Football From A to Z

It's the season FINALE! Archie and Zappa sign off the final episode of the podcast for the season by recapping all of the excitement of the Socceroos qualifying for the Qatar World Cup. To get an insight into the behind the scenes action, we are joined by Ajdin Hrustic who played a key role in the teams qualification aspirations. The Melbourne-born midfielder moved overseas as a teenager and featured in Nottingham Forest, Austria Wien and Schalke 04's youth systems before breaking through at Dutch Eredivisie outfit FC Groningen. Ajdin made his first team debut for Groningen in 2017 and made over 50 appearances for the side before earning a move to German Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt. 2:40 - Graham Arnold leads us to the 2022 Qatar World Cup.7:10 - Get ready to Wiggle with Redders.11:10 - Surprise packet Kye Rowles.13:45 - Neds Level Player of the Week: Jamie Maclaren.19:02 - Ajdin Hrustic joins Football From A to Z.21:30 - Commitment to the cause - All For The Socceroos.24:35 - The almost move to a club in Italy.25:40 - The penalty shootout that send us to Qatar.28:55 - Andrew Redmayne's heroics.35:30 - Ajdin's back story.37:20 - Around the grounds - Aussies Abroad.39:40 - Neds Multi of the Week.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Zappa is joined by Simon Colosimo as Archie Thompson is benched due to the spicy cough. Simon grew up in Melbourne before moving into the AIS program as a sixteen year old. He then joined the newly formed Carlton Soccer Club in the NSL before heading overseas to Manchester City and Royal Antwerp. Colosimo then returned home to the A-League where he played for Perth Glory, Sydney FC and Melbourne Heart. Today, the former Socceroo with 26 caps has a career in football working as a Senior Executive at FIFPro, an organisation that shapes and influences the provisions currently available to players across the world, as they strive to improve welfare and working conditions throughout the game.3:10 - Simon Colosimo joins Football From A to Z.3:35 - Starting out at the AIS.8:45 - The Socceroos came calling.11:25 - Playing football at the highest level for your country.15:18 - Where is the National Men's Team at?22:30 - A National Second Division assisting our football development.26:00 - Player welfare advocacy.30:30 - Are athletes playing too many games in a season?36:50 - The Asian Champions League Alignment.41:52 - The Qatar World Cup.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

WESTERN UNITED ARE A-LEAGUE CHAMPIONS! In this episode, Zappa sits down with the newly crowned King of the West of Melbourne, John Aloisi. Aloisi has played professionally in Belgium, Italy, Spain and England. 459 professional matches, 129 goals and one of Australian footballs most memorable moments, but the story doesn't end there. John then took up coaching at the Melbourne Heart followed by the Brisbane Roar before landing at Western United. John has now made history once more, bringing the 3 year old club their first piece of silverware and their first Championship. 3:40 - John Aloisi joins Football From A to Z.5:15 - Missing out on coaching roles before Western United.10:15 - A club on its knees to A-League Men's Champions.14:25 - Bringing the best foreigners to the A-Leagues.20:15 - The Warrior Josh Risdon.22:58 - The electricity of Lachie Wales.27:30 - Post-match celebrations.29:20 - Athlete sacrifices - Neil Kilkenny.31:20 - Looking to the future.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Archie and Zappa sit down with A-Leagues Grand Final and Joe Marston Medal winner from the Central Coast Mariners striker Danny McBreen. Danny now commentates for Channel 10 after a successful career at the Mariners and over in China.The boys chat all things A-League Grand Final ahead of this years final as well as the Socceroos clash with the UAE all while sitting at Accor Stadium ahead of the FC Barcelona v A-Leagues All Stars match.1:00 - Danny McBreen joins Football From A to Z.2:30 - Transitioning from athlete to sports broadcaster.6:50 - A-Leagues Semi-Final Review.7:50 - Neds Level Player of the Week: Aleksandar Prijović.11:00 - John Aloisi being reborn as a Professional Coach.15:40 - What could have been for Adelaide United.20:30 - Looking ahead to the A-Leagues Grand Final.24:45 - Classic Grand Finals with Danny.37:15 - Socceroos up against the UAE.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Zappa has taken off to Scotland to sit down with two very special guests, Ange Postecoglou and Tom Rogic after they were crowned Scottish Premier League Champions with Celtic Football Club.  Archie is joined by Kayla Morrison to share their thoughts on the two interviews from two people who have truly put Australian football on the map for future generations. 1:00 - Kayla Morrison is back.2:10 - Week 2 of the A-League Men's Finals.6:40 - Tom Rogic joins Football From A to Z.7:35 - Saying goodbye to Celtic.10:00 - Ange's impact at Celtic.11:15 - Archie and Kayla discuss Tom Rogic.16:15 - Ange Postecoglou joins Football From A to Z.17:35 - What this season meant to Ange.21:40 - Becoming part of the Celtic family.24:05 - Archie and Kayla discuss Ange Postecoglou.32:23 - Fun facts about Ange Postecoglou.35:15 - Neds Multi of the Week.