http://footballfeverpodcast.com Football Reviews and Previews with an Asia-Pacific Perspective Tue, 14 May 2013 19:08:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Football Reviews and Previews with an Asia-Pacific Perspective Football Fever Podcast Team no Football Fever Podcast Team footballfeverpodcast@gmail.com footballfeverpodcast@gmail.com (Football Fever Podcast Team) Football Reviews and Previews with an Asia-Pacific Perspective Football, Soccer, Football Review, EPL Review, Premier League, La Liga, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Real Madrid http://footballfeverpodcast.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://footballfeverpodcast.com Backbeat Studios, Singapore Weekly http://footballfeverpodcast.com/rooney-regret-trafford-departure?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rooney-regret-trafford-departure http://footballfeverpodcast.com/rooney-regret-trafford-departure#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 19:08:23 +0000 Admin http://footballfeverpodcast.com/?p=753 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/rooney-regret-trafford-departure/feed 0 featured Unsettled England striker Wayne Rooney will leave Manchester United at the end of the season – and will live to regret the decision like so many other former Red Devils. But Man United will be better without him. Unsettled England striker Wayne Rooney will leave Manchester United at the end of the season – and will live to regret the decision like so many other former Red Devils. But Man United will be better without him. A turbulent week at Old Trafford saw retirement announcements from Sir Alex Ferguson and Paul Scholes – and the appointment of Everton boss David Moyes as the man to replace Sir Alex.   Also this week: - Roberto Mancini sacked - Will Manuel Pellegrini be a good fit at Man City? - FA Cup final sees underdogs Wigan prevail - Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay linked with vacant Everton position - Are Barcelona the Roger Federer of football? - Rocky times for ex-Premier League midfielders Peter Butler and George Boateng in Malaysia - Accused match-fixer released on S$150K bail in Singapore - Key final fixtures in race for 4th spot in Premier League - Devout Muslim Franck Ribery offended by champagne shower in Bayern Munich celebration Cast: NEIL HUMPHREYS: Football Author, Columnist & Satirist PATRICK JOHNSTON: Asia Sports Correspondent, Reuters STEVE LAI: Presenter/Producer, Channel News Asia JASON DASEY: Host/Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport Recording Studio: Backbeat Studios (Singapore) Football Fever Podcast Team no 53:58 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/time-asian-footballs-boss-walk-walk?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=time-asian-footballs-boss-walk-walk http://footballfeverpodcast.com/time-asian-footballs-boss-walk-walk#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 17:42:22 +0000 Admin http://footballfeverpodcast.com/?p=744 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/time-asian-footballs-boss-walk-walk/feed 0 Asian Football,cardiff,cardiff city,David Luiz,FA Cup,featured,Kewell,Mourinho,Sheikh Shalman After his controversial election as the new president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Bahrain’s Sheikh Salman must back up his campaign manifesto with immediate, effective action, says The Football Fever Podcast team. After his controversial election as the new president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Bahrain’s Sheikh Salman must back up his campaign manifesto with immediate, effective action, says The Football Fever Podcast team. Only then will skeptics drop the scrutiny over Sheikh’s alleged connection to human rights abuses during the Bahraini crackdown two years ago. Also this week: - Sir Alex Ferguson blasts ‘Dying Swan’ David Luiz of Chelsea after red card for Man United’s Rafael - Late season blues: why Man United & Man City are so poor - Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho already packing for move to Premier League after falling out with Iker Casillas - Antonio Conte is the inspiration behind Juve’s back-to-back Scudettos - The city of Cardiff congratulates Premier League-bound Bluebirds with open top bus parade - Who will prevail from nail-biting Championship playoffs? - Harry Kewell’s scoring form in Qatar reignites hopes of an international recall for Australia - Qatari clubs change rules to fast-track foreigners for passports as they chase ACL success - FA Cup Final Preview: Man City v Wigan - Scottish Players Player of Year ends up in jail cell hours after winning top award CAST: SCOTT MCINTYRE: SBS Australia Reporter & Asia Expert (Japan) NEIL HUMPHREYS: Best-Selling Football Author, Columnist & Satirist (Singapore) UDAY JOSHI: Southeast Asian Broadcaster & Media Commentator (Singapore) ASH HASHIM: ‘The Futbolita’, Journalist & Female Voice of Football In Asia (Singapore) JASON DASEY: Premier League Host/Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport (Malaysia) Recording Studio: Backbeat Studios (Singapore) Football Fever Podcast Team no 43:57 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/win-two-champions-matchday-subscription-zinio?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=win-two-champions-matchday-subscription-zinio http://footballfeverpodcast.com/win-two-champions-matchday-subscription-zinio#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 03:03:38 +0000 Admin http://footballfeverpodcast.com/?p=735 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/win-two-champions-matchday-subscription-zinio/feed 0 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/cardiff-learn-harsh-lessons-qpr?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cardiff-learn-harsh-lessons-qpr http://footballfeverpodcast.com/cardiff-learn-harsh-lessons-qpr#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 00:09:00 +0000 Admin http://footballfeverpodcast.com/?p=728 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/cardiff-learn-harsh-lessons-qpr/feed 0 aston villa,Backbeat Studios,cardiff city,featured,matchfixing,Suarez One Malaysian-owned club can learn from the other to be a success in the English Premier League, according to the Football Fever Podcast. Newly-promoted Cardiff City should continue to make bargain buys like Korean international Kim Bo-Kyung instead of... One Malaysian-owned club can learn from the other to be a success in the English Premier League, according to the Football Fever Podcast. Newly-promoted Cardiff City should continue to make bargain buys like Korean international Kim Bo-Kyung instead of following QPR’s disastrous example of splashing out on faded superstars, which led to the London club's meek relegation.   