The RatedRR Podcast: Recent Episodes
Zia-ul Raushan & Rhysh Roshan Rai
Analysis and insight into the beautiful game from a uniquely Asian perspective. Driven by curiosity, fueled by fun - we aim to discuss & dissect the global game with banter to match! Featuring folks from the Asian fraternity, we promise to keep you entertained and informed. Subscribe to The #RatedRR Podcast on Youtube, Spotify, Google & Apple to get all the latest content.
Aidil Sharin joins us on episode 65 as he continues to fly the flag abroad for Singaporean coaches. We spoke to Aidil on episode 23 - when he was at Kedah and with his recent move to Indonesia with Persikabo 1973, we thought it would be the perfect time to catch up with him.Ā
Aidil was in top form as he spoke about his new job, Indonesian football, lessons learned from his time in Malaysia, and what he hopes to achieve. In this wide-ranging interview, we also got in his thoughts on Singaporeās AFF Championship campaign, his readiness to become the National team coach, the state of football in Singapore and so much more.Ā
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It's a bird, it's a plane! No, it's Superman! On the latest episode of The #RatedRR Podcast, we're in conversation with Singapore's very own Superman - Hassan Sunny.
The stalwart of Singapore Football sheds light on his 'shock' move to Albirex Niigata from rivals Lion City Sailors. Heralded for his reflexes on the pitch, Hassan was in a reflective mood as he looked back on his time with the Sailors, the highs and the lows. Despite being 38 years young, Hassan's insatiable appetite for success has seen him go from strength to strength in his career. And that drive and determination shines through in this conversation as he speaks about his hopes to continue succeeding at the highest level.Ā
The Lion's custodian also tells us all about Singapore's preparations for the upcoming ME Cup, the team's preparations and ambitions ahead of ASEAN's premier tournament.Ā
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Singapore Cup champion and Hougang United central defender, Anders Aplin, joins us on this episode of The #RatedRR Podcast to talk about Hougangās history-making campaign and more.Ā
Anders talked us through the final, where the key battles were won and lost, what the messaging was before, during, and after the game and he also spoke about their determination to make up for a disappointing league campaign.
Aside from the highs, we also discussed the lows of their SPL season and the differences between Clement Teo and Firdaus Kassim who was installed as head coach at the start of the cup campaign.Ā
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Award-winning writer, Jared Gallagher, joins us on this episode of The #RatedRR Podcast. Oh yeah, heās a university student,Ā podcaster and, you might have heard, a footballer too.Ā
The talented and driven Young Lions midfielder took the time to speak to us about how he balances his different interests in life with his playing career. We also discussed the challenging year that the Singapore U-23s and the Young Lions have had along with how Jared deals with the criticism he has received in his young career.Ā
We spoke about his career goals in football and who he is rooting for at the World Cup. All that and much more on the chat. Get involved in the conversation by leaving your comments below and remember to subscribe to the channel for more content.
The latest episode of The #RatedRR Podcast is here and we have freshly minted Singapore international Joshua Pereira on with us to talk about his rise with Geylang International this year that saw him called up for the Singapore side recently.Ā
Joshua also spoke to us about the challenges he faced while he was in National Service and out of the game for close to two years. He touched on the doubts he had during that spell and how he got back into the rhythm of playing professional football again with Geylang.Ā
All of that and so much more on this episode of The #RatedRR Podcast. Check it out and get involved with the conversation by leaving your comments below. Subscribe to the channel for more content.
Luka Lalic, Lion City Sailorās interim head coach, joins us on episode 60 of The #RatedRR podcast.Ā There was some great insight here into how Luka is settling into the role, how he works to get the best out of his squad, the environment at the club and the support he receives from his backroom staff.Ā
With the SPL title race looking like itāll be going down to the wire, Luka also touched on how heās trying to ease the pressure on his players with every match being a must-win as the Sailors look to retain the title.Ā He also touched on his background in football, what heās learned, and the direction that LCS is taking in youth football. All that and still much more on this one.Ā
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Satyasagara joins us on Episode #59 of The #RatedRR Show all the way from Laos. Another Singaporean head coach who is flying the flag overseas and has found success by winning the League and Cup double for Young Elephants FC.Ā
Satyasagara gave us plenty of insight into his time at the club, how he was able to guide the team to their double, the Singaporean presence in Laos and his advice for Singaporean players and coaches. Satyasagara also took the time to talk about Sundramoorthyās impact on Lao Football and we also find out why he changed his nameā¦ all will be revealed on this episode.Ā
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The Eagles just keep soaring and we find out why on episode 58 of The #RatedRR Podcast with Zaiful Nizam.Ā
The Geylang International captain and custodian gave us insight into how the club has turned things around in the Singapore Premier League over the last few weeks and how they dealt with the morale sapping run of defeats from earlier in the season. Zaiful also paid tribute to the impact of Noor Ali and spoke about the team spirit driving The Eagles to greater heights.
