Rochdale boss Robbie Stockdale felt his side were the better team in their 1-1 draw against promotion-chasing Exeter and deserved more than a share of the spoils.Dale largely dominated the first half against the Grecians and were close to taking the lead when Jake Beesley sent a penalty against the post.They fell behind to a George Ray header after the break but deservedly drew level through Max...Full Story »

Steve Evans branded Portsmouth lucky and let rip at referee Dean Whitestone as his injury-hit Gillingham slipped to a dramatic 1-0 defeat.Jack Tucker’s stoppage-time own goal at Priestfield left the Gills in the League One drop zone and extended their winless run to six games.John Akinde and Danny Lloyd both went close for the hosts before Whitestone denied Evans’ side a penalty when...Full Story »

Scunthorpe boss Keith Hill took plenty of heart from his side’s 1-1 draw with Bradford.Hill was left still looking for his first win since taking charge earlier this month as Yann Songo’o’s second-half equaliser cancelled out an Aaron Jarvis header.But Hill believes his team are making positive strides after successive home draws.He said: “I’m looking at the perform...Full Story »

MK Dons boss Liam Manning was thrilled to see his side’s work during the week bear fruit on the pitch as they brushed aside Morecambe 4-0 at the Mazuma Stadium.Two goals from Matt O’Riley and efforts from Harry Darling and Mo Eisa give the visitors a comfortable victory and left manager Manning hailing his players.He said: “I’ve got to give the lads credit today.“We...Full Story »

James McPake dedicated Dundee’s convincing cinch Premiership win over Motherwell to club great Doug Cowie.Cowie, who has died aged 95, was the club’s record appearance holder in a glittering career at Dens Park.Manager McPake admitted he spoke of Cowie before the game with his players responding in the right manner, scoring two goals in the first half through Luke McCowan and Danny M...Full Story »

Mark Robins admitted Coventry City’s 2-2 comeback draw over “brilliant” Bournemouth was down to Jefferson Lerma’s red card.Colombia international Lerma was sent off in the 68th minute after a last-man tackle on Matt Godden.Godden pulled one back, after Jaidon Anthony and Philip Billing had the Cherries cruising, before Todd Kane’s 95th-minute equaliser stunned the h...Full Story »

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson was thrilled to see his team climb up to second in the Cinch Premiership but admitted they were made to work for the three points in the 2-0 win against 10-man St Mirren.The Gorgie outfit rode their luck before breaking the deadlock in the second half through Gary Mackay-Steven.Stephen Kingsley doubled Hearts’ lead with a sublime free-kick to ensure the hosts ...Full Story »

Bolton boss Ian Evatt praised the way his side fought back twice to earn a 2-2 draw against Cheltenham but felt they deserved more.Elias Kachunga scored Wanderers’ second equaliser, a fine effort which saw him curl the ball beyond Cheltenham goalkeeper Scott Flinders in the 58th minute.The lively Alfie May bagged both Cheltenham goals, his first in the 14th minute as he latched onto a pass...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough felt his improving team were thoroughly good value for their sixth win in the last seven games in all competitions.The Stags bounced back from their 2-0 midweek defeat at Sutton to record only their second away league victory of the season with a 2-1 success at Crawley.A late goal from the returning Rhys Oates settled the issue after James Tilley had cancelled out Oll...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard knows Aston Villa have a lot more work to do but was delighted to watch his new team make it two wins from two since he took over following a 2-1 victory at Crystal Palace.Matt Targett fired the visitors ahead after 15 minutes in south London from Ashley Young’s corner and John McGinn wrapped up the points with a wonderful curled effort in the 86th minute.Pala...Full Story »

Reading boss Veljko Paunovic hailed the contribution of Andy Carroll and Danny Drinkwater after their 3-2 Sky Bet Championship win at Swansea.The former England pair notched their first Reading goals as the Royals claimed a first win since being deducted six points for breaching English Football League financial regulations.Paunovic said: “Andy and Danny are very important with their exper...Full Story »

Keith Millen expressed his relief as Carlisle narrowly avoided setting an unwanted record thanks to a late 1-0 win over Walsall.The Cumbrians looked destined to coast towards a sixth successive home league game without scoring, but Tristan Abrahams snatched an 88th-minute winner to end their nine-hour goal drought at Brunton Park.The 22-year-old ran onto a Rod McDonald volley and finished with a...Full Story »

Burton boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was ‘thrilled’ to see his side grab a second home win of the week as League One strugglers Doncaster were beaten 2-0 at the Pirelli Stadium.Albion had to be patient and wait until the second half for their goals, with Tom O’Connor scoring from a free-kick and Daniel Jebbison netting a controversial second that was only given after consultatio...Full Story »

New Barnsley boss Poya Asbaghi was in no mood to celebrate a first point after his second game in the hot seat.The Tykes battled out a goalless stalemate at relegation rivals Peterborough, but it was a result that did neither side any favours in the survival battle.Asbaghi’s newly inherited side now find themselves eight points from safety, with hosts Posh also four points adrift in the bo...Full Story »

Cardiff boss Steve Morison heaped praise on skipper Sean Morrison as the defender scored the winner in a 2-1 victory at Luton.The 30-year-old had been left out for the last three matches but returned to lead the Bluebirds at Kenilworth Road, powering home a diving header with 13 minutes to go to secure a third win in four games for Cardiff.Morison said: “Sean was excellent. It was a great ...Full Story »

John Coleman hailed his side’s defensive display after Accrington left Lincoln with all three points from a 1-0 win.Colby Bishop’s close-range effort 10 minutes into the second half proved the difference between the two sides in what was a dire affair.The biggest plus for Coleman proved to be the clean sheet – after Stanley had conceded a staggering 20 goals in their previous f...Full Story »

Lee Bowyer praised matchwinner Lukas Jutkiewicz for his patience after Birmingham beat Blackpool 1-0 at St Andrew’s.Jutkiewicz scored in the 81st minute after coming on as a substitute six minutes earlier for Troy Deeney, who has kept him on the bench in recent weeks.“I spoke to him and said it’s been tough for him because Troy has played in the last few weeks and got assists a...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes Diogo Jota made a smart decision to join the club even though he knew he faced the challenge of breaking up their well-established front three.The Portugal international scored twice, including the Premier League’s quickest goal of the season after 97 seconds, as Klopp’s side cruised to a 4-0 win over Southampton.Jota now has seven league goals...Full Story »

Swindon head coach Ben Garner insisted that more money needs to be invested in refereeing as Jack Payne’s late penalty rescued a point for Town against Harrogate.Meeting for the first time in either clubs history, Swindon were a goal down for nearly 60 minutes until Payne’s goal from the spot kick maintained his side’s unbeaten run for November.Garner said: “It was a diff...Full Story »

League One leaders Rotherham stretched their unbeaten run to 15 games but were made to fight all the way as Covid-hit Oxford held them to a goalless draw at the Kassam Stadium.Oxford, again missing 13 players, rode their luck in the first half when the Millers twice struck the woodwork.But in the second half the U’s created chances, only to be denied by keeper Viktor Johansson.Rotherham we...Full Story »