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Vince Rugari

Oliver Kay

World Cup Corner

Box2Box with Rob Gilbert and Derek Dyson!
Vince Rugari (Sydney Morning Herald, Total A-Leagues) returns with Tony Popovic’s Socceroos squad for their upcoming World Cup Qualifiers seemingly at odds and ends. Vince also reflects on improving trends in Australian youth development, and the future of the game’s broadcast deal.
Abroad, Frank Lampard’s managerial career looked set to remain unfulfilled… until his appointment at Coventry City, who he has led to nine wins in their past ten Championship appearances. The Athletic’s Oliver Kay returns, with promotion to the Premier League suddenly on the cards.
Also on the agenda: Melbourne Victory divest from 777 Partners, Preston & South Melbourne draw a monster crowd, Nottingham Forest enjoy another big day and plenty more…
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Box2Box with Rob Gilbert and Derek Dyson! Vince Rugari (Sydney Morning Herald, Total A-Leagues) returns with Tony Popovic&rsquo;s Socceroos squad for their upcoming World Cup Qualifiers seemingly at odds and ends. Vince also reflects on improving trends in Australian youth development, and the future of the game&rsquo;s broadcast deal. Abroad, Frank Lampard&rsquo;s managerial career looked set to remain unfulfilled&hellip; until his appointment at Coventry City, who he has led to nine wins in their past ten Championship appearances. The Athletic&rsquo;s Oliver Kay returns, with promotion to the Premier League suddenly on the cards. Also on the agenda: Melbourne Victory divest from 777 Partners, Preston &amp; South Melbourne draw a monster crowd, Nottingham Forest enjoy another big day and plenty more&hellip; Follow us on X:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741598859599000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1fwyx88rRPEX0QLdu-XTSu">https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS </a>Like us on Facebook:&nbsp;<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=1741598859599000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2kUr4CP1lJ9AxHb1ky9zXs">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243</a>&nbsp;
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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, 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 - Vince Rugari with Socceroos WCQs in focus, Oliver Kay on Frank Lampard revival

Andy Harper

Scott McIntyre

Box2Box with Michael Edgley and Willem van Denderen!
The Matildas have qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, but still have work to do if they’re to win the Asian Cup on home soil. Andy Harper will again be in the expert’s chair for 10/Paramount+ for tomorrow’s semi-final against China; he here speaks on public expectations, Joe Montemurro, and Ante Milicic.
Then to Asia broadly, where four of what Scott McIntyre labels ‘the big five’ have reached the semi-finals. In addition, Scott also speaks on the uncertainty of Iran’s place at the Men’s World Cup, Melbourne City’s missed opportunity in the Champions League Elite, and John Aloisi’s strong start and favourable factors at Chengdu Rongcheng.
Also on the agenda: Auckland FC & Melbourne City's women take big strides towards the Premiership plate, Adrian Segecic chooses Croatia, and a look at the USA Men’s national side…
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Box2Box with Michael Edgley and Willem van Denderen! The Matildas have qualified for the 2027 Women&rsquo;s World Cup, but still have work to do if they&rsquo;re to win the Asian Cup on home soil. Andy Harper will again be in the expert&rsquo;s chair for 10/Paramount+ for tomorrow&rsquo;s semi-final against China; he here speaks on public expectations, Joe Montemurro, and Ante Milicic. Then to Asia broadly, where four of what Scott McIntyre labels &lsquo;the big five&rsquo; have reached the semi-finals. In addition, Scott also speaks on the uncertainty of Iran&rsquo;s place at the Men&rsquo;s World Cup, Melbourne City&rsquo;s missed opportunity in the Champions League Elite, and John Aloisi&rsquo;s strong start and favourable factors at Chengdu Rongcheng. Also on the agenda: Auckland FC &amp; Melbourne City's women take big strides towards the Premiership plate, Adrian Segecic chooses Croatia, and a look at the USA Men&rsquo;s national side&hellip; Follow us on X:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773736840721000&amp;usg=AOvVaw31TB9rRQ4KDy3-BDHk6mCQ">https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS </a>Like us on Facebook:&nbsp;<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=1773736840721000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Wxn4Hd4XrJRkm4FAY9mn7">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243</a> Enjoy our written content:&nbsp;<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=1773736840721000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0XEd-sK9pEpwUxNmNF8A58">https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/</a>

Box2Box - Andy Harper as Matildas prepare for China, Scott McIntyre on Iran’s World Cup limbo

