We Are Going Up!
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Weekly analysis, comment and debate on the Championship, League One and League Two. Your season ticket to The Football League. We Are Going Up!
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Episode 43 - All Rhodes Lead To The Championship | Thanks for listening this season! In an extended final show, the WAGU boys pick through the last ten months to select their personal highlights. We talk our best and 'most wanted' signings, underrated talents, young players and our Football League player of 2011/12. We also review the League One play-off final at Wembley, after Huddersfield's incredible 8-7 penalty win against beleaguered Sheffield United sealed promotion. Terriers blogger James Bartaby is on the phone to give us his verdict on a tense afternoon in the sun at Wembley, and life back in the second tier for Simon Grayson. In League Two, that man Nick Powell makes yet more headlines, after Crewe see off Cheltenham in the League Two play-off final to return to League One after three years away. We pay tribute to Alex boss Steve Davis, who has guided the club to a run of nineteen games unbeaten. There's also Jack Butland in the England Euro 2012 squad - and THE FINAL of The Allan Johnston Paint Trophy. Doncaster, Northampton and Wycombe battle it out for the season's final bit of silverware. If you would like to contact the show over the next few months please e-mail wagupodcast@gmail.com or follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. Have a great summer! | 28 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 42 - West Ham Win Promotion | Busy show this week! John Ashdown, Guardian journalist and Football Weekly regular, is the special guest as we preview the League One play-off final at Wembley next Saturday between Sheffield United and Huddersfield. The Blades look to finally end their play-off hoodoo, but Jordan Rhodes stands firmly in the way. We also look back on West Ham's promotion to the Premier League after they beat Blackpool 2-1 at Wembley in the Championship play-off final. West Ham blogger Tom Victor (who has written for The Two Unfortunates) joins us to talk about Big Sam’s big day in the sun, and look forward to life back in the top flight. Hugh Wilson (ESPN, Sky Sports, Setanta) is on the phone too, as we look ahead to Crewe vs Cheltenham in the League Two play-off final next Sunday. The Alex go into the game on a club record run of eighteen games unbeaten. There's also the Football League Show being saved, Sean O'Driscoll, York City and Jamie Vardy to discuss - plus Northampton against Nottingham Forest in the final Allan Johnston Paint Trophy play-off… We'll be back next week with the final show of the season! Remember you can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 21 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 41 - Wembley Beckons | Football! The boys return to talk all things play-offs, but are emotionally drained (and a little bit more in love with football) after a truly amazing end to the Premier League season. One of West Ham or Blackpool will be back in the Premier League next season, after both came through in their Championship play-off semi finals this week. We preview next Saturday's big game at Wembley and the key men involved. We also discuss the 'rebranding' of Cardiff City and are joined by Hull City blogger Rick Skelton to discuss the departures of Nick Barmby and Adam Pearson from the KC. In League One it's advantage Huddersfield against MK Dons in the play-offs, whilst Stevenage and Sheffield United play out a bore draw . In League Two we're joined by Torquay fan and Experimental 3-6-1 blogger Ben Mayhew, for his verdict on their first leg defeat to Cheltenham. There's also more love for Crewe after their 1-0 win against Southend - plus who is singing the Tetris theme on the terraces? There's all that plus Tranmere vs Doncaster in the second Allan Johnston Paint Trophy play-off… Remember you can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 14 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 40 - Project Promotion (The Trilogy) | So much to pack in this week! The boys begin by looking back at a magnificent season for Sheffield Wednesday, after the Owls sealed promotion to the Championship with a win over Wycombe. Carl Mullooly, Wednesday blogger for skysports.com and 'wednesdayite' is on the line to tell us all about pipping Sheffield United to second, and the atmopshere in front of 38,000 at Hillsborough on Saturday. Elsewhere in League One we preview Stevenage vs Sheffield United and MK Dons vs Huddersfield in the play-offs, plus review our early season predictions. In League Two we're joined by Ian Townsend, the chair of the Crawley Town Supporters Alliance, after they sealed a second successive promotion on the final day with a 1-0 win at Accrington. We also catch up with Hugh Webster, our Barnet blogger for wearegoingup.co.uk - that after Martin Allen masterminded yet another last day escape with a 2-1 win at Burton Albion. We also talk relegated Hereford, plus in the play-offs preview Crewe vs Southend and Cheltenham vs Torquay. In the Championship play-offs, there's also West Ham’s win at Cardiff, and Blackpool's narrow victory over Birmingham to discuss – plus Middlesbrough vs Wycombe in the very first Allan Johnston Paint Trophy play-off - and a nod to Hartlepool's smurfs on tour at the Valley… Remember you can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 7 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 39 - The Saints Are Coming | This week the WAGU boys review the final day of the Championship season, as Southampton crush Coventry 4-0 at St. Mary's to return to the Premier League after a seven year wait. Chris Rann, who writes about Saints for Shoot magazine and his own blog 'George Weah’s Cousin' is on the line to discuss their back-to-back promotions and look forward to life in the top flight under Nigel Adkins. Elsewhere we preview Cardiff vs West Ham and Blackpool vs Birmingham in the play-offs, plus review our early season predictions. In League One, Chesterfield, Exeter and Wycombe are all relegated, whilst Sheffield Wednesday seize the initiative