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Essential EFL from Sky Sports is your one-stop shop for all the best coverage of the Championship, League One and League Two.
Each week on Championship Predictions, Simeon Gholam and David Prutton look ahead to the weekend's action and predict who they think will win, lose or draw.
There's also EFL Interviews, where you'll hear from the players making the headlines on the field, plus we'll regularly get the thoughts and opinions of our EFL pundits and experts.
- 345 - The EFL Interviews | Grigg on being back in the EFL, Francis on being a City Academy product and Evans on job offers via Linkedin
Simeon Gholam is back with another episode of The EFL Interviews on the Essential EFL podcast. This week he speaks to three players from Leagues One and Two.
First up is Chesterfield's Will Grigg who chats about their return to the Football League and their high expectations now they're back in League Two.
Then it's Exeter's Ed Francis. A product of the Manchester City academy, Ed tells Simeon about his journey to Exeter via a spell at non-league Gateshead.
And finally we hear from Newport County defender Cameron Evans, who has had an 'interesting' footballing journey so far to say the least which have included spells in the League of Ireland and even contact with clubs via Linkedin.Thu, 14 Nov 2024 - 344 - Championship Catch-Up: Sunderland still top, Robins gone and the battle at the bottom
Simeon Gholam is joined by Jobi McAnuff and Gary Weaver for the latest Championship Catch-up on the Sky Sports Essential EFL podcast.
The panel look back at the Steel City derby as Sheffield United affirmed their promotion credentials by beating rivals Sheffield Wednesday. They also dissect the sacking of Mark Robins by Coventry and the struggles of Rob Edwards and Luton.
Attention then turns to the impressive form of Middlesbrough, QPR's worrying period and the upturn at Millwall under Neil Harris, before analysing Watford's rise into the top six under Tom Cleverley, Burnley's performances under Scott Parker and a vital win for Portsmouth.Mon, 11 Nov 2024 - 343 - Championship games! Wonderkids test, Mt Rushmore & the Steel City ultimate quiz
Simeon Gholam puts David Prutton to the trest as he tests him on his EFL wonderkids, before the pair then pick their Championship icons for a second-tier Mount Rushmore, and finally there is a Steel City quiz.
Thu, 07 Nov 2024 - 342 - The EFL Interviews: Sainz on staying in the moment, Morris talks MLS vs Championship & Mumba on Plymouth improvement
Simeon Gholam is back with another episode of The EFL Interviews on the Essential EFL podcast from Sky Sports.
In this episode Simeon sits down to chat with three Championship players - Norwich's Borja Sainz, Middlesbrough's Aiden Morris and Plymouth's Bali Mumba.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 - 341 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 13
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 13 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble
Luton vs West Brom
Stoke vs Derby
Blackburn vs Sheff Utd
Oxford vs Swansea
Millwall vs Burnley
Rest of the Saturday 3pms
OutroThu, 31 Oct 2024 - 340 - The EFL Interviews: Curtis Davies on Wembley heartache, career highs and lows and retirement
Simeon Gholam is joined by Curtis Davies to discuss his incredible two-decade career after he recently made the jump from the pitch to the studio, joining the Sky Sports EFL team.
Davies discussed his breakthrough at Luton, and all his clubs right through to Cheltenham Town, assessing the highs and the lows.
There was Wembley heartache, times of being frozen out, battles with injury and more, before an emotional farewell to his playing career with Sierra Leone.Mon, 28 Oct 2024 - 339 - Championship games! Five-asides, blind rankings and quiz time!
Simeon Gholam puts David Prutton to the test as he gets him to pick a five-aside team of current managers, blind ranks second-tier legends and then quizzes him on his Championship knowledge.
Thu, 24 Oct 2024 - 338 - The EFL Interviews: Hull City's Walter on football philosophies & Darren Moore on Port Vale ambition
Simeon Gholam chats with two managers on this episode of The EFL Interviews on the Essential EFL podcast.
First is Hull City's Tim Walter who speaks to Sim about his footballing philosophy and his time in charge of Hamburg. That's followed by Darren Moore who explains why the club as a whole should take credit for their good start to League Two.Mon, 21 Oct 2024 - 337 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 10
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 10 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble
Leeds vs Sheff Utd
Oxford vs West Brom
Cardff vs Plymouth
Luton vs Watford
Preston vs Coventry
Hull vs Sunderland
Rest of the Saturday 3pms
OutroThu, 17 Oct 2024 - 336 - The League One & Two Review: Just 12 games... but 40 goals on a madcap Saturday!
Simeon Gholam is joined by Curtis Davies and David Stowell for the League One & Two Review on the Essential EFL podcast.
The panel take a look at back at a madcap EFL weekend, which saw 40 goals scored across 12 games on Saturday - assessing the two games in League One which saw Peterborough fight back to draw 3-3 with Rotherham and Shrewsbury win 5-3 at Crawley.
Onto League Two and it is Port Vale who sit top of the tree after a 1-0 win at MK Dons, a chaotic draw between Chesterfield and Notts County, a win on their return home for AFC Wimbledon, big wins for Accrington and Morecambe at two high-flying sides, and the continued struggles of Salford City.Mon, 14 Oct 2024 - 335 - The EFL Interviews: Williams on his Liverpool whirlwind, Sanderson on breaking into the game and Vernam's Goal of the Month exploits
Joining Simeon Gholam on this week’s EFL interviews: Morecambe's Rhys Williams talks about his Liverpool whirlwind, Bradford's Olly Sanderson on breaking into the game and his hopes for the future and Grimsby's Charles Vernam on his Goal of the Month exploits.
