Albirex Niigata S Staff Blog

Supporters Club Event

2009-01-12T16:52:00.005+08:00

A little while ago, the first all team members meeting finished.

Chairman said "We always think about the reason. Why we are here..."

New coach Naruo told to members about team concept.

All players hear about our speech seriously.

They think what they will leave for Singapore.

This season is very important for players, also Club.

And 30min ago, we started first training.

Players are enjoying and have moderate stress.

Very good atmosphere.

(Later we will upload Video on our website.) Well, we will planning about first suporters event.

http://www.albirex.com.sg/en/news/detail2009/1392.php

■Day and Time
Saturday 17th Jan, 2009
14:30～15:45

■Place
Jurong East Stadium 3rd floor

■Contents
・Introduce all players and all staffs for 09 season
・Photo Session
・Autograph Session
(We will prepare drinks)

■Qualification
The member of Albirex Niigata Singapore Supporters Club member of 09 season.

■Note
You can apply to our supporters club on that day at Stadium.
Will you please get your friends come together.

This event is ONLY supporters club event. The price is Adult S$35, Child S$10.

Include S-league game and more special benefit.

If you consider admission, please join earlier.

You will get maximum advantage.

We thank you...

2008-11-20T16:56:00.009+08:00

We had a "Thank-you" party for sponsors last night.

▲Players chatted with sponsors.

▲Speech from Okayama who will go back Japan for good.

▲Speech from captain Uchida.

▲Speech from Head coach Hiraoka

Nakano, who is president of Albirex Niigata and came for this party from Japan , had received a surprised jersey present from Prof. Ho Peng Kee.

Thank you for all your support in 2008.
We will try to live up more to your support next year.

S-League Awards

2008-11-19T16:00:00.002+08:00

It was the big surprise at 13th NTUC INCOME -YEO's S-League Awards last night.
Our head coach received Mikasa Coach of the year!
more details

Enjoy some photos....

Final Game

2008-11-14T13:58:00.009+08:00

Firstly, We are thank you very much for your all support.
We are pleased to have you all and we could play even when it's very difficult because of your support.

< Result >
13 Nov 2008 (Thu) K.O. 19:45
Albirex Niigata FC (S) 4-1 Woodlands Wellington FC
Jurong East Stadium

- Player's Comment -
● No.9 Akira Takase
1st goal, Okayama just gave me best pass. That's why I could a score.
2nd goal, Taisuke dribbled up and I could take 2nd ball.

Looking back at the season, I actually could score more.
I keep training hard.
And I thank you for all your support and making me top scorer of the team.

● No.26 Ryota Kobayashi
We were desperate to win. So, this result was great.
I could concentrate even I got cut on my eyelid, because I heard cheering.
Many supporters told me I could make team a difference..
It was worth to come all the way here from Japan even for a short while.
I will take advantage of this experience for my future.
Thank you very much.

● No.18 Taisuke Akiyoshi
I appreciate many support....
The goal was its' not mine but all our effort.

This final game, We could play as a team with same spirit to take 3 points.
This game should be able lead to next season.

Last training for final game 2008

2008-11-12T18:06:00.009+08:00

Whave final game tomorrow at last.

So, we had last training today..

Looking back, it was not easy league trough the year.
Especially in the beginning.

But we kept study what is wrong and tried to adjust,
and we could manage to make our team better game by game.

So today, we also tried to do it as usual, on the basis of past games.

in the practice game,,,

For free kick,

.... Dribble

After "last" training, Head coach Hiraoka said...

『Please consider and remember what is most important for the game..
It is........ "Never-give-up spirit" and "Do your best".

If we can keep do it, it will be great game.
Let's do it tomorrow and make unforgettable game!』

Don't miss our unforgettable game!
Please come and support us. See you tomorrow.

