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Liverpool’s 20th English League title has been apparent for some time, but that did nothing to dull the celebrations as the title was sealed with four games to spare. Former Red Stephen Warnock joins Rob & Derek Dyson just hours after witnessing the scenes at Anfield, first hand.
Auckland FC also lifted silverware this week, the A-League Men’s premiership at the first time of asking. Daniel Garb casts his expert eye over their achievement - and less gratifying stories, like Macarthur’s legal case and the APL’s belt-tightening.
Also on the agenda: Crystal Palace charge into the FA Cup final, Socceroos & Matildas Central & plenty more!
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Mary Fowler's injury again puts the spotlight on the prevalence of ACL injuries in the women's game, Carlo Ancelotti appears to have set his sights on the Selecao, and a look at the Europa League semi finals.
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In late January Carl Veart had Adelaide United hot on the heels of Auckland FC. At the time they were a more than realistic chance of knocking off the new kids on the block, but after an eight game winless streak the club announced this season would be the last for a favourite son Val Migliaccio formerly of the Adelaide Advertiser and now freelancer discusses it all…

Then, another senior statesman of Football journos in this country who pulls no punches, former Chief Football Writer with The Age Michael Lynch talks Ange Postecoglou and Spurs. There is blood in the water and the sharks are circling. Will he survive?

Also on the agenda: Did someone in the FIFA finance department forget to talk to the IRS before the Club World Cup was announced?

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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: The Central Coast Mariners dreams of a three-peat quashed with a whimper, the best goalkeepers around the world officially declared, Kylian Mbappe sanctioned by La Liga, and a tribute to Dutch managerial globetrotter, Leo Beenhakker.
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Western Sydney Wanderers have played finals just once in the past seven seasons, but took another huge step towards a return with three points against Western United on Sunday. Alen Stajcic has overseen gentle progress on the field and in the stands in his first campaign at Parramatta, and returns to the show with it all before them as the regular season draws to a close.
Then, to Madrid, where Arsenal are en route for a Champions League semi-final second leg which they’ll commence with a 3-0 aggregate lead. The Athletic’s James McNicholas goes one-out with Derek, as the thrill of their first-leg success sharpens into the reality of the second half of the job.
Also on the agenda: A 64-team World Cup, Rob Stanton’s Jets keep the finals flame alight, Carl Veart given a harsh rendition of the Tijuana Brass, and plenty more…
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Donald Trump's presidency throws a spanner into 2026 World Cup preparation as he meets 'the king of soccer', Ange Postecoglou under the hammer at Tottenham, Chelsea get funky as they look to exploit more financial loophoples, and a review of Vince Rugari's Angeball.

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In the busy world of Australian football, the PFA remains one of the most consistent voices. Co-chair Beau Busch returns to touch on a range of topics - from the divisive 1975 Matildas acknowledgement, to the upcoming renewal to the CBA, Olympics funding for football, and more.
Then, as the Premier League turns for home, the esteemed Henry Winter joins Rob and Derek Dyson with Slot’s Liverpool, Postecoglou’s Spurs tenure, and a dull Manchester derby to be thrashed out.
Also on the agenda: Newcastle Jets appoint new CEO, Champions League quarter-final preview and heaps more!
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Football misses out on Olympic Games funding as Perry Park upgrades remain unclear, Mexico's Club Leon are expelled from the inaugural revamped Club World Cup, and Derek's dating history at the Emirates!

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New Zealand will feature at a FIFA Men’s World Cup for the third time in 2026, sealing qualification through Oceania’s top position. The voice of football in New Zealand, Sky Sports’ Jason Pine, returns with the Kiwis determined to make history after group stage exits in 1982 & 2010.
Then, to France - Les Blues will be hoping to send Didier Deschamps out in style, but how are the two-time winners shaping up? Julien Laurens (ESPN, BT Sport et al.) joins the programme for the first time for a deep dive into French football, with PSG still chasing an elusive first Champions League.
Also on the agenda: Socceroos seal six points from their March fixtures, FA Cup quarter-finals & plenty more..
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Matildas Alumni Advocacy Group and Football Victoria Hall of Fame member Dr Shona Bass joins Rob Gilbert, as their dispute with Football Australia over the recognition of the 1975 St George Budapest side as the ‘First Matildas’ continues to drive division within the game.
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