Every week, the official podcast of the EFL, presented by Mark Clemmit, features the biggest names, best action and reaction to all things in the English Football League.
There really is only one Gareth Ainsworth, as there's nobody in football that looks like him or acts like him! He's a total one off and a brilliant host, as David Prutton found out when he was kindly invited over to Gareth's gaff for the day, back in October of last year. Inside the house, Gareth's love of music takes centre stage, and his heroes are some of the biggest names in rock, but Gareth is also quite clearly a football man through and through. An exceptional player and a skilled and talented man manager, who's proud to have worked with and developed some of the most prolific players in the game today. This is a fascinating insight into the tightrope that everyone in football management needs to tread, and once the relaxed chat around the bar and the trophy room has concluded, Gareth has one final surprise for Prutts!
It's the penultimate episode in the series and David Prutton is in a pub in Nottingham, so no complaints from him on the choice of location! Prutts is there to meet Northampton Town manager Kevin Nolan, who's comfortably settled in Robin Hood Country, from his time in charge at nearby Notts County. The two look back fondly on a glittering playing career, that has so far transitioned into a very promising looking start in management, although Kevin is fully aware that it's early days and he's still learning his craft. Getting a bit too comfy in his pub surroundings, Prutts challenges Nolan to a game of darts, but it doesn't go well and it becomes clear very quickly, who'll be buying the first round of drinks as soon as the cameras stop rolling!
Undoubtedly one of football's greatest ever characters, there really is only one Barry Fry! From his first goal at Wembley in front of nearly 100,000 people and looking after a young George Best at Manchester United in the early 1960s, to his latest role at Peterborough United, a club that he's been married to for nearly 30 years! His beloved Posh have got a trip to Wembley to look forward to on Sunday, and this week Barry turned 80 years old, so it's a very good time for David Prutton to catch up with this gentleman of the game, who's got some of the best stories you'll ever hear!
There are few people who can tell a story like McCarthy, and have the whole room bent double! David Prutton throughly enjoyed his day at Mick's house, talking about the early days at Barnsley to playing in the World Cup. Managing Ireland and his infamous fall out with Roy Keane, to talking to Steve Coogan about playing himself in the corresponding film, not to mention achieving the ultimate life goal of owning a fancy hot tap and what his favourite biscuit is! This is an episode that has it all, so sit down with a nice brew and possibly a packet of ginger nuts, and enjoy!
Billy Sharp is a home town hero. A 'Roy of the Rovers' style striker in his native Sheffield and a blade through and through. On this episode, David Prutton travels to Billy's home turf to talk about a career that has not only seen him score more than 100 goals for his boyhood club, but also move away to the South Coast with Southampton and travel abroad to LA Galaxy, before returning closer to home with his current club Doncaster Rovers, who will always have a special place in his heart. This is a brilliant chat about what it means to be in the business of scoring goals, and understanding the feelings of the fans on the terraces.
On this week's episode, David Prutton takes himself off to the seaside, to spend some quality time in the company of Blackpool FC manager Steve Bruce. From sharing a dressing room with Cantona, Kanchelskis, Giggs and Hughes, to realising every Geordie's dream of managing Newcastle United, Steve has enjoyed a remarkable career over his 4 decades in the game. He's got lofty ambitions for his Seasiders and is very much enjoying his time at Bloomfield Road, so who's to say he couldn't clock up an incredible 50 years of doing what he loves best!
With more than 800 appearances under his belt, Phil Jagielka's superb career for club and country spanned more than 23 years! Out of the game now for a year or so, he's been working mainly on his golf handicap, but reflects with Prutts on the highs, the lows and some of the brilliant characters and stories he's enjoyed along the way, as he looks back on a playing career that he's quite rightly very proud of.
It's the first episode of a brand new podcast series, that sees David Prutton sit down for a proper chat with some of the biggest names in football. First up it's Coventry City manager Frank Lampard, to discuss his distinguished career and schooling in the game, the influence of the likes Jose Mourinho on his management style, and whether Uncle Harry and Aunty Sandra agree with him playing a back four!
It's the final instalment of the official EFL podcast for 2023/2024, and host David Prutton is taking a little look back at some of his favourite moments from the second half of this truly extraordinary season, along with the characters that have joined him along the way!
Another season comes to a close, and who better to chew over the fat than Messrs Prutton and Stowell. It's been quite the campaign across all 3 divisions, and David and David have had a ball, as is clearly evident from their fond footballing summary!
