Npower Championship News

The latest news from England's competitive second division, the Npower Championship.  The Championship sides all have their eyes on the top prize, promotion to the Barclays Premier League and every year three teams book a place in the top flight.

  • Leicester snub third Hull bid

    Leicester snub third Hull bid

    Wednesday, 12. June, 2013

    Leicester have reportedly rejected a third bid from Hull City for goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.

  • Kone: No decision on future

    Kone: No decision on future

    Tuesday, 11. June, 2013

    Arouna Kone claims to be paying little attention to transfer gossip and is yet to make a decision on his Wigan future.

  • Redknapp has board backing

    Redknapp has board backing

    Tuesday, 11. June, 2013

    QPR director Ruben Emir Gnanalingam claims Harry Redknapp has the full support of the board as he endeavours to rebuild.

  • Derby win race to land Russell

    Derby win race to land Russell

    Monday, 10. June, 2013

    Derby have won the race to sign highly-rated Dundee United striker Johnny Russell for an undisclosed fee reported to be around £750,000.

  • Brighton end Taricco inquiry

    Brighton end Taricco inquiry

    Monday, 10. June, 2013

    Brighton have lifted Mauricio Taricco's suspension but are continuing their inquiry into Gus Poyet and Charlie Oatway.

  • Brown blast for FA course

    Brown blast for FA course

    Monday, 10. June, 2013

    Michael Brown has described the FA's coaching system as "a farce" after opting to complete his UEFA B licence in Wales.

  • Kalou keen on second stint

    Kalou keen on second stint

    Saturday, 8. June, 2013

    Lille forward Salomon Kalou would welcome the opportunity to take in a second spell in English football, amid reported interest from Cardiff.

  • Ince set for talks on future

    Ince set for talks on future

    Saturday, 8. June, 2013

    Blackpool winger Tom Ince is set for talks with his manager - and father - to decide upon his future.

  • Vydra attracting Prem interest

    Vydra attracting Prem interest

    Friday, 7. June, 2013

    Matej Vydra's agent says it is highly unlikely the Udinese striker will return to Watford amid interest from the Premier League and Bundesliga.

  • League closes loan loophole

    League closes loan loophole

    Friday, 7. June, 2013

    Football League members have voted to amend rules allowing clubs an unlimited number of international loans.

  • Bridge set for Reading switch

    Bridge set for Reading switch

    Friday, 7. June, 2013

    Reading are reportedly on the brink of signing former Manchester City defender Wayne Bridge on a free transfer.

  • Lomas agrees Millwall switch

    Lomas agrees Millwall switch

    Thursday, 6. June, 2013

    Steve Lomas has agreed terms to become Millwall manager and he will take up his post at The Den next week when he returns from holiday.