The focus is on Women's Football with James Walton of Deloitte, the major sponsor for the WPL, the General Manager of Still Aerion WFC, Norman Lim and current player and youngest ever player to don the National team jersey, Mastura Jeilani.
We discuss the growth of women's football in Singapore and the challenges that have plagued the women's game here. James, Mastura and Norman are candid in their opinions about the challenges they face and are also positive about the progress made.
From the struggles with funding to the need for technical and tactical enhancements, we don't shy away from the hard-hitting questions. We discuss the delicate balance between passion and money in the sport, the influence of prominent clubs on team standards and the tug-of-war between clubs and national teams for players.
Norman shares about Aerion's vision and the significant roles their officials play. Hear from James about his experience promoting the WPL and gain insights from Mastura on the progress women's football has made over the years.
It was a short but insighful chat. The biggest takeaway from this episode is the untapped potential of Women's Football in Singapore and the need for specialists who really care about the game to come forward and take the women's game to the next level.
This episode is dedicated to all women footballers, coaches, volunteers and the various people who are working hard in the women's game. Enjoy!