The FootballTalk panel start this week’s podcast off at the Steel City derby, which saw Sheffield United come out on top with a 3-1 victory and in the process confirm Sheffield Wednesday’s relegation to League One. 

What are the implications for the Owls and how long will it take for them to get back up to the Championship?

The Yorkshire derby between Doncaster Rovers and Rotherham United also comes under the spotlight, as does the Millers’ midweek trip to Bradford City – both games ending in defeat and increasing the relegation fears for Matt Hamshaw’s team.

Another topic, another Yorkshire derby, with Huddersfield Town returning to winning ways against Barnsley. The result strengthened belief in the Terriers’ play-off bid, while Barnsley remain stuck in limbo almost, still in sight of a late play-off push, but also having to be wary of the teams beneath them in the standings.

Finally, Stuart is tasked with picking his Team of the week, while Leon selects his Player of the Week. 

On this week’s show, The Yorkshire Post’s Stuart Rayner and Leon Wobschall join host Mark Singleton once again to go through the latest action involving Yorkshire’s leading clubs. 

They start by casting an eye over events at the MKM Stadium last Friday in the FA Cup fourth round when Hull City hosted Premier League Chelsea, now managed by former Tigers manager, Liam Rosenior, who led his players to a comfortable 4-0 win.

A 3-1 Monday night defeat at Championship title rivals Coventry City saw Middlesbrough slip from top spot with all eyes now firmly fixed on their next opponent, Oxford United. 

Two wins – with two clean sheets – saw Bradford City boost their push for promotion from League One after suffering a short slump – do they have what it takes to secure either a top-two finish or the post-season.

Leeds United brought the curtain down on the weekend for Yorkshire, but required penalties to get past FA Cup fourth round hosts, Birmingham City – earning themselves a date with Norwich City, the former club of Whites boss, Daniel Farke.

And, after Doncaster Rovers got the better of League One Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield Town, what will be the impact on both teams’ 2025-26 campaigns?

Finally this week, Leon picks out his top Yorkshire Team of the Week, while Stuart chooses the Yorkshire-based Player of the Week.

On this week’s show, The YP’s football writers Stuart Rayner and Leon Wobschall join host Mark Singleton and begin by analysing Hull City’s defeat at home to Championship rivals Bristol City and where it leaves a promotion push which, at the start of the season, was not predicted by many. 

Huddersfield Town continue to impress under Liam Manning, strengthening their play-off claims after coming from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Blackpool before then going on to lose to League One rivals Doncaster Rovers in EFL Trophy after a penalty shootout, a result which saw Grant McCann’s team progress to the last four. 

Finally, we look at Middlesbrough’s continued rise under Kim Hellberg, who saw his team go top with Monday’s 2-1 win at Sheffield United. As Boro dream of being in the promotion mix come the end of the season, has the result signalled the end of Sheffield United’s already-faint hopes of making the play-offs. 

And, this week, Stuart determines the Team of the Week in Yorkshire, while Leon picks out his Player of the Week. 

This week's show sees our panel assess Leeds United's 4-0 home defeat by Premier League Arsenal and what impact it will have on their ability to beat the drop. 

How much of a lift will Sheffield United's 3-1 come-from-behind win over Oxford United give their outside chances of making the play-offs and can Bradford City's ability to snap a three-game losing streak with a 1-0 derby win over Doncaster Rovers revitalise their League One promotion hopes? 

We also look at Barsnely's hopes of ending the season with a run of good form. 

Finally, the panel assess the transfer window pluses and minuses for all 11 of our Premier League and EFL clubs.

On this week’s show, The YP’s Stuart Rayner and Leon Wobschall join host Mark Singleton to sift through the latest action on and off the pitch involving Yorkshire’s leading clubs. 

They start in the Premier League and Leeds United’s 1-1 draw at Everton on Monday night which, while keeping them clear of the bottom three, could have been more having taken the lead at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Next up is the Yorkshire derby between Huddersfield Town and Bradford City – the derby at the ACCU Stadium marking the first game in charge for new boss Liam Manning, brought in by owner Kevin Nagle to replace Lee Grant.

Huddersfield backed up the 1-0 win over the Bantams with another one-goal victory – also on home turf – against another promotion rival in Luton Town. Bradford, by contrast, suffered a third straight defeat – the first time in almost two years – when they went down 3-0 at Lincoln City. 

Middlesbrough have put a recent poor run behind them by posting four straight wins, helping them ramp up the pressure on Championship leaders, Coventry City, fuelling hope of a top-two finish, while Hull City have also hit form to solidify a play-off spot – but could it be more? 

And does Sheffield United’s return to winning ways – with a 3-1 victory at home over Ipswich Town – mean they still have a chance of becoming a play-off contender despite such a dreadful start to the season.

