The play-offs for the English divisions began in the 1986/87 season where the team in the First Division (now known as the Premier League) who finished just above the relegation zone faced three sides from Second Division (known now as the Championship) and whoever won the final would then play their football in the highest … Read more
It is just over a year ago since Nahki Wells introduced himself to a British T.V audience watching on as Bradford City, then of League Two, overcame Aston Villa of the Premier League to reach the final of the League Cup. Wells, who also played against Arsenal in the previous round, scored Bradford’s first in … Read more
P.s: The article was written before last weekend’s matches. The battle to win promotion to the Premier League is intensifying and players have impressed in their bid to fire their team to the playoffs and beyond. Here’s my Championship XI of the season so far. GK- Robert Green Many people forget he is still quality … Read more
I don’t think anyone in the world could have possibly predicted that little old Burnley would be top of the championship in November. After being somewhat bang average last season finishing in mid-table I think it has taken everyone by surprise that Burnley are flying high and have put themselves in the best possible position … Read more
Forget Liverpool’s SAS (Sturridge & Suarez), the best strike force in English football is Vings who have a total of 18 goals between them this season. That is of course, Sam Vokes and Danny Ings of Burnley who have started the season in goalscoring form much to the surprise of many. Both had never scored … Read more
To tap into all the good feeling and gaiety generated by the recent arrival of the Royal baby, football delivered its own spin on the egalitarian story through Championship new boys Yeovil Town. The Somerset club used an easel, similar to the one waiting to be used at Buckingham Palace, to announce the loan signing … Read more
With the start of the Championship just a few days away, excitement is starting to boil over for all football fans, players and staff. After last season’s unbelievable twists, turns and drama fuelled events I sometimes wonder if it can keep getting better on the entertainment value season after season. However I then think that … Read more
At this stage of this Championship season, it’s rare to see a fixture without significance. As the table becomes more and more congested, teams who thought they had nothing to play for a few games ago now find themselves aiming for the play-off places, and others who were coasting to a comfortable mid-table finish now … Read more