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Box2Box Football Network

Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley
Matildas
World Cup
Arsenal Football Club
Auckland FC
a-League Women
a-League
a-League Men
Newcastle Jets
Leicester City
Socceroos
Bundesliga
Japan
Australian Football
Central Coast Mariners
Canberra United
PFA
Premier League
Sam Cosgrove
Sydney FC
St. Pauli

Box2Box, as the name implies, is a weekly football podcast for fans, experts and part-time enthusiasts who enjoy genuine analysis and conversation from one end of the pitch to the other.

Top of the agenda each week will be the A-Leagues, a specific focus on the Socceroos & Matildas playing abroad and all Australia's FIFA World Cup qualification news. We’ll also be spending plenty of time on the U... more

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Latest Episodes

Daniel Garb joins Willem van Denderen from Anaheim, Los Angeles to review the Socceroos 0-0 draw with Paraguay in San Francisco, which saw them through to the knockout stages of a World Cup for the third time. Jordy Bos, Tony Popovic and next-up oppo... more

The great Lawrie McKinna joins Willem van Denderen from Anaheim, Los Angeles at the conclusion of his third Green & Gold Army World Cup tour. Lawrie speaks to the Socceroos & World Cup thus far, the fluctuating fortunes of his former cubs Newcastle &... more

Daniel Garb joins Willem van Denderen from Los Angeles to review the Socceroos' 2-0 loss to the USA in Seattle. Selection, preparation, performance; there's always much to discuss when our national team is in the thick of World Cup action.

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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Will Hastie…

The USA were much too strong for the Socceroos in Seattle, the 2-0 result putting them on track to win the group and give themselves the best chance of a gentle passage into the knockout stages. Jeremiah Osh... more

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Recent Guests

Robbie Thomson
Ten and Paramount Plus lead commentator
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Episode: Box2Box - Robbie Thomson’s A-League Grand Final preview, Henry Winter as UK football seasons reach decisive weeks
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Football writer and broadcaster
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Episode: Box2Box - Robbie Thomson’s A-League Grand Final preview, Henry Winter as UK football seasons reach decisive weeks
Patrick Clancy
Chair of Football Supporters Association Australia
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Episode: Stoppage Time - One-on-one with Patrick Clancy, Football Supporters Association Australia chair
Tiago Quintal
Sydney FC academy graduate, 19-year-old breakout player
Sydney FC
Episode: Box2Box - Sydney FC’s Tiago Quintal on Championship dream, Kit Holden on St. Pauli trouble & Die Mannschaft's World Cup hopes
Kit Holden
Freelance football journalist and Bundesliga expert
Various publications including The Athletic and AAP
Episode: Box2Box - Sydney FC’s Tiago Quintal on Championship dream, Kit Holden on St. Pauli trouble & Die Mannschaft's World Cup hopes
Airton Andrioli
Adelaide United head coach
Adelaide United
Episode: Box2Box - Airton Andrioli ahead of Adelaide’s finals entrance, Gregg Evans as Manchester United secure Champions League return
Gregg Evans
Liverpool correspondent for The Athletic
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Episode: Box2Box - Airton Andrioli ahead of Adelaide’s finals entrance, Gregg Evans as Manchester United secure Champions League return
Arthur Diles
Victoria manager and Melbourne Victory head coach
Melbourne Victory
Episode: Box2Box - Victory manager Arthur Diles ahead of Big Blue eliminator, Rob Tanner as Leicester’s League One status confirmed
Rob Tanner
Athletic journalist covering Leicester City
The Athletic
Episode: Box2Box - Victory manager Arthur Diles ahead of Big Blue eliminator, Rob Tanner as Leicester’s League One status confirmed

Hosts

Michael Edgley
Host of Box2Box; Box2Box Football Network co-host and analyst
Willem van Denderen
Co-host/Analyst on Box2Box; Host of Box2Box Stoppage Time
Rob Gilbert
Host of Box2Box; Host on the bench / co-host

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Something for everyone!

