Straight Yellow - Football Podcast

⚽ Welcome to Straight Yellow

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Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater unpack the biggest football talking points, starting with Akol Akon’s World Cup release and the club-versus-country debate dividing Australian football.

The pair question the rules around releasing young players for international duty, discuss the opportunities being lost and explain why representing Australia should come first.

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One A-League club is reportedly stopping a young star from going to the U17 World Cup. Robbie Slater says if it's true, it's a disgrace. This week on Straight Yellow, Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater get stuck into a massive weekend of football. Man United fight hard at Elland Road but leave without the three points. Brighton blow Palace away early. And Robbie makes a huge call: Newcastle's new manager will do well to make it to Chri...

The A-League is back, and Robbie Slater says it’s time for Australian football to stop whingeing and get behind it. Adam Peacock and Robbie are back together for a big week. They cover the A-League’s return, why the World Cup proved it’s the best place in the country for young players, and why SBS never said so on air. They also get into South Melbourne’s Australia Cup win and whether it earns them an A-Leag...

Former Liverpool defender and Socceroo Brad Smith joins The Straight Yellow for a massive football discussion covering Liverpool’s 3–0 defeat to Manchester City, the controversy surrounding City’s Premier League charges, and what it all means for the integrity of English football. Brad shares his thoughts on Liverpool’s performance, the controversial red card, Florian Wirtz’s big-money price tag, and t...

The international break is finally over, and the Premier League is returning with a bang!

On this episode of The Straight Yellow, Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater dissect the upcoming blockbusters, including Liverpool taking on Manchester City at Anfield and Manchester United facing Spurs. They also break down the starkly contrasting endings to the international careers of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, reflect on the 5-year...

It’s a big one! ⚽

The boys dive into the latest Manchester City 115-charge saga, unpack the world of football finances, and discuss what the ongoing case could mean for one of the biggest clubs in world football.

Then it’s back home for a look at Melbourne City and the changing face of Australian football, before turning the attention to the Socceroos’ clash with Brazil.

There’s plenty to talk about — fro...

Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater are back on Straight Yellow to tackle one of the biggest stories in world football: Manchester City and the Premier League’s 115 financial charges.

The pair discuss the potential ramifications for Manchester City, the club’s supporters and players, the impact of the allegations on the Premier League, and what could happen if the case ultimately results in penalties. They also examine Fi...

Straight Yellow is back as Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater preview the Socceroos’ blockbuster clashes with Brazil.

Robbie breaks down what he wants to see from Tony Popovic’s side, the striker issues facing the Socceroos, and why young talent needs to be given its chance.

Then, Robbie shares the extraordinary story behind the 1997 Socceroos player strike before facing Brazil at the Confederations Cup — featur...

Straight Yellow reacts to one of the shocks of the season as Brighton put reigning champions Arsenal to the sword, ending their unbeaten start with a statement 3-0 win.

Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater dig into how Fabian Hürzeler's side keep punching above their weight, before turning to Tottenham's latest home implosion against Aston Villa and Manchester United's fortunate late point at Fulham.

Plus, Jamie Carragher's blunt...

Straight Yellow reacts to a stunning night at Old Trafford as Manchester United blew a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton in the Carabao Cup — a collapse without precedent in the Premier League era. Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater debate how much longer the patience lasts for Michael Carrick, before turning to Tottenham, who face a must-win Carabao Cup tie against Aston Villa with the pressure well and truly on. Plus, previ...

Straight Yellow breaks down a rager of a Manchester derby as Man City edged Manchester United, but the story of the day is yet another baffling IFAB offside call. Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater react to this and more!

New episodes of Straight Yellow drop every Monday and Friday. Get involved — drop your questions in the comments for Robbie's Q&A segment, out this Friday.

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⚽ Welcome to Straight Yellow.

Robbie Slater and Adam Peacock break down a massive week in world football, from Chelsea’s defensive frailties and Barcelona’s Champions League credentials to Manchester City letting Rodri leave and the significance of shirt numbers at football’s biggest clubs.

Plus, the boys take a hard look at Australian football’s academy crisis, why closing the AIS has hurt the player pathway,...

Straight Yellow breaks down a big weekend as Arsenal find a way past Chelsea 2-1 — including Kai Havertz's outrageous uncredited dummy that set up Martin Ødegaard's winner. Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater debate whether Chelsea, despite conceding seven goals in three games, are actually further along than the table suggests. Plus, Manchester United blow another lead in a wild 2-2 draw at Everton, the growing legend of Lucas He...

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Robbie Slater breaks down the extraordinary Premier League transfer window and asks what English football’s spending power means for the rest of Europe.

The team discusses the financial gap between the Premier League and its rivals, Arsenal’s striker question, Newcastle and Liverpool’s business, Manchester City’s post-Pep future, and the players supporters love to hate. Plus, Robb...

Straight Yellow reacts to a rocky start for new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, whose side were held at home by Nottingham Forest in just his second game in charge. Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater debate whether Iraola — so impressive at Bournemouth — is already out of his depth at Anfield, digging into Liverpool's imbalanced squad, the fallout from Mo Salah's frustrations last season, and Alexander Isak's underwhelming st...

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Ahead of another huge weekend of football, the team breaks down the biggest stories across the Premier League and beyond.

From the League Cup to Aston Villa’s transfer troubles, Liverpool’s spending and the pressure on Manchester United, they unpack the wild money currently moving through football. Plus, a look at what great club ownership really means, the legacy of the NSL and A-Lea...

Straight Yellow is back with the full review of the opening round of the 2026/27 Premier League season! Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater break down Arsenal's statement win, Man City grinding past Wolves, and Brighton's demolition of ten-man Aston Villa — before turning the mics on Manchester United and Spurs, who both endured horror shows against Hull and Brentford. Robbie also digs into the club's cursed history of big-money s...

Straight Yellow is HERE! 🟨 Adam Peacock and Robbie Slater are live from Fanatics HQ, breaking down everything ahead of the Premier League season kick-off.

The boys dive into Arsenal's Community Shield statement win and whether the Gunners are now the team to beat, break down the biggest new managers in the league (Slot, Maresca and Alonso), and debate where Liverpool go from here after a rocky end to last season. Plus — R...

Straight Yellow wraps up from San Francisco as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour after Australia booked their place in the round of 32.

Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith to look back on a tense night against Paraguay, the celebrations with the travelling Australian fans and what it means for the Socceroos to be heading to Dallas.

The boys discuss Australia's controlled performa...