Thu, 10 Oct 2024 - 334 - Championship Catch-up: Meslier's misery, the Blades sharpening & Rooney proving critics wrong?
Simeon Gholam is joined by Andy Hinchcliffe and Gary Weaver to look back on all the latest action from the Championship.
The panel look back on an incredible game between Sunderland and Leeds, Sheffield United's surge up the table and whether Wayne Rooney is starting to prove the doubters wrong at Plymouth.
Attention then turns to whether VAR should be introduced to the Championship after the controversy in the clash between Burnley and Preston, before assessing the managerial situation at Cardiff, and the poor form of Luton, Coventry, Portsmouth and QPR.Mon, 07 Oct 2024 - 333 - The EFL Interviews: Murphy talks life at Pompey, Hull City’s Millar on facing Messi and Slonina on his loan spell at Barnsley
Joining Simeon Gholam on this week’s EFL interviews: Portsmouth’s Josh Murphy says he’s confident Pompey can turn their season around; Hull City’s Canadian import Liam Millar on playing against Lionel Messi; and Chelsea goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina discusses his loan spell at Barnsley.
Thu, 03 Oct 2024 - 332 - The League One & Two Review: Blues and Gills top the trees!
Simeon Gholam is joined by Curtis Davies and David Stowell for the League One & Two Review on the Essential EFL podcast.
The panel take a look at the flying start made by Birmingham in League One, and the starts made by Wrexham and Lincoln near the top of the table.
Davies then assesses the fine start made by his former boss Steve Bruce at Blackpool, before analysing the poor start of Cambridge United, improving Bolton and the continuing strife at Reading.
Onto League Two in part two and the pacesetters Gillingham and their flying start, an impressive opening to the campaign for Walsall, the pitch problems at AFC Wimbledon and the struggles of the bottom two Accrington and Morecambe.
Davies then looks at his former club Cheltenham and how they've coped on their return to the fourth tier.Mon, 30 Sep 2024 - 331 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek Seven
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek Seven of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Plymouth vs Luton
Blackburn vs QPR
Derby vs Norwich
Sheff Wed vs West Brom
Swansea vs Bristol City
Rest of the Saturday 3pms
OutroThu, 26 Sep 2024 - 330 - The EFL Interviews: Fellows talks England U21s, Barry's back at Stockport and Harris on leading the line at Oxford
West Brom's Tom Fellows, Stockport's Louie Barry and Oxford's Mark Harris feature on the latest episode of The EFL Interviews.
Simeon Gholam speaks to each of the three young forwards about their strong starts to the season and their hopes for the rest of the campaign.Mon, 23 Sep 2024 - 329 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek Six
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek Six of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Stoke vs Hull
Sunderland vs Middlesbrough
Norwich vs Watford
QPR vs Millwall
Preston vs Blackburn
Preamble and results review
Rest of the Saturday 3pms
OutroThu, 19 Sep 2024 - 328 - The EFL Interviews: A hat-trick of managers with Sunderland's Le Bris, Wrexham's Parkinson and Lincoln's Skubala
Simeon Gholam speaks to three managers on the latest episode of 'The EFL Interviews' on the Essential EFL podcast.
First up is the Championship's manager of the month for August, Sunderland's Regis Le Bris. He's followed by Phil Parkinson from Wrexham who took home the League One award. Finally, Lincoln City boss Michael Skubala speaks to Simeon after a positive start to the season for the Imps.
Don't forget to give the Essential EFL podcast a follow so you don't miss an episode.Mon, 16 Sep 2024 - 327 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek Five
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek Five of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Hull vs Sheff Utd
Millwall vs Luton
Leeds vs Burnley
Oxford vs Stoke
Portsmouth vs WBA
Rest of the Saturday 3pms
OutroThu, 12 Sep 2024 - 326 - Championship Catch-up: Sunderland's flying start, Luton's lethargy and a tribute to Sol Bamba
Sky Sports EFL Editor Simeon Gholam is joined by pundits Andy Hinchcliffe and David Prutton for the Championship Catch-up.
The guests look back on the opening few weeks of the season, Sunderland's perfect start, the fate so far of the relegated trio as well as West Brom, Watford and Leeds.
Hinchcliffe and Prutton then pay a touching tribute to Sol Bamba, the EFL legend, Sky Sports pundit and former Cardiff, Middlesbrough and Leeds defender who tragically passed away earlier this month aged just 39.
The panel then assess Cardiff and Plymouth's tricky starts as they find themselves in the bottom three of the embryonic league table and how the promoted trio of Oxford, Derby and Portsmouth are getting on.Mon, 09 Sep 2024 - 325 - The EFL Interviews: Kieffer Moore on settling in, Liam Kelly on taking on League Two again and Ben Woodburn on getting gametime at Salford
Simeon Gholam speaks to three more EFL players on the latest episode of The EFL Interviews.
Sheffield United striker Kieffer Moore talks about settling in at Bramall Lane after getting a transfer sorted ahead of the new season.
MK Dons midfielder Liam Kelly discusses what attracted him to play for the club in League Two despite winning promotion out of the division last season.
