The World Football Programme

The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle for Saturday November 16, 2024.

Sean and Phil Kelly team up for a mazey run through the week of football news and action.

Thanks to the teams that support the World Football Team- Futsal WA: Perth's Premier Futsal competitions; Gate and Fence Hardware WA, Auswest Fencing and Wrought Iron and the ALeagueStats.com website. Thank you!

Our guests this week are-

Gavin Knight, Joondalup United Head coach. We chat with Gavin, who has carved a reputation as one of the most feared strikers in the local leagues as he makes his transition to coach.

Dave Winkless, Perth Glory Shed Supporters Club, always at the fore front of PG support, we yarn with Dave about the current season, could it get any tougher? What does it take to be a die-hard supporter in these dark days.

Dan Evans, Morley Windmills, Dan Evans coaching. We catch up with Dan who is back in fine fettle following a short illness. We will find out what he is up to in the Peel region and ask about his eclectic musical taste!

Richard Paveley, Association of Walking Football Australia AWFA. Richard was one of a large contingent of Walking footballers from WA who participated in the Pan Pacific Masters games in the Gold Coast last week. Did they do any good? tune in and find out.

The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle, for Saturday November 9, 2024.

Penny and Pete team up to meander through the week of football news and action.

Thanks to the teams that support the World Football Team- Futsal WA: Perth's Premier Futsal competitions; Gate and Fence Hardware WA, Auswest Fencing and Wrought Iron and the ALeagueStats.com website. Thank you!

Our guests this week are-

Blayne Treadgold, Far Post Perth. We chat Perth Glory’s respective men’s and women’s starts to the season and what this weekend's home double header should look like. Perth won’t be competing in the new National Second Tier in 2025. Reflecting on the last few years of A League, have we got enough resourcing and support to make it work? Should another WA team be looking to make the NST? Will distance always be a very hard hurdle for WA to overcome?

Tom Sermanni, Matildas Coach. A League W and Matildas. What’s the plan with the tenure you are working with? Will we see an influx of A League players into the squad to plan for the next World Cup or are you happy with the squad? How can Australia create a winning style and what does that look like to you.

Greg Farrell, Head Coach NPLW Subiaco AFC and Mr Futsal WA. Women’s NPL and Futsal WA news. It’s trials season and there is a frenzy of activity in the football space for young footballers. We discuss what impact the new player roster system will have and how we will fill the newly introduced NPL age and competition levels. How is the Futsal and Football West partnership growing.

Robbie Thomson, Paramount match commentator. National Second Tier and A League. How are numbers stacking up attendance wise. There’s a bit of hype about this being an outstanding season, with a new team and multiple derbies now to look forward to, but there’s a lot of half empty stadiums and with a World Cup campaign needing bucks in the kitty to support a player pathway and fostering talent in the National leagues it ain’t pretty so far. The two NZ teams are pulling in crowds and playing entertaining football! We dissect what’s working and what’s not. Is Australia ready for the National Second Tier and how will the 8 foundation clubs survive a Champions League style competition.

The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle for Saturday November 2, 2024.

Phil Kelly joins host Sean Kelly in the Studio this week. With the A-League underway there is plenty to talk about in local and national football. Join us as we digest the football Smorgasbord.

Thanks to the teams that support the World Football Team- Futsal WA: Perth's Premier Futsal competitions; Gate and Fence Hardware WA, Auswest Fencing and Wrought Iron and the ALeagueStats.com website. Thank you!

Our guests this week are -

Anthony Radich, Perth Glory CEO. A huge announcement this week with the Glory getting the go ahead to build a permanent home. We touch base with Anthony and discuss the business side of football in the Pelegria era.

Phil Kelly, Football West Life member will help me dissect, the latest in Local, national and international football.

John Hanley, Walking Football Referee / Educator. John is one of if not the best walking football referees in the Southern Hemisphere. We talk to John about the importance of the referee in player safety, the future direction of the game and the growth in walking football not just our region but the World.

Paul Thorogood, Wanneroo Walking football, Paul is one of many West Australians headed to the Gold Coast for the Pan Pacific Masters Games. We chat to Paul about the number of teams travelling over to represent the State.

The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle, for Saturday October 26, 2024.

Hugh Best brings Penny along for the ride this week with the kind of football flavour only Hugh can bring to the world game. The A-League has kicked off with some big surprises and some promises yet to be filled. The Sydney derby certainly filled the stadium as did the very vocal fans at Auckland’s inaugural home match vs Brisbane Roar. Perth Glory was left wondering what hit them after Macarthur slammed 6 goals last them.

