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Saints 4 VS Les Gaulois 0. Sat, Jan 30th 2010.
Greg, Ben, Iaian, Gazza, Currie, Sam, Adam, Brownie, Oliver, Dino, Steve
Subs: Rosie, Erdam, Dorien, William, Damo
Goal; Rob, Jakob, Erdam, Damo
Reflection
Saints 2 VS Thu Duc Univ 1. Sat, Jan 23th 2010.
Ben, Iaian, Sam, Dorien, Currie, Adam, Brownie, Charlton, Dino, Steve, Rob
Subs: Andy, Erdem, Gazza, Greg
Goal; Stive, ***
Reflection
Saints 1 VS Saigon Japan2. Sat, Jan 17th 2010.
Glenn, Ben, Iaian, Currie, Sam, Stuart , Brownie, Charlton, Naoki, Rob, Steve
Subs: Greg, Jacob, Erdem, Gazza, Diep, Damo
Goal; Rob
Reflection
Saints 0 VS Olympique 2. Sat, Jan 9th 2010.
Glenn, Ben, Iaian, Matty, Sam, Adam, Brownie, Charlton, Naoki, Rosie, Steve
Subs: Rob, Jacob, Erdem, Gazza, Greg, Lucas
Reflection
Offer from LANDMARK GYM
We'd be happy to extend a group offer to the Saints. The rate is 11,000,000 / year and can be paid quarterly (2,750,000 VND / quarter).
We do need the dates to be coordinated amongst the members to facilitate the renewal process. The current start date is January 4.
Contact: Ms.Teana > teana@landmark-saigon.com
Saigon Saints Christmas party "TOGA Night"
Saints 2 VS Japan 2. Sat, Dec 12th 2009.
Goals: Steve, Rosie,
Danny, Ben, Iaian, Matty, Currie, Symmo, Adam, Brownie, Erdam, Rosie, Steve
Subs: Diep, Rob, Naoki
Reflection
Saints 9 VS Gemadept 1. Sat, Dec 5th 2009.
Goals: Steve3, Rosie3, Naoki, Diep, Charlton
John, Ben, Iaian, Sam, Currie, Stuart, Naoki, Charlton, Erdam, Rosie, Steve
Subs: Diep, Greg
Reflection
Saints 6 VS Gemadept 2. Sat, Nov 28th 2009.
Goals: Steve3, Rosie, Diep, Stuart
Glenn, Ben, Iaian, Matty, Currie, Stuart, Brownie, Charlton, Adam, Rosie, Steve
Subs: Diep, Dorien, Naoki, Erdam, Danny, Jacob
Reflection
Saints 1 VS Saigon Japan 1. Sat, Nov 21th 2009.
Goals: Rosie
Ben, Iaian, Stuart, Gary, Diep, Erdem, Adam, Symmo, Raffa, Damien, Steve
Reflection
Saints 3 Vs Raiders 0. Sat, Nov 14th 2009.
Goals: Damien, Ben, Adam
Danny, Ben, Iaian, Currie, Matty, Greg, Brownie, Stuart, Rosie, Adam, Steve
Subs: Dino, Dorien, Andy, Erdam, Silky, Gazza, Damien
Reflection
Saints 3 Vs Les Gaulois 1. Sat, Nov 9th 2009.
Goals: Stuart
Ben, Iaian, Jakob, Currie, Matty, Charlton, Greg,
Naoki, Silky, Rosie, Steve
Subs: Adam, Dorien, Andy, Erdam, Stuart
Mom:Charlton
Reflection
Saints 3 Vs SCAD 3. Sat, October 31th 2009.
Goals: Rosie, Silky 2
Erdan, Iaian, Damo, Jakob, Gazza, Diep, Carr ©, Charlton, Symmo, Silky, Rosie
Subs: Sam Rhodes
Mom:Jakob
Saints 1 Vs Hiep Phu 2. Sun, October 25th 2009.
Goals: Dino
Glenn, Iaian, Ben, Currie, Matty, Brownie, Greg,
Naoki, Symmo, Dino, Steve
Subs: Damo, Sam, Andy, Jakub, Rosey, Dammy
Mom: Brownie
Raffa's
Reflection
Saints 0 Vs Saigon FC 1. October 10th 2009.
Glenn, Iaian, Jakub, Ben, Dorian, Scott, Charlton,
Naoki, Greg, Rosey, Steve
Subs: Currie, Damo, Sam, Andy
Red: Charlton
Mom: Charlton
Raffa's
Reflection
Saints 2 Vs Viettubes 4. October 3rd 2009.
