In the first of a series of pre-season reports, HarryFromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums. Middlesbrough, Leeds, and Sheffield Wednesday are under the spotlight in today’s notes.
Departing Town defender Gary Croft has made a four-figure donation to the youth set-up at former club Grimsby. Croft, whose permanent move to Cardiff is expected to go through on Monday, heard that the youth system that gave him his chance was in trouble and felt he had to act.
Town boss Jim Magilton has promised to make changes to his side for the Easter Monday trip to Sheffield Wednesday. The Blues manager could recall Dan Harding and Gavin Williams.