A Nguyen Beginning
Prospective fullback Peter Nguyen, a week past his eighteenth birthday, accepted a free transfer to Serangoon as Lemonpie FC's second signing, effective today. He joins Random Curiosity FC's Yap Chin Fu in head coach Loo Woon Tong's squad, as the newly-founded club aim to stick with league leaders Bedok United in IV.35.
Peter, a second cousin of brothers Daniel and Leonard, who are currently with Farmer Bunnies and Grilled Birds respectively, was despairing of ever getting a shot at a footballing career, when his scout Mok Feng De pulled a few favours to get him a tryout at Lemonpie FC. They liked what they saw, and offered an apprenticeship, which he gratefully accepted.
Mok refused to oversell his mentee, but hinted that Nguyen had a combination of gifts that might prove useful. "He's a durable lad, who has an often underestimated eye for a pass. If coaches give him some freedom, he might yet surprise them pleasantly!"
