Paul McNamara
Senior Reporter, Sport
Paul joined the Post in July 2023 after writing freelance for multiple magazines and national newspapers in England. He covered the 2022 football World Cup for Fifa and was previously senior writer for Everton FC for five years, after reporting on a number of sports for regional newspapers in the south of England.
Paul joined the Post in July 2023 after writing freelance for multiple magazines and national newspapers in England. He covered the 2022 football World Cup for Fifa and was previously senior writer for Everton FC for five years, after reporting on a number of sports for regional newspapers in the south of England.
Areas of Expertise:
Hong Kong and global sports, writing and editingLanguages Spoken:
English
City team missing stars old and new in Malaysia, as head coach Kaushal Silva eyes twin-objectives of qualification and increasing talent pool.
Spaniard signs on with local Premier League new boys Supreme Sha Tin three years after drawing line under illustrious career.
Herve Dagorne in race against time to produce champion from city, as Frenchman welcomes compatriot Kevin Sireau to world-class coaching team.
Popular former head coach now in charge of Myanmar believes he was punished for opting to leave city’s top job in the first place.
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Continental governing body advocating for Nations League that would reshape Asian and World Cup finals pathways.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, veteran of 229 international appearances, leads ‘one of strongest India sides’ for 2026 tournament.
Hosts beat Cambodia for silverware as Kai Tak Stadium crowd deliver lusty verdict on Fifa president’s leadership.
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While city’s naturalised pool is drying up and ‘needs a few players’, Cambodia’s upturn has been boosted by raft of overseas-born talent.
Cricket’s biggest rivalry coming to city this month, along with Ashes battle and pair of mouthwatering matches for city team.
In the tribal, cash-driven world of football, sympathy will be in short supply should they be severely punished after Premier League’s verdict.
Ben Johnson’s Olympic gold and Lance Armstrong’s 7 Tour de France titles were wiped out, will City’s Premier League crowns go the same way?
Women’s 15s team dealt salutary lessons in home tournament, but city coach and players identify gains before World Cup quest.
Chloe Chan is hoping to close gap with China and Japan, help grow the sport and spread positive messages to young girls.
Cyclist putting all her eggs in track basket in pursuit of omnium gold that would establish her as the continent’s best all-rounder.
‘Intense’ city team too powerful for callow Laos, but Kai Tak Stadium less than half full for convincing victory.
Hong Kong open their Fifa Asean Cup against a Laos team where head coach Vladica Grujic is leading a youthful revolution.
Despite tournament’s shaky foundations, Hong Kong’s past and present coaches welcome opportunity for more football.
Chloe Leung content with bronze after troubled build-up, baton passes to city men on Wednesday as young duo prepare for Games debuts.
While some event organisers ban or limit the presence of mobile phones, many encourage their constructive use.
Eastern in funk following three defeats, manager’s exit, vice-captain’s resignation and player quitting after one match.
Oscar Coggins acknowledges ‘mixed feelings’ as city quartet claim third straight Asiad bronze, athletes hail spirit after injury battles.
Given ‘11 out of 10’ billing by Greg Koenig, Harris Ho announced talent to global audience with flawless world championships final effort.
City team beaten in their second WXV Challenger fixture, poised to complete campaign against Samoa next Saturday.
Hong Kong cyclist Ceci Lee and triathlete Oscar Coggins carry the hopes of the city and are joined by up-and-coming athletes.
City rider expects to shrug off finger injury and go for glory in Japan, while Vincent Lau prepares for potentially his last Games road race.
Fifa president set to visit city for Asean Cup final next month, as chairman hails local association’s close ties with global governing body.
Filipino superstar is ‘super excited’ to return and Michael Cheng is hopeful Leylah Fernandez and Naomi Osaka will also come back.
Hong Kong’s first fencing superstar set for fourth Asian Games but motivation not coming so easily having won it all.
Hosts impress and lay down marker in Mong Kok Stadium stalemate with Gangwon FC, Tai Po lose down under.
