ROY KEANE vs PAUL IFILL & Angeball OUT of CHRIS WOOD’S Nottingham Forest! | EP25 - The Unused Subs
With Jacob Spoonley unavailable for selection this week and Tom Doyle sunning himself in Fiji, Goran was forced to pull out all the stops for the second episode of Season Two. He recruited not only the exceptional SEAMUS MARTEN of Between Two Beers, but handed a debut to none other than PAUL IFILL - the greatest import in the history of the Wellington Phoenix!The removal of Ange Postecoglou from Nottingham Forest was an obvious talking point, given how the Aussie's 39-day stretch in charge has impacted our All Whites captain Chris Wood. Surely this is the best possible result for Woodsy?! But does he stay in the forest or seek greener pastures?The Subs review the opening round of the A-League season from a kiwi POV and wonder how on earth Jesse Randall missed the target from one yard out?! And did you know that Wellington Phoenix played a highline against Perth? (if you heard the match commentary, it was all they talked about!)Paul Ifill unveils his 4 X's with Collinson, and given who he encountered while playing in the UK, he assembles an incredible 5 a-side team featuring some of the biggest names in world football!And please... do yourself a massive favour and stay with us until the end because you won't want to miss some incredible stories about Roy Keane, what happened during the FA Cup Final lead-in, and finding love during the French ski season!FOLLOW THE UNUSED SUBS!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theunusedsubs/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theunusedsubsKiwis talk football too!#football #soccer #newzealand
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HAMSTRUNG: Max Mata's off-season ordeal & SEASON TWO PREMIERE! | EP24 - The Unused Subs
That’s right, it’s the SEASON TWO PREMIERE of The Unused Subs! Somehow, some way, the boys are back… and they’ve convinced former Auckland FC striker MAX MATA to join the fun at the Tyler St Sport studio.Max has endured a less than desirable off-season; a niggling hamstring injury led to a departure from Shrewsbury Town, and left him without a club. How does the free agent plot a path to the FIFA WORLD CUP in 2026?Max relives and reveals the pain and frustration of not being involved in last season’s A-League semi-final defeat to Melbourne Victory, but also recounts some of his best moments during the Black Knights’ inaugural campaign. Goran debuts a new segment - FOUR X’s WITH COLLINSON - in association with our great mates at Collinson Forex. It's essentially an excuse to talk about the best players you've ever shared a pitch with! We rave about kiwi footballers making headlines for all the right reasons as we check out our Kiwi Radar.There’s also plenty of love for Brian Kaltak, and yep… we are still wondering if THAT cross at Mt Smart Stadium was IN or OUT in AFC’s final match of last season. And it wouldn't be an episode of your favourite kiwi football show if there wasn't an unwelcome interruption from a loud delivery truck, or a giant cruise ship, right?!It’s good to be back for Season Two! Tell your teammates and get on the bench with The Unused Subs today!
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SEASON FINALE! 12 months out from the 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP | EP23 - The Unused Subs
In the 23rd and FINAL episode of The Unused Subs first season, Jacob & Goran are separated by the Tasman Sea, courtesy of a Spoonley family holiday... but through the wonders of technology The Spoon joins via video call. In studio our old pal TOM DOYLE slots into his position, alongside the big guest for the finale: ALL WHITES HEAD COACH DARREN BAZELEY!In exactly one year, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be underway. And NZ preparations for the biggest football tournament on the face of the planet just received a huge boost, with the announcement of the Soccer Ashes returning in September - that's ALL WHITES vs Australia's SOCCEROOS in two matches, home and away. We talk to Baze about that, and so much more: the recent trip to Canada, securing victory against Côte d'Ivoire. How to manage Nottingham Forest's CHRIS WOOD during the next 12 months, in what will be a very busy time for the skipper. Which players will be hoping to secure moves this off-season to give themselves the best possible chance of WORLD CUP selection? With so many top quality central defenders, who starts in one year from now? And with some consistent football under his belt, is RYAN THOMAS a serious possibility of coming back to the national team?Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to watch, like, comment and subscribe to The Unused Subs. We'll do everything in our power to return for a second season!FOLLOW THE UNUSED SUBS!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theunusedsubs/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theunusedsubsKiwis talk football too!#football #soccer #newzealand #allwhites #fifaworldcup
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The FRANCIS DE VRIES Story: Sweden, Sunscreen, Salmon & Shirt Swapping | EP22 - The Unused Subs
In the 22nd episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran are joined in the Tyler St Sport studio by the 'Transparent Terminator' FRANCIS DE VRIES of Auckland FC and the All Whites!Fresh off the plane from international duties in Canada, the A-League's best left back chats about the sun protection required to play during the Australasian summertime, at what level in Swedish football you are allowed to swap shirts with opposition players, and how an ACL injury eventually landed him a spot at Auckland FC.Also on the agenda: FDV's old Mazda Axela and Goran's first car (the 1986 Holden Barina) face off for the title of worst vehicle, we reveal the real story behind his 45,000 Instagram followers, and the Spoon hits him with the Starting XI. Oh, and we talk about his LETHAL LEFT PEG of course!And don't miss the 'GOOD QUESTION' competition - who asks more, Paladin or Spoonley? Only in Episode 22 of The Unused Subs!FOLLOW THE UNUSED SUBS!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theunusedsubs/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theunusedsubsKiwis talk football too!#football #soccer #newzealand #aleague
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What next for ALEX PAULSEN? BEN OLD vs PSG, and his toughest season so far | EP21 - The Unused Subs
In the 21st episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran are joined IN STUDIO by ALEX PAULSEN and St Etienne's BEN OLD!It was an absolute treat to have the long-time friends on the podcast together, and there was so much to cover off:Oldie's experiences in Ligue 1, playing the newly-crowned European champions PSG, his injury, relegation, all the while being far from home away from family and friends. AP's astonishing form for the past two seasons, first for the Phoenix and more recently for the Black Knights. The heartbreak of semi-final defeat again, and what this off-season will bring for the Bournemouth keeper.Oldie came prepared as well, sharing some great stories of his time with AP in their Nix days, including a crazy tale of a flying smartphone.This one is not to be missed! So tell your mates, tell your family to check out our two young All Whites guns on The Unused Subs today! FOLLOW THE UNUSED SUBS!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theunusedsubs/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theunusedsubsKiwis talk football too!#football #soccer #newzealand #epl #ligue1
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