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Haresh Says, as published in The Malay Mail today. Dear Datuk K. Rajagobal,   I cannot imagine what went through your head as you spoke to journalists for the final time as the national coach at Wisma FAM yesterday. I am sure it was a humbling experience, having enjoyed the limelight during your early days after replacing B. Satianathan in 2009. You have seen it all, having played alongside the late Mokhtar Dahari with Selangor before graduating to represent the national team in the 1980s. You tried your hand in coaching, starting with PKNS FC before enjoying stints with Selangor and Kelantan. Naturally, your abilities caught the attention of the FA of Malaysia for you were tasked to guide the national Under-19 team before climbing up the ladder to the senior team. Some had questioned your appointment then. But you silenced them almost immediately as the national team bagged the gold medal at the 2009 Laos Sea Games. The Tigers continued their winnin...

The last time both teams met - they managed a 1-1 draw at the Shah Alam Stadium. Tonight, Bahrain have home advantage as the middle eastern team host Malaysia in Manama for the 2015 Asian Cup qualifier (kick off 10.45pm, live on Astro Arena 801). Bahrain coach Anthony Hudson is quite confident of securing wins in their match against the Malaysian Tigers followed by Yemen four days later en route to qualifying for the tournament in Australia. I'm not concerned; I know what we're doing and how hard everyone is working," Hudson said. "We have a good group of players. They train seriously and our team improves every single game. I full expect us to do well and improve even further in our next two games, which will mean we will qualify this month, as reported by Gulf Daily News . Goal.com said "With this game possibly his (national coach K.Rajagobal) last with Malaysia..." while Berita Harian reported: Di atas kertas mungkin tidak kerana k...