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Craig Foster, Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll discuss the latest chaos after FFA's failure to force through its controversial new congress model and the impending FIFA intervention.

Craig Foster, Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll discuss Australia's qualification to the 2018 World Cup after a 3-1 victory over Honduras, the importance of Mile Jedinak and the futures of Tim Cahill and Ange Postecoglou after their post-match comments.

A full breakdown of the 0-0 draw between Honduras and Australia and what, if anything, should be changed for the second leg.

Australia will play Honduras away on Saturday in the intimidating San Pedro Sula in the first leg of a do-or-die World Cup qualifier.

Josip Skoko played in three similar do-or-die playoff matches. In Iran in 1997, in Uruguay in 2001 and once again against Uruguay in 2005. We ask him about what it's like to play in such a high-pressure environment and what lessons the current Socceroos can learn from the past campaigns.

Topics discussed:
4:30 – Iran away in 1997
7:00 – Venables’ approach away from home
9:20 – Players discussing hostile atmospheres before away trips
10:45 – Parallels with Honduras 
11:45 – Uruguay at the MCG in 2001
15:00 – Uruguay away in 2001
19:15 – Impact of Hiddink in 2005
21:50 – Differences from 2001 to 2005
23:45 – Most intimidating atmospheres in the world 
25:30 – Confidence going into home leg in 2005
27:00 – Coming on against Uruguay in extra-time
29:30 – The penalty shootout 
31:00 – Post-match celebrations 
32:00 – Differences between campaigns in 1997, 2001 and 2005. 
34:00 – Advice to current Socceroos facing Honduras.

Mark Rudan, Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll discuss the breaking news that Ange Postecoglou will quit (skip to 37:50) earlier than expected as Australia coach, discuss the performance against Syria and what's next for the Socceroos.

After Australia's 2-0 loss to Japan, Craig Foster, Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll discuss the Socceroos' struggle with the Ange Postecoglou's system of play, what individual changes need to be made for Thailand and if the national curriculum can be blamed for not producing enough high quality players.

Santo Sam & Ed have put together a podcast tribute to Les Murray, reflecting on their memories of the legendary broadcaster.

This tribute to Les Murray was originally aired during SBS Radio's 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil final match coverage.