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The Optus Football PodcastWeekend Preview: City v Palace in most open contest ever! | Newcastle's 'brilliant'/'exceptional' season has United up next | Would you take Isak or Hojlund? | Bournemouth and Fulham tussle for Europe spots'Newcastle have had a brilliant exceptional season!'Some mouthwatering fixtures sit ahead of us this weekend in the Premier League, and you can see them all on Optus Sport! Mark Schwarzer is joined by Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens to preview a few picks of the matches:Manchester City and Crystal Palace meet at the Etihad, with a stagnating City and rising Palace promising one of the most open contests in the history of these two clubs!The lads try and decide whether brilliant or exceptional is the...
2025-04-0917 minThe Optus Football PodcastWeekend Preview: City v Palace in most open contest ever! | Newcastle's 'brilliant'/'exceptional' season has United up next | Would you take Isak or Hojlund? | Bournemouth and Fulham tussle for Europe spots'Newcastle have had a brilliant exceptional season!'Some mouthwatering fixtures sit ahead of us this weekend in the Premier League, and you can see them all on Optus Sport! Mark Schwarzer is joined by Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens to preview a few picks of the matches:Manchester City and Crystal Palace meet at the Etihad, with a stagnating City and rising Palace promising one of the most open contests in the history of these two clubs!The lads try and decide whether brilliant or exceptional is the...
2025-04-0917 minThe Optus Football PodcastInternational Weekend Preview: Nations League is back! | Questionable England squad for World Cup Qualifiers | Ronaldo 'the perfect sperm cell' 🫢'... He's like the perfect sperm sample that's ever been created!...'We have Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Michael Bridges as they look forward to a weekend of more than 60 matches across five competitions... in particular the UEFA Nations League and World Cup Qualifiers!Thomas Tuchel's England squad gets put under the spotlight, including ONE very controversial selection. Should fans get to have a say on TWO picks in a country's squad? Bridgey thinks so! Schwarzie lays down the challenge to the Socceroos: 'if they don't beat Indonesia, they don't deserve...
2025-03-1927 minThe Optus Football PodcastInternational Weekend Preview: Nations League is back! | Questionable England squad for World Cup Qualifiers | Ronaldo 'the perfect sperm cell' 🫢'... He's like the perfect sperm sample that's ever been created!...'We have Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Michael Bridges as they look forward to a weekend of more than 60 matches across five competitions... in particular the UEFA Nations League and World Cup Qualifiers!Thomas Tuchel's England squad gets put under the spotlight, including ONE very controversial selection. Should fans get to have a say on TWO picks in a country's squad? Bridgey thinks so! Schwarzie lays down the challenge to the Socceroos: 'if they don't beat Indonesia, they don't deserve...
2025-03-1927 minThe Optus Football PodcastWeekend Preview: Premier League returns with blockbusters! | Can Arsenal win their 'last-chance saloon'? | 'Forest have hit a wall' | Spurs v Bournemouth 'is the one to watch!''Arsenal are a WOUNDED ANIMAL right now...'Nothing beats the rampaging return of the Premier League this weekend on Optus Sport, and Michael Bridges joins Mark Schwarzer to run a comb through a few of the mouth-watering fixtures to come this week:Arsenal are smarting, according to the lads, and despite their midweek Champions League boilover, they will struggle against Manchester United!Tottenham v Bournemouth has the makings of a very entertaining match - predictions of many, many goals!How can Nottingham Forest arrest their fall off of recent weeks? They...
2025-03-0511 minThe Optus Football PodcastWeekend Preview: Premier League returns with blockbusters! | Can Arsenal win their 'last-chance saloon'? | 'Forest have hit a wall' | Spurs v Bournemouth 'is the one to watch!''Arsenal are a WOUNDED ANIMAL right now...'Nothing beats the rampaging return of the Premier League this weekend on Optus Sport, and Michael Bridges joins Mark Schwarzer to run a comb through a few of the mouth-watering fixtures to come this week:Arsenal are smarting, according to the lads, and despite their midweek Champions League boilover, they will struggle against Manchester United!Tottenham v Bournemouth has the makings of a very entertaining match - predictions of many, many goals!How can Nottingham Forest arrest their fall off of recent weeks? They...
2025-03-0511 minThe Optus Football PodcastWeekend Preview: FA Cup magic is back this weekend! | Jay compares himself to Erling Haaland! | BIG week for Spurs | We hear from Frank Lampard and his whizz kid Aussie'We played Mourinho's Chelsea... I got as many touches as Erling Haaland!'It's the triumphant return of two massive entities this week on the podcast: 1) The Emirates FA Cup fourth round is back on Optus Sport - every game - and 2) Jay Bothroyd is back to stir the lads up as Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides try and not take the bait.The lads once again reminisce on the magic of the Cup and the great stories that it createsWhat a massive week for Tottenham as they try and parlay their...
2025-02-0529 minThe Optus Football PodcastWeekend Preview: FA Cup magic is back this weekend! | Jay compares himself to Erling Haaland! | BIG week for Spurs | We hear from Frank Lampard and his whizz kid Aussie'We played Mourinho's Chelsea... I got as many touches as Erling Haaland!'It's the triumphant return of two massive entities this week on the podcast: 1) The Emirates FA Cup fourth round is back on Optus Sport - every game - and 2) Jay Bothroyd is back to stir the lads up as Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides try and not take the bait.The lads once again reminisce on the magic of the Cup and the great stories that it createsWhat a massive week for Tottenham as they try and parlay their...
