Season 40 Episode 31

The World Football Programme, 107.9FM Radio Fremantle, Saturday, 5 September 2026.Penny Tanner Hoath, Peter Szkiela and Kayla O’Connor chat two hours of football this week. All the local leagues are almost wrapped up, and the A-League is about to start. There are some serious considerations floating around about the state of football in our community; marketing, visibility, financial viability, season length.Our guest lineup is-Tommy Doleman, Football West match reporter. Local football news. Who’s won what, who’s about to win what, playoffs, cup finals, top four and more.Annie Leyland, Futsal WA and Women’s NPLW. Annie is Sorrento’s NPLW Coach. Reflections on the 2026 season and what plans are next for Sorrento. Futsal WA is expanding. Annie talks to us about where the competition is at and where it will be in 2027.Ben Smith, West Australian Newspapers journalist. How healthy is the Perth Glory player pathway? Squad news, player movements and discussions around club stability going into the new A-League season.Robbie Thomson, Paramount and Channel 10 Media Match Commentator. What’s the news around the A-League, Australian players are getting some great global attention, what does this mean for Australian football? The Australia Cup semifinals are looming. The outcome will be at least one NPL side is into the Grand Final.Thanks to all our listeners, members and partners for joining us again for 2026! Follow us on our socials, website, podcast, Facebook page and Instagram.