On this week's official EFL, David Prutton and Juliette Ferrington focus their thoughts on the last big game of the season, and the one that's said to the most valuable in world football. This Sunday Leeds United face Southampton for a chance to bounce back up to the premier league at the first attempt, as they contest the Skybet Playoff Final at Wembley. A tough one to call, this should be a fascinating encounter and one that could go either way!
On this week's official EFL podcast, it's all about the forthcoming weekend at Wembley for the fans of Bolton, Oxford, Crawley and Crewe. Joining David Prutton to discuss all of the key battles and major talking points, is Sky Sports' very own commentator extraordinaire, Mr David Stowell!
On this week's official EFL podcast, David Prutton and Juliette Ferrington catch up with Josh Windass, after his Sheffield Wednesday side's impressive form of late saw them successfully avoid the drop and maintain their Championship status next season. Elsewhere it's a special and emotional day for Salford City's Matt Smith, who's presented with a glamorous certificate for winning this season's 72 in 72 competition!
On this week's edition of the official EFL Podcast, David Prutton and Juliette Farrington catch up with a very happy James Collins, after his Derby County heroics which have helped see his side achieve automatic promotion this season. Prutts and Jules give us a full preview of the final weekend in the Skybet Championship, and the infamous '72 in 72' reaches a triumphant climax!
On this week's official EFL podcast, David Prutton and David Stowell welcome Tranmere's Nigel Adkins onto the pod for a positivity boost! Nigel is loving life back in his homeland at the club he supported as a boy and played for, and now has the honour of moulding and shaping in his own image. Prutts and Stowell also look ahead to the finale of the season and Leeds United's Sam Byron is in the hotseat for the fearsome 72 in 72!
On this week's official EFL podcast, David Prutton and David Stowell enjoy the company of Blackburn Rovers' in form striker Sammie Szmodics, look back on last Sunday's glitzy EFL Awards, and preview all this weekend's upcoming action!
On this week's official EFL podcast, David Prutton and Juliette Ferrington enjoy the company of Boro's veteran pro Jonny Howson, the morning after their 2-2 draw away at Hull City. Jonny gives a real insight into his affection for the club and his desire to stay at The Riverside, whilst also eyeing up a life after football when the day eventually comes to hang up his boots. Elsewhere, Prutts and Jules give a full preview of this weekend's action across all 3 divisions, and Grimsby Town boss David Artell takes on the dreaded 72 in 72!
This Sunday, Peterborough United take on Wycombe Wanderers in the final of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy at Wembley, in what will be a huge day out for both clubs and their fans. David Prutton previews the big day, with former Peterborough United striker Craig Mackail-Smith and Wycombe Wanderers manager Matt Bloomfield.
On this week's official EFL podcast, David Prutton and David Stowell are joined by no nonsense AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson! Johnnie wears his heart on his sleeve and is brutally honest in his assessment of his side's chances of promotion, and as he rightly says, if they don't quite get over the line this time, it won't be for a lack of effort or a want of trying! Elsewhere, Leeds United's Patrick Bamford takes on the fearsome 72 in 72!
On this week's official EFL podcast, David Prutton and Juliette Ferrington welcome Neil Harris onto the pod to talk about his recent homecoming to The Den, and to explain his own notion of Millwallness! Prutts also catches up with the EFL's head of youth development Darren Wassall, to talk about the importance of nurturing the next generation, while Jules casts her expert eye over all this weekend's fixtures in Skybet Leagues 1 and 2, with no Championship action because of the international break.
On this week's official EFL podcast it's a 3 Davids special, as David Prutton and David Stowell welcome along David Artell for a chat about life at Grimsby Town. Brutally honest and brilliantly insightful, David Artell is always great value, and this is a captivating listen. On top of that, Messers Prutton and Stowell preview all this weekend's EFL action across all 3 divisions, and a certain Jobi McAnuff tries his luck on the fearsome 72 in 72!
On this week's official EFL podcast, David Prutton and Juliette Ferrington are joined by Cheltenham Town boss Darrell Clarke, who's enjoying the very real challenge of trying to keep the robins in Skybet League One this season. Elsewhere, Prutts and Jules look at all the big stories and preview the big games this weekend in all 3 divisions, and in the fearsome 72 in 72, Wycombe Wanderers Matt Butcher pits his wits!
