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Lamb-out, Job-in, and Moore Moore Moore Mar 01, 2021

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This week: more from the managerial merry-go-round which is in full swing following the dismissals of Paul Lambert and Ross Embleton, and the appointments of Darren Moore at Sheffield Wednesday and Andy Butler at Doncaster. Get all the latest opinion on that plus from the weekend's football it's a dream start to life at Bristol City for Nigel Pearson, the game of the weekend went down at the Theatre of Greens, and Matt falls in love with Forest Green just a little bit more.

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1a - POTW (02.00)

PART 2a - Darren Moore is an owl - with Nancy Frostick (05.00)

PART 2b - Bournemouth 1-0 Watford (16.00)

PART 2c - Swansea 1-3 Bristol City (21.30)

PART 2d - Wycombe 0-2 Norwich (26.00)

PART 2e - Paddy Power acca cracker (31.00)

PART 3a - Ipswich and Lambert part company (34.00)

PART 3b - Plymouth 4-3 Lincoln (39.30)

PART 3c - Wimbledon 0-3 Hull (45.00)

PART 3d - Paddy Power acca cracker (48.00)

PART 4a - Leyton Orient switch from Embleton to McAnuff (50.00)

PART 4b - FGR 3-0 Col U feat Matt, Adams, and Davison, just not together (53.30)

PART 4c - Paddy Power acca cracker (58.20)

PART 5 - Moments of mirth (60.30)

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Ianevittable Feb 25, 2021

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In this midweek George Elek speaks with Rotherham midfielder Matt Crooks about life at the Millers, what Paul Warne is like as a boss, and the incredible work he and the Jordan Sinnott Foundation are doing around the community.

There's that plus the midweek reviews and awards and the weekend previews.

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Intro and welcome (00.30)

PART 2 - Midweek reviews including a James love in, a very Styles-ish Callum, and some very partisan Morecambe commentators (02.00)

PART 3 - Rotherham midfielder Matt Crooks speaking with George Elek (24.00)

PART 4 - Weekend previews (39.00)

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Two managers one job Feb 22, 2021

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This week: teams starting with the letter 'B' ride the managerial merry-go-round, Watford have many meetings, and League One is the goal pig of the leagues.

Take a trip through the EFL with us as we tell you about what went wrong with the Swans and the Bees, why you shouldn't overreact to a 3-3 draw, and discuss who will finish higher: Carlisle or Cambridge? Plus this week's show is brought to you in association with custard, apparently.

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1a - POTW (02.00)

PART 2a - Bournemouth buzz Woody up (04.00)

PART 2b - Bristol put for Pearson (probably) (10.00)

PART 2c - Brentford 0-2 Coventry (13.30)

PART 2d - Huddersfield 4-1 Swansea (17.00)

PART 2e - Watford’s many meetings (20.00)

PART 2f - Sheff Weds 0-1 Birmingham (25.30)

PART 2g - Paddy Power odds (27.00)

PART 3a - Barton bags Bristol Rovers role (31.00)

PART 3b - Doncaster 3-3 Hull (33.30)

PART 3c - MK Dons 4-3 Northampton (36.00)

PART 3d - Paddy Power acca cracker (40.00)

PART 4a - Bradford hire two (42.30)

PART 4b - Salford 1-1 Carlisle (43.30)

PART 4c - Paddy Power acca cracker (47.20)

PART 5 - Moments of mirth (48.30)

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Ambitious Addicks, Marvellous Malik, and Reviving Rangers Feb 18, 2021

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On the show today hear from Charlton owner Thomas Sandgaard about his first six months including a discussion on his ambitions for the club. Ali and George talk the big moments from the midweek including Dean Holden getting the sack, Mark Robinson being appointed at Wimbledon, and Darren Drysdale's "lean in" on Alan Judge. Plus there's your weekend previews too, and could there be a new va va voom to Bournemouth?

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Intro and welcome (00.30)

PART 2 - Midweek reviews including Holden sacked, Robinson appointed, and leaning in refs (03.00)

PART 3 - Interview with Charlton owner Thomas Sandgaard (26.00)

PART 4 - Weekend previews (42.00)

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Cross. Head. Score. Repeat. Feb 15, 2021

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This week: it's the Wyke and McGeady show at the Stadium of Light, floodlight fire at the Kassam, and six of the best from Watford. All that plus footballers and their trainers, best pancake toppings, and why a tumble dryer was the cause of Adrian's Arsenal career being cut short.

