Red Card For Mummy & Other Soccer Stories

Lisbeth Gorr
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Are you new to Soccer? Raising the next generation of soccer tragics. Welcome to the backstage story of Soccer - beyond the pitch, beyond the scores, the injuries and the trophys - these are the people and the business practices and the pathways and the showbiz that makes soccer the greatest show on earth. Come explore a whole new world, or discover a side of your old one you have never thought about. The Planetry World of Football, featuring Soccer Tragics, Trailblazers and Tale Tellers - for soccer people new to football and old. Cos if you know the stories, you belong to the tribe, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. The OFC Pro League: Meet Philip Mango : Solomon Islands Football King on Red Card For Mummy

    May 19

    The OFC Pro League: Meet Philip Mango : Solomon Islands Football King on Red Card For Mummy

    Philip Mango, Captain and Goal keeper of the brand spanking new Solomon Island Kings, is everything about diplomacy that football sets out to be. Plucked from his basketball side as a teen to fill in as Goal Keeper in a school game because he could jump, Mango largely learned his skills guarding the net from you tube and a pamphlet given to him by OFC Goalkeeping Consultant James Bannatyne, a visiting coach on a development mission. In this deeply religious country that boasts an economy still largely based on fishing and farming just enough for the nations own use, Philip Mango at 30 is now one of the new breed of leaders learning management, mindset and physical empowerment through football; taking it back into the community in one of the worlds least developed nations. The Solomon Island Kings are the countries first ever professional club, created by the national government, the Solomon Islands Football Federation, and Australian club Wynnum Wolves. Never in his wildest dreams did Philip mango expect that he would be able to create a prodessional pathway in sport. beyond his pkaying and his capatincy, he has now been appointed as an educator for the OFC GK C License Course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  2. The OFC Pro League : Meet The Video Assisted Referee in the Solomon Islands

    May 8

    The OFC Pro League : Meet The Video Assisted Referee in the Solomon Islands

    Neil Poloso is the referee development office at the Oceania Football Confederation , based in the Solomon Islands. In this inaugural season of the Oceania Pro League- which is a Club based competition in the Oceania region- Neil explains how the Video Assisted Referee system works. You know when the referee makes a rectangular box with his fingers to signify he needs to watch something over? Thats the VAR in action , and it’s about time we found out exactly how it all operates, when it’s used, and whether the tail wags the dog or the dog is in control of the tail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  3. How to play for the Brilliant Matildas: Soccer's Basketcase of a Road Paved with Footballing Potholes.

    Mar 23

    How to play for the Brilliant Matildas: Soccer's Basketcase of a Road Paved with Footballing Potholes.

    Tell it like it is, Journalist Sam Lewis. She's a pioneer in the women's footballing space in Australia and has she got a Red Card to give out, as Australia's Matilda's just miss out on the silverware to Japan 0-1 in the 2026 World Cup Final hosted in Australia. In the wake of the loss there have been recriminations, blame, and believe it or not, in some sections, calm analysis. But Sam Lewis has the wisdom and analysis to identify the straight in the development road where it all comes undone for women hoping to play professional soccer in Australia - its the A - League. What is the A - league? So many keep asking, outside the tent. And voila, for those hoping to take a step inside soccers inner footbal workings - here is the answer. For the pottered history of Australia's professional soccer scene that every follower needs to be across....don't miss this candid and insightful episode with journo and advocate Sam Lewis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  4. Why Women Play Football: The Sisterhood of Travelling Soccer Players

    Mar 4

    Why Women Play Football: The Sisterhood of Travelling Soccer Players

    Alicia Ferguson, known as Eesh - gives you the rundown on the great women of the game you really need to know, especially at this time of the Asian Cup in Australia. Eesh takes us into the dressing room for the story of the team - the relationships, the career paths, the babies, the adventures for a remarkably candid insight into the lives of women who have changed sport in Australia for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  5. Bleach It Like Beckham : Iconic Hairdresser Joey Scandizzo: How Soccer Changed Mens Hair

    Feb 23

    Bleach It Like Beckham : Iconic Hairdresser Joey Scandizzo: How Soccer Changed Mens Hair

