02/03/2013 The Football League Show

Evening. Evening.

Evening. Evening.

In almost the blink of an eye, In almost the blink of an eye,

In almost the blink of an eye, we're already into March, one of

we're already into March, one of we're already into March, one of

the busiest months in the NPower the busiest months in the NPower

the busiest months in the NPower Football League as teams prepare

Football League as teams prepare Football League as teams prepare

Football League as teams prepare for up to eight games in just four

weeks. weeks.

weeks. For the first Saturday in nearly

For the first Saturday in nearly For the first Saturday in nearly

For the first Saturday in nearly nine years, there was no John Still

nine years, there was no John Still nine years, there was no John Still

in the Dagenham dug-out, as the in the Dagenham dug-out, as the

Football League's longest serving Football League's longest serving

Football League's longest serving manager opted for a new challenge

manager opted for a new challenge manager opted for a new challenge

manager opted for a new challenge over at Luton - in the same week

over at Luton - in the same week over at Luton - in the same week

which saw Kevin McDonald begin his which saw Kevin McDonald begin his

which saw Kevin McDonald begin his management career at Swindon Town.

management career at Swindon Town. management career at Swindon Town.

management career at Swindon Town. Leroy's with me tonight as we look

Leroy's with me tonight as we look Leroy's with me tonight as we look

Leroy's with me tonight as we look Leroy's with me tonight as we look

at those who got the month off to a at those who got the month off to a

winning start. The league winning start. The league

winning start. The league celebrated its 125th birthday today.

celebrated its 125th birthday today. celebrated its 125th birthday today.

With just one win in nine, With just one win in nine,

Middlesbrough's play-off hopes have Middlesbrough's play-off hopes have

Middlesbrough's play-off hopes have taken a nose dive in 2013.

taken a nose dive in 2013. taken a nose dive in 2013.

Earlier today, Tony Mowbray's side Earlier today, Tony Mowbray's side

Earlier today, Tony Mowbray's side were at home to runaway League

leaders Cardiff. leaders Cardiff.

leaders Cardiff. leaders Cardiff.

Two points adrift of safety at the Two points adrift of safety at the

Two points adrift of safety at the Two points adrift of safety at the

other end of the table, Wolves were other end of the table, Wolves were

other end of the table, Wolves were other end of the table, Wolves were

in desperate need of a win against in desperate need of a win against

in desperate need of a win against highflying Watford on Friday night.

highflying Watford on Friday night. Saturday's late kick-off featured

Saturday's late kick-off featured Dave Jones' ever-improving

Dave Jones' ever-improving Sheffield Wednesday against another

Sheffield Wednesday against another Sheffield Wednesday against another

team on the up, Nottingham Forest. team on the up, Nottingham Forest.

team on the up, Nottingham Forest. team on the up, Nottingham Forest.

On a crucial day at the bottom of On a crucial day at the bottom of

On a crucial day at the bottom of On a crucial day at the bottom of

the Football League we are in the the Football League we are in the

the Football League we are in the South West where Plymouth Argyle

South West where Plymouth Argyle South West where Plymouth Argyle

were up against another club once were up against another club once

were up against another club once again fighting to stay up, Barnet.

again fighting to stay up, Barnet. again fighting to stay up, Barnet.

More on Clems pilgrimage later. More on Clems pilgrimage later.

More on Clems pilgrimage later. We start at the Riverside where

We start at the Riverside where Middlebsbrough were looking for

Middlebsbrough were looking for Middlebsbrough were looking for

only their second win of 2013 only their second win of 2013

only their second win of 2013 against Cardiff, with the runaway

against Cardiff, with the runaway leaders also topping the

leaders also topping the Championship form table.

Championship form table. Championship form table.

Eight points clear at the top, Eight points clear at the top,

Eight points clear at the top, Malky Makay's team had lost just

Malky Makay's team had lost just Malky Makay's team had lost just

once in the last 11. once in the last 11.

Commentary from Martin Fisher. Commentary from Martin Fisher.

Commentary from Martin Fisher. After a hat-trick of play-off heart

After a hat-trick of play-off heart After a hat-trick of play-off heart

aches Cardiff City don't intend to aches Cardiff City don't intend to

aches Cardiff City don't intend to roll the wheel of fortune this

roll the wheel of fortune this roll the wheel of fortune this

season. Top since mid-November the season. Top since mid-November the

season. Top since mid-November the finishing line is almost in view.

finishing line is almost in view. finishing line is almost in view.

Malky Mackay's show no sign of Malky Mackay's show no sign of

losing their nerve. Middlesbrough losing their nerve. Middlesbrough

losing their nerve. Middlesbrough losing their nerve. Middlesbrough

have fallen away badly. One win and have fallen away badly. One win and

have fallen away badly. One win and seven defeats in 2013 have seen

seven defeats in 2013 have seen seven defeats in 2013 have seen

seven defeats in 2013 have seen them drop out of the top six and

them drop out of the top six and threatens to destroy their

threatens to destroy their threatens to destroy their

COMMENTATOR: Campbell. McDonald COMMENTATOR: Campbell. McDonald

COMMENTATOR: Campbell. McDonald looking to feed off it. Miller to

looking to feed off it. Miller to looking to feed off it. Miller to

the left. Dyer storming through the the left. Dyer storming through the

the left. Dyer storming through the centre. McDonald goes for Miller.

centre. McDonald goes for Miller. centre. McDonald goes for Miller.

centre. McDonald goes for Miller. Held up by McNaughton. He has go

Held up by McNaughton. He has go Held up by McNaughton. He has go

Held up by McNaughton. He has go the away from him now, has he.

the away from him now, has he. the away from him now, has he.

the away from him now, has he. Looking for Dyer. Dyer tap it is

Looking for Dyer. Dyer tap it is Looking for Dyer. Dyer tap it is

home. Middlesbrough take the lead. home. Middlesbrough take the lead.

home. Middlesbrough take the lead. -- taps it home. Middlesbrough

-- taps it home. Middlesbrough -- taps it home. Middlesbrough

-- taps it home. Middlesbrough takes the lead. Smiles back on the

takes the lead. Smiles back on the takes the lead. Smiles back on the

faces of the Teessiders. Good work faces of the Teessiders. Good work

faces of the Teessiders. Good work from McDonald. It looked like

from McDonald. It looked like from McDonald. It looked like

McNaughton it done enough against McNaughton it done enough against

McNaughton it done enough against Miller. Miller got away from him.

Miller. Miller got away from him. Miller. Miller got away from him.

Dyer couldn't miss from three yards Dyer couldn't miss from three yards

Dyer couldn't miss from three yards Dyer couldn't miss from three yards

out. It's all about his run to get out. It's all about his run to get

there. Cardiff find themselves there. Cardiff find themselves

there. Cardiff find themselves behind to Ciaran Dyer's first goal

behind to Ciaran Dyer's first goal behind to Ciaran Dyer's first goal

in a Middlesbrough jeey. jersey. A in a Middlesbrough jeey. jersey. A

in a Middlesbrough jeey. jersey. A bit of confidence flowing through

bit of confidence flowing through the Middlesbrough veins again.

the Middlesbrough veins again. the Middlesbrough veins again.

Ameobi, took it in his stride. Ameobi, took it in his stride.

Ameobi, took it in his stride. Ameobi, took it in his stride.

Miller is back post. On the edge is Miller is back post. On the edge is

Miller is back post. On the edge is Ameobi, if he needs him. Ameobi.

Ameobi, if he needs him. Ameobi. Ameobi, if he needs him. Ameobi.

Brilliant. What a goal. Sa Ameobi. Brilliant. What a goal. Sa Ameobi.

Inspired loan signing from Inspired loan signing from

neighbours Newcastle. They will neighbours Newcastle. They will

neighbours Newcastle. They will look at those feet, twinkle toes.

look at those feet, twinkle toes. look at those feet, twinkle toes.

Look at the finish - brilliant. Look at the finish - brilliant.

Look at the finish - brilliant. Premier League quality from a

Premier League quality from a Premier League quality from a

Premier League player trying to do Premier League player trying to do

Premier League player trying to do his bit to get Middlesbrough back

his bit to get Middlesbrough back his bit to get Middlesbrough back

into the Premier League. Two goals into the Premier League. Two goals

into the Premier League. Two goals in three minutes, Middlesbrough 2-0

in three minutes, Middlesbrough 2-0 in three minutes, Middlesbrough 2-0

in three minutes, Middlesbrough 2-0 to the good. Gunn, with his first

to the good. Gunn, with his first to the good. Gunn, with his first

to the good. Gunn, with his first long throw of the day. Dealt with

long throw of the day. Dealt with long throw of the day. Dealt with

long throw of the day. Dealt with by Miller. It will be a Cardiff

by Miller. It will be a Cardiff by Miller. It will be a Cardiff

corner. A very, very congested six- corner. A very, very congested six-

corner. A very, very congested six- yard box. Connolly is in there.

yard box. Connolly is in there. yard box. Connolly is in there.

