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Stan Sport Football

Stan Sport

Former Socceroos and Stan Sport analysts Craig Foster and Mark Bosnich are joined by Sydney Morning Herald football reporter Vince Rugari to discuss all the latest in football from around the world and right here at home.

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Episodes

UCL draw, Kevin Muscat and Socceroos squad

Craig Foster, Mark Bosnich and Breanna Holden are joined by Kevin Muscat to discuss winning the J-League with Yokohama. The team also discuss some huge round of 16 Champions League match ups and Graham Arnold's Socceroos World Cup squad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 08, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Andy Brassell on a sensational end to the UCL group stage

Andy Brassell joins Craig Foster, Mark Bosnich and Breanna Holden to discuss the final round of the Champions League group stage, Manchester United's improvement, Arsenal's title credentials and the Socceroos speaking out about Qatar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Are Napoli the best team in Europe right now? With Nicky Banding

Italian football expert Nicky Bandini joins to talk about Napoli’s incredible start to the season, what’s gone wrong at Juventus and whether Inter could stumble this week in the Champions League. Craig Foster and Mark Bosnich discuss all the latest in football including Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Ange Postecoglou’s chance to make history this week.-- See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 202248 minSeason 2Ep. 9

El Clasico and Liverpool's win over Man City

Mark Bosnich, Craig Foster and Bre Holden chat to Semra Hunter about El Clasico and Barcelona's struggles. Then the team move on to speak about Liverpool's victory over Manchester City. Finally there is discussion about Rangers, Napoli, Maty Ryan losing his number 1 spot at Copenhagen and Daniel Arzani. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 202256 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Alex Baumjohann on Der Klassiker, RB Leipzig v Celtic and what makes Haaland so special

Craig Foster and Mark Bosnich are joined by former Bundesliga Alex Baumjohann to preview RB Leipzig's trip to face Ange Postecoglou's Celtic. The classic match between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, why Erling Haaland is so special and what it says about the Bundesliga. The guys also preview the upcoming Champions League matches and discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's 700th goal and his legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 10, 202257 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Australia Cup with Dwight Yorke, Jonathan Wilson on Manchester derby

Craig Foster and Mark Bosnich begin the show by addressing what happened off the field at the Australia Cup final, before welcoming Macarthur coach Dwight Yorke on the show to discuss his side's first ever trophy. Later European expert Jonathan Wilson joins to discuss how Erling Haaland is a near unstoppable footballer, the fallout from the Manchester derby and the upcoming Champions League and Europa League matches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 03, 202254 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Garang Kuol on Socceroos debut, Philippe Auclair on France's problems

Socceroos debutant Garang Kuol joins the crew to discuss his debut for Australia and his rapid rise in the last 12 months. Later Craig Foster and Mark Bosnich break down the Socceroos two victories over New Zealand. Finally, French football expert Philippe Auclair joins to discuss all the issues surrounding France, Australia's first opponent at the World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 26, 202257 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Paul Okon on helping Brugge to their phenomenal start.

Mark Bosnich and Craig Foster are joined by former Socceroos captain and current Club Brugge assistant coach Paul Okon to discuss the Belgian side’s incredible start to the season and coaching in Europe. Later, Spanish football expert Phil Kitromilides joins to discuss the Madrid derby and everything happening in La Liga. Finally the guys discuss the Premier League and their favourite moments of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 19, 202246 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Celtic legend Hartson on Ange in demand, Brassell on Shaktar's incredible story

Craig Foster and Mark Bosnich are joined by Celtic and Wales legend John Hartson to discuss Celtic v Real Madrid and the job Ange Postecoglou is doing in Scotland. We also hear from PSG star Kylian Mbappe and European expert Andy Brassell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 202249 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Celtic v Real Madrid preview, Maty Ryan at Copenhagen and Liverpool draw in the derby

Mark Bosnich and Craig Foster break down Celtic's impressive 4-0 win over Rangers, then Spanish football expert Semra Hunter joins to talk about Real Madrid's trip to Celtic. Later we hear from Maty Ryan at Copenhagen and talk all the latest from the Premier League. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 05, 202245 minSeason 2Ep. 2

UCL group stage preview special with Ange Postecoglou

Celtic coach Ange Postecoglou joins Max Rushden, Craig Foster and Mark Bosnich to discuss his side going up against defending champions Real Madrid, Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk and German giants RB Leipzig. Later, European expert Lars Sivertsen joins the guys to preview the other 7 groups in the UEFA Champions League as well as discuss how Manchester United and Arsenal will go in the Europa League. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 30, 20221 hr 5 min

UCL final wrap-up, A-League Grand Final analysis, Socceroos and season in review.

