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Posted by: Mack Jun 22 2016, 08:16 PM
The 2016/17 season of the Sky Bet Championship will begin on Friday 6th August.
- Replacing the three promoted and relegated teams from last season are Newcastle United, Norwich City, Aston Villa, Wigan Athletic, Burton Albion and Barnsley
- Pre-season managerial changes have already occurred at Blackburn Rovers, Cardiff City, Rotherham United, Reading, Derby County, Leeds United and Aston Villa. Nottingham Forest are without an manager
Newcastle United 9-4f
Aston Villa 9-1
Norwich City 10-1
Derby County 12-1
Brighton & Hove Albion 12-1
Sheffield Wednesday 16-1
Wigan Athletic 18-1
Brentford 20-1
Ipswich Town 22-1
Cardiff City 22-1
Bristol City 25-1
Huddersfield Town 25-1
Preston North End 25-1
Fulham 28-1
QPR 28-1
Wolverhampton Wanderers 28-1
Leeds United 33-1
Blackburn Rovers 33-1
Birmingham City 40-1
Barnsley 50-1
Burton Albion 66-1
Rotherham United 80-1
Any early predictions?
Posted by: Mack Jun 22 2016, 08:20 PM
Opening Fixtures:
Fulham v Newcastle United (Friday, 5 August - 19:45 BST)
Birmingham City v Cardiff City
Blackburn Rovers v Norwich City
Bristol City v Wigan Athletic
Derby County v Brighton
Huddersfield Town v Brentford
Ipswich Town v Barnsley
Nottingham Forest v Burton Albion
Reading v Preston North End
Rotherham United v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Queens Park Rangers v Leeds United (Sunday, 7 August - 12:00 BST)
Sheffield Wednesday v Aston Villa (Sunday, 7 August - 16:30 BST)
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Jun 22 2016, 09:35 PM
This is our first five fixtures:
H. Wigan Athletic
A. Burton Albion
A. Norwich City
H. Newcastle United
H. Aston Villa
Ouch! 
Posted by: Hazza Chapman Jun 22 2016, 10:10 PM
Newcastle are going to absolutely OWN this league.
Posted by: Mack Jul 1 2016, 07:39 PM
Especially with the signings they've made with Ritchie and Gayle.
Posted by: Steve201 Jul 2 2016, 03:59 PM
Hard to believe Burton Albion are playing at this level. Although with Nigel Clough in charge they will struggle I woulda guess.
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Aug 5 2016, 09:05 PM
Impressive result for Fulham tonight. Newcastle looked very ordinary though.
Posted by: Steve201 Aug 6 2016, 12:30 AM
The championship tends to swallow managers up - might happen to Rafa too - need a Chris Hughton or a kick McCarthy rather than a continental manager
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Aug 6 2016, 10:20 AM
I think Rafa will be fine, it might just take him and his players a few games to get used to the hustle and bustle of the Championship.
Really looking forward to Bristol City v Wigan today. No idea how it will go but I feel like we could do with three points on the board early seeing as we've got Norwich, Newcastle and Villa in August. City and Wigan rarely win their opening games so it'll probably be a draw.
Posted by: mdh Aug 6 2016, 11:35 AM
Excited for today's game. Hopefully we'll be able to pull off a result.
Posted by: Mack Aug 14 2016, 12:04 PM
A second loss in two games for Newcastle United and Rafa Bentiez. Dearie me.
Posted by: Martyn Aug 14 2016, 10:07 PM
So much for the odds on Newcastle going the whole season unbeaten. Newcastle to be relegated to league 1!
Posted by: PeteFromLeeds Aug 15 2016, 10:13 AM
Leeds to flop in this league as always 
Posted by: Ðøßßø Aug 15 2016, 01:30 PM
Tis the problem with the Championship for relegated teams, it's a brutal league. Having said that I still fancy Toon to win the league when they get their asses in gear. I think a good number of the squad probably think they're better than the Championship so are going into games expecting to win which is never the way to approach any match.
Posted by: Josh. Aug 15 2016, 02:35 PM
Yeah, it's a terrible start for Newcastle and very unexpected due to how their team is full of quality players but I can't see them not winning the league still once they get used to it all.
I do hope they get promoted too, as someone who used to live in Newcastle, I do love it when the Toon, Boro and Sunderland are all in the same league 
Posted by: Suedehead2 Aug 18 2016, 07:00 AM
After three games, no team has a 100% record and Brighton are top on goal difference 
They seem to have learned a lesson from last season when they didn't win a game by more than one goal until well after Christmas.
Posted by: Rooney Aug 18 2016, 11:12 AM
Newcastle will be fine, you can lose 10 games in the Championship and still get promoted. Themselves and Norwich are the best teams on paper, but I would expect Brighton, Sheffield Wednesday and Huddersfield to push them close.
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Aug 18 2016, 12:45 PM
You'd expect Derby to be in the mix too, although they've started slowly again. Not sure about Villa really. I think they might be too inconsistent to really challenge for automatic promotion.
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Aug 18 2016, 05:30 PM
http://onefootballforum.co.uk/index.php?attachments/image-jpeg.4208/
Ashton Gate is looking rather nice these days... 
