The Hong Kong Football Podcast

Will Hong Kong football get back to normal soon amidst the global Covid-19 scare? Why are there so many goals in the Sapling Cup? And who will progress to the FA Cup semi finals? James Legge and Tobias Zuser reunited in joy as local football starts to slowly resume - albeit behind closed doors. They talk about the recent results in the Sapling Cup and look ahead to the upcoming league and FA Cup f...

Hong Kong is still under lockdown due to the coronavirus, so what does that mean for local football and the remainder of the season? James Legge and Tobias Zuser discuss the new arrangements for the Sapling Cup games, which are played behind closed doors, and also speculate about possible scenarios for the Premier League and the AFC Cup, all that while wondering what is actually left to do in the...

What to make of the newest 5 Year Plan of the Hong Kong Football Association? Does the league need more marquee players? And will local football win the unnerving match against the coronavirus? James Legge and Tobias Zuser discuss the latest developments in the Premier League and share their insights and opinions about the Strategic Plan that will set the direction of Hong Kong football for the co...

Should Hong Kong really change the league season to follow the calendar year? How ready are Tai Po for their Asian football campaign? And are R&F slowly reassembling the Kitchee champion squad of 2016? James Legge and Tobias Zuser round up the latest results in the Sapling Cup and look ahead to the return of the Hong Kong Premier League as well as a less exciting Lunar New Year Cup tournament. The...

Are Lee Man the Hong Kong version of Leicester City? Can Eastern and Kitchee gain momentum with their new winter transfers? And how to get excited about the Sapling Cup? Tobias Zuser and Jonathan White discuss the thrilling football action of the festive season, which saw some earlier bold predictions actually come true. They also share their thoughts about recent transfers, and look ahead to the...

What to make of Hong Kong's EAFF Championship performance? Who will be in the Senior Shield final? And how many equestrian puns can one podcast handle? James Legge and Jonathan White discuss the latest action in Hong Kong football, and look ahead to the fixtures over the festive period, as the decade comes to a close. Share your opinions with us at podcast@offside.hk and follow us at www.instagram...

What's the situation in the Hong Kong Premier League? Why should you never leave Hong Kong Stadium early? And how strong are the squads of South Korea, Japan, and China in the upcoming EAFF finals? James Legge and Tobias Zuser discuss the latest goal fests and humble draws in the Hong Kong Premier League, and they also look ahead to the highly anticipated final round of the EAFF tournament in Busa...

Can Hong Kong be satisfied with the latest win against Cambodia? Has the team come forward under Paatelainen? And will James Ha be Hong Kong's new goal scoring machine? James Legge and Tobias Zuser discuss Hong Kong's most recent home fixtures in the World Cup qualifiers against the backdrop of an increasingly chaotic city. They also look forward to the upcoming rounds of the Hong Kong Premier Lea...

Can Hong Kong get their first win in the World Cup qualifiers in front of an enthusiastic home crowd? Are Eastern the deserving league leaders at the moment? And who is the 17-year-old HK youngster everyone should watch out for? This week James Legge and Tobias Zuser shine some light on the upcoming home matches of the Hong Kong national team against Bahrain and Cambodia. They also discuss the lat...

Why should Yuen Long not be too worried about their latest 0-8 defeat? Who is REALLY bottom of the league? And how has the current situation affected spectator numbers? James Legge and Tobias Zuser discuss the latest action in Hong Kong football after normal programming has resumed. They also look ahead to the next rounds and the possible changes at the top of the table. Share your opinions with u...

How long will Hong Kong be without football? Does the national team stand a chance against Iraq? And what does the current situation mean for the sports industry at large? This time Tobias Zuser talks with guest host Jonathan White about local football - or rather - the absence of it. They also discuss the upcoming World Cup qualifier and offer their predictions. Share your opinions with us at pod...

Has the district derby been urbanized? How did Rangers end up with too many adults on the pitch? And how awkward will be Eastern and Tai Po's first battle of the exes? James Legge and Tobias Zuser discuss how Hong Kong football becomes increasingly affected by the political situation in the city. But they also talk all there is about the actual footy: the latest Premier League results and cup game...

How have politics affected the atmosphere at Hong Kong's World Cup qualifying matches? Has the national team improved under Mixu Paatelainen? And can we already close nomination for the goal of the season? James Legge and Tobias Zuser discuss the start of Hong Kong's 2022 World Cup qualifiers and the exciting first week of the Premier League. Share your opinions with us at podcast@offside.hk and f...

