Straight Yellow - Football Podcast

Australian football is broke, divided and invisible, and Robbie Slater has had enough.No Peacock this week. It’s just Robbie, on his own, with a plan. He says the FA, APL, PFA and the states all need to own their mistakes, get around one table and commit to a Japan-style 15-year plan. And he knows who should be leading it: Tim Cahill.Then there’s the idea that hit him watching the A-League and the Australian Championship on the same weekend. Australia already has a second division sitting right in front of it. Robbie’s road to promotion and relegation goes through promotion-only years first, then an 18-team league with room for Tasmania, Canberra and clubs like South Melbourne. Along the way he takes on A-League licence fees, PFA wages and the Paramount paywall that’s kept football out of pubs and clubs.Plus a SCOOP: Richard Peil, the Anytime Fitness boss who turned the Mariners from wooden spooners into champions, has told Robbie he’ll come back and run the game for two years. For free.Agree? Disagree? Tell us in the comments 👇TIMECODES:00:00 - Intro00:28 - The promotion & relegation debate00:54 - Why we need a Japan-style 15-year plan01:19 - “We all stuffed up” – time to unify02:49 - Get Tim Cahill back04:59 - Bring the legends to the table06:25 - What hit Robbie last weekend07:12 - How first & second division would work08:15 - What about A-League licence fees?09:45 - Promotion only: the road to 18 teams11:36 - PFA needs to face reality13:03 - Broadcast: football is invisible behind a paywall15:07 - SCOOP: Richard Peil’s offer to run the game for free19:06 - Your thoughts & one word… Oceania

Manchester United are in "complete collapse", and the fans are cheering the one man who's about to lose his job.This week on Straight Yellow, Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater pick through the wreckage at Old Trafford. Gary Neville's raw reaction, Carrick's goodbye wave, Martinez and Bruno having a go, and the big question: who do you bring in now? Conte? Eddie Howe? Plus the racehorse feud that handed the club to the Glazers, and how Bournemouth beat United and AC Milan inside four days.Then Robbie tells the greatest Graham Arnold conspiracy theory of all time. Italian World Cup star Nicola Berti turns up at Northern Spirit, and Arnie becomes convinced it isn't actually him, it's his twin brother. Mikel Arteta's 36-clip dossier proves managers haven't changed.Is the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia going ahead, and where does that leave Tony Popovic and the Socceroos? The boys also answer your comments on a Tasmanian A-League team, Vidmar's call for 16 clubs, why the APL stays silent, and whether Robbie really drops the F-bomb on this show.Drop your comments below and tell us what you want us to talk about. Like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of Straight Yellow.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start00:44 - Football in all its forms01:13 - Man United: "catastrophic"02:01 - Gary Neville's reaction & Carrick's farewell wave04:13 - Martinez & Bruno have a go04:35 - Why the fans' favourite cops it05:39 - Who's next? Conte or Eddie Howe?07:25 - Football comes second at United08:24 - The racehorse that brought in the Glazers09:23 - Can United fix itself under these owners?10:23 - Robbie on playing at Old Trafford11:19 - A Liverpool fan feeling sorry for United?14:01 - Bournemouth beat United and AC Milan in four days15:00 - The Villa fans' Cheetos stunt16:26 - The Herrington brothers17:40 - Why FA said no to Herrington in a Roar shirt19:53 - Arteta's 36-clip dossier21:36 - The most paranoid manager: Graham Arnold23:41 - Nicola Berti arrives at Northern Spirit26:00 - "It's not him": Arnie's twin brother theory28:39 - Berti the tourist in Auckland30:04 - Is the Asian Cup in doubt?32:13 - The Socceroos in limbo: Popovic, Jordan & Qatar35:16 - Your comments: a Tasmanian A-League team36:40 - 16 teams & the silent APL37:16 - Football is invisible in pubs and clubs38:53 - Journos "killing the game"41:53 - Does Robbie drop the F-bomb?#StraightYellow #AdamPeacock #RobbieSlater #ManUnited #Carrick #GrahamArnold #Socceroos #AsianCup #ALeague #Football #Podcast

⚽ Welcome to Straight YellowBrought to you by FanaticsTV.Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater unpack the biggest football talking points, starting with Akol Akon’s World Cup release and the club-versus-country debate dividing Australian football.The pair question the rules around releasing young players for international duty, discuss the opportunities being lost and explain why representing Australia should come first.Plus, PSG’s controversial fan display, Robbie’s account of surviving a terrifying attack during his playing days in France, the Ballon d’Or debate and Manchester United’s problems under Michael Carrick.They also answer your questions on boutique stadiums, Wollongong’s A-League prospects, promotion and relegation, before previewing Liverpool against Brighton.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Welcome to Straight Yellow and Robbie’s social media battles1:07 — Akol Akon’s World Cup release: club versus country4:07 — Who opened the door to clubs refusing international duty?6:35 — How Football Australia and the APL can fix the problem10:56 — Robbie’s Doppler effect theory on football accountability13:24 — Why a youth World Cup opportunity matters17:07 — PSG ultras’ controversial display against Barcelona18:48 — Robbie reveals how he nearly signed for PSG20:06 — Robbie’s terrifying attack in France and his recovery26:06 — Ballon d’Or debate: Kane, Mbappé or Yamal?27:55 — Why every young striker should study Harry Kane29:28 — Who replaces Kane for England?30:12 — Manchester United crisis: can Michael Carrick survive?32:26 — Bruno Fernandes, leadership and United’s disconnect35:21 — Viewer questions: could boutique stadiums help the A-League?37:15 — Supporting both NPL and A-League clubs38:19 — Wollongong, expansion and promotion and relegation41:36 — Liverpool vs Brighton: Robbie’s weekend predictions💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATIONWhat’s your take on club versus country? Can Manchester United turn things around? And what should the future of the A-League look like?Leave your thoughts and questions in the comments — they could feature on an upcoming episode.🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv

One A-League club is reportedly stopping a young star from going to the U17 World Cup. Robbie Slater says if it's true, it's a disgrace. This week on Straight Yellow, Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater get stuck into a massive weekend of football. Man United fight hard at Elland Road but leave without the three points. Brighton blow Palace away early. And Robbie makes a huge call: Newcastle's new manager will do well to make it to Christmas. Then it's home to round one of the A-League. The Sydney Derby had a big crowd and a great atmosphere, but Robbie says the football was the worst he's ever seen in a derby. Auckland v Melbourne City and the F3 Derby showed what round one should look like. Plus Robbie tells his story about his last game, the big question of where the Australian Championship goes from here, and why Football Australia and the APL have to be on the same page. Drop your questions in the comments and we'll get to them later in the week. Like and subscribe so you never miss an episode.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start00:56 - Man United at Elland Road: same old story?04:28 - Brighton win the derby against Palace05:16 - Was letting Eddie Howe go a mistake?06:37 - Robbie on the managers who actually coach12:53 - Newcastle's new boss won't make Christmas?14:05 - St James' Park turns tense16:08 - Elliot Anderson & Liverpool v Brentford17:35 - Sydney Derby: "The worst one I've ever seen"20:00 - Auckland v City & the F3 Derby22:03 - Centre-backs under 65% passing & "love the ball"24:30 - Should the derby be in round one?25:29 - Australian Championship: Canberra Croatia v Sydney United26:03 - Robbie's last game29:32 - Championship crowds & the Sutherland Sharks rebuild31:34 - A second division & A-League expansion35:01 - Joeys U17 World Cup rumour37:38 - Wrap & your questions

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

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

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

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