Steele with the punch. Great save, Steele with the punch. Great save,

Steele. Whittingham really caught Steele. Whittingham really caught

Steele. Whittingham really caught Steele. Whittingham really caught

this well on his weaker side. Great this well on his weaker side. Great

this well on his weaker side. Great tippover from Jason Steele. Space

tippover from Jason Steele. Space tippover from Jason Steele. Space

for Taylor. Campbell down. Campbell for Taylor. Campbell down. Campbell

for Taylor. Campbell down. Campbell for Taylor. Campbell down. Campbell

on the turn. Here is bell any now. on the turn. Here is bell any now.

on the turn. Here is bell any now. Steele with the save. Between them,

Steele with the save. Between them, Campbell and Bellamy almost

Campbell and Bellamy almost Campbell and Bellamy almost

smuggled a goal back for Cardiff. smuggled a goal back for Cardiff.

smuggled a goal back for Cardiff. Miller, enough on it to reach

Miller, enough on it to reach Ameobi. McDonald far side. That's

Ameobi. McDonald far side. That's Ameobi. McDonald far side. That's

the ball. Leadbitter wants it back. the ball. Leadbitter wants it back.

the ball. Leadbitter wants it back. McDonald McDonald goes for the

McDonald McDonald goes for the McDonald McDonald goes for the

curler off Ameobi. Almost number curler off Ameobi. Almost number

curler off Ameobi. Almost number three. Great save, David Marshal.

three. Great save, David Marshal. three. Great save, David Marshal.

three. Great save, David Marshal. Had to arch his back and tip it

Had to arch his back and tip it Had to arch his back and tip it

over. The deflection off Ameobi. So over. The deflection off Ameobi. So

over. The deflection off Ameobi. So nearly bringing goal number three

Cardiff still to get on the Cardiff still to get on the

scoresheet. Campbell trying to scoresheet. Campbell trying to

scoresheet. Campbell trying to scoresheet. Campbell trying to

change. That he has won the corner Bellamy's corner. It's in. They are

Bellamy's corner. It's in. They are Bellamy's corner. It's in. They are

Bellamy's corner. It's in. They are back in it. Gunn has got his head

back in it. Gunn has got his head back in it. Gunn has got his head

to that. The travelling support has to that. The travelling support has

to that. The travelling support has something to cheer about. Malky

something to cheer about. Malky something to cheer about. Malky

Mackay's men are back in business. Mackay's men are back in business.

Mackay's men are back in business. Mackay's men are back in business.

They were busy keeping an eye on They were busy keeping an eye on

They were busy keeping an eye on Nugent and Taylor they left Gunn

Nugent and Taylor they left Gunn Nugent and Taylor they left Gunn

Nugent and Taylor they left Gunn free on the edge of the six-yard

free on the edge of the six-yard free on the edge of the six-yard

free on the edge of the six-yard box. Nobody in red was tight enough.

box. Nobody in red was tight enough. box. Nobody in red was tight enough.

Gunn has his first goal since Gunn has his first goal since

Gunn has his first goal since Boxing Day. Cardiff are back in

Boxing Day. Cardiff are back in Boxing Day. Cardiff are back in

business. The Riverside has got a business. The Riverside has got a

business. The Riverside has got a bit more jittery again. Cardiff,

bit more jittery again. Cardiff, bit more jittery again. Cardiff,

bit more jittery again. Cardiff, grab a point. They had trailed 2-0.

grab a point. They had trailed 2-0. grab a point. They had trailed 2-0.

Noone. McDonald for the corner. Noone. McDonald for the corner.

Noone. McDonald for the corner. Noone. McDonald for the corner.

Nugent and Turner will look for the Nugent and Turner will look for the

first header from Whittingham's first header from Whittingham's

first header from Whittingham's delivery. Still can't get to it.

delivery. Still can't get to it. delivery. Still can't get to it.

Campbell did. He thought he'd done Campbell did. He thought he'd done

Campbell did. He thought he'd done enough here. Heading it down. The

enough here. Heading it down. The enough here. Heading it down. The

bounce takes it over the bar. bounce takes it over the bar.

bounce takes it over the bar. Whittingham, far side for Conway

Whittingham, far side for Conway Whittingham, far side for Conway

Whittingham, far side for Conway again. He is away from Bailey this

again. He is away from Bailey this again. He is away from Bailey this

again. He is away from Bailey this time. Four in black, that is not a

time. Four in black, that is not a good clearance from Leadbitter.

good clearance from Leadbitter. good clearance from Leadbitter.

Unable to test Jason Steele. We Unable to test Jason Steele. We

Unable to test Jason Steele. We have seen Helguson put these

have seen Helguson put these opportunities away. Marshall, the

opportunities away. Marshall, the opportunities away. Marshall, the

goalkeeper, is going to launch this. goalkeeper, is going to launch this.

goalkeeper, is going to launch this. Again, Nugent and Taylor are up

Again, Nugent and Taylor are up Again, Nugent and Taylor are up

there on the edge of the there on the edge of the

Middlesbrough box for Cardiff. Middlesbrough box for Cardiff.

Middlesbrough box for Cardiff. Steele make as terrific save.

Steele make as terrific save. Steele make as terrific save.

That's a brilliant stop from Jason That's a brilliant stop from Jason

That's a brilliant stop from Jason Steele. Helguson's header this time

Steele. Helguson's header this time Steele. Helguson's header this time

Steele. Helguson's header this time bringing the very best out of the

bringing the very best out of the goalkeeper. Foor comes David

goalkeeper. Foor comes David goalkeeper. Foor comes David

Marshall, the goalkeeper again. We Marshall, the goalkeeper again. We

Marshall, the goalkeeper again. We Marshall, the goalkeeper again. We

are in the last 20 seconds of the are in the last 20 seconds of the

are in the last 20 seconds of the game. -- forward. In goes Marshall.

game. -- forward. In goes Marshall. game. -- forward. In goes Marshall.

It was his header. Cleared by It was his header. Cleared by

It was his header. Cleared by It was his header. Cleared by

Bailey. Only as far as Noone Noone. Bailey. Only as far as Noone Noone.

Bailey. Only as far as Noone Noone. Noone Noone's cross this time.

Noone Noone's cross this time. Noone Noone's cross this time.

Friend away. Down for Conway. Back Friend away. Down for Conway. Back

Friend away. Down for Conway. Back for Whittingham. 10 seconds on my

for Whittingham. 10 seconds on my for Whittingham. 10 seconds on my

watch. Whittingham to pump it in. watch. Whittingham to pump it in.

watch. Whittingham to pump it in. Up go the heads again. Campbell

Up go the heads again. Campbell Up go the heads again. Campbell

Up go the heads again. Campbell can't get to it. Steele grabs it.

can't get to it. Steele grabs it. can't get to it. Steele grabs it.

Middlesbrough have surely got the Middlesbrough have surely got the

Middlesbrough have surely got the Middlesbrough have surely got the

win. They want a third goal. It's win. They want a third goal. It's

win. They want a third goal. It's Ledesma. He misses a glorious

Ledesma. He misses a glorious Ledesma. He misses a glorious

opportunity. It is bedlam out there opportunity. It is bedlam out there

opportunity. It is bedlam out there at the moment. The goalkeeper has

at the moment. The goalkeeper has at the moment. The goalkeeper has

forgotten which goal he is trying forgotten which goal he is trying

forgotten which goal he is trying to protect. It's like playground

to protect. It's like playground to protect. It's like playground

to protect. It's like playground football this. Emnes. To set tl for

football this. Emnes. To set tl for Middlesbrough. Misses the target

Middlesbrough. Misses the target Middlesbrough. Misses the target

Middlesbrough. Misses the target from eight yards -- settle it for

from eight yards -- settle it for Middlesbrough. Misses the target

Middlesbrough. Misses the target Middlesbrough. Misses the target

from eight yards. The referee has from eight yards. The referee has

from eight yards. The referee has blown for time. It's all over.

blown for time. It's all over. blown for time. It's all over.

blown for time. It's all over. Final score, at the end of a

Final score, at the end of a Final score, at the end of a

dramatic game at the Riverside, dramatic game at the Riverside,

dramatic game at the Riverside, Middlesbrough 2, Cardiff City 1.

Middlesbrough 2, Cardiff City 1. Middlesbrough 2, Cardiff City 1.

