Back Passt With Ras

We're kicking off a 2-part special with Singapore football legend V. Sundramoorthy — "The Dazzler" himself!

This week we speak to former Tampines Rovers, Geylang United, Home United, Sengkang Punggol and Singapore International, Azhar Baksin. These are the topics of discussion:1. Childhood2. S-League Career3. National Team4. TodayFind us here on various platforms:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras⁠

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In this exciting episode of Red Dot Rondo, we sit down with none other than Mr. Habil Hakim, the Academy Director of Albirex Singapore Football Academy. Hosted by Rasvinder Singh Bhullar (Ras) from Back Passt with Ras, this conversation dives deep into the world of youth football development in Singapore.

This week, we interview ex-Geylang United, Young Lions, Home United and Singapore international, Lionel Lewis. These are the topics of discussion:1. Formative Years2. S-League Career3. National Team Career4. Stint Overseas5. TodayFind us here on various platforms:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras⁠

We speak with members of the Fan Club 5s - Paris Saint- Germain Singapore Fan Club's Stanislas Cofrade, Lightning Tigers' Davindar Singh, Milan Club Singapore's Michael Purnabimba, Team MUS Devils' Narendran and The Crew's Jipson Quah in the latest episode of Red Dot Rondo. These are the topics of discussion: 1. Introduction and Formation Of Fan Clubs2. Playing In D2D Sports' Fan Club 5s3. Team Identity & Togetherness4. Beyond Football: Community & Activities5. Future AspirationsFind Paris Saint-Germain Singapore Fan Club Here: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/psgsingaporeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/psgfanclubsingaporeFind Lightning Tigers Here:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lightningtigersfcFind Milan Club Singapore Here: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/milanclubsingapore and https://www.instagram.com/milanclubsingaporefutsalFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/milanclubsingaporeFind Team MUS Devils Here: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mus_devilsFind The Crew Here:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailorscrewteamFind us here on various platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras⁠

This week, we interview ex-Sembawang Rangers, Jurong FC, Woodlands Wellington and Singapore international, Goh Tat Chuan.These are the topics of discussion:1. Life After Retirement2. Formative Years3. S-League Career4. Singapore National TeamFind us here on various platforms:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras⁠

This week, we interview ex-Police FC, Home United, Geylang United, Woodlands Wellington and Singapore international, Hasrin Jailani.These are the topics of discussion:1. Addressing The Recent Controversy2. Formative Years3. S-League Career4. Singapore National Team5. CoachingFind us here on various platforms:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras⁠

This week, we interview ex-Balestier Central, Tanjong Pagar United, SAFFC, Geylang International, Tampines Rovers, Woodlands Wellington, Wrexham and Singapore international Daniel Bennett. These are the topics of discussion: 1. Formative Years 2. S-League Career 3. Singapore National Team 4. Wrexham Find us here on various platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras⁠

We speak with Jungfrau Punggol FC's Sporting Director, Mr. Joel Goh in the latest episode of Red Dot Rondo. These are the topics of discussion: 1. Introduction and Background 2. The Football Journey 3. The Bigger Picture 4. Looking Ahead Find Jungfrau Punggol FC Here: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jungfraupunggolfootballclub/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jungfraupunggolfootballclub/ Find us here on various platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras⁠

We interview Shyam Raj aka Thambikseaow, a character he plays in comedy reels on social media in a very casual conversation between two 40-something "uncles". It will include a cameo by his bandmate, Karan. These are the topics of discussion: 1. About Thambikseaow 2. Football 3. 90s and 00s Find us here on various platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras⁠

This is the second of a two-part series with legendary Singapore and Geylang United coach, Robert Lim. These are the topics of discussion: 1. S-League Career 2. Stints in Vietnam and Thailand 3. Coaching Find us here on various platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras⁠

This week, in the first of a two-part series, we speak to legendary Singapore coach Robert Lim. These are the topics of discussion: 1. Formative Years 2. Time With The Singapore National Team Find us here on various platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras⁠

We speak with Team Kamikaze's Vicknesh, Janarthan and Dinesh in the latest episode of Red Dot Rondo. These are the topics of discussion: 1. Introduction and Background 2. The Football Journey 3. The Bigger Picture 4. Looking Ahead Find Team Kamikaze Here: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/teamkamikaze_fc?igsh=MWE4a29ndjlmNDBqYw== Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1B2FSKvK7N/?mibextid=wwXIfr Find us here on various platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