Posted by: mdh Aug 28 2016, 10:25 AM
I'm pretty pleased with how we're doing at the moment. A 3-0 win over Norwich this time last season would make me spit my tea out but, although we're in a lower place than we were this time last year we look as though we could genuinely challenge for the play-offs.
Also, I'm absolutely delighted to see the scum/Villa playing badly. Please get relegated.
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Aug 29 2016, 12:13 AM
Villa completely collapsed after we scored, they have such a soft underbelly. We were awful in the first half and made them look like Barcelona. We completely outplayed them in the second half though. Tammy Abraham looks some player.
Posted by: Flatcap Aug 31 2016, 08:01 PM
Very surprised at Huddersfield, I would have predicted a relegation battle for them. Early days I know...
Posted by: Ryan. Sep 27 2016, 06:09 PM
Nigel Pearson has been suspended pending internal investigation. He was sent home from the hotel he was staying at just hours ago by the chairman ahead of tonight's game with Cardiff.
We've turned into a right mess
Posted by: Steve201 Sep 27 2016, 10:07 PM
He's a horrible bast*rd Pearson!
Posted by: Mack Sep 29 2016, 12:08 PM
More allegations today in the Telegraph regarding the Barnsley assistant manager, QPR manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Cellino the Leeds owner:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/28/exclusive-the-corruption-at-the-top-of-the-championship/
Posted by: Flatcap Sep 30 2016, 12:08 PM
So much for my theory that Pearson's comments about the lack of guaranteed commitment from his squad had something to do with his suspension..
Posted by: Mack Oct 3 2016, 12:20 PM
From winning the Champions League with Chelsea back in 2012.
Four years on, Di Matteo has been sacked as manager of Aston Villa after 11 games.
Posted by: Ðøßßø Oct 3 2016, 12:21 PM
Villa are a complete shambles of a club, hope they get relegated again.
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Oct 3 2016, 01:20 PM
I hope Villa keep their dirty mitts off Lee Johnson. 
Steve Cotterill is still available... 
Posted by: Mack Oct 4 2016, 07:52 AM
With the way Villa are going, I wouldn't be surprised if they went down. Very poor start to the season indeed.
Posted by: Flatcap Oct 5 2016, 06:02 PM
I thought they would be in the promotion/play off mix at the beginning of the season, it is a disappointing start for Villa. Off the field issues can't have helped matters there.
Cardiff sack Trollope.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37552009
Appoint Warnock.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37558965
Posted by: Mack Oct 5 2016, 06:51 PM
The 14th club for Neil Warnock that he has managed.
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Oct 5 2016, 08:47 PM
The match against Cardiff looks much harder now they've appointed Colin. Although it certainly adds that "extra spice" to the game. They also have fatty Lambert playing for them as well. 
Posted by: Mack Oct 8 2016, 10:03 PM
Nigel Pearson has gone as Derby manager.
Posted by: Mack Oct 8 2016, 10:17 PM
Aston Villa are in talks with Steve Bruce as taking over as manager.That certainly won't be popular.
Posted by: Flatcap Oct 9 2016, 08:23 PM
And Powell seems to be in a good position to take over there according to this article.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37597454
Posted by: Mack Oct 11 2016, 10:22 PM
A move which won't be popular possibly in both ways, Steve Bruce is set to be named as Aston Villa manager.
Posted by: Mack Oct 12 2016, 12:00 PM
Mad to think that are rumours that Steve McClaren could in talks over returning to Derby as manager.
Posted by: Ryan. Oct 12 2016, 09:20 PM
He's officially back! I was annoyed in how he took his eye off the ball in his last 4 months with us in favour of Newcastle but aside from that, his reign in charge coincided with the most pleasure I've ever had watching a Derby team in my 10-15 years of supporting them. For that reason, I'm glad he's back if he can resurrect the exciting attacking football (and ultimately good results) we had for the majority of the 13/14 and 14/15 seasons.
Posted by: Mack Oct 12 2016, 09:46 PM
Steve Bruce has joined as the new Aston Villa manager don't think that is a popular move there.
If he can produce the form like he did before he left for Newcastle, McClaren then Derby could be in good stead although he always be the 'Wally In The Brolly' for me and our disastrous Euro 2008 campaign
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Oct 12 2016, 09:50 PM
Derby, Villa and Cardiff will probably start climbing up the table now.
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Oct 13 2016, 08:00 PM
Another reason to hate those Cardiff w*n**rs - they seem to like the bloody Gas! 
http://www.cardiffcityforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=178137
Posted by: Ðøßßø Oct 14 2016, 07:36 PM
I think Villa will just accept anyone with proven experience right now regardless of their history. McLeish was obviously unpopular due to the fact he came directly from Brum & just wasn't very good really (granted he did win the League Cup) but got relegated twice as well.
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Oct 14 2016, 10:57 PM
We were awful tonight. Cardiff are a bit of a bogey team these days.
Posted by: Mack Oct 19 2016, 07:53 PM
Alan Stubbs has been sacked as Rotherham manager.
