The World Football Programme

Penny Tanner Hoath
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The World Football Programme has been on air since 1987. The show has grown into an energetic and informative two hours of football news on Saturday mornings between 10-12. To get complete football coverage, the show engages with a handful of local and national guests live every show. The programme is researched, produced and presented by Penny TannerHoath and the team. Penny has played football for state and country. We all coach, play or administrate in the sport and love talking about all aspects of football. A sampling of our regular guests include - National Coaches and players, Football Federation Australia representatives, ALeague and WLeague spokespeople such as Tom Sermanni, Capital Football’s Heather Reid, Melbourne Victory’s Paul Trimboli, FFA’s Damien DeBohun; Perth Glory’s Steve McGarry, Declan Kelly, Jamie Harnwell and Jason Brewer, Lisa De Vanna, Fox, ABC and SBS Sport presenters Simon Hill, Adam Peacock, Sarah Walsh, Scott McIntyre and Vitor Sobral to name a few. National icons such as Paul Wade, local icons Stan Lazaridis and Chris Coyne.

  1. 2d ago

    Season 40 Episode 19

    The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM (Community) Radio Fremantle for Saturday, 13 June 2026. Penny Tanner Hoath and Pete Szkiela lead you through two hours of football and the team kick off the programme with news of the week. The World Cup is underway and the Socceroos kick-off their campaign Sunday, the Matildas landed in Australia for friendlies against Mexico, amongst the usual local football happenings and oh yeah, an appearance by Pete on BBC (I think that means he joins the ranks of international stardom for the World Football team)- tune in from 10am Saturday to hear more! Our guest lineup is- Ethan Rigg, SYN Radio, talks with us about the World Cup openers, the glitz of the opening ceremony, how the community is receiving the Cup, player and team news and who are the ones to watch according to Ethan. There’s plenty of places to watch the Cup locally like the North Perth Piazza and on SBS free to air. Let’s go Australia! Clara Hoarau, is in studio talking girls and women’s football. Clara grew up playing football in Melville, Western Australia, gained selection for WA, Perth Glory and the Young Matildas and is now currently contracted in France for Fleury 91, who are sitting in the top 4 in the French Division 1. She is here in Perth for a well earned break and tells us what’s her take on football locally is and what’s been on the agenda while in Perth. Tom Sermanni, former Matildas Coach and now with more letters after his name. Tom is always keen for a football chat. On the table for discussion is the Matildas working their way towards another World Cup campaign. What is the Matildas style of play these days? Has it changed with the playing stocks Joe has brought in to the squad. Do we need to change the style? Will Sam Kerr’s next career move have the same impact it did when she moved to Chelsea, what is Western Sydney Wanderers next play, what’s the key to grow the A-League - Tom will solve all the puzzles we have to ponder! We may also ask what’s happening in Scotland and discuss some Tom tips for the World Cup! 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.

    1h 60m

  2. Jun 6

    Season 40 Episode 18

    The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM (Community) Radio Fremantle for Saturday, 6 June 2026. Murray Stevens, Matt Olsen and Pete Szkiel lead you through two hours of football and the team kick off the programme with news of the week. There’s lots of news to discuss and a huge team in studio to discuss it! Our guest lineup is- Tom Doleman on local Football West fixtures and news. The Far Post's Blayne Treadgold’s talks Perth Glory and Supporter updates. David Basheer, SBS World Cup commentator, walks us through World Cup news. 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.

