Managers Reactions: Rotherham United 1-1 Reading

Millers snatch draw… Rotherham United manager Paul Warne reflected on his teams performance after they scored a 90th-minute equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw with Reading at the AESSEAL New York Stadium on Saturday afternoon.  It took defender Joe Mattock to scramble home to earn a point for Warne’s men and it could have been all three,…

Forest Preview vs Derby County (A)

It has the potential to make all other dates in December seem insignificant – the most anticipated fixture of the year is on the horizon and despite our unexpected loss at the weekend, we should be confident. Nottingham Forest will of course make the short trip down the A52 to face Derby County on a…

Report: Swansea City 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday

Swansea’s 2-1 home win against Sheffield Wednesday was the first time Graham Potter picked up back to back wins as Swans manager since the two opening games of the season, after beating Sheffield United and Preston North End. The win over Jos Luhkay’s side this afternoon has put Potter’s men in a healthy position in…

Leeds United Preview vs Bolton (A)

Leeds have now won four games in a row and for the first time this season have opened up a gap between second and third. The past four matches have all been games that if a team challenging for automatic promotion must win. Last Saturdays result to QPR was a prime example of this as…

Aston Villa Preview vs Stoke City (H)

When you looked at Villa vs. Stoke at the start of the season, you saw a potential promotion clash. Two sides who could be battling at the top, but it hasn’t quite worked out that way for either side. Villa are on their way back up and Stoke won’t be easy, but neither side has…

Blues Preview vs Blackburn Rovers (A)

Last Saturday saw Birmingham City’s unbeaten home record fall to Bristol City – a rather uninspiring performance for everyone involved. It proved to be a missed opportunity to gain points on those play-off places. Monk and his coaching staff will no doubt look for a response from his squad, and that is something you can…

Middlesbrough Preview vs QPR (A)

Following last weekend’s draw with Blackburn Rovers, Boro are now winless in their last three matches, something they’ll be looking to end when they face, former manager, Steve McClaren’s side in their next fixture. Not many teams in this division would be able to clinch a point after falling behind with 10 men, but that’s…

Swansea City Preview vs Sheffield Wednesday (H)

After a five goal thriller against Brentford at Griffin Park last Saturday, Graham Potter’s side ended a three game winless run. The Swans were in much need of this win as their fight for a play-off position will continue this Saturday as they entertain Sheffield Wednesday. During the 3-2 win over Thomas Frank’s side, the…

Rotherham United Preview vs Reading (H)

Millers to welcome Royals…  Rotherham United will welcome Reading to the AESSEAL New York Stadium for this weekends Sky Bet Championship action on Saturday afternoon, kick-off 3.00pm. Paul Warne’s side were held to a 2-2 draw last Saturday when they faced Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough. Owls‘ striker Lucas Joao scored in each half of the…

Bristol City Preview vs Norwich City (H)

Bristol City welcome not only high-flying Norwich City but also the Sky Sports cameras to Ashton Gate for a Saturday evening Championship clash in BS3. City will come into the match off the back of Saturday’s 1-0 win away at Birmingham City with striker Famara Diedhiou heading home a 63rd minute winner. Daniel Farke’s Norwich…

Hull City Preview vs Brentford (H)

Nigel Adkins and the squad welcome a Brentford side that sit a single place and a single point above City in 18th. After a promising start to the season, the Bees have won just once in their last 14 which has resulted in a downward slide from the play-offs. The free-scoring Londoners have scored the…

Blackburn Preview vs Birmingham City (H)

This weekend will see Rovers return to Ewood Park to take on 9th placed Birmingham City. Both clubs have 30 points from their opening 21 games, meaning a tight game can be expected in a clash between two play-off hopefuls. However, Rovers have been putting in some inspired performances as of late, and the home…

Ipswich Town Preview vs Wigan Athletic (H)

Ipswich town welcome Wigan Athletic to Portman Road this weekend in a clash that sees Town facing a continuous struggle at the bottom of the table. Ipswich are seven points adrift of second bottom side Bolton Wanderers and 10 points off escaping the relegation zone. Without a win under new manager Paul Lambert Ipswich will…

PNE Preview vs Millwall (H)

North End responded to the defeat at St Andrews two weeks ago with a fantastic result against Nottingham Forest last time out. Louis Moult’s goal saw the Lilywhites pick up their second league win away from home this season. That meant that North End are now seven points off the bottom three, with Saturday’s opponents…

Reading Preview vs Rotherham (A)

It’s been a long week to say the least. The pressure on everyone involved with Reading FC is growing more and more every day. Since Paul Clement’s departure last Thursday, we are no closer to knowing who will dare to take over the reigns. Scott Marshall will continue to oversee the first team for Saturday’s game…

West Bromwich Albion preview vs Sheffield United (A)

Friday 14th December, Bramall Lane. 8:00pm.  West Bromwich Albion will be looking to build on their controversial 2-2 draw with Aston Villa last Friday as they take on another promotion rival in Sheffield United on Friday night. Jay Rodriguez struck a late equaliser with Albion, despite the ball seeming to hit his hand before going…

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion (H)

Sheffield United welcome West Bromwich Albion in a remake of the battle of Bramall Lane this Friday evening where both sides are looking to enhance their position in the top six of the Sky Bet Championship. Chris Wilder and Darren Moore will go head to head as they battle it out for a vital three…

Who has been the best away support to visit the City Ground?

I have always been intrigued by the increasing importance of the apparent, second match in football – the competition of who had the loudest, more passionate set of fans. If you enter the Twittersphere now, fan bases are under almost as much scrutiny as the players themselves – ‘thought Macclesfield Town fans were a bit…

Sponsored Post: Assessing Derby’s Season So Far: Room for Improvement?