This week we speak to ex-SAFFC, Geylang United, Home United, Tampines Rovers and Singapore international, R.Sasikumar. These are the topics of discussion: 1. Present Day 2. Formative Years 3. S-League Career 4. Singapore National Team 5. Life After Football Find us here on various platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras⁠

This week we speak to an ex-Thai international who played for Thai Farmers Bank, Tanjong Pagar, Home United, Tampines Rovers, Melbourne Victory, Bangkok Glass, Suphanburi, TTM Customs and Krabi player, Sutee Suksomkit. He is joined by the former interpreter of the Thai national team and assistant coach at Army United, Suphanburi, True Bangkok United, Wasapol Kaewpaluk aka X. These are the topics of discussion: 1. Thai National Team 2. Time In Singapore 3. Time In Australia 4. At Home In Thailand Find us here on various platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras⁠

Project Vaults Oxley SC's Chairman, Darwin Jalil and Vice-Chairman, Nantha Kumar. These are the topics of discussion: 1. The Origins 2. The Semi-Professional Journey 3. Insights Into Football in Singapore 4. Goals and Legacy Find us here on various platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

This week we speak to an ex-Australian international who played for Home United and Clementi Khalsa during his time in Singapore as well as Stoke City in England, Estoril in Portugal and a whole host of clubs in Australia. These are the topics of discussion: 1. Present Life 2. Time With The Australian National Team 3. Moving To Singapore 4. Spells In England and Portugal 5. Time In Australia Find us here on various platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

This week we speak to Jaarvis Ali and Muhammad Rashidi, two participants in D2D Sports' Alumni 5s League. These are the topics of discussion: 1. Memories of football in school 2. Football-related games in school 3. Memories of supporting your favourite club in school 4. Participating in Alumni 5s Find us here on various platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

This week we speak to the much-travelled coach and former pundit, Steve Darby in the first of a two-part episode. These are the topics of discussion: 1. Time in Singapore 2. Time in South-East Asia 3. Time in India 4. Punditry Work Find us here on various platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

This week we speak to the much-travelled coach and former pundit, Steve Darby in the first of a two-part episode. These are the topics of discussion: 1. Stint in Bahrain 2. Time in Australia 3. Time in Malaysia Find us here on various platforms: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

We follow up on our previous episode with S.Subramani as he addresses some questions from our listeners and viewers. Find us here on various platforms: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

This week we speak to ex-Tanjong Pagar United, Home United and Singapore international, S.Subramani. These are the topics of discussion: 1. Breakthrough into professional football 2. Childhood 3. S-League Career 4. Time With The National Team 5. Current Affairs Find us here on various platforms: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

This week we speak to two members of the Singapore Spurs Supporters Club, Daryl Spykerman and James Walton. These are the topics of discussion: 1. What it means to be Spursy 2. 1991 FA Cup 3. Ossie Ardiles' time as Spurs manager 4. Martin Jol's Spurs 5. Harry Redknapp's Spurs 6. Today's Spurs Find us here on various platforms: ⁠https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

This week, Ras briefly shares his memories as a Manchester United fan and his thoughts on United today. We end with some questions related to a giveaway of Manchester United's third kit from this season, 2024-25 courtesy of jz2u. To answer the questions, comment on our Facebook post. Find us here on various platforms: ⁠https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

This week we speak to ex-Tiong Bahru United, Tampines Rovers, Gombak United, SAFFC and Singapore international, Saswadimata Dasuki. These are the topics of discussion: 1. Present life 2. Childhood 3. Singapore FA in the Malaysian League 4. Representing the Singapore national team 5. S-League Career 6. Regrets 7. Modern Football Find us here on various platforms: ⁠https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

This week we speak to ex-Tiong Bahru United, Tampines Rovers, Gombak United, SAFFC and Singapore international, Saswadimata Dasuki. These are the topics of discussion: 1. Present life 2. Childhood 3. Singapore FA in the Malaysian League 4. Representing the Singapore national team 5. S-League Career 6. Regrets 7. Modern Football Find us here on various platforms: https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

We have brought you a new feature where we choose a topic to discuss and then get you to share your memories with us. This week's topic, is football memories in school. Share your memories and thoughts with us on our social media pages. You can find the link below. Find us here on various platforms: https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

