This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Support grows for Arsenal interim boss Reneé Slegers, Gary Lineker departs Match of the Day after twenty-six years of 'exemplary' presenting, and a look at some new faces in Tom Sermanni's bumper Matildas squad. 

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! The Socceroos’ World Cup qualification campaign remains as tense as ever, their scoreless draw with Saudi Arabia in Melbourne a mixture of frustration and relief. Ahead of Tuesday’s trip to Riffa, Bahrain, former Socceroos captain Paul Wade joins Rob and Michael for the first time in the Tony Popovic era.Meanwhile, Arsenal have spent the international break facing their own inflection point, having battled form and injury problems through the first three months of the season. The Athletic’s Jordan Campbell joins Michael and Derek Dyson to diagnose whether Mikel Arteta can right the ship. Also on the agenda: Emily Gielnik’s hat trick helps her into a bumper Matildas squad, Ruben Amorim arrives at Old Trafford, & plenty more… Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for a Stoppage Time on Wednesday!

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Liverpool’s slot machine continues to cash out, Ruud van Nistelrooy’s interim spell at Manchester United comes to a close, Luis Suarez launches Brad Guzan into his own net in the ‘greatest upset in MLS history’, and A-Leagues marketing goes amiss… Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ …. & Join us on Monday for the main show!

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! The A-League Men’s competition enjoyed another highly entertaining weekend, although one infused with VAR drama and another dismal Perth Glory performance. Respected Australian football journo Daniel Garb returns to review it, and look ahead to the Socceroos’ massive World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia. The Bundesliga is also in full flight - German football authority Raphael Honigstein joins Rob and Derek Dyson with Bayern five points clear, and Jackson Irvine’s St Pauli earning everything they get at the foot of the table. Also on the agenda: City’s win in the A-League Women’s Melbourne Derby, Asian Champions League results and loads more! Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for a Stoppage Time on Wednesday!

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: The A-League Women's kicks off amid a blaze of goals, Ajax edge PSV to tighten the top of the Eredivisie table, common sense fails as a young Liverpool supporter is barred from the Amex, and St Pauli claw out of the relegation zone. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ …. & Join us on Monday for the main show!

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Derek Dyson! Kevin Muscat on the weekend became the first Australian manager to win three separate Asian domestic leagues, as Shanghai Port sealed the Chinese Super League. The Asian Game's Paul Williams returns to put the achievement in perspective, and look ahead to the Socceroo's next World Cup qualifiers. In Manchester, Erik ten Hag's time as United manager has finally come to an end, to be replaced by Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim. The BBC's chief football writer, Phil McNulty, joins the show for the first time to assess what could come of the upheaval. Also on the agenda: Football Australia commit to play their National Second Tier from next October, the Matildas roll Germany, and the Young Socceroos prepare for the Panda Cup! Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for a Stoppage Time on Wednesday!

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Auckland FC strike a chord with their local market, Inter and Juventus serve up a Derby d’Italia for the ages, Perth Glory battle on the field but find surety off it, and an overdue update on Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth Argyle! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for the main show on Monday!

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! The A-League Women’s competition kicks off this weekend for 2024/25, with storylines aplenty as the chasing pack continue their pursuit of Champions, Sydney FC. Grace Gill, one of the leading voices on Australian women’s football (Network 10/Paramount+) joins us to preview the season. Two months in, the Serie A has provided more drama and narrative than some leagues pack into an entire season. Adriano Del Monte (ESPN) returns with Napoli top, Roma struggling, and the Derby d’Italia having served up an eight-goal thriller. Also on the agenda: Kisnorbo’s Victory run riot, La Liga look to take matches to Miami, and Arsenal and Liverpool split the points in North London. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for a Stoppage Time on Wednesday!

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: The curious case of the Macarthur Bulls, Southampton fall to a Leicester pea-roller, Tamaki AFC take on Donald Trump, and Mitch Langerak receives a fitting farewell in Japan. 

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Willem van Denderen! Auckland FC manager Steve Corica has spent the past nine months building the club from scratch, and on Saturday enjoyed a 2-0 win on debut over Brisbane Roar. Steve reflects on his first role after a long attachment to Sydney FC, maiden signings, and ambitions for the season. Meanwhile, the Premier League’s top five has taken shape with Liverpool looking to have joined Arsenal as Manchester City’s greatest contender. Henry Winter returns to cast an eye over the major storylines, as well as England’s appointment of Thomas Tuchel as national team boss. Also on the agenda: The Socceroos into the World Cup automatic qualification positions, Macarthur hit six against Perth, and loads more… Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for a Stoppage Time on Wednesday!

