Notts County boss Stuart Maynard was happy to win ugly as his side battled to a 1-0 victory against AFC Wimbledon.Matthew Platt’s scrappy 67th-minute goal proved to be enough to see off the Dons and keep the Magpies within two points of League Two leaders Port Vale.And Maynard was happy to see his players dig deep to claim a first victory in three league outings.“That is a huge win,&...Full Story »

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has backed Danny Welbeck to play into his 40s after watching the striker snatch a hard-fought Premier League victory at Newcastle.The 33-year-old clinched a 1-0 win at St James’ Park on Saturday, before leaving the pitch on a stretcher, after the visitors had survived a first-half onslaught in which keeper Bart Verbruggen excelled.Seagulls head coach Hurzeler ...Full Story »

Nigel Adkins hailed the character of his Tranmere side as they returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory at Bromley.Two late goals from Omari Patrick and Harvey Saunders saw Rovers seal the points, and although Louis Dennis struck deep into stoppage time, it was to prove little more than a consolation goal.“It was a hard-fought victory today,” said Adkins.“We know that we hav...Full Story »

MK Dons boss Scott Lindsey said his side looked like a “winning machine” as they beat Morecambe 3-1 at the Mazuma Stadium.Goals from Joe Tomlinson, Scott Hogan and Liam Kelly earned the visitors victory as Morecambe, who were given a way back into the game with a Jamie Stott effort late in the first half, returned to the foot of League Two.Lindsey, who felt his side were in charge fr...Full Story »

Narcis Pelach was happy to take a point as Stoke drew 1-1 with his former club Norwich.The Spaniard left his position as first-team coach at Carrow Road last month to take up the top job at Stoke after Steven Schumacher was relieved of his duties.Ante Crnac opened his account for the Canaries after his summer move from Rakow Czestochowa before Million Manhoef pulled the Potters level in a chaoti...Full Story »

Jim Goodwin was left delighted but red-faced in the aftermath of Dundee United’s dramatic 3-2 win over Hibernian at Tannadice.The Terrors secured a memorable victory in a five-goal thriller with Meshack Ubochioma netting what proved to be the winner in the ninth minute of stoppage time.The substitute’s goal sparked a good-natured pitch invasion, with the manager also trying to celebr...Full Story »

Under-pressure Russell Martin criticised one of his Southampton players for not doing his job for Leicester’s added-time winner, after the visitors hit back from two goals down to sink Saints 3-2.Harry Winks’ low corner found Jordan Ayew in space at the edge of the penalty area, before he swung the ball into the bottom corner to earn the visitors three Premier League points in the ei...Full Story »

Burnley manager Scott Parker said being top of the Championship means nothing to him at this stage of the season after they beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 at Hillsborough.Goals either side of half-time from Jaidon Anthony and Josh Brownhill were enough to send the Clarets two points ahead of Sunderland, who play on Sunday.And while Parker was impressed with his side’s display, he will not be...Full Story »

Everton manager Sean Dyche hailed his team’s “very strong performance” as they secured their first away win of the Premier League season at Ipswich.The 2-0 victory at Portman Road was convincing, with Town having to wait until the 80th minute for their first shot at goal while they also had a first-half penalty appeal by Jack Clarke turned down following a VAR check by referee ...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Darrell Clarke sent his thoughts to Blackpool manager Steve Bruce following the death of his fourth-month-old grandson, which meant he was absent from his side’s 2-1 defeat to the Tykes.Clarke has previously spoken about the death of his own daughter and was keen to send his best wishes to his opposite number.“First of all, I want to pass on my condolences to Steve Bruc...Full Story »