Middlesbrough 2, Cardiff City 1. They are a good side. We know. That

They are a good side. We know. That They are a good side. We know. That

They are a good side. We know. That we gave them a cheap goal from a

we gave them a cheap goal from a we gave them a cheap goal from a

corner. Wasn't too much movement. corner. Wasn't too much movement.

corner. Wasn't too much movement. Great delivery and free header into

Great delivery and free header into Great delivery and free header into

Great delivery and free header into the net. It got edgey late on. It

the net. It got edgey late on. It the net. It got edgey late on. It

the net. It got edgey late on. It would have been nice to score one

would have been nice to score one would have been nice to score one

of those open goals. Goalkeeper in of those open goals. Goalkeeper in

of those open goals. Goalkeeper in of those open goals. Goalkeeper in

our box with nobody in the net, we our box with nobody in the net, we

our box with nobody in the net, we our box with nobody in the net, we

still couldn't put it in the net! still couldn't put it in the net!

still couldn't put it in the net! How disappointed were you for the

How disappointed were you for the How disappointed were you for the

defending for the two goals you defending for the two goals you

defending for the two goals you defending for the two goals you

conceded? Very much so. We have not conceded? Very much so. We have not

conceded? Very much so. We have not been guilty of that recently. There

been guilty of that recently. There been guilty of that recently. There

was certainly in both goals there was certainly in both goals there

was certainly in both goals there was certainly in both goals there

was maybe two or three guys that was maybe two or three guys that

was maybe two or three guys that they done something different we

they done something different we they done something different we

would have defended that well today. would have defended that well today.

would have defended that well today. That has been the difference, goals

That has been the difference, goals That has been the difference, goals

change games. Cardiff put change games. Cardiff put

Middlesbrough under pressure. It Middlesbrough under pressure. It

was an impressive first-half was an impressive first-half

performance from Middlesbrough? performance from Middlesbrough?

performance from Middlesbrough? Boro took heart from that spirited

Boro took heart from that spirited Boro took heart from that spirited

Boro took heart from that spirited performance in the FA Cup you add

performance in the FA Cup you add performance in the FA Cup you add

Dyer and Ameobi, two players with Dyer and Ameobi, two players with

Dyer and Ameobi, two players with great ability. Ciaran Dyer, there

great ability. Ciaran Dyer, there great ability. Ciaran Dyer, there

were raised eyebrows when he was were raised eyebrows when he was

were raised eyebrows when he was taken to Middlesbrough. He has

taken to Middlesbrough. He has taken to Middlesbrough. He has

undoubted quality. He showed that undoubted quality. He showed that

undoubted quality. He showed that today. Ameobi was outstanding.

today. Ameobi was outstanding. today. Ameobi was outstanding.

manager is trying to address the manager is trying to address the

manager is trying to address the clinical edge in the third. These

clinical edge in the third. These clinical edge in the third. These

pair brought something to the pair brought something to the

pair brought something to the table? They brought Premier League

table? They brought Premier League table? They brought Premier League

quality. Dyer's first league goal quality. Dyer's first league goal

quality. Dyer's first league goal quality. Dyer's first league goal

in six years. Nervous as he got it in six years. Nervous as he got it

in six years. Nervous as he got it over the line. Ameobi, we saw

over the line. Ameobi, we saw over the line. Ameobi, we saw

glimpses of them playing for glimpses of them playing for

glimpses of them playing for Newcastle. Lovely finish. He has

Newcastle. Lovely finish. He has Newcastle. Lovely finish. He has

Newcastle. Lovely finish. He has given the crowd a lift. You can

given the crowd a lift. You can given the crowd a lift. You can

hear the crowd getting behind him hear the crowd getting behind him

hear the crowd getting behind him hear the crowd getting behind him

as he keeps the ball here from as he keeps the ball here from

as he keeps the ball here from three or four Cardiff City players.

three or four Cardiff City players. three or four Cardiff City players.

He got a tremendous round of He got a tremendous round of

He got a tremendous round of applause when he left the pitch.

applause when he left the pitch. applause when he left the pitch.

That is what Middlesbrough have That is what Middlesbrough have

That is what Middlesbrough have needed. Ciaran Dyer, delighted for

needed. Ciaran Dyer, delighted for needed. Ciaran Dyer, delighted for

needed. Ciaran Dyer, delighted for needed. Ciaran Dyer, delighted for

him. I saw him when he got a broken him. I saw him when he got a broken

him. I saw him when he got a broken him. I saw him when he got a broken

leg. I felt for him. Amazing to leg. I felt for him. Amazing to

leg. I felt for him. Amazing to think Ciaran Dyer played with Tony

think Ciaran Dyer played with Tony Mowbray at Ipswich. Familiarality

Mowbray at Ipswich. Familiarality Mowbray at Ipswich. Familiarality

Mowbray at Ipswich. Familiarality there. Tony will know him well.

there. Tony will know him well. there. Tony will know him well.

Delighted he has given him another Delighted he has given him another

Delighted he has given him another Delighted he has given him another

chance. Looks like he is on the way chance. Looks like he is on the way

to repaying him. to repaying him.

to repaying him. More from the Championship now,

More from the Championship now, More from the Championship now,

starting with the team making the starting with the team making the

starting with the team making the headlines for all the wrong reasons,

headlines for all the wrong reasons, headlines for all the wrong reasons,

as Wolves continue their battle as Wolves continue their battle

against successive relegations. against successive relegations.

against successive relegations. On Friday night, they went in

On Friday night, they went in On Friday night, they went in

search of their first win under search of their first win under

search of their first win under Dean Saunders, who arrived two

months ago. months ago.

months ago. Their opponents were second placed

8 double save it from the teenager 8 double save it from the teenager

That is a free kick conceded by the That is a free kick conceded by the

world's captain in a dangerous He scores. It is a brilliant free

He scores. It is a brilliant free He scores. It is a brilliant free

kick. That is why he has the kick. That is why he has the

kick. That is why he has the reputation of being a specialist.

reputation of being a specialist. reputation of being a specialist.

That was pretty special. It takes That was pretty special. It takes

That was pretty special. It takes him into double figures for the

It went back across the goal, It went back across the goal,

It went back across the goal, rather than towards the goal. What

That was a brilliant save. He That was a brilliant save. He

That was a brilliant save. He really caught hold of this and it

really caught hold of this and it Yes! Redemption for a waltz. Bakary

Yes! Redemption for a waltz. Bakary Yes! Redemption for a waltz. Bakary

Sako. It was not the playlist of Sako. It was not the playlist of

Sako. It was not the playlist of My goodness, they do not come much

My goodness, they do not come much more gift-wrapped than that. That

more gift-wrapped than that. That more gift-wrapped than that. That

was a horrible mess. No composure was a horrible mess. No composure

was a horrible mess. No composure whatsoever. I am working my socks

whatsoever. I am working my socks whatsoever. I am working my socks

whatsoever. I am working my socks off to try and change it round.

off to try and change it round. off to try and change it round.

off to try and change it round. That is five draws we have had now.

That is five draws we have had now. That is five draws we have had now.

That is five draws we have had now. You know, for morale it is great,

You know, for morale it is great, You know, for morale it is great,

You know, for morale it is great, but we have got to get a result.

but we have got to get a result. but we have got to get a result.

but we have got to get a result. They had a couple of chances, but

They had a couple of chances, but They had a couple of chances, but

we had more than them, especially we had more than them, especially

we had more than them, especially in the second half. The difference

in the second half. The difference in the second half. The difference

in the second half. The difference was we were not able to score the

was we were not able to score the was we were not able to score the

was we were not able to score the second one, which would have made a

second one, which would have made a difference. Steve Bruce still

difference. Steve Bruce still difference. Steve Bruce still

smarting from last week's four-to- smarting from last week's four-to-

smarting from last week's four-to- one spanking by Bolton. Lee Clark

one spanking by Bolton. Lee Clark one spanking by Bolton. Lee Clark

one spanking by Bolton. Lee Clark was on the hunt for a third

was on the hunt for a third was on the hunt for a third

straight, clean sheet. It did not straight, clean sheet. It did not

straight, clean sheet. It did not last too long. The February loan

last too long. The February loan last too long. The February loan

signing found the unguarded net. signing found the unguarded net.

signing found the unguarded net. signing found the unguarded net.

That was his first start for Hull. That was his first start for Hull.

That was his first start for Hull. That was his first start for Hull.

It was soon to to zero for another It was soon to to zero for another

It was soon to to zero for another It was soon to to zero for another

of the new men. By this point in of the new men. By this point in

of the new men. By this point in last week's game, Hull were three

last week's game, Hull were three last week's game, Hull were three

points down. This time their tails points down. This time their tails

points down. This time their tails points down. This time their tails

were up. This type it was buoyed were up. This type it was buoyed

were up. This type it was buoyed again. Any thoughts of Birmingham

again. Any thoughts of Birmingham again. Any thoughts of Birmingham

again. Any thoughts of Birmingham had of a second half comeback were

had of a second half comeback were had of a second half comeback were

just squashed after the second half just squashed after the second half

just squashed after the second half just squashed after the second half

restart. And they made it five. It restart. And they made it five. It

restart. And they made it five. It restart. And they made it five. It

was a header from the Egyptian. Two was a header from the Egyptian. Two

late consolation goals from late consolation goals from

late consolation goals from Birmingham did little to change

Birmingham did little to change Birmingham did little to change

Birmingham did little to change things. The second was from a Chris

things. The second was from a Chris Burke. Birmingham are tumbling

Burke. Birmingham are tumbling Burke. Birmingham are tumbling

after their second defeat of beer. after their second defeat of beer.

