Swirad sees the jumbo benefits of Pahang’s extra defenders

Hard at work: Pahang’s Nicholas Swirad (left) challenges a Police player during their Super League match. — Photo by Pahang FC

PETALING JAYA: Pahang puzzled many observers when they signed seven centrebacks before the Super League season kicked off.That was against the norm, as clubs usually beef up their backlines with four to five new signings for that department.

But Elephants coach Fandi Ahmad had other ideas. Apart from strengthening a suspect back line, the extra hard men at his disposal also had the versatility to be rotated and utilised in other positions.