Send us a text Fresh off a historic treble-winning campaign, Lion City Sailors head coach Aleksandar Rankovic joins us for the SPL Preview. Reflecting on last season's remarkable success, Rankovic surprisingly describes their SPL title, Singapore Cup triumph, and ACL2 final appearance as "unexpected" - a refreshing dose of humility from the leader of the league's wealthiest club. "Knowing as a coach, and definitely as a former player, that's never easy," he explains, especially following Alb...
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Send us a text Fresh off a historic treble-winning campaign, Lion City Sailors head coach Aleksandar Rankovic joins us for the SPL Preview. Reflecting on last season's remarkable success, Rankovic surprisingly describes their SPL title, Singapore Cup triumph, and ACL2 final appearance as "unexpected" - a refreshing dose of humility from the leader of the league's wealthiest club. "Knowing as a coach, and definitely as a former player, that's never easy," he explains, especially following Alb...
Send us a text Fresh off a historic treble-winning campaign, Lion City Sailors head coach Aleksandar Rankovic joins us for the SPL Preview. Reflecting on last season's remarkable success, Rankovic surprisingly describes their SPL title, Singapore Cup triumph, and ACL2 final appearance as "unexpected" - a refreshing dose of humility from the leader of the league's wealthiest club. "Knowing as a coach, and definitely as a former player, that's never easy," he explains, especially following Alb...
Send us a text How do you replace a striker who scored 44 goals and broke multiple league records? That's the challenge facing Geylang International head coach Noor Ali as he enters his tenth season with the Eagles. Following an impressive third-place finish last campaign, Geylang must now navigate life without Tomoyuki Doi, the Japanese sensation who netted an astonishing 44 goals including nine hat-tricks. Rather than seeking a like-for-like replacement, Noor Ali reveals his strategy to bu...
Send us a text When Firdaus Kassim left his comfortable position at Lion City Sailors to take charge of Young Lions, he knew exactly what he was stepping into. "I wouldn't call it a risk," he reveals in this fascinating conversation about his vision for Singapore's development squad. "We had long conversations to ensure clarity about the project and direction." That direction is now taking shape with a revamped Young Lions setup featuring two distinct teams - YLA competing in SPL1 and YLB in...
Send us a text Coach Noh Alam Shah transforms adversity into opportunity as he rebuilds Tanjong Pagar United following a challenging season. Fresh from his Pro Diploma coaching course in Laos, Alam Shah brings renewed wisdom and determination to a club that finished ninth last season with just three wins while conceding a staggering 103 goals. Rather than running from this difficult past, Alam Shah embraces it: "It's not a season to forget but to be remembered." This refreshing perspective r...
Send us a text Fresh off a challenging season that saw them finish outside the top three for the first time in five years, Albirex Niigata is rebuilding with purpose. Assistant coach Jaswinder Singh joins us to reveal how the club plans to reclaim its position among Singapore's football elite. Jas offers a candid assessment of last season's struggles, explaining how an extended four-month pre-season led to player burnout before competitive matches even began. The transition to a more localis...
Send us a text The homecoming of Marko Kraljevic to Balestier Khalsa FC sets the stage for an enthralling new chapter in Singapore Premier League football. After seven years at the helm between 2014-2020 and a subsequent stint at Hougang United, the Croatian tactician returns to the club where his Singapore football journey began as both player and coach. Taking the reins from Peter De Roo, who guided the Tigers to consecutive fourth-place finishes, Kraljevic faces the delicate balance of bu...
Send us a text Robert Eziakor, head coach of Hougang United FC, pulls back the curtain on his journey from player to coach and the ambitious plans he's implementing for the upcoming Singapore Premier League season. Eziakor's fascinating story begins in 2006 when he arrived in Singapore as a player for Sporting Afrique, eventually finding his way to H0ugang United where he's been since 2013. Now at the helm as head coach, he speaks candidly about the challenges of competing with bigger-budget...
Send us a text BG Tampines Rovers FC is under new yet familiar leadership as Akbar Nawas returns to BG Tampines after nearly a decade away. His mission? Build upon the excellent foundation laid by Gavin Lee while steering the Stags through a period of significant transition. Akbar speaks candidly about the challenges of rebuilding a squad that's lost key players Kyoga Nakamura, Seia Kunori and Milos Zlatkovic. Yet there's palpable excitement as he reveals his plans for integrating an intrigu...
Send us a text Lee Young-Pyo, one of Korea's greatest ever players with 127 international caps and three World Cup appearances, sits down with me for a chat. Lee takes us behind the scenes of Korea's miraculous 2002 World Cup campaign, where they reached the semi-finals against all odds. "We trained together for 200 days," he reveals, explaining how Guus Hiddink's leadership and their intense preparation helped them defeat football powerhouses Portugal, Italy, and Spain. He shares a fascinat...
