Daily Football Show

That’s all, folks! We said we were going to go out with a bang, and that’s exactly what we’re doing. We reflect on some of the show’s best moments over the years, former Monday regular and friend of the show Matt Windley is in studio for the GOOD, the BAD and the UNDECIDED, plus ex host Mark van Aken is on for the Straight Red, there’s Crawf’s Quiz and heaps more. Thanks for your support down the journey!  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Let's face it, in MvA's tenure as undisputed host of DFS, he had a tendency to get pretty angry and say it as it is. Two of his best sprays were directed and the mainstream media, namely the Rowey and Bicks and 5AA and 3AW Drive host Tom Elliott. Kids in cars, you've been warned!  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Mike Cockerill was a giant - physically and metaphorically - of Australian football until his untimely passing thanks to ill-health in August 2017. One month before he suddenly left us, he joined us to chat FFA Cup and his grand visions for Australian football, some of which would soon be realised. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Ahead of the FFA Cup Sydney Derby semi-final in October 2018, we were joined by veterans from Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC; great friends Mark Bridge and Alex Brosque. We made sure to let the boys know of their veteran status, but after that, it turned into quite the roasting session!  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

He wasn’t around for long, but Benny Jones was instrumental in getting DFS off the ground alongside Beaker and Mark van Aken. He joins the pod for old times’ sake and spins some yarns about the first baby steps the show took. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Boy, did we create some great memories with this man, both on and off-mic… but more on that later! We get some more of Scott’s typically fiery thoughts and chat Ange Postecoglou, who is on the precipice of league success in Japan. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It’s the penultimate show! We get another favourite of ours back on the pod, this time with Asian football expert Scott McIntyre. Another of the old guard, former host Benny Jones, jumps on as well, plus there’s the Eurosnob with a difference and plenty more! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Socceroos were so close to snatching a point away from eventual world champions France at the 2018 World Cup, but it wasn't to be in Kazan thanks to a fluke Paul Pogba goal. We reflected on the game in our hotel room, and a slightly frustrated Crawf called on Aussies to take drastic action against villain of the day Lucas Hernandez.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

David Williams returned from Europe for the 2018-19 A-League season, signing for Wellington Phoenix. We enjoyed an engrossing chat with the striker one week out from the new campaign, but we're yet to take up his offer of coffee across the dutch. If you're listening, Willo, we haven't forgotten!  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It's Heskey time! The big Englishman was in Australia in July 2017 for Liverpool Legends vs Manchester United Legends and took the time out to join us on the show. The former Newcastle Jets marquee gave us his thoughts on what the A-League had to do to continue to improve.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

South Melbourne went on an incredible FFA Cup run in the 2017 edition, but that wasn't the biggest takeaway from our chat with former Melbourne Victory man Matt Foschini. Turns out he and Beaker have quite the history, but luckily, they've sorted it out with a laugh and a handshake!  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The big cheese! In April 2019, we welcomed new FFA chairman Chris Nikou onto the show after one of the most tumultuous periods in FFA's young history. The lawyer-by-day was forthright with his answers on the serious stuff before we lightened the mood - even getting into some rapid fire!  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

A man who takes nothing in life for granted. In February 2018, Socceroo Milos Degenek joined us soon after his move to Yokohama F Marinos, explaining what it was like working under Ange Postecoglou and club level and why he treats every day - every game - as though it's his last.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It’s the last time we’re doing EuROOvision, so we thought we’d give it a bit of a twist. We take a look back over the years and recount some of the great progress made by our overseas Socceroos, as well as those who may not have kicked on as hoped. Then comes a look to the future and what we hope might materialise. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

This man has become a great friend of ours over the years, regularly giving up his time to come on our show. On the back of the first Sydney Derby at Bankwest Stadium, we ask Adam Peacock what’s next for football, and reflect on some tremendous memories from Samara, Russia. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It’s our third-last show ever! We’ll be checking in with some of our favourites and former colleagues this week, and we start with Fox Football host Adam Peacock and ex producer Dom Favata. We reminisce about some of our favourite memories with the guys and look to the future, plus there’s EuROOvision with a twist and plenty more! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Just two days away from a massive Sydney Derby at Bankwest! It’s the first time back at Parramatta and Sydney FC are looking to play party pooper and continue their dominant derby record. English forward Adam Le Fondre explains how they plan to rain on the parade. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

They’ve made history! Adelaide United became the first team to win two FFA Cup trophies in a row, the first to win three overall and did so by the biggest winning scoreline in a final. Some 24 hours after their triumph, Reds skipper Michael Jakobsen explains how they got the job done against City.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It’s a big show for your sunny Thursday arvo! On the back of their FFA Cup glory, Adelaide United captain Michael Jakobsen talks through how they turned the tables on Melbourne City, while Sydney FC striker Adam Le Fondre talks about how they plan to continue their derby dominance against the Wanderers. There’s the Eurosnob too and plenty more! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

