The Optus Football Podcast

Michael Bridges, Mark Schwarzer and Thomas Sorensen joined David Weiner to enjoy the final hour of the Premier League Transfer Window together and provide their live reaction to another staggering night. Headlines include: Madness in Spain: Griezmann, Saul, Mbappe & Camavinga Ronaldo to Manchester United: How many goals will he score? How will they line up? Juventus went backwards - how will O...

Michael Bridges, Mark Schwarzer and Thomas Sorensen are on deck for another episode of the GegenPod with David Weiner. The crew discuss: West Ham’s win over Leicester & Michail Antonio’s celebration Arsenal in crisis again? They’ve spent more than anyone else, but have they improved their squad? What actually is the plan Mikel Arteta is asking for patience for? Chelsea with Romelu Lukaku: Wow....

Premier League legends Michael Bridges, Mark Schwarzer and Thomas Sorensen are back with David Weiner to give their first impressions from the opening weekend of the Premier League season. They discuss: Their highlights, who impressed, and who did not. Who should be worried, and who will improve? Fans are back! It not only looks great, but what are the impacts on the field? A day out at Brentford:...

Welcome back to the GegenPod! David Weiner is joined by Michael Bridges, Mark Schwarzer and Thomas Sorensen for a huge preview to get you in the mood for the 2021-22 campaign. We go into great depth over the title race, and ask the key questions about those clubs knocking on the top four door, or at risk of going down. But, of course, there is nothing else we can kick-off with besides Lionel Messi...

Former Premier League players John Aloisi, Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen join David Weiner to break down all the key talking points from this morning’s epic EURO 2020 final that saw Italy defeat England on penalties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Italy have won EURO 2020 after defeating England at Wembley. Get up to speed on the latest from the football world in just a few minutes with James Lawrence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of one of the most highly anticipated Euro finals of all time, former Premier League players Michael Bridges, Thomas Sorensen and John Aloisi join David Weiner to analyse where the game might be won and lost, and whether football is indeed, coming home.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Premier League players John Aloisi, Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen join David Weiner to break down all the key talking points from this morning’s second semi-final where England defeated a brave Denmark side to progress to their first ever Euros final. We also hear from The Athletic’s Dominic Fifield who discuss the drama surrounding the game’s match winning penalty.  Hosted on Ac...

England have defeated Denmark to qualify for the final of UEFA EURO 2020. Get up to speed on the latest from the football world in just a few minutes with James Lawrence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Premier League players John Aloisi, Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen join David Weiner to break down all the key talking points from this morning’s epic semi-final between Italy and Spain. We also hear from The Athletic’s Dermot Corrigan who discusses the reaction to the Spanish’s ‘heroic defeat’. Finally, things get heated as Bridgey and Sorensen tee off about who will come out on top w...

Italy have defeated Spain on penalties to qualify for the final of EURO 2020, and England are downplaying their home advantage against Denmark. Get up to speed on the latest from the football world in just a few minutes with James Lawrence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Premier League players John Aloisi and Michael Bridges join David Weiner to break down all the key talking points from this morning’s matches, as England and Denmark booked their places in the semi finals.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England have defeated Ukraine in Rome, and Denmark’s fairy tale has continued. Get up to speed on the latest from the football world in just a few minutes with James Lawrence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Premier League players John Aloisi and Michael Bridges join David Weiner to break down all the key talking points from this morning's matches, as Italy and Spain booked their places in the semi finals. We also hear from The Athletic’s Dermot Corrigan who talks to us about the defensive dilemmas Luis Enrique has faced with his Spanish side during the tournament. Finally, the boys take the ti...

Spain and Italy have become the first two sides to book their place in the semi finals of UEFA EURO 2020. Get up to speed on the latest from the football world in just a few minutes with James Lawrence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Premier League players Thomas Sorensen and Luke Wilkshire join, Nick Stoll and David Weiner as they unpack an historic morning at the Euros as England defeated Germany at Wembley. We also hear from The Athletic’s Dom Fifield who talks to us about the atmosphere in the UK and how far the Three Lions are expecting to go. Finally, the boys look ahead to this weekend’s quarter finals. Hosted on...

England have taken a massive step towards bringing football home and the Ukraine have defeated Sweden thanks to a 120th minute goal in Glasgow. Get up to speed on the latest from the football world in just a few minutes with James Lawrence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matildas legend Heather Garriock is the latest to join Thomas Sorensen, Nick Stoll and David Weiner as they unpack one of the most dramatic morning’s in Euros history. The team discuss where it went wrong for the French as they were upset by Switzerland, and praise Alvaro Morata’s character as he played a decisive role in Spain’s victory over Croatia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Switzerland and Spain have qualified for the quarter finals of of EURO 2020. Get up to speed on the latest from the football world in just a few minutes with James Lawrence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary Danish goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen and Optus Sport journalist Jake Rosengarten join David Weiner to unpack the key talking points from a morning that saw Portugal and the Netherlands eliminated from the competition. We also hear from The Athletic’s Tim Spiers, who provides his analysis on where it all went wrong for Portugal’s star-studded side.  Finally, the boys take the time to lo...

The Czech Republic have pulled off one of the great Euros upsets and Belgium have overcome Portugal. Get up to speed on the latest from the football world in just a few minutes with James Lawrence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Premier League strikers John Aloisi and Michael Bridges join David Weiner and Richard Bayliss to dissect the major talking points from this morning’s opening knockout stage matches at EURO 2020. We also hear from our man in Melbourne David Davutovic, who provides context to the unbelievable scenes on Lygon Street this morning.  Finally, the boys look ahead to tomorrow’s bumper fixtures...

Italy and Denmark have secured their places in the quarter finals of EURO 2020, and England’s FA have doubled down on their backing of manager Gareth Southgate. Get up to speed on the latest from the football world in just a few minutes with James Lawrence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Socceroos legend John Aloisi is back once again alongside Optus Sport journalist Jake Rosengarten and football editor David Weiner to unpack EURO 2020’s biggest morning of action yet as a handful of teams secured their paths to the last 16.  We’re caught up on the key managerial decisions from the morning’s action from our friends at The Athletic Dermot Corrigan, Tim Spiers and Rafa Honigstei...

France, Germany and Portugal have survived the group of death, and Spain have turned it on when it mattered most. Get up to speed on the latest from UEFA EURO 2020 in just a few minutes with James Lawrence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.