Joey Lynch

Andrew Mangan

The Matildas will have to go the long way around to win the Women’s Asian Cup after Sunday’s 3-3 draw with South Korea meant they were unable to overhaul their opponent’s goal difference, and must now face the highest-ranked winner of China and North Korea. Joey Lynch (ESPN, The Guardian) returns as crunch time arrives for Joe Montemurro and his team.
Then to England, where Arsenal battled their way past Mansfield Town on Saturday to progress to the FA Cup quarter finals - which is, remarkably, likely third or even fourth on their present list of priorities. With a potentially legendary season coming to the boil - but still with plenty to do domestically and in Europe - Arseblog’s Andrew Mangan discusses the Gunners in depth.
Also on the agenda: Iran’s women’s team labelled ‘wartime traitors’ in a deeply troubling circumstance, Old Firm disgrace and more…
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The Matildas will have to go the long way around to win the Women&rsquo;s Asian Cup after Sunday&rsquo;s 3-3 draw with South Korea meant they were unable to overhaul their opponent&rsquo;s goal difference, and must now face the highest-ranked winner of China and North Korea. Joey Lynch (ESPN, The Guardian) returns as crunch time arrives for Joe Montemurro and his team. Then to England, where Arsenal battled their way past Mansfield Town on Saturday to progress to the FA Cup quarter finals - which is, remarkably, likely third or even fourth on their present list of priorities. With a potentially legendary season coming to the boil - but still with plenty to do domestically and in Europe - Arseblog&rsquo;s Andrew Mangan discusses the Gunners in depth. Also on the agenda: Iran&rsquo;s women&rsquo;s team labelled &lsquo;wartime traitors&rsquo; in a deeply troubling circumstance, Old Firm disgrace and more&hellip; Follow us on X:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773133234184000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1a3sq8BqI0Y8GgxJ5cXhN7">https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS </a>Like us on Facebook:&nbsp;<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=1773133234184000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Ne9qhOAwC1DUibL0Lb_Ep">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243</a>&nbsp;
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Box2Box - Joey Lynch as Matildas face defining quarter-final, Andrew Mangan on Arsenal’s quadruple dream

Tracey Holmes

Martin Tyler

Box2Box with Rob Gilbert, Michael Edgley and Willem van Denderen!
The US & Israel’s joint strikes on Iran have dominated global geopolitical headlines this week, and while not of primary concern, the ramifications for football are significant. Iran’s participation at the Men’s World Cup in the US, and the position Iran’s Women’s team find themselves in as they play the Asian Cup in Australia, are up for discussion with The Sports Ambassador Podcast’s Tracey Holmes.
Then to England, where Martin Tyler was behind the mic as Manchester United earned a sixth win in seven under Michael Carrick to move to third. Martin provides his wise counsel on United, Arsenal, and also England as it approaches sixty years since they won the World Cup, but dream again.
Also on the agenda: the Matildas kick off their home Asian Cup with a 1-0 win over the Philippines, Auckland make a statement and cut the margin on the Jets, and St Pauli look to be escaping relegation, once again.
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Box2Box with Rob Gilbert, Michael Edgley and Willem van Denderen! The US &amp; Israel&rsquo;s joint strikes on Iran have dominated global geopolitical headlines this week, and while not of primary concern, the ramifications for football are significant. Iran&rsquo;s participation at the Men&rsquo;s World Cup in the US, and the position Iran&rsquo;s Women&rsquo;s team find themselves in as they play the Asian Cup in Australia, are up for discussion with&nbsp;The Sports Ambassador Podcast&rsquo;s&nbsp;Tracey Holmes. Then to England, where Martin Tyler was behind the mic as Manchester United earned a sixth win in seven under Michael Carrick to move to third. Martin provides his wise counsel on United, Arsenal, and also England as it approaches sixty years since they won the World Cup, but dream again. Also on the agenda: the Matildas kick off their home Asian Cup with a 1-0 win over the Philippines, Auckland make a statement and cut the margin on the Jets, and St Pauli look to be escaping relegation, once again. Follow us on X:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1772533275405000&amp;usg=AOvVaw32HooSxK8Ta7kFc-1Lukih">https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS </a>Like us on Facebook:&nbsp;<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=1772533275405000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Ms79C6AA-vV8kdL0m945u">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243</a> Enjoy our written content:&nbsp;<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=1772533275405000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1aGbeoI6p9smIXkNAsb2ko">https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/</a>

Box2Box - Vince Rugari with Socceroos WCQs in focus, Oliver Kay on Frank Lampard revival

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