in the promotion race and Stevenage the advantage in the fight for the final play-off spot. We look forward to the final day of the season next Saturday. In League Two Shrewsbury Town are promoted to League One after beating Dagenham & Redbridge 1-0 to complete an entire season unbeaten at home. Glyn Price from 'The Blue & Amber Fanzine' joins the boys to talk about Graham Turner’s first promotion with the Shrews since 1979, and the celebrations that followed - plus, we say farewell to Macclesfield Town as they are relegated from The Football League. We've all that, plus Accrington Stanley against Rotherham in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy, and a nod to Graham Alexander signing off his career in style… Plus to read the final Allan Johnston Paint Trophy Table CLICK HERE.... Remember you can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 1 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 38 - Coventry Hit Rock Bottom | The countdown is on to the final day of the Championship season, but for Coventry and Portsmouth it is already all over. With relegation for both now confirmed, the WAGU boys chat to Steve Phelps, author and writer of the Coventry blog 'Away From Home' about the increasingly desperate situation both in the boardroom and on the field at the Ricoh. With Reading back in the Premier League as champions, we also salute Brian McDermott and his squad - plus preview a dramatic final day ahead for Southampton, West Ham, Cardiff and Middlesbrough. In League One, Charlton are confirmed as champions as the battle for second goes to the wire between the Blades and the Owls, plus while Chesterfield, Wycombe and Exeter fight on down the bottom, it's all over for John Coleman and Rochdale, who have been relegated. We speak to our Dale blogger Jack Oldham for his verdict on a disasterous season. In League Two Barnet swap Lawrie Sanchez for Martin Allen as they bid to escape the drop, and despite two away defeats, Paolo Di Canio and Swindon are promoted. Ron Smith, founder and editor of the Robins blog 'The Washbag' is on the phone to give his reaction. We've all that, Oldham against Bradford in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy - plus big news for fans of the Dalai Lama… Remember you can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 25 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 37 - Charlton Up, Donny Down, West Ham...? | The Football League is into the final furlong, with promotion and relegation issues decided on Grand National weekend. Reading's win at St Mary's has put them closer to the Premier League, whilst West Ham turned up the heat on Southampton with a 6-0 win over Brighton on Saturday. The WAGU boys are joined by Ian Abrahams (aka 'The Moose') from 'The Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast' on talkSPORT for the view from Upton Park. The Willie McKay Experiment has failed, as Doncaster's relegation was sealed with a 4-3 defeat to Portsmouth at the Keepmoat. Liam Foden, sports reporter at the Doncaster Free Press & South Yorkshire Times is on the phone to talk about the future for McKay and Dean Saunders. After four years away, Charlton Athletic are back in the Championship. The Addicks clinched promotion with a 1-0 win at Carlisle over the weekend. Our Charlton blogger Sunny Seabrooke is on the line to celebrate and sing the praises of manager Chris Powell. Elsewhere In League One Sheffield United pull further clear of Wednesday in second, while strugglers Chesterfield, Exeter and Rochdale (minus Gary Jones) all live to fight another day. In League Two Swindon are all but promoted after a 1-0 win over Plymouth, whilst Steve Coppell is in at Crawley - and we've also a nod to Micky Mellon and his Cod Army, as Fleetwood Town are promoted to the Football League for the first time. We've all that plus Brighton against Barnsley in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy… Remember you can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 16 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 36 - Bristol City Edge Clear | This week the WAGU boys look back on a bumper Easter weekend of Football League action, including a crucial win for Derek McInnes and his Bristol City side in their crunch relegation six-pointer against Coventry at Ashton Gate. Robins' blogger Paul Binning was on the line to talk about their second successive win, and assess the run in with just four games remaining. Elsewhere in the Championship we look back on Saturday's epic 'El Clasicoast' at St Mary's and another home draw for West Ham, whilst in League One things are looking decidedly bleak down the bottom for Wycombe. They were tonked 4-0 by lowly Chesterfield on Saturday, and are now four points off safety. We were joined by Greg Burns from the Buckinghamshire Advertiser and Examiner for his verdict... In League Two we also assess Steve Evans' shock decision to leave Crawley for Rotherham, and look at the increasingly desperate plight of Hereford and Macclesfield, both of whom are running out of time to save their Football League lives. There's no Allan Johnston Paint Trophy fixture this week - it returns next week. Remember you can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 11 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 35 - Advantage Reading | It was a massive weekend in the Championship promotion race as Reading came from behind to win 4-2 at West Ham and go four points clear of the Hammers in second place. We speak to Daniel Wimbush, editor of Reading fanzine 'The Tilehurst End' to get his view on the win, the run in, Brian McDermott and the secret behind the Royals' success this season. We also discuss the growing pressure on Sam Allardyce at Upton Park, plus the race for the Championship play-off spots. Sean Dyche's Watford are now top of the form table and just six points off the top six, so we catch up with Mike Parkin from the Watford podcast 'From The Rookery End' to hear about new wonderkid Sean Murray - and their chances of springing a major surprise come the end of the season. In League One the two Sheffield sides keep on winning, but perhaps only with a little help from the Preston squad. We look at the latest crisis