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Archie and Zappa sit down with the Michael Petrillo who is the Director of Football from Melbourne City, after they won back to back A-League Men's Premiers Plates. Michael has has a career in football which spans over 15 years. Previous to his position at Melbourne City, he fulfilled roles as the CEO and Director of Football at Adelaide United and the Head of Football at the North Queensland Fury.Michael talks us through this season at Melbourne City, the disappointment of the Asian Champions League, the upcoming A-League Men's finals series and the future of the A-Leagues and Australian football. 0:45 - Neds Level Player (Club) of the Week: Melbourne City FC.2:30 - The A-League Men's Finals Series is upon us.9:45 - Michael Petrillo joins Football From A to Z.10:50 - Melbourne City win the Premiers Plate.14:20 - Qualifying for the Asian Champions League.21:05 - Bringing marquee players to the A-Leagues and Melbourne City.24:10 - Bringing Romario to Adelaide United.27:55 - Who to look out for in the A-League Men's Finals.31:24 - The future and expansion of the A-Leagues.35:05 - Managing the Melbourne City Academy.40:43 - Destination Melbourne City.44:10 - Opening up FIFA Windows in Australia.48:05 - Moving out to Casey.51:24 - Neds Multi of the Week.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Archie and Zappa (and Zappa's dog CoCo) sit down with the Executive Director of the World Players Association Brendan Schwab. Brendan has over 25 years leadership experience in the governance, business, legal, player relations and human rights aspects of elite sport at the global, regional and national levels. As Executive Director of World Players, he has united the world's leading player associations who collectively represent 85,000 athletes.Prior to joining World Players, Schwab played an instrumental role with FIFPRO as a board member, Vice President and Chairman of FIFPro Division Asia/Oceania. He is a co-founder of the Australian Athletes' Alliance (2007), which represents eight player unions and over 3,500 athletes in sports such as AFL, basketball, rugby union, rugby league, cricket, netball and football. He also co-founded Professional Footballers Australia in 1993, serving as its long-serving Chief Executive and General Counsel.1:20 - Who will take home the A-League Men's Premiers Plate?4:30 - Melbourne City missing out on progressing in the ACL.6:58 - Neds Level Player of the Week: Alou Kuol.11:07 - Brendan Schwab joins Football From A to Z.15:18 - The obstacles when Brendan entered the football space.19:50 - Getting government support.24:40 - Are we really ready from a Second Division?28:30 - Coaching structures.31:40 - The Qatar World Cup battles and legacy.38:20 - Scaling the A-League for the future.42:28 - Is resilience the key to unlocking another Golden Generation.50:00 - Men's health and battling Prostate Cancer.57:10 - Neds Multi of the Week.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Zappa has returned from the sunshine state and joins Archie to interview the Chairman of Western United, Jason Sourasis. A passionate sportsperson, Jason grew up barracking for South Melbourne, a historically proud Greek club. Jason is the director and founding member of Strategic Financial Group Australia, which primarily invests in portfolios of assets within sectors, with sports being a high valued sector. According to Jason, Western United FC was the first public private partnership in sport to be identified in Australia.Jason discusses the challenges and opportunities of building a club out in the West, the challenges COVID provided over the past 2 seasons, getting government support for our game and that stadium.1:00 - The road to the A-League Finals3:45 - The Asian Champions League8:20 - Neds Level Player of the Week: Nestory Irankunda12:05 - Jason Sourasis joins Football From A to Z.14:45 - Appointing a new coach - John Aloisi.18:55 - How Jason got involved in Football.24:35 - A new stadium in the West.31:25 - Tribalism returning to football in Australia.35:35 - How COVID impacted the club.42:30 - Getting Government support for our game.46:45 - Looking at stadium options until their home stadium is built.40:15 - From A to Z with Zac Wu.56:05 - Neds Multi of the Week.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Archie is joined by up and coming media personality Kayla Morrison with Zappa away sipping on martinis. This week we hear from goal keeper turned cafe extraordinaire Nathan Coe. Nathan spent most of his footballing career overseas, playing for clubs such as Inter Milan, PSV Eindhoven and Copenhagen. Nathan also made 3 appearances for the Socceroos in friendly matches. Nathan discusses his footballing journey around Europe, how injuries brought his professional career to a close and life after football. 