In a move to get the season back on track, the Terengganu FA made a surprise signing during the international break, though it has nothing to do with the playing staff.
Seasoned coach, Ken Worden has been hired by the TFA, replacing local Mohamad Nik as the Head Coach. The Malaysian football scene is nothing new for the like-able Aussie, with four stints as Selangor coach in 1991, 1994 to 1996, 2002 to 2003 and lastly in the middle of the 2004 season.
There was also a brief spell in Sabah for Worden when he took over in mid-season from local coach, Justin Ganai in the 1999 season.
He took charge of the Malaysian national team in 1992 and coached them until 1993. He left the FAM after achieving successes in a few tournaments that Malaysia featured when another team offered better pay for his services.
With Malaysian football hitting another low after the humiliating 5-0 home defeat at the hands of the UAE in the Asian Cup qualifier, many football fans are united in belief that the Malaysian League are flooded with amateurs masquarading as professional footballers.
With fitness is one of the many factors that contribute to the defeat, Malaysian footballers will have to work hard to prove that they are worth the money the fans paid for to watch them play. Failing to do that they might as well strut their stuff in the morning of a working day, as nobody will give a damn anymore.
However, the appointment of Worden as their coach, Terengganu players can expect a more professional approach in preparing them for the upcoming matches.
As for the fans they could be forgiven for expecting better football played by the Turtles when the season commences in February, played by a more committed set of players.
For mad redo1, he just can't wait!
Welcome to Terengganu, Kenneth Joseph Worden!
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