Rd 32nd -Away - Game Photos

2008-11-11T17:41:00.006+08:00

10 NOV 2008 K.O. 19:45
Albirex Niigata FC (S) 2-1 Dalian Shide FC

at Queenstown Stadium

Player's comment after the match.
< No. 9 Akira Takase>
I'm happy to get 2 goals today.
But I actually couldn't play how I wanted....
For 1st score, I decided to kick to the right side, but GK already expected.. So I have to practice more not to show my decision.
For 2nd, Keisuke's pass was great, so I just scored.
Next game is our final game for 2008. I will score to make our team win!

< No.11 Shunsuke Sunaga>
Pitch condition was not so good because of raining, I couldn't con troll the ball in the beginning.
In 2nd half, we could get our possession after Dalian player sent off.
Let's finish up with all happy faces!

Rd 31st Game Photos

2008-11-10T14:43:00.008+08:00

7 NOV 2008 K.O. 19:30
Albirex Niigata FC (S) 0-1 Tampines Rovers FC

at Jalan Besar Stadium

-Player's comment after the game -
● No.5 Takatoshi Uchida
Good thing in this game was that we had never give up.
I actually just recovered from injuries, but it can't be excuses..
As a professional, we always must play hard to win.

I will take this result -lost- seriously, and i will do my best.
Please run together and have taste of winning! See you at Stadium.

● No.7 Keisuke Ogawa
We could start well, but we let them score at the moment lapse in concentration...
I actually didn't feel any big difference with oponents in past 2games, but we still lost as refer back to the result.
I would like to win in last 2games and finish this season in good humor.
I'm sorry we couldn't win even many supporters came and cheer us.
We will win last 2 games! Please continue to support us.

Rd 30th -Away - Game Photos

2008-10-31T17:10:00.007+08:00

30 Oct 2008 K.O. 19:45
Balestier Khalsa 1 - 1 Albirex Niigata FC (S)

at Toa Payoh Stadium

-Player's comment after the game -
● No. 2 Masashi Wada
I felt I couldn't stop their FW who has better physical ability than me.
I know it is important for me to get good position when we have to play with like that people. I confront what was wrong today and train hard.

● No.18 Taisuke Akiyoshi
I could score because just a ball came to me.
I think I couldn't play well today...
I will remember how I feel now... rousy and kind of disappointed myself... I just keep practice harder. I would like to win for all remaining games.

●No.20 Ryota Iwasaki
I supposed to make the good chances to our team.. but I couldn't do well.
I also regret that I made some big mistakes and get our team worse...
I will train harder.

Rd 29th -Away - Game Photos

2008-10-28T14:40:00.010+08:00

24 Oct 2008 K.O. 19:30
Super Reds 1 - 2 Albirex Niigata FC (S)

at Jalan Besar Stadium

◇◆ Player's comment ◆◇
- No.26 Ryota Kobayashi -
I am happy to score for my first professional goal and it also was winning goal in this game.
I saw near side was crowded, so I went far side to wait for a ball.
Akiyoshi kicked exactly where I wanted.
As a DF, we could manage to protect our goal in the beginning, even though they scored later. If they scored us earlier, the story must have been different.
I hope we can get better position at the end of league.

- No.18 Taisuke Akiyoshi -
I just recovered from injury and felt scared to play on artificial field.
But I've totally forgotten in the game about it. I was really concentrated.
I felt everybody spirit for winning in the game.
I think our Spirit was stronger than opponent. So we could win from behind.
But I also feel that we have a lot of thing to practice.
We need better skill for keep winning.
I will practice hard to win for remaining 4 games.

Yukata?! @ Central

2008-10-14T10:59:00.006+08:00

Our 9 players was invited "MATSURI" (Japanese festival) event at Central.

They wore "yukata" which is Japanese traditional clothes in summer.
How do they look??

Now, change to jersey and let's show our skills on the stage!!

"I was very nervous because of such a place and many audiences. But it was good experience too." - Shohei Doi

After that event, we had a photo session.

Last Sunday

2008-10-13T17:25:00.004+08:00

Our kids school had a competition last Sunday.
Some of Albi-S players came for cheering.

