Back Passt With Ras

We speak to current Balestier Khalsa's head coach, Peter De Roo about his native country, Holland - their performances in the Euros in the 90s and 00s and his preview of Euro 2024. 1. Euro 92: Reaching the semi-finals as the cup holders and beating the then World Champions, Germany in the group stages. 2. Euro 96: Ajax's young ones and quarter-finals elimination 3. Euro 00: One of the favo...

We start our Euros Special by featuring nations from the former Yugoslavia: Yugoslavia themselves, Croatia and Slovenia with ex-Perak FA, Negeri Sembilan FA, Balestier Central striker, Esad Sejdic. These are the topics of discussion: 1. Euro 92: What might have been for Yugoslavia 2. Euro 96: The emergence of Croatia 3. Euro 00: Yugoslavia vs Slovenia and Yugoslavia's progression to the quarte...

We speak to ex-Perak FA, Negeri Sembilan FA, Balestier Central striker, Esad Sejdic. These are the topics of discussion: 1. Childhood and beginnings of football in Yugoslavia. 2. Moving to Malaysia (joining Perak FA & Negeri Sembilan FA) 3. Moving to Hong Kong to join Hong Kong Rangers FC 4. Settling down in Singapore (joining Balestier Central, the club closest to his heart, best strike partn...

In our latest episode, we collaborate with The Bola Bola Show represented by Sivan John together with our guest, Javier Yang as we discuss South American national teams in the 90s and 00s. These are the topics of discussion: 1. The difference between Brazil's 1994 and 2002 World Cup wins. 2. The World Cup in the 90s and 00s that Brazil should have won or done better in. 3. Despite the talent t...

In our latest episode, we interview one of the best strikers ever produced in Singapore, Noh Alam Shah. These are the topics of discussion: Part 1 1. His background. 2. How he got acquainted with football. 3. Watching football as a youngster. 4. Getting his break at Sembawang Rangers and his time there. 5. His time at SAFFC. 6. What does Tampines Rovers mean to him? 7. Toughest opponent, best team...

In our latest episode, we interview Singaporean entertainer, Rishi Budhrani These are the topics of discussion: 1. What does football mean to him? 2. Favourite club and how did he become a fan? 3. How did he first get acquainted with football? 4. His earliest footballing memory? 5. The greatest joy and sorrow supporting his favourite football club. 6. His all-time favourite footballer 7. If he cou...

On our special landmark, the 50th episode we speak to former Singapore captain, Nazri Nasir. These are the topics of discussion: 1. How he was discovered for the Singapore Semi-Pro team in 1990. 2. Share with us about the 1990 team. How was it for a young player in that team and how good was that team? 3. His initial reaction to being asked to sing the Dream Team song in 1993 and what was the reco...

This week we speak to renowned Malaysian stand-up comedian, Kavin Jay. These are the topics of discussion: 1. Myths about stand-up comedians and how he started as one 2. How did his love affair with football start 3. Did he play a lot of football in his youth 4. Earliest footballing memory 5. Best Manchester United team he has seen, under-rated title-winning United team, over-rated players from th...

This week we speak to a Sembawang Rangers fan, Haizam Ja'udin and Woodlands Wellington fan, Hussain Razzak as well as returning as an expert panelist, Gary Koh on the forgotten S-League clubs. These are the topics of discussion: 1. How did Haizam and Hussain become fans of their respective club? 2. Haizam & Hussain's match viewing experiences and interactions with the club. 3. How it e...

It's a special collaborative episode with The Bola Bola Show and our guest, Gary Koh as we look back at the Malaysian national team in the 90s. These are the topics of discussion: After winning the gold at the SEA Games in 1989, what was the expectation going into the new decade? 1991 friendly against England 1991 Sea Games The Ken Worden era The arrival of Claude Le Roy  Wan Jamak Wan Hassan...

It's a special collaborative episode with The Bola Bola Show and our guest, Gary Koh as we look back at the Malaysian League in the 90s. These are the topics of discussion: 1. 1991 - Malaysia Cup final: Johor vs Selangor 2. 1992 - Pahang Dream Team 3. 1993 - Kedah 4. 1994 - Singapore & the dark days of match-fixing 5. The rising power of the Borneo teams; Sarawak & Sabah 6. 1995 - Sing...

In our latest episode, we speak to Juventus fans, Assarie Mohamed and Ped Pedregosa from Juventus Club Singapore and Zaki Rashid from Juventus Official Fan Club Malaysia. These are the topics of discussion: 1. The seasons before 1994-95 2. 1994-95 season 3. The Champions League finals 4. The Players 5. Lippi, Directors and Gianni Agnelli 6. The Legacy 7. Gianluigi Buffon 8. Going into 2023-24 Find...

