EFL Unfiltered with David Prutton

In the third and final part of our fascinating chat with Robert Earnshaw, we hear about his time playing in Israel, and how he coped during rocket attacks. 

We also hear about his adventures in Major League Soccer, his work as a coach, and his proudest moment as a player.

In part 2 of our interview with Robert Earnshaw, he talks about leaving Cardiff City, playing for Norwich, his time with Derby County during that ill-fated Premier League season, and making the move to Nottingham Forest where he was loved by the fans.

This episode is the first part of Ben Turner's fascinating conversation with former Cardiff City, West Bromwich Albion, Nottingham Forest, and Wales striker, Robert Earnshaw. 

Earnshaw is known as the answer to the pub quiz question about the only player to have scored hat-tricks in every division of the EFL, the Premier League and at International level.

In this episode he talks about growing up in Zambia, the death of his father, moving to Wales with his mother, his footballing heroes, his early days at Cardiff City, and the best players he's shared a pitch with.

Mansfield Town winger CJ Hamilton talks to Ben Turner about how he, and his teammates, are staying fit and connected during the lockdown, and what motivated him to sign up as an NHS volunteer.

For more information on volunteering with the NHS, and to find out how you can help support them as they fight the Coronavirus, then visit
https://www.england.nhs.uk/participation/get-involved/volunteering/

In the second part of his extended interview, Simon Grayson opens up on the stories behind that FA Cup win with League One Leeds United at Old Trafford, three more promotions and how he was portrayed in the Sunderland 'Til I die documentary.

The first of a two part special with former Blackpool, Leeds United, Huddersfield Town, Preston North End, Sunderland and Bradford City Manager Simon Grayson. 

Grayson speaks about his time growing up as a Leeds United supporter before going on to represent the club as a player.

He also reveals who had the biggest influence on his managerial career how he got in to management with Blackpool and how he re-joined his boyhood team.

In Part 2 of our interview with Paul Tisdale, he talks about his time at Exeter City, where he was the longest serving manager in the EFL, and why he left them for the MK Dons. As Paul puts it “there wasn’t much thinking going on, it was a bizarre week.”

He also talks about what he considers his greatest achievement and what's next in terms of his career. 

If you enjoyed this then listen to Part 1 which we released last week.

In this week's preview show Ben Turner and Jobi McAnuff look ahead to two big games at the top of the championship, starting with Friday night's fixture where Fulham could close the gap on the top two. Their opponents Brentford, however, will have eyes on closing the gap between them and their hosts to just one point. Meanwhile there's a fascinating West Midlands derby in store as West Brom take on Birmingham City. With it being the day's early kick off, West Brom could put themselves back on top of the table, at least until Sunday afternoon. At the bottom of the table there's a real relegation six pointer between Hull and Charlton.

To preview the action in League's One and Two, Ben is joined by Joe Thompson for a look ahead to in form Oxford's game against MK Dons, and Swindon's visit to Oldham.

There's also an interview with the EFL's young player of the month Harry Souttar.

In part 1 of this in-depth interview, Ben Turner meets former Team Bath, Exeter City and MK Dons manager Paul Tisdale, who has been dubbed the most stylish man in football.

Paul talks about his days as a player, the beginning of his management career at Team Bath, his philosophy, and why being stylish on the touchline is so important to him.

Ben Turner returns with the EFL Preview show where he's joined by Jobi McAnuff and Joe Thompson. As well as looking ahead to the big games across The Championship and Leagues 1 and 2, Ben also reports back from the Carabao Cup Final where we hear from Manchester City goalscorer Rodri, and perhaps their most famous fan Noel Gallagher.