Craig Foster, Mark Bosnich and Vince Rugari breakdown the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, discuss why Madrid are so strong year after year, the brilliance of Ancelotti and if a goalkeeper has ever had a better performance than Thibaut Courtois in a UCL final. The boys also discuss what now for Liverpool and who will stay and who will leave. Later they praise the work of John Aloisi (20:10) at Western United after winning the A-League, chat about a brilliant night as Bar...

May 30, 202254 min

Harry Kewell and Ajdin Hrustic on making European history, PL final day drama and UCL final preview.

The last two Socceroos to play in and win a European final, Harry Kewell and Ajdin Hrustic, speak to Craig Foster, Mark Bosnich and Vince Rugari about making history, playing at the highest level and special European nights. Then the boys discuss all the drama from the final day of the season in the Premier League and preview the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid. Later we hear from Ange Postecoglou and some Celtic players about what it means to be back in the Champions Le...

May 23, 202247 min

Europa League final preview with David Mitchell and FA Cup glory for Liverpool and Sam Kerr.

Craig Foster, Mark Bosnich and Vince Rugari are joined by former Socceroos striker and the only player to have played for both Eintracht Frankfurt and Rangers, David Mitchell to preview the Europa League final between the German and Scottish sides. Current Socceroos midfielder Ajdin Hrustic speaks to Vince (15:30) about potentially playing in a European final this week with Frankfurt, playing against Barcelona and the incredible German supporters. Then the boys discuss Liverpool beating Chelsea ...

May 16, 20221 hr 5 min

Serie A madness, Aussies achieving abroad and Liverpool slip up.

Craig Foster, Mark Bosnich and Vince Rugari are joined by Nicky Bandini to talk about the epic title race at the top of Serie A and the thrilling relegation battle at the bottom. The boys also talk about the success of Australians Ange Postecoglou, Sam Kerr, Joe Montemurro and Denis Genreau in Europe this season. Discuss the Premier League title race between Manchester City and Liverpool, as well as the news that Erling Haaland will sign for City. Finally the guys chat about the big blue between...

May 09, 202254 min

Is Ancelotti underrated among the all-time great coaches with Semra Hunter?

Spanish football expert Semra Hunter joins the team to discuss Real Madrid winning a 35th La Liga title, Carlo Ancelotti becoming the first coach to win a league title in each of the big five leagues and the upcoming Champions League semi-final second legs. Later the guys discuss Australia's struggles in the Asian Champions League, Ange Postecoglou at Celtic and Australian women making history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 02, 202255 min

Premier League title race and UCL semi-final preview

Max Rushden joins Craig Foster and Mark Bosnich to discuss the epic Premier League title race between Liverpool and Manchester City (3:00) and where they might drop points (14:00). Ahead of a massive Champions League week, the boys take a look at Manchester City v Real Madrid (19:10), hear from Joleon Lescott on Sydney harbour (24:30) and discuss if Villarreal can produce another surprise against Liverpool (28:10). Later the guys discuss Real Betis winning just their fourth trophy in 114 years (...

Apr 25, 202248 min

Liverpool get psychological edge over City and is Modric the best midfielder of all-time?

Fozz, Boz and Vince discuss Liverpool's impressive 3-2 win over Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final, how important is for them to re-sign Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane and what Jack Grealish offers as a 100 million pound signing. Then the boys move on to the Champions League and why Liverpool shouldn't underestimate Villarreal (16:40) ponder if Luka Modric is the greatest midfielder of all-time (37:00). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 18, 202257 min

Manchester City and Liverpool review and Ronaldo smashes a kids phone.

Football expert Jonathan Wilson joins Craig Foster, Mark Bosnich and Vince Rugari to discuss the incredible match between Manchester City and Liverpool (1:10), they analyse the Champions League quarter-finals (16:00) including the brilliance of Karim Benzema. Later they discuss Dimitri Payet's incredible goal in the Conference League (44:35) and Cristiano Ronaldo smashing a kid's phone (55:10). The boys also touch on Daniel Margush's error for the Wanderers, the Matildas win over New Zealand and...

Apr 11, 20221 hr 11 min

World Cup draw and Champions League quarter-finals preview

Craig Foster and Vince Rugari are joined by European football expert Lars Sivertsen to discuss the World Cup draw (1:30) and the upcoming Champions League quarter-finals; Manchester City v Atletico Madrid (15:00), Benfica v Liverpool (22:45), Chelsea v Real Madrid (26:55) and Villarreal v Bayern Munich (31:00). The guys also discuss Celtic's win over Rangers (36:40), the brilliance of Pedri, the Matildas, Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe finally gelling and how Barca broke the record for biggest ...

Apr 04, 202256 min

What went wrong and what needs to change with the Socceroos?

Craig Foster, Vince Rugari, Mark Bosnich and Grace Gill discuss what went wrong for the Socceroos against Japan (1:58), what needs to change in the short term and what are some of the bigger issues causing these problems. Then the team discuss Melbourne Victory defeating Sydney FC in the A-League Women's Grand Final (31:36). Italian football expert Nicky Bandini joins to discuss Italy's shock failure to qualify for the 2022 Men's World Cup (38:50) and finally Fozz, Vince, Boz and Grace discuss G...

