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...

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 futureRodrygo replacing Vinicius with ease for Real MadridHas Sergio Ramos missed more games through suspension than Bridgey played in his career? --------- See every match of the Premier...

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 as what the National Second Tier will do for Australian football. Meanwhile Jedinak divulges what made him join Ange at Spurs, his coaching style,...

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 heavyweightsA big weekend for Aussies in the WSLEverton's point deductionPremier League team of the season so farThe La Liga mascot Olympics! --------- See every match of the Premier League, LALIGA, European qualifiers and WSL live and on-demand on Optus...

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 World Cup, Arsenal and the quality of the WSL), but Mark also digs deep to get the answers to lots of other important questions: Why is Kyra...

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 PalmerWhat 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 troublesGirona win again!Xavi under pressure at BarcelonaIsco continuing to defy his age--------------------------- See every match of the Premier League, LALIGA, European...

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 VARMarcus Rashford parting after derby defeat How badly their pre-season predictions wentEmma Hayes leaving Chelsea Can Girona win the league like Leicester did?The strength of LA LIGA this seasonWhat happens when Jude Bellingham doesn't score --------------------------- See every match of the Premier League, LALIGA, European qualifiers and WSL live and...

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 League, LALIGA, European qualifiers and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport. AND, watch our brand new weekly women's football show: the Women's...

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'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 CharltonIs the Merseyside derby a big derby?Mikel Arteta's goalkeeping dilemma Phil runs out of superlatives for Antoine GriezmannA 17 year-old scores on his Barcelona debutAnd...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...

Schwarzie, 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...

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...

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 LIGA, European qualifiers and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport. Watch our brand new weekly women's football show: the Women's Football Wrap...

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. Watch every match of the Premier League, LA LIGA, European qualifiers and WSL live...

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. Watch every match of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...