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The 10 people responsible for this mess + Romero sees red (again)

Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's Jay Harris, James Maw and Dan Kilpatrick to discuss quite the week in Romero land. From calling out the board (or did he?) to being sent off for the second time this season, the VFTL panel chat the serious possibility of the club offloading their captain in the summer. 


They also talk the serious possibility of relegation, during a special reading of James Maw's ten people he blames most for this mess. The usual names crop up, as well as some surprises! Plus! We look at a must win game against Newcastle tomorrow night.


HOST: Danny Kelly

WITH: Jay Harris, James Maw, Dan Kilpatrick

PRODUCER: Tom Fuller

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