to hit Graham Westley at Deepdale - and question whether he made the right call in making the issue public. In League Two we look back on 'the battle of Valley Parade' in midweek - while Macclesfield and Hereford continue to stare at life back in the Blue Square Premier… We've all that plus Leeds against Colchester in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy… and we’ll be back after the extended Easter weekend of fixtures next week. You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast | 2 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 34 - Chesterfield win at Wembley | John Sheridan's Chesterfield claimed the Johnstone's Paint Trophy with a 2-0 win against Swindon on Sunday, and Carl is back straight from Wembley to join the WAGU boys in the studio (complete with his Paolo Di Canio mask). We also discuss another week of managerial changes - Murray Burnell from BBC Radio Sheffield and Yorkshire Radio is on the line to talk about Andy Scott's departure from Rotherham, while Brian Horton returns to Macclesfield and Lee Bradbury is sacked by Bournemouth. There's also a full review of the weekend's action in the Championship, including a big win for Coventry against Portsmouth and a week to remember for Nottingham Forest. In League One there's another record for Jordan Rhodes as Charlton lose again - and in League Two Dagenham get a crucial victory against Accrington to take them off the bottom of the basement. We've all that plus Tranmere against Hereford in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy… You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast | 26 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 33 - Gary Simpson Gone | The perils of recording on a Sunday! Just before Brian Horton's return to Macclesfield Town was confirmed on Monday morning, the boys caught up with Silkmen blogger Matt Brown to discuss the departure of Gary Simpson from the Moss Rose following a run of just one win in 22 games. Elsewhere Paul Peschisolido is also out of a job at Burton Albion, and will Bury boss Richie Barker be next? There's also a full review of the weekend's action, including a brace for Fernando Torres as Leicester go out of the FA Cup - and another hatrick for Rickie Lambert as Southampton stay top of the Championship. We also talk Shefki Kuqi's wonder goal in League One, Gillingham on the charge in League Two - and why we all dream of a team of Paul Robinson's… Plus it's Southampton against Wycombe in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy… You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast | 20 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 32 - The Keith Curle Revolution | This week the WAGU boys speak to Notts County fan and journalist Matt Roulstone after a stunning 4-2 win at League One leaders Charlton makes it five wins out of six for the Magpies and their new manager Keith Curle. In the Championship West Ham stutter again whilst Reading and Brighton march on, and Forest pick up a crucial three points against Millwall. In League Two we catch up with Gregg Davies from FourFourTwo.com to give us an update on Hereford's relegation battle under their new manager Richard O'Kelly. The Bulls won 1-0 at Morecambe on Saturday. Aside from that, there's the return of Ronnie Moore, Vicente, another big win for Swindon - and Cheltenham against Stevenage in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy… You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast | 13 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 31 - Les Parry Leaves Tranmere | Just before Ronnie Moore was re-appointed as Tranmere boss late on Sunday night, the WAGU boys discussed the decision to sack Les Parry with Rovers bloggers Tom Kenny and Sam Robinson - and examined Moore and the other potential candidates. In the Championship there was a weekend of great games, saves and goalmouth scrambles to review, including Southampton's crucial win at Elland Road on Saturday evening. The boys also discussed the options for the Football League if Portsmouth do go out of business, and Jimmy Bullard's latest misdemeanours. In League One there were thrilling comebacks from Oldham and Bury, while Sheffield Wednesday have a new manager in Dave Jones - but can he get them over the line? In League Two the ten men of Oxford defeat Swindon while Crawley stutter and Northampton give up another lead - plus we have Rochdale versus Derby in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy… You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast | 5 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 30 - Heartbreak For Cardiff | This week the boys pay tribute to Cardiff as Liverpool scrape through a dramatic Carling Cup Final at Wembley by the skin of their teeth. In the Championship, Southampton win at Watford to go back top - plus there's big wins for Forest and Coventry to discuss, and a new contract for Brian McDermott at Reading. In League One we catch up with Sheffield Wednesday blogger Carl Mullooly after a vital 1-0 win for the Owls in the Steel City derby, which should buy Gary Megson time until the end of the season. There's also Keith Curle's emails and a special t-shirt to discuss - see the picture here. In League Two Aldershot blogger Morgan Applegarth is also on the line to discuss a return to form for Dean Holdsworth's men, after they won for the fifth time on the spin against Barnet on Saturday. There's all that plus Torquay versus Leyton Orient in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy… You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast | 28 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 29 - Lee Clark Sacked | Another one bites the dust. This week we assess the arguments for and against Huddersfield's shock sacking of Lee Clark with Terriers blogger Charlie Johnson (who has written for The 72 and skysports.com) and John Dobson, football writer for The Two Unfortunates (amongst others). In the FA Cup fifth round, we discuss Leicester's superb win at Carrow Road, featuring another David Nugent beauty - and we also tip our hat to Birmingham and Stevenage, both of whom earned replays against Premier League opposition. There's virtually a full weekend