The Optus Football Podcast

John Aloisi and Thomas Sorensen are on deck for a huge GegenPod with David Weiner. Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19: What happens now? What's England's best XI? Has Harry Kane's position changed? Internationals discussion: How many lives does Joachim Löw have? Project Big Picture: Reaction Big Merseyside Derby preview Can Mikel Arteta knock off Pep Guardiola? Introducing this season's UEFA Cham...

Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen join David Weiner for this week's episode of the GegenPod to review the end of the transfer window and try make sense of the end of the transfer window and a bonkers start to the Premier League season. Topics include: Mesut Ozil saves Gunnersaurus Transfer window winners and losers Manchester United: What to make of their Deadline Day scramble and 6-1 defeat Mak...

John Aloisi and Simon Hill join David Weiner for this week's episode of the GegenPod. You can subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. A packed agenda this week includes Tottenham, Chelsea, the Carabao Cup and Jose Mourinho chasing Eric Dier into the sheds Liverpool v Arsenal Optus Sport poll: Liverpool-Leicester-Everton-Aston Villa and best starts to the season Manchester City's analysis: Is Dias...

Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen join David Weiner after a record weekend of goal scoring in the Premier League. On the menu today: David Moyes tests positive at a Carabao Cup game: What does it mean? Do Premier League clubs needs to help ensure the rest of England's tiers survive? First impressions of Manchester City: Has Bridgey changed his pre-season title tip? Sorensen on his old club Aston...

John Aloisi and Michael Bridges join David Weiner for another jam packed episode of the GegenPod. On today's menu: Jose Mourinho's 'lazy' Spurs: Is Gareth Bale the answer? Latest news: Auba commits to Arsenal, Grealish's new Aston Villa deal First impressions from the opening weekend: Standouts, disappointments and biggest story lines Big Chelsea v Liverpool preview and the brewing Lampard v Klopp...

Welcome to another season of Optus Sport's GegenPod, as we bring you up to speed with the new Premier League season. David Weiner is joined by former Premier League strikers John Aloisi and Michael Bridges for a comprehensive look at what to expect this term. Will Liverpool defend their crown? Will Leeds compete with the big boys again? Who is under the most pressure? Have a listen to the show to...

The FA Women's Super League is back on Optus Sport this weekend and it is an Aussie invasion this season. To celebrate, and get you up to speed for kick-off, we've got a special edition of the GegenPod featuring former Matilda Alicia Ferguson; former Chelsea, West Ham and Millwall England international Claire Rafferty; plus Arsenal's new signing, Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams. You can also li...

Our final GegenPod - Matchday Edition for 2019-20 features Richard Bayliss, Michael Bridges, Simon Hill, Luke Wilkshire, David Weiner, and we're joined by Mark Schwarzer from Lisbon, to pour over Bayern Munich's triumph over Paris Saint-Germain. The panel discuss: Recap how Bayern Munich won a sixth European crown Discuss where it went wrong for PSG’s deep pockets Congratulate Mark ‘Nostrildamus’...

Richard Bayliss is joined by Mark Schwarzer, Michael Bridges, Simon Hill and David Weiner to: Look back at Bayern Munich’s semi win Salute Lewandowski, Gnabry and literally everyone else Ask what country Schwarzer’s nose is in Mention Manchester United more than planned Lament the loss of the San Siro Pronounce Sevilla correctly Predict who wins both finals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

GegenPod - Matchday Edition returns for the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. Richard Bayliss is joined by Mark Schwarzer, Michael Bridges, Simon Hill and David Weiner to: Salute PSG’s brilliant semi-final win Ask where Leipzig’s manager bought his suit from Somehow work Peter Reid into the show Discuss Neymar’s reputation Reveal which pod member is older than PSG Give Lyon some hope against Baye...

Richard Bayliss is joined by Mark Schwarzer, Michael Bridges, Simon Hill and Jake Rosengarten to: Recap Lyon’s shock quarter-final win Ask where Guardiola and City went wrong Ponder whether Pep’s past it Add ‘VAR’ to the words not to use list Wish Schwarzy a nice few days off Pick a Europa League winner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Friday's edition of The GegenPod - Matchday Edition, Richard Bayliss is joined by Mark Schwarzer, Heather Garriock, Simon Hill and David Weiner to: Celebrate plucky Leipzig’s victory Ponder whether it’s time for an Atleti shakeup Discuss the view that Bayern need to win for football’s sake Ask why Barca are bad Link one panellist with the future Barca gig Talk about the asterisk Hosted on Acast...

