Back from the hiatus, but just in time for Hong Kong's historic return to the Asian Cup! The Hong Kong Football Podcast hosts Tobias Zuser and Jonathan White talk about their hopes and expectations for the team at Asia's premier tournament in Qatar. They also share their takes on the squad selection, and their lack of excitement over Inter Miami's …

It's a wrap! The 2022/23 Hong Kong football season has come to an end - so Jonathan White and Tobias Zuser take a look at the highs and lows of the past year. They also discuss the Asian Cup draw and share their expectations for the Hong Kong representative team. Share your opinions with us at podcast@offside.hk or send us a voice message at anchor…

Which players did Jørn Andersen pick for the preliminary squad of the Hong Kong Representative Team? How did Kitchee gear up for full domination? And what can we expect from the final third of the Hong Kong Premier League season? Jonathan White and Tobias Zuser discuss all the latest news in local football - just before the highly anticipated frien…

A football palate cleanser in the midst of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. There is certainly no better time to turn our backs on the big tournament and talk about what really matters: our local game in Hong Kong. And to be fair, Qatar will also be a major destination for the HK national team in the near future. This time Jonathan White and Tobias Zuser t…

What was Hong Kong's first international home game in 1040 days like? Who will score the necessary goals in the Asian Cup? And how is the new 2022/23 Hong Kong Premier League getting on? Jonathan White and Tobias Zuser have a chat about all the latest goings-on in Hong Kong football, where finally things seem to get back to normal. Share your opini…

While Covid-19 restrictions have interrupted football business in the city over the last two years, Hong Kong has been making some unlikely headlines in the last few days. Reason enough for Jonathan White and Tobias Zuser to dust off the mics and give you a round-up of all the exciting news: the qualification for the Asian Cup, Kitchee's unpreceden…

James Legge and Tobias Zuser met with Eastern centre-back Fung Hing-wa for a candid talk about the highs and lows of his career, the secret behind Tai Po's 2018/19 season title, and the sorrow state of the Hong Kong Premier League. What was Wa-zai's most difficult career decision? How did he turn his passion during the pandemic into a side-business…

Will new HKFA head coach Jørn Andersen get past his probation? Why do Lee Man refuse to play games? And what is going to happen to our beloved Hong Kong Stadium? James Legge, Tobias Zuser, and Jonathan White discuss once again all the latest in Hong Kong football. Share your opinions with us at podcast@offside.hk or send us a voice message at ancho…

Should you invest in Hong Kong football NFTs? What happened to the Senior Shield? And how excited should we be about the new Premier League season?James Legge, Tobias Zuser, and Jonathan White return after an extended summer hiatus to discuss the joys and sorrows of local football. They share their expectations for the season, question some of the …

If Rangers are the unofficial relegation play-off winners, are Lee Man unofficial league champions? Who scored the goal of the season - Ngan Lok-fung or Jared Lum? And do we really need to say out loud who is going to get the Best Player award? James Legge, Tobias Zuser, and Jonathan White discuss a surprisingly exciting season finale, the latest t…

Who will be the 2020/2021 Hong Kong Premier League champions? Why are Lee Man late too the party? And who is missing in Mixu's latest Hong Kong team squad? James Legge, Tobias Zuser, and Jonathan White discuss all the latest in local football - despite the ungodly heat. Everything you need to know before the big season finale between Kitchee and Ea…

Will the championship & relegation round still be exciting to watch? Have the Bees lost their buzz? How did Resources Capital outplay Happy Valley and Southern? And who will be the best of the rest? James Legge, Tobias Zuser, and Jonathan White are discussing all the latest in local football - including rescheduled AFC Cup games, a new CEO, transfe…

Does Hong Kong football have a sexism problem? Why did Lee Man withdraw from the Sapling Cup? Can Happy Valley pull of an Easter resurrection? And will the red flags keep flying? James Legge, Tobias Zuser, and Jonathan White discuss the latest in the Hong Kong Premier League, covering all the action and controversies on and off the pitch.Share your…

All the latest from the local game, including news from the Hong Kong Premier League, and preparations for the AFC Cup and Champions League.James Legge, Tobias Zuser and Jonathan White discuss all the latest goings-on, including a big win for Kitchee, the departure of Michael N'Dri, and a sad situation for Lai Lok-yin.And what happened to Eastern's…

Local football is (finally) back, but is as complicated as ever. AFC bubble; Kitchee bag R&F double; and Chuck Yiu-kwok in trouble.James Legge and Jonathan White discuss all the latest goings-on, including how Happy Valley and Pegasus got in some bother with insurance, and Igor Sartori's new club.Share your opinions with us at podcast@offside.hk an…

When can the Hong Kong Premier League resume? What happened to all the R&Fugees? How amazing is the new Hong Kong kit? And what the .... are designated non-resident players?James Legge, Tobias Zuser and Jonathan White conform to Hong Kong's latest gathering rules and only meet for a quick chat on the phone to talk about local football.Share your op…

Who are the 2020/21 Premier League title contenders? Should the Sapling Cup always be played before the season? And which club has the best kit this year? James Legge and Tobias Zuser give a preview on what to expect from the new season, and together with Jonathan White they discuss if local football is really going to "light up our era".Share your…

Did Kitchee deserve to win the title? What to make of R&F's sudden withdrawal from the Premier League? And has the 1st Division become the graveyard of the HKPL? James Legge and Tobias Zuser are once again joined by Jonathan White to talk about the dramatic finish of what was probably the strangest season in local football history. They also look a…

Who will win the Premier League? Has Hong Kong got a new striker for the national team? And - what is Tenet all about? James Legge and Tobias Zuser share the last round-up for the (too) long awaited season finale, for which R&F, Kitchee, Eastern, and Lee Man are all still in the mix. Also, listen in if you want some podcast merch!Share your opinion…

After a pandemic-induced pause, a reduced Hong Kong Premier League swings back into behind-closed-doors action, and we are going to tell you all about it.Will R&F keep their place at the top of the pile? Will it even matter who wins? And should Valley be happy with a 6th-place finish?Plus news on the latest transfers, some big retirements, the Hong…

Who will be the inaugural quiz champion? And can you score higher than the two podcast hosts?With local football still on hold until late summer, James Legge and Tobias Zuser invited quiz master and guest host Jonathan White for a face off in the 1st Great Hong Kong Football Quiz of the Hong Kong Football Podcast. Share your opinions with us at pod…

When will there be football again in Hong Kong? How much will the 2019/2020 title be worth in the end? And is there at all any positive news? James Legge and Tobias Zuser discuss the latest action-free news in local football.Share your opinions with us at podcast@offside.hk and follow us at www.instagram.com/hong_kong_football_podcast/DON'T MISS A …

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 …

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 w…

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 s…

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 …

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 thoug…

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 p…

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 anti…

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 t…

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 again…

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 a…

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 thei…

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 foot…

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 …

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…

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 1…

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 …

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 ah…

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 th…

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 jus…

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 midfiel…

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 actu…

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 challeng…

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 ahea…

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'…

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 bo…

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 su…

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…

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'…