↑(from left.... Akiyoshi,komori,Ogawa,Sunaga, Ishii)

↑(from left... Okayama,Oikawa,Mashiko)

↑ group photo of kids

We saw their strong " never give up" spirit and I impressed..
I am sure that players also got this "feeling" and hope they will show us in remaining games.

Rd 28th Game result

2008-10-10T18:01:00.005+08:00

9 Oct 2008 K.O. 19:45
Gombak 3 - 1 Albirex Niigata FC (S)

at Jurong East Stadium

◇◆ Player's comment ◆◇

(Norio Takahashi )
We already expected Gombak to pressure us.
But we couldn't control them because of their amazing physical abilities.
I thought we can win if we can hold for 15min at the beginning, but they scored during the period.
We became to play passive. Then we couldn't score enough even we could change in 2nd half.

For having a good result next,
it is very important for us to have strong spirit and mentality, beside of skills.
And we also need challenging spirit.
I will act because I believe everybody will follow me if I do it so.

(Tetsuya Okayama )
It was bad starting part... the we allowed them to get goals...
And it was big disadvantage even we could play well in 2nd half.

The reason we lost today is actually our fault.
It is most important to concentrate from the starting .
We have to take advantage from this experience.
I will go for achieving result next game.

(Takashi Mochizuki)
We lost our possession easily even the moment which must keep it.
I felt the lost was made by ourselves.
All of us have to think best way to act and win for the rest of 5 games.
I will try playing harder to get a good result with our spirit.

Rd 26th -Away - Game Photos

2008-09-25T16:24:00.009+08:00

25 Sep 2008 K.O. 19:45
Young Lions 0 - 0 Albirex Niigata FC (S)

at Jalan Besar Stadium

-- All photos by FAS --

(Player's Comment after the game )

● Taisuke Akiyoshi

Frankly speaking, I regret not to get 3points.
We couldn't score even though we made a lot of chances, especially in 2nd half.
We have to make better our finishing and do various attacking.
By the other hand, I appreciate that our DF and GK played hard to protect our goal.
I believe we can win and get better position in the league, if we can play same like 2nd half for whole game for the remaining games.
I have enough time for next game. So I will get into shape !

● Yoshitaka Komori
I could make good chances in 2nd half but not in 1st half.
We supposed to play good from beginning.
We still need to improve the quality.
I also think that it is important for us to have common view as a team and keep trying hard.

Rd 25th -Away - Game Photos

2008-09-19T11:03:00.007+08:00

18 Sep 2008 K.O. 19:45
Tampines Rovers FC 2 - 1 Albirex Niigata FC (S)

at Tampines Stadium

-Player's comment after the game-

(No. 5 Takatoshi Uchida) -Suspended. He watched from stand seat-

I couldn't play today. But I could watch a game properly today.

I have an issue with judgement, but i also think that it's better think about next game, it's more important.

Our team built up quite well right now, as you could see us in the pitch today.
We learned a lot in past unbeaten 9games.
We believe in ourselves and what we did in training.
The result will follow....

But it may sometimes change by luck.
So we have to train hard everyday and face to our problem, for getting it on our side.

I will win next game for making everybody happy.
Please support us.

(No. 26 Ryota Kobayashi)
This lost is all the team fault.
I felt Tampines had quick passing compare to the other teams,
but I don't think there are any big differences between them and us.
I regret not being able to win.
We left 7games. I would like to contribute for winning as DF more.

" No. 13 "

2008-09-17T13:47:00.005+08:00

No. 13...
What does it come to your mind?

I check "No. 13" out, because one of the players told me some special thing.

Have you heard "Triskaidekaphobia" ?
Triskaidekaphobia (from Greek tris=three, kai=and, deka=ten) is an irrational fear of the number 13; it is a superstition and related to a specific fear of Friday the 13th, called paraskevidekatriaphobia or friggatriskaidekaphobia.
(from wikipedia )

I remember that the building, in any other coutries, sometimes doesn't have 13th floor.

