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Takes from the Terrace

Takes from the Terrace

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S1 Ep 37Tommy Oar: 'He's so unlikeable!' | The biggest issue in Australian football | A-League's Mount Rushmore | Giving off 'a vibe'

He played in a magnificent era of the A-League, so Tommy Oar is back to form his own A-League Mount Rushmore and to pinpoint who was particularly 'unlikeable'!From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. -----------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 2, 202518 min

S1 Ep 36Scott McDonald: Bresciano went under the radar! | Ronaldinho v Zidane? | Moro or Mars?

REWIND: Scotty Mac is back in the chair to join Adamo for some proper hard hitters: chocolate bars, wrestling AND who he preferred to watch: Ronaldinho or Zinedine Zidane?From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. -----------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 202513 min

S1 Ep 35Esteban Quintas: Argentina to Australia via Spain | Taking on a young Ronaldinho

REWIND: Nestled amongst a sea of football kits, then-South Melbourne coach Esteban Quintas has a fascinating chat with Adamo De Nigris about his journey from playing in Argentina to his heights as a manager. From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. -----------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 18, 202520 min

S1 Ep 34Amy Harrison: Queen of Western Sydney | United's failure! | Being powered by Le Snaks

REWIND: Matildas star and fantastic person Amy Harrison joins Adamo to discuss the odder parts of world football! Let's see how well her predictions aged!From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. -----------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 202511 min

S1 Ep 33Thomas Sorensen: Is De Bruyne the City GOAT? | Ange's genie wish

REWIND: We dip back into the archives for one of our first ever episodes of Takes from the Terrace, as former Premier League and Denmark goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen joins Adamo De Nigris for an upfront chat on the various minutiae of world football. From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. -----------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 4, 202511 min

S1 Ep 32Scott McDonald: 'I've been called a fat you-know-what!' | Gerrard > Scholes!

REWIND: We flash back to early on in our Takes from the Terrace journey as we discuss fantasy matchmaking with former Socceroos and Celtic striker Scott McDonald. From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. -----------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 28, 202514 min

S1 Ep 31Tommy Oar: 'I found out I might be eligible!' | The Socceroo who was on top of the world

Adamo De Nigris speaks with one of Australian football's greatest fellas Tommy Oar to find out the unheard story about his Athletic Bilbao quest and the Socceroo who was the best player in the world in his position. From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. -----------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 21, 202515 min

S1 Ep 30Tim Cahill on Big Ange, THAT goal against Netherlands and his parallel with LeBron James!

One from the archives! Ahead of Ronaldinho's 2024 Joga Bonito match in Sydney, Adamo De Nigris catches up with Socceroos icon Tim Cahill for one of the more candid chats with the Aussie legend. From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. -----------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 14, 202534 min

S1 Ep 29Riley McGree: 'Some would say I was robbed of a Puskas!'

Aussie cult hero Riley McGree joins Adamo to hit the hard topics like: how long did it take you to get your driver's licence?, as well as that old bug bear: was he robbed of the Puskas Award?From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. -----------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 7, 202515 min

S1 Ep 28Cameron Burgess: 'If you'd had a mic on me...!' | Australian football's Rocky Balboa!

Adamo De Nigris catches up with Socceroos star Cameron Burgess to chat about a few bits and pieces you won't normally hear in a standard post-game interview!From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. -----------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 1, 202516 min

S1 Ep 27ENCORE | Joe Hart: 'Ange Postecoglou is the best manager I played for' | What it's like to have a front-row seat to the greatest match ever

Welcome to a special encore episode of Takes from the Terrace, where we throw the interview textbook out of the window and ask our guests what you really want to hear.In this episode, legendary England, Manchester City and Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart joins Adamo De Nigris for a candid and sometimes emotional discussion on his career, and details why Australia's Ange Postecoglou left such a lasting impact on his career.From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 202515 min

S1 Ep 26Alessandro Diamanti: Lippi made me leave West Ham | How Del Piero engineered a big move | When the choice came to Cahill v Diamanti

Former Italy international Alessandro Diamanti joins Adamo to chat about his penalty that knocked England out of UEFA EURO 2012, his time being cut short at West Ham and how Alessandro Del Piero tried to get him to the A-League in 2015.From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. -----------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 202517 min

S1 Ep 25Paul Okon: Serie A in the 90s | Getting spat on in Uruguay | Nearly FIGHTING Desailly | The most underrated Socceroo