2025-02-0529 minThe Optus Football PodcastBONUS Episode: Optus Sport x Coventry City: Frank Lampard and Raphael Borges RodriguesIn this special edition of the Optus Sport Football Podcast, Schwarzie is at Coventry City ahead of their FA Cup Fourth Round clash against Ipswich Town to chat to Frank Lampard and young Aussie Raphael Borges Rodrigues. Lampard sings Rapha's praises, not only saying he's ready to make an impact in the team, but also how his mentality reminds him of Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney!Rapha on the other hand speaks at length about his footballing career so far and what drives him to success - as well as opening the lid...
2025-02-0427 minThe Optus Football PodcastBONUS Episode: Optus Sport x Coventry City: Frank Lampard and Raphael Borges RodriguesIn this special edition of the Optus Sport Football Podcast, Schwarzie is at Coventry City ahead of their FA Cup Fourth Round clash against Ipswich Town to chat to Frank Lampard and young Aussie Raphael Borges Rodrigues. Lampard sings Rapha's praises, not only saying he's ready to make an impact in the team, but also how his mentality reminds him of Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney!Rapha on the other hand speaks at length about his footballing career so far and what drives him to success - as well as opening the lid...
2025-02-0427 minThe Optus Football PodcastWeekend Preview: No more clean sheets for Spurs in 2024! | Winless clubs ALL to break drought | Something massive starting on Optus Sport this week!Will Spurs REALLY not keep a clean sheet for the rest of 2024?Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens come off the long run this week with a few hot takes, including this outlandish one from one of the lads! As well, three struggling clubs are tipped to break their winless records this weekend too and the fellas discuss the Emirates FA Cup that lands on Optus Sport this weekend - and throw out the minnow they will be cheering for!Do NOT miss the Emirates FA Cup on Optus Sport this weekend!
2024-10-3020 minThe Optus Football PodcastWeekend Preview: No more clean sheets for Spurs in 2024! | Winless clubs ALL to break drought | Something massive starting on Optus Sport this week!Will Spurs REALLY not keep a clean sheet for the rest of 2024?Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens come off the long run this week with a few hot takes, including this outlandish one from one of the lads! As well, three struggling clubs are tipped to break their winless records this weekend too and the fellas discuss the Emirates FA Cup that lands on Optus Sport this weekend - and throw out the minnow they will be cheering for!Do NOT miss the Emirates FA Cup on Optus Sport this weekend!
2024-10-3020 minThe Optus Football PodcastBONUS Episode: Optus Sport x Socceroos Massimo Luongo & Cam BurgessIn a special bonus episode of the pod, Aussie stars Massimo Luongo and Cameron Burgess spoke withMark Schwarzer about their rise through the ranks of English football, culminating with promotion to the Premier League with Ipswich Town. The Tractor Boys also address the job former 'Roos boss Ange Postecoglou is doing at Tottenham, the impression many have of Australians at the top level, their Socceroos ambitions and 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:
2024-10-3024 minThe Optus Football PodcastBONUS Episode: Optus Sport x Socceroos Massimo Luongo & Cam BurgessIn a special bonus episode of the pod, Aussie stars Massimo Luongo and Cameron Burgess spoke withMark Schwarzer about their rise through the ranks of English football, culminating with promotion to the Premier League with Ipswich Town. The Tractor Boys also address the job former 'Roos boss Ange Postecoglou is doing at Tottenham, the impression many have of Australians at the top level, their Socceroos ambitions and 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:
2024-10-3024 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ SF Day 2: Is Southgate England's best ever manager? | Spain not under 'a massive amount of pressure' ahead of final| Win or lose, 'this is it for Southgate'Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are in the BVB Stadion in Dortmund as they tackle all the action from Netherlands v England and look ahead to the blockbuster Final at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:Kobbie Mainoo's man-of-the-match performance (rather than 'Goalscorer of the Match')Lifting the lid on England's attitude when Gareth Southgate was a player.Why we are failing to see the best of Jude Bellingham.There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UE...
2024-07-1121 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ SF Day 2: Is Southgate England's best ever manager? | Spain not under 'a massive amount of pressure' ahead of final| Win or lose, 'this is it for Southgate'Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are in the BVB Stadion in Dortmund as they tackle all the action from Netherlands v England and look ahead to the blockbuster Final at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:Kobbie Mainoo's man-of-the-match performance (rather than 'Goalscorer of the Match')Lifting the lid on England's attitude when Gareth Southgate was a player.Why we are failing to see the best of Jude Bellingham.There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UE...
2024-07-1121 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ SF Day 1: France OUT, Jay doubles down on Griezmann 'slander' | 16-year-old superstar the difference | How Toni Kroos has helped Spain Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are in Dortmund as they tackle all the action from Spain against France and look ahead to Netherlands v England in the Semi-Finals at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:Luis de la Fuente backs Lamine Yamal to get even better after 'iconic goal'France & Mbappe have been 'so far below their level'Phil's Harry Kane wish ahead of Dutch showdownThere will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024 li...
2024-07-1020 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ SF Day 1: France OUT, Jay doubles down on Griezmann 'slander' | 16-year-old superstar the difference | How Toni Kroos has helped Spain Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are in Dortmund as they tackle all the action from Spain against France and look ahead to Netherlands v England in the Semi-Finals at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:Luis de la Fuente backs Lamine Yamal to get even better after 'iconic goal'France & Mbappe have been 'so far below their level'Phil's Harry Kane wish ahead of Dutch showdownThere will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024 li...
2024-07-1020 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ QF Day 2: Harry Kane's 'worst game for England' | German destiny for the Dutch | England & Spain playing 'two different sports'Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are joined by Julien Laurens inside the Olympiastadion in Berlin to discuss all the action on the second day of the Quarter Finals at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:How penalty data has changed for goalkeepersEngland's 'personality' can win tournaments Dutch variety is key to successHow relevant is England's poor record against the Netherlands?There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024 live and on-demand on Op...
