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Simeon Gholam is joined by Aaron McLean and Ben Tozer on League One and Two review on the Sky Sports Essential EFL podcast.The panel assess whether League One pacesetters Cardiff City and Lincoln City are destined for promotion to the Championship, Plymouth's remarkable turnaround under Tom Cleverley and the impact of Gary Caldwell's move from Exeter City to Wigan Athletic.Then it's onto League Two and Cambridge United's rise under Neil Harris, Shrewsbury's improvement under Gavin Cowan, Barrow's appointment of Dino Maamria and what's next for Fleetwood Town. 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 asking it to "play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

It was another night to forget for the Town on Wednesday night when they were deservedly beaten 1-0 by Wigan Athletic at the Brick Community Stadium. Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look back on a night we have experienced all too often in recent times. The boys gloss over the game and concentrate on the fallout of the contest and the huge opportunity that the Hatters missed to make something competitive of their league campaign. The lads debate where the Town go from here and then there is a look ahead to the Saturday home game with Burton Albion and what that could entail in terms of the opposition and the Luton starting XI. All this and so much more, including the score predictions, on the longest-running award-winning Luton Town podcast!

In this episode of the Scarf Bergara Wore, we're gearing up for a high-stakes League One clash at Edgeley Park as 4th-place Stockport County host a Wigan Athletic side in the midst of a whirlwind homecoming. Joined by Barry from the Progress With Unity podcast, we dive into the breaking news of Gary Caldwell's dramatic return to the Latics' dugout following their FA Cup exit at Arsenal. We'll be breaking down whether a "new manager bounce" can save Wigan from the League One drop zone, discussing the strange irony of Owen Moxon's loan move between the two clubs, and asking the big question on every Hatter's lips: just how do you get a ball past the human wall that is Sam Tickle?Sign up to get ad free and exclusive special guest podcasts, a monthly giveaway plus first dibs on live events with former players (no extra cost!). Not only that, you'll be supporting the podcast and helping us maintain equipment and the services we need to run the pod.Join our Patreon membership: JOIN HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal step away from Premier League pressure and into the FA Cup — and for 45 minutes, it looks effortless.In this episode of The Non-Negotiables Podcast, we break down the 4–0 win over Wigan Athletic, where four first-half goals settled the tie early and allowed Mikel Arteta to rotate heavily. We discuss the starting XI surprises, Calafiori's latest warm-up withdrawal, and the long-anticipated experiment of Bukayo Saka operating centrally.There's a deep dive into the first-half performance — Eze's influence, the combinations between Saka and Madueke, Martinelli's clinical finish, and Nørgaard's standout display. Was this simply lower-league opposition being exposed, or did we see tactical clues for the weeks ahead?We also assess the second-half slowdown, Gyökeres' introduction, and the home debuts for Salmon and Setford — moments that reflect squad depth and internal culture.From there, attention turns to the FA Cup draw. Mansfield away awaits, Manchester City travel to Newcastle, and the pathway opens slightly — but questions remain.Part two shifts into bigger concerns. We address Arsenal's mounting injury issues — recurring patterns, squad construction, recovery methods, and whether the modern game is shortening careers at the top level. Is this bad luck, load management, or something structural?Finally, we preview the trip to Wolves. With Odegaard and others doubtful, does Saka stay central? Is this the moment for a tactical pivot? And with Arsenal chasing control at the top of the table, is this simply a must-win — or a tone-setter for the run-in?All that, plus this week's “Who Am I?” featuring a 1971 double winner.Control restored — but bigger questions are building.Chapters:(00:00) - Arteta's Non-Negotiables Intro(00:51) - FA Cup Context: Rotation & Calafiori Warm-Up Injury(03:47) - Saka Central?(06:01) - Eze's First-Half Influence(09:35) - 1–0 | Madueke Finished, Eze Assist(10:51) - 2–0 | Martinelli Rifles It Home(12:30) - 3–0 | Own Goal & Saka–Madueke Link-Up(15:25) - 4–0 | Jesus Scores, Nørgaard Delivers(17:36) - Second-Half Coast & Gyökeres Chance(19:15) - Home Debuts: Salmon & Setford(22:30) - Match Stats Breakdown(23:57) - FA Cup Draw: Mansfield Away & City at Newcastle(30:39) - PT.2 Who Am I? (Game)(31:57) - Mounting Injury Concerns & Squad Depth Debate(53:51) - Wolves Preview: Must-Win Pressure(56:07) - Saka Inside vs Wide: The Big Decision(01:06:15) - Who Am I? Answer & Closing Thoughts

The Town are back on their travels on Wednesday evening when a trip to the Brick Community Stadium awaits them ahead of a must-win clash with Wigan Athletic.  Kev is joined once again by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look ahead to the match against the League One strugglers.  The boys reflect on what they have seen from Wigan that suggests they should be ideal dance partners for the Town to end their barren seven-game away run against and how Luton can take full advantage of that.  They discuss what can be done differently to try and get the result, who to watch out for and lots more around a game that the Hatters simply have to win to offer hope that promotion can be achieved this season.  All this and so much more, including the score predictions, on the longest-running, award-winning Luton Town podcast!