Finally, Stuart picks out his top-performing Yorkshire Team of the Week, while Leon selects his standout player from the last few days.

On this week’s show, host Mark Singleton is joined by YP football writer Leon Wobschall to cast an eye over the latest action on and off the pitch involving Yorkshire’s Premier League and EFL clubs.

They start off by analysing Leeds United’s 1-0 win over Fulham and its impact on their survival chances in the top-flight – the victory stretching their unbeaten run at home to five games.

Then they turn their attention to League One, starting with Barnsley, whose three points from a 2-1 win over Blackpool could be the moment they kickstart their push for the play-off places.

Doncaster Rovers claimed three points in a 1-0 win against AFC Wimbledon – ending a slide of six games without a point – in what is hoped will be an overdue turning point in their season as they look to pull clear of the relegation zone. 

Huddersfield Town owner Kevin Nagle pulled the trigger on manager Lee Grant following an away defeat at Burton Albion, with the Terriers bringing in former Norwich City and Bristol City boss Liam Manning in to replace him in the hope he can ensure the club are in the promotion picture come the end of the season.

That aim starts with this weekend's derby clash against Bradford City, themselves pushing for automatic promotion, but who will be looking to bounce back from last week’s 2-1 defeat at home to leaders Cardiff City. 

Lastly, Leon doubles up this time around to pick both the Yorkshire Team of the Week and the standout Player of the Week – see if you agree.

The FA Cup third round took up the weekend, with Hull City and Leeds United Yorkshire’s only remaining representatives in the next round, after their respective wins over Blackburn Rovers and Derby County.

Stuart Rayner and Leon Wobschall join host Mark Singleton to discuss the ties, as well as focussing on Hull’s fourth round opponents, which brings them up against former Tigers’ manager, Liam Rosenior – who was sacked only 18 months ago after failing to make the Championship play-offs. 

The previous night, saw Barnsley visit Anfield in third round, the Reds going down 4-1 – a scoreline boosted by two late goals for the hosts.

Business for Yorkshire’s clubs continues to take place during the January Transfer Window, with the team picking out the most eye-catching deals to take place so far.

It was derby day on Tuesday night in the EFL Trophy, with Huddersfield Town running out comfortable 3-0 winners over Rotherham United. 

This week, Leon picks out his top Yorkshire Team of the Week before Stuart picks out the star individual to hand out the Player of the Week gong.

On this week’s show, The YP’s football writers Leon Wobschall and Stuart Rayner join host Mark Singleton to discuss the respective festive fortunes of Yorkshire’s Premier League and EFL clubs. 

In the Championship, Sheffield Wednesday – seemingly condemned to relegation due to the points deductions – claimed draws against Hull City and Blackburn Rovers, while Middlesbrough and Hull City enjoyed mixed fortunes, including the Tigers gianing revenge for a pre-Christmas loss to Boro when they took all three points in the return game.

Leeds United had a productive spell, despite seeing their seven-game unbeaten run ended in a 4-3 defeat at Newcastle United in midweek.

Concern for Doncaster Rovers, who remain stuck in the bottom three, continues in League One, alongside Rotherham United where the pressure is growing on manager Matt Hamshaw again after a dreadful run of results.

At the other end of the table, Huddersfield Town look like joining Bradford City in the promotion picture, after they claimed an emphatic 5-0 victory against Port Vale before drawing with Exeter City.

Finally, Stuart offers his Yorkshire team of the Week, while Leon singles out a star player from the past few days. 

The YP’s football writers, Stuart Rayner and Leon Wobschall, join host Mark Singleton to cast an eye over all ELEVEN of Yorkshire’s Premier League and EFL clubs and how their respective 2025-26 campaigns have gone so far. 

Have Leeds United laid the foundation to help them survive their first season back in the top-flight, are Middlesbrough and Hull City realistic candidates for automatic promotion from the Championship and can Sheffield United launch a late push for the play-offs under Chris Wilder despite their terrible start to the 2025-26 campaign? 

In League One, Bradford City are well-placed among the promotion candidates, with Huddersfield Town and Barnsley also in the frame for the play-offs. Harrogate Town, meanwhile, have endured a tough start in League Two and need a much-improved second half of the season to avoid being involved in a relegation dogfight.

On this week’s show, Stuart Rayner and Tom Coates join host Mark Singleton to discuss Leeds United’s continued promise in the Premier League after gaining a vital point at Brentford.

They discuss whether there are any positive signs for Sheffield Wednesdady, before switching to League One to focus on Bradford City’s continued good form, the kind that means they head into this weekend second in the standings.

And is the pressure growing on Huddersfield Town manager, seeing as it has now been five games without a win, with a Yorkshire clash with Rotherham United on the horizon

And, finally, this week Tom selects his Yorkshire Team of the Week, while Stuart picks out the standout player.