Get ready for the most unconventional, hilarious, and offbeat football awards you've ever seen! Join us on the Box to Box channel as we present our Alternative Awards for the season, celebrating the unsung heroes, hidden gems, and downright outrageous moments of football. 🏆⚽️

In this episode, we delve into two thought-provoking topics that have been making waves in the world of football. First, we discuss the increasing presence of state-owned clubs in the Premier League, focusing on Newcastle, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Manchester United. With only five teams not owned by billionaires in the league, we explore whether this marks a tipping point or the next evolution of the Premier League. Furthermore, we examine the potential ramifications of state ownership,...

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of football tactics as we explore the ongoing tactical tug-of-war between Eurocentric approaches and traditional British styles. In this engaging episode of the Box to Box podcast, our expert panel dives deep into the evolution of football tactics, examining the influence of environmental factors like climate and geography on countries such as the Netherlands. We'll discuss the importance of managers adapting their tactical approach based on the...

Join hosts CJ, Kush and Ade in the latest episode of the Box to Box Podcast as they navigate the whirlwind of Premier League managerial changes, with Rodgers and Potter being the latest casualties in the sack race. We discuss the implications of these moves for Chelsea, Leicester, and Spurs and speculate on potential replacements. We also dive into the fiercely contested battle for the top 4 spots and question the relevance of the once-sacred 40-point safety target. Lastly, we assess the...

In this episode of Box to Box Podcast, we discussed the potential sacking of Antonio Conte at Spurs, the firing of Vieira and Hodgson's return at Crystal Palace, and Haaland's record-breaking performances. Join us as we explore the factors behind these managerial changes and debate the impact of football legends on the game today. We discuss the precarious situation of Antonio Conte at Spurs, the surprise exit of Vieira and the return of Roy Hodgson at Crystal Palace, and the seemingly...

In our latest episode, we delve into the world of punditry and ask the question: is it time to have a serious discussion about pundits versus fanboys? From United's supposed quadruple to the three-horse title race, our team discusses the need for more nuance in the discussions. We also explore the topic of ex-players in proper debates, and whether tribalism plays a part in their involvement. Moving onto the relegation battle, we ask if it's becoming more interesting than the top of the...

Join us on the latest episode of Box to Box as we dive into the two biggest football games of the weekend - Chelsea vs Spurs and Man United vs Newcastle. We discuss what's going on at Chelsea under Potter's leadership, the mental health comments, and whether there is enough team depth to carry the Spurs on to the top 4. We also debate if Harry Kane will make a move this season and where he might go....not something that needs to be talked about much.  Moving on to the Carabao Cup final, we...

On the latest episode of Box to Box, we dive into the latest developments surrounding Southampton FC, and it's not looking good. With another managerial change, we discuss the team's struggles and what this means for their future. Will they be better off getting relegated? Is Jessie Marsch the right fit? What happened to their plan and recruitment?  We also can't ignore the poor refereeing standards, especially after a weekend of scandalous errors. VAR and general refereeing probably saw...

Join us as we delve into the hot topics of the football world on the Box to Box Podcast. We dive into the latest breaking news surrounding Manchester City and the allegations of breaking over 100 rules relating to Financial Fair Play over the last decade in the Premier League. Maz, CJ, and Ade also analysed the impact this could have on the league and how it could change the landscape of the sport. Our discussion then shifts to the on-field performance of the team, including the integration...

Welcome to episode 18 of The Box to Box Podcast, where we bring you all the latest and greatest from the world of football. This week, Kush, CJ, and Ade got together to dive into the topic of transfers within the Premier League and how Brighton & Hove Albion is killing it in the transfer market. We had a lively discussion about the club's philosophy and how it sets them apart from the rest, as well as their approach to giving new recruits time to settle in and play attractive, attacking...

Welcome to the Box to Box. This week we had a bit of a debate between myself (Kush) and CJ. In this episode, we're taking a closer look at the role of managers, owners, and club DNA in shaping the success of English football.  From Newcastle's dire football to Liverpool's scintillating play, we'll explore how a club's heritage and legacy can impact its current and future performance. But it's not just about the clubs - we also examined the connection between a club's DNA and the players and...

Welcome to the latest episode of Box to Box! In this week's show, we dive into the transfer window and discuss the lack of movement from World Cup stars. We also delve into the topic of bad recruitment and examine the struggles of Liverpool, Everton, Spurs, and Forest. Is there something underlying that has hindered these teams' success? We also take a closer look at Chelsea's recent recruitment and the staggering financial numbers behind their transfers. Maz and I (Kush) debate and discuss...

