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Championship LIVE RESULTS: West Brom PROMOTED after QPR draw, Brentford LOSE, Barnsley stay up – latest updates
by Philippa Kaur 23 July 2020, 16:52
Championship LIVE: Follow all the drama from final day including Brentford and West Brom – latest updatesn”,”raw”:”
LEEDS TROPHY PRESENTATION
The job is done! Leeds lift the trophy….. They have waited many many years to return back to the Premier League!
Bielsa’s men captained by Cooper have done a magnificent job, years of hurt come to an end….
DRINK IT IN!
WATCH LIVE BELOW
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FULL-TIME RESULTS IN THE SEASON DEFINING MATCHESnn
West Brom 2-2 QPRn
Brentford 1-2 Barnsleyn
Wigan 1-1 Fulhamn
Leeds 4-0 Charltonn
Cardiff 3-0 Hulln
Reading 1-4 Swansean
Luton 3-2 Blackburnn
Birmingham 1-3 Derbyn”,”raw”:”
FULL-TIME RESULTS IN THE SEASON DEFINING MATCHES
West Brom 2-2 QPR
Brentford 1-2 Barnsley
Wigan 1-1 Fulham
Leeds 4-0 Charlton
Cardiff 3-0 Hull
Reading 1-4 Swansea
Luton 3-2 Blackburn
Birmingham 1-3 Derby”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595450515,”date_formatted”:”22nd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:41″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”308873″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12195584″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-308873″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
TABLE CHECKnn
The final standings for the Sky Bet Championship 2019/20 season.nn
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TABLE CHECK
The final standings for the Sky Bet Championship 2019/20 season.
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LAST DAY DRAMAnn
Heartbreak for Hull, Charlton and Wigan who are relegated to the Sky Bet League One.nn
Wigan will go down due to the 12 points deduction being put in place after today’s game, heartbreak for The Latics…nn
Swansea AND Cardiff secured their place in the Play-Offs after a late goal from Routledge saw them leapfrog Nottingham Forest.nn
They will compete with both Brentford and Fulham to see who will be the third team to be promoted back to the Premier League.nn
Brentford’s automatic promotion hopes came to a grinding halt in the last minute of the game as Barnsley scored to keep themselves up.nn
They needed a miracle before the game and they got one!nn
Leeds are champions and West Brom will join them in the Premier League next season.n”,”raw”:”
LAST DAY DRAMA
Heartbreak for Hull, Charlton and Wigan who are relegated to the Sky Bet League One.
Wigan will go down due to the 12 points deduction being put in place after today’s game, heartbreak for The Latics…
Swansea AND Cardiff secured their place in the Play-Offs after a late goal from Routledge saw them leapfrog Nottingham Forest.
They will compete with both Brentford and Fulham to see who will be the third team to be promoted back to the Premier League.
Brentford’s automatic promotion hopes came to a grinding halt in the last minute of the game as Barnsley scored to keep themselves up.
They needed a miracle before the game and they got one!
Leeds are champions and West Brom will join them in the Premier League next season.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595449994,”date_formatted”:”22nd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:33″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”308859″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12195584″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-308859″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
PEEEEEEP!nn
AND THATS FULL-TIME AROUND THE GROUNDS BRINGING AN END TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON!n”,”raw”:”
PEEEEEEP!
AND THATS FULL-TIME AROUND THE GROUNDS BRINGING AN END TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON!”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595449582,”date_formatted”:”22nd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:26″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”308855″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12195584″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-308855″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
BRENTFORD 1-2 BARNSLEYnn
GOOOAAALLL!!!nn
LATE DRAMA!nn
91. BARNSLEY SECURE THEIR PLACE IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP RIGHT AT THE DEATH!nn
ODOUR FINISHES FROM TWO YARDS OUT!nn
INCREDIBLE SCENES AS BRENTFORD MISS OUT ON AUTOMATIC PROMOTION AND BARNSLEY STAY UP!n”,”raw”:”
BRENTFORD 1-2 BARNSLEY
GOOOAAALLL!!!
LATE DRAMA!
91. BARNSLEY SECURE THEIR PLACE IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP RIGHT AT THE DEATH!
ODOUR FINISHES FROM TWO YARDS OUT!