    1h 56m

  3. May 30

    Season 40 Episode 17

    The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM (Community) Radio Fremantle for Saturday, 30 May 2026. Penny Tanner, Pete Szkiela and Kayla O’Connor lead you through two hours of football and the team kick off the programme with news of the week. The Socceroos squad is working its way towards the World Cup Final 26, both the men’s and women’s A-League Grand Finals included New Zealand teams for the first time with Auckland winning the men’s final, Football Australia’s AGM is causing some discussions and Perth Glory are securing some more than decent signings including a young Seb Despotovski. Our guest lineup is- Peter Rickers, former John Curtin Soccer School Coordinator. Pete still has his hand in lots of football pies- he brings us the world of representative school football and a wrap of the recent Girls Festival of Football. Melissa Spillman, Maarakool Art, Dreamtime Spirit Football, Football Futures Coach, Football Australia Female Community Champion of the year, footballer. An inspiring indigenous woman that is helping create opportunities for football in the community. Ethan Rigg, SYN Radio, Victoria. World Cup, European Champions League football. Squads are being thinned, rosters are being locked and loaded for the World Cup in June and PSG meet Arsenal in the men’s Champions League Final this weekend. Ethan has it covered. Hayley Roach, The Lost Lioness. Women’s football. Live from the Pumkin Festival, Queensland! The women’s Champions League final was played out last weekend between Barcelona and Lyon and with end of all the domestic seasons, there’s lots of player movements, including our own Sam Kerr from Chelsea. Hayley has it all covered! 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.

    2 hr

  4. May 23

    Season 40 Episode 16

    The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM (Community) Radio Fremantle for Saturday, 23 May 2026. Welcome to season 40 of the longest running live world football show in Australia and maybe the world?! The World Football Team this Saturday is the Kelly Clan lead by Patriarch, Sean Kelly. On the agenda this Saturday is- Kim Hawkins, Perth Glory Fan Representative Group & and A-League Supporters. News around Perth Glory and supporter groups. Oriano Colli, Football West Life Member. This weeks Football West AGM saw the induction of four new Life Members. New Life Member, Oriano Colli joins us for a chat. If you didnt know Ori’s football background, we will find out here. Ori shares with us some of the changes, successes and challenges in football over his journey towards becoming a Football West Life Member. Greg and Annie Leyland, Futsal WA. The Leyland Family join us to bring us a wrap of Futsal WA competitions and their award night plus Sorrento FC and NPLW football. World football banter. upcoming World Cup, A-League awards night and local players in National Teams. 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.

    2 hr

  5. May 16

    Season 40 Episode 15

    The World Football Programme, 107.9FM Radio Fremantle Saturday, 16 May 2026. Welcome to season 40 of the longest running live football show in Australia and who knows, maybe the world?! We are on air from February through to the end of November every year. The World Football Team this Saturday is led by Murray Stevens & Penny Tanner. On the agenda this Saturday is- Teo Pellizzeri, Channel 10 & Paramount+ commentator. We preview the Women's A-League's grand final. Robbie Thomson, Channel 10 & Paramount+ commentator. We preview the A-Leagues Men's semi finals and cast our eye to next week's Grand Final. David Williams, former A-League striker & Perth Glory star. We chat to David about life after professional football and his many new roles as Technical Director at Stirling Macedonia, Football West programme development lead, Football Futures para coach & PFA committee. Kelechi Osunwa. Kelechi makes his triumphant return to Perth airwaves, discussing the crazy week that was in Perth football. Who'd want to be a football coach in WA? 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.

    1h 60m

  6. May 9

    Season 40 Episode 14

    The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle for Saturday, 9 May 2026. Welcome to season 40 of the longest running live world football show in Australia and maybe the world?! The World Football Team this Saturday is Sean Kelly, Swan United President Ben Kelly and Pete Szkiela. On the agenda this Saturday is- Ethan Rigg, SYN Sports Desk Host. With a month to go for the big show we talk to Ethan about the lead into the World Cup. Josh Risdon, Perth Glory legend. We chat to Josh about life after full time football, how did a Bunbury babe become a Socceroo? Dave Winkless, PGSSC president. We look at the Glory season just gone and the local and national focus on the active fan. Is it killing the game? Is there an answer? Tom Doleman, Football West reporter. We will look at the local leagues in action this week NPL, State League 1 and 2. Thanks to all of our listeners, members and partners for joining us again in 2026 and downloading our podcasts! You are awesome! Follow us on our socials- website, podcast, Facebook page and Instagram.

