Narcis Pelach was happy to take a point as Stoke drew 1-1 with his former club Norwich.The Spaniard left his position as first-team coach at Carrow Road last month to take up the top job at Stoke after Steven Schumacher was relieved of his duties.Ante Crnac opened his account for the Canaries after his summer move from Rakow Czestochowa before Million Manhoef pulled the Potters level in a chaoti...Full Story »

Jim Goodwin was left delighted but red-faced in the aftermath of Dundee United’s dramatic 3-2 win over Hibernian at Tannadice.The Terrors secured a memorable victory in a five-goal thriller with Meshack Ubochioma netting what proved to be the winner in the ninth minute of stoppage time.The substitute’s goal sparked a good-natured pitch invasion, with the manager also trying to celebr...Full Story »

Under-pressure Russell Martin criticised one of his Southampton players for not doing his job for Leicester’s added-time winner, after the visitors hit back from two goals down to sink Saints 3-2.Harry Winks’ low corner found Jordan Ayew in space at the edge of the penalty area, before he swung the ball into the bottom corner to earn the visitors three Premier League points in the ei...Full Story »

Burnley manager Scott Parker said being top of the Championship means nothing to him at this stage of the season after they beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 at Hillsborough.Goals either side of half-time from Jaidon Anthony and Josh Brownhill were enough to send the Clarets two points ahead of Sunderland, who play on Sunday.And while Parker was impressed with his side’s display, he will not be...Full Story »

Everton manager Sean Dyche hailed his team’s “very strong performance” as they secured their first away win of the Premier League season at Ipswich.The 2-0 victory at Portman Road was convincing, with Town having to wait until the 80th minute for their first shot at goal while they also had a first-half penalty appeal by Jack Clarke turned down following a VAR check by referee ...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Darrell Clarke sent his thoughts to Blackpool manager Steve Bruce following the death of his fourth-month-old grandson, which meant he was absent from his side’s 2-1 defeat to the Tykes.Clarke has previously spoken about the death of his own daughter and was keen to send his best wishes to his opposite number.“First of all, I want to pass on my condolences to Steve Bruc...Full Story »

Bristol City assistant head coach Chris Hogg thinks his players did Liam Manning proud after beating Middlesbrough 2-0 at the Riverside Stadium.Head coach Manning is currently on extended leave following the death of his baby son Theo, with Hogg stepping up.Both teams wore black armbands at Boro and there was a minute’s applause as a mark of respect for the Manning family.The travelling su...Full Story »

Bolton assistant bosses Stephen Crainey and Peter Atherton were wired for sound during the 2-1 win over Burton as manager Ian Evatt started his three-game touchline ban.And Crainey was pleased with how their hotline to on high worked out, especially as Aaron Collins and Randell Williams scored twice in three second-half minutes to earn Wanderers a fourth league win in five.Danilo Orsi quickly pu...Full Story »

Millwall manager Neil Harris said he is fed up with talking about his side’s missed chances after they almost came back to haunt the Lions in their 1-1 draw against Derby.The Rams arrived at The Den having not picked up a single point from their first four away games of the season in the Sky Bet Championship, but they almost claimed all three in south London following Jerry Yates’ bu...Full Story »

Cameron McGeehan scored the only goal of the game as Northampton ended a run of three straight defeats by beating Leyton Orient 1-0 at Sixfields in Sky Bet League One.Daniel Agyei missed an excellent early chance to give Orient the lead, failing to hit the target having rounded goalkeeper Lee Burge, before Omar Beckles blocked well from Tom Eaves at the other end.Orient were in the ascendency fo...Full Story »

Tony Docherty was thrilled after Dundee came up with “a complete” away performance to defeat Motherwell and earn their first league victory since August.The Dark Blues made the trip to Fir Park on the back of a five-match winless run and having suffered a late collapse in their previous match against Kilmarnock.After controlling long spells, they deservedly opened the scoring seven m...Full Story »

Garry Monk felt Cambridge fully merited their long-awaited first victory of the season.The U’s had collected only one point from their opening nine games but moved off the foot of the League One table with a deserved 2-0 win over Wigan.An opener from Elias Kachunga and an own goal from Sam Tickle secured the points, Cambridge’s first victory since beating the same opponents on Easter...Full Story »

John Eustace praised Blackburn’s ‘hard work’ in training after returning to winning ways with a 1-0 win over Swansea in the Sky Bet Championship.Rovers went into the international break on the back of successive away losses but they have been perfect at Ewood Park and continued this record thanks to Tyrhys Dolan’s first-time shot in the 13th-minute – his first goal ...Full Story »

Darren Moore believes he has the squad needed to bring success to Port Vale after a 3-1 win against Fleetwood kept them top of League Two.After a dominant Vale start that saw Rico Richards open the scoring after 33 minutes, they were quickly dragged level three minutes later through Carl Johnston.Moore’s side responded strongly in the second half with Ryan Croasdale restoring Vale’s ...Full Story »

Manager Graham Alexander felt Jack Shepherd’s superb winner for Bradford in the 2-1 victory over Gillingham reminded him of Zinedine Zidane.The on-loan Barnsley centre-half struck with a volley from the edge of the box as the Bantams came from behind at Valley Parade to claim a third successive win.Alexander said: “When they see Jack’s name on the scoresheet, they’ll be e...Full Story »

Under-pressure Bristol Rovers boss Matt Taylor felt his side were second best for too long in a 3-1 defeat at Huddersfield.Matty Pearson, Callum Marshall and Bojan Radulovic put Huddersfield into a three-goal lead before Bristol Rovers rallied, scoring a consolation through Isaac Hutchinson.Taylor said: “The first half an hour of the game, every moment of it and every minute of it seemed t...Full Story »

Interim boss Andy Kirk hailed the commitment of the St Johnstone players after the Perth side defeated Ross County 3-0 at McDiarmid Park, with new boss Simo Valakari watching on.The Finnish manager was appointed on October 1, but was unable to take his place in the dugout for Saturday’s William Hill Premiership contest because of a work permit delay.Benjamin Kimpioka scored twice in the fi...Full Story »

Hearts boss Neil Critchley admits he could not have dreamt of a better debut after the stunning 4-0 win over St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership.After finishing third last season, Hearts failed to win in their opening eight league games but that winless run ended in style on Critchley’s managerial debut.Goals from Kenneth Vargas, Daniel Oyegoke, James Wilson and Blair Spittal secured a m...Full Story »

Walsall manager Mat Sadler felt his players got everything they deserved after beating Grimsby 4-1 at Blundell Park.After a goalless first half, the Saddlers clicked into gear upon the restart with goals from Jamille Matt, Jamie Jellis, Nathan Lowe and Danny Johnson.Grimsby substitute Donovan Wilson grabbed a consolation for the hosts, but Walsall made it four wins from six to move up to third p...Full Story »

Birmingham boss Chris Davies hailed his “big moment” players after their 3-1 away victory over Lincoln.The Blues suffered the worst possible start as Bailey Cadamarteri scored in the first minute.But Keshi Anderson bagged a brilliant brace, either side of Willum Willumsson’s effort, as the league leaders got back to winning ways after their first league defeat of the season hea...Full Story »