The Final Whistle

We have our 2023 Singapore Premier League winners! Albirex Niigata are now 6-time champions so it's only right it's a White Swans domination on this episode! The one and only Hassan Sunny talks all about his triumph and not forgetting, a special message from King Kazu himself! All that and more on this episode of the SPL Podcast!

What's a derby without the drama?! The Eastern Derby lived up to all its billing with the Eagles snatching all 3 points against their rivals at the death! And On this episode of the SPL Podcast, we're joined by Geylang International Head Coach Noor Ali as he gives us all the lowdown on that huge win and much more!

It's advantage Albirex! The title race is now in their hands after they've snagged three HUGE points in their comeback win over the Sailors…but we can't discount the Mighty Stags who are hot on their heels! We hear from both camps as we head into this final stretch of the Singapore Premier League.

Peter De Roo's Balestier have more than impressed lately, so what's the secret behind their recent success? The Tigers' vice-president Darwin Jalil joins us to analyse their campaign so far. Meanwhile, more positives for the Lion City Sailors as we await the unveiling of their new signings…particularly in Bailey Wright. So join us as we review and preview all things Singapore Premier league on this episode with the final stretch in sight!

A new man at the helm for the Lion City Sailors, we hear from Aleksandar Rankovic ahead of his debut in the dugout! And it's getting tight at the top, as the Stags keep the Swans at bay. Could we have a 3-way tussle for the title? Tune in as Deepanraj Ganesan is in the hotseat on The SPL Podcast!

The Sailors have dropped a bombshell after parting ways with Head Coach Risto Vidakovic — so who's next in line? We'll not only look ahead to what Matchweek 17 is set to bring us as we also discuss what went down with the Lions during the recent International Break with our guest Khairul Asyraf. All that and more on this episode of the SPL Podcast!

Hougang United with a complete turnaround as they go on a 4 game winning streak! & things are ever tight at the top, so the question is who will slip up? The Singapore Premier League in all its goodness, we'll review and preview it all with our special guest, Akbar Nawas, on the SPL Podcast!

Back in the SPL after an enforced absence due to the pandemic, 2-time champions Brunei DPMM have flattered to deceive in 2023 - struggling for form and points. So how much of a struggle has their return been? And how do they arrest the slump to recapture past glories? Head Coach Adrian Pennock is in the hot seat, outlining the blueprint for the Bruneian outfit - including some exclusive transfer news. Tune in now!

The Cheetahs are back on the prowl as they snap their 8-game winless streak and it's getting feisty at the top — The Stags return to winning ways while the Sailors falter at the weekend. But the BIG one on matchweek 12 will see leaders Albirex go head-to-head against the Lion City Sailors…and with Philippe Aw's time off, what's next for the Young Lions?

Surprise, surprise! The Sailors' Belgian superstar to the rescue once again, but will he be on our shores beyond 2023? Elsewhere, the Stags suffered their first defeat of the campaign…so what went wrong for Gavin and co? We'll review last weekend's action as well as look ahead to what Matchweek 11 has to offer. It's all coming up on this episode of the SPL Podcast!

It's back! And so are we! After a 2-week break, the action returns in the Singapore Premier League! We welcome Round 2 but not before we look back on the biggest talking points thus far. Who has impressed and who hasn't? Tune in now to find out!

The Singapore Premier League is back after the International break and the games are coming thick and fast! We'll look ahead to a jam-packed SPL calendar — with a top of the table clash between the Stags and the Sailors headlining Matchweek 6. And that's not all, we'll also look back on what the international window delivered. It's all coming up on this episode of the SPL podcast!

It's the first international break of the season — we'll look ahead at what's to come with the Merlion Cup making its return after a three-year hiatus. But first, we'll discuss the double gameweek where the hapless Cheetahs continue their struggles in 2023, while the super Stags sit pretty at the top. Join Raushan and Farrah, along with Khidhir Khamis as they look back on another eventful week on this episode of the SPL podcast!

Can the Eagles maintain their charge at the top? And are goalkeepers unfairly criticised? Riki Kimura is in the hot seat on The SPL Podcast as Raushan & Farrah look back on MD2 that saw a fair share of thrills & spills! Plus, with the Sailors and the Swans set to do battle, who will emerge on top? Listen in as we set the scene for round 3!

