Virak incoming

Crown newbie Suong Virak, snapped up from the Army

Phnom Penh Crown have captured exciting wingman Suong Virak from the Army as they bolster their squad ahead of the registration deadline for clubs competing in the Hun Sen Cup, that kicks off in early January. Why clubs have to get their playing lists in now, with the tournament a month and a half away, is beyond me. Anyway, Virak, who's 19 years old, is a speedy gonzales type of player, tricky, direct, runs at defenders which they hate and can finish well, on occasions, too. He will be a good addition to the squad. With a much reduced squad in terms of numbers for the forthcoming season, with the club concentrating on quality not quantity, coach Bojan Hodak still has room for a couple more signings before his squad is complete.