Question: Facts: - clubs: singapore fa pahang fa singapore fa tampines rovers - managerclubs: young lions tanjong pagar united - position: defender - nationalcaps: 77 - years: 1978-1981 1982-1987 1988-1992 1996 - nationalyears: 1979-1992 - birth date: 9 february 1956 - fullname: thambiah pathmanathan - name: terry pathmanathan - nationalteam: singapore - birth place: singapore - manageryears: 2009-2010 2011-2012 Based on these bullet points, write a short biography describing the life of terry pathmanathan .
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thambiah '' terry '' pathmanathan -lrb- born 9 february 1956 -rrb- is a former singapore international footballer who played as a defender .he played for singapore and pahang in the malaysia cup .towards the end of his career , he played for tampines rovers in the inaugural s.league season in 1996 , retiring from playing professionally in the same year .he played generally in the role of sweeper , as the last man in defence .he was renowned for his poise on the ball and impecabble 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 .