Category: EFL

Charlie Austin considered getting train to QPR and Matt Smith put a public plea out for a lift to training on Twitter as footballers look for ways around petrol station fuel shortage

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Nearly everyone with a driving licence in Britain has had a nightmare this week due to the national fuel shortages, including footballers. A lack of HGV drivers has seen panic buying across the country, with stagnant queues covering roads as fuel stations run dry. talkSPORT can only assume Austin’s reaction was the same when he…

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Championship, EFL, Football, Matt Smith

Wayne Rooney ‘disappointed’ by Derby owner Mel Morris’ lack of ‘honesty’ and ‘respect’ as legend vows to stick by in-trouble club after entering administration

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Wayne Rooney has accused Derby County owner Mel Morris of lacking sincerity and honesty and of being ‘disrespectful’ over his lack of communication throughout the club’s financial struggles. The Rams officially entered administration on Wednesday, which saw them hit with a 12-point deduction that sunk the club to the bottom of the Championship table, with…

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Championship, EFL, Football

Leaving England was ‘the best choice I ever made’, says Sheffield Wednesday’s Saido Berahino, who says two-year spell in Belgium ‘matured’ him and made him a ‘better player’

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Not every footballer would have the bottle to up sticks and start a new life in Belgium. However, Saido Berahino says leaving England and getting away from everything was the best choice he ever made and was essential in him maturing as a person. Berahino, 28, is now back to try and make his name…

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EFL, Football, League One

Nottingham Forest appoint Steve Cooper as new manager, with former Swansea boss tasked with lifting fallen giants out of the mire after nightmare start

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Nottingham Forest have confirmed the appointment of Steve Cooper as their new head coach. The former Swansea boss, who left the Welsh club at the end of July, replaces Chris Hughton at the City Ground. Steve Cooper is the new Nottingham Forest managergetty Hughton was sacked last week after less than a year in charge,…

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Championship, EFL, Football, Steve Cooper

Danny Drinkwater opens up on ‘shambolic’ Chelsea career and ‘mistakes’ as midfielder hopes for Reading revival with contract ticking down

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Danny Drinkwater admits the last three years at Chelsea have been a ‘shambles’ after an encouraging debut for Reading on Saturday. The Chelsea loanee, who hasn’t played in the Premier League for the Blues since 2018, came off the bench for the Royals during a victory at Fulham. Reading have taken a chance on DrinkwaterGetty…

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Championship, EFL, Football, Transfers

Simon Jordan insists ‘Derby fans have every right to be angry with Mel Morris’, ex-Crystal Palace owner explains how Eagles’ administration was different

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Derby fans have every right to be angry at Mel Morris, insisting the Rams owner ‘is the architect of his own downfall’, says Simon Jordan. The Championship club’s problems went from bad to worse at the weekend with Morris putting them into administration. Derby are currently 12th in the Championship but off the pitch things…

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Championship, EFL, Football

Wayne Rooney reiterates commitment to Derby even cracks joke about his managerial career as Rams respond to administration news with win over Stoke

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Wayne Rooney reiterated his commitment to Derby as the Rams’ 2-1 win over Stoke was a slight consolation for the terrifying news that they could get a 21-point deduction after going into administration. The club went into administration on Friday, Rooney earlier revealing he only found out about the news whilst watching TV. Rooney has…

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Championship, EFL, Football

Next Nottingham Forest manager odds: Steve Cooper, John Terry and Chris Wilder in contention to replace Chris Hughton at the City Ground

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Nottingham Forest have started their search for a new manager after making the decision to sack Chris Hughton from his position this week Despite hopes of mounting a potential play-off push in the Championship, Forest find themselves sitting rock-bottom of the second tier after defeat to Middlesbrough on Wednesday night made it six defeats from…

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Championship, Chris Wilder, EFL, Football, Steve Cooper

Chris Hughton sacked by Nottingham Forest after dreadful start to Championship season as Steven Reid takes over on interim basis

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Nottingham Forest have sacked manager Chris Hughton following a shocking start to the Championship season. The Reds are winless in their opening seven games, losing six and drawing one, leaving them rock bottom of English football’s second tier. Hughton took charge in October 2020getty Amid mounting pressure from fans, a 2-0 defeat at home to…

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Championship, EFL, Football

David Wagner: Young Boys manager looking to stun Manchester United was best man at Jurgen Klopp’s wedding and took Huddersfield to the Premier League

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David Wagner, the Huddersfield great who is best friends with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, will be looking to stun Manchester United in the Champion League tonight. Wagner now manages Swiss champions Young Boys, who face United this evening in their Champions League Group F opener – live on talkSPORT 2. David Wagner in his first…

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