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The Optus Sport Football Podcast
Optus Sport
517 episodes
2 months ago
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, FA Cup, Barclays Women's Super League, Internationals and J.League - plus the headlines from the entire world of football.

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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, FA Cup, Barclays Women's Super League, Internationals 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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Episodes (20/517)
The Optus Sport Football Podcast
Season finale! | Our awards are dished out 🏆 | Schwarzie tells us what it was like at Anfield | A howler at Old Trafford costs Villa | Forest fans, rejoice!

Mark Schwarzer is joined by Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens for the final time this season as they wrap up a dramatic final day of the Premier League season, and dish out their season awards, including:


  • Team of the season - and it may not be who you think!
  • Player of the season
  • Manager of the season
  • Worst manager of the season (!)
  • Shock of the season!
  • Bold prediction for next season


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.

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1 week ago
36 minutes 32 seconds

The Optus Sport Football Podcast
Ange and Spurs win the Europa League!

Phil and Bridgey reflect on an historic night for Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham Hotspur and Australian football.


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Ange Postecoglou features in a special episode of 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.

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2 weeks ago
27 minutes 47 seconds

The Optus Sport Football Podcast
Final Day Preview: Premier League finale is here and it has European drama written all over it! | Schwarzie recalls David James chaos as goalkeeper turned striker | Liverpool to lift trophy at Anfield

"...What's going to happen... is the CHAOS..." 


Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens are back to preview this week's final day of the Premier League. Five teams are chasing three spots in Europe. Who will they be?


  • Anfield finally gets to see Liverpool lift the trophy
  • Newcastle, Villa, City, Chelsea, Forest - which of these will make Champions League?
  • Mark recalls a hilarious moment on the final day when Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce decided goalkeeper David James going up front was the perfect way to ruffle Middlesbrough's feathers!


Watch the Premier League FINAL DAY ONLY on Optus Sport, LIVE Monday morning from midnight AEST.


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Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:


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.

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2 weeks ago
17 minutes 28 seconds

The Optus Sport Football Podcast
West Ham's 'vortex of nothingness' | Schwarzie's tribute to 'unbelievable' Jamie Vardy | Can Ange and Spurs win the Europa League?

Schwarzie is joined by Phil and Juls to recap a weekend of Premier League action which saw the race for Europe get even tighter, Everton say goodbye to Goodison Park and Jamie Vardy ending his time at Leicester City in typical fairytale fashion.


Juls is also very annoyed at Graham Potter and West Ham, whilst Phil can't hide his nerves ahead of the Europa League final.


Every game of the Premier League is live and exclusive on Optus Sport.


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

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2 weeks ago
47 minutes 37 seconds

The Optus Sport Football Podcast
BONUS: Crystal Palace are 'glad all over' after historic FA Cup triumph
Schwarzie, Bridgey and Jay Bothroyd react from Wembley Stadium following Crystal Palace's historic Men's FA Cup victory over Manchester City.

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

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2 weeks ago
22 minutes 8 seconds

The Optus Sport Football Podcast
Weekend Preview: FA Cup Final awaits | Over-performing Palace meet under-performing City | Can Palace break trophy drought? | Goals GALORE predicted between these sides

"...Not sure what he can do with so much cotton wrapped around him...." 


Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens are back to preview this week's exciting FA Cup Final between Crystal Palace and Manchester City, with some enthralling storylines on the way!


  • Can Palace win their first trophy in over 30 years - and their first FA Cup?
  • These teams score GOALS when they meet... will it be another bloodbath for the scoresheet?
  • Can a Palace that has turned its fortunes on its head take on the behemoth that is Manchester City - and win?
  • PLUS Michelle and Ash preview the gripping Women's FA Cup Final between league champions Chelsea looking for another trophy, up against Manchester United.


Watch the FA Cup Final between Crystal Palace and Manchester City ONLY on Optus Sport, LIVE Sunday morning from 1:15 am AEST.


