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Lads, It was an interesting week. All year we have been priding ourselves on an improved disciplinary record. Well, I guess we should remember that pride comes before a fall. Two red cards in one game. Ben’s over exuberance got the best of him and a Scott must have had a rush of blood to […]
[columns] [column size=”half” last=”no”] Scott McGeever In front of the TV cameras, The Raiders lined up in a 3-5-2 formation with a backline of Captain Pete, Collin and super speedy Scott. Mick was once again asked to break up the play in front of the defence and he did so superbly. In central midfield Andy […]
Friday the 24th of March was the clash of the titans; Raiders versus Sa*nts. To our and the Sa*nts liking the game took place in the evening with nice chilly weather compared to usual hot Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Although called derby, clash of titans, the game between the two biggest rivals in Saigon, long […]
[columns] [column size=”half” last=”no”] Craig YBM + Paid Mercenaries 3 – Honest Amateur Turkeys – 1 Before I begin this match report I need to provide you with some family history in order to place my actions in an appropriate context. The Armitt family name stretches back centuries but we first achieved fame and notoriety […]
Turkeys vs Cocks Breaking from tradition I have decided to type this report up, keeping in line with improvements in modern technology. Matchday 13 and back to Chu van anh Pitch in the football heartlands of Binh Thanh district. Good buzz around the pitch and plenty of Raiders support on the sidelines. Be good to […]
Slip Ups Against Sporting The first game back after the holidays didn’t prove to be one of the best from Raiders. The starting squad consisted of Mirko in nets, with Pete, Olly, Jerry, and Ohashi in the back. The midfield saw Craig and Sipho out wide, with Edwin and Mick holding down the middle of […]
I woke up late. I was supposed to meet my team 11am at lobby of Saigon Sky Garden. Last night’s sake was killing me, but I felt so much better having the miso soup for lunch. Today is important to us. We are sitting bottom of the table yet facing the rising Raiders. This is […]
After last week’s match tense and disappointing affair in which the referee was dishing out cards as gleefully as a postman at Christmas, The Raiders Ultras and WAGs who turned up were hoping for a game which was easier on the eye. Disappointingly for them, both The Raiders and Hotshots seemed to be intent on […]