2024-07-0720 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ QF Day 2: Harry Kane's 'worst game for England' | German destiny for the Dutch | England & Spain playing 'two different sports'Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are joined by Julien Laurens inside the Olympiastadion in Berlin to discuss all the action on the second day of the Quarter Finals at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:How penalty data has changed for goalkeepersEngland's 'personality' can win tournaments Dutch variety is key to successHow relevant is England's poor record against the Netherlands?There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024 live and on-demand on Op...
2024-07-0720 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ QF Day 1: 'It's time' for Cristiano Ronaldo to retire | Mikel Merino's special moment | Is Pedri's injury a 'blessing' for Spain?Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are joined by Julien Laurens outside the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg to discuss all the action on the first day of the Quarter Finals at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:João Félix's career goes from 'bad to worse'.Portugal's missed opportunity to begin transition away from RonaldoN'golo Kante is still 'unbelievable'.Julian Nagelsmann did not get his starting X| right.There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and...
2024-07-0631 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ QF Day 1: 'It's time' for Cristiano Ronaldo to retire | Mikel Merino's special moment | Is Pedri's injury a 'blessing' for Spain?Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are joined by Julien Laurens outside the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg to discuss all the action on the first day of the Quarter Finals at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:João Félix's career goes from 'bad to worse'.Portugal's missed opportunity to begin transition away from RonaldoN'golo Kante is still 'unbelievable'.Julian Nagelsmann did not get his starting X| right.There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and...
2024-07-0631 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 17: Are the Dutch back? | Turkish 'work ethic' enough against Austria | Best save since 2018 World Cup Final?Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are in a car driving around Munich to take in the atmosphere after Turkyie took on Austria and the Netherlands clashed with Romania in the final round of 16 matches at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:Cody Gakpo's impressive goal scoring stat.Romanian vibes can only get them so far.What Mark Viduka and Memphis Depay have in common.One of the most entertaining fixtures at the EUROs.There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!Se...
2024-07-0333 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 17: Are the Dutch back? | Turkish 'work ethic' enough against Austria | Best save since 2018 World Cup Final?Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are in a car driving around Munich to take in the atmosphere after Turkyie took on Austria and the Netherlands clashed with Romania in the final round of 16 matches at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:Cody Gakpo's impressive goal scoring stat.Romanian vibes can only get them so far.What Mark Viduka and Memphis Depay have in common.One of the most entertaining fixtures at the EUROs.There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!Se...
2024-07-0333 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 16: EURO first in EPIC penalty shootout | Lacklustre football doesn't bother France | Should Cristiano Ronaldo be starting?Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are pitch side in Frankfurt to cover a dramatic night in the round of 16 at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:The toxic culture problem in the Belgium camp.Why France aren't worried about their lack of goals.Kevin De Bruyne's 'really disappointing' EUROs campaign.Diogo Costa's shootout heroics.There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024 live and on-demand on Optus Sport.Listen to...
2024-07-0217 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 16: EURO first in EPIC penalty shootout | Lacklustre football doesn't bother France | Should Cristiano Ronaldo be starting?Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are pitch side in Frankfurt to cover a dramatic night in the round of 16 at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:The toxic culture problem in the Belgium camp.Why France aren't worried about their lack of goals.Kevin De Bruyne's 'really disappointing' EUROs campaign.Diogo Costa's shootout heroics.There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024 live and on-demand on Optus Sport.Listen to...
2024-07-0217 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 15: Nico Williams can be 'world class' | England 'will lose' to Switzerland | Spain still have vulnerabilitiesMark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are pitch side in Cologne as they cover all the action from Spain against Georgia and England's clash with Slovakia at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:The stark contrast between England and SpainSouthgate's stubborn substitutes Spain, the team of the tournament so far yet still have weaknessesGeorgia's brave EUROs run comes to an endThere will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024 live and on-demand on Op...
2024-07-0117 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 15: Nico Williams can be 'world class' | England 'will lose' to Switzerland | Spain still have vulnerabilitiesMark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are pitch side in Cologne as they cover all the action from Spain against Georgia and England's clash with Slovakia at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:The stark contrast between England and SpainSouthgate's stubborn substitutes Spain, the team of the tournament so far yet still have weaknessesGeorgia's brave EUROs run comes to an endThere will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024 live and on-demand on Op...
2024-07-0117 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 14: Italy 'shockingly bad' | Worrying trend for Germany | Jamal Musiala's 'weakest' performance?Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are joined by Julien Laurens in their Berlin hotel to wrap up all the action from the first two matches of the round of 16 at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:Luciano Spalletti's questionable tactics.The similarities between Switzerland in 2024 and France in the 2018 World Cup.Havertz both wonderful yet wasteful.The 2006 World Cup is still a sore spot for Schwarzer.There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Co...
2024-06-3032 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 14: Italy 'shockingly bad' | Worrying trend for Germany | Jamal Musiala's 'weakest' performance?Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are joined by Julien Laurens in their Berlin hotel to wrap up all the action from the first two matches of the round of 16 at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:Luciano Spalletti's questionable tactics.The similarities between Switzerland in 2024 and France in the 2018 World Cup.Havertz both wonderful yet wasteful.The 2006 World Cup is still a sore spot for Schwarzer.There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Co...
2024-06-3032 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 13: Biggest EURO upset of all time | Round of 16 set | De Bruyne & Belgium snub fansMark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are pitch side in Gelsenkirchen following Georgia's clash with Portugal (and almost get dragged out by German security), as they cover the final group stage matches at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:Georgia's historic win over Portugal.The tantalising Round of 16 clashes now set.Projectiles thrown at Southgate.Mark and Phil's battle with German stadium security.There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024 live and on...
