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Mark and Phil are joined by Kelly Somers as she checks in on their FPL teams, whilst also discussing:
- Arteta and Arsenal's comments on VAR
- Marcus Rashford parting after derby defeat
- How badly their pre-season predictions went
- Emma Hayes leaving Chelsea
- Can Girona win the league like Leicester did?
- The strength of LA LIGA this season
- What happens when Jude Bellingham doesn't score
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Mark and Phil reflect on a huge weekend of football on Optus Sport after attending both El Clasico and the Manchester derby in the space of 24 hours.
The guys also still somehow find time to chat about Ange Postecoglou...again! And some guy called Jude Bellingham also gets a mention or two.
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Mark Schwarzer sits down with his old gaffer Roy Hodgson to reflect on his 47 year managerial career, their time spent at Fulham together and how long he plans to continue as Crystal Palace manager.
They also look ahead to Palace's clash against Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, who Hodgson says has done 'a fantastic job'.
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Schwarzie, Phil and Michael Bailey from the Athletic are here to bring you all the latest from the world of football, including:
- The 'extraordinary' life and career of Sir Bobby Charlton
- Is the Merseyside derby a big derby?
- Mikel Arteta's goalkeeping dilemma
- Phil runs out of superlatives for Antoine Griezmann
- A 17 year-old scores on his Barcelona debut
- And...ALWAYS WATCH GIRONA
We also get our weekly round-up of the WSL action, whilst Schwarzie and Phil look ahead to an exciting trip together next weekend.
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Schwarzie, Phil and Bridgey are here to bring you all the latest from the international break including:
- The Socceroos narrow defeat to England at Wembley
- Is enough funding being given to Australian football?
- Spain and Scotland are through to the Euros!
- Norway are struggling. How do they get the best out of Haaland?
- Can Ronaldo get 1,000 goals in football?
We also get our weekly round-up of the WSL action, whilst Schwarzie recalls dropping a David Beckham shot into his own net.
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AND, watch our brand new weekly women's football show: the Women's Football Wrap on the Optus Sport app.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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We welcome Miguel Delaney from the Independent onto today's podcast, for a hearty conversation that focuses on:
- Manchester United and the heroics of Scott McTominay against Brentford - is he underrated? Is he world class? Is he simply a man who stopped Erik ten Hag from being fired for another week?
- Is André Onana able to pull himself out of the hole he is in, form-wise?
- Is this new vulnerability of Manchester City a good thing for the league - AND can Arsenal go one better this season?
- We preview Australia's friendly against England and ask the question: do Aussies care more about international football?
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AND, watch our brand new weekly women's football show: the Women's Football Wrap on the Optus Sport app.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are joined by Michael Bridges to have their say on THAT VAR decision, whilst everyone's predictions get out of hand again and the Women's Super League is back! There are also rumours swirling that an Aussie football manager could be heading back to Glasgow very soon...
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It's a reaction to derby day weekend on the Optus Sport Football Podcast as we take a look at the clashes in North London and Madrid. Meanwhile are Chelsea in turmoil? And we tell the listeners why they should always watch Girona!
Mark Schwarzer is joined by Spanish football expert Phil Kitromilides and ESPN's Senior Football Writer James Olley to dissect the weekend's action in the Premier League and LA LIGA.
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Ange Postecoglou is making it impossible for us not to talk about him after his Spurs team completes a remarkable comeback against Sheffield United. Meanwhile, the crisis for Manchester United continues with defeat to 'title challengers' Brighton at Old Trafford, whilst Arteta's big call could be 'one step too far'.
With all that, as well as the latest from LA LIGA, Phil Kitromilides is joined by Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen to dissect all the weekend's football.
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Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Hansi Flick's 'horrendous' record at Germany has got him the sack, but who should replace him? And why were the Socceroos playing on a potato field? Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Michael Bridges have their say on the first international break of the season. Things also get heated as the team debate whether Italy are still a footballing powerhouse and whether or not Neymar is worthy of breaking Pele's scoring record.
Watch every match of the Premier League, LA LIGA, European qualifiers and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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Mark Schwarzer is back with Phil Kitromilides as they're joined by European football expert Julien Laurens. They discuss Arsenal's dramatic win against Manchester United, another resounding result for Ange Postecoglou and who the winners and losers of the transfer window were in England and Spain.
Watch every match of the Premier League and LALIGA live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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With Mark Schwarzer still struggling with his itinerary getting back from the Women's World Cup, Phil Kitromilides is joined by former Leeds United striker Michael Bridges and Times journalist Tom Allnutt to discuss the controversy surrounding Luis Rubiales in Spain, a Barcelona teenager making waves and whether Everton are on a downward spiral towards the Championship. And of course, we're still loving Ange Ball instead.
Watch every match of the Premier League and LALIGA live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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With Mark Schwarzer misreading his travel itinerary, Phil Kitromilides (Tottenham fan) drafts in Michael Bridges (Tottenham fan) and The Athletic's Charlie Eccleshare (Tottenham journo) for a hearty chat on how the North London club has been given a new lease of life under the Aussie gaffer.
- Will there be a replacement for Harry Kane on the horizon?
- We name the player already said to be the buy of the year in all of Europe!
- Plus, we put the wraps on an epic FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™
Watch every match of the Premier League and LALIGA live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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Join Niav Owens, Catherine Cannuli, Ashleigh Sykes and Chloe Logarzo as they wrap up the final between Spain and England in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, which ended in an enthralling 1-0 win to Spain.
The team put the closing touches on what has been described by many as the greatest FIFA Women's World Cup EVER!
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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After an emotional month, it is farewell to the Matildas as they finished fourth at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™. Niav Owens is joined by Ash Sykes, Jess McDonald and Catherine Cannuli to put a wrap on an emotional third place playoff.
Now, England face the might of Spain in what will be an enthralling decider on Sunday. Australia.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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After an emotional month, it is farewell to the Matildas as they bowed out to England at Stadium Australia. However, it wasn't without its stunning moments as Sam Kerr scored one of the goals of the tournament to give Australia a sniff at victory. Amy Duggan is joined by Ash Sykes, Chloe Logarzo and Catherine Cannuli to put a wrap on a riveting semi-final.
Now, England's women march on to make the final for the first time in their history, facing the might of Spain in what will be an enthralling decider on Sunday. Australia, meanwhile, play off for third place against Sweden on Saturday evening.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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Niav Owens is joined by Ash Sykes, Heather Garriock and Jess McDonald to wrap up day one of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ Semi-Finals as Spain book their spot in the decider for the first time, with Sweden eliminated at the last four stage for the fourth time. Plus a look ahead to the highly-anticipated Semi-Final showdown between Australia and England.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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Well! Week one of both the Premier League and LALIGA has been and gone, and Mark and Phil join forces again to run the rule over both opening weekends.
- We revisit our preview episode predictions after just a week for both bragging and head-hanging purposes!
- Ange Postecoglou's opening league game and the hope he has given the North Londoners - despite losing Kane!
- Is Alexander Isak a threat to Erling Haaland?
- The FIFA Women's World Cup and the effect it has had on Australia!
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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Amy Duggan is joined by Cote Rojas, Catherine Cannuli and Jess McDonald to wrap up day two of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ Quarter-Finals, as the Matildas continue to take the host nation by storm with an epic penalty shootout success over France while England advance to set up a showdown with the tournament co-hosts in a Sydney Semi-Final.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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Amy Duggan is joined by Jess McDonald, Catherine Cannuli and Thomas Sorensen as two teams take a giant leap into the semi-finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ - Sweden and Spain downing Japan and the Netherlands respectively. Plus, it's inside 24 hours until the Matildas take on France in one of their biggest football matches ever - and Australia is waiting with incredible excitement!
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides kick off the Optus Sport Football Podcast for 2023/24 and are joined by Kelly Somers to add a little bit of class to proceedings, as they preview the 2023/24 seasons of both the Premier League and LALIGA!
The trio chew the fat in a fascinating discussion, hitting the big topics like:
- Young player of the year
- Title winners
- Who will be relegated? (Yes, we need to talk about it already!)
- Can anyone catch Manchester City (and Erling Haaland?)
- First manager to hit the chopping block
- Wild predictions
- How will Ange fare at Spurs?
- What about the other Aussies?
- A complete Dummies Guide to Fantasy Premier League
- AND you can join OUR League (details below!)
- LALIGA: Do Real Madrid already have one hand on the trophy?
- Is Robert Lewandowski a 'shoe-in' for the Golden Boot?
Plus, plenty more as we gear up for a massive couple of seasons in the UK and Europe!
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Amy Duggan is joined by Chloe Logarzo, Thomas Sorensen and Heather Garriock to wrap up the round of 16 action of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, as France and Colombia wrapped up the final two places in the quarter-finals. Plus a look ahead to the battle for semi-final spots.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Amy Duggan is joined by Tanya Oxtoby, Joe Montemurro and Chloe Logarzo to wrap up the round of 16 action of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, as the Matildas delighted another huge crowd in Sydney while England were pushed all the way to a penalty shootout. Plus a look ahead to the remaining two Round of 16 encounters.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Niav Owens is joined in the studio by Chloe Logarzo, Jess McDonald and Heather Garriock to wrap up another crazy day at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, which saw USA bow out of the competition in a dramatic penalty shootout against Sweden. Plus a look ahead to Australia's must win knockout match against Denmark in Sydney.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Niav Owens is joined in the studio by Ash Sykes, Jess McDonald and Thomas Sorensen to wrap up the first two round of 16 games of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™. Plus a look ahead to day 17 action as two more quarter-final match-ups get decided and the Matildas edge close to their date with destiny.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Kelly Somers is joined in the studio by Ash Sykes, Cote Rojas and Heather Garriock to wrap up day 14 of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, as the group stage concludes. Plus a look ahead to the round of 16 action.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Amy Duggan is joined by Heather Garriock, Ash Sykes and Cote Rojas to wrap up day 14 of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, with the fancied trio of France, Brazil and Sweden among those in action as a massive shock grabs the spotlight while a special strike floors fans in Sydney. Plus a look ahead to the final group stage matches.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Kelly Somers is joined by Tanya Oxtoby, Thomas Sorensen and Chloe Logarzo to wrap up another huge day of action as world champions USA and European champions England finalise their group stage commitments while Australia's round of 16 opponent is confirmed. Plus a preview of what is to come for the likes of France and Sweden.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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MATILDAS WIN! We are live - and emotional! - from Melbourne as Niav Owens, Chloe Logarzo, Joe Montemurro and Tanya Oxtoby wrap up the Matildas' match against Canada, while in the studio, Kelly Somers is joined by Ash Sykes to put the finishing touches on day 12 - and preview a big next day which sees world champions USA and European champions England in action.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Kelly Somers is joined in the studio by Cote Rojas and Ash Sykes to wrap up day 11 action of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, as the second round of group stage matches end and the simultaneous encounters commence. An incredible match featuring some insane goals is discussed as Colombia down Germany, host nation New Zealand is out, plus a look ahead to the four games to come on day 12 with fate of the Matildas and star captain Sam Kerr's fitness up in the air.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Niav Owens, Jessica McDonald, Cote Rojas and Ash Sykes wrap up day 10 of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, with France and Brazil enthralling the throng of support in Brisbane while history was created in Perth. Plus a look ahead to a busy day 11 schedule and a chat with Matildas captain Sam Kerr.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
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Niav Owens, Tanya Oxtoby, Chloe Logarzo and Thomas Sorensen wrap up day nine of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, with some big crowds in Sydney and Adelaide, the use of the VAR coming into question and a look at what's ahead with what could arguably be the game of the group phase almost upon us.
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Niav Owens is joined by an all-star cast in in Brisbane to debrief the Matildas' loss to Nigeria. Then we head to the studio as Kelly Somers and Catherine Cannuli, wrap up day seven of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™. They dive into the heroes and the heartbreak, as three teams are sent packing from the tournament, and the crew give their predictions for a huge day eight of proceedings that see hosts Australia back in action.
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Kelly Somers, Catherine Cannuli, and Ash Sykes wrap up day seven of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™. They dive into the heroes and the heartbreak, as three teams are sent packing from the tournament, and the crew give their predictions for a huge day eight of proceedings that see hosts Australia back in action.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
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Niav Owens, Joe Montemurro, Tanya Oxtoby and Catherine Cannuli wrap up day six of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, diving into an historic victory for the Philippines, and looking ahead to day seven that sees Australia's group stablemates Canada and Republic of Ireland, back in action.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
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Amy Duggan, Heather Garriock, María José Rojas and Jessica McDonald wrap up day five of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, diving into Marta's historic appearance for Brazil, Germany taking the biggest win of the tournament so far, and the team give their predictions for a huge day six of proceedings that see hosts New Zealand back in action.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Amy Duggan, Heather Garriock and Jessica McDonald wrap up day four of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, diving into Bunny Shaw's dismissal which will see her miss Jamaica's next match and the team give their predictions for a huge day five of proceedings that see one absolute legend of the game in action in her SIXTH World Cup.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
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Kelly Somers, Thomas Sorensen and Tanya Oxtoby wrap up a stacked day three of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, which featured two of the tournament'a favoured teams, some penalty dramas, some high-scoring encounters PLUS they preview what is to come for the likes of France and Sweden.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
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Amy Duggan, Joe Montemurro, Catherine Cannuli and Chloe Logarzo put the finishing touches on an action-packed day two of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, which featured the first red card of the tournament, a high-scoring statement by Spain PLUS they preview European champions England's first outing against Haiti.
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The FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ kicked off in New Zealand with the co-hosts taking on Norway before Australia faced Republic of Ireland across the Tasman as the highly-anticipated tournament got off to a sensational start.
Optus Sport's Amy Duggan is joined by Joe Montemurro, Tanya Oxtoby and Chloe Logarzo to review a big day of action.
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If you listen to no other podcast this week, listen to THIS ONE.
Tottenham's new manager Ange Postecoglou is a fascinating person to hear speak. After conquering Australia, Japan and Scotland's brutal Glasgow rivalry, the gruffly-spoken Australian speaks with Richard Bayliss, addressing his journey to the pinnacle of club football competition: the Premier League, as well as why Mile Jedinak was in his plans, the oft-mentioned hot topic of Harry Kane as well as the ongoing challenges of juggling transfers AND one of his first jobs as boss: a tour of his own country!
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Football in Australia was shocked with the sacking of Alen Stajcic as the Matildas coach, at the eleventh hour ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2019™.
Following a stint at the Central Coast Mariners and amidst COVID lockdowns, Alen found himself with a new challenge at his feet: that of guiding the Philippines women's national team through the qualification process for a World Cup. And. they made it - for the first time ever.
Hear a fascinating, candid chat with Alen as Isobel Cootes quizzes him on motivation, appreciation...and how it feels to be the coach on the sideline as your team heads into a penalty shootout!
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Current holder of the most consecutive Premier League games played, USA legend Brad Friedel joins Socceroos and Premier League great Mark Schwarzer for a fascinating discussion on:
- How the US college system compares to league academies – and which option current players should strive for.
- Why the MLS was so difficult to get started.
- The differences between his early days at Denmark’s Brondby compared to his time at Turkey powerhouse Galatasaray.
- The hoops he needed to jump through to get some international matches under his belt before making it to Liverpool in the late 90s – and the reaction Stateside when he was signed by the Reds.
- Two players he considers the best he ever played against, including one Arsenal player - and not who you might think!
- Brad’s career twilight at Spurs, and the one player who left a lasting impression on him, describing him as a mix of Robbie Fowler and Alan Shearer.
- The steps he took to manage his body, to play professionally until the age of 44.
- Management ambitions into the future.
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Former Premier League stars Mark Schwarzer and Thomas Sorensen join host Teo Pellizzeri for instant reaction to Manchester City's 1-0 win in the UEFA Champoins League final against Inter Milan.
- Manchester City are on top of club football. What does it mean for the City Football Group project and the landscape of club football?
- Inter Milan put up one heck of a fight, what tactics did they deploy to run City so close
- How much blame does Romelu Lukaku take for failing to score with his late gilt-edged chance?
- Legacy check - is Pep Guardiola now the greatest club manager of all time?
- Kevin De Bruyne injured and off, what do we make of his contribution?
- Erling Haaland wins it all in season one - does this give him a free pass to leave whenever he wants?
- Manchester City's ascension to the pinnacle comes with a few caveats - just how much do they matter on a day like today?
And all the other talking points out of the game.
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It's an all-star cast on the GegenPod this week with over 250 caps for the Matildas across the panel!
Current Aussie defender Steph Catley is in town and joins Amy Duggan, Heather Garriock and Michelle Escobar to rip through the groups, touching on topics such as:
- The Matildas: they're not scared of anyone!
- Team USA are coming off two World Cup wins in a row - is it a fait accompli that they rack up a third? MAYBE NOT!
- Spain remains a little unclear - but if all are available and fit, they may just run away with the whole tournament
- How do you best defend against France?
As we close in on a month to go until the biggest sporting event to hit Australia in two decades, Optus Sport is the only place to watch all 64 games live and on demand!
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LaLiga TV presenter and Spanish football expert Phil Kitromilides joins host Teo Pellizzeri for a comprehensive end-of-season wrap for LaLiga!
- The six-way relegation race on the final day as Valladolid went down.
- Which team was the luckiest to survive and now needs the most work in the offseason to avoid the drop?
- Phil's insights into who's coming up from LaLiga SmartBank
- Barcelona's challenging offseason. The financial state of the club and what it's done to their transfer targets
- Is there any legitimacy to a potential Leo Messi return?
- The latest on Real Madrid's pursuit of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and more
- Sevilla's road ahead after another Europa League success
- What to expect from the other LaLiga teams that qualified for Europe: Atletico Madrid, Real Sociedad, Villarreal, Real Betis and Osasuna
- Phil's final thoughts on the season that was
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It's an incredible moment for football in Australia as Ange Postecoglou is appointed to manage Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. Former Premier League stars Mark Schwarzer and Michael Bridges join host Teo Pellizzeri for some instant reaction.
- What it means for the game in Australia to have one of our own managing a Premier League team for the first time
- The big decision on Harry Kane. Sell, lose for free in a season or maybe convince him to sign a contract extension?
- The first transfer window, setting expectations and how he'll handle the Premier League spotlight
- What impact will this have for Tottenham's brand in Australia and the profile of the Premier League down under?
- How should Australian Arsenal fans feel about this?!
- Former Socceroo Tommy Oar takes us inside the rooms when Ange is the gaffer and tells us what the players at Tottenham can expect
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It's a bumper GegenPod with our end of Premier League season awards! Former Premier League star Mark Schwarzer and former Matilda Amy Duggan sort out the tops and the flops at the end of a memorable campaign. Then Optus Sport's women's football journalist Isobel Cootes jumps in to talk all things Women's Super League.
- Premier League team of the season - but you can only pick one player from each team!
- The crazy rule for end of season awards that has our experts on the hop
- The goals, the moments, the meltdowns, the glory and the failure recapped
- We role-play Mauricio Pochettino's keep or cut assessment of the Chelsea squad
- A look ahead to the DFB Pokal final and the Europa League final
- Chelsea come out on top in the WSL again - do we celebrate them enough or does European failure linger over this season?
- What next for a host of Matildas off contract?
- Alessia Russo's future - can Manchester United back up their incredible season without her?
- Our experts' wish-list for something to help the WSL take the next big leap in the short term
And plenty more. Hosted by Teo Pellizzeri.
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Former Premier League stars Mark Schwarzer, Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen give the first reactions to the final day of the Premier League season with host Teo Pellizzeri.
- Leeds United are relegated - are they at risk of a double drop?
- The surprise candidate to take over at Leeds that Mark Schwarzer drops like a bomb!
- Leicester City also relegated taking Aussie Harry Souttar with them down to the Championship
- Who leaves in the fire-sale at Leicester?
- Can either club find the next Vincent Kompany to turn their fortunes 180 degrees and win promotion at the first time of asking?
- Have we seen Sam Allardyce's reputation as the fire fighter extinguished?
- Everton survive - but the panel are skeptical about if any lessons have been learned from another close shave
- Is Everton's future as a permanent relegation battler? What next for Sean Dyche?
- Harry Kane scores his 29th and 30th goals but were they his last in a Tottenham shirt?
- Was this the last time we see Tottenham before Ange Postecoglou takes over?
- Aston Villa qualify for Europe
- First impressions on the promoted teams
- Would our experts pick Manchester City to win the title again or take any of the other 19 teams next season?
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Former Premier League stars Mark Schwarzer, Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen join host Teo Pellizzeri to discuss all the biggest topics in football from the week just gone!
- Manchester City crowned champions under the cloud of the Premier League investigation - is it a tainted title?
- Is there a desire to stop the spending or should clubs be allowed to continue the arms race?
- Newcastle secure Champions League football, so who's top of their summer shopping list?
- The relegation battle hots up as Everton take the upper hand into the final day
- The fallout from Valencia fans' racist abuse of Vinicius Junior continues
- One of the panel has the guillotine out for a big name manager which will create a huge vacancy at the top of club football
- Chelsea lead the race for the WSL title going into the final day of the season, but why is it "Reading vs Australia" in the WSL?
- Coventry City vs Luton Town in the most lucrative game in football
- The Socceroos set for a re-match against World Champions Argentina
And plenty more.
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Former Premier League stars Thomas Sorensen and Michael Bridges and former Matilda Amy Duggan join host Teo Pellizzeri to discuss all the biggest topics on football!
- Arsenal 'peak too early' and throw away the Premier League
- Manchester United can lay claim to a 'successful' season as they close in on Champions League
- Southampton mathematically down, we rate their chances of doing a Burnley-style bounce back
- What the future will hold for Harry Souttar if Leicester City go down
- Mauricio Pochettino is almost a done deal to Chelsea while Arne Slot is the new favourite for the Tottenham vacancy
- Barcelona win LaLiga but Espanyol's pitch invasion grabs all the headlines. The experts discuss how to fix the problems of fan behaviour in Spanish football
- Sam Kerr and Chelsea win the FA Cup - but is England providing enough of a challenge for them?
- Could a European Super League be the answer to some of the competitive and commercial challenges facing women's football?
- Aussies abroad - Jordy Bos moves to Belgium for a record fee but Patrick Kisnorbo suffers relegation in Ligue 1
And plenty more.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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Former Premier League stars Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen join host Teo Pellizzeri to discuss the biggest football talking points of the week!
- Michael Bridges puts on his armor and wades into battle to defend Leeds United's hiring of Big Sam Allardyce!
- Do Leeds 'deserve' to go down?
- More twists and turns in the relegation battle as Everton and Nottingham Forest take big strides
- The top four race heats up - does the pod owe Jurgen Klopp an apology?
- Arsenal hoping the Champions League will provide a distraction for Manchester City
- Can we feel good about Barcelona's impending LaLiga crown?
