The Championship Chat Podcast

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

Boro's 100% record, Sheff Utd crisis, Bristol City cut loose and free-kicks galore!

Elliott and George recap the Championship weekend. Middlesbrough are top with four wins as Blades' issues worsen. WBA win at Stoke, Bristol City score four and there's some quality free-kicks on display. 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

09-01
56:41

Stoke & Boro 100% starts, Coventry hit seven and Sheff Utd stutter again

Elliott and George recap the Championship weekend as two teams maintain 100% starts, Coventry score seven goals and Sheffield United lose again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-25
56:32

Coventry's eight-goal thriller, Hull and Birmingham's late winners and Sheff Utd concern

Elliott brings you up to speed with the Championship weekend with goals galore across 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

08-18
37:41

Saints, Stoke and Charlton leave it late as Bristol City shock Sheffield United

Elliott and George breakdown each match in the opening weekend of the Championship. Late drama, shock results and officiating we have grown to ...accept. 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

08-11
56:03

2025/26 1-24 predictions

Elliott and George reveal their combined predictions for the 2025/26 Championship season. 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

08-04
01:45:20

10 Championship transfers to watch

Elliott and George are back for the 2025/26 Championship season with a warm-up act ahead of the 1-24s. They take a look at 10 transfers to watch ahead of the new season. 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

07-28
44:03

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

06-23
32:14

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

06-09
56:23

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

06-02
49:48

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

05-26
47:46

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

05-19
45:34

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

05-14
58:23

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

05-05
01:12:06

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

04-28
01:08:53

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

04-22
01:00:47

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

04-14
56:02

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

04-07
56:21

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

03-31
52:27

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

03-24
53:33

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

03-17
01:04:03

Ian Fawcett

Luton -"the heroics of last seasons last day survival" - get real. 2 ogs and a 2nd half comprising of Oscar injuries and lost balls. Heroics - wake up Birmingham- should have gone down in17 18 when only goal difference saved tham

02-20 Reply

Ian Fawcett

There other teams besides Reading. I've now listened to 2 casts and to be honest anyone would think that the only team in the Championship is Reading. Cast the net wider or you loose me

02-05 Reply

Ian Fawcett

on Morris at Derby > There's only one Jack Walker. Home bred, Rovers supporter who did it right

11-13 Reply

Ian Fawcett

Quality control. The pod cast repeats itself 20 minutes in ....checks are required....poor

09-29 Reply

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