2024-06-2711 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 13: Biggest EURO upset of all time | Round of 16 set | De Bruyne & Belgium snub fansMark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are pitch side in Gelsenkirchen following Georgia's clash with Portugal (and almost get dragged out by German security), as they cover the final group stage matches at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:Georgia's historic win over Portugal.The tantalising Round of 16 clashes now set.Projectiles thrown at Southgate.Mark and Phil's battle with German stadium security.There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024 live and on...
2024-06-2711 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 12: England 'PRETTY dire' | Chaos in Group D | France underwhelm againMark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are pitch side in Cologne following England v Slovenia, as they cover all the action from Group C and D at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:Austria's smash and grab job in Group D.The 'baffling' Gareth Southgate substitutions and poor game management.How far can England go on the 'easy' side of the draw? Given they are currently a 'tough watch'.There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EU...
2024-06-2612 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 12: England 'PRETTY dire' | Chaos in Group D | France underwhelm againMark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are pitch side in Cologne following England v Slovenia, as they cover all the action from Group C and D at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:Austria's smash and grab job in Group D.The 'baffling' Gareth Southgate substitutions and poor game management.How far can England go on the 'easy' side of the draw? Given they are currently a 'tough watch'.There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EU...
2024-06-2612 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 11: Never write Italians off! | England criticism over the top? | Changing of the guard for CroatiaMark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are in a beer garden in Cologne as they cover the sensational end to Group B at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:The dramatic end to the 'Group of Death'.What is next for Modric and Croatia?Criticism of England by former players: justified or over the top?There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024 live and on-demand on Optus Sport.Listen to...
2024-06-2524 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 11: Never write Italians off! | England criticism over the top? | Changing of the guard for CroatiaMark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are in a beer garden in Cologne as they cover the sensational end to Group B at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:The dramatic end to the 'Group of Death'.What is next for Modric and Croatia?Criticism of England by former players: justified or over the top?There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024 live and on-demand on Optus Sport.Listen to...
2024-06-2524 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 10: Group A's 100th min banger! | 'Very good lessons' for Germany | Nagelsmann's Havertz headache | Swiss' confidence ahead of next matchMark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens are in Frankfurt Arena to breakdown the closing of Group A - in particular Switzerland v Germany - at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:Where this crucial match was won and lostWhat should Germany do to best utilise Kai Havertz?The confidence the Switzerland side can take into their next match against either Croatias or Italy.The most confident manager going into the knockout stageThere will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!Se...
2024-06-2416 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 10: Group A's 100th min banger! | 'Very good lessons' for Germany | Nagelsmann's Havertz headache | Swiss' confidence ahead of next matchMark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens are in Frankfurt Arena to breakdown the closing of Group A - in particular Switzerland v Germany - at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:Where this crucial match was won and lostWhat should Germany do to best utilise Kai Havertz?The confidence the Switzerland side can take into their next match against either Croatias or Italy.The most confident manager going into the knockout stageThere will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!Se...
2024-06-2416 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 9: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo problem | Group E's EURO first | Lukaku streak continuesMark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are in Dortmund to dissect the day's action after they attended Portugal against Turkiye at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:Ronaldo the odd one out in Portugal's side?Is Belgium's best player actually at the EUROs?What happened to Turkiye's fans?There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024 live and on-demand on Optus Sport.Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Be...
2024-06-2321 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 9: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo problem | Group E's EURO first | Lukaku streak continuesMark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are in Dortmund to dissect the day's action after they attended Portugal against Turkiye at UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:Ronaldo the odd one out in Portugal's side?Is Belgium's best player actually at the EUROs?What happened to Turkiye's fans?There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024 live and on-demand on Optus Sport.Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Be...
2024-06-2321 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 8: First massive VAR controversy? | Pressure on Portugal | Austria send Poland packingMark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are in a cosy hotel bar as they cast an an eye over another action-packed day of UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:Ukraine's unlikely heroesWas Robert Lewandowski robbed of the Ballon d'Or in 2020?The pressure facing Cristiano Ronaldo and PortugalThere will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024 live and on-demand on Optus Sport.Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, ch...
2024-06-2225 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 8: First massive VAR controversy? | Pressure on Portugal | Austria send Poland packingMark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are in a cosy hotel bar as they cast an an eye over another action-packed day of UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:Ukraine's unlikely heroesWas Robert Lewandowski robbed of the Ballon d'Or in 2020?The pressure facing Cristiano Ronaldo and PortugalThere will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024 live and on-demand on Optus Sport.Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, ch...
2024-06-2225 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 7: 'The TAA experiment in midfield ends' | Donnarumma excels | Spain kick onto another levelMark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are joined by Julien Laurens pitch side in Gelsenkirchen after Spain v Italy as they wrap up day seven of UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:Southgate lamenting Kalvin Phillips' absenceIs Donnarumma a top ten goalkeeper?Nicho Williams announcing himself at EURO 2024There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024 live and on-demand on Optus Sport.Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Be...
2024-06-2119 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 7: 'The TAA experiment in midfield ends' | Donnarumma excels | Spain kick onto another levelMark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are joined by Julien Laurens pitch side in Gelsenkirchen after Spain v Italy as they wrap up day seven of UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:Southgate lamenting Kalvin Phillips' absenceIs Donnarumma a top ten goalkeeper?Nicho Williams announcing himself at EURO 2024There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024 live and on-demand on Optus Sport.Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Be...
2024-06-2119 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 6: Gatecrashing fans | Praise for Kroos | Is this Jamal Musiala's tournament?Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are joined by a gatecrashing fan in Stuttgart after Germany v Hungary as they wrap up day six of UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:Who should be Germany's first choice keeper?Kroos is one of the best midfielders of the 21st century.Is this Jamal Musiala's tournament?There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024 live and on-demand on Optus Sport.Listen to Op...
