The Sportsman Untitled - Championship Podcast

2026 WORLD CUP PREVIEW: Winners, Dark Horses & Predictions!

England open their World Cup campaign against Croatia next Wednesday in what is the biggest world cup ever, with 48 teams competing for the Jules Rimet trophy.Simon Lillibury is joined by Stretford Paddock's Jay Motty and Redmen TV's Ste Hoare to preview the 2026 World Cup, offer their opinions and insight on the England squad selected by Thomas Tuchel, look at the dark horses, golden boot winner, biggest let down and of course, predicting the winner.The Sportsman Untitled will be back week-by-week during the tournament, offering insight, opinion and everything in between as England look to bring football home for the second time, sixty years on from their first.0:00 Intro0:30 England World Cup Squad Reaction8:25 Is Harry Kane England’s best ever striker13:39 What does Thomas Tuchel have to do to be a success for England?17:32 World Cup 2026 Predictions: Dark Horse23:47 World Cup 2026 Predictions: Golden Boot27:55 World Cup 2026 Predictions: Biggest flop30:45 World Cup 2026 Predictions: Player of the Tournament32:35 World Cup 2026 Predictions: Golden Glove34:06 World Cup 2026 Predictions: Youngster/One to Watch36:55 World Cup 2026 Predictions: Biggest Flop40:08 Who are your World Cup finalists?45:10 England’s best XI for the World Cup53:50 Outro_Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSportsmancom?sub_confirmation=1Welcome to The Sportsman Untitled – your weekly fix of all things Championship and EFL, where raw opinions, expert takes, and unmatched passion collide. Whether you're buzzing off a last-minute winner or stuck mid-table with an identity crisis, this pod is for the real Football League heads.Hosted by Simon Lillibury (ThatCovPod) plus a rotating crew of fan pundits, ex-pros, and managers, we're diving deep into the latest Championship drama, transfer gossip, tactical breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes exclusives.We’re not Premier League snobs – we live and breathe the realest, most unpredictable league in English football. From wild play-off pushes to gritty relegation scraps, we cover it all.🎥 Watch weekly on YouTube🎧 Listen on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcastsSearch “Championship podcast” and find us topping the league.🎧 | Listen on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/6dggSE92EGPTO2VMnQk3T1?si=lrOnfGPFTu6crGkPhtaWPgChampionship Betting Odds - https://www.betfred.com/sports/football/competition/championship Championship Relegation Odds - https://www.betfred.com/sports/football/event/32127259Social channels:https://www.twitter.com/thesportsmanhttps://www.facebook.com/thesportsmancomhttps://www.instagram.com/thesportsmancom#Championship #Podcast #EFL

SPYGATE LATEST: "SACK ECKERT" and "DOCK THEM 30 POINTS" | Hull vs Southampton Play-Off Final Preview

Spygate rumbles on with a hearing expected to take place on Tuesday.The Sportsman Untitled panel of Simon Lillibury, Oli Mann and Callum Fowler pull the pieces together and digest the latest in the on-going, fast-moving story surrounding the play-off final as Southampton could face expulsion, a fine or maybe a points deduction.Ahead of the showpiece final to the Championship season, Simon, Oli and Callum preview the Play-Off Final at Wembley this Saturday and give their score predictions.But will the match even go ahead. We will have to wait and see!_Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSportsmancom?sub_confirmation=1Welcome to The Sportsman Untitled – your weekly fix of all things Championship and EFL, where raw opinions, expert takes, and unmatched passion collide. Whether you're buzzing off a last-minute winner or stuck mid-table with an identity crisis, this pod is for the real Football League heads.Hosted by Simon Lillibury (ThatCovPod) plus a rotating crew of fan pundits, ex-pros, and managers, we're diving deep into the latest Championship drama, transfer gossip, tactical breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes exclusives.We’re not Premier League snobs – we live and breathe the realest, most unpredictable league in English football. From wild play-off pushes to gritty relegation scraps, we cover it all.🎥 Watch weekly on YouTube🎧 Listen on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcastsSearch “Championship podcast” and find us topping the league.🎧 | Listen on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/6dggSE92EGPTO2VMnQk3T1?si=lrOnfGPFTu6crGkPhtaWPgChampionship Betting Odds - https://www.betfred.com/sports/football/competition/championship Championship Relegation Odds - https://www.betfred.com/sports/football/event/32127259Social channels:https://www.twitter.com/thesportsmanhttps://www.facebook.com/thesportsmancomhttps://www.instagram.com/thesportsmancom#Championship #Podcast #EFL

CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY-OFFS SPECIAL | Hull vs Millwall | Middlesbrough vs Southampton

It's the play-offs, back again like it only happened yesterday and we've brought the stars out for our The Sportsman Untitled Championship Play-Offs Special. Millwall podcaster Chris Chapman faces off against To Hull and Back's William young, whilst Southampton Podcaster Football Martin goes into battle with Matt from Boro Breakdown. Simon Lillibury and Benjamin Bloom complete the line up, bringing together a bumper 6-man special ahead of the EFL Championship Play-Offs. Who will be going to Wembley? Who will be going into the Premier League and who will be left battling it out in The Championship for another season? The Championship Play-Offs are as follows: Hull vs Millwall on Friday May 8th at 8pm Middlesbrough vs Southampton on Saturday May 9th at 12:30pm Then it's in reverse, with Millwall vs Hull on Monday May 11th at 8pm and Southampton vs Middlesbrough on Tuesday May 12th at 8pm. The play-off final will be at Wembley on May 23rd, but kick off is TBC!

Who's Crashing Out? Top Six Battle After Coventry's Coronation and Oxford Relegated

Coventry City were crowned champions over the weekend, with Oxford confirmed as heading down to League One from The Championship.Simon Lillibury, Ben Bloom and Conor McGilligan team up to dissect the weekend's action, look at the race for the final play-offs spots and have a quick look at Ipswich's trip to Southampton on Tuesday._Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSportsmancom?sub_confirmation=1Welcome to The Sportsman Untitled – your weekly fix of all things Championship and EFL, where raw opinions, expert takes, and unmatched passion collide. Whether you're buzzing off a last-minute winner or stuck mid-table with an identity crisis, this pod is for the real Football League heads.Hosted by Simon Lillibury (ThatCovPod) plus a rotating crew of fan pundits, ex-pros, and managers, we're diving deep into the latest Championship drama, transfer gossip, tactical breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes exclusives.We’re not Premier League snobs – we live and breathe the realest, most unpredictable league in English football. From wild play-off pushes to gritty relegation scraps, we cover it all.🎥 Watch weekly on YouTube🎧 Listen on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcastsSearch “Championship podcast” and find us topping the league.🎧 | Listen on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/6dggSE92EGPTO2VMnQk3T1?si=lrOnfGPFTu6crGkPhtaWPgChampionship Betting Odds - https://www.betfred.com/sports/football/competition/championship Championship Relegation Odds - https://www.betfred.com/sports/football/event/32127259Social channels:https://www.twitter.com/thesportsmanhttps://www.facebook.com/thesportsmancomhttps://www.instagram.com/thesportsmancom#Championship #Podcast #EFL

Coventry back in the Premier League! Leicester's survival hopes DONE + Hull City special

Coventry City are in the Premier League after securing automatic promotion over the weekend, whilst Middlesbrough continue to falter and drop into the play-offs mix, with Millwall and Ipswich now vying for that second place spot.Meanwhile at the bottom end, Leicester continue to drive towards league one, with the question of when not if they are confirmed as being relegated.Hull City podcaster William Young joins Simon Lillibury and Callum Fowler to dissect the weekend's action and deep dive what has been a brilliant season for the Tigers._Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSportsmancom?sub_confirmation=1Welcome to The Sportsman Untitled – your weekly fix of all things Championship and EFL, where raw opinions, expert takes, and unmatched passion collide. Whether you're buzzing off a last-minute winner or stuck mid-table with an identity crisis, this pod is for the real Football League heads.Hosted by Simon Lillibury (ThatCovPod) plus a rotating crew of fan pundits, ex-pros, and managers, we're diving deep into the latest Championship drama, transfer gossip, tactical breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes exclusives.We’re not Premier League snobs – we live and breathe the realest, most unpredictable league in English football. From wild play-off pushes to gritty relegation scraps, we cover it all.🎥 Watch weekly on YouTube🎧 Listen on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcastsSearch “Championship podcast” and find us topping the league.🎧 | Listen on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/6dggSE92EGPTO2VMnQk3T1?si=lrOnfGPFTu6crGkPhtaWPgChampionship Betting Odds - https://www.betfred.com/sports/football/competition/championship Championship Relegation Odds - https://www.betfred.com/sports/football/event/32127259Social channels:https://www.twitter.com/thesportsmanhttps://www.facebook.com/thesportsmancomhttps://www.instagram.com/thesportsmancom#Championship #Podcast #EFL