Also this week: - Relegation threatened Aston Villa throw out form book with 6-1 victory over Sunderland - Double joy for Gareth Bale at PFA Awards - Reds legend Didi Hamann applauds FA on harsh punishment for serial biter Luis Suarez - Newcastle 0 Liverpool 6 - are the Reds better without the Uruguayan? - Singaporean businessman Eric Ding given new charge in alleged sexual favours for Lebanese refs case - Who will join Cardiff City in next season’s EPL from npower Championship? - Merseyside derby & Man United v Chelsea previews - Assistant referee banned for life in Russia for assaulting player Cast: DIDI HAMANN: Ex-Liverpool & Germany Midfielder & Astro SuperSport Guest Pundit NEIL HUMPHREYS: Award-winning football author, columnist, satirist & documentary maker RICHARD LENTON: Premier League Host, Mio Stadium (Singapore) STEVE LAI: Presenter/Producer, Channel News Asia JASON DASEY: Premier League Host/Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport (Malaysia) Recording Studio:  Backbeat Studios             Football Fever Podcast Team no 38:13 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/suarez-biting-anfield-clause?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=suarez-biting-anfield-clause http://footballfeverpodcast.com/suarez-biting-anfield-clause#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:39:23 +0000 Admin http://footballfeverpodcast.com/?p=722 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/suarez-biting-anfield-clause/feed 0 featured,Suarez Luis Suarez may have played his last game for Liverpool as the Uruguayan could use a lengthy suspension and accompanying controversy as an excuse to leave Anfield, says the Football Fever Podcast team. With the Reds missing again from European football... Luis Suarez may have played his last game for Liverpool as the Uruguayan could use a lengthy suspension and accompanying controversy as an excuse to leave Anfield, says the Football Fever Podcast team. With the Reds missing again from European football next season, Suarez’s agent is likely to now be shopping around for a club regularly playing in the Champions League. Also this week: - Manchester United clinch 20th top-flight English title - Tottenham revive Top-4 hopes with comeback victory over Man City - Who should Malaysian-owned Cardiff City buy next season as they enter Premier League? - Central Coast Mariners crowned A-League champions - Former Australia defender Adam Griffiths joins Malaysian club, Selangor - Sheikh Salman emerges as AFC Presidential front-runner, despite concerns over human rights abuses in Bahrain - Newcastle v Liverpool/Arsenal v Man Utd Premier League Preview - Suarez biting scandal inspires copycat incident in North Wales Cast: NEIL HUMPHREYS: Award-winning football author, columnist, satirist (Singapore/UK) SCOTT MCINTRYE: SBS Football Reporter, Asian Football Author (Japan/Australia) ASH HASHIM: ‘The Futbolita’ – Blogger/Journalist who is Asia’s female voice of football (Singapore) UDAY JOSHI: Southeast Asian Football Broadcaster & Media Commentator (Singapore)   Football Fever Podcast Team no 50:46 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/asean-super-league-work?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=asean-super-league-work http://footballfeverpodcast.com/asean-super-league-work#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:14:17 +0000 Admin http://footballfeverpodcast.com/?p=718 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/asean-super-league-work/feed 0 asean super league,di canio,featured,footbal hooligan,joey barton The planned Southeast Asian football league is unlikely to catch on and could do long-term damage to football in the region, according to The Football Fever Podcast team. An 8-team competition spanning across several ASEAN countries is planned to start... The planned Southeast Asian football league is unlikely to catch on and could do long-term damage to football in the region, according to The Football Fever Podcast team. An 8-team competition spanning across several ASEAN countries is planned to start in 2015, but will not enjoy the success or popularity of cricket’s Indian Premier League, which adopts a similar franchise system.   Also this week: - Sergio Aguero let off despite blood-curdling challenge in FA Cup semi-final - Man City aim to salvage season after disappointment in Premier League & Champions League - Shades of the 1980’s as Margaret Thatcher & football hooliganism threaten to divide a nation - Why did the Newcastle fan attack a horse after Sunderland defeat? - Paolo Di Canio’s animated celebrations & touching tribute to his Mum after first victory as Black Cats’ manager - Australia A-League Grand Final Preview as expansion club Western Sydney Wanderers look to complete fairytale season versus Central Coast Mariners - Three Lebanese referees refused bail in Singapore ‘sexual services for match fixing’ case in AFC Cup - Spurs v Man City & Liverpool v Chelsea, Weekend EPL Previews - Joey Barton could escape punishment in his ‘Thiago Silva is an overweight Lady Boy’ rant on Twitter in France because of language translation problems Cast: NEIL HUMPHREYS: Award-winning football author, columnist, satirist SHAMINI FLINT: Novelist (Inspector Singh series) & former lawyer PATRICK JOHNSTON: Sports Correspondent, Reuters (Singapore) JASON DASEY: Premier League Host/Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport (Malaysia) Football Fever Podcast Team no 49:39 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/spurs-risky-gamble-bale-system?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spurs-risky-gamble-bale-system http://footballfeverpodcast.com/spurs-risky-gamble-bale-system#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:40:29 +0000 Admin http://footballfeverpodcast.com/?p=714 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/spurs-risky-gamble-bale-system/feed 0 bale,bayern munich,di canio,featured,manchester derby Tottenham may win more games with Gareth Bale in the line-up, but the system built around him makes them a far weaker side when the Welsh wizard is missing, according to Spurs’ legend Darren Anderton. The former England winger says that the North Londo... Tottenham may win more games with Gareth Bale in the line-up, but the system built around him makes them a far weaker side when the Welsh wizard is missing, according to Spurs’ legend Darren Anderton. The former England winger says that the North Londoners over-reliance on Bale was shown up as their top-4 hopes suffered a setback as they dropped more points at White Hart Lane in the crunch match against Everton.   