2024-06-2023 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 6: Gatecrashing fans | Praise for Kroos | Is this Jamal Musiala's tournament?Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are joined by a gatecrashing fan in Stuttgart after Germany v Hungary as they wrap up day six of UEFA EURO 2024™.The fellas discuss:Who should be Germany's first choice keeper?Kroos is one of the best midfielders of the 21st century.Is this Jamal Musiala's tournament?There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024 live and on-demand on Optus Sport.Listen to Op...
2024-06-2023 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 5: Ronaldo STARTS for Portugal but Messi still the GOAT | Ugly scenes at Turkiye v GeorgiaMark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides hang about in Dortmund after Turkiye v Georgia to wrap up day five of UEFA EURO 2024™ which included a surprise contender for match of the tournament so far.The fellas discuss:Ronaldo's start for Portugal.The GOAT debate - Messi is still King?Turkiye v Georgia an unexpected thriller.Ugly scenes at Turkiye v Georgia as fans go wild.There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa Am...
2024-06-1919 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 5: Ronaldo STARTS for Portugal but Messi still the GOAT | Ugly scenes at Turkiye v GeorgiaMark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides hang about in Dortmund after Turkiye v Georgia to wrap up day five of UEFA EURO 2024™ which included a surprise contender for match of the tournament so far.The fellas discuss:Ronaldo's start for Portugal.The GOAT debate - Messi is still King?Turkiye v Georgia an unexpected thriller.Ugly scenes at Turkiye v Georgia as fans go wild.There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa Am...
2024-06-1919 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 4: Biggest upset in Euros history? | Lukaku's 'shocking' tournament form | France don't play 'sexy football' | Andriy Lunin 'clear #2 goalkeeper'The trio of Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens hang about in Dusseldorf Arena after Austria v France to wrap up day four of UEFA EURO 2024™ and a big boilover earlier in the day.The fellas discuss:Belgium's shocking loss to lowly SlovakiaIs Romelu Lukaku on his way to another underwhelming tournament?Why France don't play 'sexy football' - from the Frenchman himself!Mark Schwarzer's blunt assessment of Ukraine goalkeeper Andriy Lunin after a poor outing against Romania.There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every ma...
2024-06-1821 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 4: Biggest upset in Euros history? | Lukaku's 'shocking' tournament form | France don't play 'sexy football' | Andriy Lunin 'clear #2 goalkeeper'The trio of Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens hang about in Dusseldorf Arena after Austria v France to wrap up day four of UEFA EURO 2024™ and a big boilover earlier in the day.The fellas discuss:Belgium's shocking loss to lowly SlovakiaIs Romelu Lukaku on his way to another underwhelming tournament?Why France don't play 'sexy football' - from the Frenchman himself!Mark Schwarzer's blunt assessment of Ukraine goalkeeper Andriy Lunin after a poor outing against Romania.There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every ma...
2024-06-1821 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 3: England kick off campaign with win but is it 'coming home'? | Did Jude steal from Harry? | Schwarzer's concern for PickfordWe are live from a little bar in Germany to wrap up day three of UEFA EURO 2024™ as Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides wrap up Poland v Netherlands, Slovenia v Denmark and the big one between Serbia and England.The lads discuss:England's less-than-impressive victory over the SerbsHarry Kane's alarmingly-low statsWhy Mark Schwarzer is a little concerned about Jordan Pickford between the posts for the Three Lions.There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EU...
2024-06-1719 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 3: England kick off campaign with win but is it 'coming home'? | Did Jude steal from Harry? | Schwarzer's concern for PickfordWe are live from a little bar in Germany to wrap up day three of UEFA EURO 2024™ as Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides wrap up Poland v Netherlands, Slovenia v Denmark and the big one between Serbia and England.The lads discuss:England's less-than-impressive victory over the SerbsHarry Kane's alarmingly-low statsWhy Mark Schwarzer is a little concerned about Jordan Pickford between the posts for the Three Lions.There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EU...
2024-06-1719 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 2: Fastest-ever Euro goal in history | Spain's Yamal crazy school homework | Croatia penalty dramaWe are live from Berlin to wrap up a massive Day two of UEFA EURO 2024™ as Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides dissect the three big group games of Hungary v Switzerland, Spain v Croatia & Italy v Albania.The lads discuss:Albania's insane fastest-ever Euro goalSpain's Yamal becoming the youngest-ever player at a Euro tournamentGranit Xhaka's MOTM performanceThere will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024 live and on-demand on Optus Sport....
2024-06-1623 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 2: Fastest-ever Euro goal in history | Spain's Yamal crazy school homework | Croatia penalty dramaWe are live from Berlin to wrap up a massive Day two of UEFA EURO 2024™ as Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides dissect the three big group games of Hungary v Switzerland, Spain v Croatia & Italy v Albania.The lads discuss:Albania's insane fastest-ever Euro goalSpain's Yamal becoming the youngest-ever player at a Euro tournamentGranit Xhaka's MOTM performanceThere will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024 live and on-demand on Optus Sport....
2024-06-1623 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 1: Biggest winning margin to open a Euros | Germany's huge statement | Red card drama hampers ScotsWe are live from Munich to wrap up a massive opening day of UEFA EURO 2024™, as Mark Schwarzer basks in his German heritage after Die Mannschaft's massive win over Scotland to open the tournament.The lads discuss:Ryan Porteous' costly send off for ScotlandGermany's total outclassing of the ScotsThe atmosphere around the ground tonightThere will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024 live and on-demand on Optus Sport.Li...
