Elliott Jackson, George Smith

The Championship Chat Podcast

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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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Elliott Jackson, George Smith

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Boro beaten, Ipswich & Hull profit, Rovers & Charlton big winners 22.12.2025 1:04:16

Elliott Jackson and George Smith review the Championship weekend. Middlesbrough slipped up at Bristol City, Hull City are fourth at Christmas and Blackburn Rovers & Charlton Athletic secured huge 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/a...

Big wins at the bottom as Coventry and Boro pull clear 15.12.2025 59:38

Elliott and George dissect another eventful Championship weekend. Coventry and Boro were the big winners whilst Norwich and Portsmouth claimed important victories at the bottom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ipswich shock Cov, Boro ball and touchline scraps 08.12.2025 55:24

Elliott Jackson and George Smith review the Championship weekend. Coventry fell to defeat at Ipswich, Middlesbrough thrashed Hull, Sheff Utd put four past Stoke City and there was a touchline brawl at Ashton Gate. 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 podcastc...

Blades' hat-trick, Cov win again and first victories for Boro & Norwich bosses 02.12.2025 56:42

Elliott and George breakdown the Championship weekend. Four games ended 3-2, including Millwall's win over Southampton. Coventry claimed another victory whilst Boro and Norwich got their first wins with new head coaches. Sheffield United made it three in a row too. Thank you for listening. Make sure you are subscribed wherever you get your podcasts by clicking here and follow us on X @Champchatpod...

Derby spoils, comeback wins and bags of Championship fun 24.11.2025 1:07:28

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

Sheehan sacked, manager round table and surprise packages 17.11.2025 50:39

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 podcast...

Edwards fury at Boro, Norwich sacking Manning as Coventry, Saints & Derby get big wins 10.11.2025 1:05:26

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

Saints sack Still, hat-trick heroes and Championship drama 03.11.2025 1:12:53

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

Cov's big six, managers under pressure and Sheff Wed enter administration 27.10.2025 1:05:58

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

Cov stay top, Boro beat Ipswich and a scrap at St Andrew's 20.10.2025 1:09:02

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...

Watford swap Pezzolano for Gracia and the Championship's biggest potential movers 13.10.2025 54:29

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 podcastchoi...

Ipswich's derby delight, Coventry hit five and Boro lose unbeaten start 06.10.2025 1:01:46

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

Coventry City's promotion credentials, Sheff Utd's first win and seven draws! 29.09.2025 59:21

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

Charlton leave it late, Oxford and Wednesday secure first wins 22.09.2025 56:19

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

Selles sacked, five-star Ipswich and more away wins 15.09.2025 57:47

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

Good window, bad window 07.09.2025 1:05:00

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

Boro's 100% record, Sheff Utd crisis, Bristol City cut loose and free-kicks galore! 01.09.2025 1:00:39

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...

Stoke & Boro 100% starts, Coventry hit seven and Sheff Utd stutter again 25.08.2025 1:02:32

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

Coventry's eight-goal thriller, Hull and Birmingham's late winners and Sheff Utd concern 18.08.2025 39:36

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

Saints, Stoke and Charlton leave it late as Bristol City shock Sheffield United 11.08.2025 55:32

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

2025/26 1-24 predictions 04.08.2025 1:50:53

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

10 Championship transfers to watch 28.07.2025 43:20

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

Chris Wilder sacked, Ruben Selles in and three more managerial arrivals 23.06.2025 34:48

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

Boro sack Carrick, Owls in crisis and 1-24s review 09.06.2025 1:00:21

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. V...

Championship TOTS & Awards 02.06.2025 52:50

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