2:20 - Neds Level Player of the Week: Lachlan Wales.4:00 - Nathan Coe joins Football From A to Z.6:00 - Nathan's Football Journey.16:25 - Dealing with career ending injuries.28:15 - Life after football.36:40 - Archie joining Nathan at PSV.41:20 - Advice for the next generation.47:15 - Spending time with family and friends.50:18 - Neds Multi of the Week.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Archie and Zappa are back together after a couple of weeks apart. They are joined by comedy trio Sooshi Mango. Prepare yourself for a few laughs as the boys discuss all things football and life. 1:50 - Neds Level Player of the Week: Marco Rojas.6:10 - Sooshi Mango joins Football From A to Z.8:00 - Sooshi Mango on Tour.10:12 - How Sooshi Mango got into comedy and their stardom.17:20 - Ethnic Dads and Ethnic Mums.23:00 - Relating to people of all ethnicities.27:00 - Following football.33:30 - Re-touring, Starting a Streaming Service & Writing a Movie.47:00 - Being in the live environment.45:20 - Neds Multi of the Week.Sooshi Mango - Click HereJoin our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Zappa is back and is joined by special guest co-host Kayla Morrison after her side went back to back in the A-League Women's Competition. We are joined by the championship winning team and speak with Head Coach Jeff Hopkins, Club Chairman Anthony Di Pietro, Player of the Final Casey Dumont and Victory Medalist Alex Chidiac.We also chat with Danny Dixon from Hume City FC to discuss his battle with testicular cancer. On Sunday April 3rd, Hume City will host a fundraising afternoon including an exhibition match at Valley Park, Broadmeadows to raise awareness for Testicular Cancer on behalf of Daniel Dixon and the DT38 Foundation. The Day will run from 12pm with Kick Off of the match at 2pm.1:15 - Melbourne Victory Women are back to back Champions.8:15 - Jeff Hopkins and Anthony Di Pietro join Football From A to Z.11:50 - Investing in the women's game.15:00 - Kayla Morrison's involvement in the club post her ACL injury.21:05 - Should Alex Chidiac be part of the Matildas squad?24:45 - Neds Level Player of the Week: Casey Dumont.25:00 - Casey Dumont and Alex Chidiac join Football From A to Z.29:00 - Casey getting up again and again in a tough Grand Final.33:00 - Alex always with a ball at her feet.41:50 - What is next for the girls.44:40 - Danny Dixon joins Football From A to Z.47:45 - The Dylan Tombides Foundation and charity game at Hume City FC.50:38 - Neds Multi of the Week.Donate to Danny's Go Fund Me - Click Here Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Archie and special guest co-host Kayla Morrison sit down with Melbourne Victory's highly talented winger, Marco Rojas. The New Zealander won the Johnny Warren Medal as the A-League's player of the season in 2012/13 for Victory before pursuing a career in Europe. Rojas signed at German Club VfB Stuttgart and was loaned out for three seasons before making a brief return to Victory in 2016. After starring for Victory in his return, Rojas spent two seasons at Dutch club SC Heerenveen and one at Danish club SønderjyskE. In January, 2020 he again returned to Victory on a two-and-a-half year deal, ending at the conclusion of the 2022/23 season.Marco discusses his experiences and thoughts on the football culture coming from New Zealand and in Australia, his playing career overseas, coming back from injuries and the current Melbourne Victory squad under Tony Popovic.1:24 - Socceroos v Japan.4:25 - A-League Women's Grand Final.5:30 - Neds Level Player of the Week: Alex Chidiac.7:30 - Marco Rojas joins Football From A to Z.11:10 - Coming back from multiple injuries as a professional athlete.17:05 - How Marco got into his football in New Zealand.24:00 - The development and progression of Australian and New Zealand football.27:45 - Playing and trialling at football clubs overseas.33:30 - Travelling to Japan for the AFC Champions League.36:20 - Young players coming through the ranks at Melbourne Victory.46:30 - Leigh Broxham's 350 A-League Men's game milestone.48:35 - From A to Z with the Kiwi Messi.58:20 - Neds Multi of the Week.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Archie and Zappa sit down with young striker from the Melbourne City Football Club, Marco Tilio. After a sensational start to the A-League Men's Season, Tilio was called up to the Socceroos squad for the final stages of the World Cup Qualifiers. Marco made his A-League Men's debut in the group stage of the 2019 AFC Champions League for Sydney FC, when he was just 17-years-old. Less than a year later, he was recruited to their first-team squad. The right winger joined Melbourne City FC in September of 2020 and was part of the team that defeated his old side to become Champions in 2021.2:00 - Previewing the Socceroos squad ahead of the final stages of WCQ's.3:37 - Neds Level Player of the Week: Karim Benzema.6:30 - Marco Tilio joins Football From A to Z.10:38 - Picking up on youth development - how do we cover the cracks?13:45 - Getting game time in one of A-League Men's strongest attacks.19:13 - On the world stage at the Olympic Games.23:36 - Looking ahead and playing overseas.26:42 - Transitioning from the Olyroos to the Socceroos.31:58 - Switching off outside of football.35:10 - From A to Z with Mr. Real Nice.44:58 - Neds Multi of the Week.