Also this week: - Manchester derby review: what will it change in big picture? - Paolo Di Canio at Sunderland - Spiteful and dramatic Rome derby in Serie A - Jupp Heynckes’ U-turn on retirement post-Bayern alerts EPL clubs - Is volatile ex-West Ham midfielder Peter Butler on his way out as T-Team coach in Malaysia? - Singapore’s Lions XII on top in Malaysian Super League - Ex-Singapore journalist charged in relation to Lebanese refs caught with prostitutes in hotel before AFC Cup game scandal - FA Cup semi-finals preview - Ask Darren Anderton: his best stories from England and Spurs days CAST: DARREN ANDERTON: Former England & Tottenham winger & Astro SuperSport guest pundit CESARE POLENGHI: Managing Editor (Asia), Goal.com ASH HASHIM: Singapore journalist, blogger, ‘The Futbolita’ UDAY JOSHI: Former SportsCenter Asia host & media analyst JASON DASEY: Host/Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport (Malaysia) Football Fever Podcast Team no 51:57 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/sir-alex-outsmarted-rafa?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sir-alex-outsmarted-rafa http://footballfeverpodcast.com/sir-alex-outsmarted-rafa#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:32:06 +0000 Admin http://footballfeverpodcast.com/?p=711 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/sir-alex-outsmarted-rafa/feed 0 Alex Ferguson,cardiff city,FA Cup,featured,Man Utd,rafa,Van Persie A tactical misjudgment by master manager Sir Alex Ferguson contributed to Manchester United’s exit from the FA Cup at the hands of Chelsea, according to the Football Fever Podcast. After Rafa Benitez was criticised for fielding a weakened team in the l... A tactical misjudgment by master manager Sir Alex Ferguson contributed to Manchester United’s exit from the FA Cup at the hands of Chelsea, according to the Football Fever Podcast. After Rafa Benitez was criticised for fielding a weakened team in the loss at Southampton in the Premier League 48 hours earlier, he was vindicated when the defending FA Cup champions deservedly overcame the league leaders. Sir Alex erred by not keeping key players like Robin Van Persie fresh for the Cup tie - and playing him and others in the less important Premier League game at Sunderland.   Also this week: - Paolo Di Canio takes over as Sunderland manager - Andy Carroll returns to form: England’s savior? - Luis Suarez future at inconsistent Liverpool? - Is there a plot to remove Malaysia national coach K. Rajagobal? - Spain striker Dani Guiza reportedly to make premature exit from big-spending Malaysian club, Johor - Cardiff City beat Blackburn 3-0 to go 7 points clear in England’s second tier as Rovers teeter on edge of relegation zone - 1 Malaysia Cardiff City agrees 5-year parternship with Malaysian broadcaster Astro: 32 Malaysian kids do lap of honour at Cardiff City Stadium as part of football training/education initiative - Manchester derby preview, Tottenham v Everton lookahead - Best April Fool’s week football and sporting pranks CAST: RICHARD LENTON: Premier League Host, Mio Stadium (Singapore) STEVE LAI: Presenter/Producer, Channel News Asia UDAY JOSHI: Southeast Broadcaster & Media Analyst JASON DASEY: Host/Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport (Malaysia) Recording Studio: Backbeat Studios (Singapore) Football Fever Podcast Team no 46:13 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/owens-technical-failings-cut-short-career?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=owens-technical-failings-cut-short-career http://footballfeverpodcast.com/owens-technical-failings-cut-short-career#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:44:59 +0000 Admin http://footballfeverpodcast.com/?p=706 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/owens-technical-failings-cut-short-career/feed 0 featured,ferdinand,Michael Owen,Mourinho A lack of technical ability rather than injuries is why former England and Liverpool forward Michael Owen is retiring at the relatively young age of 33, according to The Football Fever Podcast team. With his pace all but gone, A lack of technical ability rather than injuries is why former England and Liverpool forward Michael Owen is retiring at the relatively young age of 33, according to The Football Fever Podcast team. With his pace all but gone, Owen has been unable to adapt his game in the way that contemporaries like Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Phil Neville have done. Even half a decade ago, Owen’s Real Madrid teammates were reportedly aghast at how relatively unskilled the ex-World Cup star was during 5-a-side kickarounds at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Also this week: - Ex-Southampton boss Nigel Adkins takes over as manager of Reading - Which EPL teams will get relegated? - Was Rio Ferdinand right to pull out of England squad? - Asian World Cup qualifying: Australia slip up at home v Oman - Cardiff City FC plan Malaysia trip – if promotion is confirmed - Shebby Singh breaks Blackburn Rovers’ silence after another managerial sacking -  Preview of key weekend EPL fixtures in top-4 race - Jose Mourinho back at Stamford Bridge to watch international friendly Cast: NEIL HUMPHREYS: Best Selling Football Author, Columnist, Satirist R. SASIKUMAR: Ex-Singapore International & Asian sports marketing director UDAY JOSHI: Southeast Asian TV broadcaster & media analyst JASON DASEY: Premier League Host/Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport (Malaysia) Recording Studio: Backbeat Studios (Singapore) Football Fever Podcast Team no 49:51 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/international-football-devalued?