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Madhu Mohana joins us on this episode of The #RatedRR podcast as we talk about his return to the professional football scene with Balestier Khalsa.Ā
Weāll also talk about his departure from Tampines, how it went down and what he thinks of it all. All this and much more including his motivation behind starting his new businesses and how he is now managing his time running his companies and his football career.Ā
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Episode 56 of The #RatedRR Podcast is a special one with Balestier Khalsa head coach Akbar Nawas in the hot seat. Akbar was full of charisma and insight as he spoke about his season with the Tigers so far, the challenges heās faced and what his targets are with the team in the near future.Ā
Akbar also discussed his time in India with us and he spoke of his pride at watching his son, Saifullah, grow and develop into a professional player who now represents the country.Ā
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Boris Kopitovic joins us on Episode 55 of The #RatedRR Podcast to talk about his incredible scoring form in the Singapore Premier League this season, the job that Gavin Lee has done at the club and his relationship with the fans at Tampines Rovers. All that and much more on this weekās chat.
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Vasileios Zikos Chua joins us on episode 54 of The #RatedRR Podcast for an enlightening and entertaining chat with the Young Lions striker.Ā
With the SEA Games just around the corner, we spoke to Vasileios about Singaporeās preparations, camaraderie in the squad and ambitions for the tournament.Ā
Vasileios also spoke about how his young career in the Singapore Premier League has gone so far, his journey in the game, his plans for the future and what he wants to achieve.Ā
All that and much more in this one, including why heās known as āBillāā¦ tune in and join in the conversation by leaving your comments. Remember to like, share and subscribe to the channel for more content.
This weekās episode of The #RatedRR Podcast sees Nicky Melvin Singh joining us to discuss his time with Albirex Niigata in the Singapore Premier League. Nicky spoke about what life is like as a young Singaporean footballer in a āforeignā club and the expectations that the players at Albirex have to live up to.
There was also plenty of insight into the work he puts in as he balances life as a professional footballer with his studies at Temasek Polytechnic, the relationships at Albirex, his pride at representing Singapore and how much heās looking forward to the upcoming SEA Games.
All that and so much more on Episode 53 of The #RatedRR Podcast.Ā Remember to LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE for more content and to help the channel grow.
Episode 52 of the podcast sees two members of the Singapore Womenās National Team, Izzati Rosni and Farhanah Ruhaizat, joining The #RatedRR Podcast for a wonderfully refreshing and engaging chat.
Izzati and Farhanah gave us some great insight into their football journey, their time with the Lionesses, what it means to represent the nation and the state of the womenās game here in Singapore. There were plenty of emotional and honest moments too as they spoke about the sacrifices that female footballers have to put in to play the game they love.Ā
We hope you have as much fun listening to it as we did recording it! Remember to join in the conversation by commenting below and please do like, share and subscribe to the channel for more great content.
On we go to episode 51 and beyond of The #RatedRR Podcast with Lion City Sailors and Singapore midfielder Song Ui-young in the hot seat for this weekās chat.Ā
Ui-young spoke to us about the Lion City Sailors and their excitement at embarking on their first ever AFC Champions League campaign. He took us through what he is expecting from the competition and the opportunity it provides for players to experience football at a much higher level.Ā
We then discussed his time with the Singapore national team, what heās learned about his teammates on the international stage and what it means to represent the nation.Ā
Oh, he also taught us how to pronounce his name correctlyā¦ all that and much more so tune in and join in the conversation by commenting below. Remember to like, share and subscribe to the channel to help it grow for more great content.
