Forex market was very volatile for last two days amid fear about Greece debt crisis and then the result of UK election 2010 contributed to another sentiment. I managed to get considerable profit in the last two days trading.
For further reading on stock market crazy condition yesterday, please visit here.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
More from Amar Giggs starting today!
This blog haven't been updated for more than one year as i'm so busy with other things. God willing, i'll update it regularly from now on, covering all my interests not only football and Giggsy!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Giggs: I may call it a day in May
RYAN GIGGS has stunned Manchester United by hinting he could retire at the end of the season.
The veteran winger’s current deal expires in May and he is yet to be offered a new deal to stay at Old Trafford.
Giggs’ experience has been vital for the Red Devils but the Welsh ace, 35, said: “I will keep playing as long as I enjoy it, I am fit and the manager wants me.
“If one of those three things stops, I will consider retiring.
“It could be at the end of this season. Or it could be the next one.
“I am at the end of my contract in May, so we will see.
“At the minute, there hasn’t been any contact with United.
“I am as fit as I have ever been. The only difference is recovering from games.
“Two days after a game, I am still tired. Before, I could play Saturday-Wednesday, Saturday-Wednesday no problem.
“Today, I would be a lot less efficient at doing things. Nowadays, I only play once a week, it’s very good that way.”
Giggs has spent 18 magical years at Old Trafford, lifting two European Cups.
He said: “Today, victories and titles make me happier than when I was younger, because I know that they could be the last ones.
“The Champions League win last season made me a lot happier than in 1999, for instance.
“I am lot more confident than I was before. My relation to stress has changed over the years.
“When I was first in the first team, at 17 or 18, I felt no pressure at all. Nothing. It lasted for three to four years.
“Then things changed, injuries happened, I had poor games, and suddenly I started feeling the pressure. It weighed on my game.
“But since I turned 30, I don’t think about anything any more, there’s no pressure.”
RYAN GIGGS has stunned Manchester United by hinting he could retire at the end of the season.
The veteran winger’s current deal expires in May and he is yet to be offered a new deal to stay at Old Trafford.
Giggs’ experience has been vital for the Red Devils but the Welsh ace, 35, said: “I will keep playing as long as I enjoy it, I am fit and the manager wants me.
“If one of those three things stops, I will consider retiring.
“It could be at the end of this season. Or it could be the next one.
“I am at the end of my contract in May, so we will see.
“At the minute, there hasn’t been any contact with United.
“I am as fit as I have ever been. The only difference is recovering from games.
“Two days after a game, I am still tired. Before, I could play Saturday-Wednesday, Saturday-Wednesday no problem.
“Today, I would be a lot less efficient at doing things. Nowadays, I only play once a week, it’s very good that way.”
Giggs has spent 18 magical years at Old Trafford, lifting two European Cups.
He said: “Today, victories and titles make me happier than when I was younger, because I know that they could be the last ones.
“The Champions League win last season made me a lot happier than in 1999, for instance.
“I am lot more confident than I was before. My relation to stress has changed over the years.
“When I was first in the first team, at 17 or 18, I felt no pressure at all. Nothing. It lasted for three to four years.
“Then things changed, injuries happened, I had poor games, and suddenly I started feeling the pressure. It weighed on my game.
“But since I turned 30, I don’t think about anything any more, there’s no pressure.”
Friday, July 25, 2008
Tribute to the legendary Supermokh
Below was my comment on Malaysian football when asked by NST reporter, Sonia Ramachandran, a professional and talented reporter who is a good friend of mine . I took that opportunity to dedicate my tribute to the one and only Malaysian football legend, Supermokh...
NST Online » Local News 2008/07/13
You've got to breathe it to play it
SONIA RAMACHANDRAN
Muhammad Muammar Gadaffi Omar (left) and James Wong.
So Malaysian football rankings improved by three rungs. No big deal as Malaysian fans continue to worship the Ronaldos, Terrys, Torreses and Gerrards. SONIA RAMACHANDRAN, who is no football fan, finds out why Malaysian football is no longer appealing
MUHAMAD Muammar Gadaffi Omar was 6 years old when he first saw football legend Mokhtar Dahari in action. It got him hooked on football and until today, he has remained a fan.Not of the national team but of the teams playing in the English, Spanish, German, Italian and even South American leagues. And it's all there on satellite television. Now 33, the government servant remembers the time when Mokhtar's skills on the field had him and thousands of Malaysians enthralled."I remember reading about how he scored that fantastic goal from the middle of the pitch in the 1-1 draw against England B at Merdeka Stadium in 1978," said Muhammad Muammar.
