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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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Can we REALLY expect England to fall AGAIN to Greece? It's international weekend in the world of football, and Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Michael Bridges lob in with their big picks ahead of a massive weekend of fixtures on Optus Sport, with Phil doubling down on his Greece-will-upset-England call from the last international break - and …
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Schwarzie and Phil are joined by Bridgey this week as they reflect on another weekend of Premier League chaos: Bridgey sings Pedro Neto's praises, but questions Kai Havertz as the No.9 for Arsenal Are Manchester City mentally fragile? Liverpool are flying high, but who is their No.1 goalkeeper? Schwarzie thinks it might be Kelleher soon! Why Spurs …
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Reckon you can guess who will be the next manager sacking in this season's Premier League? Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Thomas Sorensen are back with their big picks ahead of the weekend of football, including a tip that one manager will hit the chopping block after another loss for his side! Plus, the boys go studs up on Phil for his call…
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Schwarzie and Phil are joined by former Denmark goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen this week to reflect on a dramatic weekend for the Premier League title race. They discuss: Whether Arsenal are now out of the title race following another defeat How Iraola masterminded Bournemouth's victory over Man City If this was a seismic moment in Liverpool's season N…
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Will Spurs REALLY not keep a clean sheet for the rest of 2024? Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens come off the long run this week with a few hot takes, including this outlandish one from one of the lads! As well, three struggling clubs are tipped to break their winless records this weekend too and the fellas discuss the Emirates F…
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In a special bonus episode of the pod, Aussie stars Massimo Luongo and Cameron Burgess spoke withMark Schwarzer about their rise through the ranks of English football, culminating with promotion to the Premier League with Ipswich Town. The Tractor Boys also address the job former 'Roos boss Ange Postecoglou is doing at Tottenham, the impression man…
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It's finally happened: Manchester United have sacked Erik ten Hag! The news broke a few hours after the original podcast record, so Schwarzie and Phil jumped on for an emergency reaction to the news at the start of the pod! They're then joined by Julien Laurens for the rest of the podcast discussing all the weekend's Premier League action: Who will…
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Schwarzie, Phil and Bridgey are back to preview the weekend's Premier League action with their hot takes: Phil thinks Liverpool will 'wipe the floor with Arsenal'...2-1 Schwarzie reckons Dejan Kulusevski will be in the team of the season! Bridgey believes Man City will pile the misery on for Southampton and Russell Martin. The guys also tell you wh…
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Schwarzie and Phil are joined by a bullish Bridgey this week as he clashes with them on more than one of weekend's VAR decisions. The guys discuss: How Arne Slot has perfect adapted Klopp's Liverpool Kelleher 'is ready' to put pressure on Alisson The rise and rise of Virgil van Dijk Should the Man City winner have been chalked off? Are Man City str…
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Mark, Phil and Juls are back with their hot takes ahead of the return of the Premier League this weekend: Phil reckons two Premier League managers will be sacked after this weekend! Schwarzie believes there will be FIVE goals in Liverpool v Chelsea Juls leaves everyone gobsmacked with his opinion that Manchester United will win a game of football W…
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This week, Schwarzie is back in the host's chair with Phil and Juls as they reflect on the international break so far: Phil is basking in the glory of predicting a Greece win over Lee Carsley’s 'pathetic' England - which Juls labels: 'a circus'! What's next for England? Could Pep Guardiola or Thomas Tuchel be in the mix to replace Carsley? Is this …
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The panel are drawn into national bias during this week's Optus Sport Hot Takes as Phil Kitromilides and Thomas Sorensen back their homelands to cause an upset during the international break. Meanwhile, Julien Laurens doesn't even believe his own opinion as Robert Lewandowski and Cristiano Ronaldo come head-to-head at the weekend. The guys also dis…
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Schwarzie has taken the international break a little too literally, as this week Phil is in the host's chair joined by Thomas Sorensen and Julien Laurens. The three of them reflect on the Premier League heading into the international break: A post-mortem on Ange's 'worst result' as Spurs manager Will Ten Hag manage another Premier League match for …
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'Hot Takes' is back this week with Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Michael Bridges previewing the weekend's Premier League action. We also get some more Hot Takes from Michelle and Ash ahead of matchweek two of the Barclays Women's Super League. This week: Can Everton make it back-to-back wins in the Premier League!? Jadon Sancho hasn't score…
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Schwarzie, Phil and Bridgey reflect on another tough day at the office for Manchester United and Erik ten Hag, discussing: Where it went wrong for Manchester United against Spurs How Ange has been vindicated by this result at Old Trafford Bruno Fernandes' red card controversy The rise and rise of Micky van de Ven Phil literally sings Dejan Kulusevs…
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'Hot Takes' is back this week with Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Thomas Sorensen and we get some more Hot Takes from Michelle and Ash ahead of matchweek two of the Barclays Women's Super League. This week: Can Ange rattle the Red Devils' cage when Spurs travel to Old Trafford? One of our guys thinks so! Southampton's dismal start to their c…
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Schwarzie and Phil are joined by former Premier League goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen to pick the bones out of a dramatic match at the Etihad, as Manchester City leave it late against 10-man Arsenal, including: Why this 'monstrous' performance shows a changed Arsenal Should Leandro Trossard have been sent off? A deep-dive into Ederson's goalkeeping for…