Posted by: Flatcap Oct 21 2016, 04:23 PM
Brentford's McCormack gets 5 match ban for comments made in April relating to a female match official.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37728701
Alan Stubbs sacked as Rotherham manager.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37707825
They have since appointed Kenny Jackett.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37728111
Posted by: Flatcap Oct 25 2016, 07:46 PM
Caldwell has been sacked by Wigan.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37769286
Posted by: Steve201 Oct 25 2016, 11:11 PM
Shocked by Caldwell going did so well to lead them back to the championship but in the bottom 3, thought he might have had longer tho!
Posted by: JigsawSawMan Oct 26 2016, 07:52 AM
Walter Zenga was also sacked yesterday as Wolves manager.
Posted by: Suedehead2 Nov 5 2016, 08:05 PM
A great goal from Steve Sidwell for Brighton today
Posted by: Steve201 Nov 6 2016, 01:44 AM
Nearly as good as bents goal for Derby
Posted by: Flatcap Nov 8 2016, 08:37 PM
I had to watch that a couple of times. That is one goal he won't forget scoring in a hurry.
Paul Lambert has been appointed as head coach at Wolves.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37839003
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has been sacked at QPR.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37886826
Tim Sherwood has been linked with this position.
Posted by: Flatcap Nov 23 2016, 09:49 PM
Colin Calderwood has left Brighton and has since joined Aston Villa.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38021312
Since my last post about the QPR position, Sherwood has joined Swindon Town and Ian Holloway has been reappointed.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37943477
Warren Joyce has been appointed at Wigan in the aftermath of Caldwell being sacked.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37563590
Posted by: Mack'sXmasSack Dec 3 2016, 07:19 PM
Preston's Jermaine Beckford and Eoin Doyle were both sent off for fighting each other in their defeat against Sheffield Wednesday.
Posted by: Steve201 Dec 4 2016, 09:51 PM
Seen that it was no Dyer - Bowyer but funny all the same!
Posted by: Flatcap Dec 14 2016, 10:00 PM
Not sure of the logic of the events at Birmingham City. Rowett has been sacked and Zola has been appointed.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38316110
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38322274
Zola has not got a good track record as a manager from memory, relegation battle when he was with West Ham is what I seem to remember.
Posted by: Mack'sXmasSack Dec 14 2016, 10:27 PM
Ridiculous indeed regarding Birmingham City.We'll see what happens with Zola. New owners poking their noses in.
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Dec 17 2016, 11:43 PM
We got to 20 points relatively quickly, we seem to be taking forever to get to 30 points. 
We've been utter w*** for 2 months now. Our last 11 games, 2 wins, 1 draw and 8 defeats.
Posted by: JingleBellsMack Dec 20 2016, 01:05 PM
Jonjo Shelvey has received a five match ban for racial abuse towards Wolves midfielder Romain Saiss back in September.
Posted by: Suedehead2 Jan 2 2017, 05:09 PM
Back to the top of the table today and with a game in hand!
Posted by: Sarah Jan 3 2017, 12:34 AM
I hope Brighton can keep up this good run they are on..shame we will be losing Dunk for next two games but yeah top of the league with a game in hand is looking quite good at the moment 
Posted by: SePetember Song Jan 4 2017, 07:30 PM
Leeds aren't doing that bad Especially considering how they've performed in previous seasons.
Posted by: Mack Jan 10 2017, 08:46 AM
If they maintain this run, Leeds United are a contender for promotion.
For automatic promotion, it will probably be Brighton & Newcastle United.
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Jan 14 2017, 04:06 PM
Johnson has to go now. 12 defeats in 15 games, 7 defeats in a row. Absolutely pathetic. 
Posted by: Steve201 Jan 16 2017, 10:24 PM
He got yous up tho - sacking is t always the answer!
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Jan 16 2017, 11:20 PM
Steve Cotterill got us promoted not Lee Johnson.
Johnson did well to keep us up last season but he's completely lost the plot in the last few months. He doesn't know his best team, chopping and changing the team/formation every week, playing players out of position. Seriously, he hasn't got a f***ing clue what he's doing.
Posted by: Steve201 Jan 17 2017, 12:17 AM
That's fair enough I was sure he got yous promoted - where Cotterill now - he retired?
Posted by: Mack Jan 17 2017, 01:00 PM
No he's not retired, I don't think.
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Jan 17 2017, 10:20 PM
He's been out of work for over a year now but he hasn't retired. Apparently he was offered the Newport job but turned it down. He also was interviewed for the Villa job but he was never going to beat Steve Bruce to the post.
I think he would do well at a League One club. He has a good record there but he seems to fall short at Championship level.
Posted by: Mack Jan 17 2017, 10:21 PM
McCarthy's job under threat after tonight's match?
Posted by: Steve201 Jan 17 2017, 11:18 PM
I would say so but again they were bottom when he took over and has had consistent top 10 finishes with hardly any money!
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Jan 21 2017, 06:18 PM
8 defeats in a row now. That's a club record (in the league). Funnily enough Gary Johnson had a bad losing streak in 2005. He lost 9 games in a row (7 in the league and 2 in the cup). A Johnson thing perhaps?!
Gary did turn it around eventually but I just can't see Lee doing the same.
