Then there are the issues of relegation and the play-offs. How Stoke fans would love to figure in one while leaving the other ...

Birmingham City begin their anticipated Championship promotion push against favourites Ipswich Town on Friday night ...

Player to watch: George Hirst. Played a key role in back-to-back promotions, had an impressive goals per minute ratio in the Premier League and looks ready to fill the sizeable shoes of Delap.