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Managerial changes, ownership and finances, stadium plans, the off-pitch business that shapes a second-tier season.

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Alfie Lloyd out until 2027 in fresh blow for QPR

QPR striker Alfie Lloyd faces months on the sidelines after boss Julien Stephan confirmed a suspected hamstring injury will keep him out until 2027.

By Vikram Sandhu · 3 Nov 2026
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Barry-Murphy: West Ham crisis changes nothing for Cardiff

Cardiff City boss Brian Barry-Murphy says the turmoil at managerless West Ham will have no bearing on how his side approach Tuesday's Championship fixture.

By Tobias Frei · 3 Nov 2026
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Sam Smith faces significant knee injury lay-off

Wrexham forward Sam Smith is set for a lengthy absence after suffering a knee injury in Friday's 1-0 Championship defeat at Sheffield United.

By Owen Pryce · 3 Nov 2026
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Hellberg to rotate as Boro face road double

Championship leaders Middlesbrough face Wrexham and Watford in under 72 hours, prompting head coach Kim Hellberg to test his squad depth.

By Niamh Corrigan · 3 Nov 2026
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West Ham sack Nuno; Parker talks advanced

West Ham United have sacked head coach Nuno Espirito Santo and are in advanced talks with Scott Parker to take charge at London Stadium.

By Bev Attwood · 3 Nov 2026
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Parker tipped for West Ham job after Nuno exit

Former teammates Rob Green and John Moncur back Scott Parker to take charge at West Ham, citing his Championship promotion record as ideal for the role.

By Owen Pryce · 3 Nov 2026
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Alfie Lloyd faces months out with hamstring injury

QPR manager Julien Stephan says striker Alfie Lloyd is unlikely to return before the end of 2026 after suffering a suspected hamstring injury.

By Tobias Frei · 3 Nov 2026
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Schumacher: Bolton ready for Championship test

Steven Schumacher insists Bolton Wanderers have not been overwhelmed by the Championship's quality despite sitting 19th after 13 games.

By Bev Attwood · 2 Nov 2026
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Dionisi has two games to save his Watford job

Watford's Alessio Dionisi faces a defining week, with one commentator warning the Italian must win his next two Championship fixtures to survive.

By Bev Attwood · 2 Nov 2026
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Kargbo closing in on Blackburn starting return

Tony Mowbray says Augustus Kargbo is almost ready for a full return to Blackburn's starting XI after a hamstring injury that lasted over a year.

By Tobias Frei · 2 Nov 2026
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Szmodics: Derby players must own Millwall hammering

Sam Szmodics says Derby County's players bear full responsibility for Saturday's 4-1 thrashing at Millwall as the Rams sink deeper into trouble.

By Niamh Corrigan · 2 Nov 2026
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Nuno under fire as West Brom down West Ham

West Ham's 3-1 home defeat by West Brom leaves them eighth in the Championship and fans chanting for Nuno Espirito Santo's departure.

By Bev Attwood · 1 Nov 2026
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Ryan One out for weeks with hamstring setback

Sheffield United striker Ryan One faces another spell on the sidelines after aggravating his hamstring injury in training, manager Chris Wilder has confirmed.

By Bev Attwood · 31 Oct 2026
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McNally back after 20-month injury ordeal

Bristol City centre-back Luke McNally has returned to Championship action after 20 months out, four surgeries and serious doubts about his footballing future.

By Bev Attwood · 31 Oct 2026
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Ribeiro and Ohashi back for Blackburn's Swansea trip

Blackburn Rovers boss Tony Mowbray confirms Yuri Ribeiro and Yuki Ohashi are available for Saturday's Championship visit to Swansea City.

By Tobias Frei · 31 Oct 2026
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Parkinson demands honest look in mirror after Blades loss

Phil Parkinson has called for individual soul-searching after Wrexham's flat 1-0 defeat at Sheffield United left them with just three wins from 13 Championship matches.

By Owen Pryce · 31 Oct 2026
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Boro lock down key off-pitch duo on new deals

Middlesbrough have secured head of football Kieran Scott and head of recruitment Chris Jones on new long-term contracts as the club sit top of the Championship.

By Tobias Frei · 30 Oct 2026
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Boro tie down Scott and Jones on long-term deals

Middlesbrough have secured the futures of head of football Kieran Scott and head of recruitment Chris Jones on new long-term contracts.

By Tobias Frei · 30 Oct 2026
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Can Celestini's Basel blueprint rescue Burnley?

Swiss journalist Lucas Werder believes Fabio Celestini's Basel turnaround offers a genuine template for Burnley's Championship survival bid.

By Bev Attwood · 30 Oct 2026
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Peixoto: Wolves injuries down to Championship contact

Cesar Peixoto says Wolves' injury woes are largely "trauma" rather than muscular, pointing to the physical demands of second-tier football.

By Bev Attwood · 30 Oct 2026
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Matos demands Swansea response vs Blackburn

Vitor Matos wants Swansea City to rediscover their identity against Blackburn on Saturday after a 5-0 collapse at Queens Park Rangers.

By Niamh Corrigan · 30 Oct 2026
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McNally returns after 20-month knee ordeal

Bristol City centre-back Luke McNally has started three of the last four Championship games after 20 months out following four surgeries on a ruptured ACL.

By Niamh Corrigan · 30 Oct 2026
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Kyprianou dismisses Watford hotel camp complaints

Hector Kyprianou has pushed back on reports of player unrest over a squad hotel stay ordered by Watford owner Gino Pozzo this week.

By Niamh Corrigan · 30 Oct 2026
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Schumacher holds Bolton's course after Boro rout

Steven Schumacher insists Bolton will not alter their attacking approach despite the 5-1 home defeat to Middlesbrough, with a brutal six-day run ahead.

By Niamh Corrigan · 30 Oct 2026