And Salford striker Ben Woodburn talks about getting regular gametime in a bid to rebuild his career after bursting onto the scene as a youngster.Thu, 05 Sep 2024 - 324 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek Four
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek Four of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Luton vs QPR
Burnley vs Blackburn
Cardiff vs Middlesbrough
Coventry vs Norwich
Sheff Utd vs Watford (Sun 3pm)
Rest of the Saturday 3pms
OutroThu, 29 Aug 2024 - 323 - The EFL Interviews: Danny Rohl talks Sheff Wed ambitions and punditry, plus David McGoldrick on longevity and being back in Nottingham
Simeon Gholam speaks to Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl and Notts County striker David McGoldrick on this episode of The EFL Interviews.
Rohl talks about his side's up and down start to the Championship season and also about his role as a TV pundit during Euro 2024.
McGoldrick explains how he's enjoying being back in his home city of Nottingham and how he has managed to sustain a two decade long career which has seen him play in ever division of the EFL.Tue, 27 Aug 2024 - 322 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek Three!
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek Three of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Sheff Wed vs Leeds
QPR vs Plymouth
Hull vs Millwall
Bristol City vs Coventry
Swansea vs Cardiff
Rest of the Saturday 3pms
OutroThu, 22 Aug 2024 - 321 - The EFL Interviews: Liam Cullen on South Wales derby, Dan James on Leeds' hopes & Jack Marriott on joining Wrexham's Hollywood revolution
Simeon Gholam presents the first episode of our new series on the Essential EFL podcast - The EFL Interviews.
There's a Welsh theme to our first episode as Sim speaks to Swansea striker Liam Cullen ahead of Sunday's South Wales derby against Cardiff.
Dan James tells us how he hopes Leeds can get over their playoff final defeat to Southampton at the end of last season, and Wrexham's Jack Marriott talks about joining the Hollywood revolution at The Racecourse and of course, his opening day goal of the season contender.Wed, 21 Aug 2024 - 320 - WE ARE BACK! Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 2
Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek Two
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek Two of the 2024/25 Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble
Coventry vs Oxford
West Brom vs Leeds
Derby vs Middlesbrough
Portsmouth vs Luton
Sunderland vs Sheff Wed
Rest of the Sat 3pms
OutroThu, 15 Aug 2024 - 319 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Final Day!!!
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 46 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and season review
Promotion race! Ipswich or Leeds?
Relegation battle! Who will go down?
Play-off race! Who will complete the top six?
Rest of the final day games
OutroThu, 02 May 2024 - 318 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 45
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 45 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
QPR vs Leeds
Hull vs Ipswich
Preston vs Leicester
Huddersfield vs Birmingham
Sheff Wed vs West Brom
Blackburn vs Coventry
Rest of the Sat 3pms/weekend games
OutroThu, 25 Apr 2024 - 317 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 44
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 44 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Leicester vs West Brom
Cardiff vs Southampton
Huddersfield vs Swansea
QPR vs Preston
Blackburn vs Sheff Wed
Middlesbrough vs Leeds
Rest of the Sat 3pms
OutroThu, 18 Apr 2024 - 316 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 43
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 43 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Plymouth vs Leicester
Leeds vs Blackburn
Ipswich vs Middlesbrough
Preston vs Norwich
Birmingham vs Coventry
Sheffield Wednesday vs Stoke
Rest of the Sat 3pm gamesThu, 11 Apr 2024 - 315 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 41
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 41 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Rotherham vs Plymouth
Norwich vs Ipswich
Coventry vs Leeds
Leicester vs Birmingham
Huddersfield vs Millwall
QPR vs Sheff Wed
Rest of the Sat 3pms
OutroThu, 04 Apr 2024 - 314 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Good Friday!
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at the Good Friday fixtures in the latest round of Sky Bet Championship matches.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Bristol City vs Leicester
Blackburn vs Ipswich
Watford vs Leeds
Huddersfield vs Coventry
QPR vs Birmingham
Sheffield Wednesday vs Swansea
Rest of the Good Friday games
OutroTue, 26 Mar 2024 - 313 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 38
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 38 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Swansea vs Cardiff
Birmingham vs Watford
Ipswich vs Sheffield Wednesday
Sunderland vs QPR
West Brom vs Bristol City
Leeds vs Millwall
Rest of the Sat 3pms
OutroThu, 14 Mar 2024 - 312 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 37
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 37 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Sheffield Wednesday vs Leeds
Cardiff vs Ipswich
Hull vs Leicester
Millwall vs Birmingham
Southampton vs Sunderland
Huddersfield vs West Brom
Rest of the weekend games
OutroThu, 07 Mar 2024 - 311 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 35
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 35 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
WBA vs Coventry
Huddersfield vs Leeds
Birmingham vs Southampton
Leicester vs QPR
Plymouth vs Ipswich
Stoke vs Middlesbrough
Rest of the Saturday games
OutroThu, 29 Feb 2024 - 310 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 34
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 34 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Leeds vs Leicester
(Coventry vs Preston)
Hull vs West Brom
Ipswich vs Birmingham
QPR vs Rotherham
Sheff Wed vs Bristol City
Southampton vs Millwall
Rest of the Sat 3pm games
OutroThu, 22 Feb 2024 - 309 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 33
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and Gary Weaver take a look ahead at Gameweek 33 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
West Brom vs Southampton
Plymouth vs Leeds
Bristol City vs QPR
Huddersfield vs Hull
Norwich vs Cardiff
Swansea vs Ipswich
Rest of the Sat 3pms
OutroThu, 15 Feb 2024 - 308 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 31
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 31 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Sheffield Wednesday vs Birmingham
Ipswich vs West Brom
Blackburn vs Stoke
