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Sim is joined by former EFL striker Sam Parkin and commentator David Stowell to take a look at how the League Two season has begun.With four games gone there are no 100% records, but a host of teams will be pleased with the starts they have made including early league leaders Bristol Rovers.On the other hand some sides have struggled to get going with concern growing at Port Vale and Gillingham, and a much-needed win at Salford.-•You can watch the EFL action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink•Listen to every episode of Essential EFL here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933949/essential-efl-a-sky-sports-efl-podcast•You can listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Essential EFL".•For all the latest EFL news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

James Norwood joins Gaz and G Stop to chat about his career, from having trials once at Crystal Palace and missing a lads' holiday to Zante, right through to becoming a goalscoring phenomenon at Tranmere Rovers, playing for and being suspended by Ipswich Town, Joey Barton turning him down at Bristol Rovers, sneaking in an extra year at Barnsley, and regretting ever turning up at Oldham Athletic. Norwood doesn't hold back either. He talks about dealing with internet trolls, finding his next club, the managers he's worked under, some of the crazy moments from his career and the realities of life as a professional footballer travlling up and down the country chasing contracts. There's the story of missing a holiday to sign for Exeter City, some brilliant tales from Forest Green Rovers and why he now hates the club, choosing National League Tranmere Rovers over then-Championship side Burton Albion, scoring in a play-off final, and knocking Forest Green out of the League Two play-offs. We also get into his time at Ipswich Town, playing with his back to goal, injuries, being suspended and the problems that eventually saw him leave. And then there's Oldham... Norwood opens up about joining Oldham Athletic, wanting to leave after just one game, the fallout behind the scenes and why he ultimately regrets making the move. Plus, there's boozing before Leeds, questionable social media posts, mouldy showers and some brutally honest opinions on managers. Chapters 00:00 - James Norwood Interview 02:28 - Usain Bolt Signs for Wythenshawe Vets 04:00 - James Norwood on Dealing With Internet Trolls 05:50 - James Norwood's Next Career Move 08:15 - James Norwood's Football Back Story 11:18 - James Norwood: “I Had Trials Once at Crystal Palace” 12:30 - Missing the Lads' Holiday to Zante 14:52 - James Norwood's First Season at Exeter City 15:13 - James Norwood on Boozing Before Leeds 18:46 - James Norwood Goes on Loan to Sutton United 19:30 - James Norwood at Forest Green Rovers 22:11 - James Norwood Playing Left Midfield 22:36 - Forest Green Rovers' Weird Training Rituals 30:35 - Why James Norwood Left Forest Green Rovers 37:27 - The Craziest Transfer Story 38:10 - James Norwood's Worldie Against Cardiff 39:04 - Why James Norwood Chose Tranmere Over Burton 44:06 - James Norwood on Tranmere Rovers 45:52 - James Norwood's Incredible Tranmere Goalscoring Record 48:30 - Scoring in the Play-Off Final 52:48 - Knocking Forest Green Out of the Play-Offs 53:45 - Leaving Tranmere Rovers 55:48 - James Norwood's VERY Dodgy Social Media 56:50 - James Norwood Signs for Ipswich Town 59:49 - Playing Through Injury 1:01:18 - NorwoodMania Wrestling & Paul Lambert 1:04:08 - Problems at Ipswich Town 1:07:12 - Why James Norwood Was Suspended 1:08:55 - The CEO, Paul Cook & James Norwood 1:13:54 - Working With Kieran McKenna 1:17:57 - James Norwood Signs for Bristol Rovers 1:19:24 - Choosing Between Oxford United and Barnsley 1:20:10 - James Norwood at Barnsley With Michael Duff 1:21:24 - James Norwood Turns Up at the Wrong Wedding 1:25:14 - Signing for Oldham Athletic 1:25:17 - From Championship Football to Mouldy Showers 1:26:22 - Why James Norwood Wanted to Leave Oldham After One Game 1:31:32 - James Norwood on Tactically Inept Managers 1:32:00 - The Most Enjoyable Part of James Norwood's Career 1:34:12 - James Norwood Regrets Signing for Oldham 1:35:25 - The Oldham Fallout 1:37:34 - James Norwood's Football Future #IHadTrialsOnce #NonLeague #Football #TranmereRovers #IpswichTown #OldhamAthletic #NationalLeague #Barnsley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson with all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two.Wolves and Southampton already look to have so much strength in depth for Championship level "it is scary.". But it's Charlton who are top on nine points, can they keep it up...Who is the beat striker in the division? In League One Blackpool are on the front foot and Stockport look good as they get back to winning ways.Plus the South Yorkshire derby in League Two, Salford still winless and Walsall are up there...again! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How long can Stenhousemuir keep their remarkable Championship run going? The team analyse another impressive win for Marvin Bartley's side and ask what's gone wrong at Livingston. Are Inverness Caledonian Thistle destined to climb the table, and have Dunfermline found a spark after their first league win?In League One, Hamilton Academical and Ross County are setting the pace, but why are Airdrie and Queen of the South struggling?Plus, Elgin City's flying start in League Two, Clyde's credentials as challengers, concerns for Stirling Albion, and whether Dumbarton should already be worried about life at the foot of the table02:13 Stenhousemuir's remarkable Championship start 08:21 Livingston's struggles and Inverness concerns 10:58 Queen's Park, Morton and Dunfermline's first win 14:27 Hamilton lead the way as Ross County emerge as favourites 18:06 East Kilbride's reality check and Airdrie's alarming form 21:49 What's gone wrong at Queen of the South? 23:29 Elgin City set the pace in League Two as Clyde chase 26:50 Stirling Albion's slow start and Dumbarton's worries

Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Tranmere boss Darrell Clarke to discuss the big stories in the EFL.Darrell explains how his defender Bobby Faulkner ended up in goal and the panel discuss Bobby Kamwa's Adebayor-esque celebration against his former club Newport.Millwall, Charlton and West Brom are the early pace-setters in the Championship - while Leicester are already struggling in League One, but will Russell Martin be given the time to turn it around?And in 72PLUS 72MINUS, there's a Puskas contender in the Championship and a pantomime moment in League Two.This season we now have our very own 72+ feed on BBC Sounds - where you can listen to episodes every week.We'll continue to bring you all the same content you've been enjoying here, with the biggest stories from the EFL, exclusive guests and the moments everyone is talking about.TIMECODES: 01:21 - Darrell Clare on putting a defender in goal and Tranmere's busy summer 09:56 - Bristol Rovers striker Bobby Kamwa goes full Adebayor  17:29 - Could Charlton be a surprise package? 22:05 - Millwall setting the early Championship pace 25:42 - West Brom impressing after a summer of change 32:15 - Can Russell Martin get Leicester moving?

What a game! In this episode, Neno's joined by Max & Caz to discuss the incredible eight-goal thriller against Newport County - with the Gas running out 5-3 winners & Bobby 'Adebayor' Kamwa stealing the headlines.Enjoy & UTG!Support the showTo help the pod reach more Gasheads, we'd love it if you could leave us a review on whichever platform you listen on. Thank you!

What does it actually take for a promoted team to survive in the Premier League? Ali Maxwell of the Not the Top 20 podcast joins the show for a special crossover episode looking at the entire English football pyramid, not just the top of it. From the "pepification" of the Championship to why defense wins promotion out of League Two, Ali and HVB trace how teams build themselves up the divisions, then ask what it takes for Coventry, Ipswich and Hull to actually stick around at the top. Check out NTT20 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLi4ccCSo1F7C_9Djbu_aWA Sign up for our Premier League Previews: https://www.thetransferflow.com/season-previews Use code "TTF26" for 26% off your first month of Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTransferFlow Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:24 – Welcome Ali 01:06 – The "pepification" of the Championship 06:45 – Are Championship playmakers undervalued? 08:14 – Physicality and recruitment trade-offs in the EFL 12:34 – How analytics have trickled down the pyramid 13:40 – Championship vs. League Two: a different sport 16:02 – Why defense wins promotion in League Two 22:16 – The jump from League Two to League One 23:16 – Birmingham, Ipswich and building for League One 24:38 – Cardiff, Lincoln City and League One's ceiling 29:14 – Coventry, Ipswich, Hull: the long road to the Premier League 30:49 – Why every promoted team runs the same transfer playbook 32:15 – Ranking Coventry, Ipswich and Hull's survival chances 37:49 – Frank Lampard's tactical evolution at Coventry 40:21 – Why the existing Premier League teams matter most 42:18 – The financial gap and football's "two jumps" 45:11 – Manager continuity: the blueprint for staying up 48:04 – Closing thoughts #premierleague #epl #efl #eflchampionship #coventry #ipswichtown #pepguardiola #foryou #soccer #football #fyp #footballpodcast #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a 25-year absence, Coventry City are back in England's top flight. Mark Chapman is joined by Golden Boot-winning former striker Dion Dublin, club legend Steve Ogrizovic, BBC CWR's Rob Gurney, and others to reflect on the club's remarkable story.The Sky Blues have been all the way down to League Two since their last Premier League appearance, had to move out of their own city on two separate occasions, endured a spell in administration and they've had 15 managers!So, how did it happen, and how did they get back here?In the end, Frank Lampard was the man to bring them back up. We'll hear from Lampard, recall the club's rejuvenation under Mark Robins and the fan stories during the darker years.Timecodes: 01:00 What have the last 25 years been like for Coventry fans?! 05:00 What led to their relegation in 2001? 07:45 From Highfield Road to the Ricoh Arena and how it led to an unravelling 14:30 Moz Baker, former Chair of the Sky Blues Trust, explains how the fans split in the 2010s 20:45 Coventry legend Steve Ogrizovic joins the show 23:00 What kind of Coventry did Mark Robins take over and how did he turn it around? 29:00 Former Coventry captain Michael Doyle explains how Robins did it 36:40 Why a new owner sacked the much-loved Robins, and it came off 40:30 How did fans feel when Frank Lampard was appointed 44:30 Interview with Frank Lampard on the season ahead 48:25 Has Lampard changed the whole club's culture, and will his style suit the Premier League? With Katie Stafford, from BBC CWR's Sky Blues fancast 51:00 Coventry's £100m summer – will it pay off?

