Phil Brown's men are the team in form in the promotion race. But now they've got near the top, will the 'favourites tag' curse affect them like it has all the others? This Watford fan hopes so as the Hornets visit the KC Stadium on Saturday. Posted March 25, 2008 by Graham Fisher
Sportingo pundit Graham Fisher, who also happens to be a Watford fan, has a pretty poor record of predictions. But that hasn't stopped him putting his head on the block - and if he's wrong again, the editorial team will give him Watfor! Posted May 20, 2008 by Graham Fisher
The play-off finals are here and glory is at hand for the chosen few. But who will be celebrating and who will be staring blankly into another season of football in the same division next season? Posted May 21, 2008 by Jason Willis
The Tigers booked their place against the Robins in the Championship play-off final after a rampant second-half display saw them crush Watford 4-1 on Wednesday night. Just one game stands between both teams and a promotion which seemed unthinkable this time last season. Posted May 16, 2008 by Chester Carrick
We now know the line-up for the play-offs in this season's Championship. Palace are the team in form, but this Watford fan thinks you would be wrong to write off his team's chances. He's sure that stranger things have happened - just can't think of any at the moment! Posted May 06, 2008 by Graham Fisher
The first leg of the Championship play-offs contained upsets and bad refereeing decisions, so it's no surprise that Neil Warnock was on his soap box. But there's still plenty to play for. Posted May 13, 2008 by Graham Fisher
With the chase for automatic promotion wide open, this Hornets fan thinks their clash with the Tigers will be crucial. Posted March 28, 2008 by Graham Fisher
If you want an early bet on who will be bottom of the Premier League in a year’s time, look no further than the winners of the Championship Play-Off Final at Wembley on Saturday, May 24 Posted April 02, 2008 by Robin Yu
It'll be a great day on May 24 in what has become known as the richest game in club football. But for the beaten ply-off semi-finalists it's time to work out what went wrong and where to go from here. Posted May 16, 2008 by Graham Fisher
Pre-season friendlies rarely offer much of a guide to prospects, but one inter-Premier League clash at the weekend did highlight problems and hopes for two teams. Posted August 04, 2008 by blak dreem
Derby have been a disgrace but fans of other 'no-hope' clubs chasing for promotion from the Championship are still looking forward to a crack at the big time. Posted April 29, 2008 by Daniel Murphy
West Brom and Stoke have booked their places in the Premier League next season, but four other teams now face the lottery of the play-offs. For one, promotion and a pot of gold awaits. Posted May 05, 2008 by Claire Bee
No panic, says one fan who remembers being way behind Manchester United in 1997-98 – and going on to do the double. Posted September 29, 2008 by samik sen
A 1-1 draw in Poland was enough to see Juande Ramos's struggling side into the UEFA Cup group stages. Next they need a Premier League win... Posted October 03, 2008 by Luke Durkin
The Baggies look secure for the first automatic promotion slot from the Championship, but who the Dickens will be the tale of the three cities, Hull, Stoke and Bristol? Posted April 23, 2008 by Alex Alsworth
The rumour mill is still turning full throttle. Bolton, Arsenal, Lyon, Chelsea, Birmingham, Hull City, Barcelona, Athletico Madrid and Racing Santander are all in the news today. Posted July 26, 2007 by Mark Apostolou
Chris Hockman relives the drama of nine goals and two sendings off as Central Coast Mariners and Sydney FC serve up a match to remember. Posted March 21, 2008 by Chris Hockman
It's down to four clubs – Sydney FC, Queensland Roar, Newcastle Jets and Central Coast Mariners – in the countdown to the grand final. Posted January 24, 2008 by Chris Hockman
The idea that wealth is the key to Premier League success has been somewhat subverted by the newly-promoted teams. Posted December 03, 2008 by Craig Jones
They may have all the big-name players, money, and the world's attention, but the Premier League doesn't have a monopoly on excitement. As the Championship prepares for the final day just about everything is up for grabs. It should make for a thrilling afternoon of football. Posted April 30, 2008 by Claire Bee
After his latest disaster in management, the man with more highs and lows in his career than most is looking for yet another job. Would you want him in charge at your club? Posted May 02, 2008 by Graham Fisher
Chances may be few and far between in the Championship play-off games, so the ability to score when a chance presents itself may well be crucial. Which team are the most likely candidates to hit the net? Posted May 09, 2008 by Graham Fisher
Could this be the time when the biggest conurbation in England never to have experienced top-flight football finally makes it? There's not much to choose between the teams and there will be no shortage of tension. Posted May 23, 2008 by Ed Bottomley
English football is heavily focused on the big guns, but the exciting battles are raging just below the surface. Posted November 14, 2008 by James Peart
From the brink of extinction 10 years ago, Hull City have clawed their way to the summit of the Premier League. And it's been done without a Russian, American or Arabian billionaire... Posted October 29, 2008 by Philip Smith
It's hotting up at the top of the Championship with at least five teams having the Premier League in their sights. But David Combe reckons only Tony Mowbray's men have what it takes to stay in the top flight. Posted April 07, 2008 by David Combe
The proposed takeover by DIC is not the pot of gold that it looks - the club should heed the warnings Posted December 06, 2006 by Parvinder Kler
One game to go, and there's still plenty to be decided both at the top and bottom of the league's most unpredictable division, the Coca-Cola Championship. Chester Carrick takes a look at how it's all going to pan out . . . Posted May 01, 2008 by Chester Carrick
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The LA Galaxy superstar is joined by team-mate Landon Donovan, but there's a surprise lack of home players in the pre-season showpiece. Posted July 12, 2008 by C McCowan
As Wigan, Bradford and St Helens are charged with breaking the rules, the Super League season could be plunged into chaos with Castleford threatening further legal action. Posted July 06, 2007 by Dave Doran