Peter Barnes, Former Man City & Man U Player

Peter Simon Barnes (born 10 June 1957) is an English former international footballer, and the son of renowned coach and scout Ken Barnes. He is one of a small number of players to have played for both Manchester City and Manchester United. Played schoolboy football in Manchester, and became an associate schoolboy with Manchester City FC, before becoming an apprentice in July 1972, turning professional in July 1974. He was named as PFA Young Player of the Year after scoring in the 1976 League Cup final victory for Manchester City. After 115 league appearances, scoring fifteen goals, he joined West Bromwich Albion FC in July 1979 for £748,000, a club record for a transfer fee paid. He played in 77 league appearances, scoring 23 times. The club record for a transfer fee received was broken on 8 August 1981 when Leeds United AFC paid £930,000 for Barnes. He played for Leeds United and was also a rare English export to La Liga with Real Betis. He played briefly for Coventry City, and was signed by Ron Atkinson at Manchester United in 1985, before being one of the players that Alex Ferguson released after his arrival in the 1986–87 season. He won 22 England caps.

Adam Carruthers, Astro Supersport Presenter

Adam Carruthers is one of the hosts on Astro Supersport's coverage of the Premier League. He hosts the live studio shows on the weekends and has traveled abroad to the UK for Astro's extended coverage of the Premier League, from pitch side at various Premier League stadiums with footballing legends and he has also done many interviews with current Premier League footballers. On top of this, he has been involved with a mini-series called #Subprise, where he goes out to surprise a local fan with special prizes like signed jerseys and messages from their favorite Premier League players. He has also hosted a range of programs for Astro Supersport like Adam Talks, League of Legends and Squeaky Bum Time.

Jeremy Chee, Manchester City Malaysia Member

Being the former Vice President of Manchester City Malaysia Fan Club for 9 years, his love for the team has grown along with the responsibility. Besides that, Jeremy also runs a side Manchester City Malaysia fan page in English. As any other true Cityzen, Jeremy too rides the emotional rollercoaster after every game but passionately believes that the cloud may blur or cover the Blue Moon at times but it will never stop it from rising.

Sashi Nair, President of KL Kopites, Official Liverpool Supporters Club of K.Lumpur

Sashi had been an ardent Liverpool FC supporter since the age of 11 years old and even during the dominant era of Ian Rush & John Barnes. He believed he is "Born as a Red", "Live as a Red" & "Will die as a Red" too. He is the man responsible behind the dominant force of KL Kopites that's very much into big Match Viewing Gatherings, Charity, CSR and family friendly events.

As a regular Anfield goer, he will always be feeling proud and lucky to represent local sentiment and approach towards Liverpool.

[MODERATOR] Ian Johan Arif, Editor, Astro AWANI

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