Saturday, March 1, 2014
Its Inspector Kelvinder Singh now...
MHC: It's OK for Arul to wear two hats...
Arul, who is also the head coach for UniKL Hockey Club, was lambasted by Old La Sallians Association of Klang (OLAK-PKT) team manager Joseph de Silva, who claimed that his players were almost pinched in an unethical man ner.
De Silva said Arul, in a telephone conversation, had asked for three of his best Olak boys to play for UniKL in Division One of the Malaysia Hockey League which begins on March 16 with the final slated for May 18.
The Olak team manager felt it was unethical for a national juniors coach to also scout for players for his club, as there might be conflict of interest later.
“A few years back, the coaching committee was of the opinion that national juniors coaches should not coach club sides, but we have changed our stand last year and now they are allowed,” said Manjit.
Manjit and his committee are of the opinion that since there is no clause stopping a juniors coach to coach a club in his contract, they should be no problems arising at this point.
“I think the misunderstanding among a club coach and Arul should be settled by holding a joint-discussion with the competitions committee.
“The competitions committee can answer questions on this matter, and they can also advise all the clubs on what do when such a matter arises in future,” said Manjit.
Arul had said: “"I'm a professional, so even though I coach a club side, I will only pick the best when it comes for national duty and there is no conflict of interest between selection for my club or my country.”
However, since the matter has been brought up by de Silva, Olak manager since 1995, the relevant bodies must make sure that player-pinching at the highest level does not happen.
“No doubt, schools and then clubs are the ones who nurture and turn players into national material, and so when their boys get pinched there is bound to be some issues. But lets work together for the sake of the country,” said Manjit.
UniKL's moment of truth...
THE return leg of the Milo Cup quarter-finals will only see one tie which is still alive, UniKL Young Guns against Politeknik-KPM at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Sunday.
Three teams in Olak-PKT, SSTMI Thunderbolts and Petal ing Jaya City Council all have healthy cushions from their first leg on Friday.
Politeknik-KPM, the Division Two playoff champions, were a little jaded in the first leg, but have the players to turn the tables on UniKL who only won 3-2 on Friday.
During pre season, UniKL Young Guns were touted as the team to beat in the Milo Junior Hockey League.
But things went horribly wrong for them as not only were they soundly beaten to the Division One League title by defending champions SSTMI Thunderbolts (4-1), but they are also struggling in the chase for the Milo Cup.
Also missing is UniKL's 12th man - their supporters group who provide the moral boost from the stands that drove the team forward in previous seasons.
“We struggled for large parts of the first leg and this probably was due to the fact that the players were too eager to seal the match early,” said UniKL Young Guns manager Mohamed Faiz Isa.
“Conceding the early goal put further pressure on the team and that compounded matters. Only in the final ten minutes did we play hockey we are capable off.
“For the return leg we need to thread with caution and not allow them to score as that will boost their confidence.”
Faiz said that he was optimistic UniKL will make the last four and their performance will improve.
The other last-eight matches are just formalities, as SSTMI Thunderbolts hold an 8-0 lead over MS Pahang Juniors. BJSS trail PJCC 4-1 and Malacca High School also trail Olak-PKT 4- 1.
“We are a young side and considering that making the last eight was a good achievement," said MS Pahang coach Benedict Arrias.
“Let's be honest, Thunderbolts are a class act and we hope that one day our players too will play with the same confidence as our quarters opponents do.”
For BJSS, they are not prepared to throw in the towel yet: “We need to score an early goal to get back into the match,” said BJSS coach S. Prakash.
“We made far too many mistakes in defence and could have avoided the heavy defeat had we played with more confidence. Still I believe that we can bounce back if we show determination from the first whistle.”
Olak are playing with renewed confidence and should make it through to the last four, a creditable achievement for a Division Two side who missed the 2010 edition through financial troubles, the only time they did not play in the MJHL since it's inception in 1995.
SUNDAY: Quarter-finals return leg: Bukit Jalil Sports School (1) v Petaling Jaya Municipal Council (4) (4pm, Pitch II); Politeknik- KPM (2) v UniKL Young Guns (3) (4pm, Pitch I); MSP Pahang (0) v SSTMI Thunderbolts (8) (6pm, Pitch II); Olak-PKT (4) v Malacca High School (1) (6pm, Pitch I).