"One of the English coaches (Bobby Robson) commented that the only player in the English team who could score like that was the famous Kevin Keegan."This showed that Mokhtar's skills were of international standard."And Malaysian football was well respected then.Not any more. Today, Muhammad Muammar dismisses the national team's performance as embarrassing and irritating, which is one reason why he prefers to watch foreign matches. "If we had players like Mokhtar, Soh Chin Aun, Shukor Salleh and R. Arumugam today, I would definitely watch Malaysian football."What is the difference between the players of Mokhtar's calibre and the players of today?"Attitude. Today's players are professionals but their attitude is contrary to that," he said "Mokhtar was passionate about the game and to him, it was a great honour to represent Malaysia. "I read that he would not venture out of his room the day before a match just to prepare himself physically and mentally. "But now, players have been seen at social haunts the night before a match."Muhammad Muammar said Mokhtar held a 9-to-5 office job and played football after that."The national players of today only play football and yet they are an embarrassment."He suggests that it may be time for Malaysia to adopt the South American style of play to regain our international standing simply because of the players' physique."We play the English and European style but the size of our players do not match that of the Europeans."The South American players compete against the Europeans with skills, not strength. That's what we should emulate."According to workshop owner Chai Khong Ngan, the problem with Malaysian football is the officials are not out to improve the quality of the game. "They are in it for self-gain," said Chai, 59, of Kuala Lumpur."There are many good players out there who are not chosen to represent the state or the country. "Look at Korea. They were of the same standard as Malaysia in the 1970s. But now they have improved tremendously."What does he think should be done?"It is very simple. If good and honest officials are appointed, then the standard of the game would improve. "This would result in more people turning out to watch the matches, which would mean an increase in revenue and better pay for players."Amir Hussin Awang, a diehard fan, said the problem afflicting Malaysian football was that the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) was run by those who had agendas that did not concern the sport.He said there were programmes for schoolchildren right up to the national level but the snag was its implementation."The implementation is half-baked. The funds are there but the people who run it are not doing it wholeheartedly for the game," said Amir, a company director from Petaling Jaya.He said the government should spend money on the development of players at school level and clubs should take over after that."Sports can be run like a business in the country. The club should be run like a professional outfit which is independent of politics."It should be run purely like a business so that it is for their interest that they develop the players properly and market them favourably."Former top footballer James Wong, who scored the winning goal in the memorable 2-1 win over South Korea which earned Malaysia a place in the 1980 Moscow Olympics, said a Fifa ranking below 100 would be something to celebrate, not an improvement that still sees us at 166th."Football is all about hard work, dedication and commitment," said Wong."This is where we need to step up the leg work, literally. It's no use talking about rankings, potentials, plans or even past achievements."Focus should be on the field because that is where the game is played, not in boardrooms or meetings or coffeeshops. "When I was a player, we impressed coaches with our work rate both on and off the field. "Based on what I see on television, our players have a long way to go before matching other Asian teams that have improved by leaps and bounds."Former national coach Datuk M. Kuppan said to compare the present and past standards of Malaysian football, the attitude of the present and past officials and players had to be studied."In those days, passion for football was the order of the day with full commitment, and players were proud to represent the country and were motivated to maintain a high level of fitness."Centralised training before a major tournament was for a period of 10 days. The players worked on their own weaknesses before coming in for centralised training and were willing to spend extra time to sharpen their ball skills."From my observation, this is a rare commodity now."However, Kuppan said the FAM should not be solely held responsible for the present standard of the national team.FAM may have a lot of plans but it doesn't have that many players coming through the assembly line, he said. "The states must take it upon themselves to plan and organise competitive leagues in all towns and districts that will ensure a rich source of talented players."
'nstonline';
NST Online » Local News 2008/07/13
You've got to breathe it to play it
SONIA RAMACHANDRAN
Muhammad Muammar Gadaffi Omar (left) and James Wong.So Malaysian football rankings improved by three rungs. No big deal as Malaysian fans continue to worship the Ronaldos, Terrys, Torreses and Gerrards. SONIA RAMACHANDRAN, who is no football fan, finds out why Malaysian football is no longer appealing
MUHAMAD Muammar Gadaffi Omar was 6 years old when he first saw football legend Mokhtar Dahari in action. It got him hooked on football and until today, he has remained a fan.Not of the national team but of the teams playing in the English, Spanish, German, Italian and even South American leagues. And it's all there on satellite television. Now 33, the government servant remembers the time when Mokhtar's skills on the field had him and thousands of Malaysians enthralled."I remember reading about how he scored that fantastic goal from the middle of the pitch in the 1-1 draw against England B at Merdeka Stadium in 1978," said Muhammad Muammar.
