Thambiah "Terry" Pathmanathan (born 9 February 1956) is a former

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who played as a defender. He played for

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and

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in the

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. Towards the end of his career, he played for

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in the inaugural S.League season in 1996, retiring from playing professionally in the same year. He played generally in the role of

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, as the last man in defence. He was renowned for his poise on the ball and impeccable reading of the game. He was nicknamed "Captain Marvel", for his leadership qualities, and one of his trademark moves was the long throw-in. He was the head coach for Young Lions from 2009 to 2010, and Tanjong Pagar United from 2011 to 2012. He is currently a senior manager with the Singapore Sports Council.

Profile and achievements

* 1978, Called into national team * 1980, Won Malaysia Cup * 1981, Finals of Malaysia cup lost to Selangor * Late 1981 appointed captain of national team until 1992 * 1985, 1989, Silver medalist at Sea games Thailand and Malaysia * 1985, Merlion Cup Singapore, Joint Champions with Yugoslavia * 1982, To 87 Part of Pahang Squad. * 1983, Won with Pahang 1st Malaysia Cup * 1983, Voted most exciting player in Malaysia, equivalent to footballer of the year * 1985, awarded Pahang, Pinak Jasabakti Kerja, for his contribution to the Pahang state * 1991, Sea games Philippines, Bronze medalist * 1992,Voted Singapore footballer of the year * 1990, Finals of Malaysia cup with Singapore squad * 1992, In the Tiong Bahru squad in the Singapore Premier league * 1996, In the Tampines rovers squad and start of Sleague * 1997 to 2004, Player coach for Khalsa and Singapore Recreation club in Singapore Div 1 * 2005, National UNDER 21 Head coach and also assistant coach to young lions * 2009, National UNDER 23 Head coach and led the team to Laos Sea games. Won the bronze medal with youngest team ever of average age 19yrs. * 2011 to 2012, Head coach of Tanjong Pagar United football club * 2015, joined Sport Singapore

References

1956 births Living people Singaporean people of Tamil descent Singaporean sportspeople of Indian descent Singaporean footballers Singapore international footballers Sri Pahang FC players Singapore FA players Tampines Rovers FC players Singaporean football managers Singapore Premier League head coaches Tanjong Pagar United FC head coaches Young Lions FC head coaches 1984 AFC Asian Cup players Footballers at the 1990 Asian Games Association football defenders Southeast Asian Games silver medalists for Singapore Southeast Asian Games bronze medalists for Singapore Southeast Asian Games medalists in football Competitors at the 1985 Southeast Asian Games Asian Games competitors for Singapore {{Singapore-footy-bio-stub