The World Football Programme

The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle for Saturday July 6, 2024.

This week, Sean and Pete go on a dribble through what’s happening in the world of football. The station is currently running the Radiothon, and a Bunnings Sausage Sizzle during July. please help by buying a snag, contact the Station to donate or by becoming a station member for as little as $55. More news on the World Football page!

Our guest lineup, live in the studio this week is:

Mhairi Glover, Australian Representative walking football. Mhairi Glover was one of several WA women who represented Australia in the IWFF World Championships in Chesterfield, UK recently. We catch up with Mhairi and talk to her about the competition, and the women's walking game in WA and Australia.

Tommy Doleman, WA NPL Reporter. Tom Joins us to preview all the games in today's men's NPL fixtures and we will also look at the three WA sides in the Australia cup draw, will WA have a representative in the next round?

In what could be his last broadcast with us for a while Derek Pollock joins us to preview the Euro 24 quarter finals. Can Ronaldo finish his international career on a High, or can the French make him cry? Will the free scoring Germans beat a very confident Spain. Can Holland stuff Turkiye and will the Swiss take an army knife to the difficult to watch English? We will try and predict the winner in what has been an enthralling competition.

Richard Paveley, Paul Lowethorpe and Paul Thorogood of the Association of Walking Football Australia join us in the studio to tell us about the Asia Pacific Walking Football cup. This will be the first international walking football competition held in Australia at our very own Sam Kerr football centre. Find out how you can be in on the action.

The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle for Saturday June 29, 2024.

This week, Penny Tanner Hoath and Pete Szkiela walk you through what’s happening in the world of football. The station is doing some much-needed fundraising by way of Bunnings Sausage Sizzle and Radiothon during July. Please help by becoming a station member for as little as $55. More news on the World Football page soon!

Pen and Pete banter all the local competitions as well as news around the world game globally. Our guest line-up this week is:

Steve Atkins, MUMFC NPLW Coach. 2024 is one of the toughest years for MUMFC in the top flight. Why is that? The club is one at of the biggest in WA. What is the club doing to dig deep and work its way up the league table? The club is huge, with more than 1500 players and 11 female teams. What more can the club do to claim some better women’s football real estate? Will Perth Glory’s Ella Mastrantonio joining the club help create a change the club badly needs? Profiling- League stats, young players, state team representatives.

Women’s International Football Cup, Perth, in August. Manchester City, West Ham United, Leicester City and Paris Saint-Germain women's teams will play in Perth in a week-long exhibition tournament at Perth Stadium. Tickets from Ticketek. The double header September 1 is selling fast. Prices are up to $50 generally.

Stan Lazaridis, Perth Glory Football Director. Both of the club’s head coaches, Alen Stajcic and Alex Epakis, have left Glory and David Zdrilichas just been appointed. Stan shares with us where the club wants to go now with its coaching philosophy. How close is the club to making an appointment for the women? Tell us about the existing Glory system and if that will change to align with a new club philosophy and new coaches. Will player signings be held until new coaches are appointed? Who are the new faces of Glory, men and women, signed so far in this off season for the A-Leagues. Tell us about working with fan groups and the community and what impact that has on the club’s new direction.

Blayne Treadgold, from FSAA and The Far Post’s, chats to us about football sustainability and our football profile in the community. How has the performances of the Socceroos and Matildas in the last two years impacted on the profile of soccer in Australia, locally and has our profile changed forever in the community due to Matildas Mania. How long can it continue? There are lots of events, engagements and forums happening across Australia post men’s and women’s World Cups to connect and engage the community. Examples being FSAA, Football West women’s leadership group, the recent FA Forum. Is the APL sustainable in its own right now all A League clubs have owners. Do we need to actively dislodge AFL from its Australian media mantle or is Matildas Mania working its magic through the community and changing our position in the Australian sporting ecosystem organically? Comments on resourcing and the impact of World Cup football is having on club management and how is the local game coping with numbers and spaces.

Sue Read, Canberra United. What is the future of Canberra United looking like right at this moment? Is it stable and resourced ready for a new A League season? We talk about the new coach signing and the impact of that on keeping current players and attracting new ones. Has Football Australia stepped in to lend support to the club like they would for a men’s A League club? Where is the Canberra United men’s venture at?

Greg Farrell, Futsal WA Director. Futsal WA teams up with Football West in a huge partnership that will promote futsal in WA. We hope to catch Greg for a quick chat amongst his usual Saturday coaching programmes.

The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle, for Saturday, April 22, 2024.

Join Hugh Best and Rob Caruso, Head Honcho at AFC Perth, in the studio this week. The fantastic guest line-up includes-

Tommy Doleman, Match Commentator Football West. We review and preview the local divisions!

Grace Stanton, Strategic Partnership Officer for Football West with Healthway. We chat about the upcoming “Think Mental Health Round” on 13-14 July across all Football West competitions.

Luke Pavlos, Stirling Macedonia Club President. We chat about their DT38 Charity Day today and the state of their current season.

Hugh and Rob discuss the Euro’s and the Copa America tournaments.

The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle Saturday June 15, 2024.

Join Sean Kelly and Peter Szkeila this week on the show chatting everything football.

Our guests are all local this week.

Pete and Sean discuss all the local competitions and football news this week, Socceroos in town, Glory signings, Euros and Sam Kerr leaves Chelsea....Just kidding!

Steve McGarry, Head Coach Sorrento FC. Following the end of the cup run Steve reflects on what could have been and talks about his plans to return Sorrento to the topflight.

Phil Kelly, State League Standing Committee chair. Phil joins with the latest from the SLSC and their planning for 2025 and beyond.

