http://blogs.independent.co.uk| Blogs from the Independent newspaper - news, views and features from the world's most free-thinking newspaper| Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:00:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2| en hourly 1 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/03/15/championship-preview-wolves-and-bristol-city-prepare-for-relegation-battle-at-molineux/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/03/15/championship-preview-wolves-and-bristol-city-prepare-for-relegation-battle-at-molineux/#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:01:08 +0000 Jonathan Campkin http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=33356 We look ahead to Wolves v Bristol City, the other standout games and the players to watch this week in the Championship…]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/03/15/championship-preview-wolves-and-bristol-city-prepare-for-relegation-battle-at-molineux/feed/ 0 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/02/08/championship-preview-ian-holloway-desperate-to-regain-momentum-at-crystal-palace/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/02/08/championship-preview-ian-holloway-desperate-to-regain-momentum-at-crystal-palace/#comments Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:35:31 +0000 Jonathan Campkin http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=32394 Watford are the top scorers and the in-form team in the Championship going in to tonight's match with Crystal Palace. ]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/02/08/championship-preview-ian-holloway-desperate-to-regain-momentum-at-crystal-palace/feed/ 0 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/02/01/championship-preview-the-tigers-of-hull-head-into-millwalls-lions-den/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/02/01/championship-preview-the-tigers-of-hull-head-into-millwalls-lions-den/#comments Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:09:01 +0000 Jonathan Campkin http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=32208 Millwall and Hull City are two teams whose form has dipped recently. With Hull desperate to secure an automatic promotion place and Millwall trying to get in the play-offs, this is a crucial match for both.]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/02/01/championship-preview-the-tigers-of-hull-head-into-millwalls-lions-den/feed/ 0 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/01/18/championship-preview-rams-seek-double-over-fierce-rival/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/01/18/championship-preview-rams-seek-double-over-fierce-rival/#comments Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:35:20 +0000 Jonathan Campkin http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=31769 The East Midlands derby between Derby and Nottingham Forest has always been full of passion. However, with both teams fighting for promotion this season, the importance of Saturday’s game has increased.]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/01/18/championship-preview-rams-seek-double-over-fierce-rival/feed/ 0 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/01/14/championship-preview-tigers-on-the-prowl/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/01/14/championship-preview-tigers-on-the-prowl/#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:43:51 +0000 Jonathan Campkin http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=31562 The expectation level has risen at Hull City, who have an experienced manager and some exciting players.]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/01/14/championship-preview-tigers-on-the-prowl/feed/ 0 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/12/21/championship-preview-promotion-contenders-collide-2/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/12/21/championship-preview-promotion-contenders-collide-2/#comments Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:33:57 +0000 Jonathan Campkin http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=31043 For Cardiff who have experienced heartbreak in the Championship play-offs in recent seasons, automatic promotion is a must given their impressive current position. Moreover Crystal Palace fans now expect to finish in the top two following the capture of Ian Holloway. Therefore this will be an important match for both as they try to get one over their promotion rivals.]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/12/21/championship-preview-promotion-contenders-collide-2/feed/ 0 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/12/14/championship-preview-time-running-out-for-jones/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/12/14/championship-preview-time-running-out-for-jones/#comments Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:36:40 +0000 Jonathan Campkin http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=30811 For a club the size of Sheffield Wednesday, Championship football is the very minimum. For Barnsley, who have one of the poorest average attendances in the Championship, League One football would diminish the crowds even further. Therefore the predicament they both find themselves in, is getting serious.]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/12/14/championship-preview-time-running-out-for-jones/feed/ 0 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/30/championship-preview-simon-grayson-faces-former-employers-leeds-united/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/30/championship-preview-simon-grayson-faces-former-employers-leeds-united/#comments Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:59:59 +0000 Jonathan Campkin http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=30360 Whenever rivals meet there is always passion. However when your former manager is now in charge of your rivals, the game becomes even more important.]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/30/championship-preview-simon-grayson-faces-former-employers-leeds-united/feed/ 1 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/23/championship-preview-relegation-contenders-collide/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/23/championship-preview-relegation-contenders-collide/#comments Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:10:24 +0000 Jonathan Campkin http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=30152 We look ahead to the standout games and players to watch this week...]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/23/championship-preview-relegation-contenders-collide/feed/ 0 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/16/championship-preview-in-form-boro-face-cardiff/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/16/championship-preview-in-form-boro-face-cardiff/#comments Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:43:06 +0000 Jonathan Campkin http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=29964 With just ten points separating 1st and 13th and teams recording 6-1 away victories, the Championship is once again proving to be one of the most tight and unpredictable leagues in the world. ]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/16/championship-preview-in-form-boro-face-cardiff/feed/ 0 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/09/championship-preview-cardiff-take-on-the-in-form-tigers/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/09/championship-preview-cardiff-take-on-the-in-form-tigers/#comments Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:25:19 +0000 Jonathan Campkin http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=29794 Another round of fixtures throws up some thrilling matches. We look ahead to the standout games and players to watch this week…]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/09/championship-preview-cardiff-take-on-the-in-form-tigers/feed/ 0 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/02/championship-preview-two-form-teams-clash-at-the-city-ground/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/02/championship-preview-two-form-teams-clash-at-the-city-ground/#comments Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:59:17 +0000 Jonathan Campkin http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=29625 The Championship is relentless. All clubs have two games this week and there are some fascinating matches to look out for.]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/02/championship-preview-two-form-teams-clash-at-the-city-ground/feed/ 0