The Unused Subs

Goran Paladin

A 'has-been' and a 'never-was' talk to pro footballers and pundits about the beautiful game, and share the stories they've gathered along the way.

  1. 2日前

    How FINN SURMAN shocked Egypt! 🏆 What does scoring a World Cup GOAL feel like?!

    Finn Surman transfer rumours are now commonplace after the Portland Timbers and All Whites central defender played out of his skin at the FIFA World Cup... in the process, scoring a fabulous headed goal from a Tim Payne assist against Egypt! Finn takes the time to join Goran, Iffy & Oli on The Unused Subs to describe the sensation of scoring a World Cup goal. Let's be honest: the vast majority of us will never, ever know what that's like! Finn talks us through the key moments, how he became free in the Egyptian penalty area, and whether his celebration was planned or not! We talk about how his key moment of inspiration as a youngster was Winston Reid, the former All Whites central defender who scored a headed goal at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. And here's Finn doing exactly that, 16 years later. The comparisons with Reid continue; following the South Africa World Cup, he was signed to West Ham in the English Premier League. So where will Finn go? Is he destined to say farewell to his Portland Timbers teammates? We also chat about the one-on-one encounters with Taremi, Marmoush, Salah and Lukaku through pool play. How did Finn feel in those moments coming up against genuine football superstars? On the subject of superstars, Finn talks about the Tim Payne social media explosion with first-hand experience - watching Payney's phone blow up with all the All Whites lads cracking jokes at Tim's expense! So enjoy our chat with Finn Surman who joins a small - but seriously exclusive list - alongside Sumner, Wooddin, Reid, Smeltz & Just as All Whites World Cup goal scorers! FOLLOW THE UNUSED SUBS! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theunusedsubs/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theunusedsubs Kiwis talk football too! #football #soccer #newzealand

    33 分鐘
  2. 6月28日

    Proud & Gutted! All Whites 2026 World Cup REVIEW - The Performers, The Disappointments

    The All Whites will play no further part at the 2026 FIFA World Cup - needing a win in their final pool game they have been humbled 5-1 by Belgium, and denied access to the Round of 32. So let the review begin! While the gulf in quality was evident against the Red Devils, there is so much to be proud of from a kiwi point of view. Goran, Iffy & Oli look at the standout performers across the entire campaign for New Zealand: Finn Surman, Marko Stamenic & Elijah Just. With 3 goals to his name, where on earth will Eli wind up?! Is he destined for the Premier League, or is there another top European competition that is better suited to his skills? Having claimed just a solitary point in the group phase, ultimately what went wrong for the All Whites? How did they let leads slip - twice against Iran, once against Egypt? What part did injuries or a lack of fitness play... and did head coach Darren Bazeley get his team selection (and subsequent substitutions) right or wrong? Who were the unlucky members of the squad to see little, or no gametime? Did Lachie Bayliss have the skills required, or was Kosta Barbarouses incredibly unfortunate not to see minutes given his history with missing selection for the 2010 World Cup, and his red card in the 2022 playoff? There is SO MUCH to discuss, debate, dissect... and The Unused Subs do it all for your viewing pleasure! Don't forget to subscribe, and tell your kiwi football mates about us! FOLLOW THE UNUSED SUBS! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theunusedsubs/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theunusedsubs Kiwis talk football too! #football #soccer #newzealand

    38 分鐘
  3. 6月9日

    What's our Starting XI? New Zealand All Whites World Cup Squad Debate with IVAN VICELICH

    What is the All Whites Starting XI? Will they escape Group G at the FIFA World Cup? The answers to those two pertinent questions will present themselves in the coming days, because the wait is almost over - the FIFA World Cup for 2026 is so close we can almost taste it! On today's episode THE GODFATHER of New Zealand football arrives at Tyler St Sport. Yes that's right, it's none other than IVAN VICELICH. With Goran, Iffy and Oli Sail the awesome foursome predict who's in and who's out of the All Whites Starting XI... and the selection is clouded somewhat by the form, injury and rehabilitation of some key squad members. Who takes the gloves - Alex Paulsen or Max Crocombe? Does Libby Cacace start at left back despite missing huge chunks of Wrexham's season? Will Tim Payne's superior crossing give him the advantage over Callan Elliot? Has Sarpreet Singh played himself out of the XI? The Unused Subs also talk about the past... their favourite memories of World Cups gone by, and Ivan puts himself in the shoes of the current crop of players - how will they deal with nerves and anxiety leading into the biggest game of their lives? The Godfather knows a thing or two about that, given his exploits in South Africa 16 years ago. Oli Sail is one of Tim Payne's great mates. Has he had much success in contacting Payney since his phone blew up? And what would Ivan do if he were to become a viral social media sensation overnight? Jacob uses his phone to send a video message from the States, but sadly can't join the show today. BRING ON THE FIFA WORLD CUP! Let's go All Whites! FOLLOW THE UNUSED SUBS! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theunusedsubs/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theunusedsubs Kiwis talk football too! #football #soccer #newzealand #fifaworldcup #allwhites

    30 分鐘

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A 'has-been' and a 'never-was' talk to pro footballers and pundits about the beautiful game, and share the stories they've gathered along the way.

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