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Willem van Denderen and Michael Edgley are joined by Western United's Dylan Wenzel-Halls ahead of his side's maiden A-League Grand Final appearance on Saturday. Dylan speaks to the influence of John Aloisi, professionalism of the club, and potential impact of lifting the toilet seat.

Martin Tyler returns to the show following the gripping final day of the Premier League season on which the door fleetingly opened for Liverpool, only for Manchester City to stamp their dominance and lift the title.

Derek Dyson covers AC Milan's 19th Serie A title and previews this weekend's Champions League final, while the feats of Ajdin Hrustic and Ellie Carpenter are also on the agenda. 

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Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by The ABC's Daniel Garb mid-way through the A-League finals series, with Melbourne Victory edging Western United and Adelaide United and Melbourne City settling for a draw in their first-leg semi finals. Garby previews the finals to come, and nominates Tony Popovic as 'the only candidate' to manage the Socceroos. 

The Times' Henry Winter previews a huge final day of Premier League action, with the title, final Champions League position and a relegation position all to be decided on Monday morning.

Willem van Denderen covers a fifth major title at Chelsea for Sam Kerr, Football Australia's new club licensing policy and Dwight Yorke's appointment at Macarthur, while Derek Dyson looks at the impact of Jake Daniel's decision to follow Josh Cavallo's lead and come out as gay, and preview what will be a gripping finale to the Serie A. 

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Willem van Denderen and Michael Edgley are joined by Haaken Barry of the Central Coast News with the Mariners on the verge of a second consecutive finals series. Haaken discusses the news that owner Mike Charlesworth looks set to hand over the reigns to Richard Piel, while Nick Montgomery’s side continue to push for on-field success.

The Athletic’s Kieran Devlin returns to review Celtic’s crowning as Scottish Champions, and bask in the glory of what’s been an extraordinary turnaround under Ange Postecoglou.

Derek Dyson covers changes ratified by UEFA to the Champions League format from 2024/25, the looming move of Erling Haaland to Manchester City, and the latest in the engrossing Wagatha Christy saga!

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Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by KeepUp's Tom Smithies following his story on Swindon Town and their Aussie owner Clem Morfuni, with the Robins back from the brink of disaster and dreaming of a trip to Wembley.

Republic Sport Management's Paddy Dominguez also joins the show to reflect on the life and legacy of Mino Raiola, the undisputed 'super agent' who changed the face of global football, following his passing this week aged 54.

Derek Dyson covers all the latest from the Premier League and reflects on yet another extraordinary offering from the Champions League, while Willem van Denderen previews what will be a dramatic end to the A-League Premiership race, and Melbourne City's exit from the ACL.

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Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by Simon Hill of Channel 10/Paramount+ to discuss the big stories of the A-League Men's campaign, as the regular season draws to its conclusion and the finals begin to take shape. Simon speaks on the demise of Sydney FC, and rise of dominance of the Victorian clubs. 

Stan Sport's Mark Bosnich reviews the first legs of the Champions League semi-finals with Liverpool and Manchester City in the box seat to progress, and forecasts the reign of Erik ten Hag at one of his former clubs, Manchester United.

Willem van Denderen covers the latest from the Asian Champions League, English Women's Super League and Scottish Premiership, while Derek Dyson looks at the run home for the Premier League and Serie A. 

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Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined byThe Asian Game's Paul Williams to discuss the news the AFC are considering an 'Asian Super League' format, with Football Australia confirmed to be part of initial discussions. Paul also provides an update on the ACL mid-way through the group stage, with Melbourne City looking a strong chance to progress.

With Perth Glory stuck in a deep malaise on and off the pitch, The Far Post Perth's Blayne Treadgold joins the show for a wide-ranging chat on where it's gone wrong, and whether Tony Sage may have finally found some financial relief.

Derek Dyson covers a packed week of European action, with relegation-threatened Burnley having moved on Sean Dyche, while Willem van Denderen looks at more funding for the women's game, and all the latest from the Socceroos and Matildas around the globe. 

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Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by 86-time Matilda Melissa Barbieri to review the side's return to winning ways, following friendly wins over New Zealand in Townsville and Canberra this week.

The Guardian's Max Rushden returns to the show following some thrilling results in the Champions League and Europa League quarter-finals, as Villarreal, West Ham, Rangers and Eintracht Framkfurt extended their time in the European sunshine.

Willem van Denderen covers the tame penalty handed down to Sydney FC for failure to fulfil the APL's under 23's bench quota, and assess the state of play in the A-League Men's competition with 26 matches to play before finals. 

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Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by Central Coast manager Nick Montgomery as the Mariners find form at the right time of the season. Although caught amid the log-jam of the A-League's mid-table the Mariners have struck the right blend between youth and experience, and can take another big step in the right direction against Sydney FC on Saturday night.

Former Liverpool and England defender Stephen Warnock also returns to the show to preview Sunday's blockbuster clash between Manchester City and Liverpool, which will go a long way to deciding the Premier League title. 

Willem van Denderen and Derek Dyson discuss Barcelona's confirmed visit to Sydney and what it means for Australia, Rangers' decision to back out, and cover all the big stories out of last weekend's Qatar World Cup draw.

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Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by South American football expert Tim Vickery, with the Socceroos on a potential collision course with Peru following the conclusion of Conmebol's World Cup qualifiers. Tim lets us know to expect, and whether a South American side could break the confederation's 20-year drought and lift the World Cup in Qatar. 
BBC Sport Africa's Rob Stevens also wraps up the cutthroat African qualifiers, with heavyweights Egypt, Algeria and Nigeria missing the bus at the hands of Senegal, Cameroon and Ghana. 
Willem van Denderen covers Football Australia's decision to retain Graham Arnold for June's inter-continental playoffs, and Canada's drought-breaking qualification, while Derek Dyson looks at why the Europe's big clubs remain driven by the principles of the European Super League.  

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Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by The Australian’s former Chief Football Writer Ray Gatt following the Socceroos first loss in a live World Cup qualifier at home in over 40 years.
Gatty runs the rule over where the campaign has gone awry, whether Graham Arnold has any further part to play, and the big issues facing the local game.
The ABC’s Stephanie Brantz also returns to preview the A-League Women’s Grand Final, with Sydney FC to host Melbourne Victory at Kogorah in the decider for the second season running.
Willem van Denderen and Derek Dyson cover a massive day of World Cup qualifiers around the world - Italy have been sent packing, Wales are on the brink of history, and some light has been shed on who the Socceroos can expect to face in the inter-continental play-offs.

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