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=international-football-devalued http://footballfeverpodcast.com/international-football-devalued#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:21:00 +0000 Admin http://footballfeverpodcast.com/?p=703 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/international-football-devalued/feed 0 alistair edwards,cardiff city,Chelsea,featured,perth glory,zlatan ibrahimovic England caps are now being handed out like a stable hand feeding sugar cubes to a racehorse, devaluing the currency of international football. That’s the opinion of former England fullback Paul Parker on the Football Fever Podcast. England caps are now being handed out like a stable hand feeding sugar cubes to a racehorse, devaluing the currency of international football. That’s the opinion of former England fullback Paul Parker on the Football Fever Podcast. He says his 19 caps in the 1980s and 1990s equates to more than 50 in today’s terms. The ex-Manchester United star added that most of the Premier League’s top players give lesser priority to representing their country compared to playing in elite club competitions like the Champions League. Also this week: - Advantage Chelsea in the race for the top-3 after Spurs’ slip-up - Manchester United’s 15-point gap over their noisy neighbours - Liverpool’s puzzling capitulation at Southampton - Cardiff City 7 points clear at top after 2-0 win at former manager Dave Jones’ Sheffield Wednesday - Zlatan Ibrahimovic alienates PSG fans as rumours of a Juventus return increase - Why England clubs are missing from UCL quarterfinals - Will West Ham and Italy legend Paolo Di Canio become a Premier League manager? - Ex-Singapore star Alistair Edwards ponders his future as caretaker boss for A-League club Perth Glory - Why have Perth Glory under-achieved in the history of the A-League? -  England prepare to face Wayne Rooney's nemesis Montenegro in World Cup qualifiers - 131 years since 1st ever football international: England v Scotland Cast: PAUL PARKER: Former Manchester United & England fullback (appeared in 1990 World Cup) UDAY JOSHI: Southeast Asian TV broadcaster & media analyst (Singapore) ASHLEY MORRISON: Football Commentator & Football Documentary Maker (‘Standing At The Touchlines’) JASON DASEY: Premier League Host & Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport  (Malaysia) Football Fever Podcast Team no 48:49 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/rooney-remain-manchester-united?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rooney-remain-manchester-united http://footballfeverpodcast.com/rooney-remain-manchester-united#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:42:56 +0000 Admin http://footballfeverpodcast.com/?p=696 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/rooney-remain-manchester-united/feed 0 bale,cardiff city,featured,lions xii benitez,Man Utd,rooney Despite reports that he will leave Old Trafford at the end of the season, England forward Wayne Rooney will be staying put at Manchester United, according to The Football Fever Podcast team. The Red Devils are simply the best ‘fit’ within England for t... Despite reports that he will leave Old Trafford at the end of the season, England forward Wayne Rooney will be staying put at Manchester United, according to The Football Fever Podcast team. The Red Devils are simply the best ‘fit’ within England for the 27-year-old – and family reasons would prevent him from going abroad.   Also this week: - Rafa Benitez v Sir Alex Ferguson & ‘Handshakegate’ - Liverpool’s push for unlikely European spot - As Reading sack Brian McDermott, which EPL teams will get relegated? - Cardiff City’s nearest challenger in English second tier are Steve Bruce’s Hull City - Singapore’s Lions XII defy odds to grab 3rd spot in Malaysian Super League - Former Spain striker Dani Guiza struggles to make an impact as Johor’s import - Everton v Man City & Spurs v Fulham Preview - Serie A club Palermo make 5th managerial change of season after sacking same head coach twice CAST: RICHARD LENTON: Premier League Host, Mio Stadium (Singapore) MAYUR BHANJI: Football Commentator & Producer ASH ‘Futbolita’ HASHIM: Football Blogger & Journalist JASON DASEY: Executive Producer & Premier League Host, Astro SuperSport (Malaysia) Recording Studio: Backbeat Studios Singapore Football Fever Podcast Team no 39:39 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/mancini-living-borrowed-time?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mancini-living-borrowed-time http://footballfeverpodcast.com/mancini-living-borrowed-time#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:54:32 +0000 Admin http://footballfeverpodcast.com/?p=689 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/mancini-living-borrowed-time/feed 0 beckham,featured,global ambassador,manicini,matchfixing Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is running out of time at England’s richest club – and will be shown the door if the Citizens end the season without a trophy, according to The Football Fever Podcast team. Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is running out of time at England’s richest club – and will be shown the door if the Citizens end the season without a trophy, according to The Football Fever Podcast team. After another dismal flop in Europe and the failure to defend their Premier League Crown, Mancini has only avoided the sack because City owners are preoccupied with building the club’s corporate image around the world. ALSO: - Power shift in North London after Spurs’ victory over Arsenal - 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup hit by match-fixing allegations - Francesco Totti goes to no 2 on Serie A all-time scoring charts - Alessandro Del Piero shines but his A-League club, Sydney FC, continues to struggle - Dato TG Chan steps down as chairman of Cardiff City but will continue role in Malaysia - Liverpool v Tottenham preview - David Beckham becomes global ambassador for China CAST: STEVE LAI: Presenter/Producer, Channel News Asia (Singapore) MAYUR BHANJI: Football Commentator & Producer NEIL HUMPHREYS: Award-winning football author, FourFourTwo magazine columnist, satirist CESARE POLENGHI: Managing Editor (Asia) at Goal.com Recording Studio: Backbeat Studios Singapore Football Fever Podcast Team no 49:36 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/give-plaudits-avb-spurs-rise?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=give-plaudits-avb-spurs-rise http://footballfeverpodcast.com/give-plaudits-avb-spurs-rise#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:30:06 +0000 Admin http://footballfeverpodcast.com/?p=684 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/give-plaudits-avb-spurs-rise/feed 0 Adam Swandi,avb,beckham,featured,gareth bale,nathan dyer,psg,Spurs,swansea Manager Andre Villas-Boas deserves as many accolades as Gareth Bale forTottenham Hotspur’s climb to third spot, according to former England defender Paul Parker. Parker says that Spurs have gone forward since AVB took over from Harry Redknapp– and will... Manager Andre Villas-Boas deserves as many accolades as Gareth Bale forTottenham Hotspur’s climb to third spot, according to former England defender Paul Parker. Parker says that Spurs have gone forward since AVB took over from Harry Redknapp– and will retain Welsh flyer Bale for next season despite considerable continental interest. Also: - Disjointed Chelsea the big losers in top-4 race - Michael Laudrup’s managerial future after Swansea’s League Cup crown - Nathan Dyer’s on-field tantrum exposes ugly side of Wembley showcase - Cardiff City make it 9 consecutive away wins to push promotion claims - Cardiff v Swansea next season would become 3rd biggest Premier League derby - New recruit David Beckham looks for more PSG game time this weekend - Singapore teenager Adam Swandi signs with French club FC Metz - Lions XII v Johor rivalry pits two former national teammates against each other to create regional interest - North London derby preview as Arsenal report profits - Convicted Russian drug smuggler completes jail term in Chile before joining local professional football club CAST: PAUL PARKER – Former England & Manchester United Defender & Astro SuperSport guest pundit MAYUR BHANJI – Football TV commentator and producer UDAY JOSHI – Southeast Asian sports broadcaster & entrepreneur JASON DASEY – Premier League Host/Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport Recording Studio: Backbeat Studios Singapore Football Fever Podcast Team no 46:54 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/sir-alexs-season?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sir-alexs-season http://footballfeverpodcast.com/sir-alexs-season#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:13:52 +0000 Admin http://footballfeverpodcast.com/?p=678 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/sir-alexs-season/feed 0 featured,ferguson,Mourinho,treble Long-serving manager Sir Alex Ferguson is poised to step down in charge of Manchester United at the end of this season – if the Red Devils win the UEFA Champions League, according to The Football Fever Podcast team. Long-serving manager Sir Alex Ferguson is poised to step down in charge of Manchester United at the end of this season – if the Red Devils win the UEFA Champions League, according to The Football Fever Podcast team. But despite a positive result in the away leg of their Round of 16 tie, the treble-chasing Old Trafford club may not survive an onslaught from Real Madrid, managed by one of the men tipped to take over from Sir Alex - Jose Mourinho. Also: - Super sub Nani inspires Man United’s FA Cup 5th round victory over Reading - What was behind Arsene Wenger’s media meltdown at Arsenal? - Man City cast-off Mario Balotelli re-born after move to AC Milan - Criticism of visiting Bristol City fans who chant against Malaysian flag displayed by Cardiff City - 33 Players & Officials banned after 3-year investigation into Chinese Super League match-fixing - Australia captain Lucas Neill spurns Melbourne Heart to join Sydney FC - Why an anti-coach banner was banned in the A-League - Capitol One Cup Final Preview: Swansea v Bradford - Man City v Chelsea Premier League preview - Diego Maradona becomes a father for a 5th time CAST: SHAMINI FLINT: Malaysian author of sports & mystery books, including The Inpector Singh series NEIL HUMPHREYS: Best-selling football author, columnist & satirist MAYUR BHANJI: Football commentator and producer JASON DASEY: Premier League Host & Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport Recording Studio: Backbeat Studios Singapore Football Fever Podcast Team no 46:55 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/match-fixing-trillion-dollar-industry?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=match-fixing-trillion-dollar-industry http://footballfeverpodcast.com/match-fixing-trillion-dollar-industry#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:15:03 +0000 Admin http://footballfeverpodcast.com/?p=672 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/match-fixing-trillion-dollar-industry/feed 0 featured,matchfixing The rigging of professional football matches around the world has become a one trillion dollar industry, according to former FIFA guru Chris Eaton, the number-one global expert on the problem. Eaton, the ex-FIFA Head of Security who now heads up a Qata... The rigging of professional football matches around the world has become a one trillion dollar industry, according to former FIFA guru Chris Eaton, the number-one global expert on the problem. Eaton, the ex-FIFA Head of Security who now heads up a Qatar-based independent body to fight sports corruption, says the epidemic of match-fixing is becoming so great that football players risk turning from society's heroes into the equivalent of distrusted politicians. Also this week: - Ex-England & Spurs winger Darren Anderton on Ryan Giggs and Gareth Bale - Liverpool slip to 9th after shock home loss to WBA - Man Utd’s iron grasp on 20th league title after Man City’s shock loss extends gap to 12 points - With Cardiff City now 11 points clear at top of Championship, who are their main challengers for Premier League promotion? - Veteran Socceroo Jason Culina's career in limbo after leaving Sydney FC following bust-up with manager - Ex-Singapore hero Alistair Edwards takes over as interim coach of Perth Glory after sacking of Ian Ferguson - Singapore & Malaysia’s bleak Asian Cup prospects after opening results - Shebby Singh’s Blackburn face Arsenal in FA Cup 5th round CAST * CHRIS EATON: Director, Sports Integrity, International Centre for Sports Security (Qatar) * DARREN ANDERTON: Former England & Tottenham Winger & Astro SuperSport Pundit * MAYUR BHANJI: Football Producer & Commentator * NEIL HUMPHREYS: Award-winning football author, columnist & satirist * ASHIKIN HASHIM: Football Journalist, Blogger, TV pundit & ‘Futbolita' * JASON DASEY: Premier League Host/Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport Football Fever Podcast Team no 43:23 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/time-tough-asian-match-fixers?