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The World Football Programme

The World Football Programme

Written by: Penny Tanner Hoath
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The World Football Programme has been on air since 1987. The show has grown into an energetic and informative two hours of football news on Saturday mornings between 10-12. To get complete football coverage, the show engages with a handful of local and national guests live every show. The programme is researched, produced and presented by Penny TannerHoath and the team. Penny has played football for state and country. We all coach, play or administrate in the sport and love talking about all aspects of football. A sampling of our regular guests include - National Coaches and players, Football Federation Australia representatives, ALeague and WLeague spokespeople such as Tom Sermanni, Capital Football’s Heather Reid, Melbourne Victory’s Paul Trimboli, FFA’s Damien DeBohun; Perth Glory’s Steve McGarry, Declan Kelly, Jamie Harnwell and Jason Brewer, Lisa De Vanna, Fox, ABC and SBS Sport presenters Simon Hill, Adam Peacock, Sarah Walsh, Scott McIntyre and Vitor Sobral to name a few. National icons such as Paul Wade, local icons Stan Lazaridis and Chris Coyne.Copyright 2026 Penny Tanner Hoath Football Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Season 40 Episode 24
    Jul 18 2026

    The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle for Saturday, 18 July 2026.

    Welcome to season 40 of the longest running live football show in Australia and who knows, maybe the world?! We are on air from February through to the end of November every year.

    Murray Stevens, Peter Szkiela and Kayla O’Connor lead you through two hours of football this week - The World Cup Final is almost here, The Australia Cup round of 32 begins this week and we have a full round of NPL & State League.

    Our guest lineup is-

    Tom Doleman, Football West match reporter. Tom and the studio team discuss local football leagues and news.

    Robbie Gasper, Former professional footballer. We chat to Robbie about his time in the game and discuss what's next!

    Dale Wingall, Fremantle City FC assistant coach. We chat to Dale about Fremantle City's upcoming Australia cup fixture v Maitland FC.

    Oriano Colli, Bayswater SC. We chat to Oriano about everything happening at the club with Bayswater representing WA again through the Australia Cup.

    Matty Sparrow, Bayswater SC head coach. We chat to Matty about this NPL season as well as Tuesday's huge home fixture against Sydney FC.

    Thanks to all our listeners, members and partners for joining us again for 2026! Follow us on our socials, website, podcast, Facebook page and Instagram.

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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • Season 40 Episode 22
    Jul 4 2026

    The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle for Saturday, 4 July 2026.

    Penny Tanner Hoath, Peter Szkiela and David Kindness lead you through two hours of football in our 40th season of the longest running live world football show in Australia.

    The World Cup is into Round 32. The Socceroos play Egypt to progress to the round of 16 Friday. Is a 48-team World Cup the global phenomenon we expected?

    Our guest lineup is-

    Tom Doleman, Football West match reporter, and the studio team discuss local football leagues and news.

    Michael Kerr, Chief Executive Officer Football Futures Foundation. The Foundation’s Annual Report has just been released, Michael walks us through the team’s incredible achievements this past year.

    Ethan Rigg, SYN Media’s Sports Desk Host. Everything World Cup.

    Thanks to all our listeners, members and partners for joining us again for 2026! Follow us on our socials, website, podcast, Facebook and Instagram.

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    2 hrs and 1 min
  • Season 40 Episode 23
    Jul 11 2026

    The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle for Saturday, 11 July 2026.

    Welcome to season 40 of the longest running live football show in Australia and who knows, maybe the world?! We are on air from February through to the end of November every year.

    Sean Kelly, Ethan Rigg and Phil Kelly lead you through two hours of football this week, the World Cup Quarter finals are in full swing, and we are excited as history is made.

    Our guest lineup is-

    Tom Doleman, Football West match reporter. Tom and the studio team discuss local football leagues and news.

    Daniel Canicais, Vice President Cockburn City. Daniel is at the spearhead of the Spearwood club and talks to us about the exciting developments at the Burn!

    Ethan Rigg, SYN Media’s Sports Desk Host. Ethan joins us in the studio to banter all things World Cup.

    Ethan, Phil and Sean talk about anything football related from local leagues to World Cup.

    Thanks to all our listeners, members and partners for joining us again for 2026! Follow us on our socials, website, podcast, Facebook and Instagram.

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    1 hr and 58 mins
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