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Not The Top 20 Podcast

Not The Top 20 Podcast
The #1 podcast about the Football League (EFL) from George Elek and Ali Maxwell. Twice nominated for the FSF Awards 'Best Podcast', since 2016 Not The Top 20 Podcast has been dedicated to providing insightful, passionate, detailed coverage of the Championship, League One and League Two, with the Monday Podcast recapping the weekend, and the Betting Show providing carefully considered picks ahead of the weekend. NTT20 Pod's success has led to over 100 TV appearances for George and Ali, on Sky Sports and EFL on Quest, plus radio appearances on BBC Radio 5 Live. A community of EFL lovers has been established through NTT20 Squad, and the launch of NTT20.COM in 2023 provided written EFL coverage to match the podcast.
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Episodes

Betting Show #33

The last Betting Show of the season, Ali & George make their selections for the Championship weekend. This podcast is for over 18s only. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 17, 202028 min

League One Play-Off Final Recap 2020

Bonus pod! Wycombe are Wandering into the Championship. 2-1 winners against Oxford in the Play-Off Final. We discuss the game, reflect on an incredible period of success for the Chairboys & what it means for Wycombe & Oxford going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 14, 202021 min

Over The Brink

This podcast is sponsored by The Athletic. For a free trial, and 50% off, use the link: theathletic.co.uk/ntt20 Timecodes: 00:00 04:00 - L1 Play-Off Final Chat 04:00 - 09:30 - Swansea 0-1 Leeds 09:30 - 17:30 - Blackburn 1-1 WBA 17:30 - 23:45 - Derby 1-3 Brentford 23:45 - 28:30 - Fulham 2-0 Cardiff 28:30 - 36:00 Norwich City Relegation - Thoughts 36:00 - 37:00 - Preston 1-1 Forest 37:00 - 40:00 - Hull 0-1 Millwall 40:00 - 44:30 - Middlesbrough 1-3 Bristol City 44:45 - 50:00 - QPR 0-3 Sheff Wed 50...

Jul 13, 20201 hr 5 min

Betting Show #32

Ali & George's picks ahead of the Championship weekend after JAKE COOPER WEEK last week. This podcast is for over 18s only. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 10, 202033 min

ALL ABOARD THE SHOWBOAT

This podcast is sponsored by The Athletic. For a free trial, and 50% off, use the link: theathletic.co.uk/ntt20 Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro & League 1 Play-Off Chat 8:00 - Bristol City 0-1 Cardiff - Lee Johnson Sacked 22:20 - Blackburn 1-3 Leeds 26:00 - WBA 4-2 Hull 30:00 - Brentford 3-0 Wigan & Wigan Administration 42:40 - Derby 1-1 Nottingham Forest 46:00 - Fulham 1-0 Birmingham 47:30 - Luton 0-5 Reading 51:30 - Stoke 4-0 Barnsley 56:00 - Charlton 0-1 Millwall, Boro 0-1 QPR, Swansea 2-1 S...

Jul 06, 20201 hr 5 min

Betting Show #31

Ali & George's picks ahead of the Championship weekend after a good one last week. This podcast is for over 18s only. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 03, 202029 min

League Two Play-Off Final Recap

Bonus pod! Get a load of Cobblers! 4-0 winners against Exeter in the League Two Play-Off Final. Promoted to League One. We discuss the game, the star men, Mysterious Curle, and the future of both teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 202032 min

Cook & Cocu Cooking On Gas

Another bumper pod: reflections on another good weekend for the teams in the Championship relegation zone, an important weekend in the top 6, a winning start for Warnock & 1 year anniversary of Sabri Lamouchi's arrival through the doors at Nottingham Forest. A word on Monday's League Two Play-Off Final, with a bonus review pod out Tuesday morning. This podcast is sponsored by The Athletic. For a free trial, and 50% off, use the link: theathletic.co.uk/ntt20 Looking for feedback on podcast le...

Jun 29, 20201 hr 14 min

Betting Show #30

Ali & George's picks ahead of the Championship weekend. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 202032 min

The Championship Returns

Football happened and we talked about it - ooooooh yes! Getting our teeth into the Championship weekend action, with so much to discuss. Michael Cox from the Athletic joins us for 15 minutes mid-pod to discuss Fulham vs Brentford, a match he attended in order to analyse Mitrovic vs Watkins. This podcast is sponsored by The Athletic. For a free trial, and 50% off, use the link: theathletic.co.uk/ntt20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 22, 20201 hr 14 min

Betting Show #29!