"One of the English coaches (Bobby Robson) commented that the only player in the English team who could score like that was the famous Kevin Keegan."This showed that Mokhtar's skills were of international standard."And Malaysian football was well respected then.Not any more. Today, Muhammad Muammar dismisses the national team's performance as embarrassing and irritating, which is one reason why he prefers to watch foreign matches. "If we had players like Mokhtar, Soh Chin Aun, Shukor Salleh and R. Arumugam today, I would definitely watch Malaysian football."What is the difference between the players of Mokhtar's calibre and the players of today?"Attitude. Today's players are professionals but their attitude is contrary to that," he said "Mokhtar was passionate about the game and to him, it was a great honour to represent Malaysia. "I read that he would not venture out of his room the day before a match just to prepare himself physically and mentally. "But now, players have been seen at social haunts the night before a match."Muhammad Muammar said Mokhtar held a 9-to-5 office job and played football after that."The national players of today only play football and yet they are an embarrassment."He suggests that it may be time for Malaysia to adopt the South American style of play to regain our international standing simply because of the players' physique."We play the English and European style but the size of our players do not match that of the Europeans."The South American players compete against the Europeans with skills, not strength. That's what we should emulate."According to workshop owner Chai Khong Ngan, the problem with Malaysian football is the officials are not out to improve the quality of the game. "They are in it for self-gain," said Chai, 59, of Kuala Lumpur."There are many good players out there who are not chosen to represent the state or the country. "Look at Korea. They were of the same standard as Malaysia in the 1970s. But now they have improved tremendously."What does he think should be done?"It is very simple. If good and honest officials are appointed, then the standard of the game would improve. "This would result in more people turning out to watch the matches, which would mean an increase in revenue and better pay for players."Amir Hussin Awang, a diehard fan, said the problem afflicting Malaysian football was that the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) was run by those who had agendas that did not concern the sport.He said there were programmes for schoolchildren right up to the national level but the snag was its implementation."The implementation is half-baked. The funds are there but the people who run it are not doing it wholeheartedly for the game," said Amir, a company director from Petaling Jaya.He said the government should spend money on the development of players at school level and clubs should take over after that."Sports can be run like a business in the country. The club should be run like a professional outfit which is independent of politics."It should be run purely like a business so that it is for their interest that they develop the players properly and market them favourably."Former top footballer James Wong, who scored the winning goal in the memorable 2-1 win over South Korea which earned Malaysia a place in the 1980 Moscow Olympics, said a Fifa ranking below 100 would be something to celebrate, not an improvement that still sees us at 166th."Football is all about hard work, dedication and commitment," said Wong."This is where we need to step up the leg work, literally. It's no use talking about rankings, potentials, plans or even past achievements."Focus should be on the field because that is where the game is played, not in boardrooms or meetings or coffeeshops. "When I was a player, we impressed coaches with our work rate both on and off the field. "Based on what I see on television, our players have a long way to go before matching other Asian teams that have improved by leaps and bounds."Former national coach Datuk M. Kuppan said to compare the present and past standards of Malaysian football, the attitude of the present and past officials and players had to be studied."In those days, passion for football was the order of the day with full commitment, and players were proud to represent the country and were motivated to maintain a high level of fitness."Centralised training before a major tournament was for a period of 10 days. The players worked on their own weaknesses before coming in for centralised training and were willing to spend extra time to sharpen their ball skills."From my observation, this is a rare commodity now."However, Kuppan said the FAM should not be solely held responsible for the present standard of the national team.FAM may have a lot of plans but it doesn't have that many players coming through the assembly line, he said. "The states must take it upon themselves to plan and organise competitive leagues in all towns and districts that will ensure a rich source of talented players."
'nstonline';
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Giggsy- The True Legend
As i said earlier, Giggsy will conquer Moscow on the night of Champions League Final...
Hero Giggs: My best night ever
RYAN GIGGS hailed the "best night of his life" after clinching Manchester United's Champions League shoot-out glory.
The late substitute celebrated breaking Bobby Charlton's United appearance record by tucking in the sudden-death penalty that saw off Chelsea in the Moscow final.
Giggs said: "I think the first half we dominated and they had their chances in the second half.
"But we held our nerve and it was the best night of my life."
Giggs rolled home United's seventh shoot-out spot-kick.
