It's been a pleasure folks. After five years and almost two hundred shows, it's time to hang up our podcasting boots. The final ever We Are Going Up podcast is a two-hour special, as we look back on the 2015/16 Football League season with two of our regular guests, Rob Langham from The Two Unfortunates and Mark O'Haire from We Love Betting. We analyse all things Championship, League One and League Two - plus look forward to next season, and discuss the proposed expansion of the Football League from 2019/20. We also catch up to our old friends Jim Knight, Carl McQueen and Steven Toplis, plus relive some of our favourite moments from the past half a decade. Thank you very much to everyone who has downloaded, subscribed, emailed in, tweeted us, blogged for us, followed us on Instagram (even though we never used it much) and most importantly, just listened. Cheers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So, the Football League season is nearly over... and so is the We Are Going Up podcast. In our penultimate show, David Cameron Walker is joined by various guests to preview this weekend's three play-off finals at Wembley. On Bank Holiday Monday, Plymouth Argyle take on AFC Wimbledon for a place in League One next season. Ahead of the game DC catches up with Chris Errington, football editor at the Plymouth Herald... and also Andy Brassell. You might know Andy as European football expert for the BBC, The Guardian, BT Sport and talkSPORT2 - but he's also a huge AFC Wimbledon fan, and he gives us his verdict on an incredible season for the Dons, plus helps us out with a long lost WAGU idea... As for Sunday, well that's a shoot-out between Millwall and Barnsley for a place in next season's Championship. Friend of the show (and Millwall fan) Joe Amphlett and talkSPORT's Yorkshire football supremo Alan Biggs look ahead to the action. Alan also gives us his assessment on Hull City's chances of an immediate return to the Premier League when they face Sheffield Wednesday in Saturday's £170m game. In the Owls corner, Sky Sports News HQ Presenter (and Wednesday fan) David Garrido, who helps sing the praises of his club and (in particular) striker Fernando Forestieri. ** Next week, we're back with the final EVER edition of the podcast. Mark and DC will be back together (in the same room) when they'll be joined by familiar voices from across the past five years. Don't miss it - the final show will be released on Saturday 4th June ** To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2016...**To take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup. Plus, if you trialled the service over 12 months ago the good people at Audible are giving you the chance to get your hands on another audiobook for free!Click here for all the various terms and conditions****Also, to stand a chance of winning £200 of Amazon vouchers, please go to podcast-survey.com and fill in the short survey.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello. The boys have a special announcement to make about the show! Does what it says on the tin, this week. Thank you to everyone for listening over the past five years... and we're not done just yet! To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2016...**To take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup. Plus, if you trialled the service over 12 months ago the good people at Audible are giving you the chance to get your hands on another audiobook for free!Click here for all the various terms and conditions****Also, to stand a chance of winning £200 of Amazon vouchers, please go to podcast-survey.com and fill in the short survey.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following last season's relegation, Wigan Athletic look set for an immediate return to the Championship after a run of eighteen games unbeaten in League One. Gary Caldwell's side are just one point behind the leaders Burton Albion, as they prepare for the final seven games of the season. So how have the Latics things around after a difficult start? Can Will Grigg make history with three successive promotions? Plus, how has chairman David Sharpe fared in taking over from his grandad? We speak to Paul Kendrick, football correspondent for the Wigan Evening Post. There's also Neil Warnock's Houdini act, Mark's trip to Blackpool beach... and DC's Cheltenham round up. Plus we want to know - has Russell Slade literally lost the Cardiff dressing room To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2016...**To take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup. Plus, if you trialled the service over 12 months ago the good people at Audible are giving you the chance to get your hands on another audiobook for free!Click here for all the various terms and conditions****Also, to stand a chance of winning £200 of Amazon vouchers, please go to podcast-survey.com and fill in the short survey.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we take a closer look at the top and bottom of the Football League. With Burnley now four points clear at the top of the Championship, can anyone stop the Clarets making an immediate return to the Premier League? We catch up with Jamie Smith, from the independent Burnley podcast No Nay Never, who gives us his take on Andre Gray, Joey Barton, and Sean Dyche (amongst others). However, down at the bottom of League Two, it's been a season of struggle for Dagenham & Redbridge. The Daggers, now led again by legendary boss John Still, are bottom of the pyramid and six points adrift of safety with eleven games remaining. Can they produce a miracle to retain their Football League status? We're joined by Ned Keating, who covers the club for the London Archant. There's also Neil Warnock working his magic at Rotherham to discuss, Sean O'Driscoll's latest sacking and more emails from Estonia - plus we reveal the WORST referee in the Football League... To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2016...**To take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup. Plus, if you trialled the service over 12 months ago the good people at Audible are giving you the chance to get your hands on another audiobook for free!Click here for all the various terms and conditions****Also, to stand a chance of winning £200 of Amazon vouchers, please go to podcast-survey.com and fill in the short survey.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Kenny Jackett's days at Molineux numbered? Wolverhampton Wanderers are sliding down the Championship table, after a run of no wins from their last seven games. We find out what's gone wrong for one of the division's promotion favourites this season, by getting the view of Wolves fan and podcaster Richard Hobbs, from the excellent Wolves Fancast. Notts County chairman Ray Trew announced his intention to sell the club this week, blaming the "foul and mindless abuse" his family had been subjected to. So, after six years in control at Meadow Lane, we assess his time in charge with talkSPORT reporter/sports news aficionado (and Notts County fan) Andrew McKenna. We also get the verdict on Jamie Fullarton and the Magpies' latest struggles in League Two. There's also Keith Hill on dating apps, Northampton's ten on the spin and Lloyd Doyley's big move to discuss - plus Bolton Wanderers being sold for less than the price of Johan Elmander... To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2016...**To take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup. Plus, if you trialled the service over 12 months ago the good people at Audible are giving you the chance to get your hands on another audiobook for free!Click here for all the various terms and conditions****Also, to stand a chance of winning £200 of Amazon vouchers, please go to podcast-survey.com and fill in the short survey.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the boys reflect on the surprise sacking of Derby County manager Paul Clement, who was relieved of his duties after just eight months and 33 games in charge of the Rams. Chairman Mel Morris says promotion 'was not the primary target' this season, but claimed the club hadn't made enough progress under Clement. We get a view from Jonathan Rodgers, Derby fan and 'Facing Two Ways' blogger. Elsewhere, we focus on the two sides through to April's Johnstone's Paint Trophy Final. Following Lee Johnson's decision to switch Oakwell for Ashton Gate, we find out more about Barnsley's up and down season from Doug O'Kane, sports editor at the Barnsley Chronicle. The Tykes' will face Oxford United at Wembley - we're joined by U's fan George Dugdale from BT Sport, who also discusses his hopes of promotion to League One. There's also Neil Warnock's latest move discussed, a total and utter technical disaster behind the scenes... and we ask, is, er Nigel Pearson the second coming of Pep Guardiola? To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2016...**To take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup. Plus, if you trialled the service over 12 months ago the good people at Audible are giving you the chance to get your hands on another audiobook for free!Click here for all the various terms and conditions****Also, to stand a chance of winning £200 of Amazon vouchers, please go to podcast-survey.com and fill in the short survey.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a traumatic season for fans of Bolton Wanderers. After being served with a winding up order by HMRC, this week the club have been given an extension until February 22nd by the High Court, in order to reach an agreement. The club also owe £185m to their owner Eddie Davies and have told their players and staff that they're unlikely to be paid again this month. In addition to that, Neil Lennon's side are bottom of the Championship and seven points adrift of safety, having won only twice all season. We get the latest on an ever changing situation from Marc Iles, the chief football writer at The Bolton News. Elsewhere, Carlisle United will return to Brunton Park for the first time in eight weeks when they face York City in League Two this weekend. Jon Colman, Carlisle writer for Cumbrian Newspapers, tells us about the devastating effects of the recent floods - plus discusses their upcoming FA Cup fourth round tie against Everton. There's also six weeks of Football League action to discuss, the various managerial comings and goings... plus watch out Greg James - as DC auditions to host the chart... To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2016...**To take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup. Plus, if you trialled the service over 12 months ago the good people at Audible are giving you the chance to get your hands on another audiobook for free!Click here for all the various terms and conditions****Also, to stand a chance of winning £200 of Amazon vouchers, please go to podcast-survey.com and fill in the short survey.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! It's been a while. In our first podcast of 2016, DC finds out more about the ongoing crisis at Charlton Athletic. The Addicks are 23rd in the Championship and facing relegation to League One after a run of ten games without a win. However it's the situation off the field which is now receiving more public scrutiny.  The club's owner Roland Duchâtelet is coming under increasing pressure from fans, with thousands gathering outside The Valley to protest against the Belgian in recent weeks. The club's old manager Jose Riga is now back in charge, following the departure of both Guy Luzon and Karel Fraeye so far this season.  Rick Everitt, editor of the 'Voice of the Valley' fanzine, joins us to explain how things have turned sour in SE7. We'll (hopefully) be back with a full show next week... To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2016...**To take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup. Plus, if you trialled the service over 12 months ago the good people at Audible are giving you the chance to get your hands on another audiobook for free!Click here for all the various terms and conditions****Also, to stand a chance of winning £200 of Amazon vouchers, please go to podcast-survey.com and fill in the short survey.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is set to leave League One leaders Burton Albion to take up the vacant managers position at Queens Park Rangers. We ask, is it the right move for him and the Hoops? Ashley Wilkinson, Burton Albion reporter for the Burton Mail also gives us his thoughts on what it means for the Brewers.  After Dean Smith made the decision to swap the Banks's Stadium for life with the Bees, we also wonder what's in store for the ex Walsall boss at Brentford. Joseph Masi from the Express and Star reviews his time in charge of the Saddlers.  