Football Daily 72+ EFL Pod: Wimbledon, FA Cup & New Championship Managers
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Jan 14, 2026 
Johnnie Jackson, the current Wimbledon manager and former professional midfielder, shares insights into Wimbledon’s season, emphasizing the unique challenges of managing a fan-owned club in League One. He reflects on Exeter City’s shocking 10-1 FA Cup defeat and debates whether it should be deemed an outlier. The conversation also covers the recent managerial changes in the Championship, especially evaluating Eric Ramsay at West Brom and Matt Bloomfield at Oxford. Additionally, they analyze Shrewsbury Town's struggles, highlighting key issues in their performance.
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Fan-Owned Club Pride And Challenges
- Johnnie Jackson describes Wimbledon as a fan-owned club punching above its weight this season with early strong form and cup progress.
- He emphasises enjoying fixtures and stadium experiences despite limited resources and ups-and-downs in results.
Treat Cup Rout As A Single Event
- Johnnie Jackson frames Exeter's 10-1 loss to Manchester City as a one-off cup event that should not define their season.
- He warns managers must lift players quickly and remind them of prior good performances to recover confidence.
Macclesfield's Fairytale Cup Victory
- The hosts and Johnnie celebrate Macclesfield's FA Cup win as a modern-day fairy tale and a huge giant-killing.
- They highlight the club's recent history, tragedies, and the realness of players who are teachers returning to work after the victory.