The SIFL this year has been erratic with two teams dropping out and numerous postponements for various reasons. The final two league games of 2013 saw Raiders go down 3-0 to Japan (playing most of the second half in near darkness) and conspiring to lose 4-3 to Hotshots. Taking a look at the current league position is not particularly gratifying.

We start our reverse fixtures tomorrow and let’s remember we are closing in on March and we have to play Hiep Phu and NTV twice and there is no resolution in site to the dispute with Saints. Hotshots, NTV and Gemadept are setting the pace at the moment and are going to be hard to catch, however we still have 30 points to play for.

All the teams have been recruiting over the Christmas and TET break so its hard to know what to expect.

Buckle up Raiders, here we go again.