Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son Daniel McHardy. They’ll be going head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A Leagues and more.

On this week's episode: excitement is high in the City of Sails after 17 long years without a professional football and Auckland FC delivered on the hype as the A-League returns, plus Thomas Tuchel still isn't a popular pick for the England manager role, and the lads give their best bets for the weekend.