- What do Ange Postecoglou and Ben Brereton Diaz have in common?
- Play-offs set in the Championship for one golden ticket in the Premier League
- Sam Kerr's Cheslea set to wow Wembley again with a full hous expected for FA Cup final against Manchester United
And plenty more.
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Former Premier League star Thomas Sorensen and Optus Sport Celtic correspondent John McGinley join host Teo Pellizzeri to talk all things football! There's a special focus on Ange Postecoglou's Celtic this week plus all the latest talking points in the Premier League.
- Celtic closing in on a domestic treble and back-to-back league championships
- How Ange Postecoglou's management is being received and his standing within the club's history
- What it will take for Celtic to contend in the Champions League next season
- Is Ange really leaving? Sorting the noise from the news every time the Premier League gets linked
- How long will Ange spend at Celtic before making his next big move - and where will he go?
- Scotland's battle for credibility in European competitions
- The long road for Scotland to qualify for a World Cup for the first time since 1998
- Could there be a renewed push for Celtic and Rangers to join the Premier League or a European Super League?
- Leeds look like sacking Javi Gracia for...Sam Allardyce?!
- The relegation battle and top four race hots up
- Arsenal keep the title race interesting by beating Chelsea
And plenty more.
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Former Premier League stars Mark Schwarzer and Thomas Sorensen join host Teo Pellizzeri to discuss the biggest issues in football this week!
- Tottenham implode again - is Ange Postecoglou actually the answer to their horrendous management conundrum?
- More twists and turns in the relegation battle
- The incredible struggle for play-off spots - and there's a dream play-off final for that last spot in the Premier League
- Manchester City move another step closer to not just the title but what would be a history-matching treble
- Wrexham's rise continues - which other teams in the football pyramid could be ripe for a similar fairytale?
- Garang Kuol's struggle for game time in Scotland
- Barcelona continue to dominate LaLiga but just how good can we feel about their success given the financial 'levers' that were pulled?
- Leah Williamson's injury robs the FIFA Women's World Cup of another of its major stars
And plenty more.
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A star-studded panel of former Premier League stars Mark Schwarzer, Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen join host Teo Pellizzeri to attack all the biggest talking points in football!
- The relegation battle heats up for Leicester City prior to Mark Schwarzer's catch-up with Socceroo star Harry Souttar
- Are Leeds United in freefall? Michael Bridges gives an insight into the drubbing from Liverpool at Elland Road
- Have West Ham been rewarded for sticking with David Moyes?
- Arsenal wobble again a the top - is there any road to them holding off Manchester City?
- Aston Villa rocketing up the table with Unai Emery - could he have done so well that Villa might struggle to keep him?
- The experts give their accounts of when owners and directors stuck their nose into team talks and football affairs
- Ange Postecoglou closing in on the Scottish Premiership
- Patrick Kisnorbo's Troyes getting closer to relegation in Ligue 1
- A blockbuster Barcelona v Atletico Madrid showdown in LaLiga
- The experts' tips for the WSL title showdown between Manchester United and Arsenal, and Sam Kerr's Chelsea against Barcelona in the Champions League
And plenty more.
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The GegenPod is in high spirits as former Matilda Amy Duggan joins former Premier League star Thomas Sorensen and host Teo Pellizzeri to break down all the big talking points in football.
- Manchester City look irresistible after demolishing Bayern Munich, is there any hope Arsenal can stop them in the Premier League?
- Leicester City's latest lunge at survival
- What is it about Roy Hodgson that has brought the magic back to Crystal Palace?
- Aston Villa flying up the table under Unai Emery
- The Matildas beat England 2-0 and look like world beaters!
- Canada and Germany both suffer high-profile losses, are any of the big teams in the sort of form that can worry Australia on home soil?
- 100 days to go until the FIFA Women's World Cup
And plenty more.
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Premier League commentator Pien Meulensteen joins former Matilda Amy Duggan and host Teo Pellizzeri to launch into all the biggest talking points in football!
- Graham Potter sacked from Chelsea and Brendan Rodgers gone from Leicester City as the managerial madness continues
- The relegation battle remains crazy with just three points between 12th and the drop zone - will David Moyes or Steve Cooper be next to go?
- Manchester United's slump in the top four race while Manchester City and Arsenal go win-for-win at the top
- The four-way race for the WSL title - is it now the best league in Europe based on the results in the UEFA Women's Champions League?
- Who is England's answer to Alexia Putellas, set to become the nation's 'celerity footballer'
- Khadija "Bunny" Shaw with twice as many WSL goals as Sam Kerr - what's the reason?
- Matildas hit by injuries before big England test - but have England got their own issues?
- Herve Renard takes over at France
- Pien's journey to becoming a Premier League commentator. Including a candid insight into how she handles internet trolls and handles the pressure of million-viewer audiences
And plenty more.
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Former Premier League stars Mark Schwarzer, Thomas Sorensen and Michael Bridges join host Teo Pellizzeri to break down all the biggest talking points in the week of football.
- Antonio Conte is gone from Tottenham, we run through all the candidates and how Spurs can turn their fortunes around
- What will the pitch from Tottenham sound like if they reach out to Ange Postecoglou, and what will Ange want to discuss if he takes their call?
- England kick-start their Euro 2024 qualifiers but Italy, Denmark and the Netherlands all have issues
- Scotland roll Spain in what could be one of the great qualifying groups - but will Erling Haaland grace it with his presence?
- Belgium and Portugal both have a renaissance with their ageing stars, but is it a false dawn for both nations?
- The Socceroos split their Ecuador friendlies as the next phase of Graham Arnold's time in charge continues
- The WSL title race is going down to the wire. The experts try to pick their winner in the four-team battle
- The Premier League returns with blockbuster action between Manchester City and Liverpool - is this the weekend where Arsenal breaks away?
And plenty more.
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An all-star former Premier League panel of Mark Schwarzer, Thomas Sorensen and Michael Bridges join host Teo Pellizzeri for this week's GegenPod!
- Antonio Conte's meltdown at Spurs. We attack it from every angle. What does it mean for the club, for Conte, for Daniel Levy, for Ange Postecoglou and for Harry Kane?
- Roy Hodgson back at Crystal Palace as the relegation battle becomes even tighter!
- How long will Aleksandar Mitrovic be suspended for after his push on the referee?
- El Clasico signals generational change in LaLiga
- Italy and England clash in a blockbuster opening to Euro 2024 qualifying
- Who will prevail when Sam Kerr's Chelsea take on Ellie Carpenter's Lyon?
- Who is the most famous celebrity our former stars had in their entourage during their playing days?
And plenty more.
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Socceroos icon Mark Schwarzer and fellow former Premier League star Thomas Sorensen join host Teo Pellizzeri to break down the biggest issues of the football week both at home and abroad!
- Graham Arnold's first Socceroos squad since the World Cup
- New faces including hotshot Nestory Irankunda - how do we harness the potential of this wonderkid 17-year-old?
- Arnie wins the four-way international tug-of-war for Alexander Robertson. We discuss the Manchester City youngster
- The future of Tom Rogic in green and gold
- Who wants to finish fourth in the Premier Leauge? Are Chelsea finally coming good?
- Is three-up, three-down the right number of teams promoted and relegated, could it be more? Could it be done with a promotion-relegation playoff?
- Real Madrid might already be out of chances with a nine-point deficit going into El Clasico
- The experts name their best El Clasico XI of the 21st century!
And plenty more.
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The all-star panel of former Premier League stars Mark Schwarzer, Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen are back with host Teo Pellizzeri to talk about the biggest football issues of the week in the Premier League, LaLiga and close to home.
- Liverpool's 7-0 romp against Manchester United
- What to do with Bruno Fernandes. Captaincy stripped? Could he leave?
- Liverpool's rebuild, just how much work is needed now that we've seen what they're capable of?
- The panel give their guarantees on who will avoid relegation and why in the nine-team scrap to avoid the drop!
- Arsenal's last-minute heroics against Bournemouth - should they throw the Europa League to focus on the Premier League title chase?
- Australia's National Second Division. It's getting real now and our experts explain why it could be a game-changer for the round ball down under
- Socceroos selection for the Ecuador friendlies is getting closer and there are some new names that are ready for a chance
And plenty more.
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Optus Sport columnist and Manchester United correspondent Sam Pilger joins former Matilda Amy Duggan and host Teo Pellizzeri for a Manchester United themed Gegenpod!
- Manchester United win the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 final victory against Newcastle United
- What Erik Ten Hag got right in the final and what he's been fixing tactically through the season
- Still in the hunt for three other trophies, how will the juggling act work?
- The transfer market and the players Ten Hag inherited, how his emphasis on character is reshaping the squad
- Player focus with insight into Antony, Rashford, Maguire, Martinez and more
- What does Avram Glazer's appearance for the cup final at Wembley tell us about the family's plans to sell?
- Manchester United's global footprint - what next for their brand?
Plus the latest headlines in the Premier League, world football and the women's game.
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Former Premier League stars Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen join host Teo Pellizzeri to discuss all the big talking points of the week! Then former Matilda Amy Duggan and journalist Alex Ibaceta jump in the pod to break down all the issues that have led to 15 Spain national team players going on strike in a FIFA Women's World Cup year.
Bridgey and Thomas talk:
- Javi Gracia in at Leeds, can he save them?
- What's next for West Ham and David Moyes
- Which three teams are going down? The guys make their picks
- Arsenal open their gap at the top from Manchester City after a character-revealing win
- Graham Potter continues to test Chelsea's patience
- Silverware on the line - will it be trophy time for Manchester United or redemption for Loris Karius?
Amy and Alex talk:
- Spain's 15 players in exile from the national team - why it happened, what can resolve it and will they be back for the World Cup?
- Where does Ballon d'Or holder Alexia Putellas stand in all this
- Who is the best player in the World, is it Sam Kerr?
- Why can't Sam Kerr get more respect from the football world, what will it take for more Australians to get some shine?
- Early favourites to win the World Cup
- Australia to play blockbuster friendlies against both England men and women
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Former Premier League stars Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen are joined by former Matilda Amy Duggan and host Teo Pellizzeri to break down all the big talking points of the week in football!
- Bridgey faces the music for backing Jesse Marsch and Nathan Jones, both now sacked!
- What's the answer to Southampton's problems?
- Leeds managerial vacancy remains a burning issue
- Liverpool won the Merseyside derby but are they back?
- Are Newcastle fading as flavour of the month?
- The Manchester United sale - who's winning the bidding war and how does die-hard fan Amy Duggan feel about some of the potential buyers?
- FIFA's Club World Cup barely makes a ripple in the pond - does it have a future?
- Chelsea have a great weekend in the WSL without even kicking a ball!
- The FIFA Women's World Cup play-offs are here and many countries are trying to qualify for the first time, you'll love our panel's picks!
And plenty more.
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Football finance expert Kieran Maguire is our special guest on a Gegenpod that's all about money in football! Former Premier League stars Thomas Sorensen and Mark Schwarzer join host Teo Pellizzeri to discuss:
- The Premier League's sensational list of charges against Manchester City. What it means for Man City, for the Premier League and what punishments they could face
- How will this change the approach of other clubs backed by wealthy owners like Newcastle United?
- An insight into how Chelsea was able to splash the cash but play within the rules - their high risk strategy
- Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the battle to meet the Glazers' price-tag of $6-8bn on Manchester United
- Fenway Sports Group and the possible sale of Liverpool - where's it at?
- Wrexham's rise and what the future holds for club ownership models
Plus our experts give their take on Jesse Marsch's exit from Leeds United, Jurgen Klopp's gruff press conference, the latest with Aussies abroad, and plenty more.
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Socceroos Icon Mark Schwarzer gives his instant reaction to Graham Arnold's extension as the Socceroos boss. What should the expectations be for the 2024 AFC Asian Cup and the road to the 2026 World Cup?
Plus former Matilda Amy Duggan and host Teo Pellizzeri are joined by LaLiga TV host and Spanish football expert Phil Kitromilides to talk all things LaLiga!
- How have Barcelona built their gap at the top of the league and just how precarious is their financial situation?
- What are Real Madrid doing to prepare for life after Luka Modric?
- Wonderkid Endrick has committed his future but what does that future look like?
- The battle for the top four and Diego Simeone's future at Atletico Madrid
- Is Joao Felix's future in the Premier League?
- Villarreal, Real Betis, Sevilla and the dominance of Spanish clubs in European competitions
- Gennaro Gattuso is gone from Valencia - so who's getting relegated?
- Are we about to witness the worst LaLiga season of all time from one struggler?
And plenty more including the weekend of FA Cup, transfer window latest and the audacious attempt to break the women's transfer world record for Alessia Russo.
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Former Premier League stars Thomas Sorensen and Michael Bridges are joined by former Matilda Amy Duggan to break down all the big talking points of the week!
- Frank Lampard sacked as Everton boss - what next for this troubled club?
- Who's coming in and who would our experts hire?
- Harry Kane could be signing a new contract with Tottenham, but is Spurs the right place for him to win a major trophy?
- The managerial sack race in the relegation zone - who is the lowest safe team?
- Dwight Yorke leaves Macarthur - what does this mean for the game in Australia and for Yorke's own career?
- The WSL freezes over! Frozen pitches hijack the competition!
And plenty more.
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The GegenPod dives head first into all the biggest talking points in football as former Premier League stars Thomas Sorensen and Michael Bridges are joined by former Matilda Amy Duggan and host Teo Pellizzeri.
- Is it time up for the error-prone Hugo Lloris or will an impassioned defence from the goalkeepers union swing your opinion?
- Arsenal stay top but miss out on their top transfer targets, will they regret not spending the money?
- Manchester United win the derby as Marcus Rashford produces 'Ballon d'Or' level performance
- Newcastle's shopping list for the January transfer window
- Stoke cling to Harry Souttar while one gun A-League player might be set for the move of a lifetime
- Sam Kerr does it again in the WSL while fellow Matildas stars make progress
- Could England actually be better without the second best player in the World?
And plenty more.
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The GegenPod has former Premier League stars Mark Schwarzer and Thomas Sorsensen join former Matilda Amy Duggan and host Teo Pellizzeri to break down all the biggest football talking points of the week:
- Is the Graham Potter philosophy incompatible with Chelsea?
- Manchester United's unexpected return to the title race
- Mikel Arteta feeling the pressure of being top
- Gareth Bale retires, we celebrate his greatest goals and achievements
- Maty Ryan gets out of Denmark while Garang Kuol is going to Scotland
- The Matildas count down to the World Cup continues with the return of the WSL
And plenty more.
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The GegenPod is back into Premier League mode with former star Michael Bridges and former Socceroo Tommy Oar joining host Teo Pellizzeri to look at all the big talking points.
- Everton in disarray, surely it's the end for Frank Lampard?
- Arsenal and Newcastle wrestle in the top four
- Have Manchester City become too Erling Haaland-centric?
- Liverpool's struggles fall on Darwin Nunez but where does the blame really lie?
- Manchester United's transfer window targets and the other big moves to expect
- Will any Premier League teams bite on the big Joao Felix price tag?
- A cupset from Tommy's career you'll have to hear to believe
- Bridgey's plate-smashing memories from when a major tournament winner came back to club football
And plenty more.
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In an exclusive interview with Optus Sport, Frank Lampard divulges all about his managerial journey, including his appointment at Derby, his touchline blowup with Jurgen Klopp, being dismissed by Chelsea, how he saved Everton from relegation, his future ambitions, and touches on Harry Redknapp's famous words about him when he was just 17.
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With the World Cup finished it's time to look at the impact the tournament will have on Premier League football returning? Former Premier League star Michael Bridges is joined by Socceroos icon Mark Schwarzer from Qatar and host Teo Pellizzeri to look at some of the immediate issues.
- Julian Alvarez has just won a World Cup for Argentina but what bold move does Pep Guardiola have to think about to play him at Manchester City?
- The break was great for some but which teams will falter as their players come back tired?
- Who's in the shop window just in time for January after starring at the World Cup?
- Is Erling Haaland about to remind everyone that he's better than Messi and Mbappe?
- Who is the most vulnerable team in the top four?
And plenty more.
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Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer and Premier League legend Michael Bridges join Teo Pellizzeri to dive deep into possibly the best World Cup final ever, as well as dissect the FIFA 2022 World Cup as a whole: the best, the worst, the predictions, the surprises and the ones to watch in the future.
- Messi lifts the World Cup and settles GOAT debate.
- Kylian Mbappe has FOUR goals in World Cup finals at the age of 23!
- Goalkeepers and mentality, management and tactics.
- Where to now after an incredible tournament?
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Former Socceroo Tommy Oar and Premier League legend Michael Bridges join Teo Pellizzeri to unpack France’s semi-final win and look ahead to the blockbuster World Cup final.
- France book a date with Argentina
- Clairefontaine: world-leading football factory
- Youth football in Australia and lessons from French
- Can national team bosses be foreign and still achieve success?
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Former Socceroo Tommy Oar and Optus Sport Journalist Jack Austin join former Matilda Amy Duggan to discuss today's World Cup action!
- Messi orchestrates World Cup Final shot at redemption
- Croatia’s golden era not necessarily over…
- France v Morocco: Who will join Argentina in the final?
- Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi could create the battle of the tournament.
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Former Premier League striker Michael Bridges and former Socceroo Scott McDonald join former Matilda Amy Duggan to discuss today's World Cup action!
- Football won't be coming home this year as France too good.
- Ronaldo's World Cup dreams are dashed. What next for CR7?
- Are Morocco unstoppable? Yet to lose under Walid Regragui
- Widespread accusations from players of poor refereeing. Is it fair enough?
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Former Premier League striker Michael Bridges and Optus Sport Journalist Jack Austin join former Matilda Amy Duggan to discuss today's World Cup action!
- Do Brazil struggle with mental resilience?
- Are Croatia unstoppable when it goes to extra time?
- Messi with ANOTHER goal and assist taking him equal with Gabriel Batistuta.
- Louis van Gaal going against everything that the Dutch have ever stood for.
- A shot at 2018 World Cup redemption could be on the cards...
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Former A-League players Tommy Oar and Thomas Sorensen join Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer and Teo Pellizzeri to discuss Portugal's free-flowing attack and the rise of their newest star. They discuss Spain's tactics and if tiki taka is the way forward, reassess their pre-tournament predictions and debate the best way for the A-League Men's to capitalise on Socceroos hype to convert it into bums of seats.
- Were Portugal better with Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench?
- Has the Ronaldo era come to an end for the national team?
- Spain's tactics: passes, possession but no product.
- Benfica's incredible youth development and their latest starlet off the production line.
- A-League Men's return this weekend and how to make the most of the Socceroos' best-ever World Cup campain.
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Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer, former A-League and Socceroos winger Tommy Oar and former A-League and Premier League goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen join Teo Pellizzeri to discuss this weekend's A-League Men's return and how the domestic league can capitalise on the success of the national team this World Cup and captivate the huge audiences that we've seen and convert them into A-League fans.
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Brazil roll on in style as they breeze past South Korea and Japan fall in a valiant fight with 2018 finalists Croatia. Former Socceroo Tommy Oar and former Premier League striker Michael Bridges join Teo Pellizzeri to unpack two huge matches in the World Cup Round of 16. Mark Schwarzer joins in from Qatar to provide a keeper’s perspective on the surprising penalty trend as well as the power rankings within AFC.
- Brazil’s depth: is it unmatched? Can anyone stop them?
- Japan, Australia and South Korea lead impressive AFC growth
- Wild predictions for Spain, Switzerland, Morocco and Portugal
- Arnold thriving despite deviating from Football Australia coaching curriculum
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Former Socceroo Scott McDonald joins Optus Sport Deputy Editor Jack Austin and Teo Pellizzeri to unpack two huge matches in the Round of 16. Mark Schwarzer joins in from Qatar as we assess just how good youngsters Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham can be and who will come out on top as they face off in the World Cup quarter finals.
- Gareth Southgate blocking out the noise
- Bellingham's next destination
- Mbappe the best in the world right now?
- England tactics v French tactics and where it will be won.
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A Messi masterclass was ultimately what cost the Socceroos progression in the FIFA World Cup 2022, and our host of football legends are here to guide you through an incredible tournament from the men's Australian national team, as well as the rest of the action.
Former Socceroos Mark Schwarzer and Tommy Oar join Amy Duggan and Michael Bridges to unpack the Socceroos' campaign and analyse their match-up against Argentina:
- 'Low blow' from teammate in aftermath of Australia's defeat.
- Lionel Messi magic.
- 'It's wrong, it's unfair' - Schwarzer's rallying cry
- What next for Graham Arnold?
- Where do the players go from here? What's next?
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The Socceroos are inside 24 hours now before they line up against Argentina for a place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals!
Former Socceroo Tommy Oar joins Amy Duggan and Michael Bridges to give a full preview of this historic clash as well as put the rule across the last group stage matches:
- Son Heung-Min and Luis Suarez both in tears at the conclusion of their match, but for different reasons!
- How does it feel to be sitting on the bench as results from other matches start to come in?
- Does Graham Arnold change his winning formula in the face of fatigue?
- HOW ON EARTH will Australia stop Lionel Messi?
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In one of the most dramatic days in World Cup history, Belgium and Germany have been eliminated, while Morocco and Japan have topped their respective groups. Former Socceroo stars Scott McDonald and Tommy Oar join former Matilda Amy Duggan to talk about everything from an action packed day.
- How did Japan defeat Spain?
- What will be the fallout for Germany after their elimination?
- Was Belgium's golden generation wasted under Roberto Martinez?
- How far can Morocco go?
- Should FIFA have random draws to decide who plays who in the next round?
- Can Ghana get revenge against Uruguay?
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The Socceroos beat Denmark 1-0 and will play Argentina in the Round of 16! Former Socceroo stars Scott McDonald and Tommy Oar join host Teo Pellizzeri to talk about everything from one of the game's great days in Australia!
- How Australia won, the challenges, the answers and the stars
- Mathew Leckie scores one of the great Australia goals, but Tommy's got some amazing insights into his unlikely back story!
- Argentina and Leo Messi are waiting in the Round of 16, what approach does Australia take?
- Graham Arnold gets it right again - Scott and Tommy go into the how and why the gaffer got Australia out of the group
- Awesome scenes at live sites means the game is booming! The pod does some 'blue sky thinking' about how to capitalise on all the momentum
- France get rolled by Tunisia but still top the group
- Poland back into the knock-out rounds with an unimpressive loss, while Saudi Arabia and Mexico crash out
- A look ahead to Group E and F including tips for Croatia's blockbuster against Belgium
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Former Socceroos Scott McDonald and Michael Zullo join host Teo Pellizzeri for an insightful edition of the GegenPod!