There's also managerial changes at Colchester, Chesterfield and Yeovil, the latest on the increasingly 'perilous' situation at Bolton... plus, of course, the highly anticipated 'Hot Pot Derby' that looms this weekend... To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2015...**To take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup. Plus, if you trialled the service over 12 months ago the good people at Audible are giving you the chance to get your hands on another audiobook for free!Click here for all the various terms and conditions****Also, to stand a chance of winning £200 of Amazon vouchers, please go to podcast-survey.com and fill in the short survey.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Lambert is back in football management after signing a two and a half year contract to succeed Gary Bowyer as Blackburn boss. With Rovers struggling in 16th place in the Championship (and still under a transfer embargo), the boys are joined by Paul Wheelock - Blackburn reporter for the Lancashire Telegraph, to discuss whether or not Lambert can succeed in turning things round at Ewood Park. We also run the rule over Fulham's decision to sack Kit Symons, after just over a year in charge at Craven Cottage. Jon Norman, talkSPORT reporter and Fulham fan, joins us to discuss the squad, the chairman Shahid Khan and who he wants in charge next - Nigel Pearson or Steve Clarke? There's also the latest on Bolton, the goalkeeper who waited thirteen years for his Football League debut... and the brand new #EFL. Are you for or against the Football League's rebrand? Let us know. To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2015...**To take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup. Plus, if you trialled the service over 12 months ago the good people at Audible are giving you the chance to get your hands on another audiobook for free!Click here for all the various terms and conditions****Also, to stand a chance of winning £200 of Amazon vouchers, please go to podcast-survey.com and fill in the short survey.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We bring you a special mini episode this week, featuring an interview with James Averill of the Northampton Town Supporters' Trust. The Cobblers are in financial crisis, and have been issued with a winding up order by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), who are owed £166,000 by the club. A date for the case has been set at the High Court for Monday November 16th, when the club could be liquidated. Northampton Borough Council is also owed £10.25 million by the club - and last week it was revealed that players and staff at Sixfields were not being paid. James explains the problems, discusses the recent death of Cobblers fan Brian Lomax (the man who invented supporters' trusts) and his vision for the future of the club. Here is the Crowdfunding link if you want to contribute: https://crowdfunding.justgiving.com/ntfctrust To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2015...**To take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup. Plus, if you trialled the service over 12 months ago the good people at Audible are giving you the chance to get your hands on another audiobook for free!Click here for all the various terms and conditions****Also, to stand a chance of winning £200 of Amazon vouchers, please go to podcast-survey.com and fill in the short survey.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With November almost upon us, the boys pause to reflect on the opening three months of the 2015/16 Football League season so far. What have we learned? Which teams have upset the odds? and how long will Steve Evans last at Leeds? All the big questions are addressed. Our guests are familiar to long term listeners. Rob Langham is the co-founder of the The Two Unfortunates, and helps us run the rule over events in the Championship. Mark O'Haire is the editor of We Love Betting and discusses the season so far in both League One and League Two.  Topics on the agenda include the rise of Brighton & Hove Albion under Chris Hughton, the plight of Bolton Wanderers... and Paul Cook's impressive impact at Portsmouth. Plus Crewe Alexandra - relegation certainties or worth a 80/1 punt? There's all that and DC celebrates a very special birthday in style! Or, er, in a sweltering studio... To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2015...**To take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup. Plus, if you trialled the service over 12 months ago the good people at Audible are giving you the chance to get your hands on another audiobook for free!Click here for all the various terms and conditions****Also, to stand a chance of winning £200 of Amazon vouchers, please go to podcast-survey.com and fill in the short survey.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As our special month of themed shows continues, the boys take a trip to one of England's most historic footballing cities, Nottingham. Things aren't exactly going to plan at the moment for either Notts County or Nottingham Forest - we ask, why? In a live special recorded at Meadow Lane during the Magpies' home game against Plymouth in Sky Bet League Two, we speak to Notts fans and the freelance sports journalist Paul Smith, who's been following the club for many years. We also catch up with Chris Errington, football editor at The Plymouth Herald, as the Pilgrims look to build on an impressive start to the season. There's also the thoughts of Argyle's 'Green Army', plus we bring you our take on the afternoon's game... and hear from both managers, Ricardo Moniz and Derek Adams. There's all that and a special interview with Jonny Owen, Director of I Believe In Miracles, a new movie which opens nationwide on Tuesday this week - all about Nottingham Forest's European Cup triumphs under Brian Clough. To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2015...**To take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup. Plus, if you trialled the service over 12 months ago the good people at Audible are giving you the chance to get your hands on another audiobook for free!Click here for all the various terms and conditions****Also, to stand a chance of winning £200 of Amazon vouchers, please go to podcast-survey.com and fill in the short survey.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the boys celebrate the cult heroes of the Football League - those players greatly admired by fans, who didn't necessarily get the credit they deserved. We talk everyone from Stuart McCall to Kevin Ellison, Jimmy Glass to Jason Lee and Scotty Murray to Laurent D'Jaffo. Features contributions from fans of various clubs. There's also an interview with the former Ipswich midfielder Matt Holland, who became a cult hero with fans at Portman Road. We talk playing in Europe, playing at Wembley and playing with Paolo Di Canio. There's all that plus our take on a busy week of managerial departures - including Marinus Dijkhuizen, Steve Evans, Graham Alexander and Terry Butcher (surprise surprise). Oh and Mark can't resist celebrating Bury's fantastic form in League One... To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2015...**To take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup. Plus, if you trialled the service over 12 months ago the good people at Audible are giving you the chance to get your hands on another audiobook for free!Click here for all the various terms and conditions** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apologies for our absence! Technology has conspired against us in the last couple of weeks. However, we're back in October with a month of specials! Next week, it's YOUR cult heroes. We need THE cult hero at your club. All you need to do is e-mail your suggestions via wearegoingup.co.uk , record thirty seconds of yourself talking about the player (and email it to [email protected]) or simply tweet us... @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2015...**To take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup. Plus, if you trialled the service over 12 months ago the good people at Audible are giving you the chance to get your hands on another audiobook for free!Click here for all the various terms and conditions** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Football League's first two managerial changes of the new season are the big talking points this week. After just one win from their opening six League One games, Doncaster Rovers have sacked boss Paul Dickov. We find out more about the decision from Liam Hoden, sports reporter at the Doncaster Free Press. It's a similar story for Peterborough United, who this week axed boss Dave Robertson just half a dozen games into the new season. We get the views of three Posh fans who were on the show six months ago... talkSPORT's Adrian Durham, football writer John Verrall and Standing On The Glebe podcaster Jamie Jones. There's all that, the transfer window, Calvin Andrew's scoring record... and we ask... just what IS Channel 5's new highlights show actually called? To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2015...**To take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup. Plus, if you trialled the service over 12 months ago the good people at Audible are giving you the chance to get your hands on another audiobook for free!Click here for all the various terms and conditions** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the boys are joined by Iain MacIntosh, football writer for ESPN FC and editor of The Set Pieces and author of 'Football Manager Stole My Life'. On Tuesday morning Iain joined 168 other hardy souls in making the 779-mile round trip to watch Carlisle United lose 4-1 away at Plymouth Argyle in Sky Bet League Two. Iain recounts the story of the trip, including the characters he met and the cult of the hardcore away supporter. We also read out your tweets about horror away days. In League One, Coventry City have made a flying start to the new season. The Sky Blues have won three out of three so far - we talk to Andy Turner, Coventry City reporter at the Coventry Telegraph, to discuss Tony Mowbray, the quality of the squad he has assembled... and whether they can make a promotion push... There's all that, Bristol City splashing the cash, Charlie Austin's future... and THAT penalty at Swindon to discuss... To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2015...**To take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup. Plus, if you trialled the service over 12 months ago the good people at Audible are giving you the chance to get your hands on another audiobook for free!Click here for all the various terms and conditions** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we bring you a special feature length interview with the multi award-winning sports journalist and author Mike Calvin. Mike is a columnist for The Independent on Sunday and has just published his new book book 'Living on the Volcano: The Secrets of Surviving as a Football Manager'. Mike gives us his unique insight into what life as a Football League manager is really like, drawn from his experiences of interviewing the likes of Gareth Ainsworth, Shaun Derry, Micky Adams and Martin Ling. Elsewhere, we've our reflections on a chaotic first week of the new season, which included fourteen upsets in the Capital One Cup first round. There's also our verdict on Channel 5's brand new highlights show 'Football League Tonight', hosted by Kelly Cates and George Riley - which premiered in its new Saturday night slot at 9pm last Saturday. To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2015...**To take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup. Plus, if you trialled the service over 12 months ago the good people at Audible are giving you the chance to get your hands on another audiobook for free!Click here for all the various terms and conditions** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're BACK! The brand new Football League season gets underway on Friday night... and We Are Going Up returns for season number five. Mark Crossley and David Cameron Walker kick off proceedings with a special bumper long preview podcast, looking ahead to the next ten months in The Championship, League One and League Two. The boys are joined by Sheffield Wednesday fan and Sky Sports News HQ presenter David Garrido, who gives his take on the appointment of Carlos Carvalhal and a busy summer at Hillsborough. He also fills us in on Tuesday's #92Live... and THAT waxing of Phil Brown. We also speak to Paul Kendrick, football correspondent of the Wigan Evening Post, as Gary Caldwell prepares to lead the Latics to promotion from League One. Can they bounce back at the first time of asking? Plus Adam Lord from The Visitor in Morecambe is on to talk Jim Bentley, Kevin Ellison and Graham the pie man... as the Shrimps prepare for another season in League Two. We're also joined by Mark Langdon, digital football editor of The Racing Post, who runs the rule over everything you need to know before placing your pre season bets... AND yes, our infamous predictions return. To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2015...