INCREDIBLE SCENES AS BRENTFORD MISS OUT ON AUTOMATIC PROMOTION AND BARNSLEY STAY UP!”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595449412,”date_formatted”:”22nd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:23″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”308853″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12195584″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-308853″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
READING 1-4 SWANSEAnn
GOOOAAALLL!!!nn
91. ROUTLEDGE HEADS HOME GALLAGHER’S CROSS!nn
THEY WILL LEAPFROG NOTTINGHAM FOREST IN THE PLAY-OFFS!n”,”raw”:”
READING 1-4 SWANSEA
GOOOAAALLL!!!
91. ROUTLEDGE HEADS HOME GALLAGHER’S CROSS!
THEY WILL LEAPFROG NOTTINGHAM FOREST IN THE PLAY-OFFS!”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595449286,”date_formatted”:”22nd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:21″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”308844″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12195584″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-308844″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
CARDIFF 3-0 HULLn
GOOOAAALLL!!!n
83. WARD ADDS A THIRD AS CARDIFF BOOK THEIR PLACE IN THE PLAY-OFFS!n
HULL WILL BE RELEGATED.n”,”raw”:”
CARDIFF 3-0 HULL
GOOOAAALLL!!!
83. WARD ADDS A THIRD AS CARDIFF BOOK THEIR PLACE IN THE PLAY-OFFS!
HULL WILL BE RELEGATED.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595449125,”date_formatted”:”22nd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:18″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”308843″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12195584″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-308843″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
WEST BROM 2-2 QPRnn
CHANCE!nn
West Brom go close again and there is not long left!nn
Ajayi meets Brunt’s cross but glances it wide!nn
Will that miss come back to haunt them?n”,”raw”:”
WEST BROM 2-2 QPR
CHANCE!
West Brom go close again and there is not long left!
Ajayi meets Brunt’s cross but glances it wide!
Will that miss come back to haunt them?”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595448986,”date_formatted”:”22nd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:16″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”308841″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12195584″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-308841″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
READING 1-3 SWANSEAn
GOOOAAALLL!!!n
84. CULLEN GETS THE THIRD FOR SWANSEA!n
GAME OVER.n”,”raw”:”
READING 1-3 SWANSEA
GOOOAAALLL!!!
84. CULLEN GETS THE THIRD FOR SWANSEA!
GAME OVER.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595448880,”date_formatted”:”22nd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:14″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”308840″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12195584″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-308840″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
BRENTFORD 1-1 BARNSLEYnn
CHANCE!nn
Benrahma yet again causing problems, he puts in a brilliant cross which finds Watkins.nn
He leaves it and lets it run by him for some bizarre reason!nn
massive massive chance!n”,”raw”:”
BRENTFORD 1-1 BARNSLEY
CHANCE!
Benrahma yet again causing problems, he puts in a brilliant cross which finds Watkins.
He leaves it and lets it run by him for some bizarre reason!
massive massive chance!”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595448769,”date_formatted”:”22nd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:12″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”308837″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12195584″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-308837″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
WIGAN 1-1 FULHAMnn
CHANCE!nn
Huge opportunity for Wigan!nn
Bryne sends in a cross but both Dowell and Moore fail to get anything on it!nn
As it stands they will be getting relegated.n”,”raw”:”
WIGAN 1-1 FULHAM
CHANCE!
Huge opportunity for Wigan!
Bryne sends in a cross but both Dowell and Moore fail to get anything on it!
As it stands they will be getting relegated.
“},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595448555,”date_formatted”:”22nd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:09″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”308836″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12195584″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-308836″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
LUTON 3-2 BLACKBURNnn
GOOOAAALLL!!!nn
75. GALLAGHER PULLS ONE BACK FOR BLACKBURN!nn
MASSIVE FINAL 15 MINUTES FOR THE HOSTS!n”,”raw”:”
LUTON 3-2 BLACKBURN
GOOOAAALLL!!!
75. GALLAGHER PULLS ONE BACK FOR BLACKBURN!
MASSIVE FINAL 15 MINUTES FOR THE HOSTS!”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595448471,”date_formatted”:”22nd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:07″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”308832″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12195584″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-308832″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
READING 1-2 SWANSEAnn
CHANCE!nn
Ayew has to score! He pokes his shot just wide of the post but goes down injured in the process.n”,”raw”:”
READING 1-2 SWANSEA
CHANCE!
