Analysis

Paul Okon-Engstler and Rion Ichihara are great to watch

The firsts of few scout reports coming from the U20 World Cup!

Oct 3 •

Previewing Asia's representatives at the 2025 U20 World Cup

Finally, those tournament notes have become useful!

Sep 23 •

ASEAN Cup Diary - U23 Edition: Day 3+4

After missing Day 2 (and the entire tournament), we "were" (belatedly) SO back for Matchday 2 of the Group Stage!

Aug 5 •

Three under-the-radar signings that you and I might have missed (Part 4)

And we are back in Europe with a defensive-focused edition where two full-backs are making the step up and a young centre-back joining the domestic…

Jul 17 •

ASEAN Cup Diary - U23 Edition: Day 1

The tournament kicks off with a festival of goals in Indonesia!

Jul 15 •

ASEAN Cup Diary - U23 Edition: A quick preview

Yes, it's another ASEAN Cup, but this time it's for the Under-23s, and you bet I will be there (virtually) no matter what!

Jul 14 •

Three under-the-radar signings that you and I might have missed (Part 3)

An East Asia-focused edition because Asian football needs more love and attention!

Jun 23 •

Three under-the-radar signings that you and I might have missed (Part 2)

A current Germany U21 hotshot, another German leading the line to a promotion, a forgotten wonderkid, and a truly under-the-radar honourable mention.

Jun 13 •

Three under-the-radar signings that you and I might have missed (Part 1)

It's the early days of the 2025 summer transfer window and some clubs have already made their first moves on the market.

Jun 3 •

Quick thoughts from...the 2025 Champions League final

A clash of ideologies, honouring Luis Enrique's daughter, and one of the most dominant performances in history.

Jun 1 •

Quick thoughts from...Manchester United vs ASEAN All-Stars

Yes, it's a meaningless friendly. Yes, Man United are bad. But I'm intrigued to see what both teams can bring, even just a little bit.

May 29 •

Daryl's Notebook: Quick thoughts from Urawa Reds vs Yokohama F. Marinos

Usually a top-of-the-table clash in the J1 League in previous seasons, but Urawa and Marinos have started the 2025 season with very different fortunes.

Apr 25 •

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