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FC ORENJI LOST 8-2 to SUPERIOR OPPONENTS ?

2 February 2009 1700hrs

FC Orenji suffered their first defeat as a team yesterday and with a scoreline of 8-2 , it may indicate that 'something' has been missing in the squad reported by the media. The team that played yesterday was a much better team as compared to the last friendly match but still couldn't get past their classy malay opponents. Lennon has defended the team despite the lost, saying, it is a good start for the lads as a team and i see potential for the future. We had numerous chances to score and let me count, probably 3 clear chances and 2 misjudgement from the offside trap by the refree. so in short we didn't seize our chance well enough. Lennon told Skysports.

Here's some question by ESPN for Team Orenji

ESPN : What are some improvement measure are you going to take after this defeat ?

Lennon : We seriously need some training to boost our playing style. No doubt we have the best players around but individual effort is not enough to win us the games. Chong Jyn ( Kaka ) added that the opponents played together since young as neighbours and they understand each other so much that even when errors occur, they are able to rectify the problems quick ! whats more today we are playing for the first time with some new players joining us. I wouldn't see that as the end but rather the beginning !

ESPN : Talking about new players, are there any players that impressed you ?

Lennon : I called on 5 new players yesterday, and all did well for us. but i certainly would like Alvin ( the central defender ) & Jerome ( the right winger ) & Kwa Lin ( the striker ) to join us permanently for the future. Alvin has composure at the back and he is quick on the feet as well. He certainly can be deploy on the right side for us if he decided to join us. Jerome is a tireless winger with a great body built that can threaten defenders all the time. Alex ( wayne rooney ) also single him as a courageous player fearing no one on pitch, which is what lacking in the squad currently. This is what we need ! we need players that fear no one on the pitch and he surely can improve as a player and as we grow together as a team ! Kwa Lin , a Burmese international is a long time friend of Lennon has not really shine yesterday on the pitch but Lennon believes he still got that sting that can make opponents pay , right now, he needs TRAINING ..thats all !

ESPN : Beside the new players , how about the current squad ?

Lennon : Here is the report !

• Raymond ( Carlos Puyol ) has improved from last match ! i didnt want to change him yesterday ! and it pays off ! I seen the hardcore in him and the strong minded Raymond ! i think his physical limit has certainly improved and overall it was a good outing for him yesterday !
• Desmond ( Buffon ), its sad to see him picking the ball 8 times from the net. but i can't blame him for the overall result, the team play a part as well ! he is still new and fresh after the long break, some training will do good and i have plans for him in the upcoming training ! and trust me.. a hard core training for him !
• Hong Dao ( Zambrotta ) first match appearance for the squad and he proved to be a versatile player for the team. He will proved valuable in coming matches !
• Benson ( Babel ) seems abit off form in the match, mis-time running and loses the ball easily.
• John ( Dietmar Hamann ) , can be improved, and will be training him to be a hard tackler in the mid-field section ! way to go John !
• Alex ( Wayne Ronney ) Scored a fantastic freekick ! seems to lose out to really bigger opponents this time ! but he prove to be the heart and soul for the team in attack !
• Ah-huat ( John Terry ) he has been made average in this match, but he is the leader for the defence and even the real John Terry has time of disappointing form ! i believe he will bounce back in the coming match !
• Mark ( Mancini ) exhausted and not being able to play his cool football yesterday ! But he will be still one man Lennon love to see dazzling with his skills on the pitch !
• Lin ( Heinze ) , he has been quick to anticipate the ball and intercept at right time ! but due to a number of players around, we have to rotate him out to let the rest come in and play !
• Chong Jyn ( kaka ) . vision and fighter on the pitch but loses out to the opponent team work ! he create chances and balls for striker in many occasion.

Conclusion : We will need to really work hard in the upcoming training on 22 Feb. and i urge the players to come and train and gel as one. SO ' Hopefully ' all will be able to turn up on that day !