Ayew has to score! He pokes his shot just wide of the post but goes down injured in the process.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595448331,”date_formatted”:”22nd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:05″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”308831″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12195584″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-308831″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
BRENTFORD 1-1 BARNSLEYnn
GOOOAAALLL!!!nn
73. DASILVA KEEPS BRENTFORD’S AUTOMATIC PROMOTION HOPES ALIVE!nn
BENRAHMA FINDS THE FORMER ARSENAL MAN WHO PICKS OUT THE TOP CORNER!nn
GAME ON, PROMOTION RACE ON!n”,”raw”:”
BRENTFORD 1-1 BARNSLEY
GOOOAAALLL!!!
73. DASILVA KEEPS BRENTFORD’S AUTOMATIC PROMOTION HOPES ALIVE!
BENRAHMA FINDS THE FORMER ARSENAL MAN WHO PICKS OUT THE TOP CORNER!
GAME ON, PROMOTION RACE ON!”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595448277,”date_formatted”:”22nd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:04″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”308825″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12195584″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-308825″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
BIRMINGHAM 1-1 DERBYnn
GOOOAAALLL!!!nn
57. SUNJIC GETS THE EQUALISER FOR THE HOSTS!n”,”raw”:”
BIRMINGHAM 1-1 DERBY
GOOOAAALLL!!!
57. 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FINAL PUSH
Live Blog
Joshua Mbu
23 Jul 2020, 17:52
Updated: 23 Jul 2020, 17:52
IT’S been an incredible final night of action in the Championship.
In a quite remarkable finish, West Brom are promoted after a crazy draw against QPR – while Swansea are in the playoffs after overturning a FIVE-GOAL swing on Nottingham Forest.
Automatics: Leeds, West Brom
Play-offs: Brentford, Fulham, Cardiff, Swansea
Relegation: Charlton, Wigan, Hull.
Follow all the drama as it happen with our live blog below…
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Watch Clinton Morrison disappear off-screen as his mic falls off in the madness of Barnsley’s vital survival goal
by Philippa Kaur 23 July 2020, 16:02
AN EXHILARATING final night of the Championship season was embodied by Clinton Morrison as he fell off-screen while reporting on Barnsley’s huge late goal.
The Yorkshire side were one of many involved in some very late drama on Wednesday evening.
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Clinton Morrison had to dive off-screen to catch his mic
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The ex-Crystal Palace man reappeared to confirm Barnsley’s shock escape
Needing a win over promotion-chasing Brentford to have a chance of leapfrogging Wigan in the final survival spot, pending the Latics’ administration points deduction appeal, they duly delivered.
Clarke Oduor popped up at the far-post in the 91st minute to secure a mega three points for Barnsley.
And as they mobbed the goalscorer in an empty Griffin Park, former striker Morrison was following the game for Sky Sports’ Soccer Special.
Host Jeff Stelling gave a trademark cry at the sight of a major goal and threw to Morrison to explain.
Seeming to embody the mayhem, the 41-year-old’s microphone had fallen out and he dived out of shot before confirming the goal.
Morrison called out: “Yeah the thing’s come out Jeff!”
“It’s come out… but yeah Barnsley have scored, Jeff!”
Morrison’s hilarious gaffe was the latest of a Soccer Special’s unique way of reporting on the action with comical errors something of a tradition.
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Barnsley celebrated their stunning escape after beating promotion-chasing Brentford 2-1Credit: Getty Images – Getty
But while Barnsley fans were jumping around their living rooms, Brentford supporters were left ruing a missed opportunity.
A winner of their own would have guaranteed automatic promotion to the Premier League on a night when all three contenders, including Fulham and West Brom, dropped points.
By contrast, Barnsley and Luton both won to avoid the drop with Wigan relegated after a draw with Fulham, ahead of the confirmation of their punishment for administration.
Topping the madness off, Swansea reached the play-offs by beating Reading 4-1, achieving a six-goal swing to nudge past Nottingham Forest after they lost to Stoke by the same scoreline.
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Birmingham City retire Jude Bellingham’s No22 shirt despite him playing just 44 games and quitting for Borussia Dortmund
by Philippa Kaur 23 July 2020, 15:45
BIRMINGHAM CITY have decided to retire Jude Bellingham’s No22 shirt – even though he only played 44 games for the club.
The midfielder became the world’s most expensive 17-year-old when Borussia Dortmund signed him for £30million on Monday.
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Jude Bellingham played his final game for Birmingham City on ThursdayCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Bellingham has progressed through the ranks at Birmingham after joining the club at seven years old.