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Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:


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.

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3 weeks ago
18 minutes 14 seconds

The Optus Sport Football Podcast
'Stupid and disgraceful' Jackson costs Chelsea | Trent Alexander-Arnold: the view from Madrid | Ange reaches the Europa League Final

Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens brought their shooting boots for this one - much to Juls' frustration - as they dissect a weekend of Premier League action that saw twists in the race for Europe, owners storming the pitch, and Trent Alexander-Arnold getting booed by Liverpool fans.


Juls also reflects on the ‘incredible’ Sonia Bompastor leading Chelsea to an unbeaten WSL title, and the guys discuss Ange making history by reaching the Europa League final.


And Juls shares the story of how he ended up watching El Clásico on a train with Jack Grealish!


Every episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast is available exclusively on Optus Sport.


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

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3 weeks ago
37 minutes 44 seconds

The Optus Sport Football Podcast
Weekend Preview: Liverpool and Arsenal clash in 'what could have been' | Club rallies for European football: 'RIDICULOUS!' | Can Villa go back-to-back?

"...qualifying for Europe would be, quite frankly, ridiculous..." 


Mark Schwarzer is joined by Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens to preview matchweek 36 of the Premier League AND a massive final round of the WSL with Michelle and Ash!


  • How 'special' it would be if Aston Villa can secure consecutive seasons of Champions League football
  • Why Bournemouth's potential Conference League qualification can be described as 'frankly ridiculous!'
  • The incredible fixture that might have decided the title
  • Chelsea's 'game of the season' against Newcastle


Watch EVERY Premier League and WSL match on Optus Sport.


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Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:


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.

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4 weeks ago
20 minutes 14 seconds

The Optus Sport Football Podcast
The race for Champions League intensifies | How do Arsenal get rid of their frailties? | Who will we see in the Premier League next year!?

Schwarzie is joined by Phil and Juls to break down a potentially pivotal Premier League weekend in the race for Champions League qualification.


The guys also look ahead to Arsenal’s season-defining second leg against PSG in the Champions League, and share their picks for who’s most likely to win the play-offs and be gracing our screens on Optus Sport next season.


Plus, Michelle and Ash round up all the key moments from an action-packed weekend in the WSL.


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.

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1 month ago
47 minutes 44 seconds

The Optus Sport Football Podcast
Weekend Preview: Race for Champions League hits fever pitch | FA Cup finalist meets FA Cup failure | One club with a hard fight ahead, another on track for 'best season ever'

"...that's an incredible season for them. That's one of their best ever seasons..." 


Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens look ahead to matchweek 35 of the Premier League as the race for Europe is massive!


  • FIVE points in between third and seventh for three places - who gets them?
  • Could Bournemouth drag Arsenal into the fight for these Europe spots?
  • Find out which team the lads believe is on track for its best ever season - with just one trophy to show for it!
  • Chelsea and Liverpool meet in a blockbuster!


Watch EVERY Premier League match on Optus Sport.


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Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:


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.

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1 month ago
18 minutes 33 seconds

The Optus Sport Football Podcast
'No one has come close to spectacular Liverpool'| 'Europa League won't save Ange's job at embarrassing Spurs'

Phil and Juls react to Liverpool romping to their 20th English league title with a comfortable 5-1 win over Ange's Spurs, whose domestic season seems to be going from bad to worse. But can the Europa League save his job?


They also chat about the FA Cup semi-finals and whether Crystal Palace can cause an upset in the final against Manchester City.


Michelle and Ash also chat WSL and how Chelsea and Arsenal's exploits in Europe may have an impact on the end of the domestic season.


Every match of the Premier League, FA Cup and WSL is live and exclusive on Optus Sport.


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

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1 month ago
38 minutes 37 seconds

The Optus Sport Football Podcast
FA Cup semi-final preview: Crystal Palace v Aston Villa | Nottingham Forest v Manchester City

Schwarzie, Phil and Juls preview the FA Cup semi-finals as Crystal Palace take on Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest face Manchester City, live on Optus Sport.


