Assists: Mamat Z (3), Khairul (1), Zamri L (2)
Squad: Khalid, Zamri L, Yasmi, Hadi, Mamat Z, Mamat M, Muhaimin, Khairul
Premiership club Portsmouth are facing a battle for survival over the next few weeks as their £11.5m tax bill and £60m debt threatens to bankrupt the club. Pompey have failed to play their wages on time on 4 occasions this season and have been forced to sell their best players like Defoe, Crouch, Krancjar and Glen Johnson to lessen the debt.
Their story bears striking similarity to the Metrostars who are also reported to be in debt and an insider at the club revealed that no wages have been paid to the players last month. Fears of a fire-sale were proved unfounded, however, when it was realised that the Metrostars don't pay any wages at all.
Despite a disastrous start to the season, a recent good run of form has seen the Metrostars lose only once out of the last 10, winning 8 along the way. The stats show that the Metrostars have already improved over last season, despite having played 4 games less.
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In an exclusive interview, Metrostars defender and sometimes-goalkeeper Deddy revealed the extent of his knee ligament injury, saying that it may keep him sidelined for up to 2 months.
With the Metrostars squad down to the bare bones in the last game, this news will surely be a massive blow.
