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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: A change of pace as esteemed British football journalist Henry Winter joins Rob and Derek for an extended look at the conclusion of the Premier League season, the future of football journalism, and provide an insight into his new Substack venture. Henry's Substack link: https://substack.com/@henrywinter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Melbourne City and Sydney FC will meet again in the A-League Women’s Grand Final this Saturday, with a record-breaking fifth-domestic title on offer for both. One of the most respected voices in the women’s game, Steph Brantz, joins Rob and Michael for our annual Grand Final week chat, to reflect on the prolonged dominance these sides have displayed for over a decade. Adriano Del Monte then joins Rob and Derek Dyson with newly-crowned Inter Milan careering away to a massive gap in Serie A. Adriano also casts the lens forward to the Euros, where the ever-stuttering Italian side enter as defending Champions. Also on the agenda the lads take a look at the Champions League Semi Finals and predictions for the 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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: England's Football Association scrap replays in the FA Cup to the pleasure of some but chagrin of many, further austerity measures at the APL see the Dolan/Warren medal awards night cut, and Australian football prepares to farewell one of its great domestic contributors in Milos Ninkovic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Box2Box, with Willem van Denderen, Michael Edgley and Derek Dyson. The Olyroos failed to make a dent at the U23 AFC Asian Cup, bowing out of Olympics qualification without hitting the net across their three games. Channel 10/Paramount+ commentator Robbie Thomson puts the performance in perspective, and also has a word on the state of the football media and APL administration. Ipswich Town are in the box seat for promotion to the Premier League with three games to play of the Championship season - The Athletic's Nancy Frostick has covered the Tractor Boys throughout their magical run, which now wants only for its crowning glory. Also on the agenda: A-League Women's finals, Champions League quarter-finals, and the Victorian Government's lack of involvement in the 2026 Women's Asian Cup hosting process. 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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Bayer Leverkusen win their long-awaited first German Championship, Central Coast and Newcastle Jets end long waits for ALW finals success, the Sydney Derby produces again, and Jesse Lingard’s honeymoon at FC Seoul 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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Michael and Willem van Denderen are joined by Melbourne City Women’s manager Dario Vidosic, a day after celebrating their recent A-League Women’s Premiership. Dario recalls the numerous ups and downs of the season, and previews Sunday’s semi-final first leg against Newcastle. Rob and Edge then welcome back Australian football journalism icon - and lifelong Spurs fan - Michael Lynch, for a deep-dive on Ange Postecoglou’s first season at Tottenham as it winds towards its close. Also on the agenda: the evolving and confounding absence of Nestory Irankunda from Olympic qualifying, the Matildas win in San Antonio and an amazing week of Champions League action. 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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Chelsea and Manchester United lack control in a 4-3 cracker, Central Coast and Machida Zelvia top the A-League & J1 League respectively, and manager of Wimbledon’s ‘Crazy Gang’, Joe Kinnear, remembered. 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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Michael and Willem van Denderen are joined by Sky Sports NZ’s Jason Pine with the Wellington Phoenix firmly in the race for their maiden A-League silverware, despite dropping three points to the Mariners on the weekend. Jason also discusses the incoming Auckland franchise, and NZ’s national team prospects at the Olympics. Rob and Derek Dyson are then joined by Andrew Todos, founder of Ukrainian football publication Zorya Londonsk, after Ukraine sealed their progression to Euro 2024 a fortnight ago. What are expectations before a group of Belgium, Slovakia and Romania? Also on the agenda: The Olyroos prepare for the AFC U23 Asian Cup sans Nestory Irankunda, A-League Women’s elimination finals, and another change at the top in the Premier League. 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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Sheffield United and Fulham play out a 3-3 cracker at Bramall Lane, Georgia break their Euro qualification duck, some suggested names for Kia’s new ute, and, is Western United’s training facility fit to host finals? 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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Willem van Denderen and Michael Edgley are joined by 4-cap Matilda and Dubzone regular Cath Cannuli after the stunning conclusion of the A-League Women’s Premiership race, which saw Melbourne City skip past Sydney FC to lift their third plate. Some tasty elimination finals now loom. Following, Willem and Derek Dyson are joined by The Guardian’s Jamie Jackson, who was at The Etihad as Manchester City played out a goalless draw with Arsenal that did neither any favours. Jamie ponders why neither manager took significant risk, and Erling Haaland’s impact on the City machine. Also on the agenda: The Socceroos 5-1 win over Lebanon, the collapse of the APL’s production partner Global Advance, and Leverkusen become Bundesliga Champions-elect. 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! Jamie Jackson SubStack: https://jamiejackson.substack.