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Central Coast Mariners under the pump heading into Round 1, Manchester United's woes provide fan channel fodder, Arsenal's women struggling, and a 14-year old makes his international debut. 

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Michael and Willem van Denderen are joined by Jason Pine, our authority on New Zealand football, ahead of the new A-League season which sees the inclusion of Auckland FC. Piney will again call the action for the Sky Sports NZ - just how well primed are Steve Corica’s new boys for a tilt at the finals? Rob and Derek Dyson are then joined by Jonathan Wilson (The Guardian) as Lee Carseley’s interim stint as England boss served up a Nations’ League loss to Greece. Jonathan also speaks to Sunderland’s impressive start to the Championship season. Also on the agenda: Tony Popovic’s opening win as Socceroos boss, Macarthur FC’s transfer ban, and Richard Piel’s departure from the Central Coast Mariners. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for a Stoppage Time on Wednesday!

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Arne Slot’s strong start at Liverpool about to face the acid test, Bayer Leverkusen punished for their ‘poor mentality’, Sunderland’s win reprises memories of Darren Bent’s beach ball goal, and Lassana Diaria’s challenge of football transfer law. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for the main show on Monday!

Box2Box, with Willem van Denderen and Michael Edgley! Sydney FC have made a strong start to their AFC Champions League Two campaign with consecutive wins, and are now eying big fixtures against Western Sydney and Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Manager Ufuk Talay returns for a word at the outset of his first full season in charge of the club. In England, Aston Villa have made the dream start to their return to Champions League football, defeating Young Boys and Bayern Munich. The Athletic’s man on the Villa beat, Gregg Evans, returns at the height of what are special times for the club. Also on the agenda: Tony Popovic’s maiden Socceroos squad ahead of huge fixtures against China and Japan, the Futsal World Cup, and the passing of Dutch football legend Johan Neeskens. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for a Stoppage Time on Wednesday!

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: The hosting allocation of the Australia Cup final once again proves contentious, Hugh Jackman teams up with FIFA as the Club World Cup comes into focus, and Olivier Giroud hits the net in the States...

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Rob and Michael are joined by the voice of football in Australia, Simon Hill, (Network 10, Paramount+) after Macarthur Bulls edged Melbourne Victory to lift their second Australia Cup in three years. Three weeks out from the start of the A-League Men’s season, Simon previews some of the early storylines that could dictate the campaign. Rob and Derek Dyson are then joined by Kieran Maguire (The Price of Football) as Manchester City’s ‘trial of the century’ commenced last week - what does football’s foremost finance expert think of proceeding, and its impact on other clubs facing charges? Also on the agenda: Young Socceroos in Saudi Arabia, Matildas book Brazil friendlies and plenty more… Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for a Stoppage Time on Wednesday!

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: A tribute to Italian football icon Salvatore ‘Toto’ Schillaci, a critical period for Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham, the APL team up with SharkNinja, and Kevin Muscat’s Shanghai Port eye a double in China. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for the main show on Monday!

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Michael and Willem van Denderen are joined by Joey Lynch (ESPN, The Guardian) after a siesmic week in Australian football, which saw Graham Arnold resign from and Tony Popovic appointed to the Socceroos managerial position. What to make of a long legacy that’s come to an abrupt end, and a new era that starts with immediate urgency? Rob and Derek Dyson are then joined by Paul Taylor (The Athletic) as Nottingham Forest’s strong start to the Premier League continued with a 2-2 draw at Brighton. Could the famous club be about to entrench itself in the top flight, long-term, once more? Also on the agenda: Tom Sermanni returns to the Matildas, Australia Cup semi-final drama and the U20 Women’s World Cup final. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for a Stoppage Time on Wednesday!

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Aston Villa and Everton play out a thriller that continues their divergent paths, Manchester City set to finally face charges, the Young Matildas programme under the microscope, and Mason Greenwood finds form in France. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for the main show on Monday!

Box2Box, with Willem van Denderen and Michael Edgley! The Socceroos are facing early issues in the AFC’s third round of World Cup qualifying, taking just a point from their opening two matches. Daniel Garb (ABC, Paramount+) returns to assess the state of play, as pressure once again builds on Graham Arnold. Michael and Derek Dyson are then joined by The Athletic’s Jordan Campbell, as Arsenal defeated Tottenham in a high-stakes North London derby. The result sees Mikel Arteta’s Gunners keep pace with Manchester City, while pressure may be starting to show on his counterpart Ange Postecoglou. Also on the agenda: Australia Cup quarter-final action, Harry Souttar beds down with the Blades, and the Subbuteo World Cup… Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for a Stoppage Time on Wednesday!

