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EFL Fan Network 24/25- Episode 32

This is 'EFL Fan Network' where we analyse all the big stories in the Football League and hear from the most important people, the fans! Host Justin Beattie is joined by Si Willis from the 'Cardiff City World Podcast' to discuss the Bluebirds relegation fears! We also focus on Hull City's fight for Championship survival with Joe Collins from the 'To Hull and Back Podcast'. We assess Wrexham's automatic promotion hopes in the company of Nathan Salt from the 'RobRyanRed Podcast' as Phil Parkinson's side look to secure their third consecutive promotion! Finally we're joined by Dan Culverwell from the 'Scarf Bergara Wore Podcast' as League One Play-Off chasers Stockport County have surprised many this season including their own supporters!

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