anybody see LCW versus SSM yesterday...i think LCW ic back in track now...ready to beat LD...but our first hurdle is shoji sato tomorrow...this guy beat peter gade maaaa...:eek:

I saw his determination and self-belief. I thought I saw a shadow of LCW back in French Open last year. It's a good sign though.

Hopefully so.
But maybe SSM just suck, considering he dissapeared after winning a medal. Plus he's korean, maybe he was using his non-preferred hand so he can lose.
Hey they put their doubles for singles and vice versa they can do anything.

SSM is an easy kill for LCW.

Lets hope LCW not peaking too early for the OG08 :) Otherwise, he would go to OG08 for "beijing duck" instead :eek::D

I still dun think he could beat mighty LD in TC and OG08... ;)

Is too early to say he's back as he has yet to face any top notch player. We will find out when he face Lin Dan in the SF. If Malaysia is going to advance, Chong Wei has to win the first single.

SSM is an easy kill for LCW.
of course SSM is easy for LCW....but look when he play andrew smith ...im scared too....but with SSM i feel like the real LCW is coming back with instinct killer drop and smash....this is what we want when meet LD and sato....

Hopefully so.
But maybe SSM just suck, considering he dissapeared after winning a medal. Plus he's korean, maybe he was using his non-preferred hand so he can lose.
Hey they put their doubles for singles and vice versa they can do anything.
yeah.....they are what we call a flexible team........none of team in the world can do like korean do....even china also cant....but i wonder if they will play their first team against canada today.....if they have balls pls remain the same team as yesterday to beat canada:mad::mad::mad:

ah, i think they'll start to get serious now.
maybe not too serious today, but definitely more serious tomorrow.

lcw is back :) :) :)

yup...he look confidence with himself...

I guess it is more on HOW LCW is playing than WHOM he is playing?

Hopefully LCW can put up a good performance in the coming matches...

Lets see on the semis when the 'real' game begins.

U guys must be kidding... Beating an english Players & a third ranked Korean player in straight sets meants he is back in form?????
I've watched that two matches.. He is no where near his best yet:rolleyes:

U guys must be kidding... Beating an english Players & a third ranked Korean player in straight sets meants he is back in form?????
I've watched that two matches.. He is no where near his best yet:rolleyes:

I am gonna pass the baton over to you. It is never gonna be easy to speak the truth.

I am gonna pass the baton over to you. It is never gonna be easy to speak the truth.

When I saw Last Post: Pemuda, and I saw the title: MIGHTY Lcw is back in form I actually cringed.

Surprisingly, there wasn't anything......

U guys must be kidding... Beating an english Players & a third ranked Korean player in straight sets meants he is back in form?????
I've watched that two matches.. He is no where near his best yet:rolleyes:

Samuel, if you havent noticed, the thread starter is a die hard LCW fan ;) Anyway, enjoy your trip & cheer as loud as you can for our players, maybe leh, you can get to watch Chong SC play :p

When I saw Last Post: Pemuda, and I saw the title: MIGHTY Lcw is back in form I actually cringed.

Surprisingly, there wasn't anything......

... because the real TC will only begin at the semis. Now is like a host of exhibition matches. And I hope we are not celebrating big time when our shuttlers when they win their 'exhibition' matches.

Please dont praise our player so early...

U guys must be kidding... Beating an english Players & a third ranked Korean player in straight sets meants he is back in form?????
I've watched that two matches.. He is no where near his best yet:rolleyes:
samuel.......u can see LCW beat shoji sato tomorrow then u know that he is back like all england and swiss open....thats the real LCW....:D:D

Please dont praise our player so early...

Wow. WOW. Pemuda has supporters now?!


