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Box2Box, as the name implies, is a weekly football podcast for fans, experts and part-time enthusiasts who enjoy genuine analysis and conversation from one end of the pitch to the other. Top of the agenda each week will be the A-Leagues, a specific focus on the Socceroos & Matildas playing abroad and all Australia's FIFA World Cup qualification news. We’ll also be spending plenty of time on the UEFA Champions League and the other major European competitions including Premier League, La Liga, ...
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Box2Box Archive - Our tribute to Mike Cockerill (2017)
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From the Box2Box Archive: Following our chat with Sebastian Hassett in Stoppage Time, take a listen back to our tribute to Mike Cockerill, a titan of Australian football journalism, following his passing aged just 56 following a long battle with cancer, in 2017. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Stoppage Time - Extended catch up with Sebastian Hassett
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: In recognition of our 500th episode, Rob & Edge catch up with former senior football writer with The Sydney Morning Herald, Sebastian Hassett. A guest on the show's pilot episode in April 2015, Seb reflects on the decade that's been as his journey in football has changed significantly, and remembers his friend…
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Box2Box Episode 500! - John Kosmina, Tracey Holmes, Martin Tyler
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Box2Box Episode 500, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Australian football legend John Kosmina was our inaugural guest in 2015, and returns to reflect on the decade that’s been for the A-League & Socceroos, in both of which he left a significant legacy. The Sports Ambassador Podcast’s Tracey Holmes has consistently proven the point of reason whe…
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Stoppage Time - Western United woes, Club World Cup knockouts, John Textor
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Derek ties up some ST loose ends regarding Crystal Palace, Lyon & Sampdoria, football's financial order restores itself in the Club World Cup, and Western United's financial woes continue! Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10002887130624…
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Box2Box - Teo Pellizzeri reviews Matildas vs Slovenia, Dafydd Pritchard as Wrexham visit approaches
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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! The Matildas’ new era has commenced, with Joe Montemurro overseeing a win and a draw against Slovenia in a pair of friendlies in Perth last week. The next assignment comes quickly, in this week’s dual fixtures against Panama: Network 10 caller Teo Pellizzeri covers the Australian women’s game as closely…
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Stoppage Time - Club World Cup lessons, United ticket prices, Mudryk charges
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Manchester United ticket prices in focus, Club World Cup lessons to be heeded ahead of next year's international men's edition, and what next for Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk? Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our writ…
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Box2Box - Joey Lynch ahead of Montemurro’s Matildas kickoff, Jonathan Tannenwald with USA at centre of world football
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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Joe Montemurro has named a new-look squad for his first matches as Matildas boss, with the first against Slovenia in Perth on Thursday. Joey Lynch (The Guardian, ESPN) returns for a look at some of the major storylines facing the new manager, ahead of a huge eighteen months for the side. Then to the Uni…
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Stoppage Time - FIFA World Cup revenue projections, Ligue 1 Broadcast Rights, Hellas lift
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: FIFA release their eye-watering financial projections for the 2026 Men’s World Cup, South Melbourne & Preston contest ‘The Big Show 2’ as George Vasilopolous ends his silence, and Jonathan Liew’s attack on Ange Postecoglou. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.faceboo…
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Box2Box - Paul Williams wraps AFC Qualifiers, Phil McNulty on Tuchel’s England woes
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Box2Box, with Willem van Denderen and Michael Edgley! The Socceroos are headed to a seventh World Cup after sealing automatic qualification for just the third time through the AFC. The Asian Game’s Paul Williams returns to put the achievement in perspective; also on the table is Palestine’s contentious exit, Uzbekistan’s success, and more. Meanwhil…
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Stoppage Time - FIFA Club World Cup preview, Oldham Athletic, Perth Glory
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: a preview of contenders and dark horses as the revamped Club World Cup waits at the starting gate, some welcome good news for the embattled Oldham Athletic, Perth Glory signal their intent in the transfer market, and plenty more… Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.f…
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Box2Box - Tracey Holmes as Montemurro’s Matildas era commences, Martyn Ziegler on Club World Cup kickoff
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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Derek Dyson! Football Australia finally has their man, and Joe Montemurro has presented well in his opening week as Matildas boss. Tracey Holmes (The Sports Ambassador Podcast) returns to assess the challenges the new manager has in front of him from the outset, and also reflects on recent turnover at head office. This…
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Stoppage Time - Simon Hill tribute, Matildas 2010 Asian Cup anniversary, United in Malaysia
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: A tribute to Simon Hill as he closes the book on his esteemed Australian broadcasting career, a reflection on the Matildas historic 2010 Asian Cup success fifteen year on, and a look at Manchester United's post-season tour of Malaysia. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https:/…
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Box2Box - Scott McIntyre as AFC Qualifiers heat up, Liam Twomey on Sam Kerr’s Chelsea return
