Balestier Khalsa's Prime League manager R Vengadasalam bola sepak

The bright Tigers official will serve the suspension in the Prime League while a suspended fine additionally hangs over his head succeeding his encounter of Warriors coach, Weaver.


Balestier Khalsa's Prime League manager R. Vengadasalam has been hit with a three-match suspension and a suspended fine of S$2,000, the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) uncovered in an announcement on Thursday night.

The discipline was dispensed after the FAS Disciplinary Committee discovered the Tigers chief was liable of bringing the game into offensiveness.

Venga was found having a heated verbal contention with Warriors FC coach Alex Weaver at a Prime League match on their last match.

The previous Woodlands Wellington and Tampines Rovers manager had stood up to Weaver succeeding the Englishman's remarks after a tempestuous experience between the Tigers and Warriors a month earlier.

Venga brought offense with Weaver's declaration that the Toa Payoh club had 'led the league down' with their indiscipline.

The critical match finished 2-2 however, Balestier saw three players were sent off.

The suspension will be essentially for Prime League matches while the fine might be forced should Venga end up being charged by the FAS Discplinary Committee before the end of the year.

The 53-year-old Venga who has been involved with the local football scene for a long time, is well-known for his blunt conduct and vivid remarks, and had just made his come back to the top flight of Singapore football this year after almost four years of absence.