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Beau Busch

Daniel Garb

World Cup Corner

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert & Willem van Denderen!
The PFA’s annual reports into the A-League Men’s & Women’s competitions are always essential reading, but the damning nature of this year’s edition - released last Thursday - felt particularly important. Union Chief-executive Beau Busch returns, with well over half the men’s competition ‘dissatisfied’ or worse with the APL.
The Socceroos World Cup Group has been (almost) decided, set to play a host nation for the first time since 1974. Daniel Garb forecasts what looks a generous group by previous standards, as well as a word on the A-League Men’s on the field, and sad state of affairs at Anfield as Mo Salah goes nuclear.
Also on the agenda: South Melbourne win the Australian Championship, Adam Griffiths turns into self-proclaimed Lion, Wayne Gretzky fails his geography test & loads more!
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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert &amp; Willem van Denderen! The PFA&rsquo;s annual reports into the A-League Men&rsquo;s &amp; Women&rsquo;s competitions are always essential reading, but the damning nature of this year&rsquo;s edition - released last Thursday - felt particularly important. Union Chief-executive Beau Busch returns, with well over half the men&rsquo;s competition &lsquo;dissatisfied&rsquo; or worse with the APL. The Socceroos World Cup Group has been (almost) decided, set to play a host nation for the first time since 1974. Daniel Garb forecasts what looks a generous group by previous standards, as well as a word on the A-League Men&rsquo;s on the field, and sad state of affairs at Anfield as Mo Salah goes nuclear. Also on the agenda: South Melbourne win the Australian Championship, Adam Griffiths turns into self-proclaimed Lion, Wayne Gretzky fails his geography test &amp; loads more! Follow us on X: <a href="https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS">https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS</a> Like us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243</a> Enjoy our written content: <a href="https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/">https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/</a>

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, Serie A and the Bundesliga.

Box2Box features a line-up of experts who are famous for their hard-hitting opinions and each week we’ll chat current and former players along with some of the most authoritative journalists. The show digs deep into the politics and business of the world game providing insight and analysis fleshing out football's biggest issues.

Box2Box is a partnership between Gilbert Media and Australia’s Football Fan Network, the Green & Gold Army.

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 &amp; Matildas playing abroad and all Australia's FIFA World Cup qualification news.&nbsp;We&rsquo;ll also be spending plenty of time on the UEFA Champions League and the other major European competitions including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga.
Box2Box features a line-up of experts who are famous for their hard-hitting opinions and each week we&rsquo;ll chat current and former players along with some of the most authoritative journalists. The show digs deep into the politics and business of the world game providing insight and analysis fleshing out football's biggest issues.
Box2Box is a partnership between Gilbert Media and Australia&rsquo;s Football Fan Network, the Green &amp; Gold Army.

Box2Box Football Network

Box2Box, as the name implies, is a weekly podcast for fans, experts and part-time enthusiasts. Enjoy genuine football analysis and conversation covering the whole spectrum of the game 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, Serie A and the Bundesliga. 

Box2Box features a line-up of experts who are famous for their hard-hitting opinions and each week we’ll chat current and former players along with some of the most authoritative journalists. The show digs deep into the politics and business of the world game providing insight and analysis fleshing out football's biggest issues. 

Box2Box is a partnership between Gilbert Media and Australia’s Football Fan Network, the Green & Gold Army.

Box2Box, as the name implies, is a weekly podcast for fans, experts and part-time enthusiasts. Enjoy genuine football analysis and conversation covering the whole spectrum of the game 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 &amp; Matildas playing abroad and all Australia's FIFA World Cup qualification news.&nbsp;We&rsquo;ll also be spending plenty of time on the UEFA Champions League and the other major European competitions including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga. Box2Box features a line-up of experts who are famous for their hard-hitting opinions and each week we&rsquo;ll chat current and former players along with some of the most authoritative journalists. The show digs deep into the politics and business of the world game providing insight and analysis fleshing out football's biggest issues. Box2Box is a partnership between Gilbert Media and Australia&rsquo;s Football Fan Network, the Green &amp; Gold Army.

Box2Box - Beau Busch as PFA release damning A-League Men’s report, Daniel Garb on Socceroos draw & Salah saga