He became the club’s youngest ever first-team player at the age of 16 years an 38 days last August.
In total, he scored two goals and four assists in 44 appearances for his boyhood club.
And Birmingham have decided to honour his achievements by retiring his shirt number.
A statement on the club website read: “In such a short space of time Jude has become an iconic figure at Blues, showing what can be achieved through talent, hard work and dedication.
“His caring, humble and engaging off-the-field demeanour has also made him such an impressive role model.
“The 22 shirt has become synonymous with Jude, his rise to the first team aged 16 ears and 38 days and these qualities.
“And as such the Club have decided it would be fitting to retire this number, to remember one of our own and inspire others.”
But not every fan agreed that Bellingham had done enough for the club to warrant his number being retired.
One Twitter user asked: “How utterly bonkers is this?”
Another added: “Absolutely stupid decision. The reason given to retire the number was the most stupid thing ever.”
And one joked: “Why don’t we just go all out and build a statue too?”
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Jude Bellingham will continue his tradition wearing No22 next seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Bellingham will wear Dortmund’s No22 shirt next season after he snubbed interest from Manchester United to join them.
The 17-year-old played for Birmingham for the final time in Wednesday’s 3-1 defeat to Derby.
But the talented youngster was targeted by a sick abuse during his last appearance for the club.
Forever our #22.Good luck at @BVB, Jude! 👊
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Chris Hughton ‘agrees to become Bristol City boss’ despite Robbie Fowler interest following Steven Gerrard rejection
by Philippa Kaur 23 July 2020, 14:56
CHRIS HUGHTON has reportedly agreed to become Bristol City’s new manager.
TalkSPORT claims the ex-Brighton and Newcastle gaffer Hughton met with City chiefs after emerging as their top choice for the role.
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Chris Hughton has agreed to become Bristol City’s new managerCredit: Rex Features
And Hughton agreed to take charge from the start of next season.
It’s been nearly three weeks since Lee Johnson was axed after missing out on the play-offs.
And a host of big names had been linked with the job.
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard was believed to be Bristol’s first choice.
But he snubbed the chance of managing in the Championship.
Chelsea legend and Aston Villa assistant John Terry was also rumoured to be in the running.
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Robbie Fowler admits he’s applied for both the Bristol City and Birmingham jobsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
And SunSport exclusively revealed Mick McCarthy had put his name forward too.
But Hughton is the man to take charge at Bristol City this summer as they look to reach English football’s top flight.
It’s bad news for Robbie Fowler after he confirmed applying for both the City job AND the vacancy at Birmingham.
The ex-Brisbane Roar boss told Dubai Eye 103.8: “The CV has gone in but I’m not sure what route these clubs are going.
“Conversations can be had but, as of now, I’ve had nothing. It’s just a case of wait and see.
“I’m on the lookout for something else. All the good work I’ve done, I want to continue that so fingers crossed a position will open up pretty soon and I can get back out on this pitch.
“I believe I bring out the best in any team that I’m at.”
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Nottingham Forest fan who was ‘not fretting’ about SIX goal swing mercilessly mocked after incredible play-off drama
by Philippa Kaur 23 July 2020, 09:47
A Nottingham Forest fan was mercilessly mocked after her pre-match prediction epically backfired.
Forest’s season imploded after a 4-1 defeat to Stoke City cost them a place in the Championship play-offs.
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Nottingham Forest crashed out of the Championship play-off places after a 4-1 defeat at home to Stoke CityCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Are people really worried that we will blow a six-goal difference in one match? Even I’m not fretting. And that’s a good sign. Believe me. #nffc
— Hannah Forest 🔴⚪️⚽️ (@hannahforest) July 22, 2020
Ahead of the final round of fixtures, Sabri Lamouchi’s side needed at least a draw against the Potters to guarantee a top-six finish.
Yet Forest extended their winless run to six games with a humiliating 4-1 humbling at home to Michael O’Neill’s men.
The club’s misery was compounded by Swansea’s win by the same scoreline against 10-man Reading which saw the Welsh club usurp them on goal difference.
And for one fan, the embarrassment was all too much after her pre-match prediction came back to haunt her.
Before kick-off, Forest fan Hannah tweeted: “Are people really worried that we will blow a six-goal difference in one match?
“Even I’m not fretting. And that’s a good sign. Believe me.”
