Scott Parker praised his team’s character after Bournemouth’s unbeaten start to the Championship continued with a 2-1 win over Luton which saw them go top.First-half goals from Philip Billing and Dominic Solanke proved enough for Parker’s side, despite Reece Burke pulling one back in the second half.“We’re undefeated and that’s no mean feat in this division,&r...Full Story »

Birmingham boss Lee Bowyer hailed the performance of ‘improving’ keeper Matija Sarkic, after his side were held to a 0-0 draw by Preston.Sarkic, on loan from Wolves, and opposing keeper Daniel Iversen, made good saves before the game tailed off poorly in the second half.Bowyer said: “Both keepers played well and made good saves and I’m pleased for Matija. He’s impro...Full Story »

Joey Barton believes Bristol Rovers’ late rally to claim a first away win in almost 10 months might have saved his job after they won 2-1 at Walsall.Rovers’ winless away run looked set to be extended to 20 games since last December when Kieran Phillips steered Walsall ahead in the first half.But two Pirates loanees, Stoke defender Connor Taylor and Crystal Palace forward Sion Spence,...Full Story »

Oldham boss Keith Curle says his team are “still a work in progress” after his team won the Sky Bet League Two derby at Rochdale 1-0 on Saturday – and made a cheeky plea to one of his former clubs.The jeers against owner Abdallah Lemsagam were drowned out by the cheers as Davis Keillor-Dunn’s spectacular winner earned only a second victory of the season for the Latics.Alt...Full Story »

Leam Richardson heaped all the praise on to his Wigan players following the 2-0 victory over Cheltenham that cemented their position at the top of Sky Bet League One.The win was never in doubt from the moment Callum Lang opened the scoring inside eight minutes, with a cool finish after great work from Charlie Wyke and Max Power.Lang repaid the favour to allow Wyke to add the second goal within a...Full Story »

Fulham boss Marco Silva was adamant that Kasey Palmer netted Bristol City’s point-saving goal from an offside position.While he conceded that failure to take numerous scoring chances cost his side victory after taking the lead, Silva was furious that Palmer’s leveller was allowed to stand.Aleksandar Mitrovic headed the visitors into a 50th-minute lead after Harry Wilson nodded a cros...Full Story »

Plymouth manager Ryan Lowe hailed the spirit of his side as they battled back from a goal down to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over bottom side Doncaster at Home Park.The visitors went ahead through Jordy Hiwula but also had manager Richie Wellens dismissed late on as the home side scored two penalties to take the victory.Lowe said: “I think it was great character and resilience shown. It...Full Story »

MK Dons manager Liam Manning declined to comment on the penalty and red card that helped his side beat Wycombe 1-0 in League One.Troy Parrott’s spot-kick in the 40th minute, after he was brought down in the box and Wanderers centre-half Anthony Stewart was sent off, proved decisive.With the man advantage, the Dons went on to see out the remainder of the game for their fifth win in seven ma...Full Story »

Swansea head coach Russell Martin hailed Flynn Downes after the midfielder was at the heart of their first home victory of the season.Joel Piroe’s first-half strike was enough to secure a 1-0 victory over Huddersfield to end a run of four games without a win.It was a fourth clean sheet in five games at home for Martin’s men, who crucially found a breakthrough after failing to score i...Full Story »

Lincoln boss Michael Appleton was full of praise for the character shown by his side as they hung on at the end to claim a 2-1 win at Burton Albion.Goals early in each half from Lewis Fiorini and Anthony Scully gave City a 2-0 lead but Conor Shaughnessy’s late effort ensured a grandstand finish.Appleton was delighted with how his team stood up to the late pressure with keeper Josh Griffith...Full Story »