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The Sam’s opened with some surprising matches as the legend of Jamie Vardy grows. Nobody told Everton or Ipswich that the game didn’t matter, and the Bees and United match saw seven goals. Forest had a bad week, Chelsea got an opportune victory, Newcastle found a way to secure a point, and Villa did what they needed to do. The whiskey list is done, and the crew jumps into their “Gin Binge,” enjoying Hendricks Oasium with Betty Buzz...

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The Sams discuss three things with all three leagues: Who’s going up? Who’s going down? Who’s in the playoffs? They discuss all the key matchups for the final weekend in the EFL. From Leeds and Burnley, Birmingham City and Wrexham, Doncaster and Port Vale to Carlisle and Morecambe, Sam has you covered as the season comes to its dramatic close.

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This week, the Sam’s opened with Villa’s routing of Newcastle and Chelsea’s comeback win in the West London Derby. The race for the Champions League features five teams vying for three spots, divided by only 3 points. Liverpool moved closer to their second title and sent Leicester back to the Championship. Arsenal secured a win as Ipswich were left to their last gasp. City and Forest also gained wins; nobody wants to claim the last...

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Leeds and Burnley have officially been promoted from the Championship. Everything else remains up for grabs, from the playoffs to relegation. Wrexham maintains their 2-point lead for automatic promotion in League One, while the final playoff spot is contested between Reading and Leyton Orient. League Two now sees Doncaster in first place, as Walsall still can’t secure a win...

We kick things off with Villa dismantling Newcastle and Chelsea clawing back for a dramatic win in the West London Derby. The chase for the Champions League is heating up—five teams, three spots, and just three points separating them. It’s chaos, and we love it. Liverpool edge closer to title number two while sending Leicester packing back to the Championship. Arsenal grabs three points as Ipswich gasps for air, and both City and F...

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The top three in the championship are changing almost daily as Leeds is back on top, with Da Blades now in third place. The same applies to the final playoff spots, as five teams are within two points of each other. Birmingham City is the first club in the FA to gain promotion from League 1, while Wrexham’s chance for a third straight promotion is now in their own hands. Wa...

The Sams focuses on the Champions League race, as five clubs can now qualify, and five clubs are battling for the final two spots. City, Villa, and Newcastle all secured wins, while Chelsea drew with Ipswich and Forest lost at home to Everton. Liverpool is now six points from the title, as Arsenal is clearly focused on the Champions League. The wolves have won four games in a row for the first time in the Premier League, and Big An...

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Burnley have shot to the top of the Championship as Leeds and Da Blades dropped points. Bristol and Boro have played their way back into the playoff picture, and the bottom eight spots are separated by a few points. Wrexham has a promotion to the. Championship in their grasp and Birmingham City have League 1 wrapped up. In League 2, Walsall have fallen to third after having a...

The Sam’s kick things off with El Gatwick as Palace stun Brighton in a derby full of bite. Meanwhile, the Manchester Derby was… well, a bin fire in comparison. Everton and Arsenal treated us to a glorified training session—one the Gunners maybe should’ve taken seriously as Fulham went and shocked Liverpool. Wolves might’ve slammed the door on Ipswich’s Premier League dreams, and Southampton officially punches their ticket to the Ch...

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Leeds seemingly surrendered the title in the Championship to Sheffield as they continued to drop points against clubs they should be defeating. League 1 revolves around Reading, whose owner has been deemed unsuitable by the FA, along with the repercussions that could befall the club if it isn’t sold soon. Accrington and Tranmere aren’t safe yet as they strive to fend off a ...

The Sam’s open with another feisty Merseyside Derby as Liverpool find a way to win. Despite Arsenal also winning, the Reds now have a 12-point lead. Newcastle and Villa get big wins and find themselves tight in the hunt for the Champions League. Wolves take another step towards safety as Ipswich try to hold serve. The Sam’s enjoy #5 on Whisky Advocates Top 20 Heaven Hills Grain to Glass Bourbon.

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Burnley has fought its way back into the title conversation of the Championship, just 2 points behind Leeds and Sheffield United. Wrexham experienced a surprising loss to Reading in midweek action of League 1 but rebounded with a victory over Wycombe over the weekend. The remaining playoff spot is up for grabs among four teams, with only a 2-point gap. Walsall has increased i...

The Sams open with Newcastle winning their first domestic trophy in 70 years by beating Liverpool in the League Cup, thus ending the Reds' chances at a treble. There was still league action, and none of the teams in the drop zone could help themselves, with Wolves winning and increasing their lead to 9 points clear of safety. Brighton and City had the best match of the weekend, while Arsenal and Chelsea may have been the worst. The...

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The Championship was wild as Burnley’s shutout streak came to an end. Sheffield has moved back to level on points with Leeds after they dropped 5 points, including a loss to Pompey. Wycombe and Wrexham are fighting for the other promotion spot in League 1, while Birmingham City is pulling ahead. Finally, in League 2, Walsall now has only a 2-point lead, and the fate of Moreca...

The Sam’s opened with a masterclass victory over City in a crucial battle for the Champions League. United found a bit of inspiration to secure a point against Arsenal, potentially ruining their title chances. Villa and Brighton both claimed wins, while Bournemouth dropped points late against Spurs in the fight for Europe. Liverpool cruised to victory despite conceding first. Wolves earned a point, while Southampton, Leicester, and...

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The Blades claw back a few points against Leeds in the Championship as little else changed. Birmingham City secured a definitive victory over Wycombe in their quest for the League 1 title, while Wrexham is in striking distance of automatic promotion. League 2 saw Walsall fall back to the pack, and Accy achieved a win over Tranmere but still isn’t fully safe from relegation. F...

The Sam’s cover last mid-week’s action as every team in contention for Europe seems to not really want it. Villa got smashed at Palace, Brighton edged out Bournemouth, and Fulham still finds itself in the discussion. Liverpool dominated Newcastle and made the gap 13 points over Arsenal, who had a dud at Forest. Chelsea traded in their voucher. Everton and Brentford look tired. Are we supposed to be excited that Manchester United wo...

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Leeds secured a significant victory against Sheffield United, extending their lead in the Championship to five points. Burnley’s owner has proposed an interesting motivational ultimatum for their club and the bottom of the table. Luton is at the risk of dropping two leagues in consecutive years. The O’s had a big win over Wrexham in Lg 1, and they check in on Reading and a po...

The Sams begin with Liverpool’s rollercoaster week, which now places them 11 points ahead in the standings. They speculate whether Graham misses Malört now that the Gunners have lost in the league. It was tough for all three clubs at the bottom of the league to lose so decisively, while the Wolves pulled off an unexpected win at Bournemouth. Big Sam has wise advice for United supporters, and Newcastle’s victory over Forest was the ...