https://www.scmp.com/rss/524633/feed The latest news and top stories on James Temelkovski. Known for his prolific goalscoring in Australia's National Premier League, he previously played as a forward for Western Sydney Wanderers in the A-League. His career highlights include being Man of the Match in the NPL NSW Grand Final and scoring numerous goals for Marconi Stallions and North Eastern Metrostars. Temelkovski, who also had a stint with Huesca youth in Spain, brings significant experience and a strong attacking presence to Tai... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Paul McNamara Paul McNamara The future of reigning Hong Kong Premier League champions Tai Po has been left shrouded in uncertainty, with the club’s owners reportedly considering pulling out at the end of the season. Sources have told the South China Morning Post that Francis and Catherine Yip, the husband-and-wife pair, are considering cutting their ties after four years of bankrolling the district club. The SCMP has also been told that none of the large number of players whose contracts expire this summer have been... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3345020/uncertainty-surrounds-tai-po-future-owners-consider-pulling-plug-football-club?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3345020/uncertainty-surrounds-tai-po-future-owners-consider-pulling-plug-football-club?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:17 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Kitchee christened their new Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground home with a 4-2 victory over listless defending champions Tai Po on Sunday, underlining their resurgence under Inigo Calderon and opening up a nine-point gap at the local league summit. Not that Calderon, the head coach, was entirely happy after his side lost control of a game they led 4-0 at half-time. “We’re feeling bad after we beat the champions, which is good because that’s the level we want to reach, but we relaxed in the second half... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3341170/hong-kong-giants-kitchee-christen-new-home-style-leaving-champions-tai-po-muddle?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3341170/hong-kong-giants-kitchee-christen-new-home-style-leaving-champions-tai-po-muddle?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:58:26 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara An inspired Tai Po beat Cong An Hanoi 1-0 in a bad-tempered clash at Mong Kok Stadium on Thursday to bid a stirring farewell to their AFC Champions League Two campaign. The local champions finished unbeaten at home and climbed above Beijing Guoan into third in their group. James Temelkovski converted a 13th-minute penalty for the only goal, but he would not have been put on the spot had it not been for the first of several questionable decisions from referee Hanna Hattab. Philip Chan Siu-kwan... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3336122/afc-champions-league-2-tai-po-win-hot-tempered-clash-eastern-humiliated-9-0?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3336122/afc-champions-league-2-tai-po-win-hot-tempered-clash-eastern-humiliated-9-0?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:37:43 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Philip Chan Siu-kwan said Tai Po showed no team could “come and walk on our faces” after they launched their AFC Champions League 2 campaign on Thursday with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Macarthur. The Australians never got to grips with underdogs Tai Po, who served up an energetic, intense and aggressive performance at Mong Kok Stadium. Gabriel Cividini’s thumping header gave the hosts a third-minute lead, and Macarthur’s task grew tougher when defender Callum Talbot was sent off for a... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3326034/afc-champions-league-2-underdogs-tai-po-bear-their-teeth-victory-over-macarthur?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3326034/afc-champions-league-2-underdogs-tai-po-bear-their-teeth-victory-over-macarthur?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:32:44 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Tai Po’s inside man James Temelkovski has warned Macarthur that his side are planning to “create chaos” when the teams clash on Thursday in the AFC Champions League 2. Australian Temelkovski, who has scored four goals in four appearances for the Hong Kong champions following his summer transfer from Western Sydney Wanderers, has also been providing his new colleagues with the lowdown on their A-League opponents. “The coaches have asked me about them,” said Temelkovski, who played against... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3325796/asian-champions-league-expect-chaos-tai-pos-australian-ace-tells-compatriots?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3325796/asian-champions-league-expect-chaos-tai-pos-australian-ace-tells-compatriots?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Sep 2025 02:42:12 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara New Tai Po striker James Temelkovski has arrived in Hong Kong with the recent advice of a World Cup and Champions League winner ringing in his ears. Last summer, Temelkovski secured a dream professional opportunity with the Australian A-League team Western Sydney Wanderers. However, the 27-year-old Australian made only eight substitute appearances in his single campaign. His solitary goal, against Central Coast Mariners, was created by former Chelsea and Manchester United forward Juan... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3321066/world-cup-winner-juan-matas-advice-hong-kong-champions-australian-striking-recruit?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3321066/world-cup-winner-juan-matas-advice-hong-kong-champions-australian-striking-recruit?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:07 +0000