The Final Whistle

It’s the end of the road for Kim Do-Hoon and the Lion City Sailors - as they part company with 9 games remaining in the season! What does this mean for the Sailors title defence? Tune in now, as we discuss the shock news and delve beyond the headlines on The SPL Podcast!

On this episode of the SPL Podcast…It’s all in the hands of the White Swans after downing the Sailors — but can they make it count and reclaim their place at the top? And it’s not just the race for the title that’s heating up…with AFC spots all to play for! Khairul Asyraf joins Zia-ul Raushan and Farrah Nair as they look back on Matchweek 18 as well as look ahead on another big weekend ahead. So w...

Last weekend’s showpiece between the Sailors and the Stags stole all the headlines and it’s only right we discuss the good and the ugly of what went down. Not forgetting the Eagles’ and their impressive unbeaten streak, with the likes of Tampines Rovers and Hougang United looking to get back on track. Join the duo of Zia-ul Raushan & Farrah Nair, along with their guest Nitin Nambiar as they talk a...

With the FIFA22 season coming to an end, we caught up with FTRD x Balestier Khalsa eSports team to find out more about the gaming scene in Singapore. Founder Yasz gave us an insight to the eSports organization and how the partnership with Balestier Khalsa came to be. PLUS, Kun & Operation-Eses talked about the pressure of Singapore being the world's #1 ranked team ahead of the FIFAe Nations Cu...

The defending Champions Sailors slip up yet again, while the White Swans capitalized as they nip the gap at the top. But surprise, surprise! Matchweek 16 was all about Ilhan Fandi. After netting his first career hat trick, what more can we expect from the 19-year-old? Join Zia-ul Raushan, Farrah Nair & Deepanraj Genesan as the review, preview & predict on this episode of the SPL Podcast!

The Swans may have been stung, but the Sailors stumbled as well on Matchday 15. Meanwhile, the Cheetahs and Tigers are on the prowl as they continue their mid-season revival! Drama, dropped points and plenty of determination - tune in now to The SPL Podcast with Farrah Nair & Zia-ul Raushan!

As we reach the midway mark of the 2022 Singapore Premier League season, it's time to look back on the campaign so far. Journalist Deepanraj and football consultant Khairul Asyraf join Zia-ul Raushan and Farrah Nair to give their take on what's impressed them and who has failed to deliver on expectations. We also rate each club's season so far.

We are in for a treat! The Sailors will be looking to pull away from the White Swans at the top when they take on Tanjong Pagar United, while both the Eagles and the Tigers aim to build on their winning momentum from the last time out. Khidhir Khamis joins Zia-ul Raushan and Farrah Nair as they review last weekend’s action and look ahead to gameweek 14. It’s all coming your way on this episode on...

All attention turns to the Jalan Besar Stadium this Friday for the MASSIVE top of the table clash between the Sailors & the White Swans! With both sides on scintillating form, who will come out tops in this one? Join Farrah, Raushan & their guest Khairul Asyraf as they preview the rest of what’s to come on Gameweek 13, as well as look back on last weekend’s action. It’s all coming up on th...

Game week 12 dishes out a scintillating Eastern Derby with plenty at stake! Both The Stags and the Eagles could do with a win this restart but who will claim bragging rights at Our Tampines Hub? And can the Sailors extend their dominance at the top further? We'll preview all 4 matches coming up and more so don't miss out on this episode of the SPL podcast!

The path has been laid out. 3 games to make history!  Can the Lions come out on top against the likes of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Myanmar?   Join Firdaus Khan and footballl fan Nitin Nambiar as they preview 🇸Singapore’s chances of qualifying for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup!

A night to remember for Ilhan and Albirex Niigata, as they heaped more misery on a rudderless Geylang International. While Tanjong Pagar continue to surprise, overcoming the Stags! Plus, with the Transfer Window open we discuss the potential ins and outs in the latest episode of the SPL Podcast 

The Sailors showed no mercy at the weekend as they move 9-points clear at the top with the help of their star signing Maxime Lestienne. But how much of their dominance this season been down to the Belgian? We look back at an enthralling gameweek 10 as well as preview what’s coming up this weekend, before we head into the long international break. We have you covered right here on the SPL Podcast,...