Even after a top-flight absence of more than a decade, Frank Lampard’s Derby County team was always amongst the ‘in-crowd’ for promotion ahead of this season. So is there room for improvement at Pride Park, or are Derby already the complete package? As a rookie manager at a club that traditionally thinks big, Lampard had to…

Report: Swansea City vs Brentford (A)

The Swans’ 3-2 win over Brentford at Griffin Park yesterday was the first win for Graham Potter’s side since losing to Norwich, West Brom and Derby previously. A much needed three points today has kept the clubs’ ambitions alive of finishing in a top four position come the end of the season, which will hopefully…

Report: Leeds United vs QPR (H)

Leeds United battle back from a first-half Nahki Wells strike to win 2-1 at Elland Road thanks to a brace from Kemar Roofe. Leeds came out of the block with a flurry of chances, the first falling to Roofe after a low cross from Pablo Hernandez found the in-form striker – who couldn’t get his…

Report: Rotherham United vs Sheffield Wednesday (A)

Millers held by Struggling Owls…  Rotherham United were held to a 2-2 draw with Sky Bet Championship strugglers Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon. Goals from striker Michael Smith and midfielder Richie Towell turned the game around following Lucas Joao’s opener, against the run of play, in first–half stoppage time. Joao then popped up…

Middlesbrough Preview vs Blackburn Rovers (H)

Following a disappointing and humiliating defeat to Aston Villa last weekend, Boro will want to write the wrongs against Blackburn Rovers this coming Saturday. It was mentioned in last weeks blog post just how much of an attacking threat Villa possessed with the likes of Yannick Bolasie, Jack Grealish and Tammy Abraham to name just…

Leeds United Preview vs QPR (H)

Off the back of Leeds first win at Bramhall Lane since 1992, Leeds welcome an inconsistent QPR side to Elland Road. Coming into the game against QPR, Leeds have won their last three games since the demolition by West Brom. In each of the games Leeds have not looked fantastic but managed to grind the…

Ipswich Town Preview vs Stoke City (A)

Ipswich Town travel to Stoke City on Saturday to face the Potters in a clash that many Town fans will hope bring an end to their winless run. Ipswich are still rock bottom of the Championship as they take the trip to face Stoke City, who have only won once since the start of November,…

Forest Preview vs Preston North End (H)

‘Not quite so easy on the eye, but much more easier on the heart’ – that’s my mates reaction to Forest’s victory over Ipswich at the weekend, not his latest Rock City romance. After taking part in the whirlwind that was Villa Park last Wednesday, a visit from the league’s bottom side was the ideal…

Blackburn Preview vs Middlesbrough (A)

Saturday afternoon will see Rovers travel to the Riverside Stadium to take on Middlesbrough. With the game being away from home and Boro also currently sat in fourth place, it is likely to be one of the toughest games of the season so far. Last time out, the Blues renewed theirs recent poor form with…

Swansea City Preview vs Brentford (A)

Swansea City will travel to Griffin Park this Saturday afternoon to take on Brentford as Graham Potter’s side will be hoping to end a run of three winless games. Last time out, the Swans fell to defeat at the hands of Derby County as the East Midlands club put further misery on Swansea’s league position…

Norwich City Preview vs Bolton Wanderers (H)

The Canaries returned to winning ways against Rotherham mid week, a comfortable victory that they will look to repeat on Saturday against an out of form Wanderers. Despite going behind early against struggling Rotherham, three second-half goals from Cantrell, Aarons and Pukki saw Norwich take all three points and hold their position at the top…

QPR Preview vs Leeds (A)

QPR are back on the road Saturday to take on a tricky Leeds side. With a disappointing defeat on Saturday against Hull, QPR will be looking to bounce back with all three points. However, with Leeds new boss and master tactician, Marcelo Bielsa the R’s may only come away with a point from Elland Road…

Blues Preview vs Bristol City (H)

It’s back to St Andrews this Saturday and Birmingham are coming off back to back wins as well as back to back clean sheets – impressive when you consider they’ve shipped 10 goals in four games before that. The Blues have managed to go back to what Garry Monk thrives on his team to be…

Bristol City Preview vs Birmingham City (A)

Bristol City will travel to the West Midlands to face an in-form Birmingham City side at St Andrew’s on Saturday afternoon. City come into the game off the back of a stalemate 1-1 draw at Ashton Gate against Neil Harris’ Millwall last weekend, while Garry Monk’s side’s come into the match after a 3-0 thrashing…

Brentford Preview vs Swansea City (H)

Things look a little brighter heading into Brentford’s match this weekend after a hard fought draw with West Bromwich Albion. The Bees were under the pressure throughout the first-half with a peppering of shots and chances that the Baggies could not put away. The resistance was eventually broken in the 77th minute by Barnes, but…

PNE Preview vs Nottingham Forest (A)

PNE’s unbeaten run of nine games came to an end on Saturday with a 3-0 defeat to Birmingham. North End had seven first team players unavailable for the game, with Ben Pearson and captain Tom Clarke unavailable on the day alongside the five long-term casualties. Ben Davies was also only fit enough for the bench,…

Hull City Preview vs Millwall (A)

Ahead of the gruelling experience of a trip to The Den, City will be hopeful of continuing an improved run of form in what is arguably the most important fixture so far this season. For the first time this campaign, It finally feels like we’re edging closer to finding our best XI, perhaps with the…

Reading Preview vs Sheffield United (H)

Well well well, Paul Clement’s time in charge of the Royals is over. The timing is at a difficult stage of the season, but not a surprise as Nigel Howe begins his reign at CEO with quite a bang. Clearly the intent on erasing the era of Ron Gourlay, Howe has sacked the manager that…

Rotherham United Preview vs Sheffield Wednesday (A)

Millers to face Owls…  Rotherham United are set for another game on their travels when they face Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon, kick-off 3.00pm. Paul Warne’s men saw their seven match unbeaten run come to end at Carrow Road as they fell to a 3-1 defeat against Norwich City and Warne will be…