Brand new season, same old goodness! The SPL Podcast returns to review all the major talking points from GW1 - including VAR, memorable debuts and everything in between. We also look ahead to GW2 that includes a return to action for DPMM and much more. Join Farrah & Raushan, in conversation with Deepanraj Ganesan - as we set the scene for another pulsating weekend in Singapore.

The 2023 Singapore Premier League preview by The Final Whistle. This episode is for the fans and we got them involved as well. Hear from our resident expert, former SPL coach Khidhir Khamis and former S.League player Sudhershen Hariram, who makes his debut on the show. Who are our favorites for the league ? Who do we look out for ? Will the Sailors gain revenge ? So many questions and we've tried to answer as many as we can. Tune in now!

We're down to the final four in the Singapore Cup, and surprise surprise, the sunken Sailors are OUT! So where do they go from here? Plus the best of the best in 2022 have been honoured at Awards Night, with Champions Albirex winning big! It's the SPL Podcast with Farrah Nair & Zia-ul Raushan together with Khidir Khamis.

Done & Dusted! The SPL Season may have drawn to a close, but the focus now turns to the Singapore cup! Who looks poised to pounce? And who looks set to surprise? Deepanraj Ganesan joins Farrah Nair and Zia-ul Raushan, as we review the season gone by, and set the scene for the cup right here on The SPL Podcast!

We have our 2022 Singapore Premier League Champions! The White Swans are back on their throne! And the Stags have sealed third place but it isn't over just yet! Plenty of football still on offer, so tune in as Khairul Asyraf takes the hot seat on this episode of the SPL pod

The Sailors fall to a THIRD consecutive defeat but is it all Luka's fault? And It's advantage Albirex - will the White Swans seal the title on Friday? Tune in as Khidhir Khamis joins the SPL Podcast to gear you up for a pivotal weekend in the Premier League!

We've come to the business end of the 2022 SPL season. 4 match weeks to go and ALL to play for! If that's not enough, well, we've got the small matter of the Singapore cup & international break to discuss! Listen in as Deepanraj chimes in with Farrah Nair & Zia-ul Raushan.

A Noor Ali masterclass leaves the Sailors reeling, blowing the title race wide open…And the Toa Payoh exposé takes centre stage - is Darwin to blame for Akbar's exit? We're keeping it REAL on this one, tune in as Khairul Asyraf takes the hot seat on The SPL Podcast!

Has Luka Lalic managed his way into contention for the Sailor's head coach vacancy? Speaking of hot seats, we check in with Peter De Roo as he prepares to make his Balestier bow this weekend!

The Sailors are on a rampage while misery continues to pile on the Jaguars & the Young Lions. Plus, can the Eagles stay on track for their continental charge? Deepanraj Ganesan returns to the show, alongside Zia-ul Raushan & Farrah Nair as we not only look ahead to the FINAL round of fixtures, but also keep you entertained with our predictions & captain's pick. You don't want to miss this!

In light of Akbar Nawas calling it quits with Balestier at the end of the month, join Ziaul Raushan, Farrah Nair & Khairul Asyfaf as they discuss his tenure with the Tigers as well as look back on last weekend's action and look ahead to gameweek 21 on this episode of the SPL postcast!

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 what are you waiting for?

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 all things Singapore Football on this episode of the SPL Podcast!

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 Cup.

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 the SPL Podcast!

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 this episode of the SPL Podcast!

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

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, so you don't want to miss this!

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 and drop down to the championship? All this and more on the Premier Weekly

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 Deloitte Women's Premier League.

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 Gill join Zia-ul Raushan on the latest episode of the PL Weekly. Tune in now!

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 discuss the Eagles woes and more. Don't miss it!

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 also gets emotional when asked about suffering a stroke in 2020. What did it teach him? Listen now to the episode and wish him and the team well on our social media pages.

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 League weekly presented by LiveNow.

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 international R. Sasikumar and football consultant Khairul Asyraf join Zia-ul Raushan on this special podcast as we run the rule on the latest chapter in Singapore Football.  Beware! The gloves are off for this one!

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 and Black Panther? Well, you've got to tune in and find out.

It's a new dawn for women's football in Singapore in 2022 as the Lioness will head to the SEA Games for the first time since 2003. And the women's team achieved a new milestone recently when they played in front of a paying public for the first time during the recent FAS tri nations series. Lioness forward Danelle Tan, who scored 2 goals in the 6-2 win over Seychelles joins us on this episode to talk about her journey, her ambitions and what the recent spotlight on women's football means.