Norwich City promoted to the Premier League1-0 victory means back to back promotions for Lamberts boys

What a day in the Championship!!! There were two matches played today but they told us who would be joining Queens Park Rangers in the Premier League next season.One point seperated Norwich City in second place and third placed Cardiff City. First up were the Bluebirds who hosted Middlesbrough who's season had finished so surely it was an easy three points for the home side. We couldn't have been more wrong. Goals by Lita, Robson and Smallwood in the opening 20 minutes put Boro 3-0 up and already Cardiff fans were hoping Portsmouth will be able to do them a favour. No more goals in Wales mean't Boro walked away winners and indeed it was down to the South Coast and Fratton Park where Portsmouth entertained Norwich City.

Norwich would've already been aware Cardiff had lost so a win against Portsmouth and they were back in the Premier League. The game started off with a possible red card for the home side when Aaron Mokoena's elbow found Grant Holt's face but the referee left his cards in his pocket but in the 50th Norwich scored with a Simeon Jackson header to send the 3500 travelling Canaries into delirium.

Paul Lambert has done an amazing job since taking over in the 2009/10 season, in fact Norwich City's first match in League One that season was a 7-1 maulling by Lamberts Colchester United. Lambert from Colchester to take over from Bryan Gunn and Norwich havent looked back since claiming back to back promotions so now we now who the two sides are who are automatically promoted. Norwich City and Queens Park Rangers (until the courtroom battle begins)

As for Cardiff, well if they want to become the first side from Wales to play in the Premier League they look like playing Nottingham Forest in the Play-Offs, Dave Jones will be hoping the results against Middlesbrough hasn't affected the confidence to much

QPR promoted to the Premier League 2-0 win brings them up as champions

While we have yet to find out who will be relegated out of the Premier League, today we found out one club who will be playing there after promotion from the Championship.
Neil Warnocks Queens Park Rangers beat Watford 2-0 today at Vicrage Road which not only confirmed them as promoted but also confirmed they would come up as champions.
Strikes from the Championships player of the year Adel Taarabt and ex-Watford striker Tommy Smith ensured promotion although only one point was needed.
It was time to celebreate for the QPR faithful who have stuck by their club since their relegation back in 1996. They have faced administration, several managers and takeover bids and even now they are under threat of a possible 15 point deduction but for now it is time for the player, supporters and everyone connected with the club to celebrate. After 15 years they are back with the big guns and with the financial clout behind them they would be expected to survive their first season back in the Premier League but who will follow them as the other side to go up automatically. Well we could find out on Bank Holiday Monday, should Cardiff City fail to be Middlesbrough and Norwich beat Portsmouth then it'll be the Canaries hosting Premier League football next season.
For now WorldwideFootball would like to congratulate his players on their promotion, they have played attractive football and led the table for a majority of the season so they certainly deserve it.

News Update

Yesterday may have lacked action on the pitch but the news was still rolling. This site is a one man operation so it was a struggle to post here, but what happened yesterday?
Well Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier was admitted to hospital yesterday morning suffering from chest pains. It is expected the Frenchman will not be back on the sidelines until the new season. Until then Villa number 2 Gary McAllister will take charge of the first team.
Much was mentioned about Arsenals failure to capitalize on a two goal lead against Tottenham which saw then lead 3-1 and leave White Hart Lane with one point, and an entertaining (for the neutrals) 3-3 draw.
Norwich won the 'Old Farm Derby' beating Ipswich 5-1 at Portman Road, there biggest victory there since the second world war'
North of the border parcel bombs were intercepted by Royal Mail destined for Celtic manager Neil Lennon, Paul McBride QC and Labour politician Trish Godman (both have Celtic connections). Its not known who sent the parcels but the investigation into the incident on March 26 is ongoing.
And finally congratulations go to West Ham's Scott Parker who last night won the Footballer Of The Year by the Football Writers Association just pipping Tottenhams Gareth Bale to the award.


Quite a busy day then yesterday, I endeavour to update the site with more tales from the world of football as well as the news from the Emirates as regining 'Unofficial Premier League Champions' Arsenal are preparing for their trip north to face Bolton Wanderers.


Have a great Good Friday


Jamie