after their second defeat of beer. The most important thing is the

The most important thing is the The most important thing is the

players and I could detect from players and I could detect from

players and I could detect from players and I could detect from

them all week there was a steely them all week there was a steely

them all week there was a steely determination the way they have

determination the way they have determination the way they have

determination the way they have trained to erase that last week. We

trained to erase that last week. We trained to erase that last week. We

trained to erase that last week. We trained to erase that last week. We

hope it was a fluke and just at the hope it was a fluke and just at the

hope it was a fluke and just at the hope it was a fluke and just at the

right time we put in a good right time we put in a good

right time we put in a good right time we put in a good

performance and I could not be much performance and I could not be much

performance and I could not be much happier with the response. Without

happier with the response. Without happier with the response. Without

an away win since November, Palace an away win since November, Palace

an away win since November, Palace an away win since November, Palace

arrived in need with a change of arrived in need with a change of

arrived in need with a change of arrived in need with a change of

luck. They got it early on in the luck. They got it early on in the

luck. They got it early on in the luck. They got it early on in the

match. That was his third goal of match. That was his third goal of

match. That was his third goal of the season. It was unlucky for

the season. It was unlucky for the season. It was unlucky for

the season. It was unlucky for Derby. The Rams will feel that fate

Derby. The Rams will feel that fate Derby. The Rams will feel that fate

was against them. They did was against them. They did

everything but score. Julian everything but score. Julian

everything but score. Julian Speroni, the goalkeeper, had a lot

Speroni, the goalkeeper, had a lot Speroni, the goalkeeper, had a lot

Speroni, the goalkeeper, had a lot to do with that. Nigel Clough felt

to do with that. Nigel Clough felt to do with that. Nigel Clough felt

his side deserved at least the his side deserved at least the

his side deserved at least the his side deserved at least the

points. This saved it was just one points. This saved it was just one

points. This saved it was just one highlight of a performance that Ian

highlight of a performance that Ian Holloway called inspirational. The

Holloway called inspirational. The Holloway called inspirational. The

Palace manager was the first to Palace manager was the first to

Palace manager was the first to Palace manager was the first to

admit that his side were not at admit that his side were not at

their fluent best, although their fluent best, although

their fluent best, although Jonathan Williams did come close to

Jonathan Williams did come close to Jonathan Williams did come close to

doubling their lead. With no second doubling their lead. With no second

doubling their lead. With no second goal, Palace ensured a nervous

goal, Palace ensured a nervous goal, Palace ensured a nervous

finish and thought they had blown finish and thought they had blown

finish and thought they had blown finish and thought they had blown

it when there was a penalty with it when there was a penalty with

it when there was a penalty with three minutes remaining in normal

three minutes remaining in normal three minutes remaining in normal

time. But Connor Sammon's spot kick time. But Connor Sammon's spot kick

time. But Connor Sammon's spot kick time. But Connor Sammon's spot kick

was left out. They are without a was left out. They are without a

was left out. They are without a was left out. They are without a

win in six matches. I am proud of win in six matches. I am proud of

win in six matches. I am proud of the team's effort, particularly the

the team's effort, particularly the the team's effort, particularly the

goalie. Did we deserve all three? goalie. Did we deserve all three?

goalie. Did we deserve all three? Probably not. Mick McCarthy was in

Probably not. Mick McCarthy was in Probably not. Mick McCarthy was in

brighter mood today after branding brighter mood today after branding

brighter mood today after branding his side brittle and timid

his side brittle and timid his side brittle and timid

following their 6-0 loss in following their 6-0 loss in

following their 6-0 loss in November. But they needed the help

November. But they needed the help November. But they needed the help

November. But they needed the help of a persistent to stop the Foxes

of a persistent to stop the Foxes of a persistent to stop the Foxes

getting delayed. That should have getting delayed. That should have

getting delayed. That should have getting delayed. That should have

been the key moment of the game for been the key moment of the game for

been the key moment of the game for Luke Chambers. In the end the

Luke Chambers. In the end the Leicester captain Wes Morgan

Leicester captain Wes Morgan Leicester captain Wes Morgan

believed he had been elbowed. The believed he had been elbowed. The

believed he had been elbowed. The believed he had been elbowed. The

referee did not a great. After long referee did not a great. After long

discussions, it ended predictably. discussions, it ended predictably.

discussions, it ended predictably. Morgan's composure seemed to desert

Morgan's composure seemed to desert Morgan's composure seemed to desert

him completely. That was a result him completely. That was a result

him completely. That was a result him completely. That was a result

of significance at both ends of the of significance at both ends of the

of significance at both ends of the of significance at both ends of the

table. It is a huge win. Great table. It is a huge win. Great

table. It is a huge win. Great table. It is a huge win. Great

three points for us. We earned it three points for us. We earned it

out of toughness, belligerents, out of toughness, belligerents,

out of toughness, belligerents, hard work and organisation and all

hard work and organisation and all the professional things,

the professional things, the professional things,

professionalism, and we did our professionalism, and we did our

professionalism, and we did our jobs. And one bit of brilliance

jobs. And one bit of brilliance jobs. And one bit of brilliance

jobs. And one bit of brilliance from David McGoldrick. I am at not

from David McGoldrick. I am at not from David McGoldrick. I am at not

having nightmares about it. We having nightmares about it. We

having nightmares about it. We created enough chances today to win

created enough chances today to win created enough chances today to win

created enough chances today to win it, but we were in fortunate to

it, but we were in fortunate to it, but we were in fortunate to

lose. It is a disappointing result lose. It is a disappointing result

lose. It is a disappointing result lose. It is a disappointing result

for us. But we will bounce back. for us. But we will bounce back.

for us. But we will bounce back. for us. But we will bounce back.

You can see why Gus Poyet has been You can see why Gus Poyet has been

You can see why Gus Poyet has been linked with the upcoming vacancy at

linked with the upcoming vacancy at linked with the upcoming vacancy at

Chelsea it. He has got brighten Chelsea it. He has got brighten

Chelsea it. He has got brighten bouncing back into the top six

bouncing back into the top six bouncing back into the top six

after victories in recent weeks. after victories in recent weeks.

after victories in recent weeks. Here there was a hammering for

Here there was a hammering for Huddersfield. The Seagulls had

Huddersfield. The Seagulls had Huddersfield. The Seagulls had

chances to put Huddersfield out of chances to put Huddersfield out of

chances to put Huddersfield out of chances to put Huddersfield out of

sight, instead they let them get a sight, instead they let them get a

sight, instead they let them get a fresh for told just before half-

fresh for told just before half- time with his eye-catching

time with his eye-catching equaliser, James Vaughan scoring

equaliser, James Vaughan scoring equaliser, James Vaughan scoring

for the third consecutive away game. for the third consecutive away game.

for the third consecutive away game. But Huddersfield's hopes of a

But Huddersfield's hopes of a But Huddersfield's hopes of a

second straight win banished as second straight win banished as

second straight win banished as Brighton finished the game in

Brighton finished the game in Brighton finished the game in

lethal passion. He probably never lethal passion. He probably never

lethal passion. He probably never dreamt of a hat-trick against

dreamt of a hat-trick against Huddersfield. There were three

Huddersfield. There were three assists from Spanish players.

assists from Spanish players. assists from Spanish players.

Another Spaniard would add his name Another Spaniard would add his name

Another Spaniard would add his name to the scoresheet after Paul Dixon

to the scoresheet after Paul Dixon to the scoresheet after Paul Dixon

tripped up Mackail-Smith. Lopez got tripped up Mackail-Smith. Lopez got

tripped up Mackail-Smith. Lopez got his from the penalty spot. Praise

his from the penalty spot. Praise his from the penalty spot. Praise

from Gus Poyet for the hat-trick from Gus Poyet for the hat-trick

from Gus Poyet for the hat-trick hero. I am delighted for him

hero. I am delighted for him hero. I am delighted for him

because it has been very difficult. because it has been very difficult.

because it has been very difficult. because it has been very difficult.

For a striker to be able to score For a striker to be able to score

For a striker to be able to score For a striker to be able to score

three so early in his career, it is Consistency is therefore Gus

Consistency is therefore Gus Consistency is therefore Gus

Poyet's side. They have stepped up Poyet's side. They have stepped up

Poyet's side. They have stepped up Poyet's side. They have stepped up

a level. They have dug out the a level. They have dug out the

a level. They have dug out the reserves. They have not done it

reserves. They have not done it reserves. They have not done it

prettily, as you would expect from prettily, as you would expect from

prettily, as you would expect from prettily, as you would expect from

a Gus Poyet team by sticking 10 or a Gus Poyet team by sticking 10 or

a Gus Poyet team by sticking 10 or 12 passes together, but they are

12 passes together, but they are 12 passes together, but they are

12 passes together, but they are right in there. He is reaping great

right in there. He is reaping great dividends with that hat-trick.

dividends with that hat-trick. dividends with that hat-trick.

George Boyd, his home debut cannot George Boyd, his home debut cannot

George Boyd, his home debut cannot George Boyd, his home debut cannot

get much better. He was off the get much better. He was off the

get much better. He was off the We know he can score goals and it

We know he can score goals and it We know he can score goals and it

We know he can score goals and it is to's benefit. He has gone to a

is to's benefit. He has gone to a is to's benefit. He has gone to a

is to's benefit. He has gone to a side that are in confident mood as

side that are in confident mood as side that are in confident mood as

side that are in confident mood as side that are in confident mood as

well. He gets a bit of luck, but he well. He gets a bit of luck, but he

well. He gets a bit of luck, but he well. He gets a bit of luck, but he

gets it early. He will be delighted gets it early. He will be delighted

gets it early. He will be delighted gets it early. He will be delighted

with that and it is the start he with that and it is the start he

with that and it is the start he needed to settle in very nicely.

needed to settle in very nicely. needed to settle in very nicely.

