ALEX RUFER on Melbourne Victory shattering Kiwi dreams YET AGAIN! | EP20 - The Unused Subs
In the 20th episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran are joined by ALEX RUFER, skipper of the Wellington Phoenix! In the aftermath of Auckland FC’s shock loss to Melbourne Victory he’s the perfect person to chat to, given his Nix suffered the same fate one year ago. What are the emotions he experienced after his own semi final disappointment, as we attempt to understand how the Black Knights will be feeling in this moment.Also on the menu: The Phoenix 24/25 campaign and why they didn’t reach the dizzying heights of the previous season, Alex’s sickness - and subsequent weight loss - which saw him spend a large chunk of the season resting at home. We address the Logan Rogerson fishing story, the David Ball jetski yarn, losing mates over golf, and ask the million dollar question: does Alex Rufer genuinely dislike Goran?Before all that Jacob & Goran review THAT disallowed goal. Did Guillermo May’s cross go out of play? And we chat about the overwhelmingly positive impact Auckland FC has had on NZ’s largest city. 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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Auckland FC 1-0 Melbourne Victory! ONE GAME AWAY from A-LEAGUE GRAND FINAL! | EP19 - The Unused Subs
In the 19th episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran are joined by the returning Tom Doyle, and Australia's lead A-League commentator Simon Hill. Auckland FC are 90 minutes away from HOSTING an A-League GRAND FINAL, following their 1-0 semifinal first leg win over Victory in Melbourne! We re-watch Neyder Moreno's double poster, Logan Rogerson's goal, The Port drummer takes a spill, and ask why the people of Melbourne didn't turn up to watch their THREE teams at AAMI Park? And here's the big question: given all that's happened in recent years... is this the most purple patch in kiwi football history?Goran's car almost gets towed, Francis De Vries comes good for Betcha's Hosted Pot, there's a Guillermo May Lime Scooter cameo, we give Simon Hill grief for being a Man City fan, and whatever you do please wait until the end because there's an unwanted, grumpy guest at Tyler St Sport!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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Auckland FC's DAN HALL, B2B's Seamus Marten, Piney’s Urination Sensation! | EP18 - The Unused Subs
In the 18th episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran are joined by not one, not two, but THREE fabulous guests! The first half hour is spent in the company of Auckland FC defender DAN HALL, the man who won’t stop winning trophies; a treble last season with Central Coast Mariners, and already a Premier’s Plate with the Black Knights.Dan looks forward to the away clash with Melbourne Victory, but also reveals some wildly embarrassing Playstation-related behaviours.In the back half of the episode Dan leaves the field of play, replaced by a couple of NZ’s favourite broadcasters/podcasters - the voice of football JASON PINE, and SEAMUS MARTEN from Between Two Beers. An attempt to logically preview the Auckland FC/Melbourne Victory first leg encounter quickly descends into chaos as the four great mates are reunited! But don't worry: Sensible discussion does proceed... eventually.It's a massive week for kiwi football, so get this into you!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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Auckland FC's GUILLERMO MAY brings in the PREMIER'S PLATE! | EP17 - The Unused Subs
In the 17th episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran are joined by Auckland FC’s Guillermo May… and the PREMIER'S PLATE! That’s right, New Zealand’s first piece of A-League silverware is with The Unused Subs in the Tyler St Sport Bar studio. We ask Guillermo about the celebrations on the night it was presented, and how long those particular celebrations lasted… given their very next match ended in defeat to Western United in the final round of the regular season!Guillermo tells us which of his incredible long range goals is his favourite, who he's desperate to play in the A-League semi AND the Grand Final, and reveals the A-League team he ALMOST signed for before Auckland won him over. We also ask about his brilliant fashion shoot debut for Remix Magazine where he was layered up in clothes beyond belief, and if Nando Pijnaker, in the same fashion spread, was aware of his ‘double denim/jumper half on’ situation and how incredible that looked!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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MARKO STAMENIC: "Build a deck, become a footballer!" | EP16 - The Unused Subs
In the 16th episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran are joined by the man with the Midas touch, MARKO STAMENIC. And it wasn't easy to tee this one up either, given the nasty time difference for all involved! Very early for the Subs in Auckland, exceptionally late for Marko in Athens.Everywhere he goes, success follows... Copenhagen, Red Star Belgrade, and now Olympiacos. Perhaps some of his magic will rub off on us too?Marko chats about his pathway to the Premier League with Nottingham Forest and his connection with All Whites captain Chris Wood, the massive names in world football he's faced in the heat of battle - Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Ivan Rakitic, Kevin De Bruyne, just to name a few - and the secret to alleviating the pressure that comes with it in the Champions League.The Ole Football Academy's lack of hot water gets a mention, growing up in a somewhat unique Serbian/Samoan household, but the biggest reveal is how building a deck with his father helped forge his professional football career! A splendid catch up with one of the truly great humans of kiwi football - we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
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