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the fallout from all the weekends FA Cup action, plus the title race heats up in Scotland and there is hope for Spurs' new boy Igor Tudor.A full roundup of the weekend's FA Cup drama, featuring big wins for Arsenal, Leeds United and Fulham.Mikel Arteta praises his squad players after Arsenal's dominant 4–0 win over Wigan Athletic.Leeds United edge past Birmingham City on penalties — Daniel Farke sets his sights on a deeper cup run.Fulham come from behind to beat Stoke City after making 10 changes — Marco Silva vindicated.Narrow victories for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sunderland keep their cup dreams alive.Giant-killers Macclesfield FC look to shock Brentford after dumping out holders Crystal Palace.Keith Andrews on avoiding complacency — plus a memorable studio story involving impressionist Risteard Cooper.Scottish Premiership title race tightens as Rangers defeat Heart of Midlothian in a six-goal thriller.Defending champions Celtic stage a dramatic late comeback against Kilmarnock to stay in the hunt.Managers react as just three points separate the top three in Scotland's top flight.Teenage talent Owen Elding nets his first goal for Hibernian after his move from Sligo Rovers.Off-field debate continues as Jim Ratcliffe's impact at Manchester United comes under scrutiny.A huge Championship showdown as Coventry City face leaders Middlesbrough in a top-of-the-table clash.Former boss Slaven Bilic backs new Tottenham Hotspur interim head coach Igor Tudor to bring attacking flair to north London.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Ander Iturralde da la bienvenida a Rafa Pastrana y Santi Bauzá para analizar toda la acción del fin de semana en la FA Cup y de los cambios de entrenadores en los banquillos de la Premier... Comenzando por el apabullante triunfo del Arsenal sobre el Wigan Athletic (todavía) de Callum McManaman todos estos años después; continuando por la semejante paliza del Cheslea en su visita al Hull City; mientras que al Liverpool fue a quien visitaron, concretamente los chicos de Fabian Hürzeler, para llevarse el Brighton otro de estos galopantes correctivos; siendo el Salford City en su visita al Manchester City el que menor goleada se llevó endosada; mientras que endosado se llevan sendos fracasos Thomas Frank del Tottenham y Sean Dyche del Nottingham Forest, siendo nombrados sus respectivos sustitutos Igor Tudor y Vítor Pereira; antes de continuar con más eliminatorias de la FA Cup, como por ejemplo la que vio al Aston Villa ser despedazado en inferioridad numérica por el Newcastle; mientras que el Wrexham sumó otro capítulo de éxito más a su cuento de hadas derrotando al Ipswich; aunque para momentazo el del Mansfield eliminando en su propia casa al Burnley; cosa que hizo también el Leeds con el Birmingham City; el Wolverhampton con el Grimsby; el Sunderland con el Oxford United y el Fulham con el Stoke City; antes de hacer nuestro repaso de rigor a lo que sí se jugó en Championship, lo que se tocó musicalmente en Buenos Aires, lo que se tocará en Madrid y mucho más.Apoya que Alineación Indebida pueda prosperar, accede a todo nuestro contenido premium y a nuestro server de Discord suscribiéndote por tan sólo 1.00$/1.00€ en: https://www.patreon.com/posts/150885942Además... Ahora, al suscribirte en nuestra página de Patreon, puedes escuchar todo nuestro contenido de Alineación Indebida Premium a través del siguiente link de Spotify. Sólo tienes que vincular la cuenta que abras en Patreon y, a partir de ahí, tendrás desbloqueado todo el contenido premium que producimos: https://open.spotify.com/show/6WeulpfbWFjVtLlpovTmPv¡Volvemos el Jueves!Sigue a Ander: https://x.com/andershoffmanSigue a Rafa: https://x.com/RafaPastrana7Sigue a Santi: https://x.com/santi_bauzaSigue al programa en Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIndebidoSigue al programa en Instagram: instagram.com/podcastindebidoContacto: anderpodcast@gmail.com // alineacionindebidapodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest talkSPORT Daily Podcast is out now, with Majestic and Alan Pardew reviewing the weekend's action. At the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal scored four goals inside the opening 30 minutes to crush Wigan Athletic 4-0. It's the manager merry-go-round again at Tottenham Hotspur. Who's in, who's out, and what does it mean for the rest of the season. And then, history made. Harry Kane entered the 500-goal club with a brace for Werder Bremen on Saturday. He's already the highest-scoring Englishman, surpassing Jimmy Greaves' 474 goals in December, and this season he's hit 26 in just 22 Bundesliga games. Unbelievable.Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Harry Symeou looks ahead to Arsenal vs Wigan Athletic in the fourth round of this season's FA Cup. We talk starting XI, preview the fixture and share a prediction. We'll also discuss fears that Martin Odegaard suffered an injury at Brentford in midweek that may keep him out for a period of time. Set piece patreon episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/set-piece-kings-148833687?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Donate to Gooners vs Cancer here: https://goonersvcancer.com/ To sign up as a Patreon, get additional episodes, ad-free episodes and become a part of our discord server, click the link below. https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Listen to 'The Rise of Pafos FC' on Apple podcasts or Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-of-pafos-fc-with-harry-symeou/id1334407316?i=1000746012823 #arsenal #afc #latestnews