Particularly after Sonny Aluko is Particularly after Sonny Aluko is

Particularly after Sonny Aluko is Particularly after Sonny Aluko is

ruled out for the rest of the ruled out for the rest of the

ruled out for the rest of the season. Well that goal from Bakary

season. Well that goal from Bakary season. Well that goal from Bakary

season. Well that goal from Bakary Sako film more like a victory for

I think it will. Watford should I think it will. Watford should

I think it will. Watford should I think it will. Watford should

have been out of sight. But the have been out of sight. But the

have been out of sight. But the goal coming late will make them

goal coming late will make them goal coming late will make them

goal coming late will make them feel good and they have not had

feel good and they have not had feel good and they have not had

that feeling around Molineux board that feeling around Molineux board

that feeling around Molineux board very long. In recent weeks

very long. In recent weeks Sheffield Wednesday have looked

Sheffield Wednesday have looked Sheffield Wednesday have looked

almost unrecognisable from a side almost unrecognisable from a side

almost unrecognisable from a side struggling against a drop in

struggling against a drop in December. Another rapidly improving

December. Another rapidly improving December. Another rapidly improving

club, Nottingham Forest, where the club, Nottingham Forest, where the

visitors to Hillsborough. Sheffield visitors to Hillsborough. Sheffield

visitors to Hillsborough. Sheffield Wednesday made just one change to

Wednesday made just one change to Wednesday made just one change to

Wednesday made just one change to the team. Kieran Lee is out. Dexter

the team. Kieran Lee is out. Dexter the team. Kieran Lee is out. Dexter

Blackstock and Danny Collins were Blackstock and Danny Collins were

Blackstock and Danny Collins were As missed first by Danny Collins.

As missed first by Danny Collins. As missed first by Danny Collins.

That was a good ball in. Collins Dexter Blackstock!. It will not

Dexter Blackstock!. It will not Dexter Blackstock!. It will not

cowed. He says it was offside. It cowed. He says it was offside. It

cowed. He says it was offside. It cowed. He says it was offside. It

is a close call, but it was the is a close call, but it was the

is a close call, but it was the is a close call, but it was the

right call. The goal does not stand right call. The goal does not stand

right call. The goal does not stand and correctly so. It is Radoslav

and correctly so. It is Radoslav and correctly so. It is Radoslav

and correctly so. It is Radoslav Majewski. No man is more glad that

Majewski. No man is more glad that Majewski. No man is more glad that

Billy Davies is back because that Billy Davies is back because that

Billy Davies is back because that is five goals in two-and-a-half

is five goals in two-and-a-half is five goals in two-and-a-half

is five goals in two-and-a-half games. He is back to his very best

games. He is back to his very best games. He is back to his very best

for her Nottingham Forest. Great for her Nottingham Forest. Great

It is a goal kick only. There was a It is a goal kick only. There was a

It is a goal kick only. There was a deflection. Cox has not scored a

deflection. Cox has not scored a deflection. Cox has not scored a

There may be a hint of an arm, a There may be a hint of an arm, a

hand perhaps from Danny Collins. hand perhaps from Danny Collins.

hand perhaps from Danny Collins. hand perhaps from Danny Collins.

That was a shot by Antonio. He got That was a shot by Antonio. He got

That was a shot by Antonio. He got That was a shot by Antonio. He got

It will be a corner. Nottingham one It will be a corner. Nottingham one

It will be a corner. Nottingham one to bring on Keirin League Two

to bring on Keirin League Two to bring on Keirin League Two

replaced Danny Pugh if they can. replaced Danny Pugh if they can.

replaced Danny Pugh if they can. replaced Danny Pugh if they can.

They want to bring on Keirin lead They want to bring on Keirin lead

They claim a handball. It was his They claim a handball. It was his

They claim a handball. It was his arm. We have seen those given this

The shot, blocked by the striker The shot, blocked by the striker

Dexter Blackstock drink the centre Dexter Blackstock drink the centre

Dexter Blackstock drink the centre half's jobs. That first quarter

half's jobs. That first quarter half's jobs. That first quarter

five minutes, it was outstanding five minutes, it was outstanding

five minutes, it was outstanding football. We probably could and

football. We probably could and football. We probably could and

should have scored some more goals should have scored some more goals

should have scored some more goals should have scored some more goals

after the way we played in the after the way we played in the

after the way we played in the first 45 minutes. Sometimes you

first 45 minutes. Sometimes you first 45 minutes. Sometimes you

first 45 minutes. Sometimes you need a little bit of help and I

need a little bit of help and I need a little bit of help and I

don't think he did, the referee, don't think he did, the referee,

don't think he did, the referee, don't think he did, the referee,

with one or two of those shows. -- with one or two of those shows. --

with one or two of those shows. -- shouts. Dave Jones questioning the

shouts. Dave Jones questioning the officials and their decision-making.

officials and their decision-making. officials and their decision-making.

officials and their decision-making. Could they have had a penalty?

Could they have had a penalty? Could they have had a penalty?

was difficult for the assistant to was difficult for the assistant to

was difficult for the assistant to see. There was such a slight

see. There was such a slight see. There was such a slight

movement towards the ball. He does movement towards the ball. He does

movement towards the ball. He does movement towards the ball. He does

affect the flight of the ball. I affect the flight of the ball. I

affect the flight of the ball. I affect the flight of the ball. I

have seen them given. Dave Jones is have seen them given. Dave Jones is

have seen them given. Dave Jones is have seen them given. Dave Jones is

have seen them given. Dave Jones is right - they need a bit of luck on

right - they need a bit of luck on right - they need a bit of luck on

the day. The Nottingham Forrest the day. The Nottingham Forrest

very impressive, particularly after very impressive, particularly after

very impressive, particularly after that first half. How quickly Billy

that first half. How quickly Billy that first half. How quickly Billy

Davies has changed things around. Davies has changed things around.

Davies has changed things around. They had slick passing and movement,

They had slick passing and movement, They had slick passing and movement,

and what impressed me was running and what impressed me was running

and what impressed me was running and what impressed me was running

of the ball. There is the goal. of the ball. There is the goal.

of the ball. There is the goal. of the ball. There is the goal.

Andy Reid guess it in behind the Andy Reid guess it in behind the

Andy Reid guess it in behind the midfield. Simon Cox could have

midfield. Simon Cox could have midfield. Simon Cox could have

midfield. Simon Cox could have played for the shot for himself but

played for the shot for himself but played for the shot for himself but

he plays it on for Radoslav he plays it on for Radoslav

he plays it on for Radoslav he plays it on for Radoslav

Majewski. It was a lovely goal. It Majewski. It was a lovely goal. It

Majewski. It was a lovely goal. It to pervert -- it epitomised

to pervert -- it epitomised everything good about Nottingham

everything good about Nottingham everything good about Nottingham

Forrest in that first half. Whilst Forrest in that first half. Whilst

Forrest in that first half. Whilst Wednesday could have got back into

Wednesday could have got back into Wednesday could have got back into

the game, Nottingham Forest needed the game, Nottingham Forest needed

the game, Nottingham Forest needed the game, Nottingham Forest needed

that second goal to put the game to that second goal to put the game to

that second goal to put the game to that second goal to put the game to

be it. Only a second defeat in 13 be it. Only a second defeat in 13

games for Sheffield Wednesday. games for Sheffield Wednesday.

Looking at their forthcoming Looking at their forthcoming

Looking at their forthcoming fixtures, what will Dave Jones be

fixtures, what will Dave Jones be fixtures, what will Dave Jones be

thinking? He will take heart from thinking? He will take heart from

thinking? He will take heart from that performance. Even though they

that performance. Even though they that performance. Even though they

were outplayed by Nottingham Forest were outplayed by Nottingham Forest

were outplayed by Nottingham Forest were outplayed by Nottingham Forest

they stayed in the game. He will be they stayed in the game. He will be

they stayed in the game. He will be delighted with that. They are much

delighted with that. They are much delighted with that. They are much

delighted with that. They are much stronger at the back and look like

stronger at the back and look like stronger at the back and look like

stronger at the back and look like they can get a result. I think he

they can get a result. I think he they can get a result. I think he

they can get a result. I think he will take that from it. At Elland

will take that from it. At Elland will take that from it. At Elland

Road we saw an early kick-off Road we saw an early kick-off

Road we saw an early kick-off between Leeds United and Millwall.

between Leeds United and Millwall. between Leeds United and Millwall.

between Leeds United and Millwall. Do you sum at Elland Road, Neil

Do you sum at Elland Road, Neil Do you sum at Elland Road, Neil

Warnock is about as useful as Warnock is about as useful as

Springfield's Chief Wiggum. A Springfield's Chief Wiggum. A

delightful through-ball from Paul delightful through-ball from Paul

delightful through-ball from Paul delightful through-ball from Paul

Green, and a less than the league Green, and a less than the league

Green, and a less than the league for a tackle from Martyn Woolford,

for a tackle from Martyn Woolford, for a tackle from Martyn Woolford,

for a tackle from Martyn Woolford, and the referee pointed to the spot.

and the referee pointed to the spot. and the referee pointed to the spot.

