Former Johor Darul Ta'zim FC (JDT) player Junior Eldstal spoke about his time with the Southern Tigers and his relationship with the Crown Prince of Johor, HRH Major General Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim, during a recent podcast in England. [1/8]

Eldstal, who has quit football and returned to England, had fond memories of his time with the Southern Tigers and likened his move from Sarawak to JDT in 2014 akin to going from Bournemouth FC to Manchester City.

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"I had actually signed for Selangor already but the deal fell through because they had not paid the signing on fee, so the contract became void.

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I was on holiday and my agent called saying that JDT were interested. I didn't have to think twice," said Eldstal during the hour-long podcast.

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"I won everything at JDT... nine trophies in total, including the AFC Cup. I was very driven in the first two years but I was then hit with injuries.

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"I started thinking what was next and that was when I went into the clothing industry. But I still got a new contract and I have to thank HRH Tunku Ismail and the club for believing in me despite the distractions and injuries.

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I have an amazing relationship with HRH Tunku Ismail and JDT, even till now.”

Eldstal returned to England at the end of the 2018 season and is now working on a fitness related application.

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He explained during the podcast that he tried everything in order to return as a footballer, including hiring a personal trainer in Johor Bahru, but he never felt like before.

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