
Vikram Sandhu
Vikram edits the site and writes the pieces that need the whole table rather than one result: the automatic places as they narrow, the play-off permutations worked out properly rather than guessed at, the relegation fight that started in October and nobody noticed. He came to football writing from covering local government, which is a useful background for a division where the fixture list is only half the story. He states his conclusion first and then shows you the arithmetic, on the theory that a reader who has to wait four paragraphs for the point has already left.
By Vikram
30 articles
Club NewsDavies backs Vazquez to deliver for Birmingham
Chris Davies insists Luis Vazquez will come good for Birmingham City despite the Argentine's viral miss in last weekend's win at Derby County.
By Vikram Sandhu · 18 Sept 2026
TransfersCashin returns to Derby on loan: "It feels like home"
Derby County defender Eiran Cashin has completed a loan move back to Pride Park, describing the Rams as a club that "feels like home".
By Vikram Sandhu · 18 Sept 2026
Club NewsCampbell fired up for Black Country Derby at Molineux
West Brom skipper George Campbell says he is "super excited" for the Black Country Derby at Molineux, with the Baggies captain relishing the occasion.
By Vikram Sandhu · 18 Sept 2026
Club NewsDerby's Premier League record: still the benchmark
Derby County's Premier League points record remains the worst ever, and Hull City's bright start suggests it will stay that way for some time yet.
By Vikram Sandhu · 17 Sept 2026
Club NewsWalker: Burnley have to fight their way out
Kyle Walker has admitted Burnley's start to the Championship season is "not acceptable" and insists the club must fight to turn things around.
By Vikram Sandhu · 17 Sept 2026
Club NewsAnderson closing in on Pompey return
Portsmouth manager John Mousinho says Anderson is close to returning from injury as Pompey prepare to host Blackburn Rovers.
By Vikram Sandhu · 16 Sept 2026
Fans & CultureMillwall fans feel the strain after rough run
Millwall supporters are venting their frustration after a difficult three-week spell that has left the Lions short of where they want to be in the Championship.
By Vikram Sandhu · 16 Sept 2026
Club NewsTownsend ready for Black Country Derby at Wolves
Conor Townsend, West Brom's sole survivor of previous Wolves derbies, says the Molineux clash is exactly the kind of game you play football for.
By Vikram Sandhu · 16 Sept 2026
OpinionHeckingbottom's Preston legacy: a fan's verdict
Fan writer Jack Bridge reflects on what Heckingbottom's reign at Deepdale genuinely delivered, and why it ultimately had to end in disappointment.
By Vikram Sandhu · 15 Sept 2026
Club NewsLuke Graham earns Scotland call-up amid Stoke surge
Stoke City defender Luke Graham has received a Scotland international call-up as the Championship club's improved form continues to turn heads.
By Vikram Sandhu · 15 Sept 2026
Club NewsBellamy turned down Burnley: what it means for the Clarets
Craig Bellamy has confirmed he personally rejected Burnley's summer approach, leaving the Championship club to press on with their current rebuild.
By Vikram Sandhu · 15 Sept 2026
Tactics & StatsCardiff's finishing problem: how bad is it?
Cardiff lead the Championship in shots and xG rate yet sit one point above the drop zone, seven games in and still without a league win.
By Vikram Sandhu · 14 Sept 2026
Match ReportsLincoln visit Bristol City: what to expect
Lincoln City make the trip to Bristol City in a Championship fixture that pitches the Red Imps against Michael Skubala, their former head coach.
By Vikram Sandhu · 14 Sept 2026
Promotion RaceSwansea City: table-toppers or a false dawn?
Swansea City sit top of the Championship table, but are they genuinely the best side in the division or simply riding a hot streak?
By Vikram Sandhu · 14 Sept 2026
Fans & CultureBlues fans sense a tougher side emerging
A Birmingham City supporter reflects on the gritty 2-1 win at Derby and what a new-found resilience could mean for the Blues' Championship season.
By Vikram Sandhu · 14 Sept 2026
Club NewsHeckingbottom sacked: Preston's slide explained
Preston North End have dismissed Paul Heckingbottom after six defeats in seven Championship matches capped a damaging run stretching back to January.
By Vikram Sandhu · 13 Sept 2026
Match ReportsBazunu's ten saves seal Bolton win over Cardiff
Gavin Bazunu made ten saves as Bolton Wanderers claimed a hard-fought 1-0 Championship win over Cardiff City on 13 September 2026.
By Vikram Sandhu · 13 Sept 2026
Club NewsDevenny: Stoke move a chance to step up
Stoke City midfielder Justin Devenny says his move to the Championship club represents a major opportunity to establish himself as a key player.
By Vikram Sandhu · 11 Sept 2026
Club NewsHeckingbottom: Improvements there despite defeats
Paul Heckingbottom insists Preston North End are heading in the right direction, even as losses that follow committed performances continue to sting.
By Vikram Sandhu · 11 Sept 2026
Promotion RaceWest Brom top, QPR the test, Derby under pressure
West Brom lead the Championship after six games, but Saturday's home clash with QPR is the sternest test of James Morrison's side yet.
By Vikram Sandhu · 11 Sept 2026
Promotion RaceDerby's back-to-back defeats raise early alarm
Derby County have lost consecutive Championship fixtures against West Ham and West Brom, piling early-season pressure on the Rams.
By Vikram Sandhu · 10 Sept 2026
Play-OffsBlades Two Points Off Top Despite Murky Start
Sheffield United sit two points off automatic promotion after six games, but off-pitch turbulence and a thin squad make a play-off push the realistic aim.
By Vikram Sandhu · 10 Sept 2026
Club NewsMetcalfe sets out his ambitions at Millwall
Millwall midfielder Jenson Metcalfe has spoken openly about his drive to succeed at The Den, insisting the shirt demands nothing less than winning.
By Vikram Sandhu · 10 Sept 2026
Match ReportsNorwich edge Birmingham 2-1 in hard-fought win
Philippe Clement says Norwich City had to "be tough" to claim a 2-1 Championship victory over Birmingham City in a hard-fought second-tier contest.
By Vikram Sandhu · 10 Sept 2026
Club NewsJohnston facing extended absence for West Brom
West Brom midfielder Mikey Johnston faces an extended spell on the sidelines after a recurring ankle injury ruled him out again this season.
By Vikram Sandhu · 9 Sept 2026
Fans & CultureCharlton fans: Jones has brought stability
Charlton Athletic supporter Joe Puddifoot tells BBC Radio London the Addicks have found their footing under manager Jones, calling it "a steady ship".
By Vikram Sandhu · 9 Sept 2026
Promotion RaceCardiff must be more ruthless, says Barry-Murphy
Cardiff City remain winless after six Championship games, but Brian Barry-Murphy insists the Bluebirds will turn their chances into results.
By Vikram Sandhu · 9 Sept 2026
Promotion RaceWest Ham go top: table leaders or false dawn?
West Ham sit top of the Championship after three straight wins, but ownership uncertainty and a history of false dawns demand caution from supporters.
By Vikram Sandhu · 9 Sept 2026
Club NewsLarrazabal: Bolton wins are coming soon
Gaizka Larrazabal insists Bolton Wanderers will soon turn the corner despite a 3-2 Championship defeat to West Ham as he continues to adapt to English football.
By Vikram Sandhu · 9 Sept 2026
Club NewsChambers return uncertain as Cardiff face Stoke
Cardiff City head into their Championship clash with Stoke City with doubts over Chambers' fitness, as the Bluebirds desperately seek a first win.
By Vikram Sandhu · 8 Sept 2026


