Football Daily 72+ EFL Pod: Southampton sack Still & soup-er Lyle Taylor
Nov 5, 2025
In this lively discussion, professional striker Lyle Taylor shares insights from his impressive FA Cup run and the joys of playing at the non-league level. He entertains with the quirky belief that soup might be the secret behind his success. The chat heats up as they dissect Southampton's decision to sack Will Still, and question whether complicated club structures are making managers scapegoats. Finally, Lyle lends his perspective to the debate over including David Nugent in the Ultimate EFL All-Time XI.
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Happiness Over Higher-Level Chasing
- Lyle Taylor described choosing happiness and enjoying playing at Chelmsford after a long career.
- He said being happy on the pitch matters more than chasing higher levels at this stage of his life.
Food Rituals Fuel Enjoyment
- Lyle revealed he often eats soup and taught Jobi a grilled cheese pairing ritual.
- He also shared his homemade pasta sauce recipe using canned tomatoes, basil, garlic, sugar and red wine.
Sacking Managers Masks Bigger Problems
- The hosts repeatedly stressed that sacking managers is a visible fix but often overlooks systemic issues.
- They argued long-term success requires club-wide alignment, not just changing the head coach.