Richard Bayliss is joined by Mark Schwarzer, Luke Wilkshire, Simon Hill and David Weiner to: Reflect on Atalanta’s heartbreaking exit Discuss PSG’s miraculous win Marvel at Kylian Mbappe’s ankles Ask why Schwarzy watched the game in a Lisbon bar Chat the prospect of a first-time winner Preview Leipzig and Atletico Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Bayliss is joined by John Aloisi, Heather Garriock, Simon Hill and David Weiner to: Talk about Lionel Messi Cut & paste VAR thoughts Wonder whether Robert Lewandowski is human Assess whether Chelsea’s season was any good Send Kalidou Koulibaly to Stamford Bridge Marvel at Andrea Pirlo’s appointment Look ahead to the quarters We'll have a podcast on the GegenPod feed every Matchday in t...

The GegenPod is ... back! With the UEFA Champions League on Optus Sport, we'll be bringing you a daily Matchday hit on this feed with a rotation of experts from our coverage in Australia and overseas. First up, Richard Bayliss is joined by Simon Hill, Luke Wilkshire, Jules Breach and David Weiner for a review of Saturday’s Champions League. Hear: Jules calling in from her limousine How Luke’s side...

In a special instalment on our GegenPod feed, David Weiner catches up with the voice of Australian football Simon Hill. Simon will join us this month for our coverage of the UEFA Champions League and Europa League. You can listen to this on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. To watch or read more about Simon's announcement, visit the Optus Sport app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

After 52 episodes, it is time to wrap up season two of The GegenPod. David Weiner, Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen are back together for one more instalment, to run through the final day bonanza from the Premier League. You can also listen via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the penultimate podcast of the season, Michael Bridges, Thomas Sorensen and David Weiner salute Liverpool and Leeds' historic triumphs, while dissecting a frenetic end to this remarkable season. You can also listen via Spotify or Apple Podcasts. On this week's episode: Liverpool 5, Chelsea 3: What a game, reflecting on the champions, Chelsea's status and the future of Kepa. The Top Four: What h...

David Weiner is back on deck and is joined by our regular GegenPod duo of former Premier League stars: Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen. You can listen via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. On today's menu: Leeds on the brink, and the state of play in the race for promotion. Hull's 8-0 capitulation to Wigan What it is like getting promoted from the Championship Arsenal v Liverpool and the Arteta revol...

Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen are on deck once again, joining Richard Bayliss to chat through the whirlwind Premier League schedule and much more. You can also listen via Spotify and Apple Podcasts. On today's agenda is the latest Premier League reaction, the J.League's re-start, the Aussie invasion at Arsenal, the Championship, transfer rumours and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Former Premier League stars John Aloisi and Thomas Sorensen join us for this week's GegenPod with David Weiner. You can also listen via Spotify or Apple Podcasts. On today's agenda: Thursday review: West Ham v Chelsea, Leicester's demise and the top four race. Premier League enigmas: Adama Traore and Allan Saint-Maximin. Bournemouth: gone? Manchester United v Brighton: Just how good can United be?...

There's been just a casual 17 games between GegenPods - just a little bit for Michael Bridges, Thomas Sorensen and David Weiner to chat about. You can subscribe to the GegenPod via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Today's episode is a comprehensive look at all of this week's talking points in a hectic deluge of Premier League fixtures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Premier League stars Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen join David Weiner as ... finally ... we have football to talk about. And didn't day one provide us with some headlines! You can also listen to this podcast via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. On the agenda today: Manchester City v Arsenal: David Luiz, Mikel Arteta's to do list, Manchester City's return to form, and the future of Arsenal tr...

The Premier League is set to return on Thursday 18 AEST and to celebrate, Optus Sport's two podcasts, The GegenPod and Two Sharp Reds, combine forces to mark the occasion with a special preview. We'll call it: The Four Sharp GegenPods. Hosts Ollie Geale and David Weiner are joined by Optus Sport football pundits Michael Bridges and Mark Schwarzer for a comprehensive discussion about the Premier Le...

John Aloisi and Michael Bridges join David Weiner to ... would you believe it .. .talk about some football! This week's GegenPod looks at the potential resumption of the Premier League. On the agenda: The Premier League's return, the rule changes, and what we can expect. Lessons from the Bundesliga so far. La Liga and Serie A to return What is going on in Australia: A-League latest, Bridgey on lif...