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Hull City assistant Dean Holden joins Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Bromley boss Andy Woodman as they react to the EFL play-off finals. Plus hear from Steven Schumacher, Dave Challinor, Martin Paterson and Karl Robinson. Messages and voicenotes always welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.01:15 How's Bromley prep for League One going? 02:15 Hull City assistant Dean Holden joins the pod, 08:25 How Hull did it even with a transfer embargo, 10:35 Coming through Spygate & late change in opponent, 14:15 Working with ‘old-school' Sergej Jakirović, 18:45 What does summer look like for Hull City? 21:15 Middlesbrough's Wembley curse continues, 26:50 Bolton's Steven Schumacher, 32:05 Stockport's Dave Challinor, 34:40 Is it right for the play-off finals to have VAR? 37:30 Notts County's Martin Paterson, 41:30 Salford's Karl Robinson.5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 2000 Crystal Palace v Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Conference League Final, Sat 1700 PSG v Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League Final, Sun 1500 Brighton & Hove v Man City in the Women's FA Cup Final.
Championship play-off final reaction as Hull City beat Middlesbrough with a 95th minute winner at Wembley to be promoted to the Premier League. Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by former Hull City Manager Phil Brown as they dissect the final and all the drama with Spygate leading up to the match.Timecodes: 1'17 - Jobi & Phil reaction to Hull winning 2'23 - Did Boro go too early with the substitutes? 7'08 - Impact of Hull City owner saying he'd take legal action if they lost 9'29 - Interview with Hull City Owner Acun Ilicali 14'00 - Impact of the substitutions in the game 22'30 - When Phil won the play offs with Hull in 2008 28'34 - Interview with Southampton Manager Kim Hellberg 34'15 - Interview with Hull City Captain Lewie Coyle5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sun 1600 Spurs v Everton, Sun 1600 West Ham v Leeds on Sports Extra, Sun 1600 Crystal Palace v Arsenal on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1600 Brighton v Man Utd on Sports Extra 3.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & FA Cup top scorer Lyle Taylor chat Spygate. BBC football issues correspondent Dale Johnson drops in to break down what it means for Southampton, Middlesbrough and Hull City. Hear from Hull assistant Dean Holden in their disrupted week of preparation. Lyle reflects on picking up the FA Cup Golden Ball Award. And the guys look ahead to the play-off finals for League One and League Two. Messages and voicenotes always welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.00:20 Southampton kicked out of the play-offs, 04:10 Dale Johnson joins the pod, 08:45 What happens next? 12:15 What could this mean for Eckert? 17:20 Should Middlesbrough be rewarded? 24:20 How do Hull City prepare? 31:40 Lyle scoops up the FA Cup Golden Ball Award, 34:10 Bolton take on Stockport, 39:30 Notts County face Salford.5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 2000 Freiburg v Aston Villa in UEFA Europa League Final.
Play-off winners Tommy Smith, Lyle Taylor and Darrell Clarke are with Aaron Paul to celebrate 40 years of the play-offs.Former Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore joins the pod to reflect on one of the greatest playoff games of the last 40 years, the ‘Miracle of Hillsborough', when the Owls came from beat Peterborough 5-1 in the second leg to overcome a 4-0 first leg deficit and make it to the 2023 League One play-off final. Jobi McAnuff, Jed Wallace, Troy Deeney, and Phil Brown have sent voice notes to have their say too, remember you can send yours on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.You can also vote on for your favourite on the BBC Sport website, just search: ‘Forty years of the EFL play-offs'Timecodes: 09:38 – Jed Wallace voice note 10:30 – Darren Moore reflects on the 'Miracle of Hillsborough 23:52 – MID 24:38 – Jobi McAnuff voice note 26:26 – Troy Deeney voice note 31:50 – Phil Brown voice note 35:36 – Alex Bruce voice note 38:00 – Sam Parkin voice note 40:24 – Aaron McLean voice note 41:45 - Massimo Luongo voice note 43:06 – The future of the playoffsCommentaries this week: 13th May – 2000 – Hearts v Falkirk – Scottish Premiership 16th May – 1230 – Celtic v Hearts – Scottish Premiership 16th May – 1500 – Manchester City v Chelsea – FA Cup Final 17th May – 1500 – Leeds v Brighton – Premier League 17th May – 1500 – Brentford v Crystal Palace – Premier League 17th May – 1730 – Newcastle United v West Ham – Premier League
Aaron Paul & Jobi McAnuff reflect on the EFL ups and downs. Hear from Kieran McKenna after Ipswich sealed promotion back to the Premier League. Richie Wellens doesn't hold back after Leyton Orient just about survive in league One. Cambridge head coach Neil Harris joins the pod after earning League Two promotion. And Boreham Wood boss Luke Garrard swings by ahead of the National League play-off final with Rochdale. And messages and voicenotes always welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.01:45 Aaron opens the mailbag… 04:30 Kieran McKenna on Ipswich Town's promotion, 11:20 Hull gatecrash the play-offs, 14:05 Watford sack Ed Still, 15:45 Stevenage controversially win race for sixth, 18:10 Orient's Richie Wellens doesn't hold back, 22:25 Cambridge boss Neil Harris joins the pod, 35:05 Boreham Wood's Luke Garrard drops in.5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 2000 Bayern v PSG, Thu 2000 Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest. Sat 1500 Sunderland v Man Utd, Sat 1730 Man City v Brentford, Sun 1200 Celtic v Rangers, Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Newcastle United, Sun 1400 Burnley v Aston Villa on Sports Extra, Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Everton on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1630 West Ham v Arsenal.
Aaron Paul & Jobi McAnuff are joined by Bristol Rovers boss Steve Evans & Chelmsford striker Lyle Taylor ahead of the final weekend of the EFL season. Luton manager Jack Wilshere joins the pod to discuss their pursuit of the League One playoffs. And hear from Kieran McKenna after his Ipswich side drew at Southampton and missed the chance to effectively seal an automatic return to the Premier League ahead of their final game. Messages and voice notes always welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.01:10 – a three-horse race for the last automatic Championship promotion place 02:05 – Coventry City's promotion party 07:15 – A final appearance on the cards for FA Cup top scorer Lyle Taylor? 10:00 – York City promoted from the National League 10:53 – Southampton book their playoff place as Ipswich miss the chance to all but secure an automatic return to the Premier League 19:23 – Kieran McKenna reaction to 2-2 draw with Southampton 21:06 – Jack Wilshere on Luton's push for the League One playoffs 34:54 – The race between Cambridge United, Salford City and Notts County for automatic promotion from League Two 40:21 – Five teams at risk of dropping out of the Football League on the final day of the season.