Paul Okon joins Adamo De Nigris and shares some wild stories from his Socceroos career and recounts playing in Italy, during the golden era of the Serie A.From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. -----------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 5, 202529 min

S1 Ep 24Aziz Behich: Ange's coaching clarity | Popa's quality | Playing with Cristiano Ronaldo | The A-League GOAT

Socceroos and Melbourne City defender Aziz Behich joins Adamo De Nigris for Takes from the Terrace, with the Aussie star detailing his time spent at huge clubs worldwide, playing with Cristiano Ronaldo, his thoughts on former Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou and current gaffer Tony Popovic - and who he would name as the greatest to ever play in the A-League. From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. -----------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 202525 min

S1 Ep 23Rio Ferdinand: 'Consistently bad' Manchester United need to win Europa League final | Tales from a storied career

In a slightly earlier timeslot this week, Rio Ferdinand joins Adamo De Nigris on Takes from the Terrace to preview the Europa League final and share great stories from his Hall of Fame career. From West Ham to Manchester United, six Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League win, learn more about the formidable English defender who had a front row seat to some of football's greatest moments.From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. -----------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 202518 min

S1 Ep 22Alexander Baumjohann: 'Sydney FC is Australia's biggest club' | Playing for Germany's biggest clubs | Why he moved to Australia

Alexander Baumjohann joins Adamo De Nigris to talk about his football journey from playing for the biggest clubs in Germany like Bayern Munich and Borussia Mönchengladbach, to why he moved to Australia - and quickly moved internally again - and his exciting new role with Sydney FC.From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. -----------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 202538 min

S1 Ep 21Jamie Vardy: 'Never too many Red Bulls' | How he knew it was time to say goodbye | Title-winning glory with the Foxes

Leicester City GOAT Jamie Vardy joins Adamo for a quick-fire chat (perhaps because of his energy drink consumption?!) on that famous season with the Foxes, how he came to the realisation that it was time to depart the Midlands club...and, back to the topic of energy drinks: how many Red Bulls is too many?From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. -----------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8, 20257 min

S1 Ep 20Marco Tilio: 'I couldn't give up the opportunity to play for Celtic' | A-League academies | Tokyo Olympics | Which city is better - Sydney or Melbourne?

Socceroos star Marco Tilio joins Adamo on the couch this week for a fascinating chat on joining a prestigious club like Celtic FC, winning the double in Australia, a last-minute Olympic call-up and plenty more!From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. -----------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 202518 min

S1 Ep 19Emmanuel Petit: 'I'm not telling you bulls***'! A career celebrated, a brain to care for | Scoring in a winning World Cup final

A 17-year-old Emmanuel Petit lost his brother after a freak accident on the football field. Following an incredible professional career including scoring in the final of - and lifting - the 1998 FIFA World Cup, the Monaco, Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona legend has shifted his focus to concussion awareness as an issue more widespread in football than some might realise. From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. -----------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 202556 min

S1 Ep 18Dominik Szoboszlai: 'Hopefully we win the treble next season' | Chasing glory with Liverpool FC | Playing with Salah and Haaland

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai joins Adamo De Nigris to talk about the Reds' imminent league title, his hopes for the future and playing with absolute megastars Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland. Do NOT miss this chat as Liverpool sit on the precipice of an historic league title!From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. -----------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 20258 min

S1 Ep 17Alan Shearer: 'I got to bed on Wednesday!' | Celebrating a historic win for the Toon | What he thinks of Kane at Bayern

A Newcastle legend remains a Newcastle fan, deep down. This is MUST-LISTEN stuff as Newcastle United and Premier League great Alan Shearer joins Adam De Nigris to detail: Exactly how his League Cup victory celebrations played outWhat he said to Harry Kane when he left England for Germany and Bayern MunichHis iconic goal celebration that was seen by football fans no less than 260 times in the Premier League!From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. -----------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 202519 min

S1 Ep 16Robert Pires: Martin Odegaard 'is like Bergkamp'! | Throwing support behind Arteta | Reflecting on a brilliant career

World Cup and Premier League winner Robert Pires joins Adamo De Nigris to look back on his illustrious career and offers his opinion on Mikel Arteta's Arsenal squad.Join this fascinating chat to find out why he likens current captain Martin Odegaard to Premier League Hall of Famer and Arsenal icon, Dennis Bergkamp. From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. -----------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 202519 min

