If I can recal correctly, 1996 was the year where we thought our football team was going to achieve something. We were blessed with an abundance of talents but poor human capital skills was the big let down.
Wan Jamak at that time was rather at his prime in term of tactical know-how but in getting his players to be mentally-ready was something that shying away from him. I was one amongst millions of Malaysians who were glued in front of our TV set, waiting for our team to finish off the classy team of Thailand, led by their nation's prodigy, Kiatisuk Senamuang but our Sambagamaran-inspired team was simply second to the Thais in many aspects.
And what was the most significant one? I chose the mentality aspect among the players. Technically, we were not so lagging behind the fleet-footed Thais but the desire to win was not there for our brigade at that time. Our players seemed to shut their mind even before the final whistle was blown.
Fast forward, our current Harimau Muda showcases a different mental toughness. Never say die attitude is their root and the desire to win has put them above the rests in the region. Just look at their winning cupboards, those medals speak the language.
Kudos Harimau Muda. You are our inspiration!
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