of Football League action to get stuck into - plus reaction to the appointment of Neil Warnock at Elland Road, and the news that Portsmouth are back in administration once again. In League One, we look ahead to a crucial Steel City derby next Sunday at Hillsborough - plus Martin Allen's sudden departure from Notts County. There's also a big win for Plymouth, a shocker for Dagenham and Macclesfield's horror run to discuss in League Two, and a nod to the big game at Wembley next Sunday - Cardiff against Liverpool in the Carling Cup Final. There's all that plus Leicester versus Sheffield Wednesday in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy… You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast | 20 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 28 - Blackpool Bouncing Back? | Despite another weekend of cold weather up and down the country, there's plenty for the boys to get stuck into this week. Blackpool are now up to fifth in the Championship and unbeaten in nine matches after Saturday's 1-1 draw with Portsmouth at Bloomfield Road. John Aspinall (presenter of 'The Seasiders Podcast') is on the phone to talk Ian Holloway, summer signings, post Premier League finances and comedy goalkeepers. Elsewhere we catch up with journalist Adam Williams to hear about an eventful afternoon at Portman Road, plus one of the greatest tannoy announcements ever. There's also a big win for Leicester, Hull's impressive defence and the battle of the two baldest men in football at the Madejski. In League One we catch up on the fortunes of the two Sheffield sides a fortnight before the derby at Hillsborough, plus in League Two chat to Torquay writer James Bennett to find out the reason behind their incredible six match winning streak. The answer? Paintballing. There's all that, Swindon at Wembley - plus West Ham versus Swindon in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy… You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast | 13 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 27 - Grayson Shown The Door | After the sacking of Leeds boss Simon Grayson last week, the boys look in depth at the current situation both on and off the field at Elland Road. David Wilkinson, who runs the popular Leeds blog The Scratching Shed (plus has written for The Independent, The 72 and the Two Unfortunates) is on the line, as is Matthew McKeith - writer, editor and founder of the Leeds website Right In The Gary Kelly's. We discuss whether Ken Bates was right to sack Grayson and ask who the club should appoint next if they are serious about promotion. There's also what remained of the weekend's action to discuss, including West Ham's win against Millwall and an impressive brace from Matty Phillips for Blackpool at Cardiff - plus a reflection on the tragic news about Nottingham Forest chairman Nigel Doughty. There's also Oxford against Chesterfield in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy… You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast | 7 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 26 - Brighton Set For Anfield | Following their 1-0 defeat of Newcastle in the FA Cup, Gus Poyet's Brighton & Hove Albion have been rewarded with a fifth round trip to Liverpool. This week the WAGU boys catch up with Seagulls' fan Liam Dawes to reflect on the victory, and a mixed season so far in the Championship. Elsewhere we pay tribute to Carling Cup finalists Cardiff, plus round up the rest of the FA Cup action - there's another impressive win for Crawley, a new boss at Stevenage and a new wonderkid at Vicarage Road to look out for, in the form of Sean Murray. Watch this vid for more. In the Championship, Reading and Portsmouth face very different financial futures - whilst in League One there's an immediate impact for new boss John Coleman at Rochdale. They defeated rivals Bury 3-0 in his first game in charge. We catch up with our Dale blogger Jack Oldham for more. In League Two we get excited about the promotion race as Cheltenham, Shrewsbury and Torquay record important wins - plus why is every ground a 'difficult place to go' and why is Graham Westley texting his players at 2am on a matchday? There's all that plus Charlton against Plymouth in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy… You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast | 30 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 25 - Michael Duberry's Perfect Hat-trick | In an extended podcast, the boys are joined by talkSPORT commentator and presenter Ian Danter to talk about his beloved Birmingham City, as Chris Hughton's men climb into the Championship play-off spots for the first time this season with a 3-0 win over Watford. We also have a very special studio guest, who reflects on Saturday's game between West Ham and Nottingham Forest - plus we pay tribute to Alex Nimely's immediate impact as Coventry defeat Middlesbrough at the Ricoh. In League One, Charlton are now seven points clear after another stunning free kick by Johnnie Jackson gave them a 1-0 win against Sheffield United. We get our Charlton writer Sunny Seabrooke's reaction, plus discuss big wins for Bournemouth and Chesterfield. In League Two, we speak to Northampton blogger Ben Trasler after another dire defeat for the Cobblers against Barnet. There's also another Paolo Di Canio rant to discuss, the dream of an Abu Ogogo own goal (check the videprinter) and a majestic hat-trick by Oxford's Michael Duberry - featuring two into his own net. There's all that plus Port Vale against Shrewsbury in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy… You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast | 24 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 24 - The Return Of Gary Johnson | This week the boys (minus one notable absentee) get stuck into debating a feast of Football League action, and the slightly strange return of Gary Johnson to Yeovil Town. Western Gazette journalist and BBC Somerset co-commentator Chris Sweet joins us to give his reaction, after ex boss Terry Skiverton was demoted to Johnson's number two. There's also Derby fan Eddie Johnson on the phone, after the Rams' notched up a 1-0 win against Coventry at Pride Park that leaves