Luton boss Matt Bloomfield admitted it was a huge relief to finally be able to celebrate his first win as Hattrers manager when beating Portsmouth 1-0 at Kenilworth Road.Jordan Clark’s 25th minute goal was enough to separate the two sides with Town’s first win since late December seeing them climb off the bottom of the Championship table in the process.Bloomfield said: “Relief ...Full Story »

Neil Harris admitted he could not wished for a better start after returning as Cambridge head coach as the U’s followed up their 2-0 win at Stockport by defeating fellow strugglers Crawley by the same score at the Broadfield Stadium.Goals in each half from Elias Kachunga and Paul Digby lifted Cambridge off the bottom and above Crawley into 22nd  place, and both clubs are now six point...Full Story »

Barry Ferguson admits Rangers face “heavy defeats” against Fenerbahce and Celtic if they perform as they did in losing 2-1 to Motherwell at Ibrox.The Light Blues came from 2-0 down to beat Kilmarnock 4-2 at Rugby Park on Wednesday night in the former Gers captain’s first game as interim boss and he could “not believe” what he was watching as they trailed again ...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough was left to rue missed chances on his return to the Pirelli Stadium as his Stags side had to settle for a point from a 1-1 draw with Burton.In a scrappy game Stags fell behind to a deflected Owen Dodgson goal for Albion before former Mansfield defender Ryan Sweeney deflected Louis Reed’s cross in for the equaliser, ex-Albion striker Lucas Akins missing a late pe...Full Story »

Dundee boss Tony Docherty admitted he was delighted his side had stopped the rot after five successive league defeats by drawing 1-1 with St Johnstone at Dens.The relegation rivals had to settle for a share of the spoils each with Makenzie Kirk netting for Saints before Simon Murray equalised for the Dark Blues.Docherty felt his side did enough to win but he was ultimately happy to accept a draw...Full Story »

Huddersfield manager Michael Duff felt a mixture of relief and pleasure after beating Stevenage 2-1 to return to winning ways in League One.Callum Marshall put Town ahead after three minutes and although Brandon Hanlan equalised eight minutes later, Nigel Lonwijk headed the winner in the 24th minute.Town stay fifth having put two disappointing defeats behind them and Duff said: “We looked ...Full Story »

Stuart Maynard felt Notts County had “missed a big opportunity” after needing a late goal to secure a 2-2 draw at Fleetwood.The promotion-chasing Magpies failed to keep up the pace in the League Two automatic-promotion race as the gap extended to three points.George Abbott put the visitors ahead, but Ryan Graydon scored twice in two second-half minutes, one from the penalty spot, to ...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor hailed 19-year-old Benony Andresson as the best finisher he has after the forward’s brace inspired a 2-1 comeback win over Blackpool.Ashley Fletcher put the Seasiders ahead at Edgeley Park, but substitute Andresson’s leveller after the break and late headed winner turned the game around.The January signing, an Iceland Under-21 international, was one of t...Full Story »

Danny Cowley hailed Colchester’s display as they struck late to win 1-0 away at MK Dons.The pivotal moment came late on in a game of few chances, when the referee awarded a penalty for handball by Kane Thompson-Sommers. Former MK Dons midfielder Jack Payne duly scored the spot-kick in the 87th minute to win the game.Victory means Colchester are unbeaten in nine Sky Bet League Two games and...Full Story »

Bournemouth progressed through to the FA Cup quarter-finals for only the third time in their history after a rollercoaster 5-4 penalty shoot-out win over Wolves.The fifth-round tie at Vitality Stadium was full of drama with Evanilson’s 30th-minute opener followed by VAR controversy as Milos Kerkez had a second ruled out for offside after an eight-minute check.Matheus Cunha levelled for Wol...Full Story »

Nathan Jones admitted his emotions caught up with him after he had watched his Charlton side snatch the points with two goals in a dramatic conclusion to a 2-1 victory away to fellow play-off hopefuls Leyton Orient.Jordan Brown had given the home side the lead soon after the interval but two headed goals, both from corners, in the final four minutes of added time proved decisive.Macaulay Gillesp...Full Story »

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder felt the 2-1 victory at QPR was the “perfect response” to losing to promotion rivals Leeds – and said his players had lifted his spirits after a difficult week.The Blades clinched a fifth consecutive away win to cut the gap on Sky Bet Championship leaders Leeds to three points – five days after losing at home to them.Leeds’ five-ma...Full Story »

Tom Cleverley bemoaned Watford’s lack of cutting edge after their goalless draw with Stoke at the bet365 Stadium.The visitors dominated the game for more than an hour but could not score and in fact needed two late saves from Norwegian goalkeeper Egil Selvik to ensure they kept a third consecutive clean sheet.The draw leaves Watford three points off the top six, while Stoke sit five points...Full Story »

John Doohan was left hugely “frustrated” with his Accrington players’ inability to follow his instructions when defending set-pieces during Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Harrogate.The Sulphurites opened the scoring when Jasper Moon headed in an Ellis Taylor corner and, although Josh Woods levelled things up just after half-time, the hosts sealed all three points thanks to a Jo...Full Story »

John Eustace insists his Derby side have the fighting qualities to get out of trouble in the Championship despite dropping to the bottom of the table after their 1-0 defeat at Middlesbrough.The Rams are now winless in 12 Championship games and Eustace has lost his first three since leaving Blackburn to take charge at Pride Park.They looked set to pick up what would have been a crucial point at t...Full Story »

Barnsley head coach Darrell Clarke was pleased that his side secured a 4-3 home win against Lincoln but was dissatisfied with how they ended the game.Goals from Davis Keillor-Dunn, Adam Phillips, Georgie Gent and Max Watters took Barnsley to within four points of the play-off places.Tendayi Darikwa, Reeco Hackett-Fairchild and Jovon Makama scored for the visitors in a thrilling end but they ran ...Full Story »

Rotherham manager Steve Evans praised two-goal match-winner Sam Nombe following a dramatic 3-2 victory over Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.The Scot paid tribute to the former Exeter striker after his added-time heroics gave Rotherham a last-gasp three points.While Nombe eased the Millers’ League One relegation worries, he also deepened Rovers’ fears of the drop with the resul...Full Story »

Barnet maintained their six-point lead at the top of the National League with a 3-0 win at Oldham.The Latics went close to breaking the deadlock just before the break when Mike Fondop’s effort was pushed behind by Bees goalkeeper Owen Evans.The contest swung Barnet’s way in the space of 60 seconds soon after the resumption.Zak Brunt swept home following a brilliant run after 50 minut...Full Story »

Northampton manager Kevin Nolan felt his side deserved all three points as they were denied by a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Exeter.On-loan Burnley striker Dara Costelloe grabbed his second goal in just his fourth appearance for the Cobblers shortly before half-time, but substitute Sonny Cox rescued a point for Exeter three minutes from time with his first goal in almost a year.“Natura...Full Story »

Ross County manager Don Cowie believes their 1-0 win over Kilmarnock was their best three points of the season.The Staggies were not at their best, but held on under plenty of pressure after Kieran Phillips’ first-half goal to get the better of their visitors in Dingwall.It still could have been better for County, as they saw a second goal in the final 10 minutes disallowed after a VAR rev...Full Story »