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Opinion

Columns and comment from our writers, taking a clear line on the division's arguments.

20 articles

Opinion

Skubala out-thought as Lincoln win at Ashton Gate

A fan writer argues Michael Skubala was tactically outmanoeuvred by his former assistants as Bristol City fell to a damaging home defeat against Lincoln City.

By Niamh Corrigan · 16 Sept 2026Opinion

Late signings leave Watford paying a fitness price

Watford's decision to delay summer recruitment has left Alessio Dionisi short of fit bodies and facing a mounting promotion deficit.

By Niamh Corrigan · 16 Sept 2026Opinion

Burnley in crisis: fan view from the bottom

A Burnley fan writer argues the Clarets' struggles go beyond a slow start, questioning whether Nicky Hayen can pull the club away from the drop zone.

By Niamh Corrigan · 15 Sept 2026Opinion

Heckingbottom'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 2026Opinion

Derby's defensive rotation cannot go on

Derby County have not named the same back four in back-to-back matches since late August, and the cost is becoming impossible to ignore.

By Bev Attwood · 15 Sept 2026Opinion

Cardiff: stylish but winless, the enigma explained

Cardiff City are producing some of the Championship's most attractive football, yet points remain elusive. We dig into the paradox facing Barry-Murphy's side.

By Niamh Corrigan · 14 Sept 2026Opinion

Wolves need one settled captain, not five

Wolves have handed the armband to five different players already this season, and supporter Emma Milton argues that uncertainty is costing the club on the pitch.

By Niamh Corrigan · 14 Sept 2026Opinion

Charlton draw exposes Portsmouth's attack

BBC Radio Solent's Andrew Moon reflects on a goalless stalemate at Charlton that laid bare Portsmouth's attacking limitations in the Championship.

By Niamh Corrigan · 14 Sept 2026Opinion

Can Hayen fix Burnley's defensive crisis?

Burnley sit bottom of the Championship with 16 goals conceded in seven games. The questions around Nicky Hayen are growing louder by the week.

By Owen Pryce · 13 Sept 2026Opinion

West Ham must embrace the chaos, not fight it

West Ham's three-game winning run hints at a side finally adjusting to Championship life, but Friday's test against Wrexham will reveal how far they've come.

By Owen Pryce · 11 Sept 2026Opinion

Derby's attacking drought: where do goals come from?

Derby County have mustered zero shots on target in recent outings, and the question of where the next goal comes from is becoming urgent.

By Owen Pryce · 10 Sept 2026Opinion

Can Southampton fans trust the Saints' style?

Southampton's statement win over Swansea has reignited a debate: should supporters buy in fully to Saints' bold, attack-minded approach in the Championship?

By Bev Attwood · 10 Sept 2026Opinion

Mowbray: High standards matter more than results

Tony Mowbray insists Blackburn Rovers must keep their standards high, arguing that good performances will inevitably bring good results.

By Owen Pryce · 9 Sept 2026Opinion

Fan backing for Nuno despite imperfect start

West Ham supporter Dean Matthews backs Nuno Espirito Santo to lead the Hammers to promotion, insisting the club could not have done better.

By Niamh Corrigan · 9 Sept 2026Opinion

Hayen under fire as Burnley sit bottom

Fan Natalie Bromley says Nicky Hayen inherited a poisoned chalice at Burnley, but questions his team selection and tactical clarity.

By Niamh Corrigan · 8 Sept 2026Opinion

Skubala's quiet belief shaping Bristol City

Michael Skubala's calm, measured approach is already leaving a mark on Bristol City, and Saturday's comeback against Burnley showed exactly why.

By Bev Attwood · 7 Sept 2026Opinion

West Brom's laser-focused transfer window

West Brom signed nine senior outfield players this summer, seven aged 23 or under, in a deliberate youth-first rebuild that demands patience.

By Tobias Frei · 4 Sept 2026Opinion

Derby day pressure mounts on Heckingbottom

Preston sit bottom of the Championship without a league win, and Saturday's Lancashire derby against Blackburn could define Paul Heckingbottom's tenure.

By Owen Pryce · 4 Sept 2026Opinion

Southampton fans eye play-off push after busy window

Saints supporters are cautiously optimistic after a hectic summer transfer window, with play-off promotion described as "very achievable" this season.

By Tobias Frei · 2 Sept 2026Opinion

Saints fans stay calm after Watford opener

A fan writer argues Southampton's opening-day loss to Watford fits a well-worn pattern, and that promotion ambitions remain firmly intact.

By Tobias Frei · 19 Aug 2026