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Essential EFL

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Essential EFL from Sky Sports is the football podcast you need for in-depth coverage of the Championship, League One and League Two, with episodes released each week. 

Simeon Gholam is joined by Sky Sports top EFL pundits to get their thoughts and opinions throughout the season and you'll regularly hear from players and managers too.

Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-efl

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Episodes

Fans return! Forest faltering & goals galore

The Sky Sports EFL Podcast is back to assess all the weekend's action, as fans returned to stadiums, Nottingham Forest were beaten and Sheff Wed's Cameron Dawson takes Ten To Tackle. Jonathan Oakes is joined by pundit Don Goodman and presenter David Prutton to look back at the impact of fans returning at Middlesbrough and Norwich, as well as five other grounds across the lower leagues. Reading and Luton lead the way after two wins from two, Nottingham Forest suffered another defeat, and Coventry...

Sep 21, 202058 min

The EFL is back with a bang!

What a return! The Championship, League One and League Two are back in full swing, and the Sky Sports EFL Podcast is here to dissect all the key action. Jonathan Oakes is joined by pundits Andy Hinchcliffe and Keith Andrews to look back at all the action from a highly-entertaining opening weekend, while we also hear from Birmingham midfielder Adam Clayton in Ten To Tackle. In the Championship there were slightly unconvincing opening weekend wins for the relegated trio of Watford, Bournemouth and...

Sep 14, 20201 hr

League One and Two Season Preview

Jonathan Oakes was joined by Gary Weaver and David Prutton as they previewed the 2020/21 EFL League's One and Two season, discussing all the big talking points ahead of the season kick off.

Sep 07, 202041 min

Championship Season Preview

Jonathan Oakes was joined by Gary Weaver and David Prutton as they previewed the 2020/21 EFL Championship season, discussing all the big talking points ahead of the season kick off.

Sep 07, 202056 min

It's Brentford vs Fulham in the Championship play-off final!

Sky Sports EFL reporter Jonathan Oakes is joined by presenter Scott Minto and pundit Andy Hinchcliffe to look back on fantastic pair of Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-finals, as Brentford saw off Swansea and Fulham beat Cardiff. The panel then take a look ahead to the showdown at Wembley on Tuesday, as the west London rivals for a place in the Premier League, and analyse who is in better shape to secure the all-important win in the richest game in football. Attention then turns to the latest...

Jul 31, 202051 min

Championship Final Day review - The best league in the world

Sky Sports EFL reporter Jonathan Oakes is joined by presenter David Prutton and pundit Keith Andrews to discuss an incredible final day of the Championship, as Leeds lifted the trophy, West Brom secured promotion, Nottingham Forest dropped out of the top six and Luton and Barnsley secured safety in dramatic fashion. It was also a dramatic night for Brentford, who missed a golden chance to finish second, Cardiff who moved up to fifth and secured their play-off spot, Swansea managed a huge swing t...

Jul 23, 202056 min

Wigan worries, Bees buzzing & table tightening

Sky Sports EFL reporter Jonathan Oakes is joined by pundit Andy Hinchcliffe and commentator Gary Weaver to discuss all the latest news in the Championship - including Wigan going into administration, the tightening relegation scrap and the promotion battle. The panel assess Wigan's Stoke's troubled form, Huddersfield's big win at Birmingham and Luton and Barnsley's improved form in their fight for survival. At the top of the table, West Brom and Fulham got back to winning ways, Brentford are on ...

Jul 02, 202050 min

The Championship returns! Warnock in, Woodgate out & L2 play-offs

Sky Sports EFL presenter Jonathan Oakes is joined by Scott Minto and Don Goodman to discuss the first weekend back of the Championship, following a huge result for Brentford and a poor result for Leeds, which may well shake things up in the promotion race. West Brom also went top despite failing to beat Birmingham on Saturday. The panel also discuss the managerial change at Middlesbrough - the dismissal of Jonathan Woodgate and the swift appointment of Neil Warnock, and take a look at the battle...