    2h 1m

  7. May 2

    Season 40 Episode 13

    The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle for Saturday, 2 May 2026. Welcome to season 40 of the longest running live world football show in Australia and maybe the world?! The World Football Team this Saturday is Penny Tanner Hoath, and our most Scottish of wing men, David Kindness (and I don’t mean on the field). On the agenda this Saturday is- Tom Doleman, Football West match reporter. Tom gives us a roundup of local matches and news. It’s round 5 of the Australia Cup and as only cups can there’s some unique matchups. Lindsay Aldrick, Armadale Soccer Club Female Football Coordinator. Lindsay navigates us around the clubs Fundamentals and Shop and Drop programmes, how the club is tracking the last few years and the effect of a World Cup and Asian Cup on their club and the wider community ecosystem. Robbie Thomson, Paramount and Channel 10 football Commentator. A-League finals are underway. Newcastle are crowned league premiers after a solid and impressively consistent season. But as Australian football does, it makes sure the Premiers are really the Premiers with an extra few matches to test their mettle and give the fans a show case of the best of the best. The league has been tight, and 10 points separate the top 6 teams. Perth Glory finish 10th, around about the usual for the last three seasons. Is that good enough to secure a few jobs? Josh Risdon retires and Canberra United bow out of the Women’s finals. We wait and see if they are back in season 2027. Michael Kerr, Football Futures Foundation Chief Executive Officer. There’re some exciting programmes happening all over Western Australia including former Matilda Lydia Williams returning to WA and the Girls Football Festival breaking all records. 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.

    1h 60m

  8. Apr 25

    Season 40 Episode 12

    The World Football Programme, 107.9FM Radio Fremantle Saturday, 25 April 2026. Welcome to season 40 of the longest running live football show in Australia and who knows, maybe the world?! We are on air from February through to the end of November every year. The World Football Team this Saturday is led by Murray Stevens & Jim Webb. On the agenda this Saturday is- Fraser Marr, Rockingham City SC. We talk to Fraser about Rockingham's fantastic start to the season & the inaugural Masters v HMAS Stirling cup game on Monday to commemorate ANZAC day. Kyle Barrett, Bassendean Caledonian SC. We discuss Bassendean's vast contribution to our ANZAC History ahead of their ANZAC round clash on Sunday. Matthew Danskin, Former Perth Azzuri & Inglewood player. We chat to Matt about his fight to access life changing treatment for his son who has been diagnosed with Jacks disease, a form of childhood dementia. You can join Matt in raising funds by attending the Perth all-stars v Danskin all-stars game on May 17th at Dorrien Gardens. Blayne Treadgold, Football Supporters Association Australia. We chat to Blayne on all things affecting fans and supporters of the game in Australia. Ben Smith, Chief soccer writer for the West Australian. We chat to Ben about Perth Glory's season, final game this weekend v Brisbane & the A-Leagues finals. Thanks to all of our listeners, members and partners for joining us again in 2026 and downloading our podcasts! You are awesome! Follow us on our socials- website, podcast, Facebook page and Instagram.

    1h 58m
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The World Football Programme has been on air since 1987. The show has grown into an energetic and informative two hours of football news on Saturday mornings between 10-12. To get complete football coverage, the show engages with a handful of local and national guests live every show. The programme is researched, produced and presented by Penny TannerHoath and the team. Penny has played football for state and country. We all coach, play or administrate in the sport and love talking about all aspects of football. A sampling of our regular guests include - National Coaches and players, Football Federation Australia representatives, ALeague and WLeague spokespeople such as Tom Sermanni, Capital Football’s Heather Reid, Melbourne Victory’s Paul Trimboli, FFA’s Damien DeBohun; Perth Glory’s Steve McGarry, Declan Kelly, Jamie Harnwell and Jason Brewer, Lisa De Vanna, Fox, ABC and SBS Sport presenters Simon Hill, Adam Peacock, Sarah Walsh, Scott McIntyre and Vitor Sobral to name a few. National icons such as Paul Wade, local icons Stan Lazaridis and Chris Coyne.

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  • Creator
    Penny Tanner Hoath
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    200
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Penny Tanner Hoath
  • Show Website
    The World Football Programme