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: San Marino break through for a monumental victory, NPL Grand Finals wrap, the passing of Liverpool legend Ron Yeates & plenty more… Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ & join us for the main show on Monday!

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Derek Dyson! Rob and Willem van Denderen are joined by veteran football reporter Michael Lynch following the Socceroos 1-0 loss to Bahrain on the Gold Coast. What to make of a tepid performance that turned sour, and now sets up a crucial trip to Jakarta to meet Indonesia? Rob and Derek Dyson are then joined by The Athletic’s Rob Tanner as England’s interim spell under Lee Carsley got underway with an impressive 2-0 win over Ireland; separately, Leicester City have escaped PSR sanction, to the surprise of most. Also on the agenda: Mitch Langerak’s penalty heroics, AFC third round Qualifiers & plenty more… Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for a Stoppage Time on Wednesday!

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Napoli pull one out of the fire in Italy as Celtic kick clear in Scotland, Sunderland off to a promising start in the Championship, and a special interview with the parents of Young Matildas goalkeeper Chloe Lincoln, on the ground in Bogota. 

Box2Box, with Rob Gibert and Derek Dyson! Rob and Willem van Denderen are joined by Oakleigh Cannons manager Chris Taylor, with the NPL Victoria Grand Final and then Australia Cup quarters on their agenda within the next eight days. A veteran of the level, Chris expresses views on the development of the NSD, and alignment of the football calendar. Rob and Derek are then joined by The Athletic's Andy Naylor with Brighton & Hove Albion clearly the best of the rest through the Premier League's opening three weekends, under new boss Fabian Hurzeler. Also on the agenda: Young Matildas in Colombia, SBS's new football offerings and more... Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for a Stoppage Time on Wednesday!

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Buriram United vs Port FC puts Thailand's football boom in the spotlight, Fortaleza eying history in Brazil, Newcastle's disappointing Australia Cup history continues, and Angeball is back. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for the main show on Monday!

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Michael and Willem van Denderen are joined by South Melbourne chairman Bill Papastergiadis following their thrilling extra-time victory over Olympic FC that sees them through to the final eight of the Australia Cup. As always, South’s desire to compete in the stalled National Second Division is also on the agenda. Arsenal face the unenviable task of once again duelling Manchester City for the Premier League title, and have made a strong start with a statement win over Aston Villa. The Athletic’s James McNicholas assesses where Mikel Arteta can find even more improvement in last season’s runner-up. Also on the agenda: Douglas Costa and Trent Sainsbury bolster A-League, Young Matildas in camp in Bogota and plenty more… Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for a Stoppage Time on Wednesday!

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Manchester City and Liverpool enjoy first up wins as issues arise at Chelsea amid Raheem Sterling’s statement, Yokohama F Marinos climb the table under John Hutchinson, and Australia’s National Premier Leagues’ finals get underway… Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for the main show on Monday!

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Rob and Willem van Denderen are joined by Moreton City Excelsior manager Cam Millar as they prepare to host Perth Glory in the Australia Cup Round of 16. Cam discusses the club’s recent merger, defeat of Campbelltown in the Cup last month, and players to watch with professional ambition. Rob and Michael are then joined by The Athletic’s Jack Pitt-Brooke as Mauricio Pocchettino is all but confirmed to take the USA to their home World Cup in 2026. What to make of a shift to the international ranks for a manager still with plenty to achieve? Also on the agenda: the passing of South Melbourne legend Jimmy Armstrong, Central Coast’s bumper Asian Champions League Elite draw, and Aussies underway in Europe. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for a Stoppage Time on Wednesday!

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Wayne Rooney endures a tough start to life at Plymouth Argyle, Emma Hayes furthers her legacy as Marta bows out of her legendary career, Sheffield Wednesday look to outlaw counterfeit kits, and plenty more… Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Michael and Willem van Denderen are joined by Heidelberg United FC manager John Anastadiadis, after his side knocked off the Central Coast Mariners in the Australia Cup last Wednesday. John reflects on the contribution of his senior players, and why his move to the club feels like a homecoming. Rob and Derek Dyson are then joined by The Athletic’s James Pearce, as Liverpool prepare for their maiden season under new manager Arnie Slot. The Dutchman has spent nothing in the transfer window - how will the Reds fare? Also on the agenda: Alex Paulsen’s loan to Auckland under the microscope, Olympics Gold Medal matches and loads more… Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for a Stoppage Time on Wednesday!