Jun 23, 202057 min

At home with... Hull: Grant McCann

In the latest of a series of wide-ranging chats with Championship stars, Gary Weaver and Lee Hendrie speak to Hull City boss Grant McCann about losing key players, play-off heartache, transitioning into the role of a manager and much, much more!

Jun 15, 202033 min

League One and League Two curtailment fallout, Championship return draws closer!

Sky Sports EFL presenter Jonathan Oakes is joined by Gary Weaver and Danny Higginbotham to discuss all the latest developments in the Championship, League One and League Two. The panel discuss the fallout from the decisive vote to curtail the League One and League Two seasons, and the impact that will have upon different clubs throughout the divisions. They then look ahead to the imminent League One and League Two play-offs, before assessing all the latest developments in the Championship, after...

Jun 11, 20201 hr

At home with... QPR: Mark Warburton

In the latest of a series of wide-ranging chats with Championship stars, Gary Weaver and Keith Andrews speak to QPR boss Mark Warburton about Ebere Eze, his life before football management, taking charge of Rangers in Scotland and much, much more!

Jun 08, 202033 min

At home with...Blackburn: Bradley Dack and Danny Graham

In the latest of a series of wide-ranging chats with Championship stars, Gary Weaver and Keith Andrews speak to Blackburn duo Bradley Dack and Danny Graham about Sunday League, recovering from injuries, David Beckham and much, much more!

Jun 04, 202026 min

What's next for the EFL? Championship, League One & League Two

Sky Sports EFL presenter Jonathan Oakes is joined by David Prutton and Keith Andrews to discuss all the latest developments surrounding the imminent restart of the Championship, and what the latest state of play is in League One and League Two.

Jun 02, 20201 hr

At home with... West Brom: Slaven Bilic

In the latest of a series of wide-ranging chats with Championship stars, Scott Minto and Don Goodman speak to West Brom boss Slaven Bilic about life in the Championship, pushing for promotion and his remarkable career so far. and much, much more!

Jun 01, 202026 min

At home with... Preston: Daniel Johnson and Paul Gallagher

In the latest of a series of wide-ranging chats with Championship stars, Gary Weaver and Andy Hinchcliffe speak to Preston duo Daniel Johnson and Paul Gallagher about penalties, the play-offs, veterans and much, much more!

May 28, 202026 min

EFL future stars: Joe Rodon, Grady Diangana & Bryan Mbeumo

Sky Sports take a look at three future stars of the English game that are currently plying their trade in the Championship. In this episode... David Craig is joined by Andy Hinchcliffe and Danny Higginbotham to discuss Swansea defender Joe Rodon. Scott Minto is then joined by Keith Andrews and Lee Hendrie to assess winger Grady Diangana, who is currently on loan at West Brom from West Ham. Finally, David Prutton is joined by Don Goodman and Hinchcliffe to take a look at Brentford forward Bryan M...

May 25, 202039 min

What's next for the EFL? Championship, League One & League Two

Sky Sports EFL presenter Jonathan Oakes is joined by Andy Hinchcliffe and Don Goodman to discuss all the latest developments surrounding the potential restart of the Football League, what each division is planning to do and which clubs each potential scenario or decision could impact upon.

May 22, 202050 min

At home with... Stoke: Danny Batth and Sam Vokes

In the latest of a series of wide-ranging chats with Championship stars, Jonathan Oakes and Danny Higginbotham speak Stoke City pair Danny Batth and Sam Vokes about 'bouncebackability', boss Michael O'Neill, gelling as a squad, learning from past experience and much, much more!

May 21, 202031 min

At home with... Huddersfield: The Cowley brothers

In the latest of a series of wide-ranging chats with Championship stars, Jonathan Oakes and Andy Hinchcliffe speak to Huddersfield duo Danny and Nicky Cowley about rising up through the leagues, working with family and playing Championship Manager.

