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Join Socceroos great Mark Schwarzer, European football identity Phil Kitromilides and some of football’s most well-respected voices as they break down all the latest from the Premier League, LaLiga, FA Women's Super League and J.League - plus the headlines from the entire world of football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Well, well, well. After the social media firestorm that broke out after last week's episode, Jay Bothroyd left Mark Schwarzer to pick up the pieces on this week's show. With him were Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens as they held Mark to account for his comments that had the France and Atletico Madrid star hurling pizza emojis his way! As well, …
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The gang is all together in London this week and as such, are pumped to chew the fat over everything in the football world...to the point that Phil almost missed his flight home! Mark Schwarzer, Michael Bridges, Phil Kitromilides, Julien Laurens and Jay Bothroyd discuss it all, including: A LIVELY debate about the talents and input of Antoine Griez…
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While Mark Schwarzer is granted a hall pass for the week, Phil Kitromilides takes the driver’s wheel and is joined by Michael Bridges and Julien Laurens as they rip apart the title chases in the Premier League and LALIGA: Liverpool v Manchester City: is it one of the great 1-1 draws? We were exhausted! Disagreement over whose title it is going be! …
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In this very special one-on-one between Tottenham Hotspur star Micky van de Ven and former Premier League goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, the Spurs lightning bolt details: Why Ange Postecoglou is the one he has learned the most from in his short career The difference he has found between the German and English leagues How he became the fastest player in…
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Schwarzie and Phil are joined this week by Thomas Sorensen after the Manchester derby went exactly how everyone expected it to, and react to Paul Scholes claiming Erik Ten Hag is set to be replaced in the summer. Meanwhile the guys delve into the refereeing controversies of the weekend: should Liverpool have been given the chance to score their lat…
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Mark and Phil are joined this week by Julien Laurens, who is in Schwarzie's bad books for celebrating the Socceroos' Asian Cup loss... Manchester United are struggling...again. The Premier League title race is wide open...again. And could Mbappe to Real Madrid not happen...again!? Is it also time for the old guard to step aside? Foden is impressing…
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Schwarzie and Phil are joined for the first time on the pod by former England, Wolves and Cardiff City striker Jay Bothroyd. After spending a while revelling in how Jay has an England cap and Bridgey doesn't, the guys chat about Roy Hodgson stepping down as Crystal Palace manager and assess the Premier League title race. Jay also tells us why we sh…
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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 club Her national teammates and their bright futures The in…
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Mark and Phil are joined by Bridgey who manages to stay awake for the duration of the podcast, despite his battles with jet lag. The guys ask whether Real Madrid's demolition of Girona means the LALIGA title race is over, whilst the future looks 'really, really grim' for Barcelona. It was also a busy weekend of action in the Premier League as Arsen…
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This week Schwarzie and Phil were joined by former Socceroo Tommy Oar to discuss the disappointing end to the Socceroos' Asian Cup campaign, Arsenal turning over Liverpool at the Emirates and ask the question of why Ange's Spurs keep throwing away so many late goals. There was also a big shock in the Women's Super League as West Ham's Matildas defe…
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It's been a huge weekend of football news in Europe as both Jurgen Klopp and Xavi announce they're leaving their jobs at Liverpool and Barcelona at the end of the season. Schwarzie, Phil and Thomas Sorensen are joined by Oliver Kay from the Athletic to deep-dive into Klopp's decision to step down, where they discuss: How Klopp 'dreaded' another 'un…
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Mark and Phil are joined by European Football Expert Julien Laurens this week to chew the fat over the weekend's football, including: Are Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota underrated? Should Ivan Toney's comeback goal have counted? Is it time for Roy Hodgson to relax on the beach? The return of the WSL from the winter break Which LA LIGA team 'couldn't s…
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Mark Schwarzer is joined as always by Phil Kitromilides and this week: former Leeds United striker Michael Bridges, as the guys show fine form sifting through such hot topics as: When did the guys "show 'em what they're missing"? Newcastle and Manchester City play out a spectacular match at St. James' Park. Now that Kevin De Bruyne is back for the …
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Schwarzie and Phil are joined by Thomas Sorensen this week to dissect the devastating news of Sam Kerr's ACL injury, as well as previewing the Socceroos' Asian Cup campagin. The guys catch up on La Liga as Girona continue to impress, whilst Phil also finds the time to tell the story of the time he flew 4,000 miles only to be stood up at a Miami hot…
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Mark and Phil are back after the Christmas break! This week they are Jacob Tanswell from the Athletic to dissect Villa's remarkable Premier League season and look into how Unai Emery has transformed the fortunes of Leon Bailey and John McGinn. They also discuss how table-toppers Liverpool will cope without AFCON-bound Mo Salah, whether Brentford wi…
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It's Christmas on the Optus Sport Football Podcast, and everyone is getting into the spirit...except for Phil as he plays the part of the Grinch and refuses to wear a Christmas jumper! Mark, Phil and Bridgey look back on a huge year of football as they reflect on the biggest stories of 2023 month by month, as well as telling some festive tales alon…
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Bridgey reinforces his Ange to Manchester City campaign, whilst also berating Erik ten Hag for his tactics against Liverpool. Meanwhile Phil speaks of his admiration for Luka Modric, whilst Schwarzie insists he never scored past him! Also, Sevilla are in turmoil again and is it ever okay to celebrate against your old club? -------------------------…
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Mark Schwarzer is joined by Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens to assess a weekend where Erik Ten Hag, Mauricio Pochettino and Xavi all look to be in trouble. The guys also discuss the title chances of Aston Villa and Girona, as well as asking how Phil turned his six year-old son into a football hipster. --------------------------- See every matc…
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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…
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With Phil AWOL for the first time this season, Schwarzie is joined by Julien Laurens and Michael Bridges to pay tribute to the late Terry Venables. The gang also discuss: Why Erling Haaland is the 'best Premier League striker we've seen' Why is it all going wrong for Ange and Spurs? Tony Gustavsson's Matildas future Rodrygo replacing Vinicius with …
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Schwarzie visits the Tottenham Hotspur training ground to catch up with fellow Aussies Ange Postecoglou and Mile Jedinak following Spurs' impressive start to the season. Ange speaks about Spurs' incredible start, the challenges they've faced, how he's conveyed his methods to the players so quickly, what it's like working with Mile Jedinak, as well …
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Mark and Phil were joined by former Danish international Thomas Sorensen to assess the Socceroos' comfortable win over Bangladesh, as well as plenty of other talking points from the world of football: Serious injuries for LA LIGA's heavyweights A big weekend for Aussies in the WSL Everton's point deduction Premier League team of the season so far T…
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In this bonus episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast, Schwarzie is at Arsenal's London Colney training ground to see how Matildas Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Kyra Cooney-Cross are finding the season so far. We also hear from their boss Jonas Eidevall, as well as Scottish international Jen Beattie. There is lots of insightful chat (the Worl…
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Mark and Phil are joined by Nick Miller from the Athletic to dissect a barnstormer at Stamford Bridge, as well as discussing: The 'outstanding' Cole Palmer What part of his body did Erling Haaland score with? How is Raheem Sterling not in the England squad? Who is best placed to challenge Manchester City? Manchester City's WSL troubles Girona win a…
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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 wh…
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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. --------------------------- See every match of the Premier…
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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 d…
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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 f…
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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 ho…
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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... Watch every match of the Premier League, LA…
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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 …
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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 la…
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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 powe…
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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 …
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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 tow…
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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…
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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 W…
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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 …
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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 sem…
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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 …
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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 - despi…
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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. Wat…
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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 Austr…
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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 Tit…
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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-deman…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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