**To take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup. Plus, if you trialled the service over 12 months ago the good people at Audible are giving you the chance to get your hands on another audiobook for free!Click here for all the various terms and conditions** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye. It's a packed final podcast of the 2014/15 season - thank you to everyone who has listened to us and supported us this year, as ever. Norwich City are back in the Barclays Premier League at the first time of asking, after a superb 2-0 win against a below-par Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off final on Monday. The Canaries sealed victory with goals from Cameron Jerome and Nathan Redmond in front of over 85,000 at Wembley. We reflect on their promotion and the incredible turnaround at Carrow Road under Alex Neil, with Michael Bailey, sports journalist at the Eastern Daily Press and Norwich Evening News. We also have an exclusive chat with the departing Brentford manager Mark Warburton, who joins us in the studio to reflect on a fantastic year for the Bees. They finished fifth in their first season in the second tier for over twenty years. We also ask Mark about where he sees himself going next. There's also an interview with the Birmingham skipper Paul Robinson, who reflects on the job done by Gary Rowett since taking over at St Andrew's. The Blues finished inside the Championship top ten after three straight wins to end the season. In addition, we reflect on the League One and League Two play-off finals over the weekend, which saw promotions confirmed for both Preston and Southend. Richard Foster, the author of a new book about the play-offs called 'The Agony & The Ecstasy', also joins us. Plus, we have the results of this season's Fantasy Football and the dreaded playback of our pre season predictions... **Our young players special will now be coming out over the summer** Thanks for listening this season! To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2015...**To take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup. Plus, if you trialled the service over 12 months ago the good people at Audible are giving you the chance to get your hands on another audiobook for free!Click here for all the various terms and conditions** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wembley awaits! The boys are back, admittedly with a distinctly end of season feel, as we review the drama of the play-off semi finals and look forward to what lies in store for Middlesbrough, Norwich, Preston, Swindon, Wycombe and Southend this weekend. Boro crushed Brentford 3-0 at the Riverside on Friday night to complete a hugely impressive 5-1 aggregate win, in front of a crowd of over 33,000. Anthony Vickers, sports writer and columnist for the Evening Gazette on Teeside, joins us to preview Monday's big game and tell us more about the amazing job done by Aitor Karanka. (N.B. Apologies for the sound problems on this interview). We also catch up with big Swindon Town fan and We Are Going Up favourite Carl McQueen, as Mark Cooper's side prepare to face Preston on Sunday for a spot in the Championship. We discuss the Robins' incredible 5-5 thriller with Sheffield United and take a look at the players that have helped push them to the cusp of promotion. We also preview the League Two play-off final, as Phil Brown heads back to Wembley with the Shrimpers - plus talk Bristol Rovers' return to the Football League, 'Underhill' (a new short film about Barnet directed by Simon Emmett) and er, Simon Grayson's hair... To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2015...**To take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup. Plus, if you trialled the service over 12 months ago the good people at Audible are giving you the chance to get your hands on another audiobook for free!Click here for all the various terms and conditions** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all over for another year. The final weekend of the Football League season saw the usual mix of blood, sweat and tears, not to mention the odd pitch invasion or two (including one with a man on a mobility scooter). The boys are back together in London to look back over an incredible weekend. MK Dons clinched the final automatic promotion spot in League One with a 5-1 drubbing of Yeovil on Sunday lunchtime at Stadiummk, whilst Preston slipped to a shock 1-0 defeat at Colchester. We're joined by Toby Lock, sports editor for the MK Citizen and Leighton Buzzard Observer. Toby tells us about what promotion means to Pete Winkelman, Karl Robinson and the city of Milton Keynes. Bury also came from behind to pinch the final automatic promotion spot in League Two. The Shakers won 1-0 on a nervy afternoon at Tranmere, to edge out both Southend and Wycombe for a place in the third tier next season. A VERY happy Mark discusses his afternoon in Birkenhead, plus we're joined by Craig Nelson, the Bury reporter for the Bury Times and the Bolton News. Craig discusses the Shakers' amazing post Christmas turnaround, the impact of Nick Pope and their chances in League One next season. We also hear a disappointed DC on Watford's final day damp squib, plus discuss Derby County's epic meltdown, relegations for Notts County, Crawley and Leyton Orient, and another farcical day at Bloomfield Road... To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2015... you can help in one of three ways... **We have a brilliant offer with Paddy Power exclusively for We Are Going Up listeners. If you sign up by following this link, first time account holders that bet a fiver will get a twenty quid free bet.** **You can also bet on the Football Pools for a month free, by signing up here to win huge cash prizes.** **Also, to take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They have done it! Both Watford and AFC Bournemouth have clinched promotion to the Premier League after an incredible weekend full of twists, turns and let's be honest... really difficult maths. An elated DC explains how he celebrated Watford's promotion in the back of a taxi in Newcastle, plus gets further reaction from long time friend of the show Mike Parkin, co-host of the 'From The Rookery End' podcast. He also catches up with Michael Dunne, host of Bournemouth's 'All Departments' podcast - after the Cherries beat Bolton 3-0 on Monday night to set up a first ever season in England's top division. Michael pays tribute to Eddie Howe and Harry Arter amongst others. Mark is also live from Bury, by the wonder of modern technology - ahead of a nervous weekend for the Shakers and Southend, as the League Two promotion race goes to the wire... We also discuss relegations for Millwall, Wigan, Cheltenham and Tranmere, promotion for Shrewsbury and the return of Barnet to the Football League... To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2015... you can help in one of three ways... **We have a brilliant offer with Paddy Power exclusively for We Are Going Up listeners. If you sign up by following this link, first time account holders that bet a fiver will get a twenty quid free bet.** **You can also bet on the Football Pools for a month free, by signing up here to win huge cash prizes.** **Also, to take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thirteen years ago Burton Albion were competing in the Northern Premier League, lining up against teams such as Frickley Athletic, Hucknall Town and Marine. Next season they will be taking on the likes of Coventry City, Bradford City and Blackpool in League One. The Brewers clinched promotion to the third tier of English football for the first time in their history, with a 2-1 win at Morecambe on Saturday. Now, boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is targeting the title. We find out more from BBC Radio Derby's Burton Albion reporter and commentator Joe Shennan. Joe is also a Wycombe fan, so gives us his assessment on the latest twist in the League Two promotion race. Are Southend United now favourites to pinch third? The Shrimpers made it six straight wins and seven straight clean sheets with a 1-0 win at Bury on Tuesday night. We hear from their manager Phil Brown, talking to talkSPORT. Elsewhere on Mark's birthday show, there's Adam Federici's Wembley howler to discuss – plus Watford and Preston on pole, Micky Adams leaving Tranmere and the ten best players in the Football League… To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2015... you can help in one of three ways... **We have a brilliant offer with Paddy Power exclusively for We Are Going Up listeners. If you sign up by following this link, first time account holders that bet a fiver will get a twenty quid free bet.** **You can also bet on the Football Pools for a month free, by signing up here to win huge cash prizes.** **Also, to take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What has happened to the Hatters? After a fantastic first season back in the Football League, Luton Town lost 2-1 at Northampton on Saturday to make it eight defeats out of nine in the league (including six in a row), a run which has seen them drop out of the League Two play-off spots as a result. Mark is joined by Mike Simmonds, sports editor at the Luton News, to discuss where it's all gone wrong recently at Kenilworth Road, and preview the crucial run in that lies ahead for John Still's men. Elsewhere, down at the bottom of League Two - could the great escape actually be happening for Hartlepool United? Pools beat Cambridge 2-1 on Saturday, their fourth win in a row, to move out of the relegation zone for the first time in five months. How has Ronnie Moore managed to turn things around, and can they go on and complete the job? Mark talks to Nick Loughlin, sports editor of the Northern Echo. Adam Williams from BBC Online also joins Mark in DC's absence, as they talk Sheffield United having a wobble, THAT David Ball chip for Fleetwood and Gary Johnson taking charge of Cheltenham - plus a busy Easter weekend on the horizon... To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2015... you can help in one of three ways... **We have a brilliant offer with Paddy Power exclusively for We Are Going Up listeners. If you sign up by following this link, first time account holders that bet a fiver will get a twenty quid free bet.** **You can also bet on the Football Pools for a month free, by signing up here to win huge cash prizes.** **Also, to take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bristol City picked up the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for a record third time with a 2-0 win against Walsall on Sunday, in front of a crowd of over 72,000 people at Wembley Stadium. It marks the first silverware of a remarkable season for the Robins, who are hot favourites to clinch promotion to the Championship (and the League One title) in the next few weeks. We find out more about Sunday's final and an incredible season for Steve Cotterill at Ashton Gate from Paul Binning, author of the Bristol City blog The Exiled Robin. Elsewhere, Notts County have sacked manager Shaun Derry following a run of just three wins from their last twenty-four games. It leaves the Magpies teetering on the brink of relegation to League Two. We discuss where Notts go next with Jacob Daniel, the deputy editor of Notts County’s Black and White fanzine. There's also Sheffield Wednesday's late show, Preston's promotion chances and Hartlepool on the charge to discuss - plus DC tells us more about his very special international break... To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2015... you can help in one of three ways... **We have a brilliant offer with Paddy Power exclusively for We Are Going Up listeners. If you sign up by following this link, first time account holders that bet a fiver will get a twenty quid free bet.** **You can also bet on the Football Pools for a month free, by signing up here to win huge cash prizes.