Mar 28, 202253 min

An incredible El Clasico and Socceroo Bruno Fornaroli.

After an incredible El Clasico, Graham Hunter joins Craig Foster, Mark Bosnich and Vince Rugari live from Spain (1:00) to discuss all the fallout. Later new Socceroos striker Bruno Fornaroli (17:00) joins the show to talk about how much he wants to give to Australia, the possibility of playing against Uruguay and the massive two games coming up. Then the boys talk about Liverpool getting within one point of Manchester City (33:30) in the Premier League, have a look at the match-ups for the Champ...

Mar 21, 202257 min

Miguel Delaney on PSG's problems and Chelsea's sanctions, Joe Montemurro on coaching Juventus

Miguel Delaney joins Vince Rugari, Craig Foster, Mark Bosnich and Dom Bossi to talk about PSG's 3-1 loss to Real Madrid (1:45), Chelsea being sanctioned (18:40) and what that means for the rest of the season. Later, the boys discuss Manchester United's 3-2 win over Spurs and discuss if Cristiano Ronaldo is the best striker of all-time (31:00). Juventus' Australian women's coach Joe Montemurro joins the panel to talk life in Italy (37:00) and how the women's game is progressing in Europe. Finally...

Mar 14, 20221 hr

James Holland on playing in Europe, Philippe Auclair on PSG's struggles

Craig Foster, Mark Bosnich and Vince Rugari discuss the Manchester derby (3:00) and speak to Aussie James Holland about playing in the UEFA Conference League with LASK and Salzburg's chances against Bayern Munich this week (11:00). Later the boys chat with European football expert Philippe Auclair (21:50) about how football has responded to the invasion in Ukraine, PSG losing to Nice ahead of their clash with Real Madrid, the brilliance of Christophe Galtier who might be France's next coach, and...

Mar 07, 202255 min

Tariq Panja on Ukraine-Russia implications for football and Craig Foster on why Bielsa could revolutionise Australian football

Craig Foster, Mark Bosnich and Vince Rugari are joined by New York Times journalist Tariq Panja (2:55) to discuss the football implications of the Russia-Ukraine situation, how FIFA have responded, what it could mean for Russian clubs, the national team and Chelsea's Russian owner. Later the boys discuss Barcelona scoring 12 goals in a week (23:30), European football expert Lars Sivertsen joins to talk Liverpool beating Chelsea in the EFL Cup (27:35), Marcelo Bielsa's incredible impact on Leeds ...

Feb 28, 202252 min

Dwight Yorke on Manchester United and coaching ambitions, Marcel van der Kraan on Ajax.

Craig Foster and Mark Bosnich chat to Dwight Yorke about Manchester United, his own coaching ambitions and being best friends with Boz. Later, Dutch football expert Marcel van der Kraan joins to talk Ajax's incredible season and the controversy off the pitch. Finally the boys discuss Ben Garuccio's goal, Cristian Volpato scoring for Roma and whether criticism of Leo Messi is fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202252 min

Ange Postecoglou on Celtic's success and Australian football, Lars Sivertsen on a huge UCL week

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou joins Craig Foster, Mark Bosnich and Vince Rugari to discuss his early success in Scotland, his recruitment strategy (7:00), if he needs a plan B (13:00) and Australian football being so close to his heart and trying to solve some of the issues (20:00). European football expert Lars Sivertsen joins (25:00) to discuss what Bodo/Glimt will bring to the table when they face off against Celtic this week. Then later the boys preview a big week in Champions League action (...

Feb 14, 202248 min

Jackson Irvine on Socceroos, Graham Hunter on La Liga, plus Postecoglou's success in Scotland

Socceroos Jackson Irvine joins Vince Rugari, Craig Foster and Mark Bosnich to talk about Australia's world cup qualification campaign, life in Germany with St Pauli and speaking out on big issues. Then the boys give their thoughts on the Socceroos (10:10) and Ange Postecoglou's success at Celtic (15:05). Later, Spanish football expert Graham Hunter (17:40) joins to talk Barca's 4-2 win over Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid's win over Granada and Sevilla attempted title challenge. Finally, (26:38) th...

Feb 07, 202235 min

Matildas crumble, Musky on Japan, Bandini on Italy

Vince Rugari and Craig Foster speak to Yokohama F. Marinos coach Kevin Muscat about coaching in Japan and how Ange Postecoglou is travelling in Scotland as well as Italian football expert Nicky Bandini about the big transfer moves happening in Serie A. Vince and Fozz also discuss Mason Greenwood, the Matildas losing and the Socceroos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31, 202242 min
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