IT has been a mixed summer transfer window so far for Yorkshire’s clubs, the likes of Bradford City proving quite prolific in the market, while other teams, such as Sheffield Wednesday, are a little slower out of the blocks. Host Mark Singleton is joined by YP football writer Leon Wobschall to discuss the latest deals and moves, including the return of Jordan Rhodes to Huddersfield Town, while Doncaster Rovers have been enhanced by the return of the experienced Tommy Rowe.  The latest dealings of Barnsley, Harrogate Town, Middlesbrough and Rotherham United are also discussed. 

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FootballTalk - Episode 23: Casting an eye over the summer transfer window deals so far for Yorkshire’s clubs

Stuart Rayner and Mark Singleton discuss England's European Championship campaign and how their World Cup chances rate plus they look at the likely impact of new head coach Markus Schopp on Barnsley as well as how transfer embargoes have affected Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City this past few days.

FootballTalk - Episode 22: Euro 2020 review, Markus Schopp and Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday head in and out of transfer embargoes

WELL, well, well. After 55 years of waiting, England finally make it to the final of a major tournament, their 2-1 win after extra time against Denmark securing them a showdown with Italy at Wembley on Sunday. YP football witers Stuart Rayner and Leon Wobschall join host Mark Singleton to discuss the landmark achievement and whether Gareth Southgate’s inspirational squad can in fact go all the way and lift the European Championship trophy. The team also cover news closer to home with Leeds United’s signing of Barcelona defender Junior Firpo and the announcement of new deals with key duo Stuart Dallas and Jack Harrison. They also discuss the departure from Barnsley of captain Alex Mowatt and what the exit of a number of the coaching staff from Oakwell means for the club.

FootballTalk - Episode 21: Saluting England’s Euro 2020 final date with destiny against Italy PLUS Leeds United and Barnsley latest

ENGLAND’S historic win over Germany at Euro 2020 takes centre stage in this week’s show as our panel consider the chances of Gareth Southgate’s team lifting the crown. Host Mark Singleton and YP football writers stuart Rayner and Leon Wobschall also look at the quarter-final, before returning closer to home and reviewing the standout EFL fixtures. The appointment of Markus Schopp as the new Barnsley manager also comes under the spotlight, as do the latest transfer dealings of Huddersfield Town and Leeds United, among others.

FootballTalk - Episode 20: England beat Germany to set up Euro 2020 clash with Ukraine PLUS new Barnsley manager Markus Schopp and transfer news

IT HAS been a significant week in the European Championship with winners and losers decided at the end of the group stage. For England and Wales there was joy and relief at having made it through to the knockout stages but, for Scotland, there was only heartache as they crashed out.  Host Mark Singleton is joined by YP football writers Stuart Rayner and Leon Wobschall to look over the runners and riders left in Euro 2020, while also casting an eye at the Yorkshire football scene where there has been plenty going on at Barnsley, Bradford City and Rotherham United.

FootballTalk Episode 19 - Euro 2020: England’s joy and Scotland’s pain PLUS changes afoot at Barnsley and Bradford City

BARELY a week into Euro 2020 and, not surprisingly, we're left with no shortage of talking points for our FootballTalk panel of Stuart Rayner, Leon Wobschall and Mark Singleton. The show starts Kalvin Phillips's impressive performance for England in their opening win against Croatia, while also looking at the terrible incident involving Denmark's Christian Eriksen. Have Scotland's hopes of progression ended with their opening defeat to the Czech Republic and what role will there be for Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after being called up by England to replace Dean Henderson. Closer to home, summer signings made by Barnsley, Hull City and plus a look at the latest transfer rumours are discussed.

FootballTalk - Episode 18: Euro 2020, Kalvin Phillips, England v Scotland, Christian Eriksen, Aaron Ramsdale and Yorkshire's summer signings so far

In this week's show, host Mark Singleton is joined by The YP's chief football writer Stuart Rayner to discuss the forthcoming Euro 2020 tournament and assesses the chances of all three home nations. The pair also discuss the ongoing debate about players taking the knee, as well as looking at the recent appointment of Derek Adams as the new manager at Bradford City. And, last but by no means least, they look at the summer signings made so far by Huddersfield Town and wonder whether Sheffield Wednesday's financial issues will ever go away.

FootballTalk - Ep 17: Euro 2020 preview, taking the knee and Derek Adams at Bradford City

On this week’s show, Leon Wobschall joins host Mark Singleton to everything from the Premier League to League Two involving Yorkshire’s leading clubs.  They start with Hull City’s prospects after being promoted to the second tier and what’s next for Doncaster Rovers after appointing their former midfielder, Richie Wellens, as manager. Also, they look at what Bradford City must do ahead of next season after finishing 15th this campaign and who is likely to fill the managerial vacancy. They also discuss how will former Watford and Fulham manager, Slavisa will fit in at Sheffield United. Finally they look at what Harrogate Town have to do going into next season if they want to improve on the result of their most recent campaign. 

