# Championship

This month

May 2023

Ireland star Molumby wins West Brom player-of-the-season award

It comes on the back of an impressive campaign for the 23-year-old, making 46 appearances in all competitions and scoring four goals.

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May 5th 2023, 9:26 PM

Last month

April 2023

# Ambition

The under-the-radar Irishman pushing for Premier League promotion

Danny McNamara is hoping to help Millwall achieve a spectacular finish to the season and impress Stephen Kenny in the process.

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Apr 22nd 2023, 8:00 AM

# learning process

'To come from where he's come from... To play Championship football is a huge step'

Matt Taylor praised Georgie Kelly after the Irish striker’s late goal earned a 2-2 draw against Burnley.

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Apr 19th 2023, 12:23 PM

# Take a Bow

West Brom boss pays glowing tribute to Irish midfielder Molumby

The Waterford native scored twice in the win over Stoke City at the weekend.

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Apr 17th 2023, 2:38 PM

# future plans

Irish international Manning set to leave as Swansea fans chant his name

The Galway native has impressed for the Championship club this season.

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Apr 17th 2023, 1:08 PM

# Wrap

Irish youngster Cannon scores 7th goal in 9 games to aid Premier League promotion push

Preston’s good form continued while Andy Lyons was on target for relegation-threatened Blackpool.

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Apr 10th 2023, 5:24 PM

This year

2023

# On the rise

Irish wing-back Lyons hailed after man-of-the-match display

The former Shamrock Rovers star impressed amid an emphatic 6-1 win over QPR.

7.7k

Mar 15th 2023, 9:56 AM

# Review

Irish stars to the fore as Mick McCarthy's Blackpool hit 6

Man-of-the-match Andy Lyons scored twice and CJ Hamilton registered an assist amid a convincing win.

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Mar 14th 2023, 11:24 PM

# Reaction

'The gaffer sat me down and said maybe I was trying too hard' - Ogbene

The Ireland international scored the equaliser in his side’s 1-1 draw with Swansea City last night.

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Feb 28th 2023, 5:42 PM

# COYBIG

Irish stars to the fore as two sides at the wrong end of table battle for draw

Chiedozie Ogbene was named player of the match while Ryan Manning registered an assist.

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Feb 27th 2023, 10:42 PM

# Off the Mark

Ireland underage international's delight after breaking Championship goal duck

Everton loanee Tom Cannon helped Preston earn a win at the weekend.

5.4k

Feb 27th 2023, 9:25 PM

# Transfer News

'He’s not going to sign a contract here' - Ireland's Manning set for move

The 26-year-old has made 32 appearances in all competitions this season for Swansea.

12.8k

Feb 20th 2023, 6:01 PM

# Dismissal

QPR sack manager after just 12 games in charge

Neil Critchley was appointed in December on a three-and-a-half-year deal.

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Feb 19th 2023, 8:42 PM

# Going Well

Former Man United star Carrick enjoying dream start to managerial life

Middlesbrough ended promotion rivals Sheffield United’s long unbeaten run last night.

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Feb 16th 2023, 11:33 AM

# Going Well

Irish midfielder continues superb form in Championship

Mark Sykes now has five goals in six games for Bristol City.

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Feb 11th 2023, 5:58 PM

# Take a Bow

Ex-Shamrock Rovers defender Lyons scores crucial first goal in Championship

The ex-Ireland U21 international was on target in Blackpool’s 2-2 draw.

6.1k

Feb 7th 2023, 10:57 PM

# Upset

Irish midfielder helps Grimsby pull off huge FA Cup shock

It was a night to remember for Kilkenny native Gavan Holohan.

9.4k

Feb 7th 2023, 9:57 PM

# Pastures new

Mick McCarthy appointed manager of Championship strugglers Blackpool

McCarthy replaces Michael Appleton who was sacked on Wednesday after less than a year as head coach.

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Updated

Jan 19th 2023, 6:04 PM

# Pastures new

Irish-eligible Man City youngster Delap makes Championship loan move

The 19-year-old joins Troy Parrott and Tom Cannon among the significant Irish contingent at Preston.

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Jan 12th 2023, 10:54 AM

# long running saga

4 years on from his death, Cardiff pay first part of Sala transfer fee

The 28-year-old when the light aircraft carrying the striker came down in the English Channel.

