The English Football League is back! Catch up on the highlights. Leeds and Portsmouth open the season with a pair of draws, one against each other. Burnley is already torching the competition with a plus-8 goal differential. Stockton is top of League 1 after promotion from League 2 while Wrexham and Mansfield are getting points too. Not to be outdo…

The Sam’s are back for their 7th season and they open with the two title favorites. Arsenal and City are already in top form as both cruised to 2-0 victories. Newly promoted sides Ipswich and Southampton were handed defeats while it took an old fox to get Leicester a point. Big Sam is already doing Malört as Everton lost badly to Brighton and Produ…

It’s the big one! The Sam’s have 20 (well almost 20) supporters from the 20 clubs in the Prem as they preview the upcoming season. Strap in as this is a long one, but each supporter chats about their incomings and departures along with an outlook on the season. Each supporter also discusses was you can stay more informed about your club here in the…

This week Big Sam and Hiram report from Navy-Marine Corp Stadium for the Stateside Cup between Wolverhampton and Crystal Palace. The guys are live from the press box and actually try to watch their language for once. They discuss both clubs’ outlooks for the next season along with interviews with supporters, former players, and the managers of both…

This week the Sam’s chat with their buddy Chris about Ipswich Town and their massive accent to the Premier League. They break down Kieran McKenna’s coaching style and the joy of him turning down Chelsea for their managerial role. They get into their squad and potential needs. Finally, they cover the Old Farm Derby, their rivalry with Norwich City, …

This week in our getting to know you series, the Sam’s chat with their buddy Mark, a lifelong Leicester supporter from his youth living out there and rediscovering it as he was older. Mark talks about the rollercoaster of emotions that supporting the Foxes can be. From the manager leaving after a season to Jamie Vardy consistency, the crew covers i…

The DUFS is back! It’s our annual “getting to know you” series, where Big Sam and Graham spend time with supporters of the newly promoted sides. Up first is Southampton with their buddy Ken (from Narnia) to talk about the quick promotion back to the Premier League. They get into the Saints new coach, players, tactics and life after JWP. The crew en…

Hiram and Big Sam discuss the Blues playoff run in the Mid-Atlantic conference this week. From their emphatic win over Frederick to the disappointing second loss to Virginia Dream in the final. Hiram has a chance to chat with our hat-trick-scoring captain and Big Sam talks with the gaffer, right after the championship match. They guys finish up thi…

This week Hiram and Sam discuss the Blues’ big 5-0 victory over Grove United to secure the team’s second straight regular season title. The guys chat about the squad clicking at the right time just as they head into the playoffs. Producer Mel and Hiram went on an adventure in the parking lot and Hiram has found a way to do more work with a cool way…

The Blues have locked up playoffs with a win over Virginia Beach City FC. It was a dominant performance and Hiram and Big Sam are ready to talk all about it. Surprise Producer Mel is back, she much like Hiram, can’t sit still. We chat with Alex Abril and the gaffer after the match. Finally, the guys begin to chat about the playoff picture and the n…

It was a big win on the road for the Blues as they beat DMV Elite 4-1. Big Sam and Hiram break down the tactical substitutes that ultimately turned that match in the Blue's favor. They also dive into the playoff picture, as a win for the Blues this Saturday will secure home field for the Mid-Atlantic playoffs. Naptown Blues fancast also breaks down…

Hiram and Sam have two matches to talk about this week. The Blues suffered their first defeat of the year to Virginia Dream and Big Sam is critical of the team’s play and feels a point was lost that day. The Blues rebounded on Father’s Day with a solid win over Frederick FC with an amazing turnout by “the cast”. Finally, the boys chat candidly abou…

Naptown Blues Fancast hosts Hiram Wainwright and Sam Huston have coverage and interviews from the Annapolis Blues June 7 match vs the Alexandria Rough Diamonds. They open with thoughts on Monumental Sports Network continuing to blackout Blues coverage for their local paying cable customers. Sam and Hiram turn their attention to the match and they h…

Sam and Hiram open with the festivities surrounding the Blues home opener. It was a record-breaking night, and the Blues continued their winning ways. The guys have opinions on Monumental Sports Network “blacking out” certain regions from seeing the matches, and the speed of the concessions at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Sam chats with Tosh…

This week Big Sam and Hiram discuss the Blues hard-fought victory at FC Frederick 4-2. They take a moment to recognize the changing scenery of support at the different grounds as overall interest in the NPSL has begun to peak. Big Sam gets a chance to talk with Matias De Jesus about his game-winning brace and with the Gaffer Colin Herriot to discus…

