Not The Top 20 Podcast

A special episode about personal experiences, education and the role supporters can play in challenging racism in football.

George Elek speaks to:

- David McArdle, the EFL’s Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

- Paul Elliott, former Charlton Athletic & Chelsea defender, now Charlton Vice-Chairman and EDI Lead.

- Clare Buckley-Prescott, Head of Safety Operations at Stoke City

- Walsall players Roman Dixon and Tai Sodje & a pupil from Whetstone Field Primary School

This special episode supports Together Against Racism, which sees the EFL and all 72 clubs unite across two dedicated matchdays this October to challenge discrimination, support those affected and celebrate their communities.

This year’s campaign highlights the importance of reporting racism directly to clubs when it happens. Last season, 63% of live racism incidents reported directly to clubs led to individuals being identified and action being taken. Supporters can report through club reporting channels, stewards or police, without having to confront an offender themselves.

Find out how to report racism and other forms of discrimination: https://www.efl.com/inclusion/report-discrimination/

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Betting picks ahead of the EFL weekend, with Ali Maxwell and George Elek: best bets, goalscorer picks, Ali's acca, George's acca swerve, a BTTS six fold & a preview of West Ham vs Southampton on Saturday.

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George and Ali break down a big Championship weekend. West Ham v Swansea was the biggest game of the season so far, won by Nuno's Hammers with Divine Mukasa starring and earning himself a Scouting Report. Home wins for Birmingham, Watford, West Brom and Wrexham were matched by away wins for Wolves, Sheffield United, Portsmouth and Stoke.

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George & Ali recap the League One weekend, where five of the top six won: Bradford City, Sheffield Wednesday, Huddersfield Town, Stockport County and Cambridge United. Much-needed wins for Milton Keynes, Wigan Athletic and Leicester City, as well as comfy home wins for Wycombe Wanderers and Leyton Orient.

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George & Ali talk League Two topics, including winning streaks for Salford, Barnet and Crewe. Accrington and Oldham logged home wins, as did Port Vale, Shrewsbury Town and Fleetwood Town. Northampton Town got their first away of the season.

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Andy Whing joins George Elek for a thoughtful and very open conversation about football management, mental health and what comes next.

Whing reflects on losing his job at Barrow after working for years to reach the EFL, the impact that disappointment had on him, and the impact of a premature return to management. He speaks candidly about the pressure and isolation that can come with the job and also discusses recognising that he wasn’t himself, stepping away from Brackley, speaking to his family and the LMA, and why opening up has helped him reach a much better place.

He looks back on building a promotion-winning Banbury side, taking Solihull Moors to Wembley twice, the challenges of rebuilding Barrow’s squad after losing key players, the growing pressures on managers in the EFL and how much control a head coach really has over recruitment, development and results.

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Betting picks ahead of the EFL weekend, with Ali Maxwell and George Elek: best bets, goalscorer picks, Ali's acca, George's acca swerve, a BTTS six fold & a preview of Burnley vs Wolves on Friday night.

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Benito Carbone joins Ali for a conversation about his passion for English football, and why he wants to return to England as a manager. He discussing his coaching and management experiences so far, and the attacking football he wants to bring to an English club.

The former Sheffield Wednesday, Aston Villa, Bradford City, Derby County and Middlesbrough attacker remembers playing alongside Paolo Di Canio at Sheff Wed, Fabrizio Ravanelli at Derby County, Gareth Southgate and Paul Ince at Middlesbrough, plus an FA Cup hat-trick for Villa against Leeds, and Bradford’s unforgettable military-style pre-season.

Carbone also gives his account of the abrupt end to his time working at Leeds United under Massimo Cellino, an experience he says affected him deeply.

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George & Ali are impressed by Barnet, who ended Bristol Rovers' home winning streak. Crewe and Walsall are still unbeaten and Gillingham recorded a big away win at Rotherham. Salford stay top, while Newport, Exeter and Port Vale earned three points.

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George & Ali recap the League One weekend, with huge away wins for Reading, Luton, Peterborough and Oxford. Stockport, Plymouth Argyle, Doncaster, Mansfield and Stevenage logged home wins.

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