S-League to consider promotion-relegation system

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SINGAPORE: The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) is still considering having a promotion and relegation system for the S-League in the future. This as more strong teams continue to show interest in the league, which is set to kick-off on February 9.

The launch for the 2012 S-League season was held at Live Wire at Marina Bay Sands, so as to allow for a public draw - a first of its kind - so that the 13 S-League clubs could pick their opponents for the first match.

The occasion also saw the presentation of the IOC trophy for "Sport and Social Responsibility" to the Tote Board. On hand to present the award was Acting Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean.

FAS thinks the inclusion of two new teams, Brunei's DPMM, who are making a return to the S-League, and Malaysia's Harimau Muda, would make the football action this year more appealing.

The local teams have also upped the ante, with better foreign signings, according to the S-League's CEO, Lim Chin.

He said: "We are slowly working towards... Hopefully in the medium-term, to perhaps have a relegation and promotion system. That is still quite some time away but we are definitely working towards that objective in the coming years."

Even before the league kicks off proper on February 9, there will be a Charity Shield match between Home United and defending S-League champions Tampines Rovers on February 5. To make the occasion more exciting, the organisers are staging a concert before the match.

-CNA/ac