I've always championed for Pemuda, by the way. Pemuda BOLEH! :D

-dave

U guys must be kidding... Beating an english Players & a third ranked Korean player in straight sets meants he is back in form?????
I've watched that two matches.. He is no where near his best yet:rolleyes:
Errr... yeah, I was going to say that :rolleyes::rolleyes:

Welcome back Pemuda :)

samuel.......u can see LCW beat shoji sato tomorrow then u know that he is back like all england and swiss open....thats the real LCW....:D:D
told u LCW is back in form....bravooooo

told u LCW is back in form....bravooooo

Tell me after the semis.

The only strong opponent Sato Shoji has beaten in the recent past is Peter Gade and thats after his injury.

Sato is not that great a player. Wouldn't get too cocky yet

"Mighty" LCW .... here kitty, kitty you want this trophy you gotta beat me first.

Wow. WOW. Pemuda has supporters now?!


I've always championed for Pemuda, by the way. Pemuda BOLEH! :D

-dave

Thanks for the kind words buddy. It is not easy to speak the truth about Malaysian badminton/sports in general.

Tell me after the semis.
pemuda....i'll bet u LCW will win against LD in the semis:D:D

pemuda....i'll bet u LCW will win against LD in the semis:D:D

Wow!!! I almost fell off my chair! :eek:

Ok, I am game for a good bet.

What shall we bet on, sir?

Wow!!! I almost fell off my chair! :eek:

Ok, I am game for a good bet.

What shall we bet on, sir?
one cup of coffee done by jessica if u win??????????:D:D:D:D

pemuda....i'll bet u LCW will win against LD in the semis:D:D

This just goes to show that when nothing important is on the line, anybody can talk crap.

one cup of coffee done by jessica if u win??????????:D:D:D:D

If you are going to bet... put something valuable on the line.:rolleyes:

"Mighty" LCW .... here kitty, kitty you want this trophy you gotta beat me first.

This post along with its picture wins "post of the year" in my book:cool:

hmm...if lcw bet ld...ya...he is back in form...same as pemuda say...

If you are going to bet... put something valuable on the line.:rolleyes:

ya.. like bananaboy ever did before :D :p

I think pemuda says the same thing over and over again and it gets boring, BUT that Lin Dan post is darn good coz it hit the nail on the head. IF LCW beats Super Dan then he is back in form, if not then i have to agree with pemuda.

hmm...if lcw bet ld...ya...he is back in form...same as pemuda say...

A bit too high standard. I would say if he can get 17 points from Lin Dan (per game) and Lin Dan is playing well, then he is back in form.

If Lin Dan plays according to his form, stealing a set from him will be good enough for LCW. Beating him...that will be a major news.

told u LCW is back in form....bravooooo

MALAYSIA BOLEH!!:D:D

Every one in MAS TEAM is back in form now.

Mas win clinch the cup this year.

REIKO80 BOLEH!!

DEAR Reiko80,

Please wake up. Dont sleep and dream n dream n dream...

Let WCH to face LD, then LCW against BCL than mas can probably or luckily get 1 point in MS.

The 3rd single hoping miracle happens.

Back to topic, Lcw IS BACK IN ACTION? I dont think so. Measure by what? Win over the england and japan players? Haha, Hahahaha...

Reiko80, you r so naive...

MALAYSIA BOLEH!!:D:D

Every one in MAS TEAM is back in form now.

Mas win clinch the cup this year.

REIKO80 BOLEH!!
hoorayyyyy....dato bole:D:D:D:D

DEAR Reiko80,

Please wake up. Dont sleep and dream n dream n dream...

Let WCH to face LD, then LCW against BCL than mas can probably or luckily get 1 point in MS.

The 3rd single hoping miracle happens.

Back to topic, Lcw IS BACK IN ACTION? I dont think so. Measure by what? Win over the england and japan players? Haha, Hahahaha...

