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Club 24 of 92 is Millwall FC.
Hosts James Gray and Daniel Storey converge on 'the Den' for a live recording of Doing The 92! They take in the delights of a 1-0 victory over Burnley, including bespoke carpets, Scott Parker's hair, and a linesman pulling a hamstring.
You can read Daniel Storey's write-up of his trip to Millwall here.
Hosts: James Gray, Daniel Storey
Producer: John Rogers
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Club 23 of 92 in Burnley.
Burnley is one of the oldest clubs in England, playing professional football as early as the 19th century, and one with FA Cup and First Division titles under their belts. In more recent years however, they've been the ultimate yo-yo club; too good for the Championship, too bad for the Premier League.
In this episode, Daniel, James and guest Andrew Greaves (of From The Bee Hole End, a Burnley podcast) talk through how it feels to be a fan of a club stuck in the middle, and discuss the identity of the club that has whiplashed between extreme pragmatism to extreme ideologue. Where do they sit now?
You can read Daniel Storey's write-up of his trip to Burnley here.
Hosts: James Gray, Daniel Storey
Guest: Andrew Greaves
Producer: John Rogers
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Club 22 of 92 is AFC Bournemouth.
Bournemouth are flying high these days under progressive Basque coach Andoni Iraola, but if you go back a couple of decades their entire existence was under threat, with administration and points deductions plunging the club down the football pyramid.
The years of recovery have turned into years of Premier League stability. In this episode, Daniel sits down with one of the pillars of their all-action midfield: Lewis Cook (aka the Yorkshire Rodri). They discuss club philosophy and the process of recovering from two ACL injuries.
You can read Daniel Storey's write-up of his trip to Bournemouth here.
Presenters: James Gray, Daniel Storey
Interview: Lewis Cook
Producer: John Rogers
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Club 21 of 92 is Cheltenham Town FC.
Fresh from dropping into League 2 this year, the Robins aren't having the best couple of seasons. Sitting lower-midtable, they are struggling on the pitch - looking to avoid the dreaded double relegation - and off the pitch to engage punters.
In this episode, James and Daniel speak to James Young, head of Cheltenham's supporters trust about some of the problems surrounding the club. And they also discuss the light at the end of the tunnel - new investment is being sought not just at the club, but also in the entire region, with around £1bn set to be pumped into business in the local area.
You can read Daniel's write-up of his trip to Cheltenham here.
Hosts: James Gray, Daniel Storey
Guests: James Young
Producer: John Rogers
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Club 20 of 92 is Walsall FC.
Tucked away in the West Midlands, the Sadlers fly somewhat under the radar, surrounded as they are by the likes of Aston Villa, West Brom, and Wolves. Now in League 2, they find themselves looking upwards at a potential promotion push, but their best work might actually come away from the match day.
In this episode, James and Daniel discuss Walsall’s ‘Beat The Block’ program, set up as an aid for suicide prevention. Daniel attends one of the free football sessions the program runs, complete with Walsall first-team players in the dugout, and brings back tales of what it’s done for the participants.
You can read Daniel’s write-up of his trip to Walsall here.
Hosts: James Gray, Daniel Storey
Producer: John Rogers
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Club 19 of 92 is Fleetwood Town.
Known as ‘the Fishermen’, the coastal Fleetwood Town FC are one of the smallest clubs in the EFL by crowd size - their home at the Highbury Stadium barely gets 5,000 through the doors. Nevertheless, in the last few years, they are a club that has fought above their weight, climbing out of non-League to League 1 (before relegation to their current place in League 2). And their manager is a familiar face: former Liverpool, Stoke and Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam.
In this episode, James and Daniel discuss how the club have overachieved in recent seasons, from bold managerial choices to the emergence, goals and sale of Jamie Vardy. And we hear from Charlie Adam himself on dealing with grief during his playing career, and his start to life as a first-time manager.
You can read Daniel’s write-up of his trip to Fleetwood here.
Hosts: James Gray, Daniel Storey
Interview: Charlie Adam, Fleetwood Town manager
Producer: John Rogers
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Club 18 of 92 is Preston North End.
The original 'Invincibles', PNE started life in the 19th century as one of England's elite clubs, doing the league and cup double without losing a game in 1888/89. However, this kind of success didn't quite make it to the 20th or 21st century.
