• There was VAR Chaos in the Manchester derby - should Haaland's goal have stood? Should Bruno Fernandes have been sent off too?
• Lucas Harrington's Premier League breakout season continues as Hull hold Chelsea to a 2-2 draw. How are they doing so well?
• Mohamed Touré's scoring run continues: how's he doing it?
• The Men's and Women's NPL Grand Finals delivered on the drama and the goals
• And it's the big NPL vs A-League debate: where should young players be aiming to get to?

The Manchester Derby delivered on the drama once again. OlanTekkers and Kat Haddad debate whether Michael Carrick can finally solve Manchester United's post-Ferguson problems, and vent about another VAR controversy after officials admitted a mistake in City's win.

They also check in on two Socceroos flying overseas, with Lucas Harrington helping Hull continue their dream Premier League start and Mohamed Touré's incredible scoring run continuing.

Back home, the NSW NPL Grand Finals delivered drama, stunning goals and massive crowds, sparking a bigger conversation about the role of NPL football in Australia. Are young players better off chasing the A-League pathway or building careers through the NPL? What are the financial realities facing Australian footballers? And are clubs doing enough to benefit from the success of players they develop before they're sold overseas?

Host: OlanTekkers

Host: Kat Haddad

In this episode: 

00:00 Manchester Derby Chaos & Michael Carrick's United

03:07 Red Card Controversy Sparks Debate

04:32 VAR Admits Haaland Goal Error

06:11 Hull's Dream Premier League Start

08:51 Mohamed Touré Can't Stop Scoring

11:31 NPL Women's Grand Final Goes to 120 Minutes

14:57 One of the Best NPL Goals You'll Ever See?

16:10 Why Sydney United's Fans Are Different

17:31 NPL vs A-League: Which Means More?

18:20 Is the NPL Australia's Version of the MLS?

19:55 Why Some Players Choose NPL Over A-League

22:06 The NPL Stories We Need More Of

23:50 Are Australian Clubs Missing Out on Transfer Money?

24:25 The MLS Pathway for Young Aussies

25:23 Nestor Irankunda's Transfer Fee Explained

26:12 Did Brisbane Roar Miss Out on Millions?

27:32 How Australian Football Can Benefit from Future Transfers

28:04 Should Young Players Choose the A-League or NPL?

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