Frank Lampard felt Everton’s 2-1 win at Southampton underlined their progression since his arrival in January.Goals from Conor Coady and Dwight McNeil in the space of three minutes at the start of the second half helped the Toffees secure only their second away victory in the Premier League in 2022.One of Lampard’s first matches in charge of Everton was a visit to St Mary’s in ...Full Story »

Barrow manager Pete Wild accused his team of failing to stand up to the physicality of Tranmere following the Bluebirds’ one-goal defeat at Prenton Park.Josh Hawkes’ first-half effort settled the game in favour of the hosts, whose dominance was not reflected in the narrow scoreline.Tranmere closed within four points of the League Two play-off spots following a third win on the spin.B...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams was left fuming with the officials after the sending off of Arthur Gnahoua proved the turning point in a 3-1 defeat at Accrington.Gnahoua was sent off on the stroke of half-time for clashing with Mitch Clark in the air and was shown a red card that Adams felt was undeserved.He said: “The sending off turned the game and was really harsh. The linesman said it was a...Full Story »

Kieran McKenna was proud of Ipswich’s effort to beat Portsmouth 3-2 after they twice took the lead only to be pegged back by penalties.Wes Burns’ winning goal came a minute later after Colby Bishop’s second equaliser and McKenna hailed what he felt was a deserved Sky Bet League One win.He said: “It was a really good game and I’m proud of the performance and proud of...Full Story »

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom refused to criticise his players after their 1-1 draw with Birmingham but can understand why some will be disappointed with the result.Oli McBurnie scored his fifth Sky Bet Championship goal of the season as his powerful volley from near the penalty spot fired the Blades ahead after 64 minutes at Bramall Lane.However, Troy Deeney equalised six minutes ...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher hailed goalkeeper Michael Cooper after a string of fine saves helped Plymouth keep hold of top spot in League One with a 1-0 win at Wycombe.Cooper denied Sam Vokes and Chris Forino-Joseph following Sam Cosgrove’s eighth-minute penalty and saved his best to keep out Anis Mehmeti as the Pilgrims came out on top at Adams Park.The league leaders’ unbeaten run now stands...Full Story »

Peterborough boss Grant McCann was furious after his side survived a late scare to win 3-2 at MK Dons.Posh picked up just their second away win of the League One season and for the vast majority of the game it looked like a foregone conclusion, with the visitors leading 3-0 going into the 90th minute.Jonson Clarke-Harris netted inside three minutes to take his tally to eight in 10 games, before ...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield criticised the referee after his first game in charge of League Two strugglers Colchester ended in a 2-1 defeat at AFC Wimbledon.Kwesi Appiah put the U’s into an 18th-minute lead as the Bloomfield era started promisingly, but a brace from Josh Davison ultimately handed them a third straight defeat.Bloomfield felt the first goal should not have stood. Cole Skuse went down as...Full Story »

Mark Robins heaped praise on Viktor Gyokeres after the Swedish striker earned Coventry their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough.The 24-year-old, the subject of interest from Chris Wilder’s side over the summer, scored his third goal of the season in the first half.Robins also claimed last season’s top-scorer Gyokeres should have won a penalty from Anfernee ...Full Story »

Eddie Howe praised Miguel Almiron as a player capable of “magical things” after his double during Newcastle’s comfortable 4-1 win over 10-man Fulham.The Magpies stormed to an impressive victory, the ease of which was heavily aided by an eighth-minute red card for Fulham’s Nathaniel Chalobah.Callum Wilson capitalised almost immediately following the dismissal to put his si...Full Story »

Northampton manager Jon Brady was proud after his team overcame the blow of having three players missing with illness at short notice to win 2-1 against Swindon.Mitch Pinnock grabbed an 87th-minute winner to extend Town’s winning run to five games, which felt all the sweeter given their illness concerns.Brady said: “It’s a great result really, the way we set out tactically, the...Full Story »

Former Rochdale manager Steve Eyre insisted the delight at beating his former club 2-1 was fuelled by a desire for Doncaster success above his own personal satisfaction.Eyre was disappointed not to be given more time when he was sacked just six months into his tenure at Spotland in 2011 after a run of just four wins out of 21 games when the club was in League One.Over a decade later he returned ...Full Story »

Charlton manager Ben Garner admitted fans were “absolutely justified” in booing the team off at half-time in their 1-1 home draw with Oxford.Jayden Stockley’s second goal of the season salvaged a point for the Addicks, but their winless run stretched to seven League One matches.The hosts, who are now eight points adrift of the play-off positions, failed to have a shot on target...Full Story »

Crewe boss Alex Morris knows his side need more fire in front of goal after a dour goalless draw at Carlisle.Morris admitted it was a “tough watch” after the snooze fest at Brunton Park.Striker Kristian Dennis, who has scored eight times this season, squandered Carlisle’s best chance when he headed wide on the stroke of half time.Alex stopper Arthur Okonkwo produced a good save...Full Story »

Michael Duff admitted Barnsley’s last-gasp winner was a welcome bonus at Fleetwood.Jack Aitchison struck the only goal of the game in stoppage time, just minutes after coming off the bench, with a fine glancing header from fellow substitute Ziyad Larkeche’s cross.And the victory left his manager, who admitted he would have been happy to take a point home as the clock was ticking down...Full Story »

Steve Bruce admitted West Brom have not been good enough but vowed to carry on after angry supporters turned on him following the 3-2 defeat to Swansea.Chants of ‘You’re getting sacked in the morning’ rang out from home supporters after substitute Michael Obafemi scored an 89th-minute winner.That came after Karlan Grant had missed a late penalty for West Brom as the Baggies&rsq...Full Story »

Preston manager Ryan Lowe admitted it was “nearly the perfect away performance” after his side were held to a goalless draw against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.Both sides had good chances throughout the game; in particular Ben Whiteman had a shot cleared off the line for the Lilywhites before Ched Evans’ second-half strike was well saved by Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony ...Full Story »

Interim Cardiff manager Mark Hudson hailed the unity of his players after Callum Robinson’s late equaliser prevented Burnley taking all three points in the Welsh capital.Robinson scored for the first time since his move from West Brom last month to earn Cardiff a 1-1 Sky Bet Championship draw.“I really enjoyed that – you saw fight and togetherness against what I think is the be...Full Story »

Dino Maamria praised his Burton players as his side came from behind to secure a stunning 3-2 win over Forest Green thanks to Victor Adeboyejo’s first senior hat-trick.“It shows character,” he said calmly after a tumultuous end to the game. “It shows belief and confidence in what we are doing. We were brave having gone down to 10 men. We went 3-4-2 and went aggressive and...Full Story »

Wade Elliott says he is delighted with Cheltenham’s progress after their 2-0 home win over Shrewsbury.Goals either side of half-time from Sean Long and Alfie May were enough to seal the points against returning former boss Steve Cotterill.Since losing their opening three games under his leadership, the Robins have taken 11 points from seven games to climb to 17th in the table.“The im...Full Story »