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Could Spurs fans take solace from a season in the Championship?

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It's considered one of the most competitive leagues in the world, you get packed away stands, games that are impossible to predict, more goals and eight extra league matches to enjoy. What's not to love? Talking of away trips.

Bored of doing Manchester and Liverpool twice a season? How about Championship-newcomers Lincoln City instead. A different stadium to visit, and a new night out - there's a good Popworld, apparently.

It's a historic cathedral city - Tom Hanks stayed there while filming The Da Vinci Code - and very walkable, so would make a decent day trip if you're not one for cheesy 90s anthems. Enjoy a weekend in Wales? Wrexham, Swansea and Cardiff could all be on the cards, too.

And Bristol's just the other side of the Severn Bridge, by far the biggest English city to never have a Premier League team. It's a good opportunity for the ground-hoppers among you to tick off some fresh spots. Full match commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds, with live text updates on the BBC Sport website and app.

All eyes on Spurs & West Ham? 'Unbelievable' Forest edge towards safety On the flip side, if you're a Tottenham fan who enjoys keeping it local, then there are currently four clubs in the London region in the Championship. Charlton, Watford, QPR and Millwall could be the local derbies on offer, although the Lions do have their sights set on the Premier League next term.