Ross McCormack so his penalty saved, Ross McCormack so his penalty saved,

Ross McCormack so his penalty saved, but from the resulting corner kick,

but from the resulting corner kick, but from the resulting corner kick,

Ross McCormack floated the ball Ross McCormack floated the ball

goalwards, the Scotsman coming goalwards, the Scotsman coming

goalwards, the Scotsman coming agonisingly close to an opener, one

agonisingly close to an opener, one agonisingly close to an opener, one

with the clearance from Danny with the clearance from Danny

with the clearance from Danny Shittu keeping it Corless at the

Shittu keeping it Corless at the Shittu keeping it Corless at the

break. In the second half, there break. In the second half, there

break. In the second half, there was more penalty controversy. Leeds

was more penalty controversy. Leeds United awarded another spot-kick.

United awarded another spot-kick. United awarded another spot-kick.

Ross McCormack going down after Ross McCormack going down after

Ross McCormack going down after contact from Gary Dunn, and then

contact from Gary Dunn, and then contact from Gary Dunn, and then

Stephen Warnock with the penalty, Stephen Warnock with the penalty,

Stephen Warnock with the penalty, Stephen Warnock with the penalty,

his first goal since his move from his first goal since his move from

his first goal since his move from his first goal since his move from

Aston Villa. Then they appear to be Aston Villa. Then they appear to be

Aston Villa. Then they appear to be Aston Villa. Then they appear to be

a clear hand ball from Sam Byram, a clear hand ball from Sam Byram,

a clear hand ball from Sam Byram, here. The visitors left angry, and

here. The visitors left angry, and here. The visitors left angry, and

here. The visitors left angry, and whilst Leeds did see look on the

whilst Leeds did see look on the whilst Leeds did see look on the

stretchered off, it was the perfect stretchered off, it was the perfect

stretchered off, it was the perfect stretchered off, it was the perfect

set up for the trip to Leicester on Two of the form says no

Two of the form says no championship met at Oakwell.

championship met at Oakwell. championship met at Oakwell.

Bolton's winning run has raised Bolton's winning run has raised

Bolton's winning run has raised hopes of a belated play-off push.

hopes of a belated play-off push. hopes of a belated play-off push.

The Trotters made it two before The Trotters made it two before

The Trotters made it two before half-time. Jay Spearing's goals are

half-time. Jay Spearing's goals are half-time. Jay Spearing's goals are

half-time. Jay Spearing's goals are as rare as hen's teeth, but his

as rare as hen's teeth, but his as rare as hen's teeth, but his

as rare as hen's teeth, but his second of the season was a beauty.

second of the season was a beauty. second of the season was a beauty.

Having conceded five goals against Having conceded five goals against

Having conceded five goals against Bristol City last week, Barnsley

Bristol City last week, Barnsley Bristol City last week, Barnsley

did not rediscover their form until did not rediscover their form until

did not rediscover their form until the second half. Tomasz Cywka

the second half. Tomasz Cywka the second half. Tomasz Cywka

pulling one back soon after the pulling one back soon after the

pulling one back soon after the restart. Barnsley back on terms

restart. Barnsley back on terms restart. Barnsley back on terms

five minutes later, with Adam five minutes later, with Adam

five minutes later, with Adam Bogdan, the goalkeeper having a

Bogdan, the goalkeeper having a Bogdan, the goalkeeper having a

howler. Chris O'Grady scope. Then howler. Chris O'Grady scope. Then

howler. Chris O'Grady scope. Then Marcus Alonso brought the worst

Marcus Alonso brought the worst Marcus Alonso brought the worst

Marcus Alonso brought the worst that of Luke Steele with a free

that of Luke Steele with a free that of Luke Steele with a free

kick. That allowed Bolton Wanderers kick. That allowed Bolton Wanderers

kick. That allowed Bolton Wanderers defender Craig Dawson to score his

defender Craig Dawson to score his defender Craig Dawson to score his

defender Craig Dawson to score his 4th goal in the games. Jay Spearing

4th goal in the games. Jay Spearing 4th goal in the games. Jay Spearing

blotted his copybook when he passed blotted his copybook when he passed

blotted his copybook when he passed straight to Jim O'Brien, but this

straight to Jim O'Brien, but this straight to Jim O'Brien, but this

time, Adam Bogdan prove the safer time, Adam Bogdan prove the safer

time, Adam Bogdan prove the safer pair of hands. Bolton Wanderers

pair of hands. Bolton Wanderers pair of hands. Bolton Wanderers

pair of hands. Bolton Wanderers held on to claim their 4th win in

held on to claim their 4th win in held on to claim their 4th win in

six games. The result puts Barnsley six games. The result puts Barnsley

six games. The result puts Barnsley back into trouble. Credit to them,

back into trouble. Credit to them, back into trouble. Credit to them,

back into trouble. Credit to them, with a sucker punches to two of the

with a sucker punches to two of the with a sucker punches to two of the

goals within seven minutes. But we goals within seven minutes. But we

goals within seven minutes. But we goals within seven minutes. But we

bounce straight back and we got the bounce straight back and we got the

bounce straight back and we got the bounce straight back and we got the

lead back, a deserved lead, and in lead back, a deserved lead, and in

lead back, a deserved lead, and in lead back, a deserved lead, and in

the last few minutes we dug deep, the last few minutes we dug deep,

the last few minutes we dug deep, the last few minutes we dug deep,

found a lot of energy and defended found a lot of energy and defended

found a lot of energy and defended very well. Peterborough fans are

very well. Peterborough fans are very well. Peterborough fans are

not losing faith in their not losing faith in their

management, although there decision management, although there decision

management, although there decision management, although there decision

to leave George Boyd leave for Hull to leave George Boyd leave for Hull

to leave George Boyd leave for Hull to leave George Boyd leave for Hull

City look strange in the midst of a City look strange in the midst of a

City look strange in the midst of a relegation scrap. But white guilt

relegation scrap. But white guilt relegation scrap. But white guilt

timed his return to form perfectly timed his return to form perfectly

with a remarkable personal with a remarkable personal

with a remarkable personal performance. Mike Dean might have

performance. Mike Dean might have performance. Mike Dean might have

believed he was due some assistance believed he was due some assistance

believed he was due some assistance to help prevent the first goal

to help prevent the first goal before Dwight deal gave

before Dwight deal gave before Dwight deal gave

Peterborough and early grip on the Peterborough and early grip on the

Peterborough and early grip on the Peterborough and early grip on the

contest with the finish the past as contest with the finish the past as

contest with the finish the past as ever. Then Dwight Gayle completed

ever. Then Dwight Gayle completed ever. Then Dwight Gayle completed

his first senior hat-trick within his first senior hat-trick within

his first senior hat-trick within 15 minutes. His manager Darren

15 minutes. His manager Darren 15 minutes. His manager Darren

Ferguson says that he is better Ferguson says that he is better

Ferguson says that he is better Ferguson says that he is better

than he thought he would be, and no than he thought he would be, and no

than he thought he would be, and no wonder. Jordan Rhodes bag the match

wonder. Jordan Rhodes bag the match wonder. Jordan Rhodes bag the match

ball in silk and the corresponding ball in silk and the corresponding

ball in silk and the corresponding ball in silk and the corresponding

game at London Road and started a game at London Road and started a

comeback with Blackburn's first comeback with Blackburn's first

comeback with Blackburn's first goal since a famous victory at

goal since a famous victory at goal since a famous victory at

Arsenal. Then there was an Arsenal. Then there was an

Arsenal. Then there was an Arsenal. Then there was an

onslaught from the home side and as onslaught from the home side and as

Peterborough Ward, Jason Lowe Peterborough Ward, Jason Lowe

Peterborough Ward, Jason Lowe should have increased their anxiety,

should have increased their anxiety, should have increased their anxiety,

but the second arrived too late. but the second arrived too late.

but the second arrived too late. But it could not prevent

But it could not prevent Peterborough climbing off the

Peterborough climbing off the Peterborough climbing off the

bottom and some harsh words from bottom and some harsh words from

bottom and some harsh words from bottom and some harsh words from

the home dressing room. We were not the home dressing room. We were not

the home dressing room. We were not really committed to the cause. I

really committed to the cause. I really committed to the cause. I

really committed to the cause. I think what has happened to Jo, it

think what has happened to Jo, it think what has happened to Jo, it

has reared its head, the problems has reared its head, the problems

has reared its head, the problems previous managers have had at the

previous managers have had at the previous managers have had at the

previous managers have had at the Football Club. They're a lot of big

Football Club. They're a lot of big Football Club. They're a lot of big

changes that need to happen. changes that need to happen.

changes that need to happen. changes that need to happen.

first half was as good as it gets. first half was as good as it gets.

first half was as good as it gets. We were outstanding, the way that

We were outstanding, the way that We were outstanding, the way that

We were outstanding, the way that we passed and moved the ball. I

we passed and moved the ball. I we passed and moved the ball. I

we passed and moved the ball. I thought the first half was as good

thought the first half was as good thought the first half was as good

thought the first half was as good as I can remember us playing.

as I can remember us playing. as I can remember us playing.

as I can remember us playing. was six games without a victory for

was six games without a victory for was six games without a victory for

Sean Dyche - no wonder Burnley's Sean Dyche - no wonder Burnley's

Sean Dyche - no wonder Burnley's play-off hopes have faded. This was

play-off hopes have faded. This was play-off hopes have faded. This was

the moment they scored for the the moment they scored for the

the moment they scored for the first time since early February.

first time since early February. first time since early February.