The Football League is back and as unpredictable as ever. Gregor Robertson joins Tom Clarke to discuss the opening weekend in The Championship, League One and League Two after plenty of reminders of why these divisions are so hard to call. Will Lankshear scored twice to get promotion chasing Middlesbrough off to a winning star but West Ham, Burnley and Wolves all draw. There was controversy as West Brom surprise Norwich and Southampton endured a difficult weekend as they sold their best player and lost at Watford. Gregor has a new hero in a gold mask in League One and Tom apologises to Salford fans for jinxing their start in League Two. Tom also has a new charity pledge to try and appease the fans who want VAR in the football league... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Reading FC's Co-CEO Joe Jacobson to reflect on all of the big stories from the opening weekend of the EFL Season! Joe gives insight into the Royals offseason business, how a League One club operates in the transfer window and reflects on the weekend's dramatic defeat to Luton Town. We analyse both West Ham and Wolves' draws and question whether supporters should really be concerned after one game? We discuss whether VAR should be introduced into the Championship after West Brom were awarded a controversial goal this weekend. Would anyone really want it? We also look back at a disappointing defeat for Southampton, focus on Will Lankshear's goalscoring form and shine a light on the newly promoted sides in League Two with York City and Rochdale. Twitter: @talkSPORT2Host: Hugh Woozencroft @HughWoozencroftPundit: Joe Jacobson @Joe_jacobsonExec Producer: Will Varney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Town kicked off their 26/27 League Two campaign with a 1-0 win over newly relegated Exeter in the basking Blundell Park sunshine. Supporters Helen Walker, Mark Gill and Adam Howard give their thoughts on a workmanlike performance…(And for gods sake respect the hose pipe bans or you'll have Adam to answer to!)+++Like what we do? Help towards the running costs of the podcast with a small donation - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VYV82P75CA84ESubscribe to our mailing list for pod updates - https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus Order our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.comFollow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - viewfromthefindus@gmail.com Intro / Outro music - "Moments" by Elson - Listen on Spotify Artwork - Alex Chilvers - https://alexchilvers.co.uk or @alexjchilversGraphics - Liam McLennanPhotography - Jon Corken+++ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cobblers welcome Swindon Town to Sixfields for the first League Two game of the 26/27 season on Saturday. We look ahead to the game with Robins fan Fyfie from the Fools Rush In podcast. Danny hosts. ----- Get our newsletter, ad free episodes, extra content and our access our community at patreon.com/cobblerstome Get involved and send your thoughts to podcast@cobblerstome.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the eve of another League Two season kicking off who better to help us preview Town's chances than a leading voice on all things EFL and co-host of the brilliant NTT20 Podcast; George Elek… and why The Mariners are his adopted second team.+++Hosted and produced by Chris Mills with guest George ElekLike what we do? Help towards the running costs of the podcast with a small donation - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VYV82P75CA84ESubscribe to our mailing list for pod updates - https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus Order our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.comFollow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - viewfromthefindus@gmail.com Intro / Outro music - "Moments" by Elson - Listen on Spotify Artwork - Alex Chilvers - https://alexchilvers.co.uk or @alexjchilversGraphics - Liam McLennanPhotography - Jon Corken+++ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden is joined by George Elek, Ali Maxwell and Seb Hutchinson to run through all you need to know about the Championship, League One and League Two. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Tom Clarke is joined by the Times Joe Harston and Kit Shepard and EFL stalwart Gregor Robertson to preview the start of the EFL season which kicks off this weekend!Can anyone stop West Ham? And is Jarrod Bowen going to run away with the Golden boot? We discuss how the Hammers will cope with the pressure of having to win every week having just dropped into the ChampionshipElsewhere we look at how well equipped the other two relegated sides, Burnley and Wolves are to have an immediate return to the Premier League.How much of an impact will spygate have on Southampton's season? It may be last season's story but the scandal is still set to have a prominent role in the terraces and the media throughout the season.And Tom tells us why his beloved Lincoln will silence their doubters and remain in The Championship following their promotion from League One.Elsewhere we look at how Leicester will cope in League One and is this finally the year that Salford City get their coveted promotion from League Two? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the big one - our predictions for the Bristol Rovers 2026/27 season!Neno's joined by Max & Willett to discuss their hopes, dreams & fears for the campaign ahead, as well as predicting which members of the squad will have a season to remember or one to forget.Enjoy & UTG!Support the showTo help the pod reach more Gasheads, we'd love it if you could leave us a review on whichever platform you listen on. Thank you!