We have brought you a new feature where we choose a topic to discuss and then get you to share your memories with us. This week's topic, is football memories in school. Share your memories and thoughts with us on our social media pages. You can find the link below. Find us here on various platforms: https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

In this episode, we speak to former pundit, Antonio Codinach about Frank Rijkaard's time as Barcelona's manager. This is the sequence of the discussion: 1. Barcelona after Johan Cruyff's time up until Frank Rijkaard was appointed. 2. Frank Rijkaard's appointment. 3. Rijkaard - Man manager or master tactician? 4. What worked well for Rijkaard? 5. The end of his era. What went wrong? 6. Under-rated players of Rijkaard's era 7. Expectations of Barcelona this season. 8. FC Barcelona as an Espanyol fan. Find us here on various platforms: https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

In this episode, we speak to ex-Singapore international, Rafi Ali. This is the sequence of the discussion: 1. His Childhood 2. The Singapore FA teams of 1993-94 3. Tiger Cup 1998 winning team 4. S-League career 5. Best Players, Opponents, Coaches, Any Regrets In His Career 6. Music 7. Fatherhood Find us here on various platforms: https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

In this episode, we speak to our friend at The Bola Bola Show, Sivan John. This is the sequence of the discussion: 1. Argentina 2. Colombia, Uruguay, Canada 3. Disappointing teams 4. Organisational problems 5. Brazil Find us here on various platforms: https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

In this episode, we speak to Paris Saint Germain Singapore Fan Club's President, Romain Janson, England fan, Muhammad Fadzli and the Roma Fan Club Singapore's President, Mohamed Sham as we review Euro 2024 for France, England and Italy. This is the sequence of the discussion: 1. France 2. England 3. Italy Find us here on various platforms: https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

In this episode, we speak to ex-pundit, Antonio Codinach, German fan, Jason Peter and Balestier Khalsa head coach, Peter De Roo as we review Euro 2024 for Spain, Germany and Holland. This is the sequence of the discussion: 1. Spain 2. Germany 3. Holland Find us here on various platforms: https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

We collaborate with our friends at The Bola Bola Show to look back at the Copa America that were held in the 90s and 00s and looked forward to Copa America 2024. These are the topics of discussion: 1. 1991-93: Argentine dominance 2. 1995: First televised Copa America in Malaysia, Uruguay champions 3. 1997-99: Brazilian dominance 4. 2001: Controversy around the tournament over safety concerns, Colombia champions. 5. 2004-07: Brazilian champions 6. Looking ahead at Copa America 2024. Find us here on various platforms: https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

We speak to a regular contributor to our social media posts and German fan, Jason Peter about this year's hosts, Germany's performances in the Euros in the 90s and 00s and previewing their chances in Euro 2024. These are the topics of discussion: 1. Euro 92: Finalists as reigning world champions 2. Euro 96: Champions 3. Euro 00: Group stage elimination 4. Euro 04: Another group stage elimination 5. Euro 08: Finalist 6. Looking ahead at Euro 2024 - a preview of the German team's chances Find us here on various platforms: https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

We speak to an international award-winning podcaster and author, Neil Humprehys, about England's performances in the Euros in the 90s and 00s and previewing their chances in Euro 2024. These are the topics of discussion: 1. Euro 92: Group stage elimination despite being favourites to progress 2. Euro 96: Hosting and reaching the semi-final 3. Euro 00: Group stage elimination 4. Euro 04: Start of the Golden Generation, reaching the quarter-final 5. Euro 08: Non-qualification 6. Looking ahead at Euro 2024 - a preview of the English team's chances Find us here on various platforms: https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

We speak to the President of the unofficial AS Roma Fan Club in Singapore, Mohamed Sham about the defending champions, Italy's performances in the Euros held in the 90s and 00s as well as previewing their chances in Euro 2024. 1. Euro 92: Non-qualification, making sense of it 2. Euro 96: Embarrassing group stage exit 3. Euro 00: Heart-breaking end in the final 4. Euro 04: Shock group stage exit 5. Euro 08: Reaching the quarter-finals on the last legs of an era 6. Looking ahead at Euro 2024 - a preview of the Italian team's chances Find us here on various platforms: https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

