Champlain Football

Hello Champlain Football Listeners!A quick episode this week to let you know that fatherhood, work and life have all come to a head, and we have taken the decision to put the podcast on hold for the time being.You can't get rid of us for good, however, oh no!Our social media pages are still active and we will still be sharing our weekly predictions and information about our fantasy football league. Here is how to get in touch with us, if you would like to:Instagram : @champlainfootballTwitter : @ChamplainFootE-mail : champlainfootballpodcast@gmail.com We would like to sincerely thank our guests over the past year- Marcus Haber, Kristian Jack, Iain Hume, Tim Dunn and Aussie Chris- for their time, and to everyone who has bothered to download and listen our silly chatter.We really do appreciate your support and hope you have found some enjoyment in these 48 (or 49 if you listen to Chris & Martyn) episodes.Take care and so long... for now!Martyn & Richard

Who does Martyn think could be the bargain of the season? Who scored the Champlain Football Goal of the Week? Whose complaints have sparked a new feature called "Martyn's Moan"?! Find out as we relive last week's 10 EPL matches!Also on the menu: Fantasy Football, predictions for Gameweek #3, some successful results for our 2CW teams, and a brief forray into the MLS.Episode recorded on Monday, August 23, 2021.

WARNING: Martyn mentions how great it is to have fans back in the stadiums A LOT in this episode.The EPL is back and how we have missed it! Gameweek #1 was filled with some glorious goals and a few surprises to boot! Join Mart and Rich for a discussion of the week's major talking points and discover their predictions for Gameweek #2.Also  on the menu : Martyn's MLS Review, a disappointing week for the 2CW clubs, and Aussie Chris joins the boys from the future to share his Fantasy Football wisdom!Episode recorded on Monday, August 16, 2021

Football is back and there is a lot to discuss!Join Martyn and Richard for Series 2, Episode 1, of Champlain Football as they predict what the season has in store for the 20 teams competing in the EPL this season.Our predictions competition and Fantasy Football League are also back, so please feel free to send us your predictions by email (champlainfootballpodcast@gmail.com) and join the Champlain Football FPL with the details below!League Code: 9m6ny3 | http://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/9m6ny3Also on the menu: 2CW and some General Football C(h)at!Episode recorded on Monday, August 9, 2021

After 44 episodes, the first season of Champlain Football has finally come to a close!Before they take a brief summer break, join Martyn and Richard to look back over the semi-finals and final of the Euros, and relive some of the best moments from the Tournament.Also on the menu: General Football C(h)at and Martyn's MLS Round-Up.Episode recorded on Monday, July 12, 2021----------------------We hope you have enjoyed this season as much as we have and we look forward to returning in August to preview the upcoming EPL season!Feel free to dive into the back catalogue over the coming weeks, especially the interviews with Marcus Haber, Kristian Jack, and Iain Hume!

The football treat that is Euro 2020 just keeps getting better! This week, Martyn and Richard relive England's Round of 16 win over Germany and the quarter-finals, which made for some wonderful games in an already stellar tournament. Also on the menu: semi-final Predications, General Football C(h)at, and Martyn's MLS Round-Up!Episode recorded Monday, July 5, 2021.

The Knockout Stage of Euro 2020 is well and truly underway and we have witnessed some of the greatest shocks on the international stage in recent memory!Join Martyn and Richard to go through the games that have taken place since the last podcast and preview the quarter-finals of what has been an enthralling tournament so far.Also on the menu: General Football C(h)at, and Martyn's MLS Round-Up.Episode recorded Monday, June 28, 2021.

Just one week further on, and we are in the thick of Euro 2020 and the Round of 16 has almost taken shape!Join Martyn and Richard to revisit the matches that have taken place so far and find out how the boys' predictions are going.Also on the menu: a new/old feature called "General Football C(h)at" and Martyn's MLS Round-Up!Episode recorded on Monday, June 21, 2021. 

How good is it to have the Euros back? There have been some fantastic goals and a few surprising scorelines, and the boys take you through them all thanks to their Matchday 1 review!Also on the menu: predictions for Matchday 2 and 3 (which will both take place before the next episode of the pod!); some "General Football Chat"; and a brief, 1-game MLS Round-Up from Martyn.Episode recorded on Monday, June 14, 2021.

Euro 2020 is finally here! Join Martyn and Richard to preview all 24 participating teams (including analysis of the final England squad), the players to look out for, and find out who we think could turn some heads this year!To get in the mood for the tournament, Martyn has also organized a "Euro-(2020)-Vision Song Contest" and Richard continues his streak of being horrible at quizzes!Episode recorded on Tuesday, June 9, 2021.

The certificates are on their way! It has been a while coming, but the Champlain Football End of Season Awards Show is finally here!Find out who Martyn and Richard have chosen as their player, manager, and team of the season (among others), and who the listeners chose in the same categories on social media.Also on the menu: a recap of last weekend's big finals, Martyn's MLS Round-Up, and some General Football Chat about the current manager merry-go-round.Episode recorded Tuesday, June 1, 2021

It's over! The season is finished and we finally know which clubs have qualified for the European competitions in 2021-22.Let Martyn and Richard take you through the final two gameweeks of the season and discover who came out on top in their predictions duel, which went right down to the wire.Also on the menu: Arsenal fan and predictions guru Tim Dunn joins the lads to discuss the Gunners' season and share his predictions for the upcoming Europa League and Champions League finals, as well as the Euros.Also on the menu: 2CW, Martyn's MLS Round Up, and some General Football Chat!Episode recorded Monday, May 24, 2021. 

This week, the boys get a call from the future! "Aussie" Chris joins us from... well, Australia to chat Fantasy Football and other important topics, including : the Harry Kane transfer saga and where to display important sporting memorabilia!Also on the menu: analysis of Gameweeks #35 and #36, predictions for Gameweeks #37 and #38, Martyn's MLS Round-up, and some 2CW magic at Camp Nou from Celta Vigo!Episode recorded Monday, May 17, 2021.

Has Pep seen Tuchel's tactics? What do Newcastle need to improve next year? Should Eze be in the England squad?These are just a few of the questions the boys try to answer in this week's episode as they review the latest EPL gameweek that was littered with superb finishes!Also on the menu: a sneaky triple captain taking "Aussie" Chris back to the top of the Champlain Football Fantasy League; the predictions battle tightens up;  a successful 2CW weekend for both Cambridge and Celta; and League One Tokley's MLS Roundup.Episode recorded Monday, May 10, 2021.

With the Manchester United vs Liverpool game postponed due to protests, Martyn and Richard have just the 9 EPL games to review this week.Don't worry, though! We have lots to discuss, including: our EPL Gameweek #35 predictions, Fantasy Football, a mixed week for our 2CW clubs, Martyn's MLS Review, and some "General Football Chat"!Episode recorded on Monday, May 3, 2021.

There has been at least 1 EPL fixture per day over the past week so Martyn and Richard have a lot of games to cover in this week's Champlain Football!Discover how the boys and regular listener Tim Dunn fared in their predictions last week, and find out who they are tipping to succeed in what could prove to be a crucial gameweek in the race for the top 4.Also on the menu: Fantasy Football, 2CW and Martyn's MLS Review of the Week, including a great start to the season for 2 of the 3 Canadian teams.Episode recorded Monday, April 26, 2021.

This episode was recorded on Monday, April 19, at 9 p.m. EST - at the heart of the mini European Super League (ESL) crisis that began last Sunday.Since then, the owners of the EPL's "Big 6" have hastily backed down and confirmed their withdrawal from the breakaway league in order to avoid further sanctions from the governing bodies or incurring an even greater backlash from their players, managers, and supporters.Have a listen to find out what the boys thought of it all as well as their review of the EPL games of the past weekend, their predictions for the gameweek to come (and Carabao Cup Final), not to mention Fantasy Football, 2CW, and a review of MLS opening weekend.Episode recorded on Monday, April 19, 2021.

VAR has once again reared its ugly head and affected almost half of the matches in the past EPL gameweek!The boys discuss these VARious controversies before predicting an upcoming gameweek which features crucial matches for both Richard's Spurs and Martyn's Cambridge United.Also on the menu: Fantasy Football, 2CW, and a special preview of the MLS season, which begins on April 16!Episode recorded Monday, April 12, 2021

The finish line is in sight! April is here and there are now just 8 matches remaining for the majority of the teams in the EPL. As always, the boys share their predictions for the upcoming gameweek, having first analyzed the past weekend's fixtures- this time with the added bonus of seeing how their calls matched up to those of former Canadian international, Iain Hume!Also on the menu: Fantasy Football, "General Football Chat", and Martyn dares to dream in our 2CW section, with his beloved Cambridge United currently 2 points clear at the top of League Two!Episode recorded on Monday, April 5, 2021.

Fresh from the OneSoccer studio where he had just analyzed the record-breaking Cayman Islands vs Canada World Cup Qualifier, former Canadian international forward Iain Hume joins Martyn and Richard for this week's Champlain Football!With typical honesty and passion, Iain tells us about his career in England (at Tranmere Rovers, Leicester City, Barnsley, Preston North End, Doncaster Rovers, and more), the serious head injury he suffered in 2008, and his time in the Indian Super League where he shared the field with the likes of Roberto Carlos and Montreal Impact legend Alessandro Nesta!A diehard Liverpool fan, Iain also shares a frank assessment of what has gone wrong for the Reds this season, the pitfalls of VAR, and his predictions for Gameweek #30 in the EPL.We can't thank Iain enough for joining us late in the evening and for chatting with us until almost midnight. A genuinely nice guy who is articulate and has wonderful insight into the game!Episode recorded on Monday, March 29, 2021.

Just the 4 games to review in the EPL this week and none to predict, so Martyn and Richard dive into the FA Cup 6th round and discuss the England squad selection in anticipation of the upcoming international break.Also on the menu: 2CW, General Football Chat, and a freshly ripped-off quiz, known simply as "Who Are Ya?!"Episode recorded on Monday, March 22, 2021.

Just 10 more gameweeks to go in the EPL and the races to make the top 4 and avoid relegation are heating up nicely!This week, the boys discuss the ins and outs of the past EPL gameweek before a bumper "General Football Chat" covering this week's Hot Topic: the proposed Champions League reform.Also on the menu: a preview of a reduced gameweek # 29, Fantasy Football strategy and, as always, some 2CW.Episode recorded on Monday, March 15, 2021.

This week, Martyn is joined from the future by Aussie Chris, who is quarantining in his hotel near Sydney!Join the boys to review the latest EPL games, talk Fantasy Football, and predict scores for the upcoming gameweek.Also on the menu: 2CW and a second edition of a new segment, "General Football Chat"!Episode recorded Monday, March 8, 2021 (Tuesday, March 9, for Chris!)

How did Martyn, Richard and KJ do in their predictions last week?Find out as the boys analyze the last gameweek, discuss Fantasy Football, and predict next week's fixtures.Also on the menu: a brief "General Football Chat" about this week's Hot Topic— corruption and arrests at FC Barcelona.Episode recorded on Monday, March 1, 2021.

This week, the boys are delighted to welcome none other than "KJ" himself: expert soccer analyst, journalist, and Sirius XM host, Kristian Jack!One of the voices of Canadian football over the past decade, Kristian joins Martyn and Richard to analyze Gameweek #25 in the EPL, predict a bumper Gameweek # 26, and share some stories about his football journey.Episode recorded on Sunday, February 21, 2021.

Just the 10 matches in the EPL this past week? What is going on?!Martyn and Richard  make the most of this rare period of normality to analyze last week's matches in a bit more depth before previewing the 11 games scheduled over the coming 7 days.Also on the menu: our thoughts on Fantasy Football (including double-ups for Leeds and Southampton), a mixed bag for our 2CW teams, and some exciting news on the horizon.Episode recorded on Monday, February 15, 2020.

Two more action-packed gameweeks have been and gone in the EPL, and featured two home defeats for Liverpool, 12 goals for Manchester United, and a pair of comfortable victories for the Man City Machine!Also on the menu: Fantasy Football suggestions (including double-ups for Everton, Fulham, Man City and Burnley), a preview of the upcoming gameweek, and some positive results for our 2CW teams!Episode recorded on Monday, February 8, 2020.

This week, Aussie Chris joins Martyn to roast Tottenham Hotspur, Celta Vigo ... and also talk a little bit about the 20 EPL games that took place since last week's episode!Also on the menu: the boys share their predictions for Gameweek #24 and some advice for the upcoming Fantasy Premier League gameweek.Episode recorded on Monday, February 1, 2021

Good news! Aussie Chris is back this week to share his thoughts on Fantasy Football and this week's Hot Topic: Frank Lampard's dismissal as Chelsea boss.Martyn also puts Chris' knowledge of football slang to the test before the boys review Gameweek #20 in the EPL and share their predictions for THREE upcoming gameweeks.Also on the menu: an update on the lads' 2CW teams, table-topping Cambridge United and RC Celta de Vigo. Episode recorded on Monday, January 25, 2021

Which teams could get dragged back into the relegation battle? What do we make of the new celebration guidelines? Martyn and Richard attempt to answer these questions and others that arose during the last two action-packed EPL gameweeks.Also on the menu : predictions for Gameweek # 21, 2CW, and a few more special transfer-themed quizzes from the boys, as well as this week's Hot Topic: Montreal's rebranding.Episode recorded on Monday, January 18, 2021

In response to Martyn's "smugness" in last week's episode, "Aussie" Chris is back to right some wrongs and set the record straight about Fantasy Football and the Champlain Football Fantasy Premier League (code to join : f5to91) ! Also on the menu : predictions for Gameweek # 19 and # 20, 2CW, and a special transfer-themed quiz from Martyn!Episode recorded on Monday, January 11, 2021

Join Martyn and Richard for a review of the EPL games played over the festive period (Gameweeks # 16 and # 17) and find out which players are already paying dividends for Martyn's Fantasy team, now that the January Wildcard has been played!Also on the menu: predictions for a short Gameweek # 18, a mixed bag for our 2CW teams, and more!Episode recorded on Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Martyn is sick and Aussie Chris is unavailable, so Richard is flying solo this week to take you through Gameweek #15 and part of Gameweek #16 as well!Also on the menu: Fantasy Football, our predictions for Gameweek # 17 and some promising results for our 2CW teams, who are both 8th in their respective divisions!Episode recorded on Monday, December 28, 2020

The clique is back together!There is a lot to get through too, as Martyn and Richard recap Gameweek # 13 and #14 of the EPL before previewing Gameweek # 15 and # 16 in this hectic holiday schedule!Also on the menu this week: Christmas quizzes, 2CW, and Fantasy Football suggestions as the January Wildcard draws near!Episode recorded on Monday, December 21, 2020

This week Martyn is away, so friend of the pod Aussie Chris joins Richard to discuss Fantasy Football and some more crazy results in the EPL!Also on the menu this week: predictions for Gameweek # 13 and # 14, contrasting fortunes for our 2CW teams, and a brief recap of the MLS Cup final!Episode recorded on Monday, December 14, 2020

This week, Martyn is again joined by friend of the pod Aussie Chris, who is filling in for Richard! We discuss another hectic weekend of action from Gameweek 11!Also on the menu this week: predictions for Gameweek #12, Fantasy Football, 2CW and an update on the MLS playoffs!Episode recorded on Monday, December 7, 2020

This week, friend of the pod Aussie Chris joins Martyn to fill in for Richard, who is on a two week hiatus! We review a controversial Gameweek #10 in the EPL.Also on the menu this week: predictions for Gameweek #11, Fantasy Football, 2CW and an update on the MLS playoffs!Episode recorded on Monday, December 1, 2020

For the very first time, Martyn and Richard are joined on the pod by a professional footballer: Canadian international centre-forward Marcus Haber!Marcus has played over 350 matches in a career spanning more than a decade in both Europe and North America, including spells at St Johnstone in the Scottish Premier League, Stevenage Borough, Notts County, Crewe Alexandra and Dundee.It was a huge pleasure to chat with Marcus about his career and to get his insight on the EPL, MLS and playing professional football during the COVID-19 pandemic.Also on the menu this week: predictions for Gameweek #10, Fantasy Football, 2CW, and an update on the MLS playoffs!Episode recorded on Monday, November 23, 2020

After a somewhat disappointing international break for England, Martyn and Rich are delighted that the EPL is back!On the menu this week: predictions for Gameweek #9, Fantasy Football, 2CW, and this week's Hot Topic : the takeover of Wrexham AFC by Rob McElhenny and Ryan Reynolds!Episode recorded on Monday, November 16, 2020

Fresh off their first ever episode featuring a guest, Martyn and Richard review an eventful Gameweek # 8 in the EPL and Fantasy Football, before looking ahead to the MLS Playoffs, which will feature both the Montreal Impact and TFC!Also on the menu: 2CW, the International Break and our revised England XIs!Episode recorded on Monday, November 9, 2020

With their recent recording hiccup a distant memory, Martyn and Rich are once again joined by "Aussie" Chris to provide some insight and analysis for an intriguing Gameweek #7 in the EPL and share some predictions for Gameweek #8.Also on the menu: Fantasy Football, 2CW, Decision Day in the MLS, and more!Episode recorded on Monday, November 2, 2020

After a technical glitch prevented them from uploading last week's special episode with friend of the pod "Aussie" Chris, Martyn and Richard look back over Gameweek # 6 before sharing their predictions for Gameweek # 7 in the EPL.(Don't worry, Chris will be back for Gameweek #8!)Also on the menu: Fantasy Football, 2CW, crunch time in the MLS as playoffs loom, and this week's Hot Topic (Red Cards)!Episode recorded on Monday, October 26, 2020

Martyn and Richard look back over England's victories over Wales and Belgium before sharing their predictions for Gameweek # 5 in the EPL.Also on the menu: Fantasy Football picks, a truly brilliant week for Cambridge United, 2CW, an overview of the MLS, and this week's Hot Topic (Project Big Picture)!Episode recorded on Monday, October 12, 2020

Martyn and Rich dissect another crazy week in the EPL, discuss Fantasy Football and share their own England XI before the international break!Also on the menu: 2CW and this week's Hot Topic (Transfer Deadline Day)!Episode recorded on Monday, October 5, 2020.

Martyn and Richard look back over Gameweek # 3 of this surprising 2020/21 season, which included a 5-2 home defeat for last year's EPL runner-up Man City and a 2nd consecutive win for Aston Villa, who survived by 1 point on the last day of 2019/20!Also on the menu: a preview of and predictions for Gameweek # 4 (including GOTW Leeds vs City), Fantasy Football steals of the week, this week's Hot Topic (VAR and Handballs), the continued success of their 2CW teams, and a brief look at the MLS!Episode recorded on Monday, September 28, 2020.

Martyn and Richard look back over a record-breaking week in the Premier League which featured no less than 44 goals across 10 games!Also on the menu: a preview of Gameweek # 3, Fantasy Football, this week's Hot Topic (Gareth Bale's return to Spurs), a fantastic start for their non-EPL 2CW teams, and a brief look at the MLS.Episode recorded on Monday, September 21, 2020.

Gameweek # 1 is in the bag!Martyn and Richard review their first lot of predictions and a frankly distastrous Fantasy Premier League opening weekend!Also on the menu: a preview of Gameweek # 2, this week's Hot Topic (Foden and Greenwood), a word on the MLS, 2CW, and more!Episode recorded on Monday, September 14, 2020.

Martyn and Richard, two football-mad Brits living in and around Montreal, look back over the 2019/20 EPL season and make their predictions for 2020/21, featuring a detailed look at Gameweek #1.Also on the menu: Fantasy Football, Cass & Nat Picks, this week's Hot Topic, and more!Episode recorded on Monday, September 7, 2020.