There's been a revival of pride among Singaporeans when the Lions claimed the AFF Suzuki Cup 2012 for a historic fourth time.
The Lions win rallied Singaporeans behind the national team and brought together Singaporeans who might not otherwise tune in to watch our local boys in action.
Led by Singapore’s football darling Fandi Ahmad, Johor Darul Takzim’s clash with the LionsXII is easily the most anticipated fixture in the 2013 season.
Even as the S-League management puts together a plan for a bigger and better season in 2013, one of the competition’s most respected clubs, Gombak United, will no longer be in the mix next season.
Argentina Player of the Year last season and former Barcelona playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme could well be plying his trade in the Malaysia Premier League with Johor FA.