Leeds vs Rotherham
Southampton vs Huddersfield
Coventry vs Millwall
Rest of the Sat 3pms
OutroThu, 08 Feb 2024 - 307 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 30
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 30 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Bristol City vs Leeds
Blackburn vs QPR
Preston vs Ipswich
Rotherham vs Southampton
West Brom vs Birmingham
Middlesbrough vs Sunderland
Rest of the Sat 3pms
OutroThu, 01 Feb 2024 - 306 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 28
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 28 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Sunderland vs Hull
Swansea vs Southampton
Leeds vs Preston
Leicester vs Ipswich
Norwich vs West Brom
Sheff Wed vs Coventry
Rest of the Sat 3pms
OutroThu, 18 Jan 2024 - 305 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 27
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 27 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Hull vs Norwich
Coventry vs Leicester
Ipswich vs Sunderland
Birmingham vs Swansea
Southampton vs Sheff Wed
QPR vs Watford
Rest of the Sat 3pm games
OutroThu, 11 Jan 2024 - 304 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 23
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 23 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Leeds vs Ipswich
Leicester vs Rotherham
Middlesbrough vs West Brom
Plymouth vs Birmingham
QPR vs Southampton
Sunderland vs Coventry
Rest of the weekend games
OutroThu, 21 Dec 2023 - 303 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 22
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 22 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Ipswich vs Norwich
Bristol City vs Sunderland
Leeds vs Coventry
Sheffield Wednesday vs QPR
West Brom vs Stoke
Birmingham vs Leicester
Rest of the Sat 3pm games
OutroThu, 14 Dec 2023 - 302 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 20
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 20 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Coventry vs Birmingham
Sunderland vs West Brom
Blackburn vs Leeds
Leicester vs Plymouth
Middlesbrough vs Ipswich
QPR vs Hull
Rest of the Sat 3pms
OutroThu, 07 Dec 2023 - 301 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 19
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 19 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preston vs QPR
West Brom vs Leicester
Hull vs Watford
Ipswich vs Coventry
Leeds vs Middlesbrough
Southampton vs Cardiff
Rest of the weekend games
OutroThu, 30 Nov 2023 - 300 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 17
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 17 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Rotherham vs Leeds
West Brom vs Ipswich
Birmingham vs Sheffield Wednesday
Huddersfield vs Southampton
Leicester vs Watford
Plymouth vs Sunderland
Rest of the weekend games
OutroThu, 23 Nov 2023 - 299 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 16
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 16 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Blackburn Rovers Preston
Sunderland Birmingham
Ipswich Swansea
Leeds Plymouth
Middlesbrough Leicester
Southampton West Brom
Rest of the Saturday games
OutroThu, 09 Nov 2023 - 298 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 15
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 15 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Leicester vs Leeds
Birmingham vs Ipswich
Bristol City vs Sheffield Wednesday
Millwall vs Southampton
West Brom vs Hull
Norwich vs Blackburn
Rest of the weekend games
OutroThu, 02 Nov 2023 - 297 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 14
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 14 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Southampton vs Birmingham
Ipswich vs Plymouth
Middlesbrough vs Stoke
QPR vs Leicester
Sunderland vs Norwich
Coventry vs West Brom
Rest of the weekend games
OutroThu, 26 Oct 2023 - 296 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 12
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 12 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Rotherham vs Ipswich
Preston vs Millwall
Middlesbrough vs Birmingham
Norwich vs Leeds
Stoke vs Sunderland
Swansea vs Leicester
Rest of the Sat 3pm games
OutroThu, 19 Oct 2023 - 295 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 11
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 11 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Birmingham vs West Brom
Sunderland vs Middlesbrough
Leeds vs Bristol City
Leicester vs Stoke
Millwall vs Hull
Sheff Wed vs Huddersfield
Rest of the Sat 3pm games
OutroThu, 05 Oct 2023 - 294 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 9
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 9 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland
Southampton vs Leeds
Hull vs Plymouth
Norwich vs Birmingham
Watford vs Middlesbrough
Blackburn vs Leicester
Rest of the Sat 3pm games
OutroThu, 28 Sep 2023 - 293 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 8
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 8 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Birmingham vs QPR
Leeds vs Watford
Leicester vs Bristol City
Middlesbrough vs Southampton
Stoke vs Hull
Coventry vs Huddersfield
Rest of the weekend games
OutroThu, 21 Sep 2023 - 292 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 6
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 6 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Southampton vs Leicester
Cardiff vs Swansea
Norwich vs Stoke
Preston vs Plymouth
QPR vs Sunderland
Rest of the weekend games
Millwall vs Leeds
OutroThu, 14 Sep 2023 - 291 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 5
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 5 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Sunderland vs Southampton
Birmingham vs Millwall
Coventry vs Watford
Leeds vs Sheffield Wednesday
Leicester vs Hull
Rotherham vs Norwich
Rest of the Saturday games
OutroThu, 31 Aug 2023 - 290 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 4
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 4 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Birmingham vs Plymouth
Ipswich vs Leeds
Rotherham vs Leicester
Southampton vs QPR
West Brom vs Middlesbrough
Rest of the weekend games
Watford vs Blackburn (Sunday)
OutroThu, 24 Aug 2023 - 289 - Sky Sports Championship Predictions: Gameweek 3
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 3 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Leeds vs West Brom (Friday)
Plymouth vs Southampton
Leicester vs Cardiff
Middlesbrough vs Huddersfield
QPR vs Ipswich
Rest of the Saturday 3pms
Norwich vs Millwall (Sunday)
OutroThu, 17 Aug 2023 - 288 - Championship Predictions - Gameweek 46: Who will make the play-offs?
