For Vuck's Sake: Recent Episodes
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The Vuck are out of the Australia Cup in possibly the shortest title defence in history. We review the game, share some concerns and heap praise on Jake Brimmer and a 5 minute Nani cameo.
In another huge episode we talk about the friendly against Manchester United, the upcoming Australia Cup match vs Western United that we still don't know where it will be played, a rumoured club takeover and the exciting bit...We reveal the club's latest signing!
We're back with a bang! The signing of Luis Nani deserves a good ol' fashioned For Vuck's Sake Emergency Podcast. We talk about our new marquee man as well as covering all the other ins and outs to date. It's great to be back.
Heartbreak for the Vuck as they crash out in the second leg of the semi-final to the hands of Western United. We discuss how it all unfolded and also take a look at a remarkable season. Thanks for all your support this season. MON THE VUCK!
The Vuck gets it done on a Tuesday night taking a 1 goal lead in the semi-final against Western United. The guys discuss the game and look towards the second leg in a few days time.
How good is smashing the smurfs!? The lads are back to talk about the dismantling of Sydney FC. We also look towards the finals where the Vuck go in as the form side on a 15 game unbeaten run.
FOURTEEN games unbeaten and the vibes are high after a 3-1 win against Wellington Phoenix in horrendous conditions. Dave crashes the pod from his hotel room in Adelaide and we preview a game against Sydney FC where a win could potentially see the Vuck finish with the plate!
Another mixed bag for Popa's men with a simply dominant display against Macarthur followed up by a sluggish and frustrating draw against Brisbane.
The Vuck pull off another Heist in the Hunter with a later winner from our Italian Stallion Francesco Margiotta. We also have some listener Q&A and preview games against Macarthur and Brisbane.
Vibes are sky high as we discuss the 3-0 dismantling of the city football group. We also cover some slightly less entertaining fixtures against Perth Glory and Brisbane Roar.
How good is a win against Adelaide? Bloody good! We're back discussing the gutsy win at Hindmarsh and we look forward to a midweek fixture against Perth Glory and the Derby on the weekend!
It's more frustration for Popa's men after a 4th consecutive 1-1 draw in the league. However the women have gone and bloody done it! Back to back A-League Women's Champions!
After heartbreak in the ACL qualifier and disappointment in the Derby we look towards games against Western United & Western Sydney Wanderers. The Wuck are into another grand final and Victory's Secret returns!
We're back! The Popaball rollercoaster continues! We cover both the convincing win against the Bulls and the disappointing draw against the Mariners. We also release some frustration about the league as a whole and yes, we talk about that Shrek TikTok.
We're back on the winners list and who doesn't love an injury time winner from a local lad! Speaking of local lads, fan favourite Jason Davidson is our very special guest tonight. You don't want to miss this one!
The cup hangover is real. Back to back losses and winless in four in the league. Is it time to ring the alarm bells or is this the reality check we needed? We discuss everything with very special guest former Destruction in the Box member, Chris Aloi.
Silverware is ours once more! We're back to take our first victory lap of the Popa-lution era. We also discuss milk sculls and preview our upcoming fixtures against Wellington Phoenix and Newcastle Jets.
The one you've been waiting for! We're stoked to have inaugural Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick on the pod! We discuss with Ernie the humble beginnings of our beloved football club, scouting Carlos Hernandez, coaching in Hong Kong and much much more! We also take a look back at the 4-1 cup semi final win against Wellington and look towards the cup final!
So bloody close! Our wait for a win over Sydney FC continues but the guys discuss the positives to come out of a 2-2 draw at Swan Street given the circumstances of this season and look towards the FFA Cup Semi-Final against Wellington Phoenix.
No football to talk about this week but we are extremely humbled to have inaugural Melbourne Victory player Richard Kitzbichler on the show as our very special guest. This one is for all you old Vuckers out there!
Happy New Year Vuckers! We're back after a short break to review all the action from our games against Western United, Gold Coast Knights and the two fixtures against Adelaide United.
Tis the season to be Vucking and the lads are back and in a festive mood to discuss a Christmas Derby for the ages. We also preview the upcoming FFA Cup fixture against Gold Coast Knights and the huge boxing day fixture against Western United. Mon!
How sweet it is to put Adelaide United back in their place! This week we are joined for the entire podcast by the one and only Daniel Georgievski. We go over the 2-1 win against Adelaide United, take a walk down memory lane about Daniel's time with the Vuck and preview the massive first Melbourne derby of the season.
This week the boys come back down to earth a bit after the 3-0 defeat to the hands of Perth Glory on Sunday evening. They also discuss another hard fought FFA Cup victory vs Adelaide City and praise the efforts of the all conquering Women's team who dismantled Adelaide United 5-1. We also are joined by a very special guest, Gary Cole.
The Vuck are top of the league and the lads are back for another week to discuss the comprehensive 3-0 win against Brisbane Roar as well as the midweek FFA Cup win against Perth Glory. We also have a very special guest, Melbourne Victory's Director of Football John Didulica who joins us to discuss his new book - Football Belongs: Eight Matches That Explain Australia.
The Popaball revolution is underway! Budsa and Clarky review the 1-0 win against Western United in Geelong and the buzz of kicking off the season the right way. They also give a clip to Melbourne City fans, the Paramount+ debacle and talk about the cow paddock in Campbelltown.
With the season starting this week the boys give a comprehensive preview of the season, including answering all the burning questions. We go through our predictions for the season and discuss the Fan Forum held by the club.
The one and only fan-made Melbourne Victory podcast returns for season 2021/22 with a bang. We're joined by new Melbourne Victory signing, goalkeeper Ivan Kelava. We speak to Ivan about his career in Europe and his hopes for his time in Melbourne.
In the season finale, Dave and Buds are joined by NSL legend and leading economist Frank Brunoskevic to break down the last-gasp draw with Melbourne City, and assess what Melbourne Victory can do to bridge the gap on the park, and bring back the glory days off it.
Plus, there's Musky to Celtic/Western United rumours, Rudan's departure out west, and a very special music theme.
After a week off, Dave and Buds are joined by freelance football writer and news breaker extraordinaire Joey Lynch (as read in ESPN) and FNR host-turned-FVS editor Josh Parish.
There are no less than three games on the agenda to review, a deep dive behind the scenes at Melbourne Victory, and our former coach Ange Postecoglou making huge headlines as he edges closer to a ground-breaking appointment at Glasgow Celtic.
Fasten your seatbelts, vuckers: it's a big one.
Buds and Dave review the 3-1 loss to Macarthur, and ponder the terms of Dylan Ryan's loan agreement. But with reality proving too depressing, the lads take a trip to fantasy land and assemble their dream transfer list of Australian players for Popa to pursue in the offseason, ranging from the semi-realistic to the fanciful.
Plus, the pair catch up with "rebel" shareholder Richard Wilson again for an update on the sale of the shares to fans, and a chat about the management of the club and what needs to change.
Dave & Buds bid a less than fond farewell to departed CEO Trent Jacobs, ponder the future of the hapless Robbie Kruse, assess Keano's stubbornness in back-to-back 2-1 defeats to Macarthur and Perth Glory, debate finals vs first past the post, and salute The Return of the King (in Malaysia).
Saddle up for another edition of FVS: The Banter Era!
