You won’t see the most prominent names of the business on the pitch. You won’t hear about the multi-millionaire transfer fees.You won’t feel the glamour nor popularity of the Premier League.But one thing’s for sure – you’ll enjoy every second of it, once it starts tonight at 21.30.Up in the tunnel 👀Vitality Stadium is ready for tonight 😍 pic.twitter.com/3sB5TNFNAD— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) August 6, 2021 The good, old EFL Championship, England’s second division. The best league in the world among those below the top level.Like every season, the leading contenders for the title are recently relegated EPL teams – Fulham, Sheffield United and West Bromwich Albion.We love football, we love 60 yard screamers!#EFL | @LutonTown pic.twitter.com/uTqnICH2kX— EFL (@EFL) August 6, 2021 The very same WBA will open the campaign tonight at Bournemouth, who failed to reach the Premier League due to an unexpected playoff defeat to Brentford.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Maybe the most widely recognized name in the competition is Wayne Rooney, former Manchester United striker in the Derby County dugout. However, they face lots of financial problems.Last season, Derby saved themselves from relegation in the very final round and are under a transfer ban.Your face sounds familiar… Wayne Rooney (©Alex Livesey/Getty Images)By Friday midnight, Derby have a deadline to lift the ban and register eight newcomers who would have the right to play on Saturday against Huddersfield. Earlier, there were announcements that the Derby could be limited to only four reinforcements, but the English media write that the Rams administration is not giving up, it has filed a complaint, and the outcome of the crisis is expected.FRIDAY21.30: (2.70) Bournemouth (3.10) WBA (2.75)SATURDAY17.00: (2.25) Blackburn (3.10) Swansea (3.50)17.00: (2.30) Bristol City (3.15) Blackpool (3.30) 17.00: (2.40) Cardiff City (3.10) Barnsley (3.20)17.00: (4.50) Derby (3.45) Huddersfield (1.85)17.00: (2.25) Luton (3.25) Peterborough (3.30)17.00: (2.55) Preston (3.15) Hull (2.85)17.00: (2.30) QPR (3.10) Milwall (3.35)17.00: (1.88) Sheffield Utd (3.40) Birmingham (4.40)17.00: (2.10) Stoke (3.05) Reading (4.00)SUNDAY16.30: (2.00) Fulham (3.40) Middlesbrough (3.90)19.30: (2.60) Coventry (3.00) Nottingham Forrest (2.95)
