Straight Yellow - Soccer Podcast

Former Liverpool defender and Socceroo Brad Smith joins The Straight Yellow for a massive football discussion covering Liverpool’s 3–0 defeat to Manchester City, the controversy surrounding City’s Premier League charges, and what it all means for the integrity of English football. Brad shares his thoughts on Liverpool’s performance, the controversial red card, Florian Wirtz’s big-money price tag,...

The international break is finally over, and the Premier League is returning with a bang! On this episode of The Straight Yellow, Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater dissect the upcoming blockbusters, including Liverpool taking on Manchester City at Anfield and Manchester United facing Spurs. They also break down the starkly contrasting endings to the international careers of Lionel Messi and Cristiano...

It’s a big one! ⚽ The boys dive into the latest Manchester City 115-charge saga , unpack the world of football finances, and discuss what the ongoing case could mean for one of the biggest clubs in world football. Then it’s back home for a look at Melbourne City and the changing face of Australian football , before turning the attention to the Socceroos’ clash with Brazil . There’s plenty to talk...

Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater are back on Straight Yellow to tackle one of the biggest stories in world football: Manchester City and the Premier League’s 115 financial charges. The pair discuss the potential ramifications for Manchester City, the club’s supporters and players, the impact of the allegations on the Premier League, and what could happen if the case ultimately results in penalties....

Straight Yellow is back as Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater preview the Socceroos’ blockbuster clashes with Brazil. Robbie breaks down what he wants to see from Tony Popovic’s side, the striker issues facing the Socceroos, and why young talent needs to be given its chance. Then, Robbie shares the extraordinary story behind the 1997 Socceroos player strike before facing Brazil at the Confederations C...

Straight Yellow reacts to one of the shocks of the season as Brighton put reigning champions Arsenal to the sword, ending their unbeaten start with a statement 3-0 win. Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater dig into how Fabian Hürzeler's side keep punching above their weight, before turning to Tottenham's latest home implosion against Aston Villa and Manchester United's fortunate late point at Fulham. Pl...

Straight Yellow reacts to a stunning night at Old Trafford as Manchester United blew a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton in the Carabao Cup — a collapse without precedent in the Premier League era. Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater debate how much longer the patience lasts for Michael Carrick, before turning to Tottenham, who face a must-win Carabao Cup tie against Aston Villa with the pressure w...

Straight Yellow breaks down a rager of a Manchester derby as Man City edged Manchester United, but the story of the day is yet another baffling IFAB offside call. Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater react to this and more! New episodes of Straight Yellow drop every Monday and Friday. Get involved — drop your questions in the comments for Robbie's Q&A segment, out this Friday. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – In...

⚽ Welcome to Straight Yellow. Robbie Slater and Adam Peacock break down a massive week in world football, from Chelsea’s defensive frailties and Barcelona’s Champions League credentials to Manchester City letting Rodri leave and the significance of shirt numbers at football’s biggest clubs. Plus, the boys take a hard look at Australian football’s academy crisis, why closing the AIS has hurt the p...

Straight Yellow breaks down a big weekend as Arsenal find a way past Chelsea 2-1 — including Kai Havertz's outrageous uncredited dummy that set up Martin Ødegaard's winner. Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater debate whether Chelsea, despite conceding seven goals in three games, are actually further along than the table suggests. Plus, Manchester United blow another lead in a wild 2-2 draw at Everton, t...

⚽ Welcome to Straight Yellow. Robbie Slater breaks down the extraordinary Premier League transfer window and asks what English football’s spending power means for the rest of Europe. The team discusses the financial gap between the Premier League and its rivals, Arsenal’s striker question, Newcastle and Liverpool’s business, Manchester City’s post-Pep future, and the players supporters love to ha...

Straight Yellow reacts to a rocky start for new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, whose side were held at home by Nottingham Forest in just his second game in charge. Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater debate whether Iraola — so impressive at Bournemouth — is already out of his depth at Anfield, digging into Liverpool's imbalanced squad, the fallout from Mo Salah's frustrations last season, and Alexander...

⚽ Welcome to Straight Yellow. Ahead of another huge weekend of football, the team breaks down the biggest stories across the Premier League and beyond. From the League Cup to Aston Villa’s transfer troubles, Liverpool’s spending and the pressure on Manchester United, they unpack the wild money currently moving through football. Plus, a look at what great club ownership really means, the legacy of...

Straight Yellow is back with the full review of the opening round of the 2026/27 Premier League season! Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater break down Arsenal's statement win, Man City grinding past Wolves, and Brighton's demolition of ten-man Aston Villa — before turning the mics on Manchester United and Spurs, who both endured horror shows against Hull and Brentford. Robbie also digs into the club's...

Straight Yellow is HERE! 🟨 Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater are live from Fanatics HQ, breaking down everything ahead of the Premier League season kick-off. The boys dive into Arsenal's Community Shield statement win and whether the Gunners are now the team to beat, break down the biggest new managers in the league (Slot, Maresca and Alonso), and debate where Liverpool go from here after a rocky en...

Straight Yellow wraps up from San Francisco as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour after Australia booked their place in the round of 32. Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith to look back on a tense night against Paraguay, the celebrations with the travelling Australian fans and what it means for the Socceroos to be heading to Dallas. The boys discuss Au...

Straight Yellow comes live from Santa Clara as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour, just hours before Australia's crucial World Cup clash with Paraguay. Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith outside the stadium to capture the nerves, excitement and final questions before kick-off. The boys discuss Tony Popovic keeping the team sheet under wraps, the force...

Straight Yellow continues from San Francisco as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour. Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith to preview Australia's crucial World Cup clash with Paraguay and break down the latest action from around the tournament. The boys discuss whether England should worry after being held by Ghana, the low-block tactics that frustrated T...

Straight Yellow continues from San Francisco as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour. Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith to preview Australia's crucial World Cup clash with Paraguay and review another huge day of tournament action. The boys discuss Cristiano Ronaldo finally getting on the scoresheet with two goals as Portugal claim their first win, whet...

Straight Yellow continues from San Francisco as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour. Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith at Gino and Carlo in North Beach to preview Australia's crucial World Cup clash with Paraguay and look back at the latest action from around the tournament. The boys discuss Tony Popovic's likely formation and selection calls, the pre...

Straight Yellow continues from Seattle as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour. Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith to unpack Australia's defeat to the United States and look ahead to the crucial World Cup clash with Paraguay. The boys discuss Tony Popovic's team selection, whether Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe should have started, the impact of...

Straight Yellow continues from Cowgirls in Seattle as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour. Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy and Brad Smith to break down Australia's 2-0 defeat to the United States and what it means for the Socceroos' World Cup campaign. The boys discuss Australia's slow first half, the USA press, Weston McKennie's influence, Tony Popovic's triple change, the i...

Straight Yellow continues from Seattle as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour. Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith to preview Australia's huge World Cup clash with the United States and break down the key tactical questions before kick-off. The boys discuss how the Socceroos can handle the USA press, where Australia can hurt the Americans, the key match...

Straight Yellow returns with Adam Peacock, Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith as the Fanatics World Cup Tour rolls on. The panel reacts to England's clash with Croatia and asks whether this could finally be the tournament where England goes all the way. They also break down France's win over Senegal, Norway's victory over Iraq, Lionel Messi's hat-trick against Algeria, Austria's win over Jordan...

traight Yellow continues from Seattle as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour. Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith to discuss the 48-team World Cup debate, the atmosphere across Seattle and what the Socceroos need to know as they build toward their massive clash with the United States. The boys also share Argentina, Messi and Maradona stories, look at En...