May 18, 202025 min

At home with... Cardiff: Sol Bamba and Junior Hoilett

In the latest of a series of wide-ranging chats with Championship stars, Gary Weaver and Andy Hinchcliffe speak to Cardiff pair Sol Bamba and Junior Hoilett about regrouping after relegation, Neil Warnock's departure, playing with Mauricio Pochettino and much, much more!

May 14, 202026 min

EFL future stars: Ben White, Rhian Brewster & Conor Gallagher

Sky Sports take a look at three future stars of the English game that are currently plying their trade in the Championship on loan from Premier League clubs. In this episode... David Prutton is joined by Andy Hinchcliffe and Keith Andrews to discuss Leeds defender Ben White, who is currently on loan from Brighton. Scott Minto is then joined by Andrews and Don Goodman to discuss Swansea striker Rhian Brewster, who is currently on loan from Liverpool. Finally, Prutton, Andrews and Hinchcliffe disc...

May 11, 202038 min

EFL future stars: Ebere Eze, Jude Bellingham & Nathan Ferguson

Sky Sports take a look at three future stars of the English game that are currently plying their trade in the Championship. In this episode... Scott Minto is joined by Don Goodman and Danny Higginbotham to analyse QPR's Ebere Eze. Minto is then joined by former Birmingham boss Gary Rowett and Keith Andrews to assess Jude Bellingham. Finally, Minto, Goodman and Higginbotham take a look at West Brom defender Nathan Ferguson.

May 07, 202038 min

At home with... Fulham and Millwall: Tom Cairney and Matt Smith

In the latest of a series of wide-ranging chats with Championship stars, Jonathan Oakes and Gary Weaver speak to Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney and Millwall striker Matt Smith about friendship, the madness of the Championship, playing football with Jack Whitehall and much, much more!

May 04, 202026 min

At home with... Swansea: Steve Cooper

In the latest of a series of wide-ranging chats with Championship stars, David Craig and Andy Hinchcliffe speak to Swansea boss Steve Cooper about his first season in club management, developing young players, loan stars and much, much more!

Apr 30, 202032 min

At home with... Brentford: Ollie Watkins and Ethan Pinnock

In the latest of a series of wide-ranging chats with Championship stars, Scott Minto and Don Goodman speak to Brentford pair Ollie Watkins and Ethan Pinnock about their rise up from the lower leagues, their Premier League dreams, Thomas Frank and much, much more!

Apr 27, 202025 min

At home with... Charlton: Lee Bowyer

In the latest of a series of wide-ranging chats with Championship stars, Gary Weaver and Scott Minto speak to Charlton boss Lee Bowyer about the issues currently facing the club, his managerial style and influences, Lyle Taylor and much, much more!

Apr 23, 202025 min

At Home With... Derby: Liam Rosenior and Curtis Davies

In the latest of a series of wide-ranging chats with Championship stars, Jonathan Oakes and David Prutton speak to Derby County pair Liam Rosenior and Curtis Davies about coaching versus punditry, the impact of Wayne Rooney, their hopes for the season and much, much more!

Apr 20, 202040 min

At home with… Bristol City: Lee Johnson

In the latest of a series of wide-ranging chats with Championship stars, Gary Weaver and Keith Andrews speak to Bristol City boss Lee Johnson about his managerial philosophies, training with popstars, his hopes for the season and much, much more!

Apr 16, 202034 min

At home with... Nottingham Forest: Matty Cash and Michael Dawson

In the latest of a series of wide-ranging chats with Championship stars, David Prutton and Don Goodman speak to Nottingham Forest players Matty Cash and Michael Dawson about Sabri Lamouchi, Cafu, their highlights and lowlights of the season so far and much, much more!

Apr 13, 202031 min

At home with... Leeds United: Phillips, Ayling and Cooper

In the first of a series of wide-ranging chats with Championship stars, Jonathan Oakes and David Prutton speak to Leeds United players Kalvin Phillips, Liam Cooper and Luke Ayling about Marcelo Bielsa, their highlights and lowlights of the season so far, great goals, red cards, their hopes of promotion and much, much more!

Apr 09, 202042 min
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