The Championship, Div 1 & 2 Thread

Footie season is back this Saturday, not the EPL, but the Championship, or the old 2nd Division 

The opening day fixtures are here:

SAT 3 AUG 2013 - CHAMPIONSHIP
Burnley v Bolton
Barnsley v Wigan
Birmingham v Watford
Bournemouth v Charlton
Doncaster v Blackpool
Leeds v Brighton
Middlesbrough v Leicester
Millwall v Yeovil
Nottm Forest v Huddersfield
QPR v Sheff Wed
Reading v Ipswich
SUN 4 AUG 2013 - CHAMPIONSHIP
Derby v Blackburn

Latest odd for winning this are:
QPR 6-1
Reading 9-1
Bolton 9-1
Watford 11-1
Nottingham Forest 11-1
Not set this a sticky but may do if we get a lot of posts, I've tagged in the Div 1 & 2 leagues as well.

The Previous Championship thread is here, http://www.lfcreds.com/reds/index.php/topic,8851.0.html

Genuinely sad as the Portsmouth fans are amongst the best in the world.

Genuinely sad as the Portsmouth fans are amongst the best in the world.

True mate, it's sad but that's a nice plack. I thought I heard something today about the club now being owned by the fans. I saw an image, which I can't find now, with the fans unveiling the word 'OURS' in the crowd. They have been through the mill so I wish them the best of luck.

Looking forward to watching the highlights of the first day tonight. Why the hell are they on so bloody late though??

True mate, it's sad but that's a nice plack. I thought I heard something today about the club now being owned by the fans. I saw an image, which I can't find now, with the fans unveiling the word 'OURS' in the crowd. They have been through the mill so I wish them the best of luck.

This the pic you on about mate.



Does look superb.

This the pic you on about mate.



Does look superb.

That's the one. Looks fantastic.

Leicester have been promoted.

Leicester have been promoted.

Watched them last night, they play some great attacking football. Looking forward to seeing them test themselves in the Premier League next season.

Leicester have been promoted.

Watched them last night, they play some great attacking football. Looking forward to seeing them test themselves in the Premier League next season.

Congratulation Leicester!  Looking forward to smashing them in EPL!     

Burnley are back to the Premier League. Well deserved. Happy for them.

Congratulations to Burnley & Leicester. Wolves too, who have been crowned League One Champions.

Sean Dyche will do a great job next season. Similar to Brendan in the Championship (his former colleague) he's done a great job in getting a not so talented group become a very talented group. Not too far from being touted as a definite England manager.

Who to go up in the playoffs? Probably I favour derby

Well done Burnley. Much deserved.

After selling Austin, I remember reading an article saying Burnley will go close to being relegated. They had no goals in the team and were relying on a lot of gambles to stay in the league.

Showed them!

Well done Burnley. Much deserved.

After selling Austin, I remember reading an article saying Burnley will go close to being relegated. They had no goals in the team and were relying on a lot of gambles to stay in the league.

Showed them!

Yeah, will be interesting to see how Danny Ings and Vokes adapt to the Premiership. I think Ings in particular looks like a good talent.

Two playoff places have been decided; Derby and QPR. Wigan and Reading are in 5th and 6th but Brighton, Forest and Ipswich are all pushing for a spot. I'm hoping to see Andre Wisdom help Derby to a playoff win.

Massive final day in the Championship. Birmingham score a 90th minute equaliser to rescue the point that keeps them up on goal difference. Their manager, Lee Clark, ran into the stand after the final whistle to celebrate with the fans.

Then at the other end of the table, Brighton score a 90th minute winner which takes them 1 point ahead of Reading and into the final Playoff spot, Reading could only manage a draw against Burnley.



Just incredible scenes, football at its wacky best.

http://www1.skysports.com/watch/video/9294858/clark-sprints-to-safety

Joe Garner Wonder Goal v Rotherham playoff semifinal 10/05/14

Joe Garner Wonder Goal v Rotherham playoff semifinal 10/05/14

I could watch that all day.

Joe Garner Wonder Goal v Rotherham playoff semifinal 10/05/14

What an absolutely awesome goal, take a bow that man!

Joe Garner Wonder Goal v Rotherham playoff semifinal 10/05/14

Golazo!

I'm so bored at 7 in the morning, so I decided to watch Derby vs QPR. It is so freakin' sad that Derby f***in' County are unable fill Wembley in probably their most important match of decade.

Feel gutted for Derby today

Robbed - got to take your chances, but screw me that must be hard to take

I'm so bored at 7 in the morning, so I decided to watch Derby vs QPR. It is so freakin' sad that Derby f***in' County are unable fill Wembley in probably their most important match of decade.

I think they did sell their allocation. Of course some tickets go elsewhere - hence the gaps both in Derby and QPRs ends