Arsenal Injury BLOW Confirmed?! Wigan Athletic Preview, One Player Returns & More!Arsenal could be facing another injury blow, but there is also positive news with one key player set to return ahead of the clash with Wigan Athletic. Mikel Arteta's squad faces rotation decisions, fitness concerns, and an important opportunity as the Gunners prepare for their next test.In today's episode of The Gooner Talk, Arsenal reporter Tom Canton breaks down the latest injury situation, who could be missing, and what the potential blow means for squad depth and selection. We also preview Arsenal vs Wigan Athletic, looking at predicted lineups, rotation options, tactical expectations, and the importance of managing minutes during a demanding period.With the chance for returning players to make an impact, and potential opportunities for squad and academy names, this is your full match build-up, injury update, and Arsenal news round-up.

The Gunners cruise through to R5 of the FA Cup with a 4-0 win over Wigan Athletic at the Emirates. Ever so Eze for Arteta and his men.

Mikel Arteta was full of praise for his side after they progressed to the FA Cup Fifth Round with a 4-0 win against Wigan Athletic. The Spaniard also spoke on the injuries to Martin Odegaard and Riccardo Calafiori. -TIMESTAMPS- 00:00 - Intro. 00:05 - You show how much you want it. We scored some very good goals. Very pleased. 00:45 - Saka in the middle: it's something I wanted to try. So many games to play, it's a possibility. 01:03 - White and Calafiori are the only doubts. 01:17 - Goalkeeper sub: everyone has to feel they have a chance. He was very happy. 01:51 - Saka centrally: closer to the goal. Interchanges positions, he can hurt you. 02:11 - Cohesion: most of the haven't played a lot together. It's exactly what we wanted to do. 02:31 - MLS in midfield: it's a learning. You need to understand things change. He had a great game. 03:00 - Eze: superb balls. The risks he took, it's what we wanted from him. 03:17 - More from him?: He's played a big role and will play more. 03:36 - Those players need those moments. Creative players need to feel these moments. It's good for the confidence. 04:00 - Odegaard: we'll wait and see. Wasn't fit today. 04:27 - Worried squad is getting thin: we need players back and fit. @HaytersTV – Football Up Close. Visit our website: https://hayters.com/ We go behind the scenes with the biggest names in football to bring you interviews, training, news, live coverage, fans' voices and funniest moments. If you love football, you'll love Hayters TV. Subscribe now! Follow HaytersTV on social media - https://linktr.ee/HaytersTV #arsenal #football #facup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's edition of the Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Portugal Manager Roberto Martinez. They discuss his journey into football, from becoming a player at Real Zaragoza and moving over to play in the UK not knowing a word of English, to managing Wigan Athletic to their historic FA Cup win against Manchester City in 2013. They also get into what it's like managing at an international level with the golden generation of Belgium and how he takes Portugal into the World Cup this summer with a legend in Cristiano Ronaldo.5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: 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.

