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Welcome to the ChampionshipChat podcast - your home of news, views and debate from England's second tier, in association with The72. A weekly round-up of all the talking points, shocks and results from the Skybet Championship. Follow us on Twitter: @champchat24 and make sure to subscribe to us wit…

Elliott Jackson


    • Jun 9, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Boro sack Carrick, Owls in crisis and 1-24s review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 64:21


    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

    Championship TOTS & Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 56:50


    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

    Sunderland promoted, Sheff Utd heartbreak and more managerial movement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 54:27


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 53:32


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 58:37


    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

    Luton relegated, Leeds champions and play-off previews

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 79:07


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 74:35


    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

    Two up, three sacked and carnage at the bottom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 66:49


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 63:39


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 63:43


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 60:24


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 55:58


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 68:51


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 65:26


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 55:39


    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

    Sunderland stutter, Swan attack and Pompey play up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 72:48


    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

    Top-two battle Michael Carrick pressure and Swans in crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 59:14


    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

    John Eustace drama, Plymouth resurrection and play-off battle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 59:40


    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

    Leeds' seven heaven, Plymouth lifeline and Swansea crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 65:50


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 60:45


    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

    Oxford and QPR on fire, top four win and relegation scrap intensifies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 68:36


    Elliott and George recap the last two Championship matchdays. Four teams collected six points whilst the top and the bottom tightened up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Mid-season predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 66:29


    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

    Top four breakaway, seven draws and late comebacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 62:14


    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

    Sunderland strike, Windass worldie and Rooney's exit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 68:30


    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

    Burnley's statement, relegation worries and dramatic comebacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 62:51


    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

    Blades Christmas no.1, top four triumph and big wins at the bottom

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 73:59


    Elliott and George reflect on big triumphs for the top four, wins at the bottom and a managerial appointment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Out of Buck, Black Cats' comeback and sixy Blackburn

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 66:09


    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

    Neil Harris resigns, Ruben Selles in, Blackburn, QPR and Leeds' perfect week

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 64:07


    Elliott and George recap the last two Championship matchdays with two wins in a week for Blackburn Rovers, Leeds United and QPR. Neil Harris resigns at Millwall and Ruben Selles takes charge at Hull. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Blackburn upset Leeds, brilliant Blades and Plymouth problems

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 65:40


    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

    Tim Walter sacked, Lampard in, QPR, Leeds and Burnley wins

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 58:52


    Elliott and George return to dissect a busy Championship slate. One managerial exit, a fresh appointment and big wins at the top and bottom of the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Rise and Fall predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 51:21


    Elliott and George each select five teams they think will definitely rise or fall from their current position in the Championship table. CCP is sponsored by Mezzala Designs. Check out their iconic goal prints and use code 'CHAMPCHAT' for 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Brilliant Boro, Blades' derby spoils and Bishop's fairytale

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 64:37


    Elliott and George reunite to break down the latest Championship headlines. CCP is sponsored by Mezzala Designs. Use code 'CHAMPCHAT' at checkout for 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Robins sacked by Coventry, magnificent Millwall, Hull worry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 45:31


    Elliott reflects on the breaking news that Mark Robins has been sacked by Coventry City, with input from Sky Blues fans Glenn. Plus a round-up of the big midweek headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Great goals, big comebacks and a weekend of drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 50:57


    Elliott Jackson is joined by EFL expert Gab Sutton to look at the Championship weekend. Stunning goals, big comebacks and plenty of drama! CCP is sponsored by Mezzala Designs. Use code 'CHAMPCHAT' for 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Sunderland, Leeds and Cardiff at the double

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 65:01


    Elliott and George reflect on the last two Championship matchdays with six points for Sunderland, Leeds and Cardiff City. CCP is sponsored by Mezzala Designs. Check out their iconic prints and use code 'CHAMPCHAT' for 15% at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Observations not conclusions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 65:54


    Elliott and George zoom out after nine Championship games. Who is performing and who should be concerned? CCP is sponsored by Mezzala Designs, use the code 'CHAMPCHAT' for 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Flying Canaries, brilliant Blades, Meslier's mess

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 63:08


    Elliott and George reflect on the Championship weekend. One away win, five draws and plenty of hot topics! CCP is sponsored by Mezzala Designs. Check them out for iconic goals and moments. Use code 'CHAMPCHAT' for 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hull and Boro double, Cardiff off the mark and Luton concern

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 74:16


    Elliott and George round-up the last two Championship matchdays after a full slate of midweek action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Bulut bullet, Hull first win and confusing Coventry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 68:17


    Elliott and George reflect on Erol Bulut's exit at Cardiff City. West Brom and Sunderland win again, whilst Hull City get off the mark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Stoke sack Schumacher, Plymouth's first win and WBA impress

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 68:49


    Elliott and George break down the Championship weekend as Stoke City sack Steven Schumacher. There's a first win for Plymouth Argyle whilst West Brom, Blackburn and Sheffield United remain unbeaten. The Championship Chat Podcast is sponsored by Mezzala Designs. Use code 'CHAMPCHAT' for 15% off at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Winners and losers of the window

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 68:40


    Elliott and George discuss the teams that had the best and worst transfer window. Subscribe in your podcast app and follow us on Twitter.com/champchatpod24. Use code 'ChampChat' for 15% off at Mezzala Designs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Sunderland soar, Millwall win and impressive Baggies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 64:04


    Elliott and George break down the biggest talking points from the Championship weekend. Sunderland maintain their 100% start, Millwall get off the mark and WBA impress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Sunderland, Watford perfect starts, Hecky off the mark

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 60:19


    Elliott and George break down the Championship weekend with wins for Sunderland, Watford and PNE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Burnley battering, Sunderland statement and more PNE uncertainty

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 69:18


    Elliott and George break down the main talking points from the Championship weekend. This podcast is sponsored by Mezzala Designs. Check out their website for the best second-tier prints and use code 'Champ Chat' for 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Opening weekend: Lowe out, Plymouth Röhl over and Oxford punish Norwich

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 64:32


    Elliott and George dissect the opening weekend of the Championship season. CCP is sponsored by Mezzala designs, check out their prints here and use code 'Champ Chat' for 15% off. Subscribe for episodes every Tuesday and follow us on X @Champchatpod24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1-24 pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 125:12


    Oh yes. It's the big one. The CCP 1-24s. As always, it's one table each and that made for a long pod. We hope you enjoy it! Please subscribe to the pod to get every episode throughout the season and follow us on Twitter @Champchatpod24. We're delighted to welcome Mezzala Designs as our sponsor for 2024/25. Check them out here. https://mezzaladesigns.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Welcome to 2024/25 with CCP

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 10:25


    Welcome back to the Championship Chat Podcast! As we gear up for the 2024-25 season, this episode provides an exciting preview of what's to come. After a refreshing summer break, we're ready to dive into the new campaign with a bang. In this episode, we outline our plans for the season, including the highly anticipated 1-24 predictions, which will be released on Monday morning. We also discuss our new podcast schedule, with regular episodes dropping every Tuesday morning, with adjustments for midweek fixtures. Join us as we explore the latest news, views, and debates from England's second tier. Thank you for your continued support, and get ready for another thrilling season with The Championship Chat Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1-24 review!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 48:36


    In the final pod of the season, Elliott and George reflect on their 1-24 predictions from August. The Championship Chat Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cards Accepted, the perfect way to take payments for your business. Find out more at cardsaccepted.co.uk. Follow us on Twitter @champchatpod24 and make sure you are subscribed wherever you get your podcasts!

    Newcomers welcome

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 52:31


    Elliott and George take an in-depth look at the six teams set to join the Championship next season. The Championship Chat Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cards Accepted, the perfect way to take payments for your business. Find out more at cardsaccepted.co.uk. Follow us on Twitter @champchatpod24 and make sure you are subscribed wherever you get your podcasts!

    Awards night + TOTS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 57:36


    Elliott and George pick their Teams of the Season and dish out some awards! The Championship Chat Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cards Accepted, the perfect way to take payments for your business. Find out more at cardsaccepted.co.uk. Follow us on Twitter @champchatpod24 and make sure you are subscribed wherever you get your podcasts!

    Southampton promoted, Leeds post-mortem and Plymouth's Rooney risk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 41:06


    Elliott and George break down the play-off final as Saints edge out Leeds. What next for both teams? Plus Plymouth appoint Rooney! The Championship Chat Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cards Accepted, the perfect way to take payments for your business. Find out more at cardsaccepted.co.uk. Follow us on Twitter @champchatpod24 and make sure you are subscribed wherever you get your podcasts!

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