** **Also, to take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The curse strikes again. Less than twelve hours after recording our latest show, another Football League manager has bitten the bullet. This time the axe has fallen on Ian Holloway, who has been sacked by Millwall following Saturday's 4-1 defeat at home to Norwich. The Lions sit 23rd in the Championship table after five defeats from their last six games, a run which has left them eight points from safety and staring relegation to League One in the face. David Cameron Walker catches up with Millwall fan and Lions Live Radio presenter Joe Amphlett, who gives his thoughts on Holloway's sacking, plus the club's new caretaker manager Neil Harris and a disasterous season at the New Den. You can also hear part of Holloway's final interview as Millwall manager. To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2015... you can help in one of three ways... **We have a brilliant offer with Paddy Power exclusively for We Are Going Up listeners. If you sign up by following this link, first time account holders that bet a fiver will get a twenty quid free bet.** **You can also bet on the Football Pools for a month free, by signing up here to win huge cash prizes.** **Also, to take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With just ten games of the season remaining, the Championship promotion race looks set to be one of the most exciting of all time, with the top five clubs separated by just one single point. Incredible. In fact eight clubs still realistically have their eyes on a place in the Premier League next season, including Steve McClaren's Derby County, who blew a 2-0 lead in injury time against Birmingham at the iPro on Saturday, dropping two valuable points in the process. The boys catch up with Steve Nicholson, chief football writer at The Derby Telegraph, to find out more about a difficult week for the Rams, plus preview their tricky looking run in. We're also joined by Mark O'Haire, the founder of We Love Betting, to look at the games still to face their rivals Bournemouth, Watford, Middlesbrough, Norwich, Ipswich, Brentford and Wolves. We ask, who’s got the bottle to handle the pressure? Elsewhere, Dave Whelan steps down as Wigan chairman, Tony Mowbray is back in football as the new Coventry manager, and the scrap for play-off places in Leagues One and Two hots up... Plus, as it's our 150th episode, we play out some of our best bits from the past three and a half years! To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2015... you can help in one of three ways... **We have a brilliant offer with Paddy Power exclusively for We Are Going Up listeners. If you sign up by following this link, first time account holders that bet a fiver will get a twenty quid free bet.** **You can also bet on the Football Pools for a month free, by signing up here to win huge cash prizes.** **Also, to take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a follow up to our live special from London Road (make sure you download that show first), the boys catch up with big Peterborough fan and talkSPORT presenter Adrian Durham, for his take on Darren Ferguson's departure. Adrian tells Mark and DC why it went wrong for Ferguson, what needs to change for the Posh to climb up the table again, and why he should be the new manager himself...! There's also Adrian's thoughts on the League One promotion race and a quick re-cap of Episode 149... If you enjoy the show, please help keep free in 2015! You can help in one of three ways... **We have a brilliant offer with Paddy Power exclusively for We Are Going Up listeners. If you sign up by following this link, first time account holders that bet a fiver will get a twenty quid free bet.** **You can also bet on the Football Pools for a month free, by signing up here to win huge cash prizes.** **Also, to take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

... and it's LIVE! The boys are back with a bumper live podcast, recorded this weekend down at the ABAX Stadium, aka London Road, home of Peterborough United. The Posh have been in the headlines following the sacking of their manager Darren Ferguson last Saturday. In two spells in charge, Ferguson won three promotions for Peterborough, plus the Johnstone's Paint Trophy at Wembley last season. However, with the club sitting in a miserable fifteenth place in League One after a 3-0 loss at MK Dons, enough was finally enough for their chairman Darragh MacAnthony. We talk to a range of guests to discuss the decision and where the club should turn next. They include Adi Mowles, chairman of PISA 2000 (Peterborough United Independent Supporters Association), Jamie Jones, host of the Standing On The Glebe Podcast, John Verrall, who's previously written for The Guardian, Shoot and World Soccer, plus Paul Myland and other Posh fans outside the ground. As for Bradford City, well... where to start? The Bantams are on the brink of an incredible third Wembley appearance in three years, as they prepare to face Reading in an FA Cup quarter final at Valley Parade on Saturday. They have already knocked out Chelsea, Sunderland and Millwall from the competition this season, plus are in with a chance of promotion to the Championship via the League One play-offs. We speak to the travelling Bradford fans about another magnificent season, plus catch up for more with Simon Parker, Bradford City reporter for the Telegraph & Argus. In addition, you can hear from both managers after the game, as Mark interviews Peterborough's caretaker boss Dave Robertson, plus the all-conquering Phil Parkinson. Plus, we round up all the latest Football League action and give you our unique commentary on all the action at London Road. Expect talk of giant rabbits, cheerleaders, Spandau Ballet and Gustav Holst... To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). If you like the show, please help us keep it free in 2015... you can help in one of three ways... **We have a brilliant offer with Paddy Power exclusively for We Are Going Up listeners. If you sign up by following this link, first time account holders that bet a fiver will get a twenty quid free bet.** **You can also bet on the Football Pools for a month free, by signing up here to win huge cash prizes.** **Also, to take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brentford owner Matthew Benham made his millions as a professional gambler, working as managing director of Smartodds, his company which provides statistical research to customers betting exclusively on football all around the world. However, has he just made his biggest gamble yet? With the Bees just one point outside the Championship play-off spots and in with a chance of an incredible promotion to the Premier League, the club have confirmed that their manager Mark Warburton (plus assistant boss David Weir and sporting director Frank McParland) will leave Griffin Park at the end of the season. Warburton feels unable to work under the changed structure being proposed by Benham's 'remodelling of the club's football management', with a new head coach to be appointed to work alongside a new sporting director. The boys speak to Nick Bruzon, Brentford fan and author of 'The Last Word' for his reaction to the news, and ask if it will derail the club's form on the pitch. On the other side of London, there's a mess that needs to be sorted out at the Matchroom Stadium. On Saturday May 24th last year, Leyton Orient were a penalty shoot-out win away from promotion to the Championship at Wembley. Now they lie second bottom of League One and three points from safety, with only seven wins all season. The O's have had four managers since the arrival of Italian businessman Francesco Becchetti in the summer, plus are now the subject of a reality TV show in Italy, while stories do the rounds about a £4 million increase in the club’s wage bill, dressing room bust ups, poor communication and various players wanting out. We’re joined by Orient writer Andy Brown, who writes for the Guardian Series, View From The West Stand and wearegoingup.co.uk, plus Paul Levy, co-host of The Orient Outlook Podcast. Elsewhere there's Bradford, Blackburn and Reading reaching the FA Cup quarter finals, a huge midweek win for Wigan Athletic - and DC's new job as a linesman... To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes (**if you could also rate and review us that would be much appreciated**). Please help keep the show free in 2015! You can help in one of three ways... **We have a brilliant offer with Paddy Power exclusively for We Are Going Up listeners. If you sign up by following this link, first time account holders that bet a fiver will get a twenty quid free bet.** **You can also bet on the Football Pools for a month free, by signing up here to win huge cash prizes.** **Also, to take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last Saturday, after a week of speculation, Gillingham finally announced the identity of their new manager - Justin Edinburgh. The ex Spurs defender, hotly tipped as one of the Football League's brightest young bosses, won 2-1 at Peterborough on Tuesday night in his first game in charge. He has made the move to the Priestfield after a memorable three years as manager of Newport County, during which time he helped guide the Exiles back into the Football League after a 25 year absence. Mark is joined by Matt Cole, sports reporter at BBC Radio Kent, for a Gills' perspective - plus by Michael Pearlman, sports reporter on the South Wales Argus, who discusses Edinburgh's legacy at Rodney Parade and Newport's play-off prospects in League Two. Elsewhere, we hear from Brentford boss Mark Warburton, after the Bees' disappointing 2-1 loss to Watford in the Championship in midweek. DC (who was at Griffin Park) fills us in on speculation in The Times that Brentford owner Matthew Benham will sack Warburton, even if the club win promotion to the Premier League. We also discuss the sackings of Stuart Pearce and Gary Johnson by Nottingham Forest and Yeovil Town, the new Premier League TV deal and its implications for the Football League, Paul Buckle coming under increasing pressure at Cheltenham - plus what are they discussing on the Brentford players WhatsApp group? To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes. Please help keep the show free in 2015! You can help in one of three ways... **We have a brilliant offer with Paddy Power exclusively for We Are Going Up listeners. If you sign up by following this link, first time account holders that bet a fiver will get a twenty quid free bet.** **You can also bet on the Football Pools for a month free, by signing up here to win huge cash prizes.** **Also, to take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back with a special podcast recorded live at The Anchor Bankside pub in London, as part of #MenUnited with Prostate Cancer UK, the official charity partner of both The Football League and talkSPORT. In 2015 Prostate Cancer UK are turning pubs all over the land into The Men United Arms to inspire you to do something great to help beat prostate cancer. With Mark Saggers and his guests busy broadcasting a special live edition of Kick Off on talkSPORT, we ate as much free food as possible and grabbed a word with some of the special guests in attendance. You'll hear former Scotland, Ipswich and Derby manager George Burley on the race for promotion from the Championship, plus the strange case of Darren Bent. Also, former Republic of Ireland, Ipswich and Charlton midfielder Matt Holland joins us to discuss his forthcoming cycle to Amsterdam and the state of his two former clubs. There's also Millwall chief executive Andy Ambler on a difficult period for Ian Holloway at the New Den, The Racing Posts' digital football editor (and all round football encyclopedia) Mark Langdon on his tips for the second half of the season - plus we hear from Prostate Cancer UK's director of fundraising Mark Bishop. You can watch Prostate Cancer UK's latest #MenUnited video here and sign up to help beat prostate cancer here. To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes. Please help keep the show free in 2015! You can help in one of three ways... **We have a brilliant offer with Paddy Power exclusively for We Are Going Up listeners. If you sign up by following this link, first time account holders that bet a fiver will get a twenty quid free bet.** **You can also bet on the Football Pools for a month free, by signing up here to win huge cash prizes.