Championship Review: Middlesbrough Beaten, Coventry Unbeaten & Russell Martin Return Rumours

Middlesbrough’s unbeaten run in the Championship is over after their weekend defeat, leaving Coventry City as the only unbeaten side in English league football. 👀⚽

In this week’s Championship Review, Simon is joined by Benjamin Bloom and Jonny from Boro Breakdown to analyse Middlesbrough’s first loss, Coventry’s incredible form at the top, and Russell Martin return rumours.

We also dive into the Old Farm Derby, Preston North End’s surprising rise, Sheffield United’s relegation battle, and discuss the most expensive XIs in the Championship based on reported player wages, per Capology.

📅 Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Old Farm Derby Reaction (Ipswich 3-1 Norwich)
06:00 - Coventry City Still Unbeaten
10:35 - Preston North End Are Flying
18:52 - Sheffield United in a Relegation Battle
24:00 - Middlesbrough Deep Dive
37:40 - Russell Martin Return Rumours
40:00 - Most Expensive Championship XI (based on wages)

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