Doncaster’s experiment with pricy short-term loans ends in relegation | Jeremy Alexander
Rovers have become the League's first fall guys but Portsmouth, who sent them dramatically down, are likely to followBlack humour attended the Keepmoat on the centenary of the Titanic disaster. When Doncaster went two up in five minutes Portsmouth's fa...
Chris Hughton has Birmingham flying high despite off-field turmoil | Jeremy Alexander
The manager's quiet approach has given Birmingham City a great chance of bouncing straight back into the Premier League"Allow others to get on with their games," says one of the playground rules at Bordesley Village Primary School adjacent to St Andrew...
Chris Hughton has Birmingham flying high despite off-field turmoil | Jeremy Alexander
The manager's quiet approach has given Birmingham City a great chance of bouncing straight back into the Premier League"Allow others to get on with their games," says one of the playground rules at Bordesley Village Primary School adjacent to St Andrew...
Chris Hughton has Birmingham flying high despite off-field turmoil | Jeremy Alexander
The manager's quiet approach has given Birmingham City a great chance of bouncing straight back into the Premier League"Allow others to get on with their games," says one of the playground rules at Bordesley Village Primary School adjacent to St Andrew...
Lee Miller’s header buries Huddersfield Town to boost Carlisle United’s hopes
Carlisle United have come late to the League One promotion shake-up but now present a formidable threat in the play-offsNo one leaves Brunton Park early. Carlisle United go the distance. They wear "Stobart" on their shirts. On Saturday they went to the...
Keith Curle effect not enough to shake poised Sheffield Wednesday | Jeremy Alexander
Sheffield Wednesday were the only winners as Keith Curle's unbeaten run as Notts County manager came to an abrupt endMagpies v Owls: to be fair, this should be a day-night match. But Notts County were unable to make home advantage or afternoon kick-off...
Nottingham Forest end goal famine against Watford but drop still looms | Jeremy Alexander
Nottingham Forest finally had a goal to celebrate as they honoured their former chairman Nigel Doughty but Watford hit back and relegation remains a real threatFor a split-second Garath McCleary's 19th-minute goal for Nottingham Forest was greeted with...
Nick Barmby happy at home with Hull after bustling past Peterborough | Jeremy Alexander
Hometown boy is the club's ninth manager this century after two months as caretaker and victory eased the pain of not playingAll systems go at the KC Stadium. Nick Barmby cast off his caretaker's coat last week to become Hull City's manager on a perman...
Brian McDermott leads Reading’s regal rise up the Championship table | Jeremy Alexander
The Reading manager has learned from defeat in the play-off final last season and the side are stronger for itReading kept their old year resolution to the last. A final win, their fourth successive clean sheet, was not pretty. Ipswich matched them for...
Struggling Coventry City gain little from hedging their bets | Jeremy Alexander
A 1-0 defeat by Peterborough leaves Sky Blues six points adrift in the Championship and Andy Thorn ruing their luck"Sisu out," said the banner. "Andy Thorn," sang the away support at London Road. There was no doubt where Coventry City fans laid the bla...


Martin Allen proves his worth to Barnet with crucial last-day victory | Jeremy Alexander