The Unused Subs

Goran Paladin
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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.

  1. 3d ago

    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 min

  2. Jun 24

    Belgium v New Zealand Preview: WIN OR GO HOME! 😱 Group G World Cup Decider

    The All Whites final group stage game at the FIFA World Cup is against Belgium at BC Place Vancouver, and for both teams it's a must-win match. The Red Devils are stacked with talent: Kevin De Bruyne, Jeremy Doku, Romelu Lukaku... the list goes on. But New Zealand have shown across the first two matchdays that they are capable of footing it with the best in the world. How will they fare against a Top 10 nation in the FIFA World Rankings? Will a strong team effort from the kiwis overcome a side seemingly reliant on individual efforts? Goran, Iffy & Oli preview the action and identify key areas where the All Whites will likely be stretched. Will Darren Bazeley change his starting side, or simply go to his subs bench earlier to be more proactive? And most importantly: WHO WILL WIN? A first win for NZ, and progression out of the group are in the offing. Come on you 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

    23 min

  3. Jun 22

    Egypt 3-1 New Zealand: 2nd half blitz follows Finn Surman's thumping header

    Egypt has defeated New Zealand's All Whites at BC Place Vancouver, securing their first-ever World Cup victory and in the process, robbing the kiwis of theirs. Goran, Iffy & Oli look back at what might have been for Darren Bazeley's side who were given an early lead through an unlikely source; centre-back Finn Surman rising high in the 15th minute to power a header into the Egyptian net. And then came halftime. Out of the sheds came a very different Egypt side, and New Zealand couldn't live with them - conceding 3 daggers to the heart and leaving their chances of progressing to the Round of 32 on life support. The boys on The Unused Subs bench rave about Marko Stamenic (surely the Premier League will come calling again?), Finn's goal, the containment of Mo Salah and Omar Marmoush, Oldie's shorts and was the ref all good... or nah? And of course, how do we pick ourselves up before an all-important clash against Belgium? FOLLOW THE UNUSED SUBS! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theunusedsubs/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theunusedsubs Kiwis talk football too! #football #soccer #newzealand

    19 min

  4. Jun 19

    New Zealand vs Egypt Preview! 🏆 Elijah Just & Chris Wood's Plan for the Pharaohs

    We can bill it as Mohamed Salah versus Elijah Just as New Zealand's All Whites face Egypt at BC Place Vancouver! And on the undercard, Emam Ashour against kiwi captain Chris Wood - whatever way you slice it, this FIFA World Cup Group G clash is going to be special! To preview the action, Goran, Iffy & Oli wonder how the New Zealanders can handle the pace of Omar Marmoush, and the absolute top-draw talent of Salah... is it going to be a tough day at the office for Libby Cacace, and if so, who will be enlisted to help? Will there be any changes to the All Whites Starting XI? Did the likes of Max Crocombe in goal do enough to start again? We hear from the midfield general Marko Stamenic as well, as Jacob & Goran sat down with him for McDonald's NZ - just a wee taster of the All In On Football series which you can see on the McDonald's NZ YouTube channel. And we make our predictions... are we about to witness the All Whites first World Cup victory? So who have you got: Egypt or the 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

    15 min

  5. Jun 16

    JUST BRILLIANT! All Whites 2-2 Iran REVIEW, with ELIJAH on the double

    An Elijah Just brace, some fabulous Chris Wood hold-up play, and a wonderful team performance has given New Zealand plenty to be proud about as the All Whites produced plenty of highlights in a 2-2 draw with Iran! After the match, Goran, Iffy & Oli Sail got together at Somm Wine Bar in Auckland to review the performance: The chance creation The expert finishing of Just The superb captain's knock of Wood Sarpreet Singh finding his best form Marko Stamenic was an absolute workhorse The trio discuss some work-ons too, because you're never the complete article, right? What needs addressing before the team meets Egypt? AND CAN MAX CROCOMBE PLEASE NOT GIVE US A HEART ATTACK LIKE THAT EVER AGAIN?! Oh man, we thought he'd given away a penalty! The All Whites remain undefeated at World Cups... so look at Mo Salah, Aotearoa is coming for you next! FOLLOW THE UNUSED SUBS! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theunusedsubs/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theunusedsubs Kiwis talk football too! #football #soccer #newzealand

    20 min

  6. Jun 12

    ALL WHITES v IRAN Preview 🏆 Starting Line Up + World Cup Group G Predictions!

    Chris Wood versus Mehdi Taremi, New Zealand against Iran, and All Whites head coach Darren Bazeley mulling over his Starting XI for our first FIFA World Cup match in 16 years! Goran, Iffy and Oli return to preview NZ's opener in Group G, and we reveal the All Whites Starting XI - so Baze doesn't have to! All the contentious calls are made, including who will support Chris Wood in attack. SPOILER ALERT: Sarpreet Singh misses out. PLUS: What will the result be at the end of 90 minutes? The boys make their predictions! COME ON YOU 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 #allwhites #iran #fifaworldcup

    17 min

  7. Jun 9

    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 min

  8. Jun 2

    The Tim Payne Phenomenon 🤯 And why Callan Elliot might start in his place at the FIFA World Cup

    ¿Por qué Tim Payne no será titular con Nueva Zelanda? TIM PAYNE! The New Zealand All Whites footballer who has become the accidental hero of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Thanks to social media influencer Elscarso, the Wellington Phoenix right back went from 4,715 Instagram followers to around 4 million at the time of writing this blurb. WILD! But what happens when your social media channel 'blows up'? Especially on the eve of the biggest football tournament in your career! It must be incredibly tempting to use the new audience for financial gain... but you've got a job to do across Canada, USA and Mexico - a big job, one that you've been working towards your whole life! The Unused Subs discuss Payney's social media explosion, how NZ Football as a whole might leverage off of it, and ask an even bigger question (which has the potential to disappoint around about 4 to 5 million fans): WILL TIM EVEN START AT THE WORLD CUP!? The answer to that question lies with this week's special guest, CALLAN ELLIOT. After winning the A-League Championship with Auckland FC, and before he jetted off to the World Cup, he spent some time with the lads talking about his form this season, the sleepless nights ahead of World Cup selection, and how he plans on pushing Tim exceptionally hard for a spot in the All Whites Starting XI. Given that Callan had just been partying for two straight days following Auckland's Grand Final win over Sydney FC, his performance on the bench this week is even more impressive! But will it be he or Tim Payne on the bench against Iran in Game One? FOLLOW THE UNUSED SUBS! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theunusedsubs/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theunusedsubs Kiwis talk football too! #football #soccer #newzealand #timpayne #nopaynenogain

    40 min
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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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  • Creator
    Goran Paladin
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Goran Paladin
  • Show Website
    The Unused Subs

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