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Jan 21 2017, 06:30 PM
Posted by: Steve201 Jan 22 2017, 03:04 PM
Horrible broken leg for Ryan Catney at the Cliftonville game today - he got a red card as he was being stretchered to the ambulance too which was doubly frustrating although in sure he didn't even know due to the pain lol
Posted by: Mack Jan 22 2017, 08:45 PM
Newcastle and Brighton the two favourites to gain automatic promotion then?
Play-offs still very hard to predict.
Posted by: Steve201 Jan 23 2017, 12:07 AM
Hope Brighton become champions!
Posted by: Mack Jan 25 2017, 08:45 AM
And back to the top go Brighton with a win over Cardiff last night. Really hoping they can maintain their form and get promoted.
Posted by: Dobbo Jan 28 2017, 11:36 AM
Play-offs still very hard to predict.
Yeah I think they're both too far ahead now, would require a Derby-style collapse really.
I would like Huddersfield or Sheffield Wednesday to go up via the play-offs.
Posted by: Mack Feb 1 2017, 01:05 PM
Brentford sell Hogan to Aston Villa for £12m and then beat them 3-0. I wonder if Hogan felt he made the right choice?
Posted by: Steve201 Feb 2 2017, 10:39 PM
Two Irish players off to Villa then with Hourihane too!
Posted by: Mack Feb 2 2017, 10:44 PM
Very good result for Huddersfield tonight over Brighton
Posted by: Sarah Feb 3 2017, 03:36 PM
We were awful..worst game I've seen them play so far this season!! hopefully get back to winning starting Sunday!!
Posted by: Steve201 Feb 3 2017, 10:34 PM
Sheff Wed beat Wigan tonight 1-0 - keeping them in the top 6!
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Feb 4 2017, 08:33 AM
A good result for us.
Massive game against Rotherham at Ashton Gate today. A must win game really - Lee Johnson's job could be on the line if we don't!
Slightly unrelated but how many players in this day and age would tore up their contracts to save the club? None, probably.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38750475
Posted by: Steve201 Feb 5 2017, 01:28 AM
Tom Lawerence is some player - Leicester could do with some of his midfield guile and goals!
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Feb 5 2017, 03:55 AM
We finally won a game!
It was an ugly 1-0 win but who cares. Awful game, a very average performance overall, but we desperately needed that result.
Posted by: Mack Feb 6 2017, 01:17 PM
A last-grasp equaliser for Brighton against Brentford there. Missing the chance to go top.
Posted by: Suedehead2 Feb 6 2017, 02:37 PM
The goal that restored Brentford's lead before Brighton equalised was pretty late as well. At least they avoided a second successive defeat although it was, of course, disappointing not to go back to the top.
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Feb 11 2017, 04:48 PM
Typical Bristol City, f***ing up a 3-0 lead!
Watch us lose this 4-3 now.
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Feb 11 2017, 05:13 PM
Watch us lose this 4-3 now.
Finished 3-3.
I would have taken a point before the game but when you're winning 3-0 it does feel like a defeat.
Also, Tom Ince is an annoying twat who always scores against us.
Posted by: Steve201 Feb 11 2017, 09:48 PM
Unlucky like but derby are a good side, you woulda taken it from the start!
Posted by: Mack Feb 13 2017, 01:31 PM
Hard to see why Benitez would get the sack when Newcastle are top of the league. Find that hard to understand.
Posted by: Flatcap Feb 13 2017, 04:59 PM
Nothing about that on the BBC. The only hint after a quick search is a link to Arsenal should Wenger call it a day. 
Posted by: Mack Feb 16 2017, 12:58 PM
Ben Turner faces a five game ban after being charged by the FA for racial abuse:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38984488
Posted by: Mack Feb 16 2017, 08:48 PM
Goal line technology may be introduced in the Championship next season possibly.
Posted by: Mack Feb 21 2017, 08:48 AM
With the money they spent, Aston Villa still look mediocre.
Posted by: Suedehead2 Feb 21 2017, 01:14 PM
If Villa now look mediocre, that's a significant improvement on last season.
Posted by: Mack Feb 21 2017, 01:21 PM
They were completely dreadful last season.
Posted by: Mack Feb 22 2017, 08:43 AM
Owen Coyle has left Blackburn by mutual consent.
League One looks ominous now for Blackburn.
Posted by: Mack Feb 22 2017, 12:42 PM
Blackburn have appointed Tony Mowbray as their new head coach, his first job since he left Coventry City last September.
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Feb 23 2017, 03:08 AM
JOHNSON OUT!!!!
Our last 21 games, 3 wins, 3 draws and 15 defeats (12 points from 63). That is f***ing disgraceful. 
Thankfully I didn't attend the match (I watched Little Mix perform and win a Brit Award instead).
Posted by: Steve201 Feb 27 2017, 12:19 AM
Huge games for Newcastle this week away to Brighton & Huddersfield!
How many points do people think they will take?
Posted by: Sarah Feb 27 2017, 01:53 AM
Im hoping Brighton can beat them on Tuesday and that they draw or lose to Huddersfield at the weekend and that we can beat Nottingham Forest and put a gap between us at the top!
Posted by: Suedehead2 Feb 27 2017, 08:18 AM
Here's hoping
Posted by: Mack Feb 27 2017, 01:13 PM
How many points do people think they will take?
