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SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: General view outside the stadium prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Middlesbrough at Hillsborough on September 19, 2023 in Sheffield, England.

The Plight of Sheffield Wednesday

Dan Angell September 26, 2023
HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Darren Moore is appointed first team manager of Huddersfield Town at Millers Oils High Performance Complex on September 22, 2023 in Huddersfield, England.

Strategic Shift at Huddersfield: Analyzing the Pros and Cons of Managerial Change

Dan Angell September 25, 2023
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Will Smallbone, Carlos Alcaraz and Shea Charles of Southampton after Stephy Mavididi of Leicester City scores a goal to make it 4-1 during the Sky Bet Championship match between Southampton FC and Leicester City at Friends Provident St. Mary's Stadium on September 15, 2023 in Southampton, England.

Southampton Swiss Cheese: Why Can’t the Saints Prevent Goals?

Dan Angell September 22, 2023
PRESTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Exterior view of the stadium prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Swansea City at Deepdale Stadium on August 26, 2023 in Preston, England.

Is Preston North End’s Premier League Dream Within Reach This Season?

Dan Angell September 12, 2023
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Fans of Plymouth Argyle react as Ryan Hardie of Plymouth Argyle celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Birmingham City and Plymouth Argyle at St Andrews (stadium) on August 26, 2023 in Birmingham, England.

An Early Review of Championship Surprises and Woes

Aamir Bakshi September 5, 2023
SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Mick McCarthy, manager of Sunderland, gestures with Neil Warnock, manager of Sheffield, during the Coca-Cola Championship match between Sunderland and Sheffield United at The Stadium of Light on January 22, 2005 in Sunderland, England.

Influential Managers in the EFL

Aamir Bakshi September 3, 2023
NORWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: An EFL Skybet Championship logotype on a Swansea City shirt during the Sky Bet Championship match between Norwich City and Swansea City at Carrow Road Stadium on April 22, 2023 in Norwich, England.

Navigating the Fixture Congestion Maze: EFL Schedules

Aamir Bakshi September 2, 2023
SWANSEA, WALES - AUGUST 08: Joel Piroe of Swansea City celebrates scoring during the Carabao Cup first-round match between Swansea City and Northampton Town at the Swansea.com Stadium on August 08, 2023 in Swansea, Wales.

How Joel Piroe Could Elevate Leeds United’s Promotion Hopes

Dan Angell August 30, 2023
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Teemu Pukki of Norwich City in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Millwall and Norwich City at The Den on March 4, 2023 in London, United Kingdom.

Foreign Influence in the EFL

Aamir Bakshi August 23, 2023
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13: A VAR message is shown on the big screen during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on August 13, 2023 in London, England.

EFL and Technology, Are VAR and Goal-line Technology Required?

Aamir Bakshi August 22, 2023

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16 Oct 1999: Bristol City fans during the Nationwide Division Two match against Bristol Rovers at Ashton Gate in Bristol, England. The game ended goalless.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Kyle Cameron of Notts County lifts the National League Play-Off Final Trophy as players of Notts County celebrate after defeating Chesterfield in a penalty shootout 4-3 to secure promotion to League Two during the Vanarama National League Play-Off Final match between Chesterfield and Notts County at Wembley Stadium on May 13, 2023 in London, England.

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