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...
Late drama in Adelaide and Mattinho Junior lines up his next challenge
What a game in Adelaide! Well the last twenty minutes anyway! Auckland FC turned up the heat, coming back to secure a crucial point and stay just one off the top of the league. Tonight, we’ll unpack the VAR drama, the shirt-pull controversy, and whether the ref really got it right.We’re also joined by an Adelaide United fan and podcaster to debate it all and, of course, Mattinho Junior himself, fresh off his big halftime juggling debut at Auckland FC. Did Nice Drop of Port help him land his moment on the pitch? We’ll take the credit either way.Plus, we dive into last week’s emphatic 3-0 win over Melbourne City, dissect the tactical changes that made all the difference, and tackle the hot topic of crowd chants—are Auckland FC’s songs hitting the mark?All this, predictions for next week, and more.
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Auckland FC Chief Executive Nick Becker is on Nice Drop of Port!
CEO of Auckland FC Nick Becker is on the show tonight! He tells us how he had a tear in his eye on day one as he witnessed Mt Smart filling up. He also puts to bed all this Paddy Gower talk of the Port being started by the Auckland FC marketing team! We'll also be joined by Comedian Eli Matthewson who reveals his unlikely connection to Matt, Football and Auckland FC. And we have the debrief from Perth away and all the build up for the bounce back game against Melbourne City at the weekend. #aucklandfc #lovefootball #nickbecker #elimatthewson #Auckland #football #aleage
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Daniel McBreen on Auckland FC’s title hopes, TikTok star’s bold signing bid, and a Glory fan explains what it's like supporting Perth right now.
This week, we’re joined by A-League legend Daniel McBreen—or Macca to all but his wife and his mother. He knows a thing or two about winning titles and he spells out exactly what Auckland FC need to do to go all the way this season, plus he takes us back to his Golden Boot-winning year when he finished above none other than Alessandro Del Piero on the scoring charts.We also dive into the wild world of TikTok as we try to help a freestyle sensation get signed by Auckland FC. Could a name change be the key to his big break?Then, we hear from a Perth Glory fan who’s seen it all over 24 long years—thick, thin, and everything in between. If Auckland FC’s fanbase is on a honeymoon, this guy’s on his third divorce.Stick around for predictions ahead of this weekend’s long-haul clash in Western Australia, the effects of travel on the team, and much more.🔗 Hit play and join the conversation!
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The curse of Matt: Can Auckland FC bounce back after their first defeat?
In this episode of Nice Drop of Port, we tackle Auckland FC’s 4-0 loss to Western United—the club's first defeat of the season. After six straight wins , and a draw, how unexpected was this result? Was it just an off day, or is Matt McGann—the man who made his debut in the stands—the curse? Join us as we dive deep into what went wrong, and whether this loss is the beginning of a rough patch, or if the team can bounce back quickly.We’ll break down the game, discuss Auckland FC’s growing connection with one of it's biggest community, and hear from journalist Lincoln Tan, who shares his perspective on football’s impact. Robbie’s also got the inside scoop on potential January transfers.It’s a rollercoaster episode of football's highs and lows, hold on tight.
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Terry McFlynn on building a football club from nothing
Tonight, we’re going behind the scenes with Auckland FC’s Director of Football, Terry McFlynn, the club’s first football related employee. Terry reveals how they built this record-breaking team from the ground up, the type of players they scouted, and the vibe in the camp as Auckland FC sits proudly atop the league after seven incredible games.Dale, Robbie, Blair and Matt also unpack the last minute drama against Melbourne City, the sheer resilience of this squad, and what to expect in this weekend’s home clash with Western United. Oh, and did we mention there’s an artificial beach coming to Mount Smart? 🌴⚽
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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