Box2Box Football Network

This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: 6 year old Liverpool fan Isaac Kearney's family flooded with support after Christmas Day post, Profit & Sustainability Rules, Deloitte Football Finance List and Manchester United development in the spotlight plus what happened to Aberdeen after a shotgun start to the season.

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The ongoing trading of top spot on the A-League Men’s table between Adelaide United and Auckland FC has proven a fascinating tussle this season, and promises to continue after last week’s thrilling 2-2 draw. Reds boss Carl Veart has overhauled his squad after missing the finals last season, and returns to the programme with his side firing on all cylinders.
No side in the Premier League is facing as many off-field questions as Leicester - but thankfully, Sunday’s 2-1 win at Tottenham has pulled them out of the relegation zone. The Athletic’s Rob Tanner joins Rob and Derek Dyson for a word on the Foxes under Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Also on the agenda: Tony Popovic dishes Daniel Arzani some tough love, Champions League drama incoming and more…
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: The lads reflect on the iconic career of Denis Law after he passed at the age of 84, pose the question is this most competitive English Premier League season on record and should the EPL have a winter break. What next for Neymar as his exit from Saudi is announced and what's going on at Lazio as their infamous Falconer Juan Bernabé is summarily dismissed...

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Western United are flying in the A-League Men's competition, fourth in the standings and just three points off top spot. John Aloisi has the Green and Black purring, with dynamic forward pair Noah Botic and Hiroshi Ibusuku central to their success. Western's Director of Football, former Socceroo Steve Horvat, returns for a progress report from Melbourne's west, including an update on their stadium's development...
Rob and Derek Dyson are then joined by Jay Harris (The Athletic) to digest Ange Postecoglou's reality at Spurs. Seven defeats from ten - intersected by defeat of Liverpool in the League Cup, and the chance of progression in the Europa League - has made for mixed fortunes. Is life as grim for Ange as the voices howling for his neck suggest, or are brighter times ahead should their injury toll correct itself?
Also on the agenda: LA infrastructure following the disastrous wildfires…
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: David Moyes returns to Everton as the club rounds out its time at Goodison Park, radio silence on Canberra United’s A-League Men’s bid, Melbourne Victory slide out of the Top 6 after Patrick Kisnorbo’s departure, and plenty more…
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Melbourne City’s ascent to the top of the A-League Men’s table has caught many by surprise, while Western United’s late show antics and Perth's shock upset of Auckland featured heavily among the Round 13 headlines. The voice of football in Australia, Simon Hill, joins Michael Edgley and Joey Lynch to digest the weekend’s top stories.
Abroad, Newcastle United’s defeat of Arsenal in the League Cup semi-final first leg puts them within touching distance of the final, and what would be a first major domestic trophy since 1955. Chris Waugh (The Athletic) joins Joey and Derek Dyson, with Eddie Howe’s side having won eight on the bounce in all competitions.
Also on the agenda: Vale Stefan Kamasz, Spurs win League Cup & FA Cup clashes, Martin Boyle returns to form & more…
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda, with Michael Edgley, Derek Dyson and Joey Lynch: Australian coaches in demand as Leah Blayney and Mark Milligan follow Patrick Kisnorbo abroad, Barcelona's bungling of Dani Olmo's registration, Martin Keown's autobiography, and plenty more...

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Auckland FC have made an immense start to life in the A-League, leading the competition through its early rounds and connecting with its new fanbase like few other clubs in its history. Club Football Director Terry McFlynn has been a crucial part of the project since its inception, and returns to the show for the first time since crossing the ditch.
Meanwhile, just as Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea side looked to be building a title challenge, the congested festive fixture list has seen them drop points unexpectedly to Ipswich and Palace. The Athletic’s Liam Twomey joins Joey Lynch and Derek Dyson to forecast the second half of the campaign, in which they’re still alive in three competitions.
Also on the agenda: Western United’s youth policy bearing fruit, Leah Blayney leaves the Young Matildas, and Ange Postecoglou’s continual struggle at Tottenham.
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Rob discusses Diego Simeone and speculates if his name might be on the list to replace Pep if he can't turn City around plus Ronaldo makes a bid for the Presidency of the Brazilian Football Confederation. Edge looks at the Football Australia transfer system and Brazilian clubs plus Derek reflects on Marcus Rashford and whether he'll be moving on from the Red Devils plus a look at The Unify League.

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Patrick Kisnorbo’s decision to leave Melbourne Victory just eight games into a three-year deal caught the football world by surprise this week, while the club’s poor financial year was also laid bare in recent weeks. Joey Lynch (The Guardian, ESPN) returns to analyse a testing week, and Kisnorbo’s reputation.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest fans will enjoy their happiest Christmas in years, after Saturday’s 2-0 win over Brentford ensured their position in the top 4 for another week. The Athletic’s man at the City Ground, Paul Taylor, returns with his musings on where things have gone right thus far.
Also on the agenda: Atletico stun Barca to breath life into La Liga, Matildas progress into the Champions League knockouts, and Tottenham stay alive in the League Cup.
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