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THE GREAT LEVELLER: Middlesbrough's Will Lankshear celebrates after scoring his sides equaliser against Cardiff at the Riverside Stadium. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA

Hellberg stands by Lankshear selection decision
KIM HELLBERG defended his decision to rest Will Lankshear against Cardiff after the Championship’s top scorer came off the bench to rescue a point for Middlesbr...

Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg, pictured in the EFL Cup tie against Doncaster Rovers. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Boro v Cardiff: Boss on his biggest Championship lesson so far in 2026-27

Middlesbrough's Ashley Phillips celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal in the win over Norwich (Picture: Bruce Rollinson/PA)

Stoke v Boro: Manager's 'Premier League' claim regarding defender

'Pressure had cranked up' - Wilder relieved for Blades to get solid win

FUTURE CAPTAIN? Hull City midfielder Lucas Gourna (Image courtesy of Hull City)

Coventry v Hull: 'You have to kill people,' says new mentality monster

Chris Wilder, the Sheffield United manager, (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Sheffield United players are 'fighting for each other' insists Wilder

“The only thing I can take it back to is what Bradman was doing" - former Australian cricketer Tom Moody on Sooryavanshi's impact. Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images

The boy from Bihar who is drawing comparison with the boy from Bowral

Independent veterinary group, Harrison Family Vets, is set to open a new practice in Callerton, Newcastle next month as part of a £400,000 investment that is creating six jobs. Pictured are Craig Harrison, Annabel Harrison and Tim Harrison from Harrison Family Vets. (Photo supplied on behalf of Harrison Family Vets)

Harrison Family Vets expands into Newcastle

Bradford City manager Graham Alexander (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Boss on Bantams' big-stage credentials - with no interest in sight-seeing

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder before the Sky Bet Championship match at the Bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

'Right up there': Sheffield United boss on cathartic Championship win

INCONSISTECY: Sheffield United are frustrating manager Chris Wilder, (Image: Jess Hornby/Getty Images)

Stoke v Sheffield United: Up-and-down Blades are just not cutting it

Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirović. Image: Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

Stoke v Hull City: Tigers chief makes Potters claim plus an update on loanee

CHANGES: Bradford City manager Graham Alexander (Image: Tony Johnson)

Stoke v Bradford: Alexander calls for 'same again' in League Cup

Sheffield Wednesday boss Henrik Pedersen with Stoke City rival Mark Robins at the final whistle. Picture: Steve Ellis.

Robins on 'horrendous' situation at Owls plus what Pedersen felt was 'unfair'

Matt training in his Shine running vest

Multi-marathon runner goes the distance for charity

Sheffield Wednesday fans will stage a protest at the opening game of the season (Picture: George Wood/Getty Images)

Owls fans to make national protest over Chansiri's troubled ownership

HMV had to take emergency delivery of the vinyl on Good Friday

Leeds United vinyl sells out at HMV as promotion party gets closer

OPTIMISTIC: Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl says his team have to throw everything into their final seven games to force their way into the play-offs. Picture: Steve Ellis.

Rohl urges Owls to go 'all in'

Middlesbrough defender and ex-Leeds United favourite Luke Ayling.

'Outstanding' Boro man and ex-Leeds favourite earns praise from 'proud' Carrick

AT A LOSS: Steven Alzate is not sure why Hull City are struggling at home (Image: George Wood/Getty Images)

Steven Alzate keen to end Hull City's cycle of boom and bust

STAR MAN: Hull's Eliot Matazo (right) led the way for Hull City (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Hull player ratings: From cleverness and great buys to those who switched off
Hull City played some good football and had nothing to show for it at home to Stoke City.
Stuart Rayner

Bradford City's Calum Kavanagh wheels away in celebration after scoring in the League Two game against Swindon Town in December. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Carlisle v Bradford: 'Obsessed' striker on tough love & input of ex-Boro man

George Eastham of Arsenal FC poses for a portrait on 1st December 1960 at the Arsenal Stadium in Highbury, London, Great Britain. (Photo by Don Morley/Getty Images)

George Eastham: The World Cup winning footballer who battled 'slavery contracts'

The Natural History Museum’s Dinosaurs Live! is among the shows with January sale discounts

Full list of every theatre in the UK with huge January sale savings

TOP MAN: Leeds United's Joel Piroe celebrates at the final whistle after his team's 2-0 victory over hosts'Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium Picture: Barrington Coombs/PA

Leeds challenged to carry promising promotion form into 2025

BIGGER PICTURE: Danny Rohl is staying on as manager of Sheffield Wednesday

Josh Windass hoping good week brings best out of 'difficult' Hillsborough

Defining moment: Tyrese Campbell of Sheffield United, left, slides in ahead of Di'Shon Bernard to squeeze the ball past Wednesday keeper James Beadle, right, and give the Blades the derby spoils (Picture: Simon Bellis / Sportimage)

Wilder hopes Tyrese Campbell's derby goal is 'start' for him at Sheffield United

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images.