Olly Clink and EFL expert Adrian Clarke preview the 2026/27 season, covering new rules, standout transfers, promotion contenders and relegation battles across the Championship, League One and League Two. Plus, hear from Steven Schumacher, James Carragher, Ollie Pearce and Peter Cklamovski.YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORT & @talkSPORT2Instagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT.comPhoto Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The England Men's test cricket team are in a hole. After a spectacular collapse at home to New Zealand which saw the end of Stokes, McCullum and the ‘Bazball' era earlier this summer England now face a must win series against Pakistan.But guess what?Their new test coach, who has never coached a test team, is in New Zealand and it's all got Mark Chapman feeling a bit down about his favourite sport. Nedum, Gabby & Mark are joined by Wisden editor Lawrence Booth to discuss an ECB omni shambles and the immediate future, however bleak, of England Men's test cricket team.In happier news the EFL kicks off this weekend and the guys bring you all the big stories which should be on your radar as The Championship, League One & League Two curtain raisers.Elsewhere Stuart Broad's viral solar eclipse commentary at The Hundred and Gabby's incredible impression of a Birmingham accent will delight and offend in equal measure.

What do the local media think is in store for Northampton Town this season? BBC Radio Northampton's Jake Sharpe and the Chronicle & Echo's James Heneghan join us for a chat ahead of the Cobblers' opening game in League Two against Swindon Town. Do they think the pundits are right to be worried about the year ahead? Or is there more positivity closer to home? Charles hosts. ----- Get our newsletter, ad free episodes, extra content and our access our community at patreon.com/cobblerstome Get involved and send your thoughts to podcast@cobblerstome.com Cobblers To Me Meet Chris Hogg | INTERVIEW Meet the new man in the hotseat at Northampton as Cobblers manager, Chris Hogg joins us to have a chat ahead of the new season. Charles, Danny, Neil and Chessie host. ----- Get our newsletter, ad free episodes, extra content and our access our community at patreon.com/cobblerstome Get involved and send your thoughts to podcast@cobblerstome.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The England Men's test cricket team are in a hole. After a spectacular collapse at home to New Zealand which saw the end of Stokes, McCullum and the ‘Bazball' era earlier this summer England now face a must win series against Pakistan.But guess what?Their new test coach, who has never coached a test team, is in New Zealand and it's all got Mark Chapman feeling a bit down about his favourite sport. Nedum, Gabby & Mark are joined by Wisden editor Lawrence Booth to discuss an ECB omni shambles and the immediate future, however bleak, of England Men's test cricket team.In happier news the EFL kicks off this weekend and the guys bring you all the big stories which should be on your radar as The Championship, League One & League Two curtain raisers.Elsewhere Stuart Broad's viral solar eclipse commentary at The Hundred and Gabby's incredible impression of a Birmingham accent will delight and offend in equal measure.

The EFL is back and so are we! Join Matt Davies-Adams, Adrian Clarke and Sam Parkin as they look ahead to the start of the new season by making a ton of predictions across The Championship, League One and League Two!Our partners Quinn Bet have an offer: you can get 50% back up to £25.  If your account has Sportsbook losses at the end of your first day's betting, QuinnBet will refund 50% of your losses as a Free Bet up to £25 (min 3 bets). Even if your account is up, you're guaranteed a £5 Free Bet provided you place at least 1 bet of £10 or greater at the minimum odds. T&Cs apply | 18+ New UK Customers Only | GambleAware.org | Gamble Responsibly” https://quinnbet.click/o/L5trHE?lpage=T4KU20