Reiko80, you r so naive...
dato..u can see on friday.....lcw beat ld...........:D:D:D

impossible wch will pay as 1st singles for MAS vs lin dan...if that happen, then lcw will not able to play in the 2nd singles but mr yoyo@@@!!!!

one cup of coffee done by jessica if u win??????????:D:D:D:D

Who is Jessica? She makes good coffee?
Anyway, I am fair. Since LD has 2 WCs, I will give you 3 points for every set. :)

i will rather say wong chong han and hafiz have much improvement in form than LCW. anyway, i still hope to see LCW win the cocky lin dan on fri...

This post along with its picture wins "post of the year" in my book:cool:

Thanks for the honours, mate. ;)

"Mighty" LCW .... here kitty, kitty you want this trophy you gotta beat me first.Oh poor little missy, getting so hissy. ;)

Video Link (http://youtube.com/watch?v=a-WSfheUHZk)

MALAYSIA BOLEH!!:D:D

Every one in MAS TEAM is back in form now.

Mas win clinch the cup this year.

REIKO80 BOLEH!!

Lets win the TC! ;)

Lets win the TC! ;)
yeah, thats the spirit!!!!
MALAYSIA BOLEH!!!!!

yeah, thats the spirit!!!!
MALAYSIA BOLEH!!!!!

The time has come for us to conquer the world and reclaim our position as the world leading badminton nation.

We can do it! Malaysia Really Boleh!:)

http://www.wayodd.com/first-malaysian-astronaut-to-make-tea-in-space/v/3978/

The time has come for us to conquer the world and reclaim our position as the world leading badminton nation.

We can do it! Malaysia Really Boleh!:)

http://www.wayodd.com/first-malaysian-astronaut-to-make-tea-in-space/v/3978/
pemuda ...jessica dont want to make coffee la.............u pujuk dia:crying:

The time has come for us to conquer the world and reclaim our position as the world leading badminton nation.

We can do it! Malaysia Really Boleh!:)

http://www.wayodd.com/first-malaysian-astronaut-to-make-tea-in-space/v/3978/
...LCW's opening match will be crucial. That one will set the tone early.
And if MAS re-shuffles their MD lineups again, it should be an interesting tie to follow.:cool:

u can see LCW skill now on astro...................

Just hope Chong Wei will play his best in every game.... that's all....

u can see LCW skill now on astro...................
hope he will play like that when vs lin dan 2moro.

hope he will play like that when vs lin dan 2moro.
i told uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu..............lcw ur the besttttttttt:D:D:D

Well done, reiko80, you never gave up hope n stuck to your guns. its nice to see him win.

:DNo doubt about LCW returning to form after he thrashed Lin Dan in str8 sets

:DNo doubt about LCW returning to form after he thrashed Lin Dan in str8 sets

LCW should win this kind of medal.

ah, pemuda, i think even you can admit that LCW has done well today.

wow, reiko, lol, you must be very happy, I got a shock from the font size.

wow, reiko, lol, you must be very happy, I got a shock from the font size.
yes eagle.........im the happiest man in the world now..........but ....but....our defeat of malaysian camp was dissapoint me....kkk/tbh should resign:mad::mad::mad:

yes eagle.........im the happiest man in the world now..........but ....but....our defeat of malaysian camp was dissapoint me....kkk/tbh should resign:mad::mad::mad:

Resign? No lah, KKK played very well with uncle CTF. Just split them loh after OG, if they dont suit together. Wasted their talent if resign so young. Remember TBH had foot injury bf TC, dunno whether that bothered him

And dont worry, Rexy already said bf TC & Uber started he wouldnt threaten to resign, he's commited to Msia team till OG at least.

Resign? No lah, KKK played very well with uncle CTF. Just split them loh after OG, if they dont suit together. Wasted their talent if resign so young. Remember TBH had foot injury bf TC, dunno whether that bothered him

And dont worry, Rexy already said bf TC & Uber started he wouldnt threaten to resign, he's commited to Msia team till OG at least.

ya...not fair to ask them to resign after one match

Just watched the match. LCW is in scary form. And he prepared very well. He seems to know most of LD's moves while LD has no idea what LCW is going to do. IMHO that's the key.