Episode 50 is here! Weāve been planning something special with this milestone in mind and it doesnāt get any better than having Irfan and Ikhsan Fandi on the show to help us celebrate and reward all our viewers and subscribers with this exceptional episode of The #RateRR Podcast.Ā
Irfan and Ikhsan talk about their time with the Singapore national team and get us up to speed on their lives and careers at BG Pathum United in Thailand.Ā
Weād like to take this opportunity to say thank you to each and every one of our guests for giving us their time and sharing their insight. A massive thank you also too all you for subscribing and supporting this channel. We couldnāt have done it without you and we appreciate it all.Ā
We hope you enjoy this chat. Get involved by sending in your comments and remember to like, share and subscribe to keep the channel going for more content.Ā
The journey continuesā¦.
The Clinical Croat, Sime Zuzul, joins us for episode 49 of The #RatedRR Podcast to talk about his time in the Singapore Premier League and the start of his Geylang International career.Ā
Sime gave us some insight into the different tactical approaches that heās had to adapt to as he swapped the Tigers for the Eagles, the family atmosphere at Geylang and the coaching qualities of Noor Ali.Ā
All that and much more on this weekās episode, including his life off the pitch in Singapore, his appreciation for the Ultras Eagles and whether heās thinking about playing for Singapore in the near future.Ā
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Itās time for a catch up with Stipe Plazibat! Episode 48 of The #RatedRR Podcast sees one of the SPLās best all round forwards joining Raushan and Roshan to talk about what heās been up to since leaving Singapore, his ill-fated spell in Romanian football and his hopes and plans for the future.Ā
Stipe touched on how he thinks the Lion City Sailors are doing, his departure from the club, his thoughts on the SPL this season andā¦ referees. Will we be seeing him on our shores again? Tune in to find that out and much more.
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Mirko Å ugiÄ, the latest addition to Tanjong Pagar Unitedās midfield, joins us for episode 47 of The RatedRR Podcast.Ā
Mirko isnāt just a midfield maestro. Turns out, heās an entertaining storyteller as well as he churned out anecdote after anecdote about his career so far, his move from Croatia to Singapore and howās heās settling in at the Jaguars.Ā
Why did he almost quit football? What kept him going? Whatās his favourite local food? Why is the team spirit at Tanjong Pagar so strong? What can we expect from him this year?Ā All that and more answered in this weekās episode of the Rated RR podcast. Remember to like, share and subscribe for more content!
Itās always a blast hanging out with your best friend and thatās exactly how we all felt on this episode of The #RatedRR podcast with Riki Kimura and Ryhan Stewart.
The duo, recommended to us by Ikhsan Fandi, were in top form with wonderful banter and some great insight into their young careers. Friendship, rivalries, culture clashes, modelling, AFF U23, their futures and so much more in this weekās show.Ā
Fast paced, funny, entertaining and insightful. Thatās what we thought of this one anyway. Let us know what you think in the comments below and if youāre enjoying our content, please help us grow the channel by subscribing to it for more great content on the Rated RR podcast.
Youāre going to love this one! Itās episode 45 of The #RatedRR podcast and weāve got yet another great guest on the show as welcome the CEO of the Lion City Sailors, Chew Chun-Liang.Ā
Chun-Liang was open and full of honest insight as he spoke to The Rated RR duo about the voyage the Lion City Sailors have been on both on and off the pitch.Ā
Chun-Liang touched on the challenges theyāve faced, the milestones theyāve reached so far and their determination to keep growing as a club that develops not only itself, but Singapore football as a whole.Ā
This description isnāt really going to do this episode justice. Trust us, youāre going to want to listen in to this discussion with the CEO of a club making waves on these shores and beyond.Ā
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Hougang Unitedās Idraki Adnan returns to The #RatedRR Podcast and this time heās not alone as his club captain Fabian Kwok also joins us for Episode 44 of the show.Ā
The pair spoke about Hougangās preparations for the season, their impressive squad, they key signings, their targets for the season and whether Hougang United can challenge for the 2022 SPL title.Ā
Idraki also gave us an update on his return to action as he and Fabian spoke about the hunger and desire within the Cheetahs camp to make sure they maintain their pace throughout the season. Oh, there may also have been a special reveal included in this episode tooā¦but youāll have to listen to find out!
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Get ready for some French Flair in the 2022 SPL Season as Vincent Bezecourt gives us all the details about what we can expect from him as he turns out for The Eagles this year.