Glenn, Iaian, Matt, Ben, Currie, Scott, Fred,
Naoki, Symmo, Rosey, Steve
Subs: Dorian, Greg, Stuart, Brownie, Jakub, Chris.
Goals: Steve, Rosey
Mom: Steve
Raffa's
Reflection
Saints
2 Vs Viettubes 4. October 3rd 2009.
Glenn, Iaian, Matt, Ben, Currie, Scott, Fred,
Naoki, Symmo, Rosey, Steve
Subs: Dorian, Greg, Stuart, Brownie, Jakub, Chris.
Goals: Steve, Rosey
Mom: Steve
Raffa's
Reflection
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BIS the Biz
Teams in this years annual tournament were peppered with Saints faces from past and present. The victorious British International School teachers team, featuring the superb Chris Charlton (who scored 8 times), stern Glenn Malcolm and evergreen Jono Smith – conceded just 1 goal all day and brushed aside everything in their path – including the Saints team on pens in the semi final after a closely contested 0-0 draw.
Saints - Raffa, Matt, Oli, Stuart, Scott, Currie, Lucas, Steve, Noaki, Kaz, Katherine, Diep.
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Saints 5 Vs Dong Nai 1. Sep 12th 2009.
Danny, Iaian, Ben, Jacub, Dorian, Oli, Scott, Charlton, Symmo, Onions, Dino
Subs: Dammy, Greg, Andy, Steve, Damo, Currie, Stuart, Brownie, Silky
Goals: Iaian, Dino, Damo, Steve, Damo
Mom: Jacub
Yellow: Jacub
Raffa's Reflection
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Saints 3 Vs Toyota 2. Sep 12th 2009.
Oli, Iaian, Jacub, Matt, Currie, Scott, Charlton, Brownie, Rosie, Symmo, Damo
Subs: Chris, Dino, Dammy, Stuart, Greg
Goals: Greg, Matit, Rosie
Mom: Rosie Dave Onions
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Saints 3 Vs Thu Duc Random 4. Sep 5th 2009.
Danny, Dammy, Sam, Damo, Dorian, Scott, Naoki, Charlton, Oli, Andy, Lucas, Dino
Subs: Chris, Jacub
Goals: Andy
Mom: Chris Charlton
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Saints 3 Vs Thu Duc Team 1. Aug 29th 2009.
Danny, Iaian, Sam, Ben, Ben, Dorian, Greg, Charlton, Oli, Symmo, Damo
Subs: Andy, Dammy, Raffa
Goals: Damo, Onions, Ben
Mom: Dorian
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Saints 3 Vs Thu Duc Random 2.Aug 15th 2009.
Raffa, Iaian, JTB, Ben, Sam, Charlton, Scott, Brownie, Damo, Oniona, Rob
Subs: Dammy
Goals: Onions, Scott, Ben
Mom: Onions
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Saints 0 Vs Saigon FC 0. Aug 15th 2009.
Greg, Iaian, Currie, Ben, Sam, Naoki, Scott, Brownie, Matt, Dino, Onions
Subs: Joel, Dammy, Elliot, John Gavin, Carlos
Mom: Scott
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Saints 0 Vs Singapore Casuals 5. Aug 8th 2009.
Greg, Iaian, Currie, Ben, Sam, Steve, Scott, Brownie, Matt, Dino, Onions
Subs: Joel, Dammy, Elliott, John Gavin, Carlos
Mom: Brownie
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Saints 2 Vs Greg's work team 0.Aug 2nd 2009.
Elliott, Iaian, Currie, Ben, Joe, Naoki, Scott, Symmo, Greg, Steve, Damo
Subs: Silky, Dave Onions, Other Joe, Brownie
Goals: Damo, Onions
Mom: Ben
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A new home for the Saints. We're pleased as Punch to announce that for the forthcoming season our new Bar/meeting place will be Phatty's.
"Phatty’s - 46-48 Ton That Tiep, Q1
The managing duo over at Jaspa’s, BJ Winspear and Steve Hardy, proudly present a new bar and grill - Phatty’s. With six wide-screen TVs, a drop down screen for major events combined with friendly service, cold beer and great pub grub in the popular Ton That Tiep area, Phatty’s is one of Saigon’s premier sports bars"
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Saints 1 Vs Singapore Lions 1. July 4th 2009.
Raffa, Iaian, Currie, Ben, Sam, Oli, Naoki, Scott, Greg, Steve, Dino
Subs: Silky, Damo, Dammy
Goals: Steve
Mom: Ben
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Tasting glory. SIFL awards 08/09
League Champions - Olympique
Cup champions - Saints!