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 46, the final round of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Final Day permutations!
Middlesbrough vs Coventry
Swansea vs West Brom
Preston vs Sunderland
Millwall vs Blackburn
Rest of the final day games
OutroFri, 05 May 2023 - 287 - Championship Predictions - Gameweek 45
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 45, the penultimate round of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Blackpool vs Millwall
Coventry vs Birmingham
Reading vs Wigan
Sheff Utd vs Preston
Sunderland vs Watford
West Brom vs Norwich
Rest of the Saturday 3pm games
Cardiff vs Huddersfield
OutroThu, 27 Apr 2023 - 286 - Championship Predictions - Gameweek 44
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 44 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order…
Preamble and results review
Preston vs Blackburn
Burnley vs QPR
Cardiff vs Stoke
Coventry vs Reading
Wigan vs Millwall
Rest of the Saturday 3pm games
West Brom vs Sunderland
OutroThu, 20 Apr 2023 - 285 - Championship Predictions - Gameweek 42
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 42 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order...
Preamble and results review
Middlesbrough vs Norwich
Sheffield United vs Cardiff
Blackpool vs Wigan
Millwall vs Preston
Reading vs Burnley
Blackburn vs Hull
Rest of the Saturday 3pm games
OutroThu, 13 Apr 2023 - 284 - Championship Predictions - Good Friday!
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at the Good Friday games of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order...
Preamble and results review
Millwall vs Luton
QPR vs Preston
Sheffield United vs Wigan
Watford vs Huddersfield 1-1
Sunderland vs Hull
Middlesbrough vs Burnley
Rest of the Good Friday games
OutroWed, 05 Apr 2023 - 283 - Championship Predictions - Gameweek 39
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 39 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order...
Preamble and results review
Burnley vs Sunderland
Preston vs Blackpool
Luton vs Watford
Cardiff vs Swansea
Huddersfield vs Middlesbrough
Norwich vs Sheffield United
Rest of the Saturday 3pms
OutroThu, 30 Mar 2023 - 282 - Championship Predictions - Gameweek 38
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 38 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order...
Preamble and results review
Blackpool vs Coventry
Middlesbrough vs Preston
Millwall vs Huddersfield
QPR vs Birmingham
Rotherham vs Cardiff
Sunderland vs Luton
Rest of the weekend games
OutroThu, 16 Mar 2023 - 281 - Championship Predictions - Gameweek 36
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 36 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order...
Preamble and results review
Stoke vs Blackburn
Bristol City vs Blackpool
Sheffield United vs Luton
Swansea vs Middlesbrough
West Brom vs Huddersfield
Rest of the Sat 3pms
Norwich vs Sunderland
OutroThu, 09 Mar 2023 - 280 - Championship Predictions - Gameweek 35
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 35 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order...
Preamble and results review
Hull vs West Brom
Blackburn vs Sheff Utd
Cardiff vs Bristol City
Blackpool vs Burnley
Middlesbrough vs Reading
Millwall vs Norwich
Rest of the Sat 3pms
OutroThu, 02 Mar 2023 - 279 - Championship Predictions - Gameweek 34
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 34 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order...
Preamble and results review
Coventry vs Sunderland
Burnley vs Huddersfield
Norwich vs Cardiff
Sheffield United vs Watford
West Brom vs Middlesbrough
Rest of the Sat 3pms
Swansea vs Rotherham (Monday night)
OutroThu, 23 Feb 2023 - 278 - Championship Predictions - Gameweek 33
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 33 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order...
Preamble and results review
Cardiff vs Reading (Friday night)
Millwall vs Sheffield United
Huddersfield vs Birmingham
Middlesbrough vs QPR
Wigan vs Norwich
Rest of the Sat 3pm
Watford vs West Brom (Monday night)
OutroThu, 16 Feb 2023 - 277 - Championship Predictions - Gameweek 31
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 31 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order...
Preamble and results review (from the start)
Birmingham vs West Brom (4m42s)
Blackpool vs Rotherham (8m57s)
Cardiff vs Middlesbrough (11m01s)
Sheffield United vs Swansea (13m0s)
Watford vs Blackburn (16m05s)
Wigan vs Huddersfield (19m29s)
Rest of the Sat 3pms (22m14s)
Outro (24m08s)Thu, 09 Feb 2023 - 276 - Championship Predictions - Gameweek 30
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 30 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order...
Preamble and results review (from the start)
West Brom vs Coventry (4min44s)
Norwich vs Burnley (7m41s)
Rotherham vs Sheffield United (10m39s)
Middlesbrough vs Blackpool (12m54s)
Millwall vs Sunderland (16m40s)
Rest of the Saturday 3pms (18m24s)
Blackburn vs Wigan (21m13s)Thu, 02 Feb 2023 - 275 - Championship Predictions - Gameweek 29
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 29 of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Running order...
Preamble and results review (from the start)
Coventry vs Huddersfield (7min40secs)
Hull vs QPR (13min13secs)
Middlesbrough vs Watford (17min27secs)
Outro (21min29secs)Thu, 26 Jan 2023 - 274 - Championship Predictions - Gameweek 28
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 28 of the Sky Bet Championship season, predicting the results of all 12 fixtures.
Running order...