Aaron Paul & Jobi McAnuff speak to the EFL Award winners. From Frank Lampard to Michael Skubala, they catch up with players of the season, managers of the season, and players from the EFL teams of season! Plus former Coventry striker Clinton Morrison joins in the fun. Messages and voicenotes always welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.00:45 Stockport's Ollie Norwood (L1 TOTS) 03:10 Clinton on Coventry's promotion 07:40 MK's Callum Paterson (L2 TOTS) 11:30 Bromley's Andy Woodman (L2 MOTS) 14:30 Leyton Orient's Dom Ballard (L1 POTS) 17:30 Lincoln's Sonny Bradley (L1 TOTS) 24:40 Millwall's Femi Azeez & Tristan Crama (CH TOTS) 32:40 Swindon's Aaron Drinan (L2 POTS) 34:30 Coventry's Frank Lampard (CH MOTS) 41:20 Bromley's Omar Sowunmi (L2 TOTS) 42:50 Lincoln's Michael Skubala (L1 MOTS) 51:00 Coventry's Matt Grimes (CH TOTS) 58:10 Coventry owner Doug King5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1200 Brighton & Hove v Man City in WSL on Sports Extra, Sat 1500 Wolves v Spurs in Premier League, Sat 1500 West Ham v Everton on Sports Extra, Sat 1715 Man City v Southampton in FA Cup semi-final on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Arsenal v Newcastle in Premier League, Sun 1200 Everton vs Chelsea in WSL, Sun 1500 Chelsea v Leeds in FA Cup semi-final, Sun 1530 Arsenal v Lyon in UWCL on Sports Extra.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Millwall midfielder Massimo Luongo chat Championship promotion race as Ipswich & Middlesbrough slip up. Hear from Leicester boss Gary Rowett ahead of their ‘last chance' for Championship survival. Newport County manager Christian Fuchs joins the pod as his EFL survival quest nears its conclusion. And messages and voicenotes always welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369. 01:25 Millwall get the weekend off 02:50 Massimo gets denied trip to Vegas 04:35 Ipswich dealt promotion blow by Portsmouth 12:20 Ipswich for 2nd or are Saints too hot? 16:05 Millwall group chat not biting on Ipswich loss 20:10 Can Southampton get automatics? 24:40 Gary Rowett on Leicester's ‘last chance' 30:00 Christian Fuchs talks Leicester & Newport 36:55 John Terry set to take over at Colchester 39:15 Rotherham relegated 42:45 72PLUS 72MINUS 46:00 Is Justin Bieber a Swindon Town fan?5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1500 Leeds v Wolves, Sat 1500 Newcastle v Bournemouth on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Spurs v Brighton & Hove, Sat 1730 Iceland v England women in WCQ on Sports Extra, Sun 1400 Everton v Liverpool, Sun 1400 Aston Villa v Sunderland on Sports Extra, Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Burnley on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1630 Man City v Arsenal.
This episode of the 72+ EFL Pod discusses baby loss. If you or someone you know is in need of help, you can find links to organisations who can provide help and support at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline.Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Lyle Taylor discuss the top stories from the EFL. Lincoln captain Tendayi Darikwa reveals plans for a promotion vacation, and Luton Town's Liam Walsh tells his story of baby loss during pregnancy. Messages and voicenotes always welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.00:50 Lyle in recovery after Easter weekend, 02:00 Lincoln City promoted! 08:20 Are Lincoln Vegas-bound? 13:05 What do Lincoln need in the Championship? 14:30 Musical chairs for second in the Championship, 17:30 ‘Worrying' Leicester held at Hillsborough, 24:00 Luton's Liam Walsh tells his baby loss story, 34:45 League Two promotion race hots up, 37:45 72PLUS 72MINUS.5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 2000 PSG v Liverpool, Thu 2000 Bologna v Aston Villa, Sat 1500 Brentford v Everton, Sat 1500 Burnley v Brighton & Hove on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Liverpool v Fulham, Sun 1400 Sunderland v Spurs, Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa on Sports Extra, Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Newcastle on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1630 Chelsea v Man City.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Middlesbrough loans manager Tommy Smith discuss the top stories from the EFL. Millwall can move into the Championship automatics this weekend, what do the guys make of Roy Hodgson joining Bristol City? Hear from Port Vale chair Carol Shanahan ahead of Port Vale's trip to Chelsea in the FA Cup. And get the thoughts of Barrow interim boss Sam Foley after their big win over Bromley. Messages and voicenotes always welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.01:55 Best or worst of April Fools' Day, 03:10 Easter weekend is upon us, 04:00 Millwall can move into automatics, 09:05 How do you deal with nerves? 11:15 Bristol City hitting the buffers? 16:50 Short-termism of hiring Hodgson, 23:10 Port Vale prepare for Chelsea away, 25:55 Carol's fixture congestion concerns, 31:15 Bottom of EFL Barrow beat Bromley, 35:40 72PLUS 72MINUS.5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 2000 Chelsea v Arsenal in UWCL, Sat 1715 Chelsea v Port Vale in FA Cup, Sat 2000 Southampton v Arsenal in FA Cup, Sun 1300 Arsenal v Brighton in Women's FA Cup, Sun 1630 West Ham v Leeds in FA Cup.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Bromley boss Andy Woodman talk all things EFL. Oxford boss Matt Bloomfield also joins the pod to talk about their battle for Championship survival. Andy also talks about how his players are planning a barbecue as they edge closer towards League Two promotion. Messages and voicenotes always welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.01:55 Excitement building for Bromley potential promotion, 06:40 Big man little man partnerships, 08:55 What do you need to get out of League Two? 10:10 Transfer recruitment with the chairman, 13:00 Oxford boss Matt Bloomfield LIVE, 21:50 Easter weekend around the corner, 24:30 West Brom resurgence continues, 25:15 Andy's varied music taste… 29:00 Preparing for a trip to Barrow… 33:45 Keeping ‘Project 73' a secret… 35:35 72PLUS 72MINUS, 40:25 Best wishes to Liam Manning.5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Thu 1945 Wales v Bosnia-Herzegovina, Fri 1945 England v Uruguay Sat 1200 Everton v Liverpool in the WSL on Sports Extra 2, Sat 1330 Man Utd v Man City in the WSL, Sat 1730 Arsenal v Spurs in the WSL on Sports Extra, Sun 1200 Chelsea v Aston Villa in the WSL, Sun 1500 Leicester v Brighton & Hove in the WSL on Sports Extra 2.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson discuss the top stories from the EFL. Is it advantage Ipswich in the automatic promotion race? Is relegation a realistic prospect for Leicester? Hear from Kieran McKenna, Gary Rowett, Neil Harris and Cambridge director of football Mark Bonner joins the pod LIVE with the League Two promotion race tightening up. Messages and voicenotes always welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.01:45 Best EFL ‘Juniors', 03:25 Watford beat Wrexham as both chase play-offs, 05:55 Who is in play-off contention? 07:25 Cov and Boro drop points – advantage Ipswich? 10:10 Kieran McKenna on the pressure of the run-in, 11:10 Ipswich-Millwall preview, 13:15 Jobi goes for proper pie and mash, 15:10 Leicester in real relegation danger, 23:40 West Brom spa day does the trick, 28:35 Rotherham sack Hamshaw, 30:35 Mark Bonner joins the pod LIVE, 40:25 72PLUS 72MINUS.5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 1745 Barcelona v Newcastle, Wed 1900 Chelsea v Brighton in WSL on Sports Extra, Wed 2000 Liverpool v Galatasaray, Thu 2000 Aston Villa v Lille, Sat 1200 Man City v Spurs in WSL on Sports Extra, Sat 1500 Fulham v Burnley, Sat 1730 Everton v Chelsea, Sun 1415 Spurs v Nottingham Forest, Sun 1415 Aston Villa v West Ham on Sports Extra, Sun 1630 League Cup Final - Arsenal v Man City.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Lyle Taylor discuss the top stories from the EFL. Hear from Alex Neil as Millwall close the gap on the top two in the Championship. Catch up with Kieran McKenna after Ipswich drop more points in the promotion race. Get the latest on a new potential owner at Sheffield Wednesday from BBC Radio Sheffield's Rob Staton. And hear from Jon Brady on Port Vale drawing Chelsea in the FA Cup quarter-finals. Messages and voicenotes always welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.03:15 To sub or not to sub Kinský? 06:55 Barcelona fan turns up at Exeter! 08:30 Millwall turn up the heat. 15:00 Ipswich stalling? 22:20 New owner at Sheff Wed? 30:25 Jon Brady on Port Vale's tie with Chelsea 37:25 72PLUS 72MINUS5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 1745 Leverkusen v Arsenal, Wed 2000 Real Madrid v Man City, Sat 1500 Burnley v Bournemouth on Sports Extra, Sat 1500 Sunderland v Brighton on Sports Extra 2, Sat 1730 Arsenal v Everton, Sat 1730 Chelsea v Newcastle on Sports Extra, Sun 1400 Man Utd v Aston Villa, Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Fulham on Sports Extra, Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Leeds on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1415 Women's League Cup Final Chelsea v Man Utd on Sports Extra 3, Sun 1630 Liverpool v Tottenham.
