Phil Parkinson praises Wrexham’s ‘professionalism’ in win at Morecambe

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson said his side’s victory at 10-man Morecambe could prove to be one of their best away wins of the season.Parkinson saw his side come from behind to claim a 3-1 victory despite gifting Morecambe a fourth-minute lead through Ged Garner.Goals from James McClean, Paul Mullin and Steven Fletcher earned the visitors the three points against a home side who had Max Melbo

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Russell Martin full of praise for Joe Rothwell after Southampton beat Sunderland

Manager Russell Martin hailed super-sub Joe Rothwell after his quickfire double helped Southampton stay on track in the Championship promotion race after beating Sunderland 4-2.Stuart Armstrong and Adam Armstrong had put Saints into a comfortable first-half lead before Romaine Mundle and Jobe Bellingham hit back.But Rothwell’s 73rd-minute introduction turned the momentum with two goals in th

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Officials frustrate Graham Coughlan as Newport suffer agonising late loss

Graham Coughlan vented his fury at the officials after Newport conceded a last-gasp goal to lose 1-0 at Stockport in Sky Bet League Two.Paddy Madden put his earlier penalty miss behind him with a dramatic stoppage-time winner, finally finding a way past goalkeeper Nick Townsend – who did brilliantly to palm his 73rd-minute spot-kick away.But while Stockport had been utterly dominant, it was

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Mark Robins ‘delighted’ to see Coventry maintain play-off push

Coventry manager Mark Robins was a relieved man after his side came from behind to beat Watford 2-1 with two Haji Wright goals at Vicarage Road.Robins admitted he considered making changes in the first half, such was the disjointed nature of his side’s display.But Wright’s penalty in the 40th minute cancelled out Ryan Porteous’ headed opener before the United States international

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Rob Edwards hopes Luton can use late point at Crystal Palace as ‘springboard’

Rob Edwards wants his Luton side to use Cauley Woodrow’s dramatic late leveller as a “springboard” after the substitute scored in the final minute of stoppage time to rescue a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace.The relegation-threatened Hatters were seconds away from a fifth-straight Premier League defeat when Woodrow nodded ex-Eagle Andros Townsend’s delivery past Sam Johnstone&rs

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Pete Wild keeping the faith as Barrow win again

Pete Wild insisted he was never close to pushing the panic button at Barrow after a 2-0 win over Colchester made it two in a row following a three-match losing run.The Cumbrians left it late in each half but goals from Kian Spence and substitute Sam Foley ensured back-to-back victories for the first time since December.The Bluebirds are now five points clear of eighth place in League Two and Wild

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Nathan Jones hails ‘wonderful’ Alfie May after match-winning double

Charlton manager Nathan Jones said he was pleased to have League One top scorer Alfie May spearheading his attack as the striker’s 19th and 20th league goals of the season earned a 3-2 win over Carlisle.Charlton did not have it all their own way, going behind to a 20th-minute volley from Luke Armstrong, but goals either side of half-time from May and Daniel Kanu helped to resume normal servi

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Ruben Selles wants Reading to find ‘extra percentage’ in push for late goals

Reading manager Ruben Selles called on his side to rediscover that “extra percentage” after they failed to capitalise on their second-half dominance in the 2-1 defeat at home to Wycombe.Wanderers went ahead early on through a superb overhead kick from on-loan defender Nigel Lonwijk but Reading equalised with 16 minutes left thanks to Sam Smith’s 10th goal of the season.However, t

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Gary O’Neil says ‘unbelievable’ Fulham win his favourite due to Wolves adversity

Gary O’Neil rated Wolves’ 2-1 victory over Fulham as his favourite of the season given the adversity his side overcame.With several key players already out, Wolves were forced into two first-half changes because of injuries to Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and key man Pedro Neto.But second-half goals from full-backs Rayan Ait-Nouri and Nelson Semedo put Wolves in control before Alex Iwobi pul

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John Mousinho remains positive despite Portsmouth’s draw at 10-man Blackpool

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho refused to be too downbeat despite his side being forced to settle for a goalless draw against 10-man Blackpool.Pompey’s lead at the top of Sky Bet League One was cut to five points as they failed to get past the Seasiders, who were forced to dig in after Jordan Rhodes was dismissed just before half-time.But Mousinho took plenty of encouragement from the way his

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