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Nov 19
39m 10s

72+ EFL Pod: Clement to Norwich and 3UP?

Bbc Radio 5 Live
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Lyle Taylor and Tommy Smith join Aaron Paul to discuss the week's EFL headlines.

They dissect the latest managerial situation at Middlesbrough, with Kim Hellberg expected to be the new man in the dugout. Tommy also talks about his new role at Middlesbrough, as the loans manager, following his retirement from the club earlier this year.

Philippe Clement is in at Norwich, so the panel discuss the direction of the club and whether that appointment is a coup or a gamble, plus how hopeful the Canaries can now be this season.

In League One, with just six points separating the top 12, who is best placed to break free of the pack at the top of the table? And who makes the EFL Ultimate XI, or is it time for a rival team?

Finally, with over 100 National League fixtures kicking off three minutes late over the international break, will the 3UP initiative lead to an extra promotion spot to the football league?

Timecodes: 00:30 Tommy's new job and fresh choice of chocolate snack 03:00 The mood at Boro since Rob Edwards' departure 06:08 Boro set to appoint Kim Helleberg ahead of Swansea 12:36 Norwich hire Philippe Clement - is it a coup or a gamble? 19:15 How many Championship teams are in trouble? 24:10 Why did it not work for Liam Manning and why will it work for Clement? 25:53 Lyle's radical suggestion for the Ultimate EFL XI 28:42 League One - 12 teams separated by six points 32:43 3UP campaign

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