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Post by Wiking on Jun 14, 2012 12:56:34 GMT 8
I'm posting this here because its relevant to the Suzuki Cup tourney we're in and like most, I'd like us to play IND again for a chance to finally turn the corner and beat them for the very first time in our history. If its been posted before please feel free to delete mods. WE WILL BE EVEN MORE COMPETITIVE: BOBJAKARTA (13 June 2012) – The recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the between the FA of Indonesia (PSSI) and the breakaway Indonesian Super League (ISL) and the Indonesian Football Rescue Committee (KPSI) has more implications that just for the reconciliation of football stakeholders in the country. For Bob Hippy, the national team coordinator, the MOU meant that for the first time in months, the Indonesia national team can now look to a brighter future with full access to the nation’s best players. This is especially so when the AFF Suzuki Cup 2012 is just months away. “A lot of our players wanted to play for the national team but because of the conflict in the game (between ISL and PSSI), they have had to change their stance,” said Bob. “So we are grateful for this MOU as this will mean that players no longer have an obstacle to them joining the national squad. And this will also mean that the national coach will have all the best players available and make the Indonesia national team even more competitive.” This was echoed by the chairman of KPSI (the shadow PSSI) La Nyalla Mahmud Mattalitti: “with the MOU, I’m encouraging players in the ISL to give support to the national team as after all this time; the formation of the national side will be closely monitored by FIFA and also AFC.” The AFF Suzuki Cup 2012 will be held in November this year and will be hosted by Malaysia and Thailand. www.aseanfootball.org/?p=8614&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
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Post by stellarboy on Jun 14, 2012 15:23:37 GMT 8
Here, guys. IDN has a big chance to survive suspension by tomorrow, and finally compete in this year's Suzuki Cup. It will just depend, though, on how the higher-ups in FIFA would react to it.
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Post by jpesarza on Jun 14, 2012 16:55:14 GMT 8
Their supporters should be the happiest side, I like the upgrade in their system it adds more color to the fast coming Suzuki Cup. This is gonna be exciting. Can't wait for the July Draw!
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Post by dingodile5 on Jun 15, 2012 9:01:48 GMT 8
PFF to assemble elite Azkals rosterBy Olmin Leyba (The Philippine Star) Updated June 15, 2012 12:00 AM Comments (1) View comments MANILA, Philippines - As the Azkals kicked off their build-up for the AFF Suzuki Cup with recent friendlies against Malaysia, Indonesia and Guam, the Philippine Football Federation and team management are going the extra mile to put up a highly prepared, full-strength side to ASEAN’s premier competition in November. PFF president Nonong Araneta said the federation is prepared to spend for training camps abroad and even for compensation for the European clubs to release their Fil-foreign players to the national team. “We’re prepared to put up the best team – at whatever cost,” said Araneta, intimating their plans for the Suzuki Cup, where Phl is bent on trying to duplicate or surpass their breakthrough semifinal stint in 2010. Being a competition that’s not part of the Fifa calendar’s so-called international match days, the PFF and team officials led by manager Dan Palami have to double their efforts to convince the clubs to allow the concerned high-caliber booters to suit up for Phl XI. “If we make proper representations with their clubs, I think we can (have the players released). We should convince them that if the players will just be sitting on the bench during those time, it would be better for them to release their players and we hope (they will act favorably on our request),” Araneta said. “If we can compensate for their services, then we’ll do the costing and talk to the clubs,” he added. The Azkals, though, are also preparing for the possibility that the Europe-based players won’t be around. “Our intention is for all of the players to be available for the Suzuki Cup. But on one hand, I have instructed the coach to work on the worst-case scenario – that the Europeans might not be available. So the key now is to have more locally-based players in the team and practice as often as we can,” said Palami. Training camps in neighboring countries like Thailand and Hong Kong and matches against clubs there are being eyed for the Phl-based players in the Azkals pool. “The locally-based players who might not get exposure in playing against the A team of other countries will get their time, helping them achieve confidence, and the team cohesion and match fitness that we would need prior to the Suzuki Cup. Of course, if and when the European players come, then that would be an added bonus for us,” said Palami. The last edition of the Suzuki Cup in 2010 served as stepping stone for the Azkals, who shocked the world with a 2-0 upset of then defending champion Vietnam and eventually made the Last 4. From there, the Azkals continued their rise, copping a bronze medal in the AFC Challenge Cup last March. “We’re already number 3 in Southeast Asia (in terms of world ranking) so we would at least be considered a contender. But I’m sure the other teams are preparing as hard and we should not be sitting on our laurel after our third place finish in the Challenge Cup,” said Palami. “In fact, we should work hard because this time, when we go to the Suzuki Cup, unlike the last time, we come in as a favorite rather than underdog and they would play differently against us now,” he added. www.philstar.com/sportsarticle.aspx?articleid=817384&publicationsubcategoryid=69
