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>

Derby spoils, comeback wins and bags of Championship fun

Elliott and George breakdown the Championship weekend including comeback wins for Coventry City, QPR and Watford. Sheffield United and Blackburn Rovers took the spoils in two local derbies. 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

11-24
01:04:32

Sheehan sacked, manager round table and surprise packages

Elliott and George discuss Swansea City's decision to sack Alan Sheehan. They also discuss the frontrunners for the four vacant Championship jobs and debate the sustainability of the early-season surprise packages. 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

11-17
48:37

Edwards fury at Boro, Norwich sacking Manning as Coventry, Saints & Derby get big wins

Elliott and George break down the Championship weekend. 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

11-10
01:04:45

Saints sack Still, hat-trick heroes and Championship drama

Elliott and George break down the standout weekend of the season in the Championship. Will Still is sacked by Southampton, three players score hat-tricks and 39 goals fly in. 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

11-03
01:09:17

Cov's big six, managers under pressure and Sheff Wed enter administration

Elliott and George reflect on a big Championship weekend, on and off the pitch. 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

10-27
01:05:04

Cov stay top, Boro beat Ipswich and a scrap at St Andrew's

Elliott and George recap the Championship weekend. Coventry City and Boro secured big wins whilst Birmingham City and Hull City played out a dramatic five-goal thriller. Norwich City and Derby County lost, adding more pressure for their bosses. 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

10-20
01:09:09

Watford swap Pezzolano for Gracia and the Championship's biggest potential movers

Elliott and George discuss Watford's decision to sack Paulo Pezzolano and appoint Javi Gracia as their new head coach. They also discuss the teams that could move or down the most in the next batch of fixtures. 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

10-13
56:48

Ipswich's derby delight, Coventry hit five and Boro lose unbeaten start

Elliott Jackson and George Smith break down the Championship weekend. There were big wins for Ipswich, Coventry, Portsmouth, Leicester City and Hull amongst 12 important results. 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

10-06
59:40

Coventry City's promotion credentials, Sheff Utd's first win and seven draws!

Elliott and George recap the Championship weekend. Coventry City beat Birmingham 3-0, Sheffield United secured their first victory and there were seven draws across the slate. 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

09-29
55:54

Charlton leave it late, Oxford and Wednesday secure first wins

Elliott and George review the Championship weekend as Charlton win late at Sheffield United whilst Oxford United and Sheffield Wednesday secure first league wins. 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

09-22
54:50

Selles sacked, five-star Ipswich and more away wins

Elliott and George review the Championship weekend as Ruben Selles becomes the first manager to be sacked. 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

09-15
54:30

Good window, bad window

Elliott and George pick out five winners and losers from the summer transfer window. 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

09-07
01:05:53

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
58:36

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

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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