Livingston manager David Martindale criticised the ‘horrendous’ decisions that went against his side after Callum Hendry’s early penalty gave St Johnstone a 1-0 victory at McDiarmid Park.Martindale felt there was an offside in the build-up to Jack Fitzwater’s early challenge on Hendry which led to the decisive penalty.He also believes referee Kevin Clancy should have awar...Full Story »

Sunderland manager Alex Neil believes his side deserved to win after a last-minute goal from Nathan Broadhead saw them edge Gillingham 1-0.The Black Cats had plenty of chances throughout the game but it was Broadhead’s stoppage-time header that rescued three points.“I don’t think it’s any more than we deserved really.” Neil said.“I thought the performance was ...Full Story »

Tony Mowbray was “bemused by the time that was added on” after Viktor Gyokeres’ equaliser in the ninth minute of stoppage time salvaged a point for Coventry against Blackburn.Bradley Dack’s first goal in over a year since his return from a second ACL injury cancelled out Harry Pickering’s own goal before Scott Wharton put Blackburn ahead after 82 minutes.But Gyokere...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth stressed the importance of celebrating Adebayo Akinfenwa’s career in style after Wycombe defeated Doncaster 2-0.Garath McCleary and Anis Mehmeti both scored for Wanderers as they prevailed over relegation-threatened Rovers to boost their League One play-off chances.The result made it a day to remember for the striker known as “The Beast”, who received a guard o...Full Story »

Salford boss Gary Bowyer admitted to having one eye on the play-offs after his side made it four straight wins with a 2-0 victory at Hartlepool.The Ammies are now two points and two places adrift of the top seven with seven games to go.They face Port Vale on Tuesday before meeting Harrogate on Saturday in a pivotal week.“All round I felt we managed the game well, withstood some pressure an...Full Story »

Manager Chris Wilder called on his Middlesbrough players to rise to the promotion challenge after blowing away lowly Peterborough 4-0.Boro jumped into the play-off places – with games in hand on their rivals – courtesy of their Weston Homes Stadium demolition job.Marcus Tavernier fired them ahead with the only breakthrough of a thrilling first half before Wilder’s men really to...Full Story »

Forest Green boss Rob Edwards felt his side could have made life easier for themselves before seeing off struggling Scunthorpe but admitted victory was all that mattered as they edged closer to promotion.Dan Sweeney’s 75th-minute header earned Rovers a 1-0 win over the division’s bottom club and moved them onto 75 points for the campaign – Forest Green’s record tally in L...Full Story »

Accrington boss John Coleman vented his frustrated at refereeing decisions after a seventh red card of the season for his side in the 4-4 draw against Cheltenham.Coleman, who was on a one-game dug-out ban for questioning a decision from last week’s defeat against Gillingham, saw Ross Sykes sent off for a second bookable offence in the 91st minute, a controversial handball.Cheltenham took a...Full Story »

Stephen Crainey hailed the impact of substitutes Anthony Pilkington and Ellis Harrison as Fleetwood secured their first win in 14 games.Pilkington’s header and a close-range finish from Harrison secured the Cod Army their first win since January 15.After a wretched run of injuries, boss Crainey is delighted the re-emergence of the second-half goalscorers, as well as former non-league young...Full Story »

Manager Scott Parker hailed substitute Siriki Dembele after he came off the bench to help fire promotion-chasing Bournemouth to a vital 3-2 win over Bristol City.Dembele scored a sublime solo goal as the Cherries opened up a six-point lead over third-placed Huddersfield to move a step closer to a Premier League return.Head coach Parker said: “He deserved it because he has been first class ...Full Story »

Russell Martin hailed his Swansea history-makers after dismantling Cardiff 4-0 in the South Wales derby and said he had never felt as emotional in his managerial career.Swansea secured the first league double in 110 years of local rivalry as a Michael Obafemi brace bookended Ben Cabango and Hannes Wolf goals.Martin’s men had beaten Cardiff 3-0 at home in October and, although this was a co...Full Story »

Cambridge manager Mark Bonner said Saturday’s 1-0 League One victory over Ipswich was a “massive” win for his team.The result severely dented Ipswich’s bid to progress towards a top-six place following an own goal by Dominic Thompson and it was Town’s first defeat in 12 games, keeping them six points off a play off spot.The only goal of the game came in the 56th min...Full Story »

Reading interim manager Paul Ince insists his side deserved more than a point after they were held to a 1-1 draw by relegation rivals Barnsley at Oakwell.Josh Laurent scored for the second game running to save the Royals from a crucial defeat and keep the gap between themselves and the Reds to five points.Carlton Morris’ opener in the fifth minute looked set to be the difference between th...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola has told his Manchester City players they must thrive under the pressure being put on them by Liverpool as they fight to retain their Premier League crown.City cruised to a 2-0 win over Burnley on Saturday which was more comfortable than the scoreline suggested, but needed the three points after Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Watford at lunchtime had sent Jurgen Klopp’s s...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill expressed his relief as Stoke left it late to beat Sheffield United 1-0.The Potters broke the deadlock in the 77th minute through John Egan’s own goal to clinch a second successive league win for the first time since November.In a first half low on quality, Jacob Brown spurned two opportunities from promising positions and Stoke’s wastefulness continued after th...Full Story »

Interim boss Wayne Brown insisted Colchester are not safe from relegation despite moving nine points clear of the League Two drop zone following a 2-1 win at Harrogate.Brown was unimpressed with long periods of the U’s performance and, in particular, a start that saw them fall behind to a fourth-minute goal by Jack Muldoon.First-half replies from Freddie Sears and Noah Chilvers went on to ...Full Story »

Joey Barton heaped praise on Sam Finley after the midfielder’s spectacular goal helped Bristol Rovers battle back to beat Bradford 2-1 and boost the Pirates’ push for automatic promotion.The home side, having had several chances to take the lead in the first half, were caught cold immediately after half-time when Dion Pereira shot Bradford in front from inside the box.But Finley&rsqu...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel declined to “make a drama” out of Chelsea’s shock defeat by Brentford despite admitting the Blues’ 4-1 Premier League rout came down to a lack of maturity.Vitaly Janelt bagged a brace, Christian Eriksen claimed his first Bees goal and Yoane Wissa netted at the death as Thomas Frank’s side all but secured their top-flight status.Toni Rudiger delivered a...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore hailed his side’s perseverance after Lee Gregory’s stoppage- time strike earned a 2-1 victory over Wimbledon at Hillsborough.Jack Hunt headed Wednesday into an early lead which was cancelled out by Ayoub Assal for the visitors, who had Mark Bowen in charge for the first time.Moore said: “We’re really pleased with the three points. ...Full Story »

Graham Potter thanked the Brighton fans for their “fantastic” reaction towards Neal Maupay after the forward’s penalty miss ensured the Seagulls fired another blank in a 0-0 draw with Norwich.Maupay blazed over from the spot in the 29th minute following Sam Byram’s handball and some mind games by Canaries goalkeeper Tim Krul, and then after the break hit the side-netting ...Full Story »