The League Paper

WILL BREAK CHANGE THE MOMENTUM BUILT UP?

by
The LeaguePaper Team
4 October 2026

IF I was the manager of Swansea or West Ham, I’d be furious about the length of this international break.
When you’re just building momentum and getting up a head of steam, a three-week break - just a month into the season - is far too long.
At the same time, if you’re a club like Preston, it’s come at the perfect time. They got Graham Alexander through the door on Monday, which means he’ll have two full weeks without a game to work with his players and get his ideas across.
It’s like a mini pre-season and I’m actually - pleasantly - ...

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