Preamble and results review (from the start)
Burnley vs West Brom (3min33s)
Sheffield United vs Hull (10min03s)
Coventry vs Norwich (12min15s)
Blackpool vs Huddersfield (14min55s)
Watford vs Rotherham (19min52s)
Rest of the Saturday 3pms (21min41s)
Sunderland vs Middlesbrough (21min12s)Thu, 19 Jan 2023 - 273 - Championship Predictions - Gameweek 27
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 27 of the Sky Bet Championship, predicting the results of all 12 fixtures.
Running order...
Preamble and results review (from the start)
Rotherham vs Blackburn (4m31s)
Burnley vs Coventry (7min40s)
Cardiff vs Wigan (11m03s)
Middlesbrough vs Millwall (14m27s)
Sheff Utd vs Stoke (17m26s)
Watford vs Blackpool (21m41s)
Rest of the Saturday 3pms (21m41s)Thu, 12 Jan 2023 - 272 - Championship Predictions - Boxing Day!
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at the Boxing Day and December 27 games in the Sky Bet Championship, predicting the results of all 12 fixtures.
Fri, 23 Dec 2022 - 271 - Championship Predictions - Gameweek 23
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 23 of the Sky Bet Championship, predicting the results of all 12 fixtures.
Thu, 15 Dec 2022 - 270 - Championship Predictions - Gameweek 22
Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 22 of the Sky Bet Championship season as the league returns in full following the World Cup break, predicting the results of all 12 fixtures.
Thu, 08 Dec 2022 - 269 - Sunderland win at Wembley! Who else will be promoted?
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 final Sky Sports EFL Podcast of the season.
Sunderland gained promotion from League One after beating Wycombe in the play-off final, and the panel look back at their Wembley win, wrapping up the key post-match reaction on their return to the Championship.
The guests then turn their attention to the upcoming Championship play-off final (x) as Nottingham Forest take on Huddersfield, assessing their journey through the semi-finals and hearing from Nottingham Forest fan Holly Royall (Forest Forever Podcast) and Huddersfield fan Richard Kosmala (And He Takes That Chance Podcast).
Then it is the League Two play-off final, as Port Vale and Mansfield battle it out for a place in Sky Bet League One at Wembley on Saturday. Vale fan Jonny (Ale and Vale Podcast) and Mansfield fan Sam Binch (Mansfield Musings Fan Group) assess their chances.
The panel also discuss Jake Daniels, the Blackpool 17-year-old who became the first footballer in this country to come out as gay in 32 years.Mon, 23 May 2022 - 268 - The play-offs have arrived!
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 take a look back at the final day of the season, as Sheffield United and Luton sealed the final two play-off berths. They will face off against Nottingham Forest and Huddersfield respectively in the upcoming semi-finals.
There is also a round-up of the rest of the final-day action, Bournemouth’s promotion, Fulham’s title and more.
The guests then turn their attention to an incredible final day in League Two (41m53) that saw Forest Green clinch the title, Bristol Rovers secured an incredible promotion at the expense of Northampton, and the rest of the play-off ties were decided.
Then it is a review of the League One play-off semi-finals (59m30s), as Sunderland and Wycombe progressed to meet each other at Wembley, seeing off Sheffield Wednesday and MK Dons.
All that, the latest managerial moves and much, much more!Tue, 10 May 2022 - 267 - Wigan & Rotherham promoted, Exeter also up & Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest preview
Jonathan Oakes is joined by David Prutton and Don Goodman to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two.
In League One (from the start) we review the final day of the season as Wigan and Rotherham secured promotion. The play-offs are also set as MK Dons face Wycombe and Sunderland play Sheffield Wednesday. Who will join Wigan and Rotherham in the Championship?
Elsewhere, there's reaction as Plymouth missed out on the play-offs and Gillingham were relegated after nine years in League One. Also, Lincoln announced the departure of Michael Appleton after their final game. What's next for Lincoln?
In the Championship (32m53s), there's a huge game coming up on Tuesday as promotion rivals Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest clash live on Sky Sports. Who has the edge going into the game at the Vitality Stadium?
And finally, in League Two (52m47s), Exeter clinched promotion last week and moved top of the table as the race for the title heats up following Forest Green's defeat to Harrogate. We get reaction to Exeter's promotion, Bristol Rovers' thrilling comeback win at Rochdale and the race for the League Two play-offs.
All that and much, much more!Mon, 02 May 2022 - 266 - Fulham go up, Oldham go down & O’Brien’s superstitions
Jonathan Oakes is joined by Gary Weaver and Jobi McAnuff to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two.
In the Championship (from the start) the panel take a look back at Fulham confirming their promotion, Huddersfield fan Richard Kosmala (@TakesThatChance) discusses their hopes for the rest of the season, and a round-up of the latest in the play-off race.
Elsewhere, Barnsley and Peterborough joined Derby in being relegated to League One, and we hear from Huddersfield’s Lewis O’Brien (34m23s), as he answers our quickfire questions in Ten To Tackle.
In League One (38m49s) the panel look back at the latest twist in the promotion race, the intensifying battle for the play-off spots heading into the last week of the season and who will face the drop on final day.
And in League Two (47m18s) Forest Green clinched promotion, Salford fan Andy Thurston (@BroughtonM7) talks us through their play-off chances and Oldham fan Andy Halliwell (@oafcpodcast) discusses their drop into non-league.
All that and much, much more!Mon, 25 Apr 2022 - 265 - Can the Terriers and the Hatters prep for the play-offs?