Nottingham Forest have reportedly severed ties with Edu after he was named Global Head of Football for the Marinakis group of clubs last summer. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and the i paper's Daniel Storey to discuss the former Arsenal man's departure, as well as how much he is to blame for this season's failings and what should happen next. Should Forest go all out to bring in former Crystal Palace sporting director (and former Forest player and manager) Dougie Freedman? We also sit down the Jobi McAnuff to get the pundit's take on the relegation battle after he covered the 2-2 draw with Manchester City. We also discuss his experience of playing for four managers in a season at Leyton Orient. #nffc #nottinghamforest
Reading boss Leam Richardson joins Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Phil Brown as they discuss the top stories from the EFL. Richardson reveals how he's transformed Reading from bad times on and off the pitch to pushing for the League One play-offs. The guys also look ahead of the FA Cup fifth round with Port Vale, Mansfield, Wrexham, Southampton and Norwich all involved. And hear from Neil Warnock as he returns to management! Plus kitman crimes in 72PLUS 72MINUS. Messages and voicenotes always welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.01:30 Phil becomes director of football! 03:20 FA Cup drama as Port Vale stun Bristol City, 09:40 Do Mansfield stand a chance vs Arsenal? 11:00 Ipswich up to third as promotion race hots up, 13:40 How Phil got to the Premier League with Hull, 14:45 Is the Premier League ready for Millwall? 16:15 What about Wrexham? 19:30 League One play-off race tightening up, 21:25 Reading boss Leam Richardson joins the pod, 29:00 Getting tetchy at the bottom of League One, 30:20 Jobi fears for Leyton Orient, 32:50 Neil Warnock is back in management! 36:05 Kitman crimes in 72PLUS 72MINUS.5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 1930 Brighton v Arsenal, Wed 1930 Man City v Nottingham Forest on Sports Extra, Wed 1930 Aston Villa v Chelsea on Sports Extra 2, Wed 1930 Fulham v West Ham on BBC Sport website, Wed 2015 Newcastle v Man Utd on Sports Extra 3, Thu 2000 Tottenham v Crystal Palace, Fri 2000 Wolves v Liverpool in FA Cup.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Tommy Smith discuss the top stories from the EFL. Hear from Kim Hellberg as Middlesbrough drop points again in the Championship title race. Chris Hall from the Albion Analysis Podcast joins the pod after West Brom sacked Eric Ramsay. Catch up with Bradford boss Graham Alexander, BBC WM's Mike Taylor drops in to talk about Walsall's slide from top to 10th, and hear from Joe Hart after he joined the Shrewsbury coaching staff! Messages and voicenotes always welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.00:45 Jobi has Winter Olympic fever, 03:45 Kim Hellberg as Middlesbrough drop points again! 06:50 Jobi tips Ipswich for second place, 09:25 West Brom sack Eric Ramsay, 18:35 Lincoln & Bradford impressing in League One, 25:05 Tight race for League Two promotion, 26:40 Déjà vu for Walsall? 33:15 Joe Hart in a Shrewsbury tracksuit… 36:25 Redemption for Aaron in 72PLUS 72MINUS, 40:15 Shoutout to Snoop Dogg.5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1500 Liverpool v West Ham, Sat 1500 Newcastle v Everton on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Leeds v Man City, Sun 1200 Rangers v Celtic, Sun 1400 Man Utd v Crystal Palace, Sun 1400 Fulham v Tottenham on Sports Extra, Sun 1400 Brighton & Hove v Nottingham Forest on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1630 Arsenal v Chelsea.
Aaron Paul & Jobi McAnuff are joined by Millwall midfielder Massimo Luongo. They react to Leicester blowing a three-goal lead to lose to Southampton. What about Middlesbrough overtaking Coventry at the top? Massimo has his say on Millwall's play-off push and reveals what Barry Bannan's been like. And what's Jobi going to squirrel into 72PLUS 72MINUS?02:45 Leicester blow three-goal lead vs Saints 11:55 Southampton boss Tonda Eckert interview 13:05 Best personal football comebacks 17:30 Southampton just one point off play-off places 18:35 Middlesbrough overtake Coventry at the top 21:00 The top two meet on Monday night! 22:55 Millwall getting cushty in the play-offs 27:55 Barry Bannan has made an impact 30:20 Feature interview with new Watford boss Ed Still 42:10 72PLUS 72MINUS5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Fri 1945 Hull v Chelsea, Sat 1215 Burton v West Ham, Sat 1745 Villa v Newcastle, Sat 2000 Liverpool v Brighton, Sun 1200 Birmingham v Leeds, Sun 1330 Grimsby v Wolves, Sun 1630 Rangers v Hearts, Mon 1930 Macclesfield v Brentford.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Darrell Clarke discuss the top stories from the EFL. Darrell reveals his involvement in helping his old player Davis Keillor-Dunn move from Barnsley to Wrexham. What about Coventry letting their 10-point lead slip? Managerial departures at Blackburn and Watford. And the guys have their say on the Ian Holloway rant. Plus, send us your EFL ‘hard man' suggestions on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.01:20 Deadline Day is all about the pizzas! 04:25 Darrell involved in the Davis Keillor-Dunn deal 06:40 Other transfer highlights 10:50 Coventry's 10-point lead wiped out 16:10 Hull & Boro among the chasers 19:10 Blackburn sack Valérien Ismaël 29:00 Javi Gracia leaves Watford 34:20 Ian Holloway's rant reflections 41:00 72PLUS 72MINUS5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 2000 Man City v Newcastle in EFL Cup, Sat 1500 Arsenal v Sunderland, Sat 1500 Bournemouth v Aston Villa on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Newcastle v Brentford, Sun 1400 Brighton v Crystal Palace, Sun 1630 Liverpool v Man City.
