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APL Managing Director and Sydney FC CEO Danny Townsend discusses the big rebrand of our professional leagues, the new logo, the new content hub currently in development, and the new broadcast deal with Paramount.

APL Managing Director and Sydney FC CEO Danny Townsend discusses the big rebrand of our professional leagues, the new logo, the new content hub currently in development, and the new broadcast deal with Paramount.

Plus, George and Josh review the Champions League action from midweek.

South Melbourne Chairman Bill Papastergiadis joins the show to discuss the club's attempt to block Western United from playing A-League home games at Lakeside Stadium. He explains the unique nature of South's long-term lease at Lakeside, and the reasons why the club and its membership base are opposed to Western's plan.

Nick & Josh discuss the ABC Four Corners investigation into A-League foreign ownership.

South Melbourne Chairman Bill Papastergiadis joins the show to discuss the club's attempt to block Western United from playing A-League home games at Lakeside Stadium. He explains the unique nature of South's long-term lease at Lakeside, and the reasons why the club and its membership base are opposed to Western's plan.

Plus, there's new NPL signings at Brisbane Roar, Steven Taylor's shock retirement, Gianni Stensness choosing Australia over New Zealand, and Cammy Devlin's dream debut for Hearts.

If You Know Your History returns!

Paul and Josh take care of the clean-up, focusing on the forgotten tale of a Socceroo grounding a Qantas flight with joking threats of a hijacking.

Historian Peter Eedy then joins Paul to discuss his work, and the centenary of women's soccer in Australia.

Journalist Samantha Lewis joins us to celebrate the centenary of women's football in Australia. The first organised fixture was an exhibition game between North and South Brisbane, in front of 10,000 people at the Gabba. Sam takes us through the game itself, the subsequent ban on women's football in England and how that affected Australia, and the lifting of the ban 50 years later. Plus, we discuss the Matildas' 3-2 loss to Ireland, and where the team is at now.

Melbourne City goalkeeper and assistant coach Melissa Barbieri joins us to discuss her football journey, the new CBA, and the gradual strides the women's game has made since she paid $500 to play in the first W-League season.

George & Josh discuss the squabble over Lakeside Stadium between Western United and current tenants South Melbourne.

Melbourne City goalkeeper and assistant coach Melissa Barbieri joins us to discuss her football journey, the new CBA, and the gradual strides the women's game has made since she paid $500 to play in the first W-League season.

Journalist Samantha Lewis joins us to celebrate the centenary of women's football in Australia. The first organised fixture was an exhibition game between North and South Brisbane, in front of 10,000 people at the Gabba. Sam takes us through the game itself, the subsequent ban on women's football in England and how that affected Australia, and the lifting of the ban 50 years later. Plus, we discuss the Matildas' 3-2 loss to Ireland, and where the team is at now.

Western United's new midfield general Neil Kilkenny joins Nick and Josh to chat about his move to Melbourne's west, including playing under assistant coach Hayden Foxe again, and being an example to the promising youngsters coming through. Plus, he tells us about his time in England with Leeds United, and why he's proud to see them finally back in the Premier League these days.

Western United's new midfield general Neil Kilkenny joins Nick and Josh to chat about his move to Melbourne's west, including playing under assistant coach Hayden Foxe again, and being an example to the promising youngsters coming through. Plus, he tells us about his time in England with Leeds United, and why he's proud to see them finally back in the Premier League these days.

Josh & Nick preview the Matildas match against Ireland, featuring several potential debutantes and a milestone for Sam Kerr. Plus, there's FFA Cup action, what's wrong with Juventus, a rollercoaster of a West Ham vs Manchester United game, and Nick gets a Blue Tick!