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Stoppage Time Agenda with Derek, Rob and a virtual Edge, the guys look back on their games of the week. Melina Ayres fires an incredible late double to snatch a heartstopper for Newcastle against her old club MVFC, Sven-Göran Eriksson fulfills a dream at Anfield and the Seleção unearth another teenage star to deflate England at Wembley. Teams in focus - Germany finding their Mannschaft mojo ahead of the Euros, Alderney continue their century long losing streak in a charming story and the Olyroos form gives hope ahead of the Paris Olympics. Hot Topics - Rob talks about Global Football Week continuing to break new ground for Womens football, Edge comes off the long run against double standards in the NSW Police and Derek opines on the homeless Harry Kane statue. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ (https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Derek Dyson! Rob is joined by Joey Lynch of ESPN & The Guardian following the Socceroos 2-0 win over Lebanon in Parramatta, with another match against the Cedars to come, with the pair also taking a look at why the APL can't guarantee the futures of Newcastle Jets and Canberra United. Heading abroad, Derek is joined by the BBC's Dafydd Pritchard as Wales prepare for their final Euro 2024 qualifier against Poland, among three final positions at the tournament to be decided this week. And, our man on the ground in Hong Kong, Michael Edgley, files a special report on the Matildas' group at the Paris Olympics... 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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Stoppage Time aganda: Three FA Cup crackers as United, Chelsea, City and Coventry progress, Newcastle Jets' Women spoil Western United's opening day, and Lebanon's Cedars prepare for dual World Cup Qualifiers on Australian soil. 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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Derek Dyson! Mark Jackson arrived in Australia last year as the relatively-unknown successor to Nick Montgomery Central Coast manager, but has fast made a name for himself as the side eye a potential treble. Jackson reflects on their AFC Cup success against Odisha, upcoming assignment in Kyrgyzstan, and the form of Josh Nisbet, among plenty more. Meanwhile, storylines abound in Scotland as Aussies ply their trade right throughout a competition that's hot at the top; Scottish football journalist Jordan Campbell discusses the battle between Celtic and Rangers, and casts an eye to the nations' prospects at the Euros. Also on the agenda: The Young Matildas win four from five at the U20 Asian Cup, Auckland FC reveal kit and colours, and a look at England's prospects at the Euros. 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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Aaron Ramsdale thrown in the deep end, a history lesson on the Lincoln City Imps, and Auckland owner Bill Foley’s intent to name his new side the Black Knights… 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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Box2Box, with Michael Edgley and Rob Gilbert! Sam Kerr’s ‘racially aggravated harassment’ charge in the UK came as a shock to all in the Australian football community, and sparked broader debates on racism in our society. Tracey Holmes (@TraceyLeeHolmes) of The Sports Ambassador podcast returns to unpack a story that’s caused much public introspection, and still has a way to run. On the pitch, Arsenal have returned to the top of the Premier League with a quarter of the season to go, meaning a three-way race can no longer be denied. The Guardian’s Jonathan Wilson (@jonawils) assesses the bona fides of the Gunners, and Liverpool and City after Sunday’s stalemate. Also on the agenda: Australia’s Young Matildas qualify for the U20 World Cup, and the Olyroos step up preparations as they look to join the senior Matildas in Paris… 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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: AFC Wimbledon stick it right up MK Dons, Sydney FC’s Men’s & Melbourne Victory’s women’s sides click into gear at the right time, & the APL’s silence on key issues in the Australian game continues… 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/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Following yet another weekend of strained relations between A-League active support and police and security, Michael and Willem van Denderen are joined by Deputy-Chair of Football Supporters Association Australia, Matt Dawson, to discuss what can be done about the perennial matter. In Germany, Bayer Leverkusen appear closer to a maiden League title by the week as Bayern Munich’s campaign continues to sour. German football journalist Kit Holden returns, with Aussie-led St Pauli also eyeing the top flight. Also on the agenda: The Matildas 10fa against Uzbekistan, Paul Pogba’s doping ban and Arthur Pappas’ managerial form in Thailand. 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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Arsenal continue to rack up the goals and stay in touch with the Premier League’s Top 2, Harry Kewell off to a winning start in Japan, and a new A-League podcast steps into the media breach. 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/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Derek Dyson! Perth Glory’s sale to the Pelligra Group has ended a seven-month wait for a new owner, and gives promise to a new era that could see the ‘Glory Days’ return. CEO Anthony Radich joins the programme to discuss the deal, and the state of the Men’s & Women’s sides. Meanwhile, Chelsea’s scattergun season has now seen them play fall-guy to Liverpool in the EFL Cup final, blowing multiple chances to leave Maurico Pochettino still without a trophy in England. The Athletic’s Liam Twomey returns to trawl over the loss and look towards what can be salvaged from the season. Also on the agenda: The Matildas 3-0 win over Uzbekistan, as seen by those on the ground in Tashkent with the Green & Gold Army, and the Mariners’ 3-2 win over Macarthur in the AFC 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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.