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We dig into Sheffield Wednesday’s slide into administration, why governance failed, what a 12-point deduction means, and how fans and administrators can rebuild. We then head to Scotland to unpack Hearts’ surge at the top, the data-led thinking behind their recruitment, and what it says about a league long dominated by two clubs. We also challenge the idea that the gap between the Championship and Premier League is insurmountable, using Sunderland’s smart planning and early-season resilience as a case study. Along the way we touch on Everton’s direction post-777, Spurs winning while staying pragmatic, Liverpool’s wobble and the Salah chatter, Wolves’ turmoil, Bournemouth’s rise, and whether Manchester United are actually back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices