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This week on the Stoppage Time Agenda: Marc White's all-time spray directed at his Dorking Wanderers charges, the strong form of Wales and Portugal in the European qualifiers, and the upcoming finals of the National Women's Soccer League...

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Michael and Willem van Denderen are joined by Paramount+/Network 10 commentator Robbie Thomson on the eve of the new A-League Men's campaign, with very few sides reaching the start line without some degree of uncertainty - all of which should lead to an intriguing opening few rounds.

Following the Socceroos 1-0 defeat to England at Wembley on Saturday, Rob and Michael are joined The Times' Henry Winter for a recap. Henry reflects on his pre-match interview with Graham Arnold and English football's view of Australia, among plenty else in a wide-ranging chat.

Also on the agenda: a thrilling opening round of A-League Women's action, the Matildas squad for the Olympic qualifiers, and Scotland's mighty effort in European qualification!

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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Arsenal and Tottenham work their way to the top of the Premier League with crucial wins; Melbourne City, Central Coast and Macarthur flying in Asian competition and what it means for Australia in the market; a brutal coach sacking in South America, and plenty more...

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Michael and Willem van Denderen are joined by ESPN's Stephanie Brantz as the dawn on the new A-League Women's campaign draws near. With interest in Australian women's football at its zenith, can it be capitalised upon by the domestic competition?

Mauricio Pochettino has endured a torrid start to life as Chelsea boss, but things look somewhat sunnier after three wins in a week across all competitions. The Athletic's Chelsea man, Liam Twomey, joins Rob and Michael, with their highly-successful women's side also back in action.

In addition, all the big news of the week is on the agenda: from the Australia Cup final to FIFA's granting of the 2030 World Cup, to Tottenham and Arsenal moving themselves to the top of the Premier League with contrasting wins...

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This week Edge and Rob are joined by friend of the show, ESPN's Joey Lynch to preview the coming A League Womens season which kicks off with a triple header over the weekend of October 14 and 15 with what the APL describes as a standalone celebration of women’s football. The guys look at every team from bottom to top with hopes high of a breakthrough season following the success of the FIFA Women's World Cup.

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It’s a huge weekend in domestic football with the Australia Cup final this Saturday night taking centre stage – last week we talked to Brisbane gaffer Ross Aloisi after he led the Roar to their first ever final in the competition, this week one of his old sparring partners Steve Corica about to lead Sydney FC into their fourth finals appearance will join us.

At the end of the last international season – we were among the many around the world who were saddened to hear that the voice of football for generations of fans – and this show of course – the wonderful Martin Tyler had put down his Sky News mic for the last time to end an era where his mellifluous voice was synonymous with the game. The good news is that Martin is as astute an observer as he ever was, and joined us to look at the English Premier League with plenty of stories from what was a weekend where the script was flipped. Wolves in what would rank as one of the biggest upsets in years knocking off the Champions Manchester City and Ange Postecoglou riding his luck to get Spurs home against a 9 man Liverpool just a couple  – not to mention Luton rocketing out of the relegation zone after breaking the Toffees hearts at Goodison Park while Bournemouth were given a lesson by Arsenal.

The lads discuss the Socceroos fixtures in London just over a week away, the Three Lions at Wembley and New Zealand at the Brentford Community Stadium.

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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: The Premier League's promoted class drag the chain, commentators and narrative building, Everton's impending deal with 777 Partners & plenty more...

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Rob Gilbert and Willem van Denderen are joined by new Brisbane Roar manager Ross Aloisi, as the Roar advanced to their first Australia Cup final with a win over Melbourne Knights. Ross discusses why his varied stints as an assistant have him ready for success, and why the Roar's youth has him excited.

Flick out, Nagelsmann in: the big chairs in German football are again changing, while Aussie-led St Pauli are again pressing hard in the second division. The Athletic's Kit Holden joins Rob and Derek Dyson as the pressure of the home Euros fast approaches. 

The Australia Cup semi-finals, Newcastle's 8-0 hammering of Sheffield United, and the North London stalemate are also on the agenda! 

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Fav Games Of The Week - Derek has a look at one of the footballs worlds great derbys, the Derby della Madonnina and Inter thrashing AC Milan, Rob showcases the rise and rise of Ange Postecogolou after Spurs great escape against Sheffield United while Edge has a look at his old club Heidelberg United snatching defeat from the jaws of victory in their Australia Cup Quarter Final against the Melbourne Knights

Teams Of The Week - Derek takes a look at the quirky story around LaLiga sponsoring North Wales Coast West Division One club Llanfairpwll FC, Rob has a look at the renaissance of the Brisbane Roar under Ross Aloisi and Edge looks at the incredible story of Brighton & Hove Albion under Roberto De Zerbi

Hot Topic - Derek highlights US ownership in the EPL, Edge has some fun with grumpy Premier League fans and Rob reflects on the nominations of Australian representatives in the The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2023 with a nod to Vince Rugari's article in the SMH https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/ange-tony-g-and-four-matildas-australians-everywhere-in-fifa-awards-20230915-p5e4vt.html

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Four great Quarter Finals in the Australia Cup - Heidelberg threw away a golden opportunity against the Melbourne Knights, the Metro Stars were very stiff not to jag an upset against Melbourne City, Ross Aloisi announced his arrival as the new manager of the Brisbane Roar with a convincing win over the Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC’s comfortable win on Sunday afternoon against Melbourne United rounded it out – Rob and Edge discussed it all and looked ahead to the Semis with ESPN’s and The Guardian's Joey Lynch

Box2Box has followed Leicester City as something of a talisman since we charted their title winning season in 2015/16 but as many things rise, they also fall and equally we covered their inexorable decline until the drop at the end of last season. And while winning the Premier League shocked the world, what is not so much a shock is how they're going about returning to the top flight with an undefeated start to the Championship under former protégé of Pep Guardiola, Enzo Maresca. Of course the Foxes start to the season has not been good for everyone at the club. No sooner were we glorying in the return of a current Socceroo to the EPL than they were relegated and Harry Souttar has been shut out. Rob and Derek discuss it all with The Athletics Rob Tanner.

The lads discuss the Matildas 2024 Paris Olympic qualifiers in Perth next month and the road to the 2026 World Cup to Socceroos matches in London against England and New Zealand, less than a month away...

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