Paul Murphy – Football Scout

Former S.League Golden Boot Rafael Ramazotti joins PKNS

With a number of Singapore stars leaving the S League for the 2018 season, Jason Dasey and PJ Roberts discuss how the league will cope without some of the top players.

After a winless 2017, Malaysia’s new head coach Tan Cheng Hoe hopes to turn around his side’s fortunes.

ESPN FC’s Jason Dasey and Dez Corkhill discuss Kelantan’s great escape from relegation and prospects for the 2018 season.
Two-time S.League Golden Boot winner Rafael Ramazotti has agreed a deal to join PKNS for the 2018 Malaysia Super League (MSL) season.
Ramazotti moves from Brunei’s DPMM, where he was instrumental to the club’s 2015 S.League triumph under former Blackburn Rovers boss Steve Kean.
The Brazilian earned his first Golden Boot that year, when he struck 21 league goals and netted 20 times the following year to retain the award.
PKNS are keen to have a better season under former Malaysia head coach K. Rajagobal…

Perak want to ‘do a Leicester’ by stunning JDT in 2018 MSL

After a winless 2017, Malaysia’s new head coach Tan Cheng Hoe hopes to turn around his side’s fortunes.
Perak have been backed to take inspiration from Leicester City by pulling off a stunning upset to lift the Malaysia Super League (MSL) title in 2018.
Leicester shocked the football world in 2016 as they became Premier League champions, having ended the previous campaign down in 14th spot.
And Perak’s First Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir believes the Bos Gaurus can become MSL champions this year, ending Johor Darul Ta’zim’s (JDT) four-year reign.
“When Leicester won the English Premier League…

Selangor FA denied return to Shah Alam Stadium for 2018 MSL

Jason Dasey speaks with Tampines Rovers general manager Desmund Khusnin to discuss the 2018 AFC Cup draw.

Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson discuss Pep Guardiola’s promise to visit JDT if Manchester City win the Premier League title.

Thai stars Teerasil Dangda, Teerathon Bunmathan and Chanathip Songkrasin out on loan to the J-League for the 2018 season.

With Hassan Sunny and Safuwan Baharudin set to join new clubs, PJ Roberts says more Singapore internationals should be playing abroad.

ESPN FC’s Jason Dasey and Stanley Bernard discuss JDT’s fight with ex-coach Mario Gomez.
Homeless Selangor FA have hit out at the state government after being denied the opportunity to return to Shah Alam Stadium.
The Malaysia Super League (MSL) club’s plan to play this year’s home games at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil fell through after guarantees could not be provided over availability.
But MSL rivals PKNS and Premier Leage club Felcra will be hosting visitors to the Shah Alam, forcing Selangor to look elsewhere.
Last season, they used Selayang Stadium as their base, but the…

Vietnam suffer extra-time defeat to Uzbekistan in AFC U23 final

Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson assess the 2018 hopes of Vietnam, Philippines and Myanmar.

Gaining glory for Vietnam wasn’t easy for Le Cong Vinh, who’s passion for football has been in his soul since a young age.
Vietnam’s hearts were broken as Andrey Sidorov struck the winning goal in the final minute of extra-time to give Uzbekistan victory in a snowy AFC U23 Championship final in China.
The Southeast Asian side had recovered from conceding an early goal to Rustamjon Ashurmatov’s header as Quang Hai struck a superb free kick to level the score at 1-1.
It remained deadlocked until the 119th minute, when Sidirov, who had just come on as a substitute, volleyed home from close range to seal the title for the…

JDT stars Dominic Tan, Syamer Kutty to go to Portugal

Jason Dasey speaks with Tampines Rovers general manager Desmund Khusnin to discuss the 2018 AFC Cup draw.
Two of Malaysia’s under-23 squad are set for a year in Portugal as their club Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) look to support their development.
Centre-back Dominic Tan and midfielder Syamer Kutty Abba are ready for a one-year loan deal at Portuguese third-tier side Vilaverdense FC.
20-year-old Tan started all four games in Malaysia’s run to the quarterfinals at the AFC U23 Championship in China this month, while Syamer — also 20 — came off the bench in three of their matches.
Now, both have the opportunity…

Ong Kim Swee to Atletico Madrid as Malaysia target 2020 Olympics

After a winless 2017, Malaysia’s new head coach Tan Cheng Hoe hopes to turn around his side’s fortunes.

Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson discuss Pep Guardiola’s promise to visit JDT if Manchester City win the Premier League title.

ESPN’s Jason Dasey and Dez Corkhill share their thoughts of Johor Darul Ta’zim’s tour of Thailand and their AFC Champions League chances.

Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson debate whether or not Malaysia can make a big impression at the U23 Asian Championships.

Jason Dasey and PJ Roberts break down Malaysia U23’s upcoming fixtures against Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Jordan.