them hovering nicely outside the Championship play-off places. In League One there's the appointment of Graham Westley at Deepdale to discuss - plus Ched Evans, THAT postponement at Stadium:MK, and a case of mistaken identity at Dean Court. In League Two there's a full round up as Northampton ship more goals and Southend march on - plus we have Crewe against Hull in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy… You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast | 17 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 23 - Swindon Serve Up A Shock | Happy 2012! The boys are back with a look back at FA Cup third round weekend, and the ties involving Football League sides. After Swindon's 2-1 victory over Premier League Wigan Athletic at the County Ground, we speak to Ron Smith, founder and editor of Robins’ blog The Washbag, to get the verdict on Paolo Di Canio's first six months in charge. We also doff our caps to Macclesfield, Crawley, Stevenage, Wrexham and MK Dons - plus look ahead to the fourth round. In League One, we heap yet more praise on English football's top scorer Jordan Rhodes, who bagged five of Huddersfield's six goals in Friday's rout of Wycombe. There's also wins for Exeter and Hartlepool to discuss, as James Brown returns to the scoresheet. In League Two we review the weekend's games, plus speak to Bristol Rovers fan Lucas Swain on the sacking of Paul Buckle and their Cup exit at the hands of Aston Villa. There's also a quick glance at the Championship, Graham Westley to Preston and Paul Trollope's wife to discuss - plus Macclesfield against Burton Albion in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy… You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast | 9 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 22 - The Football League Show Under Threat | In a bumper final podcast of 2011, the WAGU boys discuss the rumours that the BBC is planning to permanently axe The Football League Show. This after the decision 'for budget decisions' to rest the programme over Christmas and New Year. We debate what this says about media attitudes towards the Football League, and analyse the pros and cons of Football League highlights potentially coming off free to air television. We also look back on the Boxing Day action across all three divisions. In the Championship, Forest still can't buy a goal, whilst at Watford Scott Loach is practically giving them away. In League One our Stevenage blogger Mark Hollis is on the phone after their fantastic 6-1 win at Colchester, whilst there's also another turgid afternoon for Paul Buckle as Bristol Rovers collapse against Plymouth in League Two. We've all that, Alan Knill on the brink at Scunny – and THAT injury to Chris Whelpdale to discuss. But not Google. Definitely not Google. There's also Barnet against Birmingham in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy... You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast We'll be back with in 2012. Happy New Year! | 29 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 21 - The end at Underhill? | The WAGU boys get stuck into the last show before Christmas with a review of the weekend's big Championship action, including Sunday's 'El Clasicoast' and Middlesbrough's impressive win at Cardiff. In League One we catch our breath after that pulsating 4-4 draw in the big Yorkshire derby at Hillsborough. Huddersfield writer James Bartaby joins the lads to wax lyrical about Jordan Rhodes, and reflect on the club recently losing their much heralded unbeaten run. We also catch up with our Port Vale blogger Steve Donaldson for the latest on events on and off the field at Vale Park in League Two. Almost 3000 Vale fans demanded the removal of the club's four-man board by taking part in a 'red card' protest at Saturday's game with Aldershot. There's also the latest on Barnet's move away from Underhill, the discovery of 'the League Two Ronald Koeman' – and it's MK Dons against Sheffield United in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy… You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast We'll be back with our next show on Thursday 29th December. Merry Christmas! | 19 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 20 - All Aboard The Showboat | After Jimmy Kebe's showboating and Jack Collison's red card at the weekend, the WAGU boys catch up with Daniel Wimbush (editor of the Reading Fanzine ‘The Tilehurst End’) to get his verdict on the incident and the Royals' season so far. There's also late drama at Vicarage Road to discuss, an incredible comeback by Paul Jewell's Ipswich at Oakwell - plus another demoralising day for Coventry City fans at the Ricoh. In League One we've the verdict on Mick Wadsworth's departure from Hartlepool, the Football League's first journeyman chairman – and we ask, what's the difference between a League One and League Two goalmouth scramble? There's also the verdict on Aidy Boothroyd's return to management at Northampton, a nod to Crawley and Paul Peschisolido's Burton Albion - plus, Accrington Stanley against Rotherham in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy (weather permitting)... You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 12 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 19 - Back Him or Sack Him? | After seven league defeats on the bounce, the WAGU boys this week focus on Paul Jewell's increasingly desperate plight at Portman Road. Journalist and Ipswich blogger Adam Williams is on hand to give a bit of context, and explain why making the squad younger has to be a priority. After Burnley upset the odds to win 2-1 at West Ham, we also catch up with Clarets writer Tom Whittaker to get his verdict on Eddie Howe and the season so far. Plus, after a tough seven days off the field, Leeds United have just enjoyed a very succesful week on the field. Our Leeds blogger (and Radio Aire presenter) Pete Allison is on the show to reflect on the wins over Nottingham Forest and Millwall. We also look back at the FA Cup 2nd Round, and forward to the 3rd - plus pay credit to Crystal Palace and Cardiff for impressive Carling Cup victories over Premier League opposition in midweek. There's all that, plus Bristol City against