Opinion Piece: Clement Sacked

For large parts of this season, I was firmly in the Clement out camp. Recent performances and to a certain extent results have improved. I came to the realisation at the start of this week that I had softened my stance, and I was willing to accept Clement being given a little more time. Ultimately…

West Bromwich Albion preview vs Aston Villa (H)

Friday 8th December, The Hawthorns. 8:00pm. It is a West Midlands derby on Friday night as West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa go head-to-head. The game has all the billing of being a potential goal fest with the leagues top goalscorers take on Villa who have scored 15 goals in their last four games. Both…

Aston Villa Preview vs West Bromwich Albion (A)

If there is ever a time that Villa fans want to go to The Hawthorns, it’s after four wins in a row. Form is spectacular. Performances have been brilliant and the team are starting to show what they are made of. The result against Birmingham is still fresh in the memory, but it’s time for…

‘Our most consistent striker in a decade’ – what makes Lewis Grabban so prolific?

There is a common, online debate amongst Championship fans at the moment, deciding the leagues top five strikers in order – of which, very few do not have Forest’s, and now the league’s top scorer as their number one. This is somewhat of a rarity for Forest fans, who have failed to secure the services…

Bristol City set to face Premier League Huddersfield in FA Cup third round

Bristol City have been handed a tough Emirates FA Cup third round tie as they embark their tournament with a home meeting against Premier League opposition in Huddersfield Town. City will be looking to better last season’s early exit against Watford at Vicarage Road – that saw they endure a 3-0 defeat as they host…

FA Cup Draw Sees Millers Face Premier League Champions

The Emirates FA Cup Third Round Draw was made on Monday evening and it was a fairly plum tie for Paul Warne’s Rotherham United side.  The Millers, who currently sit in 20th in the Sky Bet Championship, will face Premier League Champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on the weekend of Saturday 5 January…

Back To Being Blues

When you lose such a big derby game it can feel like the end of the world, especially when you know you were a matter of inches away from a completely different game altogether. It could have been a real knock to the confidence and momentum built by the lads so far this season, but…

Opinion: Why I Believe Rotherham United Will Stay Up

Rotherham United will stay in the Championship come the end of the 2018/19 season.  The Millers seven match unbeaten run in the league came to an end when they travelled to Carrow Road on Saturday against manager Paul Warne’s boyhood club and Sky Bet Championship leaders Norwich City. During the clash on Saturday, the Millers…

West Bromwich Albion Preview vs Brentford (H)

Monday 3rd December, The Hawthorns. 8:00pm.  Following three wins on the bounce, West Brom will be looking to extend their run at home to Brentford on Monday evening . Albion have won their midweek clash against Swansea City with a 2-1 win. Both centre backs Ahmed Hegazi and Craig Dawson with the goals. Opponents, Brentford…

Brentford Preview vs West Brom (A)

I hate to repeat myself, but it seems that it’s all that Brentford are good at lately. It’s now one win in 13 for Brentford, and one win in six under Thomas Frank with little sign of improvement against Middlesbrough and Sheffield United. Once again Brentford conceded two goals in the space of five minutes,…

Bristol City Preview vs Millwall (H)

Bristol City will be looking to build on Wednesday’s win away at Ipswich when they welcome Millwall to Ashton Gate on Sunday afternoon. Lee Johnson’s side produced a resurgent performance on Wednesday as they battled back from behind to edge past a poor Ipswich Town team. After an own-goal from the Ipswich goalkeeper and a…

QPR Preview vs Hull (H)

Tuesday night saw QPR come away from Rotherham with only a draw at The New York Stadium and the R’s will be looking to bounce back with a win on Saturday when Hull City come to Loftus Road. QPR have extended their unbeaten run to nine games now and will be looking to maintain it…

Forest Preview vs Ipswich Town (H)

There have been many a time, where I have nearly fallen out of love with football, to come back to adoring it a week later – never, did I think I would feel each of these emotions repetitively throughout one 90 minutes of football. Enough rage, euphoria, anger and hysteria, to scare my new flatmates…

Reading Preview vs Stoke (H)

Tuesday night’s defeat away at Leeds is the most positive defeat of the season so far, so everyone at the club should take plenty of courage from it. It was a performance that I think will have surprised a lot of us fans, definitely showing that we can compete in big games, against big teams…

Blues Preview vs Preston North End (H)

Well it’s back to being Blues after a proper gutsy and determined performance in South Bermondsey. The Den has proved to be a hard place to travel this season, but Birmingham seemed to relish the opportunity. It only took 10 minutes to get ourselves in front thanks to some neat work from Che Adams who’s…

Sheffield United Preview vs Leeds United (H)

Sheffield United will be hoping to extend their unbeaten run at home as they host high-flying county rivals Leeds United in a top of the table clash this early Saturday in the Sky Bet Championship This is another local derby for the Blades to deal with. They have drawn with both Sheffield Wednesday and Rotherham…

PNE Preview vs Birmingham (A)

After a 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough on Tuesday night, Preston remain at the top of the Championship form table with their unbeaten run extending to nine games. Despite six big absences for the game, five of those being long term, North End probably deserved all three points. The injury crisis is going to be a…

Leeds United Preview vs Sheffield United (A)

Leeds travel to promotion chasing Sheffield United for the Championship early kick-off on Saturday. A nervy 1-0 win last time out for the Whites against Reading saw Leeds move up to second in the league after Middlesbrough drew with Preston. Leeds remain one point behind league leaders Norwich City. Reading was a difficult game for…

Norwich City Preview vs Rotherham United (H)

Norwich City host Rotherham on Saturday as they look to move on from a disappointing draw against struggling Hull City midweek. The stalemate still leaves the Canaries top of the table as Boro too could only manage a point against Preston North End, however victory for Leeds United and Sheffield United means just three points separates top…

Ipswich Town Preview vs Nottingham Forest (A)