2024-06-1517 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA EURO 2024™ Day 1: Biggest winning margin to open a Euros | Germany's huge statement | Red card drama hampers ScotsWe are live from Munich to wrap up a massive opening day of UEFA EURO 2024™, as Mark Schwarzer basks in his German heritage after Die Mannschaft's massive win over Scotland to open the tournament.The lads discuss:Ryan Porteous' costly send off for ScotlandGermany's total outclassing of the ScotsThe atmosphere around the ground tonightThere will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024 live and on-demand on Optus Sport.Li...
2024-06-1517 minThe Optus Football PodcastBellingham for Ballon d'Or | Forest's classless tweet: 'I hope they go down!' | Bridgey fills a teammate's car with fish guts!We are back for another ripper episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast, and this week Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides have Michael Bridges along for the ride!The lads discuss: Why Bridgey filled a teammate's car with fish guts that he rang in as a favour!The 'classless' tweet from Nottingham Forest and why one of our panel think on that basis alone, he hopes they go down!Mark on why he could possibly be happy for Coventry City that they failed to make the FA Cup Final. How Bridgey was robbed of the...
2024-04-2257 minThe Optus Football PodcastBellingham for Ballon d'Or | Forest's classless tweet: 'I hope they go down!' | Bridgey fills a teammate's car with fish guts!We are back for another ripper episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast, and this week Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides have Michael Bridges along for the ride!The lads discuss: Why Bridgey filled a teammate's car with fish guts that he rang in as a favour!The 'classless' tweet from Nottingham Forest and why one of our panel think on that basis alone, he hopes they go down!Mark on why he could possibly be happy for Coventry City that they failed to make the FA Cup Final. How Bridgey was robbed of the...
2024-04-2257 minThe Optus Football PodcastWerner 'technically one of the worst players!' | Is the Premier League title over? | Leverkusen > City treble blow-up! | 'No way' Ten Hag keeps his job | Huge El Clasico previewWell, as if firing up Antoine Griezmann wasn't enough last time he opened the mic on the Optus Sport Football Podcast, Jay Bothroyd is back to join Mark Schwarzer and (rile up!) Phil Kitromilides, as the guys tackle plenty and of course, ruffle a few feathers along the way:After two unexpected results for Liverpool and Arsenal, has City (AGAIN!) had the tide turn its way with just over a month to go?Could Manchester United be headed for its worst-ever League finish...and could Ten Hag be headed for the door?Jay does not...
2024-04-151h 06The Optus Football PodcastWerner 'technically one of the worst players!' | Is the Premier League title over? | Leverkusen > City treble blow-up! | 'No way' Ten Hag keeps his job | Huge El Clasico previewWell, as if firing up Antoine Griezmann wasn't enough last time he opened the mic on the Optus Sport Football Podcast, Jay Bothroyd is back to join Mark Schwarzer and (rile up!) Phil Kitromilides, as the guys tackle plenty and of course, ruffle a few feathers along the way:After two unexpected results for Liverpool and Arsenal, has City (AGAIN!) had the tide turn its way with just over a month to go?Could Manchester United be headed for its worst-ever League finish...and could Ten Hag be headed for the door?Jay does not...
2024-04-151h 06The Optus Football PodcastBONUS EP: Katrina Gorry x Mark Schwarzer | West Ham's amazing 'family club' status | Matildas' World Cup legacy | On a very special episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast, Mark Schwarzer is joined by Matildas and West Ham United star Katrina Gorry, one of the unsung heroes of the Aussies' World Cup charge, discussing:Motherhood, expected motherhood and the unprecedented support from the West Ham clubHer national teammates and their bright futuresThe insane legacy from the Women's World Cup that still remains - and hopefully is still growing - to this dAY.See every match of the Premier League, LALIGA, UEFA EURO 2024 and WSL live and on-demand on Optus...
2024-02-1518 minThe Optus Football PodcastBONUS EP: Katrina Gorry x Mark Schwarzer | West Ham's amazing 'family club' status | Matildas' World Cup legacy | On a very special episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast, Mark Schwarzer is joined by Matildas and West Ham United star Katrina Gorry, one of the unsung heroes of the Aussies' World Cup charge, discussing:Motherhood, expected motherhood and the unprecedented support from the West Ham clubHer national teammates and their bright futuresThe insane legacy from the Women's World Cup that still remains - and hopefully is still growing - to this dAY.See every match of the Premier League, LALIGA, UEFA EURO 2024 and WSL live and on-demand on Optus...
2024-02-1518 minThe Optus Football PodcastScholes unloads on Rashford - but is it fair? | Wild claim: City won't win title | WILDER claim: Ange will be City's next manager!With Mark Schwarzer once again on some fancy holiday (we assume.. is that wrong?!), Phil Kitromilides is joined by former Leeds United striker Michael Bridges and Jon Mackenzie from Tifo at The Athletic to rip through an insane match between City and Spurs, an inept performance by Manchester United against Newcastle and plenty more:The Real Madrid player who took scissors to his socksWhy one of our guests thinks Ange Postecoglou is the Manchester City manager-in-waitingThe Premier League dark horses that could be Champions League-boundAnd why on earth Bridgey found himself surrounded by smashed glass...
2023-12-0458 minThe Optus Football PodcastScholes unloads on Rashford - but is it fair? | Wild claim: City won't win title | WILDER claim: Ange will be City's next manager!With Mark Schwarzer once again on some fancy holiday (we assume.. is that wrong?!), Phil Kitromilides is joined by former Leeds United striker Michael Bridges and Jon Mackenzie from Tifo at The Athletic to rip through an insane match between City and Spurs, an inept performance by Manchester United against Newcastle and plenty more:The Real Madrid player who took scissors to his socksWhy one of our guests thinks Ange Postecoglou is the Manchester City manager-in-waitingThe Premier League dark horses that could be Champions League-boundAnd why on earth Bridgey found himself surrounded by smashed glass...