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Post by Wiking on Jun 15, 2012 9:07:05 GMT 8
Pretty much the same story as the article above PFF WILLING TO SPEND FOR PLAYERS RELEASE’ FOR SUZUKI CUPBACOLOD CITY – The Philippine Football Federation is determined to send the best team to the 2012 Suzuki Cup late this even if it meant spending for the release of the national team’s Europe-based players from their clubs. The Azkals are hoping to at least match their semifinal run two years ago, but the experienced players who have boosted the team’s stock the past two years are playing in Europe, casting doubts over their availability since the tournament doesnt fall on FIFA international dates. Among those playing in Europe are Stephan Schrock, who is attached with Hoffenheim in the German Bundesliga, Neil Etheridge with Fulham, Jerry Lucena of Aarhus in Denmark and Paul Mulders ADO Den Haag in the Netherlands, Manny Ott of Ingolstadt in Germany. PFF president Mariano “Nonong” Araneta yesterday said they are prepared to compensate clubs just for the players to be released. “If we can compensate for their services, we’ll do the costs and we’ll talk to the clubs,” said Araneta who was in attendance when the Azkals whipped Guam, 3-0, in a friendly last Tuesday at the Panaad Stadium. “We’re prepared to put up the best team whatever the cost.” “Our target is probably just the semifinals,” said Araneta. “We know the reality of the clubs that they’ll only release their players on FIFA match days.” Araneta remains optimistic though pointing out the case of Etheridge and Mulders, who were released for Challenge Cup, which was also not in the FIFA calendar. “If we make the proper representations to the clubs—If their player is just going to spend his time on the bench, it’s better for them to release the players (for national team duty). That’s what we’re hoping for,” said Araneta. Azkals manager Dan Palami said the team will prepare on the premise that the the Europe-based players will not be available for the tournament. “We will prepare with the worst case scenario in mind,” he said. “Its important that the team we have based in the country is strong.” As part of the preparation, Palami said they could play matches with club teams on Thailand and Hong Kong to give locally-based players exposure. “We get exposure without compromising our ranking,” he said. phfootballscribe.wordpress.com/2012/06/15/pff-willing-to-spend-for-players-release-for-suzuki-cup/sports.inquirer.net/48705/pff-wants-best-squad-for-suzuki-cup-bid
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Post by mayfel on Jun 16, 2012 0:23:51 GMT 8
www.philstar.com/SportsArticle.aspx?articleId=817778&publicationSubCategoryId=69 Lucena, Cagara to boost Azkals Suzuki Cup bid MANILA, Philippines - Top-caliber Fil-Danish players Jerry Lucena and Dennis Cagara are raring to suit up for the Philippine Azkals in their upcoming campaign in the AFF Suzuki Cup in late November but they maintained their availability will still depend on their respective clubs back in Europe. Lucena, a defender/defending midfielder with AGF Aarhus in the Danish Superliga, and Cagara, a left back who’s set to sign up with a new German club after his release from FSV Frankfurt, both promised to do their best to get the approval to return to the Azkals fold for the Suzuki Cup in Malaysia and Thailand. “I’m going to work hard for it, from now until the Suzuki Cup to get the possibility to come back,” said Lucena, who made his international debut for Phl in 2011 against Palestine in the AFC Challenge Cup qualifying round and played in friendlies versus Nepal, Indonesia and Guam. “I have to talk to my club and let’s see what happens. Hopefully I can come. The season ends in Denmark in beginning of December so it’s maybe just one game I’m going to miss (for the club if I go to the Suzuki Cup),” he added. Cagara has become a free agent and is currently finalizing a deal with another German club, with possibly a clause that will allow him to assume international duties. “I hope for same thing as Jerry. I’m going to sign a two-year contract with a new German club; it’s not official yet so I can’t name it but I already told them that if I sign, they should let me go to Suzuki Cup,” said Cagara, who has played in the Azkals’ friendlies against Indonesia and Guam this month and Singapore and Nepal last year. “I really want to go to the Suzuki Cup but we just have to wait and see; maybe the club will say no in the end but I hope I can get a go,” he added. The Fil-Danish duo has been on the wish list of Azkals coach Michael Weiss for major tournaments but they have not been able to join the team so far. Cagara was listed in the lineup for the AFC Challenge Cup last March but couldn’t come. “They are players who can make a difference, they have the experience and they’re cool,”’ said Weiss. After the friendlies with Indonesia and Guam, Cagara and Lucena noted the improvement of the Azkals from the last time they played with them. “The development is definitely there. There’s a big improvement; unfortunately, Schröck had to go back (home) because of personal stuff but I think we have a good team,” said Cagara, referring to Fil-German midfielder Stephan Schröck of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim who played against Malaysia before leaving. “And you know, it’s so difficult for the coach to bring the whole unit together because sometimes players who play in Europe, we can’t be there all the time so it’s difficult but I think definitely there’s a positive development,” he added. Lucena readily concurred: “We’re going the right way. Of course, we still have to get better and we will.”