S1 Ep 15Jason Geria: 'I want Salah's shirt at World Cup 2026' | The GOAT of Canberra anointed 🐐 | Waiting nearly a decade between Socceroos caps | Canberra Cafu's 'pinch me' moment against Japan

Socceroos and Albirex Niigata defender Jason Geria joins Adamo De Nigris for a fun Takes from the Terrace to discuss:His national team careerThe love he holds for vintage jerseysWho he considers to be worthy of receiving the keys to Canberra!Why World Cup 2026 is in his sights and whose jersey he is afterFrom Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. -----------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 202517 min

S1 Ep 14Peter Schmeichel: 'United need to make big changes' | Reminiscing on a storied career | The impact of Eric Cantona at Old Trafford | Dolph Lundgren or Brad Pitt to play the Great Dane in a film?

Keeping the theme of recent weeks, this time around Adamo is joined by Manchester United and Denmark all-timer Peter Schmeichel to chat about all the big (and some lesser-known!) stories from his career, including:Working under Sir Alex Ferguson and why United was all the better for itHow Eric Cantona was given the freedom to be himself and the impact it had on the Red DevilsHow the great Manchester club can move forward successfullyAnd, his unlikely choice to play him in a movie (for the second time... there has already been one forgettable effort!)From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 202518 min

S1 Ep 13Tim Howard: ‘Guardiola has ruined football’ | USA's World Cup chances (or lack of!) | Debunking the 'goalkeepers' union' 🙊

This week, Adamo is joined by former United States men's national soccer team goalkeeper and 399-Premier League match veteran Tim Howard to discuss his illustrious career and touch on big topics including:Getting the hair dryer treatment from Sir Alex!Meeting Barack ObamaHow Pep Guardiola 'has ruined football'!Why his myth debunking will likely upset Mark Schwarzer!From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 202519 min

S1 Ep 12David Zdrilic: 'Rangnick was right about United' | Learning from the football ‘professor’ | Italy's best fans

This week, Adamo is joined by former Socceroos forward and now Perth Glory coach David Zdrilic, to learn more about the Aussie great's career!Listen as Zdrilla opens up on his rise as a player and coach:Ralf Rangnick and the influence he had on him as a player and his fledgling coaching careerHow the football 'professor' was not the problem at Manchester UnitedThat Perth glory need a rebuild, and how he is the man to do it!From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 202544 min

S1 Ep 11Archie Thompson: Guinness world record holder | His connection to Kevin Hart | Inspiring Cahill's iconic celebration

This week, Adamo goes radical with Takes from the Terrace as he and Socceroos and A-League great Archie Thompson take it to the top: Guinness World Records! Hear this very entertaining conversation as Archie touches on:How he managed to break a world record and how he feels about it many years onThe legacy he left through Australia's greatest-ever men's goalscorerWhy he relates to Hollywood superstar Kevin Hart...is it the height thing?!From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 202534 min

S1 Ep 10Adam Taggart: Marking Sergio Ramos | Selecting the A-League GOAT | Golden Boots in Korea! | Eating live squid 🦑

In this episode of Takes from the Terrace, Socceroos and Perth Glory striker Adam Taggart and Adam sit down to chew the fat on ALL the important topics, like eating live squid, first and foremost! The lads discuss:Lining up against the imposing figure of Sergio RamosHow he dealt with a disappointing and frustrating time at FulhamWinning the golden boot in the K League The ridiculously tough task of working out who the A-League GOAT status belongs to!From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 202544 min

S1 Ep 9Brad Jones: Ange's coaching style 'didn't sit well with me' | Playing at Liverpool | Gerrard, Suarez and other superstar teammates

In this episode of Takes from the Terrace, former Socceroos, Middlesbrough, Liverpool and Feyenoord goalkeeper Brad Jones invites Adamo into his home, sharing stories from a two-decade-long career that took him right across Europe and Asia to giant clubs and incredible moments, including:Why Ange Postecoglou's coaching style 'didn't sit well' with himThe incredible names that played in front of himWhy 20 years in football leaves you with a MASS of stories! From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 20251h 10m

S1 Ep 8Zeljko Kalac: 'People say I cause chaos' | Today's generation 'is just soft' | AC Milan training 'was played harder than any match'