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Jan 11th 2023, 2:02 PM

Last year

2022

# Wrap

Ireland's Adam Idah ends difficult year on a high

It was just the Cork native’s 12th appearance in 2022 and sixth in all competitions this season.

6.2k

Dec 30th 2022, 10:40 PM

# Optimism

Ex-Liverpool defender Kolo Toure proud of players after managerial debut

His Wigan side were held by Millwall amid a 1-1 draw at the Den.

10.0k

Dec 10th 2022, 7:00 PM

# Wrap

Irish duo on target in Championship as Idah returns

Will Keane and Callum Robinson were among the scorers in England’s second tier.

6.2k

Dec 10th 2022, 6:14 PM

# Wrap

Hogan moves to top of Championship scoring charts, Irish defender on target in cup upset

It was a memorable night for Limerick’s Paudie O’Connor.

5.2k

Nov 8th 2022, 10:50 PM

# Happy Days

Former Man United star Michael Carrick takes pride in first win as a manager

The new coach oversaw Middlesbrough’s 3-1 defeat of Hull.

8.3k

Nov 1st 2022, 11:03 PM

# COYBIG

Irish international on target in Championship, ex-Shamrock Rovers star scores in League One

CJ Hamilton and Danny Mandroiu both found the net today.

6.1k

Oct 22nd 2022, 3:28 PM

# Take a Bow

Dublin teen earns praise for adding 'element of surprise' to Championship leaders

Sinclair Armstrong made a big impact on his full debut for QPR last night.

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Oct 20th 2022, 4:56 PM

# highs and lows

Troy Parrott gets off the mark and injures himself celebrating on a mixed day for Irish strikers

The Irish youngster scored his first Preston goal in the Championship, while it was a similarly bittersweet day for Callum Robinson and James Collins.

13.1k

Oct 8th 2022, 6:02 PM

# COYBIG

Good night for Irish stars Hendrick and Robinson in Championship, disappointment for Egan

The Dubliner scored a brilliant goal to help Reading earn a point.

4.3k

Oct 4th 2022, 10:58 PM

# Wrap

Michael Obafemi one of 3 Irish strikers on target in the Championship today

James Collins also hit a brace in League One.

11.6k

Oct 1st 2022, 6:17 PM

# Potential

Jude Bellingham's highly rated brother signs first professional contract

17-year-old Jobe has committed his future to Birmingham City.

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Sep 24th 2022, 11:09 PM

# Going Well

Ireland's Ryan Manning on his 2 reasons to celebrate this week

The Galway native was on target in Swansea’s 3-0 win over Hull.

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Sep 18th 2022, 2:52 PM

# Done Deal

Ireland international Cyrus Christie makes Championship move

The full-back has signed with Hull on a free transfer after being released by Fulham.

9.8k

Aug 26th 2022, 1:19 PM

# Pride

'I didn’t know I was going to be captain until before the game' - O'Shea

A good day got better for the 23-year-old Dubliner, as he scored one and created another in West Brom’s 5-2 victory over Hull.

13.1k

Aug 21st 2022, 11:54 AM

# COYBIG

Irish duo on target in the Championship as Ogbene's superb start continues

Dara O’Shea also found the net in a comprehensive win for West Brom

9.1k

Aug 20th 2022, 6:14 PM

# family matters

'He’s an example to everyone. And that’s not just because he’s my son' - Paul Ince

Reading’s matchwinner earned high praise from his manager.

11.8k

Aug 6th 2022, 7:03 PM

# hot prospect

Promising Liverpool teenager makes Championship loan move

Tyler Morton has joined Blackburn for the season.

12.0k

Aug 2nd 2022, 8:58 AM

# Transfer News

Dublin-born wing-back joins Irish contingent at Championship newcomers

Peter Kioso has left Luton to sign for Rotherham.

13.3k

Jun 23rd 2022, 8:30 PM

# rags to riches

From bottom of the table after 7 games to €200 million and Premier League promotion

Luckless Levi Colwill’s own goal settled football’s most lucrative match.

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May 30th 2022, 9:54 AM

# Wave Goodbye

Andy Carroll and Irish underage international among several players released by West Brom

Zak Delaney’s time with the Baggies has come to an end.

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May 24th 2022, 1:27 PM