Not The Top 20 Podcast
672 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 77 ratingsA podcast about the Football League from George and Ali, two keen observers. Outside of the dizzying Premier League spin-cycle, there are 72 other clubs in three professional leagues. The storylines are interesting and funny, and their results just as important for fans. We'll be uncovering it all, and treating the Football League with the podcasting coverage it deserves.
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Championship Restart with Phil Hay
June 01, 2020 16:27 - 43 minutesOn 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...
EFL Tuesday Tapas
May 26, 2020 15:32 - 1 hourWe 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...
EFL State of Play with Matt Slater
May 18, 2020 15:36 - 1 hourThe 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 Lea...
FOUR MORE YEARS
May 11, 2020 15:50 - 1 hourWe 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...
Going Up Going Down extra: Q&A Dean Windass
May 09, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutesA 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
EFL Final Day Recap/Simulation!
May 04, 2020 15:27 - 46 minutesThe 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...
Weekend Quiz #7
May 01, 2020 14:44 - 24 minutesWell done to last week's winner SteveLTFC. Key info: 1) Message your answers to us on Instagram (@NTT20Pod), or Twitter (@NTT20Pod) or email [email protected]. 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
Recruitment Chat with Jay Socik (Blades Analytic) & Introducing FIVEYARDS
April 27, 2020 14:09 - 39 minutesSIGN 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...
Weekend Quiz #6
April 24, 2020 12:40 - 21 minutesWell 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 [email protected]. 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
EFL vs Covid19 Update with Matt Slater
April 20, 2020 15:05 - 42 minutesMatt 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: theathleti...
Weekend Quiz #5
April 17, 2020 10:11 - 23 minutesWell 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 [email protected]. 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
"WITH THE FIRST PICK IN THE 2020 EFL DRAFT..."
April 13, 2020 15:01 - 42 minutesOur 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_ema...
Weekend Quiz #4
April 10, 2020 12:56 - 18 minutesWell 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 [email protected]. 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
Unsung Heroes of the EFL
April 06, 2020 14:45 - 56 minutesHere'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 ...
Weekend Quiz #3
April 03, 2020 10:26 - 22 minutesWell 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 [email protected]. 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
The Best Team NOT To Get Promoted? Q&A Pod + Johnnie Jackson on the phone.
March 30, 2020 16:05 - 1 hourThanks 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 a...
Weekend Quiz #2
March 27, 2020 12:31 - 20 minutesThanks to last week's winner Alex Butcher for providing Round 3 - and thanks to our special guest quizmaster for delivering them! Key info: 1) Message your answers to us on Instagram (@NTT20Pod), or Twitter (@NTT20Pod) or email [email protected]. 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...
Top 5 Managers of the Season!
March 23, 2020 16:33 - 52 minutesPicking our top 5 managers of the season from the EFL so far. In this episode, we give a brief overview of various situations regarding coronavirus and its impact on EFL clubs, but from 8 minutes onwards we are picking our VERY SERIOUS Top 5 EFL Managers of the 2019/20 seasons. Who would be in your Top 5? Tweet us @NTT20Pod or message us on Instagram @NTT20Pod. This podcast is sponsored by The Athletic. For a free trial, and 50% off, use the link: theathletic.co.uk/ntt20 Learn more about y...
NTT20 Weekend Quiz #1
March 20, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutesWelcome to the first NTT20 Weekend Quiz, dreamt up by George Elek. Straightforward stuff, and hopefully will keep you amused, entertained & challenged. Listen to the podcast for the questions. Don't use Google - that's no fun Key info: 1) Message your answers to us on Instagram (@NTT20Pod), or Twitter (@NTT20Pod) or email [email protected]. 2) 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...
A Changing Reality for the EFL?
March 16, 2020 16:12 - 1 hourWe thought it was important to try and understand how clubs & people inside the EFL are affected by the current suspension of the leagues, so we set up three interviews with people with different perspectives. 00:00 - 6:00 - intro & check-in with Ali & George! 6:00 - 30:00 - Matt Slater is a football news & investigations reporter for The Athletic. 30:00 - 42:30 - Zaki Nuseibeh is the vice-chairman of Oxford United. 42:45 - 1:03:40 - Phil Korklin is the Co-Owner & Director of Momentum Spo...
