There are two World Cup 2010 qualifying matches the Lions will play in June. We have a reasonable chance to make it past the group stages, and a 20,000-strong crowd could make a positive difference when we meet Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia.

Given that a mere 6,000-plus supporters showed up to watch Singapore beat Lebanon, a city venue in subsequent matches would entice more Singaporeans to come cheer on the Lions.

Gurmit Singh Kullar