We all like a little flutter before the season starts don't we so the guys jump on for another bite-size episode to try and find some value in the current betting odds...+++Hosted and produced by Chris Mills with guest Jason SadlerLike what we do? Help towards the running costs of the podcast with a small donation - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VYV82P75CA84ESubscribe to our mailing list for pod updates - https://mailchi.mp/41dfa5ea31ac/view-from-the-findus Order our first ever VFTF merchandise, a unisex t-shirt, via our website - https://viewfromthefindus.wordpress.comFollow us on X or Instagram; the handle for both is @VFTFindus or get in touch with the show via email - viewfromthefindus@gmail.com Intro / Outro music - "Moments" by Elson - Listen on Spotify Artwork - Alex Chilvers - https://alexchilvers.co.uk or @alexjchilversGraphics - Liam McLennanPhotography - Jon Corken+++ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new EFL season is back with nine months of drama to come across the Championship, League One and League Two. Aaron Paul is joined by Andy Woodman, Luke Chambers and Lyle Taylor to preview all three divisions, looking at promotion contenders, relegated giants and, dark horses. West Ham and Wolves return to the second tier, Southampton and Middlesbrough all have their eyes on promotion. Bromley manager Andy Woodman discusses the club's historic first season in the third tier, while Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday look to bounce back after relegation. Salford City manager Peter Cklamovski joins us to discuss his journey from Australia and Asia to English football, working with Ange Postecoglou and the pressure of taking charge of one of the division's promotion favourites.And don't forget to join the official 72+ EFL Fantasy League using the code 72EFLPOD. The 72+ Podcast now has a new home, just look for the 72+ Podcast feed on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts.00:00 Intro 02:10 Championship preview 03:05 West Ham 09:40 Wolves 13:50 Burnley 17:30 Southampton 22:40 Middlesbrough 25:40 Championship dark horses 31:30 League One and Bromley 36:10 PFA open legal proceedings over the EFL 37:10 Leicester City, Sheffield Wednesday and Oxford United 39:40 Salford City boss Peter Cklamovski 46:30 York City5Live commentaries this week: Wednesday 12th August: PSG v Aston Villa Sunday 16th August: Manchester City v Arsenal

Should you ever buy socks from the club shop, along with the shirt and shorts? What should NTFC's 5 year plan be? How long would we be in prison for? Join us for another Mailbag episode where we attempt to answer your questions.  Charles, Danny, Neil and Chessie host. ----- Get our newsletter, ad free episodes, extra content and our access our community at patreon.com/cobblerstome Get involved and send your thoughts to podcast@cobblerstome.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome along to our 2026/27 EFL Sky Bet League Two predictions. Today, we run through our pre-season preview with predictions for promotion, relegation and the playoffs for the 26/27 EFL League Two this year!

Sky Bet League Two is next up in our 24-1 prediction series and Tom Carnduff is making his picks.Who will go up in one of the four promotion places on offer? At the other end, which teams slip into the top places for relegation?Regular podcast episodes will be out every Thursday throughout the course of the season so make sure you subscribe to ensure that you don't miss out!#efl #leaguetwo #eflleaguetwo

The podcast is joined by Dave Hughes to assess a disappointing Carabao Cup loss at home to Crawley in Scott Lindsey's first game in charge. We also cover the signing of Harry Boyes, discuss our hopes and fears for the season ahead, and preview the League Two opener against Bristol Rovers. Other important topics covered include old wrestlers, Mounjaro and tent scratching.See also:York 0-2 Crawley: Match ReportBoyes of summer: Who is York's new signing Harry Boyes? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe

Join Warren Ashurst, Mark Langdon, James Milton and professional punter Nick Goff as they preview the 2026/27 football season, sharing their Premier League predictions, EFL tips, Champions League outright bets and the best ante-post betting opportunities from across Europe.From the Premier League title race and relegation battle to the race for the Golden Boot, promotion contenders in the EFL and Europe's biggest leagues, the team reveal their best bets, value selections and season-long predictions ahead of the new campaign.The panel also analyse the leading contenders in the Championship, League One, League Two and across Europe's major leagues, including the Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1, highlighting where they believe the best value lies before a ball has been kicked.Whether you're looking for Premier League predictions, football betting tips, EFL season previews, Champions League outright picks, ante-post betting advice or the best bets for the 2026/27 football season, The Big Kick-Off has you covered.

Join Warren Ashurst, Mark Langdon, James Milton and professional punter Nick Goff as they preview the 2026/27 football season, sharing their Premier League predictions, EFL tips, Champions League outright bets and the best ante-post betting opportunities from across Europe.From the Premier League title race and relegation battle to the race for the Golden Boot, promotion contenders in the EFL and Europe's biggest leagues, the team reveal their best bets, value selections and season-long predictions ahead of the new campaign.The panel also analyse the leading contenders in the Championship, League One, League Two and across Europe's major leagues, including the Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1, highlighting where they believe the best value lies before a ball has been kicked.Whether you're looking for Premier League predictions, football betting tips, EFL season previews, Champions League outright picks, ante-post betting advice or the best bets for the 2026/27 football season, The Big Kick-Off has you covered.

Our This Week's Acca team of Tom Carnduff, Jimmy 'The Punt' Cantrill, Joe Townsend and Jake Osgathorpe sit down to preview the 2026/27 Sky Bet League Two season.We're looking at...