Amidst record low attendances and waning interest among the Vuck fanbase, Dave is joined by returning guest and Melbourne Victory co-founder Tony Ising for a 'State of the Club' - and indeed 'State of the Game' - address.
Dave reviews the unintentional comedy of the draw with CCM, and Tony outlines how the game ended up here, from Frank Lowy's demise to the Covid pandemic. Inevitably, the pair are drawn into an extended discussion on Australian football's favourite slanging match: promotion and relegation.
Plus, there's Steve Kean's row with Popa, the return of the FVS confessional, and a preview of Victory's first encounter with Macarthur.
After a bizarre, rollicking 5-4 win over Western Sydney, Keano's boys managed to avoid embarrassment amid a raft of suspensions, losing in dull but respectable fashion to Sydney. Buds continues his immaculate streak of podding blokes into form, Dave tries to pin down just how bad Brebs really was, and the pair ponder Tony Popovic's impending backroom appointments.
Plus, there's Leckie to City rumours, record low crowds, TV rights conspiracies, an E-League update, and much more!
Dave and Buds sound the alarm and assemble for an emergency podcast to discuss Thursday afternoon's huge news: Tony Popovic has signed a 3-year deal to take over as Victory manager from next season!
Is Popa-ball as boring as its reputation suggests? Will he be given carte blanche to clean out the dead wood? And do his sons come as part of the package?
All that and more in a special episode of FVS.
"We're finding new ways to lower the bar."
Steve Kean is the new Melbourne Victory manager.
Let that sink in for a moment.
After a cumulative 13-0 defeat across two Melbourne derbies this season, Dave and Buds pick through the wreckage of the Grant Brebner era, and the condescending, insulting press conference he was forced to sit through while the head fruiterer announced his "removal". What on earth is going on at this club? And what should fans do to voice their anger?
Thankfully, the Victory women have given us something to celebrate since the last pod. Plus, there's our first edition of the FVS confessional, an Alou Kuol update, and Dave bristles at comparisons between the A-League and the European Super League.
Mon the Wuck!
The men's side is an utter bin fire, so Jason and Dave turn their attention to the Vuck women, who will play Sydney FC in Sunday's Grand Final. Providing the W-League expertise is special guest Marissa Lordanic - as heard on ESPN's The Far Post podcast.
Plus, there's managerial speculation, a transfer scoop from a grandma, and Jason's inadvertent Moira McLean impersonation.
Jase returns to the host's chair - an IKEA toddler's chair, to be exact - alongside Buds to review the defeat to Adelaide, and the Groundhog Day from which the Vuck seem unable to escape.
To liven up the Sydney away game, Jase has created "Victory Bingo", and one lucky listener will win themselves 100 bucks! Stay glued to the @ForVucksSake Twitter feed to find out how to participate.
The ultimate humiliation: a 6-0 derby defeat. Melbourne Victory have reached new depths of despair. We’re in uncharted territory now.
In this huge episode, Dave and Buds pick through the post-derby debris (12:13), and unveil their 4-point plan to save the Vuck (54:52).
Jase catches up with Fox Sports pundit Mark Bosnich – making his debut on FVS – to get his take on the crisis (33:46).
Plus, there’s fan protests at training, Vuck women flying the flag, the fruit man on Instagram, Kewell’s sacking at Oldham, and the winner of the PS5 is finally revealed!
This is a post-mortem.
Dave and Buds are joined by Clarky of Destruction in the Box notoriety to dissect the carcass of Melbourne Victory, and determine the cause of death.
From the team, to the coach, to the recruitment, to the board: nobody is spared.
Another week, another capitulation for the Vuck. Dave and Buds are back to run the rule over a listless 2-0 loss away in Parramatta - a game marred by strange refereeing, facial lacerations, and botched overhead kicks.
Does Brebs' new formation have potential? What is Steve Kean doing behind the scenes? And is it time to declare Rudy Gestede a bust?
Plus, the pair look ahead to a run of home games, and what it might augur for Brebner's future in charge.
Dave is joined by the returning Man of the People, Buds, to vent about the shambolic 5-2 loss to Brisbane Roar. Is it all Brebs' fault? Has the whole club become complacent? Should we have all seen this coming?
Plus, in honour of CCM goal machine Alou Kuol - who trialled at Victory but was turned down by the youth team - the boys put together their "Rejects XI", of local players the club should have signed, but have let slip through their fingers over the years. This includes one incredible tale from the Merrick/Cole era of a certain burly Macedonian centre-half...
Jase is back at the helm with Chief Analyst Dave and FNR's Josh Parish in support, and the familiar bickering over the music theme ensues. The boys then review Saturday night's eventful 0-0 draw with Western United - including VAR drama, potato quality Fox Sports camerawork, and cringe social media posts - as well as casting an eye over player performances so far this season. Is Marco Rojas underperforming? Does Dylan Ryan keep his spot? And should Leigh Broxham continue to start in midfield?
Plus, there's a word on the overzealous AAMI Park security, Dave's shin splints, respect for club legends, and Bruno Fornaroli getting the Epping Stadium treatment.
The Victory is on the board for the season after a come from behind win against Perth, but what have we made of the last two games since our season restart. Dave is joined by Ned Rocke to discuss it all.
The season got off to a disappointing start - so where did it all go wrong? We dissect our first proper hit out of the season, discuss A-League independence, and tell you how you can win a PS5!
Knocked out but not disgraced. Asian Football expert Paul Williams joins us to do a deep dive into our ACL campaign.
Sydney Morning Herald journo Vince Rugari is our guest on this week's pod. We wrap up three ACL games, chat Rudy Gestede and preview our win-or-go-home match against Seoul on Thursday.
We are back for another year as we dissect a huge off-season and review our new signings.
FVS have reconvened for a special emergency edition to discuss the appointment of Grant Brebner as manager on a two-year deal.
The longest and worst season ever has finally come to a close. FVS draws curtains on the year that was with our annual player review podcast. Don't miss it!
Another loss for the Vuck but should we even care? FVS is back to dissect our loss against the hapless Central Coast in which blooding youth was the priority. We also take your listener questions.
It was a pair of 2-1 losses for the Victory but there was plenty to get excited about this week on FVS. We review our past two games since the season resumption, talk the departure of Thomas, the injury to Kruse and dodging a Traianos Dellas-sized bullet.
The A-League is back and so are we, now rolling every week until season's end. On this week's edition we discuss the less than smooth transition to the NSW hub, we do a massive season restart preview and name our all-time Disappointing XI. Much, much more on the agenda as well.
Former Fox Sports Football producer Matt Coleman joins us this week to wrap up a huge week. We discuss the A-League resumption, the broadcast deal and spat between the FFA and Fox, the league's move to winter as well as Brebs as manager, Carlos reuniting with Muscat and the 2023 Women's World Cup bid.
It's always crazy and unpredictable when we go live and this week was no exception. With the A-League getting closer to a resumption date we ask if it's worth it. Also on the agenda: Salvachua is gone and so is Ola. DonachieLAD might be as well whilst rumours are buzzing around about Popovic and Diamanti coming. We dissect it all.
The big names keep coming as 2007 Championship winner Fred joins FVS. Fred chats about his time at Victory, why he didn't stay on, how he wanted to come back, and his time living in the USA.
The biggest show we've ever done with an all-star guestlist. We've got Carlos, Roddy and Archie talking the Greatest Vuck of All-Time and John Stensholt from the Australian talking shop. This is a special one.