We’ve reached the final matchday in English Premier League, and the title race is going right down to the wire! Will a City slip up hand Liverpool a domestic treble? Plus, with Arsenal doing Tottenham things and bottling their hopes of Champions league qualification - we wonder if the Gunners will leave it late to pip their North London neighbours! And which club will lose it's top flight status a...

The Sailors remain in front, and in charge - but could an in-form Tampines close the gap on the league leaders? And Hougang showed signs of improvements against Tanjong Pagar, so will the Cheetahs pounce on the hapless Eagles? Reviews, Previews, Team News and Predictions - tune in now to the SPL Podcast!

The gold continues to elude Singapore as the men’s and women’s teams were eliminated at the group stage. Similar results but different responses? Firdaus Khan and Zia-ul Raushan welcomed Khidhir Khamis and Deloitte South-east Asia sports business group leader James Walton to grade Singapore’s performance at the SEA Games. Plus, some exciting news to look forward to with the imminent start of the D...

The end is in sight for England’s top flight with plenty still up for grabs - the hunt to be crowned Premier League Champions is going right down to the wire, while a host of clubs continue their fight to beat the drop! Plus, the FA Cup takes centre stage as Jurgen Klopp’s relentless reds do battle Thomas Tuchel’s Blues. Who will prevail? Liverpool fan Kamal Raj & Chelsea supporter Kalvinder G...

The SPL returned for Round 2, and reminded us just what we’ve been missing with the Top 3 all securing wins, could a 3-way race for the SPL Crown be taking shape? And what's gone wrong for Geylang this season? After the highs of defeating LCS on opening day, Noor Ali's team have struggled for results without a win in 6. Lifelong Geylang Fan Naz join Raushan and Farrah on the latest episode to disc...

One of the best goalkeepers in the league during his playing days, Fadhil Salim was such a fan favourite that he inspired a famous chant heard from the stands at Hougang Stadium. There's only one Fadhil Salim, one Fadhil Salim! Today he is part of the coaching staff with Albirex Niigata and he joins us to look back on his career highlights.

After a short hiatus, the Singapore Premier League is back and we’re getting stuck straight into the second round of fixtures. Khidhir Khamis joins us this week to preview the 3 clashes in Gameweek 8 as well as look back on the Sailors’ maiden journey on the continental stage. All that and more on the SPL Podcast!

The Young Lions’ SEA Games campaign kicks off this weekend when the team goes into battle at Hanoi against Laos. We sat down with the team’s head coach Nazri Nasir to talk about his career as a player, what his ambitions are as a coach and why he feels the Young Lions can clinch a medal for the first time since 2013. The former Singapore national team skipper who led us to the 1998 tiger cup glory...

Liverpool and Manchester City face Newcastle and Leeds respectively this weekend. Could they come unstuck against two improving sides? Who blinks first? Elsewhere, Manchester United are woeful once again but manage a draw against Chelsea while Crystal Palace are on a four game winless run. Are Palace as good as what we’ve been led to believe ?  All this and more on The Final Whistle’s Premier...

An appointment that has left the football fraternity reeling. After a 'rigorous search' that lasted 4 months, Takayuki Nishigaya was confirmed as the new head coach of the Singapore National Team. An unheralded choice, that has left most feeling underwhelmed and uninspired. But who exactly is Nishigaya, how has he secured the hot seat and what will he bring to the Lions?  Former Singapore internat...

Different week, same garbage from Manchester United. After the latest embarrassing defeat by Liverpool, we ask what's needed for a reset. Where does the reset start from? Elsewhere, Arsenal register an all important win and Newcastle continue to fly. What should the target be for the Magpies next season? And as always we build up to the weekend of PL action. Listen now !

Even if it was just for one night, Southeast Asian football reigned supreme in the Asian Champions League group stage on MD2. ESPN FC's Gabe Tan and Astro Arena's Keesh Sundaresan aka Keeshmatstats join Deepanraj Ganesan to talk about what the results mean in the grand scheme of things. Can JDT, LCS and BG Pathum progress from the group stages and what do these results have to do with Wonder Woman...