Meanwhile, Championship managers now have less than a month to finalise their January transfer window plans, and the competition for players is set to be especially fierce given the injury issues that have blighted the season so far. For now, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
9. Ex-Boro boss critical of transfer backing
Ex-Middlesbrough boss Jonathan Woodgate has claimed he was treated well by the chairman, but insisted he didn't have the "full backing" in the transfer market in the build-up to his eventual sacking. (Greatest Game podcast) Photo: George Wood
10. Celtic backed to land QPR starlet
Football pundit Frank McAvennie has backed Celtic to beat Rangers in the race to sign QPR starlet Bright Osayi-Samuel. He's claimed that the Hoops' recruitment has been "awful" in recent times, and that the signing could be a positive step forward. Photo: Clive Rose
11. Baggies winger in talks with second tier sides
West Brom winger Kamil Grosicki has revealed he's been in talks with Championship sides including Nottingham Forest, as he looks to secure a January move away from the Premier League side. (Sport Witness) Photo: David Rogers