In this episode of the Box To Box podcast, me (Kush), CJ, and Ade discussed the exciting final of the World Cup between Argentina and France, which ended in a draw and was ultimately won by Argentina on penalties. In this episode of the Box To Box podcast ……. (First sentence fine) The game has been debated as being possibly the best of all time, with standout performances from both teams. The legacy of Lionel Messi, which in my opinion has now been cemented, was also a topic, as well as...

We're back this week for a video edition of the podcast with myself (Kush), Carlyle, and Maz. You get to see our lovely faces on camera for the very first time. We talked about Brazil getting knocked out of the World Cup and how the overwhelming favourites had performed. Were Croatia lucky or were Croatia street smart? Ultimately they face Argentina in the Semi Final but a certain GOAT has to have a say on that result ...Messi.  We also looked at the other underperformers such as Spain and...

Leon, Ade, and I recorded this week's Box to Box Podcast and we were watching the Brazil vs South Korea game at which point it was already 4-0. There was an interesting debate on this week's podcast, namely about the heritage of footballers and where next for African teams. We've seen them go out of the tournament et again and Morocco holding the sole flag for Africa vs Spain which looks like it's going one way if I'm honest. I hope I am wrong. We also touched on the tactics that we're seeing...

Yes, we know the World Cup is on and during the Portugal and Uruguay games, John and Sat found time to join me in a discussion about what we've observed so far at the World Cup. We talked about the changing face of football and the need for hybrid forwards. What happened to all the number 9's? Is it Ronaldo and Messi's fault after all? We took a bit of a journey exploring Spain's influence coupled timely with Germany's rise in the modern game and how that may have affected as well as...

It's all kicked off, literally on and off the field. We're back this week after the World Cup kicked off in Qatar. Ade Carlyle and I thought it would be a good time to discuss our thoughts on what has been happening leading up to the World Cup, broadcasters becoming political, and where we actually take a moral stand. We tried not to be too political but were certain that 4 games into the World Cup, we aren't really looking at the football. Everything around the tournament does not feel good....

This week we kick off the Box to Box podcast with none other than the interview that was dropped last night by Piers Morgan and Cristiano Ronaldo. Where do we go from here? It's only going one way and that's out of Manchester United. There is no way back! Maz, Carlyle, and Ade debate where does he go next from here and what do Manchester United need to do to move on? Everyone is looking toward the full Piers Morgan interview on Wednesday but until then it doesn't look good. We also looked at...

Back to Back episodes for Box to Box this week. Unfortunately, the timing meant that the quiz couldn't take place on this one, the host had an emergency but some tactical discussions which were extremely interesting around gegenpress were explored. Is it fading out of style and what are some of the teams doing right now to counter the style? Klopp and Hasslehuttl clearly have some fading powers. Ade and Leon dive into what they feel is the reason for the decline. We also looked at whether KDB...

A sleepy and dedicated John helped us out this week all the way from Australia with technical issues from our regular host Maz preventing us to have a front three. Carlisle our other regular host was also on hand for Episode 8 of the Box to Box podcast. This weekend has been incredibly eventful and that isn't even thinking about the football. We saw multiple last-minute winners and red cards all across the league. We focussed on Liverpool's owners publicly stating they're open to investment...

A casual chat this week with Carlyle aka Mr hurt by football on this week's Box to Box Podcast. We looked at the weekend's football action and continued our voodoo curse on bad things happening when we say good things about a team and this week it was Mr. Potter who was part of our spell. Brighton's thrashing of Chelsea turned heads and Liverpool is in crisis yet again. We then looked at how the crammed October schedule is potentially deteriorating the Premier League brand of football and how...

We're back again midweek for episode 6 of the Box to Box Podcast. Slight substitution this week going with a new formation. Newly wed Ade comes in to the mix fresh from his mini moon and Sat the philosopher comes through to drop some knowledge around Jamaican sprinters and how Brentford are missing out on some tricks here. We talked about how Chelse can and have been essentially buying ready made players and does this mean a shift in transfer strategy by PL clubs plucking young talent across...

We're back again for another Box to Box podcast with Maz, Kush and Carlyle having a quick chat around some of our observed unpopular opinions as suggested by one of our followers. It was extremely casual but given the volume of games that have been happening and scheduling conflicts, we still thought it was a good opportunity to start sharing some of the thoughts we had around the football we're seeing.  Steven Gerrard outlasted Liz Truss by 1 day and continues our Box to Box voodoo of...