- Michael Zullo was coached for years by Graham Arnold and takes us inside the Socceroos locker room with insights into the tricks and strategies that Australia's coach will try ahead of the Denmark game
- The mental preparation that Graham Arnold will impress on the Socceroos before taking on one of the nation's biggest games ever!
- Michael Zullo's experiences on the ground as a fan in Qatar
- Qatar bomb out as the worst-performed World Cup host in history
- England's selections headaches after dismissing Wales
- Senegal waiting for England after eliminating Ecuador
- Gareth Bale says he won't retire, so what comes next?
- The United States of America eliminate Iran
- Comprehensive preview of Socceroos v Denmark
- A look ahead to all the other Group C and Group D games including Argentina's do or die game against Poland.
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Group G and Group H are still up for grabs as Brazil and Portugal confirm qualification for the Round of 16. The GegenPod is back to unpack all the action for you. Teo Pellizzeri is joined by former Socceroo Scott McDonald, Premier League legend Michael Bridges and legendary Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer to analyse all of the action.
- Brazil's incredible squad depth compared with Portugal and other contenders
- Could we see a final of the goats?
- Onana sent home
- Was it really a handball?
- Kudus on the rise
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Hugely competitive matches overnight see Group E blown wide open and the GegenPod is back to unpack all the action for you. Teo Pellizzeri is joined by former Socceroo Tommy Oar, Premier League legend Michael Bridges and legendary Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer to analyse all of the action.
- Tactical brains battle it out in Group E
- Tensions rise within the Belgium squad
- Which sides will claim top spots in both Group E and F?
- How are Schwarzie's pre-tournament tips faring?
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The Socceroos pulled off a famous World Cup win last night and the GegenPod is back to unpack all the action for you. Former Matilda Amy Duggan is joined by former Socceroo Scott McDonald, Premier League legend Michael Bridges and legendary Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer to bask in all the Socceroos glory.
- Graham Arnold proving doubters wrong?
- Souttar, Mooy, Duke and Ryan, who gets player of the match?
- Will Australia progress to the Round of 16?
- Are we seeing the birth of a proper football nation?
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The GegenPod is back headlined by former Matilda Amy Duggan who is joined by former Socceroo Tommy Oar, two-time World Cup goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen and legendary Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer to dissect the action from Group A and B overnight, and look ahead to Australia's do-or-die match against Tunisia.
- England held to a draw by USA.
- Wales hopes hanging in the balance.
- What will Qatar's early exit do for the tournament?
- Mark Schwarzer provides an update from the Socceroos camp in Qatar.
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The first round of group stage matches is complete and we take a look at who impressed, disappointed and surprised us so far in Qatar. Teo Pellizzeri is joined by Michael Bridges, Thomas Sorensen and Mark Schwarzer to dig into all the action.
- Brazil stamp authority as tournament favourites
- Bridgey backs his Three Lions
- Sorensen on 'weak' goalkeeping option
- Plenty more
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The GegenPod is back headlined by former Matilda Amy Duggan who is joined by former Socceroos Tommy Oar, Scott McDonald and Mark Schwarzer to dissect Group E and F World Cup action from overnight.
- Spain's seven put them in the favourites mix.
- Japan surprise Germany in Group E.
- What can the Socceroos learn from our Asian neighbours?
- Mark Schwarzer explains his thoughts around grassroots funding, fees and subsidisation.
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Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer explains his thoughts around the question he asked in a press conference with Australia’s Sports Minister and Football Australia CEO James Johnson that made national headlines. He outlines why it had to be asked, in his own words.
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A full house for the breakdown of Australia's match against France at the World Cup! Mark Schwarzer is in from Qatar while fellow former Socceroo Tommy Oar and former Denmark international Thomas Sorensen join host Amy Duggan.
- Craig Goodwin has Australia daring to dream
- The defensive collapse, where did it all go wrong?
- What did we learn about Australia and what comes next against Tunisia?
- The quality of France as Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud take control
- Denmark and Tunisia play an entertaining draw to leave the group wide open
- Saudi Arabia pull off one of the all-time great World Cup upsets by beating Argentina
- Robert Lewandowski's struggles continue while Guillermo Ochoa is once again King of the Cup
- Looking ahead to day four action including Croatia, Belgium, Germany and Spain
And plenty more all packed into this bite-size episode!
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Mark Schwarzer, Michael Bridges and Tommy Oar join Teo Pellizzeri to review a huge World Cup matchday and look ahead to the Socceroos' huge test against the World Champions.
- Are England finally primed for a trophy?
- Where does Gareth Bale rank amongst the greatest British players in history?
- Concussion debate rolls on.
- Are the French playing mind games or are they truly arrogant?
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Former Socceroo Tommy Oar joins Teo Pellizzeri to wrap up a massive first day of World Cup action. We also hear from legendary goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer as he provides all the latest news and reaction from Doha, where Australia forward Martin Boyle has recently been ruled out of action.
Off the back of Enner Valencia's inspiring performance for Ecuador, the team also discuss which players have been known to lift their game when it comes to football's most prestigious tournament.
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Former World Cup Socceroos Mark Schwarzer and Tommy Oar join ex-Matilda Amy Duggan and Leeds United icon Michael Bridges to preview the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
- How far will Australia go?
- Who are the big contenders?
- Which young guns will shine?
- Why will this be a tournament like no other?
The team also discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's shocking interview, and analyse an amazing week for the Matildas.
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Socceroos icon Mark Schwarzer, Premier League legends Thomas Sorensen and Michael Bridges and host Teo Pellizzeri go in two-footed for a no-holds-barred discussion of the Socceroos World Cup squad!
- Mitch Langerak snubbed, why the high-profile humiliation after being begged to come out of international retirement?
- Cristian Volpato turns the Socceroos and a World Cup opportunity down, what now?
- Garang Kuol is the lucky bolter, but what does it mean for Marco Tilio, Daniel Arzani and others?
- Jason Cummings realises his dream after the gamble on a move down under
- Trent Sainsbury left out while Thomas Deng gets the nod
- What does Keanu Baccus getting picked ahead of Denis Genreau say about the club choices of players and game-time evaluation of selectors?
- Who's in the shop window to land a big move if they shine on the big stage?
- Did Arnie show a 'glass jaw' or is the media too negative when they talk about the team?
- Runners, fighters and boxing kangaroos - but what about footballers?
Plus a discussion of all the big Premier League and European football talking points including Antonio Conte's struggle at Spurs, a potential Liverpool sale, some mouth-watering European ties and the Matildas' upcoming match against Sweden.
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Premier League stars Thomas Sorensen and Michael Bridges are joined by former Matilda Amy Duggan and host Teo Pellizzeri to break down all the big talking points in football.
- Cristian Volpato - should Graham Arnold be on the phone to offer a Socceroos call-up for the World Cup, and will Volpato accept it?
- Is Graham Potter overthinking his start to life at Chelsea? What is the right balance of instruction v freedom?
- Darwin Nunez, is the criticism of him fair?
- Bridgey's Leeds victory lap
- Is it time up for Diego Simeone as Atletico Madrid bomb out of Europe?
- Socceroos World Cup countdown - Tom Rogic, Riley McGree, Garang Kuol and Marco Tilio all under the microscope
- Elise Kellond-Knight returns for the Matildas but is the squad carrying too many players that aren't actually there to play?
- Manchester United the emerging new power of the WSL
- The WSL question Amy Duggan just couldn't answer!
And plenty more
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It was a combative pod as Premier League star Michael Bridges and Socceroos icon Mark Schwarzer wanted to butt heads! Former Matilda Amy Duggan was there to play peacemaker and talk about the biggest issues in football:
- Steven Gerrard sacked by Aston Villa, is Jesse Marsch next to go?
- Unai Emery gets his chance at redemption in the Premier League
- Liverpool lose again, did the underestimate Nottingham Forest?
- Michael Bridges on his catch-up with Harry Kewell at Celtic
- Awer Mabil gets precious game-time but so many Socceroos are down on the road to the World Cup
- Women's World Cup draw - did a surprise team get an easy ride?
- Aussies dominating in the WSL
And plenty more
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Former Matilda Amy Duggan and Premier League legend Thomas Sorensen join host Teo Pellizzeri to break down all the big talking points in the week of football.
- Was Sam Kerr robbed of football's most prestigious individual award?
- Where's Sammy? The surprising award-night snub
- The Matildas get ready to learn their group for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
- Socceroos World Cup countdown - the injuries are biting!
- Jackson Irvine and Connor Metcalfe speak exclusively to Optus Sport
- Liverpool get a big win but did Pep Guardiola get it all wrong?
- Steven Gerrard the latest to be on the manager hot-seat as Aston Villa's struggles continue
- Barcelona lose El Clasico and their big financial gambit could be about to backfire
- A frightening fight in the Women's Super League overshadows some great moments for the Aussies
And plenty more
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Away from the hustle and bustle of Glasgow in the Scottish Highlands, Ange Postecoglou has a special chat with Michael Bridges about the die-hard nature of Scottish football, how his day-to-day job affects fans' days/months/years and why growing up with an unrivalled love for the game means nothing on the world stage if you come from Australia.
Ange discusses:
- How he arrived at Celtic knowing he wasn't afforded the time to create success that he had been given elsewhere
- The magnitude of the Old Firm Derby and what it means to the town of Glasgow
- How his track record doesn't necessarily define who he is as a coach - and nor will he let that happen
- The comparison with Jesse Marsch as an 'outsider'
- What Socceroos great Harry Kewell has brought to Celtic from a coaching perspective.
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Socceroos icon Mark Schwarzer, Premier League legend Michael Bridges and former Matilda Amy Duggan join host Teo Pellizzeri to discuss all the big talking points in the week of football:
- Arsenal beat Liverpool in controversial circumstances to leave the Reds' season on the brink. Can they even make the top four?
- Cristiano Ronaldo reaches 700 club goals but can Erling Haaland make it to 1000 one day?
- The first El Clasico of the season - who's going to win?
- Ange's Celtic in big Champions League trouble after another defeat
- Maty Ryan facing a war for the gloves in Kobenhavn as the clock ticks towards the World Cup
- The Matildas get a big win - have they finally found the winning strategy at the feet of Alex Chidiac?
- USA lose two matches as their grasp on the Women's World Cup begins to loosen
- Marco Tilio, Daniel Arzani, Tom Rogic and other Socceroos' battle for game time before Qatar
- A look ahead to a bumper weekend of Premier League including Liverpool v Manchester City!
And plenty more
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Premier League legends Thomas Sorensen and Michael Bridges join former Matilda Amy Duggan and host Teo Pellizzeri in another packed edition of the GegenPod! Talking about all the big issues of the week including:
- Bridgey's experience watching Leeds United first hand in the commentary box for the Optus Sport audience
- How do you defend against Erling Haaland? Can he be stopped?
- Manchester United remains a tale of who's on the bench and not actually playing
- Conte's Spurs come up short in the big North London Derby test
- The sack race claims Bruno Lage, has Steve Cooper in its sights, but is Brendan Rodgers now off the hot seat?
- Barcelona come up short in the Champions League to take the shine off going top in LaLiga
- Will Julen Lopetegui lose his job for Sevilla's shambolic start?
- Aussies overseas including Garang Kuol's big move to Newcastle United!
- Kyah Simon suffers an ACL tear leaving the Matildas down another star
- Sam Kerr's Chelsea get a horror UEFA Women's Champions League draw
And plenty more
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Former Socceroo Tommy Oar and former Matilda Amy Duggan join host Teo Pellizzeri to break down all the biggest talking points in football!
- Garang Kuol lights up the Socceroos series against New Zealand
- Tommy's insight into being an 18-year-old at a World Cup
- The tough selection calls facing Graham Arnold, who's on the plane to Qatar and who misses out!
- Jason Cummings shakes up the striker discussion
- France play Denmark in a preview of Australia's Group D opponents
- England get relegated in the UEFA Nations League! Who's the World Cup favourite now?
- The Matildas name their team for the friendlies against South Africa and Denmark
- Sam Kerr goalless in the first two games of the WSL, is it too early to get worried?
- Spain's women's team in meltdown!
And plenty more
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He's one of the biggest recruits of the A-League Men's off-season and now former Nottingham Forest and Huddersfield star Joe Lolley has been recruited into the GegenPod! Joe jumps in to join Socceroos icon Mark Schwarzer and host Teo Pellizzeri to talk about all the big issues of the week in football:
- Nottingham Forest's struggles and the heat comes for Steve Cooper. Joe Lolley gives his insights into Cooper the manager, the Forest squad overhaul and what it's like to play for the Tricky Trees
- Nottingham Forest's incredible promotion season and some of the inside stories about returning to the Premier League after 23 years
- Joe Lolley's time in the Premier League at Huddersfield, being a teammate of Socceroo Aaron Mooy and his journey to the top flight after starting his senior career in non-league
- Joe Lolley on why he moved to Australia, how he's settling in at Sydney FC and his impressions of the Australian game so far
- Brighton hire Roberto De Zerbi to succeed Graham Potter
- England with key UEFA Nations League games coming in the international break - can they get the results to avoid relegation?
- A look ahead to the Socceroos' two-game friendly series against New Zealand
And plenty more
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All the big issues are hit on the GegenPod as we welcome back Socceroos icon Mark Schwarzer and Premier League legends Thomas Sorensen and Michael Bridges with host Teo Pellizzeri, including:
- Live reaction to the Socceroos squad dropping for the farewell games before the FIFA World Cup in Qatar
- Fixture pile-up set to continue for Premier League teams after The Queen's passing
- Graham Potter succeeds Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea, is he the culture changer the Blues need?
- Brighton and Bournemouth vacancies and Ange Postecoglou refusing to be wooed away from Celtic
- Diego Costa's comeback an attempt to defy father time
- Bayern Munich get the better of Barcelona in the Champions League while Spurs stumble
- FA WSL kicks off - can anyone beat Sam Kerr's Chelsea in our Aussie-filled league?
- Madrid derby hits LaLiga but will Antoine Griezmann hit the field for longer than 30 minutes?
- Aussies abroad chat - Tom Rogic finds a new club while Garang Kuol hype is set to ramp up
- Sydney United make history in the Australia Cup by becoming the first non-A-League finalist
And plenty more
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A blockbuster GegenPod has two Matildas jumping in as Amy Duggan and current player Amy Harrison join former Premier League star Michael Bridges and host Teo Pellizzeri.
Big issues up for disucssion this week include:
- Did VAR wreck the weekend for everyone!?
- The Matildas' latest struggles after two defeats to Canada
- Netherlands book their ticket to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in dramatic fashion
- Ange Postecoglou's Celtic face Real Madrid in the Champions League
- Chelsea struggle in Europe while Mbappe looks back to his best
- Brendan Rodgers v Steven Gerrard in the manager sack race
- Is it Tottenham's time to join the Premier League title contenders?
- Awer Mabil's struggle in Cadiz and LaLiga chat
- Will Garang Kuol be leaving Australia to one of Europe's top clubs?
And plenty more
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The GegenPod welcomes former Socceroo Tommy Oar to the panel along with former Matilda Amy Duggan and host Teo Pellizzeri to break down a huge week at home and abroad!
- Scott Parker wins the Premier League sack race
- The unstoppable Erling Haaland and how he's already changed the Premier League
- Young captains and how the armband changed one Socceroo's career
- LaLiga's ageless wonders
- Tommy Oar answers your listener questions about his career
- The Matildas face Canada in two crunch games
And plenty more
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Another huge weekend of football is on the menu as former Premier League star Michael Bridges, former Matilda Amy Duggan and Optus Sport Editor Jake Rosengarten jump into the pod with host Teo Pellizzeri this week.
- Manchester United kick-start their season
- Liverpool struggling with no wins in three!
- Michael Bridges' day out at Elland Road
- Newcastle United jump up to join the big boys
- Australia's newest Premier League star?
- Manager hot seat - is it time up for Brendan Rodgers at Leicester City?
- Transfer deadline day looms, who will panic buy?
- LaLiga chat - Real Madrid midfield overhaul, Ansu Fati making a comeback at Barcelona
- Graham Arnold and Guus Hiddink reunite for the Socceroos!
- And plenty more
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Michael Bridges battles UK train cancellations as he joins Mark Schwarzer, Thomas Sorensen and Teo Pellizzeri for another episode of the GegenPod.
In this episode:
- Darwin Nunez loses his head...onto that of someone else!
- When have the lads dealt with the fallout of an individual letting the team down?
- When has an incident blown up like Tuchel v Conte, and how come Michael Bridges and Lee Bowyer came to blows...over a spaghetti buffet?!
- Manchester United are in strife
- Is Lisandro Martinez too short for the Premier League?
- What now for David de Gea?
- What caught everyone's eye in LaLiga this weekend?
- Socceroos World Cup Watch: bolters, those on shaky ground...and where is Tom Rogic?
- If you were in Ernie Merrick's shoes, where would you start on 'fixing' Australian football?
- We name our Premier League all-time greatest XI - though we still aren't sure whether Mark Schwarzer is happy!
Host: Teo Pellizzeri
Guests: Mark Schwarzer, Thomas Sorensen, Michael Bridges
Producer/Editor: Lucas Perry
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One weekend of Premier League down and it's time to make some snap judgements! Into the pod jump former Premier League stars Thomas Sorensen and Michael Bridges along with former Matilda Amy Duggan and host Teo Pellizzeri.
- Manchester United off to a disastrous start
- The opening-round results that are fool's gold or no need for panic!
- 30 Years of the Premier League and some anniversary moments to remember
- LaLiga season preview
- Barcelona's off-season of spending, have they sacrificed their future for the now?
- Aussies on the move overseas in the count-down to the World Cup
- Ruud Van Nistelrooy's flying start in management
- Best and worst kits!
Host: Teo Pellizzeri
Guests: Amy Duggan, Thomas Sorensen, Michael Bridges
Producers: Teo Pellizzeri, Lucas Perry
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We are back for the 2022/23 Premier League season (and LaLiga! And J.League! And FA Women's Super League...whew..)!
Our panel of Socceroos and Premier League great Mark Schwarzer and former Matilda Amy Duggan, along with host Teo Pellizzeri give a comprehensive look ahead to the season, as well as putting their reputations on the line with some bold predictions!
Hear the team give their tip for:
- Player of the year
- Golden Boot
- Who will surprise us
- First manager sacked
- What to do with Cristiano Ronaldo
and, of course
- Who will win the Premier League title
Host: Teo Pellizzeri
Guests: Mark Schwarzer, Amy Duggan
Producer/Editor: Lucas Perry
The Premier League returns to Optus Sport Saturday 6th August from 4:00am AEST as Crystal Palace take on Arsenal. Watch LIVE or On Demand only on Optus Sport.
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A final befitting of a wonderful tournament, as England defeat Germany in extra time to be crowned winners of UEFA Women's EURO 2022!
Our all-star panel of Matildas includes Amy Duggan, Heather Garriock and - live from Wembley - Amy Harrison, as they break down a gritty, tough finale to a tournament that has been full of action from go to whoa.
- A full review of the game and where the match was won
- The knock-on effect with next year's Women's World Cup
- The power of the coach: which teams excelled and which struggled - and what about those that need a new coach, soon?!
- How the Matildas can compete against the class we have seen in the past month
- The Top 5 picks for victory in the World Cup
Host: Amy Duggan
Guests: Heather Garriock, Amy Harrison
Producer/Editor: Lucas Perry
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UEFA Women's EURO 2022 has been a wonderful ride as a spectator thus far, and we have Matildas aplenty on board to dissect the tournament. Amy Duggan, Heather Garriock and Amy Harrison join forces to throw their opinions about on yet another incredible tournament on Optus Sport.
Hear:
- A group-by-group review of the hits and misses in each
- Amy Harrison's first-hand account of the atmosphere in the UK and the way the fans have embraced the tournament
- Why leadership both on and off the field is playing such a big part in some teams' success
- Which country disappointed the trio with its failure
- Player of the tournament to this point
- Knock-on effect from this tournament to the Women's World Cup
- Sam Kerr's Ballon d'Or chances - will recency bias work against her?
- How the Matildas rate in the context of this tournament
- Quarter-finals predictions
Host: Amy Duggan
Guests: Heather Garriock, Amy Harrison
Producer, Editor: Lucas Perry
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UEFA Women's EURO kicks off on Thursday July 7 live and exclusive in Australia on Optus Sport and there's no better way to prepare for the tournament with this mega preview! Arsenal's WSL and UEFA Women's Champions League star Steph Catley joins host, former Matilda Amy Duggan, and Optus Sport expert Michelle Escobar to preview the lot:
- Expectations on England as the host - is it finally their time to win a major women's tournament?
- Steph Catley's insights into her Arsenal teammates and WSL and Champions League opponents in the various UEFA Women's EURO teams
- Group-by-group preview including a few surprise picks to crash out!
- Who will be player of the tournament when the likes of Alexia Putellas of Spain, Pernille Harder of Denmark and Ada Hegerberg of Norway go head to head!
- Is the golden boot Vivianne Miedema's to lose or will the Dutch striker be out-gunned?
- Steph Catley's special pick for player of the tournament.
- How important will UEFA Women's EURO be as a form guide for FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
- Steph Catley answers your listener questions!
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Australia will play at the 2022 FIFA World Cup! After qualifying via a penalty shoot-out there could not be two better experts to break it down than Socceroos icons and heroes of the 2005 qualifiers John Aloisi and Mark Schwarzer.
The legendary duo join host Teo Pellizzeri to break down what was an unforgettable game and take a look ahead to the tournament proper.
- The decision to sub on Andrew Redmayne for the penalty shoot-out and his 'wiggle' routine and penalty-saving technique
- The nerves of steel of Australia's takers
- All the insights and analysis of the 120-minute battle against Peru
- Players who enhanced or in some instances redeemed their reputations
- Looking ahead to the World Cup in Qatar and Australia's group of France, Tunisia and Denmark
- Graham Arnold's coaching and how he will approach the tournament
- Players who didn't feature in the qualifiers who will fancy their chances of making the final 23. Will Harry Souttar be fit in time to re-join the squad?
- What qualifying can do for the game broadly in Australia heading into a huge 2023
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A trio of Socceroo favourites jump into a special edition of the GegenPod to talk all things Socceroos! Mark Schwarzer, Scott McDonald and current A-League men's champion coach John Aloisi join host Teo Pellizzeri to discuss all the burning issues:
- How should we collectively feel about the 2-1 win against United Arab Emirates?
- Ajdin Hrustic the hero, but does the Socceroos' Mooy-ified midfield amplify the team's strengths?
- Mathew Leckie leads the line in the absence of a traditional number nine, will a recognised striker play against Peru?
- Inexperienced defenders Nathaniel Atkinson and Kye Rowles go in the deep end, will it be sink or swim in the next game too?
