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Bernard Tan was appointed as president of the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) for the remainder of the 2022-25 term at the organisation's annual congress at Sheraton Towers last Saturday (Sept 23). On The Straits Times' podcast series Hard Tackle, TaWe haven't moved Singapore football in the right direction, says new FAS president Bernard Tan
Bernard Tan was appointed as president of the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) for the remainder of the 2022-25 term at the organisation's annual congress at Sheraton Towers last Saturday (Sept 23). On The Straits Times' podcast series Hard Tackle, Tan spoke to Deepanraj Ganesan in his first interview as the new football chief and shared why he decided to step up, what the scene needs to do to measure up to others in the region and what changes local football fans can look forward to. This is an excerpt from the discussion. Q: Why have you taken the step forward to be president? Tan: I was actually listening to some people describe it as a poisoned chalice... I've had many friends who have always asked me why do you take this job up? But if somebody doesn't do it, then... Singapore really has no hope. Read more