The Frenchman also spoke about his fascinating professional journey from the East Coast of the USA with the New York Red Bulls to the East Coast of Singapore with Geylang International via a title winning season in Armenia which also saw him taking on Steven Gerrardās Rangers in the UEFA Europa League.
All that and so much more on this weekās episode of The #RatedRR Podcast with Vincent Bezecourt. Tune in, leave a comment and remember to subscribe to the channel for more great content.
What exactly does a chairman of an SPL club do? What was the reasoning behind the 5 year contracts? Was Gavin in any danger of getting the sack? What lessons were learned from last season? How can Tampines Rovers stay competitive against the might of the Lion City Sailors?
The answers to all that and much more on this weekās episode of the Rated RR podcast as Tampines Rovers chairman Desmond Ong joins Roshan and Raushan on the show to speak about all things TRFC.Ā
The Stags are primed for action as we edge closer towards the start of the 2022 SPL season so tune in,Ā share your thoughts in the comments below and remember to subscribe to the #RatedRR podcast for more great content coming your way.
Weāve had some great guests on the show since we began and itās another big one this week on The Rated RR podcast as we speak to the Football Association of Singaporeās General Secretary, Yazeen Buhari.Ā
Yazeen gave us some great insight into the search for the next Singapore national team coach and Technical Director. He also spoke about the challenges of organising the AFF Suzuki Cup, what comes next for Singapore football, the upcoming 2022 Singapore Premier League season and what his role as the General Secretary entails.Ā
Tune in for all that and much more! Get involved in the conversation by commenting below and remember to subscribe to the channel for more great content.
Itās Delwinder Singhās time to shine on this weekās episode of the #RatedRR podcast as Balestier Khalsaās latest addition to their defensive ranks speaks to Raushan and Roshan about The Tigers and their vision for the 2022 Singapore Premier League season and beyond.Ā
Delwinder explains why he chose to sign for the Toa Payoh based club and gave us insight into how preparations are going for next season, his thoughts on Akbar Nawas, the quality of the squad and his own Singapore National Team ambitions.Ā
The newest addition to the Lion City Sailors midfield, Anu, joins the #RatedRR duo on this weekās episode of the show to talk about his return to the Singapore Premier League and his decision to join the Sailors on their voyage this season.Ā
The Singapore international also spoke about his time with the Lions at the Suzuki Cup, his adventures in Malaysia under Aidil Sharin at Kedah and how heās grown as a footballer and person over the years.Ā
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Checking in with the Champion! Just days after guiding the Thailand National Team to AFF Suzuki Cup glory, head coach Alexandre āManoā Pƶlking joins The #RatedRR Podcast to tell us all about a whirlwind 4 months that saw him take over the reigns in September and culminated in coronation as the War Elephants were crowned kings of ASEAN.Ā
How did Mano turn the fortunes of a Thai team that were reeling from a run of bad results? How important is the balance between man-management and tactics? What is the impact Mdm Pang has had during his tenure? Who are his coaching inspirations? What is Manoās plan to take this irrepressible Thai team to the next level? And does Mano dream of managing in Europe? All this and much more on this enthralling episode. Trust us, you wonāt want to miss this one!
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Oh, what could have been! A heartbreakingly cruel lost to Indonesia in the AFF Suzuki Cup Semi-finals saw the Lions bow out of the tournament. And who better to dissect the defeat than two Singapore legends from the past and present, Noh Alam Shah and NT Captain Hariss Harun. The duo join us for this weekās episode of the Rated RR podcast as we look back at Singaporeās campaign.
They were in great form and candidly gave us some great insight into the classic contest against Indonesia, their thoughts on some of the dubious calls and their assessment of Singapore's showing at this yearās tournament.Ā
This episode also includes a quick preview of the upcoming final between Thailand and Indonesia. Have a listen, join in the conversation by sharing your thoughts in the comments and donāt forget to subscribe for more great content!