Ipswich Town’s poor form continues as they travel north to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Forest, who were one half of the 10 goal thriller against Aston Villa during the week, haven’t lost a Championship game since a late goal by Norwich City defender Timm Klose saw the Canaries take all three points. Ipswich, however,…

Rotherham United Preview vs Norwich (A)

Millers face Canaries…  Rotherham United are back on their travels this weekend when they face Norwich City at Carrow Road on Saturday afternoon, kick-off 3.00pm. Paul Warne’s men are currently on a seven match unbeaten run stretching back to 20 October, against Bolton Wanderers, the Millers have drawn six and won the other game during…

Blackburn Preview vs Sheffield Wednesday (H)

This Saturday will see the Rovers return to Ewood Park to take on Sheffield Wednesday. The Blues will be going into the match with their tails down, as two poor performance have led to two embarrassing defeats in the last couple of games. However, Ewood has been turned into something of a fortress over the…

Aston Villa Preview vs Middlesbrough (A)

I feel like I say this on every article, but what a freakin’ game that was. This time, it is well and truly deserved. For many, last night’s madness will be the best game they ever see in their lifetime. It was dramatic, crazy and a whirlwind of emotions. It was football at its very…

Middlesbrough Preview vs Aston Villa (H)

After a win and a draw already this week, Boro will be aiming for seven points from nine when they entertain Dean Smith’s Aston Villa on Saturday evening. A draw away at a Preston side who are unbeaten in their last eight is nothing to be sniffed at. Yet critics have slated a negative away…

From Bangkok to Boro, from Perth to Potters

Ladies and Gentlemen, we are back – so prepare yourselves for the biggest, most consistent comeback since Michael Dawson returned to the City Ground in the summer. It’s been about two months since I wrote my last post and in that time, I have been keenly following Forest’s impressive progress in the Championship from Thailand,…

Ipswich Town Preview vs Bristol City (H)

Ipswich town welcome Bristol City to Portman Road in what will be Paul Lamberts third home game after taking over from Paul Hurst last month. Last week Ipswich fell short against play-off hopefuls West Brom in a 2-1 defeat which showed a lot of improvement from previous months. Teddy Bishop returned to the squad after…

Aston Villa Preview vs Nottingham Forest (H)

Sunday’s Second City derby truly was a day for the ages. A Jack Grealish diving header, an Alan Hutton wonder goal and a very annoyed Craig Gardner are moments that will forever be remembered. However, as hard as it may seem, it’s time to move on as the important games just keep on coming. Welcoming…

Bristol City Preview vs Ipswich Town (A)

Bristol City will once again be on the road as they head to Ipswich, hoping to bounce back from Saturday’s disappointing result at Elland Road. Lee Johnson’s team will head into Wednesday’s game without a win in five Championship matches, including a 2-0 loss against Leeds United on Saturday with Johnson stating his opponent’s to…

Blackburn Preview vs Wigan Athletic (A)

Wednesday night will see Rovers travel to the DW stadium to take on Wigan Athletic. Blackburn will be looking to bounce back quickly, following their abysmal 4-1 defeat to Preston at the weekend. For that to happen, the defence will have to be a lot tighter, and Mowbray will have to learn from his tactical…

West Bromwich Albion Preview vs Swansea City (A)

Wednesday 28th November, Liberty Stadium. 7:45pm.  West Brom will be looking to make it three wins from three as they head to South Wales on Wednesday night. Albion come into the game following a 2-1 victory away at Ipswich on Friday night and know another three points could take them back into the top two….

Blues Preview vs Millwall (A)

Well another year goes by and it’s another annual loss in B6, but the players showed something that we haven’t seen for a long time and that’s fight and pride in wearing the shirt. Yes the result could have been very different and it was an afternoon of defensive frailties from both sides, yes the…

Sheffield United Preview vs Brentford (A)

On Tuesday night, Brentford host Sheffield United in the Championship, as the visitors look to enhance their promotion hopes. Brentford have been inconsistent in the Championship this season and currently sit 15th place in the second tier table with 21 points from 18 matches. The Bees head into this potentially difficult clash in poor form,…

Hull City Preview vs Norwich City (H)

After a subdued performance against Nottingham Forest in a game where we never really got going and once again were made to pay for Sunday league mistakes at the back, who better to play than the team that have scored 12 in their last three games and currently sit top of the Championship? Following a…

PNE Preview vs Middlesbrough (H)

The Lilywhites have now gone eight league games in a row unbeaten, which is quite an achievement in the Championship. This comes after a 4-1 win over Lancashire rivals Blackburn, where 20,000 fans inside Deepdale watched Alex Neil’s men come away with a vital win. Despite this, PNE are still just four points away from…

Norwich City Preview vs Hull City (A)

Norwich City travel to Hull City on Tuesday, as they look to extend their outstanding winning form to seven matches. The Canaries most recent victory came at the Liberty stadium, as they made light work of Swansea, bagging themselves four goals once again – making it 12 goals in their last three matches for the…

Leeds United Preview vs Reading (H)

Three points separate Leeds from Norwich at the top of table and a possible win against a travelling Reading side could see them go top. Leeds were less than convincing last time out. Looking under some pressure from a struggling Bristol City side who have fallen off of late. It took a red card to…

Rotherham United Preview vs QPR (H)

Millers to face QPR… Rotherham United will be looking to maintain their unbeaten run when they welcome Queens Park Rangers to the AESSEAL New York Stadium on Tuesday evening, kick-off 7.45pm. The Millers, who continued their unbeaten run on Saturday, twice came from behind as they drew 2-2 with South Yorkshire rivals Sheffield United thanks…

Middlesbrough Preview vs Preston North End (A)

Following an impressive second-half display at Griffin Park, Boro will be looking for their third win on the bounce against a resurgent Preston side. Last Saturday’s match showed two different sides to Middlesbrough. The first-half showed Boro’s physical and defensive capabilities as Brentford resorted to long-range efforts in an attempt to test Darren Randolph. Then…

