Jamie McIlroy

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Based in China for five years, Jamie has been exploring tiny little third tier Hubei cities without football teams or decent internet connections, but is now a regular at China League One side Wuhan Zall. A keen football afficionado, he regularly takes in the Chinese Super League, enjoying matches in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou and Nanjing. Jamie is also a keen observer of the fortunes of the Chinese National side.

Posts by Jamie McIlroy:

• January Transfer Update – Part 1: Elkeson switch to SIPG leads big money moves
• Under-23 Asian Championships: 3-2 loss to Iran eliminates China and causes fear for the future
• AFC Under-23 Championships: 10-man China almost eliminated after 3-1 defeat to Syria
• AFC Under-23 Championships: 17 minute disintegration sees China lose 3-1 to Qatar
• Under-23 Asian Championships Preview: China chase Olympic qualification under shadow of Perrin sacking
• CSL Transfer Update – Part 2: All the buys and goodbyes from the clubs who finished in the wrong half of the table
• CSL Transfer Update – Part 1: Plenty of exits as top sides make slow start in transfer window
• League One Season Review – Part 3: Five clubs who faced a difficult season
• League One Season Review – Part 2: Five mid-table sides heading in different directions
• FIFA Club World Cup: Suarez bags hat-trick as Evergrande fall to Barcelona in semis