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The A-League is back, and Robbie Slater says it’s time for Australian football to stop whingeing and get behind it. Adam Peacock and Robbie are back together for a big week. They cover the A-League’s return, why the World Cup proved it’s the best place in the country for young players, and why SBS never said so on air. They also get into South Melbourne’s Australia Cup win and whether it earns them an A-League spot (it doesn’t, yet), Perth Glory’s pay troubles, and Sam Cosgrove’s fiery clash with a journalist in Auckland. Then it’s the Premier League. Lisandro Martinez has torched Manchester United’s hierarchy, and the boys ask whether this is the start of another disaster season at Old Trafford before giving their tips for the round. Along the way Robbie tells the full story of the worst cross in Fox Sports News history, plus the 9am phone call that ended with him telling Michael Cockerill exactly where to go. Like, subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode of Straight Yellow. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start 00:43 - Peacock and Slater are back 01:12 - The A-League returns: what the World Cup proved 02:20 - Robbie’s big bang theory of Australian football 05:16 - Australia Cup final and South Melbourne 06:00 - Why didn’t SBS credit the A-League? 07:02 - Milligan’s Newcastle and the A-League’s style rivalries 08:26 - Football people, get behind the A-League 09:12 - Clubs and the NPL: take, take, no give 09:50 - “It’ll be hotter when the sun comes out”: Robbie’s worst ever cross 12:46 - How does the A-League freshen up? Sydney Derby 13:50 - Getting cool in the schools 15:19 - Robbie’s ambassador offer 15:51 - A-League, Australian Championship and the pyramid 19:10 - South Melbourne straight into the A-League? 20:50 - Perth Glory and losing Richard Peil 22:24 - Academy parents who don’t rate the A-League 24:05 - Sam Cosgrove’s blow-up with a journalist 26:23 - Robbie vs Michael “Clarence” Cockerill 30:15 - Lisandro Martinez sprays Man United 33:00 - Is this United’s disaster season? 35:01 - Premier League tips 36:45 - Leeds vs Man United at Elland Road 38:23 - That PSG game 39:00 - Wrap #StraightYellow #AdamPeacock #RobbieSlater #ALeague #Socceroos #AustraliaCup #SouthMelbourne #ManUtd #PremierLeague #Football #Podcast Head to www.fanatics.tv for more football insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Liverpool defender and Socceroo Brad Smith joins The Straight Yellow for a massive football discussion covering Liverpool’s 3–0 defeat to Manchester City, the controversy surrounding City’s Premier League charges, and what it all means for the integrity of English football. Brad shares his thoughts on Liverpool’s performance, the controversial red card, Florian Wirtz’s big-money price tag, and the pressure facing Liverpool’s new-look full-backs. We also dive into the potential punishments facing Manchester City, the impact on Liverpool’s famous 2013–14 title race, and whether football history could look very different. Closer to home, Brad reflects on the Socceroos’ impressive performances against Brazil, his own international career and World Cup disappointment, and South Melbourne’s Australia Cup triumph. Could South Melbourne be the club to help take the A-League forward? And is promotion and relegation realistic in Australian football? An honest, wide-ranging conversation with a former Premier League player who has experienced the game at the highest level. 00:00 - Brad Smith Joins The Straight Yellow: Former Liverpool Defender & Socceroo 01:03 - Liverpool vs. Man City: Brad Smith's Take on the 3–0 Defeat 01:46 - Gravenberch's Red Card & the Controversial Turning Point 02:26 - Man City's Premier League Charges Overshadow the Biggest Game 02:54 - Liverpool's Starting XI: Did the Team Have Enough Firepower? 04:41 - Florian Wirtz: Is He Worth £100 Million? 06:29 - Liverpool's Big-Money Signings & the Pressure to Deliver 06:56 - Liverpool's Full-Back Problem: Frimpong, Kerkez & Filling Huge Shoes 08:46 - The Pressure of Playing for Liverpool & Life at the Club 09:15 - Premier League Title Predictions: Man City vs. Arsenal 10:18 - Man City's 115 Charges: The Damage to the Premier League's Reputation 13:05 - Liverpool's 2013–14 Title Race: Could History Have Been Different? 13:55 - Steven Gerrard, Daniel Sturridge & the Cost of Missing Out on a Title 15:40 - Brad Smith on the Possibility of Losing a Premier League Medal 17:14 - Inside Liverpool's Famous Squad & the Players Affected by the Charges 18:10 - What Punishment Should Man City Face? Relegation, Points Deductions or Expulsion? 20:12 - The Premier League's Credibility: Why a Quick Resolution Matters 21:53 - The Marseille Scandal: A Historical Example of Football Punishment 23:00 - Man City's Legacy: Can Titles Ever Be Viewed the Same Way Again? 