Andrew Farrell September 02, 2024

Jang Hyuk-jin interview - 'I would like to be a manager one day"

 As he approaches his 35th birthday, K League 2 stalwart Jang Hyuk-jin admits he doesn't have a contract for 2025. The former Gangwon FC midfielder would like to play on, but one day hopes to be sitting in the dugout wearing a suit.Jang Hyuk-jin st [...]

Paul Neat April 26, 2024

Chungbuk Cheongju's Venício Fernandes: "We have more and more strength to compete for the top"

Chungbuk Cheongju defender Venício Fernandes believes that there's much more to come from him and the team this season and that he'll keep working hard to make sure he's helping the Lions reach their goals.Venício Fernandes joined K League 2 outfit [...]

Paul Neat November 22, 2023

K League 2 Final Day: Permutations of a complicated playoff race

The 2023 Hana 1Q K League 2 campaign comes to a close this Sunday with Round 39. Incredibly, the title is still up for grabs, as too two places in the playoffs with no fewer than five teams vying to extend their seasons. K League United has crunche [...]

Paul Neat October 31, 2023

A look at the 2023 K League 2 promotion run-un

With just two more rounds to go in the 2023 Hana 1Q K League 2 season the automatic promotion and playoff race are tighter than ever. Busan IPark and Gimcheon Sangmu are part of the two-horse title race but any two from five could seal the last two [...]

Andrew Farrell July 23, 2023

Groundhopping K League 2

Thirteen clubs make up Korea's second tier and most are located in easily accessible regions serviced by excellent transport links. K League 2 is the most achievable Futbology "league completed" badge in the country. This is all you need to know.K [...]

K League United July 21, 2023

#KLUPod | K League 2 Update & Nilson Junior, Peter Makrillos & Patrick Flottmann Mixed Zone Interviews

In this week's episode of the K League United Podcast Paul and Andrew recap K League 2 Round 22 and look at the state of play for the 13 teams currently in the second tier. We also hear from Bucheon FC 1995's Nilson Junior, Chungbuk Cheongju's Pete [...]

Andrew Farrell July 19, 2023

Match Report: Bucheon held by resilient Cheongju

Toothless Bucheon FC dominated possession and territory but struggled to break down a resolute Chungbuk Cheongju side who've simply forgotten how to lose.Bucheon FC 1995 0-0 Chungbuk Cheongju FCWhen the K League puts together a highlights reel of t [...]

Andrew Farrell May 14, 2023

Groundhopper's guide to ..... Cheongju Stadium

Despite collecting just 30 points from 30 games in the semi-professional K3 League last year, Cheongju FC applied for professional status and joined K League 2 ahead of this season. Following a full rebrand, the newly-named Chungbuk Cheongju FC rem [...]

Andrew Farrell May 08, 2023

Postcard from a half-day trip to Cheongju

Cheongju-si isn't the geographic center of South Korea but the city's football club is one of the most centrally located in the country. With good transport options from almost every corner of the mainland, Cheongju is an easy half-day trip for any [...]

K League United April 13, 2023

#KLUPod | Interview with Chungbuk Cheongju's Peter Makrillos

In Season 6 Episode 9 of the K League United Podcast, we hear from Chungbuk Cheongju midfielder Peter Makrillos who talks about his move to K League, what it was like at La Masia and then Stoke City, as well as what the aims for the Lions are this [...]

Paul Neat April 10, 2023

"FA Cup run can help build confidence in K League 2": Chungbuk Cheongju's Peter Makrillos

Chungbuk Cheongju midfielder Peter Makrillos says a win in the FA Cup can help build confidence. This Wednesday, the K League 2 newcomers are away to first-division outfit Gangwon FC, and although a solid first campaign in the second tier is the pr [...]