Daniel Farke left ‘exhausted’ as Leeds produce superb comeback to beat Norwich

Leeds manager Daniel Farke was full of praise for his players as they recovered from a 2-0 half-time deficit to win 3-2 at his former club Norwich.The visitors moved up to third in the Championship table after producing a storming second-half display to maintain their upward momentum.Farke admitted Norwich had given him an almighty scare but was delighted his new team found a way to prevail.He sai

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Jon Dahl Tomasson praises his keeper as Blackburn win back-to-back games

Blackburn boss Jon Dahl Tomasson lauded keeper Leo Wahlstedt for the “top-class save” that earned his team their first back-to-back Championship wins of the season following a 1-0 home triumph over Cardiff.The 24-year-old, who won his first senior cap for Sweden earlier this year, got his right glove to a powerful drive from Bluebirds substitute Ollie Tanner in the game’s dying e

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Rob Edwards salutes Luton super-sub Elijah Adebayo after equaliser at Forest

Luton boss Rob Edwards hailed “magic” super-sub Elijah Adebayo after the striker’s stoppage-time equaliser clinched a 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest.Forest led 2-0 in the 83rd minute through Chris Wood’s second-half double, but Chiedozie Ogbene gave the Hatters a late lifeline and Adebayo’s superb effort snatched them a point.The 25-year-old took Tom Lockyer’s lo

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We needed a bit of optimism – Alex Neil delight as struggling Stoke claim win

Alex Neil praised his Stoke side for securing a valuable 2-1 victory over his former employers Sunderland, saying “we needed a bit of optimism”.First Potters league goals for Ryan Mmaee and Luke McNally either side of Jack Clarke’s leveller secured a first home win since August to help Stoke open up a five-point gap above the relegation zone.Neil, who left Sunderland last year to

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Thomas Frank: Five-year anniversary meal will taste better after Brentford win

Thomas Frank admitted his five-year anniversary celebration meal will taste a lot better after Brentford’s 3-0 Premier League win over 10-man Burnley.The Bees had not won at home all season but goals from Yoane Wissa, Bryan Mbeumo and Saman Ghoddos left Frank toasting half a decade in charge in style.“It was very good performance, a completely well-deserved win,” said Frank.&ldqu

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Paul Warne believes Shrewsbury defeat sums up Derby’s season

Manager Paul Warne felt the Shrewsbury defeat was a microcosm of their season as Derby failed to stamp their authority in a 1-0 loss.The Shrews were awarded a controversial penalty by referee Martin Woods just before half-time when Curtis Nelson pulled down Max Mata but Tom Bayliss took the effort and blazed the ball over the bar.But the home faithful did manage to see the back of the net ripple i

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Football is really cruel at times – Matt Gray reflects on last-gasp loss

Sutton boss Matt Gray was left with a sour taste in his mouth after Joel Senior’s dramatic stoppage-time winner for Morecambe in a 3-2 thriller.The U’s forced their way back into the game after Michael Mellon’s penalty and Adam Mayor’s effort had put Derek Adams’ side two goals to the good at Gander Green Lane.Harry Smith’s header and Ben Goodliffe’s goal

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Plenty to please Philippe Clement as Rangers start with a win

Philippe Clement believes there is still better to come from Rangers after he began his reign at Ibrox with a 4-0 cinch Premiership win over Hibernian.The 49-year-old Belgian, appointed last Sunday as replacement for Michael Beale, had clearly asked his players to increase the tempo and get the ball forward quicker and they reaped early rewards when attacker Abdallah Sima scored a seventh goal in

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Darren Moore delighted to secure first win as Huddersfield boss with QPR victory

Huddersfield boss Darren Moore was delighted after finally getting his first win since taking over at the Championship club with a 2-1 victory over struggling QPR.But the former Sheffield Wednesday manager still wants more from his side, despite ending a five-game winless run with victory.A six-minute double from Kian Harratt and Jack Rudoni did the damage for the hosts.Jake Clarke-Salter pulled o

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Darrell Clarke tells Cheltenham to ‘enjoy the moment’ after first win of season

Darrell Clarke urged his Cheltenham players to enjoy the moment as they finally ended their wait for a win this season with a 1-0 victory over Cambridge.The game was settled by Liam Sercombe’s sublime goal in the fifth minute, earning the Robins their first three-point haul of the campaign at the 13th attempt.It also secured Clarke’s first victory since being appointed as boss at the e

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