    Great podcast. Even if football is not for you, the live reads are highly entertaining. Wella wella!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Left wing wizardry
    Australia8 months ago
  • Must Listen

    Great podcast on all things football. Honest opinions and views on the world game with a fantastic range of incredible guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Football Philosopher
    Australiaa year ago
  • Quality, researched journalism

    Great podcast if you want to catch up on soccer news from the past week from all over the world. I also particularly like the new format with the shorter episode. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M_Mahoney
    Australia3 years ago
  • Great!

    Love the show, great in depth interviews. Keep to up. Can you fix your audio mic levels

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    postriver789
    Australia4 years ago
  • Outstanding football analysis

    Great blend of domestic and global football stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Megalols69
    Australia6 years ago

Listeners Say

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In-depth interviews and broad coverage across leagues are highly valued.
Live reads are entertaining and well-integrated.
Shows balance domestic and international football with strong guest lineups.
Audio quality and mic levels are occasionally mentioned as needing adjustment.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Box2Box - Canberra United manager Antoni Jagarinec, Rob Tanner on Leicester’s points deduction
Q: What were the key factors behind Canberra United's surge to the top of the table this season?
Jagarenic attributed it to a stable core of players, a strong winning mentality, and deliberate recruitment that balanced retaining established internationals with bringing in new talent to strengthen the squad and depth.
Box2Box - Daniel Garb as Socceroos World Cup squad race intensifies, Michael Lynch on Premier League sacking carnage
Q: Can you give us a snapshot of why Spurs didn't work under Thomas Frank and what the path forward might look like?
Lynch explains that Ange Postecoglou had buy-in and a clear forward-looking plan that prioritized attacking football and Europa League success, which contrasted with Frank's approach under heavy injury pressure and defensive fragility. Once results stalled, players stopped believing in the system, making it difficult to sustain any positive momentum, leading to the manager's dismissal. He suggests that a new balance and faith in a fresh tactical approach could have yielded better outcomes, but the club needed a stable, coherent direction.
Box2Box - Erik Paartalu remembers Rado Vidosic, Rob Stevens’ AFCON reflections
Q: What made Rado Vidosic such a significant figure in Australian football?
Paartalu describes him as a private yet profoundly influential mentor who brought video analysis, hands-on coaching, and a Croatian-influenced approach to player development, leaving a lasting legacy across clubs and youth systems.
Stoppage Time - PFA Co-President Tameka Yallop on 'Ready For Takeoff' A-League Women's Blueprint
Q: What does the four-pillar plan aim to achieve for the A-League Women?
The pillars—governance, fan management, football economy, and matchday infrastructure—are intended to create a sustainable, professional environment that attracts players back home and improves the overall product for fans.
Stoppage Time - PFA Co-President Tameka Yallop on 'Ready For Takeoff' A-League Women's Blueprint
Q: Just your journey with the PFA, how important is this organization to you?
Tameka explains a long-standing commitment, emphasizing how the PFA supports players' development, collective voice, and improved conditions, especially for women's football in Australia.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Box2Box Football Network

What is Box2Box Football Network about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A global football roundtable that blends domestic Australasian leagues with European heavyweights, offering deep dives into league governance, broadcasting, and fan culture alongside on-pitch analysis. Episodes frequently cover A-League and Socceroos/Matildas news, World Cup build-up, and major European competitions, with sharp takes on club finances, ownership, and sponsorships. Notable is the show's willingness to edge into governance, business of the sport, and cross-continental narratives, often featuring insider guests, journalists, and former players for broad context. This mix makes it useful for listeners who want candid, opinionated analysis that maps the sport from pitch to policy, and for potential guests or sponsors seeking reac... more

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Recent guests on Box2Box Football Network include:

1. Robbie Thomson
2. Henry Winter
3. Patrick Clancy
4. Tiago Quintal
5. Kit Holden
6. Airton Andrioli
7. Gregg Evans
8. Arthur Diles

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