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  • Daniel Eisenhut A.K.A. Jürgen Klopp
    2025/04/24

    We almost landed Jürgen Klopp this week… but instead got someone with more local flavour and he returned our calls.

    Daniel Eisenhut — new Oratia United head coach — joins us to chat grassroots footy, coaching chaos, and why Auckland rain builds character. Plus: the wildest pre-game ritual yet, risking death for the Warriors, and what we would've asked Klopp (had he not ghosted us).

    Tune in — the Spezi’s still cold.

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    48 分
  • Stuart Greenaway A.K.A. Paolo Maldini
    2025/04/17

    When Paolo Maldini bailed, Stuart Greenaway stepped up – and honestly, we think we got the better deal. A former Northern Ireland U17 international, Stuart brings stories from the pitch, tackles that could split timelines (including one that left his groin with a Harry Potter like scar), and his current work coaching the future stars with Total Football Technique in Auckland.

    We talk grassroots glory, coaching philosophy, and the fine art of being a rock-solid left back – on and off the field. Maldini might've missed out, but we didn’t.

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    56 分
  • Tiago A.K.A. Rui Patricio
    2025/04/10
    In a first for Booked and Abandoned, we welcome our youngest (and sassiest) guest yet—11-year-old Tiago! Join Andrew and his football-mad son for a school break special packed with fun footy chat, trophy issues, goalkeeping fun, and a little Portuguese flair. Perfect for car rides, rainy days, and young fans on holiday!

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    31 分
  • Mark Withers A.K.A. Duncan Ferguson
    2025/04/03
    Episode 9 of Booked and Abandoned is here! After a week away we’re back at our home ground of Parrs Park, and our guest is none other than Mark Withers—a goal-scoring menace, a defender’s worst nightmare, and a man with stories to match. From local battles to two seasons at Northampton Town, we cover it all… including Big Dunc mysteriously ducking this one. Coincidence? We think not.

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    41 分
  • Robby Robinson A.K.A. Steven Gerrard
    2025/03/20

    We aimed for a Liverpool legend, but—much like a certain slip—he didn’t show.

    So, we called in a true West Auckland battler: Robby Robinson! Tackles? Flying. Pitches? Dodgy. Ankles? Somehow still attached (just).

    No slips, no dives—just a rock-solid episode.


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    47 分
  • Steve Cain A.K.A Maradona (2nd Leg)
    2025/03/13

    If you missed the first leg, well… good luck. This is part two, and context is everything.

    Diego Maradona was technically unavailable… mostly because we forgot he was no longer with us. Classic admin fail.

    But don’t worry—we’ve still got a living legend: Steve Cain! From Coventry City FC to top-level management, he’s done it all. Now, as Director of Football at Oratia United FC, he’s shaping NZ’s football future.

    In this second leg, we pick up where we left off—covering everything from rocket launchers to literally cutting up pitches with a knife. It’s football chaos at its finest. Buckle up!


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    38 分
  • Steve Cain A.K.A Maradona (1st Leg)
    2025/03/06

    Diego Maradona was technically unavailable… mostly because we forgot he was no longer with us. Classic admin fail.

    But don’t worry—we’ve got a living legend instead: Steve Cain! From Coventry City FC to top-level management, he’s done it all. Now, as Director of Football at Oratia United FC, he’s shaping NZ’s football future.

    We dive into his journey—from international management to leading Waitakere United. He had so much to share, we made this is to a two leg episode, enjoy the first leg!

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    45 分
  • James Montgomery A.K.A Ronaldo (R9)
    2025/02/27

    Brazilian Ronaldo was supposed to be here… but much like our five-a-side defensive structure, he vanished without a trace. Enter Monty—a police tournament champion, a goal machine if he doesn't say so himself.

    We discuss his greatest triumphs, his worst injuries, and the moral dilemma of supporting Manchester United (booo!). Plus, we ponder the true cost of grassroots football—sprained ankles, shattered egos, and the occasional trip to the hospital after scoring a screamer.


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    38 分