(Note: All matches at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil. First leg scores in parenthesis).
Three teams in Olak-PKT, SSTMI Thunderbolts and Petal ing Jaya City Council all have healthy cushions from their first leg on Friday.
Politeknik-KPM, the Division Two playoff champions, were a little jaded in the first leg, but have the players to turn the tables on UniKL who only won 3-2 on Friday.
During pre season, UniKL Young Guns were touted as the team to beat in the Milo Junior Hockey League.
But things went horribly wrong for them as not only were they soundly beaten to the Division One League title by defending champions SSTMI Thunderbolts (4-1), but they are also struggling in the chase for the Milo Cup.
Also missing is UniKL's 12th man - their supporters group who provide the moral boost from the stands that drove the team forward in previous seasons.
“We struggled for large parts of the first leg and this probably was due to the fact that the players were too eager to seal the match early,” said UniKL Young Guns manager Mohamed Faiz Isa.
“Conceding the early goal put further pressure on the team and that compounded matters. Only in the final ten minutes did we play hockey we are capable off.
“For the return leg we need to thread with caution and not allow them to score as that will boost their confidence.”
Faiz said that he was optimistic UniKL will make the last four and their performance will improve.
The other last-eight matches are just formalities, as SSTMI Thunderbolts hold an 8-0 lead over MS Pahang Juniors. BJSS trail PJCC 4-1 and Malacca High School also trail Olak-PKT 4- 1.
“We are a young side and considering that making the last eight was a good achievement," said MS Pahang coach Benedict Arrias.
“Let's be honest, Thunderbolts are a class act and we hope that one day our players too will play with the same confidence as our quarters opponents do.”
For BJSS, they are not prepared to throw in the towel yet: “We need to score an early goal to get back into the match,” said BJSS coach S. Prakash.
“We made far too many mistakes in defence and could have avoided the heavy defeat had we played with more confidence. Still I believe that we can bounce back if we show determination from the first whistle.”
Olak are playing with renewed confidence and should make it through to the last four, a creditable achievement for a Division Two side who missed the 2010 edition through financial troubles, the only time they did not play in the MJHL since it's inception in 1995.
SUNDAY: Quarter-finals return leg: Bukit Jalil Sports School (1) v Petaling Jaya Municipal Council (4) (4pm, Pitch II); Politeknik- KPM (2) v UniKL Young Guns (3) (4pm, Pitch I); MSP Pahang (0) v SSTMI Thunderbolts (8) (6pm, Pitch II); Olak-PKT (4) v Malacca High School (1) (6pm, Pitch I).
(Note: All matches at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil. First leg scores in parenthesis).
Friday, February 28, 2014
Thunderbolts whitewash Pahang 8-0
DIVISION One champions SSTMI Thunderbolts whitewashed MSP Pahang 8-0 in the first leg Milo Cup quarter-finals to virtually book their spot in the semi-finals.
And Old La Sallians Association of Klang (Olak-PKT) also opened the door to their semi-finals dream when they beat Malacca High School 4-1.
Petaling Jaya Municipal Council also had an easy outing as they beat Bukit Jalil Sports School 4-1, however, UniKL Young Guns faced a torrid time before edging Politeknik-KPM 3-2.
The UniKL-Politeknik second leg is the only one which will go to the wire, while the other three teams have virtually assured their semis spot, with their Sunday return legs being purely academic.
It was an outstanding performance from Olak-PKT as they ran rings round the static MHS defense, and they thoroughly deserve the big-margin victory.
“It is a healthy first leg lead but we cannot take things for granted. I am happy that the players lifted their game and played as they did,” said Olak-PKT manager Joseph de Silva.
“We have to play intelligently in the return leg as a quick goal by MHS will change the entire equation of the match. Thus we need to plan things carefully.”
MHS that took the lead in the 20th minute through Faid Farhadh Shah but Olak were back on level terms two minutes later when Mawardi Hamirin got his shot right.
