The Failed Footballer
The Failed Footballer
He failed as a footballer, but luckily you don't need to have made it to have an opinion. OlanTekkers knows football, and with some expert guests he takes you through the biggest stories, the best goals and all the results from this year's World Cup. This is your front‑row seat to all the action from Canada, Mexico and the US, as we follow Australia (and England) through the group stage and beyon…Social links:
Was that match fixed? Conspiracies everywhere as Austria and Algeria both go through
Shades of the disgrace of Gijón (yeah we had to Google it too) when Austria played Algeria on the weekend. Both teams knew a draw would send them through, but Riyad Mahrez obviously forgot. It looked like he'd scored the winner in the 93rd minute and Austria were going out - but then they equalised…
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Australia v Paraguay reactions: Jordy Bos shines, but where are the GOALS?
A 0-0 against Paraguay, and The Socceroos are through. Australia are officially into the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup, which on paper, is huge. But after watching that game...I’ve got questions. Yes, we got the job done. Yes, Popovic made tactical adjustments after the USA game. And de…
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AUSTRALIA v PARAGUAY predictions: what happens when neither team wants to win? Or do they?
Win or draw, and the Socceroos finish 2nd in the group. They'll then face Belgium, who'll likely finish 2nd in Group G. Lose, and Australia will come up against Germany in the first knockout round. Who would you rather play? To preview the game, analyse who should start for the Socceroos and plot …
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Do the Socceroos have the toughest path to the World Cup Final? | Knockout round predictions ft. Liam Stapleton
What does the route to the final look like for the Socceroos, and why does it feel like some teams have it so much easier than others? With Liam Stapleton, breakfast radio host as half of Ben and Liam and content creator, we break down the state of Groups D and G, where it’s still all to play for…
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AUS v USA reactions: in what world do you change a winning formula? Socceroos coach must answer for his crimes - but it's still not over
In what world do you change a winning formula? Tony Popovich…you’ve got some explaining to do (as does the ref). But it’s not over yet... OlanTekkers breaks down what went wrong – from Popovich benching in-form players like Irankunda and Metcalfe, to a defensive setup that had us stuck in our own …
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The most unlikely country just scored the goal of the tournament? World Cup reactions with Socceroo Andrew Redmayne
The Socceroos are pulling massive TV audience numbers…the World Cup’s already claimed its first manager…and somehow, our Socceroos young guns might be the fastest players on the planet. This episode, I catch up with Socceroos 2022 World Cup Qualifying hero, Andrew Redmayne - the goalkeeper who fa…
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Socceroos vs Türkiye: tactical masterclass or a lucky win?
The Socceroos World Cup win over Türkiye in their opening round match is one of the biggest wins in Australian soccer history. This new generation of young players is looking like the real deal. Türkiye dominated the game with 72% possession, twice as many shots on target and endless pressure. Th…
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World Cup begins with THREE soft red cards! Matildas and Brighton defender Charlie Rule joins us to rate World Cup songs, play VAR and preview Socceroos v Turkey
The World Cup has officially kicked off, and I’m doing what I do best: pretending I’m qualified to talk about it. First up, I'm saying it how I see it...Ronaldo is finished. I know that may upset a few people, but look - someone had to say it. Portugal are better off if he doesn't play, let alone …
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Bring back MLS-style penalty shootouts! Santo, Ed & Adam Peacock drop HUGE world cup predictions as World Cup Fever returns
This episode of The Failed Footballer is what happens when World Cup fever, actual fever and a touch of delusion all collide at once. I chat to Adam Peacock, the voice of Stan Sport’s football coverage and one of the most trusted voices in Aussie football, and he immediately starts dropping wild W…
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Will the Socceroos make it through the group? World Cup 2026 predictions, insights and more with an A-League coach and former Socceroo
I failed as a footballer - my words, not yours. But that doesn't stop me from having an opinion...or a podcast. In this first episode of The Failed Footballer, I OlanTekkers kick off the World Cup with a mix of chaos, confidence and conviction. Before a ball is kicked in Canada, Mexico and the US,…
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