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K League United's tika-taka, quick-passing, straight to the point look ahead to the weekend's K League action - The Weekend Preview. In this week's episode, we look ahead to K League 1 Round 8 and the matches picked for English commentary, including a clash between two title contenders in FC Seoul and Daejeon Hana Citizen, as well as K League 2 Round 7. Remember to watch K League on TV.KLeague.com.
This month sees K League United celebrate its 10th birthday with the next few podcasts taking various looks back over the last decade of our coverage and how things have changed. In our first special episode of this series, Matthew Binns, Paul Neat and Andrew Farrell take a look back at the best players of the last ten years and try to crowbar them into a best XI using a questionably vague criteria. Take a listen and share your thoughts and tag us on socials, letting us know which picks you agree with and those names we neglected to mention! All this and more on The K League United Podcast 10th Anniversary Special!
In this episode of the K League United Weekend Preview, we hear from Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors manager Gus Poyet following the 1-0 win over FC Anyang, Green Warriors goal scorer Andrea Compagno, as well as Anyang defender Thomas Oude Kotte. Then we look ahead to K League 1 Round 7, focusing on the matches picked for English commentary - Ulsan HD vs. FC Seoul, Daejeon Hana Citizen vs. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, Gwangju FC vs. Jeju Sk, and FC Anyang vs. Gangwon FC. We also have a quick look at K League 2 Round 6. Watch K League live and for free on TV.KLeague.com.
K League is back after the first international break of 2025 and brings K League 1 Round 6 and K League 2 Round 5. We take a look ahead to the pick of the action in both divisions. Watch K League live and for free on TV.KLeague.com.
In the latest episode of K League United Weekend Preview, Paul and Matt look ahead to the only K League match taking place this weekend - Gwangju FC vs. Pohang Steelers. Andrew checks in with Stanislav Iljutcenko after Suwon Bluewings' 2-1 Korea Cup 2nd Round win over Seoul E-Land, and there's a brief look ahead to the rest of the 2nd Round action.
A dramatic evening in Gwangju saw the hosts fight back from a two-goal first leg deficit against the J.League 1 Champions and book their place on the flight to Saudi Arabia. Matthew Binns and Paul Neat look back on an incredible match and discuss just how Gwangju pulled off this miracle, how many superlatives can we afford Asani and do we need to rediscuss manager Lee Jong-hyo after such a memorable night. The podcast then turns its attention to another K League team in Asia hoping to do the unthinkable and fight back from two-goals down, but coming out with very different results and some strong opinions from the manager in the press-conference. There's then also time to look at Gwangju once more, as they prepare for their postponed K League game this weekend against Pohang Steelers All this and more on The K League United Podcast!
In this week's episode of the Weekend Preview we look ahead to K League 1 Round 5 and K League 2 Round 4. We also hear from Daegu FC striker Edgar Bruno and Bucheon FC 1995 midfielder Kazuki Takahashi.
This week's K League United Podcast turns its attention Down Under where Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors head south to take on Sydney FC and try to claw back a two-goal defecit. Matthew Binns is at the helm this week as we hear from Andrew Farrell in Yongin Mireu Stadium, after the Green Warriors first leg defeat, getting the takeaways from Sydney FC manager Ufuk Talay and Jeonbuk boss Gus Poyet. We then catch up with 10 Football commentator Simon Hill to get his thoughts from calling the first leg and how he sees things playing out in Sydney this Thursday. Finally, we hear from Andrew once more as he speaks to Jeonbuk striker Andrea Compagno in the post-match mixed zone. All this and more on The K League United Podcast!
In the latest episode of the K League United Weekend Preview, your tika-taka, short-passing, to-the-point weekend preview podcast, we take a look at the main points in K League 1 Round 4 and K League 2 Round 3. We also hear from Incheon United attacking duo Stefan Mugosa and Gerso Fernandes for their post-Suwon Bluewings win thoughts.