Preston have now been ensconced in the middle of the Championship for over a decade, finishing between 10th and 14th seven times in nine seasons. Joining James and Daniel to discuss this mediocrity is Jack Tucker of The Butter Pie Podcast, as we ask who is to blame for the clubs stagnation, and whether there are any bright sparks in the team.
You can read Daniel Storey's write-up of his trip to Preston here.
Presenters: James Gray, Daniel Storey
Guests: Jack Tucker
Producer: John Rogers
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Club 17 of 92 is Birmingham City.
Birmingham City are flying high at the top of League 1, fresh off a summer where they spent more money than Manchester City. The club's new American ownership group, including former NFL star Tom Brady, opened the chequebook to ensure a quick return to the Championship, and it seems to be working. But how ambitious is the club beyond that?
James Gray and Daniel Storey attempt to answer this and take a look at what the Birmingham revolution looks like on the pitch.
You can read Daniel Storey's write-up of his trip to Birmingham here.
Hosts: James Gray, Daniel Storey
Producer: John Rogers
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Club 16 of 92 is Tottenham Hotspur.
We enter the Premier League for the first time on Doing The 92 for a trip to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and a north London derby. It doesn't go well.
In this episode James, Daniel and special guest Kat Lucas (assistant sports editor at the i paper and author of 'Tottenham, From the Lane: The Story of Spurs in N17'), to try and make heads or tails of the enigma that is Spurs. Now a club with world-class facilities, has the corporate machine been put ahead of on-pitch performance?
You can read Daniel Storey's write-up of his trip to Tottenham here.
Hosts: James Gray, Daniel Storey
Guest: Kat Lucas
Producer: John Rogers
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Club 15 of 92 is AFC Wimbledon.
AFC Wimbledon rose from the ashes of Wimbledon FC, the club stolen from the community and airlifted to Milton Keynes. A couple of decades later, they're playing each other in League 2, with the Wombles having undergone a remarkable journey back to the EFL in record time.
In this episode we hear about the 'not a derby' derby that Daniel takes in at Plough Lanes against MK Dons, relive the dramatic history the connects the two clubs, and ask how Wimbledon have been so successful under fan ownership. We also touch on Wimbledon's latest challenge: a sinkhole in the middle of the pitch.
You can read Daniel's article on Wimbledon here.
Hosts: James Gray, Daniel Storey
Producer: John Rogers
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Club 14 of 92 is Chesterfield.
North Derbyshire's Chesterfield has a storied history of League football, but back-to-back relegations saw them slip into non-League for the first time in nearly 100 years in 2018. And it's not been smooth sailing off the pitch either. The recent decades have seen financial difficulties, an imprisoned former owner, and heroic fan-led organisations bailing the club out.
As of this season, however, they are back in the EFL, and back under new ownership. In this podcast, we hear from Phil Kirk, one half of the Chesterfield-supporting brothers who have recently taken a majority stake in the club. We also hear from CEO John Croot, who's been with the club through the good times and bad.
You can read Daniel's write-up of his trip to Chesterfield here.
Hosts: James Gray, Daniel Storey
Interview: Phil Kirk, John Croot
Producer: John Rogers
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Harrogate Town are club 13 of 92.
Tucked away in North Yorkshire, Harrogate Town are arguably the smallest club in the EFL - at the very least they claim the smallest stadium, with Wetherby Road holding a mere 5000 people.
Daniel takes the trip up to shadow manager Simon Weaver for the day. He gets more than he bargained for. From pre-match meal to squad tactical meeting to dressing room team talk and even ending up on the bench itself as Harrogate host Doncaster, Daniel lives out his "best day ever" as a football journalist.
You can read Daniel's write-up of his trip to Harrogate Town here.
Hosts: James Gray, Daniel Storey
Producer: John Rogers
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Club 12 of 92 is Sheffield United.
Daniel Storey makes his second trip of the season to Sheffield, this time to United rather than Wednesday. This podcast focuses on their history as one of the oldest clubs in England, and the latest iteration of the team under Chris Wilder. Is another promotion push on the cards? Early signs suggest they’ll be in and about the top six.
Daniel also manages to get a sit-down with Rhian Brewster. Once the brightest of talents in England’s U17 World Cup-winning team, injuries have derailed his career to some extent. Now aged 24 and with Sheffield United, he’s trying to get as many minutes under his belt as possible.
You can read Daniel’s piece on Sheffield United here.
Hosts: James Gray, Daniel Storey
Interview: Rhian Brewster
Producer: John Rogers
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Club 11 of 92 is Watford FC.