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Ireland-Israel debacle plus the weather lays waste to games across the country in the League of Ireland.Republic of Ireland learn their fate in the UEFA Nations League B3, drawn alongside Austria, Kosovo and Israel, with fixtures now confirmed.The Boys in Green begin with a September away double-header in Kosovo and Israel, before October clashes at the Aviva Stadium.Boycott calls grow louder as former Ireland international Eoin Doyle urges action over the Israel fixtures.Bohemians COO Daniel Lambert says the Football Association of Ireland, fans and players should not be put in this position.The42's Gavin Cooney explains why UEFA ultimately hold the financial power in the debate.Stormy conditions threaten another chaotic night in the League of Ireland, with multiple pitch inspections across the country.Drogheda United host Waterford at Sullivan & Lambe Park after late drama on opening weekend.Dundalk could debut Tyreke Wilson against Derry City, as James McClean continues his return to domestic action.First Division focus as Wexford FC, UCD and Cobh Ramblers aim to get their campaigns up and running despite the weather.Cork City begin life back in the second tier with a Munster derby against Treaty United, as Seani Maguire targets promotion.Arsenal drop points in the Premier League title race after a 1-1 draw at Brentford, leaving Mikel Arteta's side four clear of Manchester City.Keith Andrews' Brentford remain in the European hunt and are boosted by Igor Thiago signing a new long-term deal.Glen Whelan prepares to lead Wigan Athletic into the FA Cup spotlight against Arsenal at the Emirates.Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill is set for a dual role at Blackburn Rovers, while Dean Brennan receives a nine-game ban and Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior prepares for an emotional return to Hull.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Tonight - The Premier League Football pauses. We will take a look at some key Fixtres in the FA Cup 4th Round including our game against Wigan Athletic. We will also look back at our Draw against Brentford. #ARSWIG #PremierLeague #FACup

The Royals continue the never-ending away trip with stops at AFC Wimbledon and Wigan Athletic, bringing a win and a loss (not respectively). Ben and Ross debate the team changes made after the loss in Southwest London, and there's discussion of the performances of Paudie O'Connor, Benn Ward and Joel Pereira. The mailbag brings questions about how Royals fans are feeling about Leam Richardson. Ross remarks on the similarities between Reading and Wycombe Wanderers' seasons in the preview.   Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!  Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend  Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

Harry, Ashley, Lodz and Charlie bring you their thoughts about the 6-1 demolishing at home to Wigan and also discuss the latest events that occurred in the GH Display Stand

Join your hosts for a three-point podcast following the Wanderers' victory away at Wigan Athletic. Watch LIVE on YouTube, X and Facebook or catch up on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Jeff Mostyn, the Former Chairman of AFC Bournemouth⁠. There have been few constants in AFC Bournemouth's incredible rise to the Premier League. Aside from the sight of the inspirational performances from the team, achieving the almost impossible by reaching the Premier League in 2015, it is an almost unrecognisable club from just ten years ago. But its fairy tale success wouldn't have been possible without the boardroom backing of former Chairman Jeff Mostyn following his purchase of the club in 2007. The club has now become one of the most progressive and admired clubs, both on and off the field within the English football pyramid. Mostyn now stands as an immensely well-respected figure not only in the English game but also on the Global stage due to his unparalleled knowledge of the Football Pyramid. He has held places on the board of the Football League and the Football Association Council and is just as influential in the local area, contributing as an ambassador to the club's Community Sports Trust where he remains a trustee. Mostyn is also part of a small group of Football Chairman to have held the position at the same club in the top four divisions, along with Swansea City's Huw Jenkins and Dave Whelan at Wigan Athletic. In 2011 he was elected by the 72 Football League Clubs to represent them on the FA Council working on several of the Football Association committees, including those for Disability, FA Youth and Compliance Monitoring, as well as chairing the prestigious FA Challenge Cup Committee. In 2012 Jeff was elected to the Board of Directors of the Football League. During the 2015/16 season Jeff was elected as an FA England Team Ambassador, supporting the FA and England teams overseas. Following the club's administration in 2009, Mostyn stepped down to become Vice-Chairman of the club, before once again taking up the position of Chairman at AFC Bournemouth in September 2013, with a historic promotion to the English Premier League following less than two years later. Away from football, he is a family man and has been married to his wife Rose for 44 years and has four children. Amongst Jeff's charitable work he supports Prostate Cancer UK and is a patron for Dorset Cancer Care Foundation, Ambassador of Julia's House Children's Hospice, Ambassador of Lewis-Manning Hospice Care. Jeff is a global ambassador for Football for Peace and had the honour of presenting to dignitaries at the UN General Assembly in New York in September 2019. Jeff was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Bournemouth University in Business Administration in November 2017, in recognition of his work at AFC Bournemouth and the Community. Jeff received a Fellowship of the FA Council in 2021. Finally in 2023 The Premier League acknowledged Jeff's contribution to the League and the wider Football Family with a personal award. The rise of AFC Bournemouth from the depths of despair in 2006 to the glorified heights of the English Premier League is one of sports greatest ever achievements. It was once described as a Hans Christian Anderson fairy story that somehow came to life. Jeff Stepped down as Chairman of the football club in December 2022, taking up a role as Ambassador for the clubs, Community Sports Trust. On the 30th October 2025, Jeff published his autobiography “The Chairman”Chapters00:00 Introduction to Jeff Mostyn and AFC Bournemouth01:35 Jeff's Journey to Bournemouth Ownership05:04 Emotional Rollercoaster of Football Ownership08:50 The Impact of Community and Relationships12:49 Writing 'The Chairman' and Contributions from Football Royalty17:57 The Journey to Premier League Promotion22:56 Building a Successful Team Culture28:05 The Future of AFC Bournemouth and Community Engagement29:20 World Cup Excitement and the Power of Football