** **Also, to take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wolves beat Blackpool 2-0 at Molineux last weekend to make it an impressive five wins from their last six Championship games. However, that run has been completely overshadowed by the sad news last week that their former chairman Sir Jack Hayward had passed away in Florida, aged 91. Hayward owned his boyhood club for seventeen years and pumped in £70 million of his own cash, which helped them finally clinch promotion to the Premier League back in 2003. The boys discuss his life and legacy with David Evans, host of the award-winning 'Wolves Fancast', which was named 'Best Football Podcast' at the 2014 Football Blogging Awards. We also touch on the signing of Benik Akobe from Arsenal and their chances of promotion via the play-offs. Elsewhere, it's all change once again at struggling Charlton Athletic. The Addicks were thrashed 5-0 at Watford on Saturday and still haven't won in the league since early November, a run which last week led to the sacking of Bob Peeters. Former Standard Liege boss Guy Luzon has taken his place, becoming the clubs' fourth manager in less than a year. The boys are joined by Alex Stedman from the radio show and podcast 'Charlton Live', to find out more about a troubling time in south east London. We also discuss a crucial win for Stuart Pearce, a changing of colours at Cardiff and Massimo Cellino losing another appeal - plus we've a new chant for Darren Pratley and the announcement of a special live podcast... To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can listen on Acast and subscribe here on iTunes. Please help keep the show free in 2015! You can help in one of three ways... **We have a brilliant offer with Paddy Power exclusively for We Are Going Up listeners. If you sign up by following this link, first time account holders that bet a fiver will get a twenty quid free bet.** **You can also bet on the Football Pools for a month free, by signing up here to win huge cash prizes.** **Also, to take advantage of our free Audible audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! It's the first show of 2015, with plenty to discuss.  Neil Adams has resigned as Norwich City manager, following their 2-0 defeat at League One Preston in the FA Cup third round on Saturday. Adams was in charge at Carrow Road for nine months and he leaves the club seventh in the Championship, just three points off the play-off spots.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Christmas Eve 1914, all went quiet on the Western Front. The screaming stopped. The rifles relented. The brutality and bloodshed were broken up. British and German troops laid down their weapons and walked out of their trenches. They shook hands, they exchanged gifts and they played football. But one hundred years on from the Christmas Truce, what do we know about the footballers that went to war? Those that swapped standing side by side on the field of play, for fighting side by side on the killing fields of the Somme. We find out more in this special documentary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it almost full time for The Football League Show? According to newspaper reports, the BBC has lost the rights to show weekly highlights from next season, which will instead move to a primetime 9pm Saturday night slot on Channel 5. The reporter who broke the story, broadcaster and journalist  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After thirteen consecutive years of Championship football, Ipswich Town fans are starting to dream. The Tractor Boys completed an unbeaten November with a last gasp 1-0 win at Charlton on Saturday (their fourth win in five games), which has lifted them into the automatic promotion places. The question is, can they stay there? We find out more about Mick McCarthy's mini-revolution from Stuart Watson, chief football writer for the East Anglian Daily Times and Ipswich Star. Following the latest twist in the Massimo Cellino saga at Leeds United, the boys are also joined by solicitor and sports lawyer Daniel Geey, who has written for The World Sports Law Report and previously appeared on Sky Sports News, the... 
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With no Championship action at the weekend due to the international break, the boys reflect on a stunning couple of months for AFC Bournemouth and their manager Eddie Howe. The Cherries are unbeaten since September and sit second in the table, plus have also knocked out Premier League opposition on their way to the Capital One Cup quarter finals, where a tie with Liverpool awaits. We speak to Michael Dunne, host of the Bournemouth podcast 'All Departments', to talk Callum Wilson, Eddie Howe and financial fair play. Elsewhere, the boys are joined in the studio by radio presenter, sports journalist and friend of the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Mark back (just about in one piece) from Japan, the boys headed on down to a freezing cold Craven Cottage for a Bonfire Night clash between two of the Championship's struggling sides, Fulham and Blackpool. After the debacle under Felix Magath, the Cottagers are rebuilding under new permanent boss Kit Symons, with four wins, two draws and two defeats in the last eight. Despite the absence of the suspended Ross McCormack, could they make it four home wins in a row against the Tangerines? You'll hear from the editor of the Fulham fanzine 'There's only one F in Fulham' David Lloyd, plus fans outside the ground. As for Blackpool, it's been an absolute disaster so far. Bottom of the table with only one win in sixteen games, plus a second new manager... 
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Following the departure of Birmingham City manager Lee Clark and the subsequent appointment of Gary Rowett in his place, we catch up with talkSPORT presenter and devout Blues fan Ian Danter.Listen to David Cameron Walker getting Ian's thoughts on Rowett's appointment, on Birmingham's prospects on and off the pitch and hear all about the time Dants just wanted to give Lee Clark a hug... 
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Following the departure of Birmingham City manager Lee Clark and the subsequent appointment of Gary Rowett in his place, we catch up with talkSPORT presenter and devout Blues fan Ian Danter. Listen to David Cameron Walker getting Ian's thoughts on Rowett's appointment, on Birmingham's prospects on and off the pitch and hear all about the time Dants just wanted to give Lee Clark a hug... We'll be back properly next week when Mark returns from his jolly in Japan. To contact the show please e-mail via Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Six Football League managers have bitten the bullet in just twelve days - Dougie Freedman, Billy McKinlay, Colin Cooper, Russ Wilcox, Rob Edwards and Nigel Worthington have all gone. The boys reconvene to discuss sacking season and a supposedly quiet 'international break'. There's a new man in charge at the Macron Stadium. Neil Lennon was appointed as the new Bolton boss over the weekend, tasked with reversing a run that has seen the Trotters slump to the foot of the Championship table. We find out where Wanderers have been going wrong with radio host and big Bolton fan Darryl Morris (The Hits Radio). He also tells us how his Mum's trip to Asda went viral two weeks ago... Elsewhere, we get the verdict on Rob Edwards' departure from Prenton Park with Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the boys shine a light on three of the Football League's surprise packages so far this season: Charlton Athletic, Rochdale and Wycombe Wanderers. All three were tipped to struggle, but collectively they have lost just five out of thirty games so far. We discover more about the great work being done by Bob Peeters, Keith Hill and Gareth Ainsworth. Our guests are Rich Cawley, deputy sports editor of the South London Press, Rochdale fan and Spotland regular Greg Ingham - plus Phil Catchpole, Wycombe Wanderers reporter for Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The news was confirmed on Wednesday evening that Russell Slade had officially offered his resignation as Leyton Orient manager, presumably in order to go and take up the vacant managers position at Cardiff City. We catch up with the sports writer Terry Phillips, who covers the club for Media Wales, plus Paul Levy, co-host of the 'Orient Outlook Podcast'. Listen to Mark get Paul's take on the background to Slade's departure, whilst Terry explains how it all went wrong in South Wales for former Bluebirds boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. There's also a special guest on the phone, Felix Magath and 'cheese-gate' discussed - plus a special guest on the phone. We'll be back next week with DC back from his hols in Portugal... To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can also listen on MixCloud and subscribe on iTunes. To take advantage of our free audiobook offer please sign up at audible.co.uk/goingup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a slight change to our advertised plans, the boys take a Tuesday night trip down to the Cherry Red Records Stadium this week, as AFC Wimbledon welcome League Two table toppers Burton Albion. It's been an underwhelming start by the Dons, with two wins, two draws and three defeats from their first seven games. Can their new strike partnership of Tubbs and Akinfenwa help them finally end their barren home run? You'll hear from AFC Wimbledon manager Neil Ardley, Geoff Hawley from Radio WDON and the beast himself. As for Burton Albion, it's been a stunning start to the new season. Their 2-0 victory against York on Saturday took them three points clear at the top, with six league wins from seven -... 
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Despite the season being less than a month old, it's already chaos at Leeds United. Following four defeats and four red cards in August, head coach David Hockaday was sacked, just seventy days after taking over at Elland Road. Their 2-1 Capital One Cup defeat by neighbours Bradford last week was the final straw, as Hockaday became the second boss fired in just four months by new 'president' Massimo Cellino. In this special, we speak to Leon Wobschall, football writer at the Yorkshire Evening Post, to find out more about a crazy week at Elland Road. We also get an ex players perspective on things at Leeds from their former captain Dominic Matteo, plus learn more... 
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Following the sudden resignation of Watford manager Giuseppe Sannino over the weekend, we catch up with Frank Smith, Deputy Sports Editor at the Watford Observer, plus Mike Parkin, co-host of the 'From The Rookery End' Podcast. Listen to Hornets fan David Cameron Walker quiz them on the background to Sannino's departure, look back over his tenure in charge, and predict who will be next into the Vicarage Road hot seat. We'll be back properly on Wednesday with a special show on the latest... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our first live show of 2014/15, Mark and DC head to Kenilworth Road to see two of League Two's highly tipped promotion favourites go head to head, as Luton Town take on Bury. The Hatters clinched promotion from the Conference as champions last season, after spending five long years in non league. Following their much publicised 30 point deduction from the FA in 2008/9, plus administration and countless relegations, we find out how their fans are feeling about their long awaited return - plus the job done by John Still. As for Bury, it's been a mixed start to the new season, with one win, one loss and a harsh extra time Capital One Cup exit at the hands of Bolton. We catch up with Shakers chairman Stewart Day and hear about his plans to revolutionise the club, both on and off the field. We also assess the mood of the Shakers fans plus speak to Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No full show this week, but we did find time to catch up with the former FA chief executive Mark Palios, who (alongside his wife Nicola) has taken over at League Two side Tranmere Rovers after acquiring a controlling interest in the club. Listen to David Cameron Walker quiz him on his decision to takeover, Tranmere's prospects for the season ahead and the FA's controversial B-Team proposals, as outlined earlier this year. We'll be back properly on Wednesday next week with our special show recorded LIVE at Kenilworth Road To contact the show please e-mail via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. You can also listen on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With just over 24 hours to go until the Sky Bet Football League is back (yesssss), the boys return with a bumper preview of the new Championship season. Millwall managed to escape relegation back in May, despite a season of struggle at the New Den. This year, things are looking a lot more promising as Ian Holloway prepares for his first full season in charge. Mark went down to the club's press day on Tuesday this week and managed to grab a word with both Holloway and club legend Alan Dunne, who has made over 300 appearances for the Lions. You'll hear both interviews in this preview. Also, staying in London, excitement is building as Brentford prepare to entertain Charlton on Saturday in their first second tier fixture... 