Top goalscorer Faustin Olympique (20)
Most valued player Domink Raiders
More Pictures>>
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"got smashed on millions of coronas, played some football, had a few more coronas, can't remember much else."
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End of Season Awards.
A 'lovely' evening at Sandals. Well done the winners.
Players Player of the year: Naoki Tanabe
Managers Player of the year: Mark Symmons
Golden boot: Steve Baker
Saigon International Cup. Champions 2008/2009
Bangkok GAS tournament. Runners Up 2008/2009
Saigon International League. Runners Up 2008/2009
August - June was a long season. Big highs and big lows.
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Our tour to Cambodia is a joint venture with the Minsk Club from Hanoi. Apparently the guise will be 'Search and Destroy FC'. Cue blatant exposure for the tour sponsors.
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Saints 5 Vs Gemadept 1 May 30th 2009.
Raffa, Iaian, 7 Iron, Spring Lamb, Sam, Symmo, Matty, Chris, Greg,
Silky, Jie
Subs: Roy, Naoki, Chris Brown
Goals: Silky 3, Matty, Symmo
Mom: Silky!!
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Saints 3 Vs Hiep Phu 0 May 18th 2009.
Sam, Currie, Peado, iaian, Matt, ChrisC, Scott, MarkS, Naoki, Lucas, Oli
Subs: Jie, Greg, Damo,
Goals: Scott (pen) Lucas, Damo
Mom: Scott
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SIFL CUP WINNERS!
Saints 5 Vs Olympique 1 May 9th 2009.
Glenn, Gary, Peado, iaian, Matt, ChrisC, Scott, MarkS, Naoki, Stevie B, Oli
Subs: Currie, Roy, Wazza, Greg, Damo, Lucas
Goals: Steve, Lucas, Oli, Damo, Naoki
Yellow: Steve, MarkS, Lucas, Iaian
Mom: Everyone.
Pictures
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Saints 1 Vs Oylimpique 1 April 28th 2009.
Glenn, Iaian, Gary, Sam, Ben, Mark, Oli, Scott, ChrisC, Naoki, Steve
Subs: Jie, Damo, Turkey, James, Greg
Goals: Oli
MOM: Sam
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Bangkok 09. What a weekend. Make it happen.
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A game for Ganners.
Saints Vs. Sagion International League XI - Sat 28th March.
An overwhelming turn out to remember Ganners. Guys from other teams, spectators and Saints past, present and future came to reflect on and celebrate his life.
Some pictures here >>
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Saints Vs. Sagion International League XI - Sat 28th March.
A memorial game for Mark will be played this Saturday at Thu Duc University.
Buses for supporters and players will leave Sheridans at 2pm.
Afterwards
drinks, food and memories will be shared at Pacheran from 6pm - 97 Hai Ba Trung Q1. All who knew Mark are invited to both to celebrate his life.
Ganners - in memoriam >>
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Saints 5 Vs Raiders 0 March 23rd 2009.
Sam, Iaian, Gary, Joe, Matt, Mark, James, Scott, ChrisC, Naoki, Steve
Subs: Jie, Damo, Dino, Chris C, Silky
Goals: StevieB 2, ChrisC, Naoki, Damo
MOM: Budge
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Saints 1 Vs Dong Nai 1 March 14th 2009.
Greg, Iaian, Currie, Joe, Wazza, Roy, ChrisCh, Gary, James, StevieB, Dino
Subs: Jie, Damo, Sam, Silky, Rob, Roy
Goals: StevieB
Yellow: Scott, Damo
MOM: ChrisCh
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Saints 5 Vs Les Gaulois 1 March 8th 2009.
Oli, Iaian, Gary, Matt, Wazza, Roy, Scott, MarkS, Naoki, Steve, Lucas
Subs: ChrisCh, Rosie Dave, Currie, Dino, Damo, jie
Goals: Scott, Naoki, Chris Ch, Dino, Damo
MOM: Wazza
Pictures
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Saints 5 Vs Les Gaulois 2 Feb 27th 2009.
Glenn, Iaian, Ben, Gary, Wazza, Chris Ch, Scott, Naoki, MarkS, Damo, Lucas
Subs: Jie, Currie, Roy, Steve, Rosie Dave, James
Goals: Naoki, ChrisCh, Scott2, Rosie Dave.
MOM: Wazza
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Saints 6 Vs Dong Nai 2 Feb 21st 2009.
