The A-League Couch Critics are two Football loving mates who review the ins and outs and going-ons of the round ball game in Australia from their couch. We offer a fans perspective on the A-League and invite you to join along in our discussion. The podcast is the audio taken from our Vodcast over on YouTube, and that's where you'll get the best version, however the podcast might be easier for those who like to listen to football chat on their daily commute. We hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast ...
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Changes to the Australia Cup and Asian Champions League
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Starting this year, there's been a major change to how the Australia Cup draw will look. Brad and Sogg are back together to discuss the situation, alongside the new prizemoney in the AFC Champions League. Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/ALCouchCritics Follow us on Facebook: / alcouchcritics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info…
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Everything we know about the National Second Tier
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Brad and Sogg catch you up on everything we currently know about the NST set to start next year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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After 3 years without an owner, the Newcastle Jets' future is looking dire. Brad and Sogg go through all the drama of the clubs bad position and the search for new owners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Auckland FC | Everything you need to know about the A-League's newest club
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The newest club in the A League is here! Auckland FC. Brad and Sogg chat through all the details of the club announcement including the kit, emblem, colours, staff and stadium! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A-Leagues halfway point, and Socceroo's stumbling Asian cup run. The Couch critics return.
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Re-living the Sydney Derby and chatting about how Boutique stadiums could improve the standard of the a-league on and off the field. Get stuck in and give this one a listen. Don't forget to leave us a rating so others can find our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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National Second Tier Confirmed! Aukland Expansion! Sydney Derby!
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Will these 10 teams be in the National Second Division?
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Round 2 review, round 3 preview and a big chat about the rumours surrounding the National Second Division! Gives us a follow and a rating if you've enjoyed the show and let us know on Twitter @ALCouchCritics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Should the Finals be SCRAPPED? We have our say
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We chat the Highlights and lowlights of the first round of the A-League season and preview this weeks games. We also chat the Asian Cup and Asian Champions League, The bid to sell the Newcastle Jets and have our say on the controversial chat around the scrapping of the A-Leagues final series, A bumper episode! We hope you enjoy! Follow us: - On Fac…
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Is the A-League better than Japan? Interview with Stefan Mauk
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Stefan Mauk joins the boys from Japan to discuss his love for Australian football and how the Japanese Model could help the A-Leagues going forward. He discusses his football in Australia and Japan, how they compare and which one is better! It was an absolute pleasure to be able to chat with Stef. We hope you enjoy it! Brad Twitter: @BradleyJurd So…
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The A-League is BACK! The boys chat about every club, their best signings and the young prospects and predict where every club will finish. They also discuss the momentous decision to revert the A-League Grand Final to the old system and introduce the Unite Round instead! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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It's been a very long off-season, but the boys finally get back together to chat about the upcoming season. This one's a bit longer than usual (and that won't be usually this long), so we hope you enjoy this lengthy chat. Follow us: - On Facebook @alcouchcritics: https://www.facebook.com/alcouchcriti... - On Twitter @ALCouchCritics: https://twitter…
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Top talent is on the move and for good money
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Plenty of A-League talent is on the move, picking up impressive moves overseas. And they're picking up transfer fees we've never seen before. The boys have a chat about it all. Follow us: - On Facebook @alcouchcritics: https://www.facebook.com/alcouchcriti... - On Twitter @ALCouchCritics: https://twitter.com/ALCouchCritics - On Tiktok @aleagueco…
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It's that time of the year. The Couch Critics, for the fourth consecutive season, preview the A-League Men Grand Final. It's Melbourne City against Central Coast Mariners. Who's taking the win? List of 10 best A-League podcasts- 10 Best A-league Podcasts You Must Follow in 2023 (feedspot.com) Follow us: - On Facebook @alcouchcritics: https://www.fa…
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Finals Week 1 | We need to talk about THAT Sydney Derby
