OLI SAIL on Auckland FC v Jets PLUS Alex Paulsen or Max Crocombe for All Whites #1? | EP45 - The Unused Subs

Injured Auckland FC goalkeeper OLI SAIL joins the bench today - the perfect replacement for Jacob Spoonley who finds himself in Australia on proper work-related duty. Oli helps Goran and Iffy preview the BIG CLASH this Saturday, with Auckland heading to Newcastle to face the high-flying Jets. A win for AFC keeps them in the Premiers Plate mix, but a third loss to Newcastle for the season would see them 7 points adrift of top spot... huge game incoming! James McOnie of Crowd Goes Wild fame is a big football fan, having covered some of the All Whites' biggest fixtures in history. In a new segment, he tells Goran about his love for the beautiful game, where it all started, his unrealistic expectations for our national team, and who Kevin Fallon had a tough time coaching! After we leave James in Goran's Garden, we talk about Ben Waine's magical run in the FA Cup - he's off to the quarter finals with Port Vale! And focus on Oli's recovery too; remember, he injured his knee on Auckland FC debut in Perth... playing against his former club. How is Oli handling the disappointment of not being in the selection mix for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?As Oli is a goalkeeper, and knows NZ's best keeping options very well and what they offer Darren Bazeley and the All Whites, the big question is this: WHO starts in goal when the World Cup begins... is it ALEX PAULSEN or MAX CROCOMBE? A difficult question indeed!FOLLOW THE UNUSED SUBS!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theunusedsubs/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theunusedsubsKiwis talk football too!#football #soccer #newzealand