She later added: “I give you permission to laugh at us if it does happen…”
Unfortunately for Hannah, it did happen as Swansea actually needed a five-goal swing for a play-off place only for six to ultimately fly in as per her prediction.
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Forest were overtaken by Swansea City during the final round of fixturesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
One fan replied: “Hannah , I would file this under “Tweets that precede unfortunate events”, enjoy the championship again!”
Another said: “The perils of twitter. I congratulate you for not deleting this tweet.”
A third added: “I’m pretty sure most derby fans are gonna have this framed on their wall Hannah.”
Forest’s dramatic capitulation followed a wretched end to their season, which saw the Reds collect just three points from a possible 18 since the start of July.
Speculation has already started over Lamouchi’s future in the dugout after he attempted to shed some light on his side’s collapse.
He told BBC Radio Nottingham: “It’s difficult to react. I’m here just because it’s obligatory to be here. I don’t have words. Disaster.
“It is a disaster to lose everything in the last game at home, of course.
“But to believe all the season about the play-offs and to lose and put away the play-offs like that, it’s just our fault. I don’t have more words. I’m so sorry. I’m sorry to the fans, sorry for the last few games.
“One point was enough tonight, it was enough a few days ago and was enough last week and we were so close, but it was a disaster.”
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Leeds claim open-top bus celebrations were to help fans stay AWAY from Elland Road after ploy totally backfires
by Philippa Kaur 23 July 2020, 09:00
LEEDS bizarrely claim their open top bus celebration last night was supposed to keep fans AWAY from Elland Road.
Instead thousands of supporters flocked to the stadium to celebrate their side’s Championship title as Marcelo Bielsa and his players partied outside the ground.
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Leeds claim their open top bus celebration was supposed to keep fans AWAY from Elland RoadCredit: PA:Press Association
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Thousands of fans flocked to the stadium to see their heroes
Club officials had previously urged fans to stay away because of coronavirus concerns ahead of their 4-0 thrashing of Charlton yesterday.
Chief executive Angus Kinnear had said: “We must consider the health of people in our community before we celebrate.”
But before kick-off, pictures emerged online showing the open top bus parked behind the centenary pavillion.
It was used at the end of the game as the playing squad and management staff climbed aboard with some addressing the masses through the PA system.
Four people were arrested at Elland Road as missiles were thrown and one police officer got a minor injury.
Liverpool also lifted the Premier League trophy last night but did not celebrate outside Anfield – instead promising supporters a party at a later date.
And after widespread condemnation, Leeds have tried to explain away the decision which clearly backfired.
A club spokesman told Leeds Live: “Following consultation with the Supporter Advisory Group and [Leeds City] Council, Leeds United arranged for a bus to be parked outside the East Stand reception as a contingency to assist dispersal should a crowd congregate at Elland Road despite a month-long campaign from the club and supporter groups to encourage supporters to stay at home.
“The safety group believed was that a brief appearance from the players with the Championship trophy, would help to signal an end to proceedings, encouraging fans to head home safely.”
Jubilant fans were on the streets for hours celebrating their Premier League return after 16 years.
And Leeds Wags celebrated the promotion with a rooftop party.
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There were jubilant scenes as Leeds returned to the Premier League after 16 yearsCredit: Reuters
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Leeds target Eberechi Eze transfer following promotion after QPR youngster starred in Championship
by Philippa Kaur 22 July 2020, 21:47
CHAMPIONSHIP winners Leeds want QPR playmaker Eberechi Eze to lead their return to the Premier League.
Marcelo Bielsa has identified the exciting England Under-21 international as the creative spark his team will need next season.
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Leeds want QPR playmaker Eberechi Eze to lead their return to the Premier League
And he is ready to outbid Spurs, West Ham and Crystal Palace for the 22-year-old Londoner who has been earning rave reviews this season.
Sunsport understands that Leeds first declared their interest in Eze in January and told QPR that they would come in with a firm bid if they were promoted.
Now they are preparing to fulfil that promise when the transfer window officially opens next Monday.
Eze, who has scored 13 goals and provided eight assists this season, is valued at £20million by QPR.
The West London club feared that price would drop as a result of the pandemic which has restricted the spending ability of every club.
But with so much competition for the attacking midfielder QPR are still hoping to get close to the full asking price for their star player.
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Marcelo Bielsa has identified Eze as the creative spark his team will need next seasonCredit: Alamy Live News
West Ham boss David Moyes was at Loftus Road last Saturday to see Eze’s Man of the Match performance in QPR’s 4-3 win against Millwall.