It's a busy one on The Debrief as Mark Chapman is joined by Dion Dublin and Jobi McAnuff as they react to an action packed Monday night which includes news of the FA Cup fourth round draw, Xabi Alonso leaving Real Madrid and Liverpool beating Barnsley.They start at Macclesfield, after the news that they will host Premier League side Brentford, who are 5th in the table, in the fourth-round of the FA Cup - that's one of six ties with a Premier League club going away to lower league opposition. Macclesfield defender Sam Heathcote joins the pod after he was back working as a PE Teacher on Monday and gives an insight into a crazy few days for the club. They also talk Michael Carrick who is set to take over at Manchester United until the end of the season.Also, Guillem Balague pops up after Xabi Alonso left his position as head coach of Real Madrid ‘by mutual consent' after just eight months in charge, and Guillem tells the guys why Alvaro Arbeloa has been named as the new head coach.And if that wasn't enough Mark gets all the reaction from Anfield, after Liverpool beat Barnsley 4-1 and they hear from both Arne Slot and Conor Hourihane, in a match that was filled with drama - including a possible penalty appeal and a Szoboszlai howler.Timecodes: 01:00 – Macclesfield reaction. 09:42 – Michael Carrick and Manchester United latest. 16:30 – Guillem Balague on Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso. 24:00 – Liverpool v Barnsley analysis. 28:37 – Arne Slot interview 30:51 – Conor Hourihane interview.
Simeon Gholam is joined by Jobi McAnuff and Tommy Smith to look back on all the festive action from the Championship.The panel assess Coventry's wobble, how the promotion race has unfolded, Ryan Mason's sacking by West Brom, Leicester and Southampton's struggles and the relegation battle.Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
Steve and Alex Bruce join Aaron Paul & Jobi McAnuff for the 72+ Christmas special. They talk about what Christmas was like in their playing and managerial days. Steve reveals who his most generous chairmen were and how he once turned down the Newcastle job. They have their say on allegations of nepotism, with Alex excluded from the Hull WhatsApp group. And of course, what's on the menu on Christmas Day?02:55 Steve Bruce on having Christmas off 04:05 What was Sir Alex like at Christmas? 09:00 Alex Bruce used to be ball boy in training 10:55 How does manager Steve do Christmas? 12:55 How does Alex coach over Christmas? 16:35 Steve names his most generous chairmen 23:00 Steve on turning down the Newcastle job 25:40 Alex on life at Ipswich under Roy Keane 28:35 On allegations of nepotism 31:25 Alex nearly signed for LA Galaxy 35:40 Alex excluded from the Hull WhatsApp group 39:15 Steve nearly refused to sign Harry Maguire 41:35 Do they watch football together? 43:25 Gary Pallister used to help Alex on Tomb Raider 45:10 Steve on not getting called up for England 51:45 Steve names his best signing 55:10 What's for Christmas dinner?5 Live / BBC Sounds Premier League commentaries: Fri 26 Dec EFL Around the Grounds, Sat 27 Dec 1500 Arsenal v Brighton, Sat 27 Dec 1500 Liverpool v Wolves on Sports Extra, Sat 27 Dec 1730 Chelsea v Aston Villa, Sun 28 Dec 1400 Sunderland v Leeds, Sun 28 Dec 1630 Crystal Palace v Tottenham, Mon 29 Dec EFL Around the Grounds, Tue 30 Dec Premier League Around the Grounds, Thu 1 Jan EFL Around the Grounds.
Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by the new Bristol Rovers manager Steve Evans. They chat about his reasons for taking the job, and his sadness at it being of the expense of his friend Darrell Clarke. How did Mrs Evans react when the family's Christmas holiday was cancelled? Steve's old Stevenage captain Carl Piergianni is up for debate for the ‘Ultimate Hard Men Squad', and Steve poses a tribute to former player Sol Bamba. Plus, with boxing back on BBC TV, Barnsley's Callum Simpson pops by to chat about his upcoming fight on Saturday evening – what does he make of Barnsley's season? And what do Aaron and Jobi make of Preston and Hull, the surprise packages at the top of the Championship?Time Codes: 00:20 – Jobi feeling festive? 03:10 – Steve Evans in at Bristol Rovers 17:25 – ‘Ultimate Hard Men Squad' 25:30 – Barnsley's Callum Simpson 35:45 – Top of Championship: Preston & Hull 44:02 – 72Plus/72MinusCommentaries This Week: Thurs 20:00 Sparta Prague v Aberdeen - Sports Extra Sat 15:00 Man City v West Ham - 5 Live Sat 15:00 Brighton v Sunderland - Sports Extra Sat 17:30 Tottenham v Liverpool - 5 Live Sun 13:30 Hearts v Rangers - 5 Live Sun 16:30 Aston Villa v Manchester United - 5 Live
Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Phil Brown to discuss the permanent appointment of Tonda Eckert to Southampton. Is there any surprise that Southampton have acted now? Should his contract have been shorter? They also discuss Blackburn's pitch woes and the investment at Wrexham – is Phil Parkinson the man to take Wrexham to the Premier League? Heartbreak for Lyle Taylor's Chelmsford City in the FA Cup 2nd Round, but success for Weston-super-Mare – which 3rd round fixtures are they looking out for? Plus, who will the latest additions to the ‘hard men' XI be? And they discuss their predictions for an unpredictable League 2. And as Phil's Peterborough Sports head to Scunthorpe in the FA Trophy, he's been to Southampton, but has he ever been to Scunthorpe?Time Codes:01:52 – How's Phil getting on at Peterborough Sports? 05:12 – Tonda Eckert appointed permanently at Southampton 17:34 – Blackburn's match postponed 23:10 – Wrexham investment 31:10 – FA Cup 2nd Round 34:49 – EFL ‘Hard Men' XI 40:05 – League 2 44:02 – 72Plus/72Minus 46:47 – Phil's been to Southampton, but has he ever been to Scunthorpe?
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Tommy Smith hear from new Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg. They look at the contenders chasing down Coventry – can Millwall make it to the Premier League? Everyone's fearing for Swansea down the bottom. And what about strugglers Plymouth Argyle, Port Vale and Bristol Rovers? Plus, send us your EFL ‘hard man' suggestions on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.00:55 Middlesbrough continue to chase Coventry 08:45 Millwall up to third after beating Saints 17:00 Fearing for Swansea 21:10 Who makes the EFL ‘hard man' XI? 25:00 Jobi in the jungle 27:25 Plymouth & Port Vale struggling 34:45 FA Cup coming at the right time for Vale & Bristol Rovers? 36:50 72PLUS 72MINUS 39:50 Jobi nearly signed for Hibs!5 Live / BBC Sounds Premier League commentaries: Sat 1500 Bournemouth v Chelsea, Sat 1500 Tottenham v Brentford on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Leeds v Liverpool, Sun 1400 Brighton v West Ham, Sun 1400 Fulham v Crystal Palace.
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Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Lyle Taylor react to Coventry going 10 points clear. They also have their say on Middlesbrough appointing Kim Hellberg. Should Tonda Eckert be given the Southampton job permanently? Stevenage top League One, Bromley are up into the League Two automatics and Christian Fuchs is in at bottom club Newport. Plus, we're now looking for your top EFL ‘hard men' - send your suggestions to us on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.01:20 Coventry go 10 points clear 09:10 Middlesbrough appoint Kim Hellberg 12:10 Southampton interim Tonda Eckert wins again 16:50 Peterborough win first four under Luke Williams 18:05 Charlton suddenly shipping goals 21:30 The search for EFL hard men begins 26:35 Bromley up into League Two automatics 30:45 Christian Fuchs in at bottom club Newport 33:40 Fearing for Bristol Rovers after seven league defeats 34:50 72PLUS 72MINUS5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 2000 Arsenal v Bayern Munich, Wed 2000 PSG v Tottenham on Sports Extra, Thu 1745 Feyenoord v Celtic on Sports Extra, Thu 2000 Rangers v Sporting Braga on Sports Extra, Thu 2000 Aberdeen v Noah on Sports Extra 2.