You asked for it and we delivered! Singaporeās latest national team centurion, Safuwan Baharudin, joins us from inside the lionsā AFF Suzuki Cup camp on this weekās episode of The #RatedRR podcast.Ā
In this wide ranging interview, Safuwan spoke to us about the performances of the team at the competition, the reactions from the fans, the togetherness of the squad and he also looked ahead to the two legged semi-final against Indonesia.Ā Safuwan also candidly discussed his career and was generous with time as he took in some of the fans questions in the #YATA segment.Ā
This is a longer episode than usual but itās one thatās well worth tuning into! Check it out and join in the discussion in the comments below. Donāt forget to hit the subscribe button for more great content on local football and beyond.
A winner of this very tournament with the Lions in 1998 and a local legend in Singapore football, Noor Ali joined us on the latest episode of The #RatedRR Podcast to talk all things AFF Suzuki Cup!
From reliving his exploits across 3 editions in this regional competition between 1998 to 2004, to casting his coaching eye on the current Singapore National Team's progress in the 2020 edition - Noor Ali offered a frank assessment of the tournament thus far. And that includes his opinions on the likes of Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia & Indonesia.
Can the Lions go all the way? Have we seen the best of Thailand yet? And what are the potential weaknesses in the all-conquering Vietnamese side? This episode had it all and you won't want to miss it!Ā
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Weāre almost set for kickoff ahead of the AFF Suzuki Cup and thereās no better way to warm up for the competition than to speak to the man who will be leading Singaporeās charge in the competition.Ā
Tatsuma Yoshida, the lions head coach, joins us for an insightful chat into his tactical approach, squad selection, his thoughts on the opposition and his targets for the upcoming Suzuki Cup campaign.Ā
Is the Singapore job the most challenging of his career? What has he learned from his time in charge of the national team? How does he justify his squad selection?
All that and much more as Tatsuma answered all our queries with fantastic grace and honesty.
Tune in, subscribe, share and join in the conversation by commenting below. Majulah!
One of the most exciting attackers in South East Asian football joins us on this weekās episode of The Rated RR show.Ā
Tune in as Singapore international and Lion City Sailors forward, Faris Ramli, joins us to talk about the national team, the upcoming AFF Cup, the Lion City Sailors project, his hopes for Singapore football and much more.Ā
This episode is longer than our usual shows but trust us, itās well worth your time as Faris is insightful and entertaining. Itās so good that itās even led to us asking if Faris could be a football pundit once he hangs up his boots!
What do you think? Get involved by commenting below. Like, share, subscribe. As always, thank you for your support.
Sabai Sabai. Zulfahmi Arifin joins us from Sukhothai on this weekās episode of The #RatedRR podcast to talk about his time in Thailand, the fascinating way in which he first made the move to the land of smiles, his thoughts on Thai football and Singaporeās recent training trip to Dubai.
The Singapore International midfielder also spoke about his excitement at representing the nation at the upcoming AFF Suzuki Cup and Singaporeās prospects in the competition. Zulfahmi provided some great insight into the workings of Tatsuma Yoshida and so much more in this episode.Ā
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Midfield Maestro, Shahdan Sulaiman, joins us for this weekās episode of The Rated RR podcast. The Singapore international spoke to us about the national teamās preparations and targets for the upcoming AFF Cup.Ā
Shahdan discussed the importance of the Lion City Sailors project, their title winning season and the reason he feels like heās 23 rather than 33. Heās not stopping anytime soon! The midfield metronome also took the time to answer some fanās questions in our #YATA segment.Ā
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Our Lionesses, Ernie Sulastri and Nurhidayu Naszri, join us on this episode of The Rated RR podcast to discuss the recent AFC Womenās Asian Cup qualifying campaign, their journeys in the game, the state of the womenās football here and things that need to be done to support its growth.Ā
Daring to dream is the first part, having the drive and desire to achieve those dreams is the other. There was proper inspiration and insight covering a wide spectrum of talking points in this episode from two talented footballers at different points in their careers.Ā
Tune in, subscribe to the channel and share your thoughts on the episode as we work together in helping to be a part of the solution.
Fresh from representing Singapore at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers, Jacob Mahler & Joel Chew join the #RatedRR duo to discuss the Lions' showing at the tournament - dropping crucial points in their opener against Timor Leste, the win against the Philippines and going toe-to-toe with the reigning champions South Korea.
We also quiz the two on the praise heaped on their Young Lions team in the recently concluded 2021 SPL Season, their thoughts on National Service and the knock-on effect it has on their footballing careers, the challenge of juggling NS & Football and their aspirations for the future!
