SInkies really love FTs - trouble making angmor club chairman returns to S-League

[Rogue Trader]

<cite nodeindex="1">By Channel NewsAsia, </cite>Updated: 06/01/2012

Football: Etoile FC cry foul over Gouttefangeas

Johan Gouttefangeas (TODAY File Photo)

SINGAPORE: He led the first European side into the S—League in 2010, and in a remarkable feat, Johan Gouttefangeas went on to make history when he became the first chairman of a foreign team to win the competition, when French outfit Etoile FC lifted the title in their first year here.

While there were many highs, the Frenchman was also dogged by controversy.

There was a falling out with partners and accusations of late salary payments and unpaid bonuses by Etoile players. The promise of a clubhouse never materialised and the raising of ticket prices to S$10 at Queenstown Stadium was criticised.

Gouttefangeas, a businessman, left Etoile abruptly on June 24 last year, but he is set to return to the S—League in a move that have raised the hackles of the French club.

According to sources, the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) are expected to name former SAFFC chairman Lim Chin as the S—League’s new chief executive officer on Friday, with Gouttefangeas, who is in his early thirties, coming on board as the deputy chief executive officer.

Etoile are set to protest against the new appointment, with sources revealing the club may go as far as to sit out the coming season.

When contacted on Thursday, Etoile general manager Laurent Panelli only said: "We will not make any comments until things are made official."

FAS president Zainudin Nordin has vowed to stand his ground. He told TODAY: "We will never allow the tail to wag the dog. The league has better value now, we are in a better position than we have been and we won’t be cowed or threatened by anything. We will continue the league whatever happens."

TODAY understands that Etoile representatives have met FAS officials to express their misgivings about Gouttefangeas’ impending appointment.

Etoile representatives will be present at the announcement at Jalan Besar Stadium today.

Sources have revealed that the 2012 S—League season will kick off on Feb 9 with 14 teams (Brunei’s DPMM FC and Malaysia’s Young Tigers are new clubs in the competition) and should Etoile withdraw from the competition it will go ahead with 13 teams.

Gouttefangeas effectively disbanded his 2010 championship—winning Etoile outfit, retaining only five players and bringing in a new coach.

His exit last June came when the club were embroiled in disciplinary issues over their part in a pre—match fracas that saw the Hougang United—Etoile fixture abandoned before kick—off on May 23.

Another businessman, Hicham Moudden, took over as chairman of the club.

At the time, Zainudin lauded the efforts of Gouttefangeas, saying: "We would like to express our appreciation to Gouttefangeas for his contributions to Singapore football. I am glad to note that Johan will continue to be active in the local football scene." —

TODAY

 

[The Philistine]

FAS president Zainudin Nordin has vowed to stand his ground. He told TODAY: "We will never allow the tail to wag the dog. The league has better value now, we are in a better position than we have been and we won’t be cowed or threatened by anything. We will continue the league whatever happens."

With such a delusional imbecile at the helm, no wonder our football has gone down the shithole!

As for Etoile FC, these cheese-eating, beret-wearing surrender monkeys can fuck off. Nobody will miss them!

 

[red amoeba]

"FAS president Zainudin Nordin has vowed to stand his ground. He told TODAY: "We will never allow the tail to wag the dog. The league has better value now, we are in a better position than we have been and we won’t be cowed or threatened by anything. We will continue the league whatever happens.""

he admitted...S-league has gone the way of the dogs.

how ungrateful FAS is, Etoile was one of the well-supported clubs that at least prop up the attendance of S-league, I hope Etoile withdraw and let the whole house of cards collapse, leading to shut down of the S-league.

the mis-management of FAS is apparent...how much has Singapore soccer progressed? Where's Char Azn - who proclaim Singapore soccer has improved? come in and give your comments leh...

 

[The Philistine]

"FAS president Zainudin Nordin has vowed to stand his ground. He told TODAY: "We will never allow the tail to wag the dog. The league has better value now, we are in a better position than we have been and we won’t be cowed or threatened by anything. We will continue the league whatever happens.""

he admitted...S-league has gone the way of the dogs.

how ungrateful FAS is, Etoile was one of the well-supported clubs that at least prop up the attendance of S-league, I hope Etoile withdraw and let the whole house of cards collapse, leading to shut down of the S-league.

the mis-management of FAS is apparent...how much has Singapore soccer progressed? Where's Char Azn - who proclaim Singapore soccer has improved? come in and give your comments leh...

Etoile is also one of the reasons why Sinkieland clubs are not allowed to be play in the Asian Champions League and improve by playing higher level football.

Char Azn is probably writing his cover letter as we speak. The FAS is always hiring delusional people. It is good HR practice to hire people who fit the organizational culture.