Box2Box Football Network

In Box2Box's 300th episode Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by German Football expert Chris Williams, to reflect on the life and incredible goal scoring records of Gerd Müller, who passed away this week.

With the A-League season in limbo PFA Chairman and Sydney FC skipper Alex Wilkinson provides an update on how Australia's playing cohort are preparing amid the uncertainty, and new Perth Glory signing Brandon O'Neill discusses why he's decided to return home.
Finally our dear friend Rob Tanner reviews an electric start to the Premier League season, and looks ahead to Week Two. 

In Stoppage Time the crew recall their highlights and memories from across the 300 episode journey. Thank you to everyone for your ongoing support of Box2Box, it means a great deal. We're super proud of the listenership we've built and can't wait for what's in store ahead of our next milestone. 

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It's another bumper episode with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley joined firstly by Simon Kuper, author of the newly released book Barca, to discuss the departure of their golden boy Lionel Messi and parlous financial state.

The Australian's John Stensholt discusses Football Australia's plans to enter back into the World Cup bidding market, and new Central Coast Mariners manager Nick Montgomery reveals how he'll ensure last season's resurgence won't be a one-off.

Finally The Athletic's Gregg Evans reflects on Jack Grealish's departure from Aston Villa, and looks towards how they'll spend their newly acquired riches.

With the usual contributions from Willem van Denderen, Derek Dyson and Dean Hennessey. 

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Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by former Matildas goalkeeper Melissa Barbieri to reflect on the side's Olympics campaign, which sadly saw the side leave Tokyo empty-handed after a loss to the USA in the bronze medal match.

New Western United boss John Alosi also joins the program to discuss what attracted him to the role, and Newscorp's Marco Montverde explains the machinations behind the disappointing news the Socceroos will play their upcoming World Cup qualifier against China in Doha. 

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This week Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by Grace Gill to preview the Matildas Olympic quarter-final clash against Team GB, and John Kosmina to analyse where it went wrong for the Olyroos in Tokyo.

Also in the first hour, The Athletic’s Matt Slater dissects the ongoing Financial Fair Play investigation into Manchester City, and what it could mean for Australia's A-League Champions.

In the second hour Kieran Devlin, also of The Athletic, previews this weekend’s start of the Scottish Premier League, with Ange Postecoglou looking to revive fallen giant Celtic.

With the usual contributions from Willem van Denderen, Dean Hennessey and Derek Dyson.

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Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by The ABC's Stephanie Brantz and former Socceroo Scott McDonald to revel in the Matildas and Olyroos flying starts at the Tokyo Olympics, with both sides successful in their opening outings.

The Matildas group was also flipped on its head with the all-conquering USA side going down 3-0 to Sweden. Jonathan Tannenwald of The Philadelphia Inquirer looks into where things went wrong, and if they can turn it around.

Finally The Athletic's Roshane Thomas looks ahead to West Ham's Premier League campaign - after years of mediocrity, can Moyes' side back up the improvement of last season?

With the usual contributions from Willem van Denderen, Dean Hennessey and Derek Dyson. 

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Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by Daniel Garb for a look at the prospects of the Matildas and Olyroos in Tokyo, with the Olympics opening ceremony just days away.

The Guardian’s Marcela Mora y Araujo reflects on the weight that’s been lifted from Argentina and Lionel Messi following their drought-breaking Copa America success last weekend.

Finally rounding out on the Euros, Michael Zappone and Rob Tanner review the final that was, and the scenes that followed - triumph and jubilation on the streets, from Rome to Melbourne, and those far uglier in London.

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Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by football commentary doyen Martin Tyler as England prepare for their first major tournament final since 1966, when they'll face Italy at Wembley on Sunday.
Adriano Del Monte discusses how Roberto Mancini can make sure Italy take back control of the midfield after their narrow victory over Spain, and former Danish goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen reflects on what was an emotional, brilliant tournament from Denmark.
Finally from Brazil, Tim Vickery previews this Sunday's blockbuster Copa America final between Argentina and Brazil.
With the usual contributions from Willem van Denderen, Dean Hennessey and Derek Dyson. 

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In this episode Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by ESPN's Joey Lynch to review the Matildas and Olyroos squads for the Tokyo Olympics, which were confirmed this week.
Melbourne City CEO Brad Rowse joins the show for the first time to reflect on the club's maiden A-League Championship, and discuss how their move to Melbourne's south-east will ensure long term success.
On the international front The Asian Game's Scott McIntyre analyses the groups for the third round of AFC Qualifying, where the Socceroos will yet again face Japan, and The Guardian's Max Rushden reviews England's famous win against Germany, while also pondering how a 'true' England fan should behave.
With the usual contributions from Willem van Denderen, Dean Hennessey and Derek Dyson. 

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Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by Fox Football anchor and commentator Adam Peacock ahead of Fox's final A-League broadcast on Sunday, reflecting on what has been a mighty era for the game.
Sydney FC boss Steve Corica and Melbourne City's Curtis Good preview Sunday's A-League Grand Final at Aami Park, with Corica looking to become the first manager to win three consecutive Australian Championships.
And Optus Sport's Adriano Del Monte joins us from Milan, to discuss how far the Azzurri can go at the Euros.
All Euro Groups are reviewed, while the Copa America and the Dolan/Warren awards are also on the agenda. 

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Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by the ABC's Stephanie Brantz to review the Matildas recent friendlies against Denmark and Sweden. Did we see enough from their last camp ahead of the Olympics?
Macarthur's Tommy Oar looks ahead to their semi-final against Melbourne City, and The Athletic's Rob Tanner provides a wrap of all the big results, headlines and contenders from the first week of the Euros.
The Socceroos streak, Copa America, AFC Qualifiers and plenty more, it's all on the agenda on a huge week of Box2Box.

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