Box2Box with Rob Gilbert, Michael Edgley and Willem van Denderen!
The Women’s Asian Cup kicks off this weekend as the Matildas look to reach at least the semi-finals and secure qualification to next year’s World Cup. Tarryn Heddo (10/Paramount+) will be calling the tournament and returns for a look at the Matildas, as well as heavy hitters China and North Korea.
Alen Stajcic managed both Australia and their first-up opponents Philippines at Asian Cups (and subsequent World Cups), and both to a high degree of success. He considers where expectations should lie, and reflects on his time with the Filipinas, which he recalls as his fondest in football.
Also on the agenda: Juan Mata’s Derby masterclass, Oluwayemi howler sparks the end for Chiefy, FIFA pledge to rebuild football in Gaza and plenty more…
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The most even A-League Men’s season on record continues with Sydney FC & Auckland to meet in a crucial clash on Tuesday, while Brisbane find themselves off the pace after a stirring start to the season. Daniel Garb returns with football narrative aplenty - including Melbourne City’s form in Asia - while the race for Socceroos squads position is also stepping up with Mo Toure in career best form, but Lewis Miller facing an injury layoff.
Then to England where Tottenham and Nottingham Forest sacked their managers this week, with the relegation battle starting to take shape. Former The Age chief football writer Michael Lynch returns with the season about to turn for home.
Also on the agenda: Steve Rosich speaks, FIFA ticket allocations sees Australian interest drop off, and the potential Matildas squad for the Women’s Asian Cup.
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Canberra United pulled off another win at the death on Sunday to ensure they remain in the running for the A-League Women’s Premiership, currently just two points off leaders Melbourne City. Antoni Jagarenic joins the show for the first time to discuss just how they continue to defy the odds as a standalone team lacking the resources of their rivals.
Then to England, where Leicester City have had a six-point deduction imposed for breaching PSR rules and are now in major danger of relegation from the Championship. The Athletic’s Rob Tanner returns with the club now facing its starkest contrast yet to its title winning year, which is soon rising a decade.
Also on the agenda: Ante Juric’s Sydney FC reign over, Manchester City vs Liverpool latest instalment, FIFA ticket release and plenty more…
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