Olak then took the lead in the 28th minute as Najmi Ghazali scored off a goalmouth melee, and added another two goals through Mawardi (43rd) and Asyaraf Adha (54th) for a healthy 4-1 aggregate lead.
Thunderbolts got the big win they were looking for through the efforts of Aminuddin Zain (7th, 39th and 42nd), Amirol Aideed (50th, 67th and 70th), Najmi Farizal Jazlan (35th) and Firdaus Omar (48th).
“The mission we set out to achieve is completed and I will rest some players for the second leg as next week we have to play three matches in five days,” said Thunderbolts coach Wan Roslan Wan Rahman.
RESULTS -- MILO Cup Quarter-finals first leg: SSTMI Thunderbolts 8 MSP Pahang 0; Malacca High School 1 Olak-PKT 4; Petaling Jaya Municipal Council 4 Bukit Jalil Sports School 1; UniKL Young Guns 3 Politeknik-KPM 2.
SUNDAY: Quarter-finals return leg: Bukit Jalil Sports School v Petaling Jaya Municipal Council (4pm, Pitch II); Politeknik- KPM v UniKL Young Guns (4pm, Pitch I); MSP Pahang v SSTMI Thunderbolts (6pm, Pitch II); Olak-PKT v Malacca High School (6pm, Pitch I).
(Note: All matches at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil).
And Old La Sallians Association of Klang (Olak-PKT) also opened the door to their semi-finals dream when they beat Malacca High School 4-1.
Petaling Jaya Municipal Council also had an easy outing as they beat Bukit Jalil Sports School 4-1, however, UniKL Young Guns faced a torrid time before edging Politeknik-KPM 3-2.
The UniKL-Politeknik second leg is the only one which will go to the wire, while the other three teams have virtually assured their semis spot, with their Sunday return legs being purely academic.
It was an outstanding performance from Olak-PKT as they ran rings round the static MHS defense, and they thoroughly deserve the big-margin victory.
“It is a healthy first leg lead but we cannot take things for granted. I am happy that the players lifted their game and played as they did,” said Olak-PKT manager Joseph de Silva.
“We have to play intelligently in the return leg as a quick goal by MHS will change the entire equation of the match. Thus we need to plan things carefully.”
MHS that took the lead in the 20th minute through Faid Farhadh Shah but Olak were back on level terms two minutes later when Mawardi Hamirin got his shot right.
Olak then took the lead in the 28th minute as Najmi Ghazali scored off a goalmouth melee, and added another two goals through Mawardi (43rd) and Asyaraf Adha (54th) for a healthy 4-1 aggregate lead.
Thunderbolts got the big win they were looking for through the efforts of Aminuddin Zain (7th, 39th and 42nd), Amirol Aideed (50th, 67th and 70th), Najmi Farizal Jazlan (35th) and Firdaus Omar (48th).
“The mission we set out to achieve is completed and I will rest some players for the second leg as next week we have to play three matches in five days,” said Thunderbolts coach Wan Roslan Wan Rahman.
RESULTS -- MILO Cup Quarter-finals first leg: SSTMI Thunderbolts 8 MSP Pahang 0; Malacca High School 1 Olak-PKT 4; Petaling Jaya Municipal Council 4 Bukit Jalil Sports School 1; UniKL Young Guns 3 Politeknik-KPM 2.
SUNDAY: Quarter-finals return leg: Bukit Jalil Sports School v Petaling Jaya Municipal Council (4pm, Pitch II); Politeknik- KPM v UniKL Young Guns (4pm, Pitch I); MSP Pahang v SSTMI Thunderbolts (6pm, Pitch II); Olak-PKT v Malacca High School (6pm, Pitch I).
(Note: All matches at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil).
Olak's Joe complaints about unethical move..
ENTRIES for the men's Malaysia Hockey League Division One closed with 10 teams competing, but there was a damning complaint about players being pinched by National Juniors coach Arul Selvaraj for his club UniKL.
Old La Sallians Association of Klang (OLAK-PKT) team manager Joseph de Silva was fuming mad after a telephone conversation with Arul on Thursday, asking him to release three of his best players for UniKL.