Jobi McAnuff, Lyle Taylor & Phil Brown debate Rob Edwards' move to Wolves. Was he right to leave Middlesbrough? Managerial vacancies up for grabs at Boro, Southampton, Swansea and Norwich. And will Jamie Cureton make our 72+ Ultimate All-Time EFL XI? Send your suggestions to us on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.00:45 Lyle scores a worldie in the National League 04:20 Phil Brown rings up the referee! 06:30 Rob Edwards leaves Middlesbrough 15:25 Gary O'Neil among the favourites to replace him 17:45 Should Saints replace Still from within? 22:20 Swansea say bye to Sheehan 24:20 Jamie Cureton for our Ultimate All-Time EFL XI? 28:30 Norwich sack Liam Manning 33:45 Derek Adams to help Cleverley at Plymouth 36:50 72PLUS 72MINUS5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 2000 Man Utd v PSG in UEFA Women's Champions League, Thu 1945 England v Serbia in World Cup Qualifying, Sun 1430 Tottenham v Arsenal in Women's Super League, Sun 1700 Albania v England in World Cup Qualifying, Tue 1945 Scotland v Denmark in World Cup Qualifying.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Lyle Taylor react to Southampton sacking Will Still. Also hear from under-pressure Norwich boss Liam Manning. Lyle is on course for the FA Cup Golden Ball, and will David Nugent make our 72+ Ultimate All-Time EFL XI? Send your suggestions to us on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.02:10 Lyle is joint top-scorer in the FA Cup 07:30 Is soup the secret to Lyle's success? 12:45 Will Still sacked by Southampton 19:30 Are football club structures too complicated? 25:45 Liam Manning struggling at Norwich City 35:55 David Nugent for our Ultimate EFL All-Time XI? 39:50 72PLUS 72MINUS5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 1745 Qarabag v Chelsea, Wed 2000 Man City v Borussia Dortmund, Sat 1500 West Ham v Burnley, Sat 1500 Everton v Fulham on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Sunderland v Arsenal, Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Leeds, Sun 1400 Brentford v Newcastle on Sports Extra, Sun 1400 Aston Villa v Bournemouth on BBC Sport, Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Brighton on BBC Sport, Sun 1630 Man City v Liverpool.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Phil Brown talk Peterborough appointing Luke Williams. Also Reading swap Noel Hunt for Leam Richardson. Hear from Frank Lampard with Coventry City flying in the Championship. And will Billy Sharp & Michael Brown make our 72+ Ultimate All-Time EFL XI? Send your suggestions to us on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.03:40 ‘Fergie time' is up at Peterborough United 07:50 Grease up the managerial merry-go-round 10:40 Leam Richardson replaces Noel Hunt at Reading 14:45 FA Cup first round games to watch 18:00 Coventry City flying 29:05 Sheff Wed fans rally around the club 31:20 Stewards get attention in League One 35:30 Jobi's ‘jobsworth' steward 38:45 Billy Sharp & Michael Brown for our Ultimate EFL XI? 41:50 Late winners in 72PLUS 72MINUS5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 1945 Liverpool v Crystal Palace in EFL Cup, Sat 1500 Nottingham Forest v Man Utd, Sat 1500 Burnley v Arsenal on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Tottenham v Chelsea, Sun 1400 West Ham v Newcastle, Sun 1630 Man City v Bournemouth.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Steve Evans talk Norwich with pressure on Liam Manning. Hear from football finance expert Kieran Maguire and BBC Radio Sheffield's Rob Staton in what could be a big week for Sheffield Wednesday. Also Blackpool appoint Ian Evatt and Britt Assombalonga is back in the EFL! And will Wes Hoolahan make our 72+ Ultimate All-Time EFL XI? Send your suggestions to us on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.00:20 Footballers getting in the ring 03:15 Steve nearly eight stone down 04:00 Has football become too comfortable for players? 10:05 Norwich drop into relegation zone 19:20 Sheff Wed set for winding-up petition 20:35 Explainer from football finance expert 29:10 Blackpool appoint Ian Evatt 33:20 Britt Assombalonga back in the EFL 34:45 Wes Hoolahan for our Ultimate EFL XI? 38:10 Goal of the season in 72PLUS 72MINUS?5 Live / BBC Sounds UEFA Champions League commentaries: Wed 2000 Chelsea v Ajax.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Tommy Smith talk to new Luton boss Jack Wilshere. They also discuss clubs returning to ‘old flame' managers, what about Maldon & Tiptree's war of words with Port Vale after the FA Cup draw, and will Chris Powell make our All-Time Ultimate EFL XI? All that and Pugwash rears his head in 72PLUS 72MINUS. Messages/voicenote us on WhatsApp - 08000 289 369.01:55 What would Jobi/Tommy change about their former clubs? 05:00 Jack Wilshere INTERVIEW 23:30 Clubs returning to ‘old flame' managers 27:00 Maldon & Tiptree's war of words with Port Vale 31:40 Soup-er Lyle Taylor 34:00 Chris Powell for the Ultimate EFL XI? 37:20 Goal music in 72PLUS 72MINUS 41:30 Aaron gives his team time off in Fantasy EFL5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 15 Oct 2000 Chelsea v Paris FC in UWCL, Sat 18 Oct 1500 Man City v Everton in Premier League, Sat 18 Oct 1500 Crystal Palace v Bournemouth on Sports Extra, Sat 18 Oct 1730 Fulham v Arsenal, Sun 19 Oct 1400 Tottenham v Aston Villa, Sun 19 Oct 1630 Liverpool v Man Utd.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Lyle Taylor jump on the managerial merry-go-round. Watford sack Paolo Pezzolano and reappoint Javi Gracia, Luton say bye to Matt Bloomfield and Blackpool bid farewell to Steve Bruce. Also, what about Birmingham chairman Tom Wagner going in the away end at Wrexham? And will Richard Wood find his way into our Ultimate All-Time EFL XI? Suggestions welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.01:45 Birmingham chairman goes in the away end 06:30 Naming teams on the day of a game 12:50 Watford sack Pezzolano & reappoint Gracia 20:25 Luton sack Matt Bloomfield 34:50 Blackpool sack Steve Bruce 36:20 Will Richard Wood make our All-Time EFL XI? 39:00 72PLUS 72MINUS5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Thu 9 Oct 1945 England v Wales in friendly, Sun 12 Oct 1200 Chelsea v Tottenham in WSL, Sun 12 Oct 1430 Arsenal v Brighton & Hove in WSL, Sun 12 Oct 1700 Scotland v Belarus in WCQ, Mon 13 Oct 1945 Wales v Belgium in WCQ, Tue 14 Oct 1945 Latvia v England in WCQ, Wed 15 Oct 2000 Chelsea v Paris in UWCL.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Phil Brown talk Chris Wilder & Steve Cotterill. They chat on-pitch team talks with Phil up to his old tricks at Peterborough Sports in the National League North. What about Wilder's wild moment as he was sent off vs Southampton? Cotterill returns to the EFL's bottom club Cheltenham, and our Ultimate All-Time EFL XI is complete but if you can improve it, send your suggestions to us on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.02:15 Phil Brown giving on-pitch team talk again 15:45 Footballers as chocolate bars 19:45 Chris Wilder sent off as Southampton beat Sheff Utd 24:15 Steve Cotterill returns to bottom club Cheltenham 28:05 How do we solve a problem like Shrewsbury Town? 32:45 Our Ultimate All-Time EFL XI is complete 38:00 Walker worldies & a Maja miss in 72PLUS 72MINUS5 Live / BBC Sounds UEFA Champions League commentaries: Wed 1 Oct 1745 Union Saint-Gilloise v Newcastle on Sports Extra, Wed 1 Oct 2000 Monaco v Man City.