Kim Hellberg Sends Firm Message on Adilson Malanda’s Value to Middlesbrough MIDDLESBROUGH – With winter settling over Teesside and the Championship promotion race intensifying, Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg has issued a firm and measured message on new signing Adilson Malanda. Speaking ahead of Boro’s meeting with Hull City, the Swede underlined the French defender’s … Read more
Middlesbrough have completed the signing of highly-rated teenage striker Layton Campbell from Newcastle United in a deal understood to be worth an initial £12 million, with significant add-ons that could take the total package beyond £18 million. The 17-year-old, who has long been regarded as one of the brightest prospects in English football, has … Read more
Kim Hellberg is set to meet with Middlesbrough’s hierarchy next week to discuss the club’s plans for the January transfer window — but he is keen to stress one key point: his priority is developing the players already at his disposal. In his first match in charge, the Swedish coach surprised many by giving … Read more
Watford are heading into a pivotal week that could shape their season, with the Championship’s bottom two – Norwich City and Sheffield Wednesday – arriving at Vicarage Road. Norwich visit first for Saturday’s 12.30pm kick-off, having won on their previous two trips to WD18, including a 2–1 Carabao Cup victory in the opening week of … Read more
Smart recruitment could be the difference between another mid-table finish and a genuine push for the play-offs. With the top-six race wide open, Gracia will be hoping to take full advantage. While Watford will certainly be eyeing new signings, interest in some of their own key players is also expected. Over the weekend, reports emerged … Read more
Ipswich Town and Stoke City are both expected to strengthen their squads in January as they push for promotion. Stoke currently sit 4th, just three points off the automatic spots, while Ipswich are six points behind second place and three adrift of the Potters. Managers Kieran McKenna and Mark Robins will be hoping for solid … Read more
Kim Hellberg stuns Middlesbrough with shock announcement minutes after dramatic Derby comeback Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg delivered one of the most extraordinary post-match press conferences in Championship history last night, announcing that he will leave the club at the end of the season just moments after masterminding a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Derby County … Read more
Gracia: “We gifted them three goals – that’s why we lost at Birmingham” St Andrew’s, Birmingham – Watford head coach Javi Gracia did not hide his frustration after his side slumped to a 3-1 defeat against Birmingham City on Saturday afternoon, a result that ended a four-match unbeaten run and left the Hornets still searching … Read more
Watford F.C. Shocks Championship with Sudden Managerial Overhaul: Javi Gracia Returns as Pezzolano Pays the Price In a move that has sent ripples through the EFL Championship, Watford Football Club has dramatically parted ways with head coach Paulo Pezzolano after just 10 games in charge, immediately reinstalling fan-favorite Javi Gracia as his replacement. The announcement, … Read more
Ipswich Town Confirm Midfielder Signing on £25,000-a-Week Contract Ipswich Town have completed the signing of highly-rated midfielder Sam Morsy on a new long-term contract worth a reported £25,000 per week, the club confirmed on Tuesday afternoon. The deal, described by manager Kieran McKenna as a “statement of intent”, ties the 33-year-old Egyptian international to Portman … Read more
