Box2Box: Full Show

Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by ESPN's Joey Lynch to reflect on the Matildas friendlies against the USA, which saw the side's defensive frailties exposed once again across 3-0 and 1-1 results.

Freelance German football expert Mark Lovell returns to the show to provide background on Ralf Rangnick, the experienced manager who's been tasked with righting the sinking ship at Manchester United on an interim basis.

Willem van Denderen and Derek Dyson cover all the big issues both at home and abroad, including FIFA's World Cup intercontinental qualifying playoffs, contentious Ballon D'Or results, and changes to the AFC Champions League which could work in favour of A-League clubs. 

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Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by former Matilda Georgia Yeoman-Dale ahead of Australia's dual friendlies against the USA, their last scheduled matches before January's Asian Cup.

The Athletic's Rob Tanner returns to the program for a look at all things Premier League, included Manchester United's handling of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sacking and the possible replacements available.

Willem van Denderen and Derek Dyson cover all the big issues both domestically and abroad, including the return of the A-League Men's, the pointy end of the UEFA Champions League group stages, Al Hilal's record fourth Asian continental club title, and Mark Bosnich getting stuck into Graham Arnold. 

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Rob Gilbert, Michael Edgley and Willem van Denderen are joined by Channel 10's Simon Hill to preview the big stories ahead of the new A-League Men's campaign: what the new broadcaster will offer, whether powerhouses Melbourne Victory and Western Sydney can kick into gear, and the healthy expectation around Daniel Sturridge.

The Asian Game's Paul Williams dissects where it went wrong for the Socceroos in Sharjah and what it means in the broader context of the AFC Qualifiers, and looks ahead to Wednesday's AFC Champions League final between Al-Hilal and Pohang Steelers. 

Derek Dyson provides a wrap of the European Qualifiers, while we also look at the dramatic fallout of the CAF Qualifiers where South Africa have demanded a replay against Ghana on grounds of match fixing.

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Rob Gilbert and Willem van Denderen are joined by former Socceroos skipper Paul Wade in the aftermath of Australia's goalless draw with Saudi Arabia to mull the fallout of a frustrating night at the office.

John Didulica discusses the release of his new book 'Football Belongs', an adaptation of Optus Sport's highly successful podcast series of the same name, which has recently been nominated for two awards.

The Athletic's Kieran Devlin returns to the show after Ange Postecoglou was awarded Scottish League manager of the month. With some scintillating football closing the gap on a now manager-less Rangers, the gears of the Postecoglou machine are well and truly turning.

Michael Edgley and Derek Dyson cover off on the big issues of the week including the attack on PSG's Kheira Hamraoui, Europe's managerial sacking season, and crunch time in Africa's World Cup qualifiers. 

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Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by the Sydney Morning Herald's Vince Rugari to look ahead to the Socceroos massive World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia next Thursday, and discuss the reasons why international fixtures continue to be allocated to New South Wales.

Max Rushden also returns to the program to discuss the recent round of Champions League fixtures and Antonio Conte's appointment at Spurs, and how he's settled in Australia.

Willem van Denderen and Derek Dyson cover all the latest news on the domestic front and from abroad, including emerging layers to Lisa De Vanna's allegations, the indictment of Michel Platini and Sepp Blatter, and Jeff Stelling's departure from Soccer Saturday. 

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Rob Gilbert, Willem van Denderen and Derek Dyson are joined by Daniel Garb after a seismic week in which a young Australian had a profound impact on world football, as Adelaide United's Josh Cavallo announced he's proud to be gay.

Daniel also previews a few of the stories brewing in the A-League men's competition whith under a month until kick-off, and The Athletic's Roshane Thomas returns to the show as West Ham continue to consolidate their recent success.

Rob Tanner weighs in on another side who continue to defy expectations, Leicester, and the panel wonders whether Xavi will be mad enough to take up the mantle at Barcelona.

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Rob Gilbert, Derek Dyson and Willem van Denderen are joined by The ABC's Stephanie Brantz to preview the Matildas upcoming friendlies against Brazil in Parramatta, and assess the news Football Australia will put Lisa De Vanna's claims before Sport Integrity Australia.

Former Liverpool and England defender Stephen Warnock also returns to the programme to reflect on Mohamed Salah's outrageous display against Watford, and look ahead to the Reds' clash with Manchester United.

Ange's reward for effort at Celtic and United's inconsistency are also on the agenda, as is Gianni Infantino's supposed change of heart regarding a Biennial World Cup - but for how long?

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Rob Gilbert, Derek Dyson & Willem van Denderen are joined by The Asian Game’s Scott McIntyre to review the Socceroos 2-1 loss to Japan on Tuesday night, the Samurai Blue pegging back three points in what is proving an enthralling AFC World Cup qualifying group.

The Athletic’s Chris Waugh also returns to the show to discuss the finer points of Newcastle United’s takeover by a Saudi-backed consortium, how the news has been received by fans at St James’ Park, and what it could mean for Steve Bruce.

European qualifiers, the UEFA Women’s Champions League & Diego Castro’s legacy at Perth Glory are also on the agenda.

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Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by The ABC's Tracey Holmes to unpack Lisa De Vanna's explosive claims of sexual harassment, bullying and exclusion in the women's game, how De Vanna's exit from the game has been handled, and it's implications ahead of the women's World Cup.

Perth Glory Football Operations Manager Terry McFlynn also returns to the program to discuss the signing of Daniel Sturridge, how the deal was done, and what they expect of their prized striker.

Willem van Denderen covers the Socceroos record breaking 11th straight World Cup qualifying win in a single campaign and the results of Western United's stoush with South Melbourne, and Derek Dyson takes a look at Arsenal's Women's side, and the goings on in La Liga. 

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In this episode Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by the APL’s Managing Director Danny Townsend to discuss their decision to unify Australia’s top domestic leagues under the uniform banner of ‘A-Leagues’, doing away with the ‘W-League’ moniker.

Following that Simon Hill returns to the program to reflect the ABC’s mid-week Four Corners report into club ownership in Australia. What was the program’s objective? What did it achieve? Why now?

The Athletic’s Andy Naylor also analyses Brighton’s cracking start to the Premier League, Graham Potter’s side having defied expectations to sit sixth after six matches.

Willem van Denderen and Derek Dyson cover football from all corners of the globe, from the FFA Cup to the Champions League, and plenty in between.

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