Jonathan Oakes is joined by Andy Hinchcliffe and Dave Edwards to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two.
In the Championship (from the start) the panel take a look back at an enthralling Easter weekend of action, as Bournemouth tightened their grip on second spot, while Luton and Huddersfield also claimed back-to-back wins to bolster their play-off intentions.
Elsewhere, Middlesbrough’s dip continued as their top-six hopes faltered and Blackburn fan Scott Sumner (4,000 Holes Fanzine) discusses their collapse of form in 2022. Derby were relegated and Birmingham were thumped 6-1 at Blackpool as their miserable season continued.
We then hear from Luton midfielder Robert Snodgrass (32m45s), as he answers our quickfire questions in Ten To Tackle.
In League One (37m37s) the panel dissects the latest in the play-off race as several sides jostle to finish in the top six, and Doncaster moved to the verge of relegation to the fourth tier.
And in League Two (50m46s) Forest Green are now within a point of promotion, Sutton United fan Sarah Aitchison (Her Game Too Sutton United Ambassador) talks us through their move back into the promotion frame and Scunthorpe were relegated - ending their 72-year stay in the Football League.Tue, 19 Apr 2022 - 264 - Forest chasing the Cherries, crypto-Crawley & a farewell to Warnock
In the Championship (from the start) the panel take a look back at the latest twist in the race for promotion as Bournemouth dropped more points, while Middlesbrough also suffered a wobble and QPR’s implosion continued.
Derby fan Justin Peach (Second Tier Podcast) assesses the latest on their takeover as Chris Kirchner was named as the preferred bidder, and look back on the career of Neil Warnock as he announced his retirement.
We then hear from Nottingham Forest starlet Brennan Johnson (26m47s), as he answers our quickfire questions in Ten To Tackle.
In League One (29m22s) the panel dissects the latest in the promotion race, as Wigan, Rotherham and MK Dons continue to vie for the top two spots, while Wycombe fan Tom Hancock discusses their play-off chances and Crewe were relegated.
And in League Two (43m43s) Crawley fan Carol Bates (Crawley Old Girls Fan Group) joins to discuss the crypto-takeover of the club, Harrogate fan Brody Pattison (Chief Brody YouTube Channel) assesses their slide and the panel look at the promotion race as head towards the end of the season.
All that and much, much more!Mon, 11 Apr 2022 - 263 - The brilliance of Brennan, Swans do the double & DJ Jed Wallace
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) the panel take a look at how Fulham and Bournemouth continued on their path towards promotion, Huddersfield claimed a big win and Blackburn suffered another blow to their play-off hopes after being held late on at Coventry.
Nottingham Forest’s play-off charge continued with a thumping comprehensive win over Blackpool, Barnsley and Reading drew in a huge relegation clash, and Swansea fan Lee Staddon (@swanscastmedia) assesses an historic win at Cardiff.
We then hear from Millwall midfielder Jed Wallace (25m58s), as he answers our quickfire questions in Ten To Tackle, before taking a look back at a victory for Rotherham over Sutton United in the Papa John’s Trophy final at Wembley.
In League One (30m34s) MK Dons kept up the pressure on Wigan and Rotherham at the top, AFC Wimbledon were beaten at Sheffield Wednesday in Mark Bowen’s first game in charge of the relegation strugglers, and Burton fan Jack Stout (@BrewersTV) assesses their campaign and what the future holds for the club under Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.
And in League Two (50m10s) Northampton’s recent stumbles continued as they lost to fellow promotion challengers Mansfield, Salford continued their charge towards the play-offs as they beat Hartlepool, Oldham’s survival hopes were boosted by a win at fellow strugglers Stevenage and Scunthorpe fan Chris Walker (@friendsofpakati) discusses their gloomy trip towards the drop to non-league.
All that and much, much more!Mon, 04 Apr 2022 - 262 - Preston looking to the future, Stoke's finances & Sutton's historic Wembley date
Jonathan Oakes is joined by David Stowell and Jobi McAnuff to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two.
The panel dissects all the most recent news and talking points from the EFL, with a full schedule ahead following the end of the March international break.
In the Championship (from the start) the panel take a look at how Preston boss Ryan Lowe will be starting to build for next season - and we hear from North End fan Bill Whisker (@ProfoundValley) - the unpredictable race for promotion and Stoke's financial situation.
In League One (26m3s) Rotherham were not in action at the weekend, with their next outing coming in the Papa John's Trophy final against Sutton at Wembley on Sunday April 3. Millers fan Matt Lax (@matt_lax) talks us through Paul Warne's men competing on two fronts.
Plymouth's automatic promotion hopes took a hit as they lost to Ipswich, who boosted their own play-off hopes as a result, while free-scoring Sheffield Wednesday climbed back into the top six and Gillingham's revival under Neil Harris continued.
And in League Two (40m10s), with the top three a little way clear of the chasing pack, Port Vale climbed to fourth after beating Sutton, who dropped to 10th. Remarkably, there are now just two points separating them.
The panel then take a look at Exeter's top three hopes, before Leyton Orient fan Keren Harrison (@KerenOrient) assesses Richie Wellens' impact at Brisbane Road and suggests the focus has now turned to next term, with a sizeable gap between the O's and the relegation zone.