The final show of the 6th season and the Sam’s open it with Man U winning the FA Cup and barely getting themselves into the Europa League. Southampton secured the final promotion spot to the Premier League as they defeated Leeds 1-0. The Sams finish the show by reviewing their preseason predictions, which never goes well. They enjoy Koval gin with …

The Sam’s wrap up the EFL show for the season as Crawley Town defeated Crewe Alexandra 2-0 to gain promotion to League 1. Oxford dominated Bolton 2-0 to gain promotion to the championship for the first time in the 2000s. Isn’t there the championship playoff final between Leeds and Southampton? Yes, but the winner will be promoted to the premier lea…

It’s the final week of the season and the Sam’s break it down goal by goal as the title, Europe, and relegation are all decided. Big Sam and Producer Mel owe shots of Malört, and the cup of losers is emptied. The crew enjoys the gin binge with Warner’s Raspberry-flavored gin and Fever Tree Indian Tonic. Liverpool 3 - Villa 3 Man City 2 - Spurs 0 Ch…

We all couldn't wait for the new season of the Annapolis Blues FC, and before you knew it, the Community Shield and first two games happened. Get the highlights of all three matches with your Naptown Blues Fancast hosts Sam Huston and Hiram Wainwright. Last Wednesday the Blues hosted the Maryland Bobcats FC, on Friday, May 17th. National Premier So…

DU does English Football League: Episode 41 The championship saw two 0-0 draws in the first legs at West Brom and Norwich, now the attention goes to Leeds and Southampton. Bolton and Oxford advanced in League 1 and will face off at Wembley. League 2 see’s Crawley and Crewe Alexandra advancing as they ended Doncaster’s amazing run. www.Dufootballsho…

This week the Sam’s open with the battle at the top as City and Arsenal win again as it comes down to the wire. Burnley is the second club to be relegated and Luton is hanging on by a thread. It’s a three-horse race for the remaining European spots with Chelsea charging up the table. The Sam’s enjoy an Indian Gin Jin JiJi with Topo Chico’s new toni…

Leicester and Ipswich have fain for promotion as Leeds, Southampton, West Brom, and Norwich fight it out for the final spot. Huddersfield and Birmingham City find themselves going down. The first legs are complete in leagues 1 and 2. www.Dufootballshow.com Facebook @DUfootballshow Instagram @DUfootballshow Twitter @DUfootballshow YouTube @DUfootbal…

The Sam’s open with the bottom of the table as Forest inch closer to safety, while Luton and Burnley do little to help themselves. Arsenal and City just keep winning big as we approach the end of the season. Newcastle have played their way into Europe along with Chelsea who are now a threat as Man U suffer an embarrassing loss to Palace. The boys e…

Leicester has secured the championship title and promotion back to the premier league. Leeds and Ipswich now battle it out over who goes up and who’s in the playoffs. The bottom of the table is between 5 clubs all coming down to the final weekend. League 1 & 2 have determined who’s in the playoffs and the boys recap how some of their favorite clubs…

The Sam’s open with Arsenal’s big North London Derby over Spurs, continuing their hold on the top of the table. Everton find themselves now safe after their third win in a row, despite 2 point deductions. The relegation zone has taken its first club with Sheffield, as Burnley, Luton, and Forest battle for the lone spot for safety. Villa gives up a …

This mid-week the Sam’s open with the shocking result in the Merseyside Derby with Everton beating Liverpool, practically securing safety and dashing Liverpool’s title hopes. Arsenal and City get big wins, the cherries find themselves in the top half of the table and Man U are in Europe (for now). The gin binge has begun as the boys enjoy each enjo…

The Foxes are back to the top of the championship with Leeds and Ipswich on their tail. 5 clubs are battling to stay up with Birmingham City currently in the drop. Both league 1 and 2 have assured their automatic promotions but the playoff spot with come down to the final day as 4 clubs fight for 2 spots! www.Dufootballshow.com Facebook @DUfootball…

The Sam’s open with the relegation battle as Luton suffers a huge defeat, Burnley might have played themselves back into the fight, and Everton with their backs against the wall find a way. Arsenal and Liverpool get wins while City has a FA Cup semi. Despite really deserving it, Villa continues their play for the Champions League and Man U advanced…

Sam and Hiram sit down with radio personality and part-owner of your Annapolis Blues, Dave Johnson. https://annapolisblues.com/dave-johnson Dave is a passionate local sports fan and generously shares stories from his broadcast career, including his World Cup coverage. The Annapolis Blues are gearing up for the season opener, so Dave Johnson has the…

The top of the Championship all blew their opportunities as Leicester lost twice, Ipswich could only manage draws and Leeds got a single point and then lost at home. Pompey is so close to a League 1 title but their draw to Bolton holds it off for another week. Stockport and Wrexham have secured automatic promotion out of League 2. Welcome to League…