In the latest episode of Takes from the Terrace, former Socceroos, AC Milan and Sydney United goalkeeper Zeljko Kalac is in the chair as he shares a candid conversation with Adam on all the famous - and some lesser-known - stories from his colourful career. Never one to hold back on the details or shy away from the big quotes, this is a chat not to be missed as he touches on:The Aussie at Leicester City that was the reason he chose the Foxes over Leeds United and Celtic.How red-tape roadblocks prevented him moving to some massive clubsGenerational differences between his era and nowA day in the life of an AC Milan playerFrom Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 6, 202547 min

S1 Ep 7Emmanuel Adebayor: 'I will never regret that celebration' | Hitting racism head-on in 2009 | Why Ronaldo was the greatest he played with |

'Inside, I was boiling'In the latest episode of Takes from the Terrace, it's former Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham and Crystal Palace striker Emmanuel Adebayor who joins Adamo to discuss a career that was dotted with highlights and high drama. He discusses:The full back story behind that infamous knee slide in front of baying Arsenal fans.Why he felt he had a point to prove to the Gunners.How his early impressions of Cristiano Ronaldo left him in no doubt that he was, indeed, the greatest. From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 202524 min

S1 Ep 6Miloš Ninković: 'Don't listen to your wife!' | Truth behind the Sydney FC split and Corica bust up | Haunted by 2010 Socceroos

In the latest episode of Takes from the Terrace, former Serbia, Sydney FC, Western Sydney Wanderers, Dynamo Kyiv and Red Star Belgrade star Milos Ninkovic joins Adamo to discuss a fascinating career across the globe:The truth behind his defection from Sydney FC to arch-rivals Western Sydney WanderersThe infamous falling out with Steve CoricaWhy the 2010 Socceroos still live rent-free in his head!From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 202544 min

S1 Ep 5Scott McDonald's 'Premier League Mount Rushmore' | Can he REALLY leave out Henry? | Blind ranking of Manchester United legends

In the latest episode of Takes from the Terrace, former Socceroos striker Scott McDonald joins Adamo to go through some of his 'best of' lists:His 'Premier League Mount Rushmore'... you may be shocked by some of his calls!Manchester United's all-time Premier League legends... and where he ranks a Ballon d'Or winner!There is no doubt some of Scotty's calls will rile you up - see if you can agree with him on one or two!From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 20259 min

S1 Ep 4Aaron Ramsey: The near dust-up with Van Persie! 🥊 | Scoring two FA Cup winners | Captaining Wales at age 20

In the latest episode of Takes from the Terrace, Arsenal legend Aaron Ramsey joins Adamo to discuss:Why superstar Dutchman Robin van Persie went at him...after a win!Tales from his illustrious career that included scoring an FA Cup winner, not once but TWICE!His pride in leading the Wales national sideThis fascinating and engaging chat with a genuine legend of British football is one you won't want to miss!From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 9, 202518 min

S1 Ep 3Adam Federici: 'Being a number two SUCKS!' | The long and windy road to professional football | 'Rocky' smackdown: which is best?

In the latest episode of Takes from the Terrace, former Premier League goalkeeper Adam Federici joins Adamo to discuss: His long and storied road to professional football and the pitfalls along the wayBeing an international understudyHis regret at how he handled his Premier League opportunityWhich Rocky film is the superior one?!From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 2, 202548 min

S1 Ep 2Jack Rodwell: Moyes, Mancini, Allardyce - who was scariest?! | Best opponent he ever faced: 'he had EVERYTHING!'

In the next episode of Takes from the Terrace, Jack Rodwell joins Adamo to:Delve into the Sunderland 'Til I Die seriesDiscuss the best managers the former Premier League midfielder played under - and the scariest and funniest!Which Liverpool legend was the hardest opponent he ever had to mark.From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 26, 202423 min

S1 Ep 1Premiere | Joe Hart: 'Ange Postecoglou is the best manager I played for' | What it's like to have a front-row seat to the greatest match ever

Welcome to the very first episode of Takes from the Terrace, where we throw the interview textbook out of the window and ask our guests what we really want to hear.In this premiere, legendary England, Manchester City and Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart joins Adamo De Nigris for a candid and sometimes emotional discussion on his career, and details why Australia's Ange Postecoglou left such a lasting impact on his career.From Premier League champions to Socceroos greats, as well as topics that really get you thinking (who EXACTLY makes the Premier League Mount Rushmore?!), join these incredible conversations with world football identities that go further than the results on the pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 202415 min