A Pod of two halves! Josh checks in with Patrick Infurma, co-founder of Vermont Green FC, while he had to find a place to record from within the confines of Atwood Stadium. We talk about the path VGFC took to get to another final and the legacy their building as an organization. Then, we catch up with President of Flint City Bucks, Mr. Costa Papista, and talk about the team who has been successful for 30 years; how they have consistently challenged for titles and how they have prepared to host the 2026 USL League Two Final.

It's good to be back! In our first episode of the new season, Neno's joined by Caz, Willett & Weeksy to discuss Rovers' transfer business & pre-season so far.8 new faces3 departures5 pre-season friendliesAll of this and more covered in this episode!Enjoy & UTGSupport the showProudly sponsored by: https://theoakfieldgroup.co.uk

Who will win promotion? Who could surprise everyone? And who might be in for a long season? Craig Telfer and John Walker join Charlotte Cohen for a comprehensive preview of League One and League Two. Ross County's immediate promotion hopes, Hamilton's recruitment drive, East Kilbride's first full SPFL campaign and a fiercely competitive League Two all come under the microscope. With predictions for the biggest movers, top scorers and managers to watch, there's plenty for Scottish football fans to get excited about before the action begins.

Ten years ago, Philando Castile was killed by a police officer in the St. Paul suburb of Falcon Heights. His death led to calls for accountability and change in policing. His mother, Valerie Castile, threw herself into that work.Four Black-led nonprofits in the Twin Cities with a combined 300-plus years of history announced they're coming together to try to have a greater impact. We'll learn more about what they hope to do with a new collaboration. Plus, we'll meet a 14 year old boxer who just won gold at the Junior Olympics. And Mexico is out of the World Cup, but we'll hear about how the team's run inspired fans in the Twin Cities.Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Are You Coming Home” by Clovers Daughter, and our Song of the Day was “Naz Reid Book Club” by League Two.

After several years of flirting with relegation Coventry City's top flight stay of over 30 years ended in 2001. No one could have forseeen then that it would take them 25 years to return and along the way they would drop as low as League Two. James is joined by new Coventry City Correspondent Andrew O'Gorman to discuss what's happened over the last 25 years. A story that features financial disasters, points deductions and being kicked out of their own home and city on two occasions. And now that they're back, how ready are they? Tomorrow on Planet FPL: That Show With Nico ep.9 Today on Patreon: Nico's Corner (IT+) & Memories of '94: The Hosts & The Irish (AT) The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can be found via this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/159799268 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast?  Join us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow James on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Suj on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/sujanshah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/claytsAFC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow David on Twitter/x: https://x.com/PlanetFPLHunter Follow Nico on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/nico_semedo Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like us on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #CCFC #Coventry #Premier League Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is Ollie Watkins reflecting on a journey that very few footballers ever experience - opening up on going from League Two and non-league football to scoring one of England's biggest goals in recent history. Chilling with Rio in his Airbnb, Watkins reveals why he still thinks about those early days every time he walks out for Aston Villa in the Champions League.Despite becoming one of the Premier League's most consistent forwards, Watkins remains hugely grounded throughout this conversation - discussing the impatience that drove him early in his career, the responsibility he felt during Steven Gerrard's time at Aston Villa and why Unai Emery completely changed the standards and mentality within the squad.There's fascinating insight into the mentality of elite strikers too, including why Erling Haaland's role is “so difficult”, how studying Ruud van Nistelrooy helped develop his instincts inside the box and why Harry Kane's leadership is more about standards than shouting.Watkins also explains the challenge of being used as an impact substitute for England and reveals the voice note he sent to friends before his huge semi-final goal after growing frustrated on the bench.The pair also discuss Thomas Tuchel's arrival as England manager, why the squad are already buying into his demand for more arrogance and confidence, and how nobody in the camp can beat him at table tennis. Plus brilliant stories and insight on Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford, Morgan Rogers, Phil Foden and why Watkins believes criticism of Gareth Southgate was completely unfair.There's also a brilliant look into dressing room culture and player personalities - from fashion disasters in the France squad and ping-pong battles at England camp to why Michael Owen's advice means more than anybody else's and the underrated qualities that make Ezri Konsa such a difficult defender to play against.Brought to you in partnership with Airbnb #ad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the final time this season, Matt Davies-Adams, Sam Parkin and Adrian Clarke get together to chat all things EFL. This week it's all about the Playoff Finals as the chaps assess the baking hot Wembley showdowns in The Championship, League One and League Two.Our partners Quinn Bet have an offer: you can get 50% back up to £25.  If your account has Sportsbook losses at the end of your first day's betting, QuinnBet will refund 50% of your losses as a Free Bet up to £25 (min 3 bets). Even if your account is up, you're guaranteed a £5 Free Bet provided you place at least 1 bet of £10 or greater at the minimum odds. T&Cs apply | 18+ New UK Customers Only | GambleAware.org | Gamble Responsibly” https://quinnbet.click/o/L5trHE?lpage=T4KU20

Simeon Gholam is joined pitchside by Aaron McLean at Wembley for an immediate review of the League Two play-off final, as Notts County beat Salford 3-0 to reach League One.-•You can watch the EFL action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink•Listen to every episode of Essential EFL here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933949/essential-efl-a-sky-sports-efl-podcast•You can listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Essential EFL".•For all the latest EFL news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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.

