good morning
For today’s EFL Championship roundup, we’re going to be doing something a little different. Call it a hybrid roundup/”Where are they now” (the latter I haven’t done in some time).
It turns out there are a lot more former Tottenham players in the second tier than I remembered. Let’s take a look:
Sunderland (2nd), Denis Cirkin: Cirkin is a regular in the Sunderland lineup this season as they look to make a serious push back to the Premier League. Cirkin typically plays left back and even scored a goal against Sheffield Wednesday in Week 2.
Leeds United (3rd), Manor Solomon: I totally forgot about Manor Solomon. He’s gotten some good game time with Leeds, although he missed four games due to injury. No goals yet, but an assist.
Watford (7th), Moussa Sissoko: Our French prince has played the full 90 minutes in every game for Watford this season (and he’s their captain – nice!). Sissoko even scored a goal (WHAT!) against Derby County in Week 3.
Millwall (10th), Japhet Tanganga: Not a bad season for Tanganga with Millwall yet, and glad he gets to stay in London. He missed the first two games of the season due to a red card, but is a fixture in the lineup. Millwall have conceded 12 goals this season, about midtable.
Oxford United (14th), Dane Scarlett: A good start to the season for Oxford United. He’s had a couple good weeks two, scoring goals against West Brom and Derby in Weeks 10-11.
Stoke City (19th), Ashley Phillips: Things don’t get easier for Ash Phillips. First he needs to help Plymouth Argyle stay up, now he’s out there slumming it with Stoke City. Phillips scored a goal against Brentford in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.
Fitzie’s track of the day: Berlin, by DeLange
And now for your links:
Dan KP: Ange Postecoglou admits Spurs ‘lack maturity and leadership’ but asks for patience
Report: Ruben Amorim yet to decide on future as Man United seek to hire manager
ESPN with a deep dive on where things went wrong for Erik Ten Hag