Notts County in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy… You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 5 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 18 - Jonathan Wilson on Clough | The WAGU boys are back with a special extended podcast this week, featuring our full interview with the award winning Jonathan Wilson about his new Brian Clough biography 'Nobody Ever Says Thank You'. There's also our review of the weekend's Football League action, including Burnley's dramatic late win against Hull at the KC. Our Tigers blogger Marcus Dysch is on the line to give his reaction to the appointment of new manager Nick Barmby. There's also another disasterous week for Phil Brown and Preston in League One to reflect on, plus a much needed morale boost for Plymouth in League Two, after they defeated crisis hit Northampton 4-1 on Saturday. Pilgrims blogger and Teamtalk.com writer Jon Holmes joins the team to give an update on their fortunes both on and off the pitch. There's all that plus Huddersfield against Millwall in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy… and of course, our tribute to Gary Speed, who died this weekend. You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 28 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 17 - A Non League Education | Despite the lack of Football League action, the WAGU boys return with a bumper pod this week. We delve in the deepest, darkest depths of non-league with Stuart Hammonds from The Non-League Paper, who helps review a busy weekend of first round FA Cup ties. On the agenda (amongst others) are Fleetwood Town, Luton, AFC Totton and Redbridge - plus there's also a nod to Swindon's cheeky demolition of high flying Huddersfield. Following the surprise appointment of Michael Appleton as the new boss at Portsmouth, we also speak to our Pompey blogger Alex Best to get his reaction - and also ask if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was ever in with a realistic shout of getting the job. There's also a catch up with Mike Parkin of Watford podcast 'From The Rookery End', who gives his take on a chaotic few days behind the scenes at Vicarage Road. Plus, our Crewe writer Hugh Wilson comes on to pay tribute to Dario Gradi. After a staggering 1404 games at the helm, he has finally vacated the dug out at Gresty Road for the last time. There's all that, Mark's trip to Amsterdam and Carl's slip of the tongue - plus Cardiff against Bury in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy… Next week the show will be out a few days later than normal (apologies)! You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 14 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 16 - Cardiff On The Climb | It's another packed podcast this week as the WAGU boys draw their breath following a busy weekend up and down the Football League. Following four wins in five, the latest a 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace on Saturday, Malky Mackay's new look Cardiff have quietly sneaked up into fourth in the Championship. With a Carling Cup quarter final also on the horizon, we catch up with our Bluebirds' blogger Rich Blake to find out just how Mackay is doing it. It's a different story entirely for Phil Brown in League One. His Preston side were spanked 5-2 by leaders Charlton at The Valley on Saturday, their sixth defeat in seven league games. With the pressure mounting on his head at Deepdale, we speak to our North End blogger Hannah Lupton. It's a similar story for Dagenham & Redbridge in League Two. John Still's men were defeated by Shrewsbury on Saturday, a sixth straight loss, which leaves them realistically on the brink of a second successive relegation. Anthony Hodgson, our Daggers blogger (and writer for skysports.com) is on the line to share his concerns about the long season ahead. There's all that, an evacuation at the Riverside, Peter Murphy's red mist - and Exeter against Blackpool in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy… You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 8 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 15 - EPPP Special | This week the WAGU boys look in detail at the controversial new 'Elite Player Performance Plan' which was voted in by the 72 Football League clubs on October 20th. The EPPP, which sets new rules for academy systems in England, could make it much easier for Premier League sides to hoover up young lower league talent for next to nothing - but will conversely offer better facilities and more hands-on coaching to improve player development. Following anti-EPPP protests at Selhurst Park on Saturday, the lads are joined by James Daly, editor of Crystal Palace fanzine 'Five Year Plan', to look in depth at both the positives and negatives of the new scheme. We also, as ever, round up the weekend's action from across all three divisions - including our take on Sven's departure, Barnet's latest defensive horror show and a brand new Bayo Akinfenwa chant that will soon be sweeping the stands at Sixfields. There's all that, plus Yeovil against Middlesbrough in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy… You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 31 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 14 - Sheridan, Sort It Out! | With Dougie Freedman's Eagles flying high in the Championship after a 1-0 win at Ipswich on Saturday, Crystal Palace fan Ed Maylon (writer for The Mirror, Four Four Two and Goal.com) joined the WAGU boys this week to reflect on their terrific start to the season. In League One it's not quite as rosy for Chesterfield. Their 3-2 defeat to Hartlepool at the B2net on Saturday was their fifth straight loss, and leaves John Sheridan's men struggling in the relegation zone. Our Spireites blogger Will Strauss was on the line to give us the lowdown on a difficult start to life back in the third tier. In League Two, Macclesfield Town are once again defying the odds to sit safely in mid table after a 1-0 win at Crewe on Saturday. We're joined by our Macc blogger Matt Brown to talk Gary Simpson, the loss of Emile Sinclair and the discovery of Elliott Hewitt. There's all that - the EPPP, Willie McKay - plus Doncaster against