Preston North End boss has bigger fish to fry, Bolton Wanderers eyeing takeover boost while Derby chief reveals talks with free agent - Championship Good Friday preview

Every Championship club is in action on Good Friday - with plenty still to unfold at the top and bottom of the table.

Scroll down and click through the pages as we highlight the key talking points from Good Friday in the second-tier:

Preston North End manager Alex Neilplaceholder image
Preston North End manager Alex Neil
Its a huge game for both sides - both for different reasons as the Robins aim to secure a playoff spot while a win could effectively secure Readings Championship status.placeholder image
Its a huge game for both sides - both for different reasons as the Robins aim to secure a playoff spot while a win could effectively secure Readings Championship status.
Just two points above the relegation zone, Millwall are desperate for three points to aid their survival hopes - however they will have to do it without their captain, Shaun Hutchinson.placeholder image
Just two points above the relegation zone, Millwall are desperate for three points to aid their survival hopes - however they will have to do it without their captain, Shaun Hutchinson.
With both sides having virtually nothing to play for, it could be a chance for Rs caretaker boss John Eustace to potentially stake a claim for the job on a permanent basis.placeholder image
With both sides having virtually nothing to play for, it could be a chance for Rs caretaker boss John Eustace to potentially stake a claim for the job on a permanent basis.
Derbys main focus lies hunting down a playoff spot, however Rams boss Frank Lampard used parts of his pre-match press conference to confirm hes held talks with Aberdeen captain Graeme Shinnie.placeholder image
Derbys main focus lies hunting down a playoff spot, however Rams boss Frank Lampard used parts of his pre-match press conference to confirm hes held talks with Aberdeen captain Graeme Shinnie.
It hasnt been ideal preparation for under-fire Tony Pulis as Boro attempt to beat Bristol City and Derby to a playoff spot. Defensive duo Daniel Ayala and Dael Fry are both out for the season.placeholder image
It hasnt been ideal preparation for under-fire Tony Pulis as Boro attempt to beat Bristol City and Derby to a playoff spot. Defensive duo Daniel Ayala and Dael Fry are both out for the season.
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