf – - Obviously it was referee kelong.. He is not suitable for big games as he made many mistakes in judgement. In another point of view, I tot it was a blessing in disguise as chelsea might start to attack and leave space for barcelona to counter. But cmon lar.. tis is chelsea.. they continue to park their bus despite having a man’s advantage.

Till 90′min, Messi (man of the match imo) passed a very nice pass to an open Iniesta. The pass may nt seem tat nice actually but without the vision and alertness frm Messi, there wouldn’t b a goal. I bet other players wun even make tis kind of pass. Iniesta (i always think hes underrated) made no mistake and used his outer foot to shoot the ball… right pass all the defenders and GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL it went.

You can see chelsea players all complaining.. like they always do.. complain abt wad i oso dunno.. they always like to crowd around referee and complain all kinds of tings which dun exist. Rest of the match i shall not mention abt it. Seriously i tink barcelona deserve it.. and oso every champs league final, EPL club vs EPL club u all not sian meh?!

I will be supporting Barcelona in the final of coz. Im always a fan of Messi and i feel tat Ronaldo is no where near his level, we shall see :P but I noe if Man Utd win, lots of ppl will b spamming my tag box but who cares. haha i dun like Man Utd anyway.. no offence.

Bring it on Man Utd. May the best team win in the final.

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