All that and much, much more!Mon, 28 Mar 2022 - 261 - 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!Mon, 21 Mar 2022 - 260 - 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!Mon, 14 Mar 2022 - 259 - 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!!Mon, 07 Mar 2022 - 258 - 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!Mon, 28 Feb 2022 - 257 - 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!Mon, 21 Feb 2022 - 256 - 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!!Mon, 14 Feb 2022 - 255 - 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!Mon, 07 Feb 2022 - 254 - 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!Mon, 31 Jan 2022 - 253 - 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!Mon, 24 Jan 2022 - 252 - 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!Mon, 17 Jan 2022 - 251 - Carnage in the Cup
With no Championship this week the panel took a look back at the FA Cup’s biggest shocks and upsets (from the start), including incredible results for Cambridge, Nottingham Forest and Reading.
In League One (22m30s) the Sunderland missed the chance to go top after an incredible draw at Wycombe, Gillingham parted company with manager Steve Evans, and Lincoln enjoyed an important win over Oxford.
And in League Two (38m21s) Carlisle’s recent upturn continued, while Tranmere marched on in their promotion charge.
All that and much more!Mon, 10 Jan 2022 - 250 - Who were the festive winners and losers in the EFL?
Jonathan Oakes is joined by David Prutton and Andy Hinchcliffe to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two.
In the Championship (from the start) the panel look back at all the festive action as Covid once again wreaked havoc on the schedule. Some sides didn’t play at all, while others such as Derby enjoyed a fine couple of weeks.
There is also an assessment of all the early deals done after the opening of the January transfer window, and we also hear from West Brom’s Callum Robinson (39m47s), who answered our quickfire questions in Ten To Tackle.
In League One (44m40s) the panel take a look at a tricky period for Sheffield Wednesday, a good run for Shrewsbury and the survival hopes of Morecambe.
And in League Two (1hr02m06s) there was a great win for Swindon, more Covid difficulties for some teams, and Forest Green extended their lead at the top of the table.
All that and much more!Tue, 04 Jan 2022 - 249 - Covid chaos & cryptocurrency at Christmas
In the Championship (from the start) the panel look back at another poor result for Bournemouth, which allowed Blackburn to close the gap on the promotion-chasers, while Middlesbrough’s good run continued under Chris Wilder and Blackpool returned to winning ways.
We also hear from Middlesbrough’s Marcus Tavernier (33m31s), who answered our quickfire questions in Ten To Tackle.
In League One (37m54s) there was a left-field appointment by Ipswich as they brought in Kieran McKenna to replace Paul Cook, Charlton started with a defeat following the permanent appointment of Johnnie Jackson and Wigan kept up the pressure on Rotherham at the top
And in League Two (50m33s) the rise of Sutton United continued as they moved into the top three, Tranmere’s resurgence continued and Bradford rejected a crypto-currency takeover.
All that and much more!Mon, 20 Dec 2021 - 248 - The gap closes on Fulham and Bournemouth
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 a back weekend at the top as Fulham and Bournemouth slipped up again, allowing the chasing pack - particularly West Brom and Blackburn - to close ever further.
There was also a triumphant return for Steve Cooper to South Wales as Nottingham Forest romped to victory at Swansea, and new Preston boss Ryan Lowe began with a win over Barnsley.
We also hear from North End midfielder Alan Browne (29m32s), who answered our quickfire questions in Ten To Tackle.
In League One (34m37s) there was another win for Rotherham at the top, while Plymouth were beaten at Sunderland in Steven Schumacher’s first game in charge, and Bolton’s recent dip continued.
And in League Two (45m53s) there was a frantic 10-goal draw for leaders Forest Green at a near-empty Boundary Park as Oldham’s fan protests continued. While the panel assess Newport’s good form under James Rowberry, Colchester’s recent plight and indiscipline at Bristol Rovers.
All that and much more!Mon, 13 Dec 2021 - 247 - Santiago's son, Ipswich chop Cook & chat with Chair
Jonathan Oakes is joined by Don Goodman and David Stowell 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 huge game between the two pacesetters of Fulham and Bournemouth, West Brom’s return to winning ways, Blackburn’s impressive recent form and the ominous gap forming ahead of Peterborough and Barnsley in the bottom three.
We also hear from QPR’s Ilias Chair (36m21s), who answered our quickfire questions in Ten To Tackle.
In League One and Two (41m57s) there was limited action over the weekend due to the FA Cup, but there were more managerial sackings as Ipswich parted company with Paul Cook and Doncaster sacked Richie Wellens, while there was one appointment in League Two as Hartlepool brought in Graeme Lee.
All that and much more!Mon, 06 Dec 2021 - 246 - Heck in, Hull streaking and Godden’s deep heat ‘problem’
Jonathan Oakes is joined by David Prutton and Jobi McAnuff to discuss all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two.
In the Championship (from the start) there is a look back at a week of upheaval for Sheffield United as they replaced Slavisa Jokanovic with Paul Heckingbottom in the dugout - and kicked off with a win against Bristol City.
The panel also reflected on dropped points for Fulham and Bournemouth ahead of their heavyweight clash this weekend and fine recent runs for Blackburn and Hull.
We also hear from Coventry striker Matty Godden (35m16s), who answered our quickfire questions in Ten To Tackle.
In League One (44m04s) the panel take a look back at Paul Warne’s tenure in charge of Rotherham as he fires them back towards another potential promotion, a concerning slump for Plymouth, Lincoln’s labouring form and Simon Grayson’s departure from Leeds.
And in League Two (58m03s) there have been more problems at Oldham as Keith Curle became their latest manager to be sacked, while Northampton’s good run continued and Dom Telford continued his hot streak for Newport.
All that and much more!Mon, 29 Nov 2021
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