"I thought it was a bad thing when it first came in but it turned into a good thing - certainly for me anyway. I finished in every position and got promotion so I don't think it matters," he told BBC Sport. Millwall finished eighth in the Championship last season on 66 points with Bristol City claiming the final play-off spot on 68 points. "Sunderland were lucky to beat Coventry in the semi-final and then fortunate to beat Sheffield United with a decision that I can't understand that went against Sheffield United. Derby's John Eustace agrees, arguing teams who finish lower down the Championship would not struggle any more than those who already win promotion.

Source: BBC March 05, 2026 19:44 UTC