The bosses in a 'really brutal' Championship
Published: 8/8/2025

Paul Heckingbottom, Preston North End boss and promotion winner from the league, discusses the demands of managing in the Championship. Alongside him are managers like Valerien Ismael at Blackburn Rovers, Nathan Jones at Charlton Athletic, Frank Lampard at Coventry City, and others facing various challenges. Notably, Wrexham's Phil Parkinson, the longest-serving manager in the division, aims to lead the team to success after multiple promotions to reach this level.