Football Daily 72+ EFL Pod: Wilder’s wild moment & Cotterill back at Cheltenham
Oct 1, 2025
Phil Brown, former Hull City manager and current Peterborough Sports boss, shares insights into managing part-time footballers. He discusses his lively team talks and reflects on Chris Wilder's controversial sending off during a match. The chat also dives into Steve Cotterill's return to Cheltenham and the challenges he faces with the struggling team. Additionally, the hosts lightheartedly debate which chocolate bars best represent footballers, ending with a fun look at their Ultimate All-Time EFL XI, inviting listener suggestions.
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On-Pitch Team Talks Work For Part-Timers
- Phil Brown describes gathering his part-time Peterborough Sports players on the pitch after a heavy cup defeat to give a private, direct talk.
- He says face-to-face, body language and the whites of the eyes matter more than remote messages for impact.
Match-Day Changing Rooms Should Be Sacred
- Jobi McAnuff and Phil note that cameras and social media change how team talks land and make them less
Prepare And Rehearse Your Team Talk
- Do prepare team talks in advance by planning key points and rehearsing delivery to match-game emotion.
- Use concise prep and let adrenaline finish the delivery, as Jobi says he practiced in the mirror.