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Tommy Smith debate EFL matters including what should happen after Blackburn-Ipswich was abandoned, and should the play-offs be expanded to six teams? Also Middlesbrough flying under Rob Edwards, Cheltenham sack Michael Flynn, and will there be a new addition into the 72+ Ultimate All-Time EFL XI? Oh and EFL footballers as chocolate bars… send your suggestions to us on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.01:15 Revel chat with Tony Mowbray 04:45 Footballers as chocolate bars 06:50 Should Blackburn-Ipswich be replayed? 16:50 Should play-offs be expanded to six teams? 20:35 Middlesbrough flying under Rob Edwards 28:45 Will we add to our All-Time Ultimate EFL XI? 36:55 Cheltenham sack Michael Flynn 39:55 Albert Adomah celebrates with a walking stick 40:50 Acrobatics in 72PLUS 72MINUSBBC Sounds / 5 Live EFL Cup commentary: Wed 1945 Huddersfield vs Man City.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Lyle Taylor talk EFL as Sheff Utd re-appoint Chris Wilder. Hear from the man himself, and did Ruben Selles deserve to go so soon? Also on the agenda, the EFL's best beards, THAT John Mousinho / Will Still handshake and will Lee Trundle make it into the 72+ Ultimate All-Time EFL XI? Remember to send your suggestions and messages to us on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.01:00 Lyle Taylor the hat-trick hero! 03:30 Lyle explains his tiny shinpads 05:00 The EFL's best beards 08:30 John Mousinho Will Still handshake steals the show 11:30 Jobi gets done like a kipper in the group chat 13:30 Chris Wilder returns to Sheffield United 21:20 Hear best bits from Chris Wilder's presser 25:25 Will Lee Trundle make our Ultimate EFL XI? 30:25 Will Lyle's hat-trick make 72PLUS 72MINUS? 35:50 Which manager would you not cross? 38:35 Imagining Jose Mourinho in the EFLBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed 17 Sep 2000 Bayern Munich v Chelsea, Thu 18 Sep 2000 Newcastle v Barcelona, Thu 18 Sep 2000 Man City v Napoli on Sports Extra, Sat 20 Sep 1500 Brighton v Tottenham, Sat 20 Sep 1500 Wolves v Leeds on Sports Extra, Sat 20 Sep 1730 Man Utd v Chelsea, Sun 21 Sep 1400 Sunderland v Aston Villa, Sun 21 Sep 1400 Bournemouth v Newcastle on Sports Extra, Sun 21 Sep 1630 Arsenal v Man City.
Simeon Gholam is joined by Andy Hinchcliffe and Jobi McAnuff to look back on the first part of a thrilling 2025/26 Championship season.The panel take a look at good starts for Middlesbrough, West Brom, Stoke, Leicester and Coventry, difficult beginnings for the two Sheffield clubs and Ipswich, a mixed bag at Southampton, Norwich keeping hold of Josh Sargent and plenty more. Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Phil Brown talk EFL as Ipswich break Championship transfer record. Gaffer Phil puts his foot down when it comes to players for the 72+ Ultimate All-Time EFL XI. The guys discuss Marcelino Núñez swapping Norwich for Ipswich. And Jobi gives his best and worst moments of the week in 72PLUS 72MINUS. Remember to send your suggestions and messages to us on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.01:50 What do managers do in the international break? 02:50 Grimsby Town fined as EFL get whiff of Oduor 05:15 Ultimate All-Time EFL XI is taking shape 10:05 Fresh suggestions for the XI 12:50 Best alternative names in the EFL 15:55 Does Sol Bamba go in? 17:30 Where does Albert Adomah fit in? 20:15 Ipswich break Championship transfer record 23:10 Marcelino Núñez swaps Norwich for Ipswich 25:45 Does being called ‘Marcelino' help you make it? 30:20 Is Sheff Utd's squad now ready? 33:35 Ruben Selles faces up to Sheff Utd away fans 35:25 Late transfers best of the rest 36:45 72PLUS 72MINUSBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Fri 5 Sep 1930 Chelsea v Man City in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1330 Arsenal v London City Lionesses in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1700 England v Andorra in World Cup Qualifying, Sun 7 Sep 1200 Liverpool v Everton in the WSL, Tue 9 Sep 1945 Serbia v England in World Cup Qualifying.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Tommy Smith talk EFL as Danny Ings joins Sheffield United. The gloves come off as they debate players for the 72+ Ultimate All-Time EFL XI. Tommy's former clubs Stoke, Middlesbrough and Huddersfield are all flying. Jobi gives his best and worst moments of the week in 72PLUS 72MINUS. And remember to send your suggestions and messages to us on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.00:40 ‘Snakehips' Jobi at the carnival 03:20 Aaron doing manager interviews in the shower 04:50 Danny Ings joins struggling Sheff Utd 07:45 Gloves off for the Ultimate All-Time EFL XI 16:10 Tommy's former clubs are flying 28:45 Wondergoal in 72PLUS 72MINUS 31:35 Aaron arrives in Fantasy EFL 35:40 Grimsby's Mighty Mariner wins the Mascot DerbyBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed 2000 Grimsby Town v Man Utd, Wed 2000 Club Brugge v Rangers on Sports Extra 3, Sat 1500 Man Utd v Burnley, Sat 1500 Tottenham v Bournemouth on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Leeds v Newcastle, Sun 1200 Rangers v Celtic, Sun 1400 Brighton v Man City, Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v West Ham on Sports Extra, Sun 1630 Liverpool v Arsenal.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Phil Brown talk EFL as Bromley shock Ipswich. They're joined by Bromley owner Robin Stanton-Gleaves to lift the lid on working with manager Andy Woodman. Who will be added to the 72+ Ultimate All-Time EFL XI? Will Jobi be preying on goalkeepers again in 72PLUS 72MINUS? Send your suggestions and messages to us on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.02:30 Phil Brown: ‘being out of football really hurts' 02:45 League One mascots ranked as babysitters 05:40 Who will be added to our 72+ Ultimate All-Time EFL XI? 07:35 Phil gets his Henrik Pedersens confused! 09:55 The EFL is releasing a sticker album! 14:55 Bromley shock Ipswich in EFL Cup 22:05 New season, same goalkeeping howlers 26:30 Sam Allardyce wasn't trusted to play out 27:20 Fantasy EFL shows ‘reality check' for Sheff Utd 31:40 Ipswich sign Akpom & Kone moves to QPRBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed 2000 PSG v Tottenham in UEFA Super Cup, Sat 1500 Sunderland v West Ham on 5 Live, Sat 1500 Tottenham v Burnley on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Wolves v Man City on 5 Live, Sun 1400 Chelsea v Crystal Palace on 5 Live, Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Brentford on Sports Extra, Sun 1630 Man Utd v Arsenal on 5 Live.