On this week's official EFL podcast, David Prutton and David Stowell are enjoying some samba style in the city of Norwich, as they sit down and chat to the canaries' first ever Brazilian player, Gabriel Sara. Apart from the less than perfect weather, Gabriel is loving his time in East Anglia and says it's a dream come true to play in England. Elsewhere, the two Davids preview all of this weekend's EFL action, and Callum O'Dowda takes on the return of the fearsome 72 in 72!
On this week's official EFL podcast, David Prutton is joined by Sky Sports' Juliette Ferrington for a full and in-depth preview of this Sunday's Carabao Cup Final between Chelsea and Liverpool, plus a detailed look forward to all of the weekend's other action across the EFL.
On this week's official EFL podcast David Prutton is joined by two Weavers, in the form of Sky Sports Gary and Harrogate Town boss Simon. Having enjoyed a great run of late in Skybet League Two, Harrogate Town suffered a 9-2 defeat this week at the hands of Mansfield Town, and credit to Simon Weaver for bravely describing what has been a challenging week at best, and how he's had to pick his players up to go again! Elsewhere, the EFL's David McArdle discusses the launch of the new Puma Rainbow Ball, to celebrate LGBT History Month.
On this week's official EFL podcast, David Prutton and David Stowell are joined by Bolton Boss Ian Evatt, to talk about his side's push for promotion to the championship next season. And the fearsome 72 in 72, welcomes Millwall's Tom Bradshaw into the hotseat!
On this week's Official EFL Podcast, David Prutton and Juliette Farrington welcome Coventry City boss Mark Robins onto the show, for a fascinating insight into the pressures of management, and Colchester United's Danny Cowley tackles the fearsome 72 in 72.
On this week's official EFL podcast, David Prutton and David Stowell are joined by one of the nicest men in football, the ever charming Danny Cowley on life with new club Colchester United. Danny and brother Nicky have been dubbed the Ant and Dec of football, which is something that amuses them both, and they're very much enjoying life back in Essex! Meanwhile the infamous 72 in 72 claims its latest victim, in the form of Wrexham's Steven Fletcher!
On this week's official EFL podcast, David Prutton and Gary Weaver are joined by Leeds United hotshot Dan James, who's loving his time at Elland Road and relishing the battle at the top of the championship for promotion straight back to the premier league. Meanwhile, sports most fearsome challenge, the 72 in 72, welcomes Birmingham City's Lukas Jutkiewics to pit his wits!
On this weeks official EFL podcast, David Prutton's first signing of the January transfer window is Sky Sports very own Juliette Ferrington, who makes her debut on the pod with Prutts. The pair are joined by new Fleetwood Town boss Charlie Adam, who's been loving his first couple of weeks in the job, and is determined to get the Cod Army singing once his side start leaping up the table!
The first one of the year, and David Prutton and David Stowell welcome to the show Wrexham's hat trick hero Steven Fletcher, who's loving life in North Wales as the Hollywood blockbuster continues!
It's that of year, where we like to do a little best of the guests so far this season, as a special treat for Christmas. So, sit back and relax as David Prutton brings you some of his highlights from the past 4 and half months!
On this week's Ho Ho Hofficial EFL Podcast, David Prutton and Gary Weaver are joined by a former Sky Sports colleague of theirs, who's now doing an impressive job managing Hull City! Liam Rosenior is loving life on Humberside, and looking forward to a busy run of fixtures over Christmas and New Year with his Tigers side. Elsewhere, the final '72 in 72' of the year welcomes Wycombe Wanderers legend turned gaffer, Matt Bloomfield to take part in the ultimate sporting test!
On this week's Official EFL Podcast, David Prutton is joined by wingman Gary Weaver for a busy episode in this busy pre Christmas period of fixtures! Barrow boss Pete Wild joins as special guest, to talk about his side's battle with the big boys at the top of Skybet League Two, and how he's delighted that nobody is talking about them, and Birmingham City boss Wayne Rooney, is the latest contestant on the fearsome 72 in 72! And if that wasn't enough, Prutts and Weaver give you a full and comprehensive run down of all of the week's top talking points across all 3 divisions!
On this week's Official EFL Podcast, David Prutton and David Stowell are joined by Stevenage's charismatic manager Steve Evans, and Lincoln City CEO Liam Scully gives us an update on some of the tremendous work our clubs do in their communities.
On this week's official EFL podcast, David Prutton and Gary Weaver are joined by Cardiff City boss Erol Bulut, and Richie Wellens produces a barn storming effort on 72 in 72!
