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'''''The Championship''''' (formally known as "The Championship" until January 2008, Then "Championship Goals" until May 2008) is a British football [[television]] programme featuring highlights from the [[Football League|Coca Cola Football League]]. It is almost always shown on Sunday mornings on [[ITV]], presented by [[Matt Smith (broadcaster)|Matt Smith]]. Despite its name, it also covers [[Football League One]] and [[Football League Two]] matches, albeit |
'''''The Championship''''' (formally known as "The Championship" until January 2008, Then "Championship Goals" until May 2008) is a British football [[television]] programme featuring highlights from the [[Football League|Coca Cola Football League]]. It is almost always shown on Sunday mornings on [[ITV]], presented by [[Matt Smith (broadcaster)|Matt Smith]]. Despite its name, it also covers [[Football League One]] and [[Football League Two]] matches, albeit to a lesser extent than Championship matches. |
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The show has included various additional features since it began in August 2004 and has had its format changed due to widespread criticism of the number of commercial breaks. Link scenes usually involve Smith speaking to camera from various parts of the stadium of the main match, like the dressing rooms, the referee's office, the boot room, the pie stand and so on. |
The show has included various additional features since it began in August 2004 and has had its format changed due to widespread criticism of the number of commercial breaks. Link scenes usually involve Smith speaking to camera from various parts of the stadium of the main match, like the dressing rooms, the referee's office, the boot room, the pie stand and so on. |
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Revision as of 22:08, 7 December 2008
The Championship (formally known as "The Championship" until January 2008, Then "Championship Goals" until May 2008) is a British football television programme featuring highlights from the Coca Cola Football League. It is almost always shown on Sunday mornings on ITV, presented by Matt Smith. Despite its name, it also covers Football League One and Football League Two matches, albeit to a lesser extent than Championship matches.
The show has included various additional features since it began in August 2004 and has had its format changed due to widespread criticism of the number of commercial breaks. Link scenes usually involve Smith speaking to camera from various parts of the stadium of the main match, like the dressing rooms, the referee's office, the boot room, the pie stand and so on.
The Team
Presenter
- Matt Smith has been the presenter from the start and is very rarely absent. In the rare occasions that he is absent, Andy Townsend, Robbie Earle and Craig Doyle have deputised. Angus Scott previously filled in when Smith was away, but he now works for Setanta Sports.
Pundits
- The pundits (who report too) were Robbie Earle and Andy Townsend. They gave their analysis on some games but they usually reported in depth on a game in the Football League. As of the 2007-2008 season pundits were very rarely used on the programme.
Reporters
- The main reporters are Ned Boulting, Gabriel Clarke and Dave Beckett. However there have been many more reporters such as Richard Henwood, Tom Skippings, Mike Hall, Andy Kerr, Mick Conway and Gary Bloom.
Commentators
- Commentators on The Championship are Peter Drury, Jon Champion, Clive Tyldesley and John Rawling. Others include Phil Duffell, Tony Jones, Bob Symonds, Martyn Dean, Trevor Harris, Donovan Blake. Angus Scott was also a regular commentator before his move to Setanta.
End of the show
- The show will come to an end in May 2009 when ITV's Championship and Carling Cup highlights package comes to an end. After this time BBC Sport will take over the rights though the show itself will most likely end, as highlights would be integrated into Match of the Day.