Credit Where Credit's Due
March 09, 2020 16:34 - 1 hourNever sure about these blurbs, does anyone actually read them to see what's in the pod? Surely it's a given, by now, that we'll be talking about Championship, League One, League Two - the key results from the weekend, the key players & managers... Bit tetchy this one to be honest. Some disagreements between us about who can do what between now and the end of the season. Hope you enjoy listening to it! This podcast is sponsored by The Athletic. For a free trial, and 50% off, use the link: ...
Betting Show #28
March 06, 2020 12:14 - 26 minutesWeekend selections from the EFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WELCOME TO THE RUN-IN
March 02, 2020 18:48 - 1 hourThat's right - ten games to go is officially the green light for the correct use of the phrase RUN IN. And welcome to it. Automatics, play-offs, relegation and 'up for a laugh' - who is gunning for what with ten games left? Trying to make sense of it - whether we achieved that is up for debate. Attempting to make some predictions... with a lot of second guessing. This podcast is sponsored by The Athletic. For a free trial, and 50% off, use the link: theathletic.co.uk/ntt20 Learn more about...
Betting Show #27
February 28, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutesAn excitable duo put forward their weekend selections from the EFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EFL PLAYER TAKEOVER!
February 24, 2020 17:03 - 1 hourWith HUGE thanks to Jed Wallace (Millwall), Lyle Taylor (Charlton), Dan Barlaser (Rotherham), Ben Whiteman (Doncaster) and Leon Legge (Port Vale). Timecodes: Jed Wallace - 2:45 Lyle Taylor - 22:10 Dan Barlaser - 41:50 Ben Whiteman - 52:20 Leon Legge - 1:02:00 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
Betting Show #26
February 21, 2020 08:49 - 34 minutesGeorge is buzzing after his 2nd consecutive bonus bet winner. Selections from the EFL weekend slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Like A Bag of Revels
February 17, 2020 17:28 - 1 hourAnother windy weekend in the EFL. Absolute class, though. Hear about it here. 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
Betting Show #25
February 14, 2020 11:41 - 31 minutesGeorge is buzzing after his 9/1 winner last week. Stormy selections from the EFL weekend slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Fertile Partnership
February 10, 2020 16:48 - 1 hourWindy weekend in the EFL. Significant, too. No team is averaging 2 points per game this season in any of the divisions - quite interesting? Dive into the pod for breakdowns of all the major results. 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
Betting Show #24
February 07, 2020 11:05 - 24 minutesSelections from the EFL weekend slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Uncut Yems
February 03, 2020 16:46 - 59 minutesSerious weekend in the EFL. Top 6 in the Champ separated by 6 points, and all games involving those teams had significant results! In League One - who is looking tasty for promotion? Well... a few teams really. In League Two - is it 5 into 3 automatic spots? 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
NTT20 Meets: Nigel Clough
February 01, 2020 17:00 - 59 minutesLast week, Ali went and met Nigel Clough, the Manager of Burton Albion and one of very few people who can say, genuinely, that they have lived their whole life within football. This interview focuses on his managerial career - with Burton, Derby Sheffield United and Burton again. Also - his future plans, the way he likes to operate, and some great stories chucked in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Betting Show #23
January 31, 2020 08:41 - 25 minutesSelections from the EFL weekend slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Potent Potters, Augustin Archipelago & GKs taking FKs
January 27, 2020 17:08 - 50 minutesA thin slate of EFL action but plenty to discuss, "live" from Dublin... From Stoke's hot start to 2020, Posh's new skin, FA Cup heroics and some serious League Two results. 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
Going Up, Going Down: Episode 1 (The Athletic)
January 24, 2020 05:01 - 47 minutesHere is episode one of our new podcast - Going Up, Going Down - for The Athletic. We're posting this on the NTT20 feed so that you can give it a go and see what you think. If you like it, you can subscribe on all podcast platforms - it's not behind a paywall. We would, of course, recommend subscribing to The Athletic for tonnes of good football writing, by following the link: theathletic.co.uk/ntt20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Mosquito's Nipple & Kieran Maguire on Derby, SWFC, Birmingham
January 20, 2020 16:37 - 1 hourAnother two part podcast - with Kieran Maguire joining us for the last 20 minutes to give is some expert insight into the charges brought to Derby & Sheffield Wednesday by the EFL. Also on the pod - exciting announcements! A new podcast brought to you by The Athletic every Thursday morning, which won't affect any of our current output. And a lovely run through of the EFL weekend. Some smashing goals were scored. This podcast is sponsored by The Athletic. For a free trial, and 50% off, use ...