PJ Roberts delves into JDT’s recent signings that will strengthen the Malaysian champions in 2018.
Malaysia under-23 coach Ong Kim Swee is heading to Atletico Madrid to develop his skills after leading the Young Tigers to the quarterfinals of the AFC U23 Championship.
Malaysia defied the odds by finishing ahead of Jordan and Saudi Arabia to reach the last eight of the continental tournament.
And Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) president Tunku Ismail Ibrahim (TMJ) confirmed that the mastermind of the under-23s impressive performance in China was travelling to Spain as the country bids to…

JDT to focus on MSL, not AFC Cup after Muang Thong thrashing

Thai stars Teerasil Dangda, Teerathon Bunmathan and Chanathip Songkrasin out on loan to the J-League for the 2018 season.

Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson discuss Pep Guardiola’s promise to visit JDT if Manchester City win the Premier League title.

With Hassan Sunny and Safuwan Baharudin set to join new clubs, PJ Roberts says more Singapore internationals should be playing abroad.

Jason Dasey speaks with Tampines Rovers general manager Desmund Khusnin to discuss the 2018 AFC Cup draw.

ESPN FC’s Jason Dasey and Stanley Bernard discuss JDT’s fight with ex-coach Mario Gomez.
Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) skipper Safiq Rahim admits his team’s focus will switch to securing direct qualification for the 2019 AFC Champions League (ACL), following the 5-2 thrashing by Muang Thong United in this year’s Second Preliminary Round.
An early capitulation from the Malaysia Super League (MSL) champions on Tuesday night saw them 3-0 down by the half-hour mark, effectively ending their ACL dream for another year.
They still have the AFC Cup to aim for as they go into a group featuring Singapore’s…

JDT thrashed by Muang Thong in ACL playoff in Thailand

Thai stars Teerasil Dangda, Teerathon Bunmathan and Chanathip Songkrasin out on loan to the J-League for the 2018 season.

Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson discuss Pep Guardiola’s promise to visit JDT if Manchester City win the Premier League title.

With Hassan Sunny and Safuwan Baharudin set to join new clubs, PJ Roberts says more Singapore internationals should be playing abroad.

Jason Dasey speaks with Tampines Rovers general manager Desmund Khusnin to discuss the 2018 AFC Cup draw.

ESPN FC’s Jason Dasey and Stanley Bernard discuss JDT’s fight with ex-coach Mario Gomez.
Muang Thong United striker Heberty Fernandes put on an attacking masterclass as the Thais thumped Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) 5-2 in a surprisingly one-sided AFC Champions League (ACL) Second Preliminary Round.
JDT’s defensive frailty was ruthlessly exposed by Heberty and his teammates, with the Brazilian netting twice, while Sarach Yooyen, Tristan Do and Theerathon Bunmathan also got on the scoresheet.
Pereyra Diaz pulled two back in added time for the beleaguered visitors to salvage some…

Safiq Rahim’s JDT primed for ACL playoff vs. Muang Thong

ESPN’s Jason Dasey and Dez Corkhill share their thoughts of Johor Darul Ta’zim’s tour of Thailand and their AFC Champions League chances.
Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) skipper Safiq Rahim hopes his team can take inspiration from Malaysia’s under-23 side as they look to reach the AFC Champions League (ACL) playoff round when they face Muang Thong United in the Second Preliminary Round on Tuesday.
The Young Tigers defied expectations to reach the quarterfinals of the AFC U23 Championship in China, defeating Asian giants Saudi Arabia before losing narrowly to South Korea.
And Safiq believes that JDT can be the next Malaysian side to upset…

Vietnam join Malaysia in quarterfinals of AFC U23 Championship

Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson discuss Pep Guardiola’s promise to visit JDT if Manchester City win the Premier League title.

ESPN’s Jason Dasey and Dez Corkhill share their thoughts of Johor Darul Ta’zim’s tour of Thailand and their AFC Champions League chances.

After a winless 2017, Malaysia’s new head coach Tan Cheng Hoe hopes to turn around his side’s fortunes.

Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson debate whether or not Malaysia can make a big impression at the U23 Asian Championships.

Jason Dasey and PJ Roberts break down Malaysia U23’s upcoming fixtures against Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Jordan.

PJ Roberts delves into JDT’s recent signings that will strengthen the Malaysian champions in 2018.
Vietnam survived a second onslaught from Syria to claim the point they needed to join Malaysia in the AFC U23 quarterfinals in China.
The two nations progressed to the last eight, while 2016 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games champions Thailand were eliminated.
A goalless draw was enough for the Vietnamese to finish the group as runners-up to South Korea — the home country of their head coach Park Hang-Seo.
The Koreans survived a fightback from Australia to win Group D’s other game 3-2. South Korea now…

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