Donna Guiffre, DT38. 10 years since his passing and his legacy continues. We talk to Donna and find out what is happening around the globe in the name of DT38.

The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle,

for Saturday June 8, 2024.

Join Penny Tanner Hoath and Robbie Gaspar this week on the show chatting everything football including a visit by the Socceroos next week.

Tash Rigby, Football West Manager Female Football and Advocacy. What is currently on Tash’s plate as she jumps into the growing space of upskilling our female participants. Are we capturing Matildas Mania here in Perth? Review Matildas v China matches, squad selection and lead in to the Olympics.

David Templeman, WA Sports Minister. How is sport travelling in 2024. Is it being resourced enough for the participation levels? What are some of the benchmarks and targets the government wants to see post WWC and immense Matildas success here in WA? Two Italian giants filled Optus Stadium last week. What is the legacy for football in Perth from that venture? How is Perth receiving the Socceroos v Palestine match?

Jonathon McKain, Professional Footballers Australia. What’s on the table in the PFA space post A-League seasons. How is the Canberra United challenge affecting player contracts and the club. Socceroos squad and team banter leading into the Palestine match Tuesday June 11.

Greg Farrell, Subiaco NPLW Head Coach and Futsal WA Director of Coaching. NPLWA snapshot. Are we seeing enough Glory players in our local competitions. Futsal end of season news.

The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle, for Saturday June 1, 2024.

Join Hugh Best and Pete Szkiela this week on the show that will be as full as this weekend for football action.

A great line-up of guests:

Tommy Doleman, Football West Matchday Reporter. We local look at this weekend’s fixtures and a recap of the Australia Cup Quarter Finals.

Zach and Lowell Walker, our USA correspondents, to chat all things happening with the US scene.

Hayley Roach, to recap the Women’s UCL, the Matildas and Rotherham winning silverware!

The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle, for Saturday May 25, 2024.

Join Sean Kelly, Pete Szkiela and Jim Webb this week on the show that will be as full as this weekend for football action.

A great line-up of local guests:

Robbie Thomson, Paramount and Network 10 Match Commentator. We will preview Saturdays A-League final between Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne Victory.

Neil Bennett, Perth Red Star. We catch up with Neil to talk about the latest in the NPLW. With round 8 looming three sides are dominant, but it is far from over. After their trip to the Goldfields Red star are on top with Perth SC and Balcatta FC hot on their heels.

The Panel will discuss all the football on offer this week, with the Scottish FA Cup between Celtic and Rangers in Scotland and the English FA Cup Manchester derby, playoff final between Southampton and Leeds, Leverkusen in the Europa final, Tottenham and Newcastle games in Australia and more

Tommy Doleman, Football West Matchday Reporter. With the WA Australia Cup being played mid-week, Tommy will preview the 4 games. The Magic of the cup is alive with the clash of the giant killers having the guarantee of a State League club into the Semi-finals.

The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle, for Saturday May 18, 2024.

Join Penny Tanner Hoath, Dave Kindness and Steve Atkins this week on the show that will be full of A-League finals, All Stars, 70th celebrations, Asian Cup hosting, AC Milan and AS Roma excitement and more.

Steve Atkins (MUMFC NPLW Coach), Penny Tanner Hoath and Dave Kindness, round up local and A-League football with some matches of the round and Cup excitement.

Jason Marocchi, President, Perth SC. Registration explosion and resource management at Perth SC. Fundraising build. NPL updates women and men. The secret behind Perth's successful NPLW season so far.

Maurice Oteri - East Fremantle Tricolore 70th Anniversary celebrations. Significant events and people in the club history, changes in the club size and registration makeup over time, how the community can share in the celebrations, where is the club history held, progress of the facilities upgrade at the iconic Wauhop Park .

Peter Rozsy, Football Fan, joins us to banter an exciting month of football! Palestine v Socceroos' match in Perth, June 11, Perth players in the All-Stars game May 24, AC Milan v AS Roma coming to Perth May 31, A-League finals underway (grand final May 25), Australia wins right to host 2026 Women’s Asian Cup.

The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle for Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Join our host this week, Hugh Best, bringing you his slant of the week in football with a handful of familiar football guests from the local community and across Australia.

Hayley Roach, The Lost Lioness joins us for a chat about EFL Play offs, the WSL and Matildas' overseas.

Tommy Doleman, Football West Match Reporter, to chat, review and preview all things from the local scene.

Chris Brady, Kingsley Westside FC Senior’s President, talking about their current form in this year’s competition.

Matt Stacey, Perth Glory's Superfan to review the Glory’s Annus Horribilis!

The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle for Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Join Sean Kelly and A League Stats man Peter Szkiela, in the studio this week, with a great line-up of guests.

Greg Farrell, Futsal WA

There is an awful lot going on in the world of Futsal, Greg has all the news. We will also talk to Greg about his other passion Subiaco WNPL side.

Sue Read, Former Matilda, Save Canberra United

We catch up with Sue for an update on her project to save Canberra United and secure the football development pathway for women in the ACT.

Karen Hennessy, Football West

This week is Female football week, Karen will keep us in the loop of all the activities and events planned for the week.

Gareth Morgan, Perth Glory

With a horror year behind them Glory will celebrate the most Glorious Player awards on Monday night as a new chapter starts. We will talk to Gareth about his highs and lows of the last season and his hopes going forward.

Paul Lowethorpe, Association of Walking football Australia.

One of the fastest growing areas of the sport, with multiple competitions in Australia and overseas, there are plenty of opportunities to travel, play sport and expand your social network. Several AWFA members are currently competing or preparing for competitions and AWFA are to host the Asia Pacific Walking Football cup here in WA.