One of the best men in broadcasting, Daniel Garb joins us this week to chat about his time at Fox Sports and future of Australian sports media. We also name our bracket match-ups for the Greatest Vuck of All-Time.
Hosts from Destruction In The Box, Around The Bloc and The Sokkah Podcast all us this week for a special podcast crossover show. We discuss the current pandemic and impacts lingering throughout the league, handout some awards and give some lockdown recommendations.
Fox Sports presenter Adam Peacock joins us as we try and make sense of one of the craziest weeks in human history.
An interview five years in the making - Giancarlo Gallifuoco and FVS 1-on-1 for the first time. Also on the show, our win against Adelaide, Dobras in Kazakstan, TV ratings and a huge match preview against Sydney FC as finals are back on the agenda.
A stolen point or three points gone begging? That's the debate on this week's FVS as we wrap up our game against Newcastle. We also delve deep into our un-contracted players list and preview our match against Adelaide.
FV CEO Peter Filopoulos joins FVS this week (32:47) to chat about the start of the NPL season, his vision for broadcast distribution and his challenges in the role. We also wrap up our game against FC Seoul, talk some crypto and preview our A-League match against Newcastle this weekend.
The fan-made podcast of ACL Group E leaders Melbourne Victory is back for another week. We talk about our big, huge success in Asia and make a brief mention of the inferior domestic league.
The Vuck are back in form but we still wait for a win under Carlos Salvachua in the A-League. We discuss our performance against Glory on Saturday night and chat to Victory youth team gun Luis Lawrie-Lattanzio after the NYL Grand Final on the weekend. Oh, and Giancarlo is back!
A bumper week from FVS - three games to review including the historic win away in Asia. Karune from the Tokyo Vuck Supporters group joins us to re-live the night. We also chat the Tommy Deng transfer and preview our first match of the Rojas era against Perth.
The Salvachua era has begun but the players are still serving up rubbish. Also - is Elvis any good, why isn't Rojas a Victory player yet and match previews.
FVS returns as we try and make sense of one of the most bizarre games in A-League history. Also on the agenda, the signing of Marco Rojas. Will he/won't he, and who will make way?
The first podcast for 2020 caps off a big win against Newcastle, our second in a row as we find ourselves once again within touching distance of the top 6.
Our last podcast for the year. We celebrate a Christmas Derby win, name the winner of our Patreon competition and much, much more.
It's awards season on the third and final part of our decade retrospective pod! We give out some awards and then the Chief Analyst and Man of the People name their FVS Team of the 2010s.
Our 2010s decade retrospective podcast series continues as we look back on our 2018 Championship and do a deep dive into the marquee signing of Keisuke Honda with freelance writer Paul Williams.
The first of our three-part series on the Vuck in the 2010s! In this edition we take a look back at the start of Anthony Di Pietro's reign as Chairman as he leads a massive overhaul of the club which includes the departure of inaugural coach Ernie Merrick. We speak to former Victory media manager Nick Slade about the signing of Harry Kewell and Matt Windley joins us to chat about Victory's best ever squad in 2014/15. Parts 2 and 3 dropping on Thursday and Friday!
FVS favourite Gulcan Koca is our guest on this week's FVS. We discuss the state of the W-League team, development and WWC bid. Also on the agenda: THE INCIDENT on Saturday night.
Herald Sun chief David Davutovic joins us this week for the inside word on Victory's plight. What's to blame? How much patience does the board have with Kurz? Can we get ourselves out of this mess in January?
Victory Technical Director of Youth and Women, Drew Sherman joins us this week on a huge FVS. We chat with Drew about his role at the Victory, the club's outlook on youth development, the rejected Footscray Park academy and the W-League. Also on the agenda - the Victory are finally back on the winners list!
The run of awful results continue. We pick apart another poor loss - this time to Adelaide as we discuss our troublesome foreigners and continued issues in midfield. Also on the agenda: Vuck women in Korea, Vuck youth and Footscray Park.
Victory's woes continue with another poor showing on the weekend. This week we go in hard on the fraudsters and try and figure out how to get out of this funk. Also on the pod - Footscray Park, W-League, your listener questions and a big preview against Sydney FC
Victory's sluggish start to the season continues as FVS returns to wrap up an unthinkable loss.
The Victory claim three points for the first time this season but at what cost? FVS goes through a big win against Brisbane Roar, name our Cocksure Ethnic XI and preview the first ever Westgate Derby
A loaded episode of FVS this week. Dave is back in the host chair as Michael Turner from WSW fan podcast Around The Bloc joins us. We delve into our midfield issues, discuss the faltering attack and much more. Gui Finkler also joins us to reminisce about his time at Victory and we preview our Round 3 matchup vs Brisbane.
SMH jounro Vince Rugari joins us on this week's FVS as the A-League finally kicks off. Buds and Jason delve into a lacklustre 0-0 Melbourne Derby and we preview our game Friday night against Western Sydney.
Our season preview rolls on with out annual player preview. A different type format this year as we discuss 13 talking points for the season. We also preview a huge Melbourne Derby against City this Saturday night.
The first of two podcasts this week as Jason and Buds to touch base to go over the big news of the last two weeks including the secret Wellington game, Metricon's sponsorship, Ola Toivonen the skipper, the season launch, Berisha and Troisi signing for other clubs, Honda's weird tweets, FFA marketing and our Name The Derby competition. Plus we announce a huge competition for our Patreon subscribers.
Back again with a special guest joining us live in Cambodia Town - Jason's Dad. We discuss our past pre-season matches against Western United and Perth, new signings in Traore and Basha, our best XI heading into Round 1 and A-League FTA rights.
The pre-season rolls on as FVS heads down to Port Melbourne to chat with new Vuck senior signing Brandon Lauton. We also talk Jakob Poulsen, more Footscray Park and look ahead to the next pre-season game against Dandenong Thunder.
The pre-season rolls on with a dominant hit-out against Oakleigh. FVS were there to give a full match review. Also on the agenda, player signings, new kits, Footscray Park and much more.
Sound is a little scratchy this week - apologies - we're still figuring out the kinks with this remote podcast stuff. Thanks for bearing with us!
FVS are back as we review our FFA Cup loss to Newcastle, speak about player transfer rumours, Marco Kurz's lack of scouting and full fixture analysis.
Jason and Buds are back to go over the Victory off-season. We talk about the Kruse and Nabbout signings, the defection of Kosta to Sydney, James Troisi and his situation, the new manager Marco Kurz and Footscray Park protests. It's good to be back!
It's our annual player reviews! Jason comes back to join Dave and Buds to rate every Vuck player's season. We discuss who is on their way out and who is staying. Also on the pod: we wrap up a humiliating ACL campaign, pay tribute to Carl Valeri and Kevin Muscat, and look ahead to who might be coaching us next season. It's our last show of the season - don't miss out!
Urgh. What can you say after a performance like that?
Josh, Rudi, and Buds delve deep into the darkest day in the club's history - a 6-1 semi-final defeat to our biggest rivals.
What went wrong? Was this team overrated in the first place? And should Muscat fall on his sword?
Plus, we field calls from YOU, the people, in a cathartic venting of all our frustrations.
This week, we're so fucking grateful for our Swedish king, who almost single-handedly propelled the Vuck to another semi final with one of the all-time great A-League performances.
