'TOUGH' STEWART OUT TO IMPRESS

Harhys joins brother at Thai side Pathum, will spend season on loan at Chiangrai

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Tough times do not last, but tough people do. Reminded of that saying by his mum, footballer Harhys Stewart persevered when he went through some rough patches in 2023.

It was a wretched year for the 2 captain of the national Under-22 side, who were widely criticised after their dismal SEA Games campaign that included a 7-0 loss to Malaysia.

Back in the Singapore Premier League, the Stewart-led Young Lions also propped up the table.

But things are looking up for the 22-year-old.

On Jan 18, the defensive midfielder sealed his first overseas move by signing a 1/2-year contract with Thai giants BG Pathum United.

He will be spending the rest of the season on loan at fellow Thai League 1 side Chiangrai United, who are fifth in the 16-team league after 15 matches, a spot and eight  points behind BG (29 points).

"Definitely, 2023 was not easy," Stewart said. "As a footballer, it is normal that there will always be ups and downs and I just told myself that I needed to roll with it.