Nigel Pearson urged his Bristol City players to use their performance in the 0-0 draw at Millwall as a benchmark for the rest of the season.The visitors grabbed a crucial point at The Den to bounce back from their 2-0 Boxing Day defeat against West Brom but have now won just once in nine Championship matches.Captain Andreas Weimann should have snatched a late winner after Millwall’s Andrea...Full Story »

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick was delighted with Riley McGree’s winner after his side moved into the Championship top six with a 2-1 victory at 10-man Blackburn.McGree, who was part of Australia’s World Cup squad, completed his side’s comeback by rounding off a brilliant team move with a controlled volley into the top corner.Rovers had taken the lead through Ryan Hedges&rs...Full Story »

Danny Schofield was delighted with the show of character from his Doncaster side as they edged a seven-goal thriller with Rochdale 4-3.Rovers recovered after being pegged back from 2-0 and 3-2 up as Tom Anderson netted an 81st-minute winner.Two goals inside the first nine minutes from Charlie Seaman and Ben Close had Rovers in command only for Dale to fight back.A brilliant Harrison Biggins free...Full Story »

Manager Micky Mellon praised revitalised Tranmere’s positivity that turned one point into three despite going down to 10 men at Barrow.The sides were locked at 1-1 after 77 minutes when Paul Lewis was red carded for a dangerous challenge on home goalkeeper Josh Lillis.But five minutes later Rovers captain Kane Hemmings netted his sixth goal of the season – his second in successive ga...Full Story »

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom hailed his side’s relentless mentality as they drew level on points with Sky Bet Championship leaders Burnley thanks to a 2-1 victory away at Blackpool.Sander Berge put the visitors ahead in the first half before James McAtee’s stunning solo effort doubled the lead after the break, with Marvin Ekpiteta striking for the hosts.Norwegian midfi...Full Story »

Paul Simpson was impressed with the way his Carlisle side started both halves in their emphatic 3-0 victory at Crewe.Skipper Morgan Feeney got the Cumbrians on their way with a sixth-minute strike and the struggling Railwaymen were caught out again straight after the interval when Owen Moxon doubled the visitors’ lead.Luke Offord’s red card soon after left Simpson’s men coastin...Full Story »

Nigel Clough was pleased to see Mansfield avoid any late slip-ups to secure another three points in the promotion race at struggling Hartlepool.The Stags boss was satisfied to see his players turn the game on its head by scoring two second-half goals to beat Pools at the Suit Direct Stadium.Jack Hamilton had headed Hartlepool ahead in the 19th minute to give the home side hope of a third straigh...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams was full of praise for his players after they secured a third Sky Bet League One win of the season with the 2-0 victory over Lancashire rivals Accrington.After seeing first-half goals from Liam Shaw and Jensen Weir clinch the points, Adams said: “It was a terrific performance with superb goals and I thought it was a fabulous display.“It’s five games w...Full Story »

Mark Hughes applauded Bradford’s return to form as they bounced back to winning ways against Harrogate at Valley Parade.Their first home win since September ended a run of three consecutive defeats to lift the Bantams back into a play-off place.Tyreik Wright scored the only goal after just 52 seconds, racing on to Brad Halliday’s pass to beat Harrogate goalkeeper Pete Jameson with th...Full Story »

Huddersfield lifted themselves off the bottom of the Sky Bet Championship table thanks to a well-deserved 2-0 victory over Yorkshire rivals Rotherham.Last season’s play-off finalists have laboured through most of this term so far, but this second successive win will offer renewed hope.Rotherham, meanwhile, have now won just once in their last 11 games and were booed off by their fans.Amid ...Full Story »

Michael Smith scored both goals as Sheffield Wednesday beat Port Vale 2-0 to extend their unbeaten Sky Bet League One run to 12 games and maintain their push for promotion.Wednesday skipper Barry Bannan put an early effort over, while at the other end, Gavin Massey forced a save from Cameron Dawson.Wednesday boss Darren Moore was forced to make a change midway through the half when Bannan went o...Full Story »

Dan Nlundulu’s first-half strike earned Cheltenham a 1-0 win at Shrewsbury.The Southampton loanee had not scored in Sky Bet League One since September 13, but he ended his wait for a goal by touching in Ryan Jackson’s low cross from the right in the 38th minute.Shrewsbury had been on top for much of the opening period, with Tom Bayliss firing over the bar from a good position in the ...Full Story »

Birthday boy John Brayford was on target as Burton climbed out of the League One relegation zone thanks to a hard-fought 2-1 victory at fellow strugglers Forest Green.Substitute Bobby Kamwa added a second late on before Myles Peart-Harris’ response came too late for Rovers to salvage anything from the game.An early Jamille Matt effort scooped over the bar was a rare highlight for the home ...Full Story »

Two goals in 14 second-half minutes turned a potential defeat into a 2-1 victory for promotion hopefuls Mansfield at struggling Hartlepool.Jack Hamilton’s first league goal in English football put Pools ahead in the 19th minute when his header from Callum Cooke’s corner hit the post and went in.But former Hartlepool striker Rhys Oates levelled early in the second half before Oliver H...Full Story »

Sheffield United maintained the pace with Sky Bet Championship table-toppers Burnley with a 2-1 win at Blackpool.Paul Heckingbottom’s side made it an impressive fifth win on the spin to pile the pressure on Vincent Kompany’s league leaders ahead of their trip to Stoke on Friday night.Goals from Sander Berge and James McAtee did the damage and even Marvin Ekpiteta’s second-half ...Full Story »

Salford maintained their Sky Bet League Two promotion push with a comfortable 4-1 win against mid-table Grimsby at Blundell Park.Matt Smith led the way with a first-half hat-trick and Ethan Galbraith also scored for Salford, after Grimsby attacker Otis Khan briefly replied.The visitors made a lightning start as Smith volleyed home inside 50 seconds after being picked out by his captain Ibou Tour...Full Story »

Barcelona would be interested in signing Borussia Dortmund's Youssoufa Moukoko as a free agent in the summer if he does not sign a new contract. WHAT HAPPENED? The teenage striker's contract expires this summer and he has so far been unable to agree a new deal with the club. While Moukoko could still pen fresh terms, Barca will move for the youngster if he hits the open market in July, accord...Full Story »

Alejandro Balde has cast doubt on his future at Barcelona. The 19-year-old's current contract runs until 2024 and there are reports the two sides are already discussing an extension. While speaking with Que t'hi jugues , Balde said that while the future is unknown, he's keen to stay at the Camp Nou. "Right now I leave everything in the hands of my agent. My intention is always to be here, b...Full Story »

Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent weeks. According to a report from La Repubblica (h/t FCInterNews), the 25-year-old central midfielder is a popular option for Premier League clubs and Chelsea are currently in the front row to sign him. It is no secret that Chelsea will need to bring in midfield reinforcements at the end of the ...Full Story »

Barcelona are growing confident of Sergi Busquets signing a new contract. Mundo Deportivo says Busquets is considering staying with the only club he's ever known. The Barcelona midfielder has completely changed his intentions. A few months ago he was determined to leave the Blaugrana and head to the United States, but now it seems that everything has changed, and the reasons are twofold. T...Full Story »