Norwich cut ties with Manning
Despite public backing only weeks earlier, Liam Manning was dismissed after a dreadful start to the season. Norwich sit in the relegation zone and have yet to win at Carrow Road across all competitions, prompting the board to act. The situation has been compared to a return to yo-yo club status, and while some feel sympathy for Manning given his previous work at Bristol City, many argue Norwich must move quickly to arrest their slide.
Middlesbrough face a pivotal moment after Edwards
Rob Edwards’ departure has interrupted a promising start for Middlesbrough, who remain near the top of the table. The incoming manager inherits a successful squad but must tread carefully: changing the established approach risks undermining the current momentum. The international break offers time to plan, but whoever takes over must preserve the balance that has produced results so far.
Was Will Still given a fair chance at Southampton?
Will Still lasted just 13 matches after taking charge in a post-relegation rebuild, recording only two wins before his exit. Interim boss Tonda Eckert immediately won the next two games, leaving fans to debate whether Still was afforded enough time to instil his style amid significant squad turnover. Observers suggest the timing of the sacking hints that Southampton may already have had alternatives lined up and will move swiftly to appoint a permanent replacement.
Can anyone stop Coventry?
Coventry’s first defeat came away at Wrexham, but Frank Lampard’s side bounced back with consecutive wins and have shown impressive depth. Their attacking options mean opponents can’t focus on a single player: if one threat is neutralised, others like Haji Wright, Ephron Mason-Clark or Tatsuhiro Sakamoto can step up. Lampard has built a team that retains its principles under pressure and so far looks difficult to contain.
Swansea part ways with Alan Sheehan
Swansea dismissed Alan Sheehan after a run of one win in seven matches. The decision adds to a growing list of Championship managerial changes this season. While Sheehan and his staff had previously performed well, recent form and high expectations—magnified by the lure of Premier League revenue—likely accelerated the club’s decision to seek fresh leadership.
Ipswich appear to be finding form
After a sluggish start, Ipswich have strung together back-to-back away victories, scoring four goals in each game. Greater consistency in team selection has helped them build momentum, and with a game in hand they are well placed to push back into the play-off picture. When they click, Ipswich can dominate and those recent results suggest the side may be entering a stronger phase.
Derby’s revival fuelled by Carlton Morris
Derby have turned their season around with five straight wins, boosted by Carlton Morris’s ten goals. Morris’s physical presence, leadership and finishing have been central to Derby’s resurgence, though there are concerns about over-reliance on him. For sustained success they will need other attackers to contribute regularly, but if Morris keeps scoring and the team maintains its form, a play-off push looks increasingly realistic.