It seems LCW was really hiding something earlier this year.

I guess Chinese coaches will watch LCW's videos again and again and again in the following 3 months.

Can someone post the video on youtube or something? I'm a big fan of Lin Dan, but to get beat 21-12, 21-14 there's no excuse. Lin Dan didn't just got beaten. He got molested.

Just watched the match. LCW is in scary form. And he prepared very well. He seems to know most of LD's moves while LD has no idea what LCW is going to do. IMHO that's the key.

It seems LCW was really hiding something earlier this year.

I guess Chinese coaches will watch LCW's videos again and again and again in the following 3 months.

Or that he played surperbly well today and LD played not so well?

Why would LCW hide his skills in AE and lose to CJ?

Or that he played surperbly well today and LD played not so well?

Why would LCW hide his skills in AE and lose to CJ?

hiding is required...see now about koo-tan...no more outstanding result...why???...didnt pull back the fire...been analysis 100%...

Resign? No lah, KKK played very well with uncle CTF. Just split them loh after OG, if they dont suit together. Wasted their talent if resign so young. Remember TBH had foot injury bf TC, dunno whether that bothered him

And dont worry, Rexy already said bf TC & Uber started he wouldnt threaten to resign, he's commited to Msia team till OG at least.
thats is what i noticed about rexy.........but i hope he will permanant here for 4-5 years...and get PR here:D:D:D:D

DOnt care what medal LCW wins but as this thread starter said, LCW is back in form. I was one of those who did not agree with the statement and now I admit i will eat my words. Perhaps others should do the same and not suggest that LCW must win OG. really is it so hard to say somthing nice about our own team for once? It was a job well done. And Reiko80... respect to you for standing by the players side no matter what.

ah, pemuda, i think even you can admit that LCW has done well today.

I did acknowledged LCW played a brilliant game. Please read the TC semifinal thread. By suggesting that LCW should win that OG, Iam not raining on LCW's parade. The OG is the ultimate and LCW should aspire to go for it in view of his game against LD.

Chong Wei opens out the door of how to play against power player like Lin Dan. Lin Dan didn't have many opportunity to display his power smashes as he was not able to read Chong Wei's plays. Chop, slice, drop, clear, punch, smash all were mixing so well plus minimum un-force errors.
Chong Wei also adopted the right strategy on game 2, went for attack instead of playing safe defending like he normally does when he leads by 1 game. So happy and such a relief so see what Chong Wei is capable of doing.

Chongwei dominated from the very start. LD tried to break LCW's control and did succeed several times. But LCW was very calm today and not affected by those lost rallies. :cool:

It seems LCW was very careful about the quality of his shots and was very successful in moving LD around, he didn't give LD a single chance to intercept easily and LD had to gain every chance of attacking by himself. :cool:

Chong Wei opens out the door of how to play against power player like Lin Dan. Lin Dan didn't have many opportunity to display his power smashes as he was not able to read Chong Wei's plays. Chop, slice, drop, clear, punch, smash all were mixing so well plus minimum un-force errors.
Chong Wei also adopted the right strategy on game 2, went for attack instead of playing safe defending like he normally does when he leads by 1 game. So happy and such a relief so see what Chong Wei is capable of doing.

maybe LD is following TH's style, don't show all your ability until the big day.
To LD, he only concern about one tournament in 2008, the OG. Consider TC as LD's simulation of the OG:p

I'm really looking forward to see LCW beating LD in OG final. THat would be a tough one for LYB to swallow.

maybe LD is following TH's style, don't show all your ability until the big day.
To LD, he only concern about one tournament in 2008, the OG. Consider TC as LD's simulation of the OG:p

I think maybe you got a valid point. LD even took part in yesterday's opening ceremony by walking out and lining up with his fellow teamates. Maybe the man took it easy and got caught, after all he has 2 TC medals in his trophy cabinet already :p

At the end of the day China won and are in the final.