Joey Lynch

James Pearce

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert & Will Hastie…
Wellington Phoenix and Central Coast Mariners have emerged as surprise leaders of the A-League Men’s & Women’s competitions respectively, reminders of the game’s capacity to surprise in contrast to the leagues’ struggles elsewhere. Joey Lynch (ESPN/The Guardian) returns for an assessment of the early rounds of the domestic campaigns; there’s also uncertainty over the Socceroos’ upcoming friendlies in the Middle East.
In the UK, Liverpool’s new manager Andoni Iraola has settled in, although was frustrated by their 1-0 loss to Arsenal in what was a first real heavyweight test of their mettle under the Spaniard. The Athletic’s James Pearce returns with the Reds an outside chance across multiple competitions.
Also on the agenda: Aussie clubs struggle in Asia, Harry Kane breaks British Ballon d’Or drought & loads more...
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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert &amp; Will Hastie&hellip; Wellington Phoenix and Central Coast Mariners have emerged as surprise leaders of the A-League Men&rsquo;s &amp; Women&rsquo;s competitions respectively, reminders of the game&rsquo;s capacity to surprise in contrast to the leagues&rsquo; struggles elsewhere. Joey Lynch (ESPN/The Guardian) returns for an assessment of the early rounds of the domestic campaigns; there&rsquo;s also uncertainty over the Socceroos&rsquo; upcoming friendlies in the Middle East. In the UK, Liverpool&rsquo;s new manager Andoni Iraola has settled in, although was frustrated by their 1-0 loss to Arsenal in what was a first real heavyweight test of their mettle under the Spaniard. The Athletic&rsquo;s James Pearce returns with the Reds an outside chance across multiple competitions. Also on the agenda: Aussie clubs struggle in Asia, Harry Kane breaks British Ballon d&rsquo;Or drought &amp; loads more... Follow us on X: <a href="https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1793676410891000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1WU4SlI6JGc5QODftAWlZo">https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS </a>Like us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id%3D100028871306243&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1793676410891000&amp;usg=AOvVaw337PvhhLO82i6sOn3Mx_sw">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243</a> Enjoy our written content: <a href="https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1793676410891000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1iwp_qM5IVoJNLFyYyn2jl">https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/</a>

Box2Box - Joey Lynch as surprise A-Leagues leaders emerge, James Pearce’s early report on Iraola’s Liverpool

Michael Valkanis

Henry Winter

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert & Willem van Denderen! 

Brisbane Roar are again off to a strong start under Michael Valkanis, defeating Perth Glory 2-1 in their opening match of the campaign. Joining the show for the first time, Valkanis speaks to the lessons learned during last season’s collapse, his recruitment of Nam Tae-hee and Tyrese Francois, and his ambition to engender Queensland pride among the local players in his squad.
In England, Manchester United’s latest listless week across losses to Como and Bournemouth has Michael Carrick on the verge of the sack, but with few believing the club’s ownership and playing list is at less fault than he. The esteemed Henry Winter returns - while separately, even bigger problems rumble on over the other side of Manchester.
Also on the agenda: Melbourne City’s women commence another shot at Asian glory (and now with the chance to go beyond it), the Wanderers blitz Auckland, and the latest out of the AFC’s extraordinary congress in Tokyo.
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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert &amp; Willem van Denderen!&nbsp;
Brisbane Roar are again off to a strong start under Michael Valkanis, defeating Perth Glory 2-1 in their opening match of the campaign. Joining the show for the first time, Valkanis speaks to the lessons learned during last season&rsquo;s collapse, his recruitment of Nam Tae-hee and Tyrese Francois, and his ambition to engender Queensland pride among the local players in his squad. In England, Manchester United&rsquo;s latest listless week across losses to Como and Bournemouth has Michael Carrick on the verge of the sack, but with few believing the club&rsquo;s ownership and playing list is at less fault than he. The esteemed Henry Winter returns - while separately, even bigger problems rumble on over the other side of Manchester. Also on the agenda: Melbourne City&rsquo;s women commence another shot at Asian glory (and now with the chance to go beyond it), the Wanderers blitz Auckland, and the latest out of the AFC&rsquo;s extraordinary congress in Tokyo. Follow us on X: <a href="https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS">https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS </a>Like us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243</a> Enjoy our written content: <a href="https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/">https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/</a>

Box2Box - Brisbane Roar manager Michael Valkanis, Henry Winter on deepening Manchester United crisis

Lachie Flannigan

Adriano Del Monte

The Australian Championship returned for season two over the weekend and while existential questions remain over the competition’s place and future, the football on the pitch largely delivered. SBS caller Lachie Flannigan reviews Sutherland’s strong support, South Hobart’s first win and plethora on unwarranted (?) shootout action. 
Then to Italy, where the Serie A returned after a reasonably positive four-match window for the Azzurri. Adriano Del Monte on Inter Milan’s lead, Lazio’s start, and the beginnings of a revival for Ruben Amorim!
Also on the agenda: Newcastle Jets ban James Gardiner’s press coverage, Ginni Infantino’s secret salary, a big win in Asia for Adelaide and plenty more…
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The Australian Championship returned for season two over the weekend and while existential questions remain over the competition&rsquo;s place and future, the football on the pitch largely delivered. SBS caller Lachie Flannigan reviews Sutherland&rsquo;s strong support, South Hobart&rsquo;s first win and plethora on unwarranted (?) shootout action.&nbsp; Then to Italy, where the Serie A returned after a reasonably positive four-match window for the Azzurri. Adriano Del Monte on Inter Milan&rsquo;s lead, Lazio&rsquo;s start, and the beginnings of a revival for Ruben Amorim! Also on the agenda: Newcastle Jets ban James Gardiner&rsquo;s press coverage, Ginni Infantino&rsquo;s secret salary, a big win in Asia for Adelaide and plenty more&hellip; Follow us on X: <a href="https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS">https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS </a>Like us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243</a> Enjoy our written content: <a href="https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/">https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/</a>

Box2Box - Beau Busch as PFA release damning A-League Men’s report, Daniel Garb on Socceroos draw & Salah saga

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