Greg, Currie, Peado, Wazza, Iaian, Roy, MarkS, Scott, Naoki, Lucas, Dino.
Jie, Damo, Ben, Kelly, Dave, Oli, Brazil, Tom, Steve, John the bank, Oyvind, Raffa.
Goals: Lucas2, Dino, Scott (pen), MarkS, Roy
MOM: Scott
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Saints 3 Vs Japan 5 Feb 14th 2009.
Glenn, Gary, Peado, iaian, Matt, James, Wazza, Scott, MarkS, Naoki, Stevie B
Subs: Currie, Roy, Jie, ChrisC, Lucas
Goals: Naoki, ChrisC, Jie
MOM: Naoki
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Saints 5 Vs Scavi 0 Feb 6th 2009.
Team: Damo, Gary, Peado, iaian, Joe, Ganners, Wazza, Scott, MarkS, Naoki, Stevie B
Subs: Currie, Roy, Jie, Kelly, James
Goals: Naoki, Steve2, Scott, Mark S
MOM: Ben
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Saints 0 Vs Oylmpique 1. Jan 17th 2009.
Team: Glenda, Jie, Matty, Peado, iaian, Ganners, Damo, Scott, Gary, Lucas, Stevie B
Subs: Currie, Wazza, Dave K, Roy, Rob R,
Yellow: Matt
MOM:Matt
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Saints 4 Vs Raiders 3. Jan 10th 2009.
Team: Glenda, Jie, Matty, Peado, Kippax, Ganners, Damo, James, Villa Mark, Dino, Stevie B
Subs: Currie, Wazza, Naoki San, Greg, Iaian, Kelly
Goals: Stevie B, Ganners, Villa Mark, Dino
MOM:Villa Mark
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"Sorry to wake you, 15 Santa suits please"
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Saints 9 Vs Thu Duc Yellow Oiks 2. Dec 6th 2008.
Team: Raffa, Jie, Iaian, Ben, Matt, Roy, Naoki, James, Scott, Lucas, Steve
Subs: Dammy, Damien
Goals: Steve3, Roy3, Lucas2, Damien.
MOM:Roy
I doubt there will be any reflections this week
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Saints 4 Vs Gemadept 1. Nov 29th 2008.
Team: Cameron, Jie, Iaian, Sam, Matt, Roy, Brazil, Mark, Scott, Naoki, Steve
Subs: Jono, James, Richard
Goals: Scott, Roy, MarkS, James
Yellow: Roy
MOM: Jie
Iaian should have written these by now
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Saints 5 Vs Hiep Phu 2. Nov 22nd 2008.
Team: Cameron, Currie, Ben, Matt, Iaian, Scott, James, Brazil, Dave K, Mark S, Dino
Subs: Jie, Sam, Damien
Goals: Scott, Mark S, Sam, Brazil, Damien
Yellow: Damien, Currie
Red: Damien
MOM: Dave K
Reflections
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Saints 2 Vs Hiep Phu 2. Nov 15th 2008.
Team: Sam, Currie, Ben, Dave K, Iaian, Scott, James, Ganners, Mark S, Steve, Dino
Subs: Silky, Dave A, Jie, Roy
Goals: Steve, Iaian
Yellow: Dino, Ganners, Currie
Red: Ganners.
MOM: Ben
Boris Becker was courtside
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SAINTS CHRISTMAS PARTY 08.
Venue TBC. But the date is Sat Dec 13th.
Don't miss it. Last year was a riot.
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BANGKOK ALL STARS TOURNAMENT
The tournament is one of the best around - Fantastic pitches.
German All Stars organise it very efficiently, Ja.
Saturday & Sunday April 11 & 12, 2009
(Easter weekend and also Songkran (Thai New Year).
Save your Dong, tell the boss now, start working on the Mrs.
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Saints 4 Vs Hiep Phu 0. Nov 9th 2008.
Team: Cameron, Currie, Ben, Brazil, Iaian, Scott, Roy, Ganners, Noaki, James, Dino
Subs: Silky, Gary, Dave K, Dave A
Goals: Naoki, Dino2, Scott
Yellow: Iaian, Scott, Brazil.
MOM: James
So Sneaky
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Saints 5 Vs Les Gaulois 2. Nov 1st 2008.
Team: Dave K, Currie, Wazza, Iaian, Ben, Brazil, Scott, Ganners, Mark S, Noaki, Dino
Subs: Silky, Cameron, James, Gary, Roy
Goals: Phil, MarkS 2, Ganers, James
Yellow: Iaian, Silky
MOM: Mark S
Silky on the Telestrator
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Saints 5 Vs Japan 2. Oct 19th 2008.