Dave, Josh and Rudi get stuck into Friday's thrilling, fascinating game, pondering sideline rivalries, German resurgences, and disappointing home crowds.
Plus, there's a juicy exclusive about a former Victory captain, reflections on Honda's legacy, and we take questions from YOU, the people!
It's a full house in the FNR studios as Dave, Buds, Josh, and Rudi discuss the slender away win over the Wanderers. Was that the greatest header ever by a Vuck player? Why is Terry playing 10 instead of Honda? Is Tommy Deng really a right back? And why on earth didn't Kosta pass the ball?! Plus, the team touch on the away loss the Adelaide and the home draw against Guangzhou, pondering the validity of Bozza's criticisms over playing the ball out from the back. Honda's 'gram game is exceptional this week, caller Clinton shares his experience of an Evergrande away game, and the lads preview a banana skin elimination final against the Nux. MON!
In a packed show, Josh, Buds and Rudi pick over what remains of Victory's ACL campaign after a humbling away to Guangzhou Evergrande, again questioning Kev's tactics in Asia, and discuss Valeri's retirement announcement, and what Captain Carl has brought to the club during his tenure.
Plus, there's a narrow win over the Mariners to dissect, featuring a puzzling penalty and a rare goal from a much maligned German centre-half.
Slide into our DMs to claim 3 tickets to Adelaide away (2 x Adult, 1 x Concession) - kindly donated by listener Jonathan Troy.
Music theme: Germany
After the disaster in Sydney we work our way through the loss and figure out just how we pick up the pieces and get the title charge on track.Our Marquee man continues to give us value on Insta and we look towards a massive battle against the Chinese powerhouse in the ACL on Wednesday.Tune in because it's a big one.MON THE VUCK!
Join Dave, Buds, Rudi and Josh in studio as they recap a scarcely deserved - yet deeply satisfying - away win against the Glory featuring LT's heroics, The Niedermeier Redemption, and poetic justice at the hands of the VAR.
Plus, the boys examine another glorious sartorial choice from Keisuke Honda, run the rule over the Eric Bautheac rumours, and take a look ahead at the run home, starting with a crucial trip to the SCG next weekend.
MON!
Dave, Rudi and Josh are joined in-studio by AAP journo Ben McKay to review two ACL losses and a win over Brisbane Roar.
The Vuck snapped a six-game winless run on Saturday night, but with LT benched, Ola fuming, and Terry Antonis mysteriously absent, could Victory’s A-League campaign be in danger too?
Plus, we examine how the squad could shape up next season with eight players coming off contract, and Benny drops an absolute bombshell on us at the end of the show!
Music theme: Celtic Punk
Another year, another devastating result in Geelong - with a record low home crowd there to witness it. How long before the club cans this stadium deal?
Dave, Josh, and Rudi pick over the ruins of the Newcastle defeat, ponder the hypocrisy of Victory's new gambling sponsor, and look ahead to the ACL opener against Korean outfit Daegu with the help of K-League United Editor-in-Chief Ryan Walters!
Plus, another massive Victory's Secret is revealed...
Buds, Josh and Rudi go live on Facebook from the FNR studios to discuss Saturday's 10-man derby draw. Topics include calamitous Georg, City's cowardice, and when construction should begin on the Leigh Broxham statue. Plus, the absent Chief Analyst calls in from Sydney, the return of Victory's Secret, and a look ahead to the Geelong game against the Jets.
A new era begins as another ends. FVS transform into a live show from the FNR studios and Jason departs. New hosts Rudi Edsall and Josh Parish join us as we go across the Wellington result and try and figure out whether Honda or Toivonen is our best player. Kenny's woes also on the agenda as well as lots of chat on Matilda's, Honda's instagram and our huge Melbourne Derby preview. Don't miss it!
An old FVS favourite in Beanhead joins us this week to go through a disappointing weekend for all Vucks. We dissect our loss to Perth Glory in both the Women's and Men's games. Also on the agenda is more on the Matildas and Save Hakeem dramas, a Keisuke Honda social media update, and we look ahead to our game this Friday against Wellington.
The Vuck keep on marching with a get out of jail win against Central Coast. We discuss our comeback win, rate our Vuck top 5 business deals of all-time, chat Vuck ladies, E-League, Hakeem and are joined by the host of the Perth Glory fan podcast Glory Guerillas to preview a huge 1v2 match-up against Perth this Sunday.
A dawning of a new era for FVS as we move from a sharehouse to a studio. FVS coming at you from the Docklands as we settle into our new surroundings and chat our huge win against Sydney including Toivonen destroying Sydney and Troisi's continuing his form. We talk the impending Donachie transfer and give our verdict on the Socceroos as well as preview our game against Central Coast and much, much more. Join us as we launch a new era!
It's the last ever episode in the Brunswick Sharehouse Studios! An era comes to a close as we are joined in-studio by FNR's Josh Parish to review our Brisbane demolition job and our draw against Wellington. We give our final verdict on Josh Hope and Corey Brown, talk even more about James Troisi's good form, and Josh takes us through the current Matildas debacle. Listen in!
A very busy January continues with two games to review and two games to preview! We go across our loss against Adelaide and pose the question: does Kurz know the Victory weakness? We discuss more Antonis brilliance against Newcastle as well as the development of the current batch of Vuck youngsters, and we preview matches against Brisbane and Wellington.
One of our favourite episodes to record ever. Archie Thompson recently quit his role as club ambassador and the shackles are off! He gives us a candid interview on his decision to cut official ties with the club, and he reveals all about that time he missed a team breakfast with Ljubo Milicevic in Adelaide. Also joining us is Michael Turner from WSW fan podcast Around The Bloc to review our win against Western Sydney and discuss what's going on up there with their fans. This is a must-listen podcast.
We've called a premature end to our podcasting break to do an emergency pod on the devastating Honda injury. Dave and Jason go through all the reaction and conspiracy theories. We discuss what it means for our ambitions for the rest of the season, and preview our match against Western Sydney this Saturday.
The chaotic FVS Live show returned yesterday to Facebook. We celebrate 'The Baby of the People', talk about the Melbourne Derby including the big Honda omission, plus Troisi's Arnold spray and we take your listener calls live on air.
The Vuck keep rolling. FVS is back with Guardian journalist Jonathan Howcroft joining us as we discuss our action-packed win against Brisbane, the expansion decision, Melburnians disbandment and preview a big Christmas Derby. Tune in!
Action packed show this week to celebrate five wins in a row as we are joined by Fox Sports' Michael Zappone and huge Vuck fan, Hutch. We discuss more VAR controversy, Antonis brilliance and South End. We also get the inside scoop from Michael Zappone about whether or not Besart Berisha is scouting for a new club during his holiday in Melbourne, plus loads more.
Another win, another podcast. Four in a row for the Vuck and we are back in the Brunswick Sharehouse Studios to go through it all. Was it one of the best performances in Victory history? How good is Honda?! We answer it all. Also discussed: the Vuck ladies, Melbourne City's woes, a potential match-up against Besart Berisha in the ACL, and we look ahead to this Saturday night when we go for five straight against Adelaide.
Three in a row for the Vuck and things are humming. FVS are on location this week in Watsonia at Buds' house, joined by Destruction In The Box hosts Rudi Edsall and Chris Aloi. We get a glimpse into Buds' former life as a rapper and discuss our huge win against Sydney FC. Also on the agenda are the Vuck girls, and our Champions League draw. Don't miss it!
