Wigan’s Leon Barnett, left, celebrates after scoring

The life expectancy of a manager in the Championship is now between eight and 10 months, which is only marginally better than an officer in the trenches on the Western Front.

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Andy Johnson celebrates his return to action after he scored the winner against Sheffield Wednesday

Queens Park Rangers 2 Sheffield Wednesday 1 match report: Andrew Johnson lifts Rangers to show fans it's not all doom and gloom

Johnson marked his return from a long-term injury with winning goal after Nedum Onuoha cancelled out Atdhe Nuhui opener for Wednesday

Henri Lansbury

Nottingham Forest 1 Huddersfield 0 match report: Henry Lansbury gives Billy Davies' side opening day victory

Nottingham Forest netted just their second goal in seven opening day fixtures to start their Sky Bet Championship campaign with a closely-fought win over Huddersfield.

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Manager is old hand at this level but this is football's most unpredictable league

Grant Holt celebrates scoring his first goal for new club Wigan
Harry Redknapp faces a challenge in getting QPR back to the Premier League

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A brief look at this season's SkyBet Championship which gets underway on Saturday

Kenny Sansom pictured playing for England in 1986

Arsenal vow to continue supporting former England full-back Kenny Sansom

The 54-year-old is homeless and battling alcoholism

QPR striker Loic Remy

Transfer news: Newcastle told they must meet £8m buy-out clause to sign QPR striker Loic Remy

The Frenchman is eager to leave Loftus Road following the club's relegation

Transfer news: Joey Barton likened to Forrest Gump by Everton legend Neville Southall

Southall doesn't see what 30-year-old Barton could add to the squad and would rather the club sign a younger player with more potential

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Transfer news: Aston Villa striker Darren Bent could attract a third bid from Fulham despite Newcastle interest

Fulham have seen two offers worth around £4m rejected with the Magpies favourites to sign the England forward

Transfer news: QPR midfielder Joey Barton attempts to force move to Everton - 'the club he loves'

Barton supported the club as a young boy and is said to be willing to take a significant pay cut in order to join the Toffees

Bafetimbi Gomis

Transfer news: Alan Pardew insists Newcastle remain in the market for strikers - but will only pay the 'right price'

The Magpies have been linked with Bafetimbi Gomis, Darren Bent and Loic Remy

QPR striker Loic Remy

Transfer news: Loic Remy would be 'a very good signing' for Newcastle says Steve Harper

The former keeper wants to see new arrivals at St James' Park

The sporting week ahead (28/07/13)

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