Blades boss on importance of making relationships 'a bit better' in final third

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder during the Sky Bet Championship match at former club Middlesbrough. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Wilder on why Blades' losses to Boro and Leeds must be put into perspective

Three wins in a row now for Hull City under Tim Walter. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

QPR 1 Hull City 3: 'Walterball' revolution gathers pace with third straight win

Hull City head coach Tim Walter, whose side visit Stoke City in the Championship on Friday.

Under-fire Hull City head coach seeks respite in two key Championship fixtures

Hull City head coach Tim Walter. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Why Hull City head coach has mixed feelings about blank midweeks in September
CONSTRUCTING a new-look side, style and playing mentality takes time - just ask Hull City chief Tim Walter.
Leon Wobschall

Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Boro v Portsmouth: Michael Carrick relaxed over transfer window interest

Tyrese Campbell left Stoke City at the end of last season. Image: Gary Oakley/Getty Images

Sheffield United leading 'race' to sign Swansea City-linked forward

SUCCESSFUL LOAN: Ben Brereton Diaz performed well for Sheffield United

Sheffield United loan gave striker the hunger to remain in Premier League

Doncaster Rovers' defender Tom Nixon (left), pictured in action during his season-long loan from Hull City last season. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Doncaster Rovers bring in Hull City and former Stoke defender

Ben Gibson was once a regular fixture in the Middlesbrough defence. Image: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Former Middlesbrough and York City defender finds new club

INCOMING: Tim Walter is the new coach of Hull City

Hull's head of recruitment moves on as new coach prepares to take over

Rotherham United keeper Viktor Johansson during the Sky Bet Championship match at Preston North End in March. He is expected to complete a move to Stoke City shortly. Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images.

Rotherham United star asset closing in on seven-figure move to Championship side

Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match against Stoke City at Hillsborough. Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images.

Sheffield Wednesday head coach Danny Rohl on points target for survival

Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl, whose side host Championship relegation rivals Stoke City on Saturday.

No thank you's for Rohl with the final step all that counts for Owls boss

Huddersfield Town's Rhys Healey after scoring his side's goal during the Sky Bet Championship match against Coventry at the John Smith's Stadium. Picture: Ian Hodgson/PA Wire.

Huddersfield Town chief makes Healey admission ahead of crunch Championship game

Huddersfield Town midfielder Jack Rudoni. Picture: Getty.

Terriers boss looks for 'new solutions' after shock injury + updates on quartet

Stoke City are set to host Huddersfield Town. Image: Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images

TV channel and streaming details ahead of Stoke City v Huddersfield Town

Huddersfield Town boss André Breitenreiter on the touchline during the recent Championship game at Rotherham United. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Terriers head coach's view on importance of goal difference in survival fight

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick with Rav van den Berg (right) after the final whistle in the Carabao Cup semi final first leg match against Chelsea at the Riverside Stadium in January. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Middlesbrough FC v Blackburn: Carrick hails Boro's classy Dutchman

Sheffield Wednesday head coach Danny Rohl, whose side visit fellow strugglers Rotherham United in a Championship derby on Saturday. Picture: Jess Hornby/Getty Images.

Millers v Owls: Rohl dismisses talk of glaring Championship away statistic

Stoke City's Ben Pearson tackles fellow replacement Cafú in Saturday's Championship game at Rotherham United. Photo: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images.

Rotherham United lack match-winners, admits manager Leam Richardson

Rotherham United manager Leam Richardson. Picture: PA

Boss highlights where Millers weren't 'aggressive' enough against Stoke

NEXT GENERATION: Hull City's Liam Rosenior shakes hands with Queens Park Rangers' new Spanish coach Marti Cifuentes, who is 41

Young guard 'making Championship football a tougher tactical battle'

Here are the favourites to take the reins at Stoke City.

Ex-Sheffield United and Tottenham Hotspur bosses among favourites for EFL job

Winning feeling: Anthony Musaba, right, is congratulated by DiShon Bernard as Sheffield Wednesday claimed a third win of the season. (Picture: Steve Ellis)

Sheffield Wednesday's first away win a month in the making, says Danny Rohl

Rotherham United interim manager Wayne Carlisle. Picture: George Wood/Getty Images.

Interim boss opens up on a 'challenging' week for Millers ahead of Swansea game

Darren Moore and Huddersfield Town are looking to end a five-match winless run in the Championship at Sunderland tonight (Picture: Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

Is Sunderland v Huddersfield on TV? Channel, streaming details and team news

RESPONSE: Manager Daniel Farke was delighted with Leeds United's reaction to their midweek defeat

Daniel Farke says Leeds 'close to perfect' in 4-1 win at home to Huddersfield

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke expecting a tough Wednesday night in Stoke

Liam Rosenior, Manager of Hull City, celebrates after the team's victory. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)

Stoke 1 Hull City 3: 'I won't get carried away' insists Liam Rosenior

Neil Warnock leaves the John Smiths Stadium after his final game. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Warnock urges Huddersfield to "rattle a few cages" + his one regret at leaving

Jack Rudoni celebrates scoring Huddersfield Town's equaliser v Stoke City. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Ratings: Rudoni leadership and a strong bench impact - Terriers marks v Stoke

Huddersfield Town boss Neil Warnock, pictured on the touchline against Rotherham United on Saturday. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Warnock has no retirement plans and won't 'write anything off'

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