English Championship

EFL Championship: Former England coach Steve McLaren appointed technical director of struggling Derby

McClaren, 59, who had two spells as Derby manager, has returned to Pride Park following an agreement between owner Mel Morris and Derventio Holdings, who are set to complete a takeover of the club.

American golfer John Catlin removed from English Championship for breaching COVID-19 protocol

Catlin will be replaced in the tournament at Hanbury Manor by South African Wilco Nienaber.

English Football League needs 56 days to finish season, playoffs in all three divisions, says EFL chief

The EFL, which oversees the three divisions below the Premier League — the Championship, League One and League Two — also said matches may be held without fans in attendance.

Huddersfield Town vs Stoke City halted briefly after sectarian abuse aimed at Ireland winger James McClean

An announcement was made warning the fans at the John Smith’s Stadium that “offensive behaviour is affecting the game and will not be tolerated” and McClean applauded the move, after which no further abuse was heard.

English Championship: Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa feels 'responsible' for spy incident ahead of Derby County clash

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa has admitted sending a member of his coaching staff to spy on Derby County ahead of their Championship (second-tier) match on Friday.

EFL Championship: Former Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce appointed as new manager of Sheffield Wednesday

Former Manchester United defender Steve Bruce took Aston Villa to the Championship play-off final last season but they lost to Fulham at Wembley and he was sacked in October.

Former Chelsea captain John Terry 'aspires to be a manager one day' but is in no rush to dive into management

John Terry is keen to follow former England team-mates Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard into management but says he will need a few years to learn the ropes after accepting a coaching role at Aston Villa.

English Championship side Aston Villa appoint Chelsea legend John Terry as assistant to new coach Dean Smith

Former England captain John Terry took his first steps into coaching on Wednesday when he was named as right-hand man to new Aston Villa boss Dean Smith.

Derby County manager Frank Lampard charged with improper conduct by FA after being sent off for shouting at officials

Derby County manager Frank Lampard was charged with improper conduct by the English Football Association on Monday after being sent to the stands during his team’s 1-0 defeat by Rotherham United in the Championship at the weekend.

Championship side Queens Park Rangers appoint British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia as their new chairman

Queens Park Rangers have appointed British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia as their new chairman, with co-chairmen Tony Fernandes and Ruben Gnanalingam vacating their positions,