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EFL Season 2025/26 faces team turmoil and managerial changes.
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The thread opens with discussions about the league table and the promotion chances of various teams, particularly focusing on Middlesbrough and their competitive squad in the Championship. Fans express optimism about the season, highlighting strong midfield performance. As the conversation progresses, concerns arise regarding Sheffield Wednesday's financial troubles, leading to their filing for administration and sanctions from the EFL.12

As the thread develops, the tone becomes more heated with news of multiple managerial sackings and rumors swirling around the league. Fans weigh in on the decisions, particularly the impact on teams like Norwich and Swansea, fueling debate about the effectiveness of recent club leadership and direction. The prospect of new managerial appointments introduces a sense of hope for improvement, contrasted by ongoing worries for clubs like Sheffield Wednesday facing severe challenges.34

In the later posts, announcements of new coach appointments for several teams provide a glimpse of potential recovery strategies. However, skepticism surrounds certain moves, such as Rob Edwards leaving Middlesbrough amidst these changes. Discussion about the future of various clubs continues, with mixed feelings about the best paths forward as teams look to stabilize and aim for promotion.56

"I actually see it as a step forward."

"They sit 18th in the Championship after winning just one of their last seven league games."

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The thread captures a turbulent moment in the EFL, with significant managerial turnover and the uncertainty of several clubs' futures. While some fans express hope for new leadership, the overall situation remains precarious, especially for those in administration.

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Lee Contributor

Lee

The league table is looking sweet.

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Tom Rising Star

Tom

The league table is looking sweet.
Middlesbrough fan? Do they have a realistic chance of promotion this year?

I'd imagine Ipswich will be favourites to win the league, with possibly Southampton, although they have sold some good players. Coventry, Leicester, and Middlesbrough (?) in the mix.
 
Lee Contributor

Lee

Yeah, long time season ticket holder.

Our squad is as good as any other in the division, but we lack fire power.

Midfield pairing of Hackney and `Morris is the best I remember in recent years. As good as Leadbitter/Clayton from our last promotion.
 
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Tom Rising Star

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They definitely started the season well, which hasn't always been the case.

I like Rob Edwards; he's a decent young manager who did well at Luton.
 
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Sheffield Wednesday have missed the deadline to pay all of their senior players before the end of September, and will now face further sanction from the EFL.
 
Tom Rising Star

Tom

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Middlesbrough have revealed their new crest which will be introduced permanently from the start of the 2026/27 season, tying in with the club's 150th anniversary celebrations.

Happy with this Lee Lee?
 
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This season could be one of intrigue in the Championship. It is good to see some teams other than those that were relegated from the PL occupying the Top 6 - a long way to go though.
 
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What has happened to Norwich this season?
 
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Sheffield Wednesday have today filed for administration. Wednesday's perilous financial plight has worsened after being placed in administration by owner Dejphon Chansiri on Friday morning. They have endured a slow demise under Thai businessman Chansiri, whose leadership has drawn increasing criticism and protests from the club's supporters.

Failure to pay wages on time in five of the last six months has pointed towards an uncertain future but a winding-up petition from HMRC, relating to unpaid taxes totalling £1million ($1.33m), has now led to Chansiri placing Wednesday into administration.

An automatic 12-point deduction from the English Football League (EFL) will see Wednesday fall to minus six points after 11 games of the Championship season and almost certainly bring relegation back to League One. A stretched and inexperienced squad has so far won just one game under head coach Henrik Pedersen.

How are these people allowed to buy football clubs?
 
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Sheffield Wednesday have today filed for administration.

I actually see it as a step forward. Yes, there is the administration process to go through, but coming out of that should give them a clearer future than the last few years, and they got shot of the owner.
 
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