So.. The player who asked me is.... " Our No. 13 !! Ryota Doi "
He told me the reason why he chose this number in last today's paper interview.

As you already know, No. 13 is unlucky number in the West.
That's why he took this number. He hope he can be a unlucky player in all oponents.

But on the other hand,I have heard that No.13 is lucky number in Singapore.
We can see the meaning this "lucky 13" on conrad hotel in singapore too.
The outside of a building indicates No. 13!!

Now, we ask him to be a unlucky player for all opponents, and lucky player for us!

We have a game tomorrow.
Opponent will be Tampines which is 4th in the league now.
Please continue to support us!

Rd 24th -Away - Game Photos

2008-09-15T15:24:00.007+08:00

12 Sep 2008 K.O. 19:30
Geylang United FC 1 - 1 Albirex Niigata FC (S)

at Jalang Besar Stadium

▼ Waiting for entrance ▼

▼ After scoring ▼

▼ Photo by FAS ▼

　　-Player's comment after the game-
(No. 13 Ryota Doi)
I was very happy to score, but regret to result.
Shunsuke Sunaga's Cross was perfect.
It was exactly what we want to and trained many times.
The practice really paid off.

Next game will be one of the strong team "Tampines".
I definitely want to win because we lost badly before.
Please support us.

(No.11 Shunsuke Sunaga)
Coaces advised me to cross between GK and DF during half time.
Then I tried and could make the score.
But we allowed them to score soon.. We have to stop this...

I've heard many support's cheers. Thank you for give me a power.
I will play hard. Please continued to support us.

(No. 10 Takashi Mochizuki)
I played as center defense for last 2 games.
TAKA (No.5 Uchida) and Norio-san (No. 25 GK Takahashi) help me a lot.
But Taka will be suspended next game.
So all of us has to play harder and help each other to win for him.
I always appreciate to support us.
Please continue to come stadium and support us.

Rd 24th Game Photos

2008-09-11T16:54:00.005+08:00

9 Sep 2008 K.O. 19:45
Albirex S 1 - 1 Home United FC

at Jurong East Stadium

This game seems like to be tough ... because Home United FC is 1st position in the table. (Dated 9 Sep 08)

We updated our players profile.
Please check Here
※Please go our player profile page and click on player's photo.

Learn Japanese? -1-

2008-09-04T16:12:00.009+08:00

I believe some of our supporters are interested in Japanese language...
So we introduce some Japanese here today.

Good Morning - OHAYO-
Good Afternoon - KON NICHI WA
Good Evening - KON BAN WA

Good Bye - SAYONARA
See You - MATANE

Excuse me - SUMIMASEN
Yes - Hai
No - I I E

※ "OTSUKARESAMA"
I guess you have heard this word if you have any Japanese friends around you.
This is very common word in Japan.
It used to acknowledge someone's efforts or show your appreciation for the trouble that they have gone through. "Tsukare" means tiredness or fatigue.
But Now, it is something along the lines of “you must be tired,” but it carries with it the implied meaning of “…after working so hard.” It’s essentially the equivalent to the English “nice work.” It’s something you say to a classmate, co-worker, or teammate after a hard day of school/work/sports.
For example, you can say it to players after games.

GIVE IT TRY!

If you have any question about Japanese, do not hesitate to ask us.

Albirex Niigata Singapore

Rd 23rd Game Photos

2008-09-03T16:35:00.007+08:00

2 Sep 2008 K.O. 19:45
Albirex S 2 - 1 SAF FC

at Jurong East Stadium

Thank you for coming stadium during heavy raining and support us.

We hope you could see our spirit last night.
Actually we couldn't win against SAF FC in many years.
But We did it.

We celebrated Head Coach Hiraoka Birthday after game.

