Championship news round-up: Ex-Hull man retires, Huddersfield player leaves & Sunderland could recall winger

Bristol City are back in action this weekend with a home clash against Millwall. The Robins go into the game on the back of their 2-1 win over Preston North End last time out.

Nigel Pearson’s side are only 11th in the table and are three points off the play-offs. Here is a look at some of the latest news from around the Championship...

Ex-Birmingham City, Hull City and Sunderland man retires

Ex-Birmingham City, Hull City and Sunderland midfielder Seb Larsson, as per a report by the Daily Mail. The veteran has been on the books of AIK since 2018 but will hang up his boots next month.

The 37-year-old has made 564 appearances in his career to date and has chipped in with 63 goals. He has also made 133 caps for Sweden.

Huddersfield Town youngster heads out on loan

Huddersfield Town youngster Sonny Whittingham has joined Hyde United, as announced by their official club website. The 18-year-old has been given the green light to head out the exit door.

He has been a regular for the Terriers B team over recent times. His parent club will be hoping he can get plenty of first-team experience under his belt now in the North West.

Sunderland could recall winger

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray hasn’t ruled out the possibility of recalling winger Jack Diamond this winter. The attacker is currently out on loan in League One with Lincoln City.

He has also spent time away from the Stadium of Light at Harrogate Town in the past to get game time. As per the Northern Echo, it isn’t beyond the realms of possibility that he could return to the North East prematurely.