Then keeper Edwin Van Der Sar foiled Nicolas Anelka as United triumphed 6-5 on penalties.
Hero Giggs: My best night ever
RYAN GIGGS hailed the "best night of his life" after clinching Manchester United's Champions League shoot-out glory.
The late substitute celebrated breaking Bobby Charlton's United appearance record by tucking in the sudden-death penalty that saw off Chelsea in the Moscow final.
Giggs said: "I think the first half we dominated and they had their chances in the second half.
"But we held our nerve and it was the best night of my life."
Giggs rolled home United's seventh shoot-out spot-kick.
Then keeper Edwin Van Der Sar foiled Nicolas Anelka as United triumphed 6-5 on penalties.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Giggsy Will Conquer Moscow
Tonight will be an interesting night as Manchester United will feature in the Champions League Final with Chelsea. I'm pretty sure the Red Devils will win the cup and Giggsy, the Welsh Wizard and the living legend of the Red Devil, will be handed a double glory, to break Bobby Charlton's record and to win his second Champions League.
Below is the article from the Sun UK about the unforgettable night of 1999 when Giggsy played an instrumental role to guide Red Devils to second Champions League Cup...
RYAN GIGGS will always be thankful for the most important miskick of his life.
It came in the 1999 Champions League final and led to the most dramatic of victories.
Manchester United were pressing desperately for an equaliser going into injury-time against Bayern Munich when the ball bounced towards Giggs on the edge of the box.
The Welshman took a swing with his right boot, scuffed it — then saw the ball fall to Teddy Sheringham.
And the rest is history.
Giggsy admitted: “I was trying to hit it as hard as I could. I suppose it was a shot.
“Thankfully, my right foot is not the best and I sort of shanked it.
“But it went into Teddy’s path and he scored.”
Giggs will break United’s all-time appearance record tonight when he plays his 759th game — one more than Sir Bobby Charlton.
And United’s longest-serving player among the current squad admits Sir Bobby has been a huge inspiration.
Sir Bobby has a big influence
Not least earlier this season when Charlton revealed how special it would be if United won the Champions League this season, 50 years after the Munich Disaster which nearly killed him.
Giggs said: “It was an inspirational speech he gave us.
“To hear him talk first-hand about the tragedy, many of the lads had never heard him like that before.
“He also talked about what it was like when they first went into Europe.
“Sir Bobby has a big influence from just being around us. Everyone, even players who have come here from abroad, instinctively knows who he is and what he means to the club.
“Every time I run out I am very aware of what a great club this is and what a great history it has, which makes it so special. But also how it is never standing still, always moving forward.”
At 34, winger Giggs realises this final could be his last major game for United.
He revealed: “Getting to another final means a lot to me. After we won in 1999 I said we had to go on and win it again. I didn’t think it would take quite this long to get to another final.
“But it is extra-special coming at this stage of my career. I know this could be the last big one for me.
“Some people have suggested this would be a good way for me to go out but I want to play on next season.
“The Champions League final is one game, one chance, your chance.
“There will be nerves because of that. It is perhaps the biggest game you can play in for your club and they do not come around too often.
“But we have players with good temperament who will relish the challenge.”
Giggs does not under-estimate that challenge up against a Chelsea team that pushed United all the way in this season’s Premier League title race.
He said: “We know Chelsea will see this match as their chance to finish the season on a high.
“We know what they are all about, they have great experience and this will be a tough challenge. People like Didier Drogba are such a handful and Michael Ballack has ended the season really strong. They have got big-game players.
“I think Avram Grant has done well. A lot of people had written them off for the title when Jose Mourinho left but they ended up taking it right to the last game.”
Giggs will be the only United player on the pitch in Moscow tonight who also featured in the 1999 final. Paul Scholes missed out in Barcelona eight years ago through suspension.
Giggs admitted: “I’m really pleased for Paul that he will be playing in this final.
“In 1999, he didn’t show his disappointment to the lads at missing out and still celebrated.
“He knew he had played a big part in winning that Treble.”
TO commemorate Giggs beating Sir Bobby Charlton’s record, Reebok have produced a special pair of boots for the occasion. The Reebok KFS Sprintfit Pro II will be inscribed with Moscow 2008 and have the number 759 embroidered on their tongues.
Only one pair has been manufactured and no more will be produced.
Below is the article from the Sun UK about the unforgettable night of 1999 when Giggsy played an instrumental role to guide Red Devils to second Champions League Cup...
RYAN GIGGS will always be thankful for the most important miskick of his life.