24:21 - Brad Smith's Socceroos Appearances & His Special Shirt Number 25:37 - Australia vs. Brazil: The Socceroos Finally Let Loose 27:00 - The World Cup Experience: Behind the Scenes in the United States 28:04 - Brad Smith's International Career: Injuries, Missed Opportunities & Regrets 29:18 - Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham & a Look at the Latest Premier League Results 30:16 - Looking Back on a Football Career: Timing, Regrets & Perspective 31:50 - South Melbourne's Australian Cup Triumph: Could They Join the A-League? 33:08 - Should Australian Football Bring Back the Old NSL Model? 33:55 - Promotion & Relegation in Australia: Lessons from the MLS 35:15 - Why Promotion & Relegation Is So Difficult to Implement 36:45 - South Melbourne's A-League Ambitions & the Challenges Ahead 37:22 - Wrapping Up: Brad Smith's Insights on the State of Football 👍 Like the podcast, subscribe to The Straight Yellow, and let us know your thoughts in the comments! What do you think? Should Manchester City face relegation if the charges and appeals result in serious sanctions? And should South Melbourne join the A-League? #TheStraightYellow #BradSmith #LiverpoolFC #ManchesterCity #Socceroos #ALeague #AustralianFootball Head to www.fanatics.tv for more football insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The international break is finally over, and the Premier League is returning with a bang! On this episode of The Straight Yellow, Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater dissect the upcoming blockbusters, including Liverpool taking on Manchester City at Anfield and Manchester United facing Spurs. They also break down the starkly contrasting endings to the international careers of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, reflect on the 5-year anniversary of Newcastle's takeover, and discuss the historic Australia Cup Final clash between "old soccer and new football". 00:00 - International Break Finally Over & Australian Fan Struggles 01:41 - Personal Tribute: Adam's Dad's 1990s Newcastle Shirt 04:09 - Liverpool vs. Man City Preview & City's Hostile Anfield Trip 05:20 - Robbie's Playing Experience: The 1990s Marseille Scandal Era 08:49 - Erling Haaland, Nations League Injuries & Manager Pressure on Maresca 13:13 - Potential Sanctions, Appeals & FFP Impact 15:30 - Newcastle's 5-Year Takeover Anniversary & FFP Realities 18:10 - Robbie’s Classic Harry Redknapp Transfer Story 19:38 - Messi vs. Ronaldo: Emotional Farewell vs. Stormy Exit 24:50 - Can the Premier League & Football Survive Legal Battles? 26:08 - Australia Cup Final: South Melbourne vs. Melbourne Victory 27:18 - "Old Soccer vs. New Football" & The Early Days of the A-League 34:56 - Robbie Reminisces: Winning the Beach Fashions National Cup 36:44 - Fan Comments & The Future of Australian Football Media 39:22 - Robbie's Premier League Weekend Best Bets & Wrap-Up Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and drop your thoughts in the comments below! Who do you want to see as a guest on the show next? 🔔 Subscribe to Fanatics TV for more Straight Yellow, every Monday and Thursday. #Socceroos #Australia #ManchesterCity #ALeague #NSL #PremierLeague #StraightYellow #FanaticsTV Head to www.fanatics.tv for more football insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a big one! ⚽ The boys dive into the latest Manchester City 115-charge saga, unpack the world of football finances, and discuss what the ongoing case could mean for one of the biggest clubs in world football. Then it’s back home for a look at Melbourne City and the changing face of Australian football, before turning the attention to the Socceroos’ clash with Brazil. There’s plenty to talk about — from standout performances and Herrington’s impact, to the next generation of Australian talent and where the A-League and the free-to-air football coverage goes from here. In this episode: ⚽ Manchester City and the 115 charges 💰 Financial fair play & football finances 🇦🇺 Manchester City, Melbourne City & Australian football 🇧🇷 Socceroos vs Brazil 🔥 Herrington’s standout performance 🌱 The next generation of Socceroos 🏟️ The future of the A-League and football coverage Head to www.fanatics.tv for more football insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater are back on Straight Yellow to tackle one of the biggest stories in world football: Manchester City and the Premier League’s 115 financial charges. The pair discuss the potential ramifications for Manchester City, the club’s supporters and players, the impact of the allegations on the Premier League, and what could happen if the case ultimately results in penalties. They also examine Financial Fair Play and Profit and Sustainability Rules, and how financial regulations are increasingly shaping the way football clubs operate. Then it’s time to talk Socceroos. Adam and Robbie reflect on Australia’s performance against Brazil, the impact of the high press, the emergence of young players and the standout performances