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Episode 115 Part 2 - I Wish I Could Do More For The Players I Coached
In Part 2 of our conversation with former Singapore international and Geylang United midfielder Kadir Yahaya, we delve into the highs and lows of his football journey.
Kadir reflects on his playing career, sharing stories from his days representing Singapore and starring for Geylang United before discussing his transition into coaching. Beyond the football, he opens up about the hidden challenges that came with life as a footballer, the temptations and pitfalls of stardom, and the lessons he learnt along the way.
In one of the episode's most heartfelt moments, Kadir speaks candidly about one of his biggest regrets as a coach—feeling that he could have done more to help some of the players under his care who eventually went down the wrong path.
This is an honest, thought-provoking conversation about football, responsibility, redemption, and the human side of the beautiful game.
22 Jul 2026
Episode 115 Part 1 - I Will Leave If There Are No Changes In 10 Years!
In Part 1 of this wide-ranging conversation, Director of Football at Unleash The Roar, Kadir Yahaya, takes us behind the scenes of Singapore's national football development project.
Kadir shares the vision and long-term plans for Unleash The Roar, the realities and challenges of building a sustainable football ecosystem, and why patience and trust are essential if Singapore football is to achieve lasting success. Drawing on his invaluable learning experience in Germany, he explains how those lessons are influencing the way young players are being developed back home.
The episode also features questions submitted by our listeners, with Kadir offering candid insights into youth development, the direction of Singapore football, and the work being done to shape the next generation.
Whether you're passionate about Singapore football, youth development, or the future of the local game, this is a conversation that provides valuable context on where the sport is headed—and why the journey is just as important as the destination.
15 Jul 2026
Episode 114 - I Didn't Understand What Balestier Wanted From Me!
From the Croatian leagues to Singapore's S.League, and eventually to the pinnacle of coaching in Southeast Asia, Bojan Hodak's football journey is one built on resilience, adaptability, and relentless ambition.
In this episode, Bojan takes us back to his decision to leave Croatia and embark on an adventure in Singapore, where he played for Balestier Central and Jurong FC. He shares his memories of Singapore football in the late 1990s, the challenges of adapting to a new culture, and why those years proved to be a turning point in his career.
The conversation then shifts to the dugout, where Bojan reflects on the pressures of managing clubs with vastly different expectations. From winning trophies with Kelantan, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Kuala Lumpur City, and Persib Bandung, to guiding Penang to safety when survival was the only objective, he explains how success is measured differently depending on the circumstances.
Finally, Bojan offers his candid assessment of Malaysian football today, discussing the issues that continue to hold it back and why he believes Indonesia has overtaken Malaysia in several key areas. It's an insightful conversation with one of Southeast Asia's most accomplished coaches, filled with stories, lessons, and honest opinions from a man who has experienced the region's football landscape from every angle.
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