4pts I think.
They'll draw against Brighton and just narrowly beat Huddersfield.
Posted by: Mack Mar 2 2017, 01:05 PM
Despite the win over Brighton.
I think it still wide open for the title between Newcastle and Brighton.
Posted by: Sarah Mar 2 2017, 10:55 PM
Huddersfield are getting closer to the top two..I think its becoming a three way race now..gutted we couldn't hang on and win against Newcastle, they were very lucky with their first goal!!
Posted by: Mack Mar 3 2017, 06:48 PM
Aston Villa midfielder Leandro Bacuna has been given a six-match ban following his altercation with an official.
Posted by: Dobbo Mar 3 2017, 09:58 PM
In which case we can also consider Leeds a contender now (unfortunately) with their 3-1 win tonight. I still think the top 2 will stay as it is but plenty will change within the 3-6 positions & maybe Fulham might step back in too.
Posted by: Mack Mar 6 2017, 12:45 PM
I hope Brighton haven't hit an slump in their form in their battle for promotion following losing the last two games.
Posted by: Mack Mar 12 2017, 08:39 PM
Derby have sacked Steve McClaren for the second time.
Posted by: Suedehead2 Mar 12 2017, 10:47 PM
That didn't last long
Posted by: Mack Mar 13 2017, 12:56 PM
Warren Joyce has been sacked as Wigan manager. He becomes the third Championship manager to lose his job in 4 days after Alex Neil was sacked on Friday by Norwich and Steve McClaren by Derby yesterday.
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Mar 13 2017, 07:20 PM
I suppose drawing or losing to Bristol City is the final straw for some
Posted by: Flatcap Mar 14 2017, 06:38 PM
There is also the worry that Joyce might not recover his sight after the operation. Obviously we wish him well.
In other news, Gary Rowett has been appointed at Derby County and Mark Warburton has been appointed at Nottingham Forest. Should be an interesting Brian Clough trophy match with both teams obtaining new managers prior to this.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39255324
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39259163
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Mar 14 2017, 08:12 PM
Come on Brentford and Fulham!
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Mar 14 2017, 11:15 PM
f***ing shitbags.
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Mar 17 2017, 08:20 PM
Yes Tomlin!
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Mar 17 2017, 10:05 PM
4-0! 
What a win, and what a great decision by myself to watch it on Sky instead of attending the match.
Posted by: Suedehead2 Mar 17 2017, 11:47 PM
What a win, and what a great decision by myself to watch it on Sky instead of attending the match.
A great result for Brighton and Newcastle.
Posted by: Sarah Mar 18 2017, 12:17 AM
Yeah very good result for Brighton..Hopefully we will win tomorrow and maintain the gap..it will be tough away to Leeds but should be a good game!
Posted by: Flatcap Apr 1 2017, 06:07 PM
Rotherham are relegated. It has been looking like that all season.
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Apr 4 2017, 09:20 PM
Preston 5-0 Bristol City
f*** off Johnson you f***ing clown!
Posted by: Mack Apr 4 2017, 09:36 PM
Indeed he needs to go following that result.
Brighton looking ever closer to promotion.
Posted by: Suedehead2 Apr 4 2017, 09:42 PM
Brighton looking ever closer to promotion.
Brighton now guaranteed at least a place in the playoffs although, obviously, the playoffs would count as a failure after spending so long in the top two.
Posted by: Mack Apr 4 2017, 09:46 PM
It would quite a decline in form or Leeds, Reading or Huddersfield all winning their remaining games for that to happen.
Posted by: Suedehead2 Apr 4 2017, 10:16 PM
I'm just being cautious. I can sees some lovely looking eggs, but none of them have hatched yet.
Posted by: Mack Apr 6 2017, 07:51 AM
Bizarre incident between Newcastle and Burton over Matt Ritchie's penalty. What was that about?
Posted by: Suedehead2 Apr 8 2017, 08:48 PM
Six points needed from five games. I'm getting nervous 
Posted by: Dobbo Apr 8 2017, 09:01 PM
And even then that's only relying on Huddersfield winning all their remaining games^
Think the promoted teams are both done & dusted, tough to call the outright winner though.
Either want Huddersfield or Sheff Wed promoted via the play-offs!
Posted by: Suedehead2 Apr 8 2017, 10:28 PM
A few weeks ago I would have made Huddersfield favourites to win the play-offs but they've really gone off the boil recently. They no longer look like going into them as the form team.
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Apr 8 2017, 10:57 PM
Tammy Abraham
This guy is the real deal. I have no doubt he'll be a future star for Chelsea and England. He reminds of Gary Lineker. Doesn't score amazing goals from outside the box but he's a fantastic goal poacher.
Posted by: Sarah Apr 9 2017, 02:35 AM
Results went our way and now sitting on top of the table with 5 games left to go it will be nerve racking!
Posted by: Steve201 Apr 9 2017, 01:56 PM
Abrahams has impressed for the past 2 years - 20 goals is that this year in a struggling side?
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Apr 9 2017, 04:37 PM
He has scored 21 goals in the league, 24 overall. We'd be seriously f***ed without him. We're definitely going to miss him next season.
Leicester are interested in him apparently...