There weren’t too many goalscorers abroad, but there was a bit to talk about in England where Aaron Mooy was dismissed for Brighton. In Turkey, Aziz Behich continues to be second fiddle to Gael Clichy - prompting a bizarre story from Beaker about the Frenchman.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Just two more sleeps until the FFA Cup final! Adelaide United are involved again, and they’re up against 2016 champions Melbourne City. It’s been a slow start to the A-League campaign for Gertjan Verbeek’s men, but can they turn it around? Advertiser newsman Rob Greenwood explains how they can do it. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Almost cup final time! After a big Round 2 in the A-League, the FFA Cup takes the fore for the next few days as Adelaide United and Melbourne City prepare to do battle, again! Advertiser journalist Rob Greenwood joins the show chatting all things Reds and cup final, plus there’s EuROOvision and plenty more! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The Jets had the bye in Round 1 of the A-League season, but their season will finally kick off in massive fashion against local rivals Central Coast Mariners. Winger Nick Fitzgerald explains his new role at the club and what to expect from the Novocastrians. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Down in Geelong, Western United will look to back up their first ever win in their first ever game with a maiden home victory against the premiers. Identity Pro founder Scott Miller asks how they can do just that, and assesses what will go down when Melbourne Victory meet Western Sydney Wanderers. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Looks who’s back! On today’s show, Identity Pro founder Scott Miller jumps back on for the first time this season to break down two of Round 2’s biggest games. Newcastle Jets forward Nick Fitzgerald checks in from the Hunter ahead of the F3 Derby, plus there’s the Eurosnob and heaps more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It wasn’t the best start for the Phoenix, but Sky Sport NZ caller Jason Pine is still confident in their ability to reach the top six. So what will it take to get up and running under Ufuk Talay? Pine believes there is one key position they have to fill to a short deadline. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It’s been a long time coming, but what a weekend it was for Wanderers fans! They finally got to head back to their traditional home in Parramatta and opened Bankwest Stadium with a come-from-behind win over Central Coast. Michael Turner from Around The Bloc talks through the big day. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Aaaand we’re underway! The A-League is back for season 2019-20, and Round 1 produced plenty of talking points with VAR back on the agenda. Michael Turner from Around The Bloc jumps on the pod recounting the Wanderers’ return to Parramatta, plus we cross the dutch with Sky Sport NZ caller Jason Pine. It’s a sad day too as we farewell Tony ’TP2’ Persoglia, who’s off to work for the PFA. Thanks for everything and good luck, Tony! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

We’ve waited five long months, but football is finally back on Australian fields. It means another campaign that will be graced by the dulcet tones of Hill, and he offers his thoughts on what’s what for the coming campaign. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

This might just be the most important A-League season ever, and plenty of work has gone on behind the scenes. This man has led it all, and it’s finally time to see whether the hard work will pay off. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

We promised an A-League season preview special, and that’s exactly what we’ve delivered! We’ve got two of the biggest names in the game on the eve of the new season. Fox Sports caller Simon Hill gives his thoughts on the new campaign as well as the Socceroos’ next World Cup qualifier against Nepal and Head of Leagues Greg O’Rourke outlines his own ambitions for the season. We give our own predictions as well as some of the fans’, plus there’s the Eurosnob with a twist and more! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

There were PLENTY of goals in Europe! Two strikers put their names up in lights with big performances for their clubs. We chat about their Socceroos credentials as well as the current crop. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

This man loves a derby! He’s back in the A-League after a spell abroad and is ready to crack into another derby. Bouzanis tells us how Melbourne City are looking under Erick Mombarts and where they can undo Victory. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It’s A-League week! It’s finally our time and we’ve got a Melbourne Derby to wring it in. Melbourne City goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis jumps on the phone ahead of the game, plus there’s EuROOvision covering plenty of Aussie goals and plenty more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Less than two weeks until Western United’s first game! They’re ready to go for their inaugural A-League season, and one of their unearthed gems Valentino Yuel joins the show to explain just how preparations have come along. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Two caps and counting! Kenny Athiu has taken on the honour of representing South Sudan, his nation of birth, all the while juggling his Melbourne Victory commitments. He explains what it’s been like to be on the international stage and how Melbourne Victory have dealt with the preseason. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

A theme has emerged for today’s show! We check in with two of the A-League’s stars of South Sudanese heritage. Kenny Athiu jumps on the line chatting about his international callup and Melbourne Victory’s preseason under Marco Kurz, while Western United’s unheralded gem talks through their plans for season one. There’s the Eurosnob too and plenty more! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Former Melbourne Victory youngster Theoharous found his way onto the scoresheet in Germany, but just where is he at? A number of other big names didn’t see the pitch at the weekend, including one young gun.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

No guests today, just bantz! There’s a bit of A-League news going around and there’s plenty to discuss from a big weekend of Premier League action, plus there’s EuROOvision and a whole lot more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Reigning premiers Glory fell just short of the championship last season, but they’re quietly preparing another tilt at the toilet seat. Football Director Jacob Burns gives us the rundown on Perth’s preseason. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

We’re heading west on Thursday’s show! We haven’t heard much on Perth Glory, but the premiers are going about their business quietly. Football Director Jacob Burns sheds some light on their preseason signings, plus there’s the Eurosnob and heaps more! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Time to whip around the continents again! It was a mixed weekend for our Aussies abroad but nevertheless there was plenty to like. The Pasty Pirlo finally found his way into Brighton’s starting XI, while in the Netherlands, a fringe Roo has found his groove. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Not long to go until the A-League season now! Things are looking good for Western Sydney Wanderers, despite their FFA Cup exit. Young defender Tass Mourdoukoutas explains how the playing group is feeling ahead of the new campaign. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Another week closer to the new A-League season! Western Sydney Wanderers young gun Tass Mourdoukoutas lifts the lid on their preseason preparations, there’s all the latest in EuROOvision and plenty more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Twenty-year-old Iredale has caught the eye in Germany and promises to be one of Australia’s next goalscoring stars. He jumps on the line from Dortmund and explains just how he managed to find his groove with Wolfsburg. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

We’re headed to Germany this Thursday! VfL Wolfsburg’s Australian starlet John Iredale checks in amid a brilliant spell of form the Regionalliga, there’s the Eurosnob, a review of all the week’s FFA Cup and Champions League results and plenty more! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

We just love the Champions League, and Europe’s premier club tournament is about to get underway for another season. Optus Sport EP Richard Bayliss tells us what we can expect in the upcoming campaign, plus there’s Premier League chat and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy