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Will Ole Gunnar Solskjaer join the ranks players-turned-managers, who take their former clubs to glory? Should Manchester United seal the deal and make his role permanent? We look at the aftermath of the Australian Open, including its Singapore connection. And just how is Singapore Bowling benefiting from outsourcing?   Jonathan Roberts hosts ST sports correspondent David Lee in the studio and talks to assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath from Melbourne.

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Will Ole Gunnar Solskjaer join the ranks players-turned-managers, who take their former clubs to glory? Should Manchester United seal the deal and make his role permanent?We look at the aftermath of the Australian Open, including its Singapore connection.And just how is Singapore Bowling benefiting from outsourcing? Jonathan Roberts hosts ST sports correspondent David Lee in the studio and talks to assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath from Melbourne.

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A Game Of Two Halves   Time: 12:08   Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.   ST sports’ Sazali Abdul Aziz is joined by Wang Meng Meng, and they talk about the weekend's Premier League action.   Did Liverpool demonstrate the mettle of champions in their 4-3 win over Crystal Palace? Is Mo Salah a diver? Did Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri make a fatal mistake by tearing into his players after the 2-0 loss to Arsenal?   The duo also discuss Vietnam’s and Thailand's journey in the ongoing Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates, while ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath joins in with a special despatch from Melbourne, where he is covering the Australian Open tennis tournament.   Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz, Ernest Luis and Adam Azlee

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A Game Of Two Halves Time: 12:08 Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. ST sports’ Sazali Abdul Aziz is joined by Wang Meng Meng, and they talk about the weekend's Premier League action. Did Liverpool demonstrate the mettle of champions in their 4-3 win over Crystal Palace? Is Mo Salah a diver? Did Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri make a fatal mistake by tearing into his players after the 2-0 loss to Arsenal? The duo also discuss Vietnam’s and Thailand's journey in the ongoing Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates, while ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath joins in with a special despatch from Melbourne, where he is covering the Australian Open tennis tournament. Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz, Ernest Luis and Adam Azlee

Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves: On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK

On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS

On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts

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The Loh Kean Yew and Joseph Schooling knock-on effect; Despatch from London after Spurs-Man Utd

Time: 19:02 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday on all global podcasting platforms - Spotify, iTunes and Google Podcasts.

In this episode, ST Sports' Shamir Osman and Rohit Brijnath discuss just how important breakthroughs are for young athletes and also for the sporting fraternity they are a part of. This, after badminton player Loh Kean Yew's win over Chinese superstar Lin Dan, and Ikhsan Fandi's signing with Norwegian second-tier side Raufoss.

In the second half of the show, we look at Andy Murray's life and career in tennis, and just what it takes to get to the top, like he did.

In a special extra-time segment, we chat with Sazali Abdul Aziz who watched Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0, from the stands of the Wembley Stadium.

Produced by: Shamir Osman, Ernest Luis and Adam Azlee

Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on:   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK   On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS   On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   Feedback to: [email protected]

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The Loh Kean Yew and Joseph Schooling knock-on effect; Despatch from London after Spurs-Man Utd

Time: 19:02 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday on all global podcasting platforms - Spotify, iTunes and Google Podcasts.

In this episode, ST Sports' Shamir Osman and Rohit Brijnath discuss just how important breakthroughs are for young athletes and also for the sporting fraternity they are a part of. This, after badminton player Loh Kean Yew's win over Chinese superstar Lin Dan, and Ikhsan Fandi's signing with Norwegian second-tier side Raufoss.

In the second half of the show, we look at Andy Murray's life and career in tennis, and just what it takes to get to the top, like he did.

In a special extra-time segment, we chat with Sazali Abdul Aziz who watched Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0, from the stands of the Wembley Stadium.

Produced by: Shamir Osman, Ernest Luis and Adam AzleeSubscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected]

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Indian cricket's historic feat in Australia and Ikhsan Fandi's Norwegian trial

13:37 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast out every Tuesday on all global podcasting platforms - Spotify, iTunes and Google Podcasts.

Host Sazali Abdul Aziz is joined by his ST sports colleagues Rohit Brijnath and David Lee, and they chat about the Indian cricket team’s history-making feat on Monday (Jan 7) when they ended a 71-year-wait to beat Australia in a Test cricket series Down Under for the first time.

Talking about long waits, the trio also discuss whether Liverpool’s recent wobbles will derail their bid for a first Premier League title, while closer to home, national striker Ikhsan Fandi’s trial at Norwegian club Raufoss IL is dissected.

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz and Ernest Luis

Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on:

On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU

On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK

On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS

On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts

Feedback to: [email protected]

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Indian cricket's historic feat in Australia and Ikhsan Fandi's Norwegian trial

13:37 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast out every Tuesday on all global podcasting platforms - Spotify, iTunes and Google Podcasts.

Host Sazali Abdul Aziz is joined by his ST sports colleagues Rohit Brijnath and David Lee, and they chat about the Indian cricket team’s history-making feat on Monday (Jan 7) when they ended a 71-year-wait to beat Australia in a Test cricket series Down Under for the first time.

Talking about long waits, the trio also discuss whether Liverpool’s recent wobbles will derail their bid for a first Premier League title, while closer to home, national striker Ikhsan Fandi’s trial at Norwegian club Raufoss IL is dissected.

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz and Ernest Luis

Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on:

On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU

On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK

On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS

On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts

Feedback to: [email protected]

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Welcome to 2019!

Jonathan Roberts and Sazali Abdul Aziz start the new year asking if Liverpool can continue their mid-season lead all the way to lifting the trophy come May. One is certain, one has their fingers crossed.

There's also a look ahead to the year's big sporting events, and some memory games regarding the SEA Games.

Produced by: Jonathan Roberts

Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on:

On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU

On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK

On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS

On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts

Feedback to: [email protected]

 

 

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Welcome to 2019!

Jonathan Roberts and Sazali Abdul Aziz start the new year asking if Liverpool can continue their mid-season lead all the way to lifting the trophy come May. One is certain, one has their fingers crossed.

There's also a look ahead to the year's big sporting events, and some memory games regarding the SEA Games.

Produced by: Jonathan Roberts

Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on:

On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU

On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK

On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS

On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts

Feedback to: [email protected]

 

 

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