IDEAS: David Wagner

Chistmas time is when the Championship usually settles down and you get a clearer picture of who is really in the hunt for honours.
Not this year. Pre-weekend, just four points separated fifthplaced Middlesbrough from 15th-placed Swansea. It’s wide open and incredibly tricky to call.

In the end, though, it will come down to consistent management, consistent coaching, and consistent performances from players.

With that in mind, I like what Norwich have done since sacking Dean Smith. Getting in a talented German in David Wagner should restore some of the ideas and pro...