Junior Stanislaus with the through- Junior Stanislaus with the through-

Junior Stanislaus with the through- ball, but the offside flag

ball, but the offside flag curtailing the celebrations.

curtailing the celebrations. curtailing the celebrations.

Charlton are looking for points to Charlton are looking for points to

Charlton are looking for points to avoid being drawn into a relegation

avoid being drawn into a relegation avoid being drawn into a relegation

avoid being drawn into a relegation scrap. Then, the moment that lit up

scrap. Then, the moment that lit up scrap. Then, the moment that lit up

scrap. Then, the moment that lit up the game and Prutton end to that

the game and Prutton end to that the game and Prutton end to that

348 minute goal drought, Charlie 348 minute goal drought, Charlie

348 minute goal drought, Charlie Austin from 25 yards out, goal

Austin from 25 yards out, goal Austin from 25 yards out, goal

Austin from 25 yards out, goal number 25 of the season and a few

number 25 of the season and a few number 25 of the season and a few

of them are more spectacular than of them are more spectacular than

of them are more spectacular than that. Charlton have just had four

that. Charlton have just had four that. Charlton have just had four

that. Charlton have just had four home victories out of 18 games this

home victories out of 18 games this home victories out of 18 games this

season. Grant seemed equal to season. Grant seemed equal to

season. Grant seemed equal to everything. Danny Haynes had his

everything. Danny Haynes had his everything. Danny Haynes had his

cross turned wide by Morrison. cross turned wide by Morrison.

cross turned wide by Morrison. cross turned wide by Morrison.

has got that clarity and power. He has got that clarity and power. He

has got that clarity and power. He finds different ways of scoring.

finds different ways of scoring. finds different ways of scoring.

Fantastic, a worthy winner of any Fantastic, a worthy winner of any

Fantastic, a worthy winner of any match. To paraphrase Al Pacino in

match. To paraphrase Al Pacino in match. To paraphrase Al Pacino in

any given Sunday, football is a any given Sunday, football is a

any given Sunday, football is a any given Sunday, football is a

game of inches. -- of Inces. This game of inches. -- of Inces. This

game of inches. -- of Inces. This match proved a largely forgettable

match proved a largely forgettable match proved a largely forgettable

affair. The Robins created some affair. The Robins created some

affair. The Robins created some chances, but Matt Gilks saved

chances, but Matt Gilks saved chances, but Matt Gilks saved

comfortably. Just after 60 minutes comfortably. Just after 60 minutes

comfortably. Just after 60 minutes the visitors thought they had the

the visitors thought they had the the visitors thought they had the

lead after a jinking run from lead after a jinking run from

lead after a jinking run from Brendan Moloney saw the shot

Brendan Moloney saw the shot Brendan Moloney saw the shot

spilled to Steven Davis. But the spilled to Steven Davis. But the

spilled to Steven Davis. But the linesman's flag cut short the

linesman's flag cut short the linesman's flag cut short the

celebrations. As it turned out, celebrations. As it turned out,

celebrations. As it turned out, celebrations. As it turned out,

City had to thank keeper Tom Heaton City had to thank keeper Tom Heaton

City had to thank keeper Tom Heaton for saving them from defeat. The

for saving them from defeat. The for saving them from defeat. The

former Manchester United man with a former Manchester United man with a

former Manchester United man with a save that could have secured a

save that could have secured a save that could have secured a

valuable point. For us, the first valuable point. For us, the first

valuable point. For us, the first clean sheet away from home all

clean sheet away from home all clean sheet away from home all

clean sheet away from home all season, so it is moving in the

season, so it is moving in the season, so it is moving in the

right direction. Terrific goal we right direction. Terrific goal we

right direction. Terrific goal we saw from Charlie Austin at Burnley.

saw from Charlie Austin at Burnley. saw from Charlie Austin at Burnley.

saw from Charlie Austin at Burnley. We talked about him a couple of

We talked about him a couple of We talked about him a couple of

We talked about him a couple of seasons ago, and the jump he has

seasons ago, and the jump he has seasons ago, and the jump he has

made through the divisions. And made through the divisions. And

made through the divisions. And Wakeel at Peterborough has already

Wakeel at Peterborough has already Wakeel at Peterborough has already

Wakeel at Peterborough has already got 10 goals in 17 games after

got 10 goals in 17 games after got 10 goals in 17 games after

got 10 goals in 17 games after moving up two leaks. 17 goals in 35

moving up two leaks. 17 goals in 35 moving up two leaks. 17 goals in 35

moving up two leaks. 17 goals in 35 games now, and that one, he gets a

games now, and that one, he gets a games now, and that one, he gets a

good connection. Just make sure he good connection. Just make sure he

good connection. Just make sure he good connection. Just make sure he

hits the target, and this one I am hits the target, and this one I am

hits the target, and this one I am very impressed with, it is the

very impressed with, it is the very impressed with, it is the

very impressed with, it is the third and the best. He takes his

third and the best. He takes his third and the best. He takes his

third and the best. He takes his time and lifts it over the keeper.

time and lifts it over the keeper. time and lifts it over the keeper.

time and lifts it over the keeper. Alan McDonald used to tell me to do

Alan McDonald used to tell me to do Alan McDonald used to tell me to do

Alan McDonald used to tell me to do that in training and it would fly

that in training and it would fly that in training and it would fly

over the crossbar! We spoke about over the crossbar! We spoke about

over the crossbar! We spoke about Brighton and how they might have

Brighton and how they might have Brighton and how they might have

got some consistency going and the got some consistency going and the

got some consistency going and the Bolton Wanderers are doing the same.

Bolton Wanderers are doing the same. Bolton Wanderers are doing the same.

Yes, he has this natural instinct Yes, he has this natural instinct

Yes, he has this natural instinct from crosses and set-pieces, but he

from crosses and set-pieces, but he from crosses and set-pieces, but he

from crosses and set-pieces, but he has added goals to Bolton, and that

has added goals to Bolton, and that has added goals to Bolton, and that

has added goals to Bolton, and that has added goals to Bolton, and that

is why he has been a big part of is why he has been a big part of

is why he has been a big part of is why he has been a big part of

their rise. That was a huge victory their rise. That was a huge victory

their rise. That was a huge victory for Leeds United, again of non-

for Leeds United, again of non- for Leeds United, again of non-

existent penalties as far as Kenny existent penalties as far as Kenny

existent penalties as far as Kenny Jackett was concerned. But it keeps

Jackett was concerned. But it keeps Jackett was concerned. But it keeps

originated in the hunt. I thought originated in the hunt. I thought

originated in the hunt. I thought Liege United deserve to win,

Liege United deserve to win, Liege United deserve to win,

marginally the best site. I feel marginally the best site. I feel

marginally the best site. I feel marginally the best site. I feel

that they lack a little bit of that they lack a little bit of

that they lack a little bit of quality on the bench -- Leeds

quality on the bench -- Leeds quality on the bench -- Leeds

quality on the bench -- Leeds United. But if they can get some

United. But if they can get some United. But if they can get some

momentum going they will be there momentum going they will be there

momentum going they will be there or thereabouts. To League One next,

or thereabouts. To League One next, or thereabouts. To League One next,

or thereabouts. To League One next, which is shaping up to be one of

which is shaping up to be one of which is shaping up to be one of

the closest for years. Only four the closest for years. Only four

the closest for years. Only four points separate the top seven, but

points separate the top seven, but points separate the top seven, but

points separate the top seven, but it was Doncaster who began the day

it was Doncaster who began the day it was Doncaster who began the day

top of the pile. And they top of the pile. And they

top of the pile. And they entertained a side who looked all

entertained a side who looked all entertained a side who looked all

entertained a side who looked all but relegated a few weeks ago but

but relegated a few weeks ago but but relegated a few weeks ago but

have got their rivals feeling have got their rivals feeling

pretty anxious lately. Having pretty anxious lately. Having

pretty anxious lately. Having pretty anxious lately. Having

returned to the top of League One, returned to the top of League One,

returned to the top of League One, returned to the top of League One,

Doncaster were in no mood to throw Doncaster were in no mood to throw

Doncaster were in no mood to throw away their advantage. Iain Hume put

away their advantage. Iain Hume put away their advantage. Iain Hume put

them on the biggest Hartlepool. His them on the biggest Hartlepool. His

headline-grabbing form perhaps work headline-grabbing form perhaps work

headline-grabbing form perhaps work against them, you. Doncaster new

against them, you. Doncaster new not to underestimate Hartlepool

not to underestimate Hartlepool not to underestimate Hartlepool

not to underestimate Hartlepool side that had won five games out of

side that had won five games out of side that had won five games out of

their last seven. This was always their last seven. This was always

their last seven. This was always their last seven. This was always

going to be the biggest test of going to be the biggest test of

Hartlepool's sudden resurgence. Hartlepool's sudden resurgence.