This week's K League United Podcast turns its attention to K League 2 and takes a look at the five biggest talking points of the first two rounds. Matthew Binns, Paul Neat and Andrew Farrell feature on the podcast this week, reviewing the opening rounds of Korea's second division. We take a look at the red cards in the clash between Incheon United and Suwon Samsung Bluewings, why there's hope for Seongnam FC, and also a look at league leaders Bucheon FC 1995. There's even time to dwell on the predicament Busan IPark seem to be in. The conclusions then continue over on Patreaon where we give our extended thoughts on Busan's manager Jo Sung-hwan as well as take a look at the Korea Cup first round in the latest episode of Time Added On. [PATREON: Jo Sung-hwan's Managerial Career & Korea Cup First Round] Finally, there's also still time to enter our latest kit giveaway. In celebration of 10 years of K League United, we look to give away a match-worn home shirt from our website's first interviewee, FC Anyang's Austin Berry. To stand a chance of winning this 2015 Anyang kit, simply follow us and reshare the related social media post of this podcast, or share this page with @KLeagueUnited tagged, for your chance to enter the draw with the prize set to be drawn in March. [WIN: A 2015 FC Anyang Home Shirt worn by Austin Berry] All this and more on The K League United Podcast!
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The K League United Weekend Preview Podcast continues! We look ahead to 2025 K League 1 Round 3 and K League 2 Round 2 all in just over 10 minutes!
We're two rounds into the new K League 1 campaign and all teams have shown us their opening hands. We take a look at what we think each side is going to offer. Matthew Binns, Paul Neat and Andrew Farrell are all reporting for podcast duty this week, drawing some sweeping conclusions about the season ahead after just two rounds. What could possibly go wrong? We take a look at FC Anyang's promising foray into top flight life, while also casting a worrying glance over Park Tae-ha's Pohang Steelers. There's also praise for Gus Poyet's attacking Jeonbuk-side and concern over FC Seoul's attack-less equivalent. We also look at the state of the Champions Ulsan HD as well as the league leaders Daegu FC. The conclusions then continue over on Patreaon where we give our thoughts on Jeju United and Suwon FC in the latest episode of Time Added On. [PATREON: First Impressions of Jeju United] Finally, there's also still time to enter our latest kit giveaway. In celebration of 10 years of K League United, we look to give away a match-worn home shirt from our website's first interviewee, FC Anyang's Austin Berry. To stand a chance of winning this 2015 Anyang kit, simply follow us and reshare the related social media post of this podcast, or share this page with @KLeagueUnited tagged, for your chance to enter the draw with the prize set to be drawn in March. [WIN: A 2015 FC Anyang Home Shirt worn by Austin Berry] All this and more on The K League United Podcast!
The K League United Weekend Preview Podcast is back! We look ahead to 2025 K League 1 Round 2 and K League 2 Round 1 all in just over 10 minutes!
In this first The Mixed Zone episode of 2025, KLU speaks to Daejeon Hana Citizen striker Vladislavs Gutkovskis on competing for a place in the time with Joo Min-kyu, FC Anyang centre back Thomas Oude Kotte on the historic opening day win over Ulsan HD, new Horangi Matias Lacava on making his debut in K League, as well as pre and post-match press conference highlights from Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors boss Gus Poyet.
The K League United Podcast finally turns its attentions to the second tier this week as K League 2 gets underway on Saturday. Matthew Binns and Andrew Farrell are on the podcast this week, looking over the state of K League 2 ahead of the 2025 campaign. They wont' be alone though, as our writers join them to give their views on teams in a division that is bigger than ever! Mike Brandon, Michael Redmond, Diogo Valente, Luke Evans and Paul Neat all make appearances to help cover the expanded team list. [READ: K League 1 Team Guide] After all that, there's time to discuss title predictions as well as who else we think may scrape a promotion before then continuing the conversation over on Patreon to go through the K League 1 action at the weekend. There's also the announcement of our latest kit giveaway. In celebration of 10 years of K League United, we look to give away a match-worn home shirt from our website's first interviewee, FC Anyang's Austin Berry. To stand a chance of winning this 2015 Anyang kit, simply follow us and reshare the related social media post of this podcast, or share this page with @KLeagueUnited tagged, for your chance to enter the draw with the prize set to be drawn in March.
In this bonus episode of the K League United Podcast, Paul reports from K League 1 Media Day where he spoke to Daegu FC living legend Cesinha, as well as FC Seoul captain and former Premier League star Jesse Lingard.
K League is back! The 2025 season kicks off this weekend and Paul Neat, Matthew Binns, and Andrew Farrell look ahead to all the Round 1 action. Pohang Steelers vs. Daejeon Hana Citizen is the official season curtain-raiser before Jeju SK host FC Seoul and Gwangju FC entertain Suwon FC. On Sunday, the Champions take to the field when hosting newly-promoted FC Anyang, before Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors get the Gus Poyet era underway domestically at home to Gimcheon Sangmu, and Daegu FC lock horns with Gangwon FC.
