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By Vijhay Vick vijhayvick@mmail.com.my PETALING JAYA - Numbers do not lie. While the FA of Malaysia (FAM) dismissed suggestions it was in a crisis after it emerged a number of coaches were leaving, the team lists of Harimau Muda B and Harimau Muda C released yesterday indicated a need for more manpower in the coaching department. Harimau Muda B have seven coaches, including national team trainer Omar Salim who is temporarily assisting the goalkeeping department. Even more worrying is that Hassan Sazali Waras is the only coach for Harimau Muda C, as they kick-off their FAM League campaign in two weeks time. "I used to bump into many coaches at Wisma FAM but it is no longer the same. It's as if there are not many around," said an FAM staff who requested anonymity. Another staff, however, stressed there was no need to push the panic button. "Yes, FAM needs more coaches but it's not worrying. Some interviews are taking place and everything will be back in ord...

UPDATE 9.46am: Read what Hassan has got to say here . ---- There was one coaching staff missing from the sidelines during the Olympic qualifier Malaysia-Syria match on Wednesday. Assistant coach Hassan Sazali Waras was no where to be seen throughout the match. And he will not be around when Malaysia play Bahrain in Bukit Jalil on Sunday and in Riffa come February. Hassan was slapped with a six match suspension for "offensive behaviour" in 2009 during the AFC Under-19 Championship. He has missed four matches to date. It remains unclear if Hassan was the real culprit or his name was wrongly reported - as per his claims. But Hassan has adopted a new role during his time outside the bench - to watch the opponents from the stands. Let's hope his new role will help the Olympic side edge Bahrain in the coming matches. HD says: If Ong Kim Swee is sent out of the pitch while Hassan serving his suspension, goalkeeper coach Yong Wai Hwang will take charge and I believe he has the ...