The Championship's three promoted sides will be in dreamland at the moment, but this author feels their bubbles are about to burst big time. Posted May 27, 2008 by Sam Langley
Ed Bottomley takes a look at the three sides he believes can break free from the Championship pack and win promotion. Posted March 14, 2008 by Ed Bottomley
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
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
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
Anthony Stokes outgrew the loan system after proving a smash hit with SPL side Falkirk. Now the ex-Arsenal recruit has settled for a glittering move to the Stadium of Light. Posted January 11, 2007 by Matthew Wilson
Sunderland and Birmingham have already secured Premiership status but six teams are fighting for three remaining play-off places and a chance to join them in the top flight next season. Posted May 04, 2007 by Weston Sabawo
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
Usually when a club win promotion to the Championship, it's all about staving off the immediate threat of relegation or simple consolidation. This hasn't been the case for Bristol City, who are making a serious push for elevation to the land of milk and honey. Posted March 05, 2008 by Chester Carrick
Poor Tony Pulis is a dead man walking if you believe bookies Paddy Power, who have consigned the Potters to the scrapheap after just one game. Posted August 18, 2008 by Steve Bott
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
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 supporter divide at the Britannia - passionate or just downright fickle? Posted October 26, 2006 by Matthew Jones
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
It's anyone's guess who's going up to the Premier League. West Brom and Watford look a good bet, but 19 others are still in with a chance, including Bristol City, Stoke, Ipswich, Wolves, Crystal Palace, Southampton and Sheffield United. Posted January 11, 2008 by Chester Carrick
Will it be the three Ws - West Brom, Watford and Wolves? Or perhaps Bristol City, Plymouth or Stoke will pull off a surprise. And what about clubs with Premier League pedigree like Charlton and Ipswich? Or those on the fringes like Burnley, Sheffield United, Southampton, Cardiff City and Crystal Palace? Who are YOUR tips? Posted December 21, 2007 by Sportingo Team
Big, bruising Stoke City almost nicked a winner to send troubled Newcastle tumbling out of the Cup. Was 0-0 the fairest result – give us YOUR verdict on the tie. Posted January 07, 2008 by Sportingo Team
Is moving from Stoke to Norwich a shrewd move or dodgy deal Posted November 14, 2006 by Matthew Jones
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
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
Third round FA Cup banana skins don't come any more slippery than this one waiting for Big Sam at the Britannia Stadium – Stoke are hard as nails and top four in the Championship. So who'll survive this Sunday evening TV battle? YOU tell us. Posted January 04, 2008 by Sportingo Team
It's been a long time since the Midlands trio's great days in the top flight. But their impressive starts in the quest for Premier League status augurs well. Posted September 04, 2007 by Joe Morris
A sport-crazy expat from the north of England reflects on three decades living Down Under - and the experiences that inspired him to become a man of many words. Posted January 30, 2007 by Craig Hackney
They're toasting promotion in the Midlands and Potteries, but there isn't much time before three clubs will be put to the ultimate survival test. Posted May 07, 2008 by Adam Hancock
Unless the Thai owner is made to see the errors of his ways the club could go into meltdown. Prime Minister of Thailand he may have been, but that does not mean he understands football. Posted May 06, 2008 by gerald mclaughlin
Championship sides battle it out each seson for a chance of the Big time. They should revel in there success and take the Premier League by the horns. Posted May 06, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith
This fan's Championship all-star line-up has representatives from the promoted teams. And with players of the calibre of Liam Lawrence, Kevin Phillips and Jonathan Greening, the road to survival for the automatically-promoted teams will not be as tough as Derby's has been. Posted May 25, 2008 by Jason Willis
Derby County have set a new record for the worst-ever Premier League points total. Is losing every week really better than winning games in the Championship? Posted May 05, 2008 by Claire Bee
The Premier League is just not competitive any more. Man City, Spurs, Aston Villa, Newcastle, Everton, Portsmouth and Blackburn have nothing to play for but a UEFA Cup place while the rest look down at the abyss. Posted December 31, 2007 by Gerry Horsfield
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
What a scramble we're witnessing in the English second flight as the tussle for automatic promotion continues apace. Four or more teams can still finish in the top two positions and Chester Carrick asks if Stoke City have what it takes to be a Premier League club next season. Posted March 18, 2008 by Chester Carrick