Dale Owens documents his journey from not having a professional football club in his city to season ticket holder at the local A-League club. Talking all things...
Adelaide chaos, VAR controversy & finals race – Nice Drop of Port Live!
What. A. Game. End-to-end action, late drama, and a controversial VAR decision that had the crowd absolutely fuming. Tonight, we break it all down—was it a penalty? Did we throw it away? Or a solid point?We’ve got Nathan in the house, Robbie to explain the VAR controversy, and a deep dive into what this result means for our finals chances. Are Adelaide our biggest threat? How many points do we need to lock in fourth place? And will any semis or finals be played at Mount Smart—or are we headed to Eden Park?Plus—Ferris wheels, tea cups, and One News putting Auckland FC under water skiing? The old guard aren’t giving up their grip on the Kiwi sporting landscape that easily…And did Matt get back from the golf in time?All that and final predictions for Newcastle....
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Everywhere they go, Phoenix get battered.
This episode does what it says on the tin. 6-1 , Phoenix were truly battered. We recall derby day with glee and an analytical eye. And look ahead to a top of the table battle against Adelaide this weekend. We also have new reserve team coach Luke Casserly on!
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🎙️ Derby Day Special live from Lillyworld!
Live from Lillyworld, it’s the biggest match of the season! Could Auckland FC get the three in a row over Wellington Phoenix. Well the answer was yes - emphatically in the end.If you didn't catch it here was our pre-match show live and in person from Mt Smart stadium.Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker joined us, we checked in with Robbie live from Sydney and Mattinho Junior was back with some silky skills. We also found some pretty excitable Phoenix fans , all that and inside the Port with Blair and young Jack joined the march!Derby day—sell-out crowd, electric atmosphere, and the biggest win of the season!
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Western United Preview & Mid-Season Report!
The countdown is on to Saturday’s showdown with Western United, and we’ve got plenty to dive into. Can Auckland FC keep their form rolling, or will Western get the better of us again? We break down the key battles, what’s at stake for the playoffs, and how many more wins we need to lock in a top-six spot.Plus, it’s time for our Half-Term Report! We rate the season so far and hand out awards—best goal, biggest surprise, most improved, and more. Expect some heated debate and maybe a few left-field picks.Oh, and something big is happening on February 22… more on that tonight.📺 LIVE from 8:45 PM NZT—jump in the chat, send us your questions, and as always, Up the Port! 🚢⚽ #NiceDropOfPort #AucklandFC
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Tommy Smith with news from inside the camp
Tonight on Nice Drop of Port, we’re joined by Auckland FC’s defensive rock and soon-to-be club legend, Tommy Smith!What's the mood like inside the Auckland FC camp right now? How is the squad handling the pressure, and what’s driving them on?Tommy also spills the beans about his time at Ipswich under Roy Keane—what was it like playing under one of football’s most no-nonsense managers? Tommy also tells us about his ambitions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as he and Chris Wood look to make history.All this and a look back at the last two victories and much more.
Dale Owens documents his journey from not having a professional football club in his city to season ticket holder at the local A-League club. Talking all things Auckland Football Club, Dale is joined by Matt and others each episode to delve into all the goings on at the club. There'll be match day coverage, special guests and plenty of laughs along the way. Can you afford to miss this?
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