across the Australian defence. The conversation then turns to the future of Australian football. Could this current generation become one of Australia’s greatest ever? And why is supporting the A-League so important to developing the next generation of Socceroos and Matildas? New episodes of Straight Yellow drop every Monday and Friday. Get involved — drop your questions and your view on the Man City cheating allegation saga. TIMESTAMPS: 00:30 – Manchester City & the 115 Charges 05:38 – PSR, Financial Rules & Premier League Money 10:31 – Manchester City’s Reputation & the Impact on Fans 13:17 – Manchester City, Melbourne City & Australian Football 17:10 – PSR, Newcastle & the Changing Cost of Football 20:15 – Socceroos vs Brazil 23:01 – Herrington’s Standout Performance 27:21 – The Next Generation of Socceroos 30:02 – The A-League & Australia’s Football Future 🔔 Subscribe to Fanatics TV for more Straight Yellow, every Monday and Friday. #Socceroos #Australia #ManchesterCity #ManCity #PremierLeague #StraightYellow #FanaticsTV Head to www.fanatics.tv for more football insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Straight Yellow is back as Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater preview the Socceroos’ blockbuster clashes with Brazil. Robbie breaks down what he wants to see from Tony Popovic’s side, the striker issues facing the Socceroos, and why young talent needs to be given its chance. Then, Robbie shares the extraordinary story behind the 1997 Socceroos player strike before facing Brazil at the Confederations Cup — featuring Terry Venables, Harry Kewell, Mark Viduka, Ronaldo and Romário. Plus, Robbie reveals his top 10 Socceroos of all time, including his podium picks of Mark Bosnich, Mark Viduka, Harry Kewell and Tim Cahill. And should fans be allowed to drink beer in English football stadium stands again? New episodes of Straight Yellow drop every Monday and Friday. Get involved — drop your questions and your own top 10 Socceroos in the comments. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro: Socceroos v Brazil 05:24 – Socceroos selection calls and the striker problem 11:52 – Robbie’s 1997 Confederations Cup player-strike story 17:50 – Facing Brazil’s golden generation: Kewell, Viduka, Ronaldo and Romário 22:49 – Robbie Slater’s top 10 Socceroos of all time 23:50 – No. 10 and No. 9 26:30 – No. 8: Johnny Warren 29:12 – No. 7 to No. 5 32:00 – No. 4: Mark Bosnich 33:12 – No. 3: Mark Viduka 34:47 – No. 2: Harry Kewell 37:00 – No. 1: Tim Cahill 40:55 – Should England overturn its ban on drinking in stadium stands? 🔔 Subscribe to Fanatics TV for more Straight Yellow, every Monday and Friday. #Socceroos #Australia #Brazil #TimCahill #HarryKewell #MarkViduka #PremierLeague #StraightYellow #FanaticsTV Head to www.fanatics.tv for more football insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Straight Yellow reacts to one of the shocks of the season as Brighton put reigning champions Arsenal to the sword, ending their unbeaten start with a statement 3-0 win. Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater dig into how Fabian Hürzeler's side keep punching above their weight, before turning to Tottenham's latest home implosion against Aston Villa and Manchester United's fortunate late point at Fulham. Plus, Jamie Carragher's blunt take on Florian Wirtz's underwhelming return at Liverpool, and Robbie shares some of his wildest stories from Socceroos tours down under. New episodes of Straight Yellow drop every Monday and Friday. Get involved — drop your questions in the comments for Robbie's Mail Bag. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro & Brighton stun Arsenal 3-0 03:00 – Tactics vs. intensity: how Brighton dismantled the champions 06:56 – Arsenal's substitution calls & the long-ball debate 09:45 – Spurs implode again at home to Villa 13:07 – Man United's lucky late point at Fulham 16:26 – Spurs' spending problem vs. the Brighton/Brentford model 18:11 – Liverpool win, but Carragher slams Florian Wirtz 27:09 – Everton's fluke winner & a scare for Bournemouth 28:22 – Robbie's wildest Socceroos road-trip stories 🔔 Subscribe to Fanatics TV for more Straight Yellow, every Monday and Friday #PremierLeague #EPL #Arsenal #Brighton #StraightYellow #FanaticsTV Head to www.fanatics.tv for more football insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Straight Yellow reacts to a stunning night at Old Trafford as Manchester United blew a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton in the Carabao Cup — a collapse without precedent in the Premier League era. Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater debate how much longer the patience lasts for Michael Carrick, before turning to Tottenham, who face a must-win Carabao Cup tie against Aston Villa with the pressure well and truly on. Plus, previews of Arsenal-Brighton and Newcastle-Hull, some of Robbie's best (and most humiliating) broadcasting stories, a Socceroos squad update ahead of the Brazil friendly, and mailbag questions on how to get into the A-League. New episodes of Straight Yellow drop every Monday and Friday. Get involved — drop your questions in the comments for Robbie's mail bag! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro & weekend preview 00:50 – Man United's historic Carabao Cup collapse to Brighton 09:14 – Comparing patience for managers: Arteta vs. the modern hamster wheel 11:20 – Spurs face Aston Villa under serious pressure 15:21 – Arsenal-Brighton preview & Newcastle-Hull build-up 18:01 – Robbie's classic broadcasting disaster stories 23:05 – Socceroos squad news & Matt Ryan's form 25:39 – A-League passion & mailbag: advice for new fans 32:47 – Robbie's tips for the weekend 🔔 Subscribe to Fanatics TV for more Straight Yellow, every Monday and Friday #PremierLeague #EPL #ManUnited #CarabaoCup #StraightYellow #FanaticsTV Head to www.fanatics.tv for more football insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Straight Yellow breaks down a rager of a Manchester derby as Man City edged Manchester United, but the story of the day is yet another baffling IFAB offside call. Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater react to this and more! New episodes of Straight Yellow drop every Monday and Friday. Get involved — drop your questions in the comments for Robbie's Q&A segment, out this Friday. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro & Liverpool's rough weekend 03:00 – Manchester derby reaction & the IFAB/offside storm 14:25 – Sunderland's atmosphere & Bruno Guimarães' wondergoal 18:00 – Pitch invasion stories from Australian football folklore 20:23 – Arsenal, Chelsea & Hull's fairytale start 22:33 – Lucas Herrington's growing reputation 25:50 – Tony Popovic finally faces the media post-World Cup 32:14 – Aussies abroad & the state of Australian football 🔔 Subscribe to Fanatics TV for more Straight Yellow, every Monday and Friday #PremierLeague #EPL #ManchesterDerby #StraightYellow #FanaticsTV Head to www.fanatics.tv for more football insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⚽ Welcome to Straight Yellow. Robbie Slater and Adam Peacock break down a massive week in world football, from Chelsea’s defensive frailties and Barcelona’s Champions League credentials to Manchester City letting Rodri leave and the significance of shirt numbers at football’s biggest clubs. Plus, the boys take a hard look at Australian football’s academy crisis, why closing the AIS has hurt the player pathway, and how the A-League and Socceroos can reconnect with fans. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Straight Yellow 0:25 — Chelsea’s Carabao Cup Win and Defensive Problem 4:51 — Manchester City Let Rodri Leave: Why? 8:02 — Enzo Fernandez Takes Kevin De Bruyne’s Number 9:43 — Robbie Slater’s Paolo Futre Story 14:36 — Australian Football’s Academy Crisis 18:20 — Why Closing the AIS Hurt the Player Pathway 22:00 — Can the A-League and Socceroos Reconnect? 28:14 — Premier League Weekend Tips 28:47 — Manchester Derby: Haaland’s Big Test 31:09 — Spurs v Everton: Must-Win for Tottenham 39:13 — Robbie’s Mailbag and Wrap-Up Fanatics.tv Head to www.fanatics.tv for more football insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Straight Yellow breaks down a big weekend as Arsenal find a way past Chelsea 2-1 — including Kai Havertz's outrageous uncredited dummy that set up Martin Ødegaard's winner. Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater debate whether Chelsea, despite conceding seven goals in three games, are actually further along than the table suggests. Plus, Manchester United blow another lead in a wild 2-2 draw at Everton, the growing legend of Lucas Herrington at Hull City, Robbie's story about signing for Southampton mid relegation-battle, and a hard look at the state of Australian football after the Young Socceroos missed out on Asian Cup qualification. New episodes of Straight Yellow drop every Monday and Friday. Get involved — drop your questions in the comments! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro & revisiting Robbie's early-season predictions 02:15 – Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea: Havertz's outrageous "assist" 06:29 – Man United's 2-2 draw at Everton 08:25 – Lucas Herrington's growing legend at Hull 15:28 – Robbie's Southampton relegation battle story 22:38 – Newcastle & the Guimarães-shaped hole 25:18 – Young Socceroos crisis & Australian football's deeper problems 🔔 Subscribe to Fanatics TV for more Straight Yellow, every Monday and Friday #PremierLeague #EPL #Arsenal #Chelsea #StraightYellow #FanaticsTV Head to www.fanatics.tv for more football insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⚽ Welcome to Straight Yellow. Robbie Slater breaks down the extraordinary Premier League transfer window and asks what English football’s spending power means for the rest of Europe. The team discusses the financial gap between the Premier League and its rivals, Arsenal’s striker question, Newcastle and Liverpool’s business, Manchester City’s post-Pep future, and the players supporters love to hate. Plus, Robbie’s Premier League tips for the weekend. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Premier League’s $6 Billion Transfer Window 3:30 — Why England’s Financial Power Is Growing 11:27 — Can European Clubs Keep Up? 19:07 — Transfer Window Winners and Losers: Arsenal, Newcastle & Liverpool 22:43 — Manchester City After Pep: What Happens Next? 24:28 — Football’s Great Villains: Enzo Fernandez & Dennis Wise 28:58 — Premier League Weekend Tips 31:25 — Nottingham Forest v Tottenham 32:09 — The Weekend’s Biggest Premier League Clash Fanatics.tv Head to www.fanatics.tv for more football insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Straight Yellow reacts to a rocky start for new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, whose side were held at home by Nottingham Forest in just his second game in charge. Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater debate whether Iraola — so impressive at Bournemouth — is already out of his depth at Anfield, digging into Liverpool's imbalanced squad, the fallout from Mo Salah's frustrations last season, and Alexander Isak's underwhelming start to life at Anfield. Plus, Spurs' rock-bottom start, Chelsea and Man United's wild 7-goal thrillers, Arsenal's transfer dilemma over Julián Álvarez, and Robbie's own wild deadline-day story swapping shirts with Patrick Vieira. New episodes of Straight Yellow drop every Monday and Friday. Get involved — drop your questions in the comments! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro & Robbie's tip review 02:30 – Liverpool crisis: is Iraola out of his depth? 08:05 – Liverpool v Forest & Spurs bottom of the table 12:02 – Sunday's chaos: Chelsea-Brighton & Bruno's hat-trick 18:26 – Arsenal's transfer window: do they need Álvarez? 20:55 – Deadline day stories: Everton fans save Harry Armstrong 27:15 – Robbie's own deadline-day story: Southampton to Wolves 33:33 – Aussies abroad & Friday preview tease 🔔 Subscribe to Fanatics TV for more Straight Yellow, every Monday and Friday #PremierLeague #EPL #Liverpool #StraightYellow #FanaticsTV Head to www.fanatics.tv for more football insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⚽ Welcome to Straight Yellow. Ahead of another huge weekend of football, the team breaks down the biggest stories across the Premier League and beyond. From the League Cup to Aston Villa’s transfer troubles, Liverpool’s spending and the pressure on Manchester United, they unpack the wild money currently moving through football. Plus, a look at what great club ownership really means, the legacy of the NSL and A-League, and their Premier League tips for the weekend. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — League Cup Wrap: Newcastle, Spurs and the Young Guns 3:42 — Aston Villa’s Transfer Troubles 13:37 — Transfer Market Madness: Liverpool, PSG, Spurs and Man United 21:20 — What Makes a Great Football Owner? 30:20 — The NSL, A-League and Australian Football’s Lost Generation 39:55 — Weekend Tips: Villa v Arsenal & Liverpool v Nottingham Forest Drop your thoughts and questions in the comments — we may answer them in the next episode . #StraightYellow #PremierLeague #Football Head to www.fanatics.tv for more football insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Straight Yellow is back with the full review of the opening round of the 2026/27 Premier League season! Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater break down Arsenal's statement win, Man City grinding past Wolves, and Brighton's demolition of ten-man Aston Villa — before turning the mics on Manchester United and Spurs, who both endured horror shows against Hull and Brentford. Robbie also digs into the club's cursed history of big-money signings failing to improve once they arrive at Old Trafford. Plus, Robbie brings out a piece of Premier League history — his 1995 title-winning Blackburn shirt — and can't stop talking about 18-year-old Lucas Herrington's jaw-dropping cameo off the bench against Man United. New episodes of Straight Yellow drop every Monday and Friday. Get involved — drop your questions in the comments! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro & Robbie's 1995 title shirt story 05:55 – Weekend's best performances (Brighton, Arsenal, Man City) 10:35 – Spurs and Villa's rough weekends 15:08 – Man United's Hull horror show & cursed signings 22:07 – Robbie's Blackburn story 26:05 – Newcastle's Keegan tribute & Liverpool review 33:05 – Lucas Herrington's breakout Man Utd cameo 🔔 Subscribe to Fanatics TV for more Straight Yellow, every Monday and Friday #PremierLeague #EPL #ManUnited #StraightYellow #FanaticsTV Head to www.fanatics.tv for more football insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.