Reading Preview vs Leeds (A)

Surprise surprise, Sky Sports have chosen to give full coverage to Leeds…again. Even their fans are fed up of it now. Sky have done amazing things for football in this country, and we should never forget that, but I think they are at the very limit, if not slightly over it at the moment. I don’t…

Brentford Preview vs Sheffield United (H)

It’s getting increasingly difficult to remain positive about Brentford FC at the moment. The club’s in free-fall with a fifth defeat in six matches under Thomas Frank, one win in 11 matches, and an abysmal performance as two quick Middlesbrough goals were enough to condemn the Bees to defeat, despite Alan Judge’s goal. I would…

Report: Rotherham United 2-2 Sheffield United

Late Proctor Strike Earns Point… Jamie Proctor came off the bench to help Rotherham United earn a point against Sheffield United at the AESSEAL New York Stadium in Saturday‘s early kick off. The clash between the Millers and the Blades ended in a 2-2 draw thanks to Proctor’s strike in injury time. However, Chris Basham…

Leeds United Review vs Bristol City

A game lacking in real energy or chances. It sparked into life following Josh Brownhill’s red card for Bristol City which saw Leeds take adavantage with a 2-0 win. Leeds had the early momentum in the game but a succession of crosses and corners amounted to nothing. Ezgjan Alioski almost grabbed a goal after Mateusz…

Aston Villa Preview vs Birmingham City (H)

When the fixture lists come out every year, there is one fixture that grabs the attention of every fans straight away. The local derby. For Liverpool fans, it’s Everton. For Celtic, it’s Rangers. For Aston Villa? The age-old rivalry with Birmingham City. It’s the most awaited match of the season and it is time to…

Blues Preview vs Villa (A)

Enjoy the international break everyone? Whether you enjoyed the England game against Croatia, The UEFA Nations League is irrelevant now because its back to business and time for one of the best derbies in English football – Birmingham City vs Aston Villa. The day Birmingham comes to a grinding halt…as well as the Staffordshire and…

Middlesbrough Preview vs Brentford (A)

Saturday’s late kick-off against Brentford will be the first of three straight televised games for Boro as Tony Pulis’ men look for back-to-back wins for the first time since August. Reading that statistic without any prior knowledge you would think that Boro were languishing in mid-table being unable to pick up any sort of momentum….

Brentford Preview vs Middlesbrough (H)

Before heading into the football news, I’d like to take the time to talk about Robert Rowan. The Brentford Technical Director unfortunately passed away before the international break, which has no doubt sent ripples through the club. I never had the fortune to meet Rowan, but his impact on the club was instrumental, especially in…

Hull City Preview vs Nottingham Forest (H)

Yet another international break out of the way in a start to the season that has felt largely staggered, with City’s inconsistency throughout also partly to blame for. The Opposition Next up, Aitor Karanka’s seventh placed Nottingham Forest side at the KCOM. A team that, like pretty much every other side in the league, have…

Blackburn Preview vs Preston North End (A)

This weekend gives us the first of the two big derby days this season, with Mowbray’s men making the short trip to Deepdale to take on Preston. The game comes after a two week international break, meaning both sides should be well rested for the big day. Thankfully, Rovers look to be in good condition…

QPR Preview vs Stoke (A)

Saturday see’s the inform R’s take on newly relegated Stoke at The BET365 Stadium. QPR will be looking to pick-up from where we left off with a win over Brentford. Whilst Stoke will be looking to capitalise on QPR’s form. However, with a tricky start to life in the Championship for Stoke and new boss,…

Sheffield United Preview vs Rotherham United (A)

Rotherham United host Sheffield United in this Saturdays early kick off. The game sees two South Yorkshire come head to head yet again. Rotherham are in good form, having not lost a match since the last international break. Paul Warne’s side have drawn four and won one of their last five matches. The Blades has…

Reading Preview vs Wigan (A)

There’s next to no chance that we’ll ever have confirmation, but it would be very difficult to dispute that people power has played a significant role in what could, and I stress could, become a monumental moment in the future of Reading Football Club. Ron Gourlay is gone. Myself, along with what I would suggest…

PNE Preview vs Blackburn (H)

Another international break has finished and North End’s injury luck has seemingly gotten even worse, they face fellow Lancashire side Blackburn at Deepdale on Saturday. Despite their position in the table leaving them just two points ahead of the bottom three, PNE are now seven games unbeaten in the Championship, after a 1-0 win last…

Bristol City Preview vs Leeds United (A)

Lee Johnson and Bristol City face a Leeds United side with pressure stacked against them due to their lack of points throughout the last month. City are currently being dragged into a relegation battle after the last few games with very few points being gained and tougher games approaching; that starting with Marcel Bielsa’s Leeds…

Leeds United Preview vs Bristol City (H)

The Whites will be looking to bounce back from the 4-1 thrashing by West Brom when they play a struggling Bristol City this Saturday. Leeds last outing saw them expertly contained and countered by a well drilled West Brom side. Darren Moore’s side pressed Leeds high up the pitch which lead to stray passes. The…

Yorkshire Derby: Rotherham United Preview vs Sheffield United (H)

Millers to face Blades… Rotherham United will welcome near South Yorkshire neighbours Sheffield United to the AESSEAL New York Stadium on Saturday lunchtime in front of the TV Cameras. The Millers head into the clash against the Blades unbeaten in five games after taking a point away from Ewood Park in their last outing prior…

Sheffield United – Young Stars Shine

The title read ‘We see you’ and the folk responsible for Sheffield United’s social media output also attached a video of his goals against Swindon to the body of the tweet. It confirmed Regan Slater’s performances on loan at Carlisle are not going unnoticed. Both in the Championship club’s public relations department and, even more…