- Trent Sainsbury and Adam Taggart not passed fit to play, will either of them feature at all?
- Coach Graham Arnold and the siege mentality being built around the team, is it real and more importantly, will it work?
- Musings on Peru after their friendly win against New Zealand and the upcoming play-off in prospect.
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As the team take a well-earned break after another massive season, we do an archive dive to revisit some of the laughs from the year - as well as some of the predictions that might not have gone quite to plan!
Michael Bridges, Thomas Sorensen and Mark Schwarzer bicker and banter their way through the season:
- What were the guys excited about leading into the new season?
- What was Diego Costa like, as a teammate - and how on earth could Bridgey and Schwarzie start going at one another over this?!
- After Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the Premier League, our goalkeepers’ union discussed facing up to the great man.
- When Trent Alexander Arnold was subjected to taunts by Leeds fans, we asked the lads what are the best slanging matches they’ve experienced.
- Best signings of 2021? NOT MESSI!
- Bold predictions for 2022: Who will win the World Cup? Who will miss the World Cup? Which massive name will leave Man City?!
- Bad days at the football office: some of the lads’ worst games, and those of some they played with..off the back of one very forgettable day!
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Premier League legends Mark Schwarzer, Thomas Sorensen and Michael Bridges break down an incredible final weekend of the season!
- Schwarzy's first-hand account of what it was like inside the Etihad as Manchester City stormed back to win
- Relegation decided as Burnley go down and Leeds United survive
- Team, players and moments of the season
- Who will get promoted when Nottingham Forest take on Huddersfield in the play-off final?
- The last games of the club season. Who will be European Champions?
- Ellie Carpenter's special achievement and heartbreaking injury
- Kylian Mbappe's crazy new contract. What does it say about player power and about PSG?
And plenty more.
Hosted by Claudio Fabiano.
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Premier League legends Mark Schwarzer and Michael Bridges were coming in hot to discuss the biggest football talking points of the week!
- Newcastle beat Arsenal to gift-wrap fourth place and Champions League football for Tottenham Hotspur
- Sam Kerr Greatest of All Time debate boosted by another heroic display for Chelsea, this time in the FA Cup final
- Liverpool do it again on penalties against Chelsea, this time in the FA Cup final
- Manchester City slip up against West Ham United to leave the door open to a Liverpool quadruple
- Leeds United take a vital point in the relegation battle
- What does the future hold for Tom Rogic now that he's leaving Celtic?
- Young A-League Men's players that could be heading for the big jump to Europe
- The Sergio Aguero statue outside Etihad Stadium. Who deserves to get the statue outside Optus Sport HQ?
Hosted by Claudio Fabiano.
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What a week it has been for Celtic fans...and Ange Postecoglou fans!
In a very special episode of the GegenPod, Mark Schwarzer is joined by Celtic royalty in Chris Sutton and Scott McDonald along with journalist John McGinley to wrap a historic title win by Celtic Football Club, led by former Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou.
The lads chew the fat over a lively hour that includes:
- Ange arriving alone, beating the sceptics down - and winning them over
- The way Ange changed himself to adapt to his new surrounds - including letting his guard down completely
- Celtic fans' high expectations after such a result this season: "In Glasgow, the fans want EVERYTHING."
- Taking on Europe and what needs to happen for that to be a success
- Does the country someone comes from affect their chances of success on the world stage?
- Is Ange the greatest Aussie coach in ANY sport?
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Former Matilda Amy Duggan jumps in the GegenPod as we celebrate super Sam Kerr leading Chelsea to the WSL title! Join Premier League legends Mark Schwarzer, Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen for a look at all the big topics in football this week including:
- Sam Kerr wins the WSL with Chelsea while Aussie manager Joe Montemurro is the Italian champion with Juventus
- Behind the scenes of Mark Schwarzer's chat with Premier League goalkeepers Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal) and Ben Foster (Watford)
- Is Eddie Howe Premier League manager of the season? One of our panel is convinced!
- Jurgen Klopp's gripes with how Tottenham approached their 1-1 draw with Liverpool. It spirals into a discussion about the 'anti-football' of Tony Pulis!
- Could Manchester City be the ideal landing place for Paul Pogba?
- Leeds United and Burnley look the most likely of the Premier League's relegation battlers to suffer the drop. Meanwhile who is coming up from the Championship?
- Continental wrap, FA Cup final preview and Premier League weekend preview
Hosted by Claudio Fabiano.
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The GegenPod welcomes former Matilda and FA Hall of Famer Heather Garriock to chat all things WSL and Matildas! Joining our expert crew of Thomas Sorensen and Optus Sport's editor Jake Rosengarten along with host Claudio Fabiano.
The panel leap into all the big talking points including:
- Manchester United give a winning farewell to Old Trafford for Juan Mata and Nemanja Matic
- Everton's huge win against Chelsea shakes up the relegation battle and drags Leeds United back into the mire
- Carlo Ancelotti secures La Liga with Real Madrid and sparks a conversation about the greatest managers of all time
- The death of 'super agent' Mino Raiola and the influence of agents on modern football
- The final weekend of the WSL, will Sam Kerr seal the title for Chelsea or can Arsenal catch them?
- Who is Jacynta Galabadaarachchi and is she the answer to the Matildas' struggles?
- A look ahead to the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals and weekend Premier League
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The GegenPod is in safe hands with Premier League legends Mark Schwarzer and Thomas Sorensen breaking down all the biggest talking points in football.
- Rebuild time for Manchester United as another loss has everyone looking to the Eric Ten Hag arrival
- Who's going to pay for Paul Pogba and Cristiano Ronaldo if their futures are away from Old Trafford?
- Is Erling Haaland going to be the slam dunk everyone expects at Manchester City?
- Burnley take the upper hand against Everton in the relegation battle
- Which of the top five leagues runs second to the Premier League? Is it La Liga, the Bundesliga or Serie A?
- Start, Bench, Sell with some of the most challenging trios ever for our experts!
- Shirt swapping! With a Maradona shirt from the 1986 World Cup about to fetch a seven-figure sum at auction, who did our Premier League legends swap shirts with in their heyday?
- Champions League semi-finals preview.
And plenty more. Hosted by Claudio Fabiano.
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We have three men absolutely going at it with one another this week! The battle for fourth and the scrap for survival is nothing compared to the carry-on between Mark Schwarzer and Michael Bridges as Bridgey prepares for a charity game in the UK next week!
Amongst this chaos, Bridgey, Schwarzie and Claudes also discuss:
- The race for fourth in the Premier League that no one is laying claim to
- Half-time interviews being introduced to the Premier League
- Cristiano Ronaldo and how United fare with the superstar versus when they are without him
- Burnley parting ways with Sean Dyche
- The stirring FA Cup semi-final action
- Oh, and once again: that few minutes of Mark Schwarzer destroying Michael Bridges with his return to football just a week away! 🤣
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The GegenPod welcomes former Matilda Amy Duggan in and also puts Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer head to head with host Claudio Fabiano to hit all of football's big topics!
- Manchester City and Liverpool play the game of the season! But is the rivalry a bit too 'nicey nicey' for Schwarzy's liking?
- The love-in between Guardiola and Klopp. Mark tells us how Jose Mourinho went the other way to cultivate his rivalry with Arsene Wenger!
- Robert Lewandowski's skipping town! How will he go as a Barcelona player?
- A huge win for Everton leaves Manchester United scrapping with Spurs for fourth
- Amy Duggan talks all things Matildas
- Napoli bottle it in Italy
- A look ahead to the Champions League ties mid-week
And plenty more.
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The Premier League is back in full swing with Manchester City's blockbuster showdown against Liverpool the main match in focus for the GegenPod crew of Mark Schwarzer, Thomas Sorensen and Michael Bridges. Who would make a combined XI if the two teams were mashed up? Our panel's selections will shock you!
Also:
- Top four race takes another twist as Arsenal crash against Crystal Palace while Spurs hit five against Newcastle
- Amy Duggan joins the pod to talk about the Matildas upcoming friendlies against New Zealand
- Graham Arnold will stay through to the World Cup play-off as Socceroos boss
- The World Cup draw throws up some tasty fixtures!
And plenty more. Hosted by Claudio Fabiano.
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Premier League legends Thomas Sorensen and Michael Bridges are in the GegenPod this week for another wide-ranging discussion on the biggest football topics of the week!
- Italy miss out on another World Cup! Roberto Mancini wants to keep his job as manager so where to from here?
- Australia on the brink of being consigned to the play-offs. Is time up for Graham Arnold?
- Cristian Volpato's social media posts cause a stir while Bolivia look to be leading the race to snap up Marcelo Bielsa
- Gareth Bale shines for Wales and sticks it to the press as he does so
- The Premier League returns this weekend with some tasty matches to look forward to!
And plenty more. Hosted by Claudio Fabiano.
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Former Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou has had to work incredibly hard to win over the Scottish football community as his quest for success with Celtic gathers steam. Here, he has a candid discussion with Aussie legend Mark Schwarzer where they detail:
- Moving a family between vastly different world cultures
- The ebbs and flows of managing a football team
- Having his credentials regularly dismissed - and overcoming the prejudice
- How Ange's passion for football drives him every day
In a world where sporting identities are too-often sanitised with their off-the-shelf responses, you won't want to miss this chat with one who breaks the mould: Ange Postecoglou is someone who engages you with every word he speaks.
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All your favourites are back even though we had to drag Mark Schwarzer off the beach in Trinidad to join Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen! On this week's show:
- The Socceroos' vital World Cup qualifiers. Was calling up veteran striker Bruno Fornaroli the right choice? How will the midfield look with some of the key absentees?
- Mark Schwarzer's exclusive one-on-one interview with Ange Postecoglou for Optus Sport. What answer from Ange caught Schwarzy off guard?
- Premier League - The title race and top four battle continue to go down to the wire.
- Which celebrity journalist does Bridgey absolutely hate! "Stick to politics mate!"
- It's all going wrong for PSG in France but Milan and Bayern Munich remain on track for league titles
- The panel give their thoughts on this week's upcoming European World Cup qualifying play-offs
Hosted by Claudio Fabiano.
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The GegenPod welcomes former Premier League star of Liverpool, Leeds United and Blackburn Rovers, Dominic Matteo!
We hear about Dominic's struggles with a brain tumour, partial blindness and how he has got his life back on track.
Plus we dive into some big talking points and some classic stories from Dom and Michael Bridges from their playing days.
- The relegation battle goes to another level - Will Everton be the ones to drop?
- Ronaldo bangs in more goals while Messi is booed by his own fans!
- Great goal celebrations, was Robbie Keane the best of all?
- How Michael Bridges' wife gave Robbie Fowler the nickname 'fire starter' - you won't believe this story!
- A no-holds-barred edition of Buy, Bench, Sell. Some absolute legends get told to jog on!
Find out more about Dominic Matteo's Ahead of the Game Foundation here: https://aheadofthegamefoundation.com/
Hosted by Claudio Fabiano.
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A bumper edition of the GegenPod welcomes Football Australia Hall of Famer Heather Garriock onto the panel this week to join Premier League legends Thomas Sorensen and Michael Bridges! The crew hits all the big talking points including:
- Frank Lampard and Everton humbled by Spurs, will the Toffees go down?
- All the fall-out from the Manchester Derby. Which of our panelists thinks the Red Devils are 'in tatters'?
- Ronaldo spits the dummy. The panel talks about teammates they shared the rooms with who played by their own rules.
- Jesse Marsch loses first up at Leeds. Are the English press leaning too heavily into the cultural cringe of an American being in charge?
- International Women's Day and 500 days until the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
- Pub team cameos! Roberto Carlos inspires the crew to go down memory lane.
Hosted by Claudio Fabiano.
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Late breaking news means you get the freshest take on football from the GegenPod crew! This week Premier League legends Mark Schwarzer and Thomas Sorensen join host Claudio Fabiano to discuss all the big talking points of the week:
- FIFA and UEFA act on Russia - suspended from World Cup qualifying, club competitions and more
- Is Gianni Infantino compromised as FIFA president? What about Roman Abramovich's future at Chelsea?
- An epic league cup final with so many talking points for our two goalkeepers to dissect - was subbing on Kepa for Mendy the right call for the shoot-out?
- Marcelo Bielsa leaves Leeds. A great legacy and beloved by fans but how will Jesse Marsch handle trying to avoid the drop?
- All the big Premier League talking points as Burnley and Newcastle make their moves to dodge the bottom three
- Title and Top Four race - Would Manchester United even want to beat Manchester City if it helps Liverpool in the league?
- Your listener questions!
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Plenty of dirt and some cracking stories on the GegenPod this week as Mark Schwarzer and Michael Bridges join Claudio Fabiano to discuss:
- Romelu Lukaku's record-breaking low for Chelsea
- The Premier League title race is well & truly alive after City's shock loss to Spurs!
- Is Harry Maguire being undermined? THEN, the lads dish on examples of good and poor captaincy structures in current and past football club systems
- Poor old Meieyla Moore scored the world's most unwanted hat-trick, so what were Mark and Bridgey's worst days on the football field?
- Adriano spent $25,000 on adult entertainment and the debaucherous stories come out from the big spenders across the Premier League!
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It's another huge edition of the GegenPod as special guest Paul Williams drops in to preview the J-League which kicks off live and exclusive this weekend on Optus Sport!
Premier League legends Mark Schwarzer and Michael Bridges along with host Claudio Fabiano also look at:
- Chelsea are Club World Cup champions - does this make the tournament a bit more prestigious?
- How does Roman Abramovich stack up against football's greatest owners? Does he hold a candle to Mohamed Al-Fayed?!
- Wolves shake up the top four race in the Premier League
- Training ground bust-ups. How far would enemy teammates go to settle their beef?
- Your listener questions and a look ahead to the mid-week Champions League.
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The international break closes and a bumper weekend of Premier League is on the horizon in this week's jam-packed edition of the GegenPod! Join Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer, former Premier League star Thomas Sorensen and host Claudio Fabiano for all the big talking points in football:
- The Socceroos slip-up against Oman could cost them a World Cup spot. How would Mark Schwarzer's 'golden generation' of 2006 have fared in current-day qualifying?
- Senegal win the Africa Cup of Nations but has Kepa's good form for Chelsea created a new challenge for Edouard Mendy?
- The Premier League returns with Brendan Rodgers in the hottest seat of all after Leicester City's FA Cup flop
- Ralf Rangnick's struggles handling the media and selling his message about the future of Manchester United
- Modern player welfare and the lads talking about some of the personal rivalries they faced in their playing days!
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The Matildas bombed out of the Asian Cup with their worst-ever result so Optus Sport's GegenPod is bringing in 19-cap former international and current Canberra United star Ashleigh Sykes to break it all down. Join former Premier League stars Mark Schwarzer, Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen with host Claudio Fabiano for all the big issues of the week:
- Why did the Matildas come up short and should that mean the sack for coach Tony Gustavsson
- Deadline day dealings with the winners and losers of the transfer window
- Bridgey, Schwarzy and Thomas take us down memory lane with their own tales of deadline day drama. Did the deals get through in time?!
- Crystal Palace's initiative to take better care of their academy graduates and players that don't crack it in the professional game
- A look ahead to some crunch international games for the Socceroos and club football latest with the Old Firm Derby vital for Ange Postecoglou's challenge for the SPL title at Celtic
- Bridgey's third hole-in-one of his golf career! What are the secret non-football skills of our GegenPod regulars
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Let Brentford legend Lloyd Owusu help you slip past the bouncers on the door and into this week's GegenPod! Joined by Premier League star Michael Bridges, former Socceroo Scott McDonald and hosted by Claudio Fabiano.
A huge show this week looking at all the biggest talking points in football:
- Another manager gone at Watford as transfer window activity heats right up
- Martin Boyle heads to Saudi Arabia as the Socceroos near make-or-break World Cup qualifiers
- Some inside info from Lloyd about the latest on Christian Eriksen's potential career resumption at Brentford
- Some crazy teammate stories about those who loved the night life, and some who didn't!
- The Matildas score 18 but can Sam Kerr out-jump 'hang-time Owusu?'
- Quick-fire listener questions including our panel on who they would choose between Harry Kane and Romelu Lukaku
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Optus Sport's Premier League legends Mark Schwarzer and Thomas Sorensen join Claudio Fabiano for a lively discussion of football's hottest topics!
- FIFA Best recognise Lewandowski, time for the pod's Lewa Lovers to take a victory lap!
- Why a post-game embrace from Romelu Lukaku has put him back offside again at Chelsea
- Premier League clubs throw their weight around to get postponements while others scramble to beat both COVID and relegation
- Can Everton find the right replacement for Rafael Benitez, and what circumstances could make it the right move for Wayne Rooney
- Riley McGree choses Middlesborough, will he regret not linking up with Ange Postecoglou at Celtic?
And plenty more including transfer talk, Manchester United's Portuguese problem and why the game's superstars are utilising the Bosman ruling more than ever.
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The full panel is back on deck after a weekend of FA Cup upsets has everyone buzzing about a bit of 'Magic of the Cup'!
Mark Schwarzer, Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen are all loaded up with big opinions and sharp analysis as they join host Claudio Fabiano to talk about all the big issues in football.
- Newcastle bomb out of the FA Cup to Cambridge, will their January transfer window mean a relegation rival waves the white flag?
- Arsenal embarrassed by Nottingham Forest as Nuno Tavares spits the dummy. Our panel revisit their experiences of players getting yanked in the first half!
- A continental round-up as the Premier League took a weekend breather.
- Top Socceroos might be on the move in the transfer market, just how desperately do some need first-team football in order to be ready for World Cup Qualifiers?
- A look ahead to a bumper Premier League return including the panel's predictions for Manchester City v Chelsea, Aston Villa v Manchester United an the North London Derby between Tottenham and Arsenal.
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A new year and a wee Christmas break means there is SO MUCH to discuss this week.
While Thomas Sorensen jets home after his Contiki Tour, Mark Schwarzer and a distracted-by-the-darts Michael Bridges join Claudio Fabiano to run their eyes across football's biggest headlines:
- Romelu Lukaku v Chelsea: can the European champions resolve the tension with their star signing?
- Africa Cup of Nations plays this month...but why do so few people know this?
- New year shows no new United; a loss to Wolves at home sets a disappointing tone for 2022
- Best of the Rest from the Premier League
- START/BENCH/SELL: a lively chat lands on a few definitive calls given the transfer window is open!
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It's the final episode of the GegenPod for 2021! Michael Bridges is AWOL after he was stitched up (not really!) and so Thomas Sorensen and Mark Schwarzer join Claudio Fabiano for the acclaimed Gegend'Ors - the most esteemed list of awards in the whole of football podcasting...for Optus Sport. You'll hear the best, the biggest, the worst of a stack of different categories as 2021 draws to a close.
Plus:
- Has Marcelo Bielsa reached his end point with Leeds?
- Mikel Arteta has Arsenal on the rise...but it remains to be seen just how far can they go in 2022.
- The boys play 'Nostradamus' with their predictions for the new year... you HAVE to hear some of these predictions (including England winning a World Cup!)
Our next episode will be on 4th January, but if you miss us during the one week we stop down over Christmas, listen to other episodes here! https://shows.acast.com/the-gegenpod
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While Thomas Sorensen and Michael Bridges enjoy their own Griswold-style European jaunts, it's Claudio Fabiano and Mark Schwarzer holding the fort as they cover:
- The incredible UEFA Champions League draw - and re-draw - and the red faces for those running it
- The glut of penalties across the Premier League weekend, from the eye of a goalkeeper
- The A-League average crowds are down, so with genuine concern Mark Schwarzer addresses
- And a hearty game of WHO AM I?
Don't miss next week's final episode for 2021, with the Gegen d'Ors celebrating the best moments of the year!
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Michael Bridges is sitting by the River Tyne and Thomas is rugged up in Denmark, but with Claudes, the lads press on with the GegenPod for another week!
This week the guys hit the big topics including:
- Ralf Rangnick starts with a win & a very different style of play, all in one day
- Newcastle break their duck after 15 matches - a first-hand account of the atmosphere at St. James' Park
- Can Spurs make the top four?
- Mourinho lost at home for only 2nd time in his Serie A career - what was done to thwart him?
Aaaand they hit the slightly smaller topics, like:
- Who is the fittest player the boys ever played with (and why on earth did Michael Bridges choose Michael Bridges!?)
- The yarn about Premier League footballers getting free McDonald's whenever they wanted!
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Mark Schwarzer is back from Spain and back on the GegenPod, and while Bridgey jet-sets the world and Thomas is AWOL, Teo Pellizzeri comes off the bench and makes his debut on the pod.
The lads discuss:
- The Ballon d'Or - the big winners, and whether they were the right call: Lionel Messi claimed the men's, while Alexia Putellas jagged the women's over podium-placed Aussie Samantha Kerr.
- Is the Ballon d'Or criteria outdated?
- A new look Man United - will they fare better with Ole out and Rangnick in?
- Matildas cop a battering from world champions USA, so should we be concerned?
- A lively game of Start/Bench/Sell is played - see if you agree!
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Football drama never stops. NEVER!
Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen join Claudio Fabiano to make sense of the myriad storylines, including:
- After Ole Gunnar Soskjaer was shown the door by Manchester United, we ask where United will look next for their boss?
- Klopp v Arteta: does a manager getting fired up provide inspiration?
- The BEST signings of the season
- The WORST signings of the season (come on, we needed to balance the ledger!)
- Injuries as a footballer - and what it does to your value in the squad
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The lads record while watching live as World Cup dreams go up in flames! Well, that might be a little dramatic, but Italy are certainly going about it the hard way, and join Portugal in the play-offs for a spot in Qatar.
Claudes is joined once again by Mark Schwarzer, Thomas Sorensen and Michael Bridges as they hit:
- BOLD Premier League predictions
- Socceroos: poor Harry Souttar is out for a long haul
- Does Schwarzie get excited for the anniversary of THAT game against Uruguay?
- Aston Villa legend Thomas Sorensen shares his thoughts on Steven Gerrard taking on Villa Park.
- The rest of the World Cup Qualifiers and the biggest storylines
AND the boys name their Premier League XI - and there are some big calls in there!
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Another week, another FIVE THOUSAND manager sackings! Are you finding it hard to keep up?
Claudes is joined by Mark Schwarzer, Thomas Sorensen and Michael Bridges to try and make sense of another rollercoaster week for the men in charge, while they also dive into:
- Who is next on the chopping block - and who is waiting in the wings?
- The wash-up from the Manchester Derby - "...like a killer whale throwing a seal around!"
- The international break - can England fire, do Denmark dare to dream of the World Cup?
- HUGE Socceroos preview as they prepare to do battle with Saudi Arabia
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Football never sleeps! Thomas Sorensen, Michael Bridges and Claudes go through the absolute shopping list of football stories from the weekend, including:
- Nuno Espirito Santo is yet another casualty of the Tottenham manager merry-go-round - where to next for the North Londoners?