Join your hosts for our double-header preview show as we look ahead to Wanderers' next two games away at Wigan and Stevenage.We're joined first by Wigan fan Corey Bissell, followed by Stevenage's Matt FarleyWatch LIVE on YouTube, X and Facebook or catch up on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

There is no FA Cup journey for PNE this season as Wigan Athletic triumph at Deepdale.Bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/c/PrestonNorthEndWeeklyGot a question, or request? Email us on pneweekly@gmail.comIntro: '23' - Tuesday Night Whites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rhys, Liam, Andy and Tim are back to unpack two huge wins for Wrexham over the festive period that have fans daring to dream of a play-off push once again.We react to a battling 2-1 home victory over Preston - a performance full of grit and quality, but one overshadowed by an injury to top scorer Kieffer Moore. Do Wrexham need cover in January? There's also praise for club-record signing Nathan Broadhead, who looks to be finding his best form at just the right time.Attention then turns to Boxing Day's astonishing 5–3 comeback win over Sheffield United - a chaotic, thrilling classic that showcased Wrexham at their fearless best, including an outstanding display from George Thomason at left wing-back.Finally, with speculation growing, the lads debate what the future might hold for Paul Mullin as talk intensifies around a possible return from his loan spell at Wigan Athletic. All that - and plenty more - on this week's Fearless in Devotion.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Enjoy this Fat Boar-sponsored episode? Then please consider buying us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/fearlessidzineTo subscribe to our Wrexham is the Game newsletter visit: https://wrexhamisthegame.substack.com/Find us on socials: https://linktr.ee/fearlessidzine#wrexhamafc​ #ryanreynolds​ #robmac #robmcelhenney​ #championship​ #wrexham #wrexhamfc #wxmafc #welcometowrexham​ #wrexhamfx​ #efl #sheffieldunited #preston #prestonnorthend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros sit down with Premier League and MLS legend Jermain Defoe for a wide-ranging conversation on one of the most memorable careers in modern soccer.Defoe reflects on his iconic five-goal performance for Tottenham Hotspur, what it meant to hear Spurs fans chanting his name before his emotional return to the club, and the toughest defenders he battled in the Premier League. He also shares the surreal story of receiving a phone call from Drake ahead of his move to Toronto FC, and gives his take on which MLS players he believes could have succeeded in Europe.From Premier League glory to MLS insight, this is a must-listen interview with one of England's most prolific strikers. Timestamps:(1:00) – Jermain Defoe joins The Cooligans(6:00) – Memorable moments from his time with Toronto FC(11:30) – Breaking down Jermain's legendary Premier League career(37:15) – Breaking down his decision to join Toronto(41:00) – Not being at Tottenham for the 2008 Carling Cup win(46:30) – MLS players that could've played in Europe Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Join us as we look ahead to Saturday's clash away to Wigan Athletic. Blackpool will to look to build some momentum and climb the table over the festive period and a win away against Wigan would be a catalyst for that.Charlie joins us to give us a fantastic insight to our opponents and we hope you enjoy this preview.