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Archie and Zappa sit down with Football Australia Chairman Chris Nikou. Chris started out his footballing journey with the South Melbourne Football Club before transitioning into the administration side of football as a Director at Football Federation Victoria. Since then, Nikou has been a Director of the AFC Asian Cup 2015 and the Melbourne Renegades. After joining Football Australia in 2014, Chris became the Chairman in November 2018 after Steven Lowy stepped down.The boys discuss the major issues going on in Australian football currently, including both the Socceroos and Matildas, the likelihood of a Second Division kicking off in the next 12-months, developing a domestic transfer system and building pathways for the next generation.1:42 - Reviewing the Sydney Derby. 3:16 - Neds Level Player (Coach) of the Week: Mark Rudan.4:08 - The A-League Women's Finals Series begins. 6:27 - Chris Nikou joins Football From A to Z.6:50 - The Matildas moving forward.11:38 - 500 days from the 2023 World Cup on home soil.14:58 - How Chris Nikou became involved in football.17:50 - Becoming the Chairman of Football Australia.19:57 - A professional Second Division in Australia.23:25 - The domestic transfer system.25:30 - The National Youth League and the next generation.29:11 - The Socceroos World Cup Qualification.32:39 - Ange Postecoglou.34:39 - From A to Z with Mr. Magoo.41:46 - Neds Multi of the Week.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Archie and Zappa sit down with South Melbourne's Andy Brennan and Melbourne Victory Captain Kayla Morrison. Andy currently plays his football for Victorian NPL side South Melbourne and has previously played for the Newcastle Jets in the A-Leagues. Kayla was born and raised in California in the United States and has been with the Victory since 2020. Andy and Kayla discuss their football stories and the development of the sport in terms of its inclusiveness for LGBTQI+ communities.   4:45 - Neds Level Player of the Week: Nestory Irankunda.8:30 - Andy Brennan and Kayla Morrison join Football From A to Z.14:00 - Andy's story and his reaction to Josh Cavallo's bravery.22:15 - The American Women's Football Team's success.24:32 - Inclusiveness in the women's game.28:26 - Proud to Play.31:20 - Melbourne Victory's run into the A-Leagues Women's Finals.35:35 - A national second division in the next couple of years?37:55 - Returning to local and community football.42:22 - From A to Z with Andy and Kayla.50:26 - Neds Multi of the Week.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Archie and Zappa sit down with the Central Coast Mariners new striker, Jason Cummings. Jason is a Scottish international and Australian passport holder who joins the club from Dundee in the Scottish Premiership, where he was a key part of the squad that earnt promotion back to the topflight. While having international caps for Scotland's U21s and making two appearances in friendlies for Scotland, he remains eligible to play for the Socceroos. Jason began his career at Hibernian where he made over 100 appearances and scored 55 goals and put himself into the history books when he was in the side that beat Rangers to Hibs' first Scottish Cup in 114 years, and in 2017 became the first player since 1961 to score more than twenty goals in a season for Hibernian.2:56 - Neds Level Player of the Week: Ben Garuccio.8:00 - Jason Cummings joins Football From A to Z.10:10 - Adapting to Australia.13:20 - Why come to Australia?16:15 - Jason's Australian connection.20:15 - Attraction to tattoos.23:00 - Playing for the Socceroos.26:50 - Warming up next to Mo Sallah.31:50 - Thoughts on becoming part of the Central Coast.38:45 - Boxing and Golfing.39:24 - From A to Z with Cummo.47:55 - Neds Multi of the Week.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Archie and Zappa sit down and chat with the CEO of the Perth Glory, Tony Pignata. Tony has been involved in Australian football for a number of years, having been the CEO of Football Victoria, the Wellington Phoenix and Sydney FC before arriving at the Glory. Tony discusses what it has been like for Perth's Men's and Women's sides due to the border restrictions going in and out of Western Australia, where the A-Leagues is heading, his time spent at the Wellington Phoenix and Sydney FC and the effects of Daniel Sturridge. 0:42 - Review of the recent games in the A-Leagues.2:55 - Melbourne Victory struggles?6:15 - Neds Level Player of the Week: Jason Cummings 12:22 - Tony Pignata joins Football From A to Z.13:30 - Perth Glory and battling border restrictions.21:41 - Lost investments due to COVID-19.26:10 - Attracting the big names to the A-Leagues.31:35 - Moving to Wellington.37:30 - The glamour of Sydney FC.41:50 - The next Socceroos Coach - Tony Popovic?47:20 - From A to Z with Tony.52:55 - Neds Multi of the Week.