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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! The Socceroos can seal qualification to the 2026 World Cup over the next two week, but will take nothing for granted against Japan and Saudi Arabia. Elsewhere, Graham Arnold commences with Iraq, and Uzbekistan are on the verge of history - The Asian Game’s Scott McIntyre returns for a comprehensive, and…
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Stoppage Time - Premier League Broadcast Rights, A-League managers 2025/26, Sampdoria update
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: an update on Sampdoria as the ailing Italian club finds itself in relegation purgatory, Alexandre Lacazette ascends to legend status in Lyon, and the A-League Men's managerial merry-go-round as the off-season nears. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pr…
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Box2Box - Simon Hill ahead of Melbourne Derby Grand Final, Adriano Del Monte as Napoli win Serie A
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Box2Box, with Willem van Denderen and Michael Edgley! Melbourne Victory have shocked Auckland FC to move into the A-League Men’s Grand Final against expectation, setting up a decider against Melbourne City for the first time. Simon Hill returns for his annual Grand Final week chat, which also includes a look at instability at Football Australia and…
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Stoppage Time - James Johnson's FA departure, Sampdoria relegated, Muslera's Galatasaray penalty
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Reflections on James Johnson's sudden departure as Football Australia CEO, Sampdoria crash to Serie C, the Wrexham juggernaught sets its sights on Australia, and thrilling finishes to league seasons in The Netherlands & Turkey. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.fac…
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Box2Box - Melbourne City’s Kai Trewin, Martin Tyler as Crystal Palace win FA Cup
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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Melbourne City have one foot in the A-League Men’s Grand Final after steamrolling Western United 3-0 in their semi-final first leg. City’s Kai Trewin has had his career-best campaign, has recently been called up to the Socceroos, and joins us with one step to take before what would be his first Grand Fi…
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Stoppage Time - Arsenal season post-mortem, Europa League final, South Melbourne strife
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: an in-depth look at Arteta’s Arsenal as another unfulfilled season winds to a close, Spurs and Manchester United front up for the Europa League final, the Dutch Eredivisie sparks back to life late in the season, and South Melbourne in relegation trouble in the Victorian NPL. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com…
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Box2Box - Terry McFlynn as Auckland reach finals, Raphael Honigstein’s Bundesliga wrap
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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Derek Dyson! Auckland FC arrive at their maiden finals campaign as Premiers, and odds on favourites to defeat Melbourne Victory across their two-legged semi-finals. Director of Football Terry McFlynn returns with morale - but equally expectation - high as Steve Corica’s side head across the Tasman. Then, German footbal…
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Stoppage Time - Leicester City state of affairs in-depth, with Rob Tanner
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: an in-depth review of the recent history of Leicester City, with a man who has covered it as closely as anyone, Rob Tanner (The Athletic, formerly The Leicester Mercury). Rob & Rob Gilbert reflect on the glorious highs, tragic lows, and uncertain future, of one of English football’s truly magical chapters, fol…
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Box2Box - Melbourne Victory manager Arthur Diles, Jamie Jackson on Manchester clubs’ despair
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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Melbourne Victory’s start to the season did not go as expected, plunged into the unknown after Patrick Kisnorbo’s shock departure before Christmas. Arthur Diles has taken his opportunity, and joins the show having steered the club to an elimination final against the Wanderers on Saturday. The seasons of…
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Stoppage Time - The Telegraph’s Matt Law as Postecoglou sacking appears imminent
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: The Telegraph’s Matt Law joins Willem van Denderen and Derek Dyson after writing the Tottenham will part ways with Ange Postecoglou, regardless on weather the Aussie can lead his side to the Europa League title… Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profil…
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Box2Box - Stephen Warnock as Liverpool celebrate No.20, Daniel Garb on Auckland’s maiden Premiership
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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert & Michael Edgley! Liverpool’s 20th English League title has been apparent for some time, but that did nothing to dull the celebrations as the title was sealed with four games to spare. Former Red Stephen Warnock joins Rob & Derek Dyson just hours after witnessing the scenes at Anfield, first hand. Auckland FC also lifted s…
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Stoppage Time - Ancelotti to Brazil, Project ACL, Europa League semi-finals...
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Mary Fowler's injury again puts the spotlight on the prevalence of ACL injuries in the women's game, Carlo Ancelotti appears to have set his sights on the Selecao, and a look at the Europa League semi finals. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.p…
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Box2Box - Val Migliaccio on Carl Veart leaving Adelaide, Michael Lynch - will Ange Postecoglou survive?
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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert, Michael Edgley and Derek Dyson! In late January Carl Veart had Adelaide United hot on the heels of Auckland FC. At the time they were a more than realistic chance of knocking off the new kids on the block, but after an eight game winless streak the club announced this season would be the last for a favourite son Val Migli…
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