Tom Cleverley is a familiar name in the football world. The former Manchester United and England midfielder found a home in his latter playing days at Vicarage Road, and has now risen through the club to take over as manager. And the early impressions are excellent.
Hosts James and Daniel are joined by guest David Walker of From The Rookery End podcast, to get a fans-eye-view of whether the club - synonymous with manager turnover - has turned a new leaf with Cleverly's internal promotion to manager, and whether he'll be given time at the helm even if poor form comes, unlike so many before him.
You can read Daniel's piece on Watford and Cleverley here.
Hosts: James Gray, Daniel Storey
Guest: David Walker
Producer: John Rogers
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Club 10 of Doing the 92 is Colchester United.
Daniel talks us through his experience at Colchester United's Jobserve Community Stadium, where they lost 1-0 to Premier League Brentford in the EFL Cup. Despite the loss, Colchester held their own against top-tier opposition.
Then we hear from Danny Cowley, who has returned to his roots in Essex. Known for his positive attitude and successful tenures at Lincoln City and Huddersfield, we hear how he aims to reconnect the community with the club and build a team capable of moving up the league.
You can read Daniel's article on Colchester and Danny Cowley here.
Hosts: James Gray, Daniel Storey
Interview: Danny Cowley
Producer: John Rogers
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Club 9 of Doing The 92 is Swansea City.
James Gray and Daniel Storey discuss the unique South Wales derby between Swansea City and Cardiff City. Daniel recounts attending the "bubble match", where fans must travel on official coaches, leading to a long, arduous day. The conversation touches on the rivalry's deep-seated animosity and the challenges of balancing stability with ambition.
They also delve into Swansea's history, highlighting their rise and fall, and discuss the club's current state under manager Luke Williams.
Hosts: James Gray, Daniel Storey
Producer: John Rogers
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Club 8 of 92 is Exeter City.
Exeter has just celebrated 20 years of fan ownership, but it's lucky to be alive at all. Before the fans took over, the club was on the brink of oblivion, in a scandal culminating in criminal charges being brought towards the former owners.
In this episode, Daniel recalls one of his longest trips of the year to the south coast, to be with the Exeter faithful in the Big Bank. And to help us unpack the history, upheaval, and future hopes of the club, we welcome Gary Andrews, football writer and Exeter fan-owner.
Daniel's piece on Exeter City can be found here.
Hosts: James Gray, Daniel Storey
Guest: Gary Andrews
Producer: John Rogers
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Club 7 of 92 is the oldest association football club in the world: Notts County.
Founded in 1862, Notts County have been around for a while. They helped found the Football League as we know it today in 1888, gave their shirt colours to Juventus, and launched the career of Neil Warnock (among others!), but some of their best work is being done now, in 2024, off the pitch.
In this episode, Daniel recounts his trip to see Notts County's charity work in action, namely the CARE programme the club run for people living and recovering from cancer. And we also get the view of their recent on-pitch success, which has seen a recent return to the football league in 2023, and aims going forward.
Daniel's article on Notts County can be found here.
Hosts: James Gray, Daniel Storey
Producer: John Rogers
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Bolton Wanderers are club number 6 of 92 for Daniel Storey.
In August 2019, Bolton Wanderers was days away from going out of existence. Now, under new ownership and management, the club is slowly rebuilding itself as a stalwart of the EFL once again.
In this episode, hosts James Gray and Daniel Storey talk through Bolton's dramatic fall to the edge of extinction, and chart their ongoing recovery. Along the way, we hear from Phil Mason, his journey from club chaplain to chief operating officer, and how he helped keep the club afloat through rough times.
Daniel Storey's write-up of his trip to Bolton can be found here.
Presenters: James Gray, Daniel Storey
Interview: Phil Mason
Producer: John Rogers
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Coventry City are club 5 of 92 in Daniel Storey's tour of the EFL.
A club with a troubled recent history of financial difficulty, stadium upheaval and underachievement, Coventry City nonetheless has one of the biggest followings in the Championship. And under new owner Doug King, they are a club with a fanbase looking up rather than down.
James and Daniel are joined by guest Dominic Jerams, writer of the popular 'Sideways Sammy' blog on all things Coventry City. Together they discuss the lean times under former ownership group Sisu, experiences of having to play home games in Birmingham and Northampton, and hopes for this season and beyond.
Daniel's article on Coventry can be found here.
Hosts: James Gray, Daniel Storey
Guest: Dominic Jerams
Producer: John Rogers
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