Done and dusted! Kick-off, mana lu? - Perak FA

The Malaysian League, will see usher a new era as 'mini' revamp has been done to make the league an exciting one. 14 teams including Singapore Lions XII will be part of the Malaysian Super League whereas the Malaysian Premier League will see 12 team contending for the coveted league title.

Most of the team have registered their players and many of them have made pivotal signings to bolster their squad for the upcoming season. Rumblings of a wannabe sportswriter will be reviewing all the Super League sides before entering into the Malaysian Premier League. This will be an exciting season and most of the Super League teams are making headway with their signings.

Next, Perak FA!

Squad

Goalkeepers: Khairul Amri Salehuddin, Kamarul Effendy Abdul Rahim, Mohd Nasril Mat Nourdin

Defenders   : Mohd Khairi Zainuddin, Mohd Badrul Azam Mohd Zamri, Chan Wing Hoong, Mohd Syazwan Roslan, Mohd Shahrom Abdul Kalam, Mohd Noor Hazrul Mustafa, Mohd Hisyammuddin Syaari

Midfielders  : Fahrul Razi Kamruddin, Shahrulnizam Mustapha(Captain), Mohd Nazri Kamal, Wan Hossein Wan Abdul Ghani, Mohd Fazrul Hazli Mohd Kadri, K.Nanthakumar, Isma Alif Mohd Salim, Muhd Nurridzuan Abu Hassan, Mohd Shazuan Ashraff Matthews, Mohd Rafiuddin Roddin, Michal Kubala

Strikers       : Muhd Shafiq Jamal, Akmal Rizal Ahmad Rakhli, Mohd Failee Mohd Ghazali, Lazar Popovic

Team Manager: Khairul Azwan Harun

First Team coach: Norizan Bakar

Team Chairman: Datuk Zainol Fadzi Paharuddin

Finishing in 6th place last season, Perak is slowly making a comeback. Having been in the doldrums for the past 5 years, last season they were impressive as the stunned the likes of Kelantan and Kedah and finished respectably in the Super League and Malaysia Cup.

Coached by former National tactician, Norizan Bakar, Perak has gone through colossal changes as they brought in experienced hands to steady the ship last season. Players like Shahrulnizam Mustapha, Akmal Rizal Ahmad Rakhli and Khairi Zainuddin have been pinnacle towards the team's success and they have remained with the Kejor Yep Kejor squad this season.

Khairul Azwan who made announcements that he will sign top quality lads such as Abdul Hadi Yahya, Safiq Rahim and Mohd Fadhli Shas could only be content with former Kuala Lumpur players, Fahrul Razi Kamaruddin and Mohd Shahrom Abdul Kalam and Mohd Badrul Azam Mohd Zamri, who last played for Felda United. Mohd Shahrom Abdul Kalam would be the player to watch as the rightback was formerly the team captain and earned his first cap for Malaysia after impressing with Kuala Lumpur in the Super League.

He also made Rafiuddin Roddin and Failee Ghazali as permanent Perak players as both of them impressed in the Malaysia Cup campaign. Failee's signing has been well received by the fans as he was the top scorer for Perak in the Malaysia Cup campaign. The 24 year old will have to be at his toes as he will face stiff competition from the likes of Akmal, Shafiq and Popovic.

Perak have opted midfielder, Michal Kubala and striker, Lazar Popovic to fill the foreign player quota set by FAM. Both having experience playing in Europe, they have impressed Cikgu Jan in their brief trials with the team and many are hoping that they create the 'Krescka-Repasi' impact again! 31 year old Kubala last played in the Romanian top division and his experience will be vital for the young lads in Perak. Lazar Popovic is a towering presence and he has been selected by Serbia several times for B friendlies. He will surely be a hit with the fans as his scoring credentials have been good and he comes in with glowing reviews.

Perak will surely be the darkhorses for this competition but Norizan Bakar will surely have some tricks in his sleeves. Having thrashed Kelantan last season, Perak can do the unexpected and who knows, this might be the season for them. If the experienced heads, youngsters and foreigners combine well, then you will surely see the heydays of  Perak coming back again.

Verdict: Darkhorses - Perak will need to be consistent if they were to win the league but with the likes of Kelantan, Terengganu and Selangor improving their squads, it would be tough one for Perak

Player to watch: Akmal Rizal Ahmad Rakhli - Being in the wrong side of 30, the oppurtunistic striker will surely be relied by Norizan Bakar for this upcoming campaign. Though, Perak have been bolstered by the arrival of Kubala and Popovic, Akmal will be the main man for Perak. His awareness, finishing and off the ball movement is off exemplary though age had caught up to him. Watch out for this lad, he will be the sniper for Perak!