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Week one of the finals is over and everyone has been talking about THAT Sydney Derby! There's so much to unpack. Sit down and strap tight. Follow us: - On Facebook @alcouchcritics: https://www.facebook.com/alcouchcriti... - On Twitter @ALCouchCritics: https://twitter.com/ALCouchCritics - On Tiktok @aleaguecouchcritics: https://www.tiktok.com/@al…
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A-League Finals Preview | Week 1 ADLvWEL and WSWvSYD
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The 2022-23 A-League Men finals have arrived. We preview two MASSIVE games and chat about a few bits and pieces from the week. Follow us: - On Facebook @alcouchcritics: https://www.facebook.com/alcouchcriti... - On Twitter @ALCouchCritics: https://twitter.com/ALCouchCritics - On Tiktok @aleaguecouchcritics: https://www.tiktok.com/@aleaguecouchc.…
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Wanderers on fire, finals boycotts | Rd 25 | WEEKLY WRAP
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Another week down in the A-League Men and now we're into the final round of the regular season. We chat about the round that was and the big talking points from the last week of Australian Football. Then we preview the last round of the A-League Men's season. Follow us: - On Facebook @alcouchcritics: https://www.facebook.com/alcouchcriti... - On Tw…
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Round 24 Couch Chat- City Premiers, Roar's new home
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We'll be having a weekly chat until the end of the season, so sit back and enjoy our round 24 chat. There's plenty to talk about from the games that were, Melbourne City being crowned premiers and Brisbane Roar are back on the move. Follow us: - On Facebook @alcouchcritics: https://www.facebook.com/alcouchcriti... - On Twitter @ALCouchCritics: http…
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Is Graham Arnold the best Socceroos coach ever?
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He divided opinion in the lead-up to the World Cup, but Graham Arnold delivered with the Socceroos on the international stage. Statistically speaking, he's achieved the most any coach has before him. But is he the best Socceroos coach ever? - JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/y8HkPZzw Follow us: - On Facebook @alcouchcritics: https://www.faceboo…
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Victory woes to continue, Mariners to cause upset? | Round 9 Preview
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Will Victory's week from hell get even worse? Can Mariners spring an upset in the match of the road? Will Brisbane and Wanderers manage a goal? We preview the action ahead of round nine of the A-League Men. - JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/y8HkPZzw Follow us: - On Facebook @alcouchcritics: https://www.facebook.com/alcouchcriti... - On Twitter…
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Shocking scenes at the Melbourne derby on Saturday. Is another blow in a devastating week for the A-League. Leave a rating! Subscribe to our Youtube: (1) A-League Couch Critics - YouTube - JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/y8HkPZzw Follow us: - On Facebook @alcouchcritics: https://www.facebook.com/alcouchcriti... - On Twitter @ALCouchCritics: ht…
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What a roller-coaster few days for the A-League community. The next three grand finals have been sold to Sydney. Fans are outraged and threatening walk-outs as this weekend's games. Is the A-League in major crisis? - JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/y8HkPZzw Follow us: - On Facebook @alcouchcritics: https://www.facebook.com/alcouchcriti... - On…
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Making A Case For Expansion | South Melbourne FC
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A tasty chat as we talk about the merits behind South Melbourne joining the A-league as an expansion sides. We know this one will get spicy in the comments so let rip! Follow us: - On Facebook @alcouchcritics: https://www.facebook.com/alcouchcriti... - On Twitter @ALCouchCritics: https://twitter.com/ALCouchCritics Brad Twitter: @BradleyJurd Sogg…
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Why did cheap tickets to the A-League fail?
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The February Festival of Football had $20 General Admission Tickets to every A-League game, but still no one showed up. Brad and Sogg discuss why the Twenty's Plenty campaign failed and why people aren't showing up to watch the A-League this season. As always, be sure let us know your thoughts down in the comments! Watch this episode on YouTube -> …
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Western United are currently top of the league, but not many people are talking about how good they ACTUALLY are. Can John Aloisi's men go all the way and win the A-League Men in their third season? As always, be sure let us know your thoughts down in the comments! Watch on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/95kdVA8W5N0 LIKE COMMENT SUBSCRIBE Follow us: -…
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Making A Case For A-League Expansion: New Zealand (Auckland)
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We're back with another chat in our series on making a case for expansion. This week we chat about a highly requested one, New Zealand! Sogg and Brad share some controversial opinions and discuss some of the merits for and against a second NZ team. Find us YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/ALeagueCouchCritics Follow us: - On Facebook @alcouchcriti…
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Everybody HATES these expansion sides, but are they actually good?
