Nice Drop of Port
Dale Owens documents his journey from not having a professional football club in his city to season ticket holder at the local A-League club. Talking all things Auckland Football Club, Dale is joined by Matt and others each episode to delve into all the goings on at the club. There'll be match day coverage, special guests and plenty of laughs along the way. Can you afford to miss this?
Episodes
28 episodes
Dan Hall talks us through the Premiership celebrations!
Well the party was well and truly started at Go Media stadium on Sunday evening as Auckland FC lifted the Premier Plate after 1st pace was confirmed late on Saturday night in Melbourne.Joining Nice Drop of Port this evening is Auckland ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:18:02
Steve Corica is on Nice Drop of Port!
Auckland FC manager Steve Corica joins Nice Drop of Port as the club edge closer to that Premier Plate and a top of the league finish.As the Premiership sits within easy reach this weekend the boss discusses how far the club has c...
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1:25:48
Sydney FC comeback kings!
With that draw in Sydney, Auckland FC can clinch the Premier Plate with a win against Melbourne Victory this weekend💪If results go our way elsewhere, a victory seals the deal! And remember, just a point would also guarantee us a semi-fi...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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Chief Executive Nick Becker and the fallout from Western Sydney Wanderers.
After a season with very few bad headlines off the field, the spotlight was turned on Auckland FC this week after an away fan was assaulted and rival fans clashed inside Go Media stadium.Auckland FC Chief Executive joins Nice Drop of Po...
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1:07:20
Francis De Vries is on Nice Drop of Port!
🎙️ Welcome to this special episode of Nice Drop of Port. Not everyone can mix charm, inspirational stories and top class set piece taking abilities together, but tonight's special guest most certainly can.It's none other th...
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1:13:29
Auckland FC grind closer to glory! Part 1
A 2-2 draw with Central Coast—but are Auckland FC still in control at the top of the A-League? We break it down. Plus, big moves could be in the pipeline at Western Springs—will Auckland FC get a permanent home?We’ve also got the latest...
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12:07
Auckland FC grind closer to glory! Part 2
A 2-2 draw with Central Coast—but are Auckland FC still in control at the top of the A-League? We break it down. Plus, big moves could be in the pipeline at Western Springs—will Auckland FC get a permanent home?We’ve also got the latest...
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1:06:43
Guillermo May is on the pod and just by chance learns some crucial New Zealand lingo!
🌎✨ An unforgettable evening on Nice Drop of Port as striker Guillermo May gets schooled in some classic Kiwi slang! Safe to say, he now knows exactly what to do if he's asked to bring a plate or pack his togs! Guillermo takes us th...
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1:11:06
Adelaide chaos, VAR controversy & finals race – Nice Drop of Port Live!
What. A. Game. End-to-end action, late drama, and a controversial VAR decision that had the crowd absolutely fuming. Tonight, we break it all down—was it a penalty? Did we throw it away? Or a solid point?We’ve got Nathan in the house, R...
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1:10:15
Everywhere they go, Phoenix get battered.
This episode does what it says on the tin. 6-1 , Phoenix were truly battered. We recall derby day with glee and an analytical eye. And look ahead to a top of the table battle against Adelaide this weekend. We also have new reserve team coach Lu...
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1:10:55
🎙️ Derby Day Special live from Lillyworld!
Live from Lillyworld, it’s the biggest match of the season! Could Auckland FC get the three in a row over Wellington Phoenix. Well the answer was yes - emphatically in the end.If you didn't catch it here was our pre-match sho...
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1:35:00
Western United Preview & Mid-Season Report!
The countdown is on to Saturday’s showdown with Western United, and we’ve got plenty to dive into. Can Auckland FC keep their form rolling, or will Western get the better of us again? We break down the key battles, what’s at stake for the playo...
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1:14:52
Tommy Smith with news from inside the camp
Tonight on Nice Drop of Port, we’re joined by Auckland FC’s defensive rock and soon-to-be club legend, Tommy Smith!What's the mood like inside the Auckland FC camp right now? How is the squad handling the pressure, and what’s driving th...
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1:13:22
Late drama in Adelaide and Mattinho Junior lines up his next challenge
What a game in Adelaide! Well the last twenty minutes anyway! Auckland FC turned up the heat, coming back to secure a crucial point and stay just one off the top of the league. Tonight, we’ll unpack the VAR drama, the shirt-pull controversy, an...
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1:16:04
Auckland FC Chief Executive Nick Becker is on Nice Drop of Port!
CEO of Auckland FC Nick Becker is on the show tonight! He tells us how he had a tear in his eye on day one as he witnessed Mt Smart filling up. He also puts to bed all this Paddy Gower talk of the Port being started by the Auckland FC marketing...
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1:19:43
Daniel McBreen on Auckland FC’s title hopes, TikTok star’s bold signing bid, and a Glory fan explains what it's like supporting Perth right now.
This week, we’re joined by A-League legend Daniel McBreen—or Macca to all but his wife and his mother. He knows a thing or two about winning titles and he spells out exactly what Auckland FC need to do to go all the way this season, pl...
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1:18:51
The curse of Matt: Can Auckland FC bounce back after their first defeat?
In this episode of Nice Drop of Port, we tackle Auckland FC’s 4-0 loss to Western United—the club's first defeat of the season. After six straight wins , and a draw, how unexpected was this result? Was it just an off day, or is Matt McGann—the ...
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Terry McFlynn on building a football club from nothing
Tonight, we’re going behind the scenes with Auckland FC’s Director of Football, Terry McFlynn, the club’s first football related employee. Terry reveals how they built this record-breaking team from the ground up, the type of players they scout...
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1:10:09
Derby day drama bubbles over
The drama, the domination, and the derby debrief—it’s all happening this week as we dive into Auckland FC’s historic run and the fallout from their second derby victory over Phoenix.We’re dissecting the match action, the atmosphere, and...
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1:06:47
Derby fever: Auckland FC’s record-breaking run and rivalry showdown!
History is being written, and Auckland FC are leading the charge! With five wins from five, no goals conceded, and a table-topping debut season, they’re the team everyone’s talking about. And this week, it all builds to the most anticipated cla...
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1:09:20
"City United: Auckland's love affair with FC"
With the team smashing records, sitting pretty at the top of the table, and playing like they’ve unlocked easy mode, we put out the call to fans to share their experiences of this wild ride so far. And wow, did you deliver!From ...
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1:05:44
From Auckland to Manchester: Tribalism, connection and overhead kick goals.
This week, we dive into the deep bonds of football fandom—tribalism, loyalty, and connection. We cross live to Manchester, from where our special guest joins us to discuss his love for the game and insights from one of the world's great footbal...
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1:08:31
Auckland FC win the derby!
Two late goals seal victory for Auckland FC in the first ever derby with the Wellington Phoenix. Blair tells us what really happened down in the Capital, Robbie pulls apart the first goal which came from Wellington playing it out from the back ...
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Derby day special
We digest Auckland FC's last gasp winner against Sydney FC on Sunday.Paddy Gower ups the anti ahead of the Wellington v Auckland derby, but the Nice Drop of Port crew have a message for him! All the build up and plans for t...
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1:12:44
First win on historic day for Auckland FC!
Still buzzing from watching Auckland beat Brisbane Roar in the clubs' inaugural match at the weekend? Then get a load of this episode of Nice Drop of Port. We get the low down about the Port's first day out and hear all about the queue for the ...
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