72+: The EFL Podcast

Former Bromley boss Andy Woodman joins Aaron and Jobi. He lifts the lid on life after leaving Bromley and what’s next for him. They discuss the top of the Championship, with just 1 point separating the top 5. At the other end of the Championship, what’s happening with Bristol City, who currently lie 17th in the league under former Lincoln manager Michael Skubala – but when is the right point for a manager to make the jump? In League 2, it’s been a less than desirable start for Crawley Town who are bottom of the football league and out of the FA Cup after being beaten by 7th tier Wimborne – where do they go from here? Elsewhere in the FA Cup, Plymouth Parkway assistant manager Matt Godfrey drops by after their win – and with Barnet on the horizon. And after Shrewsbury Town’s new ownership, what’s next for them?

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02:30 – Andy Woodman on leaving Bromley

Aaron, Jobi and Lyle Taylor talk Scott Parker's appointment and problems at Derby.

Nuno Espirito Santo is out and Scott Parker is in at West Ham - can the ex-Hammer get fans back onside and earn his 4th promotion from the Championship. West Ham fan, journalist and podcaster Sam Delaney gives his view on where the club is at. Birmingham and Stoke are proving surprise packages, but can they sustain it?

At the other end, Derby are in freefall after another heavy defeat - BBC Radio Derby's Ed Dawes joins the pod to explain where it's all gone wrong. In League One, Dave Challinor is back in management at Sheffield Wednesday as they look to bounce back to the second-tier.

There's more goalkeeping horror shows in 72PLUS 72MINUS, as well as more Ian Holloway gold.

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Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Tommy Smith to discuss the latest in the EFL. 

Fleetwood Town manager Matt Lawlor joins the pod fresh from knocking Arsenal out of the League Cup. He tells us what their celebrations looked like and what's behind the historic win against the Champions of England. 

One year on from Sheffield Wednesday being placed into administration, they've sacked manager Henrik Pederson. BBC Radio Sheffield's Rob Staton helps us lift the lid on the last 12 months at Hillsborough. Could David Storch's first managerial appointment provide the club with another dawn? 

Plus, Huddersfield Town are top of League One and have only one loss at home all year. How far can Martin Drury take them? 

And to narrate Jobi's moment of the week, there's some outstanding commentary of Richard Kone's hattrick for QPR; the earliest hattrick in EFL history. 

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Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Lyle Taylor to discuss the latest in the EFL. 

Sheffield United legend Billy Sharp joins the pod following his retirement after a 22-year-long career. He tells us what made him an EFL bagsman and how he knew it was time to hang up the boots. 

Burnley haven't won at home in the league for an entire year- how real is the threat of back-to-back relegation? What's the root of their problem? 

Plus, there's been a sacking in League Two: having been let go by Crawley Town, what next for Colin Kazim-Richards?

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Former Watford midfielder Tom Ince discusses what's happening at Vicarage Road. Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff and Tommy Smith are joined by Tom Ince to chat about Watford, with the club in the relegation zone after 10 games. What's it like amid the constant turnover of managers in the dugout? Will they buck the trend and stick with Alessio Dionisi? Plus, hear from Jon Rudkin, Leicester City's Chief Football Officer, on the situation that the club currently finds itself in. Will Leicester stick with Russell Martin, or do they need to make a change to ensure success? And Tommy gives his opinion on spygate after the FA handed Tonda Eckert a suspended six week ban.

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03:40 - Former Watford midfielder Tom Ince on Watford

John Bennett and Jobi are joined by BBC Radio Solent's Adam Blackmore to react to the Spygate verdict. 

An FA regulatory commission has handed Southampton boss Tonda Eckert a suspended 6-week ban for his involvement in the Spygate scandal. What reasons were given for this verdict? And is it a fair outcome? 

With Middlesbrough the club to uncover the spying ahead of their Championship play-off semi-final, fan and editor of Fly Me To The Moon fanzine, Robert Nichols, offers what this decision is like from a Boro perspective. 

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Jobi McAnuff, Luke Chambers and Tommy Smith chat all things EFL.

We hear from 2 new managers in League One - Robbie Savage has his first crack at the EFL at Peterborough, and Michael Duff is in at Bradford less than a month after leaving Wycombe.

With the Championship returning, the panel discuss the teams who've impressed and disappointed so far this season.

And in 72 PLUS 72 MINUS, there's a long range belter in League Two - and a goalkeeper thinking he's Messi in League One.

This season we now have our very own 72+ feed on BBC Sounds - where you can listen to episodes every week. We'll continue to bring you all the same content you've been enjoying here, with the biggest stories from the EFL, exclusive guests and the moments everyone is talking about.

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11:03 - How will Robbie Savage get on at Peterborough?

Graham Alexander to Preston North End, Robbie Savage to Peterborough? It’s a big week for managerial movements in the EFL.

Two high-flying managers in League Two join Aaron Paul & Jobi McAnuff to analyse and debate the latest talking points.

Bristol Rovers’ Steve Evans is fresh from celebrating a new club record in the supporters’ bar, while table-topping Barnet’s Dean Brennan reveals all on his regular arguments with the owner, his love for Irish breakfasts and how the Bees have risen back up.

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How are Grimsby Town and Swansea City linked through their recruitment and analysis?

Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff and Cambridge United boss Neil Harris find out in conversation with Grimsby CEO Polly Bancroft, who talks Jamestown Analytics, club growth, ambitions and what it’s like to be one of the few female Chief Executives in the EFL.

That’s after the panel are joined by Adam Blackmore, BBC Radio Solent’s Sports Editor, to chat Spygate, the looming verdict over Tonda Eckert and how the club is feeling in this decisive week.

There’s also discussion and debate on Championship table-toppers Swansea City and League One bottom-dwellers Peterborough United.

And in 72PLUS 72MINUS, there’s a special late winner and a blues-inducing late blunder.

This season we now have our very own 72+ feed on BBC Sounds - where you can listen to episodes every week. We'll continue to bring you all the same content you've been enjoying here, with the biggest stories from the EFL, exclusive guests and the moments everyone is talking about.

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Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff and Luke Chambers chat all things EFL.

What next for Preston after they sacked Paul Heckingbottom? How far can Lincoln go after a strong start to the season?

Saturday sees Millwall face West Ham for the first time since 2012 – Millwall defender Caleb Taylor joins the pod.

Shrewsbury look to be the latest EFL club with American owners, BBC Shropshire’s Nick Southall explains how Brad Friedel is involved.

And in 72PLUS 72MINUS, there’s a miss of the century contender and an incredible interview from animal-lover Nathan Jones.

This season we now have our very own 72+ feed on BBC Sounds - where you can listen to episodes every week. We'll continue to bring you all the same content you've been enjoying here, with the biggest stories from the EFL, exclusive guests and the moments everyone is talking about.

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