Championship news

Kyogo Furuhashi looked to be a shrewd signing for Birmingham when moving to St Andrew’s in 2025, but the former Celtic star has become a £10 million ($14m) flop for the Blues. Don Goodman has explained to GOAL why the Japan international’s struggles have come as a surprise, with a big-money return to British football going “horribly wrong” for the three-goal forward.

It took multiple stops across leagues and countries, but the 28-year-old forward is set to return to the game's highest levels.

Frank Lampard has been named EFL Championship Manager of the Season following his role in guiding Coventry City to promotion. The award serves as validation for a campaign that saw Coventry consistently defy expectations and outpace traditional heavyweights in the division. By winning the title, the former Chelsea midfielder has brought to an end a painful 25-year exile from the top flight of English football.

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Frank Lampard has successfully guided Coventry City back to the Premier League, ending more than two decades of hurt for the Sky Blues. However, the club has now been warned that their manager’s stock has risen so high that they may face a battle to retain his services for their top-flight return.

Phil Parkinson has warned Wrexham's promotion rivals that the Red Dragons are ready to fight until the final whistle in their quest for a Premier League place. After a vital victory over Stoke City, the Welsh side have moved within touching distance of the play-off positions.

Harry Winks was involved in a heated confrontation with Leicester City supporters following the club's latest defeat at Portsmouth. The former Tottenham midfielder reacted furiously to comments made by fans as the squad boarded the team bus at Fratton Park.

Frank Lampard has guided founding member Coventry City back to the Premier League, and the achievement clearly moves him. The Sky Blues had suffered a steep decline.

Wrexham are at the centre of a controversy regarding a £3.8m government grant that may have bypassed standard legal protocols. Reports suggest the funding was greenlit before final assessments were completed, sparking concerns over fair competition in the Championship.

How to watch the Championship match between Millwall and Queens Park Rangers, as well as kick-off time and team news

How to watch the Championship match between Wrexham and Stoke, as well as kick-off time and team news

Frank Lampard has officially returned to the Premier League after guiding Coventry City to automatic Championship promotion following a tense 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers. The Sky Blues finally ended their 25-year exile from the top flight in dramatic fashion at Ewood Park.

Arsenal are preparing to swoop for Leicester City sensation Jeremy Monga as they continue their aggressive recruitment of the finest young talent in world football. The Gunners have identified the 16-year-old winger as a priority target and hope to beat several domestic rivals to his signature this summer.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac are being backed to break the bank again at Wrexham, with a new transfer record expected to be set during the summer window of 2026. If the Red Dragons were to secure promotion into the Premier League, then that bar would definitely be raised. Don Goodman has told GOAL why history in North Wales is likely to be made regardless.

Tom Brady and Birmingham have been warned that they “missed a trick” in failing to force their way into promotion contention this season, although more money is expected to be spent in chasing the Premier League dream. The Blues landed the League One title last season, beating Wrexham to top spot, but Don Goodman has explained to GOAL why 2025-26 has been something of a disappointment.

Wrexham’s sights remain firmly locked on the Premier League, but Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have been informed that the Red Dragons are “outsiders” and “underdogs” to hit that target in 2026. Following a record-breaking run of three successive promotions, Don Goodman has explained to GOAL why the Welsh outfit should be happy with their efforts if a fourth falls agonisingly out of reach.

Jonjo Shelvey is calling time on his distinguished playing career to immediately transition into management with UAE third-tier outfit Arabian Falcons FC. The former Liverpool and England playmaker is stepping into the dugout to lead a promotion charge, marking a swift end to his playing days in the Middle East alongside Ravel Morrison.