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Picklive Previews: Reading v QPR and Swansea City v Cardiff City
It’s a Picklive Preview double header from the Championship this weekend as Reading face QPR on Friday evening before Cardiff travel the short distance to neighbours Swansea on Sunday afternoon. Two intriguing games involving four promotion contenders, but which players deserve to be selected in your Picklive lineup? Let’s take a look at the candidates.
Reading v Queen’s Park Rangers - Friday, 7.45pm
The table-topping visitors have been Picklive regulars, …
The Wacky Races at the top of the Championship
The top half of the Championship is a ruthless arena, seemingly always populated by a wide variety of characters each season. As the jostling for play-off position continues to rage into the new year, the current eclectic assortment brings to mind a favourite of the past. But who will win the Wacky Race to Wembley?
Dick Dastardly and Muttley in the Mean Machine
The team everyone loves to hate. You …
Talking point: Will the magic of the FA Cup affect promotion hopefuls?
For Championship promotion candidates, is this the worst season to remain in the FA Cup? QPR, Cardiff City, Norwich City and Leeds United are all out of the competition but the likes of Watford, Swansea City and Nottingham Forest remain. Given how competitive the division is this year, will that prove a help or hindrance?
On one hand, you could argue that momentum is the most important factor of all …
Ten for 2010: The best Football League teams of the year
Christmas swiftly approaches. It seems like a fitting time to reflect on the calendar year in the Football League and take a look at the teams that have excelled over the last twelve months. Some of those listed have suffered dips in form at some stage or another, but nearly all have managed notable achievements.
10. Rochdale
Rochdale have struggled to adapt to life in League One following promotion, but …
Madejski seeks a successor at Reading
The year is 2006. Kevin Doyle heads a late equaliser at the Walkers Stadium. The hordes of Reading fans in the corner of the ground enter a state of delirium. They know what’s about to happen. When the final whistle blows, the Royals are Premier League bound. Joe Brewin pays tribute to Sir John Madejski.
Madejski strolls over to the travelling army, blue scarf wrapped round his neck, and punches …