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=time-tough-asian-match-fixers http://footballfeverpodcast.com/time-tough-asian-match-fixers#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:14:04 +0000 Admin http://footballfeverpodcast.com/?p=667 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/time-tough-asian-match-fixers/feed 0 emile heskey,featured,gazza,michael bridges,singapore matchfixing,sturridge Authorities in Singapore should go the extra mile to help European investigators in their fight against football corruption, according to Neil Humphreys, author of best-selling book, Match Fixer. Speaking on The Football Fever Podcast after a EU probe ... Authorities in Singapore should go the extra mile to help European investigators in their fight against football corruption, according to Neil Humphreys, author of best-selling book, Match Fixer. Speaking on The Football Fever Podcast after a EU probe alleged that Singapore was the control room of European match fixing, Humphreys added that local media outlets also have a duty to name and shame local syndicates.   Also this week: - Liverpool UEFA Champions League match named in corruption probe - Reds striker Daniel Sturridge proves a point to former club Manchester City - Big-spending QPR in risk of financial ruin if relegated - New signing Fraizer Campbell makes goal-scoring debut to improve Cardiff’s promotion chances - Second placed Melbourne Victory flying high after winning A-League derby game - Tottenham v Newcastle preview - English legend Paul Gascoigne enters alcoholism rehab in the US - Ask Michael Bridges: From Newcastle Upon Tyne to Newcastle, Australia Cast: MICHAEL BRIDGES: Former Premier League striker now with Newcastle Jets (A-League) NEIL HUMPHREYS: Award-winning football author, columnist, satirist RICHARD LENTON: Mio Stadium Premier League Host (Singapore) JASON DASEY: Host & Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport (Malaysia) Recording Studio: Backbeat Singapore Football Fever Podcast Team no 40:50 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/three-billion-reasons-fergie-no-1?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-billion-reasons-fergie-no-1 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/three-billion-reasons-fergie-no-1#comments Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:33:47 +0000 Admin http://footballfeverpodcast.com/?p=662 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/three-billion-reasons-fergie-no-1/feed 0 cardiff city,eden hazard,featured,manchester united Manchester United’s new milestone as a club with a valuation of US$3 billion is more down to the management of Sir Alex Ferguson than any slick marketing plan, according to his former defender, Paul Parker. Speaking on the Football Fever Podcast, Manchester United’s new milestone as a club with a valuation of US$3 billion is more down to the management of Sir Alex Ferguson than any slick marketing plan, according to his former defender, Paul Parker. Speaking on the Football Fever Podcast, Parker said that Sir Alex was the top coach when he joined the club in 1991 – and remains number one more than two decades later. Sir Alex reportedly considers Parker to be his 2nd best ever signing after Peter Schmeichel.  Also in this week's Football Fever Podcast, sponsored by 1 Malaysia Cardiff City: - Rafa Benitez to appeal if Eden Hazard’s ban for ballboy kicking is increased - Transfer Deadline Madness & Mad Mario Balotelli - Will it be 4th time lucky for promotion-chasing Cardiff City? - Cape Verde the Cinderella success story of Africa - Didier Drogba quits Shanghai Shenhua for Galatasary after 7 months - Manchester City v Liverpool Preview: can the Reds beat a top-4 club? - Gareth Bale’s twin – Irish winger Kenny McEvoy – rising through ranks at Tottenham - Paul Parker reveals his own Doppelganger from his playing days Cast: Paul Parker – Former England & Manchester United Defender Neil Humphreys – Best Selling Football Author, FourFourTwo Columnist, Satirist Mayur Bhanji – Football Producer & Commentator Jason Dasey – EPL Host/Executive Producer & Consulting Editor of FourFourTwo (Singapore/Malaysia) Recorded at Backbeat Recording Studios Football Fever Podcast Team no 41:48 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/sir-alex-tony-soprano-football?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sir-alex-tony-soprano-football http://footballfeverpodcast.com/sir-alex-tony-soprano-football#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:55:38 +0000 Admin http://footballfeverpodcast.com/?p=659 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/sir-alex-tony-soprano-football/feed 0 del piero,featured,ferguson,LionsXII,Mourinho,Ronaldo,singapore national team,sundram With his ongoing intimidation of match officials, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is acting like fictitious mobster Tony Soprano from the popular American TV series, according to the Football Fever Podcast team. With his ongoing intimidation of match officials, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is acting like fictitious mobster Tony Soprano from the popular American TV series, according to the Football Fever Podcast team. Sir Alex’s tirade against assistant referee Simon Beck at White Hart Lane last weekend was a smokescreen to deflect attention from the Red Devils’ disappointing second half performance that culminated in Tottenham’s last-minute equaliser. Also this week: - Man City close gap to Man United to 5 points, despite insipid display against Fulham - Can Sturridge-inspired Liverpool realistically make the top-4? - Why Dutch wizard Wesley Sneijder snubbed Anfield for Turkey - Ronaldo v Mourinho at Real Madrid - Alessandro Del Piero prepares for trip to Melbourne Victory after best individual performance in history of A-League - Ex-England manager Sven Goran Eriksson talks of tempting David Beckham to his new UAE club - Lions XII manager V. Sundramoorthy takes over as interim Singapore national coach - Will Arsenal be knocked out of FA Cup at Brighton this weekend? 4th Round Preview - Why Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is at loggerheads with a Yorkshire vicar CAST: Neil Humphreys- Award-Winning Football Author, Columnist, Satirist Mayur Bhanji- Football Producer & Commentator Richard Lenton- Premier League host, Mio Stadium (Singapore) Jason Dasey – Premier League Host/Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport (Malaysia) **WIN A 2013 PFA DIARY!! Email the name of the assistant referee criticised by Sir Alex Ferguson to:admin@footballfeverpodcast.com Football Fever Podcast Team no 36:18 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/mourinho-return-epl-season?