    Ok. So the sound on this ones a bit wonky - but persist, my friends, persist. Once again, Football is so much more than what's on the pitch. David Beckham is the man who, through Football changed men's style - he made it cool to take an interest in your appearance. Haircuts are totally integrated into the Soccer life style - and it's split over into other sports; whether it be AFL or NFL. Who are the Footballers who's hair changed the world? Beckham, Ronaldo - even Messi has taken the Messy from his locks. Joey Scandizzo is Australia's foremost stylist for men and women, and integral to the style of some of the Australian Football Leagues greatest stars. But is it any surprise that he is Italian, and grew up watching the Serie A league? With an candid tongue and an eye for hair trends, Joey Scandizzo is in the box seat to help you get your kid the hairstyle he so desires - in fact, he's even got some solutions for your very own kit man, as Ange Postacoglou re fashions what middle aged Euro men can do with the hair ; or lack of it, on their heads. The Modern Guy knows how to dress, how to smell, how to groom. Blame it on Beckham Wanna chat? Send us an email at redcardformummy@gmail .com or slide into direct messages on @redcardformummy on Insta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
  6. Goal Keeping Australian Football & Soccer Icon Melissa Barbieri: Red Card For Mummy

    09/05/2025

    Goal Keeping Australian Football & Soccer Icon Melissa Barbieri: Red Card For Mummy

    She's 45 years old, and still is the #1 Keeper for Melbourne City. Melissa Barbieri is an Australian Goal Keeping Legend, former captain of the Matildas, and a stalwart of the team for over a decade. Her view of the game of soccer, women's football, is a view of it's time - a successful woman, still at the peak of her powers, also working as on eof the rare female coaches in the women's game. Melissa is not one to hold back in her views on leadership, life in football as a woman, the gender pay issues and the boys club. And yet her longevity and candour have held in her marvellous stead , as she takes her football and applies it to every aspect of the journey to success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  7. Kids, Soccer & Fame : au.ballerz Football Phenomenom

    07/10/2025

    Kids, Soccer & Fame : au.ballerz Football Phenomenom

    Guillaume and Arnold Castillo, soccer's son and father internet sensations, have created a showcase of young Australian footballing talent with their Instagram hit, @au.ballerz. At any game, you can see them filming - Guillaume, all of 15 years, conducting his world famous endearing interviews with other young trojans, basking in the spotlight of their youthful footballing fame. It's a labour of love for Arnold and 16 year old Guillaume, who lost their wife and mother Gael back in January of this year. And yet @au.ballerz has forged a bond between them that lifts them to heights unimagined - events, travel, autographs, gigs. And with the 2026 World Cup in their sights, it's time to tell everyone the story of @au.ballerz as its come so far, as the social media sensation turns not only it's makers, but its subjects, into the footballing stars they all imagine they could be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  8. Red Card For Mummy and Other Soccer Stories: Secrets of A UK Football Commentator in a Soccer Soccer World

    07/02/2025

    Red Card For Mummy and Other Soccer Stories: Secrets of A UK Football Commentator in a Soccer Soccer World

    Ned Hall hails from Football Country - The UK. When he came to Australia he was shocked to learn that Football in this country was everything but the game he'd been borned and bred with. Football in Australia is known as Soccer, as it is in the USA; but if you want to grow your game in foreign territory, you learn to go with the flow and make progress where you can. But Ned's clear insights as to WHY Soccer in Australia is sandwiched in between the racing guide and the classified in Australian press have everything to do with who own the rights, and in who's interest it is for the game to grow. And with the welcome news, at July's start, that Soccer has found a new televised home on Stan Sport...it makes you wonder if the phone was listening..... Throw into the mix the best RDED CARDS Ned has ever seen - its a mighty chat about the Secrets of Soccer you always needed to know. Ned Hall leads the ABC's Soccer commentary squad. You can hear him on the ABC Listen App through ABC sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
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Are you new to Soccer? Raising the next generation of soccer tragics. Welcome to the backstage story of Soccer - beyond the pitch, beyond the scores, the injuries and the trophys - these are the people and the business practices and the pathways and the showbiz that makes soccer the greatest show on earth. Come explore a whole new world, or discover a side of your old one you have never thought about. The Planetry World of Football, featuring Soccer Tragics, Trailblazers and Tale Tellers - for soccer people new to football and old. Cos if you know the stories, you belong to the tribe, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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