- Which manager will find himself on the chopping block next?
- Is Declan Rice the most underrated player in the Premier League?
- Is Aaron Ramsdale the best goalkeeper after a stirring performance against Leicester?
- After Zlatan Ibrahimovic's comments on Kylian Mbappe, have young players lost the hunger that past generations have?
- The lads preview a huge Manchester derby after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saved his bacon - at least for another week - with a big victory over Spurs
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Where do we start? Claudes, Mark Schwarzer, Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen try and make sense of a mad weekend including:
- Ole is at the wheel - but for how much longer?
- Chelsea wallop Norwich, Liverpool annihilate Manchester United - what happens in the sheds at half time when you're that deep?!
- Is Chelsea's relentlessness a sign of intent this season?
- Halloween is near - what's the scariest five-a-side team the lads can name?
- The Matildas return to Oz with a big win - and Sam Kerr was just too good for the USA
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Claudes takes the reins at the helm of the GegenPod for the first time, with Michael Bridges, Mark Schwarzer and Thomas Sorensen. The lads cover:
- Arsenal's late escape with a point against Crystal Palace
- Is Mohamed Salah the best player in the world?
- A trip around Europe with stops in Italy, Spain, France and Germany
- Looking ahead to the Matildas' double header against Brazil
Plus, the massive matchweek nine action gets a look-in, with Manchester United and Liverpool set to do battle in an absolute beauty.
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In his final episode as GegenPod host, David Weiner is joined by Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen to run through a big international calendar, and look ahead to the Premier League's return.
The team discuss:
- Denmark's incredible form.
- France's UEFA Nations League triumph and the outstanding climax to the tournament.
- The latest World Cup qualifying news, headlined by Germany's qualification.
- In-depth on Newcastle United's takeover: Reaction, analysis, plus who should take over and who should they sign.
- Premier League weekend lookahead
- Dave out, Claudes Fabiano in.
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Michael Bridges, Thomas Sorensen, Mark Schwarzer and David Weiner are back for another big episode of the GegenPod, headlined by Liverpool and Manchester City's 2-2 draw.
The gang discuss:
- All the fallout from Anfield.
- Who is the best player in the world right now?
- Why are Liverpool simply not re-signing Mohamed Salah?
- What are Watford's owners doing, and is Claudio Ranieri the solution?
- Premier League wrap: Saluting Brighton, Crystal Palace's surprise, Brendan Rodgers' issues and Tottenham's new main man.
- Manchester United's horror fixture list: Will Ole make it through?
- Townsend swaps shirts with Ronaldo: The boys recall their favourite shirt swaps.
- Internationals Lookahead: The UEFA Nations League preview, plus UEFA's World Cup qualifiers on Optus Sport.
- Socceroos preview.
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Claudio Fabiano is off the bench and into the left-back position to replace David Weiner this week, and he is joined by Mark Schwarzer and Michael Bridges to cover a host of topics including:
- The North London derby
- The continued rise of Premier League rookies Brentford
- Claudes drops the game of Underrated/Overrated on the lads
- Why a young Michael Bridges celebrated like mad after scoring against his former club!
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Our GegenPod pundits Thomas Sorensen and Mark Schwarzer have saved the second and third most penalties in the Premier League era! In this week's episode, alongside Michael Bridges and David Weiner, they go into detail about how they prepared to stare down the world's best from the spot, as they explore David De Gea's last gasp save for Manchester United against West Ham.
Also on this week's show, the panel react to:
- Australian Jarred Gillett being appointed to his first Premier League match this weekend.
- Harry Kewell sacked by Barnet
- The weekend that was, headlined by:
- Manchester United edging West Ham.
- Norwich's dismal start.
- Brentford looking adept in the top flight.
- Brighton entering the top four
- Chelsea's flex against Tottenham.
- This weekend's North London Derby and huge 9.30pm AEST clash on Saturday between Chelsea and Manchester City.
- Julian Nagelsmann's call for footballers to wear ear pieces like NFL stars.
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Former Premier League stars Michael Bridges, Mark Schwarzer and Thomas Sorensen are back with David Weiner to react to a momentous weekend in the Premier League. The boys discuss:
- Cristiano Ronaldo's second home coming, with an in depth look at his impact and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's challenges. What is it like to play at a packed Old Trafford?
- Concerns over Jadon Sancho's start.
- Newcastle play Leeds on the weekend. What do both clubs need to address?
- Liverpool - the changes that have them back to their best.
- Harvey Elliott's sickening injury.
- Mo Salah at Chelsea: Did Schwarzer see a 100+ Premier League goal scorer in his former teammate?
- Everton beat Burnley on Tuesday AEST: The Rafa Benitez impact.
- Spurs lose to Crystal Palace: A blip, or something to worry about?
- Who will win the Golden Boot?
- 'You're just a s**** Kyle Walker'? Trent Alexander-Arnold responded in style: What was the best comeback the boys delivered in their careers?
- Mitch Langerak v Kevin Muscat in the J.League this weekend.
- Who will win the UEFA Champions League?
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Mark Schwarzer and Thomas Sorensen join David Weiner to run through football's big issues in this week's episode of the GegenPod. The guys discuss:
- The international window, including France's concerns, Denmark's incredible form, Louis van Gaal's return, Trent Alexander-Arnold as a midfielder and a new look Germany.
- Ronaldo's return: Will it work, what Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to do, what is a par result?
- Schwarzer & Sorensen on facing Ronaldo.
- A World Cup every two years: Schwarzer's insight as part of Wenger's FIFA Think Tank.
- Brazil, Argentina and their World Cup Qualifying fiasco.
- Socceroos notch 10 straight qualifying wins.
- Weekend Premier League lookahead.
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Michael Bridges, Mark Schwarzer and Thomas Sorensen joined David Weiner to enjoy the final hour of the Premier League Transfer Window together and provide their live reaction to another staggering night.
Headlines include:
- Madness in Spain: Griezmann, Saul, Mbappe & Camavinga
- Ronaldo to Manchester United: How many goals will he score? How will they line up? Juventus went backwards - how will Ole Gunnar Solskjaer make it work at Old Trafford?
- Deadline Day deals that stood out.
- Transfer Window Winners & Losers
- GegenPod's Top 3 most exciting arrivals of the window
- Bayern Munich sign another RB Leipzig star: Schwarzer's view
- Ashley Maitland-Niles, Willian & more drama at Arsenal: Is Mikel Arteta gone if they don't beat Norwich?
- 75 matches in eight days: What we're looking forward to in the international window on Optus Sport
- Schwarzer's Socceroos view
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Michael Bridges, Mark Schwarzer and Thomas Sorensen are on deck for another episode of the GegenPod with David Weiner. The crew discuss:
- West Ham’s win over Leicester & Michail Antonio’s celebration
- Arsenal in crisis again? They’ve spent more than anyone else, but have they improved their squad? What actually is the plan Mikel Arteta is asking for patience for?
- Chelsea with Romelu Lukaku: Wow.
- Liverpool are rejuvenated at Anfield, with Virgil van Dijk: Next up, Chelsea.
- Manchester United show their Achilles heel already?
- City smash five without Foden, De Bruyne and … Kane, and why Norwich never learn their lesson.
- Adama Traore to Tottenham: Is that what Spurs should focus on now?
- Jurgen Klopp & Ole Gunner Solskjaer call new rule interpretations “rugby” and “wrestling”: Fair?
- Nice v Marseille and Dimitri Payet throws a battle back at the crowd: Any career flashbacks for the boys?
- Stevie G v Ange Postecoglou, Rangers v Celtic, this weekend.
- Harry Souttar – a Socceroo starring at Stoke: Sorensen wants him to stay, but is he our next Australian in the Premier League?
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Premier League legends Michael Bridges, Mark Schwarzer and Thomas Sorensen are back with David Weiner to give their first impressions from the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
They discuss:
- Their highlights, who impressed, and who did not. Who should be worried, and who will improve?
- Fans are back! It not only looks great, but what are the impacts on the field?
- A day out at Brentford: Schwarzer's impressions of the Premier League's new boys.
- Inside a Premier League dressing room: the magnitude of Virgil van Dijk's comeback, and how the Harry Kane transfer will be impacting Spurs' players.
- Diego Costa move to Brazil: Schwarzer on his former teammate - what a character!
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Welcome back to the GegenPod! David Weiner is joined by Michael Bridges, Mark Schwarzer and Thomas Sorensen for a huge preview to get you in the mood for the 2021-22 campaign.
We go into great depth over the title race, and ask the key questions about those clubs knocking on the top four door, or at risk of going down.
But, of course, there is nothing else we can kick-off with besides Lionel Messi's move to Paris Saint-Germain. Exciting? Or a scourge for football. The panel give their reaction hot off the back of the breaking news.
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Legendary Danish goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen and Optus Sport journalist Jake Rosengarten join David Weiner to unpack the key talking points from a morning that saw Portugal and the Netherlands eliminated from the competition.
We also hear from The Athletic’s Tim Spiers, who provides his analysis on where it all went wrong for Portugal’s star-studded side.
Finally, the boys take the time to look ahead at tomorrow’s fixtures, as France, Switzerland, Spain and Croatia look to book their places in the quarter finals.
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Former Premier League strikers John Aloisi and Michael Bridges join David Weiner and Richard Bayliss to dissect the major talking points from this morning’s opening knockout stage matches at EURO 2020.
We also hear from our man in Melbourne David Davutovic, who provides context to the unbelievable scenes on Lygon Street this morning.
Finally, the boys look ahead to tomorrow’s bumper fixtures, as the Netherlands prepare to face Czech Republic, and Belgium take on Portugal.
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Socceroos legend John Aloisi is back once again alongside Optus Sport journalist Jake Rosengarten and football editor David Weiner to unpack EURO 2020’s biggest morning of action yet as a handful of teams secured their paths to the last 16.
We’re caught up on the key managerial decisions from the morning’s action from our friends at The Athletic Dermot Corrigan, Tim Spiers and Rafa Honigstein.
Finally, the boys take the time to look ahead at some of the tastiest knockout fixtures taking place over the coming days.
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Germany are off the mark, Hungary have denied the World Champions, and Gerard Moreno has cost Spain their first win.
Get up to speed on the latest from the football world in just a few minutes with James Lawrence.
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Thomas Sorensen and Nick Stoll join David Weiner to break down all the action from the morning’s matches in the ‘group of death’. We hear from The Athletic’s Senior Writer Oliver Kay, who joins us to discuss Paul Pogba’s dominant display against Germany, who now have a bit of work to do to progress.
Finally, the boys chat about the Socceroos perfect second round World Cup qualifying campaign, as well as the Matildas current fortunes with Optus Sport's women's football writer Samantha Lewis (24:00).
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Thomas Sorensen and Jake Rosengarten join David Weiner to discuss Spain’s disappointing result against Sweden, and Slovakia’s incredible result against Poland. We’ll also hear from The Athletic’s Scottish football writer Jordan Campbell who was at Hampden park to watch the Czech Republic foil Scotland in their return to the Euros.
The boys also look ahead to the group of death, as France prepare to play Germany and Portugal take on Hungary.
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John Aloisi and Jake Rosengarten join David Weiner to discuss England’s impressive display against Croatia at Wembley. We hear from The Athletic’s Dominic Fifield as the English media laud Kalvin Phillips’ display, and from our very own Ollie Geale who has been soaking up all of the atmosphere in London.
The boys also take the time to reflect on Australia’s historic World Cup match against Japan in 2006, on a morning that saw Austria record their first ever win in a European Championships, and North Macedonia scored their first ever goal in the tournament.
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Thomas Sorensen and Nick Stoll join David Weiner to discuss the harrowing scenes that took place when Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s game against Finland.
On today's episode, we are also joined on the line by The Athletic's Stu James, to discuss Wales' 1-1 draw with Switzerland, and Ryan Conway, for a gauge on the mood ahead of England v Croatia.
And finally, Nick takes us through the latest crazy developments from Copa America, as Venezuela confirm 12 positive cases of COVID-19 on the eve of their opening match against Brazil.
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The Danish FA have confirmed that Christian Eriksen is awake and undergoing further examinations following his collapse in this morning’s EURO 2020 match between Denmark and Finland in Copenhagen.
Get up to speed on the latest from the football world in just a few minutes with James Lawrence.
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John Aloisi, Nick Stoll and Adriano Del Monte join David Weiner to break down Italy’s dominant opening performance of UEFA EURO 2020. Including and look ahead to tonight’s action. The boys discuss:
- Which players won the match for Italy
- The atmosphere in Rome following the victory
- The impact of Roberto Mancini
- Italy’s bizarre corner tactic explained
- Are Wales even better than they were in 2016?
- How far can Denmark go?
- Belgium’s midfield dilemma
- Reaction to Ange Postecoglou’s appointment at Celtic
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John Aloisi joins David Weiner for a group-by-group preview of UEFA EURO 2020, looking at who should progress, who might fall short, and who has the potential for European glory.
- Group A: Italy, Switzerland, Turkey, Wales
- Group B: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Russia.
- Group C: Austria, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Ukraine.
- Group D: Croatia, Czech Republic, England, Scotland.
- Group E: Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden.
- Group F: France, Germany, Hungary, Portugal.
- Predictions
Ever wonder how a manager looks at the current world champions and how they will attack the tournament? John Aloisi sat down and gave his opinion on Les Blues, and if they can add 'European Champions' to their current title. WATCH: https://sport.optus.com.au/uefa-euro-2020/videos/os26637/os26637-aloisis-pick-for-uefa-euro-2020
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John Aloisi, Michael Bridges and Heather Garriock join David Weiner for this final Matchday Edition of the GegenPod after Chelsea clinched the UEFA Champions League against Manchester City in Porto.
The panel dissect all the big story lines from the 1-0 win, including the making of Kai Havertz and how Thomas Tuchel edged Pep Guardiola, and where the City boss might have erred in his selection in a big game once again.
The panel also digest the stunning news of a potential move for Ange Postecoglou to Celtic, and congratulate Brentford, who were promoted to the Premier League earlier on in the day.
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Australian football legends John Aloisi, Heather Garriock and Luke Wilkshire join David Weiner to dissect a gripping morning.
The crew dissect where it all went wrong for Manchester United, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, David De Gea and co, ask what happens next for the club to finally end their trophy drought, and celebrate Unai Emery's underdog triumph with the team that finished seventh in La Liga.
We also preview the UEFA Champions League final, and react to Thursday's breaking news that Zinedine Zidane and Antonio Conte will leave their posts at Real Madrid and Inter Milan.
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A bonus episode for GegenPod listeners this week, as Mark Schwarzer and Ollie Geale bring their instant reactions to matchweek 38. The drama, the emotion...the WINNERS!
What a journey this Premier League season has been. During this episode, we dissect the drama of the final day as well as look back on the big winners and losers of the season.
- Pep Guardiola's emotional interview.
- Who is the player of the season?
- Which player had the best loan move?
- Nuno waves goodbye to Wolverhampton.
- Leicester City miss out on the Champions League... Again!
All this and so much more, as we remember this memorable season.
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John Aloisi and Luke Wilkshire join David Weiner to discuss:
- All the latest in the race for the Premier League top four and European positions including: Liverpool's win over Burnley, Chelsea edging Leicester, West Ham guaranteed a European spot, who makes the Conference League - and what is it - and what might play out on the Premier League's final day this weekend.
- Tottenham's terrible day at home to Aston Villa: Harry Kane's farewell?
- Manchester United's lack of momentum heading into the Europa League final: De Gea or Henderson?
- European leagues - what is at stake in Spain, France, Italy and Germany this weekend?
- Benzema is back! Why has Didier Deschamps changed his mind for the Euros?
- Premier League end of season awards and highs and lows.
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John Aloisi and Michael Bridges join David Weiner for a jam packed GegenPod, where the boys discuss:
- Arsenal's 1-0 win over Chelsea
- All the mid-week news, including Manchester United's defeat to Leicester, Manchester City clinching the title and Fulham going down.
- Where to City rank in history?
- Is Scott Parker really ready for a job like Tottenham?
- European tour: La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and the English Championship play-offs.
- Where do Sam Kerr's achievements rank in Australian football history?
- Drumroll please ... the GegenPod Premier League Team of the Season.
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- His move from Brighton, and how he looks back on his time with the Seagulls
- How moving to Arsenal has demanded he become a better player
- The challenge of dethroning Bernd Leno as the Gunners' #1 goalkeeper
- What the next 12 months will mean for Mat Ryan the footballer
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- Were Sergio Ramos and Eden Hazard underdone for Real Madrid?
- Can the Blues storm through and take down the Man City juggernaut?
- Sam Kerr and her Chelsea team close in on a stunning title win
- Who on earth will end up with those top four spots in the Premier League as we enter the final few matchweeks
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John Aloisi, Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen join David Weiner for a big Wednesday Matchday Edition of the GegenPod.
The boys go in-depth on Manchester City’s semi-final triumph over Paris Saint-Germain, including the Parisians’ implosion, and how Pep Guardiola masterminded their ascent to the final they covet.
We also look ahead to Thursday’s blockbuster at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea and Real Madrid level at 1-1.
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John Aloisi, Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen join David Weiner for another Matchday Edition of the GegenPod.
The guys go in-depth into how Pep Guardiola masterminded Manchester City's comeback from 1-0 down at Paris Saint-Germain, and then look ahead to the upcoming Europa League and Premier League action on Optus Sport.
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John Aloisi, Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen join David Weiner for your Wednesday Matchday Edition of the GegenPod, where the gang discuss:
- Real Madrid 1, Chelsea 1
Where was it won and lost?
What happens now to Timo Werner?
The Karim Benzema factor.
Who goes through at Stamford Bridge?
- Preview: Paris Saint-Germain v Manchester City
- Julian Nagelsmann to Bayern Munich: What happens now for Tottenham?
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The boys discuss:
- What next for football after Super League chaos?
- The Champions League changes that slipped under the radar.
- Football! Jose out, Mason in.
- Phil Foden sparkles for Manchester City at Villa: Is be moving towards Haaland-Mbappe stage?
- Mat Ryan’s potential permanent Arsenal deal.
- Latest in the Championship race.
- Ed Woodward’s legacy
- Upcoming fixtures including Chelsea v West Ham, plus top four and Champions League predictions.
- The most wholesome interview you didn’t know you needed, after Chelsea’s WSL win over City.
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Richard Bayliss is joined by John Aloisi, Michael Bridges and David Weiner to wrap another huge week of UEFA Champions League action.
The crew discuss:
- Where it went wrong for Liverpool & what happens next.
- Early predictions for Real Madrid v Chelsea.
- The night Phil Foden helped Pep Guardiola return to the semi-finals stage.
- England's incredible talent.
- Friday's Europa League: Mikel Arteta's job on the line?
- Weekend Premier League preview.
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- How PSG held off Bayern in spectacular tie
- Whether this was the very best of Neymar
- How Chelsea just about held out in Seville
- Whether Porto should’ve had a last gasp penalty
- A Thursday morning look ahead
- The wash up from two Matildas defeats
- A mention for Coventry City
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Richard Bayliss is joined by John Aloisi, Thomas Sorensen and David Weiner for a Champions League review.
Hear:
- How PSG held off Bayern in a classic
- Where Mbappe finally lifts the trophy
- How confident Chelsea supporters should be
- Predictions that will probably prove wrong
- A Europa League preview
- A Weekend look ahead
- Jose out chat
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Richard Bayliss is joined by John Aloisi, Thomas Sorensen, Kevin Muscat and David Weiner for a Champions League review.
Hear:
- Where it went wrong for Liverpool in Madrid
- Whether another Spanish turnaround could happen
- How nervous should Man City be?
- What Haaland is like at close quarters
- Kev’s tips for thawing out
- A Thursday morning preview
- A rare Norwich City discussion
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John Aloisi and Thomas Sorensen are on deck with David Weiner for this week's episode of the GegenPod.
The guys discuss:
- All the big talking points from the World Cup Qualifiers, headlined by Germany's disastrous loss to North Macedonia.
- England progress report.
- An update to Johnny's Power Rankings.
- Where to next for Sergio Aguero, and Sorensen's memories trying to stop him.
- Mohamed Salah to Spain - is it on?
- The most difficult contract decisions of John, and Thomas', careers.
- Premier League preview
- Champions League lookahead: What happens to Bayern Munich without Robert Lewandowski?
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We've got two World Cup goal scorers on this week's GegenPod, as John Aloisi and Brett Holman join David Weiner for football's biggest talking points.
The guys discuss:
Hot topics:
- Dembele's Atletico health scare
- What Newcastle must do now for their future
- The winners and losers from the Champions League draw
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's FA Cup mistake
The boys' favourite individual success stories of the season so far
In depth:
- Jose Mourinho, what happens now?
- Donny van de Beek, Jesse Lingard, Martin Odegaard: What triggers success and failure in a move?
World Cup Qualifiers chat:
- England's best formation and XI.
- John's Power Rankings: Europe's Best Five squads on paper
Transfer Dominoes: Haaland, Mbappe, Kane and more.
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Richard Bayliss, Michael Bridges, Thomas Sorensen and David Weiner are joined by Mark Schwarzer on Thursday's GegenPod, as he shares his thoughts having witnessed Chelsea v Atletico - a fixture he has played in - at Stamford Bridge.
We discuss:
- How Thomas Tuchel got the better of Diego Simeone. Is this side good enough to cause a few surprises still in this competition this season?
- Bayern's demolition of Lazio ... but do they have a clear weakness compared to Manchester City?
- Our predictions, based on the final eight sides.
- A Europa League and Premier League lookahead.
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Thomas Sorensen and Michael Bridges join Richard Bayliss and David Weiner for your Matchday mid-week GegenPod hit.
On today's episode, the team discuss:
- De Bruyne, Foden and potentially, Pep Guardiola's Best XI
- Can you discount Real Madrid, and why is there not more Benzema love?
- What will happen when Chelsea host Atletico?
- Can City win four trophies this season, and are Bayern, who face Lazio on Thursday, still the biggest threat?
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John Aloisi and Thomas Sorensen join Richard Bayliss and David Weiner to wrap an incredibly dramatic Champions League morning
Hear from the guys on an endless list of stories including:
- How Liverpool found form in Budapest against Leipzig
- Another day of officiating controversy that has John and Tom fuming!
- What now for Barca, and what to make of PSG's display?
- Manchester City 5, Southampton 2.
- Europa League and Premier League lookahead.
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John Aloisi and Thomas Sorensen join Richard Bayliss and David Weiner to wrap an incredibly dramatic Champions League morning
Hear from the guys on an endless list of stories including:
- Dortmund and Porto progressing amidst the madness
- What next for Ronaldo and Juventus?