FootballTalk - Ep 16: Hull City’s Championships aims, Doncaster Rovers under Richie Wellens and Slavisa Jokanovich at Sheffield United

AS the Premier League curtain comes down our FootballTalk team look back on contrasting top-flight campaigns for our two clubs - Leeds United and Sheffield United. Leon Wobschall joins host Mark Singleton to discuss how Leeds build on their ninth-place finish, while looking at how the Blades can engineer an instant return following the disappointment of their relegation. The pair also reflect on Barnsley’s remarkable Championship playoff campaign and look at how they can try and go one better next time around.

Football Talk - Ep 15: Reflecting on 2020-21 for Leeds United, Sheffield United and Barnsley

Host Mark Singleton is joined by Yorkshire Post football writers Stuart Rayner and Leon Wobschall to discuss Barnsley’s playoff second leg hopes at Swansea, player departures at Huddersfield Town, how Middlesbrough become promotion contenders once again, the continued uncertainty at Sheffield United and Doncaster Rovers’ appointment of Richie Wellens as their new coach.

FootballTalk - Ep 14: Barnsley’s playoff dream, Huddersfield Town player exits, Middlesbrough’s promotion credentials, Sheffield United uncertainty and Doncaster Rovers make their move

Stuart Rayner and Leon Wobschall join host Mark Singleton to discuss Barnsley's chances of joining the English game’s elite while, further down the pyramid, they look at what needs to happen for Championship relegated duo Rotherham United and Sheffield Wednesday and how they can ensure a swift return to the second tier. Also, our panel look at how Bradford City move on from sacking managerial duo Conor Sellars and Mark Trueman just 78 days after being appointed on a permanent basis by Ryan Sparkes. 

FootballTalk S1: Episode 13: Barnsley reach for the Premier League stars and what next for Rotherham United, Sheffield Wednesday and Bradford City

This week's Yorkshire Post Football Talk podcast has a trophy to celebrate and an exciting end to the Championship season to preview. Harrogate Town won at Wembley for the second time in less than a year on Monday when they became the first Football League team to win the non-league FA Trophy, finally winning the delayed 2019-20 competition. Writer Rhys Howell tells host Mark Singleton what it was like under the Arch. But the main focus this week is on the second tier and football writers Stuart Rayner and Leon Wobschall assess what lies ahead for Barnsley in the play-offs, plus the rather less pleasant finale at the other end of the table, where Sheffield Wednesday and Rotherham United are embroiled in a relegation dogfight with Derby County, with only one surviving on Saturday.

Football Talk S1: Episode 12: Wembley joy for Harrogate but relegations fears remain for Millers and Owls ...

Leon Wobschall and Phil Harrison salute Hull City's promotion, Barnsley's playoff place and discuss whether there is any hope for relegation-threatened Rotherham United and Sheffield Wednesday

FootballTalk S1: Episode 11 - Saluting Hull City and Barnsley but concerns remain for Rotherham United and Sheffield Wednesday -

DID somebody mention a European Super League?  YP football writers Stuart Rayner and Leon Wobschall join host Phil Harrison to discuss – among other things – the decision by 12 of Europe’s so-called biggest clubs to create a closed-shop, European Super League.  Those at the very top of the footballing tree - including six from the Premier League - found a way of scoring quite possibly the most spectacular own goal ever seen in the game. Sunday was when news first started to come out about the plans but, by Tuesday night, following a barrage af criticism and anger from fans, administrators and politicians, those plans were left in tatters, with the majority of clubs having now withdrawn and left scrambling for cover. We’ll also look at the rise of Barnsley who, under Valerien Ismael, have put themselves in a prime position to reach the Championship play-offs as well as casting an eye towards Bramall Lane to look at the decisions which now have to be made by Sheffield United in light of the weekend confirmation of their relegation from the Premier League. 

FootballTalk S1 - Episode 10: European Super League’s swift collapse, Barnsley’s magic formula and what Sheffield United need to do next

Host Mark Singleton is joined by YP football writers Stuart Rayner and Leon Wobschall to discuss the managerial situation at Doncaster Rovers ... the varying relegation worries for Huddersfield Town, Rotherham United and Sheffield Wednesday ... the real value of Marcelo Bielsa to Leeds United ... and whether taking the knee is losing its meaning

FootballTalk Podcast - S1: Ep 9 - Doncaster Rovers' manager conundrum, the growing relegation concerns of the Terriers, Millers and Owls and Marcelo Bielsa's real value to Leeds United

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