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The EFL and Below Show

This is the EFL and Below Show. We are a weekly podcast from Sport Social focusing on life outside of the Premier League - what we like to call proper football... We're about pies, pints and true fans, focusing on the EFL and Non-League scene ...


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  • Manchester Football Social - EFL and Below Show - 2018/19 Season Review

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    This is the EFL and Below Show, your look at all the footballing action in Greater Manchester that doesn't come from Old Trafford or the Etihad.Niall McCaughan is joined by Ian Foran and Aaron Benson from the Football Manc Cave in this final episode of the season, taking a look back at the respective seasons of Bury, Salford, Oldham, Bolton, Rochdale and Stockport County.Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show.Thanks for listening this season!

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  • Manchester Football Social - EFL and Below Show - Bury and Stockport promoted, Bolton down, Salford in the playoffs and Rochdale and Wigan stay up

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    This is the EFL and Below Show from the Manchester Football Social, your look at all of the footballing action in Greater Manchester that doesn't come from the Premier League.Niall McCaughan is joined by Ian Foran and Aaron Benson from the Football Manc Cave after a busy period which saw Bury promoted to League One despite their off-field issues, and Stockport County making a welcome return to the 5th tier of English football after winning the National League North.Bolton continue to be shrouded in ownership doubts and were relegated from the Championship in a week where the players went on strike - the same can't be said for Paul Cook's Wigan Athletic who dug in to secure their place in the second tier for another season, much like Brian Barry-Murphy's Rochdale side who have avoided relegation in League One.Salford are unsure of their fate as they prepare to take on the National League playoffs - plenty to talk about of course on this week's episode!Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show.
  • Manchester Football Social - EFL and Below Show - Bury back on track, Scholesy opens up and judgment day for Stockport!

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    This is the EFL and Below show, your look at all of the footballing action in Greater Manchester from outside of the Premier League.Niall McCaughan from the Manchester Football Social is joined by Ian Foran and Aaron Benson from the Football Manc Cave.With Bury struggling financially off the pitch, their form has taken a dip - but they got back to winning ways at the weekend and now their promotion push is back on track.Paul Scholes spoke on the TV about his 31 day stint at Oldham - is the managers job at Boundary Park a poisoned chalice?Stockport take on Chorley in the National League North soon - a league title decider if ever there was one!Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show.
  • Manchester Football Social - EFL and Below Show - Bury stave off administration for now, Curzon Ashton gaffer Mark Bradshaw talks cup chances, Rochdale making improvements

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    This is the EFL and Below Show, your look at all the footballing action in Greater Manchester that doesn't come from Old Trafford or the Etihad.Manchester Football Social's Niall McCaughan is joined by Ian Foran and Aaron Benson of the Football Manc Cave for this week's podcast.Bury have struggled off the pitch in recent weeks as financial worries surround the club - is there a light at the end of the tunnel at Gigg Lane?Curzon Ashton manager Mark Bradshaw chats to us as the Nash chase Manchester Premier Cup success for the first time since 1990.We reflect on Salford's promotion ambitions and Rochdale's chances of safety in League One.Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show.
  • Manchester Football Social - EFL and Below Show - Bury join Bolton in being on the brink of administration, Salford back in form and Rochdale appoint Brian Barry-Murphy

    46:37
    This is the EFL and Below Show, your weekly look at all the footballing action in Greater Manchester which doesn't come from Old Trafford or the Etihad.Manchester Football Social's Niall McCaughan is joined in the studio by Ian Foran and Aaron Benson from the Football Manc Cave, where Bolton and Bury's financial turmoil is a big talking point.The lads also chat Salford's chances of National League promotion and Brian Barry-Murphy's appointment as new Rochdale manager as they look to stave off relegation.Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show.
  • Manchester Football Social - EFL and Below Show - Heartbreak for Stockport County, Rochdale's survival chances and it's too early to hand out awards!

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    This is the EFL and Below Show, your weekly look at all of the footballing action in Greater Manchester from outside of the Premier League.Niall McCaughan from the Manchester Football Social is joined in the studio by Ian Foran and Aaron Benson from the Football Manc Cave.Stockport County were within minutes of a Wembley final in the FA Trophy but came agonisingly short in a tense affair at Edgeley Park - County commentator Chris Ridgway joins us to chat Stockport's season so far.Rochdale picked up a valuable 3 points at the weekend and are still in with a great shout of staying in League One for another season - and the lads fume of the premature awarding of 'Manager of the Season' accolades!All that and more on the EFL and Below Show. Subscribe now and never miss a show.
  • Manchester Football Social - EFL and Below Show - Bolton Wanderers Court Case, Scholes walks out on Oldham and 12 TEAM relegation battle?!

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    Niall McCaughan from the Manchester Football Social is joined by Ian Foran and Aaron Benson from the Football Manc Cave.With Bolton Wanderers case at the high court adjourned, the club have 2 weeks to find a buyer or risk administration. The lads discuss what more can be done to protect football clubs and their fans from poor ownership.Paul Scholes quit Oldham after 31 days - is there more going on behind the scenes at Boundary Park than meets the eye?And Rochdale are in the League 1 relegation zone, but ELEVEN other teams are also in danger of the drop...All that and more on the EFL and Below Show. Subscribe now and never miss a show.