The Hong Kong Football Podcast

Is Hong Kong ready for a champion from Guangzhou? How to explain Kitchee's struggling form? Who have been the most outstanding players so far this season? And has the HKFA already found their new head coach? James Legge and Tobias Zuser discuss an exciting Premier League weekend, which Kitchee tripping up once more. They also reminisce about the successful Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup and look ahead to...

James Legge and Tobias Zuser are back for the new year to discuss the latest action in local football. They also look ahead to the Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup, and share their excitement for a promising title race in 2019. Can Tai Po break the spell and beat Kitchee in a cup final? Have Yuen Long just signed Taiwan's best centre back? And can Hong Kong lift once again the Guandong-HK Cup trophy? Share...

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...

James Legge and Tobias Zuser present the last podcast of the year, but still have a lot to talk about, including the latest action in the Sapling Cup and Premier League. They also reflect on Gary White's sudden resignation as Hong Kong head coach, and look ahead to the Christmas tradition of exciting Senior Shield fixtures. If that's not enough, a special Christmas gift is also in the making... Wh...

James Legge and Tobias Zuser discuss the latest in the Hong Kong Premier League (and a wee bit of Sapling Cup), which saw a couple of historic moments. They also look at the recent achievements of the Hong Kong women's team. Will R&F shake up this year's title race? Did you see the the "Huang-shaped hole" in Kitchee's midfield? And why has the draw for the 2019 ACL and AFC Cup been a bit controver...

James Legge and Tobias Zuser are back and still in awe of Hong Kong's surprise win at the EAFF qualifying tournament, which lets them join the final round in 2019. The hosts therefore invited offside.hk reporter Andy Chiu, who watched all the games in Taipei, to talk about the recent achievements under new head coach Gary White. They also look ahead to the upcoming action in Sapling Cup and Premie...

James Legge and Tobias Zuser discuss all the latest in the Hong Kong Premier League, and look ahead to the EAFF East Asian Championship qualifiers in Taipei. Have Tai Po and Eastern got their mojo back? Can Hong Kong win this year's EAFF qualifiers? And what happened in neighbouring Shenzhen? Starting from this season, the podcast will appear every fortnight instead of every week. Share your opini...

James Legge and Tobias Zuser are back at it and discuss the latest in the Premier League, Gary White's debut as Hong Kong's head coach, as well as the clash of giants between South China and Happy Valley in the 1st Division. Will Krisztian Vadocz take Kitchee back on track? Why should we get excited about Happy Valley? And where NOT to watch the sunset in Hong Kong? Starting from this season, the...

James Legge and Tobias Zuser are back, to discuss a weekend of last-minute drama in the Hong Kong Premier League, including Yuen Long's Kitchee shock and Southern's smash-and-grab job. There's also chat about the Hong Kong squad ahead of its matches against Thailand and Indonesia. What's going on with Kitchee's wobble? Can Lee Man get some goals? And who was the last-minute addition to the HK squa...

James Legge and Tobias Zuser survived Typhoon Mangkhut and are back in the studio to talk about all the latest in Hong Kong football: the first Kitchee-Eastern derby, the preliminary round of the Senior Shield competition as well as the perfect season start for the Aberdeeners. Special guest for this week's episode is Southern left back Shay Spitz, to explain more about the recent success of his t...

James Legge and Tobias Zuser take a look at the first week of fixtures in the still fresh Hong Kong Premier League season. They also discuss the appointment of Gary White as the new head coach of the national team, and look ahead to the first major tests for Kitchee this season. What's all the head coach fuss about? Can Kitchee's current defense stop R&F's Tiago de Leonco? And how much man power i...

The Hong Kong Football Podcast returns for its 3rd season! Ahead of the first match, James Legge and Tobias Zuser take a close look at every club and discuss what to expect in the coming year. They also talk about the latest developments with the still coach-less national team. Are Kitchee still the title favourites? Can Chan Yuen-ting put Eastern back on track? And will Tai Po be the same without...

James Legge and Tobias Zuser discuss Kitchee's FA Cup victory and give their final verdict of the 2017/18 season. Will we see a different Kitchee next season? What are the latest transfer news? And who will James and Tobi support in the World Cup? The podcast will be on break until August 2018. Thanks for listening, and see you again next season! Share your opinions with us at podcast@offside.hk a...

