Essential EFL

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  • Luton march on, Bournemouth tighten their grip & 'Snakebite' Morris takes Ten To Tackle
    Jonathan Oakes is joined by Don Goodman and David Prutton to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two.

    In the Championship (from the start) the panel look back at another weekend of action as Bournemouth took full control of second spot after thumping Huddersfield, Luton rose to third after another win and Blackburn and QPR suffered further damaging defeats.

    At the other end of the table Reading fan Becka White (@MissBeckaEllen) talks us through a huge win for the Royals in the relegation battle, as Barnsley and Derby dropped points.

    Barnsley forward Carlton Morris (33m43s) then takes centre stage as he reveals all by answering our quickfire questions in Ten To Tackle.

    In League One (37m57s) there was another bump for leaders Rotherham, Plymouth fan Ryan Shiner (@AwayArmy) discusses their recent surge in form, Gillingham climbed out of the bottom four and Shrewsbury edged closer to safety.

    And in League Two (49m51s) the remarkable form of Bristol Rovers continued under Joey Barton, Port Vale fan Jonny (@AleAndValePod) assesses their latest resurgence, Stevenage changed managers again as Steve Evans replaced Paul Tisdale and Mark Cooper left Barrow.

    All that and much, much more!

    Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-efl

    You can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".

    For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/football

    For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
    1 hr 3 min
  • Dack’s back, Coventry go sky high and Morgan’s big ears
    Jonathan Oakes is joined by David Prutton and Gary Weaver to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two.

    In the Championship (from the start) the panel look back at Fulham and West Brom battling back for points, Bradley Dack’s unfortunate return for Blackburn, QPR’s comeback win at Luton, Coventry fan David Moore (@skybluesextra) talks us through their emphatic win over Sheffield United, and a look at what’s gone wrong for Stoke this season.

    Sheffield United midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White (27m31s) then takes centre stage as he reveals all by answering our quickfire questions in Ten To Tackle.

    In League One (31m06s) it was all square near the top between MK Dons and Wigan, a massive win for Sheffield Wednesday as Saido Berahino bagged a hat-trick, AFC Wimbledon Charlie Talbot (@charlietabloid) assesses whether or not they can stay up and the panel then look at Charlton’s recent struggles under Johnnie Jackson.

    And in League Two (41m29s) there was another slip from leaders Forest Green, Bristol Rovers fan Charlie Hayne (@OneRoversVlogs) takes a look at whether or not they can continue their charge towards promotion, Carlisle’s good form continued under Paul Simpson and Scunthorpe carried on their drift towards relegation.

    All that and much, much more!

    Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-efl

    You can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".

    For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/football

    For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
    59 min
  • Huddersfield rise, Millwall on the march & Uche's autobiography
    Jonathan Oakes is joined by Andy Hinchcliffe and Jobi McAnuff to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two.

    In the Championship (from the start) the panel look back at Huddersfield’s rise and whether they are genuine contenders for automatic promotion, a tough defeat for Blackburn at Fulham, QPR fan Charlie Wise (@TalkingRangers) reflects on their recent dip in form and a look at whether Millwall are in the hunt for the play-offs after five straight wins.

    Cardiff’s Uche Ikpeazu (30m16s) then takes centre stage as he reveals all by answering our quickfire questions in Ten To Tackle.

    In League One (40m39s) Oxford fan Simon Hathaway (The Fence End Podcast) tells us whether he believes it is finally their year to get promoted after several near misses, the panel look at Ipswich’s progress under Kieran McKenna and how Portsmouth have also hit form. While Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth celebrated his 500th game in charge of the club.

    And in League Two (57m38s) Tranmere have suffered a downturn, Mansfield’s momentum continued by beating Exeter, former Leyton Orient boss McAnuff assesses the problems at the club, and we hear from Barrow fan Chris Altree (The Barrow AFC Podcast) on whether he believes they can beat the drop back into non-league.

    All that and much, much more!!

    Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-efl

    You can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".

    For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/football

    For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
    1 hr 16 min
  • The return of Sparky, top two tighten grip & Blackburn’s little magician
    Jonathan Oakes is joined by Don Goodman and Daniel Mann to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two.

    In the Championship (from the start) the panel takes at how Fulham and Bournemouth tightened their grip on the promotion spots, while Blackburn returned to winning ways with a big victory over QPR.

    At the bottom half Peterborough’s survival hopes suffered a blow as they lost to Hull in Grant McCann’s first game in charge against his old side, while Barnsley fan Joe Beardsall (@RedAllOverBFC) talks us through their recent mini revival.

    Blackburn’s Tyrhys Dolan (28m29s) then takes centre stage as he reveals all by answering our quickfire questions in Ten To Tackle.

    In League One (31m45s) there was a first Sunderland win for Alex Neil, Derek Adams returned to Morecambe and began with a draw, while Gillingham fan Matt (@GillsInTheBlood) discusses their continued progress under Neil Harris.

    And in League Two (43m20s) Mark Hughes made a surprise move to Bradford although he began with a defeat, Carlisle fan Lee Rooney (@BruntonBugle) assesses their first game and win under Paul Simpson and the panel round up the rest of the action near the top of the table.

    All that and much, much more!

    Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-efl

    You can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".

    For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/football

    For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
    1 hr 1 min
  • Pauno leaves Royals, Fergie’s Posh exit & Sorba’s walk in Memphis
    Jonathan Oakes is joined by David Prutton and Lee Hendrie to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two.

    In the Championship (from the start) the panel look back on the managerial departures of Veljko Paunovic and Darren Ferguson from Reading and Peterborough respectively in the shakeup in the relegation battle, a big win for Huddersfield at Fulham and Sheffield United fan Ian Rands (@4BladesinthePub podcast) assesses their ominous move into the top six.

    Huddersfield’s Sorba Thomas (35m31s) then takes centre stage as he reveals all by answering our quickfire questions in Ten To Tackle.

    In League One (39m40s) there was a draw between the two pacesetters in Rotherham and Wigan, MK Dons continued their promotion push with another win at Sunderland, and Ipswich fan Benjamin Bloom (Blue Monday Podcast) discusses their upturn in form under Kieran McKenna.

    And in League Two (50m14s) there was a winning start for Walsall boss Michael Flynn, Bradford fan Steve Gorringe (@ShipleyBantams) reviews the departure of Derek Adams and Bristol Rovers continued their good form under Joey Barton.

    All that and much, much more!

    Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-efl

    You can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".

    For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/football

    For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
    1 hr 4 min
  • Who will make the top six?
    Jonathan Oakes is joined by Andy Hinchcliffe and Gary Weaver to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two.

    In the Championship (from the start) the panel look back at a week for Derby that’s moving in the right direction, Aleksandar Mitrovic’s record-equaling goal scoring feats for Fulham and the latest in the play-off race.

    We also hear from Stoke fan Ben Rowley about their slide away from the top six and whether he thinks they can turn it around, Birmingham’s recent upturn and a potential lifeline for Barnsley.

    Derby’s Craig Forsyth (23m35s) then takes centre stage as he reveals all by answering our quickfire questions in Ten To Tackle.

    In League One (26m37s) the guests reflect on Sunderland’s appointment of Alex Neil, a big win for Rotherham at Sheffield Wednesday, Cheltenham’s good run and Crewe fan Stuart Price assesses whether he believes his club can still stay up.

    And in League Two (40m39s) we hear from Walsall fan Roberto Petrucco on the sacking of Matt Taylor and the supporter unrest there, whether Oldham can beat the drop under John Sheridan and Leyton Orient’s recent slump in form.

    All that and much, much more!!

    Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-efl

    You can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".

    For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/football

    For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
    53 min
  • Bruce joins the Baggies, Boro's big win & Bournemouth get Borehamed
    Jonathan Oakes is joined by Don Goodman and Jobi McAnuff to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two.

    In the Championship (from the start) there was a big managerial change as Steve Bruce replaced Valerian Ismael at West Brom, while Blackburn missed an opportunity in the automatic promotion race as they lost at Swansea.

    The guests also look back on the biggest results in the FA Cup (23m23s), as Bournemouth lost to Boreham Wood, Middlesbrough fan Jonny Bullock (@Boro_Breakdown) tells us about a special win at Manchester United, and Nottingham Forest beat Leicester.

