Charlie checks in with Chris and gets straight into four talking points from across the EFL. Shrewsbury lose their Director of Football mid-window and face a race against time to keep recruitment on track.

Plymouth’s start has been bruising; what can be fixed by Saturday and what needs a longer runway. Crewe’s quietly perfect August looks like a promotion template built on control and dead-ball detail. Morecambe’s takeover is complete and a first-time head coach arrives; smart risk or turbulence ahead. Clear analysis, real examples, and a few firm calls.

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Charlie and Kyle pull apart Middlesbrough’s new-look press under Rob Edwards, what changed from the Carrick era, how it strangled Swansea, and whether that intensity can survive winter.

Bromley vs Ipswich is our springboard into a bigger question: which cup truly helps lower-league clubs right now, the EFL Cup, FA Cup or EFL Trophy?

We wrap with Doncaster’s flying start, why the late winners feel repeatable, and whether “surprise package” undersells their ceiling. Tune in for sharp takes, real examples, and a few bold calls.

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After previewing League Two and League One, it's time to complete the trilogy. With the Championship kicking off this weekend, Charlie, Chris, and Kyle reveal their combined predictions from 24th to 1st, covering every club’s chances for promotion, survival, or struggle.

Expect detailed analysis, updated transfer and managerial insight, and a few bold shouts as the panel work through the entire table in one packed episode.

Whether you're backing a promotion push or fearing the drop, there's something here for every fan.

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