The Optus Football Podcast

Ange Postecoglou is making it impossible for us not to talk about him after his Spurs team completes a remarkable comeback against Sheffield United. Meanwhile, the crisis for Manchester United continues with defeat to 'title challengers' Brighton at Old Trafford, whilst Arteta's big call could be 'one step too far'. With all that, as well as the latest from LA LIGA, Phil Kitromilides is joined by...

Hansi Flick's 'horrendous' record at Germany has got him the sack, but who should replace him? And why were the Socceroos playing on a potato field? Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Michael Bridges have their say on the first international break of the season. Things also get heated as the team debate whether Italy are still a footballing powerhouse and whether or not Neymar is worthy of brea...

Mark Schwarzer is back with Phil Kitromilides as they're joined by European football expert Julien Laurens. They discuss Arsenal's dramatic win against Manchester United, another resounding result for Ange Postecoglou and who the winners and losers of the transfer window were in England and Spain. Watch every match of the Premier League and LALIGA live and on-demand on Optus Sport. Listen to Optus...

With Mark Schwarzer still struggling with his itinerary getting back from the Women's World Cup, Phil Kitromilides is joined by former Leeds United striker Michael Bridges and Times journalist Tom Allnutt to discuss the controversy surrounding Luis Rubiales in Spain, a Barcelona teenager making waves and whether Everton are on a downward spiral towards the Championship. And of course, we're s...

With Mark Schwarzer misreading his travel itinerary, Phil Kitromilides (Tottenham fan) drafts in Michael Bridges (Tottenham fan) and The Athletic's Charlie Eccleshare (Tottenham journo) for a hearty chat on how the North London club has been given a new lease of life under the Aussie gaffer. Will there be a replacement for Harry Kane on the horizon? We name the player already said to be the buy of...

Join Niav Owens, Catherine Cannuli, Ashleigh Sykes and Chloe Logarzo as they wrap up the final between Spain and England in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, which ended in an enthralling 1-0 win to Spain. The team put the closing touches on what has been described by many as the greatest FIFA Women's World Cup EVER! Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus...

After an emotional month, it is farewell to the Matildas as they finished fourth at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™. Niav Owens is joined by Ash Sykes, Jess McDonald and Catherine Cannuli to put a wrap on an emotional third place playoff. Now, England face the might of Spain in what will be an enthralling decider on Sunday. Australia. Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and...

After an emotional month, it is farewell to the Matildas as they bowed out to England at Stadium Australia. However, it wasn't without its stunning moments as Sam Kerr scored one of the goals of the tournament to give Australia a sniff at victory. Amy Duggan is joined by Ash Sykes, Chloe Logarzo and Catherine Cannuli to put a wrap on a riveting semi-final. Now, England's women march on to make the...

Niav Owens is joined by Ash Sykes, Heather Garriock and Jess McDonald to wrap up day one of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ Semi-Finals as Spain book their spot in the decider for the first time, with Sweden eliminated at the last four stage for the fourth time. Plus a look ahead to the highly-anticipated Semi-Final showdown between Australia and England. Watch every match of the FIFA Women's Wor...

Well! Week one of both the Premier League and LALIGA has been and gone, and Mark and Phil join forces again to run the rule over both opening weekends. We revisit our preview episode predictions after just a week for both bragging and head-hanging purposes! Ange Postecoglou's opening league game and the hope he has given the North Londoners - despite losing Kane! Is Alexander Isak a threat to Erli...

Amy Duggan is joined by Cote Rojas, Catherine Cannuli and Jess McDonald to wrap up day two of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ Quarter-Finals, as the Matildas continue to take the host nation by storm with an epic penalty shootout success over France while England advance to set up a showdown with the tournament co-hosts in a Sydney Semi-Final. Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™...

Amy Duggan is joined by Jess McDonald, Catherine Cannuli and Thomas Sorensen as two teams take a giant leap into the semi-finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ - Sweden and Spain downing Japan and the Netherlands respectively. Plus, it's inside 24 hours until the Matildas take on France in one of their biggest football matches ever - and Australia is waiting with incredible excitement! Watch...

Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides kick off the Optus Sport Football Podcast for 2023/24 and are joined by Kelly Somers to add a little bit of class to proceedings, as they preview the 2023/24 seasons of both the Premier League and LALIGA! The trio chew the fat in a fascinating discussion, hitting the big topics like: Young player of the year Title winners Who will be relegated? (Yes, we need to...

Amy Duggan is joined by Chloe Logarzo, Thomas Sorensen and Heather Garriock to wrap up the round of 16 action of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, as France and Colombia wrapped up the final two places in the quarter-finals. Plus a look ahead to the battle for semi-final spots. Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport. Listen to Optus Sport's award-wi...

Amy Duggan is joined by Tanya Oxtoby, Joe Montemurro and Chloe Logarzo to wrap up the round of 16 action of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, as the Matildas delighted another huge crowd in Sydney while England were pushed all the way to a penalty shootout. Plus a look ahead to the remaining two Round of 16 encounters. Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Opt...

Niav Owens is joined in the studio by Chloe Logarzo, Jess McDonald and Heather Garriock to wrap up another crazy day at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, which saw USA bow out of the competition in a dramatic penalty shootout against Sweden. Plus a look ahead to Australia's must win knockout match against Denmark in Sydney. Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand o...

Niav Owens is joined in the studio by Ash Sykes, Jess McDonald and Thomas Sorensen to wrap up the first two round of 16 games of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™. Plus a look ahead to day 17 action as two more quarter-final match-ups get decided and the Matildas edge close to their date with destiny. Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport. Listen to...

Kelly Somers is joined in the studio by Ash Sykes, Cote Rojas and Heather Garriock to wrap up day 14 of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, as the group stage concludes. Plus a look ahead to the round of 16 action. Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport. Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs , charting the cultural thr...

Amy Duggan is joined by Heather Garriock, Ash Sykes and Cote Rojas to wrap up day 14 of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, with the fancied trio of France, Brazil and Sweden among those in action as a massive shock grabs the spotlight while a special strike floors fans in Sydney. Plus a look ahead to the final group stage matches. Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-de...

Kelly Somers is joined by Tanya Oxtoby, Thomas Sorensen and Chloe Logarzo to wrap up another huge day of action as world champions USA and European champions England finalise their group stage commitments while Australia's round of 16 opponent is confirmed. Plus a preview of what is to come for the likes of France and Sweden. Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand...

MATILDAS WIN! We are live - and emotional! - from Melbourne as Niav Owens, Chloe Logarzo, Joe Montemurro and Tanya Oxtoby wrap up the Matildas' match against Canada, while in the studio, Kelly Somers is joined by Ash Sykes to put the finishing touches on day 12 - and preview a big next day which sees world champions USA and European champions England in action. Watch every match of the FIFA Women'...

Kelly Somers is joined in the studio by Cote Rojas and Ash Sykes to wrap up day 11 action of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, as the second round of group stage matches end and the simultaneous encounters commence. An incredible match featuring some insane goals is discussed as Colombia down Germany, host nation New Zealand is out, plus a look ahead to the four games to come on day 12 with fate o...

Niav Owens, Jessica McDonald, Cote Rojas and Ash Sykes wrap up day 10 of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, with France and Brazil enthralling the throng of support in Brisbane while history was created in Perth. Plus a look ahead to a busy day 11 schedule and a chat with Matildas captain Sam Kerr. Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport. Listen to Op...

Niav Owens, Tanya Oxtoby, Chloe Logarzo and Thomas Sorensen wrap up day nine of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, with some big crowds in Sydney and Adelaide, the use of the VAR coming into question and a look at what's ahead with what could arguably be the game of the group phase almost upon us. Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport. Listen to Opt...

Niav Owens is joined by an all-star cast in in Brisbane to debrief the Matildas' loss to Nigeria. Then we head to the studio as Kelly Somers and Catherine Cannuli, wrap up day seven of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™. They dive into the heroes and the heartbreak, as three teams are sent packing from the tournament, and the crew give their predictions for a huge day eight of proceedings that see h...