This week on Back Passt x Balestier Khalsa, we speak to goalkeepers, Hairul Syirhan and Wayne Chew. Topics of Discussion: 1. How Wayne got the opportunity to join Balestier Khalsa? 2. Wayne's journey to Balestier Khalsa 3. How much Wayne knows about goalkeeping coach, Yazid Yasin and what has he learned so far? 4. Hairul assessment of his season so far. 5. Reliving Hairul's national team c...

This week on Back Passt x Balestier Khalsa, we speak to sports trainer, Danial Feriza and equipment officer, Abdul Latiff Topics of Discussion: 1. How they got the job at Balestier Khalsa and what has been their experience so far. 2. What do they do on a day-to-day basis 3. Where did they start off in their career 4. They share about the players Find us here on various platforms: Back Passt With R...

This week on Back Passt x Balestier Khalsa, we speak to Syukri Noorhaizam and Fudhil I'yad Topics of Discussion: 1. They share the journey they have been on to reach the first team at Balestier Khalsa 2. Their analysis of their season. 3. The senior player that has given them the most advice and guidance on and off the field. 4. The importance of Peter De Roo in their career 5. Any external wo...

This week on Back Passt x Balestier Khalsa, we speak to Emmeric Ong and Ignatius Ang. Topics of Discussion: 1. How Emmeric got the chance to play for Balestier Khalsa? 2. How their season has been and what do they need to do to get more minutes on the clock? 3. What the head coach, Peter De Roo is doing to keep everyone involved and motivated in the league run-in. 4. When Emmeric started planning...

In Part 2 of this episode, we speak to an author, journalist, pundit, podcaster and radio jockey in Singapore, Mr Neil Humphreys. These are the topics of discussion: 1. Manchester United's dominance vs Manchester City's dominance 2. Impression of Singaporeans adopting a national team for international competitions 3. First match he watched in Singapore 4. What he liked about football in Si...

In Part 1 of this episode, we speak to an author, journalist, pundit, podcaster and radio jockey in Singapore, Mr Neil Humphreys. These are the topics of discussion: 1. How he became a fan of West Ham & his best and worse moments as a fan in the 90s & 00s. 2. The players of the English Premier League in the 90s & 00s - the best, underrated, overrated. 3. Best memory of an international...

This week on Back Passt x Balestier Khalsa, we speak to Daniel Goh. Topics of Discussion: 1. How his season has been going 2. What he feels needs improving in his game 3. What does he feel about the increased turnout for Balestier's matches this season 4. The experience of playing for the Singapore national team and joining the squad 5. How is it like for him to meet players in the national sq...

In this episode, we speak to members of Newcastle United Supporters Club Singapore, Ashwin Tiwary and Terence Ong, Indo Toon Army, Abram Pranata Ginting and Toon Army Malaysia, Azrail bin Khaidzir. These are the topics of discussion: 1. Introduction of their respective clubs 2. The rise of Newcastle into the English Premier League and their first two seasons there. 3. The title challenge 4. The en...

This week on Back Passt x Balestier Khalsa, we speak to Darren Teh. Topics of Discussion: 1. Looking back at the match against Lion City Sailors. 2. How has stability helped him this season? 3. What he feels he has done better this season and needs to improve on 4. The extra work he does outside of the football pitch 5. What advice does he give young footballers that want to be professional footba...

In this episode, we speak to two members of Singapore's 1994 M-League and Malaysia Cup Double-winning team, Lee Man Hon and Samawira Basri. These are the topics of discussion: 1. Why is the 1994 team a benchmark for success for Singaporeans? 2. Man Hon's experience in Czechoslovakia. 3. Joining the Dream Team as youngsters. 4. Toughest/scariest Atmosphere they played in the M-League/Malays...

This week on Back Passt x Balestier Khalsa, we speak to two young members of the squad, Max McCoy and Lewis Lee. Topics of Discussion: 1. How they got the opportunity to play for Balestier Khalsa? 2. Their experience of playing for Balestier Khalsa. 3. Max's experience of playing football in England and the difference between football in England and in Singapore. 4. How does Lewis juggle schoo...

Back Passt x Balestier Khalsa is back with our 7th episode with one of the most sought-after guests, Madhu Mohana. We find out from him how he would assess his time at the club if this season had more positives than negatives, the difference between this season and last and finally what it is like playing with a different centre-back regarding consistency. We also find out what he has been up to d...

After 3 weeks away, Back Passt x Balestier Khalsa is back with our 6th episode and this week we focus on the club's youth setup as we interview the Head of Youth, Firdaus Salleh and the U21 Head Coach, Indra Sahdan. We find out from Firdaus whether the youth team would mirror the senior squad in terms of tactics and philosophy of each youth team would have its unique philosophy and tactics. We...