Pub Talk: Pump up the jam
The business end of the season is here and your intrepid drinking duo return to offer their musings on the state of play. With three games left, there’s a lot to be decided in the league and the… Read More
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Yuexiushan News: Champions League?
Guangzhou R&F travel to Jinan knowing that a win over Shandong will secure third place and entry into next season’s ACL whilst a loss would really put the pressure on the blue and whites for the final two… Read More
North Terrace News: Shenhua in Nanjing Double-Header
Following a week’s break to recover from their CFA cup semi-final first-leg collapse, a Shenhua side with little realistic hope of anything to play for head to Nanjing twice in a week to face-off again with Jiangsu Sainty… Read More
Cheng: Zhou Liang scandal shows line always moving when it comes to regionalism in China
PPTV commentator Zhou Liang had to issue a public apology and was removed from his position after using the deragatory term “subei gou” (northern Jiangsu dogs) when going through Jiangsu’s lineup before the Chinese FA Cup semifinal last… Read More
North Terrace News: Shenhua’s Season Ends Early
Shanghai Shenhua head into the international break off the back of what is essentially a season-ending week: all but out of the cup, all but guaranteed to stay up. Some key contract re-signings kick off the planning for a… Read More
Straight Outta Canton: Tragedy strikes, derby success and records broken
It’s been two weeks since our last update from the red side of Guangzhou, an eventful fortnight in which the club has taken major strides towards a fourth straight title but been rocked by the death of club… Read More
Yuexiushan News: So near and yet so far
Guangzhou R&F staged an incredible comeback in the Canton derby but couldn’t hold on as a last minute goal from Rene Junior won it for Evergrande. R&F’s lead in the race for ACL qualification is now three points… Read More
North Terrace News: Up For the Cup
Shanghai Shenhua finall have the chance to shift their focus away from a series of dead-rubbers in the league, and welcome Yangtze Delta rivals Jiangsu Sainty to Hongkou for the first leg of this season’s CFA Cup semi-finals…. Read More
‘We don’t need famous players’ says Hainiu’s Herman ahead of Shandong Cup derby
Chinese FA Cup surprise side Qingdao Hainiu arranged themselves a local derby against Chinese Super League heavyweights Shandong Luneng in the last four after a great run sees them compete for a spot in the final. Hainiu are… Read More
CSL Round 26 Wrap: Derby day in Guangzhou produces plenty of excitement
With the national holiday coming up, it was an exciting weekend of Chinese Super League football as all the races continue to remain tight. At the top of the table, Evergrande needed a late winner to once again… Read More