It goes without saying that Kieran McKenna is the Championship manager of the season. That he is currently being linked with a return to Manchester United says everything.
Ipswich have no right to be in the top six, let alone challenging a trio of parachute-powered behemoths fresh out of the Premier League.

Would Daniel Farke, Russell Martin or Enzo Maresca have been able to wring 87 points out of a team that was playing in League One 12 months ago? Maybe, but I’d bet against it.

When it comes to the division’s best player, however, it’s anyone’s guess. The EFL have nominated Sammie Szmodi...