Hogan on Hold

Sheffield United are unlikely to resurrect their interest in Scott Hogan until next summer. Chris Wilder’s decision, which comes following a protracted and ultimately unsuccessful pursuit of the Aston Villa centre-forward earlier this year, is a consequence of his team’s strong start to the Championship season. With a striker and attacking midfielder their top priorities…

West Bromwich Albion Preview vs Ipswich Town (A)

Friday 23rd November, Portman Road. 7:45pm. Darren Moore’s West Brom side know that a win for them against struggling Ipswich will propel them into 2nd place in the Championship. Albion went into the latest international break with four games without a win before a convincing 4-1 victory over Leeds United. Boss, Moore, switched his tactics…

Ipswich Town Preview vs West Brom (H)

Ipswich Town welcome West Brom to Portman Road on Friday evening in the Sky Bet Championship. Town, who are still bottom of the league, will want to act upon their two previous results, draws against Preston North End and Reading, and hopefully improve as West Brom can go as high as second with a victory….

Taking a look at Dean Smith’s first month at Aston Villa

It’s been just over a month since Dean Smith was appointed manager of Aston Villa Football Club and while the results have not been perfect, things seem a lot rosier at B6 than they were before his appointment. Why is that? What has the ex-Brentford boss bought to the club in his short time there?…

How much longer can Lee Johnson remain as Bristol City boss?

Lee Johnson’s Bristol City have endured a dismal run of form as of late and currently sit 13th in the Championship table, but how long can Johnson remain as the Robins gaffer? Many Bristol City supporters have called for Johnson to be sacked as head coach after seven games without a win in the Championship…

Have Teams Found Out Bielsa’s Style?

After the opening five games, the Whites looked unstoppable, but a lack of consistency in form has seen them slip. With the arrival of Marcelo Bielsa in summer, a new style of football was embraced at Elland Road. Pre-season was an indicator of how far the squad had come. The final game specifically, against Las…

First team favourites sign on the dotted line

On Thursday, Rovers skipper Charlie Mulgrew committed his future to the club by signing on the dotted line. The Blues captain is the rock at the heart of the Rovers defence, and with a new two-and-a-half year deal being signed, it can only mean good things for the Lancashire side. However, his duties go far…

Opinion: A new era, part 2

Shortly after Mick McCarthy left Ipswich Town and Paul Hurst left Shrewsbury town to join the Tractor Boys, many fans and even the football club themselves dubbed Hurst’s arrival as a new era for them. That obviously didn’t go to plan as Paul Hurst was replaced by former Norwich City and Colchester United boss Paul…

Searching for Boro’s best 11 and What Needs to be Done in the Transfer Window

With 17 games of the Championship season already played, Tony Pulis’ side sit 2nd in the league a point ahead of Leeds United and two behind leaders Norwich City. Despite a healthy league position and being through to the last eight in the EFL Cup, it feels like Boro still haven’t found their rhythm and…

One To Watch: Callum Robinson

Callum Robinson made his 150th appearance for North End in a 1-0 win against Bristol City last time out. This comes after he made his first Preston appearance over four years ago in his first loan spell from Aston Villa, who he eventually left on a permanent deal to join North End. He reaches this…

R’s International Players Update

The R’s have five players away on international duty during this week, they are; Eberechi Eze, Tomer Hemed, Massimo Luongo, Paul Smyth and Nahki Wells. First up in action will be forward Tomer Hemed who faces Guatemala with Israel on Thursday evening whilst attacker Paul Smyth could also feature for Northern Ireland against the Republic…

Top 5 Second City Derby Moments

The international break is will and truly underway and club football has been put on hold. This gives me a great opportunity to write something a bit different than a standard preview or an opinion on the current outgoings at St.Andrews. Instead I’m going to be looking at the top five moments of my lifetime…

Opinion: A Crucial International Break

The last international break was somewhat glum, following a torrid run of results. As we prepare to endure another weekend without club football, I’ll run through what Paul Clement, and members of his squad must gain from this break, before what is expected to be a season defining block of games. Before the Royals face…

Opinion: Thoughts On Rotherham United Season So Far

How have the Millers done so far…. Rotherham United returned to the Championship in the summer having won the Sky Bet League One Play-Off Final over Shrewsbury Town at Wembley last May. The Millers start to life back in the second tier of English football has been fairly decent, the only defeats that Rotherham fans…

What we learned from Norwich City’s performance against Millwall

Norwich City left it late to claim all three points on Saturday as a 97th minute winner from Teemu Pukki finished off a spectacular seven-goal thriller at Carrow Road. Despite a shaky start and going into the half-time break a goal down, Norwich did turn the scoreline around and in the 79th minute Moritz Leitner…

Report: Leeds United 1-4 West Brom

Rampant West Brom stop Leeds returning to the top of the Championship in 4-1 win. West Brom came out the blocks firing, a quick flurry of chances came within the first 10 minutes. Robson-Kanu received the ball out on the right of the box and managed to power his way past two challenges but his…

Report: Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Rotherham United

Millers striker earns point… Rotherham United were dealt a late blow as Bradley Dack’s goal with nine minutes remaining salvaged a point for Tony Mowbray’s Blackburn Rovers as the sides shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw at Ewood Park. The Millers were just nine minutes away from securing an away victory in the Championship…

Manning up! – Ryan Manning get’s a call up to Ireland senior squad

QPR midfielder Ryan Manning has been called up to the provisional senior Republic of Ireland squad for the first time. Manning, currently on loan at Rotherham United until the end of the 2018/19 season, has previously represented Ireland at youth level. However, Republic boss Martin O’Neill has included the 22-year-old in his squad for their…

PNE Preview vs Bristol City (A)

North End will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to seven games when they face Bristol City on Saturday, the Lilywhites have won their last four visits to Ashton Gate. In fact, PNE have won the last five games against City and are unbeaten in 10 matches. The last time the Reds were victorious…

Blues Preview vs Hull City (H)

