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• JAKE GLEESON: "I wouldn't be alive, if it wasn't for her" | EP14 - The Unused Subs

  In the 14th episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran are joined by former All Whites and Portland Timbers goalkeeper Jake Gleeson. In an extremely honest, confronting and raw discussion, Jake details what went wrong in the operating room 7 years ago as he went under the knife to treat stress fractures in both of his legs. The result? A gruesome infection, 14 surgeries in total, a seismic and near-fatal blow to his mental health, and the loss of a football career while in his prime. Recently, a jury awarded Jake US$20.4 million in damages after bringing a lawsuit against the Portland Timbers doctor, alleging medical malpractice. But the road to this win was long and arduous, and one that he couldn't have navigated without the support of those closest to him. Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP)Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email [email protected] or online chatSamaritans – 0800 726 666Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 To talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questionsAnxiety NZ – 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY)Healthline – 0800 611 116 Health advice from professional healthcare providers

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• Plight of the Phoenix: WHAT HAPPENED? And is Finn Surman KIWI or KIWIFRUIT? | EP13 - The Unused Subs

  In the 13th episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran are joined by Portland Timbers and All Whites centre back FINN SURMAN! He explains why he made the call to miss New Zealand's OFC WCQ semi and final, chats about Timbers head coach Phil Neville and how the former Premier League player is helping his game, the antics of Timber Joey, sunglasses after dark, and whether Finn is a kiwi... or a kiwifruit!? Former Wellington Phoenix defender TOM DOYLE returns to the Tyler St Sport studio to talk about the demise of the Nix in 24/25. What went wrong, but more importantly: how do you fix it?

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• The aura of SIR ALEX FERGUSON and REVENGE as David Ball mauled by WALRUS! | EP12 - The Unused Subs

  In the 12th episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran are joined by Wellington Phoenix defender Scott ‘Walrus’ Wootton and NZF Goalkeeping Lead Paul Gothard AKA Goffy. The pair of Englishmen reunited after a couple of years since Goffy has been ghosting Walrus! Discussed on the podcast today: the incredible aura of Sir Alex Ferguson who Scott dealt with while at the Manchester United Academy, the qualities of Alex Paulsen and what Bournemouth would've identified in him, and of course, revenge is a dish best served cold... so Scott ABSOLUTELY hammers David Ball after Bally's attack on his best bud back in Episode 2!

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• HOW do you OPEN a CHAMPAGNE BOTTLE?? NZ returns to the FIFA WORLD CUP!! | EP11 - The Unused Subs

  In the 11th episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran are joined by unlikely goal-scoring hero MICHAEL BOXALL of the victorious All Whites! His first-ever international goal opened the scoring against New Caledonia in a 3-0 OFC WCQ Final win at Eden Park. He talks us through the goal, his emotions in the key moments, and how Kosta Barbarouses cannot open a bottle of bubbly to save his life! Jacob definitely knows how to though, and the day after the match he is in a MASSIVE hurt-box. Good luck to The Spoon before he and Boxy venture out for a round of golf! Most importantly however... for the 3rd time in All Whites history... WE'RE GOING TO THE FIFA WORLD CUP!!!

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• Who's in the ALL WHITES XI? Oli Sail's sibling rivalry & MARCELO LIPLOCK! | EP10 - The Unused Subs

  We reach double figures! In the 10th episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran reveal their All Whites Starting XI that SHOULD take to the field in the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers, with the positions of goalkeeper, central defence and both wing spots coming under scrutiny. Then it's Oli Sail who joins the Subs from the Sydney Airport lounge, with tales of brawling brothers, an incredible mum, a subtle smooch with Marcelo, and NRL megastar Nathan Cleary - the footballer that never was!

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