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In the second of our special pre season previews, we pick through the various teams, managers and new signings hoping to make their mark in Sky Bet League One this season. Sheffield United kick off the new campaign with a lunchtime kick off against Bristol City at Bramall Lane this Saturday. We ask if Nigel Clough can build on their superb second half of last season, despite the loss of star defender Harry Maguire over the summer.  James Shield, Sheffield United correspondent and football writer for The Star in Sheffield, is on the line to discuss their prospects. Elsewhere, Coventry City face another difficult season away from the Ricoh Arena. They defeated Watford 1-0 in a friendly at Borehamwood last week,... 
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We're back! There's a slightly new format for the podcast this season, but we're still kicking it off with three big preview shows marking the return of the Sky Bet Football League this weekend. In our League Two preview, David Connolly - a man who has scored in every division in England and played in a World Cup internationally for the Republic of Ireland, joins us on the phone. David is back at Portsmouth after a loan spell at Oxford last season, and he joins us to assess the front runners for promotion this year, including Pompey under Andy Awford. Also joining us to discuss the season ahead are Lloyd Langman from Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all over for another year. Thanks for downloading and supporting the show this season - it's been our best yet! Also, a big thank you to the hundreds of journalists, fans, players and managers who have joined us over the last nine months. In our final show of 2013/14, the boys reflect on an incredible climax to the Championship play-off final at Wembley on Saturday. Despite been severely under the cosh and down to ten men, Queens Park Rangers were promoted to the Premier League following one late swing of Bobby Zamora's sweet left foot. They beat Derby 1-0, consigning the Rams to another year in the second tier. We catch up again with Charlie Ashcroft from the Open All R's podcast, to hear all about the celebrations, plus... 
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Ninety minutes of football left to define your season. Promotion on the line. The home of football waiting. In our penultimate show of 2013/2014, the boys look forward to all three play-off finals. After focusing on Derby vs QPR last week, this week we turn our primary focus to the big clashes in Leagues One and Two. Rotherham and Leyton Orient both sealed their spots in the League One final after impressive second leg displays against Preston and Peterborough respectively. We preview Sunday's big game with Dom Howson from The Sheffield Star - and Andy Brown, Leyton Orient blogger for our website  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oscar Garcia has resigned as Brighton manager following the Seagulls' 6-2 aggregate defeat to Derby in the Championship play-off semi-finals. It was their second semi-final exit in two seasons and leaves chairman Tony Bloom now looking for a third manager in just over twelve months. We find out more from Alan Wares, co-host of 'The Albion Roar' podcast, which you can download on iTunes, or listen to Saturdays at 12pm on Radio Reverb, 97.2FM in Brighton. Derby progress to Wembley on May 24th, where Steve McClaren will come face-to-face with the man who gave him another chance in English football, Harry Redknapp. Redknapp will lead QPR... 
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Following the controversial announcement of the FA Commission's four-point plan to boost English football, the boys return with a #SayNoToLeague3 special. We look at the consequences of creating of a new tier within the Football League to accommodate Premier League B teams, beginning in 2016/17, with arguments from both sides. Our guests include Brentford manager Mark Warburton, Luton Town chief executive Gary Sweet, talkSPORT 'Up The League' host Geoff Peters, Ian Danter, talkSPORT commentator and England reporter - plus Rob Langham from the Football League blog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last day of the season NEVER disappoints. We should know that by now. The boys are back to dissect a final afternoon packed full of late goals, drama and tension. Just a year after they were promoted from League One thanks to an injury-time goal, Doncaster Rovers have been relegated back to the third tier by an injury time goal. It was scored by Paul Caddis for Birmingham City at the Reebok Stadium, which earned the Blues a 2-2 draw at Bolton and kept them in the Championship at Donny's expense on goal difference. We speak to Liam Hoden, sports reporter at the Doncaster Free Press and South Yorkshire Times, about what relegation means for Rovers and their boss Paul Dickov.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It all comes down to this. The final week of the season has arrived, with twelve Football League clubs still scrapping for their lives and hoping to avoid the dreaded drop. Four will go down, but the question is - which four? We analyse the state of play at the bottom of all three divisions with some special guests. Birmingham City slipped into the Championship relegation zone following a 3-1 loss to Leeds at St Andrews on Saturday. The Blues now need at least a point from their remaining two games against Wigan and Bolton, or they will be playing in the third tier next season for the first time since 94/95. We discuss their disastrous home form and the string of problems facing Lee Clark with Daniel Ivery, author of Birmingham City blog 'Often Partisan' and a new book called 'Haircuts and League Cups: The Rise and Fall of Carson Yeung'. In League One, Notts County have won six of their last eight games and now need just a point against Oldham at Boundary Park on Saturday to confirm their survival. We get the verdict on Shaun Derry and their incredible turnaround from Stuart Brothers, editor of Notts County's 'Black and White Fanzine'. Bristol Rovers also need just a point to survive at the weekend. The Pirates go into their game against Mansfield in League Two off the back of a crucial 2-1 win at Adams Park against increasingly beleaguered Wycombe. Stephen Collins, Bristol Rovers season ticket holder for over twenty years, discusses Darrell Clarke, the club's future and the critical importance of staying in the Football League this Saturday. Elsewhere, we congratulate Chesterfield, Scunthorpe and Rochdale on promotion - although DC has some issues with Keith Hill's colourful attire, whilst it's the end of the road for Barnsley, Shrewsbury and Torquay, all of whom were relegated on Saturday. There's also the career of super Kevin Phillips and the PFA Teams Of The Year to discuss, plus we ask - who will clinch those final two Championship play-off spots? All that plus Jack Critchley tells us more about his club Blackpool… Keep your emails coming in via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. The show is available on Soundcloud and iTunes. To take advantage of our Audible offer, visit audible.co.uk/goingup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys return after an Easter feast of football, which finally saw the Ginger Mourinho secure his date with Jose Mourinho next season. Sean Dyche and Burnley clinched their long awaited promotion to the Premier League with successive wins against Blackpool and Wigan. So, just how did the Clarets manage to upset the odds so dramatically? Plus, can they learn the lessons of four years ago and survive relegation next year? We reflect on this season's most remarkable success story with Chris Boden, chief football writer at The Burnley Express. Meanwhile, another side still basking in the dizzy glow of promotion glory are Brentford. The Bees were promoted from League One... 
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Happy Easter! With only a few games remaining and 'squeaky bum time' fast approaching, the boys abandon the studio and instead take a trip to The Valley for the crucial Championship relegation six pointer between Charlton Athletic and Barnsley. Mark, DC and Jim (plus new addition Joe Amphlett) catch up with Charlton fans outside the ground, plus get the verdict on Jose Riga's impact so far from Valley DJ Paul Glover and Peter Finch, match commentator for CAFC Player. We also discuss Roland Duchatelet's takeover of the Addicks and the club's prospects if they are relegated. The boys also speak to Barnsley fans outside... 
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Congratulations Leicester City! Nigel Pearson's side are finally back in the promised land of the Premier League, following a ten year absence. The Foxes have sealed promotion with six games to spare, which shows the sheer extent of their dominance in the Championship this season. Joining Mark and our very own Jim Knight to discuss the story of an unforgettable year is Jason Bourne, sports journalist, presenter and commentator at BBC Radio Leicester. Jason helps us assess the squad and manager who have put Leicester back on the map, plus preview... 
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Following yet another tumultuous season in the life of Portsmouth Football Club, Saturday March 29th 2014 could prove to be a turning point. After sacking their manager Richie Barker during the week, Pompey registered a 2-1 victory against Newport County at Rodney Parade, their first win in seven games, which lifted them five points clear of the League Two relegation zone. It was a first win this time around for new caretaker (and Portsmouth academy) boss Andy Awford, but the club are by no means safe yet - especially with relegation rivals Northampton to play in a few weeks time. We get the verdict on Saturday's performance and Barker's departure from Steve Wilson, sports journalist at the Portsmouth... 
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It's never dull at Nottingham Forest. Following a season full of political manoeuvring, touchline bans, arguments with photographers and media blackouts, the Reds have finally pulled the plug and sacked their controversial manager Billy Davies. It came following a run of seven games without a win, a sequence which culminated in Saturday's humiliating 5-0 defeat at Derby, their worst defeat to the Rams in 116 years. With Forest now struggling outside the play-off places, who will chairman Fawaz Al-Hasawi turn to next? Plus, what does this mean for Davies' future as a manager in England? We assess the decision with Steve Wright, from the 'Mist Rolling In' Forest blog (he's also written for Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farewell Chris Powell. Charlton Athletic's new owner Roland Duchatelet made the controversial decision this week to part company with the club's much loved manager - but has he put their Championship status at risk by doing so? New manager Jose Riga, formerly in charge at Standard Liege in Belgium, has picked up two goalless draws in his first two games in charge, lifting the Addicks off the bottom of the table. We get the inside story on his appointment, Powell's departure and what Duchatelet's takeover means for the club, courtesy of Richard Cawley, deputy sports editor of the South London Press. Meanwhile at Bootham Crescent, York City are riding the crest of a... 
