The conversation covers various topics including the decision to scrap FA Cup replays, English teams underperforming in European competitions, and predictions for upcoming matches. The guests express their disappointment with the FA's decision to eliminate replays, highlighting the financial benefits and excitement they bring to lower league clubs. They also discuss the underperformance of English teams in Europe, attributing it to fixture congestion, burnout, and lack of goal scorers. The conversation concludes with predictions for the Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich and PSG vs Borussia Dortmund matches. The conversation covers various topics including the ranking of football players, a guessing game of footballers. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the possibility of Scottish teams joining English leagues, the promotion race in the National League, and their ideal starting line-up for the England national team in Euro 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The conversation begins with introductions for the hosts. They then discuss the battle for the two promotion spots in the Championship, with Ipswich, Leicester, and Leeds all struggling. The hosts share their predictions on which teams will go up. They also discuss the promotions of Stockport County and Wrexham to League One, praising the clubs and their fans for their achievements. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the future prospects of Stockport and Wrexham in their respective leagues. The conversation covers the playoff race and relegation battles in the English football leagues. The hosts and guests discuss the teams' chances of reaching the playoffs and the potential outcomes of the races. They also touch on the performances of specific teams and managers, as well as the importance of squad quality and mentality. The conversation provides insights into the current state of the leagues and the potential scenarios for promotion and relegation. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss potential transfers and player awards. They speculate on the future of Coventry player Callum O'Hare, suggesting that he may not be ready for a move to the Premier League and that a move to Celtic could be a better option. They also discuss the potential destinations for Exeter City defender Alex Hartridge, with Bristol Rovers being a likely fit. The hosts mention other players, such as Jordan Gabriel and Hakeeb Adelakun, and discuss potential moves for them as well. They also briefly touch on player awards and the timing of the EFL Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The League Two relegation battle is reaching its conclusion with Grimsby Town, Colchester United, Sutton United and Forest Green Rovers fighting to remain part of the EFL. Joe, a Sutton fan is joined by Jordan (Grimsby), Oli (Colchester) and Dylan (Forest Green) to discuss what went wrong this year for their teams and what the future holds for each of them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first Football Deck Podcast each week we will be discussing the latest topics and news from across the world with a focus on the EFL and Premier League. This week Owen is joined by Joe, Bobby and Chall to discuss The EFL Trophy, the state of officiating, their match day pet peeves, the Champions League format, international breaks and what makes a good football club owner. The EFL Trophy There is a lack of consistency in refereeing decisions, both in the EFL and in higher divisions, which can lead to frustration among fans.VAR has added another layer of complexity to refereeing and has sometimes resulted in controversial decisions.Referees should be given more support and training to improve their performance and ensure consistency in decision-making.Fans should show respect towards referees and express their dissent in a respectful manner. Football fans should prioritize supporting their team rather than engaging in negative behaviors.Abusive chants and disrespectful behavior towards managers and players have no place in football.Fans should create a positive and inclusive atmosphere at matches. International breaks in lower leagues can disrupt the schedule and cause postponements, leading to frustration for fans and content creators.There is a need for a block of international breaks to provide more structure and allow fans to plan ahead.The new format of the Champions League has both positive and negative aspects, with some feeling that it prioritizes money over promoting smaller teams.Well-run clubs in the lower leagues, such as Barrow, Brighton, Brentford, and Luton, serve as examples of sustainable and successful models.There is a dismissive and negligent attitude towards lower league clubs from some Premier League fans and the football community as a whole.Better ownership regulations are needed to ensure that owners are qualified, financially stable, and genuinely care about the club.The arrogance of some Premier League fans and the unpredictability of football make it important to appreciate the lower leagues and the passion they bring.00:00Introduction and Club Backgrounds04:40The Significance of the EFL Trophy and its Format13:24Challenges Faced by Referees in Lower League Football23:30The Need for Consistency in Refereeing26:02Supporting Referees and Promoting Respectful Dissent27:50The Negative Behaviors of Football Fans34:26The Rise of Hooliganism in Modern Football41:20Dealing with Negative Fans45:39International Breaks in Lower Leagues52:19The New Format of the Champions League56:09Well-Run Clubs in the Lower Leagues01:05:19Negligence Towards Lower League Clubs01:08:00Better Ownership Regulations01:09:49Arrogance of Some Premier League Fans01:11:12The Unpredictability of FootballEFL Trophy, referees, lower league clubs, VAR, consistency, football fans, pet peeves, abusive chants, disrespectful behavior, hooliganism, international breaks, lower leagues, Champions League, ownership, Premier League, arrogance, football community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.