72+: The EFL Podcast

Former Watford midfielder Tom Ince discusses what's happening at Vicarage Road. Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff and Tommy Smith are joined by Tom Ince to chat about Watford, with the club in the relegation zone after 10 games. What's it like amid the constant turnover of managers in the dugout? Will they buck the trend and stick with Alessio Dionisi? Plus, hear from Jon Rudkin, Leicester City's Chief Football Officer, on the situation that the club currently finds itself in. Will Leicester stick with Russell Martin, or do they need to make a change to ensure success? And Tommy gives his opinion on spygate after the FA handed Tonda Eckert a suspended six week ban.TIME CODES:03:40 - Former Watford midfielder Tom Ince on Watford 29:45 - Jon Rudkin with BBC Radio Leicester 43:25 - Spygate 47:55 - 72Plus/72Minus 51:40 - Billy Sharp's retirement

John Bennett and Jobi are joined by BBC Radio Solent's Adam Blackmore to react to the Spygate verdict. An FA regulatory commission has handed Southampton boss Tonda Eckert a suspended 6-week ban for his involvement in the Spygate scandal. What reasons were given for this verdict? And is it a fair outcome? With Middlesbrough the club to uncover the spying ahead of their Championship play-off semi-final, fan and editor of Fly Me To The Moon fanzine, Robert Nichols, offers what this decision is like from a Boro perspective. TIMECODES: 0'45 How did we get to this point?  2'05 Why is the ban suspended? 4'17 Jobi's thoughts 9'12 Has the length of time taken to get this verdict benefitted Eckert?  11'51 What do Southampton fans think of the decision?  15'00 Middlesbrough fan Robert Nichols 18'05 How much damage has this done to Southampton's reputation?

Jobi McAnuff, Luke Chambers and Tommy Smith chat all things EFL.We hear from 2 new managers in League One - Robbie Savage has his first crack at the EFL at Peterborough, and Michael Duff is in at Bradford less than a month after leaving Wycombe.With the Championship returning, the panel discuss the teams who've impressed and disappointed so far this season.And in 72 PLUS 72 MINUS, there's a long range belter in League Two - and a goalkeeper thinking he's Messi in League One.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:11:03 - How will Robbie Savage get on at Peterborough? 22:44 - New Bradford boss Michael Duff joins the pod 35:39 - Who's impressed/disappointed in the Championship so far?

Graham Alexander to Preston North End, Robbie Savage to Peterborough? It’s a big week for managerial movements in the EFL.Two high-flying managers in League Two join Aaron Paul & Jobi McAnuff to analyse and debate the latest talking points.Bristol Rovers’ Steve Evans is fresh from celebrating a new club record in the supporters’ bar, while table-topping Barnet’s Dean Brennan reveals all on his regular arguments with the owner, his love for Irish breakfasts and how the Bees have risen back up.Timecodes: 03:00 Graham Alexander joins Preston North End – is it the right appointment? 10:00 What does Alexander’s departure mean for Bradford City? 14:30 Robbie Savage to Peterborough – should we get the popcorn out? 21:30 Dean Brennan’s 5-year journey with Barnet to the top of League Two – and his new reality show! 38:13 Steve Evans breaking records at Bristol Rovers! 42:45 How did Steve rate struggling Exeter City? 45:21 Danny Ings scores on his Wycombe debut 48:30 72 PLUS/72 MINUS

How are Grimsby Town and Swansea City linked through their recruitment and analysis?Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff and Cambridge United boss Neil Harris find out in conversation with Grimsby CEO Polly Bancroft, who talks Jamestown Analytics, club growth, ambitions and what it’s like to be one of the few female Chief Executives in the EFL.That’s after the panel are joined by Adam Blackmore, BBC Radio Solent’s Sports Editor, to chat Spygate, the looming verdict over Tonda Eckert and how the club is feeling in this decisive week.There’s also discussion and debate on Championship table-toppers Swansea City and League One bottom-dwellers Peterborough United.And in 72PLUS 72MINUS, there’s a special late winner and a blues-inducing late blunder.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: 01:20 The Dockers' Derby - Millwall 2-2 West Ham 04:38 Spygate - where are we up to? 09:55 Tonda Eckert talks to BBC Sport's Dan Roan 18:25 How well are Southampton doing on the pitch? 20:10 Wrexham's pre-match gags & victory 23:25 How solid are Swansea looking at the top of the Championship? 29:10 Grimsby Town CEO Polly Bancroft joins to talk recruitment, Jamestown Analytics and club growth 35:55 Polly Bancroft on her own journey and ambitions 43:00 Peterborough sack Luke Williams - how long has that been coming? 48:30 Fantasy EFL update 49:10 72PLUS 72MINUS 52:00 Neil's game at the weekend