Team: Dave K, Currie, Wazza, Iaian, Ben, Brazil, Scott, Ganners, Gary, Noaki, Budgie.
Subs:Mark S, Dino, Silky, Joe, Jakub, Oyvind
Goals: Ganners, Naoki, Brazil, Dino, Mark S
Yellow: Currie
MOM: Currie
Mick Channon talks us through the highlights
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Saints 3 Vs Japan 1. Oct 11th 2008.
Team: Cameron, Dave K, Ironman, Iaian, Brazil, Wazza, Scott, Noaki, Ganners, Dino, Steve
Subs:Dammy, Mark S, Silky, Joe
Goals: Dino, Og, Scott
Yellow: Scott, Iaian
MOM: Wazza
Saigon's Sage
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Saints 1 Vs Au Hai 3. Oct 5th 2008.
Team: Cameron, Iaian, Joe, Matt, Gary, Noaki, Scott, Mark S, Ganners, Lucas, Dino
Subs: Jono, Currie, Dave K, Jie, Wazza, Ben
Goals: Ganners
Yellow: Wazza, Scott, Currie
Raffa's reflections
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Saints 2 Vs Dong Nai 5. Sept 27th 2008.
Team: Simon, Ben, Brazil, Jono, Currie, Roy, Ganners, Noaki, Scott, Steve, Dino
Subs: Silky, Cameron
Goals: Steve, Dino
MOM: Currie
Raffa's reflections
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Saints 1 Vs.Vietubes 4. Sept 13th 2008.
Team: Raffa, Iaian, Joe, Matt, Currie, Naoki, Oli, Scott, Villa Mark, Ganners, Steve.
Subs: Jie, Other Matt, Greg, Silky
Goals: Naoki San
MOM: Joe
Raffa's reflections
Photographic Reportage
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Saints 5 Vs. ThuDuc Allstars 2. Sept 6th 2008.
Team: Simon, Iaian, Phil, Gazza, Matt, Oli, Scott, Ganners, Naoki, Steve, Diego
Subs: Turkey, Jie, Mark S, Dino, Dave K, Joe
Goals: Scott, Oli, Steve, Mark, Jie
Yellow: Naoki
MOM: Iaian
Raffa's reflections
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Saints 3 Vs. Dong Nai 3. Aug 30th 2008.
Team: Simon, Iaian, turkey, Phil, Gazza, Jie, Chris Ch, Matt, Dave, Marco, Dino
Subs: Archie, Max, Jack, Cameron
Goals: Chris Charlton2, Cameron
MOM: Chris Charlton
Raffa's reflections
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Saints Triumph in Triathlon
Setting standards for the new season - Phil Brazil, Dino, and Turkey Currie all completed the recent grueling Triathlon in Hoi An. Hats off.
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Saints 2 Vs. Random Whites 2. Aug 24th 2008.
Team: Simon, Joe, Iaian, Rocky, Gary, Scott, Naoki, Ganners, Villa Mark Stevie B, Lucas
Subs: Jie, Marco, Martek, Chris, Dammy,
Goals: Steve. Lucas
Yellow: Steve, Lucas, Iaian
MOM:Iaian
Raffa's reflections
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Supa Dupa clothing clearance type sale thing.
Clothing manufacturer Unavailable weave their magic for brands such as Perks and Mini, Rusty, Lee Jeans (among others) and their own irrationally briliant Marshall Artist brand. Every year they have a clear out of their factory and for anyone who likes to dress nice it's a top bollock occasion. It's this weekend (23rd) in Q1. See the flyer
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Saints 3 Vs. Bayon (Cambodia) 2. Aug 16th 2008.
Team: Simon, Joe, Currie, Matt, Iaian, Roy, Moody Mark, Naoki, Scott, Stevie B, Lucas
Subs:Dino, Jie, Rocky, Hawkin, Marco, Campell, Martek, Mark S
Goals:Steve. Scott, Dino
Yellow: Chris 'late like a bus' Currie
MOM:Scott
Raffa's reflections
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Saints 3 Vs. Singapore casuals 2 . Aug 9th 2008.
Team: Simon, Dave, Currie, Matt, Iaian, Roy, Moody Mark, Silky, Scott, Stevie B, Lucas
Subs: Campell, Ricky, Jie, Marco, Dino
Goals: Dino2, Lucas.
MOM:Matt
Raffa's reflections
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Saints 5 Vs. PWC1. Aug 2nd 2008.