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff, Tommy Smith and Alex Bruce preview the 2025/26 Championship season, which kicks off this weekend. Are Ipswich Town the best positioned, newly relegated, side to be promoted straight back up? What are Leicester City and Southampton's main concerns? Charlton Athletic manager, Nathan Jones, joins the pod after his side won promotion to the second tier via the League One play-offs. He shares how he thinks his side are progressing. Wrexham have made statement signings this summer, can they go for an unprecedented fourth successive promotion? And what about similarly ambitious recruiters, Birmingham City? BBC Radio Sheffield's Rob Staton brings us up to date with the financial and ownership situation at Sheffield Wednesday. What hope is there for their fans? And for the other half of the city; what next for Sheffield United after their failed play off campaign?Elsewhere in the league, who are the other contenders for having an impressive season? Plus, the panel make their second picks in the 72+ Ultimate All-time EFL XI.TIMECODES: 3:21 The chances of the teams newly relegated from the Premier League 15:39 Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones 21:12 Can Wrexham keep dreaming? 25:21 Are Birmingham City carrying enough momentum to stay up? 26:45 Birmingham City manager, Chris Davies, audio 30:04 What's the latest from Sheffield Wednesday? 39:10 What next for Sheffield United? 40:54 Who are the other contenders for a strong season? 44:06 Ultimate All-time EFL XI
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Lyle Taylor react to the League One and League Two play-off finals and give out their end-of-season awards. Also hear from AFC Wimbledon director of football Craig Cope on what their promotion means for the club. And Jobi does a full-season special of 72plus 72minus.01:00 Aaron reveals his Lyle Taylor dream 02:45 Lyle still in contract talks with Colchester 03:10 Play-off finals deliver once again 06:15 Charlton return to the Championship 12:05 Leyton Orient to start a major rebuild? 15:30 Wimbledon 1-0 their way to promotion 26:55 Walsall lose with a whimper? 30:15 72+ Player of the Season 31:35 72+ Manager of the Season 36:05 72+ Team of the Season 38:15 Season finale of 72PLUS 72MINUSBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed 2000 Real Betis v Chelsea in the UEFA Conference League Final. Fri 1945 England v Portugal in the UEFA Women's Nations League, Sat 2000 PSG v Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League Final.
Championship play-off final reaction as Sunderland beat Sheffield United to reach the Premier League. Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by former Huddersfield play-off winner Tommy Smith. Also hear from match-winner Tommy Watson, Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris and Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder.02:45 Sunderland's young guns come up trumps 05:05 Tommy Watson INTERVIEW 10:55 Regis Le Bris INTERVIEW 13:00 Chris Wilder INTERVIEW 14:30 Burrows' disallowed goal 16:20 What next for Sheff Utd? 20:20 How will Sunderland adapt? 30:20 Milk, anyone?BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League final day commentaries: Sun 1600 Nottingham Forest v Chelsea on 5 Live, Sun 1600 Liverpool v Crystal Palace on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1600 Wolves v Brentford on Sports Extra 3.
EFL play-off finals preview with Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & new Reading CEO Joe Jacobson. They look ahead to each of the Wembley games in the Championship, League One and League Two. And you can hear from Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens ahead of their showdown with Charlton. Plus, which play-off semi-final moments will feature in 72PLUS 72MINUS?03:40 Joe lifts the lid on life as Reading CEO 05:05 Play-off finals to kick off a minute late 09:10 Championship – Sheff Utd vs Sunderland 18:20 Can Sheffield United end their play-off hoodoo? 23:15 League One – Charlton vs Leyton Orient 29:20 Richie Wellens on taking players away to Portugal 33:20 League Two – Wimbledon vs Walsall 37:40 72PLUS 72MINUSBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed 2000 Europa League Final Tottenham v Man Utd, Sat 1700 UEFA Women's Champions League Final Arsenal v Barcelona, Sun 1600 Premier League final day Nottingham Forest v Chelsea.
Colchester United striker Lyle Taylor joins Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff on this week's 72+ to look back on the Championship Play-off semi-finals after Sheffield United and Sunderland booked their places at Wembley. The panel reflect on Sunderland's last gasp winner, hear from the beaten Coventry boss Frank Lampard and Sunderland captain Dan Neil as well as Blades manager Chris Wilder after his side breezed past Bristol City. There's also a discussion over refereeing in the EFL after some controversial decisions in the first legs of the Play-offs in League One and League Two.04:55 - Stadium of Light limbs 12:03 - An emotional Frank Lampard 14:23 - A jubilant Dan Neil 17:47 - Sheffield United demolish Bristol City 21:09 - Blades boss Chris Wilder 27:37 - What's next for Bristol City? 32:39 - Stockport boss Dave Challinor on the offside goal 34:49 - Refereeing in the EFL 40:17 - League Two roundupBBC Sounds / 5 Live / Radio 5 Sports Extra weekend commentaries: Sat 1630 Men's FA Cup Final: Crystal Palace vs Manchester City (5 Live) Sun 1330 Women's FA Cup Final: Chelsea vs Manchester United (Sports Extra 3) Sun 1415 Premier League: West Ham vs Nottingham Forest (5 Live) Sun 1500 Premier League: Brentford vs Fulham (Sports Extra 2) Sun 1630 Premier League: Arsenal vs Newcastle (5 Live)
Aaron Paul is joined by Jobi McAnuff and former play-off winning defender with Huddersfield Town, Tommy Smith to look ahead to the conclusion of the EFL season. Hear from Sheffield United forward Tyrese Campbell as they prepare for the Championship play-offs. Who'll join Leeds and Burnley in the Premier League next season and who'll be going up from League One and League Two? Plus, we'll reflect on Bradford's stoppage time winner to secure promotion, how Luton suffered back-to-back relegations and where some managerial changes have been made.Timecodes:05:00 Drama on the Championship final day 11:45 Sheffield United forward Tyrese Campbell 16:50 Championship Play-offs 25:20 Watford and Bristol Rovers sack their managers 29:10 League One play-offs 35:50 League Two play-offs 40:15 72 plus / 72 minusCommentaries this week: Wednesday 7th May CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: PSG v Arsenal, live on 5 Live. Thursday 8th May EUROPA LEAGUE: Bodo Glimt v Spurs, live on 5 Live. EUROPA LEAGUE: Manchester United v Athletic Club, live on 5 Sports Extra. Saturday 10th May WOMENS SUPER LEAGUE: Chelsea v Liverpool 1230 KO, live on 5 Sports Extra. PREMIER LEAGUE: Southampton v Manchester City 1500 KO, live on 5 Live. PREMIER LEAGUE: Bournemouth v Aston Villa 1730 KO, live on 5 Live. Sunday 11th May PREMIER LEAGUE: Nottingham Forest v Leicester 1415 KO, live on 5 Live. PREMIER LEAGUE: Manchester United v West Ham 1415 KO, live on 5 Sports Extra. PREMIER LEAGUE: Spurs v Crystal Palace 1415 KO, live on BBC Sport Website and App. PREMIER LEAGUE: Liverpool v Arsenal 1630 KO, live on 5 Live.
