Skip to content
PodcastsSoccer72+: The EFL Podcast

72+: The EFL Podcast

BBC Radio 5 Live
72+: The EFL Podcast
Latest episode

7 episodes

  • 72+: The EFL Podcast

    Preston sack Heckingbottom & Millwall face West Ham

    16/09/2026 | 47 mins.
    Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff and Luke Chambers chat all things EFL.
    What next for Preston after they sacked Paul Heckingbottom? How far can Lincoln go after a strong start to the season?
    Saturday sees Millwall face West Ham for the first time since 2012 – Millwall defender Caleb Taylor joins the pod.
    Shrewsbury look to be the latest EFL club with American owners, BBC Shropshire’s Nick Southall explains how Brad Friedel is involved.
    And in 72PLUS 72MINUS, there’s a miss of the century contender and an incredible interview from animal-lover Nathan Jones.
    This season we now have our very own 72+ feed on BBC Sounds - where you can listen to episodes every week. We'll continue to bring you all the same content you've been enjoying here, with the biggest stories from the EFL, exclusive guests and the moments everyone is talking about.
    TIMECODES:
    03:10 - Ian Holloway gets his journal out
    05:36 - Preston sack Paul Heckingbottom
    16:33 - Lincoln into the playoffs
    21:46 - Millwall’s Caleb Taylor looks ahead to West Ham game
    27:41 - Have West Ham turned a corner under Nuno?
    32:23 - Brad Friedel’s Shrewsbury Town?
  • 72+: The EFL Podcast

    Vardy joins Burnley & Wycombe sack Duff

    09/09/2026 | 57 mins.
    Aaron Paul, Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson and Bristol City winger Jed Wallace discuss the biggest talking points in the EFL.
    Michael Duff is the first managerial casualty of the season after he was sacked by Wycombe after just 5 games – was it harsh?
    Burnley are struggling towards the bottom of the Championship – can the signing of 39 year old Jamie Vardy kickstart their season?
    What next for Russell Martin’s Leicester after they hit a new low at the weekend after losing 4-0 at home.
    And in 72PLUS 72MINUS – an embarrassing own goal and a stunning late winner from one of Jed’s favourite teammates.
    This season we now have our very own 72+ feed on BBC Sounds - where you can listen to episodes every week. We'll continue to bring you all the same content you've been enjoying here, with the biggest stories from the EFL, exclusive guests and the moments everyone is talking about.
    TIMECODES:
    01:38 - - Wimbledon’s start to the season
    09:10 - The importance of first loans for young players
    13:48 - Wycombe sack Michael Duff
    19:17 - Can Jamie Vardy fix Burnley’s problems?
    31:56 - Jed’s start to life at Bristol City
    40:29 - Things get worse for Russell Martin at Leicester
  • 72+: The EFL Podcast

    Norwich sporting director & deadline day round up

    02/09/2026 | 58 mins.
    Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Norwich City sporting director Ben Knapper.
    Knapper discusses how he spent deadline day in Stoke, juggling transfer business with a Championship matchday. He also reflects on the Canaries' start to their campaign and last season's decision to replace Liam Manning with current head coach Philippe Clement.
    There's also a round up of the biggest deals from deadline day and a look at a busy midweek EFL fixture list.
    Plus, Bristol Rovers manager Steve Evans joins the panel to discuss his side's strong start to the season.
    02:40 Norwich City Sporting Director Ben Knapper
    03:20 Knapper's deadline day.
    08:00 Should the transfer window close before the season starts?
    12:00 Round up of the big EFL deadline day deals.
    14:40 Relief for West Ham.
    17:10 Charlton still flying.
    18:20 Swansea's great start.
    22:05 Tribute to Alan Knight.
    25:00 Bristol Rovers manager Steve Evans.
    36:10 League One focus - Leicester finally get a win.
    39:35 More on Norwich with Ben Knapper.
    53:50 72 plus, 72 minus.
  • 72+: The EFL Podcast

    Outfield players in goal & problems for Leicester

    26/08/2026 | 53 mins.
    Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Tranmere boss Darrell Clarke to discuss the big stories in the EFL.
    Darrell explains how his defender Bobby Faulkner ended up in goal and the panel discuss Bobby Kamwa's Adebayor-esque celebration against his former club Newport.
    Millwall, Charlton and West Brom are the early pace-setters in the Championship - while Leicester are already struggling in League One, but will Russell Martin be given the time to turn it around?
    And in 72PLUS 72MINUS, there's a Puskas contender in the Championship and a pantomime moment in League Two.
    This season we now have our very own 72+ feed on BBC Sounds - where you can listen to episodes every week.
    We'll continue to bring you all the same content you've been enjoying here, with the biggest stories from the EFL, exclusive guests and the moments everyone is talking about.
    TIMECODES:
    01:21 - Darrell Clare on putting a defender in goal and Tranmere's busy summer
    09:56 - Bristol Rovers striker Bobby Kamwa goes full Adebayor 
    17:29 - Could Charlton be a surprise package?
    22:05 - Millwall setting the early Championship pace
    25:42 - West Brom impressing after a summer of change
    32:15 - Can Russell Martin get Leicester moving?
  • 72+: The EFL Podcast

    Luton's dramatic comeback & VAR in the Championship?

    19/08/2026 | 51 mins.
    Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Bolton manager Steven Schumacher to break down the opening weekend of league fixtures in the EFL - and we hear from Luton boss Jack Wilshere.
    Bolton won on their return to the Championship, but how can they compete with their big-spending rivals. The panel also discuss Will Lankshear's dream start at Middlesbrough, how Southampton will deal with being pantomime villains after Spygate and whether VAR is needed in the Championship after a blatant handball helped West Brom beat Norwich.
    Jack Wilshere joins the pod after his Luton side came from 3-1 down to beat Reading in their opener, and talks about his first pre-season as a first team manager.
    Aaron's EFL Fantasy skills haven't improved over the summer - the code to join our league if 72EFLPOD.
    And in 72PLUS 72MINUS, there's a moment to forget for an EFL legend and Welsh limbs after a late goal.
    This season we now have our very own 72+ feed on BBC Sounds - where you can listen to episodes every week.
     
    We'll continue to bring you all the same content you've been enjoying here, with the biggest stories from the EFL, exclusive guests and the moments everyone is talking about.
    TIMECODES:
    01:21 - Jobi's summer with Roy Keane
    03:35 - Bolton off to a winning start
    11:45 - Lankshear elevates Boro
    19:35 - Southampton lose at Watford in first match post-Spygate
    26:23 - Do we need VAR in the Championship?
    30:27 - Luton boss Jack Wilshere joins the show
    45:27 - 72PLUS 72MINUS
More Soccer podcasts
About 72+: The EFL Podcast
Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff dive into the biggest stories across the EFL, with expert analysis, exclusive guests and the moments everyone is talking about.
Podcast website

Listen to 72+: The EFL Podcast, The Rest Is Football and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app

Get the free radio.net app

  • Stations and podcasts to bookmark
  • Stream via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
  • Supports Carplay & Android Auto
  • Many other app features
72+: The EFL Podcast: Podcasts in Family
  • Podcast The Wayne Rooney Show
    The Wayne Rooney Show
    Soccer, Sports
  • Podcast Fighting Talk
    Fighting Talk
    Comedy, Sports
Social
v8.18.0 | © 2007-2026 radio.de GmbH
Generated: 9/22/2026 - 5:18:36 PM