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The K League United Podcast returns for its eighth season ahead of the 2025 K League 1 kick-off to preview all 12 teams in the division once more and give their thoughts on who will be lifting the trophy come the end of the season. Matthew Binns returns to host alongside podcast regulars Paul Neat and Andrew Farrell to preview this year's K League 1 along with special guests Jung Muyeol, Nathan Sartain and Stuart Warren. From newly promotoed Anyang to reigning Champions Ulsan, all twelve teams are given the preview treatment, each with a look back at their 2024, a glance at their transfer window plus key players and key questions identified. [READ: K League 1 Team Guide] After all that, there's time to discuss title predicitions as well as pick out who is destined for the drop, before then continuing the conversation over on Patreon to go through AFC Champions League qualification and where Jeonbuk may end up after their misfiring madness that was 2024. There's also the announcement of our latest kit giveaway. In celebration of 10 years of K League United, we look to give away a match worn home shirt from our website's first interviewee, FC Anyang's Austin Berry. To stand a chance of winning this 2015 Anyang kit, simply follow us and reshare the related social media post of this podcast, or share this page with @KLeagueUnited tagged, for your chance to enter the draw with the prize set to be drawn in March. All this and more on The K League United Podcast!
Revisiting the lost Christmas Episode in time for Lunar New Year, The K League United Podcast goes through the mailbag and re-answers your questions with the microphones on. Paul Neat once again joins Matthew Binns to help round off your mailbag questions from before Christmas, with a focus on the format of promotion-relegation as well as their thoughts on the expanded K League 2 for 2025. There's also a quick transfer update as we turn our attentions to the biggest signings in this winter window. All this and more on The K League United Podcast!
Returning to the lost Christmas Episode, The K League United Podcast goes through the mailbag and re-answers your questions with the microphones on. Matthew Binns is joined by Paul Neat to go through the first half of your mailbag questions from before Christmas, taking a look at the newly released fixtures, the latest kit releases, Gangwon's prospects for 2025 and even a discussion on punishments for Gwangju. All this and more on The K League United Podcast!
With the transfer window now open in Korea, The K League United Podcast takes a look at some of the headline-grabbing early moves so far across both divisions. Matthew Binns is joined by Paul Neat to take a first look into the transfer window as a number of clubs swiftly go about their business. [READ: Kim Jin-su signs for FC Seoul] Attention turns to the capital as we look at FC Seoul's early transfers, including Kim Jin-su and Moon Seon-min, as well Jeonbuk's managerial acquisition of Gus Poyet. We take a look at Daejeon who have signed striker Joo Min-kyu while Ulsan HD have been up to all sorts as Kim Pan-gon starts a generational shift. There's even time to dip into K League 2 and look at Suwon Samsung Bluewings whose transfer of Stanislav Iljutcenko from rivals Seoul is bound to cause friction between supporters. All this and more on The K League United Podcast!
The K League United Podcast returns this week for an international special, turning its eyes to to the Mitsubishi Electric Cup and looking at the progress of Korea managers abroad and how South East Asia is helping to salvage and shape their careers. Helmed by former Jeonbuk Hyundai Manager Kim Sang-sik, the Vietnam National Team tasted glory in the ASEAN Championship over neighbours Thailand in a thrilling two-legged affair. Matthew Binns is joined by Ryan Walters from Bangkok fresh of the final second-leg to talk about the redemption arc for the former K League Manager of the Year. [READ: Kim Sang-sik takes charge of Vietnam] Then, attention turns to the Indonesia side who have unexpectedly parted ways with former K League and Korean National Team manager Shin Tae-yong, looking at what has gone wrong after having helped rebuild this team. We then take a broader view and look at the opportunities that can be afforded to Korean managers who are able to leave their comfort zone to shape their own style abroad and the benefits it can have for them and K League upon their return. All this and more on The K League United Podcast.
This week's K League United Podcast turns its attention to the Korea Cup Final as Pohang Steelers fought back from a goal down to defeat East Coast rivals Ulsan HD and claim the silverware for the second year in a row. Then attention turns to Daegu where an explosive two-legged affair between Daegu FC and Chungnam Asan ended 6-5 on aggregate after extra-time to the Sky Blues, securing their spot in the top flight for 2025. We also hear from goalscorer Edgar Silva after the match. Then attention turns to the last of the playoff clashes, with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motos taking a 2-1 lead into the second leg against Seoul E-Land as the former nine-times Champions look to see off a Leopards side that are playing some bright attacking football under Kim Do-kyun. We also hear from 1st leg goolscorer Osmar to get his thoughts after the clash in Mokdong. Will the unthinkable happen and K League's richest club wind up in the second tier? See what we think on this week's K League United Podcast.
