Season 39 Episode 2

The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle for Saturday February 8, 2025.Join Sean Kelly and his co-host State League Standing Committee chair Phil Kelly as we go through the week that was football.The guest list for this week is:Dave Winkless, PGSSC President. Whilst the Glory may not be going so well the one highlight has been the support of the Shed, still the best fans in the land. Last Saturday they provided a barrage of support whilst the noisy visitors in the corner also kept up their support- proper football banter. We chat to Dave about the importance of active support and his radical plan for Unite round.Owen Walsh, Ashfield FC Reserve Team coach. Originally in the under 18's squad some 13 year ago Owen coached the 18's last year and has quickly risen to reserve team coach. For the night series he has had to step up and be the first team coach as Jimmy was a naughty boy last season. We will banter with Owen about his rise from under 18 player to head coach as he takes his side into the 2nd week of the night series.John Cobbett, South Perth Walking Football. John is one of the pioneers of walking football in the state and behind the latest WF hub in South Perth. With teams headed to the World Cup in Sweden and others in competitions across the world, we will take a look at the growth and development of the game from grass roots to National representation.Matt Southern, Referee Standing Committee Chair. Without referees we have no game, we will discuss the current "Respect" campaign, Green referees, recruitment, retention and the work the Standing committees are undertaking to build the NPL/ SL referees' skills with technical support and constructive feedback.