It came in the 1999 Champions League final and led to the most dramatic of victories.
Manchester United were pressing desperately for an equaliser going into injury-time against Bayern Munich when the ball bounced towards Giggs on the edge of the box.
The Welshman took a swing with his right boot, scuffed it — then saw the ball fall to Teddy Sheringham.
And the rest is history.
Giggsy admitted: “I was trying to hit it as hard as I could. I suppose it was a shot.
“Thankfully, my right foot is not the best and I sort of shanked it.
“But it went into Teddy’s path and he scored.”
Giggs will break United’s all-time appearance record tonight when he plays his 759th game — one more than Sir Bobby Charlton.
And United’s longest-serving player among the current squad admits Sir Bobby has been a huge inspiration.
Sir Bobby has a big influence
Not least earlier this season when Charlton revealed how special it would be if United won the Champions League this season, 50 years after the Munich Disaster which nearly killed him.
Giggs said: “It was an inspirational speech he gave us.
“To hear him talk first-hand about the tragedy, many of the lads had never heard him like that before.
“He also talked about what it was like when they first went into Europe.
“Sir Bobby has a big influence from just being around us. Everyone, even players who have come here from abroad, instinctively knows who he is and what he means to the club.
“Every time I run out I am very aware of what a great club this is and what a great history it has, which makes it so special. But also how it is never standing still, always moving forward.”
At 34, winger Giggs realises this final could be his last major game for United.
He revealed: “Getting to another final means a lot to me. After we won in 1999 I said we had to go on and win it again. I didn’t think it would take quite this long to get to another final.
“But it is extra-special coming at this stage of my career. I know this could be the last big one for me.
“Some people have suggested this would be a good way for me to go out but I want to play on next season.
“The Champions League final is one game, one chance, your chance.
“There will be nerves because of that. It is perhaps the biggest game you can play in for your club and they do not come around too often.
“But we have players with good temperament who will relish the challenge.”
Giggs does not under-estimate that challenge up against a Chelsea team that pushed United all the way in this season’s Premier League title race.
He said: “We know Chelsea will see this match as their chance to finish the season on a high.
“We know what they are all about, they have great experience and this will be a tough challenge. People like Didier Drogba are such a handful and Michael Ballack has ended the season really strong. They have got big-game players.
“I think Avram Grant has done well. A lot of people had written them off for the title when Jose Mourinho left but they ended up taking it right to the last game.”
Giggs will be the only United player on the pitch in Moscow tonight who also featured in the 1999 final. Paul Scholes missed out in Barcelona eight years ago through suspension.
Giggs admitted: “I’m really pleased for Paul that he will be playing in this final.
“In 1999, he didn’t show his disappointment to the lads at missing out and still celebrated.
“He knew he had played a big part in winning that Treble.”
TO commemorate Giggs beating Sir Bobby Charlton’s record, Reebok have produced a special pair of boots for the occasion. The Reebok KFS Sprintfit Pro II will be inscribed with Moscow 2008 and have the number 759 embroidered on their tongues.
Only one pair has been manufactured and no more will be produced.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Giggsy starts blogging
I started my own blog today in conjunction with my 33rd birthday. Gosh, I'm getting older now!!!
Thank you very much to my beloved wife, Asya MY and my little sweet princess, Batrisyia az-Zahraa, for not sleeping till 12.00 midnight just to wish me happy birthday.
Thanks also to my dear colleagues for unexpected celebration on my birthday during our interesting but torturing workshop in Royale Bintang, Seremban. I appreciate your kindness and especially to Sumi who gave me Rocky chocolate as my birthday gift.
To Idris Salem or Yangoon, thank you very much for teaching me how to create my own blog on my birthday.
To Mawar Heathrow and Laily Seremban 2, thank you very much for sharing input and made our discussion a lively one.
To Azley Bo, thank you for keep monitoring our seating protocol...
Thank you very much to my beloved wife, Asya MY and my little sweet princess, Batrisyia az-Zahraa, for not sleeping till 12.00 midnight just to wish me happy birthday.
Thanks also to my dear colleagues for unexpected celebration on my birthday during our interesting but torturing workshop in Royale Bintang, Seremban. I appreciate your kindness and especially to Sumi who gave me Rocky chocolate as my birthday gift.
To Idris Salem or Yangoon, thank you very much for teaching me how to create my own blog on my birthday.
To Mawar Heathrow and Laily Seremban 2, thank you very much for sharing input and made our discussion a lively one.
To Azley Bo, thank you for keep monitoring our seating protocol...
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