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'Hot Takes' is back this week with Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens PLUS the addition of some from Ash Sykes and Michelle Escobar as the Barclays Women's Super League returns for another season! This week: Phil comes in sizzling with his 'Hot Take' suggesting Erling Haaland will remain scoreless against Arsenal. Speaking of scor…
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It's all North London Derby as Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens record this week's episode from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium straight after Arsenal's win in this season's first iteration of the famous rivalry. Plenty to discuss from this one, including: The problem with Ange Ball Phil's cousin Dave likes Chocolate cake Arne Slot ge…
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'Hot Takes' is back this week with Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens and after a big international break, the return of the Premier League is headlined by the North London Derby! This week: Could we see the highest-scoring North London Derby ever? That will need stacks of goals! If Erik ten Hag cops a loss against unfancied South…
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The international break is back! And so are Schwarzie, Phil and Juls as they bask in the glory of San Marino's first ever competitive win. The guys also discuss: England's new style under Lee Carsley Why Australians wouldn't care if their manager didn't sing the national anthem Cristiano Ronaldo will reach 1000 career goals, but should he play at t…
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Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens are back with their 'Hot Takes' ahead of the return of the UEFA Nations League! This week: There's a young bloke called Jack Grealish you need to keep an eye out for as England prepare for their campaign! Juls is adamant that Didier Deschamps no longer belongs on the sideline for France Schwarzie…
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Schwarzie and Phil are reunited with Julien Laurens to pick the bones out of Liverpool's convincing 3-0 victory over Manchester United, as well as the rest of the weekend's Premier League action. They discuss: The contrast between Erik ten Hag and Arne Slot Casemiro's demise Can Ugarte be the difference for Manchester United? The reinvention of Rya…
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Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Jay Bothroyd are back with their 'Hot Takes' ahead of some key weekend fixtures in the Premier League. This week: All focus is on this massive fixture between Manchester United and Liverpool We hear from Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and new United signing Noussair Mazraoui on their approach to this match And, a…
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Schwarzie, Phil and Jay wrap up the weekend's Premier League action on Optus Sport. Including: Manchester United's 'horrendous' defending Danny Welbeck's Indian summer Everton in crisis? Ange's man-management of Yves Bissouma Schwarzie puts his goalkeepers' union hat on! Is Morgan Rogers the next Bellingham? Cold Palmer, Hot Madueke Haaland calls o…
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Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Jay Bothroyd are back with their 'Hot Takes' ahead of some key weekend fixtures in the Premier League. This week: Jay drops a massive, 38-week prediction after just one week of football! Mark decides change has already occurred at Chelsea under Enzo Maresca Phil drops a bomb about Manchester United that Red Dev…
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Schwarzie, Phil and Jay are reunited to reflect on the first weekend of Premier League football: Erling Haaland starts the new season with a goal - does Jay rate him yet? Nicholas Jackson's 'alarming' Chelsea performance Raheem Sterling's 'poor handling' of being dropped Arne Slot's positive start at Liverpool Is Diogo Jota a 20-goal-a-season strik…
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It feels like they've never been away! Schwarzie and Phil are reunited following their heart-aching 4-week hiatus. Joined by Bridgey, the lads get stuck into all things Premier League ahead of the season which starts this weekend live and exclusive on Optus Sport. Manchester City: Champions again? Why have Arsenal still not signed a striker!? Will …
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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are joined by Julien Laurens in the Olympiastadion in Berlin to discuss all the action from the Final of UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: Harry Kane 'not going to be there in 2026' The positives England can take out of the tournament How far can this Spain squad go? Player of the tournament, favourite moment…
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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are in the BVB Stadion in Dortmund as they tackle all the action from Netherlands v England and look ahead to the blockbuster Final at UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: Kobbie Mainoo's man-of-the-match performance (rather than 'Goalscorer of the Match') Lifting the lid on England's attitude when Gareth Southg…
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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are in Dortmund as they tackle all the action from Spain against France and look ahead to Netherlands v England in the Semi-Finals at UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: Luis de la Fuente backs Lamine Yamal to get even better after 'iconic goal' France & Mbappe have been 'so far below their level' Phil's Harry …
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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are joined by Julien Laurens inside the Olympiastadion in Berlin to discuss all the action on the second day of the Quarter Finals at UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: How penalty data has changed for goalkeepers England's 'personality' can win tournaments Dutch variety is key to success How relevant is Engla…
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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are joined by Julien Laurens outside the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg to discuss all the action on the first day of the Quarter Finals at UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: João Félix's career goes from 'bad to worse'. Portugal's missed opportunity to begin transition away from Ronaldo N'golo Kante is still 'un…
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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are in a car driving around Munich to take in the atmosphere after Turkyie took on Austria and the Netherlands clashed with Romania in the final round of 16 matches at UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: Cody Gakpo's impressive goal scoring stat. Romanian vibes can only get them so far. What Mark Viduka and Mem…