- Erling Haaland predicted to score 4 billion goals
- Look ahead to Liverpool v Leipzig and PSG v Barcelona
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Former Socceroos skipper Mark Milligan joins Michael Bridges and David Weiner for this week's episode of the GegenPod.
The current Macarthur captain, once a teammate of Bridgey at Sydney FC, shares some superb stories from his career, while also providing a unique take on current Premier League talking points.
What is it like being a central midfielder asked to play in defence, like Fabinho and Jordan Henderson right now?
What happens when a manager suddenly changes, like it did with Bert van Marwijk and Ange Postecoglou?
And what is it like, as a defender, facing an attack as menacing as Manchester City's - just like Milligan did against the likes of Germany and France?
From their days together at Sydney FC, to the current state of the A-League, why the playing fire is still burning, life in Japan, the way Postecoglou made his players "run through brick walls" and some of his fondest career memories, there's plenty to enjoy in this week's episode.
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- The crew dissect Manchester City against Borussia Monchengladbach and Atalanta against Real Madrid, which saw today’s biggest flash point.
- Dele Alli’s star role in the Europa League is also on the agenda, as we also look ahead to a busy few days in the Europa League and Premier League, headlined by Manchester City’s clash with West Ham and Chelsea against Manchester United.
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John Aloisi, Michael Bridges and David Weiner join Richard Bayliss to review Wednesday’s Champions League action.
The panel discuss:
- Olivier Giroud’s incredible winner for Chelsea
- How Bayern Munich trounced Lazio
- And we look ahead to Thursday’s action.
We also review Leeds’ impressive win against Southampton, why Raphinah’s form could be a curse, as well as a blessing and how long Southampton will remain patient with Ralph Hassenhuttl.
Don’t forget - we’ll be back on Thursday with another Matchday Edition of the podcast.
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Ahead of the J.League's return on Friday night on Optus Sport, Yokohama F.Marinos boss Ange Postecoglou joins Optus Sport's David Weiner for a detailed chat.
The former Socceroos boss reflects openly about the challenges 2020 presented, how he will evolve in 2021, life in Japan, and more.
You can also read the feature piece on the Optus Sport app.
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John Aloisi, Michael Bridges and David Weiner join Richard Bayliss for another Matchday GegenPod after a busy day of UEFA Champions League action.
- What went wrong for Juventus?
- Just how damn good is Erlin Haaland, can Dortmund keep him and what didn’t he learn from his days in the Leeds dressing room with Bridgey?
- Can late goals spark a turn around from Juventus and Sevilla against Porto and Dortmund?
We also look ahead to a big weekend of Premier League action LIVE on Optus Sport.
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It is UEFA Champions League Matchday, and that means a special Matchday Edition of the GegenPod.
John Aloisi, Michael Bridges and David Weiner join Richard Bayliss as we:
- review Liverpool's win over RB Leipzig
- cover Paris Saint-Germain's monumental triumph at Barcelona.
- look ahead to Thursday's matches - Sevilla v Borussia Dortmund and Porto v Juventus - as well as two mid-week Premier League fixtures: Burnley v Fulham and Everton v Manchester City.
AND don't forget we will be here again Thursday with another episode.
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John Aloisi and Brett Holman - Two Socceroos World Cup goal scorers - join David Weiner for a big episode of the GegenPod.
- The new look Top Four race, and what happens next for Liverpool? How serious is the threat of them not making the Champions League places, and is Jurgen Klopp handling the pressure?
- Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea changes: What is it like as a striker being shifted in and out? Louis van Gaal did it to Brett!
- Manchester United's season of 'what ifs'.
- Harry Kane, the one man team.
- Who, or what will stop Manchester City?
- England's incredible depth building ahead of the Euros.
- A tribute to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Brett recalls what he was like to play against in Holland.
- Mat Ryan's journey to Arsenal: A story of resilience.
- UEFA Champions League and Europa League lookaheads, including an inside word on playing for Ronald Koeman, who was one of Brett's first coaches overseas.
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John Aloisi and Michael Bridges join David Weiner to try make sense of another bonkers week of Premier League action.
- How did Liverpool lose at home to Brighton?
- What has Pep Guardiola done to make Manchester City so hard to beat?
- And what does that all mean for Monday's blockbuster at Anfield?
- The guys also discuss all the other big mid-week talking points, look at Thomas Tuchel's early impact at Stamford Bridge and the challenges awaiting Jose Mourinho and try to make sense of a crazy Wednesday of action, which saw FOUR red cards handed out. Do the rules need changing?
- The Club World Cup begins on Friday on Optus Sport, and John explains his fondness for the competition, while also dissecting the latest turmoil at Barcelona.
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Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen join David Weiner to review a busy mid-week of Premier League action, headlined by:
- Sheffield United's boilover at Manchester United
- Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea debut
- What happens when a new manager walks into a dressing room?
- Mid-week review
- Mid-season review: Top of the class, pass, par and fail
- Spurs-Liverpool & weekend lookahead, headlined by Arsenal v Manchester United
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Socceroos legends John Aloisi and Luke Wilkshire join David Weiner for this week's episode of the GegenPod.
This week, the team discuss:
- Manchester United's win at Fulham, and Paul Pogba's form and future.
- Manchester City's controversial win over Aston Villa: What should the off-side rule be?
- Leicester City's title credentials and James Maddison's brilliant post-match interview
- Coach's corner: What should Frank Lampard do?
- What should Timo Werner do? Aloisi explains how he dealt with form slumps as a player and coach
- Thiago to stifle Liverpool? Reaction to Didi Hamann's comments.
- Jose Mourinho's 'door is always open' - a discussion on man management, and fascinating, unique stories about how Guus Hiddink manipulated the Socceroos, especially superstars like Harry Kewell and Tim Cahill. Luke was Cahill's roommate when he found out he was not starting against Japan at the World Cup.
- Advice for Daniel Arzani.
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Welcome back to the GegenPod for 2021
John Aloisi, Michael Bridges and David Weiner are back for the first instalment for the year and get stuck into a big mid-week review, including:
- Tottenham collapsing again, this time against Fulham
- Manchester City's revival
- Are Fulham going to catch Brighton, and are Newcastle in danger?
- Other mid-week results
- Our big Liverpool v Manchester United preview and weekend lookahead
- European tour: La Liga, Ligue 1, Bundesliga and more.
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David Weiner is joined by John Aloisi and Michael Bridges for the 2020 GegenPod finale.
In this episode, the gang discuss:
- Werner's woes in Chelsea v West Ham on Tuesday morning and Nuno's Wolves tantrum after losing to Burnley
- The title race heading into Christmas: Liverpool's to lose?
- Mat Ryan: What happens next and what is it like being frozen out by a manager?
- Mo Salah in the headlines: Where there's smoke, there's fire?
- The relegation battle: predictions
- Will AC Milan win Serie A?
- Our 2020 awards
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Socceroos legend Harry Kewell joins David Weiner for a GegenPod bonus edition!
He chats:
- Liverpool v Spurs
- Leeds' five-goal spree against Newcastle
- Mat Ryan's axing
- Fondest memories of Gerard Houllier
- Oldham's great recent form & a day in the life
- Football Belongs, Australia v Croatia: His memories of the famous night
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We've got a big GegenPod to review a huge mid-week of action in the Premier League.
David Weiner is joined by John Aloisi and Thomas Sorensen, as well as Socceroos legend Harry Kewell. The full interview with Kewell will drop on the GegenPod feed on Friday.
We review all the matches played this mid-week in the Premier League, with particular focus on the big one at Anfield, between Liverpool and Tottenham.
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- The final lineup for the knockout stages
- Which Milan team is likely to win something
- Where we were during one of Australia’s famous nights
- Neymar’s incredible performance
- Why Rich won’t be getting a haircut anytime soon
- A look ahead to the Premier League weekend
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- Match suspended in Paris, is this a turning point?
- What happened in the meeting of the megastars
- Manchester United’s exit from the jaws of progression
- Whether Mark had the hotdog or the steak and chips.
- What’s to play for on a crazy-looking Thursday.
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Richard Bayliss is joined for another Matchday Edition of the GegenPod by Michael Bridges and David Weiner, with Mark Schwarzer and John Aloisi on the line.
There is much to discuss, including:
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's bad blunder against Paris Saint-Germain and what happens next
- All the key results from another busy Matchday
- Olivier Giroud's historic performance - can he be dropped?
- Weekend lookahead, including Chelsea against Leeds and the north London Derby
- Bridgey's homework on Australian music legends
- PLUS stick around for a sneak peek at our brand new podcast - launching TOMORROW!
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Richard Bayliss is joined by John Aloisi, Michael Bridges, Mark Schwarzer and David Weiner to rip through another bumper morning of UEFA Champions League action on matchday five.
Hear:
- How Jurgen Klopp's huge selection call pays off
- Why City 'cannot win the Champions League'
- The unbelievable scenario facing Real Madrid and Inter Milan
- Our lookahead to Thursday, and the call Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would be mad not to make when Manchester United host Paris Saint-Germain.
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Richard Bayliss is joined by Mark Schwarzer, John Aloisi, Thomas Sorensen and David Weiner for a special edition podcast.
Hear:
- The great moments of Diego, and the life of Maradona
- John and Thomas’ interactions with the world of a legend
- Mark Schwarzer’s thoughts on Anfield defeat for Liverpool
- Mabil breaks Aussie scoring drought
- Manchester City and Bayern’s path to the knockouts
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After all the action on UEFA Champions League matchday four, Richard Bayliss is joined by Mark Schwarzer, John Aloisi, Thomas Sorensen and David Weiner for a review of Wednesday’s Champions League.
On the show:
· Mark Schwarzer’s live reaction to Manchester United’s win and their reliance on Bruno Fernandes
· After his record-breaking run, we ask: is Erling Haaland the world's best striker?
· Why did Emmanuel Dennis STORM off the team bus - and not play?!
· Hear John Aloisi's hilarious story about why Zeljko Kalac chucked a similar tantrum!
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John Aloisi and Michael Bridges join David Weiner for this week's episode of the GegenPod, fresh off witnessing Spain's historic triumph over Germany.
This week, the panel:
- Dissect the impact of Spain 6, Germany 0
- Tour around Europe for their highlights of the international week
- Assess the damage done to club-land with all the injuries and COVID related issues.
- Reminisce over November 16, 2005, plus provide their own personal experiences from international football after hearing Paul Pogba on escaping Manchester United with France, and seeing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Gabon's airport nightmare.
- Preview a bumper weekend of Premier League action, headlined by Liverpool v Leicester.
- Discuss some highlights from the continent, headlined by David Silva at Real Sociedad, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic at AC Milan.
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We run through:
- The Top 10: Who will stick around, and who will fade?
- What Manchester City, Arsenal and Manchester United must change to return to where they aim to be.
- Bridgey & Thomas' Top 5 and Most Disappointing 5 players of the season so far
- Internationals lookahead - including Bridgey's ideal England XI
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Today:
- Close to a record Matchweek of Champions League goals
- Why Rennes will feel hard done by at Stamford Bridge
- The latest disaster-class from Manchester United
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- Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19: What happens now?
- What's England's best XI? Has Harry Kane's position changed?
- Internationals discussion: How many lives does Joachim Löw have?
- Project Big Picture: Reaction
- Big Merseyside Derby preview
- Can Mikel Arteta knock off Pep Guardiola?
- Introducing this season's UEFA Champions League groups: Early predictions
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Topics include:
- Mesut Ozil saves Gunnersaurus
- Transfer window winners and losers
- Manchester United: What to make of their Deadline Day scramble and 6-1 defeat
- Making sense of the bonkers start to the season
- Can Everton sustain their start?
- Harry Redknapp says Spurs can win the league: Can they?
- What's happened at West Ham?
- International window lookahead
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A packed agenda this week includes
- Tottenham, Chelsea, the Carabao Cup and Jose Mourinho chasing Eric Dier into the sheds
- Liverpool v Arsenal
- Optus Sport poll: Liverpool-Leicester-Everton-Aston Villa and best starts to the season
- Manchester City's analysis: Is Dias signing the key to Guardiola's legacy?
- Handball farce: How do we fix it?
- Manchester United' race to the transfer deadline
- Problems in England's football pyramid: Simon Hill's Optus Sport feature article this week
- Local Focus: Domestic transfers, the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and the new Matildas boss.
- Weekend Lookahead.
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On the menu today:
- David Moyes tests positive at a Carabao Cup game: What does it mean?
- Do Premier League clubs needs to help ensure the rest of England's tiers survive?
- First impressions of Manchester City: Has Bridgey changed his pre-season title tip?
- Sorensen on his old club Aston Villa.
- What Say You - Sadio Mane, the Premier League's best player?
- Kepa's calamities: A different insight from Thomas Sorensen, and dealing with being in the doldrums
- Manchester United's recruitment and Solskjaer's prospects
- Liverpool's ideal midfield
- Kai Havertz: Where does he fit in?
- Barcelona to sell Luis Suarez to Atletico Madrid
- Dele Alli's Spurs future
- Weekend lookahead
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On today's menu:
- Jose Mourinho's 'lazy' Spurs: Is Gareth Bale the answer?
- Latest news: Auba commits to Arsenal, Grealish's new Aston Villa deal
- First impressions from the opening weekend: Standouts, disappointments and biggest story lines
- Big Chelsea v Liverpool preview and the brewing Lampard v Klopp rivalry
- Why Leeds won't be one-hit wonders under Marcelo Bielsa
- Weekend preview, as we see the first glimpse of both Manchester clubs
- Serie A lookahead: Welcome to Andrea Pirlo, the manager
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David Weiner is joined by former Premier League strikers John Aloisi and Michael Bridges for a comprehensive look at what to expect this term.
Will Liverpool defend their crown? Will Leeds compete with the big boys again? Who is under the most pressure?
Have a listen to the show to find out what the boys think. Enjoy.
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To celebrate, and get you up to speed for kick-off, we've got a special edition of the GegenPod featuring former Matilda Alicia Ferguson; former Chelsea, West Ham and Millwall England international Claire Rafferty; plus Arsenal's new signing, Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams.
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The panel discuss:
- Recap how Bayern Munich won a sixth European crown
- Discuss where it went wrong for PSG’s deep pockets
- Congratulate Mark ‘Nostrildamus’ Schwarzer
- Ponder why Neymar cried and Mbappe didn’t
- Consider whether the one-match format may remain
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- Look back at Bayern Munich’s semi win
- Salute Lewandowski, Gnabry and literally everyone else
- Ask what country Schwarzer’s nose is in
- Mention Manchester United more than planned
- Lament the loss of the San Siro
- Pronounce Sevilla correctly
- Predict who wins both finals
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Richard Bayliss is joined by Mark Schwarzer, Michael Bridges, Simon Hill and David Weiner to:
- Salute PSG’s brilliant semi-final win
- Ask where Leipzig’s manager bought his suit from
- Somehow work Peter Reid into the show
- Discuss Neymar’s reputation
- Reveal which pod member is older than PSG
- Give Lyon some hope against Bayern
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- Recap Lyon’s shock quarter-final win
- Ask where Guardiola and City went wrong
- Ponder whether Pep’s past it
- Add ‘VAR’ to the words not to use list
- Wish Schwarzy a nice few days off
- Pick a Europa League winner
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- Celebrate plucky Leipzig’s victory
- Ponder whether it’s time for an Atleti shakeup
- Discuss the view that Bayern need to win for football’s sake
- Ask why Barca are bad
- Link one panellist with the future Barca gig
- Talk about the asterisk
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- Reflect on Atalanta’s heartbreaking exit
- Discuss PSG’s miraculous win
- Marvel at Kylian Mbappe’s ankles
- Ask why Schwarzy watched the game in a Lisbon bar
- Chat the prospect of a first-time winner
- Preview Leipzig and Atletico
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- Talk about Lionel Messi
- Cut & paste VAR thoughts
- Wonder whether Robert Lewandowski is human
- Assess whether Chelsea’s season was any good
- Send Kalidou Koulibaly to Stamford Bridge
- Marvel at Andrea Pirlo’s appointment
- Look ahead to the quarters
We'll have a podcast on the GegenPod feed every Matchday in the UEFA Champions League, available on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
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With the UEFA Champions League on Optus Sport, we'll be bringing you a daily Matchday hit on this feed with a rotation of experts from our coverage in Australia and overseas.
First up, Richard Bayliss is joined by Simon Hill, Luke Wilkshire, Jules Breach and David Weiner for a review of Saturday’s Champions League. Hear:
- Jules calling in from her limousine
- How Luke’s sideline antics compare to Pep’s
- What Dave’s quarantine pyjamas look like
- What Simon made of his first Optus Sport call
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Simon will join us this month for our coverage of the UEFA Champions League and Europa League.
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To watch or read more about Simon's announcement, visit the Optus Sport app.
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David Weiner, Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen are back together for one more instalment, to run through the final day bonanza from the Premier League.
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On this week's episode:
- Liverpool 5, Chelsea 3: What a game, reflecting on the champions, Chelsea's status and the future of Kepa.
- The Top Four: What happens now, with Chelsea v Wolves, and Leicester v Manchester United.
- Final Day preview and predictions: Europe and relegation.
- Bridges: Watford 'don't deserve to be in the Premier League'
- Former Villa keeper Sorensen on their late miracle.
- Championship and promotion: A bonkers final day, Brentford's heartache and Leeds' party.
- Topical top threes: Best since lockdown, biggest disappointment, best emerging talent
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On today's menu:
- Leeds on the brink, and the state of play in the race for promotion.
- Hull's 8-0 capitulation to Wigan
- What it is like getting promoted from the Championship
- Arsenal v Liverpool and the Arteta revolution at Arsenal
- Premier League talking points: Wolves-Burnley, Newcastle-Tottenham, Chelsea-Norwich, Manchester United-Southampton
- Relegation Race
- Have v Have Nots: Financial Fair Play and the Manchester City verdict, and the decision to keep five substitutions for next season
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On today's agenda is the latest Premier League reaction, the J.League's re-start, the Aussie invasion at Arsenal, the Championship, transfer rumours and more.
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On today's agenda:
- Thursday review: West Ham v Chelsea, Leicester's demise and the top four race.
- Premier League enigmas: Adama Traore and Allan Saint-Maximin.
- Bournemouth: gone?
- Manchester United v Brighton: Just how good can United be?
- Celebrating Burnley in eighth.
- Manchester City v Liverpool: the guard of honour and the future of this rivalry.
- Barcelona discussion: Griezmann, Setien, Messi and Xavi.
- The Women's World Cup bid win and the journey ahead.
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Today's episode is a comprehensive look at all of this week's talking points in a hectic deluge of Premier League fixtures.
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And didn't day one provide us with some headlines!
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On the agenda today:
- Manchester City v Arsenal: David Luiz, Mikel Arteta's to do list, Manchester City's return to form, and the future of Arsenal trio Luiz, Mesut Ozil and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang.
- The difficulties of coming off contract on June 30 and how it will impact the Premier League conclusion.
- Goal line drama in Sheffield United v Aston Villa.
- Marcus Rashford: a new Premier League leader and hero
- UEFA confirm how the season will finish. Who are the favourites for the Champions League?
- Weekend look ahead, headlined by Tottenham v Manchester United and Everton v Liverpool.
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Hosts Ollie Geale and David Weiner are joined by Optus Sport football pundits Michael Bridges and Mark Schwarzer for a comprehensive discussion about the Premier League's return, plus, as you'd expect, plenty of banter, laughs and some red wine tasting as per the tradition of the Two Sharp Reds podcast.
On the agenda:
- Life in England and the impact of the Premier League's return
- What can we expect?
- Where on earth were we when it paused: The State of Play
- Relegation discussion
- Championship predictions
- Newcastle United and their prospective sale
- Timo Werner to Chelsea and what that means for Tammy Abraham
- The Top Four, Manchester City's off-field problems and who makes it into Europe?
- Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes: Will it happen?
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This week's GegenPod looks at the potential resumption of the Premier League.
On the agenda:
- The Premier League's return, the rule changes, and what we can expect.
- Lessons from the Bundesliga so far.
- La Liga and Serie A to return
- What is going on in Australia: A-League latest, Bridgey on life returning at grass roots level and coaching in a socially distant environment & what happens to the A-League's foreigners.
- Aloisi on the 'Golden Gen' group.
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On the menu:
- The Premier League endorses full contact training: Bridgey's reaction.
- Life in the A-League during COVID-19.
- Wilkinson on how A-League players are coping with the uncertainty, and what the biggest challenges are going forward.
- Wilkinson, a two-time K League winner with Jeonbuk, on this year's competition and the Australians' start to the campaign.
- How four years in the K League changed Wilkinson's career, and just how brutal, and different the training and environment is.
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On today's menu:
- Premier League returns to training: The hurdles still to come to get started.
- How has the Bundesliga got back where the Premier League hasn't?
- Westwood explains how Burnley have reacted to positive COVID test.
- Going lower: The latest intel from League One and League Two as the Football League faces crisis.
- Should Premier League clubs bail out the tiers below?
- Promotion and Relegation: What is life like on the roller coaster? Westwood, who was promoted from every tier in English football, shares his stories from 1998-9 promotion with Bradford, and Premier League survival the next season and the contractual implications for players that fans might not realise.
- Marking Shearer: The trickiest strikers to mark.
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Former Socceroos captain Paul Okon joined his former teammates - John Aloisi, Vince Grella, Craig Moore, Mark Schwarzer and Josip Skoko - for the discussion.
Episode I focused more on raising the problems; the sequel is about some solutions, focusing on the game's governance, the A-League's structure and possible new broadcast revenues.
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On this week's episode, we discuss the latest news out of the UK with talk of a potential Premier League resumption, before delving into Robbie's four years in South Korea - his highs, lows and most interesting experiences.
Plus, who should you support? Bridgey gets a little bit of help identifying his 'Tottenham of the K League'.
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'Zdrila', as he is known' chats about:
- Life in Chicago during the COVID-19 lockdown
- How he ended up in Major League Soccer
- His coaching pathway & why he abandoned a successful media career to 'take the plunge'
- What he learnt during three years at RB Leipzig, learning off Ralf Rangnick - the mentor who was instrumental for Jurgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel and Julian Nagelsmann's approaches to football.
- What next, and what are his ambitions?
- What can Australia learn from the MLS?
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Alicia Ferguon was joined by Heather Garriock, Di Alagich, Alison Forman, Lisa De Vanna and Tom Sermanni to discuss all the major talking points currently being debated about the game, offering some critical solutions, particularly around the future of the W-League.
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On this week's agenda:
- The reaction to State of Football: John's latest ideas after being inundated since the Optus Sport roundtable
- What next for the A-League?