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Post by dingodile5 on Jun 16, 2012 8:59:58 GMT 8
PFF LOOK TO COMPENSATING CLUBS TO GET BEST PLAYERSJune 15, 2012 MANILA (16 June 2012) – To make sure that they get only the best players for the AFF Suzuki Cup 2012 this November, the Philippines Football Federation (PFF) are even looking at compensating clubs to secure their release. With a handful of Philippines players currently plying their trade in Europe and elsewhere, PFF president Nonong Araneta said other than looking at having training camps abroad to mould the team, the federation is also looking at compensating the European clubs to release players to the national team. “We’re prepared to put up the best team, at whatever cost,” said Araneta.”If we make proper representations to their clubs, I think we can (have the players released). We should convince them that if the players will just be sitting on the bench during those times, it would be better for them to release the players and we hope (they will act favorably on our request). “If we can compensate for their services, then we’ll do the costing and talk to the clubs.” But at the same time too, the PFF are not just crossing their fingers and hoping that the European-based players will turn up for the November competition, where at the same time they are giving more international playing time for those players playing in the local league in the Philippines. The PFF are looking at training camps in Thailand and Hong Kong to give the players further exposure and broaden the pool for the national side. “Our intention is for all of the players to be available for the AFF Suzuki Cup. But on one hand, I have instructed the coach to work on the worst-case scenario, that the Europeans might not be available. So the key now is to have more locally-based players in the team and practice as often as we can,” said Philippines national team manager Dan Palami. “The locally-based players who might not get exposure in playing against the ‘A’ team of other countries will get their time, helping them achieve confidence, and team cohesion and match fitness that we would need prior to the AFF Suzuki Cup. Of course, if and when the European players come, then that would be an added bonus for us.” Philippines made the semi-finals of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 when they beat defending champions Vietnam 2-0 in Hanoi. www.aseanfootball.org/?p=8637&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
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Post by jpesarza on Jun 16, 2012 13:44:47 GMT 8
PFF LOOK TO COMPENSATING CLUBS TO GET BEST PLAYERSJune 15, 2012 MANILA (16 June 2012) – To make sure that they get only the best players for the AFF Suzuki Cup 2012 this November, the Philippines Football Federation (PFF) are even looking at compensating clubs to secure their release. With a handful of Philippines players currently plying their trade in Europe and elsewhere, PFF president Nonong Araneta said other than looking at having training camps abroad to mould the team, the federation is also looking at compensating the European clubs to release players to the national team. “We’re prepared to put up the best team, at whatever cost,” said Araneta.”If we make proper representations to their clubs, I think we can (have the players released). We should convince them that if the players will just be sitting on the bench during those times, it would be better for them to release the players and we hope (they will act favorably on our request). “If we can compensate for their services, then we’ll do the costing and talk to the clubs.” But at the same time too, the PFF are not just crossing their fingers and hoping that the European-based players will turn up for the November competition, where at the same time they are giving more international playing time for those players playing in the local league in the Philippines. The PFF are looking at training camps in Thailand and Hong Kong to give the players further exposure and broaden the pool for the national side.“Our intention is for all of the players to be available for the AFF Suzuki Cup. But on one hand, I have instructed the coach to work on the worst-case scenario, that the Europeans might not be available. So the key now is to have more locally-based players in the team and practice as often as we can,” said Philippines national team manager Dan Palami. “The locally-based players who might not get exposure in playing against the ‘A’ team of other countries will get their time, helping them achieve confidence, and team cohesion and match fitness that we would need prior to the AFF Suzuki Cup. Of course, if and when the European players come, then that would be an added bonus for us.” Philippines made the semi-finals of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 when they beat defending champions Vietnam 2-0 in Hanoi. www.aseanfootball.org/?p=8637&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter So there's also a plan to put up camps in Thailand and Hongkong? Nice! And if this push through, this should be after the US camps in August right? October or September maybe? I'm feeling it man, Plan after Plan after Plan. ;D
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Post by dingodile5 on Jun 16, 2012 17:06:28 GMT 8
I think the THA or HKG training camp will be for the local based players so that we'll have a deep and prepared pool of players. I think THA or HKG might be in July since for Aug, the US camp will be for local and Europe-based Filipino players
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Post by dingodile5 on Jun 17, 2012 0:02:50 GMT 8
RT @bhobg33 Bob Guerrero Suzuki Cup draw is on July 11, according to PFF President Nonong Araneta. Save that date! On that day we will know if the Azkals play in Bangkok or KL in the November group stage. We'll also know our opponents.