Bullish on the pitch and off it - this episode goes a long way to showcase the burgeoning ambition amongst the current crop of youngsters coming through. Tune in and keep the conversation going in the comments!
Great bosses get applauded, but an able No. 2 doesnāt get much attention. However, itās a task that requires great finesse and quality to succeed.Ā Listen in to Hougang Unitedās assistant coach, Firdaus Kassim, as he discusses the ins and outs of his role and his assessment of The Cheetahs season in the Singapore Premier League.
Firdaus also provided some fascinating insight into his relationship with head coach Clement Teo, the Cheetah's plans to push on next season on the tactical & transfer fronts.Ā
Tune in, subscribe, share and have your say on āThe Deputyā in conversation with Rhysh Roshan Rai & Zia-ul Raushan!
āIām the best coach!ā - Marko Kraljevic on the latest episode of The Rated RR podcast. This was a very enjoyable episode with Markoās personality, sense of humour, and insight into his time with Balestier really coming to the fore. Marko discussed his time at Balestier Khalsa, the highlights of his coaching career so far and his plans moving forward.
Donāt miss this one with The Tigersā longest serving and most successful head coach, Marko Kraljevic.Ā Send us your thoughts as well and subscribe to our channels for more great content. We are also on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google podcasts.
SPL champion and AIA goal of the season winner, Gabriel Quak joins us on the latest episode of the Rated RR podcast. This one went on for a little longer than normal as it was a thoroughly engaging chat with the Singapore international.Ā
Gabriel spoke to Roshan & Raushan candidly about the title winning season with the Lion City Sailors, adaptation to different coaching styles, his hopes for Singapore at the AFF Cup and much more. Plenty to glean from this one so do tune in, send us your thoughts as well and subscribe to our channels for more great content. We are also on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google podcasts.
All credits to the Lion City Sailors & the Lion City Boy for the dope opening track 'Ole Allez Allez'!
The final countdown. A title up for grabs. History in the making.Ā
The Lion City Sailors in the driving seat for their first domestic crown and thereās no room for error with the defending champions Albirex Niigata determined to fight until the end. Itās going to be a massive weekend in the Singapore Premier League and with that in mind, the Rated RR podcast decided to switch gears with a comprehensive look at what weāve seen so far this season and what we can expect on the final matchday of the 2021 campaign.Ā
SPL commentary legend, Shehzad Haque, whoās been covering the league for over a decade, joins Raushan and Roshan on this weekās special episode of The Rated RR Podcast. Tune in, share your thoughts and follow us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.
The future of Singapore football is in good hands if the insight from this chat with Young Lions head coach, Philippe Aw, is anything to go by. Philippe was an excellent guest and took his time to tell us what ātrusting the processā is all about as he took us through the sacrifices made by his young players and how he sees his role when it comes to the development of the next generation of talent.
Roshan and Raushan also took the opportunity to grill Philippe on his preparations for and thoughts on the upcoming AFC U23 qualifiers. We think youāll find this to be another enlightening episode as we draw out several words of wisdom from one of Singaporeās brightest coaches.
Aidil Sharin, a Singaporean Star in the North of Malaysia joins the Rated RR duo for this weekās episode. The head coach of Kedah Darul Aman FC was open and incredibly insightful as he discussed his time with Kedah, the upcoming Malaysia Cup, the challenges of coaching abroad, his plans for the future andā¦ Nasi Lemak!
Aidil is a treasure trove of information and weāre certain this episode is one where youāll learn very much from as itās filled with plenty of fascinating gems. Aidil Sharin, flying the flag!
Noh Alam Shah and Shakir Hamzah join Raushan and Roshan on this weekās episode of The Rated RR podcast to chat about Tanjong Pagar Unitedās change in fortunes, their tactics, their road ahead and the expectations they have for themselves.
This episode was a barrel of laughs perfectly combined with a good dose of insight. Oh and by the way, this special episode comes with our popular #YATA segment as we put Alam Shah and Shakir under the heat of some the wonderful questions that were sent in to us.Ā
Have a watch, have a listen! Youāll be glad you did.
"YOU ASKED, THEY ANSWERED!" is a special segment dedicated to the fans!
On this episode, we put the Fandi brothers Irfan & Ilhan through the thrill of the grill - asking them questions submitted by fans online! With questions ranging from favourite football teams to aspirations for their future, you won't want to miss this one!