They reflect on the importance of the competition and the pressure on Villa, Palace and Forest who are desperate to lift a trophy.


The team also debate Forest’s priorities: Champions League or FA Cup, whilst everyone picks their FA Cup winner.


Michelle and Ash also look ahead to a big weekend of NWSL action on Optus Sport.


Every match of the NWSL and FA Cup is live and exclusive on Optus Sport.


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

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1 month ago
22 minutes 47 seconds

The Optus Sport Football Podcast
Man United's UCL dilemma | Trent's 'epic adios' | Niclas Füllkrug: Barry big balls

Schwarzie, Phil and Juls break down another weekend of Premier League action that felt all too familiar: Manchester United underwhelming again, Leicester losing, and fresh headlines around Liverpool’s contract talks following Trent Alexander-Arnold's winner.


The guys also chat about the battle for the Champions League spots and whether Niclas Füllkrug was right to call out his West Ham teammates, with Phil giving him the nickname 'Barry Big Balls'.


Michelle and Ash round things off with the latest from the WSL, where the title race is shaping up to be a lot tighter than expected.


Every match of the Premier League and WSL is live and exclusive on Optus Sport.


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

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1 month ago
53 minutes 1 second

The Optus Sport Football Podcast
Weekend Preview: How much longer does Ange have? | 'Belter' of a Champions League qualification clash awaits | Better manager: Emery or Howe? |


'My dad always wanted me to sign for Everton!'


We move into the final six weeks of the Premier League season, and Phil Kitromilides, Jay Bothroyd and Michael Bridges return for a big weekend preview:


  • Bridgey tells us why he loved playing at Goodison Park, and how he and his old man were 'gutted' he never got the chance to play for the Toffees - and why Liverpool fans loved him!
  • After a massive mid-week win for the Magpies, Aston Villa and Newcastle United clash in a huge fixture that could determine Champions League spots
  • Spurs host Forest in a match which may or may not have a telling impact on Ange Postecoglou's tenure at the London club.
  • Results allowing, Liverpool could seal the title!
  • It's a COMPELLING weekend of football you cannot miss!


Watch EVERY Premier League match on Optus Sport.


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Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:


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.

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1 month ago
18 minutes 56 seconds

The Optus Sport Football Podcast
Are Nottingham Forest ready for the Champions League? | Leeds' promotion is 'done and dusted!' | Will Isak leave Newcastle this summer?

Phil is joined by Bridgey and Jay this week to take stock of where we're at as we head into the final throws of the season: five Champions League spots are up for grabs and are Leeds on the cusp of returning to the Premier League?


The guys also discuss Mo Salah's new contract at Liverpool and whether or not Alexander Isak will be leaving Newcastle this summer.


Every Premier League match is live and exclusive on Optus Sport.


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

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1 month ago
38 minutes 11 seconds

The Optus Sport Football Podcast
Weekend 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 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.


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Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:


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.

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1 month ago
17 minutes 2 seconds

The Optus Sport Football Podcast
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!?

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.

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2 months ago
37 minutes 59 seconds

The Optus Sport Football Podcast
'Bournemouth will be kicking themselves' | 'Crystal Palace will win the FA Cup for the first time!' | 'Mouthwatering' Merseyside derby headlines midweek Premier League

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.

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2 months ago
31 minutes 18 seconds

The Optus Sport Football Podcast
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 in-form Palace take on Fulham


'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


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2 months ago
15 minutes 46 seconds

The Optus Sport Football Podcast
Nations League, you have our hearts | Is it time for Portugal to ditch Ronaldo? | Michael Olise: the new Griezmann

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.

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2 months ago
40 minutes 11 seconds

The Optus Sport Football Podcast
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, FA Cup, Barclays Women's Super League, Internationals and J.League - plus the headlines from the entire world of football.

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