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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are pitch side in Frankfurt to cover a dramatic night in the round of 16 at UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: The toxic culture problem in the Belgium camp. Why France aren't worried about their lack of goals. Kevin De Bruyne's 'really disappointing' EUROs campaign. Diogo Costa's shootout heroics. There will …
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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are pitch side in Cologne as they cover all the action from Spain against Georgia and England's clash with Slovakia at UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: The stark contrast between England and Spain Southgate's stubborn substitutes Spain, the team of the tournament so far yet still have weaknesses Georgia's br…
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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are joined by Julien Laurens in their Berlin hotel to wrap up all the action from the first two matches of the round of 16 at UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: Luciano Spalletti's questionable tactics. The similarities between Switzerland in 2024 and France in the 2018 World Cup. Havertz both wonderful yet wa…
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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are pitch side in Gelsenkirchen following Georgia's clash with Portugal (and almost get dragged out by German security), as they cover the final group stage matches at UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: Georgia's historic win over Portugal. The tantalising Round of 16 clashes now set. Projectiles thrown at Sou…
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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are pitch side in Cologne following England v Slovenia, as they cover all the action from Group C and D at UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: Austria's smash and grab job in Group D. The 'baffling' Gareth Southgate substitutions and poor game management. How far can England go on the 'easy' side of the draw? G…
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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are in a beer garden in Cologne as they cover the sensational end to Group B at UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: The dramatic end to the 'Group of Death'. What is next for Modric and Croatia? Criticism of England by former players: justified or over the top? There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Footba…
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Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens are in Frankfurt Arena to breakdown the closing of Group A - in particular Switzerland v Germany - at UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: Where this crucial match was won and lost What should Germany do to best utilise Kai Havertz? The confidence the Switzerland side can take into their next mat…
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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are in Dortmund to dissect the day's action after they attended Portugal against Turkiye at UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: Ronaldo the odd one out in Portugal's side? Is Belgium's best player actually at the EUROs? What happened to Turkiye's fans? There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcas…
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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are in a cosy hotel bar as they cast an an eye over another action-packed day of UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: Ukraine's unlikely heroes Was Robert Lewandowski robbed of the Ballon d'Or in 2020? The pressure facing Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast…
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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are joined by Julien Laurens pitch side in Gelsenkirchen after Spain v Italy as they wrap up day seven of UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: Southgate lamenting Kalvin Phillips' absence Is Donnarumma a top ten goalkeeper? Nicho Williams announcing himself at EURO 2024 There will be an episode of the Optus Spor…
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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are joined by a gatecrashing fan in Stuttgart after Germany v Hungary as they wrap up day six of UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: Who should be Germany's first choice keeper? Kroos is one of the best midfielders of the 21st century. Is this Jamal Musiala's tournament? There will be an episode of the Optus Sp…
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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides hang about in Dortmund after Turkiye v Georgia to wrap up day five of UEFA EURO 2024™ which included a surprise contender for match of the tournament so far. The fellas discuss: Ronaldo's start for Portugal. The GOAT debate - Messi is still King? Turkiye v Georgia an unexpected thriller. Ugly scenes at Turkiye v…
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The trio of Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens hang about in Dusseldorf Arena after Austria v France to wrap up day four of UEFA EURO 2024™ and a big boilover earlier in the day. The fellas discuss: Belgium's shocking loss to lowly Slovakia Is Romelu Lukaku on his way to another underwhelming tournament? Why France don't play 'sex…
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We are live from a little bar in Germany to wrap up day three of UEFA EURO 2024™ as Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides wrap up Poland v Netherlands, Slovenia v Denmark and the big one between Serbia and England. The lads discuss: England's less-than-impressive victory over the Serbs Harry Kane's alarmingly-low stats Why Mark Schwarzer is a little…
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We are live from Berlin to wrap up a massive Day two of UEFA EURO 2024™ as Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides dissect the three big group games of Hungary v Switzerland, Spain v Croatia & Italy v Albania. The lads discuss: Albania's insane fastest-ever Euro goal Spain's Yamal becoming the youngest-ever player at a Euro tournament Granit Xhaka's M…
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We are live from Munich to wrap up a massive opening day of UEFA EURO 2024™, as Mark Schwarzer basks in his German heritage after Die Mannschaft's massive win over Scotland to open the tournament. The lads discuss: Ryan Porteous' costly send off for Scotland Germany's total outclassing of the Scots The atmosphere around the ground tonight There wil…
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