"I should not be writing this for someone so young and talented. Yet I do - with a very heavy heart. Yunus was a man with many remarkable qualities. He had a special way with people, with a charming sense of humour. I have known him since our days in the army. He was always there for me and I am forever indebted to him for bringing me into sleague.com and, most importantly, for being my friend. My sincere condolences go to his family and loved ones. Yunus was a good man, and a sincere friend. He will always be missed."

"In a world of fence-sitters and "erm, no comment"-ers, he was like a breath of fresh air, and you could always count on him to be honest and real. I will also remember him as a person always willing to help out if he could. And in life, he was like he was on the soccer pitch or court - committed, eager and driven. I know this for a fact, because we have tangled a few times on the court, and I still have the bruises to show for it. In his leaving this morning, Singapore football has lost an ardent, staunch supporter, and we who have known him, a good and true friend. Be at peace, my friend, and things at the website will never be the same again, that's for sure."

"My dear friend, it is sad that you have left us. It is a great loss to your family and friends, and to the local football fraternity as well. We all shared the same dream in hoping to see the local soccer scene excel to greater heights. Unfortunately, you cannot be with us when that day comes. Wherever you may be now, you will always deep inside our heart. Thanks for the memories, Brother."

"Yunus has been a great contributor to the sleague website. His passion for writing and support for local football will be solely missed. This is a big loss to his family, friends and Singapore football."

"I got to know Yunus around September 2002 when I first started out with sleague.com. He was a brilliant writer and he managed to capture the essence of a game in his reports. A shy, quiet person who exuded an air of calmness, he will surely be missed by loved ones and fellow colleagues. May God bless his soul and keep him in peace."

"Nearly a month ago, I was with him after the Singapore-Japan match. I’ll always remember his big smile after we gotten our prized catch: a photo with Junichi Inamoto. The smile may be gone, but the memories remain. I'll miss him."

'The impression he gave me was the burning passion he has for Singapore football. He was the lynchpin of our writing team and sadly, sleague.com will not be the same without him."

"Mate, the way we used to discuss Singapore football. Precious few others on this island speak with their hearts for the local game. The number of times I’d see you at far-flung stadia for S.League games before rushing off back to campus. You were one of the first writers for the website I met after Eswandy brought you in. I had big hopes for you, because my brother you had the talent and passion. I’ll miss you bro. I hope that from where you are now, you will find some way to look upon us. No doubt you’ll be grinning when Singapore football achieves what we both believed it can."

"Yunus was someone who was unbiased in his writing, someone who was never afraid to voice his honest opinions. He was always friendly, helpful, and well-liked by all in the media box. Yunus will be sorely, sorely missed. Bro, I'm sorry that we never got to play the friendly game that we've been trying to arrange for months. It is hard to accept that you are gone just like that. You were a good friend, a good man. I'll never forget you."

"Singapore football has lost a fan, a supporter. I remember Yunus when he first joined sleague.com crew. He was ever ready to jump in whenever his team mate was not able to cover the match. He was always cheerful and full of jest. A man with dreams, a bright future and passion for football that few can compare. Farewell friend and May your soul rest in peace."

"To a promising young man. I was still very shocked to hear of your passing. It was sad the way you had to leave. You would be missed by many."

"Yunus was someone I met -and liked immediately - as he was so warm and genuine and always cheerful and lively and having something interesting to say. He proved himself to be not only a good writer but a fearless, frank and funny one when he wanted to be. He will be impossible to replace. There will only ever be one Yunus and his style was his and his alone. Such a sad waste of a life and a tragedy to happen to one so young."

"It is with a heavy heart that I'm writing this. Yunus was a fabulous character to have around, be it at the football grounds or during the many lunches the website team shared together. His enthusiasm and smile was always infectious. Everyone liked him and games will never be the same again without you next to us. We will miss you so so much. May your soul rest in peace."

"Eleven years ago I got to know this boy. Three things I remembered about him then, he was round, had good football technique, and he absolutely hated to lose. We watched each other grow; he went from round to slim to not as slim. Yunus grew up to be a fine young man, one ever-willing to help a friend in need. He was a passionate person, in love with his family, friends and football. It is always a waste having known someone for so long and not spending the time really getting to know that person. We got really close only after he entered NIE and our friendship blossomed. I am forever grateful to have been his friend, and will sorely miss him; his company at the stadium, his shouts from the middle of the soccer pitch, his antics and comments during hockey training, our reminiscing sessions, making fun of each other in hall. In his final days, I saw a certain glow about Yunus; he was very upbeat and lively, and at peace with everything. I would like to think he passed on the same way. God loves him more," were the first words his uncle said to me that fateful morning. The way Yunus was, I don’t blame Him."