Thanks to the teams that support the World Football Team- Futsal WA: Perth's Premier Futsal competitions; Gate and Fence Hardware WA, Auswest Fencing and Wrought Iron and the ALeagueStats.com website. Thank you!

Our guests this week, all WA times, are-

Matthew Stacey, Perth Glory number one fan. We reflect on a poor start to the season away from home but it’s a home match this Saturday against Wellington Phoenix, who drew 1-1 last week against Western United. Can Glory bring the fans a win? Are you going to the match to show your support for the new Glory? What’s working better this year? Do we have the potential to play exciting football, win matches and get fans through the gates?

Dan Evans. Morley Windmills wind up their season with their celebration night Friday. Dan shares the news and reflects on the year.

Clara Hoarau, Professional football player in France with FC Fluery 91. The young Melville player shares her experience in the French Women’s First Division since leaving Perth earlier this year.

Hayley Roach, the Lost Lioness. Event planner, women’s football advocate, passionate football fan. There always lots to talk about with Hayley from the EPL to the Olympics to World Cup Qualifiers.

The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle for Saturday October 19, 2024.

Penny partners up this week with A-League stats guru, Peter Szkiela. It’s the end of season awards space for the local competitions in Perth, so we recognise those that have entertained us and worked hard to keep our football going. We give thanks to our partners, who support us in bringing you the news- Futsal WA: Perth's Premier Futsal competitions; Gate and Fence Hardware WA, Auswest Fencing and Wrought Iron and Pete, who is behind ALeagueStats.com

Our guests this week are-

Peter Faulks, Football Hall of Fame Western Australia Inductee. We round up local news, banter local and national football and explore Peters journey in football from men’s amateur to women’s state team tours, to bring a Leicester City fan and sharing his Soccer Coaching knowledge on the web. How do we create a better more resourced football environment to ensure everyone can afford to participate and find a place, off the back of several successful Matildas and Socceroos World Cup campaigns.

Teo Pellizzeri, Network 10 Football Commentator. A-League and National Team news and conversations. New National Team coach appointments have Brough new conversations and excitement to our beloved Socceroos and Matilda’s. What is it that we have to do to be better than the former regime? Is the playing style and new faces under our new coach Tony Popovic a deal breaker for success. What will Tom Sermanni bring to the Matildas table that we don’t already have? Perth Glory season preview. (Glory’s team captains were announced at the launch this week). What’s different about the A League this year that will see more of us watching streaming and attending matches than last year? Is it some of the stars being signed, new teams in the league, a highly visible and engaging advertising campaign? Or is the sport speaking for itself?

Samantha Lewis, Journalist and new Impact Manager for Women OnSide. Sam shares her journey in football and some of the defining moments that we all relate to. Breaking crowd records, what did the WWC in Australia leave as its greatest legacy, what defines a Matilda, who are our sports stars today that we didn’t know 10 years ago and what was the turning point. So many great moments to relive in the short space of time that women’s football has rocketed to fame. We discuss all of that and discover just what an Impact Manager is and will be delivering!

Saskia Tjahja, Marketing and Communications Manager, Football Futures. What is the role of Football Futures and how does it fit into the football environment here in WA? Where can we find and connect with inclusive football programmes at club level and in the community. How are we faring as a sport in recognising this space and does it need more visibility or resourcing and support or is it travelling at leaps and bounds? What is happening in the South West and regional areas?

The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle for Saturday October 12, 2024.

Penny partners up this week with A-League stats guru, Peter Szkiela. The Socceroos and Matildas are moving into new phases with their respective new coaches. We give thanks to our partners, which supports us bringing you the news - Futsal WA: Perth's Premier Futsal competitions; Gate and Fence Hardware WA, Auswest Fencing and Wrought Iron and ALeagueStats.com

Our guests this week are-

Jamie Harnwell, Football West CEO. The local season has now concluded, playoffs are sorted and its celebration time! The State League awards kicked off the stream of awards nights on Thursday, followed by the referee night of nights on Friday. A select state team plays Perth Glory at the Sam Kerr Football Centre this weekend as a preview for the A League starting next month.

Kelechi Osunwa, Perth Football Podcast. Kel brings us up to speed with who landed where in the playoffs, who landed in the MSL vacant space and the players and coaches who were outstanding this season. We will see some of them this weekend in a new look Glory and a predominately Perth RedStar state team.

Steve Atkins, MUMFC NPLW coach. Steve is recently re-signed at the club and trials are underway. It’s trials super highway at present as clubs vie for the best players. MUMFC narrowly avoided relegation. What’s the plan for 2025? Summer football is going gangbusters with small sided competitions going through the roof as teams keep the learning happening.

