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72+: The EFL Podcast

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72+: The EFL Podcast
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  • 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
  • 72+: The EFL Podcast

    2026/2027 EFL season preview

    11/08/2026 | 49 mins.
    The new EFL season is back with nine months of drama to come across the Championship, League One and League Two. Aaron Paul is joined by Andy Woodman, Luke Chambers and Lyle Taylor to preview all three divisions on our new 72+ feed, looking at promotion contenders, relegated giants and, dark horses. West Ham and Wolves return to the second tier, Southampton and Middlesbrough all have their eyes on promotion.
    Bromley manager Andy Woodman discusses the club's historic first season in the third tier, while Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday look to bounce back after relegation.
    Salford City manager Peter Cklamovski joins us to discuss his journey from Australia and Asia to English football, working with Ange Postecoglou and the pressure of taking charge of one of the division's promotion favourites.
    And don't forget to join the official 72+ EFL Fantasy League using the code 72EFLPOD.
    TIME CODES
    00:00 Intro
    02:10 Championship preview
    03:05 West Ham
    09:40 Wolves
    13:50 Burnley
    17:30 Southampton
    22:40 Middlesbrough
    25:40 Championship dark horses
    31:30 League One and Bromley
    36:10 PFA open legal proceedings over the EFL
    37:10 Leicester City, Sheffield Wednesday and Oxford United
    39:40 Salford City boss Peter Cklamovski
    46:30 York City
    5Live commentaries this week:
    Wednesday 12th August: PSG v Aston Villa
    Sunday 16th August: Manchester City v Arsenal
  • 72+: The EFL Podcast

    Welcome to… 72+

    10/08/2026 | 0 mins.
    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.
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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.
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