Well Blues fans the unbeaten run has came to an end, but what a run it was! From the highs of Leeds United away to Juke grabbing three at home against Rotherham and who could forget that away day at Stoke City. We were brought back down to reality last weekend against Derby and I…

Bristol City Preview vs Preston North End (H)

Bristol City will welcome Preston North End to Ashton Gate on Saturday afternoon as Alex Neil’s side make the three hour journey from the North West of England. After last Saturday’s discouraging 3-2 defeat away at Reading, Lee Johnson’s side face a side positioned in 21st place in the Championship table, but it definitely won’t…

Wigan Preview vs Middlesbrough (A)

Wigan’s undefeated home start came crashing down, along with the end of the Whelan era on Sunday in front of the Sky Sports cameras. This leaves many of the Latics faithful worrying about the future with the new Chinese owners after a 23 year period of stability in the hands of owners who genuinely had…

Brentford Preview vs QPR (A)

The winless run is over! Brentford eventually broke down a determined Millwall side to take all three points on Saturday at Griffin Park, with goals from Sergi Canos and Ollie Watkins sealing a 2-0 win. The tough run had made the fixture a must win for Brentford, and an early season six-pointer as a loss would…

Hull City Preview vs Birmingham City (A)

After back-to-back wins for the first time this season, and with the Allams’ departure seeming closer than ever, are our fortunes finally starting to turn? It’s far too early to call, but it’s never too early to dream. Given how life as a Hull City fan has been over the last two years, good news…

Reading Preview vs Ipswich (H)

It’s far too early in the season to be talking about six-pointers, but this must feel like another defining game for Paul Clement. Saturday’s win against Bristol City was not only a win on the pitch but a moral one for Clement. His team selections and tactical set up were popular, and despite making more…

Rotherham United Preview vs Blackburn Rovers (A)

Millers set for Rovers trip… Rotherham United are back on the road this weekend when they take on Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Saturday afternoon. The Millers last two away games saw them claim a point against Middlesbrough and Preston. But Paul Warne’s men head into the game against Tony Mowbray’s side on the…

QPR Preview vs Brentford (H)

Saturday see’s in-form QPR take on West London’s other club Brentford. QPR are riding the crest of the wave at the minute with only one loss in the last eight games, whereas Brentford have only won once in their last eight games…Not great. With a narrow and unfortunate loss on Saturday, QPR will be looking…

West Bromwich Albion Preview vs Leeds United (H)

Saturday 10th November, The Hawthorns. 5:30pm. Another abysmal performance last Saturday means West Bromwich Albion are without a win in four and are desperate for points against high-flying Leeds. Albion fell to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Hull City, meaning that Darren Moore’s men have dropped outside the play-offs. Moore’s tactics have come…

Aston Villa Preview vs Derby County (A)

A team managed by Dean Smith versus a team managed by Frank Lampard. Sounds like quite a treat for fans to witness, right? Well, usually it would be a game full of fast-flowing football but with Villa not quite being the finished package, it may be a tough game for the Claret and Blue at…

Leeds United Preview vs West Brom (A)

Sitting top of the table Leeds United can pull away from the pack with a win over West Brom. Following the dominant win over Wigan the Whites travel to the home of West Brom. Pablo Hernandez was on hand to give Leeds an equaliser in straight after going behind. He then created the second for…

Ipswich Town Preview vs Reading (A)

Ipswich Town travel to fellow strugglers Reading as they search for their second three points of the season. Paul Lambert takes charge of his first away game as Town boss as he looks to build on last weeks 1-1 home draw with Preston North End. Ipswich deserves more than a point as Preston were reduced…

Blackburn Preview vs Rotherham United (H)

After a scrappy game against Queens Park Rangers last time out, the Blues return to Ewood Park once again to take on Rotherham United. The Lancashire outfit will be looking for back to back victories and continue the excellent home form. In terms of injuries, it is expected that skipper Charlie Mulgrew will return to…

Middlesbrough Preview vs Wigan Athletic (H)

After a 0-0 draw away at Stoke City last weekend, Boro look for their first league win at home since the 19th September when they entertain Paul Cook’s Wigan Athletic on Saturday. Wigan themselves aren’t in the best run of form having lost their last three Championship matches; they’ve also conceded eight goals during that…

Sheffield United Preview vs Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield United host Sheffield Wednesday in this Friday night blockbuster which sees the first Steel City derby of the season. Chris Wilder and his entertaining, attacking, free-flowing Blades will take on under pressure Jos Luhukay as his side look to spin round their recent fortune. Wilder just continues to impress with his Sheffield United side…

Reece Burke – A look at his career so far

Name: Reece Burke Age: 22 Position: Centre Back Current Club: Hull City Squad Number: 5 Previous Club(s): West Ham, Bradford City (loan), Wigan Athletic (loan), Bolton Wanderers (loan). A product of the famous West Ham United youth system, Reece Burke has finally ventured on developing his career away from the Hammers. When the opportunity arose…

Rotherham United 2-1 Swansea City: Match Reaction

Rotherham United were victorious at the AESSEAL New York Stadium against Swansea City thanks to two second half penalties, which helped the Millers to come from behind to beat the Swans. Midfielder Ryan Manning, on loan from QPR, grabbed both goals in the second half from the penalty spot after referee Tony Harrington gave a foul…

Review: Reading vs Bristol City

It was another crucial afternoon for Paul Clement and the Reading squad as Bristol City visited the Madejski. An entertaining game to say the least, came down to who could be more clinical. Fortunately for everyone at the club that turned out to be Reading. it was a real gritty showing in the second half,…

Leeds United Preview vs Wigan Athletic (A)

After a poor attacking performance against Forest, Leeds travel to Wigan to play the newly promoted side. Leeds managed to score late to prevent their third loss of the season to a below par Forest side. A game which lacked any real spark was covered in controversy as Roofe scored his 6th goal of the…