Team: Simon, Iaian, Currie, Matt, Gary, Flash, Ganners, Naoki, Scott, Dino, Nigel
Subs: : Dammy, Campell, Oyvind,
Goals: Scott3, Dino, Flash
MOM: Simon
Raffa's reflections
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Last month saw the city of Saigon bracing itself for yet another Saigon Saints social event, this being the annual end-of-season awards night held at Jaspas Restaurant on Dong Khoi.
In a somewhat low-key event compared to previous gatherings there were a few suprise nominations, in particular those in the Captains awards. For his services to international relations, Roy the Boy walked away (rather sheepishly) with the Black Beauty (dark horse) award. This years players player award went to Saints El Capitano Scott Lambert for his consistent performances all season and bagging a Lampard-esque tally of goals from midfield.
Although not present to receive his award (having fallen asleep at his computer, frenetic downloading can only be assumed), Warren was voted player of the season by the manager, overcoming an injured arse to put in some outstanding performances in defence and midfield. So by the end of the night all involved could breathe a sigh of relief with all noses, taxi doors and the majority of reputations remaining intact. Here's a full list of winners and riders
Club awards
Players player of the year - Scott 'sneaky' Lambert
Managers player of the year - Warren 'tally-ho' Haines
Captains awards
Black Beauty award - Playboy Roy
OJ Simpson sticky situation award - Phil Brazil
Abe Simpson award from rambling - Joe
George bush award for getting it wrong - Dammy
Hannibal Lector award for torture and insanity - Raffa and Ganners
Seth Blatter 'new rules' award - Diego.
Photographer of the year - Benny boy
Pictures from the night can be viewed here, thanks to Tiana.
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The Saigon Saints recently took part in the Bayon Challenge International Football Tournament held in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Pehn. The Saints fielded a close to full strength squad in what can only be described as less than ideal conditions, however despite this they produced some of their best football played all season. In keeping with the rest of their campaign the Saints were short of luck on the pitch, despite star performances by Japanese playmaker Naoki the team found themselves on the end of some disappointing results eventually going out the French team of Bangkok. The tournament brought an end to a disapointing season, in which at the start had held so much promise. The Saints now take a break prior to the start of the new season in August where they again begin an assualt on the league championship, in the hope of some long-awaited silverwear.
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Saints 2 Vs. Thu Duc Orange 1. May 24th 2008.
Team: Glenn, Joe, JTB, The big Fella, Iaian, Roi, Scott, Naoki, Nic, Stevie B, Diego
Subs: Dino, Campell, Dammy, Ringo, Ganners
Goals: Iaian, Diego
MOM: Happy Birthday Raffa
Yellow: Lucas3
Red: Lucas2
Raffa's reflections
Nicole Vooijs captured dramatic photographs in Saturdays Semi-final against Vinatoyo
Saints 1 Vs. Vinatoyo 2. May 18th 2008.
Team: Glenn, Jono, Matt, The big Fella, Iaian, Wazza, Scott, Naoki, The Braziian, Stevie B, Diego
Subs: Vernon, Roi, Nico, JTB, Joe, Dino
Goals: Scott
MOM: Wazza
Raffa's reflections
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Saints 3 Vs. Japan 2. May 10th 2008.
Team: Glenda, Arab, B#1, Gazelle, Steve.S, Naoki, Squeeky, Sneaky, Stevie.B, Diego, Brazil.
Subs: Vernon, Roi, Benito, JTB, Ringo, Dino
Goals: Sneaky, Diego, Dino
Yellow: Diego
MOM: B#1
Raffa's reflections
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Saints 1 Vs. Manila Nomads 2. May 3rd 2008.
Team: Glenda, Benito, Wazza, Gazelle, Steve.S, Wok, Fred, Sneaky, Dino, Faustin, Tong.
Subs: Mort
Goals: Wok
MOM: Fred & Faustin
Dino deduces
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Saints 3 Vs. Les Gaulois 2. April 27th 2008.
Team: Glenn, Iaian, Warren, Philip, Christopher, Naoki, Royston, Scott, Dean, Steven, David.
Subs: Nicolas, Jonathan, Lucas, Benjamin, Gregory, Vernon
Goals: Lucas, Christoper, Steven
Yellows: Gregory
MOM: Christopher
Raffa's reflections
Pictures from the game can be studied here.
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Saints 2 Vs. Phoneviet 2. April 19th 2008.
Team: Glenda, JTB, Squeeky, Brazil, Turkey, Ringo, Roi, Sneaky, Dino, Stevie.B, Naoki
Subs: Mincer, Silky, Benito, Greg
Goals: Dino, Brazil
Yellows: Stevie.B, Naoki, JTB
MOM: JTB
Raffa's reflections
Pictures from the game can be viewed here.
