BOOTERS! In this episode, former A-League Champ & current player agent Fahid Ben Khalfallah pulls no punches as he breaks down what’s really holding the A-League back — from poor ownership to failed overseas moves and squad building mistakes.

🔥 Topics we dive into:

* The players Fahid represents and how they’re actually performing

* Why the A-League should NOT be an export league - “WE NEED FOREIGN STARS”

* How Australian clubs should be building their squads

* Playing Youth for ‘the sake of it’ is hurting the league

* The uncomfortable truth about incompetent owners & sporting directors

* Clubs refusing to pay the full salary cap — and why ambition matters

* Aamir Abdallah at AFCON — is he A-League level?

* Fahid’s wild rollercoaster journey with the Tunisian national team 🇹🇳

🎙 Honest. Blunt. Necessary.If you care about the future of Australian football, this episode is a must-watch.

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments — agree or disagree?

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0:00 - Intro

5:00 - Fahid on Being an Agent

13:42 - A-League Clubs Incompetence

20:42 - Import vs Export A-League Players

43:30 - How A-League Squad should Look

55:00 - Players Leaving for U23 Asian Cup

1:02:10 - A-League Blueprint, Will it work?

1:14:45 - Juan Mata Shining at Victory

1:24:46 - Aamir Abdallah AFCON

1:39:23 - Fahid's Crazy Time With Tunisia

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BRUCE DJITE joins us for an open and no-nonsense conversation about his journey through Australian and international football. From coming up in Western Sydney to playing abroad, Bruce shares real stories, strong opinions, and firsthand insight into the systems that shape — and sometimes hold back — Australian football.

In this episode, we cover:

* Growing up as a young footballer in Western Sydney

* The early days of the A-League with Adelaide United

* Life in Turkey and spending time with Harry Kewell

* The chaos behind the scenes at Gold Coast United under Clive Palmer

* Why the APL–FA split should never have happened

* The real reasons Australian footballers are seen as “cheap” overseas

* The biggest issues holding back youth football in Australia

* Playing in South Korea’s strict, highly regimented football system

* Honest reflections on the state of Australian football today

And plenty more stories you won’t hear anywhere else!

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NOOR BOTIC AND TAOFIQ AKA T.O ARE BACK!! This is an OG style suited and booted episode - plenty of laughs and heated debates. Here’s what we discuss;

• What Noor and Taofiq have been up to
• Just how good English footballers are
• The huge job new APL CEO has and the main issues that need fixing in the A-League
• Mata carrying Victory?
• A-League Attendances (again lol)
• HEATED Debate on which ethnicity has the best ballers
• Worst Traits a teammate can have
• How each of us deal with road rage
• And so much more! 

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In this episode, we sit down with the Lebanese Don Andrew Nabbout to walk through his football journey, the highs and the setbacks! Here's what we chat about;

- Growing up and his early football years

- Breaking through at Melbourne Victory under Ange Postecoglou

- Dealing with limited game time and early career frustration

- Moving to Malaysia, performing well, and being released unexpectedly

- Rebuilding his career at the Newcastle Jets

- Selection for the 2018 World Cup

- Starting against France at the World Cup

- Signing for Urawa Red Diamonds, one of Asia’s biggest clubs

- How his game and mindset evolved overseas

- Consistency, maturity, and success at Melbourne City

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In this episode, we sit down with Jermain Defoe and dive into the defining moments of his incredible football career:

* Growing up in East London and his obsession with football

* Incredible tales from his time at Spurs, West Ham, and Sunderland

* The art of being a goal scorer

* The heartbreak of the 2006 World Cup snub

* Why the Glasgow Derby is the best football game on the planet

* Hilarious Di Canio stories

* The boy who changed his life: Bradley Lowry

This is our biggest guest ever, and it didn’t disappoint!

⚽ Exciting news for Aussie fans: JD’s Spurs will return to Australia for the Sydney Super Cup 2026!

* 29 July: Chelsea FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC at Accor Stadium

* 1 August: Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea FC at Accor Stadium

* 5 August: Tottenham Hotspur vs Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium

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In this episode, we sit down with two incredible figures in Australian football: Manny Aguek from South Melbourne and John Anastasiadis, head coach of Heidelberg FC!

Manny Aguek:

* His journey in the Aus Championship so far

* The story behind his incredible halfway goal

* The impact of his South Sudanese roots on his football career

John Anastasiadis:

* Playing career in Greece with PAOK and HILARIOUS Maradona story

* Lessons learned under John Aloisi in the A-League

* Heidelberg FC’s record-breaking 48-game season - how he kept his players sharp and motivated

* Insanely Impressive Aus Cup run against A-League teams

* His coaching philosophy and approach to building a winning team

* What he learned from Ange Postecoglou

* His thoughts on the new “challenge” system and so much more!

Football fans, aspiring players, and coaches alike won’t want to miss these insights.

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In this episode, we sit down with Mark Schwarzer!! 500 Premier League appearances!

We cover everything from:

- Growing up in Western Sydney to German Parents

- The Marconi Stallions glory days, featuring great football and even better post-match celebrations

- How he trained and ate to be able to play into his 40s

- Tough time in Post-Reunification Germany - trying to make a name for himself

- Life at Middlesbrough and Fulham – including the chaos, characters, and European Finals

- The Socceroos highs, including that one tiny moment… URUGUAY 2005

It’s stories, laughs, nostalgia, and the kind of honesty that only a goalkeeper can get away with.

If you love Aussie football, the Premier League this ones for you!

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Mark Schwarzer joins us for Part 1 of our two-part series diving into his incredible career — and this episode is all about his time at Chelsea.

Mark reveals the unbelievable story of how José Mourinho called him while he was on holiday to convince him to join the Blues. He also takes us inside the iconic 2–0 win at Anfield, where Chelsea famously derailed Liverpool’s title charge in one of the Premier League’s most unforgettable moments.

We also chat about Mark’s recent appearance at the CFC Worldwide fan events in Perth, where Chelsea supporters from across Australia came together for an unforgettable celebration of the club.

From the shock phone call to stepping up in a title race, Mark breaks down everything that happened behind the scenes during his time at Stamford Bridge.

Part 2 coming soon, covering the rest of Mark’s career, major moves, and the stories he’s never told before.

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In this episode, we dive into a MASSIVE week in Aussie football. 🇦🇺⚽️

We break down the Socceroos’ “boring” style of play — is it actually a necessary evil, or are we holding ourselves back? Plus, we chat about the shock loss to Venezuela and what it means heading toward the World Cup.

Speaking of which… we explore the potential World Cup groups Australia could land in and how scary (or manageable) those paths might be.

With the Australian Championship finals upon us, we look at why we think Victoria is about to DOMINATE — and which clubs from that competition could realistically step up and join the A-League in the future.

We also take a trip down memory lane to relive our first ever A-League game — the chaos, the nostalgia, the characters. And yes… we dive into the idea: does the A-League need dictators? If we were in charge, here’s EXACTLY what we’d do.

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JBD, CFO And Jerogba are BACK in the studio and back in front of your faces for another episode! Here's what we discuss;

- Our full breakdown of the Adelaide United trip including the city, the game v wanderers and our experience at coopers

- NZ Derby was insane!

- Melbourne Derby - are victory in trouble?

- Best music video we've seen? inspired by nostalgic football

- Irankundas defamation case

- Do A-League fans care about Asian Champions League?

- Amateur Agents and so much more!

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