And after paying £22m to sign Jarrod Bowen from Hull in January, Moyes has no concerns about paying big money for a player with no Premier League experience.
But master tactician Bielsa has made it clear to Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani that Eze is exactly the kind of prospect his team should be looking to sign.
Radrizzani this week has been speaking about the possibility of bringing veteran superstars Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Edinson Cavani to Elland Road as free agents.
But the £200,000-a-week wage demands of both players would be way beyond Leeds’ reach and Eze would be a much more realistic long-term investment.
QPR boss Mark Warburton is resigned to losing Eze this summer as his club struggle to make ends meet as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
He has already agreed a £4.75m fee with Bruge for winger Bright Osayi-Samuel but has been allowed to spend £2.1m of that money to sign striker Kieffer Moore from hard-up Wigan.
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West Brom seal Premier League promotion as Brentford and Fulham suffer final day agony as Barnsley survive at the death
by Philippa Kaur 22 July 2020, 20:37
WEST BROM clinched promotion to the Premier League as Brentford and Fulham suffered a final day heartbreak.
Callum Robinson grabbed the all-important goal as Barnsley clinched survival with a last-ditch win against the Bees.
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West Brom have secured promotion to Premier LeagueCredit: PA:Press Association
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Callum Robinson celebrates after his strike for West Brom against QPRCredit: PA:Press Association
The tense shoot-out for a place in the top-flight produced plenty of twists and turns on a dramatic climax to the Championship.
Fulham, who needed both Brentford and West Brom to lose, were the first to show their nerves as they fell behind to Kieffer Moore’s header on 32 minutes.
The advantage then went to the Bees as QPR took a shock lead at the Hawthorns against the Baggies, who knew prior a win would guarantee top-flight football next season.
It was Ryan Manning that set the cat amongst the pigeons to put the Rs up and Brentford into second – but that would change within a matter of seconds.
Callum Styles deservedly put relegation-battling Barnsley ahead at Griffin Park and within moments West Brom were level through Grady Diangana to go back second.
That put them back second with just 45 minutes to go on the campaign.
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West Brom stars celebrate their promotion to the Premier LeagueCredit: PA:Press Association
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Players met fans outside the stadium… and one supporter brought his dogCredit: Reuters
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Said Benrahma and Brentford suffered final day heartbreak
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Clarke Oduor is mobbed by his team-mates after firing Barnsley to survival
Fulham got themselves back into the running courtesy of a Neeskens Kebano but the wind was quickly taken out of their sails as news filtered through that Callum Robinson had put West Brom into a 2-1 lead.
That Kebano stunner was also a bitter blow to Wigan as it placed them into the relegation zone, albeit only if that 12-point deduction still stands after their appeal.
Barnsley, who were still hanging on at Brentford, looked like their efforts were going to be in vain as they remained a point adrift of safety as Luton led Blackburn 3-1 in their fight to avoid the drop.
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Callum Robinson’s goal proved to be enough to fire Slaven Bilic’s West Brom to promotion
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A large group of West Brom supporters celebrate their return to the Premier League after gathering in the townCredit: PA:Press Association
But the Bees were given another chance as Eberechi Eze set-up a tense finish at West Brom by putting QPR level at 2-2.
Meanwhile, at the bottom, Charlton Athletic were on their way down as they went four down away to champions Leeds United.
And Hull were cementing their place at the foot of the table as they trailed by two at Cardiff, who eventually won 3-0, to seal their play-off spot.
Back at the top, the tension increased as Josh Da Silva struck an equaliser for Brentford, who knew a winner would take them up if the scores remained the same.
But it was Clarke Oduor who would have the final say as he struck an injury-time winner for Barnsley to end Brentford’s dream and keep his side in the Champonship.
Fulham’s 1-1 draw at Wigan condemned the Latics to the drop – unless they win their points deduction appeal.
Those results also condemned Hull, beaten 3-0 at Cardiff, and Charlton to League One.
Meanwhile, Swansea crept into the play-offs in the final seconds of the season as Wayne Routledge’s added time goal for his brace sealed a 4-1 win at Reading.
That meant they overtook Nottingham Forest, who were thrashed by the same score at home by Stoke, who slipped into secenth.
That leaves Brentford, Fulham, Cardiff and Steve Cooper’s men to battle it out for the final promotion place.
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