We start with a review of the League Two Play-Off Semi Final First LEgs, and then easing our way back into the betting show with some tentative selections ahead of the Championship weekend - including, obviously, a CB FGS pick at 40/1. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 19, 202027 min

Football Is Happening

An excitable duo discuss the return of EFL football - chatting about what to expect from the return of the Championship, picking out the most intriguing matches from the weekend's and previewing the League Two Play-Offs! This podcast is sponsored by The Athletic. For a free trial, and 50% off, use the link: theathletic.co.uk/ntt20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 15, 20201 hr

EFL DAY OF DECISIONS REACTION

Big meetings in the EFL today to decide whether to end or curtail the regular season, and how to sort out the league table in the event of curtailment. League One and League Two very much in focus here. We run through it as best we can immediately after the news broke. Touching on matters involving Coventry, Rotherham, Peterborough, Tranmere, Swindon, Crewe, Plymouth, Macclesfield, Stevenage etc. This podcast is sponsored by The Athletic. For a free trial, and 50% off, use the link: theathletic....

Jun 09, 202053 min

Gary Rowett on Championship Return

On Sunday night the EFL released a statement outlining the return to action of the Championship, provisionally on June 20th. We wanted to get the reaction of someone who will be heading back to work with a Championship club, so had a natter with Gary Rowett as he drove home after training. We discussed his reaction to the news on Sunday night, his thoughts on what things will be like, the lack of home advantage, player fitness, contract situations & summer recruitment. This podcast is sponso...

Jun 02, 202026 min

Championship Restart with Phil Hay

On Sunday night the EFL released a statement outlining the return to action of the Championship, provisionally on June 20th. As ever, the statement raised a lot of question, and we wanted to make sure we provided as much clarity as possible. So on today's podcast, we welcomed Phil Hay of the Athletic to talk through some of the key points around opposition, scheduling, player fitness, venues and more. He also answered some of our questions about Leeds United and what shape they are in as they se...

Jun 01, 202044 min

EFL Tuesday Tapas

We take on various bits and bobs from across the EFL (and beyond.) First - the current state of play regarding EFL decisions on the finishing of each division, and how a change in regulation could be incoming. A quick review of news in each division. And then some little topics: - Potential Salary Cap - Favourite stadia - EFL Fantasy transfers - Nicht Die Top 18 Also - lots of stories? Mainly about food. Good food, bad food, food getting stuck in your throat... the usual. This podcast is sponsor...

May 26, 20201 hr 4 min

EFL State of Play with Matt Slater

The Athletic's investigative reporter Matt Slater hops on the pod to talk us through the different EFL divisions, how their meetings went last week and what is likely or unlikely to happen in the next few weeks. Then we touch on Nigel Clough's departure from Burton, and put our pundit hats back on for light-hearted analysis of some 2nd tier football that happened this weekend! This podcast is sponsored by The Athletic. For a free trial, and 50% off, use the link: theathletic.co.uk/ntt20 Learn mo...

May 18, 20201 hr 3 min

FOUR MORE YEARS

We start the podcast with a discussion about a discussion! Namely, how to decide the leagues, and what process is best. Then, we must warn you, this episode gets very self-indulgent. As we celebrate four years podding, we look back at some memories from the early days, early motivations and key moments! For some, it may be of no interest. But we don't talk about ourselves *too* often, so hopefully you'll allow it this time. if you've been part of the NTT20 'journey' it might be a nice listen! Th...

May 11, 20201 hr 10 min

Going Up Going Down extra: Q&A Dean Windass

A Q&A with Dean Windass to complement his appearance on EFL: Completed, part of the Going Up Going Down podcast for The Athletic. Head to the Going Up Going Down podcast feed for the full interview. https://podfollow.com/going-up-going-down Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 09, 202012 min

EFL Final Day Recap/Simulation!

The weekend just finished would have seen the Final Day of the Championship & League One regular seasons, with League Two ending the week before. We decided to put our coronavirus-blocking blinkers on for a few hours, and imagine that football has continued... Here is what we think would have happened, and what we would have enjoyed watching and discussing on three dramatic Final Days. We hope you enjoy this podcast and take it in the right spirit! This podcast is sponsored by The Athletic. ...