Media Mogul Katie Lambeski joins us in studio this week as the Vuck keep on rolling. This week we toast our win against Central Coast which included some spectacular individual performances from Honda, Troisi, Broxham, Deng and Antonis just to name a few, we try to pick our Victory All-Time Worst Hair XI and take your listener questions. This is a jam-packed episode
Funny man and Vuck fan Danny McGinlay joins us in the Brunswick Sharehouse Studio as Victory etch their names onto the winner's list for the first time this season. We discuss our win against Newy, Honda's dominance, Muscat/Merrick feuds, plus we do a deep analytical dive and chat sex robots. This week we've got something for everyone.
Two losses to start the year and Victory are in familiar territory. The FVS go through our last minute defeat at the hands of Perth and try and figure out if this new formation is actually all that good. Also joining us is Victory Championship player, Kristian Sarkies who takes us back to his time at the Vuck and tells us what it was like dealing with the hype of being a young football star.
The A-League season is under way and there is lots to talk about on this week's FVS. Fox Sports commentator Simon Hill joins us to review a huge Melbourne Derby that saw a contentious VAR decision (again) and a change of formation for the Victory. All the performances dissected and discussed, plus we preview a big game coming up against Perth Glory. ALSO, we announce new sponsors coming on board, one of which can find you sharing in free beer!
We're back rolling on Monday nights with a huge season preview show. We go through each position and select our starting XI, preview our big Melbourne Derby season opener against Melbourne City, plus, not one BUT TWO FVS baby announcements. Tune in, don't miss out.
FVS heads on location to AAMI Park this week go one on one with King Kenny Athiu. In a wide-ranging interview, we chat with Kenny about his meteoric rise from state league footballer to Vuck fan favourite. We discuss his debut match, the championship win (as well as the celebrations after, and a certain Instagram video), his relationship with Leroy George and his thoughts on his role within the African community. Buds and Jason also discuss the new signings in Toivonen and Baena. This is a huge podcast, do not miss it.
After one of the biggest FFA Cup upsets in history, Dave joins Jason to go through it all and figure out how that happened. Listen in!
The number 1 A-League fan podcast is back on air! We discuss our FFA Cup victory against Perth Glory as well as dissect a huge off-season for Melbourne Victory, including the signing of marquee man Keisuke Honda where we ponder: is he maybe a bit of a Cahill-esque dickhead? Don't miss it!
That’s it, it’s over, we’re out. In the final instalment of VB&B, we cry over the Roos’ exit and discuss Russian football. Thanks for listening!
This week we got Socceroos thrills, online dills and Russian food from which you’ll run for hills.
Episode 2! We discuss our Roos taking it to France, VAR and look at some Golazos and Gopniks.
Welcome to Vladimir’s World Cup 2018! We preview the Socceroos, their Group C opponents and successfully contain our excitement about Daniel Arzani.
It's time for our annual player ratings pod! Every player listed, ins and outs discussed. Give it a listen.
The Vuck are Champions! A huge edition of FVS this week with Victory ground announcer Stefan Popović joining us in the Brunswick Sharehouse Studios to cap off a memorable weekend in which Melbourne claimed their fourth A-League title. We relive our away day, pick apart the game and award our Mehmet of the Year. You just cannot miss this one.
We're one win away from an unlikely Championship and FVS is back for a gigantic Grand Final special! Vuck legend Rodrigo Vargas joins us to chat about the glory days of titles past and his impressions on Saturday's upcoming final. David Keating from Newcastle Jets podcast The Jetstream joins us from NSW to give us an insider's view of how the Jets are shaping up and Rudi Edsall joins us in-studio. We cover it all. 'Mon The Vuck!
One of our biggest shows of the year. DonachieLAD joins us on the phone. We talk to him about all things Vuck, his love of Melbourne and those Asian transfer rumours. We've also got two wins to discuss against Shanghai and Adelaide in which we debate the tactical genius that is Kevin Muscat. Also, we count down our top 5 Victory goals ever. Big.
Our first ever Facebook Live Talkback Show was a success. The boys come at you live and direct from the Brunswick Sharehouse Studios to discuss another loss to Sydney, award Mehmet of The Week and take your listener calls. Tune in and don't forget, you can watch the recorded pod on our Facebook page as well!
A very special podcast tonight as we leave the BSS and head out to record on location in Murrumbeena at Dave's House. Melbourne Victory founder Tony Ising as well as Matt Windley from the Team 11 A-League bid joins us to chat all about expansion what the South-East Melbourne group will need to do to gain admission to the A-League in season 2019/20. We also chat lots of Vuck including our win against Wellington and rumours of a Victory young gun leaving for Europe.
It was ugly and it was embarrassing, but we put together a quick pod to discuss our defeat to Ulsan which has bundled us out of the ACL group stages yet again. Dave joins Jason on the phone to go through it all and to preview our match against Wellington on Sunday.
A massive show this week with Victory defender Rhys Williams joining us. We ask him about our win against Western Sydney, our Asian Champions League away hoodoo and his chances of making the plane to Russia. Michael Turner from WSW fan podcast Around The Bloc comes into the Brunswick Sharehouse Studio as we rub salt into his wounds after a great performance by Victory on the weekend. Also included is an update on our favourite German, Maxi Beister. A must-listen!
Three A-League wins in a row for the Vuck as the tide starts to turn. Buds and Jason are on hand to wrap up a Central Coast thumping in which Besart Berisha may have silenced the critics. We award Mehmet to the goalnet farce, discuss Kev's contract extension, weigh up our chances of ACL progression and plenty more. 'Mon The Vuck.
Two on the trot for the Vuck and all the boys are back in the Brunswick Sharehouse Studios to go through our big Derby win. Is Kev's game style evolving? Is Sanchez the new heart of Victory's midfield? Are we going to keep Leroy George? We also cover Geria's move to Japan and Asian Football expert Paul Williams joins us to preview our ACL match against Kawasaki Frontale. This show is huge. Give it a listen.
It's a big week in Vuck land as we dissect a huge win over Adelaide and look back on what was a disaster in Shanghai. Buds is joined by good friends Rudi and Clarky from Destruction In The Box in the Green Wedge heartland of Greensborough. It's a big one. Mon The Vuck!
Buds jumps on the phone with Jason to give a quick review of our 3-3 draw against Ulsan Hyundai in Matchday One of Asian Champions League football. We also discuss the big news of the day - the potential contract renewal of Kevin Muscat
The Vuck are in big trouble and we need answers, so this week we go straight to a club legend - Archie Thompson. Arch joins us to discuss Victory's troubles and how we can change to salvage something from a disappointing year. We're also going all-in on the AFC Champions League with a K-Pop music theme and Ryan Walters from K-League United joining us on the phone from Korea to tell us everything we need to know about our opponents. One of the biggest pods of the year - do not miss it.
Our first ever live show! On Saturday night we recorded a podcast in stage in front of an audience at The Lomond Hotel. A rotating panel of guests join us including Rudi Edsall, Nadja, Jason's Dad and comedian Danny McGinlay as we give the full rundown on our loss to Newcastle. We also award a Mehmet of the Week and take questions from our audience. The live show experience was absolutely chaotic and at times a little ridiculous, but a great achievement for our podcast to put together. We hope you enjoy. Sorry for any sound issues in the beginning.