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Archie & Zappa sit down with their good friend Alessandro Diamanti to discuss the recent form of Western United that has them sitting atop of the A-League Mens ladder, as well as Dia's life and experiences since moving to Australia almost 3 years ago! At 38 years old, Diamanti is still providing plenty of spark for Western United, both on and off the pitch. Will he play on again next season?1:33 - Neds Level Game of the Week 5:28 - Zappa's BIG call! 8:23 - Diamanti intro - How many tattoos has he got?. 10:29 - Western United's season so far. 11:50 - Life outside of Football in Australia 16:22 - Will Dia play on beyond this season? 21:14 - The culture of Italian football compared to Australia.25:42 - John Aloisi's impact on Western United.30:50 - Dia, the player-manager? How hard is it for A-Leagues clubs to scout internationals?36:50 - Italy & the Socceroos world cup qualifying chances.41:58 - Football as a Father. 44:27 - Neds Multi of the WeekJoin our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Archie sits on the bench with a migraine so it's all left up to the one and only Michael Zappone. First up we are joined by former Matilda and A-League Women's star Georgia Yeoman-Dale, who now commentates for Channel 10, to discuss the recent events of the Matildas at the AFC Asian Cup. We then sit down with Lawrie McKinna, the inaugural coach of the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League Men's competition. Since then Lawrie has been the CEO of the Newcastle Jets and even the Mayor of the City of Gosford. 2:10 - Neds Level Player of the Week: Ben Folami 3:44 - Georgia Yeoman-Dale joins Football From A to Z.4:00 - Matilda's exit from the AFC Asian Cup.8:59 - What do the Matilda's need to do next in preparation for the World Cup?11:38 - Who do we look to next in the Matildas' squad?14:50 - Sydney FC flying in the A-League Women's competition. 17:30 - Lawrie McKinna joins Football From A to Z.21:32 - When Lawrie came out to Australia.23:15 - How Lawrie got 1 of the 8 A-League coaching jobs in the beginning.31:13 - Some of the best players Lawrie coached.33:06 - Becoming the Mayor of the City of Gosford.37:13 - Moving onto the Newcastle Jets.45:30 - The feeling around the Central Coast for the FFA Cup.48:22 - From A to Z with Lawrie.1:02:09 - Neds Multi of the Week.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Archie and Zappa are joined by Socceroo Michael Petersen. Mike helped win the NSL championship with Brunswick and South Melbourne before a stint with Ajax Amsterdam (Holland) starting in 1987. Petersen earned his first national selection for the Socceroos in a match against Taiwan in Canberra in February 1988 and was part of the squad for the 1990 and 1994 World Cup campaigns. During his football career, Petersen played 50 matches for the Socceroos, including 32 'A' internationals and scored four goals.0:42 - The Socceroos are back in Melbourne!4:47 - Neds Level Player of the Week: Florin Berenguer  8:32 - Michael Petersen joins Football From A to Z.12:25 - What has changed about the Socceroos?14:46 - Mike's time at AFC Ajax with Johan Cruyff.24:33 - Settling back into South Melbourne.28:54 - Ferenc Puskás the Coach.32:45 - Mike's fellow Socceroos.37:35 - What is happening with the next generation?43:55 - Thoughts on the A-Leagues.48:15 - Looking back at Ange Postecoglou.53:00 - Club World Championships with Oceania Club of the Century South Melbourne. 1:00:35 - Neds Multi of the Week.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Archie and Zappa are joined by Player Intermediary, John Grimaud. John has over 20 years of experience managing some of the best players to come from our shores. After developing relationships internationally, John has helped Robbie Kruse, Mathew Leckie, Josh Kennedy, our very own Archie Thompson and many more players to football careers overseas. Hear John's insights into market side of the world game as well as his thoughts on the value of players and how hard it is to make moves internationally.2:23 - Neds Level Player of the Week: Elvis Kamsoba7:23 - John Grimaud joins Football From A to Z.9:22 - Getting players to come to the A-Leagues.17:06 - When is the right time for a player to move overseas?20:55 - The story of Daniel Arzani.23:54 - Archie's journey to Europe and PSV.29:57 - Navigating Robbie Kruse's career.35:05 - The bull Matthew Leckie.40:08 - Where are the next generation of players coming from?47:33 - Taking Australian football to the next level.54:27 - Neds Multi's of the Week.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Archie and Zappa are joined by the godfather of the A-Leagues, Leigh Broxham. Having played over 400 games for Melbourne Victory, over 300 of which have come in the A-Leagues, Leigh has certainly been around the traps and seen it all. Making his Victory debut in 2006, Broxy has been a key member of their squad ever since and is highly respected in the League for his loyalty and toughness. Over his career, Leigh has amassed 4 A-League Championships, 3 Premierships and an FFA Cup at the Victory. He's also been awarded the Victory medal on two occasions.1:53 - Neds Level Player of the Week: James Troisi 5:45 - Leigh Broxham joins Football From A to Z.7:47 - Leigh's start at the Victory thanks to Ernie Merrick.11:08 - The challenges and adversity of becoming a full-time footballer.15:56 - Keeping in touch with the team with COVID.22:08 - Every Melbourne Victory Manager since day 1.37:33 - A new era with Tony Popovic.44:12 - From A to Z with Broxy.50:26 - FPL Catch-Up with The Guru Matt Day from FPL Addicts.55:56 - Neds Multi's of the Week.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

