Box2Box Football Network

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 UEFA Champions League and the other major European competitions including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga.Box2Box features a line-up of experts who are famous for their hard-hitting opinions and each week we’ll chat current and former players along with some of the most authoritative journalists. The show digs deep into the politics and business of the world game providing insight and analysis fleshing out football's biggest issues.Box2Box is a partnership between Gilbert Media and Australia’s Football Fan Network, the Green & Gold Army.

Box2Box Football Network is a news podcast hosted by Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley hosts Box2Box Football Network, a news show with 100 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  Box2Box Football Network

  Box2Box - Nottingham Forest’s Aussie assistant James Holland, Simon Stone on controversial Manchester Derby

  Sep 14, 20261h 11m

  Box2Box, with Willem van Denderen & Derek Dyson! Socceroo James Holland achieved plenty in his playing career, and the best could still be yet to come as he builds into management. An assistant to Oliver Glasner at first Crystal Palace and now Nottingham Forest, he joins us to discuss the fruitful working relationship between the pair, his own coaching journey, and influences from his playing days. Then to England, where Sunday’s Manchester Derby saw City scoop the points and United count the cost - while VAR had more than a fair hand in the result. The BBC’s Simon Stone was at Old Trafford and joins us to debrief. Also on the agenda: Nine & Stan Sport extend their Premier League rights deal, Ismael Kartel fails to resign at Fenerbahçe & loads more… Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Box2Box Football Network

  Box2Box - New Mariners women’s boss Dean Heffernan, Kieran Maguire as Premier League clubs again break transfer window records

  Sep 7, 20261h 7m

  Box2Box, with Willem van Denderen & Derek Dyson! Central Coast Mariners women’s side have found new ownership in Holman Barnes Group, and are now preparing for the upcoming A-League season. New manager Dean Heffernan returns to the club which he played a key role in establishing on the pitch from 2005-10 as a stalwart of the men's outfit, and is now looking to make an impact on the touchline. In the UK, Premier League clubs have - again - spent a new record £3.7billion on players in the recent transfer market. The figures are only surging one way; The Price of Football’s Kieran Maguire returns to make sense of the league’s financial might and movements. Also on the agenda: Australian referees on strike, Arsenal beat Chelsea and goalscoring goalkeepers - in light of Ronald Koeman Jr’s feat for Telstar. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Box2Box Football Network

  Box2Box - Lions FC manager Dan Barber ahead of Australia Cup semi-finals, Andy Newport on Scotland’s Pocognoli appointment

  Aug 31, 20261h 2m

  Lions FC are Australia’s most in-form side, already lifting three trophies in 2026 and with a Queensland NPL Grand Final and Australia Cup semi-final to come in a fortnight’s time. Manchester-born manager Dan Barber has excelled in his first season in the role, and joins us for the first time. Then to Scotland, where a foreign manager will lead the national team for just the second time after the appointment of Belgian Sebastian Pocognoli. The Daily Record’s Andy Newport explains why the new era has been met with optimism - in contrast to the early season mood at Rangers, Celtic and Hearts. Also on the agenda: Chelsea & Manchester City among Premier League pacesetters, Xavi Hernandez to the Netherlands and plenty more… Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Box2Box Football Network

  Box2Box - Daniel Garb as Socceroos land big moves abroad, Phil McNulty on Premier League’s opening weekend

  Aug 24, 202658 min

  Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Willem van Denderen.  Lucas Herrington, Nestory Irankunda and Alessandro Circati headline the numerous Socceroos to have moved post-World Cup, with the former two making their club debuts over the weekend. Daniel Garb (10/Paramount+) returns to assess their moves; there has also been a quick managerial switch at Macarthur, and the Australia Cup is working towards its final stages. The Premier League also returned with Hull City and Brighton & Hove Albion the big winners. The BBC’s Chief Football Writer Phil McNulty on what went wrong at Aston Villa, Chelsea’s new era, and plenty more. Also on the agenda: Kevin Lamour departs FIFA as Infantino drums up support & more… Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Box2Box Football Network

  Box2Box - Bill Papastergiadis as South Melbourne meet with APL, Scott McIntyre on Newcastle Jets’ ACL return

  Aug 17, 20261h 2m

  Box2Box, with Willem van Denderen & Will Hastie. In the week of Western United’s winding up in the Federal Court, South Melbourne Hellas indicated their desire to open formal talks with the APL over A-Leagues licences - and on Monday took a step forward as co-President Bill Papastergiadis met with Steve Rosich. Papastergiadis discusses why they club feel this time should be different, and their A-League & Asian ambitions. Then to Japan, where Mitch Duke & Tete Yengi are spearheading J1. League leaders Machida Zelvia among a number of Aussie threads in the early weeks of the season. The Asian Game’s Scott McIntyre returns with the ACL draw also upcoming - the Newcastle Jets to return to the continent after a long absence. Also on the agenda: Australia Cup ‘Cupset’ balance, U20 Asian Cup cycle to start again and Manchester City prepare for life without Rodri. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  ListenShow Notes

Recent guests on Box2Box Football Network. Study who booked and why before you pitch.

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.