TIGERS UNITED

Tigers midfielder Ben Sritharan believes if Tigers United can maintain their current squad, the club will soon end their seven-year trophy drought. Ben recently penned a new contract with the Tigers after overcoming an off-form season last year, and has helped the Veteran Tigers outfit to change the fortunes after they struggled at the start of the campaign following the absents of Zainudin and Bharathi Dason. The 46-year-old is not only confident that the current crop of players can develop into a squad that competes for silverware, but is also hoping to lead the club to success with his role in the team.

SILENT KILLER C 1 – YOUNG TIGERS 3 After the frustrating start by the Veteran Tigers, the Young Tigers redeem their pride by winning 3-1 over  Silent Killer C. The Tigers started the match with Yusri, Sufian, Sazali and Kamal. However, scoring their first goal, Kamal was down with an injury, and Nizam was introduced.  The Young Tigers played on with good possession throughout the match. Kamal opened the scoring with wonderful bicycle kick before Sazali doubled their lead with a brilliant back heel.  Silent Killer pulled a goal back with a goal, but Tigers Captain Mohd Sufian finished-off the game with a 10 metres screamer.

SILENT KILLER A 2 – VETERAN TIGERS 1 Veteran Tigers memulakan aksi di Futsal Super League (FSL) 2012 dengan aksi mengecewakan apabila tewas 1-2 kepada pasukan Silent Killer A. Tanpa 3 tonggak utama Fadzil, Ariffin & Azam, Veteran Tigers terpaksa bergantung kepada Azimin, Pajan, Firdaus, Ben, Seelan dan Dalbir. Namun mereka gagal untuk mencari rentak sebenar.   Walaupun mendahului dengan gol cantik dari Dalbir Singh, skuad Veteran Tigers terpaksa akur dengan kelebihan pasukan lawan. Perlawanan pembukaan FSL antara Silent Killer A dan Veteran Tigers ini bermula agak lewat kerana kereta Bentley milik Ben mangalami tayar pancit semasa melalui London Bridge. Turut terperangkap dalam kereta Ben ialah Seelan dan Pajan. Ketua pasukan Azimin Hardi dilaporkan sangat berang dengan kejadian itu.

Tigers United manager Fadzil Hisham has named his final 18 man list for the 2012 Futsal Super League (FSL), which is without Peter Elanko and Bharathi Dason. However, the manager had also included Hikmal Ahmad despite carrying an injury. As expected, Azimin Hardi will captain the Veteran Tigers and Mohd Suffian has been named as the Young Tigers skipper. VETERAN TIGERS   YOUNG TIGERS Azimin Hardi  (Captain) Mohd Sufian Amin   (Captain)   Thyagaseelan Thambiah Mohd Yusri Mohd Fadzil Hisham Mohd Khaizal Ben Siritharan Lee Cheng Hong Harpajan Singh Nik Muhamad Asyraf Azam Jaafar Khirulnizam Kamaruddin Dalbir Singh Sazali Muhammad Ariffin Ideris Engku Kamal Azizi Mohd Firdaus Yatim Hikmal Ahmad

Young Tigers captain Mohd Suffian believes his teammate, Nik Muhd Asyraf is a man for the big occasion, and he expects the Kelantan-born midfielder to deliver against Tigers' opponents on Saturday. This weekend's marquee fixture at Kota Damansara takes place almost exactly a year since Nik completed his protracted move to Tigers United. Fadzil Hisham's late, late swoop proved a masterstroke as Nik displayed his talent and provided the assists, which propelled Young Tigers into last year's quarter-final.

Reports in January linked Lee Cheng Hong with a move away from Tigers United, although it now appears he will remain at the club for at least another two years. Some fans are ready to see the striker depart, but his continued presence in the squad can only be positive. No matter how well Cheng Hong performs, though, he is met with criticism from Tigers supporters. One of the most common concerns is his languid style of play. He does not tirelessly run like Zali or Suffian, nor is he as fast as Firdaus, but he should not be dismissed on that basis. He is a different brand of striker, one who relies more on his skill and intelligence.

Pemain pertahanan Tigers United, Harpajan Singh bertekad untuk menebus kembali kegagalan musim lalu pada Futsal Super League (FSL) 2012. Pemain berdada bidang itu beraksi kurang cemerlang di sepanjang FSL 2011. Para wartawan dan pengulas  bolasepak antarabangsa berpendapat, masaalah ketagihan alkohol menjadi punca utama kepada prestasi hambar Pajan pada musim lalu. Sejak itu, beliau telah dilucutkan dari menjadi kapten Young Tigers. Namun, terdapat beberapa laporan yang mengatakan Pajan telah insaf dan ingin memperbaiki permainannya. Beliau dillihat membuat latihan bersendirian sejak 6 bulan lalu. Beberapa pegawai di Tigers United mendakwa sering ternampak kelibat Pajan berjogging setiap hari jam 12 tengah hari dan ada kalanya lewat di tengah malam.