Friday, December 18, 2009
Wohooo!!!...another event where we can get up close n personal with our beloved team in the world...Liverpool F.C. Well, itz not the current Rafa Benitez squad but itz the 'old horses', i mean legend of the team...the Liverpool Masters team which consists of Paul Jones, our temporary backup goalkeeper during the Gerrard Houllier regime in 2003, scouser turned blue nose Don Hutchison, ex-spice boy turned pundit Jason McAteer, the joker Mark Wright n the ex Gunner that shattered our hearts in the 1988-89 season before he joined Liverpool, Michael Thomas and Mark Walters too during the Souness era.They were joined by John Durnin and Jimmy Carter who were in the Reserves during their prime and were unfortunate not to make it to the first team due to the presence of strikers like Rush and Aldridge and later on Fowler and Collymore. The Masters Tournament 2009 (which was LFC won last year) which was held at Stadium Putra, Bukit Jalil on the 22th of November.
Wif Paul Jones
Wif Michael Thomas
Me n my loyal compadre and co-Scouse fanatic Ivan, made our journey from Malacca around 12 pm and as usual during this month, it was a rainy day. We arrived around 2.45pm to greeted by plenty of activities at the entrance of the stadium and we see lots of Liverpool fans arriving just like us! We've met up MYRAWK's Jon C upon arrival around 3pm near the stadium entrance and hung around the entrance pending the opening of entry into the stadium. Meanwhile we checked out the mini events that was held around the stadium. LFCM got a booth for doing their membership drive and selling their merchandise, Pizza Hut selling their pizza for snacks, Fly FM roadshow and even mini footie event such as checking the level of your shot power and accuracy. Suddenly, the players from the tournament with the likes of Andy Cole(urgh..), Ray Parlour(yawn), Ian Walker and a few others came by outside the stadium to sign autographs and photo session with the fans. Most were friendly and warm and smiled and laugh with those seeking autographs. Our beloved tv footie pundit Jon Dykes also came by doing interviews and take photos with fans.
Wif Jason McAteer
Prior to the start of the tournament proper, there were 2 warm-up games, one featured the men between two amateur teams which i forgot their names and largely forgotten as it was rather bland. However, the second match had the male hormones flowing as it featured the women's match. One of the female team comprised local radio DJ's with the likes of Hitz, Fly etc whilst the other teeam featured DJ Hunny, Serena C and lots more. A lot of ' wooohingss', whistling and shouting came from the guys from all the corners of the indoor stadium ahem...including us during that 'hot chicks playing footie' game. However, the truth were that it was clear that the girls team were not 'proper' football or futsal players and most of them were running aimlessly and it was more like watching a herd chasing a ball. There were even shouts of refund of money from one supporter due to the standard of game on display.
Wif FLY F.M's D.J Hunny Madu
After the warm-up games, the real games started...and our mighty Liverpool Masters team won all their games during the group matches against Sheffield United, Manure United and BPL All-Stars. We've beaten Manure in a thrilling and closely fought and literary fiery encounter (much like an EPL match!!) which ended with 4-3 scoreline in the group game. We met Manure again the final and were actually leading the game into the final 30 second of the match until Jesper Blomqvist equalised with the score at 4-3 and eventually lost to them at the penalty shootout. No extra time was played and the match went to penalty kicks. During the penalty shoot-out, 'Don' Hutchison got his penalty saved. Kudos to the LFCM fans who sang YNWA and their kop like chants during the game although the 'Torres' tune was sung, it seemed out of place! During the prize giving ceremony a mob of the so called Manure fans who suddenly emerged out of nowhere taunting the Liverpool fans during a rendition of YNWA along with the sound of their irritating small trumpets after their team emerged as the winner of the tournament.
Wif Don Hutchison
Wif Paul Jones And John Durnin
Wif Mark Wright
A truly great event from first til last eventhough my idol Rush and Barnes didn't come for the tournament this time. We also understood that McManaman was in town but did not play in the tournament. Hopefully next year's tounament would be better and the LFC supporters from MYRAWK and LFCM would be seated together to make more noise. A great thanks to MYRAWK's Jon C and William for getting us the tickets. Sad to see the LFC Masters team lost the game but as they always say 'Form is Temporary, Class Is Permanent'. They'll win it next year and who knows? maybe 'God' will play for us next year if u know what i mean.It was more fun than I had anticipated and would certainly be joining my fellow Scouse brothers for next years' EPL Masters!! It was certainly worth the trip from Malacca and seeing fellow Reds who were really a joy to be with mingle around.
Me And fellow MYRAWK-kitesYNWA - DT"
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