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: The Australia Cup delivers a record breaking Round of 32 tie, and Rob contrasts the USWNT with the Matildas. Derek looks at the Reggae Boyz' new manager Steve McClaren, unpacks a special moment for a small club in the UEFA Conference League, and breaks down the state of French football... Meanwhile, Edge loads both Hot Topic barrels in revisiting the Champions League format in Europe, and a pet peeve of his. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTSLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/… & Join us on Monday for the main show!

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley. Rob and Edge chat with one of the leading voices in the Australian game, Teo Pellizzeri, as they conduct the post-mortem to Matildas' Olympic campaign. What needs to be done to get off the canvas and re-boot, in the hope that the women’s national side can maintain its status as one of the world’s best? Derek Dyson and Rob chat with freelance Merseyside journo and former Liverpool Echo man Adam Jones ahead of Everton's farewell season at Goodison Park. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us on Thursday for Stoppage Time!

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Esteemed Australian sports administrator Brendan Schwab joins ST for an extended chat on the legal complaint made by FifPro Europe and the European Leagues against FIFA, over what they deem 'an abuse of dominance' as the game's match calendar continues to swell. 

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! The Matildas’ Olympics campaign remains alive after a gripping win over Zambia that saw Australia rattle home the game’s last four goals to come back from a mile behind. Joey Lynch (ESPN, The Guardian) returns to make sense of a campaign that’s been as madcap as most have come to expect of this side. Nancy Frostick (The Athletic) then joins Willem van Denderen and Derek Dyson as Ipswich Town prepare for their first Premier League season since 2002. With Kieran McKenna secured on a long-term deal, how are Mass Luongo and Cam Burgess faring in their pursuit of regular game time? Also on the agenda: chaos at the Olympic opener between Argentina and Morocco, Auckland land their first visa signing, and Canada’s drone disgrace. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for a Stoppage Time on Wednesday!

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Complex Champions League format unpacked, PSG to look markedly different in new era, A-League transfer market & Hwang Ui-jo facing charges… Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for the main show on Monday!

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Michael and Willem van Denderen are joined by chairman of the Association of Australian Football Clubs, Nick Galatas, to digest Football Australia’s decision to delay the commencement of the National Second Division. Nick discusses why additional clubs weren’t deemed ready and his organisation’s opposition to a ‘Champions League’ model, among plenty more. Rob and Derek Dyson speak with Stan Sport’s Mark Pougatch as Manchester United: Mark II prepares to take place under Erik ten Hag. Although the Dutchman remains, plenty of doubt still looms over the struggling giant. Also on the agenda: The Matildas prepare for their Olympics opener, Gareth Southgate departs England, and the 2030 World Cup venues are announced. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for a Stoppage Time on Wednesday!

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Vince Rugari joins the programme for a discussion on his upcoming Ange Postecoglou biography Angeball, as well as a look at the administrative issues that continue to dog the Australian game, and to preview the Matildas Olympics campaign. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for the main show on Monday!

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Rob and Michael are joined by The Sports Ambassador Podcast’s Tracey Holmes to assess the possible outcomes of the furore between Football Australia and the Matildas Alumni, over the recognition of the ‘1975ers’ as the ‘First Matildas’. Rob and Derek Dyson are then joined by commentary doyen Martin Tyler after England again failed to break their long wait for a second major title, losing the Euros final to Spain 2-1. Martin runs the post-mortem over the side and Gareth Southgate, who continues to divide opinion deep into his tenure. Also on the agenda: Argentina lift the Copa America, Matildas fire up for the Olympics and plenty more! Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for a Stoppage Time special with Vince Rugari on Wednesday!

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: An in-depth look at the feud that has spilled over between Football Australia and the Matildas Alumni group over the recognition of the '1975ers' as the first Matildas. Also, Argentina and the Netherlands fire up as the off-season's major tournaments reach their pointy ends. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us on Monday for the main show!

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Michael and Willem van Denderen are joined by much-respected Australian football voice Daniel Garb, in response to the slashing of the APL’s distribution to clubs to a measly $530,000 for the upcoming season. Where to from here, and just how deeply is the future of the game being tested? Former Liverpool and England defender Stephen Warnock then joins Rob and Derek Dyson as the semi-finals of the Euros loom, with England to face the Netherlands at a major tournament for the first time since 1996. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for Stoppage Time on Wednesday!

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Switzerland and Turkey click into gear at the Euros as they look to fulfil long-held expectation, radio silence surrounds the Australian National Second Division, & St Mirren eye European football for the first time in 37 years... Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us on Monday for the main show!