Brotherly love, banter and plenty of insight on this week's episode of the Rated RR podcast as Irfan and Ilhan Fandi join Roshan and Raushan to chat about their careers, dealing with the haters, mental strength and their drive to succeed for themselves and their nation.
Irfan also spoke about the lessons he has learned in Thailand and what lies ahead for him, while Ilhan discussed the challenges of pursuing a career in football while dealing with National Service.Ā
All of that and much more in this episode including plenty of laughs and emotions.Ā
Friends off the pitch, adversaries on it. Not for long perhaps. Saifullah Akbar and Hami Syahin join the Rated RR duo on this weekās episode to discuss their relationship, their drive to become the best they can be and their goals for the future.
Join us for this one as we hear from two of Singaporeās best young midfielders as they deal with the various topics thrown their way by Raushan and Roshan, with the same level of composure, maturity and class they normally show on the pitch.
Zainol Gulam joins the Rated RR duo of Roshan & Raushan on an explosive and insightful episode of the podcast. The King Of Kallang was in free flowing form as he discussed his career in the game, his reasons for leaving football to pursue a career guarding lives instead of guarding goals.Ā
Zainol also reveals all as he spills the beans on the issues at Geylang International this season by giving us inside intel into what it was like from the players point perspective. Trust us, you wonāt want to miss this incredible episode!
Lots of laughs, just as much insight. Yet another enlightening and enjoyable #RatedRR episode as Tanjong Pagar Unitedās Blake Riciutto and Luiz Junior joined Roshan & Raushan on the show!
Blake and Luiz have been in great form on the pitch and they were in top form here too as they spoke of the rise of the Jaguars, the influence of Noh Alam Shah, the environment at the club, the expectations they place on themselves and their footballing journey.Ā
They even had time to tell us who the best dancer and biggest jokers at the club were! Tune in for all that and more.
"YOU ASKED, THEY ANSWERED!" is a special segment dedicated to the fans!
On this episode, we put Stags & Singapore stalwart Baihakki Khaizan through the thrill of the grill - asking him questions submitted by fans online! With questions ranging from retirement to his fantasy 5-a-side team, you won't want to miss this one!
Be sure to check out the full interview with Baihakki on the #RatedRR Channel!
Baihakki Khaizan joins Raushan & Roshan on this episode to discuss Tampines Rovers' AFC Champions League debut campaign, his time with the Stags and his ambition to become Singapore's all-time most capped player!
Never one to mince his words, Baihakki was as candid as ever on this podcast - sharing his thoughts on the state of football in Singapore, the lessons he learnt throughout his career and so much more!
The #RatedRR Recap of the Gameweek 14 in the Singapore Premier League.
A weekend that saw league-leaders Albirex Niigata suffer a shock 2-1 loss to Tanjong Pagar United. 2nd-placed Lion City Sailors though were unable to capitalize, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Balestier Khalsa. While 3rd-paced Hougang United closed in on the top two with a 1-0 win over the Young Lions.
"YOU ASKED, THEY ANSWERED!" is a special segment dedicated to the fans, where we put Ikhsan through the thrill of the grill - asking him questions submitted by fans online.Ā
With questions ranging from National Service to his love life, you won't want to miss this one!
Be sure to check out the full interview with Ikhsan on the #RatedRR Channels on Spotify & YouTube!
Ikhsan Fandi joins Raushan & Roshan on this weekās episode to discuss his time in Norway with FK Jerv & Raufoss IL, the Singapore national team, learning from his father Fandi Ahmad and his plans for the future.Ā
Just as he usually is on the pitch, Singaporeās hotshot was in top form in this 25 minute chat as he spoke candidly about his experiences in Europe, the expectations placed on his shoulders coming from such famous sporting family and what it takes to hit the heights heās looking to reach.
The #RatedRR Recap of the weekend's SPL Action.Ā
Gameweek 13 saw Albirex Niigata overcome Hougang United, the Young Lions pick up their first win over the season against Balestier Khalsa and Geylang International continue their revival by beating Tanjong Pagar United.
18 minutes with Hougang Unitedās number 18. Idraki Adnan joins us this week to discuss the reasons for his good form with the Cheetahs this season which has led to a call up for the Singapore national side. What did he learn from his time with the Lions?