Seoul E-Land could make history should they reach the promised land of K League 1 in what is the club's 10th anniversary year. A huge playoff match awaits them on Sunday and to talk about the Leopards' potential opponents, the season that was, life in K League 2, and all things Seoul E-Land, Osmar Ibáñez is our special guest for this K League 2 Playoff special episode.
In this episode of the K League United Podcast, we head south to Gwangyang and Busan Metropolitan City because it's time to look ahead to what is essentially K League's 'wild card' match. The playoffs are here, starting with Jeonnam Dragons and Busan IPark trying to leave the K League 2 Party. How rude of them... Invited to the party is Mister Ryan Walters, a guest of honour, you could say, as KLU wouldn't exist without the "mighty" Dragons of Jeonnam, to look at what this playoff campaign means for Jeonnam after what has been their sixth season in K League 2, what the future might hold for the club, what he thinks about the visit of Busan IPark on Thursday, which former Dragon he'd like to see breath fire into this team, and much more. Not only that but Paul speaks with Busan IPark striker Peniel Mlapa about his move to K League, his sudden departure from Daejeon, the quirky playoff rules in K League, what particular quality might give Busan the edge, and much more.
In this episode of the K League United Podcast, Paul speaks to Ulsan HD winger Gustav Ludwigson for a full-length interview about his move to K League, winning back-to-back titles with the club, his thoughts on facing East Coast Derby rivals Pohang Steelers in the Korea Cup Final, what's gone wrong in the AFC Champions League Elite, and much more.
This week on The K League United Podcast, Matthew Binns is joined by Andrew Farrell and Michael Redmond to preview the final round of the 2024 K League 2 season. We discuss the five teams scrapping it out for the four play-off places and preview their final day fixtures. We also take an extended look at FC Anyang's season after the violets claimed a historic promotion after finishing as Champions last weekend. All this and more on The K League United Podcast [READ: FC Anyang crowned K League 2 Champions]
Return fixtures may be a thing of the past in the ACL Elite, but we're not ready to say farewell just yet! In this exciting crossover between K League United and The ASEAN Game, we're rolling out the red carpet for the return leg as KLU welcomes Ryan back to preview two Malaysia v Korea matches in continental competition! They preview the increasingly common showdown between Johor Darul Ta'zim and Ulsan HD in ACLE, as well as the clash between relegation-threateneed Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Selangor in ACL Two. Let the games begin! Follow Ryan on X: https://x.com/MrRyanWalters Follow K League United on X: https://x.com/kleagueunited Follow K League United on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kleagueunited/ Be sure to follow The Asian Game on all our social media channels: X: https://twitter.com/TheAsianGame IG: https://instagram.com/theasiangame Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheAsianGamePodcast
Return fixtures are no more in the AFC Champions League Elite, but that doesn't mean we can't do return fixtures. In this latest K League United and the ASEAN Game crossover, it is the return leg with KLU welcoming the ASEAN Game. Paul is joined by Ryan Walters to look ahead to Johor Darul Ta'zim versus Ulsan HD in the ACLE, and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors versus Selangor in AFC Champions League 2.
In this episode of the K League United Podcast, Luke Evans sits down with Incheon United midfielder Paul-José M'Poku to talk about his move to South Korea and life at Incheon United. Video version available on Patreon.com/KLeagueUnited.
This week on The K League United Podcast, Matthew Binns welcomes Paul Neat and Luke Evans as they take a look at K League's Final B. We discuss all six survival-scrapping teams as we review Round 34 and look ahead to the weekend. Elsewhere, Andrew Farrell heads to Jeonju World Cup Stadium to catch up with Jeonbuk's Andrigo and Daejeon's Anton for their thoughts on the Green Warriors 2-0 defeat to Daejeon. All this and more on The K League United Podcast
Join Paul and Matthew in the commentary booth in this bonus episode of the K League United Podcast. Sample the build-up, hear the calls, the half-time analysis, and post-match thoughts following the fourth meeting between Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Daejeon Hana Citizen.
In this long-awaited K League United-The Asian Game crossover episode, Paul Neat guests on Ryan Walters' The ASEAN Game for a special preview of this week's action across the continent that involves three clashes involving K League sides taking on some of Southeast Asia's best. In the AFC Champions League Elite, Gwangju FC take on Malaysian giants JDT, Pohang Steelers travel to Thailand to take on Buriram United, and in AFC Champions League 2, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors travel to Malaysia to take on Selangor.
