Adam’s latest “The Championship Corner” column. Coming hot on the heels of the sting that brought down the now former England manager Sam Allardyce in the Telegraph’s investigation into football corruption are the revelations that eight Premier League managers- both current and former- are alleged to have taken bungs. The allegations were made in a
Adam’s latest “The Championship Corner” column. It was billed as something of a coup when, almost a year ago, Jack Grealish chose England ahead of the Republic of Ireland, the country of his grandparents. 12 months later Grealish has yet to play for his country and his hopes of doing so must be as distant
Adam’s latest “The Championship Corner” column. With the vast riches of the Premier League now more alluring than ever, few have tried harder to jump up from the second tier than Derby County. Since Steve McClaren directed them to a heart-breaking play-off final defeat to QPR in 2014, Mel Morris, the co-founder of the tech
Adam’s latest “The Championship Corner” column. Oliver Burke scored and made two more goals in the 4-3 defeat of Burton Albion on the opening day of the season. He then netted twice as Nottingham Forest beat Wigan Athletic by the same score-line before bagging another as Leeds United were seen off 3-1. The exciting Scotsman
Adam’s latest “The Championship Corner” column. Only 45 minutes before kick off in Blackburn’s EFL Cup second round game with Crewe on Tuesday night and the scene was dispiriting. Ticket prices were reduced to £12 with children priced at only £2, yet interest was scarce and the walkway around the stadium resembled a ghost town.
It has been woeful few years at Aston Villa but finally there is some light on the horizon in the shape of a new owner, new manager and new-look team that is already starting to look stronger than the one that dropped out of the Premier League last season. That wouldn’t be hard in all
Adam’s latest “The Championship Corner” column. Aston Villa were heading for a second home win in a week when goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini lined up a clearance with four minutes to go. However, they did not foresee Huddersfield defender Michael Hefele charging the kick down to deflect it in from 30 yards for a freak equaliser.
The second installment of “The Championship Corner” column by Adam Gray. Arriving with a big profile, Jaap Stam remained humble and reticent over Reading’s chances in his first managerial opportunity. “Of course, when you play football yourself you can think you want to become a manager but it does not make you a good manager”,
After a dismal season in the Premier League last term, Newcastle United dropped down to the second tier of English football for the second time in seven years. However, after spending just shy of £50 million over the summer, the Magpies don’t plan on being in the Championship for long. First and foremost, the best
After a summer of real change at Villa Park, Aston Villa are ready to slog it out in the Championship this season. Former West Bromwich Albion and Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo has been brought in, not only to steady the ship, but to guide Villa back to where this famous old club belongs. Although
UK football has now commenced today, The Championship is underway as the teams come out to play. Also in Division One, the teams will all do battle. To kick off another season - players running round like cattle. There’s also Division Two - where lesser teams are based. But they all play for promotion -
The first installment of a new column about everything English Championship by O-Posts mainstay and top football writer, Adam Gray. It will be up and going for the entirety of the 2016/17 campaign. Enjoy! Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle present a daunting task for Fulham in the season opener on Friday night but after finishing off pre-season
Aitor Karanka was Jose Mourinho’s assistant coach at Real Madrid and it was the Portuguese who advised Karanka to take the job at Middlesbrough back in 2013. While Mourinho adjusts to life after his sacking from Chelsea, Karanka is thriving in the north east and his former mentor was among the crowd on Saturday lunchtime
The dog fight – the title best describing the Championship. Cardiff are the only team consistently taking home three points. Leaving a dog fight for the second automatic promotion place. There is such a high level of expectancy for Malky Mackay’s men, as they have failed to get through the play-offs year after year. They
Considering the fact that Blackpool were regarded as regular candidates for the drop in the Championship several years ago, it’s simply incredible to see how much progress the Seasiders have made over recent times. However, having lost in the playoff final last term, there were some people who wondered just how the Bloomfield Road outfit