2023-12-0458 minThe Optus Football PodcastSocceroos are 'even stronger than at the World Cup' | Can Ronaldo reach 1000 goals? | Schwarzie's Beckham howlerSchwarzie, Phil and Bridgey are here to bring you all the latest from the international break including:The Socceroos narrow defeat to England at WembleyIs 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.---------------------------See every match of the...
2023-10-1653 minThe Optus Football PodcastSocceroos are 'even stronger than at the World Cup' | Can Ronaldo reach 1000 goals? | Schwarzie's Beckham howlerSchwarzie, Phil and Bridgey are here to bring you all the latest from the international break including:The Socceroos narrow defeat to England at WembleyIs 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.---------------------------See every match of the...
2023-10-1653 minThe Optus Football PodcastUnder Ange, is this the happiest Spurs fans have *ever* been? | McTominay heroics has Ten Hag guillotine on hold | 'I don't know whether Onana can pull himself out' | 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 a...
2023-10-091h 07The Optus Football PodcastUnder Ange, is this the happiest Spurs fans have *ever* been? | McTominay heroics has Ten Hag guillotine on hold | 'I don't know whether Onana can pull himself out' | 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 a...
2023-10-091h 07The Optus Football PodcastAnge's first North London derby | Are Chelsea in turmoil? | Real 'exposed' by AtleticoIt'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. Watch every match of the Premier League, LA LIGA, European qualifiers and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport....
2023-09-2541 minThe Optus Football PodcastAnge's first North London derby | Are Chelsea in turmoil? | Real 'exposed' by AtleticoIt'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. Watch every match of the Premier League, LA LIGA, European qualifiers and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport....
2023-09-2541 min
Football Belongs: Australia's Football IdentityBonus Episode - The extraordinary legacy created by the Matildas at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ | How to continue this momentum to grow the game in AustraliaThree years after we first launched the award-winning Football Belongs podcast series, Matilda Emma Checker is our guest and author Fiona Crawford reprises her role in this special bonus episode. They join series inspiration and author John Didulica and our host David Davutovic as they discuss the revolution that has swallowed Australia throughout the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™. After an earlier episode of Football Belongs about a women's match that never happened - this time we are talking about a match that did happen: Canada v Australia, in Melbourne on 31st July 2023, as well as:Th...
2023-08-1156 minThe Optus Football PodcastHUGE Premier League Preview! | Can anyone catch Erling and City? | Fantasy Premier League Dummies Guide | LALIGA unwrapped ahead of new seasonMark 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 yearTitle winnersWho 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 blockWild predictionsHow will Ange fare at Spurs...
2023-08-081h 31The Optus Football PodcastHUGE Premier League Preview! | Can anyone catch Erling and City? | Fantasy Premier League Dummies Guide | LALIGA unwrapped ahead of new seasonMark 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 yearTitle winnersWho 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 blockWild predictionsHow will Ange fare at Spurs...
2023-08-081h 31The Optus Football PodcastMatildas WIN! | Stadium Australia lights up with green & gold | FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off in styleThe 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.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 n...
2023-07-2022 minThe Optus Football PodcastMatildas WIN! | Stadium Australia lights up with green & gold | FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off in styleThe 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.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 n...
2023-07-2022 min
The Optus Football PodcastMessi’s 50-50 vision | Brazil 'bottle' it | Dutch play Allardyce-ball | Croatian experience prevailsFormer 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...Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through...
2022-12-1032 minThe Optus Football PodcastInspired Brazil dance into quarters | Arnie deviating from FA Curriculum | AFC Power RankingsBrazil 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 growthWild predictions for Spain, Switzerland, Morocco and...
2022-12-0644 minThe Optus Football Podcast'Mbappe is the best player in the world right now' | Bellingham is the complete midfielderFormer 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 noiseBellingham's next destinationMbappe the best in the world right now?England tactics v French tactics and where it will be won.Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football...
2022-12-0542 minThe Optus Football Podcast'Mbappe is the best player in the world right now' | Bellingham is the complete midfielderFormer 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 noiseBellingham's next destinationMbappe the best in the world right now?England tactics v French tactics and where it will be won.Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football...
2022-12-0542 minThe Optus Football PodcastTeammate’s low blow for Aussie captain | Aftermath of ‘Roos exit | Schwarzer on what must happen nextA 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 cryWhat next for Graham Arnold?Where do the...
2022-12-0442 minThe Optus Football PodcastHUGE Socceroos preview | How do you feel watching your World Cup dream slip away? | Suarez in tears! Son in tears... But why?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...
2022-12-0335 min
The Optus Football PodcastWas Sam Kerr ROBBED of the Ballon d'Or!? | Socceroos injury crisis gets worse | Matildas hopes ahead of World Cup draw | Did Pep bottle the big game again? | Steven Gerrard the new name in the sack race | WSL dust-up! | Barcelona in turmoil | 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 snubThe 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 SportLiverpool get a big win but did Pep Guardiola get it all wrong? Steven Gerrard the latest to be on the...
2022-10-1955 minThe Optus Football PodcastAustralia's newest Premier League star! | Bridgey's trip to Elland Road | Manchester United road to revival | Newcastle show us the game's future | Fantastic Fati in LaLiga | Aussie Guus an Australian Idol |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 boysAustralia'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...
2022-08-241h 09The Optus Football PodcastPremier League season preview! | Title predictions | Who will surprise us? | Breakout of the season? | It all starts Saturday morning (AEST)!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 yearGolden BootWho will surprise usFirst manager sackedWhat to do with Cristiano Ronaldoand, of courseWho will win the Premier...