On this week's Official EFL Podcast, Salford's City Matt Smith joins the two Davids, Prutton and Stowell, to look ahead to his record breaking milestone at the weekend, and Joe Bryan takes on the fearsome 72 in 72!
On this week's Official EFL Podcast, David Prutton and Gary Weaver are joined by Blackpool boss Neil Critchley, to discuss life back at Bloomfield Road, and Cardiff City's Rubin Colwill takes part in the fearsome 72 in 72!
David Prutton and David Stowell welcome a young striker who can't stop scoring at the moment. Notts County's prolific marksman Macaulay Langstaff joins the two Davids for a chinwag, and Emile Heskey pops by to talk about the EFL's very special week of action!
On this week's Official EFL Podcast, David Prutton and David Stowell are joined by Oxford United manager Liam Manning to discuss his side's early season successes in Skybet League One, and the 72 in 72 in returns, with Blackburn's Andrew Moran in the hotseat!
On this week's Official EFL Podcast, David Prutton is joined by wingman Gary Weaver, for a full rundown of all of the week's big talking points, and the pair are joined by Swansea City manager Michael Duff, to talk about his new challenge in South Wales. To conclude the EFLs celebration of Black History Month, Romaine Sawyers picks his all time football idol.
As part of the EFL's Together Against Racism' initiative, Jobi McAnuff tells David Prutton about the discrimination he has faced through his life and career. In an in-depth and emotional conversation, Jobi and David discuss their differing career experiences and the need for better representation in leadership roles, while they also consider the responsibility of supporters to call out and report abuse when they hear it or see it.
On this week's Official EFL Podcast, David Prutton is joined by Sky Sports commentator Daniel Mann, as the pair chew through all the big stories from the week, and look forward to a full weekend of action off the back of the international break. In Skybet League Two, Mansfield Town have been on a fantastic run of late, and Nigel Clough joins Prutts and Mann, to discuss the form that his side have been in, as they've taken their place in the top 3. To continue the EFL's celebration of black history month, Liam Rosenior chooses his football idol.
David Prutton welcomes back his Sky Sports colleague David Stowell for this week's episode, as they welcome a high flying manager into their virtual studio. Portsmouth are in tremendous form and currently sit at the summit of Skybet League One, so joining Prutts and Stowell is their highly impressive young manager John Mousinho, to shine a light on his side's current good form. We also continue our celebrations of Black History Month as Watford FC's Valerian Ismael talks to us about his all time football idol.
Prutts is joined once again by wing commander Weaver, as the dynamic duo enjoy a relaxed chinwag with Stockport County's Dave Challinor, whose side have this week recorded 5 straight wins on the bounce! And to celebrate October being Black History Month, Charlton Athletic's Omar Beckles selects his all time football idol.
On this week's Official EFL Podcast, David Prutton is joined by his Sky Sports wingman Gary Weaver, as the pair welcome Plymouth Argyle boss Steven Schumacher into the studio, off the back of his side's impressive 6-2 win over Norwich last weekend! Elsewhere, football's toughest test, The 72 in 72, welcomes Charlton Athletic's Alfie May into the hotseat!
On this week's official EFL podcast, Prutts' Welsh wingman Nathan Jones returns to share his expert insight, and the pair are joined by Wycombe Wanderers legend and now boss Matt Bloomfield, who talks about how much he's loving life at the club that's in his blood. Elsewhere, football's toughest test, the 72 in 72 welcomes Watford's Valerian Ismael into the hotseat!
On this week's Official EFL Podcast, David Prutton is joined by Courtney Sweetman-Kirk for some expert punditry and analysis on all things EFL. Gillingham boss Neil Harris is their special guest, talking about his Gillingham side's brilliant start to the season, and Aaron Ramsey takes on the dreaded 72 in 72!
On this week's Official EFL Podcast, David Prutton is joined by his Sky Sports colleague David Stowell, to look at all the big stories across all 3 leagues, and PNE boss Ryan Lowe is their special guest this week, to talk about his side's brilliant start to the campaign, as they sit at the summit of the Skybet Championship!
On this week's Official EFL Podcast, David Prutton has Nathan Jones as his wingman, to look at all the big stories of the week and chat to special guest Jake Young, after his goalscoring rampage last weekend for the Robins! Elsewhere, Salford City's Matt Smith pits his wits in 72 in 72!
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