Tag: Championship
Caldwell says Rodgers was “brilliant” and “gave advice” on being a manager
Gary Caldwell was full of praise for Brendan Rodgers, revealing the “brilliant” Celtic manager “gave advice” on how to be a successful coach. After retiring in 2015, Caldwell wasted little…
Read more »Dalglish says McGregor and McGinn are “very good”
Sir Kenny Dalglish was full of praise for Celtic midfielder Callum McGregor and Aston Villa’s John McGinn, calling the Scottish pair “very good”. The Tartan Army suffered consecutive defeats in…
Read more »Barton says Coyle is a “great player”
Fleetwood Town manager Joey Barton says Lewie Coyle is a “great player” and added how “privileged” he is to have the defender on loan for the season. Coyle joined Town…
Read more »‘He’s better than anything else’ – Kenny Burns names Worrall as Rangers’ best defender
Kenny Burns believes Joe Worrall is Rangers’ best defender and backed Steven Gerrard decision to give him regular playing time over Nikola Katic. Worrall joined Rangers from Nottingham Forest on…
Read more »Aston Villa fans react to Sam Allardyce’s comments on vacant managerial job
Updated:While John Terry is being considered the favourite to become the next Aston Villa boss, the club is taking their time to appoint the right figure who can take Villa…
Read more »Wallace could leave Rangers, Gerrard to agree cut-price move
Updated:According to The Sun, Lee Wallace could leave Rangers, with manager Steven Gerrard potentially agreeing a cut-price move for the defender to join Wigan Athletic. Latics boss Paul Cook reportedly…
Read more »Jorge Sampaoli’s makes Leeds United admission, Bielsa will be delighted
Former Argentine manager Jorge Sampaoli admitted he’s been enjoying watching Leeds United of late, on par with Chelsea, Manchester City, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Real Betis and Sevilla. Sampaoli and Bielsa…
Read more »Rodgers rejects Aston Villa
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has ruled himself out of the running to be next Aston Villa manager after the 45-year-old was named on a three-man shortlist to replace the sacked…
Read more »Manchester City could agree deal for Rodon, Swansea could throw spanner in the works
Updated:According to the Mirror, Manchester City could agree a deal for Swansea City defender Joe Rodon. The Jacks, however, are trying to throw a spanner in the works by getting…
Read more »Aston Villa fancied to put tough week behind them at Millwall
Updated:Aston Villa visit Millwall in the Championship on Saturday desperately needing a victory to lift the mood around the club. Villa sacked manager Steve Bruce this week after winning only…
Read more »Pundit tips Leeds United to march on against Brentford
Updated:Leeds United host Brentford on Saturday aiming to maintain their place at the top of the Championship. Marcelo Bielsa’s have bounced back from their first defeat of the season against…
Read more »Swansea City strongly fancied to defeat lowly Ipswich Town
Updated:Swansea City host Ipswich Town in the Championship on Saturday aiming to extend their unbeaten run to four games. The Swans head into the match seventh in the table, just…
Read more »Leeds United fancied to pick up three points at Hull City
Updated:Leeds United visit Hull City in the Championship on Tuesday hoping to regain the winning thread. Marcelo Bielsa’s side are still second in the table, despite picking up just one…
Read more »Aston Villa tipped to come out on top against struggling Preston North End
Updated:Aston Villa host Preston North End on Tuesday aiming to stay in touch with the top teams in the Championship. Villa have picked up just one point in their last…
Read more »Swansea City visit Wigan Athletic hoping to bag top six spot
Updated:Swansea City visit Wigan Athletic in the Championship on Tuesday aiming to jump into the top six in the table. The Swans’ 3-0 victory over Queens Park Rangers on Saturday…
Read more »Bristol City tipped to add to Aton Villa manager’s woes this weekend
Updated:Aston Villa head to Bristol City in the Championship on Friday aiming to get their promotion bid back on track. Villa’s 2-1 defeat against Sheffield Wednesday last weekend dropped them…
Read more »Pundit tips Leeds United to stumble at Sheffield Wednesday
Updated:Leeds United visit Sheffield Wednesday on Friday aiming to put last week’s surprise defeat at home to Birmingham City firmly behind them. Despite losing 2-1, Marcelo Bielsa’s side stayed top…
Read more »Swansea City hoping to end goal drought against Queens Park Rangers
Updated:Swansea City host Queens Park Rangers on Saturday aiming to move back into the top half of the Championship. City head into the game 13th in the table, but with…
Read more »Swansea City aiming to upset the odds at high-flying Middlesbrough
Updated:Swansea City travel to Middlesbrough in the Championship on Saturday aiming to end a disappointing week on a high note. Graham Potter’s side drew 0-0 at home to Nottingham Forest…
Read more »Aston Villa fancied to follow up against Sheffield Wednesday
Updated:Aston Villa go head-to-head with Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday hoping to stay in touch with the leading teams in the Championship. Villa are 7th in the table after a 2-0…
Read more »Pundit backs Leeds United to keep rolling against Birmingham City
Updated:Leeds United host Birmingham City on Saturday aiming to retain their place at the top of the Championship. Marcelo Bielsa’s side beat Preston North End on Tuesday to maintain their…
Read more »Aston Villa could agree deal for Collins, Bruce may sign triallist on a free transfer
According to the Telegraph, Aston Villa could agree a deal for centre-back James Collins who has been recently training with the club and is available on a free transfer. The…
Read more »‘Good riddance’, ‘Worst signing’, – some fans slaughter McCormack after he leaves Villa on loan
Updated:Aston Villa confirmed on Wednesday that Ross McCormack has joined Central Coast Mariners on loan for the rest of the season and some supporters are delighted to see him leave,…
Read more »Swansea aiming to continue solid start to the season at Stoke
Updated:Swansea City visit Stoke City on Tuesday aiming to stay in touch with the leading sides in the Championship. The Swans head into the game sixth in the table, three…
Read more »RIP Kevin Beattie: Ipswich Town legend would have been worth £100 million in today’s market
As we go through life it is inevitable that people we have known or admired pass away. Today is one such day. The news that former Ipswich Town defender Kevin…
Read more »Pundit says Leeds United’s injury woes could hit their hopes at Millwall
Updated:Leeds United visit Millwall on Saturday aiming to maintain their place at the top of the Championship. Marcelo Bielsa’s side are level on 14 points with Middlesbrough after six games,…
Read more »Pundit eyeing 70/1 bookie-basher as Blackburn Rovers host Aston Villa
Updated:Blackburn Rovers face Aston Villa on Saturday with both sides eager to bounce back from disappointing defeats in their last games. Rovers lost at Bristol City, while Villa crashed heavily…
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