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! The Socceroos will meet Japan and Saudi Arabia - again - on the road to the 2026 World Cup as part of Group C that also features a rapidly improving Indonesia. The Asian Game’s Scott McIntyre returns to pick through the draw, and update us on Australian interests in the J1 League. England’s escape from disaster against Slovakia provided momentary relief, but questions remain over Gareth Southgate’s side. Rob Tanner of The Athletic poses a few of those, and backs Spain to go all the way. Also on the agenda: Julia Dolan’s response to Football Australia’s latest move to commemorate the ‘1975ers’, A-League coaching merry-go-round takes shape and loads more… Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for Stoppage Time on Wednesday!

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Scotland and Switzerland square off in Koln, playing surfaces at the Copa America cause concern, AFC Champions League distributions on offer for A-Leagues clubs, and the Australia Cup Round of 32. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us on Monday for the main show!

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! The Copa America has kicked off in the USA and Canada, with the States, and holders Argentina, enjoying first up wins. Jonathan Tannenwald of The Philadelphia Enquirer returns with the eyes of (half) the football world on North America. In Germany, die Mannschaft have progressed to the last 16 of the Euros in top spot of Group A, but not before a scare at the hands of Switzerland. Kit Holden of The Athletic runs the rule over the home side, and the broader storylines of the tournament. Also on the agenda: Next generation Australian football bloodlines, Mbappe’s mask & plenty more! Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for Stoppage Time on Wednesday!

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Germany and Italy underway at the Euros as Scotland seek solutions, A-League managerial moves see Paul Lederer depart as Wanderers chairman, Heidelberg defeat South Melbourne, and Kylian Mbappe speaks up ahead of the French election. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us on Monday for the main show!

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Michael and Willem van Denderen are joined by former Newcastle Jets CEO Lawrie McKinna to discuss the sale of the club to Maverick Sports Partners, ending a seemingly-eternal wait for new ownership. Lawrie picks through what is known of the consortium, and what their priorities may be as they look to revive the ailing outfit. With the Euros in full swing, Rob and Derek Dyson are joined by Croatian football journalist Aleksander Holiga to review the 3-0 loss Zlatko Dalic’s side suffered to Spain in their opener. Is this finally the end for their famed era? Also on the agenda: Socceroos complete the second round of World Cup qualifying, Scotland’s crushing defeat at the hands of Germany, and loads more! Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us for Stoppage Time on Wednesday!

In the lads Games of the Week, England stumble against Iceland at Wembley to give Southgate a world of worries while Die Mannschaft get an unconvincing result against Greece in their final Euro warm up and with a dose of taking some pleasure over their misfortune, Columbia smash the USA men. Teams: Uruguay flex their muscles ahead of the Copa América, Gibraltar embarrass Wales and the Matildas finish off their preparation ahead of the Olympics.  In Hot Topics, heading of the football and dementia back in the headlines, FIFA move their ethics department and Man City take some deflecting action to obfuscate the FA charges. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTSLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/… & Join us on Monday for the main show!

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! With the Matildas campaign for a medal at the Paris Olympics looming, football pioneer Heather Reid breaks down their chances with Michael and Rob. Derek Dyson and Rob chat with Marcela Mora y Araujo from The Guardian ahead of the Copa América. Can Argentina defend their title, will it be Messi's final Copa and what can we expect from hosts USA who will co host the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us on Wednesday for Stoppage Time!

This weeks edition of Stoppage Time is an episode you can’t refuse to listen to as the lads have some fun with a movie classic! In the lads Games of the Week, Real Madrid conquer Europe for the 15th time, England’s Women in a battle to defend their Euro title as the Scottish Women are on track against Israel. Teams: Olympiakos make Greek football history, Emma Hayes starts well with the USNWT and AC Milan leave a wonderful legacy to Perth Blind Football. In Hot Topics, the Champions League Final exposes Wembley security again, a big pay day looming for Football Australia and national team TV rights and Derek surprises Rob as he celebrates the retirement of Claudio Ranieri riffing on The Godfather. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTSLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/… & Join us on Monday for the main show!

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! With the Australian men's campaign for a sixth consecutive FIFA World Cup appearance resuming this week, Rob and Edge talk to Freelance Football journalist Tom Smithies as he looks at the squad and what we can expect ahead of the Bangladesh and Palestine ties (...and an indulgent chat about his beloved Saints returning to the English top flight!) Derek Dyson and Rob chat with Football Commentary Legend Martin Tyler as the countdown to Euro 2024 continues and whether he thinks Gareth Southgate's men can go one better and finally break the senior men's silverware drought of close to six decades as well as a reflection on the Champions League final. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ … & Join us on Wednesday for Stoppage Time!