We speak to Paris Saint-Germain Singapore Fan Club President, Romain Janson about his native France - their performances in the Euros in the 90s and 00s and his preview of Euro 2024. 1. Euro 92: Group stage elimination despite being one of the favourites 2. Euro 96: Semi-final elimination 3. Euro 00: Champions 4. Euro 04: Shock quarter-final elimination 5. Euro 08: Group stage elimination and end to an era 6. Looking ahead at Euro 2024 - a preview of the French team's chances Find us here on various platforms: https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

We speak to former TV pundit and our resident Spanish football expert, Antonio Codinach about his native Spain - their performances in the Euros in the 90s and 00s and his preview of Euro 2024. 1. Not qualifying for Euro 92. The reasons behind it. 2. Euro 96: Quarter-final elimination to the hosts 3. Euro 00: 4-3 win in the last group stage match against Yugoslavia and another quarter-final elimination 4. Euro 04: Group stage elimination. What went wrong? 5. Euro 08: The breakthrough to finally be champions 6. Looking ahead at Euro 2024 - a preview of the Spanish team's chances, a Spanish player to look out for and his pick to win the tournament Find us here on various platforms: https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

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 favourites, co-host and semi-final elimination 4. Euro 04: Semi-final elimination again 5. Euro 08: Impressive group stage performances but shock quarter-finals elimination 6. Looking ahead at Euro 2024 - preview of the Dutch team's chances, Dutch player to watch for and his pick to win the tournament Find us here on various platforms: https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

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 quarter-final 4. Euro 04: Croatia's group stage elimination 5. Euro 08: Thriller and eventual elimination at the hands of Turkey in the quarter-final. 6. Looking ahead at Euro 2024, pick to win the tournament and the chances of Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia. Find us here on various platforms: https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

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 partner, toughest defender, best local and foreign player played with, coach that he worked the best with) Find us here on various platforms: https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

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 they possessed in the 90s and 00s, why didn't Argentina at least go to another World Cup final in this period after 1990? 4. The World Cup Argentina should have won or at least gone further than they did? 5. Passarella and the long hair ban. What was that all about and its impact on the Argentina national team. 6. From Brazil and Argentina's perspective, the most memorable match between the two in the 90s and 00s. 7. Emergence of Colombia, Paraguay, Chile and Ecuador at the World Cup. 8. Copa America memories. 9. Sao Paulo in the 90s. 10. Boca Juniors in the 00s. Find us here on various platforms: https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

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-mates, team-mates that surprised him and favourite strike partners to work with in the S-League Part 2 8. Experience playing overseas. 9. Winning the AFF Cups in 2004 and 2007. 10. Biggest disappointment while playing for the national team. 11. Favourite strike partner to play with in the national team. 12. His suspensions. 13. Reflecting on his career. 14. Constructing his perfect player. Find us here on various platforms: https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

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 could swap his life with a footballer for one day, who would he like to swap with? 8. His favourite club's current season 9. How did he get into stand-up comedy? 10. His physical transformation and fitness journey. How did it come about? You can buy our merchandise here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LsV07j80xLdhiieIb_KpnE9FpVKma7alQZvVu_1uxQk/edit Find us here on various platforms: https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

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 recording session like. 4. Post-1994, what was his personal fan-following and was he approached to appear in endorsements? 5. What was the 1998 Singapore team like in the Tiger Cup and how did they approach each match as underdogs? 6. Which S-League club was special to him? 7. Best local and foreign player he played with in the Malaysian league and S-League 8. Toughest opponent in the Malaysian league and S-League 9. The worst memory of his career 10. Having a son who is a professional footballer You can buy our merchandise here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LsV07j80xLdhiieIb_KpnE9FpVKma7alQZvVu_1uxQk/edit Find us here on various platforms: https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

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 the 1990s and 2000s. 6. International competition eg World Cups, European Championships 7. Thoughts on United of today 8. Anything about modern football that peeves him 9. His connection with Malaysian football You can buy our merchandise here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LsV07j80xLdhiieIb_KpnE9FpVKma7alQZvVu_1uxQk/edit Find us here on various platforms: https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras

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 ended with the respective clubs. 4. The story of SAFFC, 5. The team name changes and the change of identity. 6. The legacy of the foreign teams. You can buy our merchandise here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LsV07j80xLdhiieIb_KpnE9FpVKma7alQZvVu_1uxQk/edit Find us here on various platforms: https://linktr.ee/backpasstwithras