Show notes
Tom is joined by Adam, Kelan and the returning James to review another dramatic weekend in the Championship, with Middlesbrough strengthening their grip on top spot, Swansea bouncing back in emphatic fashion and pressure mounting on several managers across the division!
This episode is sponsored by TNT Sports, the home of the Emirates FA Cup & Women's FA Cup.
Middlesbrough continue their title charge with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Charlton Athletic, as Will Lankshear takes his remarkable tally to 13 goals in 13 Championship appearances. Is an England call-up on the horizon? Meanwhile, Nathan Jones faces increasing scrutiny as Charlton's winless run continues. Things are looking equally bleak at Derby County, who are demolished 4-1 by Millwall. Kyrell Lisbie scores twice for Alex Neil's side, while questions grow about John Eustace's ability to turn things around at Pride Park.
Swansea City produce the perfect response to their 5-0 defeat at QPR, dismantling Blackburn Rovers 4-0 to keep pace with Middlesbrough at the top. James is understandably delighted, but are Blackburn's concerning underlying numbers finally catching up with them? Elsewhere, West Ham suffer another damaging home defeat as West Brom run out deserved 3-1 winners at the London Stadium. Nuno EspÃrito Santo's team selection, defensive problems and increasingly uncertain future all come under the microscope, while James Morrison continues to impress in the Albion dugout.
Norwich City produce a remarkable second-half comeback to beat Watford 3-2 after trailing by two goals at Carrow Road. Philippe Clement's attacking players deliver, but can the Canaries find the defensive stability needed to climb the table? And what on earth is happening at Watford? Finally, Sheffield United continue their improvement under Chris Wilder with a 1-0 victory over Wrexham. The Blades are finding their identity, but questions are growing about Phil Parkinson, Wrexham's recruitment strategy and whether their Hollywood ambitions have outgrown the man who brought them this far.
Plus, with the FA Cup first round approaching, we celebrate our partnership with TNT Sports by testing the boys' knowledge of the 2008 FA Cup final between Portsmouth and Cardiff City. How many players from those two famous sides can they remember?
Then it's time for our Six in Six! Birmingham City continue their impressive form with a 3-1 win at Lincoln, Stoke dominate Preston to deepen Graham Alexander's problems, and Bristol City produce a dramatic late comeback to beat Bolton. Fabio Celestini's first Burnley game ends goalless against Portsmouth, Southampton put four past QPR, and Wolves climb to third with a 3-0 victory over Cardiff City.
All 12 Championship games covered, with the biggest talking points, managerial pressure, promotion contenders, underlying numbers and plenty of debate!
Timestamps:
[0:00] – Intro & TNT Sports Welcome
[0:31] – Middlesbrough 3-0 Charlton | Lankshear fires Boro on, Jones under pressure
[6:47] – Millwall 4-1 Derby | Rampant Lions, Rams in crisis
[13:40] – Swansea 4-0 Blackburn | Swans respond in style
[19:20] – West Ham 1-3 West Brom | Is Nuno running out of time?
[28:09] – Norwich 3-2 Watford | Canaries fight back, Hornets collapse
[33:47] – Sheffield United 1-0 Wrexham | Is Parkinson holding Wrexham back?
[45:51] – TNT Sports FA Cup Quiz | Remembering Portsmouth v Cardiff, 2008
Six in Six:
[49:24] – Lincoln 1-3 Birmingham | Blues continue impressive run
[51:49] – Stoke 2-0 Preston | McGlynn shines as Preston struggle
[52:58] – Bolton 2-3 Bristol City | Dramatic Robins comeback
[54:21] – Burnley 0-0 Portsmouth | Celestini's first game, Pompey's controversial disallowed goal
[55:38] – Southampton 4-1 QPR | Clinical Saints punish Rangers
[56:49] – Wolves 3-0 Cardiff | Three headers send Wolves third
[58:10] – Outro & Thanks to TNT Sports
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