Socceroos' Destiny And The Weight Of Expectation | Where Is Tuchel And Why Have We Waited So Long For Curtis Jones? | What Formation Will Amorim Start With At United? The Optus Sport Football podcast

17:02

'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 better adjective, as Newcastle host Manchester United! If you had Alexander Isak and Rasmus Hojlund on offer for your club, which would you take? Bournemouth and Fulham meet at Vitality Stadium in a match which could mean a European run for one side. Watch EVERY Premier League match on Optus Sport. -------------- Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs , charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
The Meh-chester dull-by! | De Bruyne to depart the Premier League as 'one of the greatest' | Has this still been a great season for Liverpool!? 37:59

3 дні тому37:59

37:59

This week Schwarzie, Phil, and Juls dive into the Meh-chester dull-by - a Manchester derby that lacked intensity and left everyone disappointed. With both teams underperforming, they discuss why this was one of the most underwhelming derbies in recent memory. The guys also reflect on Kevin De Bruyne’s legacy as one of the Premier League’s greatest players following his announcement that he will be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season, with Schwarzie sharing some personal stories from their time together at Chelsea. They also get fired-up in a debate about whether Liverpool have had an 'unbelievable' season or not. Phil can't believe what he's hearing! Finally, they take a look at Crystal Palace's fine run of form and reflect on Southampton's abysmal season following their relegation. Every game of the Premier League is live and exclusive on Optus Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
'Bournemouth will be kicking themselves' | 'Crystal Palace will win the FA Cup for the first time!' | 'Mouthwatering' Merseyside derby headlines midweek Premier League 31:18

10 днів тому31:18

31:18

Schwarzie and Bridgey reflect on another epic weekend of FA Cup action outside the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, and they can't believe Andoni Iraola's men didn't get the job done! The guys also assess the rest of the round and give their tips on who they think will be lifting the trophy at Wembley in May. There's also a ton of midweek Premier League action to look forward to in the coming days including the Merseyside derby and Spurs v Chelsea. Every match of the FA Cup and Premier League is live and exclusive on Optus Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
Weekend Preview: FA Cup returns for Quarter-finals! | Will anyone topple the might of City? | Long-awaited major trophy up for grabs for ONE side (except for City!) | London derby proves juicy as… 15:46

15 днів тому15:46

15:46

'Boom, boom, boom, boom...Mateta's in the room!' We are absolutely pumped up for the final EIGHT teams to line up in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup this weekend, with the lads Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens discussing: We are so excited that (aside from City!) one side may be able to break a long-standing trophy drought! Fulham and Palace meet in a London derby that, if Palace can field their talisman Jean-Philippe Mateta, could prove very tense! Brighton and Forest clash - will that frightful 7-0 win by Forest not long ago come back to haunt the Seagulls? Bournemouth host City at the Vitality - Schwarzie can't wait for the atmosphere at that tight, old ground. Watch EVERY Emirates FA Cup match on Optus Sport. WATCH: Join Optus Sport's Mark Schwarzer as he returns to his former stomping ground Valley Parade, home of 1911 FA Cup winners Bradford and where the record-breaking Socceroos great's English football adventure began > https://watchoptus.tv/SchwarzerVisitsBradford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
Nations League, you have our hearts | Is it time for Portugal to ditch Ronaldo? | Michael Olise: the new Griezmann 40:11

17 днів тому40:11

40:11

Join Schwarzie, Phil, and Juls as they break down a thrilling night of Nations League quarter-finals action, which featured 21 goals on Optus Sport! The guys are buzzing about the high-scoring drama, but they still end up asking the age-old question: Should Ronaldo be starting for Portugal? Juls takes a bold stance, suggesting that Michael Olise might just be the next Antoine Griezmann for France, while Schwarzie is loving what he’s seeing from Germany… at least in the first half against Italy! Phil also weighs in on Spain’s nail-biting penalty win over the Netherlands, a match that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. Every Nations League and European Qualifier is live and exclusive on Optus Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
International Weekend Preview: Nations League is back! | Questionable England squad for World Cup Qualifiers | Ronaldo 'the perfect sperm cell' 🫢 27:00

22 дні тому27:00

27:00

'... 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 to automatically qualify'. And we hear from Michelle and Ash with the Women's Super League live and exclusively on Optus Sport this weekend! Watch UEFA Nations League and Europe's World Cup Qualifiers on Optus Sport. ----------- Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs , charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
Bridgey revels in 'historic' Newcastle trophy win | The rise and rise of Dan Burn | 'Terrible' Robert Sanchez leaves Schwarzie exasperated 40:52

24 дні тому40:52

40:52

It's the morning after the night before and Bridgey is a bit worse for wear following Newcastle United lifting their first domestic trophy in 70 years. He speaks about what this trophy means to his family, the people of Newcastle and how Eddie Howe's men can now build on this in the future. Schwarzie reflects on when he played with Newcastle's hero Dan Burn at Fulham, whilst Phil found himself in the middle of a Geordie takeover in London over the weekend. The guys also chat about the weekend's Premier League where Chelsea continued to struggle and Nottingham Forest took another huge step towards Champions League football, whilst Michelle and Ash wrap up a big few days in the WSL and the Women's League Cup Final. Every game of the Premier League and WSL is live and exclusive on Optus Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
Weekend Preview: Huge London derby! | Can underperforming Palmer rescue Chelsea? | The most unlikely Champions League six-pointer! | This is Leicester's 2014/15 survival moment! 13:10

