Ex-S.League coach David O'Connor questioned by CPIB
SINGAPORE: Former S.League coach David O'Connor has been questioned by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) on his book about Singapore football.
Publisher Marshall Cavendish confirmed this to Channel NewsAsia on Tuesday.
The book is entitled "Putting The Boot In: Surviving Singapore and the S.League".
In the book, the 61-year-old Australian talks about match-fixing or "kelong" during his coaching stint at Gombak United.
While claiming he declined offers from a bookie and reported the matter to the S.League, O'Connor admits receiving monetary "gifts" from a friend, who betted on Gombak United's games based on information given by him.
The book, which went on sale 10 days ago, also touches on O'Connor's multiple sexual exploits and alcoholism, following his sacking from Gombak United for a season, in 1999.
O'Connor, who arrived in Singapore on Monday to promote the book, could not be reached for comment.
Publisher Marshall Cavendish said O'Connor has left the CPIB office, but it did not not want to say more on the issue.
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
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LIONSXII vs Negeri Sembilan Betaria FC
Ticket sales for FA Cup match - LIONSXII vs Negeri Sembilan Betaria FC
The pre-match ticket sales for the FA Cup match between LIONSXII and Negeri Sembilan Betaria FC (10 March 2012) will continue tomorrow, 9 March 2012 from 10am to 8pm.
Kindly note that concession tickets for the match have been sold out and only 50% of tickets remain available after our initial pre-match sales period.
Fans are strongly encouraged to purchase their tickets early to avoid any disappointment.
~News courtesy of LionsXII.sg~
The pre-match ticket sales for the FA Cup match between LIONSXII and Negeri Sembilan Betaria FC (10 March 2012) will continue tomorrow, 9 March 2012 from 10am to 8pm.
Kindly note that concession tickets for the match have been sold out and only 50% of tickets remain available after our initial pre-match sales period.
Fans are strongly encouraged to purchase their tickets early to avoid any disappointment.
~News courtesy of LionsXII.sg~
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Offside Futsal Park opens under Thomson Flyover
Offside Futsal Park opens under Thomson Flyover
Football enthusiasts can now play futsal, or indoor soccer, under the Thomson Flyover.
This is the first time a vacant land parcel under a flyover has been made available for commercial use.
The new Offside Futsal Park sits on the former site of Whitley Hawker Centre.
It is a pilot project by the Singapore Land Authority to see how more of such land can be put to better use.
The park cost about half a million dollars and took four weeks to build.
Each of the four futsal courts can be rented by the hour at the rate S$60 to S$90.
Peak-hour rate is S$90.
Developers of the park said they are hoping to build refreshment and shower facilities on-site.
They also said they believe the park's street-feel and location will appeal to football enthusiasts.
Derek Cheong, director, Business Development, Offside Futsal Pak, said: "Singapore is a land-scarce location, so it's good to increase the land utility under flyovers. So we chanced upon this, and since demand is really huge in Singapore for futsal, for soccer basically, so we thought it's a good chance for us to go into the business and meet these demands."
Thomas Jacques, footballer, Singapore Soccer Academy, said: "I like that it's underneath a bridge. I'll probably come back with my team, or I'll come back to have a kick around."
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
Football enthusiasts can now play futsal, or indoor soccer, under the Thomson Flyover.
This is the first time a vacant land parcel under a flyover has been made available for commercial use.
The new Offside Futsal Park sits on the former site of Whitley Hawker Centre.
It is a pilot project by the Singapore Land Authority to see how more of such land can be put to better use.
The park cost about half a million dollars and took four weeks to build.
Each of the four futsal courts can be rented by the hour at the rate S$60 to S$90.
Peak-hour rate is S$90.
Developers of the park said they are hoping to build refreshment and shower facilities on-site.
They also said they believe the park's street-feel and location will appeal to football enthusiasts.
Derek Cheong, director, Business Development, Offside Futsal Pak, said: "Singapore is a land-scarce location, so it's good to increase the land utility under flyovers. So we chanced upon this, and since demand is really huge in Singapore for futsal, for soccer basically, so we thought it's a good chance for us to go into the business and meet these demands."
Thomas Jacques, footballer, Singapore Soccer Academy, said: "I like that it's underneath a bridge. I'll probably come back with my team, or I'll come back to have a kick around."
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
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