"This is a conflict of interest as Arul is the national juniors coach as well as head coach for UniKL. How can he wear two hats and also scout for the best players in the Junior Hockey League for his club side," questioned de Silva.
De Silva, a veteran Junior Hockey League team manager sice 1995, said he turned down Arul's offer as it was not proper.
"I strongly objected to Arul, and told him it's unethical for him as a national juniors coach to scout for players for his club side. I told him my players will not play for UniKL as I will have problems later getting them back for Olak next season.
"I told him I would rather release my boys to play for UiTM, and told him to look elswhere," said De Silva.
Arul, when he was assisted to Paul Revington at the senior level, was also coaching UniKL.
However, Arul had a different version of the story: "De Silva called me asking if I'm going to select any of his Olak players for the national juniors training and I told him I have a few in mind. And then de Silva asked me if I have any clubs to recommend his players for the MHL Division One and I told him his players can try for UniKL.
"And then de Silva told me that he does not want his players to play for UniKL, but will release them to UiTM instead," said Arul.
Arul also said that even though he wears two hats, there is never a conflict of interest when he picks the best for his juniors side.
"I'm a professional, so even though I coach a club side, I will only pick the best when it comes for national duty and there is no conflict of interest between selection for my club or my country," said Arul.
Meanwhile, the women's MHL Division One will make its debut with nine teams.
Both the men's and women's MHL Division One matches start on March 16 with the final slated for May 18.
MALAYSIA Hockey League -- MEN: Division One: UiTM Lions, Bukit Jalil Sports School, Armed Forces, Sekolah Sukan Tengku Mahkota Ismail, UniKL, Nur Insafi, Terengganu, Sapura Hockey Club, Tenaga Nasional, Sukma Selangor.
WOMEN -- Division One: Terengganu, UiTM Lions, SSN Selangor, MSN Kedah, Armed Forces, Sukma KL, SSTMI Thunderbolts, Johor Baru Municipal Council, Police.
Old La Sallians Association of Klang (OLAK-PKT) team manager Joseph de Silva was fuming mad after a telephone conversation with Arul on Thursday, asking him to release three of his best players for UniKL.
"This is a conflict of interest as Arul is the national juniors coach as well as head coach for UniKL. How can he wear two hats and also scout for the best players in the Junior Hockey League for his club side," questioned de Silva.
De Silva, a veteran Junior Hockey League team manager sice 1995, said he turned down Arul's offer as it was not proper.
"I strongly objected to Arul, and told him it's unethical for him as a national juniors coach to scout for players for his club side. I told him my players will not play for UniKL as I will have problems later getting them back for Olak next season.
"I told him I would rather release my boys to play for UiTM, and told him to look elswhere," said De Silva.
Arul, when he was assisted to Paul Revington at the senior level, was also coaching UniKL.
However, Arul had a different version of the story: "De Silva called me asking if I'm going to select any of his Olak players for the national juniors training and I told him I have a few in mind. And then de Silva asked me if I have any clubs to recommend his players for the MHL Division One and I told him his players can try for UniKL.
"And then de Silva told me that he does not want his players to play for UniKL, but will release them to UiTM instead," said Arul.
Arul also said that even though he wears two hats, there is never a conflict of interest when he picks the best for his juniors side.
"I'm a professional, so even though I coach a club side, I will only pick the best when it comes for national duty and there is no conflict of interest between selection for my club or my country," said Arul.
Meanwhile, the women's MHL Division One will make its debut with nine teams.
Both the men's and women's MHL Division One matches start on March 16 with the final slated for May 18.
MALAYSIA Hockey League -- MEN: Division One: UiTM Lions, Bukit Jalil Sports School, Armed Forces, Sekolah Sukan Tengku Mahkota Ismail, UniKL, Nur Insafi, Terengganu, Sapura Hockey Club, Tenaga Nasional, Sukma Selangor.
WOMEN -- Division One: Terengganu, UiTM Lions, SSN Selangor, MSN Kedah, Armed Forces, Sukma KL, SSTMI Thunderbolts, Johor Baru Municipal Council, Police.
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