Betting Show #22
January 16, 2020 10:30 - 26 minutesSelections from the EFL weekend slate. And some Australian Soaps chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Weekend Chaos & Recruitment Chat With Blades Analytic
January 13, 2020 17:40 - 1 hourIt's an extended pod - a two-parter! 46 minutes of weekend recap after a busy slate & 46 minutes of chat with Jay Socik - aka Blades Analytic! We discuss the use of data in recruitment and what he's learned from his working in the game for Peterborough United & MRKT Insights, as well as answering some Twitter questions. 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/ad...
Betting Show #21
January 09, 2020 09:35 - 27 minutesSelections from the EFL weekend slate. And some Frubes chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Clarke Horses
January 06, 2020 15:48 - 1 hourSo... what did we miss? Reconvening after a short break for winter holidays, there have been 4 'slates' since we last spoke and the EFL has been turned on its head... ok, not entirely, but there's lots to discuss. This podcast is sponsored by The Athletic. For a free trial, and 50% off, use the link: theathletic.co.uk/ntt20 Timecodes: Championship: 00:00-34:00 League One: 34:00-51:00 League Two: 51:00-end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
League Two Mid-Season Report Cards
December 25, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourSeasons Greetings! It's time to review the first half of the season. We give each team a mark out of 10, explain some things we like/don't like, and give a higher/lower prediction from now until the end of the season. Please be aware this was recorded before the fixtures on 21st December! 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
League One Mid-Season Report Cards
December 24, 2019 12:30 - 1 hourSeasons Greetings! It's time to review the first half of the season. We give each team a mark out of 10, explain some things we like/don't like, and give a higher/lower prediction from now until the end of the season. Please be aware this was recorded before the fixtures on 21st December! 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
Championship Mid-Season Report Cards
December 23, 2019 14:45 - 1 hourSeasons Greetings! It's time to review the first half of the season. We give each team a mark out of 10, explain some things we like/don't like, and give a higher/lower prediction from now until the end of the season. Please be aware this was recorded before the fixtures on 21st December! 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
Betting Show #20
December 19, 2019 12:25 - 30 minutesSelections from the EFL weekend slate. Make sure you get the best value with the Oddschecker app. Download & check out our exclusive picks 👇🏻 bit.ly/OCAppTip #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
All Rhodes Lead To Goals
December 16, 2019 16:22 - 1 hourWhat a weekend in the EFL - especially the Championship which was packed with goals and big results. 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
Betting Show #19
December 12, 2019 11:56 - 31 minutesSelections from the EFL weekend slate. Make sure you get the best value with the Oddschecker app. Download & check out our exclusive picks 👇🏻 bit.ly/OCAppTip #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Anyone Got Any Blu-Tack?
December 09, 2019 16:01 - 1 hourIt was a very busy weekend in the EFL - and some notable results especially in the Championship, where some of the bottom clubs went head-to-head. West Brom went crazy against Swansea. Joey Barton did Blackpool's team talk for them. 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
Betting Show #18
December 05, 2019 17:54 - 30 minutesSelections from the EFL weekend slate. Make sure you get the best value with the Oddschecker app. Download & check out our exclusive picks 👇🏻 bit.ly/OCAppTip #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Or Neil?
December 02, 2019 16:45 - 52 minutesRundown of a brilliant weekend in the Championship, including two games with seven goals. Wayne Rooney is in the building. Plus a look at some FA Cup 2nd Round 'notables' at the end. 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
Who are the most underrated teams in the EFL?
November 25, 2019 17:53 - 58 minutesOn our way to Spain, we stopped to chat about the EFL weekend. 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