Former Barnsley manager Darrell Clarke joins Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff on this week's 72+ to preview the final weekend of the EFL season. Aaron's been at the EFL Awards – hear from Championship Manager of the Year Scott Parker and Championship Player of the Year Gustavo Hamer. It's all to play for at the top of the Championship, who will claim the final two play-off spots? And who is in danger at the bottom of the table? Aaron speaks to Birmingham's Chris Davies after he picked up the League 1 Manager of the Year award on their success this season, and what comes next for Wrexham after their third successive promotion was confirmed? Plus Wycombe's Richard Kone speaks to Aaron ahead of the play-offs. And in League 2, who will claim the remaining play-off places? And, after picking up the award for Contribution to League Football, hear from Neil Warnock.TIME CODES:03:55 – Championship Manager of the Year, Scott Parker 06:20 – Burnley 12:05 – Championship Player of the Year, Gustavo Hamer 14:55 – Sheffield United 15:55 – Championship Play-Off Race 19:10 – Championship Relegation Battle 24:35 – League 1 Manager of the Year, Chris Davies 26:05 – Birmingham City 29:05 – League 1 Young Player of the Year, Richard Kone 31:25 – League 1 Play-Off Race 33:30 – Wrexham 35:55 – Top of League 2 41:35 – Carlisle Relegated 43:40 – Fantasy EFL 44:30 – 72Plus/72Minus 46:50 – Neil WarnockCommentaries this week: Wednesday 30th April 20:15 - Manchester United v Chelsea – Women's Super League – 5 live 18:00 - Aston Villa v Arsenal – Women's Super League – 5 Sports ExtraThursday 1st May 20:00 - Athletic Club v Manchester United – Europa League – 5 live 20:00 - Spurs v Bodo Glimt – Europa League – 5 Sports ExtraSaturday 3rd May 15:00 - Everton v Ipswich – Premier League – 5 live 17:30 - Arsenal v Bournemouth – Premier League – 5 liveSunday 4th May 12:00 Manchester United v Manchester City – Women's Super League – 5 Sports Extra 14:00 - Brighton v Newcastle United – Premier League – 5 live 14:00 – Brentford v Manchester United – Premier League – 5 Sports Extra 14:00 – West Ham v Spurs – Premier League – BBC Sport Website 16:30 – Chelsea v Liverpool – Premier League – 5 live
Aaron Paul & Jobi McAnuff are joined by Phil Brown as Leeds & Burnley are promoted to the Premier League. Hear from Chris Wilder as Sheffield United have to settle for a play-off place. Luton boss Matt Bloomfield joins the pod with his team inside the relegation zone on goal difference. There are twists and turns at the top of League One and League Two. And will goalkeepers be given a break in 72PLUS 72MINUS?02:05 Phil's Kidderminster title race goes to final day 06:05 Leeds and Burnley promoted to the Premier League 16:10 Sheff Utd have to settle for the play-offs 21:15 WBA, Norwich & Cardiff sack their managers 23:05 Luton boss Matt Bloomfield joins the pod 31:40 Can Charlton gatecrash the League One automatics? 34:30 Doncaster jump to top of League Two 37:30 Jobi's best & worst moments in 72PLUS 72MINUSBBC Sounds / 5 Live / Radio 5 Sports Extra weekend commentaries: Sat 1500 Newcastle v Ipswich in the Premier League, Sat 1715 Crystal Palace v Aston Villa in the FA Cup semis, Sun 1400 Bournemouth v Man Utd in the Premier League, Sun 1400 Chelsea v Barcelona in the Women's Champions League, Sun 1630 Liverpool v Tottenham in the Premier League, Sun 1630 Nottingham Forest v Man City in the FA Cup semis.
Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Colchester's Lyle Taylor. He dishes the dirt on the club shower gel rota. Hear from Chris Wilder after Sheffield United suffer defeats in the Championship promotion race. What about Bristol City's rise and Blackburn's bad run? Catch up with Birmingham boss Chris Davies after sealing League One promotion, and hear from Darren Ferguson ahead of the Peterborough-Birmingham EFL Trophy final. And Aaron's patience finally pays off in Fantasy EFL.02:35 Lyle reveals the Colchester shower gel rota 04:40 Huge twists and turns in race for Premier League 06:20 Chris Wilder: ‘We're shooting ourselves in the foot' 14:55 Bristol City big winners in play-off race 16:25 Blackburn on a bad run 20:20 Lyle wants Millwall in the Premier League 22:45 Birmingham celebrating promotion from League One 28:25 Peterborough-Birmingham again in EFL Trophy final 32:50 Walsall knocked off top in League Two 36:05 Aaron finally delivers in Fantasy EFLBBC Sounds / 5 Live midweek commentaries: Wed 2000 PSG v Aston Villa in the UEFA Champions League, Thu 2000 Lyon v Man Utd in the UEFA Europa League.
Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by West Brom's Jed Wallace. He reveals the dressing room shower gel rota and whether he brought birthday cake into training. Plus the important stuff as Leeds are knocked off the top of the Championship – what do they do about their goalkeeper Meslier? Jed is ‘frustrated' in the play-off race. Wage problems at Sheffield Wednesday and the clock is ticking at Reading. Plus, could Port Vale be making a late charge in League Two? All that and some interesting half-time entertainment in 72plus 72minus.02:25 Jed Wallace feels ‘fit as a fiddle' 03:00 Football sayings that don't make sense 05:55 Did Jed bring birthday cake into training? 06:15 Jed reveals the West Brom shower gel rota 07:30 April Fools takes the EFL by storm 12:40 Leeds United knocked off the top 13:40 What do Leeds do about Meslier? 23:55 Jed frustrated in Championship play-offs 30:30 Wage payment problems at Sheff Wed 32:55 Clock ticking for Reading FC 37:15 Port Vale finding form at the right timeBBC Sounds / 5 Live midweek Premier League commentaries: Wed 2 Apr 2000 Liverpool v Everton on 5 Live, Wed 2 Apr 1945 Newcastle v Brentford on 5 Sports Extra, Wed 2 Apr 1945 Bournemouth v Ipswich on BBC Sport website.
Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by former Shrewsbury & Wycombe defender Joe Jacobson. They react to Gareth Ainsworth leaving Shrewsbury for Gillingham. BBC Radio Shropshire sports editor Nick Southall joins the pod for that. Hear from Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson on the fight for second in League One. What about the crunch takeover deadline at Reading? And with eight games to go in the Championship, it's the start of the run-in!02:45 Gareth Ainsworth leaves Shrewsbury for Gillingham 05:35 BBC Radio Shropshire's Nick Southall joins the pod 15:25 Good move from Gillingham? 21:45 Did John Coleman deserve to go? 23:15 Wrexham or Wycombe for 2nd in League One? 31:20 Crunch deadline for Reading awaits 37:10 Eight games to go in the Championship 40:25 23k watch Bradford-Colchester 42:25 Fantasy EFL & 72PLUS 72MINUS BBC Sounds / 5 Live UEFA Women's Champions League commentaries this week: Wed 26 Mar 2000 Arsenal v Real Madrid, Thu 27 Mar 2000 Chelsea v Man City.