James Legge and Tobias Zuser sit down with this season's Hong Kong Football Podcast Player of the Season, Kitchee's Krisztián Vadócz. The Hungarian midfielder talks about the season just finished, his life in Hong Kong, his reflections on the side's AFC Champions League campaign and whether he will still be in Hong Kong next season. Share your opinions with us at podcast@offside.hk and follow us a...

James Legge and Tobias Zuser talk about the latest in Hong Kong football - Sapling Cup final, transfer news, and season awards - before they head to the Hong Kong Stadium this Saturday, May 26th, to hand out the new season review magazines, which are coming fresh off the presses. What is this strange fog hanging over Causeway Bay? Who are the winners (and losers) of the HKFA season awards? And who...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Our season review magazine will be released on the day of the FA Cup final, May 26th! Get your free copy in front of Hong Kong Stadium (Causeway Bay) before the kick off. In the latest episode of the Hong Kong Football Podcast James Legge and Tobias Zuser review the last match day of the season, which saw Tai Po confirming their runners-up spot in the league and a place in next year'...

James Legge and Tobias Zuser discuss the latest FA Cup semi-finals, and look ahead to the last round of the Hong Kong Premier League. On top of that, they ask for your opinion on how you would like them to continue their podcast next season (let them know via podcast@offside.hk). Who will finish second in the league? What to make of Kitchee's new kit release? And how did that car accident in Bound...

James Legge and Tobias Zuser got the latest from all the weekend’s matches in the Hong Kong Premier League, especially from the important clashes in the race for second place. They also run the rule over FA Cup semi-finals and bring you the latest gossip. Why don't you want to get a penalty against Dreams? Is there new hope for a Yuen Long survival? And will Pegasus prioritize FA Cup or league? Sh...

James Legge and Tobias Zuser round-up the latest Sapling Cup semi-finals and discuss who were the most outstanding players & coaches this season. They also respond to listener questions and take a look at the upcoming Premier League fixtures. Who would deserve the "Hong Kong Football Podcast" season awards? Why are popular votes a bad idea? And why might both Rangers and Eastern players be a bit u...

James Legge and Tobias Zuser discuss the latest round of Premier League fixtures, in which Kitchee have confirmed - as expected - their ninth league title. And they also look ahead to the upcoming Sapling Cup semi-finals. What can we expect from the remaining Tai Po vs Pegasus fixtures? How are the "Hong Kongers Abroad" holding up at their respective clubs? Will we still see Yuen Long next season?...

James Legge and Tobias Zuser pick over the sad remains of Kitchee's AFC Champions League campaign, as well as bringing you up to date on the latest transfer gossip and results from the Hong Kong Premier League. They also look ahead to a big (possibly title-race-ending) game for Kitchee against Pegasus and the rest of the league matches this weekend. Have Hong Kong's top club been unlucky in the Ch...

James Legge is getting ready for the huge AFC Champions League match between Kitchee and Tianjin Quanjian. There's also the latest results from the Hong Kong Premier League and a weekend of FA Cup quarter-finals to preview. China football writer Jonathan White joins us on the line to chat about that Tianjin game. Can Kitchee add to their three group stage points? Have Tai Po cemented third place i...

James Legge and Tobias Zuser discuss the future of the Hong Kong national team after failing to qualify for the 2019 Asian Cup. They also look ahead to the upcoming Hong Kong Premier League round on the Easter weekend. Is it time for a change in the Hong Kong national team? Who should become the next head coach? And will Kitchee already be champions this weekend? Share your opinions with us at pod...

James Legge and Tobias Zuser reminisce over Kitchee's historic win in the Asian Champions League and the role of 20-year-old Cheng Chin-lung. They also look back at the latest Sapling Cup results, and look ahead to the big final between North Korea and Hong Kong in the Asian Cup qualifiers. What are the chances for Hong Kong to qualify for the 2019 Asian Cup? What else can we expect from Kitchee i...

James Legge and Tobias Zuser got together a bit earlier this week to provide a proper preview for Kitchee's big ACL clash with Kashiwa Reysol. They also round up the latest Premier League round, which saw a bloody New Territories derby, and look ahead to the (admittedly not too exciting) Sapling Cup fixtures. Can Kitchee pick up their first ACL points this week? What could possibly go wrong in the...