Box To Box

Join us as we delve into the hot topics of the football world on the Box to Box Podcast. We dive into the latest breaking news surrounding Manchester City and the allegations of breaking over 100 rules relating to Financial Fair Play over the last decade in the Premier League. Maz, CJ, and Ade also analysed the impact this could have on the league and how it could change the landscape of the sport. Our discussion then shifts to the on-field performance of the team, including the integration of Erling Haaland into the squad and his role in their attack.

The tough question was: Does a central goalscorer hinder or develop a team's performance? It's increasingly important to develop the relationship between a striker and their supporting cast. The debate went further to compare the contrasting fortunes of both Haaland to Kane, discussing the impact both have on their respective teams and asking if Kane is the greatest English striker of all time.

We also explore the importance of having a well-rounded attack in today's game and whether relying solely on a single striker is still effective. Listen and enjoy the Box to Box podcast. 

Welcome to episode 18 of The Box to Box Podcast, where we bring you all the latest and greatest from the world of football. This week, Kush, CJ, and Ade got together to dive into the topic of transfers within the Premier League and how Brighton & Hove Albion is killing it in the transfer market. We had a lively discussion about the club's philosophy and how it sets them apart from the rest, as well as their approach to giving new recruits time to settle in and play attractive, attacking football. We also talked about the role of Lewis Dunk, who is an unsung hero in the team, and the club's smart recruitment through their relationships with academies and leagues. The guys also discussed Brighton's commercial partnership with AMEX and how it sets them apart from other promoted teams. Finally, we touched on the importance of data in football and why teams are now turning to Brighton to buy their players. 

Welcome to the Box to Box. This week we had a bit of a debate between myself (Kush) and CJ. In this episode, we're taking a closer look at the role of managers, owners, and club DNA in shaping the success of English football. 

From Newcastle's dire football to Liverpool's scintillating play, we'll explore how a club's heritage and legacy can impact its current and future performance. But it's not just about the clubs - we also examined the connection between a club's DNA and the players and coaching staff representing the English national team.

Is Eddie Howe the last hope for English managers? How do foreign ownership and managers impact English football? And what does it all mean for the national team's chances at glory?

Join us as we unravel the mystery of Football DNA on this week's episode of Box to Box Podcast.

Welcome to the latest episode of Box to Box! In this week's show, we dive into the transfer window and discuss the lack of movement from World Cup stars. We also delve into the topic of bad recruitment and examine the struggles of Liverpool, Everton, Spurs, and Forest. Is there something underlying that has hindered these teams' success? We also take a closer look at Chelsea's recent recruitment and the staggering financial numbers behind their transfers. Maz and I (Kush) debate and discuss the key transfers and where we believe things may have gone wrong. We also shine a light on teams with good recruitment such as Brighton, Brentford, City, and Newcastle, and ask if it's fair to compare their success to that of bigger clubs. Lastly, we touch on the recruitment of Manchester United and Arsenal and discuss how it's far from pretty. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of all things transfer and recruitment in the world of football.

Leon, Ade, and I recorded this week's Box to Box Podcast and we were watching the Brazil vs South Korea game at which point it was already 4-0. There was an interesting debate on this week's podcast, namely about the heritage of footballers and where next for African teams. We've seen them go out of the tournament et again and Morocco holding the sole flag for Africa vs Spain which looks like it's going one way if I'm honest. I hope I am wrong. We also touched on the tactics that we're seeing in the World Cup. Do you have to be a wizard to manage a team? Look at Southgate, Deschamps, LVG, etc all bringing something different to the table. Lastly, we also wanted to discuss, do players owe anything to African teams and their heritage or doest the continent needs to shift towards developing its own academy stars and leagues. 

It's all kicked off, literally on and off the field. We're back this week after the World Cup kicked off in Qatar. Ade Carlyle and I thought it would be a good time to discuss our thoughts on what has been happening leading up to the World Cup, broadcasters becoming political, and where we actually take a moral stand. We tried not to be too political but were certain that 4 games into the World Cup, we aren't really looking at the football. Everything around the tournament does not feel good. We touched on the armband situation, classically VAR and where can we go from here seeing as more and more injuries are happening. Are we going to see the leagues from next year suffer?