Matt Davies-Adams, Sam Parkin and Adrian Clarke react to Hull booking their place in The Championship playoff final as well as giving their verdict on Southampton's spygate saga. There's also reviews and previews of the semis in League One and League Two, managerial news involving Mousinho and Manning plus predictions, tweet of the week and more Our partners Quinn Bet have an offer: you can get 50% back up to £25.  If your account has Sportsbook losses at the end of your first day's betting, QuinnBet will refund 50% of your losses as a Free Bet up to £25 (min 3 bets). Even if your account is up, you're guaranteed a £5 Free Bet provided you place at least 1 bet of £10 or greater at the minimum odds. T&Cs apply | 18+ New UK Customers Only | GambleAware.org | Gamble Responsibly” https://quinnbet.click/o/L5trHE?lpage=T4KU20

Join Neno, Max, Weeksy & Willett for the last episode of the season, as they pick the bones out of a bonkers 25/26 for Bristol Rovers FC.See you next season!UTGSupport the showProudly sponsored by: https://theoakfieldgroup.co.uk

Welcome back to a special episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.This episode is all on the EFL season ahead of another round of the playoffs. John "Fenners" Fendley, Wayne Rooney, Paul Mullin and Conor Coady sit down with fans across the Championship, League One and League Two to look back at the season so far, and what is to come for those with it all still to play for.We start off with Millwall, who narrowly missed out on automatic promotion by one point! Is it a chance missed or are they optimistic heading into a semi final clash with Hull City?On the other side of the playoffs, Southampton had a brilliant end to the season under young manager Tonda Eckert, finishing 4th and looking ahead to a tie against Middlesbrough. How great has the rise of The Saints been following a disappointing start under Will Still and can they march on to the Premier League?We also catch up with Wrexham who have had yet again another fantastic season, as well as looking down the leagues with fans of Bolton, Salford and more!Who claims the third promotion spot in the Premier League? Let us know in the comments and don't forget to like and subscribe to never miss an episode!0:00 - Intro07:35 - Millwall in playoffs13:15 - Southampton's midseason turnaround24:17 - Middlesbrough play-off hopes - can they do it?28:40 - Wrexham narrowly miss out on play-offs36:50 - The new promotion structure in the Championship43:35 - League one review54:16 - League two review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Ipswich did it on the last day...but with that squad were they always going to?Wrexham missed out to Hull City. That is Hull who stayed up on the final day of last season and faced a transfer embargo in the summer - quite an achievement.So, who makes it through the play-off's - is the smart money on the winner of Middlesbrough Southampton?In League One Stevenage defy the odds, Challinor does it again and Leyton Orient's Richie Wellens goes in two footed on his players.Lastly, in League Two final day heartbreak again for Salford and a step too far for Harrogate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you tend to define success? Is it an external outcome you pursue, or is it something personal you feel ‘close in’? I’ve been preparing for our next set of Serenity Island Picnics. I’m considering how being more experimental might affect my understanding of success. I share a few of these observations in this short episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast. The Return to Serenity Island combines structured resources with a guided creative journey, offering a space for more experimental thinkers to explore change, personal growth, and ambition without the pressure of performance or rigid goal-setting. It appeals to those who view life as a mysterious treasure island to explore rather than a checklist of predetermined items to tick off. https://youtu.be/AFQlxKUNm60 What Does Close-In Success Feel Like? I find more satisfaction in the process of writing and producing a song than in completing it. Hearing a song on the radio doesn’t give me a greater sense of success than the mini-breakthroughs and connecting the dots as it emerges. However, I can downplay the importance of these close-in success moments. Absorbing outcome-oriented metrics can make it seem as though those don’t matter, and that true success lies in pursuing bigger goals. In The Return to Serenity Island, we connect real-world areas with map regions to recognise micro-moments and small glimmers of ‘close-in success’ in everyday life. Seeing Something Universal in Particular Situations A big reason I keep making videos about The Let Them Saga is what it represents. The story got a hold of me, and I’ve been unable and unwilling to ignore it. It’s been a strange experience because it is a complete departure from what I normally do. But with an experimental approach to life, pursuits can be driven by an inner compass (values, beliefs, etc.), which can lead us in directions that may seem, on the surface, unusual. In other words, we may connect the dots and see patterns, threaded together by those intrinsic motivations. For example, I’m drawn to the Let Them story because I can see elements of it as both a symptom of and a contributor to the greater challenges we are currently facing in the world. On Serenity Island, we use this compass to help us assess and respond to opportunities, feelings, and thorns that catch our attention as they arise. This enables us to reorient to our own definition of success and feel more confident about the path