Which Premier League team has the nicest kit? Will the men from Guangzhou dent the crown of Tai Po? And can the Valley bring a shock at the Mong Kok? James Legge and Tobias Zuser look at the first round of the Hong Kong Premier League, as well as the opening games of the World Cup qualifiers. After a long summer break, that's your best chance to get up to speed with all the latest in local footbal...

With the new Hong Kong Premier League season set to start at the end of August, the Hong Kong Football Podcast returns from the summer hiatus to tell you everything you need to know. Who is going to win the league? What happened to the defending champions? And which teams made the best transfers? James Legge and Tobias Zuser talk about each of the 10 Premier League teams this season, and also give...

How have Tai Po celebrated their title win? What to expect from R&F next season? And where can you get your freshly printed Season Review magazine? James Legge and Tobias Zuser have a last day of the season chit-chat, discussing strange results in the Premier League, as well as the upcoming FA Cup final and the international friendly in June. That all said, the Season Review magazine will be publi...

Why is Tai Po's league title so special? Have Dreams turned into a nightmare? And will we see all of the teams again next year? James Legge and Tobias Zuser discuss Tai Po's historic win of the Hong Kong Premier League, Happy Valley's potential return to the top flight, as well as the latest developments in Group I of the AFC Cup. They also look ahead to the remaining fixtures of the season. The H...

Is Iceland really so much different from Hong Kong? What needs to change in the youth development system? And why should pundits stop complaining about artificial pitches? To answer those (and many more) questions, James Legge and Tobias Zuser recently sat down with Thorlakur Arnason. Building on his rich experience in Iceland, he has just joined the HKFA as new Technical Director to help another...

Will the league title be decided by May 4th? What's the problem with expensive AFC Cup tickets? And what to think of Hong Kong's new head coach? James Legge and Tobias Zuser discuss the current madness at the top of the Hong Kong Premier League, and look ahead to the decisive fixtures across all competitions. The Hong Kong Football Podcast also just launched a crowdfunding drive for the upcoming S...

How does Philip Chan see Tai Po's chances to win the title? What can we expect from the Hong Kong clubs in the AFC Cup? And why did Yuen Long want to play a game during the FIFA break? James Legge and Tobias Zuser discuss the latest action in local football. Given the special occasion, the 100th episode also features an interview with Tai Po midfielder Philip Chan. Finally, James and Tobias look a...

Can R&F defend their top position against Kitchee? Will Chuck Yiu-kwok get Yuen Long's "party started"? And what happened to that FIFA friendly? James Legge and Tobias Zuser discuss all the latest action in the Premier League and the Sapling Cup. They also talk about Tai Po's chances to qualify for the AFC Cup, and what local football fans can actually do in the upcoming international FIFA break....

What are Tai Po's chances in the AFC Cup? Why is the AFC Cup more "hipster" than the ACL? And what's so funny about Southern's recent win over Eastern? James Legge and Tobias Zuser discuss the latest results in the Hong Kong Premier League, and look ahead to the start of continental football as well as the first major test for R&F in their challenge for the league title. Share your opinions with u...

Why has Chan Yuen-ting resigned as Eastern head coach? Can Tai Po's new big signing make the difference in the upcoming league clash with Kitchee? And can we give the goal of the season trophy to an own goal this year? James Legge and Tobias Zuser discuss the latest results in the Sapling Cup, and they are also excited about the massive weekend ahead, with fixtures between the 2nd and 3rd, and the...

This is the story of how Derek Currie became one of the first European professional footballers ever in Asia, and became an icon of the game's golden age in Hong Kong. In spells with Rangers and Seiko, along with fellow Scots Walter Gerrard and Jack Trainer, he won league titles and trophies aplenty. He also rubbed shoulders with some of the world's best sportsmen and even some pop stars, includin...

Have the Kingsmen of Hoi King become the Kingslayers? How will Kitchee line up for the Asian Champions League qualifiers? And how to start best into the "Year of the Pig"? James Legge and Tobias Zuser talk about the latest upsets in the Premier League, look back at the entertaining Senior Shield final, and also preview all the upcoming action in both Sapling Cup and Lunar New Year Cup. Share your...