Liam Manning hails Bristol City’s performance in win over Southampton

Liam Manning praised an exhilarating display by his Bristol City team after they demolished promotion-chasing Southampton 3-1.The head coach was understandably elated after second-half goals from Sam Bell, Rob Dickie and substitute Harry Cornick had rewarded a scintillating display.Bell converted a low Anis Mehmeti cross to break the deadlock after 52 minutes. Dickie headed the second from a Joe W

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No one has achieved anything yet – Nigel Clough calm after nine-goal romp

Mansfield manager Nigel Clough said no one was getting carried away after his side equalled the club’s all-time biggest win in demolishing Harrogate 9-2.They had never beaten Harrogate at home and the visitors were six games unbeaten and in the play-off spots.But Clough’s men were 5-0 up and out of sight by half-time as they equalled their score against Rotherham in 1932 to close in on

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Darrell Clarke hails Elliot Bonds as double sends Cheltenham to victory

Darrell Clarke praised midfielder Elliot Bonds after his brace earned Cheltenham a comfortable 2-0 home win over Blackpool.The midfielder scored the first double of his career on his 100th appearance for the club, finding the net in each half to give the Robins’ survival chances a huge lift.“He’s taken his goals well, run up and down the pitch and defended well so it was a top al

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Enzo Maresca refuses to accept that Leicester’s promotion is inevitable

Leicester manager Enzo Maresca refuses to accept that his side are all-but promoted.A 2-0 win against Sheffield Wednesday at King Power Stadium moved the Foxes 14 points clear of third-placed Southampton.It looks to be only a matter of time before Maresca’s side confirm their return to the Premier League at the first time of asking.But the Italian coach does not see it that way and warned hi

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Neil Collins rues Barnsley’s lack of clinical edge in late draw at Shrewsbury

Barnsley boss Neil Collins rued his side’s lack of clinical edge after Herbie Kane’s late penalty earned them a 1-1 League One draw at Shrewsbury.The Tyke’s second-half stoppage-time equaliser means they remain in fourth position but are now five points behind third-placed Bolton as they extended their unbeaten away run to eight games in the league.Shrewsbury pulled ahead after j

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Charlie Adam: Fleetwood deserved their point against Reading

Charlie Adam felt Fleetwood deserved their point after Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu’s late finish earned a dramatic 1-1 draw at home to Reading.Deep in added time, the Fleetwood skipper popped up at the back stick to cancel out Lewis Wing’s stunning opener.The home side may have felt aggrieved earlier when Promise Omochere’s chance seemed to have crossed the line, but neither the refer

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Liam Rosenior lauds Jaden Philogene as piece of skill sets Hull on way to win

Liam Rosenior believes Jaden Philogene deserves to be credited with Hull’s “ridiculous” opening goal in their 2-1 win at Rotherham.Philogene pulled off a fine bit of skill to beat Ollie Rathbone twice and then produce a rabona that nicked off Cameron Humphreys and into the net.It was officially given as a Humphreys own-goal and then four minutes later Noah Ohio swept home for Hul

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Stockport were miles off in defeat to Crewe, says boss Dave Challinor

Dave Challinor lamented the “horrendous” goals Sky Bet League Two leaders Stockport conceded in their 3-1 loss to Crewe as he admitted his side’s performance was “miles off” what he expects.Mickey Demetriou put the visitors ahead before Stockport’s Tanto Olaofe equalised at Edgeley Park, but goals from Ed Turns and Josh Austerfield either side of half-time ensur

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‘No hard feelings’ says John Eustace despite Birmingham return ending in defeat

New Blackburn boss John Eustace said he was happy with the work he did at Birmingham after his side were beaten 1-0 by his former club at St Andrew’s.Andre Dozzell made the decisive breakthrough in the 77th minute to end City’s 388-minute drought to reward City’s dominance.The dismissal of Eustace appeared harsh, as he was forced out having led the team to sixth place in the Sky

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Matt Taylor sees change in formation pay off as Bristol Rovers beat Stevenage

Bristol Rovers manager Matt Taylor saw a change in formation pay off spectacularly as his side came from two goals down to defeat play-off-chasing Stevenage 3-2 in a thriller at the Lamex Stadium.The Pirates began the game playing 3-4-3 but found themselves in deep trouble before Taylor replaced defender Elkan Baggott with winger Scott Sinclair after 28 minutes.With four at the back, Rovers came s

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