Join your co-hosts Archie and Zappa for the podcast's Christmas special. It has been one hell of a year with so many uncertainties. However, one thing you have been able to bank on over the past 12 weeks is football content from the boys!In this episode the boys review and reflect on the 12 episodes and phenomenal guests that have joined the podcast and shared their stories.2:52 - Neds Level Player of the Week: Nathaniel Atkinson.9:42 - Graham Arnold - Challenges of gaining the respect of the playing group.16:38 - Christian Vieri - Reflecting on childhood in Australia.21:24 - Melissa Barbieri - A true trailblazer for Women's Football in Australia.27:27 - Josh Cavallo - What life was like before his news caught the World's attention. 32:16 - John Aloisi - A moment that changed his life and how he has managed to adapt.35:54 - John Didulica - The vital role Football has to play in celebrating multiculturalism.42:30 - George Calombaris - Dealing with adversity and life beyond the turmoil.48:57 - Bruno Fornaroli - Football at a young age in Uruguay compared to Australia. 56:15 - From A to Z with Zappa.1:03:59 - Neds Multi's of the Week.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Archie and Zappa are joined by Wellington Phoenix Manager, Ufuk Talay. After over 10 years as a professional footballer who spent most of his time overseas, Uffy moved into coaching post retirement. Joining the Nixs in 2019 after spending time as the Assistant Manager at Sydney FC under Steve Corica, Uffy was awarded the A-League Men's Manager of the season in his first season as a Head Coach helping the Phoenix to a 3rd place finish.3:50 - Neds Level Player of the Week: Beka Mikeltadze.8:42 - Ufuk Talay joins Football From A to Z.11:14 - How Ufuk Talay got into football.13:44 - What sort of Dad and Coach Talay is to his kids.15:39 - Moving to Turkey.20:52 - Different between the Turkish League and the old NSL.22:52 - Returning to the A-League and Sydney 'Bling' FC.25:23 - A football club in North Queensland.27:22 - Moving onto coaching.30:18 - Developing Australian Football and the Golden Generation.34:32 - The player that amazed Ufuk.36:32 - Moving across the ditch to Wellington.46:00 - From A to Z with Uffy.54:12 - Neds Multi's of the Week.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Archie and Zappa sit down with Perth Glory superstar Bruno Fornaroli. The Uruguayan striker is now in his third season with the Glory after transferring from Melbourne City, where we won the FFA Cup in 2016 and the A-League Men's Golden Boot in the 2015/16 season. Bruno has continued his fine form since moving to Perth having been awarded their Most Glorious Player for the past 2 season (2019/20 and 2020/21).3:52 - Neds Level Player of the Week: Valentino Yuel.6:47 - Bruno Fornaroli joins Football From A to Z.8:00 - The struggles of being on the road with COVID.14:05 - Where Bruno's love of football came from.22:33 - Taking on more responsibility with the loss of some experience.26:38 - Bruno's transfer to Melbourne City and the A-League.29:08 - Leaving Melbourne City and Warren Joyce.35:39 - People come knocking for Bruno.39:30 - The footballer that inspired Bruno.41:28 - Remembering the rivalry between Uruguay and Australia.43:45 - Training and playing with Daniel Sturridge.46:57 - The plans for Fornaroli post football.52:03 - Neds Multi's of the Week.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Archie and Zappa discuss the beginning of the A-League Women's season with Melbourne Victory striker Catherine Zimmerman and George Calombaris joins the podcast and discusses all things food, passions and football.4:12 - A-League Men's Round 1 Recap.10:27 - Neds Level Player of the Week: Andrew Nabbout.13:32 - George Calombaris joins Football From A to Z.21:50 - The Culinary World Cup.26:50 - Celebrity Master Chef.30:20 - Becoming a Chef.37:53 - What is George Calombaris up to now.41:52 - From A to Z with GC.52:00 - Catherine Zimmerman joins Football From A to Z.53:50 - Preparation for the A-League Women's Season.56:50 - Dreams to play abroad.58:55 - Football in the USA.1:03:40 - Fantasy Premier League with Guru Matt Day.1:09:53 - Neds Multi of the Week.