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Wigan Athletic are at it again. The FA Cup holders are going back to Wembley for the fourth time in a year, following a stunning 2-1 quarter final win at Manchester City. The Latics are only the fourth away side to win at the Etihad Stadium this season... after Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Chelsea. Incredible. We discuss another magic Cup performance with Paul Kendrick, football correspondent for the Wigan Evening Post and Observer - plus ask, can they actually retain the thing? We also assess the job Uwe Rosler has done since taking over from Owen Coyle and analyse their promotion prospects in the Championship. It's a different story elsewhere in the North West, as beleaguered... 
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Plymouth Argyle's 5-0 win against Morecambe on Saturday has lifted the Pilgrims to within two points of the League Two play-off spots. Just three years after the club nearly went out of business entirely, are John Sheridan's team back on the road to recovery? We speak to Chris Errington, chief football writer for the Plymouth Herald, about the situation on and off the field at Home Park. With the FA Cup quarter finals taking place this weekend, the boys also interview a man who has already attended thirteen FA Cup ties this season, as part of a quest to follow the winner from each round to the next all the way to Wembley. Coventry fan Mark Lloyd is a member of ' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The shortest month of the year must seem like the longest for Harry Redknapp. With no wins in February and just ten weeks of the season to go, QPR are faltering… badly. The R's lost 1-0 at Charlton on Saturday to slip down to fourth in the Championship, their lowest position this season. They are now seven points off second spot, effectively playing catch up to both Burnley and Derby in the race for automatic promotion. Following three straight defeats, can they put it right quickly? Plus does Redknapp still have the backing of the fans? We ask sports writer Sean Gallagher, who covers the club for both West London Sport and The Kilburn Times. Elsewhere,... 
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RIP The Preston Plumber. This week the boys pay tribute to Sir Tom Finney, following his sad death at the age of 91. Finney was widely considered to be one of the greatest players in the history of the Football League, where he spent his entire career, playing for just one club - his beloved Preston North End.  Finney also played 76 times for England, scoring 30 goals, featuring at the 1950, 1954 and 1958 World Cups. Ian Rigby, Preston's club historian, joins us to reflect on Sir Tom's incredible life and career - plus explain a bit more about what made him so deeply loved by football fans around the world. Ian is also the chairman of the Preston North End Former Players Association. Elsewhere, we look back on a... 
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Made in Birmingham, Destroyed in Hong Kong. That's the message from Birmingham City fans about the state of their football club, but is there finally some light at the end of the tunnel? More than two years after his arrest in the Far East following money-laundering allegations, Blues owner Carson Yeung has finally resigned from the board at St Andrew's. Despite the fact he still remains as majority shareholder, acting chairman Peter Pannu has now claimed that the club faces a 'bright' future. We speak to a man who disagrees - talkSPORT Presenter and Commentator Ian Danter, a huge Birmingham fan who has covered the club for years on both local and national radio. He also tells us about the continued difficulties faced by manager... 
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How exactly do Football League clubs go about recruiting and scouting players? How many people are involved? What role do agents play? Are big clubs aware of the best talent at Football League level? Will EPPP hinder the development of young British players?These are all questions the boys look to examine in a special show this week, as we discover 'the truth behind transfers'. With the January transfer window now closed, our attention turns to what goes on behind the scenes.We speak to Ross Wilson, Head of Football Operations at Huddersfield Town. As well as being a club director, Ross leads the Terriers' recruitment, scouting, analysis and sports science amongst other things. He explains how a transfer works from start to finish and how the club went about securing the key signing of... 
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What kind of manager would leave a promotion chasing side for one six points off safety at the bottom of the Football League? Er, Chris Wilder is the answer. He resigned as Oxford manager on Sunday night after compensation was agreed with Northampton Town, who have appointed him as the new boss at Sixfields on a three and a half year contract. We get the lowdown on one of the Football League's more curious managerial moves from David Pritchard, the chief sports reporter for the Oxford Mail, and Jefferson Lake, football writer for the Northampton Chronicle + Echo.Elsewhere, the Football League's official charity partner Prostate Cancer UK have launched... 
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Bolton Wanderers suffered their worst league defeat since 1981-82 on Saturday, when they were thrashed 7-1 by Reading at the Madejski Stadium. Dougie Freedman's side have only won twice in their last ten games and sit just four points above the Championship relegation zone. With eye watering debts of up to 163.8 million quid also recently revealed, they (needless to say) can't afford relegation to the third tier. The boys get a fans perspective from Chris Parr, host of 'The Men In White' podcast.Elsewhere, it's a different story for an old Bolton assistant manager. Phil Brown's high flying Southend side beat Chesterfield 3-0 at the weekend to move up to fourth in the League Two table, just one point off the automatic places. With only one defeat in... 
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It goes from bad to worse for Leeds United. Following last weekend's FA Cup embarrassment at the hands of Rochdale, they were thrashed 6-0 at Hillsborough by Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday to increase the pressure on boss Brian McDermott. We speak to Phil Hay, chief football writer for the Yorkshire Evening Post, for an in-depth assessment of why things are going wrong at Elland Road.Elsewhere, Scunthorpe United's charge under new boss Russ Wilcox continues. The Iron won 2-0 at Mansfield on Saturday to make it seven wins and two draws from nine games since the departure of Brian Laws in November. They sit two points clear at the top of League Two. The boys are joined for more by Chris Sumpter, sports editor of the Scunthorpe Telegraph.There's also big wins for Leicester, Burnley and QPR to discuss - plus another postponement at the Valley, the various transfer window... 
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In the first show of 2014, the boys reflect on Rochdale's stunning display against Leeds at Spotland in the FA Cup 3rd Round. Keith Hill's side won 2-0 and now have another winnable tie against either Macclesfield or Sheffield Wednesday to follow. Dale also start the new year just four points off the top of League Two. With another promotion push on the cards, we find out more from Richard Partington, Rochdale reporter for the Rochdale Observer and Manchester Evening News.Another big shock saw League One strugglers Stevenage see off Championship opponents with a 3-2 win at Doncaster. The Boro, who also knocked out Newcastle three years ago, will now meet Roberto Martinez's Everton in a fourth round tie at the Lamex. We speak to Alan Scott, sports reporter at the Stevenage Advertiser and Hertfordshire Mercury, about a turbulent twelve months in which the club were statistically Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! The boys are here with their final show of a memorable 2013.It's fair to say the writing was on the wall for Steve Lomas. He was finally put out of his misery and sacked after Millwall were thrashed 4-0 at Watford on Boxing Day. He leaves the club just above the Championship relegation zone after just five league wins all season. We speak to Nick Hart, co-presenter of The Millwall Hangover Podcast, to find out where the Lions should turn next.Elsewhere, the issue of safe standing in football is back on the agenda. The Football League has sent a consultation document to all 72 clubs seeking their views. We consider the pros and cons with Joseph Clift, co-editor of the website 'One Foot In The Game', who are backing the FSF campaign for it to be reintroduced.There's also the January transfer window to discuss. With Nahki Wells rumoured to be on the move, we find out more about him from Dominic Newton-Collinge of the award winning Bantams Banter podcast. Dom also reflects on a stunning year for Bradford, arguably the Football League's team of 2013.There's all that, a review of the Christmas action and Geoff Hawley on supporting his club AFC Wimbledon.Keep your emails coming in via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. The show is available on Soundcloud and iTunes.To take advantage of our Audible offer, visit audible.co.uk/goingup.We're back in 2014. Happy New Year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merry Christmas! It's the most wonderful time of the year - as there's LOTS of football going on.In a festive special, the boys begin by discussing Cheltenham Town's ten game unbeaten run. The Robins won 2-0 at Fleetwood on Saturday to move back into the top half of League Two, following a disappointing start to the season. Jon Palmer, Cheltenham Town reporter for the Gloucestershire Echo, Citizen and Western Daily Press newspapers, joins us to tell us more. Elsewhere in League Two, the pressure is increasing on under fire Mansfield Town boss Paul Cox. The Stags managed to concede two late goals and lose 3-2 to Accrington on Saturday and now haven't won for twelve league games. We consider Cox's future with Stephen Thirkhill, sports reporter for the Mansfield and Ashfield Chad.There's also squirrel news from Loftus... 
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Where has it all gone wrong at Watford? The Hornets were ninety minutes away from promotion to the Premier League in May, but now find themselves on their worst home run in 23 years and down in the bottom half of the Championship. With the pressure growing on boss Gianfranco Zola, the boys speak to Frank Smith (Deputy Sports Editor at the Watford Observer) and Lionel Birnie (Journalist, Watford fan and Editor of 'Tales From The Vicarage') about his future.We also reflect on a busy weekend at the top of the Championship, with Jim joining us on the line to discuss his trip to the KP for Leicester's 1-1 draw with Burnley on Saturday.There's also Adam Williams (in the studio) on Ipswich's excellent recent run, plus a review of the weekend's big stories including Graham Westley vs referees and THAT Tom Eaves miss. We also look forward to this Monday's FSF Awards in... 
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Derby County are on fire under Steve McClaren. The rampant Rams brushed aside the nine men of Blackpool 5-1 at Pride Park on Saturday to make it five straight wins and move up to fourth in the Championship. The boys speak to Steve Nicholson, chief football writer at The Derby Telegraph, to find out about McClaren's impact and preview the upcoming FA Cup tie with Chelsea.It's also been a weird week to be a Brentford fan. The news that their new stadium at Lionel Road has finally been given the green light was tempered by manager Uwe Rosler's decision to leave the club and join Dave Whelan at Wigan. Nick Bruzon, author of Brentford blog 'The Last Word' gives his verdict (recorded just before Mark Warburton was confirmed as their new manager).Elsewhere, there's a review of the weekend's big stories including another impressive Brighton showing, the greatest goalmouth... 
