Tag: Championship
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 »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 »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 »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 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 »Aston Villa finally confirm Tammy Abraham’s shirt number
On Monday evening, Aston Villa confirmed Tammy Abraham will wear the No.18 shirt this season. The 20-year-old joined Villa on loan from Chelsea this summer and could make his debut…
Read more »Unused substitute, low down Bielsa’s pecking order – Dallas is now an outcast at Leeds
Stuart Dallas played a full 90 minutes for Northern Ireland in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Bosnia-Herzegovina, but the Leeds United midfielder hasn’t had much luck getting game time at club…
Read more »Manchester City agree deal for Oliver to join Brentford on loan
Manchester City have confirmed Charlie Oliver has joined Brentford on loan. The 20-year-old has yet to make a first-team appearance for the Sky Blues and has opted for a temporary…
Read more »Tottenham agree deal for Onomah to join Sheffield Wednesday on loan
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed Josh Onomah has joined Sheffield Wednesday on loan. The 21-year-old has struggled for playing time under manager Mauricio Pochettino and has opted for another loan move…
Read more »Swansea City face difficult Championship challenge at Millwall
Swansea City visit Millwall on Saturday aiming to bounce back from last weekend’s disappointing home defeat against Bristol City. The result dropped the Swans down to 10th in the Championship…
Read more »High-flying Aston Villa tipped to find things tough at Ipswich Town
Updated:Aston Villa visit Ipswich Town in the Championship on Saturday hoping to maintain their unbeaten start to the campaign. Victories over Hull City and Wigan Athletic have lifted mood around…
Read more »Pundit eyeing tasty bookie-basher as Leeds United face Rotherham United
Updated:Leeds United host Rotherham United on Saturday aiming to continue their flying start to the Championship season. New manager Marcelo Bielsa’s style of football has worked wonders so far, with…
Read more »Morning Mix: Dry your eyes Gerrard, Leeds off to a flyer, Chelsea defeat exposes big issue
Updated:One league game in and new Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is already sounding like a seasoned moaner. Gerrard claimed that it “seemed the world was against” Rangers after Alfredo Morelos…
Read more »Morning Mix: Moment of truth for new Leeds United manager, Chelsea star’s mum will brighten your day
The Marcelo Bielsa era gets unerway at Elland Road on Sunday as Leeds United take on Stoke City. The 63-year-old’s appointment has been widely praised by people within the game,…
Read more »Morning Mix: Newcastle sell Toon Army short again, Tottenham target worth a “Mars bar and an Amazon voucher”
“Blackburn Rovers have agreed a deal with Newcastle United for striker Adam Armstrong”. That was a statement that most Rovers fans didn’t think was possible earier in the week, yet…
Read more »Manchester City departure confirmed, Bryan seals exit
Manchester City confirm Kean Bryan has departed the Etihad Stadium to join Sheffield United on a three-year-deal deal. The 21-year-old has sealed a move to Bramall Lane and is United’s…
Read more »Liverpool forward Ben Woodburn joins Sheffield United on loan
Updated:Liverpool youngster Ben Woodburn has joined Sheffield United on a season-long loan. The 18-year-old has progressed through the ranks at Anfield, signing his first professional contract at the same time…
Read more »Morning Mix: Chelsea must test Bayern’s resolve, Harrison “could be a blinder of a player”, Manchester United “issue” played down
Updated:Niko Kovac’s admission that striker Robert Lewandowski “toys with going elsewhere” this summer should have set bells ringing in Chelsea’s boardroom. The Blues, Real Madrid and Manchester United are all…
Read more »Morning Mix: Liverpool manager playing risky game, “Bamford won’t get more than 12”, Manchester United boss right to be angry
Updated:Jurgen Klopp’s comment that the club may not sign any more defenders this summer is potentially a risky move by the Liverpool manager. Liverpool’s £176.9 million outlay in the current…
Read more »Morning Mix: Major Chelsea star faces huge fight, Mourinho would “ruin” Maguire, Tottenham dodge Grealish bullet
Updated:N’Golo Kante’s future at Stamford Bridge is looking increasingly uncertain as new signing Jorginho continues to stamp his authority on Chelsea’s midfield in their pre-season games. The 26-year-old was impressive…
Read more »Morning Mix: Liverpool boss asks for the impossible, Aston Villa fans divided, Zlatan’s become a parody
Updated:Jurgen Klopp has warned Liverpool fans to not get carried away “celebrating signings” – who wants to tell him that the horse has already bolted? The Reds have spent around…
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