In what can be considered a barren year compared to our illustrious history (To have NEVER won a bronze in IVP competition) , the 2nd half of 2006 finally bore something for us Boon Lay warriors (reason for new name to be revealed in upcoming post) to cheer about.

Amidst all the firewalking, rendang eating and puasa season, Adam 'Mat Solo' Chan of 6 Pack Touch team was crowned the MVP of the recently concluded Touch Singapore League. Apparently his Div 2 season for Bedok Kings was so horrific that he swore off contact rugby for awhile and got in touch with his feminine side playing touch alongside girls on hazy saturday afternoons. Mat Solo remains the only NTU player besides Potato and Undroppable Qing in winning honours this season. Looks like there is some truth to the saying "Its good to be a King". He is in no way linked to the famous Adam Road Satay Stall.

"I was born with Chinese blood so i figured from young that soccer was never gonna be my thing. I am glad that I have excelled in some way and I hope my achievements on the field will be recognised by Mendaki and I will have a shot at the Young Malay Awards held later in the year at Geylang Serai." quipped a bemused Mat Solo.

Our NTU touch counterparts also had good news to share as 2 of those pretty lasses made the World Cup Bound Singapore touch team after months of intensive training at the concentration camp in Northern Siberia. Miss Elite Chan and Miss 1.47m Lay-dee, together with their Coach Ann 'The big bully" roughed it out with all the Singapore's finest and emerged as the top contenders to don Singapore colours for this upcoming tournament.

"I am very happy that 2 of my girls made it to the squad with me. Having already proved myself as a player, what I really needed was credentials in the coaching arena and I guess the selection results speaks for itself." The Bully Ann was obviously thrilled by this piece of good news.

"It comes as no surprise to me, since I am the captain of the NTU Touch Team. Making the squad was never in doubt. My height has never been a problem as we are not talking about basketball here. I am more worried whether my team mates are able to match my skills, wit and fitness. These things are beyond my control and I guess we will have to wait and see" 1.47m Lay-dee stayed cool behind her pair of shades and folded arms as she responded to the media's enquiries.

Miss Elite Chan is definitely thrilled to be given this chance to shine for Singapore. " You know months ago, when I had an accident on Aminurashid ' runs faster than you can say his name' Ash's motorbike, I thought my entire career was over. But then I only had to look back in time and see how Monica Seles recovered from her stabbing incident to continue dominating the tennis circuit. Monica is a close friend and she was the one who got me started on the long but rewarding road to recovery. It is all thanks to her that I am standing here today draped in the Singapore flag addressing everyone."

The Bully Ann also added " We thought we lost her few months back. Now she is back even stronger and fitter. The whole team feels inspired."

"To prep ourselves for this tournament, we will have to spar regularly with quality opponents. The NTU rugby boys are a good benchmark as they are all worldclass touch players, boasting even an MVP amongst their ranks. Its a pity that NTU has stopped recognising their talents."

Tags: MVP, 6 pack touch team, Touch Singapore League, Undroppable, Chan, Lay-dee, Bully Ann, World Cup, Aminurashid