I'm really looking forward to see LCW beating LD in OG final. THat would be a tough one for LYB to swallow.

to reach LD, lcw has to beat bcl or cj first come august:p

to reach LD, lcw has to beat bcl or cj first come august:pAnd, of course, LD has to clear the first round. :p

LCC played a steady game today. Lindan was not playing full effort. Probably he think he can bail out from him teammates effort. He tends to slack in Team events.

And, of course, LD has to clear the first round. :p

ouch, what a painful memory for LD. :p

ouch, what a painful memory for LD. :p

no prob., even PG can snuff out psh.

yes eagle.........im the happiest man in the world now..........but ....but....our defeat of malaysian camp was dissapoint me....kkk/tbh should resign:mad::mad::mad:

Sure, every time someone disappoints you, he should resign. By the time the Olympics roll round, MAS will have no representatives in badminton :cool::cool::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

maybe LD is following TH's style, don't show all your ability until the big day.
To LD, he only concern about one tournament in 2008, the OG. Consider TC as LD's simulation of the OG:p

Oh ya, I forgot... KKK/TBH is also using TC as simulation for the OG :D:D:D

And, of course, LD has to clear the first round. :p

haha cooler, you got owned ;):D

Oh ya, I forgot... KKK/TBH is also using TC as simulation for the OG :D:D:D

kkk//tbh need to keep on simulating because what i saw last nite, the synergy still isn't there enough to beat china and korea #1 MD. Without divulging more, i'll leave the MAL fans and rexy to figure that out;)

kkk//tbh need to keep on simulating because what i saw last nite, the synergy still isn't there enough to beat china and korea #1 MD. Without divulging more, i'll leave the MAL fans and rexy to figure that out;)

I think that was quite evident. No one is gonna argue with that. That's why they pay Rexy the big $$$.

This is the first time ever that I saw Lin Dan made so many unforced errors. It was simple mistake after simple mistake. On top of that, LD look a bit fatigue. He wasn't as quick on his feet, his smash was ineffective. Over all, he wasn't able to enforced any of his shots.

It seems like this was the reversal role, like usually LCW makes all the unforced errors and LD reaps the reward. But at this Thomas Cup, it was the opposite.

Now before the LCW says anything in his defense, I think LCW played a superb game. He pressured LD so well. Moved him all over the court and made it difficult for LD to anticipate his next shots. He just out played LD with Speed and power, which is what LD is known for. LCW anticipated LD's shot so well, and played it to a way that LD could not be on the offense. Excellent game by LCW. Keep this form of his up and we should have one hell of an exciting OG to watch.

to reach LD, lcw has to beat bcl or cj first come august:p

If they meet,if they meet ;)

Sure, every time someone disappoints you, he should resign. By the time the Olympics roll round, MAS will have no representatives in badminton :cool::cool::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Kah kah, ya loh, all resign, including Chief coach & BAM President, nobody left in BAM.


kkk//tbh need to keep on simulating because what i saw last nite, the synergy still isn't there enough to beat china and korea #1 MD. Without divulging more, i'll leave the MAL fans and rexy to figure that out;)

We already know :D, Rexy no need to say, he know better than us.


And wait... since you all didnt say, Misbun also played a great part in strategy & thinking of ways to beat LD, hope they will keep it up for OG. And hope this is spur LCW on to improve further.

No matter Chong Wei lose or win.... I will still support him deep in my heart!!
He won beautifully yesterday.....
Im so happy to see Lin Dan having a hard time in that game

Our HK commentator made a very interesting comment at the beginning of the LD vs LCW match.

He said LCW doesn't do so well in the GP/SS tournaments. It seems that LCW's recovery from day to day is not so good and that is a reason for a lack of condition in the finals. However, in this TC, there was a day of rest inbetween so he expected LCW's performance to be better. We all now what happened next.

In the OG, I think there is a day of rest between s/finals and final so is this really a tantalising theory.

