Championship

Changing tempos, opposition coaxing and daring swagger – Southampton’s success begins with a ball-playing backline

Ralph Hasenhuttl's Southampton are always labelled a pressing team. In truth, they far more than that. Jacob Tanswell writes from…

5 years ago

Three defeats from three: What’s going wrong at Reading after unbeaten start?

Having been unbeaten in their first eight games of the season, Reading have now lost three of their last three

5 years ago

Winless West Brom host high-flying Spurs as the Baggies search for their first Premier League victory

West Brom have been unable to get a win in their opening seven Premier League games after they were promoted…

5 years ago

Leicester City host Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League after a fantastic Europa League night

Leicester City will be looking for a win that could lift them to the top of the table, if only…

5 years ago

Michael Olise: Reading have one of the hottest properties in Europe – but can they keep him?

It’s not very often that Reading have a player linked with Real Madrid and Barcelona. But, then again, it’s not…

5 years ago

Both sides seeking win to kickstart season as Derby County host Barnsley

Struggling Derby welcome Barnsley to Pride Park in a game that both sides will be targeting three points from to…

5 years ago

Yuri Ribeiro: Portuguese left-back returns to the squad and makes a claim to start more often for Nottingham Forest

After yet another bright performance, Yuri Ribeiro has reminded Chris Hughton as to why he should be the preferred option…

5 years ago

Newcastle clash is time for Southampton’s periphery to step-up

Right now, a straightforward answer can be given when asked what's Southampton's best 11. But after recent injury woes, it's…

5 years ago

Confidence is low for Nottingham Forest but home clashes with Coventry City and Wycombe could provide the inspiration so desperately needed

Life under Chris Hughton has hardly been plain sailing for Nottingham Forest, but the Reds face a crucial two matches…

5 years ago

‘Nice guys’ Southampton have mastered football’s dark arts

With boyhood looks and off-pitch quiet characters, Southampton appear to be one of the nice guys. But recent success show…

5 years ago