Posted by: Rooney Apr 9 2017, 05:16 PM
This guy is the real deal. I have no doubt he'll be a future star for Chelsea and England. He reminds of Gary Lineker. Doesn't score amazing goals from outside the box but he's a fantastic goal poacher.
Real good player. Can't see him getting in the Chelsea team though. Think he might turn in to another Lukaku type.
I think both Brighton and Newcastle and done and dusted as well. I'm really pleased for Chris Hughton. I hope it's one of Sheff Weds/Leeds/Huddersfield that come up. I would much rather the former out of the 3, but I would really like to see a Yorkshire team in the Premier League again.
Posted by: Mack Apr 9 2017, 06:28 PM
A very bad result for Reading, almost embarrassing. 6-1 down in the first half.
Could have been worse for sure. They now have a -1 goal difference.
Posted by: PeteFromCats Apr 14 2017, 10:33 AM
I can't see Leeds making it up this season unfortunately, it would be too much of a fluke
Posted by: Mack Apr 15 2017, 01:47 PM
Just one win now for Brighton for promotion to the Premier League. Fully deserved.
Posted by: Flatcap Apr 16 2017, 01:50 PM
I would like Huddersfield, a team that has never been in the Premier League to go up through the play-offs. Also, I seem to recall someone saying that Huddersfield were favourites for relegation and that is another reason for my preference.
Posted by: Steve201 Apr 17 2017, 12:35 AM
Think they may have run out of steam at the worst time but I agree!
Posted by: Mack Apr 17 2017, 03:39 PM
Inevitable now for Brighton and promotion.
Posted by: Sakho Apr 17 2017, 03:41 PM
Back up backup to the playoffs go Fulham.
Posted by: Sakho Apr 17 2017, 03:45 PM
And there could be a sting in the tail for Brighton with Wigan pulling a goal back.
Haha Newcastle and Leeds are losing.
Posted by: Sakho Apr 17 2017, 03:54 PM
Why the hell not shouldn't there be a pitch invasion? Brighton realistically have done it. It's their first time in the Premier League.
Posted by: Suedehead2 Apr 17 2017, 03:54 PM
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Apr 17 2017, 05:20 PM
Congratulations Brighton, well deserved. I've missed a few home games this season but they're by far the best team I've seen at Ashton Gate this season (I said the same last season as well).
A decent point for us today even though we should have won really. It's looking better for us than it did two weeks ago though, four points clear with three games to play. Not quite safe yet but another win should do it.
Posted by: Dobbo Apr 17 2017, 05:48 PM
Great to see a brand new team in the Premier League next season!
Posted by: Suedehead2 Apr 17 2017, 06:08 PM
It's now confirmed
Thanks to Derby (my mother's team) I don't have to worry about freak results leaving me with egg on my face.
Posted by: Houdini Apr 17 2017, 06:25 PM
Congratulations to Brighton! It will be nice to watch them on Match Of The Day next season. They're definitely going to come straight back to the Championship though!
Posted by: gooddelta Apr 17 2017, 06:37 PM
Mad! I don't really expect them to last longer than a year in the Premier League either but to see them there at all is astonishing!
I remember when I was at primary school and the manager/coaches of the time regularly used to come in and talk to us. This was the time they were close to liquidation and playing in much lower leagues. Crazy to see them finally breaking through to the big time, will be good to see the Amex used for matches of such a stature.
Posted by: Dobbo Apr 17 2017, 08:30 PM
Basically everyone said the same about Bournemouth, that they'd go straight back down but they look like managing a third straight stint in the top tier.
Would be great if Huddersfield join them.
Posted by: Suedehead2 Apr 17 2017, 09:34 PM
People also said the same when Brighton were first promoted to the top flight back in 1979. They stayed for four seasons that time.
Posted by: Severin Apr 17 2017, 09:35 PM
Needless to say there's something of a party atmosphere in town tonight. It wasn't all that long ago that he Albion were a point away from exiting the football league!
Posted by: Suedehead2 Apr 17 2017, 09:47 PM
I just wish I was there!
Posted by: Sakho Apr 17 2017, 09:57 PM
Zola has eventually gone about time. The owners have ruined Birmingham City's season. Me, Crystal Palace and Birmingham City are my passion.
Posted by: Steve201 Apr 17 2017, 10:00 PM
Welcome to the 48th new team to the premier league!
Posted by: Severin Apr 17 2017, 10:00 PM
I suspect the revelry will go on for a while. You could probably get here in time to join in!
Posted by: Mack Apr 17 2017, 10:07 PM
Watching Football On 5 with Lyndsey Hipgrove as presenter. She's quite nice actually
I think Brighton with the right brakes could stay in the Premier League next season. It'll be tough though.
Posted by: Suedehead2 Apr 17 2017, 10:12 PM
I think the last train has probably gone so I couldn't get there until tomorrow
Posted by: Rooney Apr 17 2017, 10:42 PM
Anything could happen next season, too early to say if Brighton will go straight back down. All depends on numerous factors. They have a good manager, good structure etc. so they have everything in place. Anyway, the fans should just enjoy it and wait for the fixture list!
Really hope Sheff Weds/Huddersfield come up.
