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The Championship Chat Podcast

Elliott Jackson, George Smithpodcast.sport-social.co.uk
Welcome to the The ChampionshipChat Podcast , your home of news, views and debate from the second tier. Join Elliott Jackson and George Smith every week for weekly match breakdowns, the latest manager developments and transfer stories too. Follow us on Twitter @Champchatpod24. Proudly sponsored by Mezzala Designs.
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Episodes

Chris Wilder sacked, Ruben Selles in and three more managerial arrivals

Elliott and George bring you up to speed with the managerial landscape in The Championship. Sheffield United, Bristol City, Middlesbrough and QPR all have/or are set to appoint new manager. Thank you for listening. Make sure you are subscribed wherever you get your podcasts by clicking here and follow us on X @Champchatpod24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 202537 min

Boro sack Carrick, Owls in crisis and 1-24s review

Elliott and George reflect on Middlesbrough sacking Michael Carrick, West Brom appointing Ryan Mason and Sheffield Wednesday's crisis. They also review their 1-24 predictions, looking at their best and worst calls from August! Thank you for listening. Make sure you are subscribed wherever you get your podcasts by clicking here and follow us on X @Champchatpod24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 09, 20251 hr 4 min

Championship TOTS & Awards

Elliott and George name their Team of the Seasons and dish out individual awards for Player, Young Player and Manager. Thank you for listening. Make sure you are subscribed wherever you get your podcasts by clicking here and follow us on X @Champchatpod24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 02, 202557 min

Sunderland promoted, Sheff Utd heartbreak and more managerial movement

Elliott and George review The Championship play-off final as Sunderland beat Sheffield United in dramatic fashion. They also assess Charlton Athletic's promotion from League One, Liam Manning's potential switch to Norwich City and Will Still's arrival at Southampton. Thank you for listening. Make sure you are subscribed wherever you get your podcasts by clicking here and follow us on X @Champchatpod24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 26, 202554 min

Play-off final preview and manager merry-go-round

Elliott and George preview the Championship play-off final between Sheffield United and Sunderland. They also discuss Hull City's decision to sack Ruben Selles and the vast number of vacancies in the division. Thank you for listening. Make sure you are subscribed wherever you get your podcasts by clicking here and follow us on X @Champchatpod24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 19, 202554 min

Sheffield United and Sunderland reach Wembley, Watford appoint Pezzolano and Wednesday uncertainty

George and Dom review the Championship play-off semi-finals and look ahead to the final. They also discuss Watford's decision to sack Tom Cleverley and replace him with Paulo Pezzolano and Sheffield Wednesday's summer of uncertainty. Thank you for listening. Make sure you are subscribed wherever you get your podcasts ⁠by clicking here⁠ and follow us on X ⁠@Champchatpod24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 14, 202559 min

Luton relegated, Leeds champions and play-off previews

Elliott and George breakdown the final weekend of the regular Championship season. They also preview the upcoming play-offs. Thank you for listening. Make sure you are subscribed wherever you get your podcasts by clicking here and follow us on X @Champchatpod24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 05, 20251 hr 19 min

Cardiff relegated, Hull and Preston woes and final-day play-off battle

Elliott and George recap the Championship's penultimate weekend. The battle for survival goes to the final day as does the race to finish in the play-offs. Make sure you are subscribed wherever you get your podcasts by clicking here and follow us on X @Champchatpod24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 28, 20251 hr 15 min

Two up, three sacked and carnage at the bottom

Elliott and George reflect on a bonkers Easter weekend. Leeds and Burnley win promotion, two managers are sacked, plus another during the live recording. At the bottom, total carnage with four of the bottom five winning on Easter Monday. Thank you for listening. Make sure you are subscribed wherever you get your podcasts by clicking here and follow us on X @Champchatpod24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 20251 hr 7 min

Blades' big slip, Stoke survival boost and Millwall move in

Elliott and George reflect on the Championship state of play with four games to play. Sheffield United lost a third successive games, Stoke got a big win and Millwall are in the play-off mix. Thank you for listening. Make sure you are subscribed wherever you get your podcasts by clicking here and follow us on X @Champchatpod24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 14, 20251 hr 4 min

Burnley go top, play-off mix-up and Sheffield Wednesday woes

Elliott and George reflect on an eventful Championship weekend. Burnley moved top as Sheffield United and Leeds dropped points. Middlesbrough and Bristol City moved into the play-off places whilst Hull were the winners at the bottom to pile more misery on Sheffield Wednesday. Thank you for listening. Make sure you are subscribed wherever you get your podcasts by clicking here and follow us on X @Champchatpod24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 07, 20251 hr 4 min