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Archie and Zappa discuss the Australian football landscape with current Director of Football and author of Football Belongs John Didulica. “Football can help Australia to navigate the challenges that we're going to face as a nation” - John Didulica. Matilda Remy Siemsen also joins the podcast ahead of their matches against the world's best, the USA. Remy currently plays for Sydney FC in the A-League Women's competition and in her debut season as a 16-year-old was named the Young Footballer of the Year.4:02 - Neds Level Player of the Week: Bruno Fornaroli.10:07 - Remy Siemsen joins Football From A to Z.11:52 - Preparing for for 2023 World Cup.15:00 - The growing women's game.21:00 - From A to Z with Rem-n-m.28:00 - John Didulica joins Football From A to Z.32:33 - Football Belongs.41:30 - The funding in football.44:10 - Australia v Croatia: a pivotal match.51:27 - Fantasy Premier League with Guru Matt Day.59:44 - Neds Multi of the Week.Join our FPL League - Click HereGet Football Belongs - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Archie and Zappa preview the A-League Men's season before it all kicks off on the 19th of November. Joining the boys in the discussions is Managing Director of the APL Danny Townsend, newly appointed Western United Manager John Aloisi and Championship winning Captain from Melbourne City, Scott Jamieson. 4:18 - John Aloisi and Scott Jamieson join Football From A to Z.5:00 - 16 years on from Australia going to Germany with John Aloisi!12:10 - Melbourne City FC celebrating their A-League title.17:09 - 3rd time lucky for John Aloisi in the A-League Men's competition?20:29 - What to expect for the upcoming A-League Men's season.25:33 - Melbourne City FC become the hunted this season.26:55 - Scott on being backed by the City Football Group.29:36 - John on preparing foreign players for Australian conditions.32:10 - From A to Z with Johnny and Jammo.41:38 - APL Managing Director Danny Townsend joins Football From A to Z.42:07 - What is new this football season.46:54 - Channel 10 and Paramount + impact on our game.50:08 - Archie and Zappa make their A-League Men's predictions.53:18 - Neds Level Player of the Week: John Aloisi.55:10 - Neds Multi of the Week.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meThanks to Ms. Frankie.Proudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Archie and Zappa sit down with Socceroos Assistant Coach René Meulensteen, who's coaching career spans across many countries and continents. Most notably was his time spent at Manchester United alongside Sir Alex Ferguson from 2008 until 2013. René has since been assisting Graham Arnold's side since 2018 as they push for another World Cup appearance in Qatar. Having coached some of the most talented footballers on the planet, René is bound to share some great insights and stories from his journey.1:55 - The Socceroos are back on home soil!6:17 - Neds Level Player of the Week: Riley McGree.11:58 - René Meulensteen joins Football From A to Z.14:55 - René's time playing professional football.16:05 - Deciding to become a coach.18:04 - Spending time at Manchester United.32:29 - Working with Cristiano Ronaldo.44:58 - Taking the Socceroos to the next level.54:40 - Neds Multi's of the Week.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Archie and Zappa sit down with Josh Cavallo from the Adelaide United Football Club.  The 21-year-old joined Adelaide United during the 2020/21 A-League Men's season after having spent some time at Western United and prior to that, Melbourne City and Victory youth teams. Last week, Josh publicly came out as gay, becoming the only male professional footballer in the world to have done so. "I'm a footballer and I'm gay... all I wanna do is play football and be treated equally... I wanna inspire and show people that it's okay to be yourself and play football" - Josh Cavallo.5:48 - Neds Level Player of the Week.9:35 - Josh Cavallo joins Football From A to Z.13:09 - The reaction to Josh's truth.16:48 - Who has been hitting Josh's inbox.21:17 - Getting the ball rolling with Ross Aloisi.24:05 - A piece of advice from Josh.25:40 - Dealing with the challenges of abuse.27:11 - From A to Z with Josh.36:07 - FPL Recap with the Guru Matt Day.41:57 - Neds Multi of the Week.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Archie and Zappa sit down with former Matilda's captain and current Melbourne City FC goal keeper Melissa Barbieri. With upwards of 12 professional seasons and 86 Matildas' caps under her belt, Bubs is certainly no stranger the the Australian football scene. Having represented Australia at 4 World Cups, the Olympic Games and Captaining the Matildas to their 2010 AFC Women's Asian Cup win, Melissa is one of Australia's most highly regarded and esteemed female footballers. 3:32 - Will the A-Leagues mandate COVID Vaccines?8:16 - Melissa Barbieri joins Football From A to Z.13:36 - Where it all began - a girl in a boys team.17:29 - Transitioning from the outfield to goal keeper.23:15 - Melissa's most memorable moment as a Matilda.24:14 - Changing the landscape of female football.31:21 - Being a part of a football family.35:35 - Inside the Matildas.43:53 - Working at Australia Post during COVID.47:53 - Kicking off the A-League Women's competition.49:53 - From A to Z with Bubs.55:26 - Fantasy Premier League Recap.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meProudly presented by Neds.A Max Events production.

In this episode, Archie and Zappa sit down with one of the A-League Men's stalwart coaches, Ernie Merrick. Ernie has coached over 300 A-League Men's matches, was awarded A-League Men's coach of the year in 2006/07 and 2009/10, is a 2x Premiership and Championship winner, and was awarded an Order of Australia medal in 2014.  4:14 - Matilda's news.8:37 - Ernie Merrick joins Football From A to Z.13:11 - What brought Ernie out to Australia.14:59 - How Ernie acquired a house.18:00 - His relationship with Socceroos Jackson Irvine.23:01 - Ernie's time at Melbourne Victory.25:47 - Managing people, in particular Carlos Hernandez.30:55 - Changing cultures in a football club.33:55 - The difficult life of being a professional coach.37:06 - What is next for Ernie Merrick?41:14 - Doing things right on and off the field.44:08 - Dealing with the media and abuse.47:15 - From A to Z with Ernie.52:22 - FPL recap with the Guru Matt Day from FPL Addicts.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meA Max Events production.

In this episode, we are joined by two very special guests, Italy's highest ever goal scorer at World Cups Christian Vieri (Bobo) and Western United's Alessandro Diamanti. Two Italians speaking English on a podcast, what could go wrong? 2:36 - Archie Thompson takes on a mentor role at the Melbourne Victory Academy.5:35 - Christian Vieri and Alessandro Diamanti join Football From A to Z.6:20 - The special link between Alessandro and Christian.11:14 - Christian Vieri the trouble maker.12:18 - Christian's memories of his time in Australia.17:00 - Vieri's experience of World Cup football.19:30 - Playing with the phenomenon that is Ronaldo.22:51 - Christian Vieri the next top football manager?25:27 - Vieri through Alessandro Diamanti's eyes.27:56 - From A to Z with Vieri.38:20 - Fantasy Premier League - with Matt Day from FPL Addicts.Join our FPL League - Click HereInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meA Max Events production.

In this episode, Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold joins Michael Zappone and Archie Thompson to talk all about his involvement in football from his National Soccer League days. 1:31 - The Matildas and Socceroos are back on home soil.9:54 - How Graham Arnold fell in love with football.17:06 - The impact of FIFA windows on international players and coaches.17:08 - Becoming a coach back to front.23:58 - Guus Hiddink and the memorable 2006 World Cup.28:20 - A look into the real Graham Arnold.33:15 - The camaraderie of the Socceroos.37:08 - From A to Z with Arnie.Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meA Max Events production.

Welcome to the first official episode of Football From A to Z with Michael Zappone and Archie Thompson. In this episode, the boys explain the premise of the show and dive into some of the stories behind co-host Archie Thompson, reflecting on some of the key moments in his career. 2:00 - Turning back the clock to the start of the A-League.6:58 - Behind Archie's non-transfer to PSV in Holland.10:13 - The story behind Archie's retirement.17:08 - How Archie and Zappa's relationship has flourished.19:41 - From A to Z with Archie.Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meA Max Events production.

TRAILER: The football podcast you have been looking for is finally here! Join co-hosts Michael Zappone and Archie Thompson as they launch the Football From A to Z podcast. Much more to come...Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor professional enquiries, reach out to michael@nominis.meA Max Events production.