2022-08-031h 06The Optus Football PodcastPremier League season preview! | Title predictions | Who will surprise us? | Breakout of the season? | It all starts Saturday morning (AEST)!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 yearGolden BootWho will surprise usFirst manager sackedWhat to do with Cristiano Ronaldoand, of courseWho will win the Premier...
2022-08-031h 06
The Optus Football PodcastWomen's Euros hit knockout stage! | Big guns firm as favourites | How do Matildas rate relative to European giants? | Recency bias vs Sam Kerr's Ballon d'Or chances!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 eachAmy Harrison's first-hand account of the atmosphere in the UK and the way the fans have embraced the tournamentWhy leadership both on and off the field is playing such a big part in some teams' successWhich...
2022-07-1946 minThe Optus Football PodcastWomen's Euros hit knockout stage! | Big guns firm as favourites | How do Matildas rate relative to European giants? | Recency bias vs Sam Kerr's Ballon d'Or chances!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 eachAmy Harrison's first-hand account of the atmosphere in the UK and the way the fans have embraced the tournamentWhy leadership both on and off the field is playing such a big part in some teams' successWhich...
2022-07-1946 minThe Optus Football PodcastUEFA Women's EURO preview with Matildas and Arsenal star Steph Catley! | Every group, every team, all the superstar players | Guest host Amy Duggan and Optus Sport's Michelle Escobar | Who will win and why, who will star, win the golden boot and more | 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 teamsGroup-by-group preview...
2022-06-291h 04The Optus Football PodcastUEFA Women's EURO preview with Matildas and Arsenal star Steph Catley! | Every group, every team, all the superstar players | Guest host Amy Duggan and Optus Sport's Michelle Escobar | Who will win and why, who will star, win the golden boot and more | 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 teamsGroup-by-group preview...
2022-06-291h 04The Optus Football PodcastDid psychology help Liverpool beat Chelsea in the FA Cup? | Spurs summer targets with Champions League in mind! | Where next for Tom Rogic? | Sam Kerr FA Cup final heroics | Who's getting their own 'Aguero Statue' outside Optus Sport HQ! |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 HotspurSam Kerr Greatest of All Time debate boosted by another heroic display for Chelsea, this time in the FA Cup finalLiverpool do it again on penalties against Chelsea, this time in the FA Cup finalManchester City slip up against West Ham United to leave the door open to a Liverpool quadrupleLeeds United take a vital point in the relegation battle...
2022-05-171h 03The Optus Football PodcastDid psychology help Liverpool beat Chelsea in the FA Cup? | Spurs summer targets with Champions League in mind! | Where next for Tom Rogic? | Sam Kerr FA Cup final heroics | Who's getting their own 'Aguero Statue' outside Optus Sport HQ! |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 HotspurSam Kerr Greatest of All Time debate boosted by another heroic display for Chelsea, this time in the FA Cup finalLiverpool do it again on penalties against Chelsea, this time in the FA Cup finalManchester City slip up against West Ham United to leave the door open to a Liverpool quadrupleLeeds United take a vital point in the relegation battle...
2022-05-171h 03The Optus Football PodcastOptus Sport's Football Belongs nominated for two Australian Podcast Awards!The incredible limited series from Optus Sport, Football Belongs, hosted by David Davutovic and authored by John Didulica, and featuring a host of prominent sporting personalities in this country, has been nominated for two awards in the upcoming 2021 Australian Podcast Awards:Best Sports PodcastBest Indigenous PodcastIf you haven't yet taken the time to soak up the depth of this series, here is a short taste of what you can hear throughout. Or, if you are ready to rip in, click here to listen: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsFootball...
2021-10-3103 min
Football Belongs: Australia's Football IdentityEp. 10 - Looking Forward: Where does Australian football go from here? | One event that could change the course of footballFormer Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou, Matildas great Kate Gill and journalist Francis Leach are our special guests, as we close out the Football Belongs podcast series.They join series inspiration John Didulica and our host David Davutovic in a passionate discussion on:Looking forward to the future of the game in AustraliaThe event that could create a new pathHow will the game and its people earn a legitimate place in Australian life? Can football become 'mainstream'?If you haven't already, we urge you to visit Optus Sport's digital...
2021-04-081h 11The Optus Football PodcastSpecial edition: Ange Postecoglou interviewAhead 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-2333 minThe Optus Football PodcastLiverpool. Manchester City. Premier League title on the line? | Red card mayhem | Club World Cup hits Optus Sport!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...
2021-02-041h 05The Optus Football PodcastLiverpool. Manchester City. Premier League title on the line? | Red card mayhem | Club World Cup hits Optus Sport!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...
2021-02-041h 05
Two Sharp Reds 🎙️ Football & Wine with Mark SchwarzerComing soon: Football Belongs, by Optus SportArriving 4th December: Optus Sport's new instalment of the Football Belongs title, a podcast series charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches.
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2020-12-0201 min
The Optus Football PodcastSimon Hill: Welcome to Optus Sport!In a special instalment on our GegenPod feed, David Weiner catches up with the voice of Australian football Simon Hill. Simon will join us this month for our coverage of the UEFA Champions League and Europa League. You can listen to this on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. To watch or read more about Simon's announcement, visit the Optus Sport app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-0317 minThe Optus Football PodcastSimon Hill: Welcome to Optus Sport!In a special instalment on our GegenPod feed, David Weiner catches up with the voice of Australian football Simon Hill. Simon will join us this month for our coverage of the UEFA Champions League and Europa League. You can listen to this on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. To watch or read more about Simon's announcement, visit the Optus Sport app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-0317 min
The Optus Football PodcastOur big Women's World Cup preview podcastWe've got Matildas royalty at Optus Sport to get you up to speed for the FIFA Women's World Cup, kicking off on Saturday.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...
2019-06-0346 min