Postus Mortumus Part 2

The Voice of Hobo would duly like to apologize for the media silence. This is mainly due to the emergency convention of all Hobo executives from all corners of the globe, namely Simei, Tampines, Pasir Ris and Woodlands, for a conference pertaining to the outcome, consequence and sharing session regarding our previous match.



The following post will contain extremely censored and government regulated excerpts from that convention @ Simpang Bedok, which will interest all Hobos worldwide, while sounding a tad draggy to our faithful blog visitors. Hence, the voice of Hobo shall attempt at appealing to the masses, (or those who's attention span rivals that of a delinquent dung beetle), by visually stimulating all who choose to continue reading this.

The following issues were thrashed on the table over $3 worth of rojak char kway, char kway only please, none of the other funky stuff:-

• We have mutually agreed that the outcome of the previous game was a direct result of poor planning. The team selection was poor, man management was non existent, ultimately leading to low morale and a fall from grace.




• The above will be solved by considering the 15 for every game with tact, care and tactical foresight. Full details can be released for 7 easy payments of $29.90.




• We have agreed that the most critical question that begs to be asked is, what our objectives are for our first season in a competitive league as a team. Fun? Results? Cohesion? Maintaining a blog and attracting avid cute sexy readers?




• The answer to that lies in Imran's pocket. We shall speak more of it as a team not through this cold impersonal albeit humourous and entertaining medium called fchobo.blogspot.com




• The next pressing issue is team selection. Having to choose 15 people out of 26 talented individuals was thought to be a pleasant headache. However, we do not run a professional footballing institution where cutting players and selecting based on merits can be forgiven to achieve a greater aim (chicks). Dealing with peers, friends, family, potential brother in laws is a whole new playing field. I hope our dilemma is understood amongst the status quo.




• Therefore, we have decidedly decided to decide on a new calling up system, which falls back to what we essentially stand for, what Hobo means, where Hobo came from.

Here's a brief history lesson on our humble and handsome beginnings:-

Before you beetles get bored, here's another picture

Hobo was started by a bunch of really smashing chodes back in TPJC, combining the Hockey and Bola(football) jocks, the former being sexier, playing Sunday morning friendly games just for the heck of it. Hence the name Ho-Bo. As time went by, and enthusiasm levels lowered, we went into a 2 and a half year hiatus, seeking knowledge and inspiration in the mountains of Mt. Ketiakbulu. One thing led to another, we found ourselves playing ever so regularly without fail every Sunday, recruiting players beyond our educational social circle, resulting in a solid mix of like minded individuals. Participating in this league, required us to further expand our numbers, with a sudden influx of people going through the initialization ceremony and being branded a fellow Hobo.

To decide on the following list of players to always remain on top of the pecking order in terms of team selection was not easy. It was just made easier by the fact that certain players do have more historical value as compared to others, noone can deny that. On top of such names, there are players who have financially suported our cause, to deny them of this priviledge would be just plain rude.



Lets make something very clear.

Here's how it goes, for every game, Hobo requires only 15 or 16 players to be present. This number is derived by the median cost coverage per game. Of which the 4 or 5 substitutes have to fulfill the following criteria:-

The positions they play must have a good spread. No longer will we have 4 defenders on the bench like before.

Some form of precedence will be given to players who played the previous game.

They must wear red speedoes.

We do not wish to belittle the contributions of our subsidiary players 3 games into the league. No doubt your contributions have been extremely appreciated and much much needed, especially in scenarios like the first game of the league, where we were desperately short on numbers. And therein lies the opportunity.

Not all who are named in the following list will be able to make it down for every game. Its just plain and simple truth that there will always be room and opportunity.

The intention of this newly implemented call up system, is to streamline our team selection process, for certain players 'welfare' and most importantly, tactical prowess.

The following individuals have been earmarked for team selection priority, based on our ability to trace them through humble beginnings to this pitstop to glory, and/or their initial financial support of our operations:-

Mau, Miri, Pak, Arepa, Mirf, Djourou, Monday, Rooney, Deco, Eagles, Khai Am, Heirul, Picanto, Azhar, Khidir, Ringo, Sarep.

It was not easy. We hate doing this, but do imagine if you have been a Hobo for donkey years, in quiet support, yet you have lost your place to another just because. Such a scenario shall never happen again. We, the management would like to sincerely apologize to any of those players in that list who have been sidelined/overlooked. This is us, making things up for forgetting where we came from.



On the other hand, to those who are not able to associate themselves to any of the names on that list, remember that once a Hobo, always a Hobo. Out of 16 'core' players, there are bound to be at least 3 or 4 who won't be able to make it for a game. (Like this Sunday if you really must know). When the need arises, you, will be called up. You, give us the stability to endure an entire season. You, give us tactical options. Without You, we're pretty much like those fish above.





Actions leading up to Game Day:-



Wednesday- Communications IC, Eagles, will text all the 16 players on that list for availability. In the occasion that all can make it, we will have a full strength squad. If there are absentees, Eagles will consult the proceeding game's team manager for confirmation on the other players the manager wishes to call up as an equal replacement. Eagles will then text the forementioned for availibility.



Saturday: Eagles will seek final confirmation of the informed players for their attendance. Manager will be informed on the final names.



Sunday: Put on suntan lotion. Bring your girlfriend to the game, celebrate a goal by pointing up to the stands and blowing a flying kiss. If none available, Pak will gladly take that kiss on her behalf for 500 Baht.





Til then, an ode to spongebob squarepants is well overdue.














Enjoy the rest of the week guys. We shall speak a whole lot more @ a potluck dinner session cum mass pirated DVD screening session for all Hobos to be held at top secret location soon enough. (Rooney's place). Ooops.