    We also hear from Birmingham striker Lyle Taylor (39m39s) as he reveals all by answering our quickfire questions in Ten To Tackle.

    In League One (46m54s) there was another defeat for Sunderland, who resigned Jermain Defoe this week, Gillingham appointed Neil Harris - who started his tenure with a win and a defeat - and there was another unsavoury incident at Rotherham during their win over Accrington.

    And in League Two (1hr08m22s) Bradford slipped further away from the play-offs after a defeat at Harrogate, we hear from Exeter fan John Beera (@johnbeera) discuss their progress after a comeback win at Swindon, and ponder whether Scunthorpe are destined for relegation after a home defeat against Oldham.

    All that and much, much more!

    Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-efl

    You can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".

    For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/football

    For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
    1 hr 27 min
  • Sharp makes history, John-gone & transfer latest
    Jonathan Oakes is joined by David Prutton and David Stowell to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two.

    In the Championship (from the start) take a look at the latest situation with Derby, West Brom’s danger of dropping out of the top six, a winning start for Shota Arveladze at Hull City, fan unrest at Birmingham and continued poor results for Reading.

    We also hear from Sheffield United’s Billy Sharp (35m08s) as he reveals all by answering our quickfire questions in Ten To Tackle- fresh off becoming the highest scoring player in Championship history.

    In League One (38m53s) the panel look back at Lee Johnson being sacked by Sunderland after a drubbing at Bolton, Cameron Brannagan’s penalty record for Oxford and the latest managerial movements at Gillingham.

    And in League Two (57m32s) there was a big win for League Two leaders Forest Green, another impressive win for Sutton and a turning of the tide for Stevenage under Paul Tisdale.

    All that and much more!

    Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-efl

    You can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".

    For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/football

    For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
    1 hr 12 min
  • Forest win the derby, Hull’s fresh start & Yates’ bar sport
    Jonathan Oakes is joined by Andy Hinchcliffe and Daniel Mann to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two.

    In the Championship (from the start) the panel look back on Nottingham Forest’s win over Derby, what it meant for Steve Cooper’s side and another tumultuous week for the Rams away from the pitch. It was also a great week for Hull as their takeover was confirmed and they enjoyed two big wins over promotion-chasing opposition.

    We also hear from Forest’s Ryan Yates (37m17s) as he reveals all by answering our quickfire questions in Ten To Tackle.

    In League One (41m09s) it was another good week for Wigan as they took control of the promotion race, while there were shock defeats for MK Dons and Wycombe, while Oxford beat Sheffield Wednesday in another big clash near the top.

    And in League Two (49m55s) John Sheridan returned to take charge at troubled Oldham once again, for his fourth spell in charge at the club, there was more managerial upheaval at Colchester, as they began life following the sacking of Hayden Mullins with a win, and Tranmere’s surge up the table continued.

    All that and much more!

    Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-efl

    You can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".

    For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/football

    For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
    1 hr 7 min
  • Defiant Derby, Fulham flying & Toff takes Ten To Tackle
    Jonathan Oakes is joined by Don Goodman and Gary Weaver to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two.

    In the Championship (from the start) there was another big win for Derby despite the latest turmoil engulfing the club, while Luton won a thriller against Bournemouth and Fulham enjoyed another thumping victory at the top.

    We also hear from Huddersfield’s Harry Toffolo (35m16s) as he reveals all by answering our quickfire questions in Ten To Tackle.

    In League One (41m00s) Wycombe rose to the top of the table, while Fleetwood shocked Rotherham to continue their good recent run under Stephen Crainey, and Charlton’s dip continued under Johnnie Jackson.

    And in League Two (53m16s) leaders Forest Green were held at Northampton but maintained their charge towards promotion, and Mansfield broke into the play-offs as their fine recent run continued.

    All that and much more!

    Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-efl

    You can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".

    For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/football

    For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
    1 hr 6 min

About Essential EFL

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Essential EFL from Sky Sports is the football podcast you need for in-depth coverage of the Championship, League One and League Two, with episodes released every Thursday throughout the season.

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