A-League and W-League commentator Teo Pellizzeri joins us in studio this week on a huge edition of FVS with lots to talk about. A week after we had hope, it was quickly dashed with a 3-1 loss to Sydney and also the departure of Mark Milligan. We discuss whether the Milligan deal was a good piece of business for Victory, or if we should have held firm. We also delve into the W-League and look ahead to our FVS Live event this Saturday against Newcastle. Also, apologies for the cricket noises in the background!
A big week for FVS as we welcome young gun and future star of World Football, Christian Theoharous. We chat with Theo about his start to the season, his aspirations to play in Europe and the youth team. (Also a little chit chat about Souvlaki and the Melbourne clubbing scene). We also wrap up our best performance of the year against WSW, as Dave spots a slight tactical change in Kev's gameplan that could be the reason why we are suddenly stringing wins together. In addition to that, we chat Milligan, Djulbic, W-League, NYL and preview the Big Blue against Sydney this Friday.
After a loss midweek the Vuck were back on the winners list after a last minute win against Perth Glory on Saturday night. It was a great win, but was it papering over the cracks? The boys in the Brunswick Sharehouse Studios debate that on this week's episode. Also on the show, we launch FVS Live, give another Mehmet to Robbie Slater and discuss the career trajectory of former goalkeeper Mitch Langerak.
FVS is back for 2018 and we begin the year with a bang as Vuck goalkeeper Lawrence Thomas joins us on the show. Lawry helps us pick apart our 1-1 draw against Central Coast, the start to Victory's season and our match against Wellington on Wednesday. The boys in the Brunswick Sharehouse Studios also catch up on what we missed, including the new signings of Antonis and Djulbic and we talk all about Nelly Yoa.
It's our last pod for the year! Former Socceroo and current Fox Sports pundit Ned Zelic is our guest. He chats with us about Victory's win, why he's against the Vuck changing anything, as well as the VAR and who should get the Socceroos job. We also preview a huge match against City this Saturday night.
The #muscatout army is increasing by the week and on this week's pod we ask the question - should Kev go now, or should he stay until the end of the season. Also, this week, we run the rule over our ACL draw, discuss the departure of CEO Ian Robson and talk about the wins for our women and youth sides.
The boys are back in good spirits after a pleasing come from behind win for the Vuck on Sunday. Jason's Dad pops by the Brunswick Sharehouse Studios to dissect our win, discuss the VAR system, plus more Muscat chat. We award yet another Mehmet to the FFA and look at just what the hell is going on after a 9-2 youth loss at Lakeside Stadium yesterday as well as look ahead to our game on Friday night. Another huge one.
The Victory are on the ropes, but do we only have ourselves to blame? FVS favourite Nadja joins to discuss another awful result. We also analyse the continued ill-discipline of our leaders, give a Mehmet award to Robbie Slater's back-room dealings and check out what's happening in the Women's league and our Youth teams. Don't miss this one.
Are the Vuck back in business?! Fox Sports presenter Daniel Garb joins us to discuss our first win of the season. Also on the pod: we see if Kosta has anything to worry about with the improved form of Jai Ingham, we try and name the best foreign Victory players ever and we see who's available to be the injury replacement for Mitch Austin. Big pod, do not miss it.
South End stalwart and FVS favourite Beanhead is our guest this week as we start to turn the heat up. How long does Muscat have to turn things around for the Vuck? Should Theoharous keep his spot in the squad with our internationals to return plus Austin from suspension, and is it time to write off Valeri? We discuss it all this week.
Victory W-League superstar Gülcan Koca is this week's guest on a big episode of FVS. We chat with Gülcan about the Victory women's team and her name as part of the Turkish National set-up. We also review our match against Western Sydney and debate - do we have a discipline problem? We award Mehmet to Channel 9 and look ahead to our next match against Brisbane Roar. Huge show.
Author and journalist Joe Gorman joins us on tonight's podcast to discuss his new book, The Death and Life of Australian Football.
We also pick apart one of our worst starts to a season ever with the wheels seemingly continuing to fall off.
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One of the most influential figures in Australian Football joins us with FVS going on location to interview player agent and promoter, Lou Sticca. We chat with Lou about his beginnings at Carlton SC, bringing Del Piero and Ono to the A-League and almost landing David Beckham. We also discuss youth pathways, expansion and promotion/relegation. Plus, all your usual Vuck chatter as Victory finally get on the board with a draw against Adelaide United.
Two losses on the trot, but is it time to hit the panic button? South End legend Cabbage joins us as we take a look into our defeat in the Melbourne Derby, show some love for Leroy George, bemoan our lack of depth, chat about seagulls and look ahead to our must-win game against Adelaide on Friday night. Oh, and King Kenny of course.
The lads are back as the A-League starts to ramp up. We address our new competition, The Victory Society, give a comprehensive review of our loss to Sydney FC, as well as take a look at our new star man Leroy George. Channel 10 gets our Mehmet of the Week and we gear up for a big, big derby against Melbourne City.
It's our huge FVS season preview! We give the full rundown on the season ahead, select our first XI and discuss the kids that could breakthrough. We also launch our new FVS supporter forum and our Patreon campaign
All the gang is back in the studio as For Vuck's Sake returns for a huge episode. We pick apart our FFA Cup loss to Adelaide, discuss new signings and possible new formations, our new kits and Mehmet returns. Don't miss it.
A new season of For Vuck's Sake has begun! We dust off the cobwebs as we return to the Brunswick Sharehouse Studios to discuss our FFA Cup win against Brisbane Roar. We also talk Milligan, and take your listener questions
Rojas left then Mauk signed for City, then the club tried to butter us up with Kosta and how much he loved the fans, THEN James Troisi reportedly backflips and signs for Victory. A truly extraordinary day required an emergency podcast.
Whilst we may have lost last night in devastating circumstances, the show must go on. It's our final FVS of the season as we discuss the hot topics from the Grand Final. We also crown our Mehmet of the Year and review the seasons of all our players.
On a personal note, thanks to everyone who has supported us throughout the year. It's been a huge year of growth and we hope to be back bigger and better next year.
The Victory are into the Grand Final and For Vuck's Sake is back with a comprehensive preview of the biggest match of the year. We also pick apart our match against Brisbane and Jason returns to interview Herald Sun Football writer Matt Windley to get his thoughts on the big final. Don't miss it.
We are back and we've made it through the entire H&A season and we're off to the semi's. Buds is joined by Rudi and Clarky from Destruction In The Box to chew the fat, have a laugh, and tee off on all the usual suspects. Get around it!
FVS is back. For the first time ever - without their fearless leader Jason who is cavorting his way around the USA. Joining Dave and The Man of the People for this episode are the boys from the Destruction in the Box podcast. We discuss the WSW result, a new Mehmet of the Week, Victory's Secret, possible finals opponents, the new Video Assisted Ref and a whole lot more.
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The team might not be putting any effort in with nothing to play for, but FVS are heading into finals with a full head of steam. We discuss the disgusting performance against Wellington, award another Mehmet and have a very big Victory's Secret on the James Troisi contract situation. You can't miss this one.
We're back after a week off with a bumper edition of FVS. We discuss our undermanned loss against Brisbane, Oliver Bozanic's departure, Troisi as a marquee, FBK/Georgievski to Newcastle, International round-ups and the Victory partnership with Vic Uni.