Ipswich in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy... You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 24 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 13 - Terry Skiverton's Treatment Table | The WAGU boys are back with a full programme of Football League action to review, but not until a sleep deprived Ben Trasler fills us in on the highs and lows of Groundhop Week. In the Championship, our Millwall blogger Jay Taylor takes the positives from the Lions' 1-1 draw at the Riverside, and talks about his confidence in boss Kenny Jackett - whilst it's beginning to become a different story for DC with Sean Dyche... Yeovil writer Ryan Peasland is also on the line to talk about Terry Skiverton's struggles in League One. Eighteen players injured and no wins in six has left the Glovers in a real relegation scrap. In League Two it's a different story - Cheltenham blogger Maxi Hobbs is on the show to delight in the start Mark Yates' high flying Robins have made, following their 2-0 win at Burton Albion on Friday night. There's all that - Steve Cotterill's big move, Mark's trip to Brisbane Road and Paolo Di Canio's half marathon to discuss - plus Portsmouth against Dagenham & Redbridge in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy... You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 17 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 12 - Gary Lee Madine aka The Goal Machine | With no Championship action due to the international break, the WAGU boys turn their focus to Leagues One and Two this week. It's four straight wins and up to second for Gary Megson and his Sheffield Wednesday side, after their 3-1 win against Chesterfield at Hillsborough. Our Owls blogger Dominic Stevenson is on the line to talk top scorer Gary Madine - plus next weekend's Steel City derby at Bramall Lane. Oxford blogger Sam Lydon also joins us to discuss the U's 3-0 hammering of Bristol Rovers on Saturday, as they go six unbeaten in League Two. Away from the weekend's action, we discuss loan player quotas, the renaming of stadiums and the managerial vacancies at the City Ground and Ashton Gate – plus reveal the winners of our Championship ticket giveaways. All that and Scunthorpe against Southend in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy… You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 10 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 11 - Forest In Crisis | News of Steve McClaren's resignation broke during the recording of this week's show, and the WAGU boys gave their immediate reaction - plus shared their thoughts on the departure of Reds' chairman Nigel Doughty. Elsewhere in the Championship, Bristol City blogger Paul Binning was on the line to talk about Saturday's 5-0 loss at Blackpool, and share his concerns about the future of boss Keith Millen. Less than 24 hours later, Millen parted company with the club. Huddersfield writer Charlie Johnson also joined the team to talk about that 'unbeaten' run, and a 4-0 victory at Griffin Park over the weekend - whilst Ben Trasler was on to talk about a new charity football challenge he is taking part in, 'Groundhop Week'. There was also another round of Reverse The Curse, plus Carlisle against Aldershot in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy… and listen in for your chance to win a pair of tickets to Brighton vs West Ham and West Ham vs Leicester in the Championship. You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 4 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 10 - Rovers Turn To Saunders | After Sean O'Driscoll's departure from Doncaster, the WAGU boys give their take on his dismissal and the appointment of Dean Saunders at the Keepmoat. There's also Millwall, Portsmouth and a thriller at the Amex to discuss – plus the one fan who lost £55,000 in the process. In League One we talk Leyton Orient's terrific comeback at the Galpharm, plus Greg Burns from the Buckinghamshire Advertiser/Examiner joins us to talk about Wycombe's shock 1-0 win against Sheffield United at Adams Park. In League Two we catch up with our Southend blogger Anton Stanley after their 4-0 win at Rotherham, plus salivate over Gillingham's new strike force of Frank Nouble and Danny Kedwell. There's all that plus it's Crystal Palace against Bristol Rovers in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy… You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 26 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 9 - Pressure Builds on McClaren | The WAGU boys are back with a busy old show this week. Football broadcaster and writer Tom Watt joins us to talk about the UK's first ever football film festival, which includes 'Rise & Shine: The Jay DeMerit story'. There's also Toppo's verdict on Forest's 2-1 defeat to Derby at the City Ground, as the pressure ratchets up a notch on the beleaguered Steve McClaren – plus Exeter blogger Ian Bond also joins us to talk about their poor start to the season in League One. In League Two, the lads give their reaction to the sacking of Peter Reid, whilst Gregg Davies from FourFourTwo.com and herefordunited.co.uk is on to talk about the future of Jamie Pittman and the Bulls' 6-1 thrashing at the hands of Gillingham this week. There's all that and Peterborough in action against Nottingham Forest in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy… You can get the unedited version of our chat with Tom, plus read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk - and you can also follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 19 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 8 - Martin Allen's Italian Job | Our Birmingham blogger James Dixon joins the WAGU line up this week, as the boys look back on Notts County's trip to Turin with Magpies fan Giuseppe Labellarte. We also catch up with Ali Iveson from Southampton blog Saints Corner to talk about a twelfth consecutive home win for Nigel Adkins' side against Nottingham Forest. Plus, our Northampton blogger Ben Trasler is on the line to tell us about another stuttering season for Gary Johnson at Sixfields, whilst the Cobblers are also in action against Hartlepool in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy… You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 