- What next for football? The global view
- 10 years on: Inter Milan v Barcelona. What happened to Jose Mourinho since?
- Inside Barcelona's head quarters: Aloisi's time inside the Camp Nou studying Barcelona
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On this week's episode, we chat about:
- The Newcastle United looming takeover
- Transfer market instability: How do you cope, and the day Sir Bobby Robson let Bridgey go at Newcastle
- The way dressing rooms have changed: from their early days at Sunderland, to now.
- Arsenal, Mesut Ozil and leaks about pay cuts: 'Something horrendously bad at Arsenal'
- Memory lane: Promotion at Sunderland
- What was it like being at Stoke during the 'cold, wet, windy night' era?
- The Top 5 strikers Sorensen has faced
- What it was like saving a penalty for Sunderland, against Alan Shearer.
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The two hour epic tackled some of the biggest issues in our sport, and provided rigorous debate over what should happen next.
The four broad topics were registration fees, youth development, governance and the A-League - but as you can imagine, there was lots packed into that!
This is available to watch on the Optus Sport app and Facebook page.
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In a wide ranging chat, the trio discuss:
- Scott's return home: the highs, lows, impressions, returning home, and verdict on the A-League
- Working for Robbie Fowler
- Scott's recommendations for Australian football after returning home
- Celtic memories
- The highs of playing the Champions League and winning titles
- Socceroos lows
- Bridgey on the Newcastle United sale rumours
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Moorey and Bridgey have plenty of great stories about:
- Playing for Newcastle United: The fans, the atmosphere, the Sunderland hatred, how they ended up there and what it is like marking Alan Shearer and Michael Owen.
- Stamping yourself in a dressing room: the social challenges fans don't see
- Terry Venables: The El Tel impact
- Hot talking points in Australian football right now
- The Viduka interview: The captaincy, Kewell, Viduka - the man
- Moore on the 2010 World Cup 4-0 humiliation, and the Neill-Viduka captaincy headache.
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Topics include:
- The Bridgey we do not know: Why was his nickname 'The Germ'?
- David O'Leary: Don't give him the credit for the glory days
- Inside the Leeds dressing room
- The tragedy in Galatasaray: The impact it had on the club and players.
- Beating AC Milan in the Champions League and marking Shevchenko
- The Aussies
- Boys being boys
- Duberry's days at Chelsea - a team that included Zola, Desailly, Poyet, Di Matteo and co.
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Michael Bridges and Luke Wilkshire join David Weiner to kick us off, starting with their time as teammates at Bristol City in 2005.
The boys reminisce over:
- Torrid days in England's third tier - angry managers, difficult football, dropping down divisions.
- What it was like to play for Sir Bobby Robson, Sam Allardyce, David O'Leary, Steve McClaren and Guus Hiddink.
- The coach that old Wilkshire and his teammates: 'Don't go out here on these nights - they're the nights I go there!'
- Three years of pain at Bristol ending with Hiddink plucking Wilkshire from Bristol for the World Cup
- Mark Viduka (36 minutes in)
- Harry Kewell (45 minutes in)
- Mark Schwarzer (52 minutes in)
- A classic jersey swap from this era.
Enjoy.
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- Liverpool v Atletico Madrid
- Paris Saint-Germain v Borussia Dortmund
- Valencia v Atalanta
- RB Leipzig v Tottenham
The show also looks at the impact of Coronavirus on the football world: what should happen if leagues are not completed?
We also look ahead to the weekend, particularly Manchester United's trip to face under siege Tottenham.
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On this week's menu:
- Life as a coach in the NSW and Northern NSW Premier League competitions
- Socceroos at Copa America on Optus Sport
- Tottenham out of the FA Cup and Eric Dier climbing into the stands to confront fans: Bridgey comes down on Mourinho and Levy
- Will Harry Kane leave Tottenham?
- FA Cup wrap, headlined by Chelsea v Liverpool
- Lookaheads: Manchester Derby, top four latest, Champions League return legs
- Will Arsenal have to sell Aubameyang if they do not make it into Europe?
- Here's A Good Yarn: The boys' weirdest post-game celebrations, and their most memorable upsets.
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- Overnight results in the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga
- The end of Liverpool's unbeaten run and the brilliance of Watford
- Pivotal results in the relegation scrap
- Overnight Championship results and what they mean
- A weekend of incredible goals in Australia
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The UEFA Champions League is our focus as we review in detail:
- Real Madrid v Manchester City
- Lyon v Juventus
- Napoli v Barcelona
- Chelsea v Bayern Munich
- We also look at ahead at the weekend's El Clasico, Inter Milan's clash with Juventus and much more, including what it is like to play at the Bernabeu Stadium, recollections of seeing Michael Owen and Mark Viduka burst through as youth teammates.
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On today's agenda:
- Atletico Madrid v Liverpool reaction
- Borussia Dortmund v Paris Saint-Germain reaction
- Erling Haaland: How and why is he so good? Haaland v Mbappe: The rivalry for the next generation?
- Euro Trip: Tottenham v Leipzig, Atalanta v Valencia, Europa League on Friday
- Latest fallout from Manchester City's transfer ban: What would you do if you were a City player? What are the consequences for City, or UEFA, prevailing in their court battle?
- Michy Batshuayi v Olivier Giroud
- Harry Maguire escapes sanction: How? What was the best thing John or Tom got away with in the pre-VAR era?
- One-point league leads: La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga
- Barcelona embroiled in social media scandal
- Joelinton: Where does he stand in the Premier League's most overpriced strikers?
- J.League: It begins this weekend.
- Weekend lookahead, focusing on Arsenal v Everton
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- Overnight results in the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga
- Why the Championship makes no sense one week to the next
- Where on earth Manchester City go from here
- What a 15-year old scoring in the A-League means for Australian football
- Which teams are primed for the Champions League knockout stage
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On the agenda:
- Inside the success at Bramall Lane with Monte
- Europe's other miracles: Getafe, Hellas Verona, Monchengladbach
- Romelu Lukaku's revival in Italy
- If England had to pick a first XI tomorrow, who should Gareth Southgate select?
- Ousmane Dembele's injury and Barcelona's transfer fails
- Leeds United tension and the Championship promotion race
- Champions League preview
- Premier League lookahead: Chelsea v Manchester United and the relegation race
- Here's a Good Yarn:
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On the agenda:
- Bridgey on Leeds United v Bayern Munich Legends, Adam on Sydney FC's season and the upcoming Derby.
- Olivier Giroud's future at Chelsea.
- Steven Bergwijn's Tottenham debut and Jose Mourinho's shenanigans.
- Raheem Sterling's form and Manchester City's scoring troubles.
- Kylian Mbappe's relationship with Thomas Tuchel.
- Party antics back in Bridgey & Alfie's days in England.
- Kepa v Caballero
- Bridgey's Top 5: The most overpriced underachievers
- Ole Gunner Solskjaer's post match comments, Anthony Martial's form and Bruno Fernandes' debut
- Sean Dyche telling Chris Wood: 'You're a f**** d*****': Man management lessons and anecdotes featuring Neil Lennon, Peter Reid and Phil Brown.
- FA Cup results
- Weekend Lookahead: Can Sheffield United maintain their form? Any respite for West Ham?
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On the menu this week is:
- Bridgey looking forward to Football For Fires
- Liverpool go 19 points clear
- West Ham in dire trouble
- Manchester United treading water and waiting for Pochettino
- What will Bruno Fernandes do for Ole Gunner Solskjaer?
- Serie A discussion: Christian Eriksen at Inter Milan, Maurizio Sarri's Juventus and Okon on his former club Lazio's incredible run.
- FA Cup: Jurgen Klopp's response a 'disgrace' says Bridges.
- Olyroos qualify for Tokyo: What it means, and what has to happen now.
- Transfer wrap: Tottenham, Chelsea, Arsenal
- Hostile fan situations
- Weekend lookahead: Leicester v Chelsea, Manchester United v Wolves, Tottenham v Manchester City.
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- Chelsea 2, Arsenal 2: What on earth happened? What now for Lampard? What has Arteta changed?
- Highs and lows of Wednesday's action: Laporte returns, the relegation bottleneck, Southampton's resurgence, Newcastle's absurd comeback
- England's Euro 2020 concerns
- Markus Babbel's Western Sydney Wanderers' tenure
- Leeds United's promotion fears
- Tottenham's January transfer priorities
- Who should be favourite out of Liverpool's eight PFA Player of the Year nominees?
- Gary Neville on Manchester United: Ed Woodward needs to go
- Transfer Talk: Christian Eriksen, Edinson Cavani, Timo Werner
- Here's A Good Yarn: The worst fine Bridgey and Ash copped in their careers.
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- Liverpool v Manchester United preview
- Anfield's facilities
- Has Leicester's bubble burst?
- Playing golf with Alan Shearer
- Haaland goal predictions and why he isn't at Leeds
- Fill in the Blanks
- More Matildas off to the UK
- The weekend ahead
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- Did Arteta give Arsenal players his hair spray at halftime?
- How didn't City win the League Cup derby by 10?
- Manchester United: Inter Milan's feeder club.
- The 2020 crystal ball of bad predictions.
- Sam Kerr targets a bag of goals while opposition target her.
- Just how bad are Jose Mourinho and Tottenham?
- The pod guest coming out of retirement.
- Have we all given our CVs to the Newcastle Jets?
- Transfer madness!!!
And more!
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On today's agenda:
- Carlo Ancelotti to Everton
- Mikel Arteta to Arsenal
- Thursday's action: Liverpool at the Club World Cup, El Clasico, the Carabao Cup.
- Rashford 'reminds me of Thierry Henry'.
- Finish This Sentence: Mesut Ozil and Erling Haaland.
- UEFA Champions League knockout draw highlights
- Coach's corner: The trend that has caught Ash and Bridgey's eye this year.
- Santa's Sack & New Year Resolutions for the Premier League Top Six.
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- Ancelotti axed: Why, what next?
- Liverpool win in Salzburg
- Barcelona v Inter Milan, Borussia Dortmund v Slavia Prague
- Ajax OUT
- Chelsea's spending plans
- Pep Guardiola is ... shaken
- Who wins Leicester 2016 v 2019?
- Ole > Jose + Pep!
- New FFA CEO: Three wishes.
- Good Ebening: Emery linked to Everton job
- The role of language & the influence of Watsapp in football dressing rooms
- Weekend lookahead, headlined by Arsenal v Manchester City
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- Merseyside Derby
- Marco Silva: Will he be gone by the weekend?
- Manchester United v Tottenham
- Leicester's incredible run continues
- Best of the rest: Manchester City return to form, Chelsea back in the winning circle
- Freddie's fashion: Suit, or jumper, as Arsenal return to the Emirates
- Socceroos at Copa America: Luke's memories of playing in South America
- Carlo Ancelotti and the managerial dominoes: axe to fall at Napoli?
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On the menu:
- Juventus v Atletico: Changing of the guard?
- Tottenham's comeback against Olympiacos
- Real Madrid v PSG
- Barcelona v Borussia Dortmund lookahead
- Chelsea: What's the barrier to beating top four rivals?
- Who is the worst manager in the Premier League, who will be first sacked and who is actually available to replace them?
- David Moyes to Everton would be ...
- This year's Premier League surprise packets.
- Jadon Sancho should ...
- Here's A Good Yarn: Amazon at Spurs, Flamengo's reception in Rio
- Weekend Lookahead: Manchester City have a few problems at the moment
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David Weiner and Richard Bayliss are joined by Sheffield United legend Nick Montgomery for this week's show. Montgomery, who spent pre-season with Manchester United in Perth, previews the clash between the two clubs this weekend, and explains what he learnt about the mood around the club under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Today's menu:
- Mark Schwarzer's verdict on Mourinho's appointment.
- Analysis of the shock Tottenham appointment.
- Where to now for Mauricio Pochettino?
- Sheffield United v Manchester United: What makes Chris Wilder so successful?
- Euro 2020: Early forecast
- Qatar takeover looms at Leeds
- Gareth Bale's cheeky Real Madrid sledge
- Jon Obi Mikel calling Eden Hazard the 'laziest' teammate he has had.
- Weekend lookahead
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We kick off with a discussion over Gareth Southgate's decision to expel Raheem Sterling from England's game with Montenegro, which segues into two bizarre stories from the boys about dressing room altercations from their days in England.
Also on the menu is:
- Premier League State of Play: Liverpool v Manchester City fallout, will Pep Guardiola keep his composure, who are the biggest disappointments and who are the biggest surprises as we head into the international break.
- Le Fondre on his former boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and the club he supports, Manchester United.
- Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory
- Euro 2020 qualifiers look ahead.
- Napoli's mutiny.
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That headlines a show that includes
- UEFA Champions League chat: Will Barca's boss last the season, Inter-Dortmund reaction.
- Bayern Munich axe Kovac - reaction, plus who should replace him?
- Mourinho to Arsenal: Really? Will Emery last the season? Xhaka loses captaincy.
- Bridges' reflection after flashbacks from Andre Gomes' horror injury.
- Liverpool v Manchester City preview
- Here's a good yarn: Tevez on Messi v Ronaldo, Kamara turns crooner.
- 19 years since Viduka's four against Liverpool: Bridges and Wilkshire on their former Leeds, and Socceroos, teammate.
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Each week, Socceroos icon Mark Schwarzer will join Ollie Geale in the UK to talk football over a bottle of red wine, hitting the hot topics of the week, while also pouring through some anecdotes and memories from his extraordinary career.
We'll be back with a normal GegenPod next week, but, you can subscribe to Two Sharp Reds via Spotify or Apple Podcasts and be spoilt for choice.
Enjoy our taste of what you can expect.
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- UEFA Champions League talking points: Tottenham, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain.
- Sorensen on Christian Eriksen: 'There's friction there ... it is time for him to move on'.
- Manchester United v Liverpool: A chink in Jurgen Klopp's plan? How much time has Ole Gunnar Solskjaer bought himself?
- Arsenal analysis: The frustration of being an Arsenal supporter.
- Sorensen on facing Arsenal and the famous 'cold, wet, windy nights' at Stoke and how the Gunners were - and still are - beaten in the tunnel.
- The ridiculous Bundesliga table.
- James Maddison: Leicester or Manchester United?
- The best young talents in this season's A-League.
- Weekend lookahead.
- Stories from back in the day: The tunnel against Uruguay, the best nicknames or sledges the gents experienced, favourite fairy tales, pre-match nerves and routines.
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This week's show looks at:
- The Socceroos' World Cup Qualifiers
- What it is like working for Graham Arnold
- Reaction to England's tumultuous Euro 2020 qualifier in Bulgaria
- Can England win Euro 2020?
- Premier League preview: Manchester United v Liverpool, Everton v West Ham, Tottenham v Watford, Crystal Palace v Manchester City.
- A-League chat: Zlatan Ibrahimovic and marquees, Sydney FC's season start, importance of this season.
- Here's a good yarn: Most bizarre career road trips and how Bridgey, Luke & Wilko ended up as a striker, right back and central defender.
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We begin, of course, with the incredible turn of events on the weekend and what that means heading into the international break.
- Why Liverpool can, and can't, maintain this eight point lead
- Manchester City's inexplicable set-back
- Newcastle United's Longstaff brothers' refreshing reaction
- Manchester United: Pre-season predictions reviewed - Will Solskjaer be gone by Christmas?
- If you are Mauricio Pochettino, you would ...
- Everton's woes
- Bridgey's Top 5 most influential players so far this season
We also look at Juventus' symbolic win over Inter Milan, rumours simmering about Antoine Griezmann and Barcelona, the Socceroos' upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifying double header and pick out what to look forward to in our six straight days of UEFA Euro 2020 action.
There's also a fascinating insight from Paolo into what Australia's dressing room was like after the 1997 disaster against Iran, while Bridgey reflects on the best dressing room rev-up he experienced in his career.
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We start with further fallout from Bayern Munich's incredible 7-2 win over Tottenham in the UEFA Champions League.
The panel dissect Spurs' capitulation and what that means for Mauricio Pochettino's future at the club, after Bridgey hinted on Optus Sport's post-game show that he could be considering walking from his post.
Also on today's program: * More Champions League fallout: Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Manchester City and more.* Barcelona v Inter Milan* Manchester United v Arsenal* Inside a dressing room before and after a transfer: Moore on failing a medical at Blackburn, Bridges on arriving at Leeds playing with a galaxy of stars* Newcastle United: What happens now? * Weekend Lookahead: Can Leicester stop Liverpool's run? * The day Moorey 'coat hangered' Bridgey in the A-League
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Would You Rather (Not Be) Mauricio Pochettino, Ole Gunner Solskjaer, Marco Silva, Unai Emery or Quique Sánchez Flores?
The panel look at some of the surprise awards handed out by FIFA this week - Marcelo, Leeds United and Fair Play anyone? - plus Barcelona's troubles, and further fallout from Chelsea v Liverpool, Leicester v Tottenham, Manchester City v Watford and more.
We also spend some time exploring the process that leads to some of the genius we see each week from Squires and his cartoons, which feature in publications across the UK, Europe and in Australia.
Enjoy.
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After Ross Barkley took a penalty ahead of Jorginho, and missed, in Chelsea's loss to Valencia - after an animated conversation with teammates - Aloisi and Moore discuss the psychology and pressure of taking penalties. There are no more fitting former stars to provide that insight, with Aloisi's penalty against Uruguay and Moore's at the World Cup against Croatia, two of the biggest spot-kicks in Australian football history.
Other items on the agenda include:
- How did Napoli defeat Liverpool?
- More Champions League reaction and analysis.
- Manchester City's defensive crisis
- Could Jose Mourinho return to Real Madrid?
- Aloisi & Moore's most indispensable teammates: Memories of Paul Gascoigne, Brian Laudrup and Harry Kewell.
- Ange Postecoglou’s title quest with Yokohama.
- Western Sydney’s game changing academy
- What is going on at Arsenal?
- The best bust-ups the boys saw first-hand
- Weekend lookahead
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This week's agenda is packed:
* Javi Gracia sacked: unfair? Will Watford stay up? * France's Albania anthem gaffe* England's attack: Where does it rank, and how do you get the best out of Marcus Rashford? * Italy's renaissance, are Holland the real deal, how long does Joachim Loew have left with Germany, Croatia's inconsistency* Champions League preview and predictions (fast forward to the 30th minute if you specifically want the UCL preview). * Weekend lookahead: The Harry Maguire Cup
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Bridges joins David Weiner and former Socceroos skipper Paul Okon for this week's episode, which includes:
* The best and worst of the Premier League heading into the international break.* Mane v Salah: What happens next, and the best tantrums the boys witnessed in their career. * Euro Trip: Serie A buzzing and Mauro Icardi's stunning PSG move. * Bridgey's Top Five: Europe's best strike forces* Euro 2020 qualifying lookahead: England, Italy and the interesting equations for Portugal and Netherlands. * Socceroos lookahead and Arnie's claim this will be Australia's best vintage.
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Daniel recalls stories from his time in Europe, including playing against David Luiz, taking a qualifying route to the Champions League that saw him land Mark Schwarzer's Chelsea jersey.
Topics up for discussion include:
* First impressions from the opening three rounds of the Premier League* Tottenham and Mauricio Pochettino: Are cracks appearing? * Christian Eriksen's awkward situation at Spurs: What does that do to a dressing room? * Alexis Sanchez's decline and the worst Bridgey and Daniel have seen.* Manchester United's depth and Crystal Palace's freakish record. * North London derby lookahead.* Javi Gracia under pressure at Watford* Zaha or Neymar: Would you rather*Stories from the cutthroat environment of the Champions League play-offs.
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On today's edition, the boys discuss:
* Wolverhampton 1, Manchester United 1 and the case for Ole Gunner Solskjaer letting Paul Pogba take the pen, and the case against.* 12 minutes: Pochettino's prayers answered* 14': VAR and the new handball rules* 17': Guardiola's unstoppable formula* 24': Adrian, Liverpool and Bridgey and Ash's freakish injuries stories - on the golf course, and the dance floor.* 30': Bridgey's Top 5 players in the Premier League right now* 36': 'The game is in a terrible state': What was Sean Dyche talking about?* 39: Norwich 'banana skin' for Chelsea* 42': Epic rivalries: 'They stashed boxed of maggots in the stadium air vents'.* 45': EuroBeat: Coutinho, Bayern Munich and Serie A preview* 49': Would You Rather: Serie A transfer rush* 51': 'Fat Boy' Lukaku's revenge
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The panel look at what Frank Lampard changed from the 4-0 defeat to Manchester United, the impact of Adrian's penalty heroics, how badly - or not - Liverpool will miss Alisson, and who impressed in Istanbul as Jurgen Klopp's side lifted their first trophy for the 2019/20 season.
Other topics include: * 15': The presence Mark Schwarzer and Mark Bosnich had in goals for the Socceroos* 17': First impressions from the Premier League's opening weekend* 23': What does Mauricio Pochettino do for Tottenham to take points off Manchester City this weekend: plus, his Christian Eriksen dilemma. * 26': Dissecting where Manchester United are really at, and Harry Maguire's impact. * 32': Brighton's bright beginning and what that means for Maty Ryan and Aaron Mooy* 36': A classic talisman: Billy Sharp at Sheffield United - the top scorer in English league football this century. * 39': Would You Rather: Barcelona, Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid? Bayern Munich or Borussia Dortmund* 45': Reaction to the Young Socceroos' 3-0 loss to Malaysia, in the same month the under-15s lost 3-0 to Malaysia.
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* The title race: Why Liverpool will, or won't, catch Manchester City? * Problems at Manchester United* Thoughts on former teammate Frank Lampard at Chelsea* Who drops out of the top six? * Best and worst of the rest.
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David Weiner is joined by Michael Bridges and Richard Bayliss to get you in the mood for season kick-off on Saturday morning.
Start: Title race - do City have any weaknesses? Can Liverpool pull back that one-point deficit? Who wins? 17': Will anyone else contend? 18': The life and times of Manchester United. 26': Can Mauricio Pochettino conjure another miracle at Tottenham? 30': What's a pass mark for Frank Lampard? 38': Arsenal's massive holes: can Unai Emery steer them back into the top four? 42': Who is the joker to break up the top six stranglehold? 49': Separating mid-table from the relegation race.60': Season predictions
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We look at how the Dutch can try upset the powerhouse USA side in the final in Lyon on Monday 1am AEST, reflect on the highs and lows of the tournament, and take a detailed, passionate look at the lessons Australian football can learn from France 2019 - particularly the success of the European nations - and why the W-League needs to take a good, hard look at itself particularly with the club football boom in countries like England, France, Germany and beyond.
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In a must listen podcast, the crew hold nothing back as they discuss:
- Why the campaign was a 'failure'.
- The impact of the decision to change coaches and why it is a relevant talking point.
