Box2Box Football Network

In the very first edition of Box2Box Offside Rob Gilbert, Michael Edgley and Derek Dyson welcome the doyen of football commentary and voice of our show, Martin Tyler, for a deep dive reflection on his career.

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The Athletic's Liam Twomey discusses recent upheaval at Chelsea, which has seen Thomas Tuchel sacked despite a highly successful spell as manager, replaced by the up-and-coming but somewhat speculative choice of Graham Potter.

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A day after sealing the Victorian NPL crown for the first time, Oakleigh Cannons president Stan Papayianneris joins Box2Box to look towards Wednesday's Australia Cup semi-final against Macarthur. 

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In the first standalone edition of Stoppage Time, the Box2Box crew analyse the decision to pause British football following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the first links between a Premier League club and Ange Postecoglou, and the reason Antoine Griezmann is not starting for Atlético Madrid. 

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In a new, streamlined format of Box2Box, Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by Oakleigh Cannons president Stan Papayianneris following their thumping win over South Melbourne to lift their maiden NPL Victoria crown, and to look forward to Wednesday's Australia Cup semi-final against Macarthur.

Willem van Denderen covers the big news of the week including Sydney United's history making victory in their Australia Cup semi-final, before The Athletic's Liam Twomey discusses recent ructions at Chelsea that have seen Graham Potter replace Thomas Tuchel. 

Finally, we continue our build up to Qatar with World Cup Corner, keeping you up to date with everything you need to know ahead of football's biggest show.

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Keep your eye on your feed for more Box2Box later this week, including Stoppage Time and Box2Box Offside with a very special guest...

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Rob Gilbert and Willem van Denderen are joined by ESPN & The Guardian's Joey Lynch following the Matildas back-to-back losses to Canada in Brisbane and Sydney. As Tony Gustavsson's record grows increasingly dire, could head office really consider making a change?

The Athletic's Kieran Devlin reflects on following Celtic's return to the Champions League, in which they won plaudits aplenty but ultimately lost 3-0 to the might of Real Madrid. Kieran assesses their chances of progression, and what success would look like in Ange's second season in charge.

Derek Dyson unpacks Chelsea's dismissal of Thomas Tuchel as tension between he and owner Todd Boehly becomes public knowledge, while Paul Pogba's fitness and the Australia Cup semi-finals are on the agenda. 

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Friday 9th September 2022

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Rob Gilbert and Willem van Denderen are joined by former Matilda turned Network 10 pundit Amy Chapman, who has described this week's dual friendlies against Canada as 'crunch time' for the Matildas and manager Tony Gustavsson.

The Age's Michael Lynch returns with Tottenham sitting third on the Premier League table after five matchdays; after years of talented players failing to achieve the ultimate, are they finally ready to challenge with improved standards driven by Antonio Conte?

Derek Dyson covers the draw for the Champions League Group Stages and Nottingham Forest's gun-ho transfer strategy, while controversy in the French national team and the Australia Cup are also on the agenda.

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Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by Peninsula Power president Craig Feuerriegel ahead of their Australia Cup quarter-final against Sydney United 58, taking us inside the history of the club and what the cup run has meant for their community.

The Athletic's Arsenal correspondent Art de Roché joins the show with the Gunners top of the Premier League table after three rounds, tentatively dreaming of a return to the glory days for the first time post-Arséne Wenger.

Willem van Denderen covers Guus Hiddink's return to the Socceroos fold and the ongoing dispute between Brisbane Roar and the PFA, while Derek Dyson lauds Leeds and Newcastle, and Benin's decision to change their name in a revamped edition of Stoppage Time.

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Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by Network 10 & SBS'  Grace Gill following the Young Matildas' exit from the Under 20 Women's World Cup, to dissect a campaign that started with such promise but met a familiar demise for Aussie national teams.

Nottingham Forest marked their return to the English top-flight with a famous day at the City Ground last weekend, knocking off West Ham to head into this week's clash with Everton in the League's top half. The BBC's Simon Stone touches on the mood at the famous club, and Cristiano Ronaldo's impending departure from Old Trafford. 

Willem van Denderen covers a huge week of Australia Cup action following thrilling victories for Sydney United 58 & Peninsula Power, and Derek Dyson unpacks a cracking weekend of Premier League drama with Núñez's red, Conte versus Tuchel, & Manchester United's continued demise all on the agenda. 

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Rob Gilbert and Willem van Denderen are joined by Adelaide City president Greg Griffin ahead of a huge week for the club, with the NPL SA Premiership on the line before the NSL powerhouse play host to Adelaide United in the Australia Cup next Wednesday. They don't come much more passionate about South Australian football than Greg!

The Athletic's Andy Naylor returns after Brighton caused the boilover of the Premier League's opening matchday, comfortably taking care of Manchester United in what was their first win at Old Trafford. Andy forecasts the season ahead, with multiple Seagulls in line for Qatar duty.

Derek Dyson fills in in the co-hosts chair with a preview of the Serie A and the last round of Champions League qualifiers, and provides his passionate views on the rise of club-controlled 'access all areas' documentaries, and the end of BBC's Classified Football results. 

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