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mourinho-return-epl-season http://footballfeverpodcast.com/mourinho-return-epl-season#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:40:29 +0000 Admin http://footballfeverpodcast.com/?p=656 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/mourinho-return-epl-season/feed 0 del piero,featured,Liverpool,Man United,Mourinho,MSL,Pep Guardiola,Peter Butlet With his one-time nemesis Pep Guardiola reportedly taking over as manager of Manchester City next season, Jose Mourinho will make a return to the EPL, according to the Football Fever Podcast team. The Special One’s love-affair with Real Madrid is comin... With his one-time nemesis Pep Guardiola reportedly taking over as manager of Manchester City next season, Jose Mourinho will make a return to the EPL, according to the Football Fever Podcast team. The Special One’s love-affair with Real Madrid is coming to an end – and his former club Chelsea is a likely destination.   ALSO: - Is gap between Man United & Liverpool getting larger or smaller? - Twitter war between Germany legend Didi Hamann & bad boy Joey Barton - Rival foreign managers Butler and Hodak clash in Malaysia after mother jibe and T-Team's victory over champions Kelantan - Who are best imports in Malaysian Super League so far? - What’s behind on-field spat between Alessandro Del Piero & Iraqi import Ali Abbas at Sydney FC? - Spurs v Man Utd & Chelsea v Arsenal EPL Previews - Ask Futbolita: What is mission of female Asian journalist/blogger Ashikin Hashim? CAST: Neil Humphreys: Award-winning football author, columnist & satirist Cesare Polenghi: Managing Editor, Goal.com (Asia) & Serie A/J-League Expert Ashikin Hashim: Football Journalist, Blogger, TV pundit & ‘Futbolita' Jason Dasey: Executive Producer/Host, Astro SuperSport & Consulting Editor of FourFourTwo (Singapore/Malaysia) Football Fever Podcast Team no 44:26 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/cheating-suarezs-dna?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cheating-suarezs-dna http://footballfeverpodcast.com/cheating-suarezs-dna#comments Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:09:23 +0000 Admin http://footballfeverpodcast.com/?p=652 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/cheating-suarezs-dna/feed 0 featured,lions xii,Liverpool,MSL,s-league,Suarez Luis Suarez’s handball goal in the FA Cup should come as no surprise to the football world, because cheating is in the Liverpool striker’s DNA, according to former Singapore international R. Sasikumar, speaking on the Football Fever Podcast. Luis Suarez’s handball goal in the FA Cup should come as no surprise to the football world, because cheating is in the Liverpool striker’s DNA, according to former Singapore international R. Sasikumar, speaking on the Football Fever Podcast. But Suarez will come away disappointed from this week’s big match in the English Premier League as the Anfield club will get nothing out of their trip to Old Trafford to face league leaders Manchester United. ALSO: - Barcelona ace Lionel Messi wins 4th straight Ballon D’Or - Why Demba Ba is an instant success at Chelsea where Fernando Torres has struggled - Joe Cole’s emotional return to West Ham United - Perth Glory end interest in injury-prone ex-England striker Michael Owen - A-League whiz-kid Tom Rogic turns down Reading offer on advice of Socceroo legend - Japan’s 2002 World Cup midfielder Kazuyuki Toda signs for Singapore S-League club - Singapore’s Suzuki Cup-winning team honoured by nation’s President - Ask Dan Bennett: What now for the 122-cap Lions’ defender? CAST: - Daniel Bennett, Singapore defender & 3-time ASEAN champion - R. Sasikumar, former Singapore international & owner of Red Card - Neil Humphreys, award-winning author, columnist and satirist - Jason Dasey, Premier League Host & Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport Football Fever Podcast Team no 42:50 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/leave-wenger-arsenals-sake?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=leave-wenger-arsenals-sake http://footballfeverpodcast.com/leave-wenger-arsenals-sake#comments Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:43:16 +0000 Admin http://footballfeverpodcast.com/?p=647 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/leave-wenger-arsenals-sake/feed 0 A-league,benitez,Chelsea,featured,fo,Suzuki cup,Wenger Despite Arsenal’s shaky start to the season, it would be folly to sack their long running manager Arsene Wenger, according to The Football Fever Podcast team. Given that the Gunners are already so close to the top-4, Despite Arsenal’s shaky start to the season, it would be folly to sack their long running manager Arsene Wenger, according to The Football Fever Podcast team. Given that the Gunners are already so close to the top-4, Wenger simply needs to use his experience – and the January transfer window – to get the North London club back-on-track. Also this week: - Exclusive interview with former Blackburn Rovers & Sydney FC midfielder Brett Emerton - Suzuki Cup final preview with focus on 2nd leg in Bangkok - Is Arsenal’s Santi Cazorla the buy of the season? - What now for Rafa Benitez & Chelsea after Club World Cup disappointment? - Is the EPL season turning into a two-horse race between Manchester clubs? - Singapore match-fixer implicated in suspension of 4 South African football officials - Football New Year’s Wishes & Resolutions for 2013 Cast: - Brett Emerton, Australia and Sydney FC Midfielder - R. Sasikumar, Former Singapore International &  ‘Red Card’ sports marketing owner - Shamini Flint, Best Selling Sports & Fiction Author - Richard Lenton, Premier League Host, Mio Stadium - Jason Dasey, Premier League Host & Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport Recorded at Backbeat Recording Studio Football Fever Podcast Team no 44:59 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/england-build-team-defoe-world-cup-cottee?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=england-build-team-defoe-world-cup-cottee http://footballfeverpodcast.com/england-build-team-defoe-world-cup-cottee#comments Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:12:40 +0000 Admin http://footballfeverpodcast.com/?p=640 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/england-build-team-defoe-world-cup-cottee/feed 0 benitez,defoe,featured,Redknapp Spurs striker Jermaine Defoe is the best English striker in the country at the moment and the England team should build their team around Defoe for Brazil 2014, says former England and West Ham forward Tony Cottee. - Spurs striker Jermaine Defoe is the best English striker in the country at the moment and the England team should build their team around Defoe for Brazil 2014, says former England and West Ham forward Tony Cottee. Tony Cottee is our special guest this week on the podcast, as we discuss: - Harry Redknapp's appointment as QPR manager - West Ham fans' anti-semitic chanting at White Hart Lane - Suzuki Cup - EPL preview Cast: Tony Cottee: Former England, Everton, West Ham, Leicester & Selangor Striker Neil Humphreys: Award-winning football author, columnist & satirist Mayur Bhanji: ESPN STAR Sports Football Producer & Commentator Richard Lenton: Richard Lenton, Premier League Presenter, Mio Stadium Recorded at Backbeat Studios Football Fever Podcast Team no 37:56 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/forget-europe-asia-becks-sydney?