- The FFA's recent statement that the change was in the best interests of the team.
- Why this was the Golden Generation and why they were robbed of a powerful chance to succeed.
- 'This team has been through so much': the impact of the turbulence on the team.
- Why Ante Milicic should not coach the Matildas and an A-League club at the same time.
- The harshest lessons.
- The positives and standout players.
- What needs to happen now?
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The crew look back at a dramatic final night in the group stage, which saw Cameroon and Chile ride the highs and lows of tournament football, and also review their pre-tournament predictions now that the Round of 16 pathways have been set.
Looking at the Matildas, the crew examine why they'll win, what to expect, what needs to improve and who needs to feature in the XI.
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We also look at the overnight action, which featured France escaping past Nigeria with the intervention of VAR and four other teams who could possibly face the Matildas next up: Germany, China, France or Norway.
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Heather Garriock and Ashleigh Sykes join David Weiner to discuss how much you can read into the brutal display, and where the US rank amongst the favourites now that we have seen all teams involved at the FIFA Women's World Cup play once. We also react to Hope Solo's interview with the Optus Sport EscarGoals program.
We look at New Zealand's heartbreaking defeat to Netherlands, Sweden v Chile, discuss the biggest contenders and disappointments so far and our favourite individuals, plus start to build-up to Matildas v Brazil.
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With 24 hours under our belt to reflect on the Matildas' state of play, we look ahead at what Ante Milicic's side need to be working on for the huge clash with Brazil, plus we look at another big triple header coming our way on Tuesday night on Optus Sport, featuring a huge New Zealand-Netherlands clash, and our first glimpse of the US.
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Australian internationals Georgia Yeoman-Dale and Catherine Cannuli join GegenPod host David Weiner for a detailed review on the opening day defeat at the FIFA Women's World Cup, with a look at Brazil's win over Jamaica and England's triumph over Scotland.
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Melanie McLaughlin is joined by our Optus Sport experts Georgia Yeoman-Dale and Amy Chapman.
Phil Neville's England headline Group D, alongside Scotland, Argentina and Japan.
Group E includes Netherlands, Canada, New Zealand and Cameroon.
USA headline Group F alongside Thailand, Chile and Sweden.
Our preview series also includes a Group A/B preview, plus two special episodes looking specifically at the Matildas, and our big World Cup preview show.
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Cheryl Salisbury, Heather Garriock and Amy Duggan join Melanie McLaughlin for a comprehensive look at the tournament from all angles.
We've got predictions, strong opinions, Matildas insight and lots of interesting information for you ahead of the global showpiece, where every game will be live on Optus Sport.
Return to our show home page menu to listen to the rest of our series: The Matildas/Group C, Groups A/B and Groups D/E/F, including Optus Sport experts Georgia Yeoman-Dale, Amy Chapman, Ashleigh Sykes, Catherine Cannuli, Tal Karp and Ante Juric.
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What will the headline be? Who are the players to watch? What do you need to know to get up to speed?
Hosts France are joined by Norway, South Korea and Nigeria in Group A, while Group B includes Germany, Spain, China and South Africa.
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To kick-off a series of four special preview podcasts, we take a look at the Matildas and their opponents in Group C: Italy, Brazil and Jamaica.
Former Matildas star Amy Duggan is joined by ex-teammates Heather Garriock and Tal Karp, as well as Sydney FC's current W-League championship winning coach, and former Socceroo, Ante Juric.
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Still coming off a high from last week's extraordinary action, the panel discuss their favourite moments, the lowlights and hand out their nominations across topics like the biggest controversies, unsung heroes, flops, underrated stars, hottest properties and best players, plus the top six go back to school to get their grades for the season.
The GegenPod will take a break until the week of the Champions League final, but stay tuned to your feed for lots of in-depth content counting down to the FIFA Women's World Cup.
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Liverpool had their hands on the Premier League title for 20 minutes, but Manchester City eventually prevailed at Brighton & Hove Albion to retain their crown.
Michael Bridges joins David Weiner at Optus HQ for immediate reaction from Mark Schwarzer, in Brighton, and Ned Zelic, in Liverpool about what unfolded, the atmospheres at both venues, what happens next and where this triumph stands in Premier League history.
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The crew celebrate the momentous occasion and discuss all the big talking points from a memorable night: how did Liverpool do it, how big is the achievement, will Erneste Valverde hang on to his job?
What happens next? Will it be Ajax, or Tottenham? And who lifts the trophy?
The crew look ahead to the final day of the Premier League, assess Mat Ryan's potential contribution and his Premier League evolution, and put their selector hats on to pick their combined Manchester City-Liverpool Combined XI.
Elsewhere, Paul Pogba's potential move to Real Madrid, Arsenal's life beyond Aaron Ramsey, Maurizio Sarri's superstitions and UEFA League prospects, lessons from the worst Premier League relegated trio in history and the best under-20s players on the market are other topics on the agenda.
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The crew review Ajax's 1-0 win at Tottenham and look ahead at the key talking points still to unfold in the Champions League and Europa League this week.
What happened to Spurs at home? Can Ajax go all the way? How was Jan Vertonghen allowed to even try to play on after his nasty head knock? What does Mauricio Pochettino do now to mount a comeback at Ajax?
Bridgey tells us about the atmosphere at Spurs' new stadium and explains what it was like to be at Elland Road on the weekend during the extraordinary flashpoint between Leeds United and Aston Villa, with Marcelo Bielsa instructing his side to hand a goal back after controversy. Bridgey explains why Bielsa decided to make the decision that was the talk of the sporting world.
Elsewhere, we look at Norwich and Sheffield United's promotion; Thomas Sorensen explains what David de Gea is experiencing at Manchester United; Neymar's behaviour and Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Major League Soccer brouhaha with Nedum Onuoha.
Will anyone step up and take charge of the top four race? We look ahead to the Premier League climax and whether double agents Rodgers and Benitez will play a role with Leicester and Newcastle in providing a late twist in the title race.
Plus, what's the strangest pause the crew had to endure in a game? This week's 'Here's A Good Yarn' segment brought back memories of Iran, in 1997, for Craig Moore.
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David Weiner is joined by Luke Wilkshire, Paul Okon and Ashley Westwood to look ahead at:
- Tottenham v Ajax
- Barcelona v Liverpool
- Eintracht Frankfurt v Chelsea
- Arsenal v Napoli
Bring it on!
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Schwarzer joins David Weiner alongside former Socceroos Paul Okon and Luke Wilkshire, as well as Manchester United graduate Ashley Westwood, who brings experience from over 400 English Football League games, to the table.
What happens to Paul Pogba? Solskjaer? Which players are on the chopping block and how do you off-load them?
The latest on the title race is on the agenda once again, as well as Robbie Fowler's appointment at Brisbane Roar; the PFA Team of the Year; Everton's revival; Wilfried Zaha's future; Rafa Benitez's Newcastle miracle; Elton John's FA Cup final dilemma and the logjam in the race for fourth.
There is also a chat around the Championship, as Westwood reveals what it is like to be involved in a promotion and the crew look at Leeds' faltering momentum at the wrong time of the season.
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With Barcelona through to the Champions League final four, the panel assess the La Liga club's prospects of taking out the title, and try imagine an XI that will include Frenkie de Jong next season. This season, however, de Jong is part of the Ajax fairy tale: can they win it, and how have they done it?
There is also a detailed discussion about where Manchester United go from here and what Ole Gunner Solskjaer's biggest problems are.
Elsewhere, we look at Brighton & Hove Albion's slippery slide into the relegation battle; ask Thomas who is the best goalkeeper on the planet; explore the dramatic rise of Benfica's Joao Felix, plus there's opinions and the usual cracking stories from their own playing days around Diego Costa's eight-game suspension for a foul-mouthed tirade; Joey Barton's latest misdemeanor; the brutal assessment of Thierry Henry's tenure at Monaco by Aleksandr Golovin and fisticuffs at Bayern Munich.
Thomas reveals what is was like being on the park the day Lee Bowyer and Kieran Dyer infamously came to blows as teammates for Newcastle United, while we get the latest installment in our GegenPod five-a-side series, with Ned Zelic picking his ultimate teammates collection.
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Schwarzer checks in to the GegenPod after his night at Anfield to chat just how far this Liverpool side can go, as well as who pays for dinner on a European night out!
Moore looks at City's pursuit of the quadruple, former Leeds striker Bridges plays a little bit of manager role play surrounding team selections, while Wilkshire touches on what it means for Manchester United next year if they miss the Champions League.
As always, the show hits a wide range of topics in the football world: from Troy Deeney's honesty policy, the SCG pitch fiasco, Bayern Munich's dominance and Aaron Mooy's future.
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Schwarzer joined David Weiner, Mel McLaughlin and former Australia captains Paul Okon and Craig Moore for the passionate, wide ranging discussion.
Topics include the health of the Socceroos and Matildas; the challenges in developing the next generation; what has changed that has seen the talent pool dry up and what are the solutions; Aaron Mooy's Premier League future following Huddersfield's relegation; the health of the A-League and the impact a second division and promotion/relegation will have on a wide range of areas of the game.
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Is it time to jump on the England hype train? Are Germany on the way back? Do France actually have any weaknesses? What is Roberto Mancini doing to re-energise Italy?
We turn FIFA's top 10 world rankings into the real, in-form pecking order, look at international football's hottest attacking combinations and assess whether Raheem Sterling is a genuine candidate to challenge for the Ballon d' Or. If not him, then who else?
Sterling has been vocal about the behaviour of fans in Montenegro, and the panel look at the racist abuse in England's win, as well as Sterling's growing and maturing social influence.
Also on the show: Okon weighs in on the Olyroos and based on his time with the Australia under-20s and under-23s, what it will take to succeed again at that level; we look at FFA Chairman Chris Nikou's pronouncement that promotion and relegation will not hit our shores until 2034; Tottenham's new stadium; Juventus without Cristiano Ronaldo; Chelsea's transfer ban; the return of the Premier League this weekend, headlined by Liverpool against Tottenham and the beautiful story of Socceroo Aaron Mooy and how he inspired a young cancer patient who has become a Huddersfield supporter after watching Australia at the World Cup. And now, the seven-year-old will head to England to meet her hero.
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Harry Redknapp thinks England can win a World Cup in the next eight years. Really?
The panel also look at squad news in Spain, Italy, France and Netherlands and also Joachim Loew's re-generation of Germany's squad. Loew has ended the careers of some of Germany's World Cup winning stars, and Wilkshire has some strong views, from personal experience, on how that was handled.
Closer to home, we look at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup hosting bid, the futures of Maty Ryan and Aaron Mooy, and the Olyroos' preparations for qualifying and the ensuing argument between Kevin Muscat and Graham Arnold over prioritising the A-League or the under-23s' preparations.
In another busy show, we look at the FA Cup, Wolverhampton's giant killing potential, Manchester City's quadruple quest, Cristiano Ronaldo's cojones crime, Zizou's power play at Real Madrid, Manchester United's apparent hesitation to hand Ole Gunner Solskjaer the reigns full-time, Lionel Messi's standing ovation from Real Betis fans and a look at the tantalising Champions League and Europa League quarter-finals draws.
Plus, as Scotland's Andy Robertson makes a mad dash to join his teammates in Kazhakstan, what is the strangest trip Wilkshire had to make in his career?
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We dissect Juventus' comeback against Atletico Madrid, Manchester City's demolition of Schalke and the latest twist in the GOAT discussion with Lionel Messi's Barcelona plotting a path to take Real Madrid's continental crown.
The panel look at Zinedine Zidane's return to Los Blancos, and what that means for the likes of Gareth Bale, Sergio Ramos, Isco, Eden Hazard and Christian Eriksen.
Arsenal of Wenger v Arsenal of Emery, Raheem Sterling, Claudio Ranieri's Roma return, Fabio Cannavaro's China job, Jack Grealish being attacked in the Championship and Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham power play are amongst the range of topics the panel discuss.
Aloisi looks at Alen Stajcic's appointment at Central Coast and how a lack of a transfer system is weighing down the A-League, while, as ever, there's some terrific career anecdotes, including saving penalties off Alan Shearer, what it is like staring down Ronaldo at a set-piece and the fiercest environments faced by our panel and the most difficult losses to swallow in their careers.
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In another show full of opinions, with a mix of fabulous stories from days gone by, the panel dissect the end of Real Madrid's era and the club's arrogance, headlined by Sergio Ramos' suspension, and look at the magical journey Ajax are on. What is the secret to their production line of talent, and what now for the dethroned Champions League winners.
Tottenham's Premier League-Champions League balancing act is up for discussion, as are Borussia Dortmund's wobbles with Bayern Munich breathing down their neck; Mario Balotelli's Instagram Live goal celebration; Mohamed Salah's wavering form; a debate on the best player outside the PL top six; Jose Mourinho's future - and potential Real candidacy; and a closer inspection at who has the better run home in the title out of Manchester City and Liverpool.
Former Melbourne City player Sorensen weighs in on Bruno Fornaroli's fallout at the A-League club, while former Socceroos captains Moore and Okon have their say on the brewing concerns over the continued absence of a technical director in Australian football.
Moore and Sorensen pick their Dream Teammates Five-A-Side squads after Okon, Bridgey and Luke Wilkshire had a crack last week, and there are also some classic stories including their biggest fallouts with managers, most irritating sledges and the day, would you believe it, Okon leapt over the physio table to confront one of his club bosses.
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Bridgey has fears for Tottenham's season after defeat to Chelsea, where Maurizio Sarri stamped his authority by dropping Kepa Arrizabalaga after his defiance on the weekend. What does that mean for Sarri, and have Chelsea turned a corner with their displays against Manchester City and Tottenham in consecutive outings?
There's a thorough look at Liverpool's scintillating outing against Watford, compared to Manchester City's tight triumph over West Ham, and whether Mohamed Salah's form, or Fernandinho's absence, is the bigger influence over the coming weeks.
There's lots of great stories throughout this podcast, including a Mark Viduka power play, the day Luke Wilkshire won a war with a coach thanks to boardroom interference, and the influence of video games in football teams, after Antoine Griezmann admitted that he fears Fortnite more than scoring goals for Atletico Madrid.
We look at Brendan Rodgers' Premier League return; Lionel Messi's latest heroics and Sergio Ramos' most recent villainous behaviour; Jose Mourinho's future; Manchester United's injury crisis and get tips for next week's Champions League return legs.
Our panel also picked their dream five-a-side team from their teammates during their careers; Paul Okon left everyone speechless with his team - definitely the favourites in this GegenPod Round Robin tournament!
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Schwarzer joins the GegenPod after his night out at Anfield and explains the unusual atmosphere and sums up a delicately poised tie. He also looks at Liverpool's prospects and the mounting pressure and expectation: how will the fans react if Jurgen Klopp doesn't deliver silverware?
The former Chelsea goalkeeper weighs in on the ongoing Maurizio Sarri situation, with a grim prediction for Blues supporters.
Mel assesses the appointment of Ante Milicic to the Matildas post; former Leeds striker Bridges is furious with Leeds' punishment for 'Spy-gate' while The Guardian cartoonist Squires brings his inimitable sense of humour to the show, taking us on some unexpected tangents.
As always, the show hits a wide range of topics in the football world: from Luis Suarez's form and Alexis Sanchez's demise; to rumours of a Saudi Sheikh buying Manchester United; Thibaut Courtois' insight into Gareth Bale's inability to fit into the Real Madrid dressing room and the very odd advert involving Ryan Giggs' brother.
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Schwarzer, who was at Old Trafford for Manchester United v Paris Saint-Germain, joined us on the line from Manchester for a full review of the Champions League clash, while the Socceroos legend, and McLaughlin, weigh in on the ongoing Alen Stajcic saga that has engulfed the local game and hit the headlines again after his emotional press conference earlier this week.
Sergio Aguero and Manchester City's rampant form, Aaron Ramsey's eye watering salary at Juventus, the continued pressure on Maurizio Sarri, Paul Scholes' managerial debut, Paul Pogba's Ole Gunner Solskjaer renaissance, and a host of stories from Sorensen and Bridges' Premier League kitbag are among the other topics up for discussion, as well as Sorensen's view on compatriot Peter Schmeichel's headline making punditry about his son Kasper, and Leicester City.
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After Liverpool's draw with West Ham, the panel look at the latest twist and turns in the Premier League title race, why Liverpool have dropped points, what will play the biggest factor in the race with Manchester City and whether or not Tottenham are a genuine part of that mix.
There's an emotional, passionate reaction to the #SaveHakeem campaign, plus discussion on Marcus Rashford and Manchester United's future, Burnley's streak to escape relegation, Huddersfield's dire reality, Marek Hamsik's sudden Naples departure, Maurizio Sarri's tenure at Chelsea and a look ahead to the UEFA Champions League resuming next week.
Jamie Maclaren's return home from Scotland to the A-League as well as Markus Babbel's comments about the hunger of his Western Sydney Wanderers players sparks an engaging conversation about the motivation and mentality of the modern footballer: is this a problem in Australia, or across the globe?
There's also some great yarns from the trios' playing days - including the day one of our panelists thought they'd been dropped, joined their mates for a drink, then played 20 minutes in a Premier League game!
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We run through all the headlines from the final 24 hours of the window - the winners, the losers and everything in between from the weird and wonderful world of transfer speculation.
The Optus Sport football panel grade the work of the Premier League's top six, pick some of the highlights from elsewhere in Europe and gaze into the crystal ball at what might linger into the European summer's transfer gossip columns.
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The crew review Wednesday's Premier League action, headlined by Rafa Benitez masterminding Newcastle's upset win over Manchester City, while Manchester United came from behind to salvage a point in Ole Time at Old Trafford against Burnley. Lower down the table, Fulham enjoyed a stunning comeback win over Brighton & Hove Albion.
Ivan Perisic to Arsenal, Maurizio Sarri's Gonzalo Higuain lifeline, Barcelona's signing of Frenkie de Jong and Lleyton Hewitt's spat with Gerard Pique are amongst the range of topics up for discussion, while Okon and Wilkshire share some fabulous anecdotes from their days under Terry Venables and Guus Hiddink.
There's also a look back at the Socceroos' underwhelming Asian Cup campaign, and a nervous look into the crystal ball over the qualifying prospects for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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But we kick-off with a feel-good story, and hear from Nate Patrick, whose Twitter thread went viral across the planet; he tells us about a crazy 48 hours since posting a story about his parents meeting Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic and having their photo taken with them - and having absolutely no idea who they were.
As always, there's much to talk about from abroad, and in the Premier League, headlined by Tottenham's injury woes, Maurizio Sarri's Chelsea power play and Jose Mourinho finally confirming the story of the day he hid in a laundry basket to sneak into the Chelsea dressing room while banned.
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Former Liverpool and Manchester City midfielder Hamann gives his take on the thrilling Premier League title race between those two clubs, as the crew weigh in on David Wagner's departure from Huddersfield; Marcelo Bielsa-Frank Lampard and Spy-Gate after Leeds v Derby; Neil Warnock's Brexit tirade and Rio Ferdinand's polarising punditry on Newcastle United.
The riveting and entertaining chat also includes former German international Hamann's love of cricket; Franck Ribery's controversial choice of gold-laced steak at Salt Bae's restaurant; debates sparked by David De Gea, Cesc Fabregas, Virgil van Dijk, Manchester United's top four prospects and more - even a very surprising reference to Aaron Mooy and Mitch Langerak.
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The return of the Premier League is headlined by the "Pochettin-off" between Spurs and United at Wembley and there's plenty to dissect from a dramatic week of cup football.
There are big money moves, the usual January madness, a footballing legend holidaying with pigs and the small matter of the Socceroos at the Asian Cup.
Plus, all the usual dribble!
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The panel dissect how Pep Guardiola's side prevailed 2-1, discuss the match's big talking points and ask: what does this mean for Jurgen Klopp's side and the title race?
The blockbuster clash headlines this week's episode, but the crew also get stuck into Christian Pulisic's headline move to Chelsea from Borussia Dortmund, the Socceroos' prospects at the Asian Cup, the latest bites out of the transfer market and what it is like living through it as a player, as well as a raft of Premier League hot topics including from the future of Sarri-ball to what happens to Aaron Mooy if Huddersfield go down.
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As questions get asked of Pep Guardiola's side's credentials, and whether Liverpool have the ability to retain their lead, Bridgey also recalls the time he topped the Premier League at Christmas with Leeds - and what Jurgen Klopp's side can learn from that capitulation.
The crew also chat about the dramatically different mood at Old Trafford; Chris Sutton's controversial statements on the Socceroos, Asian Cup, Tom Rogic and Celtic-Rangers; Mauricio Pochettino's future and much more, including a few predictions for the new year.
The next episode will go live after the Premier League blockbuster on Friday 4 January AEDT between Manchester City and Liverpool, live and exclusive on Optus Sport.
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Why now, who next, what is actually wrong with Manchester United and how will the football world remember Jose Mourinho's time in the Premier League?
There's lots more to talk about too, including the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw, the Socceroos without Aaron Mooy, Tom Rogic's profile in Scotland, Jesse Lingard and his clothing brand, and much more, including the strangest - or smelliest - fan mail our guests have received.
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Discussion kicks off with the UEFA Champions League: Liverpool's epic climax with Napoli, Tottenham's miracle qualification and early tips for the title, and teams to fear.
Bridgey and Thomas bring with them a stack of stories from their days in the game, including their experiences at Anfield, in relegation battles, rooming with James Milner and playing at Camp Nou - and firing up Rivaldo in the process.
Amongst a range of other talking points, the team debate the impact of Raheem Sterling's social media post, question Romelu Lukaku's 'bulking up' excuse, and look towards Manchester City v Everton and Liverpool v Manchester United on the weekend.
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On the menu this week, is:
- Premier League mid-week review:
How Unai Emery seems to be succeeding at Arsenal after Arsene Wenger where Manchester United failed after Sir Alex Ferguson. Liverpool’s development and how long can they keep pace with Manchester City? Is Chelsea’s place in the top four now precarious? Inside the mind of Guardian cartoonist David Squires as he prepares his narrative.
- The Ballon d’Or twerking controversy, Sam Kerr and Lionel Messi’s fifth placed finish, Luka Modric’s victory, and the legitimacy or otherwise of awards season.
- The Matildas: the countdown to the World Cup Draw, how are preparations tracking and what are the biggest hurdles the group face ahead of 2019?
The full version of this Matildas chat will be released on Friday, or is available at sport.optus.com.au.
- Other topics discussed include: Boca v River in Madrid, the challenge balancing local v foreign talent in the A-League and Premier League, the most random player in your all-time XI, random acts of crazy fandom, Mark Hughes extraordinary payout and David gets confronted by one of the subjects of his cartoon. Sort of.
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