we’re on, even if it doesn’t make obvious sense to others. For me, I feel “close in success” when I know I am acting in sync with those deeper motivators, rather than in pursuit of a quick result or the perception of growth. It Can Take Me a While to Understand Where Something Fits I’m in awe of people who can grasp concepts quickly and understand how, why and where they fit. It seems to take unfamiliar ideas longer to snap into place for me. But when they do, it can feel like a mini-revelation. I love those aha moments. One of my core priorities while developing The Return to Serenity Island and The Haven was the concept of seasonal return, rhythm and repetition. For many experimental people, this allows ideas to settle and dots to connect. It’s through the familiarity of repetition that something may eventually land for us at the right time, when the conditions are right. False Starts and The Perception of Failure ‘Close-in’ success can look like failure to onlookers. On the experimental path, growth and progress often unfold in non-linear ways. They may appear as fits and starts. Trial, error, quitting, walking away, coming back, forgetting, remembering. Popular conceptual mantras can shape our self-understanding. For example, we learn to value the ability to “always begin with the end in mind, and start with a clear understanding of your destination”. Productivity bros declare that “winners never quit and quitters never win”. Self-help influencers remind us that “the person who has a fixed purpose and backs it with the determination to see it through to the end is the one who succeeds”. From this conceptual perspective, virtue lies in finishing what you start, even if it is no longer necessary, effective or appropriate. But for experimental people, it’s important to develop the ability to discern when it’s time to quit and how to let go sustainably. Nothing is Truly Wasted In an experimental life, nothing is wasted. Every venture yields something to carry forward. Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. No, wait. That’s different. In The Return to Serenity Island, we take time to acknowledge and appreciate our resourcefulness. We make peace with letting go and make space to focus on those sources of close-in satisfaction. Many of us carry baggage about letting go, quitting, and changing our minds. It might have been drummed into us that stopping before the end is wasteful. At its most extreme, an outcome-oriented framework holds that the end justifies the means. So long as you get the result, it doesn’t matter how you do it. It also holds that the end undermines the means. If things turn out unfavourably, the whole journey is seen as a waste of time. When The End Justifies and Undermines The Means I saw Stockport County (my team) lose to Carlisle on penalties at Wembley in the League Two playoff final in 2023. After the match, as we walked away from the stadium, I said, “Well, that was a waste of a day.” I was joking, but part of me felt it too, because the result was disappointing. It clouded my perception of the day, especially in the immediate aftermath of that defeat. But the day was otherwise great, full of enjoyable micro-moments. I realise how quickly I can undermine the time I spend caring, crafting, and creating if I hand all the power to the destination. But on the flipside, I can see how easy it is to find more joy in life when I turn that on its head and give power to the joy of the ‘close-in’. Satisfaction in small things comes from bringing real life to the landscapes we map in our imagination around Serenity Island. How Does Close-In Success Feel To YOU? If life were an island, where would you choose to hang out and explore, regardless of measurable results that may or may not follow? What would you love to plant more of in your life? How do you want to respond to unexpected changes, opportunities, and feelings that arise? Why do the choices you make matter? When experimental people build our lives on the foundations of questions like these, the growth we might otherwise try to force takes care of itself. When we view success up close, the path begins to unfold in unexpected, obvious, surprising, intuitive, gradual, and sudden ways. Join us on Serenity Island to explore more. You can choose what you pay at checkout and get access to all the course materials and live events for the next 12 months. It would be lovely to have you aboard. Head to serenityisland.me to find out more and grab your passport.

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.

Join tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson to preview the final regular weekend of a fantastic EFL season.What a weekend we have in store, there are so many permutations and so much riding on some many games.Who is heading for the Premier League - Ipswich, Millwall or Southampton?Will Wrexham keep the fairy tale alive at the expense of Hull and Derby?In League One can Luton and Plymouth gate crash the play offs on the final day? At the bottom Exeter have it all to do and Leyton Orient are hanging on.And in League Two the tightest battle of all one of Crawly, Harrogate, Newport and Tranmere are leaving the football league...as Gregor Robertson says; "...on the final day sometimes as a player you're just s******g yourself." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 & 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.

Max Rushden is joined by Sanny Rudravajhala, George Elek and Ali Maxwell to discuss who made it into Thomas Tuchel's England squad before the international break … and who didn't. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast