'The Classic’ is a new series from Off the Ball that will be broadcast over the coming weeks, and it will bring you the real-life drama behind some of sport’s most fascinating stores. This is Episode 2 - 'Champion': the story of Neil Shanahan Champion was narrated by Leo Nulty. The programme was produced by Raf Diallo and Eoin Brennan. Sound design was by Neil Kavanagh. the series producer of The Classic is Eoin Brennan.