No matter Chong Wei lose or win.... I will still support him deep in my heart!!
He won beautifully yesterday.....
Im so happy to see Lin Dan having a hard time in that game

I'm a little confused. Are you happy that Chong Wei played well, or that Lin Dan struggled? Cause the former is a fan's sentiment, and the latter is spite.

-dave

yeah,he did play very well yesterday...
congrats to him...
what a pity MAS team lost although he win his match..

COngratulaiton to his win against Lin dan.But put it clear, Lin dan dindnt really play well for that match,maybe he just trying to study chong wei's game and be prepared for Beijing Olympics.

COngratulaiton to his win against Lin dan.But put it clear, Lin dan dindnt really play well for that match,maybe he just trying to study chong wei's game and be prepared for Beijing Olympics.
Agree that LD was off form yesterday. I witness it in the stadium. After the 6-0 lead by CW in the first set. LD mind was not in that game anymore..

COngratulaiton to his win against Lin dan.But put it clear, Lin dan dindnt really play well for that match,maybe he just trying to study chong wei's game and be prepared for Beijing Olympics.

If he wants to study LCWs game, There is plenty of video footage to watch..

"studying" how you are beaten by an opponent by 12-21,14-21 does seem like a pretty bad idea if you want to find out the weak spots of your opponent :)

LD has on and off looked a little bleaker than usual lately (my assumption is that he is in a heavy training period, with everything geared towards peaking just in time for the olympics)..

But LCW really outplayed LD yesturday. So these games may come up and haunt LD mentally, if things don't go as smoothly as planned in the olympics with an enourmous mount of preassue piling up on him!!
form" losses!!!

/Twobeer

LD shows that he is still vulnerable, despite being nearly invincible this year. He is fine physically and skill wise, but may still be rattled mentally.
Perhaps he is feeling the OG heat already?

Our HK commentator made a very interesting comment at the beginning of the LD vs LCW match.

He said LCW doesn't do so well in the GP/SS tournaments. It seems that LCW's recovery from day to day is not so good and that is a reason for a lack of condition in the finals. However, in this TC, there was a day of rest inbetween so he expected LCW's performance to be better. We all now what happened next.

In the OG, I think there is a day of rest between s/finals and final so is this really a tantalising theory.could be;) but my theory say mental strength and stability plays a much bigger role in the OG. All players are expected to be in physical peak form come august. With his lost at TC, LD has something to think about and more focus to prepare for the OG.

before LCW's semi-final 2-0 win over LD, i will say LD has a slight advantage over LCW for the olypmic gold especically for the play at home factor. but after that match, if LCW pace and prepare himself right for august, MAL is definitely has her big big chance for gold in beijing.

LCW is on the right track for his OG preparation.... but OG is not just Lin and LCW.... there are BCL, CJ,TH, LHI and so many dark horses that could spring out surprises in the "unpredictable" OG....

before LCW's semi-final 2-0 win over LD, i will say LD has a slight advantage over LCW for the olypmic gold especically for the play at home factor. but after that match, if LCW pace and prepare himself right for august, MAL is definitely has her big big chance for gold in beijing.

Are you counting on Lin Dan to maintain the same form as this Thomas Cup, in your analysis?

-dave

Are you counting on Lin Dan to maintain the same form as this Thomas Cup, in your analysis?

-dave
obviously LD is still the no 1 in the world, i will say he can play close to his best at 9 out of 10 times which is very good for anyone's standard. when he didn't played at his best, sometimes it lasted 1 game (normally the first) and others a bit longer. the problem is when he play below par and up against an opponent that played well then he might not have enough time to recover during a match. I still believe only LCW is capable to match LD in the olympics.
obviously if LD dont have one of his off day during the olypmics, good luck to him, he is the one to beat.

Hello "Mighty" LCW, I got 3 of em' Thomas Cup winner medals nicely tucked away in my trophy cabinet :D:D:D:p;)