Jack Bates talks about his career so far including moving from Sunday league junior football to the academies of Port Vale, Burnley and Wigan Athletic. He shares how he hasn't always been a defender and how his career hasn't been without its injury challenges. Plus, hear Richard Duffy's reaction to the 2-2 draw against Chasetown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#LFC #LiverpoolFC #LiverpoolFootballClub EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bloodred Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee You can order your copy of the October issue of Blood Red here. It is also available to buy in participating retailers in the Liverpool area. Chris Kirkland lived the dream, but the latter stages of his football career and initial years of retirement were a living nightmare.  A boyhood Liverpool supporter, the one-time England international was just 20 years old when he joined his beloved Reds and became the most expensive goalkeeper in British history in August 2001. While untimely injuries ultimately stopped him from becoming first-choice at Liverpool, he played his part in the Reds winning the Champions League in 2005 and can look back on his Anfield career with pride.  A move to Wigan Athletic followed in 2006 and he was the Latics' number one for four seasons in the Premier League as he enjoyed the best years of his career. But the wheels started to come off for Kirkland after joining Sheffield Wednesday in the summer of 2012. Already battling anxiety throughout his career, it was during his time with the Owls that he first developed an addiction to painkillers that left him fearing for his life. Ahead of the release of Kirkland's autobiography, ‘'Keeping It Quiet' - The Chris Kirkland Story', on November 17th, the former Liverpool shot-stopper joined Theo Squires for a special edition of the Blood Red podcast as he bravely opened up about his struggles with mental health and addiction.  The 44-year-old also reveals all about the highs and lows of his Liverpool career, including the inside story of his dream move to Anfield, his injury struggles and why a troublesome relationship with Rafa Benitez proved to be the beginning of the end for Kirkland at his boyhood club.  Chris Kirkland's autobiography, ‘'Keeping It Quiet' - The Chris Kirkland Story', is available from November 17. Pre-orders are available at www.curtis-sport.com.   Get exclusive Liverpool FC podcasts and video content everyday right here.  Subscribe to the Blood Red Liverpool FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3OkL9iT Listen and subscribe to the Blood Red Podcast for all your latest Liverpool FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HfBvKq SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/3SdsjeH Join our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/ Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoLFC Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoLFC Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodred_lfc Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloodred_lfcSubscribe to us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bloodredliverpoolfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special guest 'Woody' from Bastille joins us for the episode - check out Season 2 of his football 'Away Days' podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/170qs464eGuTSR4VibsSG6Woody joins Chris, Mark and Tom to make them happier after a frustrating draw full of bad blood against Ryan Lowe's Wigan Athletic at Home Park.Part One, the game. With the dust settled, there is agreement that a point was a fair result. Joy - again - for Tolaj, less so for the flaws in defence, a referee wanting to send them off!, and the doom days not quite being behind us just yet.Part Two - the return of the quiz - good grief! An international quiz for Argyle stalwarts from around the wild world.We will miss you for two weeks Argyle - until we are back home for the next match.Bastille open their tour at Plymouth Pavilions on 5th Nov 2025 - tickets here https://tickets.plymouthpavilions.com/shows/show.aspx?sh=BASTILLE25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this weeks match review we are joined by Jimmy, Dan, Steve and Rolo as they try to pick out some good bits out of a very dull performance in Wigan and with deadline day upon us will DC bring in new players before that window slams shut till January?

Mark continues to fill in while Ollie is away on holiday. Mark gives his thoughts on Luton Town getting back to winning ways against Wigan Athletic.

Mark fills in while Ollie is away enjoying a holiday. Mark gives his thoughts on Luton Town getting back to winning ways against Wigan Athletic. Subscribe and hit the bell so you know when we go live! Two live shows a week, Sunday and Wednesday at 9pm! Mark reacts to a game of two halves, where Luton scored and Wigan threatened in the first half and then a second half that saw Luton dominate. Are Luton Town back? Does Lasse Nordas need more gametime? Let us know in the comments below! -------------------------------------------- V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T : Check out every single one of Ollie's match reactions, in our handy new playlist!: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtXXsHEQxzZOreahCZO7zYpZayYtTfgXq Ryman discusses what's going on with Luton's comms with fans?: https://youtu.be/EHZiOmoCkoE Check out our first midweek live stream: https://youtube.com/live/OOGkoaPaM1A?feature=share -------------------------------------------- LIKE and SUBSCRIBE Follow us wherever you get your podcasts https://podfollow.com/okfootball Follow across all our socials https://linktr.ee/OKFootballShow Email us okfootballshow@gmail.com -------------------------------------------- "Control the Controllables" -------------------------------------------- #lutontown #ltfc #luton #lutontownfc #mattbloomfield #wigan #wiganathletic #wafc #bradfordfc #bradfordcity #lutontownsupporterstrust #lutontownsupporterstrustpod #ltst #preseason #transferwindow #transferwindow2025 #football #soccer #efl #championship #league1 #theefl #newsigningreaction #signingreaction #immediatereaction #footballclub #footballsoccer #podcast #eflchampionship #eflleagueone #thesecondtier #footballanalysis #thechampionship #footballpodcast #soccerpodcast #footballpod #transfer #transfernews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark and Phill meet midweek for our midweek podcast live stream!

