Championship News 6th December Part 1

Doncaster Rovers v Sheffield Wednesday
Brian Stock is hoping to return to training next week. With John Oster and Gareth Roberts in the team, Doncaster have mostly done well but I’m sure they too will be glad to see Brian back. He’s a month ahead of schedule too.

Ipswich Town v Peterborough United
Craig Morgan might be heading to Notts County in January – a move which will technically see him drop two leagues – but that didn’t stop them from putting him in their team last week.
Roy Keane says the only reason Ben Thatcher hasn’t played for Ipswich this season is because he’s injured. Some might have their doubts about that but I’m not going to go around arguing with Roy Keane.

Leicester City v Bristol City
Nicky Adams is hoping to start for Leicester and after last week’s result, generally described as a ‘horror show’, it’s not impossible that manager Nigel Pearson will make changes. Whether Nicky will replace Andy King or one of the other players is not up to me (although considering the way I go on sometimes you’d be forgiven for thinking it was).
Leicester need to watch out. Lewin Nyatanga isn’t 100% convinced he’ll get another start but one thing he is sure of is that Bristol City will give Leicester a tough game. Gavin Williams will keep Lewin company on the bench if he doesn’t get picked.

Middlesbrough v Blackpool
Rhys Williams has a groin problem but is expected to play for Middlesbrough. He did well at right back last week as Boro got their first win since Gareth Southgate was sacked. Danny Coyne will be on the bench.
Neal Eardley and Rob Edwards’ recalls to Blackpool’s starting line-up didn’t go as planned on Saturday but that wasn’t their fault. David Vaughan scored an own goal but it’s not his fault Barnsley need the opposition to score their goals for them.