Have your say on groupings hehe. For me: Group: MAS (host), PHI, IDN and SIN hehe
What's yours? hehe
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Post by strikerbon on Jun 17, 2012 3:46:34 GMT 8
Philippines-Malaysia-Indonesia-Laos/Cambodia
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Post by stellarboy on Jun 17, 2012 6:19:59 GMT 8
NOT this grouping, please! Philippines-Thailand-Vietnam-Myanmar
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Post by dingodile5 on Jun 17, 2012 9:06:36 GMT 8
'Best' Azkals roster eyed for Suzuki CupABS-CBNnews.com Posted at 06/16/2012 10:16 PM | Updated as of 06/16/2012 10:16 PM Compensation of foreign clubs eyed MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) said it is prepared to spend extra funds in assembling the best Azkals lineup in time for the AFF Suzuki Cup this November. PFF President Mariano “Nonong” Araneta said they are open to the possibility of compensating foreign clubs so that they would release their Filipino-bred players for the AFF Suzuki Cup. Some of the Azkals’ key players, like Neil Etheridge, Jerry Lucena and Stephan Schrock, are currently playing pro football in European clubs. The clubs have the option not to release their players since the Cup does not fall on FIFA international dates. “We’re prepared to put up the best team, at whatever cost,” said Araneta in ASEAN Football. For his part, Azkals manager Dan Palami admitted that the European clubs might not release the players, which is why he asked the coaching staff to map out contingencies. “Our intention is for all of the players to be available for the AFF Suzuki Cup. But on one hand, I have instructed the coach to work on the worst-case scenario, that the Europeans might not be available. So the key now is to have more locally-based players in the team and practice as often as we can,” said Palami. The PFF plans to set up the Azkals for training camps in Thailand and Hong Kong to widen the exposure of local players. The Azkals first earned local recognition when they broke through the semifinals of the 2010 Suzuki Cup by beating defending champion Vietnam, 2-0. www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/06/16/12/best-azkals-roster-eyed-suzuki-cup
haha I forgot, I choose all from the teams which are already in the group stage ;D I'll reconsider my group: PHI, MAS, IDN, CAM
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Post by Tiggy on Jun 17, 2012 11:08:40 GMT 8
NOT this grouping, please! Philippines-Thailand-Vietnam-Myanmar Considering we end up with this grouping. We should get the best possible roster. But come to think of it, we have survive both group of deaths in the azkal era. So I think we can still do fine with some young players (if the case is we don't get the best players)
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Post by jpesarza on Jun 18, 2012 9:06:51 GMT 8
NOT this grouping, please! Philippines-Thailand-Vietnam-Myanmar Considering we end up with this grouping. We should get the best possible roster. But come to think of it, we have survive both group of deaths in the azkal era. So I think we can still do fine with some young players (if the case is we don't get the best players) I think i'd rather go with this grouping right here. ;D Call me crazy, but none of these teams played the newly renovated azkals, which i expect to do much better this coming Suzuki Cup. Indonesia sure will get their best squad now that their football Associations came up with great deal. They know our style of play and have a grudge against us for holding them the last friendly (consider this they played without some of their stars/naturalized), they sure will adjust to their most dangerous against us. Malaysia, they were not very pleased with the past two results we gave them, 2 consecutive draws in two consecutive meetings. Sure this time like the Indons, Malaysia will up their game. They have full control of their players which i believe all are playing domestically, opposite against our team which has no assurance of getting our internationals based in Europe to play the Cup. Bottom line is they are gonna play aiming with no less than a draw - not in the 3rd time. Azkals, i have so much faith. Thailand and Vietnam both were sore losers the past Cup. They have same motivation like us and i think we can get better equation playing with their group. Let's not be complacent with either Laos or Myanmar though.
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