Send us a text What does it take for a 15-year-old Singaporean footballer to leave everything behind and chase his dreams in Portugal? Krishav Ram opens up about his journey from local academies to signing with Portuguese club Boavista FC. The young central midfielder shares how his football journey began at age five with JSSL before progressing through LFA (now LCS Academy), where coaches recognized his potential and pushed him to play with older teams. With a Liverpool-loving father as his ...
Send us a text Meet Toni Datkovic, the defensive powerhouse who hails from a Croatian island to becoming Lion City Sailors' rock-solid center back. Tony unveils the heart behind the tackles, sharing stories from his childhood on the island of Pag where his football dreams first took shape. Toni provides a fascinating glimpse into what makes Croatian footballers so exceptional on the world stage, explaining how the country's mentality and natural talent combine to produce players who "g...
Send us a text Kadir Yahaya returns to Singapore as Director of Football with the Unleash the Roar project after his stint at BG Pathum in Thailand, bringing decades of coaching experience and a passion for youth development to revitalize local football. This is an honest coversation where we spoke about: • Discipline - it must come from a player's internal psyche • The state-of-the-art Kallang Football Hub represents a game-changing investment in all-weather facilities • Coaching quality • ...
Send us a text Farhanah Ruhaizat, Player of the Year nominee in the Women's Premier League and captain of Geylang International FC, shares her football journey from childhood to international representation. She discusses breaking records, overcoming challenges and her vision for women's football in Singapore. Some highlights: • Started playing football at 14 after making a deal with her mother to pass exams first • Led Geylang to defeat previously unbeaten Lion City Sailors (LCS) last season...
Send us a text Every coach has a story, but few shine as brightly as that of Ratna Suffian, the newly minted WPL Coach of the Year, who joins us in this episode for an inspiring conversation. We dive into his journey from curry puff seller to award-winning coach. We highlight the importance of emotional intelligence in coaching women and the need for better support structures in their football development. He passionately reflects on his dedication to developing players' character alongside t...
Send us a text In the first of a series of episodes with IFT Asia, we explore the transformative impact of individual training in football, emphasised by Igor Coelho, the Technical Director of IFT Asia. Key discussions highlight the need for hunger in players, the importance of quality coaching and how tailored training can elevate players' confidence and skills on the field. • Focus on individual training to complement team training • Quality coaching critical to achieving optimal trai...
Send us a text Hilderinc Football Club's story embodies the spirit of grassroots football, illustrating how a simple idea blossomed into a thriving community-focused club. Ian Morris discusses the importance of inclusivity, the challenges of running a club without financial backing, and the club's journey over 25 years, emphasising growth through commitment to training and community values. • The inception of Hilderinc FC through grassroots enthusiasm • Ian's vision for inclusivity and...
Send us a text Get ready to be inspired as we welcome Irfan Najeeb from BG Tampines, fresh off his exhilarating experience in the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup. Irfan opens up about his journey through the tournament, embracing the challenge of a new team dynamic and possession-based strategy. Learn how he mentally prepared himself to face tough competitors like Vietnam and Malaysia, and how his teammates' support fueled his desire for growth and improvement. Explore Irfan's roots in foo...
Send us a text I sit down for a chat with Hasney Aljofree, the Head of Coach Education at the Football Association of Singapore. This episode explores how Hasney's background and experience in the UK, has shaped his approach to coaching and player development. One of the key themes discussed is the importance of cultivating a lifelong love for football among young players. Hasney sheds light on the passionate grassroots coaching community in Singapore, emphasizing the need for coaches to fe...
Send us a text Tasek Academy Social Services is an agency that provides free programmes for children, youths and their families. Their vision is to uplift these individuals and families through their unique mentoring and holistic development approach. I speak to Lead Manager, Sufri Ramli and Head Coach of the Tasek Sailors team, Aidil Sulaiman in this episode and delve deeper into the organization and find out what they do to make a difference in the lives of youths who come from very challe...
Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Herman Zailani, the Head of Coach Education for the Lao Football Federation. He is a friend, a football coach & Coach Developer who has made a name for himself, carving out a path for himself in a foreign land and doing a bloody great job at it as well! Herman reflects on his career path, which began with a deep passion for football from a young age, leading him to become a coach at several well-known clubs in Singapore like Warriors FC and Wood...
Send us a text Fresh off a historic treble-winning campaign, Lion City Sailors head coach Aleksandar Rankovic joins us for the SPL Preview. Reflecting on last season's remarkable success, Rankovic surprisingly describes their SPL title, Singapore Cup triumph, and ACL2 final appearance as "unexpected" - a refreshing dose of humility from the leader of the league's wealthiest club. "Knowing as a coach, and definitely as a former player, that's never easy," he explains, especially following Alb...
