The Gaffer
The Gaffer, founder of Championship Talk, has been following football/soccer for more than 30 years. Born in Wales, he is a former journalist who now lives in Florida and spends his time analyzing the influence of soccer worldwide. His writing credentials include The Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach Illustrated, South Florida Sun-Sentinel and the now defunct Matchday Magazine.
Anticipation Builds for Sheffield United Against Sheffield Wednesday Derby
One of the fiercest derbies in English football is not Liverpool against Manchester United or the North London derby. Instead it’s in the Steel City where Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United clash against each other. And the first time these …
How Sheffield Wednesday Let Eric Cantona Slip Out Of Their Grasp (Video)
Things could have been so different for Sheffield Wednesday. The Yorkshire club, currently in League One, were the first English club to give a trial to French legend Eric Cantona in 1992. As you’ll see from the video accompanying …
When Nobby Stiles Was a Leeds United Supporter
Manchester United legend Nobby Stiles was, for at least one day, a Leeds United supporter. If you don’t believe me, watch the video below to see a clip of Stiles being interviewed during half-time of the Leeds United against Coventry …
Write for Championship Talk
Do you consider yourself a massive soccer fan? Have you always wanted to write about the sport and share your ideas, opinions and knowledge with thousands of soccer fans around the world? If so, and if you can write well, …
Swansea Sink Cardiff City 1-0 In Biggest Welsh Derby Ever
Swansea City made a massive statement Sunday when they defeated Cardiff City 1-0 in the Welsh capital. Cardiff were defeated fairly and squarely by a much superior Swansea side who thoroughly deserved all three points. With Cardiff being one of …
Leeds United Home Football Kit for 2010-11 Season: Photo
Leeds United’s new home shirt for the 2010-11 season has been revealed. The Yorkshire club today were promoted from League One back to the Championship. Leeds’s new football kit for the 2010-2011 season features white shirt, shorts and socks with …
Write for Championship Talk: Last Call
There are only 34 days to go before the World Cup kicks off, so we want to give you the final opportunity before the biggest tournament begins to invite you to write for Championship Talk. Moving forward, we’ll continue to …