Posted by: Mack Apr 18 2017, 11:40 AM
And Harry Redknapp has been appointed the manager of Birmingham City.
That was unexpected.
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Apr 18 2017, 06:20 PM
Steve Cotterill is going to be his assistant. Would be ironic if Cotterill had an influence on us getting relegated on the last day of the season.
Posted by: Sarah Apr 18 2017, 10:55 PM
Still can't believe Brighton got promoted to the premiership
Hope we will win the Championship too!
Posted by: Sakho Apr 19 2017, 06:51 AM
Redknapp as Birmingham City manager crazy, supposing the mighty Blues go down to League One, would he stay if the owners said I want you to stay.
It's a weird decision, unexpected.
Why get rid of Rowlett, this season will have been as different story if he had stayed he was pushed.
Posted by: Mack Apr 19 2017, 12:12 PM
A potentially big derby on Sunday between Birmingham City and Aston Villa. A Premier League encounter once upon a time.
Posted by: Steve201 Apr 19 2017, 07:21 PM
I think Brighton with the right brakes could stay in the Premier League next season. It'll be tough though.
Yes lovely
Posted by: Dobbo Apr 22 2017, 11:26 AM
A very bizarre game last night with Brighton's keeper scoring 2 own goals!
Posted by: Houdini Apr 24 2017, 10:01 PM
Newcastle are back in the Premier League after beating Preston 4-1. Their immediate return was never in doubt and I think they will stay up next season as well.
Posted by: Dobbo Apr 24 2017, 10:07 PM
Well they won't have Sunderland to deal with next season for their sake! But surprised they didn't go back up as winners like the last time, the Championship is brutal though.
Posted by: Mack Apr 24 2017, 10:11 PM
Still reckon Brighton will win the title. Might stay up next season under Rafa regarding Newcastle.
Posted by: Mack Apr 25 2017, 11:50 AM
A vital game possibly for Huddersfield against Wolves to stop this run of form if Fulham and Leeds win their two games, they'll miss the play-offs.
Posted by: Mack Apr 28 2017, 10:02 PM
Brighton only need to win now to secure the title surely they won't throw it away..
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Apr 29 2017, 05:00 PM
I guess Jade, Perrie and Cheryl are Bristol City fans today!
Posted by: OutstandingMixer Apr 29 2017, 06:37 PM
Great win for us, officially safe now. We really frustrated Brighton, Flint was immense at the back.
An interesting last day in the Championship next week...
Posted by: Houdini Apr 29 2017, 06:57 PM
So the 4 teams in the play offs are Reading, Sheffield Wednesday, Huddersfield & Fulham. I think Reading are the most likely team to win the play offs and it would be good to see ex Man United player Jaap Stam back in the Premier League as a manager. I would prefer Huddersfield to get promoted though as it would be their first ever time in the top flight, Sheffield Wednesday would also be good because it's been more than 15 years since they were last in the Premier League.
Posted by: Suedehead2 Apr 29 2017, 07:46 PM
Huddersfield won the league three times in a row in the 1920s. They have played roughly 30 seasons in the top flight.
Posted by: Houdini Apr 29 2017, 07:50 PM
My mistake, I meant it would be their first time in the "Premier League"
Posted by: Mack Apr 29 2017, 09:55 PM
They're going their way about it with today's performance.
Posted by: Steve201 Apr 30 2017, 01:22 AM
Must be a man united thing
Posted by: Steve201 Apr 30 2017, 01:23 AM
Wasn't their great manager the great Arsenal manager in the 30s?w
Posted by: Suedehead2 Apr 30 2017, 03:32 PM
Yes, Herbert Chapman oversaw two of those Huddersfield titles before moving to Arsenal and winning two more.
Posted by: Rooney Apr 30 2017, 04:27 PM
Interesting play-offs, I really hope Fulham/Reading dont go up. Would love to see a Yorkshire derby in the final!
Posted by: Mack May 1 2017, 07:37 PM
Me too, hoping to see an Huddersfield v Sheffield Wednesday play-off final. Would like either of these two to go up.
Posted by: Mack May 4 2017, 11:44 AM
Have they?
A straight fight on the final day between Brighton and Newcastle for the title. I would like to see Brighton win as they deserve it.
Who do you think will go down between Birmingham City, Nottingham Forest and Blackburn Rovers? I think it could be Forest.
Posted by: Mack May 7 2017, 01:05 PM
Oh David Stockdale...... Brighton lose the title to a late equaliser from Grealish from Villa.
Blackburn go down to League One.
Posted by: Suedehead2 May 7 2017, 01:15 PM
But we're going up and that's the main thing
Posted by: mdh May 7 2017, 01:17 PM
We're still a Championship side
Posted by: Steve201 May 7 2017, 08:55 PM
Gutted - would have liked Hughton to win a second title!
Posted by: ML Hammer95 May 7 2017, 09:01 PM
Birmingham or Forest?!
Posted by: Mack May 7 2017, 09:21 PM
Yes which one mdh?
Out of Huddersfield, Reading, Fulham and Sheffield Wednesday. Who do you think will go up?
Posted by: Dobbo May 7 2017, 09:25 PM
I think Reading stand the best chance but I'm rooting for The Terriers!