Derby Preview vs Birmingham (H)

Heading into this crunch match, both teams will be packed full of confidence. Derby have just took 7 points from a possible 9 against in-form trio, Sheffield United, West Brom and Middlesbrough, all before losing 3-2 in the Carabao Cup to Chelsea, a match in which the Rams showed exactly what they’re capable of, pushing…

Opinion: Why Newell, Forde And Proctor Should Be Pushing For Starts For Rotherham United

Rotherham United trio Joe Newell, Anthony Forde and Jamie Proctor should all pushing for starts in the first team after an impressive display for the clubs reserves on Tuesday afternoon (30th October). All three players mentioned were involved for the Millers second string side in a 4-1 win over Morecambe with Newell and Proctor getting…

Hull City Preview vs West Brom (H)

Finally a win. Our first at Bolton since 1935 and it feels about that long since our last three points. A 1-0 victory narrow in margin but hugely important in the grand scheme of things, with fears of being cut five points adrift if things went against us at the University of Bolton Stadium. Heading…

QPR Preview vs Blackburn (A)

High flying QPR go to Ewood Park on Saturday to take on newly promoted Blackburn Rovers. With a big fixture ahead on Saturday QPR will be wanting to make it four wins out of four, Steve Mac’s Blue and white army will be hunting down all three points. With Blackburn only loosing one in their…

Ipswich Town Preview vs Preston North End (H)

Paul Lambert takes charge of his first game on Saturday with a visit from struggling Preston North End. Lambert was announced as manager last Friday, after Paul Hurst was relieved of his duties just five months into his reign, winning just one game this season. Lambert was a clear controversial choice for fans due to…

Wigan Preview vs Leeds (H)

Goals, Goals, Goals at Bramall lane saw Wigan heading back to the gung-ho, attacking style that defined the early period of the season. Unfortunately, the Blades were more clinical on the day and just outscored us. Billy Sharp, as usual, was on the mark against the Latics, claiming a well taken hat-trick. Despite the loss,…

Sheffield United Preview vs Nottingham Forest (A)

Top-of-the-table Sheffield United take on a rejuvenated Nottingham Forest in this battle in the Sky Bet Championship. As the Blades look to get back to winning ways on the road, whilst Nottingham Forest will search for their first home win the three matches. Chris Wilder has been forced in to changes and could rest other…

Middlesbrough Preview vs Stoke City (A)

Last week’s performance against Derby County was appalling, yet the result was actually quite encouraging. Derby came into the match after back-to-back wins against serious promotion contenders. A 2-1 home win against Sheffield United was followed up by a demolition job against West Bromwich Albion where the Rams turned over Darren Moore’s side 4-2 on…

Brentford Preview vs Millwall (H)

It has been a hard week in football with the events of Saturday weighing heavily on the minds of fans of all clubs. Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha brought the magic back to football for so many fans with the remarkable story of Leicester City’s title winning season, and will never be forgotten for his love, passion and…

PNE Preview vs Ipswich (A)

After what felt like a disappointing draw last time out against Rotherham at Deepdale, North End are now unbeaten in five Championship games. Despite that, they are now in 20th position, just two points above the drop zone, making it important to extend the gap between bottom club Ipswich even at this early stage. There…

West Bromwich Albion Preview vs Hull City (A)

Saturday 3rd November, KCOM Stadium. 3pm. West Brom head to struggling Hull City on Saturday looking to stop the rot following three games without a win. The Baggies have picked up just one point in those three, with defeats coming against Wigan and Derby. Darren Moore’s men still find themselves just four points off the…

Rotherham United Preview va Swansea City (H)

Millers to face Swans… Rotherham United head into the game against Swansea City on the back of a good point at Deepdale last Saturday against Preston North End. Paul Warne’s side earnt a battling 1-1 draw against a very tough Preston side managed by Alex Neil. United were heading into the clash last weekend in high…

Blackburn Preview vs QPR (H)

This Saturday Rovers will return to fortress Ewood when they take on 10th placed Queens Park Rangers. Once again, the Rovers will hopefully be approaching the game full of confidence after holding West Brom to a draw at the Hawthorns last week, despite playing the last 15 minutes with midfielder Richie Smallwood as our goalkeeper….

Reading Preview vs Bristol City (H)

I’m running out of things to say about this Reading team. I’m still in shock that Paul Clement is still manager of this club. Yet another defeat this on Saturday must surely mean the end. Now I’m all for giving managers time – many careers have been ruined by not being given adequate time. But…

Bristol City Preview vs Reading (A)

Lee Johnson’s Bristol City will make the short trip to Reading as they look to bounce back from Saturday’s undeserving 1-0 defeat at home to Stoke City. The Robins dominated both the possession and the shooting statistics but failed to get the ball over the line, with Senegalese striker Famara Diedhiou heading against the crossbar…

Aston Villa Preview vs Bolton (H)

It’s the season of spook but when Friday night rolls around, Dean Smith will be hoping for no shocks or surprises when his Villa side host Bolton Wanderers in the Championship. Despite some promising performances in his first few games as manager, the results are yet to really pick up from the form he inherited…

How Important is the League Cup to Boro this season?

Despite the League Cup being Boro’s only major trophy in their 142-year history, this season Pulis has been using this year’s competition as a chance to assess his fringe players. To some, it might be seen as disrespecting the Cup by not playing your best 11 and not giving yourself the most optimum chance of…

Altitude Sickness

Who would have thought little old Small Heath would be 11 games unbeaten this season – especially after the EFL decided to do everything they could to derail our season. Well we are and we’re up to 9th in the league and only two points off the play-offs having won four games in a row….

Stoke City vs Bristol City (A)

Stoke face the daunting task of traveling to Ashton Gate, to face Bristol City who are on a high after a late winner against Hull. With the season about a third of the way through, Stoke fans must be wondering when they’ll finally turn up and hit a bit of form. A loss against Birmingham…