12 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 7 - The Blades Go Marching On | The boys turn their focus to Leagues One and Two this week and hear from Sheffield United blogger Eddie Chapman on their strong start to the season under Danny Wilson. We also catch up with Adam Lord from The Visitor paper in Morecambe, who fills us in on the great job Jim Bentley is doing at the Globe Arena – plus we round up all the week's transfer activity and find out why on earth Emile Sinclair was trending worldwide on Twitter. Tim Morgan from Picklive also joins us to talk some real time Fantasy Football, plus we've got Coventry vs Crawley in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy – and we revisit one of the best Football League chants ever… You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 5 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 6 - Peter Jackson Quits Bradford | With DC away in Belgium, the remaining WAGU boys catch up with our Bantams blogger Mark Scully to find out why Peter Jackson has become the first managerial casualty of the Football League season. We also speak to Leyton Orient fan Andy Brown to find out what has gone wrong for Russell Slade's side. The O's remain stuck to the bottom of League One and without a single point after five games. In the Championship, our Middlesbrough blogger Stephen Wright is on the line to talk about an unbeaten start for Tony Mowbray – plus there's also a hungover Jim on the big match of the weekend at the King Power. We've also got Bournemouth vs Walsall in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy – and why you should be very careful if you ever Google Johnnie Jackson… You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 30 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 5 - Posh Run Riot | As Peterborough hit SEVEN against nine man Ipswich (check the videprinter), the boys catch up with Posh blogger John Verrall for the lowdown on their promising start to life back in the Championship. Elsewhere there's an East Midlands derby to reflect on, Derby's impressive start continues – and Hull's Matty Fryatt lets rip. In League One, we speak to Dan Palmer from MK News on the development of Sam Baldock, and we explain why 'Swerve It Like Saunders' might be the next big Hollywood blockbuster. There's also Crewe fan Hugh Wilson on life at the bottom of League Two and the future of Dario Gradi, plus it's Watford vs AFC Wimbledon in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy – and Timmy Mallett tries to get his hammer into the County Ground… You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 23 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 4 - Andy Thorn Left Sweating | This week the WAGU boys are joined by David Reed of Sky Sports News Radio to review a bad seven days for Andy Thorn and Coventry City. Rochdale fan Jack Oldham fills us in on the arrival of Steve Eyre at Spotland (and possibly Carlos Tevez), while our Rotherham blogger Neil Morris explains how Andy Scott is impressing at the Don Valley. There's also Plymouth fan and Teamtalk writer Jon Holmes on another bad week for The Pilgrims, Gillingham vs Reading in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy – and DC has an apology to make… You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 16 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 3 - The Big Kick Off | With the season finally up and running, the boys try and make sense of a frantic opening weekend in all three divisions. Leeds fan Pete Allison shares his disappointment after a flat first day, and explains why things could soon turn ugly for Ken Bates. We also talk to our Ipswich blogger Adam Williams about a big win at at Ashton Gate, plus get the lowdown on Chris Powell's new look Charlton side from Sunny Seabrooke. There's also Brentford vs Burnley in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy – and we've an idea how to fill Stadium:MK… You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 8 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2 - Championship Preview | With less than a week to go until the big kick off, we preview the new season in the Championship. The boys analyse Leicester's summer spending spree – and after more off-the-field problems catch up with our Birmingham blogger James Dixon. Ahead of Brighton's first game at the AMEX against Doncaster we also speak to Seagulls' fan Liam Dawes – plus discuss the arrival of Steve McClaren at Forest and take a look at the pre season odds with Simon Pilkington from talkingsports.co.uk. All that, plus Morecambe vs Preston in the Allan Johnston Paint Trophy – and why you shouldn't underestimate Barnsley… You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 2 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 1 - League One and Two Preview | In our first show, we preview the forthcoming season in Leagues One and Two. The team speak to Geoff Hawley from AFC Wimbledon TV ahead of the Dons first season in the Football League, plus catch up with our Stevenage blogger Mark Hollis as Graham Westley prepares his side for life in the third tier. We also discuss the appointment of Paolo Di Canio at Swindon, the rise of Crawley Town and Dale Jennings' move to Bayern Munich – plus take a look at the pre season odds and make the draw for our brand new quiz. You can read our latest blogs at wearegoingup.co.uk and follow the show on Twitter @WAGUpodcast. | 26 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Great podcast; PJ in London
The lads clearly know what they're talking about and the sound quality is really good. Nice to be able to listen to a podcast that totally focuses on events away from the prem rather than having the football league as an afterthought, and that's coming from an arsenal fan! Keep it up chaps
Really good analysis
Informative and easy to listen to. Very few football league podcasts out there, so this is a really welcome addition.
A great listen
As a fan of a football league club it's great to hear some analysis outside of the Premier League. Looking forward to hearing more once the season kicks off!!
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