Michael Carrick thinks exciting winger Ben Doak has shown how determined he is to develop at Middlesbrough after helping to secure a 2-0 win over Stoke at the Riverside.Middlesbrough moved up to eighth in the Championship with the victory that started with Doak’s first goal for Boro.The 18-year-old, making his first start since arriving on loan from Liverpool, pounced to convert from close...Full Story »

Interim coach Omer Riza wants to be Cardiff’s next permanent manager after the Sky Bet Championship’s bottom side suffered a 4-1 defeat at Hull.The Bluebirds are without a league win, without a boss and have suffered their worst start to a season in 94 years.Riza said: “I want to be a head coach – I’ve made no secret of that.“I’ve been ready for the last...Full Story »

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder praised winless Portsmouth after his side were held to a 0-0 draw at Fratton Park.The Blades are one of two sides, along with Blackburn, yet to lose this season in the Sky Bet Championship, but could not find a way past Pompey and their goalkeeper Will Norris.Last season’s League One champions Portsmouth are second from bottom having gathered just four...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Mark Bonner stressed improvements have to be made despite the 2-0 victory over Barrow in Sky Bet League Two.The Gills took the points in a top-of-the-table clash as Barrow boss Stephen Clemence endured an unhappy return to Priestfield.Goals from Jayden Clarke and Robbie McKenzie either side of the break did the damage as Glenn Morris made a string of good second-half saves to kee...Full Story »

Thomas Frank insisted there is method to the madness after Brentford raced into the Premier League record books.The Bees became the first team to score in the first minute of three consecutive matches after Bryan Mbeumo’s 37-second strike against West Ham.But, just like in the previous two games against Manchester City and Tottenham, they were unable to hold on to their early lead and Toma...Full Story »

Daniel Farke praised the “maturity” of his Leeds side after they thumped early-season strugglers Coventry 3-0 with a dominant display at Elland Road.Right-back Jayden Bogle, a summer signing from Sheffield United, found the net four minutes into the second half to claim his first goal for the Whites after swapping passes with Largie Ramazani.That came after Willy Gnonto opened the sc...Full Story »

Cheltenham boss Michael Flynn apologised to his supporters after a 2-0 defeat at home to Fleetwood.The Robins were booed off the pitch by their own fans after Matty Virtue’s double condemned them to a third game without a win.“I understand the reaction of the supporters because I’ve watched what they’ve just watched,” Flynn said.“It was nowhere near good enoug...Full Story »

Newport head coach Nelson Jardim hailed a “massive win” as his side ended a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over in-form Crewe at Rodney Parade.Cameron Evans fired the hosts ahead with a right-footed rocket in the 33rd minute and fellow defender Matt Baker headed in the winner on 74 minutes after substitute Adrien Thibaut had briefly drawn Crewe level.The three points lif...Full Story »

Tom Pugh scored a last-gasp equaliser as Halifax twice came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw against Wealdstone in the Vanarama National League.Sam Ashford put Wealdstone ahead with a penalty in the 35th minute at the Shay, but Florent Hoti levelled with a spot-kick of his own seven minutes after the break.Micah Obiero restored the visitors’ lead on the hour, but they were left hanging on ...Full Story »

Oxford boss Des Buckingham saluted the hard work his players put in to holding Burnley to a goalless draw at the Kassam Stadium and continue their unbeaten home record this campaign.In a contest of few clear chances, Scott Parker’s men went close with Jamie Cumming tipping Luca Koleosho’s effort over the bar early in the second half.Oxford almost grabbed victory late on when Tyler Go...Full Story »