Championship Fixtures 17th April Part 2

Ipswich Town v Doncaster Rovers
Roy Keane has done well at Ipswich, finally. Instead of getting relegated, they could finish in the top half of the table. So could Doncaster who are currently twelfth – which in some ways is even more incredible. I bet the Doncaster fans never thought they’d be finishing the season feeling disappointed they didn’t make the play-offs.
The exciting news is that Brian Stock is the latest Welsh player to recover from his back problem and might play a part – which now means there are no Welsh bad backs in the whole of the Football League. Hamstrings injuries are all the rage this week. As usual I’m a bit behind the times – I have a back injury.
Brian is unlikely to start but he could be in the squad. Gareth Roberts and John Oster will probably get into the starting line-up.

Leicester City v Watford
Leicester will still be in the play-off places at the end of the weekend whatever happens – but a win could guarantee them a place in the top six. Watford are still in trouble, just three points from the relegation places although they do still have a game in hand.
Andy King should keep his place in the starting line-up. Nicky Adams is hoping he’ll get a chance before the season comes to an end – I hope so too, Nicky. Anyone who can completely transform Leyton Orient single-footedly (no disrespect intended to Nicky’s weaker foot) would be a big help in even a Championship play-off push.
Watford’s Jonathan North is out of contract this summer and hasn’t been offered a new one yet but that doesn’t mean he won’t be.

Queen’s Park Rangers v Cardiff City
QPR could be safe from relegation after this week – but only if they win and that’s going to be a big ask. Cardiff have been on great form lately and a win will ensure they don’t get another nasty shock like Preston North End gave them last season.
Joe Ledley has had a hamstring injury (yes, I told you they were everywhere) but he is expected to be able to play. He’s looked great since his return from injury – it just shows how much he really needed those hip operations. Everton are apparently the favourites to sign Joe with Blackburn Rovers and Stoke City also interested but I hope Cardiff can hang onto him.
Darcy Blake is the most likely to start of the younger Welsh players but Adam Matthews and Aaron Wildig have also done well when called upon.
Jonathan Meades has signed his first professional contract with Cardiff City. If he can do half as well as another left back from Whitchurch, he has a very bright future. Jonathan has been on the bench for Cardiff three times this season (but only if I counted right).
Aaron Morris is out of contract this summer – I don’t know if he’s likely to get a contract but he has been on the bench a few times this season and might even have played if he hadn’t been on loan during the injury crisis.