Tom Sermanni, Matildas Coach. Third time is a charm? Tom reflects on being back in the saddle with such incredible changes in the professionalism of the sport and international calendar since he was last at the helm. It’s Matildas Mania these days and there are still some very familiar faces in the squad.

What was the carrot that enticed him back. What’s upcoming for the Matildas?

The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle for Saturday October 5, 2024.

Sean Kelly partners up this week with Dave Kindness, Football West Life Member, as the winter season closes with the Amateur cup finals, the season starts for the A-League with a plethora of friendlies and the Australia Cup final. We give thanks to our partners for their support which allows us to bring you the news v- Futsal WA: Perth's Premier Futsal competitions; Gate and Fence Hardware WA and ALeagueStats.com

Our guests this week are-

Peter Simcox, FootballWA.net, We talk to one of the hardworking volunteers behind the go to site for anything football in WA.

John O'Reilly and Dan Evans, Morley Windmills SC coaches. With a massive change in circumstance what were the challenges for the club starting over?

Simon Hicks, Perth RedStar FC and President of the WA Football Hall of Fame. RedStar are going from strength to strength, we talk about the club success at all levels and what are the goals for next season?

With the Hall of fame membership drive and AGM on the horizon, how do we get involved?

Gareth Morgan, Perth Glory Media Manager. What a week for the Glory, a game against the Goldfields State team, cutthroat final and a country double against the Newcastle jets, we will banter with Gareth about this as well as the season launch and all important first match.

The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle for Saturday September 28, 2024.

Sean Kelly partners up this week with Phil Kelly, State League Standing Committee Chair, on the back of the tail end of top four finals and playoffs and leading into all our local club and state awards nights. We give thanks to our partners for their support which allows us to bring you the news - FutsalWA.org.au: Perth's Premier Futsal competitions; Gate and Fence Hardware WA and ALeagueStats.com

Our guests this week are-

Blayne Treadgold, The Far Post Perth. Perth Glory, Top Four and Playoff news.

Jim Webb. What’s happening in the Peel region? Mandurah City FC women and men’s teams in their respective first divisions have had a Stirling year. What’s the key to their success?

Robbie Thomson, Australian match commentator. Australia Cup, A-League and new National Coaches.

Paul Lowthorpe, AWFA, talking up walking football, Asia Pacific Walking Football championship, local, national and international competitions. Building relationships with international neighbours.

The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle for Saturday September 21, 2024.

Tony Campbell joins Sean Kelly this week in the studio. The local leagues are all in various stages of completion NPL finals, Inter-divisional play offs and Amateur leagues final weeks. The A-League season is on the Horizon and EPL back in full flight. We give thanks to our partners for their support which allows us to bring you the news- FutsalWA.org.au: Perth's Premier Futsal competitions; Gate and Fence Hardware WA and ALeagueStats.com

Our guests this week are-

Neil Bennet, Perth RedStar FC. We talk to Neil to preview the Ladies final, and a review of the season that was. Is the league improving and what is in store for the future?

TBA: If my planned guest can confirm their availability, it will be them, if not Tony and I will be examining some of the hot topics around the local and international game.

David Winkless, Glory Shed Supporters Club President, joins us from Jurien Bay. We find out what the boys are doing up North. What are the planned celebrations for the 25th Anniversary of the best fans in the land. What does David think of the new signings and the Perth Glory upcoming tour of the regions in Bunbury and Albany?

Phil Kelly, State League Standing Committee Chair. It has been a big week for local football, with leagues thrown into turmoil. Is it the role of FW to "fix" everything or does the standing committee / zone rep system have a part to play. Is good governance the key to to the machine or do we need a revolution?

The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle for Saturday September 14, 2024.

The ressies get a run this week as Hugh Best and Peter Szkiela are in the studio together, which is the broadcasting equivalent of multiplying zeros together.

Our guest lineup this week is;

Tommy Doleman. The home and away season might be over for our NPL and State league clubs, but there's still the top 4 cup and promotion/relegation playoffs still to come, and who better to go over them with us than Tommy?

Maurice Oteri. The man from Fremantle City, the Master of Legends. Hugh has organised a chat with him and the subject(s) will be as much of a surprise to me as it is to our listeners.

Miranda Templeman. It's not much of a coup to say we have one of our semi-regular co-hosts joining us on air, but if we describe her as "Newly-signed Glory Goalkeeper" it sounds much more impressive, so let's go with that!

Matt Stacey. Perth Glory's self proclaimed #1 fan joins us in the last half hour to give us his opinion on how things are shaping up for this season with the Glory.