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Sogg and Brad are back together and chat about the 2 teams that currently sit top of the Isuzu Ute Aleague, Macarthur FC and Western United. So the question is, are these two controversial expansion sides actually good? Let us know what you think in the comments! Follow us: - On Facebook @alcouchcritics: https://www.facebook.com/alcouchcriti... - O…
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Making A Case For A-League Expansion: Wollongong Wolves
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Sogg and Brad take a look at another expansion hopeful, Wollongong Wolves in this episode of making a case for A-League expansion. Do the Wolves have the right set up to be considered for the 13th or 14th A-League spot? As always, Let us know what you think down in the comments and don't forget to leave a like and subscribe if you are new to the ch…
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Making A Case For A-League Expansion: Gold Coast
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Brad and Sogg are finally back together on the couch after the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in NSW. Today the boys chat about whether an expansion team in Gold Coast can work. Make sure to leave a like, comment and subscribe - we're pushing for 400 subscribers by the start of the 2021-22 A-League Men's season. Link to the article Brad mention's …
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Socceroos v Japan debrief: What went wrong?
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Sogg discusses Australia's loss to Japan in our most recent World Cup Qualifier. Not so much a tactics deep dive, but more of an analysis of who played well and who didn't as well as some of the decisions made by Graham Arnold around team selection. What do you think? Make sure to tell us by leaving a comment Don't forget to leave a like and subscr…
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The A-League's rebrand: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?
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The A-League has rebranded with a new logo and new names as the Men's, Women's and Youth competitions all come under one umbrella as the A Leagues. Sogg and Brad discuss the rebrand and what it means. Don't forget to leave a like and subscribe! Also available on Youtube! Just search for A league couch critics! Follow us: - On Facebook @alcouchcriti…
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Is Daniel Sturridge the best EVER signing for the A-League?
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Big news on Friday as ex-Liverpool, Chelsea and Man City striker Daniel Sturridge signs for Perth Glory. Brad and Sogg talk about the impact his signing will have on the league and whether he's the best marquee signing in the history of the A-League. Let us know what you think in the comments. Don't forget to leave a like and subscribe! Follow us: …
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Sydney FC star striker, Adam Le Fondre becomes the Couch Critics first ever player interview! Sogg was lucky enough to chat with the man who just loves to score sausage rolls in his last day of quarantine ahead of the 2021-22 A-League season. He chats about his ambitions for the season ahead, his goal celebration, his thoughts on the expansion of t…
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The A-League fixtures for the first 6 rounds have been announced and there's plenty of spicy details! Join Brad and Sogg as the dissect the most interesting facets of the first few rounds including the bif debate between Western United and South Melbourne FC over Lakeside Stadium. Don't forget to leave a like and subscribe!! Prefer to listen to Pod…
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Wages on the rise, W-League expansion confirmed
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This week, in an another socially distanced episode, Brad and Sogg chat some about the new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) Follow us: - On Facebook @alcouchcritics: https://www.facebook.com/alcouchcriti... - On Twitter @ALCouchCritics: https://twitter.com/ALCouchCritics Brad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradley.luk... Twitter: @…
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HOT TOPICS: FFA Cup Is On, World Cup Qualifiers, Expansion & NSD
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Welcome to our first podcast! a brand new feature of the A-League Couch Critics. You can also find us on Youtube! Be sure to subscribe for more episodes in the future. This week, in a social distanced episode, Brad and Sogg chat some hot topics via Zoom, including the return of the FFA Cup, the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, A-League expansion and …
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