The Football League Thread 2024/25 Championship, League 1, League 2

Certainly a surprise to see Corberan leave. I say if he waits around in England he will get a job in Sept/Oct with one of the bigger teams in the Championship. Can't see Watford or Burnley having much patience if they start poorly.

Kompany off to a winning start at Burnley with a 0-1 over Huddersfield.

Watford-Burnley, had to think for a second what league it was in...

Michael O'Neill sacked by Stoke. No real surprise, only really surprise is that they did not sack him at the end of last season. He is a decent manager but Stoke were not progressing at all.

Surprised to see that Alex Neil is willing to leave Sunderland for Stoke. Don't see much difference between both club's prospects. A lot of good managers have failed at Stoke, but I suppose you could say the same for Sunderland so he obviously backs himself to turn around Stoke.

Kompany is doing some job at Burnley, never liked dyches Burnley , but after getting relegated and selling most of ther assets, many, including me , thought they'd stay a Championchip team - but Kompany has them playing great football, un Burnley like , and now top of table - I'd welcome them back now.

Not going too well Today - the defending of set pieces has been non-existent.

3-2 down at Sheff United, but they still have a chance with their attack.

5-2 to Sheffield United, destroying Burnley.

Burnley will feel aggrieved about a couple of the goals and the latest being offside, However Sheff Utd have had plenty more chances that they could have scored from.

Burnley have not turned up second half.

Millwall into the play-off spots. It must be said they've been knocking on the door for a while now. For a few years now, go on little runs, and when the play-off spots in their grasp, slip up. But have moved from a yo-yo team to a solid mid table championship team, who look like they could push on.

If they come up, it would certainly throw the cat amongst the pigeons, but would be great entertainment. In the same division as arch nemesis West Ham in the top tier.

But the truely big grudge match would be Leeds v Millwall. Elements of English nationalism attaching themselves to both clubs, Leeds the embodiment of north England, Millwall the south, in the English geo-political divide. Two worst sets of fans, and both always occupying the top two spots as the most hated clubs. Would make great viewing

Comfortable promotion for Burnley. Kompany did a good job of overhauling the squad and changing the style of play. Sheffield United nearly promoted as well, the points gap is probably too big for Luton and Middlesbrough to bridge. The battle for the last two playoff spots and the last relegation place looks exciting. Warnock pulling off the great escape, some big results the last few weeks.

That match was a cracker, highly entertaining. Definitely a strong push for 2 up straight, serious totals being racked up between the teams

Yeah cos it's seemingly making more sense. Insane that 2 teams have these points totals but may not end up promoted

One win in six for Wilder since taking charge at Watford, despite the fixtures being quite favourable (Luton game aside). You'd have to wonder if he'll make it to the end of the season at this rate.

I'm certain I heard a few pundits saying he should've gotten the Arsenal job when Arteta was appointed

It’s definitely a lesson in how sometimes it just works and fits, and doesn’t always mean the manager is amazing. Not saying he is bad either, but you know what I mean.