August 13, 2004

For most S-League clubs, the season is just about drawing to a close with 5 matches to go but not in the case of reigning double champions Home United as it must feel like a mid-season instead for on top of their title charge they also have Singapore Cup & AFC Cup campaigns to deal with.

With all that the Protectors would still have at least 10, & possibly up to 14, games left.

Therefore it is not surprising after battling on 3 fronts the thought of finishing the season empty-handed is a terrifying one. But for Home coach Steve Darby, such dismal thoughts are a source of inspiration as he knows the players would be absolutely devastated if that happened & they would not let it happen as everything is still in their own hands on all 3 fronts.

Darby said he believed his team got that winning mentality any championship team have & not a single one will let the team down.

However the physical demands of Home United season exceed that of most of their rivals & it could be a physical strain on the Double Champion.

Darby admitted that is probably his biggest worry as they have played 29 matches so far & that is more than anybody else, other than Geylang United but he would rather they had to play all these games, because that means they are winning & nothing is more important than that.