SBS The World Game Football podcast

Craig Foster, Mark Rudan and Lucy Zelic discuss the numerous issues surrounding football in Australia, including new national team coach Bert van Marwijk, a stuttering A-League, youth development, coach development and a second tier. 00:30: Bert van Marwijk appointed Socceroos coach 12:30: Do we have a national direction? 22:00: Is the A-League a development league and youth development 43:30: Are young Australian players good enough? 54:00: Governance of the game 59:00: Paying $32,000 for coaching licenses 1:06:00: What needs addressing first? 1:07:55: Why Fozz is extremely worried about the game

New Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk sits down with Lucy Zelic to discuss his plans for the national team at the upcoming World Cup, his time with the Netherlands and being accused by Johan Cruyff of playing anti-football.

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.

This week, Lucy Zelic, Francis Awaritefe and Michael Huguenin review the last round of the premier league and discuss amongst other things the future of john Terry, Jose Mourinhio's management style, and the future or Arsenal Subscribe to our full podcast for free here > apple.co/2dnOjy0

This week, Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Clint Bolton review the week of football with settlement in the Premier League, and analyse what was Chelsea's receipe for success this year? Subscribe to our full podcast for free here > apple.co/2dnOjy0

This week, Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Clint Bolton review the week of football, the epic GF and discuss the mess around the TV rights. Subscribe to our full podcast for free here > apple.co/2dnOjy0

This week, Erdem Koc, Francis Awaritefe and Clint Bolton review the tail end of the premier League, and debate on wether or not Jose Mourinho goes too hard on his players? Subscribe to our full podcast for free here > apple.co/2dnOjy0

This week, Erdem Koc, Clint Bolton and Michael Huguenin Preview the Grand Final 2017 coming up and ask the question, are the A-league final tickets too expensive? Subscribe to our full podcast for free here > apple.co/2dnOjy0