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1a - POTW (02.00)

PART 2a - Watford 6-0 Bristol City (05.00)

PART 2b - Huddersfield 2-3 Wycombe (12.00)

PART 2c - Birmingham 0-1 Luton Town (1930)

PART 2d - Brentford 0-2 Barnsley (23.00)

PART 2e - Paddy Power odds (26.30)

PART 3a - Weather forecasters (31.00)

PART 3b - Sunderland 4-1 Doncaster (32.30)

PART 3c - Northampton 0-2 Burton and indirect free kicks (37.00)

PART 3d - Fire in the floodlights at the Kassam (42.00)

PART 3e - Paddy Power acca cracker (45.30)

PART 4a - Colchester United 2-2 Mansfield (46.30)

PART 4b - Bolton 1-0 Stevenage (48.30)

PART 4c - Paddy Power acca cracker (50.20)

PART 5 - Moments of mirth (51.30)

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A team full of Swiss Army knives Feb 11, 2021

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The midweek calendar may have been sparse but there’s still plenty to get our teeth into - including Brentford’s never-ending unbeaten run and a Titanic effort from Stevenage super sub Danny Newton.

With the EFL’s plans for salary caps in League One and Two withdrawn - Burton Albion chairman Ben Robinson takes us through the latest talks - and what it really means for clubs.

Plus, we take a deep dive into the relegation picture ahead of some key scraps this weekend which could play a defining role as thoughts turn to the run in.

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Midweek awards (03.15)

PART 2 - Salary cap scrapped - insight from Burton Albion's Ben Robinson (16.45)

PART 3 - Weekend previews - with a relegation twist (34.00)

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Elephants in the room Feb 08, 2021

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This week: big love for Steve Cooper, Swindon's shapeless mess, and Tranmere's complete performance. We get a Watford eye view with Kelly Somers on the rumours that Munoz may be heading for the exit door. And with Michael Bailey we discuss why the goals have dried up for Norwich. Plus Mark Wright's forgettable debut and Nigel Pearson's attire.

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1a - POTW (02.00)

PART 1b - Manager’s hats (03.00)

PART 2a - Swansea 2-0 Norwich (06.00)

PART 2b - Bournemouth 3-2 Birmingham (15.00)

PART 2c - Watford worries with Kelly Somers (21.30)

PART 2d - Wycombe 0-3 Forest (28.00)

PART 2e - Paddy Power odds (32.30)

PART 3a - Doncaster 3-2 Oxford (34.00)

PART 3b - Burton 1-0 Hull (39.30)

PART 3c - Swindon 0-1 Shrewsbury (42.00)

PART 3d - Paddy Power acca cracker (48.30)

PART 4a - Crawley 1-3 Harrogate (49.30)

PART 4b - Tranmere 3-1 Port Vale (53.30)

PART 4d - Paddy Power acca cracker (57.20)

PART 5 - Moments of mirth (58.00)

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Equal parts excited and baffled Feb 04, 2021

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On the show it's Jas-out and Johnath-in at Bournemouth, and could it soon be Terry's Cherries? There's praise for the magic Millers, and we have a Field day on Deadline Day. That plus our weekend previews and you can hear from John Coleman, Matt Taylor, and new Dons boss Mark Robinson.

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Midweek awards (03.10)

PART 2 - Cherry picker (20.00)

PART 3 - Deadline Day Deals (26.00)

PART 4 - Weekend Previews (39.00)

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Pressure off the cooker Feb 01, 2021

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This week: Paul Cook on what happened with Cardiff and Sheffield Wednesday, Adrian Clarke on penalties in League One, and Sam Parkin on Swansea's sumptuous goals. Plus we say goodbye Glyn at Wimbledon and salut Simon at Fleetwood.

That and the team try to say just one word about transfers to varying degrees of success.

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1a - Q&A with Paul Cook (02.00)

PART 2a - Brentford 7-2 Wycombe (06.00)

PART 2b - Rotherham 1-3 Swansea (10.30)

PART 2c - Reading 3-1 Bournemouth (18.30)

PART 2d - Derby 1-0 Bristol City (22.00)

PART 2e - A word on transfers (23.00)

PART 2f Paddy Power acca cracker (24.40)

PART 3a - Lincoln 0-1 Doncaster (26.30)

PART 3b - Oxford 1-0 Fleetwood (32.00)

PART 3c - Wimbledon 0-2 MK Dons (35.30)

PART 3d - Paddy Power acca cracker (40.30)

PART 4a - Cambridge 3-1 Crawley (43.30)

PART 4b - Carlisle 1-0 Exeter (47.00)

PART 4c - Grimsby 1-2 Stevenage (49.00)

PART 4d - Paddy Power acca cracker (50.00)

PART 5 - Moments of mirth (51.00)

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Disruptors, coach trips - and a little bit Partridge Jan 28, 2021

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Mick McCarthy's return to the Football League has got us all excited - and so has some of the midweek action and fixtures to look ahead to on another busy weekend.

With the January transfer window about to slam shut we take a closer look at some possible last minute deals - including the hunt for a left-back and some potential strikers on the move.

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Intro and welcome (00.30)

PART 2 - Midweek reviews (02.30)

PART 3 - Transfer talk and tips - your questions answered (26.00)

PART 4 - Weekend previews - Cardiff v Millwall, Lincoln v Doncaster, Forest Green v Cheltenham (41.00)

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