Charity Shield 2011

Stars take on the Stags in this evening’s Charity Shield. Our new coach Guglielmo Arena will be looking to start his tenure with Etoile FC on a positive note.

Etoile FC had undergone a major overhaul despite winning the S.League and League Cup double last season. Top scorer Frederic Mendy joined Home United and the rest of those who left are seeking greener pastures in Asia and Europe.

Those remained includes defenders Andrea Damiani and Nordine Talhi, both of whom were limited to bit-part roles in the 2010 campaign.

I read that Daniel Nna could leave soon like Loic Leclercq.

Understand that new to the club are a bunch of players mostly from lower-tier clubs in France, including striker Jonathan Justin, who has been brought in to replace Mendy.

The lanky teenager, was signed from a French regional league with a record of eight goals in twelve matches for amateur side Auch Gascogne last season.

He is likely to be supported by Romain Zewe, top scorer for Kaerjeng 97 in the Luxembourg league, with Belgian reserve forward Kevin Lefranc.

Unfortunately, preparations for the Charity Shield have not gone too well. The team returned from a Bangkok tour that produced two losses in two games.

A good victory tonight will be expected of the defending champions though.

New Season Coming... Updates?

It has been quiet since the end of last season. There're no news of any developments of Etoile except the departure of top goal scorer Mendy to Home United. There're also no information of any sale of season passes for the fans. The start of the new season is less than a month away. In other leagues, clubs would be busy selling new merchandise and tickets but it is not the case here.

I hope to hear from the club soon.

S LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

I know this post is a bit late, but ETOILE FC IS S LEAGUE CHAMPIONS! DOUBLE WINNERS TOO! The club set the standard for others to follow. I hope it can build on it's success this year and give other clubs a tougher challenge next season. Though Mendy has left for Home United, I'm looking forward to the club bringing more exciting players. Perhaps Etoile can include some local players.

I am looking forward to what the club will offer next year.  =)

Stars for the Treble!

Stars are on top the League table! Looks set to become the first foreign side to create history and win the S League!

Stars Back in Action

It's been quite a while since I watched Etoile played. After the long YOG break, read that the team beat Woodlands 2 - 0 to briefly top the league. Tampines overtook the Stars following their impressive 5 - 2 win over Beijing Talents.

I'm looking forward to the Stars game this friday at JBS. Will most probably be watching on TV.

Stars should face Burnley

It's been a while since the last post. My attention was on the World Cup. I believe FAS knows attendance will be affected by the World Cup, but still continued with the league matches. I think there should be a break.

Other than the surprise loss to the Japanese side Albiirex, it has been business as usual for the Stars. Still in top spot, the S League title is getting closer and closer to Queenstown.

I wonder why the Stars are not asked to be one of the sides play against Burnley....I read that Burnley thrashed Gombak 5 - 0 at Tampines Stadium yesterday evening.    

Protectors defenceless against Mendy's Goal

Etoile wins again to close the gap with the league leaders with a 1 - 0 win over Home United. Mendy's goal is all it takes to collect 3 ponts for the team.

Stars meet the Protectors

It can't be a better time for Etoile FC to meet Home United. The protectors are not playing to their potential recently and have lost to the likes of the Young Lions. Hope they'll get star struck tonight. Etoile with it recent good form, should win this one. My prediction: Etoile 2 Home United 0.

Hattrick of Wins over Rams!

Both Matthias Verschave and Kevin Yann scored to maintain Etoile's 100% record against Woodlands Wellington at Woodlands Stadium on Tuesday. The match ended 2 - 0.
The Stars had already beat the Rams in the League Cup final and an earlier league encounter. This victory made it a hattrick for Etoile!

Stars catching up with Stags

 I was overseas for the past 2 weeks and could not catch the Stars play but was happy that the team won Beijing Guoan and Sengkang Punggol 2- 0 and 1 - 0 respectively to keep pace with the Stags. With the Stags losing points, Stars are just 4 points behind. Would be looking forward to Stars games against Woodlands this week. Hope Etoile FC can beat Woodlands 4 - 0 again!

Stars Continues to Win!

After the Warriors, the Stars struck down Young Lions 2 - 0. Too bad was not able to watch the match at Queenstown due to work.

Stars Thrash Warriors

Clash of the Champions! League Cup Champions thrashed the reigning S League Champions 3 - 0!

Stars Featured on Football Mundial!!!

I watched Football Mundial on cable yesterday and it featured Etoile FC. It's good that Etoile is promoting itself and having listened to the plans of the club, I look forward to Etoile FC reaching it's goal of promoting French style football in the region. I do hope the future first team of Etoile FC would feature locals nurtured from the academy.

Stars Held

Latest news! Etoile FC was held to a goalless draw by Albirex Niigata.

Stars lost....

It was the most frustrating Etoile FC match I watched so far. I decided watch the match at home and the transmission by Starhub Ch122 was very bad. I decided to switch to other channels after a while. It did not help when I received the news that our Stars have fallen and defeated 1 - 0 by Gombak FC....