DANI GUIZA's arrival will spice up the M League

Majority of footie fans in Malaysia were very sceptical in response to the news that Johor interested in bringing Daniel Gonzalez Guiza to Larkin Stadium in Johor, Malaysia. Johor fans, local football pundits, mainstream media and also neutral fans opted for wait and see approach while they were also some sections of fans called it as rubbish, wasting time & money, and some other negatives jibes.

Football at the south have so little to talk about for the last 20 years or so. Last winning the double in 1991 and FA cup triumph in 1997 (Steve Darby team), Johor, the most populated state after Klang Valley is in need of massive football re engineering. With the new ownership came in, lead by His Royal Highness Tunku Ismail Idris Sultan Ibrahim (Johor Crown Prince), a glimpse of long desired hope is finaly restored.

Tunku Ismail, or well known as TMJ, roll out a new comprehensive and structured football plan for the state. Enhancing the local state league, plan to develop a new football academy in Nusajaya, plan to re develop the legendary Larkin Stadium, recruiting top coaches such as Fandi Ahmad (Former FC Gronigen, Holland) and also plan to build a very competitive team to challenge for honours domesticaly & continentaly.

With the arrival of Dani Guiza in Johor Bahru (Capital city of Johor) yesterday, marked as a big statement of intend by the southern Tigers to the rest of the country and Asia as well. TMJ realy mean business this time. The news spread so quickly across the nations via mainstream media, social networks and people on the streets talking about it with mixed reactions.

Fans across the causeway (singapore), and Indonesia also talked about the suprise move. At 32, Guiza is seen as a footballing bridge between Malaysian super league and La Liga in Spain. The multiple effect caused by this move is that: more football agents from La Liga will start to take a look at Malaysia Super League. Secondly, More quality and high profile players from La Liga wil come over to Johor and MSL in future, Third, potential marketing & commercial opportunities for both leagues such as TV rights and other related football products, fourth, will create awareness in Spain on Malaysian football and lastly, will attract local fans to the stadium to watch the local league.

Personaly, i am excited with the signing and i hope more high profile players will join in and trade their football in the hottest league in south east asia - MALAYSIA SUPER LEAGUE.