The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle for Saturday October 12, 2024.

Penny partners up this week with A-League stats guru, Peter Szkiela. The Socceroos and Matildas are moving into new phases with their respective new coaches. We give thanks to our partners, which supports us bringing you the news - Futsal WA: Perth's Premier Futsal competitions; Gate and Fence Hardware WA, Auswest Fencing and Wrought Iron and ALeagueStats.com

Our guests this week are-

Jamie Harnwell, Football West CEO. The local season has now concluded, playoffs are sorted and its celebration time! The State League awards kicked off the stream of awards nights on Thursday, followed by the referee night of nights on Friday. A select state team plays Perth Glory at the Sam Kerr Football Centre this weekend as a preview for the A League starting next month.

Kelechi Osunwa, Perth Football Podcast. Kel brings us up to speed with who landed where in the playoffs, who landed in the MSL vacant space and the players and coaches who were outstanding this season. We will see some of them this weekend in a new look Glory and a predominately Perth RedStar state team.

Steve Atkins, MUMFC NPLW coach. Steve is recently re-signed at the club and trials are underway. It’s trials super highway at present as clubs vie for the best players. MUMFC narrowly avoided relegation. What’s the plan for 2025? Summer football is going gangbusters with small sided competitions going through the roof as teams keep the learning happening.

Tom Sermanni, Matildas Coach. Third time is a charm? Tom reflects on being back in the saddle with such incredible changes in the professionalism of the sport and international calendar since he was last at the helm. It’s Matildas Mania these days and there are still some very familiar faces in the squad.

What was the carrot that enticed him back. What’s upcoming for the Matildas?