Posted by: Suedehead2 May 7 2017, 09:28 PM
A couple months go I would have made Huddersfield clear favourites for winning the play-offs but their recent form has been terrible. They have done a Tottenham by finishing fifth in a three horse race.
Posted by: Mack May 7 2017, 09:40 PM
Can't see Huddersfield going up as they have stuttered through with the form they've been in.
Posted by: ML Hammer95 May 7 2017, 09:59 PM
Sheffield Wednesday please. Been too long, would love an away day at Hillsborough.
If not, Fulham. Hate Reading so please not them.
Posted by: Dobbo May 7 2017, 10:08 PM
Form often tends to mean very little going into the playoffs however, anything can happen in these matches, especially the winner takes all final!
Posted by: Mack May 8 2017, 12:09 PM
And we are still wanting to know who mdh was happy about the team staying in the Championship.
I think in the final it will be between Fulham and Sheffield Wednesday.
Posted by: OutstandingMixer May 8 2017, 12:30 PM
He's a Brummie...
Posted by: Mack May 9 2017, 11:48 AM
When he posted that comment, we weren't sure which one he meant. That explains it now, cheers.
How do you see Bristol City doing next season, OutstandingMixer?
Posted by: OutstandingMixer May 10 2017, 10:03 PM
Not sure really, it's been a strange season overall. A decent start to the season, absolutely absymal in the middle, and then ended the season in good form. A really frustrating season in all honesty. We definitely need to strengthen in certain areas if we are to move forward and really compete in this league. A striker to replace Tammy, and both full-back positions are a must. A creative/goal scoring midfielder would nice too.
Posted by: Steve201 May 11 2017, 10:42 PM
Is Abrahams def going back to Chelsea?
Posted by: OutstandingMixer May 12 2017, 01:25 PM
Yep, he's gone back. Antonio Conte rates him highly, but he probably isn't ready for the first team yet. He'll most likely be loaned out again for another season. Possibly to Everton, Leicester or Brighton.
Posted by: Steve201 May 12 2017, 06:15 PM
Yeh most likely a premier league side to see how he copes!
Posted by: TroyTempest May 12 2017, 10:18 PM
Redknapp might win the league for Birmingham City next season.
Posted by: Steve201 May 13 2017, 09:18 AM
You think he will be there still?
Posted by: OutstandingMixer May 13 2017, 01:12 PM
He signed a one-year contract with Birmingham yesterday.
Posted by: Steve201 May 13 2017, 08:02 PM
Didn't see that, quite surprising!
Posted by: Mack May 15 2017, 08:00 AM
Still very much all to play for between both matches. I think Huddersfield will be regretting the chances they missed yesterday.
Posted by: Mack May 17 2017, 10:40 AM
And through to the final went Reading.
Posted by: Steve201 May 17 2017, 11:19 PM
Huddersfield join them in the final after beating Sheff Wednesday on penalties!
Posted by: Houdini May 17 2017, 11:58 PM
A straight fight on the final day between Brighton and Newcastle for the title. I would like to see Brighton win as they deserve it.
Who do you think will go down between Birmingham City, Nottingham Forest and Blackburn Rovers? I think it could be Forest.
Well I guess Newcastle didn't "own" the league but they did finish top like I thought that they would before the season started.
I think Reading will win the play offs but it would be very refreshing to see Huddersfield in the Premier League next season instead.
Posted by: Mack May 18 2017, 08:02 AM
Great to see Huddersfield make the playoff final, Reading will be strong favourites to go through.
Posted by: PeteFromLeeds May 18 2017, 12:38 PM
Another success less season for Leeds At least were getting better. ..
Posted by: Mack May 23 2017, 12:32 PM
Huddersfield or Reading,
Do you think will win the play-off final.
Posted by: Dobbo May 23 2017, 05:28 PM
Want Huddersfield but think Reading.
Posted by: Steve201 May 23 2017, 09:06 PM
Huddersfield hopefully but I like big Stam too!
Posted by: Mack May 26 2017, 07:54 AM
Garry Monk resigned as Leeds manager yesterday:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40046074
And Norwich have appointed Daniel Farke as their new head coach.
Posted by: Steve201 May 26 2017, 07:44 PM
Who's Daniel Farke?
Posted by: Flatcap May 26 2017, 07:58 PM
I would prefer Huddersfield to go up, especially after they were tipped for relegation at the start of the season.
Posted by: Dobbo May 29 2017, 08:27 PM
Great to see Huddersfield promoted! Superb achievement, that shootout was tense.
Hope they can pull a Bournemouth & survive their first season against all odds!
Posted by: Mack May 29 2017, 09:55 PM
Fully deserved from Huddersfield there, that penalty shootout was thrilling.
Posted by: Mack May 30 2017, 12:30 PM
Paul Lambert has left Wolves after 7 months in charge:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39896630
Posted by: Flatcap May 30 2017, 07:47 PM
Great achievement for Huddersfield. I too hope they survive a first season.
Posted by: Mack Jun 1 2017, 10:22 PM
Nuno has been appointed as Wolves manager.
Posted by: Oliver Jun 9 2017, 12:28 PM
Hull's new manager is Leonid Slutsky!!!!
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