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Saints 0 Vs. Vietwhites 1. April 12th 2008.
Team: HOOD, Arab, Gazelle, Brazil, Steve.S, Glen, Ringo, Jon, Sneaky, Dino, Stevie B
Subs: Campbell, Raffa
MOM: Brazilian
Raffa's reflections
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Saints 2 Vs. Thu Duc Academy 0. April 5th 2008.
Team: Glenda, Arab, Gazelle, Squeeky, Steve.S, Nic, Roi, Sneaky, Dino, Silky, Brazil,
Subs: Campbell, Benito, John
Goals: Silky, Nic
Yellows: Nic
MOM: Dino
Raffa's reflections
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Saints 1 Vs. Thu Duc Blueys 3. March 29th 2008.
Team:Hood, Arab, Gazelle, JTB, Steve.S, B#1, Wazza, Sneaky, Dino, Dammy, Benito
Subs: Campbell, Naoki, Duc, John
Reds: JTB
Goals: Arab
MOM: Wazza
Raffa's reflections
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In the heat of the stifling Bangkok sun the Vietnam Reunited team (comprising mainly of past/present Saigon Saints & ex Hanoi Capitals players) bowed out of the Bangkok German All-stars tournament after a bravely fought 3-1 defeat to the host team. The much-depleted Reunited finished 3rd in the group of five, notching up 2 wins and 2 defeats leaving them to fight for the plate rather than the cup on this occasion. Thanks to all involved for the organising and taking part.
Team (from): Dave 'the cat' Askin, Garry 'skitz' Morris, Ben 'benito' Hardisty, Jono 'jono', Matty 'B#1' Masson, Chris 'steve' Currie, Pete 'diggers' Digweed, Scott 'sneaky' Lambert, Winfred 'winnie', Klaus 'klinsman', Rob 'lumpit' Russell, Nic 'the big fella' Walker.
More discussion on the forum.
Pictures from the weekend, on and off the pitch, can be perused here.
Reunited joint boss Chris 'raffa' Honour (pictured) managed
to injure himself (yet again) without a single kick of the ball.
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Congratulations go out to Saints stalwart Gary and his wife Emma who won the recent Madagui trophy. It's an adventure challenge for the insane: "Mountain biking in primary forest, Jungle running in an incredible wild life, River swimming with surprise obstacles"
http://www.vietadventure.vn
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It was a historic Day in the Saigon Saints history with first ever second team running out winners against The Entrepreneurs under the tactical genius of Robbie Savage (aka Campbell).
Saints Reserves 6 Vs. Entrepreneurs 1. March 15th 2008.
Team:Dinos mate, Abe, Dammy, Phil W, JTB, Ben, Nic, Campbell, Warren2, Sean, Kelly
Subs: Elliot, Coenraad, Jason, Duc, Greg W
Goals: Dammy2, Abe, Warren, Nic2
MOM: Nic
Robbie's reflections
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Saints 2 Vs. Dinh Binh 3. March 15th 2008.
Team:Glenn, Iaian, Matt, Currie, Wazza, Darby Dave, Silky, Scott, Roi, Steve, Dino
Subs: Vernon, Jie, Dammy
Goals: Steve2
MOM: Wazza
Yellows: Matt, Wazza, Steve.
Raffa's reflections
Leaping trout, beavis & butthead, & saturday afternoon fever, see all the action from the game here thanks to the vigilant eye of Benito.
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Saints 8 Vs. Thu Duc Reds 4. March 8th 2008.
Team:Hood, Abe, Matt, Currie, JTB, Iaian, Oli, Scott, Roi, Steve, Diego
Subs: Nick, Ringo, Dino, Dammy, Campbell, Ben
Goals: Oli, Steve4, Jie2, Iaian
MOM: Abe
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Oylmpique Fantastic.
Our congratulations go to the new champions. A strong side with impressive individuals, great spirit and effective tactics. The Frenchies played a excellent campaign and the deal was sealed with a outstanding free-kick from their captain Fred. They capture the championship with 1 game to spare. Hats off.
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Player Profiles
Lots of new additions to the squad but not so many player profiles being submitted these days. The committee have already briefed The Currie Monster to write them.
However, should Wazza, Naoki, Greg, Steve, jie, Iaian, Phil Brazil, Jono or Darby Dave wish to write for themselves and submit them by the end of the week, they might save themsleves from being the subject of Turkey's speculation.
