Graham Potter praised Marc Cucurella after the decision to restore him to Chelsea’s defence was vindicated by a brilliant individual display against Borussia Dortmund.The Blues reversed a 1-0 deficit from the first leg in Germany to seal a stunning Champions League fightback and hand Potter his finest night as manager at Stamford Bridge.Cucurella had been left out of the manager’s la...Full Story »

West Brom head coach Carlos Corberan called on his players to display a “specialist mentality” after a 1-0 win over lowly Wigan at The Hawthorns.Daryl Dike’s 27th-minute header – his third goal in two home games – closed the gap to the Sky Bet Championship play-offs to four points with this return to winning ways after Friday’s defeat to Hull.The American stri...Full Story »

Harrogate boss Simon Weaver praised his side’s staying power as they secured a 2-0 win at Doncaster to significantly aid their survival hopes.Late goals from Luke Armstrong and substitute Alex Pattison saw Town collect a well-deserved Sky Bet League Two triumph over lacklustre Doncaster and Weaver felt his side grew into the game.“I thought we started well and, after losing our way a...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield was a proud man after picking up his first win as Wycombe manager courtesy of a 2-0 success against Fleetwood at Adams Park.With 558 appearances for the Chairboys as a player over 18 years, Bloomfield’s status as a club legend was already secure before he left Colchester to succeed the long-serving Gareth Ainsworth two weeks ago.His first two games in charge ended in defeat...Full Story »

Boss Steven Schumacher expressed his delight after Plymouth came from behind to beat Derby and move level with Sheffield Wednesday at the top of Sky Bet League One.After goals from Callum Wright and Ryan Hardie had sealed victory, Schumacher said: “We are strong at home, we have had a brilliant record and that is 16 wins here at home. If we can get a few more, that will be great.”Har...Full Story »

Matt Gray said his Sutton side are in ‘a great place’ after they cruised to a 3-0 win over struggling Crawley in Sky Bet League Two.It was a comprehensive performance from the hosts at Gander Green Lane, who made it four wins in their last five games.Omar Bugiel scored either side of half-time, before Lee Angol’s late goal ensured their unbeaten run continued.Gray’s side,...Full Story »

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom admitted that it is now “all to play for” in the race for automatic promotion to the Premier League after his side secured a hard-earned 1-0 victory at Reading.After a scrappy first half, United made the decisive breakthrough in the Sky  Bet Championship contest when Iliman Ndiaye tucked home from close range for his 12th goal of the s...Full Story »

Newport manager Graham Coughlan praised the mentality of his players after they fought back to draw 1-1 with Grimsby at Blundell Park.After two straight SKy Bet League Two defeats, the Exiles added another point to their tally courtesy of a second-half equaliser from Priestly Farquharson.On-loan striker John McAtee put Grimsby in front with a wonderful dipping volley shortly before half-time but...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor was not disheartened despite his play-off chasing side being held to a second straight 0-0 home draw within the space of four days.County at least moved up a place to sixth in Sky Bet League Two after a game which saw lowly Gillingham defend resolutely.Challinor said: “Our performance was okay, we’ve been in total control of the game throughout.“If...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Michael Duff hailed the dominance of his side against a “dangerous” opponent in their 3-1 win over Portsmouth at Oakwell.The Reds hit the front in the 17th minute through James Norwood’s close-range finish and they doubled their advantage three minutes later when Nicky Cadden Wonderfully curled in from just outside the area.Portsmouth pulled a goal back four minut...Full Story »