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Carnage. Chaos. Managerial mayhem. In an extended special, the boys reflect on a crazy week in which five more Football League managers lost their jobs. We examine the sackings of Owen Coyle, Dave Jones, David Flitcroft, Richie Barker and Sean O'Driscoll - plus apply our new 'Fit and Proper Sacking Test'.To help us, sports journalists and reporters from local newspapers/radio join us. We speak to Greg Farrimond (Wigan Evening Post and Observer), Dom Howson (The Sheffield Star), Matthew Murray (The Barnsley Chronicle), Steve Pickthall (Sports Editor, Crawley Observer) and Sean Thorne (BBC Radio Bristol Sport).Elsewhere, there's a review of the weekend's big stories including Leicester going top of the Championship, and a stunning debut for Chris Maguire at Coventry…P.S Please keep your votes coming for us at... 
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This week the boys celebrate a huge managerial milestone in the Football League. Graham Turner was first appointed as the player/manager of Shrewsbury Town on November 21st 1978. Thirty-five years on, he's STILL in the Shrewsbury dugout - and busy pushing his side towards a top half finish in League One. We speak to Stuart Dunn, BBC Radio Shropshire's Shrewsbury commentator, about Turner's incredible career.Elsewhere, Portsmouth have sacked manager Guy Whittingham after Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Scunthorpe. The loss was Pompey's fourth in a row and leaves them struggling down in 18th place in League Two. Bob Beech, chairman of fans group 'SOS Pompey' joins the boys to discuss his departure.Elsewhere, there's a review of the weekend's big stories including Dave Jones under more pressure and Peterborough in a pickle - plus Jon Moonie tells us more about his club... 
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With Torquay United now struggling down into the League Two relegation zone, Mark calls up his colleague from Absolute Radio's Rock 'N' Roll Football - commentator Jim Proudfoot. As well as being a familiar voice to UK radio and TV listeners for years, Jim is also a passionate Gulls fan. He tells us about Saturday's disappointing 2-0 defeat to Chesterfield, plus explains why it has gone so wrong for Alan Knill at Plainmoor.We also reflect on Preston's superb 1-0 win at Leyton Orient in League One with Dave Seddon, Preston reporter for the Lancashire Evening Post. He gives us the lowdown on yet another Simon Grayson promotion charge and THAT Joe Garner strike.Elsewhere... 
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We need your help! We're nominated for Podcast of the Year at the FSF Awards 2013, which is decided by a public vote and announced on Monday December 16th at the Emirates Stadium. You can vote for us at fsf.org.uk/awards and on multiple devices. We're the only non-PL show nominated and up against the giants of the football podcasting world so need the help!In the show this week, we catch up with Western Gazette sports editor Chris Sweet after a tenth defeat in fifteen Championship games for Yeovil. The Glovers lost 1-0 to Wigan at Huish Park on Sunday and are rock bottom of the Championship, four points off safety.Elsewhere, there's a review of the weekend's big stories - including the FA Cup first round and Andre Wisdom's driving, plus Wycombe fan Dan Simpson tells us more about his club…Keep your emails... 
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Five months ago at Vicarage Road, Manuel Almunia was the hero and Anthony Knockaert the villain. This weekend the roles were reversed as Leicester thrashed Watford 3-0 thanks to a Knockaert goal and an Almunia error.That three points helped move Nigel Pearson's side into the automatic promotion places in the Championship. We reflect on their season so far with James Sharpe, sports writer at the Leicester Mercury - and our very own Foxes fan, Jim Knight.At the other end of the Football League, it was another dispiriting day for Northampton Town. The Cobblers hit rock bottom after a late 1-0 loss at Plymouth left them sitting at the foot of League Two. Mark speaks to Jefferson Lake from the Northampton Chronicle & Echo about their current plight.Elsewhere, there's a review of the weekend's action with DC (live... 
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In a slightly strange show, the boys discuss another week of managerial changes in the Football League, whilst also simultaneously watching Brighton against Watford on the telly.We're joined first by Anthony Vickers, sports writer for the Evening Gazette on Teeside. Anthony helped break the news of Tony Mowbray's departure from Middlesbrough last week. He gives us his assessment of the Mowbray era at the Riverside - plus reflects on Mark Venus's stunning first win in charge against Doncaster on Friday night.Notts County fan and sports journalist Paul Smith is also on the line to discuss the sacking of Magpies boss Chris Kiwomya, following their 1-0 home defeat to Preston on Saturday. The club sit bottom of League One with just two league wins all season.Elsewhere, there's a review of the weekend's action (including... 
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We've made it! In a bumper commemorative edition of WAGU, the boys celebrate our 100th show with a wide range of guests and a very special quiz.First up, with a quarter of the season gone, we look at the state of play in each division and ask - which clubs are exceeding expectations and which are falling short? Rob Langham, co-founder of the non-partisan Football League blog 'The Two Unfortunates', and Mark O'Haire, content manager for Sportingbet and co-founder of 'We Love Betting' join us.With the race for the promotion spots in League Two becoming increasingly congested, Fleetwood Town captain Mark Roberts is also on the line to tell us about their start to the season, plus reflect on life under Graham Alexander after moving to the club this summer from Stevenage.Elsewhere, there's a review of the weekend's... 
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Three gone in a week! The boys reflect on a busy seven days in which David Weir, Martin Allen and Kevin Blackwell have all lost their jobs as managers of Football League clubs.We start by speaking to Daniel Storey, editor of Gillingham fan site 'Gills Online', who discusses the decision by chairman Paul Scally to sack 'Mad Dog' and replace him with new interim boss Peter Taylor. This follows a run of just two wins from their opening eleven games back in League One.Ben Collins from the Manchester Evening News is also on the line to discuss Blackwell's departure from Bury. The Shakers lost 2-0 to Morecambe on Saturday and now find themselves 21st in League Two after a run of seven games without a win in all competitions.Elsewhere, there's John Roden with more on his club Rotherham, ten things we've picked up on in the... 
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Burnley's incredible start to the season continues. Two more wins against Doncaster and Reading this week have seen them overtake QPR and move to the top of the Championship table. The boys speak to Chris Boden (chief football writer at the Burnley Express), to find out how Sean Dyche has done it - plus get more on the blossoming partnership between Danny Ings and Sam Vokes.We also stay in Lancashire to hear more about Morecambe's extraordinary game with Chesterfield on Saturday. The Shrimps came back from 3-0 down to beat the League Two leaders 4-3 at the Globe Arena. Adam Lord (journalist at 'The Visitor' newspaper in Morecambe) is on the line to talk about a very promising start to the season for Jim Bentley and his players.Elsewhere, there's Ashley Herbert with more on his club Colchester, ten things we've picked up on this week - plus what happens when a Macbook and a Heineken mix? We find out…Keep your emails coming via wearegoingup.co.uk or tweet @WAGUpodcast. The show is available on Soundcloud and iTunes.To take advantage of our Audible offer, visit audible.co.uk/goingup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve McClaren is back at Pride Park. He was appointed as the new Derby County Head Coach on Monday following a whirlwind weekend for Rams fans, which saw a 1-0 defeat to rivals Nottingham Forest and the sacking of Nigel Clough. We speak to Owen Bradley from BBC Radio Derby Sport, plus 'Facing Two Ways' blogger and Derby fan Jonathan Rodgers.The boys also take a look at a tricky start to the season for Sheffield Wednesday. The Owls are yet to win and find themselves in the Championship relegation zone after a 1-0 defeat to Doncaster at the weekend. Carl Mullooly - blogger for 'Wednesdayite' and 'Sky Sports Fanzone', tells us about the increasing pressure on Dave Jones.Elsewhere, there's Adam Williams with more on his club Ipswich, ten things we've picked up on this week - plus, just who are the longest serving managers in the Football League? Listen in and test your... 
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The boys are back on the road this week, as we ditch the studio and take a trip to West London for the big televised League One derby between Brentford and Leyton Orient.Mark, DC and Carl catch up with Orient fans revelling in their remarkable one hundred per cent start to the season, plus get the verdict on the Football League's most deadly strike partnership - Kevin Lisbie and David Mooney. We also catch up with the locals to get their opinion on a difficult start to the season for the Bees and boss Uwe Rosler.We also bring you our unique commentary on the game as it unfolds, plus catch up with Brentford fan Steve Lewis for a LIVE version of My Club. There's all that, plus ten things we've picked up in the Football League this week (live from 'The Griffin' pub)… Keep your emails coming via Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all going wrong for Steve Lomas and Millwall. A calamitous 5-1 mauling at The Den by Derby on Saturday leaves the Lions rock bottom of the Championship, with just two points and four goals from their first six games of the new season. There was also more off-the-field trouble at the weekend, with the FA set to launch an investigation into the crowd disturbances that saw the game briefly delayed in the second half. Mark, DC and Jim speak to Ted Robinson, Vice Chairman of the Millwall Supporters Club Committee, about a very difficult start to life under Lomas.The boys also take a look at a bad start for David Weir at Sheffield United. The Blades lost 1-0 at struggling Carlisle on Saturday to slip into the League One relegation zone, following a run of just one win from their opening seven games. Sheffield United blogger Ian Rands from 'A United View on Football' is on the line with his reaction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a desperate start to the season for Hartlepool United. Pools are yet to win any of their first six games back in League Two, plus have scored just ONE solitary goal in the process (that coming in their 2-1 defeat to Wycombe on Saturday). Northern Echo Sports Editor Nick Loughlin is on the line to discuss a torrid few weeks for Colin Cooper. We also focus in depth on one of the division's new boys. Mansfield and Ashfield Chad sports reporter Stephen Thirkill joins us to tell us all about the start that Paul Cox's Mansfield Town have made to life back in the Football League.There's also Ollie Gould-Elia with more on his club Charlton, ten things we've picked up on this week - and a surprise appearance (of sorts) from a knight of the realm…Keep your emails coming via Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.