The fleet-footed winger also talks about his recent ACL injury, how he deals with the spotlight and the increasing awareness of his exploits in the SPL. Make sure you tune into this one as he provides some excellent insight into the family environment at Hougang United, his favourite local player and much, much more.
With the Singapore Premier League back in full swing after the mid-season break, the #RatedRR duo of Rhysh Roshan Rai and Zia-ul Raushan set time aside to look back on all the action from Gameweek 12.Ā
With title contenders Albirex Niigata and the Lion City Sailors sharing the spoils, while Tanjong Pagar United and Geylang International picking up important wins against Hougang Untuied and Balestier Khalsa respectively - who caught the eye and who flattered to deceive?Ā
Have a listen, and keep the conversation going! #GAMEON
Pressure? Deal with it. Thatās the defiant roar from the Lion King, Hariss Harun. Singapore's skipper joins Raushan & Roshan on this weekās episode to talk about his return to Singapore with the move to Lion City Sailors and managing the expectations placed on their shoulders as they look to become the first Singaporean side to win the local league since 2014.Ā
Hariss also speaks about the Singapore National team, the 'What ifs?ā from his career and the lessons learned from his incredibly successful time at Johor Darul Taāzim.
Fresh from his #ACL2021 goalscoring heroics, Dejan DamjanoviÄ sat down with Roshan and Raushan to talk about his record setting feat in the AFC Champions League.Ā
The goal machine also talks about his time at Kitchee and shares his opinion on HK football before taking a trip down memory lane to touch on the key moments in his career, his time in Asia, and what lies ahead for him.
Lion City Sailors' marksman Stipe Plazibat joined us to discuss the 'IT'S COMING HOME' phenomenon sweeping across Singapore - as England set-up a mouthwatering Euro 2020 final against Italy on July 11.
How can we channel that fervent fan support to our local league?
Plus, Stipe also chimed in on his team's ambitions in the Singapore Premier League - with the season set to resume in earnest in mid-July.
Tampines Rovers' Marc Ryan Tan joined us from Tashkent to speak about the harsh reality check for his team on MD3 of #ACL2021, as the sorry Stags were trounced 9-0 by the irrepressible Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.
What's the mood like in the camp since then? And how will Stags bounce back from the nightmare result? Marc Ryan Tan was on hand to talk about all of that plus a whole lot more!
JDT are making their third successive appearance in the AFC Champions League, and if their opening two matches are anything to go by - they are feeling right at home. Losing out narrowly to Nagoya Grampus on MD1, they went on to edge past Ratchaburi to get their #ACL2021 campaign back on track.Ā
How far can the Southern Tigers go in their continental quest? Shebby Singh and Rhysh Roshan Rai weigh in on this latest episode.
Tampines Rovers head coach Gavin Lee shares his thoughts on the Stags #ACL2021 tournament debut. Despite losing 2-0 to Gamba Osaka, the Stags won over many with a valiant effort against continental giants.Ā
Gavin's charges next play Thai FA Cup winners Chiangrai United.
Singapore International Madhu Mohana joins Rhysh Roshan Rai & Zia-ul Raushan to preview Tampines Roversā AFC Champions League campaign.
The race to be crowned kings of the Asian continent kicks off in earnest on Friday June 25th, with Tampines Rovers drawn alongside two-time AFC Champions League winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors of Korea Republic, 2008 champions Gamba Osaka and Thailand's Chiangrai United.
The Stags' opener against Gamba on June 25th will mark the first time a Singaporean side has been in the AFC Champions League since Singapore Armed Forces appeared in 2010. That team featured a then 32-year-old Daniel Bennett; now 43, the defender is still going strong and will turn out for Tampines in Tashkent.
Finally, the expanded continental competition means more Southeast Asian teams ā and nations ā are involved, and Tampines' encounter with Chiangrai on June 28 is one of several regional clashes to look forward to in the group stage.
Well listen in to find out as Roshan & Raushan are joined by ESPN's football editor Gabriel Tan to discuss Singapore's latest defeat in their FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigning - rounding up a painful couple of weeks fo Singapore in the Middle East. Despite the dire stats of 12 conceded none scored, what are the positives to take from the last three outings? And where to from here for Coach Tatsuma and Team Singapore?