Tony Pulis has spoken out today about the scheduling of Championship games following an international break.

His side face Sheffield Wednesday tomorrow night having seen several of their squad in international action as recently as Tuesday. In the extreme case, Denmark's Martin Braithwaite only flew back yesterday to join the club today, less than 48 hours before their big game.

In contrast, Sheffield Wednesday had one player on international duty and have had ten days off to train and prepare for the game.

Pulis has argued it isn't fair and has written a letter to the powers that be, not for his own benefit according to him, but for the betterment of all Championship sides.

Does he have a point? We've already had Chris Wilder questioning scheduling, do these things make such a huge difference over a 46-game season?

Or is it a case of getting excuses in early? Our FLW team discuss.

Jay Taylor

He can complain, but it is the same for any and all Championship clubs.

Not much can be done about it so rather than moaning, he should spend the energy on preparing his team like 23 other managers need to.

The scheduling is tight and always has been and every year there is a debate.

Spend the energy on the training pitch and not wasting breath on a recycled topic.

 

George Harbey

I think any manager has the right to complain if I’m honest.

Every manager wants the best for their club and therefore match fitness is a huge aspect in order to keep players fit and injury-free.

The international break does ask a lot of players and Pulis has every right to be concerned.

 

Jacob Potter

I can understand where he is coming from but he has been in the game long enough to know about this.

It’s already a tight squeeze to fit all of the fixtures into the season and Pulis needs to potentially be adding to his squad if he is so concerned about the small gap between the international break and club action.

He may need to rotate some of his side for the next match.

 

Gary Hutchinson

There's a valid point here, but a letter won't do any good.

Other sides in other divisions play tight schedules. The question is how will the Nations League really benefit clubs across Europe?

Whilst it is a cute idea, it heaps more pressure on the players and therefore the sides they represent.

Still, money talks, right?