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=forget-europe-asia-becks-sydney http://footballfeverpodcast.com/forget-europe-asia-becks-sydney#comments Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:17:31 +0000 Admin http://footballfeverpodcast.com/?p=632 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/forget-europe-asia-becks-sydney/feed 0 beckham,featured The best footballing destination for David Beckham is Australia, according to the Football Fever Podcast. Despite more lucrative offers in Europe, China or the Middle East, an international city like Sydney or Melbourne would be a better fit for the Be... The best footballing destination for David Beckham is Australia, according to the Football Fever Podcast. Despite more lucrative offers in Europe, China or the Middle East, an international city like Sydney or Melbourne would be a better fit for the Beckham family – whilst opening up new marketing opportunities for the world’s most famous player in the Asia-Pacific region. But is Beckham "good" enough for the A-league? Listen now to find out...   Also: - How Beckham will be remembered in the USA - Mark Hughes running out of time and excuses at bottom feeders QPR - Jury out on Andre-Villas Boas after 3 straight defeats at Tottenham - New category for best International Asian Player at AFC Annual Awards - AFF Suzuki Cup Preview: Who will conquer SE Asia’s showcase tournament? - Philippines or Myanmar loom as dark horses - Ask Adrian Dhanaraj: Sidelined former Singapore International talks about cancer battle and his goal of returning to professional football Cast: Adrian Dhanaraj, Former Singapore International Midfielder and 2003 SEA Games representative Khalis Rifhan, Asian Football Writer at goal.com Neil Humphreys, Award-Winning Football Author, Columnist & Satirist Jason Dasey, English Premier League Host/Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport Football Fever Podcast Team no 46:56 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/rodgers-start-winning-keegan?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rodgers-start-winning-keegan http://footballfeverpodcast.com/rodgers-start-winning-keegan#comments Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:14:42 +0000 Admin http://footballfeverpodcast.com/?p=625 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/rodgers-start-winning-keegan/feed 0 balotelli,Chelsea,del piero. sydney fc,featured,keegan,terry Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan says that Reds’ manager Brendan Rodgers must produce victories to go along with encouraging performances to secure his long-term future. In another Football Fever Podcast exclusive, Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan says that Reds’ manager Brendan Rodgers must produce victories to go along with encouraging performances to secure his long-term future. In another Football Fever Podcast exclusive, ex-England & Premier League boss Keegan added that Rodgers, whom he rates highly, would be under pressure if the Kop faithful held him to the same standards in terms of results as some of his predecessors. ALSO: - What’s wrong with Chelsea? - Why Blues’ need to dump Torres in January for Falcao - How to make AFC Champions League more appealing to Asia - Del Piero’s Sydney FC in crisis after coach Ian Crook quits - Arsenal v Tottenham preview - Manchester United firm as favourites for 20th top-flight title as they prepare to face Norwich - Mario Balotelli’s Man City future in jeopardy after seen clubbing on eve on Spurs’ match CAST: Kevin Keegan Former Liverpool Striker & Ex-England, Newcastle & Man City Manager Gary Phillips Fox Sports Commentator & Ex-Sabah and Sydney Olympic Coach Neil Humphreys: Award-winning football author, columnist & satirist Mayur Bhanji: ESPN STAR Sports Football Producer & Commentator Jason Dasey: Premier League Host & Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport Football Fever Podcast Team no 41:01 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/give-walcott-chance-striker-cottee?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=give-walcott-chance-striker-cottee http://footballfeverpodcast.com/give-walcott-chance-striker-cottee#comments Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:29:53 +0000 Admin http://footballfeverpodcast.com/?p=620 http://footballfeverpodcast.com/give-walcott-chance-striker-cottee/feed 0 Arsenal,Chelsea,featured,Liverpool,Man City,Man Utd,theo walcott Former England forward Tony Cottee believes that unsettled Arsenal winger Theo Walcott should be tried out as a striker by struggling Arsenal in the Premier League. In an exclusive Football Fever Podcast appearance, Former England forward Tony Cottee believes that unsettled Arsenal winger Theo Walcott should be tried out as a striker by struggling Arsenal in the Premier League. In an exclusive Football Fever Podcast appearance, ex-West Ham and Everton favourite Cottee added that he considered Arsenal to be in crisis. Cottee also gave some advice to Johor-bound Spain international Dani Guiza, drawing on his stint with Malaysian club, Selangor, in the 1990s.   ALSO: - Man Utd v Arsenal review - Liverpool’s striker issues ahead of crunch match at Chelsea - West Ham’s promising start after promotion - Spluttering champions Man City mismanaged by Roberto Mancini - Henning Berg’s challenging task as new Blackburn manager - Juventus’ winning streak snapped in Serie A - Tampines Rovers wrap up Singapore S-League - As Kevin Keegan visits Malaysia, our favourite KK memories Tony Cottee: Former England, Everton, West Ham, Leicester & Selangor Striker Neil Humphreys: Award-winning football author, columnist & satirist Mayur Bhanji: ESPN STAR Sports Football Producer & Commentator Jason Dasey: Premier League Host & Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport Recorded at Backbeat Studios Football Fever Podcast Team no 36:50