Host Ryan Walters is joined by K League United's Paul Neat for a special preview of this week's action across the continent that involves three clashes involving K League sides taking on some of Southeast Asia's best. Fresh off their statement win over Shanghai Shenhua, Malaysia's JDT are in Korea to take on early front-runners, Gwangju FC. Elsewhere in the AFC Champions League Elite, Pohang Steelers travel to Thailand to take on Buriram United. Meanwhile, in AFC Champions League Two, relegation-threatened Jeonbuk Hyundai travel to Malaysia to take on Selangor looking to keep their perfect record alive. Follow Ryan on X: https://x.com/MrRyanWalters Follow Claro on X: https://x.com/NeatPaul Follow K League United on X: https://x.com/kleagueunited Follow K League United on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kleagueunited/ Be sure to follow The Asian Game on all our social media channels: X: https://twitter.com/TheAsianGame IG: https://instagram.com/theasiangame Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheAsianGamePodcast
Final Round begins this week as the 2024 Hana Bank K League 1 heads towards its grand finale. Ulsan HD, Gimcheon Sangmu, Gangwon FC, Pohang Steelers, FC Seoul, and Suwon FC will compete for the K League title and AFC Champions League qualification. In this week's episode Paul Neat, Andrew Farrell, and Nathan Sartain look at the teams in Final A, starting from sixth and working their way up the table, looking at the most recent results and how they may have affected the teams' chances of achieving whatever it is they hope to achieve this season, and then look ahead to the next fixture and whether the fans should be worried or optimistic.
This week's K League United Podcast turns its attention to the second tier in what is quickly becoming one of the tightest races for promotion in the division's history! Just eight points separate the top eight teams so Matthew Binns, Andrew Farrell, Paul Neat and a returning Michael Redmond take a look at all the contenders ahead of the final few matches to predict who will make it to the top tier. We also hear from Gimpo FC's Connor Chapman and Leonard Pllana after their team's 2-0 win over Chungnam Asan. All this and more on The K League United Podcast
This week on The K League United Podcast, Matthew Binns is joined by Paul Neat and Luke Evans as they go through the bottom six teams in K League 1, discussing the season so far for these sides, and determining if they are to survive or find themselves relegated in six games time.
Now and then, we have additional Mixed Zone interviews that are either cut for time or do not fit in with the week's podcast, but are too good to leave on the cutting room floor completely. Therefore we thought why not bundle them together for you to listen to them in one go here. Last week, our team spoke in the Mixed Zone with three players post-match. Andrew Farrell spoke with Bucheon FC 1995's Takahashi Kazuki, and FC Anyang's Mathes Oliveira, while Jung Muyeol was on the ground in Daegu to hear from FC Seoul's Jesse Lingard.
The K League United Podcast returns after a mid-season hiatus! Matthew Binns is joined by regular co-hosts Paul Neat and Andrew Farrell to take a look at a Final A that is providing one of the most open title races in years! We take a look at each side's story so far, their recent form, who's at the helm and which player is to be the most important for each side over the next seven games. There's even time for our title prediction with some fairly questionable probability metrics. There's even a quick visit to the Daegu mixed zone where our own Jung Muyeol was able to catch up with FC Seoul captain Jesse Lingard after his side's 1-1 draw with the Sky Blues. All this and more on The K League United Podcast.
It's a mixed zone bonus special episode of the K League United Podcast! Andrew speaks with Connor Chapman and Lachlan Wales after the two Aussies played out a 2-2 draw when Gimpo FC hosted Gyeongnam FC, before catching up with 'Jijidae Derby' match winner for Suwon Bluewings Fejsal Mulić.
The latest episode of The K League United Podcast turns its attention to Ansan and The Wa~ Stadium, where we take an in-depth look at the history of football in the city up to present day, where Ansan Greeners find themselves once again at the wrong end of the table. However, is their optimism to be had? Matthew Binns welcomes Mike Brandon to the podcast this week to talk about his time following football in Ansan from 2008. Mike takes on a journey through the Ansan Hallelujah years, the Police period and right up to the current Greeners era. Along the way, Mike touches on the joys of following a National League club, wrestling with supporters identity when a team moves, how to support a team designed for military service and also the time forgotten when Park Ji-sung managed an all-star South Korea side in one of the Wa~ Stadium's biggest attendances. The second-half of the podcast looks at the formation of Ansan Greeners, their initial promise and the position they find themselves in now, plus a look at the citizen clubs they should consider modelling themselves on if they are to turn their fortunes around. All this and more on The K League United Podcast.