29 днів тому13:10

13:10

'Who would've said at the start of the season that we are talking about Manchester City v Brighton as a six-pointer for the Champions League!...' We have Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Jay Bothroyd on board to look ahead to this weekend's Premier League action! While Jay brings his habitual stirring to the occasion, Mark and Phil have their own big lines to drop on the crew as they look ahead to a weekend featuring: A huge one between classic rivals Arsenal and Chelsea - and how the guys think each side can get over the other. Manchester City v Brighton shows up as one of the most unlikely must-watch matches of late! And why YOU must watch Leicester City v Manchester United this weekend... it's a pretty compelling argument! Watch EVERY Premier League and Emirates FA Cup match on Optus Sport. ----------- Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs , charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
'Arteta is inept as a manager' | Manchester United 'would be relegated without Bruno Fernandes' | The evolution of Fabian Hürzeler 38:48

4 weeks тому38:48

38:48

Schwarzie and Phil are joined by a riled-up Jay Bothroyd this week, as his beloved Arsenal trail Liverpool in the title race by a staggering 15 points. Jay doesn't hold back, slamming Mikel Arteta as 'tactically inept,' while Schwarzie takes a deep dive into the set-up of the wall for Bruno Fernandes' free-kick. Speaking of Bruno, Jay boldly claims Manchester United would be facing relegation without him - at least based on this season’s form. Schwarzie also reveals that Brighton's Fabian Hürzeler used to coach his son at FC Pipinsried in the lower leagues of Germany - reflecting on how he has evolved as manager and a man in that time. Every match of the Premier League is live and exclusive on Optus Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
Weekend 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!' 11:33

5 weeks тому11:33

11:33

'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 take on a Manchester City side that may well put them to the sword! Watch EVERY Premier League and Emirates FA Cup match on Optus Sport. ----------- Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs , charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
Man United suffer 'big blow' in FA Cup | Is Eddie Howe under pressure at Newcastle? | 'Cunha's attitude will cost him a move to a big club' 26:29

5 weeks тому26:29

26:29

Schwarzie and Bridgey are at Old Trafford reflecting on another disappointing night for Manchester United, as Fulham knock them out of the FA Cup on penalties. The guys also reflect on Danny Welbeck 'aging like a fine wine' as Brighton find a late winner against Newcastle - which leaves Bridgey wondering when the pressure will start to mount on Eddie Howe. Schwarzie is also still baffled by Matheus Cunha's outburst which led to his sending off against Bournemouth, whilst Bridgey compares himself to Will Smith. You'll have to hear it to believe it! Every game of the FA Cup is live and exclusive on Optus Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
Weekend Preview: FA Cup returns for fifth round! Will a cup run do anything for United? | The 'hate-filled derby' to hit hard! 15:22

6 weeks тому15:22

15:22

Preston North End v Burnley is 'an underrated...HATE-FILLED DERBY!' We cannot wait for the final 16 of the FA Cup to line up in this weekend's fifth round, with the lads Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens discussing: Manchester United taking on Fulham, and how even a possible FA Cup trophy lift won't do anything for United after the season they have had. The gloves are off and the claws are out as Preston North End prepares to host (but not happily!) their bitter rivals Burnley! Can Jean-Philippe Mateta be the difference the boys claim he will be against Aussie-favourites Millwall? Quarter-final spots go up for grabs so do NOT miss this weekend! Watch EVERY Emirates FA Cup match on Optus Sport. ----------- Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs , charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
'The Premier League is too easy for Liverpool' | 'Hand Mo Salah the Ballon d'Or NOW!' | Are Bournemouth Champions League bound!? 54:40

6 weeks тому54:40

54:40

Schwarzie, Phil, and Juls are back, and this week they're asking: should we just hand Liverpool the Premier League crown already? Plus, Mo Salah’s record-breaking season shows no signs of slowing down - is he destined for the Ballon d'Or? The guys also discuss whether Manchester City's style of football is becoming outdated in England. So with Arsenal looking like their race is run in terms of the title race, we turn our attention to the European spots and Juls has a bold shout: could Bournemouth really sneak into the Champions League? The guys also dive into Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio hitting the ground running at Villa Park, plus the bizarre stat that home and away goals perfectly balanced in the Premier League this season. Every game of the Premier League is live and exclusive on Optus Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
Weekend Preview: Reds showing vulnerability ahead of City! | City with nothing to lose | Moyes' Toffees injection | Which fixture is worth losing sleep over? 17:14

7 weeks тому17:14

17:14

'Who'd have thought Everton would turn into the great entertainers?!...' Mark, Bridgey and Phil are back this week with a bumper weekend ahead: Liverpool keep dropping points... are they vulnerable ahead of their biggest clash of the year? Conversely, with a City side smarting from a Champions League loss.... are they on a hiding to nothing? Our guys choose which match is worth losing sleep over: Newcastle v Forest or Aston Villa v Chelsea? Watch EVERY Premier League match, every week on Optus Sport. ----------- Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs , charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
Manchester United: Stale, stagnant, decaying | 'The Titanic turns quicker than Raheem Sterling!' | 'Chelsea have no identity' 49:57

7 weeks тому49:57