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This week we are joined in the studio by our new signing Dave Reponen, where we discuss: Paul Pogba's ban - is doping a problem in football Snus - should we be concerned? The title race - predicting every game in the final run Crocs - not the animal Dogs - the animal Plus Bobby tries a double espresso for the first and possibly last time Enjoy this rare mid-week hit of The Onion Bag! #Pogba #S...

In our last episode for a couple of weeks, the boys are joined by one of Mackay's toughest tackling midfielders Dave 'Ripa' Reponen. Together they discuss: The proposed 'Blue Card' sin bin bollocks Big Ange - facts, stats and what's next Worst tackles Beer and coffee Meth addicts E-Scooters Enjoy your weekly hit of The Onion Bag! #AngePostecoglou #BigAnge #BlueCard #Beer #M...

It's a week of big interviews. As Tucker Carlson shocks the world by interviewing Russian President Vladimir Putin; The Onion Bag's very own Richard Carroll shocks Mackay by sitting down with arch nemesis and Lions Head Coach Daniel 'Spider' Scotton. Find out if they're able to put rivalry aside... Plus, the boys run through some of the Premier League's best ever value tran...

This week the boys discuss Jurgen Klopp's recent announcement that he'll be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season and who his replacement might be. They also rank their Premier League Managers (will Big Sam feature?) Plus: EPL Multi Marcus Rashford's night(s) in Belfast Bobby doesn't like being watched while he works #Klopp #Liverpool #JurgenKlopp #MarcusRashford #GreatPremier...

This week on The Onion Bag: Transgender athletes Racism in football - what's the solution? The boys discuss their top 5 sporting memories Will Man City get relegated? Bobby sups beer and celebrates a multi win! (finally) Plus the usual segments all bundled up for your long weekend! #theonionbag #transgenderathletes #mancity #racism #footballracism #beertasting

This week on The Onion Bag the boys do their best to figure out Financial Fair Play and how it's applied (don't expect miracles here). Bobby tries his first decent beer and rants about feet. Plus latest transfer speculation and a review of Magpies' recent friendly match and an interview with head coach Theo Trianta! #theonionbag #transfernews #Financialfairplay #magpiesFC #Localfootbal...

This week, the boys rank the Premier League's greatest midfielders - will big Jay-Jay make the top 5? Plus transfer news, Bobby quizzes Jim and what do Arsenal need to get out of their slump? Get The Onion Bag in your lug holes!

The Bag is back and sounding a lot clearer (hopefully), with new audio gear! The Premier League title race is in full swing and as the January transfer window opens, the boys take a look at how things are shaping up for the bottom 3 and top 4. Plus a look back at 2023, what's on in 2024 and new year's resolutions! #premierleague #theonionbag #EPL #FACup #Transferrumours

In our final episode of 2023 The Onion Bag boys chat to Magpies FC Premier Coach Theo Trianta about his plans for the upcoming season. In light of Joey Barton's recent comments, the boys step into controversial territory of female pundits and tokenism. Plus Jimbob talks snooker and darts, Bobby rants about donuts and Michael Lyall plays arguably the best mouth trumpet you'll ever hear. #jo...

We're back! The boys discuss their favourites for the title and the drop, financial fair play, how refereeing standards can be improved and Jimbob gives an impassioned speech about Japanese toilets. Get your weekly hit of The Onion Bag! #premierleaguetitle #premierleague #Everton #Referees #Japan

In part 2 of the Lyall and Shippo special, Lyall puts on a football quiz for the boys (in which he somehow doesn't get full marks himself), and the boys take a deep dive into the gambling problem in football and the subject of mental health. Don't miss this one. And remember...stick it in The Onion Bag.

This week the boys are joined by FPL "Experts" and former state league players Michael Lyall and Liam Shipton. Between Lyall falling asleep and drawing droopy cocks, the boys manage to discuss the state of Queensland football and pathways for young footballing talent. They also put name their England and Australia 5-a-side teams from the last 30 years - who makes the cut? Find out on thi...

This week, Bobby and Jim go full clickbait by reminiscing on some of football's greatest scandals. Was Romero's red card too soft? How will Jim fair in Bobby's Arsenal quiz? What good can come from football agents? And is November too early to put up Christmas decorations? (Yes) It's your weekly hit of The Onion Bag! #footballscandals #footballpodcast #Romero #SpursVChelsea #Arsena...

Who is the Premier League's greatest striker? This week the boys debate and rank the top Premier League Strikers. Will Bobby convince Jim to put Kevin Davies in the top 10? Plus news on: Tonali The Ballon D'Or Jude Bellingham and Fury vs Ngannou

Former Queensland State League player Lee Mayberry joins the boys this week to talk about his experience growing up and playing in regional Australian football. Bobby batters Tonali after Paul Merson comes to his defence for betting on his own games. And the boys have a new segment which Tonali would probably enjoy... Get your weekly hit of The Onion Bag!

This week, Jim and Bobby digest England's abysmal 1-0 win against Australia and the convincing win against Italy, including talking about how good Jude Bellingham is for a little bit too long. The boys run through football's greatest rivalries. Bobby takes on Jimbob's Premier League quiz. And find out if the new Beckham documentary has changed Bobby's mind about old goldenballs. St...

This week Mackay Cricket legend Shaun Austin joins the boys for a chat about Australia's national sport (while Jimbob has a snooze). England v Australia preview: will the Bobby and Jim's comments backfire or are the Socceroos really as bad as they look on paper? The boys also discuss the fallout from Liverpool's VAR blunder including Mike Dean's fight with Paul Merson, Rooney's...

In this episode, the boys speak to former professional golfer and king amongst men, Hayden Hearne about what it takes to reach pro status and how hard it is to maintain. We also look at the absolute clusterfuck that was the Spurs v Liverpool VAR debacle and Bobby has a few choice words for the ever-disappointing Manchester United. Get your weekly hit of The Onion Bag!

For the first time in history, Bobby has a civil face-to-face discussion with a referee. Local Mackay ref Cameron Wayman joins the boys for a chat about the game from a referee's perspective. Does anyone understand the handball rule? Will Bobby be donning black Copas and a whistle next season? Does Jimbob say any words this episode? Find out in this week's episode of The Onion Bag!

In part 2 of Lyall and Shippo's guest appearance, the boys delve into the explosive match fixing allegations levelled against Crusaders players during their time in the National Premier League and give us a behind the scenes look at the final days of their football careers. Plus Rick and Jim name their all time Champions League 11s.

In the first instalment of this epic two-parter, The Onion Bag's first ever guests, Michael Lyall and Liam Shipton talk to the boys about growing up in the English football academy systems, the pressures of playing for your future and their move to Australian football. Plus we have a run down of Bobby's recent boxing match, FPL tips, this weekend's predictions and Gareth Southgate find...

This week, James and Bobby will be looking at the record summer transfer window, Gareth Southgate's latest England squad and the boys will be ranking their most underrated and overrated players of the Premier League era.

This week, James and Bobby look into the Saudi Pro League and its impacts on English football, the Premier League's top 5 hardmen and Bobby rants about referee Mike Dean's scandalous admissions. The boys will also look back at last week's Premier League results and give their tips for the weekend, plus we have Lyall and Shippo's Fantasy Premier League tips.

In the first episode of football podcast The Onion Bag, James and Bobby discuss the Mason Greenwood's recent departure from Manchester United, the Women's World Cup and new referee rule chaos as well as Fantasy Premier League tips and looking ahead to the weekend's fixtures.