The interviews keep on coming as The K League United Podcast returns to Bucheon to sit down with Bucheon FC 1995's Takahashi Kazuki. Matthew Binns and Andrew Farrell host the latest episode of The K League United Podcast as Andrew continues his tour of Gyeonggi-do stadiums as he heads over to the home of Bucheon FC 1995 to interview Takahashi Kazuki. Joining Bucheon last season, the Japanese midfielder talks through his career that saw him head to Europe at the age of 17 and the adventure through the leagues that followed. He also talks in detail about life in the K League, the grounds he loves (and hates) to play at, and his time so far at Bucheon, a club where he has settled down and is enjoying his football. All this and more on The K League United Podcast!
The K League United Podcast dips back into the second tier to visit Seongnam FC's training ground and speak with Shin Jae-won about his career to date, footballing future and the Magpie's season so far. Matthew Binns and Andrew Farrell host this episode of The K League United Podcast as Andrew is sent down to a Tottenham-filled Tancheon to speak with Seongnam forward Shin Jae-won. The Magpie striker gives insights on his past, his future and his views on the K League and Seongnam as well as talking about following the Korean National Team and the military service application process. Shin also goes into detail about growing up with a famous father (current Indonesia manager Shin Tae-yong) and talks about the pride of him helming the national team in the 2018 World Cup, that unforgettable win over Germany and how much it meant to him. All this and more on The K League United Podcast.
Lads, its Tottenham (again)! The fourth iteration of Team K League welcomes back Son Heung-min's Tottenham Hotspur to Korea once more for the 2024 Coupang Play Series. Paul Neat and Matthew Binns were on the ground once more for the match up, taking in what proved to be an entertaining encounter and hearing the thoughts of goalscorers Stanislav Iljutcenko and Son Heung-min, plus attending the post-match press conference with Ange Postecoglou. All this and more, on The K League United Podcast.
Host Lee McQueen is joined by returning panellists Jason McGovern, Ricky Norwood and Tim Winstone via Spurs Song Sheet as Son Heung-min scored twice as Tottenham edged past a team of the best players from South Korea's top flight to secure a 4-3 friendly win. Dejan Kulusevski opened the scoring after 29 minutes before South Korea and Spurs captain Son made his mark on his homecoming in Seoul. He curled an effort into the top corner after 38 minutes and slotted home a Kulusevski assist to give his side a 3-0 lead by the break. But Team K League pulled two back in the second half after replacing their entire team at the break with Stanislav Iljutcenko netting twice within five minutes of the restart. That prompted Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou to make changes and substitute Will Lankshear volleyed home a Timo Werner cross to give them a two-goal cushion. Oberdan responded for the hosts with nine minutes left to play but Spurs held on to seal victory, with James Maddison hitting the post in injury time. They are back in pre-season action on Saturday, when they take on Bayern Munich at 12:00 BST in Seoul. Nominate Last Word On Spurs for Best Podcast - Premier League at the
This week's K League United Podcast takes a look at the visit from Tottenham Hotspur once more as they head to Seoul to take on this year's Team K League (and Bayern Munich). There's also time to hear from Incheon United's Matej Jonjić. Son Heung-min's Spurs return to Korea for their pre-season training, taking on this year's iteration of Team K League, as well as perhaps look at signing one particular youngster they are interested in. [READ: Who is Yang Min-hyuk?] Paul Neat and Matthew Binns give their thought on the friendly, the format and the players they are interested in seeing this coming Wednesday. Then, Matthew speaks with one of the players featuring for Team K League, Incheon United defender Matej Jonjić, who goes through his career so far and a look at Incheon's current troubles. All this and more, on The K League United Podcast.
For this episode of the K League United Podcast, Andrew heads to Suwon for a coffee and a chat with Suwon FC defender Lachlan Jackson. Jackson talks about life in South Korea, his move to K League and Castle Park, working under new manager Kim Eun-jung, the 2024 season so far, and much more.
The latest installment of the K League United Podcast is something of an on-location episode. After soaking in the atmosphere of a rainy midweek Korean Cup quarterfinal between Gimpo FC and Jeju United, and taking in the upgraded surroundings of Gimpo's Solteo Stadium, Andrew sat down for a lovely chat with forward Leonard Pllana. 'Leo' talks about a whole host of topics, from making his international debut for Kosovo against the Republic of Ireland to life in Korea and the rigours of K League.