May 04, 202047 min

Weekend Quiz #7

Well done to last week's winner SteveLTFC. Key info: 1) Message your answers to us on Instagram (@NTT20Pod), or Twitter (@NTT20Pod) or email NTT20.Pod@gmail.com. 2) Don't forget the tiebreaker! 3) Tune into our Instagram Live LIVE on Sunday at 7pm to find out the answers and hear who has got the best scores. And let us know any queries or feedback! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 01, 202024 min

Recruitment Chat with Jay Socik (Blades Analytic) & Introducing FIVEYARDS

SIGN UP TO FIVEYARDS: http://www.fiveyards.co.uk/ Thrilled to be joined with Jay Socik, AKA Blades Analytic, who works for football consultancy MRKT Insights and also Peterborough United in the recruitment department. We asked him about what COVID 19 means for his work and for player recruitment in the EFL. We also pushed him for some names of those players that both he and the data thinks are well-placed to play at a higher level. This podcast is sponsored by The Athletic. For a free trial, and...

Apr 27, 202039 min

Weekend Quiz #6

Well done to last week's winner Alex Butcher, and thank you for providing the questions for Round 3. Key info: 1) Message your answers to us on Instagram (@NTT20Pod), or Twitter (@NTT20Pod) or email NTT20.Pod@gmail.com. 2) Don't forget the tiebreaker! 3) Tune into our Instagram Live LIVE on Sunday at 7pm to find out the answers and hear who has got the best scores. And let us know any queries or feedback! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 202022 min

EFL vs Covid19 Update with Matt Slater

Matt Slater from the Athletic kindly joined us to talk about the EFL and its clubs, and the current state of play with regard to the coronavirus. We touch on finishing the season vs voiding the season, financial concerns, the potential for clubs to go bust, the idea of regionalising one or two of the EFL divisions, and how tough it is to govern 71 clubs with different realities and priorities. This podcast is sponsored by The Athletic. For a free trial, and 50% off, use the link: theathletic.co....

Apr 20, 202043 min

Weekend Quiz #5

Well done to last week's winner SteveLTFC! Thanks to Oli Walker for the questions for Round 3. Key info: 1) Message your answers to us on Instagram (@NTT20Pod), or Twitter (@NTT20Pod) or email NTT20.Pod@gmail.com. 2) Don't forget the tiebreaker! 3) Tune into our Instagram Live LIVE on Sunday at 7pm to find out the answers and hear who has got the best scores. And let us know any queries or feedback! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 202024 min

"WITH THE FIRST PICK IN THE 2020 EFL DRAFT..."

Our competitive juices flowed once more as we went head to head in a draft of Championship players, to see who could pick the strongest starting XI. With different tactical philosophies and player profile priorities at play, the results are MAGICAL. At the end of the podcast, an appeal by Ali - head to his twitter page to find out more about helping Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust. https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-jo039s-cervical-cancer-trust?utm_medium=email&utm_source=product&utm_campaign=p_...

Apr 13, 202043 min

Weekend Quiz #4

Well done to last week's winner Stewart Barnes! Thanks to Mark Rippey for the inspiration behind Round 2. Key info: 1) Message your answers to us on Instagram (@NTT20Pod), or Twitter (@NTT20Pod) or email NTT20.Pod@gmail.com. 2) Don't forget the tiebreaker! 3) Tune into our Instagram Live LIVE on Sunday at 7pm to find out the answers and hear who has got the best scores. And let us know any queries or feedback! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 10, 202018 min

Unsung Heroes of the EFL

Here's a fun premise for a podcast - let's shine a light on the unsung heroes that play in the EFL. Which player at your club doesn't get the credit they deserve, but whose absence makes the team look lost? We picked a few of our favourites and presented your answers... including getting one of your suggestions on the phone, as David Wheeler of Wycombe came on to discuss being 'unsung' as an attacking player and sports psychology, which he is studying. We also spoke to The Athletic's South Ameri...

Apr 06, 202056 min

Weekend Quiz #3

Well done to last week's winner Alex Smith! Thanks to Ben Fuller for providing Round 3. Key info: 1) Message your answers to us on Instagram (@NTT20Pod), or Twitter (@NTT20Pod) or email NTT20.Pod@gmail.com. 2) Don't forget the tiebreaker! 3) Tune into our Instagram Live LIVE on Sunday at 7pm to find out the answers and hear who has got the best scores. And let us know any queries or feedback! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 03, 202022 min

The Best Team NOT To Get Promoted? Q&A Pod + Johnnie Jackson on the phone.

Thanks to Johnnie Jackson for coming on to talk to us about Charlton. Below you will find all the weird and wacky and brilliant topics we got our teeth into on this week's pod, thanks to questions sent in on Twitter & Insta. This podcast is sponsored by The Athletic. For a free trial, and 50% off, use the link: theathletic.co.uk/ntt20 Fun Football: Ross: Which team was the best that didn’t manage to get promoted? Jack: If these promotion sides had a play-off battle - who would come out as wi...

Mar 30, 20201 hr 5 min
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