The response to this week's chat with Tony Ising was so huge we had to post the interview with him on the proposed NPL breakaway just on its own. If you haven't heard it yet you're missing out.
Our guest this week is Melbourne Victory Founder Tony Ising. It's a massive show covering off our win against Perth, Oliver Bozanic's potential move to Japan, the resurrection of FBK, the woes of our NPL team and the possible NPL breakaway that could tear the league apart. Huge.
Comedian, Western Bulldogs Bannerman and Vuck fan Danny McGinlay joins us in the Brunswick Sharehouse Studios on a cracking edition of FVS! We discuss the loss on the weekend, fickle Sydney fans and answer your listener questions. Definitely an episode you can't miss.
The Man of the People is away but Dave and Jason take flight in the Brunswick Sharehouse Studios for another episode of FVS.
We look over the win against Adelaide United, fire a rocket at the club over the handling of the FBK situation and analyse the Vuck players coming out of contract at seasons end.
FVS favourite Rudi Edsall is this week's guest on the show as we discuss a big week. Victory back on the winners list, FBK, RBB, Muscat to Rangers, Victory 2007 and more all on the agenda!
Just a quick one this week due to conflicting schedules thanks to the postponed game. Dave joins Jason on the phone to pick apart Victory's lacklustre performance against the Jets and to look ahead to the match against Central Coast on Sunday.
Green and Gold Army founder John McGauran is this week's guest on a monster edition of FVS. All the fallout from the Derby, Bes Vs Buds, triple Mehmet winners, Max Beister, FFA/FIFA, Victory 12th man kit, FVS Live and more. Huge.
Melbourne Victory defender Nick Ansell is this week's guest on FVS! Nick joins us to discuss the loss to Sydney, his battle for a spot in the starting XI against James Donachie, and previews the Melbourne Derby.
The Queen of the South Terrace, Nadja, joins us on a bumper edition of FVS. We dissect the heartbreaking loss to Perth, chat women in Victory and look ahead to a huge Australia Day match.
The Age's Football head honcho Michael Lynch joins us in studio for a bumper edition of FVS. Two games to review, Mehmet of the Week, Lynchy Q&A and Perth preview. Don't miss it.
It's a jam packed For Vuck's Sake this week with BWB Capo Tunna as our guest. We look back at our win against Adelaide, award Mehmet to the guy who had to let one rip, reveal a very tasty Victory's Secret, plus, we do our mid-season report card on all the Vuck players. Don't miss this one.
Beanhead is back with us on FVS after the boys took a few weeks off over Christmas and New Year. We pick apart the last two games against Central Coast and Newcastle, we discuss Victory's strides in business and look at which players need to step up over a busy January schedule.
Chief Herald Sun Football writer David Davutovic joins us on FVS this week as we discuss the huge Melbourne Derby win. We also discuss A-League TV rights and we let Tim Cahill have it.
A-League commentator Ben Cuzzupe from Eon Sports Radio is our guest this week as we dissect a huge Vuck win. We answer your listener questions and Buds, man of the people, responds to the backlash from the people over his comments on Bes' form
The big names just keep on coming on FVS! Melbourne Victory player Fahid Ben Khalfallah joins us to chat some Vuck, his playing future and what it's like living in Melbourne. We also name our best ever Victory XI
FVS is back from exile for another edition of the only Victory podcast in town. Daniel Garb joins us as we dissect a big week including our win against Newcastle and the tension in the North Terrace. Tune in.
Melbourne Victory attacking threat Mitch Austin joins us on this week's podcast after a big win for the Vuck. Mitch discusses his start to the season, what it's like playing for the Victory after almost giving the game away, and he speaks about the red-hot competition for spots in the front third.
Fox Sports' Adam Peacock joins us on a huge edition of For Vuck's Sake. We review the Sydney FC game, select the worst ever Melbourne Victory XI, plus we have a very special Besart Berisha citizenship update.
A huge 6-1 win for the Victory on Monday night against the Nix, but are we back in business? Rudi Edsall joins the boys to discuss the match as well as our FFA Cup loss, Gui/Kosta boo'ers and the curious case of Seb Pasquali.
Herald Sun football writer joins us this week on For Vuck's Sake. We discuss our new German signing, Adelaide Away, plus Matt Windley answers your listener questions.
The show must go on! FVS is back to talk about the Melbourne Derby and how we can put a stop to our poor play before it's too late. Mehmet returns and we chat Adelaide Away.
One of the most outspoken Vuck fans, Millberry, joins us in a cracking edition of For Vuck's Sake. We chat our demoralising draw against Brisbane to kick off the season, take your listener questions and look ahead to the big Melbourne Derby.
It's the most comprehensive Melbourne Victory pre-season review you will find! Dave, Jason and Buds pick apart the Vuck squad and assess how our year will go. We also review our form leading into the season, plus an old friend returns.
FVS returns after a couple of weeks off in the immediate aftermath of the 2-0 win against Bentleigh Greens in the FFA Cup Quarter Finals. We also discuss Michael Essien, new kits and the upcoming FFA Cup Semi Final against Melbourne City.
It's Rojas Day! FVS is back for another week as we delve into one of the biggest signings of the off season in Marco Rojas. we also take a look at our FFA Cup match against Hume City and discuss the controversial Third Marquee rule.
When you think Melbourne Victory, you think ARCHIE THOMPSON. The A-League all-time leading scorer joins us on this eve of his NPL debut to chat about his career at the Victory and what the future holds in store.
North Terrace legend Rowdy joins us on a very big week. We discuss our matches against Atletico Madrid and Newcastle in the FFA Cup and we discuss the proposed NT restrictions in a bumper edition of Victory's Secret. We also answer your questions.
FVS is back for another year! We kick off the coming season with a special episode from the International Champions Cup at the MCG. We review our game against Juve, dissect the off-season squad movement and look ahead to our FFA Cup match against Newcastle.
Buds jumps on the phone to chat with Jason about Melbourne's unsuccessful trip to Korea. We pick apart the match and look ahead to a new era next season.
We heard the call, so we are back with the first episode of FVSExpress. This mini-podcast is recorded in the terraces at AAMI Park immediately after the do-or-die AFC Champions League clash against Gamba Osaka. We pick apart the game and analyse the Archie Thompson retirement decision. We also ask the punters walking out of the ground what their favourite Archie moment is.
In our first edition of FVSExpress, we speak with Melbourne Victory Carl Valeri at the Victory In Business lunch at the Crown Palladium. Carl discusses Melbourne's failure this season and his desire to atone for those shortcomings in tomorrow night's do-or-die ACL group match against Gamba Osaka.
It's our last podcast for the season and we are going out with a bang! We take the microphone to the Victory in Business luncheon at Melbourne's Crown Palladium and speak to all the big names. Joining us is James Smith, Dan Oakes, Santo Cilauro, Sam Pang, Victory captain Carl Valeri, Matt Windley, and we have a special interview with Melbourne Victory founder Geoff Lord.
We also award Mehmet of the Year and reminisce about some of the best moments of the year.
Nova FM breakfast host and Melbourne Victory fan, Sam Pang, joins us in-studio on our second last episode of For Vuck's Sake for the season!
We pick apart our year, reveal a few Victory's Secrets and look ahead to our do-or-die clash against Gamba Osaka on Tuesday night. Tune in!