Leeds drama, Blackburn meltdown and a mad goal for the Hatters

Elliott and George reflect on a dramatic weekend at the top and bottom of the Championship. Thank you for listening. Make sure you are subscribed wherever you get your podcasts by clicking here and follow us on X @Champchatpod24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 20251 hr

The run-in - Top two, play-off and relegation analysis and predictions

Elliott and George take a look at the crucial games that could decide the Championship table in the last eight games. Predictions are made for the top two, top-six and relegation places. Thank you for listening. Make sure you are subscribed wherever you get your podcasts by clicking here. Follow us on X @Champchatpod24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 202556 min

Blades & Burnley cut the gap, Blackburn woes and Derby's treble

Elliott and George reflect on a big week in the Championship. Leeds lost ground in the top-two race, Bristol City and Coventry were top-six winners whilst Derby County have spiced up the battle at the bottom. Subscribe to this podcast in your app of choice and follow us on X @Champchatpod24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 17, 20251 hr 9 min

Pompey upset Leeds, Cov's late show and Derby defeat Blackburn

Elliott and George discuss the biggest talking points after a narrative-fuelled Championship weekend. Coventry and Derby got the bragging rights against former managers as Leeds slipped at the top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 10, 20251 hr 5 min

Blades cut the gap, Coventry crash top-six and Luton's lifeline

Elliott and George breakdown the weekend's Championship results. Sheffield United and Sunderland won at the top, Coventry break into the top-six, Boro stay in touching distance and Luton are the big winners at the bottom. Follow The Championship Chat Podcast on X @Champchatpod24 and subscribe in your podcast app to never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 03, 202556 min

Sunderland stutter, Swan attack and Pompey play up

Elliott and George reflect on another entertaining weekend of Championship action. Sunderland dropped points in the top-two race, Swansea began life without Luke Williams with a win and Portsmouth and Hull were big winners at the bottom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 20251 hr 13 min

Top-two battle Michael Carrick pressure and Swans in crisis

Elliott and George review the Championship weekend as Blades go top, Michael Carrick comes under pressure at Boro, Coventry win again and Swansea City's slide continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 202559 min

John Eustace drama, Plymouth resurrection and play-off battle

Elliott and George reflect on John Eustace's decision to swap Blackburn Rovers for Derby County. The battle at the bottom heats up with big wins for Argyle and Pompey. Plus it's even tight in the race for the top-six. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 20251 hr

Leeds' seven heaven, Plymouth lifeline and Swansea crisis

Elliott and George recap the Championship weekend. Leeds thumped Cardiff, Swansea are on the slide and Plymouth earned a lifeline in their battle to stay up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 03, 20251 hr 6 min

Hull heroics, West Brom top-six winners and Derby slump

Elliott and George breakdown the winners and losers of the Championship weekend. Hull City shocked the Blades, Derby and Millwall were big winners at the bottom whilst the battle for fifth and sixth heats up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 20251 hr 1 min

Mid-season predictions

Elliott and George make their mid-season predictions with 20 Championship matches to go. They also react to Rob Edwards' departure at Luton Town. CCP is sponsored by Mezzala Designs. Check out their iconic Championship prints and use 'CHAMPCHAT' for 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 20251 hr 6 min

Top four breakaway, seven draws and late comebacks

Elliott and George reflect on the Championship weekend. Three of the top four win, there are seven draws and some late combacks! Follow us on X @Champchatpod24 and subscribe for a new episode every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 06, 20251 hr 2 min

Sunderland strike, Windass worldie and Rooney's exit

Elliott and George reflect on two Championship matchdays. They analyse the battle at the top, bottom and race for the play-offs. Plus Wayne Rooney's exit at Plymouth Argyle and Mark Robins arriving at Stoke City. CCP is sponsored by Mezzala Designs. Check them out for iconic Championship prints and use code 'CHAMPCHAT' at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 02, 20251 hr 9 min

Burnley's statement, relegation worries and dramatic comebacks

Elliott and George recap the Boxing Day action. There were big wins for Burnley, Leeds United, Oxford United and Watford. Plus more worry for Stoke, Plymouth and Cardiff. This podcast is sponsored by Mezzala Designs. For iconic Championship prints, check them out and use code 'CHAMPCHAT' for 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 27, 20241 hr 3 min

Out of Buck, Black Cats' comeback and sixy Blackburn

Elliott and George breakdown the weekend's action as Oxford United sack Des Buckingham, Blackburn get their sixth successive win and Sunderland come from two down to beat Swansea. CCP is proudly sponsored by Mezzala Designs. Use code CHAMPCHAT for 15% off at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 20241 hr 6 min

Blackburn upset Leeds, brilliant Blades and Plymouth problems

Elliott and George breakdown the key talking points from the Championship weekend as Blackburn Rovers beat Leeds United, Sheffield United edge out Sunderland and Burnley move up to second. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 02, 20241 hr 6 min
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