The Town returned to winning ways on Tuesday night when they overcame Wigan Athletic 1-0 at Kenilworth Road. Kev is joined in our new studio at Marsh House for the first time by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look back at the victory and to look ahead to a huge game against Cardiff City on Saturday. The lads get straight into the 90 minutes with the Latics and the fast start that the Town made, before going through the hairy period of the match. They then look at the better part of the game in terms of the fluency of the home performance and reflect on the better performers in the contest and just where Town are now moving forward. The attention then turns to Cardiff on Saturday, who their main threats are and how the Hatters could line up for the clash. Kev makes a big statement on how Luton can score against the Bluebirds before the chaps give their score predictions. All this and a whole lot more on the longest-running, award-winning Luton Town podcast! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks to the team at Marsh House for our new podcast studio. Find out more at: https://www.marshhousestudio.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/marshhousestudioluton/?locale=en_GB Find us at: https://www.lutontownsupporterstrust.com  Find all the latest Luton Town news at The Lutonian at: https://thelutonian.com. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Like our logo? Check out Ed Smith Creative at: https://www.edsmithcreative.co.uk  Like our theme tune? It's by Seán Grant and the Wolfgang who have a new album called Divide the Light, By The Darkness, out now via Luton label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Stream it on your favourite platform at: https://vbah.co.uk/SGWG/DTLBTD

Simeon Gholam is joined by five different EFL players for five minutes each.He speaks to Wigan Athletic's Paul Mullin, Stockport County's Malik Mothersille, Bolton Wanderers' John McAtee, Grimsby Town's Jaze Kabia and Walsall's Aden Flint.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

The Cobblers started the new season with a defeat at Wigan on Saturday. We look back on the game and chat about whether there was an over-reaction to the defeat and where Kevin Nolan's side need to improve. ----- Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Threads.  Get involved and send your thoughts to us at podcast@cobblerstome.com  Leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/cobblerstome  Visit our website for articles, match previews and buy merch: cobblerstome.com Sign up to our Patreon for ad free episodes, regular bonus content, access to our community Slack channel and loads more: patreon.com/cobblerstome It's All Cobblers To Me is a Vibrant Sound Media original production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First up for The Cobblers is a trip to Wigan Athletic and an immediate date with Dara Costelloe. Wigan have fresh faces in Paul Mullen, Christian Sadie, and of course, Dara Costelloe. Under the guidance of Ryan Lowe, the team is focusing on an attacking style that promises to entertain and challenge.  We chat to Barry Worthington from the Wigan fan podcast, Progress With Unity, to find out what he thinks will happen in this Saturday's opening game of the 2025/26 season. ----- Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Threads.  Get involved and send your thoughts to us at podcast@cobblerstome.com  Leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/cobblerstome  Visit our website for articles, match previews and buy merch: cobblerstome.com Sign up to our Patreon for ad free episodes, regular bonus content, access to our community Slack channel and loads more: patreon.com/cobblerstome It's All Cobblers To Me is a Vibrant Sound Media original production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we talk about our first new signing of the summer as we welcome Ryan Hardie to the club. What do we think our best front 2 is following his arrival,We discuss episode 7 of Welcome to Wrexham, another transfer rumours with Owen Beck under the spotlight and we take a look at the gossip column which is all about Paul Mullin's proposed loan move to Wigan Athletic on loan.We also look at two more teams that we are set to face in the Championship next season, as we profile Watford & Birmingham City, read out all of your comments from the week and Siân has a go at this week's quiz.If you want to take part in this weeks quiz here are the clues:Hiya DarrenGarden RodsLemony BencherConman's DartBedrock Effects WoolClick to message the show

It's fixture release week!But....we might be looking at them without Paul Mullin in the same division as us, with a loan move to Wigan Athletic edging closer.We discuss what it means for SPM, new boy Ryan Hardie and whether Will Boyle can be a success in front of tractor loving fans.Plus:•⁠ ⁠Thoughts on penultimate episode of season 4 of Welcome to Wrexham •⁠ ⁠Randall's Round Up• Rhys's YouTube If You Want To •⁠ ⁠Club shop and shirt news!Please like, comment, and SUBSCRIBE! Diolch!Tickets for our next live show are on sale now

Matt Davies is joined by Charlie from the Progress With Unity Podcast on Wigan Athletic to tell us more about Nottingham Forest striker Dale Taylor after his impressive loan spell with the League One club. Forest need to have four homegrown players in their Europa Conference League squad. Could he be one of them? #nffc #nottinghamforest

Shadab Itikhar, a lad from Preston, fell in love with the strategy of football as a child playing Football Manager. He has had a determination to coach - "I was made to manage" - and, since turning up at Wigan Athletic's training ground seeking a meeting with Roberto Martinez he has worked with the Spaniard (at Wigan and Belgium) and has managed himself in England, Scotland, Mongolia, Pakistan, Samoa and now in Bhutan with Thimpu City. His story is a remarkable one of a dream that he has been determined to make happen.This series we are partnering with University Campus of Football Business and have recorded episodes at their Media City studios in Salford and at their studio next to Wembley Stadium. For more information on UCFB visit their website here - https://www.ucfb.ac.uk/You can follow us on our social media @journeyspod on Instagram and Threads and we're still hanging around on X for a while! You might even find us on TikTok too!

A petition has been set up by people living on an estate near Gravesend to try and get rid of the management firm.Residents of Springhead Parkway claim their bills have gone up, but the area has gone downhill. Hear from a couple living there and the local MP who is supporting them.Also in today's podcast, life jackets have been delivered to children at a school in east Kent in memory of a little boy who died after falling into a river during a family day out.Six-year-old Lucas Dobson had tried to climb onto a boat on the River Stour at Sandwich in August 2019.A safety campaign set up in his name has taken kit to pupils in Ash.Thames Water, which covers parts of north Kent, has been fined nearly £123 million by regulator Ofwat.The biggest ever penalty comes after investigations found the firm caused an "unacceptable impact on the environment".Meantime, campaigners are calling for water testing to be carried out at Kent's swimming spots all year round.Last week we told you how experts will monitor the levels of bacteria at the coast during the summer season. Hear from a member of Surfers Against Sewage.We've got an update on a story we brought to you on the podcast earlier this month.You'll be pleased to know a Strood man who'd waited four years for a dropped kerb to be installed outside his home, has finally had the work done.And in sport, if you head to the sports pages of KentOnline you can read the memories of some former Gillingham players 25 years after they were promoted to the now Championship.The side beat Wigan Athletic at Wembley in the play-off final.

Billy Ashcroft joins us for a chat this week and discusses playing with a whole host of legends, his best ever game for Wrexham, trusting in Phil Parkinson's decisions and the teams chances of ever getting to the Premier League.We take a look back at our drab 0-0 with Wigan Athletic as well as looking ahead to two massive games over Easter weekend against Bristol Rovers and Blackpool.We also round up the weekends results and what that means for the League One table, take a look at the most recent club news and Siân has a stab at this week's quiz.Click to message the show

After the perfect Saturday for Wrexham AFC we discuss our 3-0 win against Burton Albion, Wycombe dropping points and one of us getting our score prediction correct for the game.We take a closer look at the run-in for both Wrexham & Wycombe, the lack of news surrounding season ticket renewals and a potential summer tour Down Under.We also look ahead to our League One match away at Wigan Athletic as well as all of the usual stuff including a Fantasy EFL update, your comments and the weekly quiz.Click to message the show

Ross Halls caught up with former Ipswich Town defender and captain Jason deVos to discuss his time at Portman Road, career as a whole and where he is now in our Kings of Anglia podcast special. Jason spoke about a range of memories, including early life in Canada, getting into football and moving to England to play for Darlington.  He chats about his spells at Dundee United and Wigan Athletic, before joining Ipswich under Joe Royle, where he talks about his time in Suffolk from play-offs to captaining the team under Jim Magilton and many key moments in a Town shirt.  Overall, deVos made 179 appearances for Town, scoring 11 goals.  The duo also discuss his journey since retiring from football from media work to coaching and his new chapter going to business school. Kings of Anglia is sponsored by Stardust Spirits. Get 20% OFF with promo code KOA at https://www.stardustspirits.co.uk/ Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/ You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

Join us as we look back at the win against Wigan Athletic, hearing from Nathan Jones and Matty Godden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we look back at the 1-0 win at Crawley Town and ahead to the home clash with Wigan Athletic, hearing from Nathan Jones and Thierry Small Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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