All photos by Comm Pte Ltd (J-Sports)

TRM on 27 AUG

2008-08-28T18:11:00.003+08:00

Training Match Report

28 Aug 2008 K.O.17:00

Venue: Jurong East Stadium

Result

Albirex S vs Singapore U-16

4-0

Scorer: Ryota Doi x 2, Nomura, Mochizuki

TRM on 21 AUG

2008-08-22T15:13:00.006+08:00

Training Match Report

21 Aug 2008 K.O.17:30

Venue: Jurong Stadium

Result

Albirex S vs Singapore U-17

2-0

Scorer: Ippei Shimizu x 2

↓It was started raining after 1st half finished, but it stopped once 2nd half started.

Rd 22nd Game Photos

2008-08-15T15:01:00.006+08:00

14 Aug 2008 K.O. 19:45
Albirex S 4 - 2 Woodlands Wellington FC

at Woodlands Stadium

Rd 21st Game Photos

2008-08-11T18:38:00.002+08:00

10 Aug 2008 K.O. 19:45
Albirex S 0 - 0 Sengkang Punggol

at Hougang Stadium

Rd 20th Game Photos

2008-08-04T17:10:00.004+08:00

2nd Aug 2008 K.O. 19:45
Albirex S 2 - 2 Dalian Shide

at Jurong East Stadium

Rd 18 Game Photos

2008-07-14T17:35:00.003+08:00

13th Jul 2008 K.O. 19:45
Albirex S 0 - 0 Gombak United FC

at Jurong West Stadium

Rd 17 Game Photos

2008-07-01T12:29:00.002+08:00

30th Jun 2008 K.O. 19:45
Albirex S 0 - 0 Young Lions

at Jurong East Stadium

This Game was a last game for #17 Yoshihiro Tomoyama.

Rd 15th Game Photos

2008-06-23T17:34:00.004+08:00

21st Jun 2008 K.O. 19:45
Albirex Niigata (S) FC vs Super Reds
at Jurong East Stadium

Albirex S 3 - 2 S Reds

Renewal of web site!

2008-06-20T17:42:00.005+08:00

We are glad to informe you that we renewed web site!
Movies and more informations...
Let's check it up NOW!!!

www.albirex.com.sg

TRM on 11 Jun

2008-06-17T11:32:00.002+08:00

Training Match

11 jun 2008 K.O.17:00

Venue: Jurong East Stadium

Result

Albirex S vs Tampines

0-1

League Cup (Quarter Final -Home-) Game photos

2008-06-10T12:47:00.002+08:00

7th Jun 2008 K.O. 19:45
Albirex Niigata (S) FC vs Super Reds
at Jurong East Stadium

Albirex S 1 - 3 S Reds

League Cup (Quarter Final -Away-) Game photos

2008-06-05T18:14:00.002+08:00

4th Jun 2008 K.O. 19:45
Super Reds vs Albirex Niigata (S) FC
at Yishun Stadium

S Reds 3 - 0 Albirex S

League Cup Game photos

2008-06-04T10:38:00.002+08:00

27th May 2008 K.O. 19:30

Albirex Niigata (S) FC vs Dalian Shide Siwu

at Queenstown Stadium

Albirex S 1 - 0 Dalian

Winning Eleven " Wiele Albirex S Cup"

2008-05-29T17:14:00.003+08:00

We are glad to inform you that 4 players will join this event.

No. 9 - Akira Takase
No.13 - Ryota Doi
No.19 - Yuji Tamiya
No.23 - Katsuya Sato

Hurry up for sign up!

For more details... http://www.albirex.com.sg/news/080523_e.html

Rd 14 Game photos

2008-05-26T17:00:00.003+08:00

20 May 2008 K.O. 19:45

Albirex Niigata (S) FC vs Geylang United FC

at Jurong East Stadium

AlbirexS 1 - 5 Geylang

PS2 Winning Eleven "Wiele Albirex S CUP

2008-05-24T15:20:00.001+08:00

PS2 Winning Eleven "Wiele Albirex S CUP!!"

Date : 31 May 2008 (Sat) 15:00-17:00
Venue : Jurong East Stadium VIP room on 3rd Floor

We open it for 16 challengers( 7 years or above) in order of application.
(Please come along with parents if you are under 12years. )
Albirex Niigata S Supporters member : FREE
Non-member : Adult S$10 / Child S$3

Albirex S players will join quarter final.

Prizes1st Prize : Away Jersey with all players autographs.
2nd Prize : Shoes case
Best 4 : Winning Eleven Windcheater!!!

If albirex S player win, the prize will give next winner.

For more details... http://www.albirex.com.sg/news/080523_e.html

Rd 13 Game Photos

2008-05-22T09:48:00.002+08:00

20 May 2008 K.O. 19:45
Singapore Armed Forces FC vs Albirex Niigata (S) FC
at Choa Chu Kang Stadium
SAF 4 - 1 AlbirexS

TRM photos

2008-05-20T11:47:00.007+08:00

Training Match result - 16 May 2008 -

Albirex Niigata S vs Young Lions

1st half : 0-0

2nd half : 4-1

-----------------

Total 4-1

New T-shirts

2008-05-02T18:40:00.006+08:00

Let us introduce a new our T-shirts today!

S$15- per pce

S,M,L

Please come to stadium on 5th May and check this out !

We are also planning to make other designs and other merchandises.

Please advice and suggest us if you have any good ideas!

The new paper

2008-04-24T11:03:00.004+08:00

Takatoshi Uchida and Ryota Doi were interviewed from The new paper yesterday.

We will update on our website as latest news, once we confirm the date for this article.

Guess who??

2008-04-24T09:44:00.003+08:00

I went to Jurong East Stadium yesterday morning.

I saw this guy... I didn't recognize him...

Guess who??

It was...... Taisuke Akiyoshi!

Player's Blog

2008-04-22T17:32:00.000+08:00

Some of players have own blog as under.
They normally write down in Japanese only.
But I hope you can enjoy seeing photos.

#2 Masashi Wada
http://frogood.flop.jp/korason/masashi/diary.cgi

#10 Takashi Mochizuki
http://mochizukitakashi.blog.players.tv/

#16 Ryoichi Kasai
http://ameblo.jp/ryo1-albi16/

#20 Ryota Iwasaki
http://ameblo.jp/ryota20ameblo/

#21 Tetsuya Okayama
http://www.oka21.com/

#24 Ippei Shimizu
http://ameblo.jp/japansoccer111/

#25 Norio Takahashi
http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/vamosnorio

Please check it up!

Sprint.. Sprint... Sprint!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-04-14T17:36:00.000+08:00

Today is very hot..

I went to stadium and check a thermometer.

It stands at 37 degrees C!!
Just to sit down and watch training, I sweated....
Imagine..... how hot it is......

About training today, It seems phisical training...
They run around field ... 5round x 2sets..
and ... Sprint! Sprint!!! Sprint!!!!

P.S.
FYI, our first game for Singapore cup 2008 is against Bankok University same as last year.
more detals: http://www.sleague.com/Web/Main.aspx?ID=,9f5e6abd-ee84-45f2-be5b-834342866091&NLT=300&AID=84b35609-3d81-4d0b-8b14-11f5de5ca9cc

Training report @Jurong East Stadium

2008-04-02T14:52:00.000+08:00

Our Albirex team starts training after 2days off for next home at Jurong East Stadium..

I have heard our coach yell that "This pass can't make it in a game."...

He was fixing and re-confirm passing among players.

Please support us at Juron East Stadium on 7th Apr (Mon)!

A wall paper

2008-03-29T08:30:00.000+08:00

We made a wall paper for you...

Hope you like it.

(This post has been deleted once.. so we post again.)

Sorry for inconvinience....

2008-03-28T17:20:00.000+08:00

We shifted to this blog... because we couldn't upload photos.....