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A plethora new photos in the Gallery.
Thanks to Ben and Kelly
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2nd for the 2nd consecutive season
The league campaign finished yesterday after a tense and closely contested showdown with Oylmpique. A fine campaign completed - Lots of fun, some great goals and no shortage of drama along the way. Unfortunately there were some nasty injuries but fortunately no lasting damage. Plenty of praise to be heaped and some areas to be improved on. And with a new generation of players coming through there is plenty to be excited about. More on the forum.
Here are the some Stats.
Played 14, Won 9, Lost 2, Drew 3, Goals conceded 8. Goals Scored 26, Points 30.
Appearances (32 players used)
14 - Iaian, Jono, Dino
13 - Gary
12 - Matt, Currie, Lucas, Roi Roi Roi,
11 - Scott, Naoki, Ganners, Greg
10 - Joe
9 - Wazza
Goals: Lucas 7, Scott 6, Ganners 4, Steve 3, Phil 2, One each for Oli, Gary, Greg and Matt
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Saints 0 Vs. Oylimpique 1. Feb 24th 2008.
Team: Glenn, Jono, Matt, Gary, Iaian, Wazza, Scott, Ganners, Dave, Dino, Greg
Subs: Currie, JTB, Joe, Roi Roi Roi, Jie, Rob
Yellow: Matt, Scott
MOM: Everyone
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Photos from Sundays game. Courtesy of Mrs Glenda
Players Wanted for Bangkok.
Old and new Saints will combine with the Hanoi Capitals as Vietnam Reunited for the German All Stars Tournament in Bangkok March 22nd and 23rd. Last years team reached the semi-finals of the efficiently organised competition. It's a great weekend and with plenty of flights you don't even have to take time off work. Contact Scott
Saints 2 Vs. Raiders 0. Feb 17th 2008.
Team: Glenn, Jono, Matt, Gary, Iaian, Wazza, Scott, Naoki, Dave, Dino, Greg
Subs: Currie, Vernon, JTB, Joe, Roy, Jie
Yellow: Matt, Iaian
Goals: Scott 2
MOM: Dino
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Saints 6 Vs. Saigon Entrepreneurs 0. Feb 2nd 2008.
Team: Glenn, Joe, JTB, Currie, Dammy, Dave Irish, Scott, Silky, Ganners, Dino, Stevie B.
Subs: Wazza, Christo, Edwin, Daley, Jie, Kelly, Iaian
Goals: Steve3, Scott, Dave, Dino
MOM: Currie
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Saints 2 Vs. RMIT 0. Jan 27th 2008.
Team: Glenn, Jono, Matt, Gary, Iaian, Wazza, Oli, Naoki, Ganners, Dino, Lucas.
Subs: Currie, Dammy, JTB ,Oyvind Dave, Vernon
Yellow: Matt
Red: Ganners, Lucas
Goals: Lucas, Oli
MOM: Oli
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Saints 1 Vs. LDC 1. Jan 19th 2008.
Team: Hood, Jono, Wazza, Gary, Iaian, Roy, Scott, Naoki, Greg, Stevie B, Lucas.
Subs: Currie, Dino, Glenn, Wazza, Villa Mark, Jie, Vernon
Yellow: Gary, Iaian
Red: Greg, Scott
Goals: Steve
MOM: Jono and Wazza
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Saints 3 Vs. Le Gaulois 0. Jan 13th 2008.
Team: Hood, Jono, Matt, Gazza, Iaian, Roy, Scott, Naoki, Greg, Stevie B, Lucas.
Subs: Currie, Dino, Glenn, Wazza, Villa Mark, Ganners
Yellow: Gary
Goals: Steve2, Ganners.
MOM: Stevie B
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Pictures from last weeks game against the Raiders.
Merry Christmas and a happy new year
Saints 2 Vs. Raiders 0 Dec 15th 2007.
Team: Hood, Jono, Matt, Wazza, Iaian, Roy, Scott, Villa Mark, Ed, Agrippa, Lucas.
Subs: Currie, Dino, Stevie B, Silky, Joe, Oyvind
Goals: Scott, Lucas
MOM: Stevie B
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Saints 3 Vs. PhoneViet 2. Dec 8th 2007.
Team: Hood, Jono, Matt, Gary, Iaian, Roy, Scott, Villa Mark, Naoki, Ganners, Lucas
Subs: Currie, Dino, Agrippa, Dave Irish, Wazza, Chopper.
Goals: Scott2, Ganners
Yellow: Agrippa, Ganners
MOM: Scott
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