It was a heartbreaking way to lose a game of football, no less when it ends your season. This week on For Vuck's Sake, we analyse our finals match in Brisbane and review the Victory squad in our end of season review. It's not to be missed.
It's A-League finals time as Victory embark on the quest to defend their title from 6th position. Buds and Jason dissect the ACL game against Suwon and the match against Brisbane. Jason's Dad also joins us to weigh in on his thoughts about the Victory's year thus far and we preview our elimination final.
A South End legend in Beanhead joins us on this week's episode of For Vuck's Sake as we look into our win in Wellington, the Victory members function, beIN Sports and our chances at winning the Championship. Tune in.
It's a For Vuck's Sake first this week as we have a current squad player joining us for the very first time! Victory midfielder Rashid Mahazi joins us on the line to discuss Friday's win against WSW and how the team have reacted to the criticism in recent weeks. FVS favourite Nonna/Nadja also joins us in the studio as we dissect our win, Finkler's departure, Valeri's return and much more.
Over the course of the year we have had some big guests, but nothing was as fun as having Australian comedy royalty, Santo Cilauro join us at the Brunswick Sharehouse Studios for the entire episode. We have an in-depth chat with Santo about all things football and comedy. Don't miss it.
The Victory continued their dismal form as we pick apart a dire match against Brisbane Roar on this week's For Vuck's Sake. We also discuss Damien De Bohun leaving the A-League, Berbatov to Victory rumours, Delpierre's retirement backflip and Valeri's possible return to the first team. A podcast not to be missed.
We are edging ever closer to the end of the season so it's time to take stock and look at our run home. This week we dissect our final few games and predict where we will finish. We also hit a Victory player with the Mehmet of the Week.
We've followed up Les Murray with yet another big name - Ned Zelic.
Ned joins us to chat about the current plight of the Victory as well as his own career abroad. We also discuss our ACL triumph and our current woes and place the blowtorch on Kevin Muscat. Tune in.
Yes, our guest this week really is the godfather - LES MURRAY.
The Don of Australian football joins us to chat about A-Legaue on SBS, that Zinedine Zidane song and who he believes to be the best ever club side in Australia. In addition to that, we also weigh into the Tim Cahill debacle, chat about what we've had enough of and Buds hits the streets. Deadset, this is an episode you cannot miss.
Herald Sun Football writer Matt Windley joins us on a bumper edition of For Vuck's Sake. We chat about the Derby and another week of flare controversy. Matt also talks about what it's like being a football journo for a paper that is seemingly against it and takes your listener questions.
This could be the biggest episode yet. We have a new co-host to lead us into a new era as Buds joins the team. Simon Hill also joins us to chat about his life in the UK as well as the flare issue which reared its ugly head once again this weekend. We also reveal not one, but two HUGE Victory Secrets. You can't miss this one.
Did you miss us? For Vuck's Sake is back after a one week layoff. We talk about the Sydney FC win and the Perth Glory loss. We chat about the potential return of Adrian Leijer and conduct a fans Q&A session. It's good to be back.
The Victory boys are back in form and we have a huge show! We celebrate our big win against Brisbane, talk A-League expansion, who Kev is going to leave out of the ACL squad and we are joined by Danny Allsopp who reveals he almost left the Victory after a horror first season. Tune in, tell your mates, For Vuck's Sake is a must-listen.
This week on For Vuck's Sake we try and figure out if a 3-3 come from behind draw against the worst team in the league is a good or bad thing. We talk transfer rumours and if the A-League is in a state of disrepair following the rousing success of the Big Bash. It's a big show, tune in!
We've hit the midway point of the season so what better time to do a mid-season review! Dave and Jason grade every Victory player to pull on the shirt over the opening 13 rounds of the year.
We also discuss our return to the winners list and speculate on who could be joining the Vuck during the January transfer window.
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For Vuck's Sake draws to a close for 2015 with our year review. Ben Cuzzupe from The Guardian and Eurosport joins us to discuss Melbourne V Perth Glory and a review of our successful year. Former player Adrian Leijer also joins us to chat about his time at Victory, his regrets about playing in Europe in his time in China. A great way to end the year!
Head Football writer from The Age Michael Lynch joins us for our For Vuck's Sake Christmas Special!
We chat with Mick about the Melbourne Derby defeat, the International Champions Cup, Matthieu Delpierre and we take some time to ask Michael some questions about how the media works and reports on football.
Full soundtrack of the music featured in the show can be found on melbournevictory.net
For Vuck's Sake goes oriental for our Asian Champions League Travel Special! Guest James Smith joins us to dissect the ACL away legs and determine which country is the best to travel to.
In addition to that, we also review our loss to Western Sydney, the new one-off kit, Carl Valeri and more. Plus, we have a very special winner of Mehmet of the Week.
Another huge show as Kevin Muscat joins us for an exclusive interview. We discuss our loss to Wellington, the FFA and their continuing issues with running the game and we talk Victory In Business. Forum darling Nonna joins us for the hour, it is not to be missed!
ABC News' Dan Oakes joins us for our Grunge music themed episode 10 of For Vuck's Sake. It's been a huge week in the world of football for A-league supporters as we break down Rebecca Wilson's Daily Telegraph article and the FFA's PR issues. This week it is a must-listen for any A-League supporter.
For Vuck's Sake covered the North Terrace protests this weekend. In this snippet from episode 10 of our podcast, we delve into the reasons for the protest and whether it was a success.
Music theme: Britpop
The Victory keep on rolling with another easy win on Thursday night. For Vuck's Sake discuss the match and get some thoughts from the fans with our new portable microphone. Mehmet is back and and so is Victory's Secret!
Fo sizzle my nizzle. For Vuck's Sake is joined by BWB stalwart Tunna for our Hip Hop episode. We discuss the resounding 4-2 win against SydneyFC, Daniel Bagala and preview our next match against Central Coast
Sorry, the mixer didn't plug into the computer correctly which resulted in the entire podcast being recorded through the in-built computer microphone
This week's guest is Tony Ising. We discuss the FFA Cup Victory, Sydney Away and the birth of Melbourne Victory. A must-listen.
It's a Melbourne Cup Day edition of For Vuck's Sake. We talk about our recent games against Hume City and Wellington Phoenix and we chat about the future of sports broadcasting and the EPL.
Guest: Rowdy. This week For Vuck's Sake delves into our first loss of the season against Newcastle. We chat about the first two years of Kevin Muscat as manager and Rowdy takes us through the history of the North End
Episode 4 of For Vuck's Sake discusses the big Melbourne Derby and the relationship the mainstream Australian media have with football fans. Plus all the regular segments
Special guest: Buds. The new A-League season has kicked off. This week we discuss the Round 1 game against Adelaide United, the Victory In Business lunch and discuss the origins and history of the South End. Plus, Mehmet Of The Week and Victory's Secret return.
For Vuck's Sake episode 2 digests the FFA Cup Quarter Final match between Melbourne Victory and Adelaide united, we analyse the squad for the upcoming season and remember our favourite Adelaide Away moments. Victory's Secret returns as well as a new segment, Mehmet of The Week.
Episode 1 of new Melbourne Victory podcast For Vuck's Sake. The first episode covers the FFA Cup round of 16 match against Rockdale, the signing of Ollie Bozanic, the new kits and A-League membership numbers.