Despite recent improvements they Despite recent improvements they

Despite recent improvements they Despite recent improvements they

remain a long way from safety. This remain a long way from safety. This

remain a long way from safety. This remain a long way from safety. This

match might have on their way if match might have on their way if

match might have on their way if match might have on their way if

Steve Howard's header had it in but Steve Howard's header had it in but

Steve Howard's header had it in but Steve Howard's header had it in but

instead, at the other end, from a instead, at the other end, from a

instead, at the other end, from a cross from James Husband, Billy

cross from James Husband, Billy cross from James Husband, Billy

Paynter made it three with a Paynter made it three with a

classic centre-forward's goal. His classic centre-forward's goal. His

classic centre-forward's goal. His classic centre-forward's goal. His

celebration is a bit of work. celebration is a bit of work.

celebration is a bit of work. needed something out of the

needed something out of the needed something out of the

ordinary and he produced that on ordinary and he produced that on

ordinary and he produced that on ordinary and he produced that on

the edge of the box with a great the edge of the box with a great

the edge of the box with a great the edge of the box with a great

finish. It gave us a lift going finish. It gave us a lift going

finish. It gave us a lift going finish. It gave us a lift going

into half-time, and we had a few into half-time, and we had a few

into half-time, and we had a few positive words at half-time, just

positive words at half-time, just positive words at half-time, just

positive words at half-time, just to do things a little bit quicker,

to do things a little bit quicker, to do things a little bit quicker,

to do things a little bit quicker, and that is what we did in the

and that is what we did in the and that is what we did in the

and that is what we did in the second half and I thought it was an

second half and I thought it was an outstanding second half performance.

outstanding second half performance. outstanding second half performance.

outstanding second half performance. With the game coming up quickly we

With the game coming up quickly we With the game coming up quickly we

With the game coming up quickly we have an opportunity to put it right

have an opportunity to put it right have an opportunity to put it right

quickly, so let's use that defeat quickly, so let's use that defeat

quickly, so let's use that defeat and put things right on Tuesday.

and put things right on Tuesday. and put things right on Tuesday.

The question was whether United The question was whether United

The question was whether United could keep up the pressure on

could keep up the pressure on could keep up the pressure on

Doncaster at the top. The answer Doncaster at the top. The answer

Doncaster at the top. The answer Doncaster at the top. The answer

came and the second half, with the came and the second half, with the

came and the second half, with the came and the second half, with the

shot saved by Alex Cisak only for shot saved by Alex Cisak only for

shot saved by Alex Cisak only for Michael Doyle to tuck home the

Michael Doyle to tuck home the rebound. You, Oldham's relegation

rebound. You, Oldham's relegation rebound. You, Oldham's relegation

fears deepened as Dave Kitson fears deepened as Dave Kitson

fears deepened as Dave Kitson confirmed after winning six to keep

confirmed after winning six to keep confirmed after winning six to keep

confirmed after winning six to keep them -- to keep Sheffield United in

them -- to keep Sheffield United in them -- to keep Sheffield United in

them -- to keep Sheffield United in second place. Not too many saw your

second place. Not too many saw your second place. Not too many saw your

town's midweek defeat at Colchester town's midweek defeat at Colchester

town's midweek defeat at Colchester coming and Owain Fon Williams could

coming and Owain Fon Williams could coming and Owain Fon Williams could

coming and Owain Fon Williams could have said the same about Ed Upson's

have said the same about Ed Upson's have said the same about Ed Upson's

free kick that settled this game. free kick that settled this game.

free kick that settled this game. Ed Upson was inches away from a

Ed Upson was inches away from a Ed Upson was inches away from a

Ed Upson was inches away from a second, but one goal was enough for

second, but one goal was enough for second, but one goal was enough for

your old town to leapfrog Tranmere your old town to leapfrog Tranmere

your old town to leapfrog Tranmere your old town to leapfrog Tranmere

Rovers, who might now have to scrap Rovers, who might now have to scrap

Rovers, who might now have to scrap Rovers, who might now have to scrap

for a play-off place. They had a for a play-off place. They had a

for a play-off place. They had a for a play-off place. They had a

two big lads up front and we handle two big lads up front and we handle

two big lads up front and we handle two big lads up front and we handle

that, as a back four very well and that, as a back four very well and

that, as a back four very well and created opportunities. And we were

created opportunities. And we were created opportunities. And we were

hanging on in there without giving hanging on in there without giving

hanging on in there without giving them many chances. New Swindon

them many chances. New Swindon manager Kevin Macdonald discovered

manager Kevin Macdonald discovered manager Kevin Macdonald discovered

the unforgiving side of the the unforgiving side of the

business. Nitin Thomson lost business. Nitin Thomson lost

possession and Frank Moussa possession and Frank Moussa

delivered the punishment. Coventry delivered the punishment. Coventry

delivered the punishment. Coventry went in front after two minutes,

went in front after two minutes, went in front after two minutes,

but were far from in command. but were far from in command.

but were far from in command. Roared on by 3,000 travelling fans,

Roared on by 3,000 travelling fans, Roared on by 3,000 travelling fans,

Swindon Town swept forward, and Swindon Town swept forward, and

Swindon Town swept forward, and Swindon Town swept forward, and

Simon Ferry brought the best out of Simon Ferry brought the best out of

Simon Ferry brought the best out of goalkeeper, Jo Murphy. Swindon have

goalkeeper, Jo Murphy. Swindon have goalkeeper, Jo Murphy. Swindon have

goalkeeper, Jo Murphy. Swindon have not come from being to win, all

not come from being to win, all not come from being to win, all

season. The best openings fell to season. The best openings fell to

Andy Williams, but Coventry Andy Williams, but Coventry

Andy Williams, but Coventry continued to survive. In the second

continued to survive. In the second continued to survive. In the second

continued to survive. In the second power, the new Swindon boss sent on

power, the new Swindon boss sent on power, the new Swindon boss sent on

power, the new Swindon boss sent on look Rooney and Adam Rooney. It was

look Rooney and Adam Rooney. It was look Rooney and Adam Rooney. It was

Adam's shot that got away from Adam's shot that got away from

Adam's shot that got away from Murphy, and Williams browsed for

Murphy, and Williams browsed for Murphy, and Williams browsed for

the goal he had been threatening. the goal he had been threatening.

the goal he had been threatening. the goal he had been threatening.

As the contest moved into the 90th As the contest moved into the 90th

As the contest moved into the 90th minute, this corner kick from look

minute, this corner kick from look minute, this corner kick from look

minute, this corner kick from look Rooney was met by Darren Ward. He

Rooney was met by Darren Ward. He Rooney was met by Darren Ward. He

Rooney was met by Darren Ward. He does not get many goals, but that

does not get many goals, but that does not get many goals, but that

does not get many goals, but that goal secured his new boss a winning

I thought we played well after I thought we played well after

conceding early on. Very good conceding early on. Very good

conceding early on. Very good performance and great support from

performance and great support from performance and great support from

performance and great support from the crowd. Second best at times. I

the crowd. Second best at times. I the crowd. Second best at times. I

don't think we deserved to get don't think we deserved to get

don't think we deserved to get don't think we deserved to get

anything out of the game. Such is anything out of the game. Such is

anything out of the game. Such is the competitive nature of League

the competitive nature of League the competitive nature of League

One, both managers felt theirs was One, both managers felt theirs was

One, both managers felt theirs was One, both managers felt theirs was

the bet r side here. Sun Thorpe the bet r side here. Sun Thorpe

the bet r side here. Sun Thorpe this their moments. Nolan nearly

this their moments. Nolan nearly this their moments. Nolan nearly

snatched the lead. Brentford could snatched the lead. Brentford could

snatched the lead. Brentford could point to having created more and

point to having created more and better chances. Their winner

better chances. Their winner better chances. Their winner

arrived with 20 minutes remaining. arrived with 20 minutes remaining.

arrived with 20 minutes remaining. Tom Adeyemi scoring with his first

Tom Adeyemi scoring with his first Tom Adeyemi scoring with his first

Tom Adeyemi scoring with his first touch of the ball. This volley was

touch of the ball. This volley was touch of the ball. This volley was

touch of the ball. This volley was as close as they came to extending

as close as they came to extending as close as they came to extending

as close as they came to extending a narrow lead. Hands up who wants

a narrow lead. Hands up who wants a narrow lead. Hands up who wants

to win this division? Bournemouth to win this division? Bournemouth

to win this division? Bournemouth looked a decent bet when they

looked a decent bet when they looked a decent bet when they

topped the table last month. They topped the table last month. They

topped the table last month. They dropped to seventh ahead of this

dropped to seventh ahead of this dropped to seventh ahead of this

game and fell behind when MacDonald game and fell behind when MacDonald

game and fell behind when MacDonald sliced through the Cherries defence.

sliced through the Cherries defence. sliced through the Cherries defence.

Orient had gone four games without Orient had gone four games without

Orient had gone four games without Orient had gone four games without

a win. That luck was about to a win. That luck was about to

a win. That luck was about to change. This shot came so close.

change. This shot came so close. change. This shot came so close.

Bournemouth felt they should have Bournemouth felt they should have

Bournemouth felt they should have Bournemouth felt they should have

had a penalty after Seaborne had a had a penalty after Seaborne had a

had a penalty after Seaborne had a had a penalty after Seaborne had a

free header that seemed to strike a free header that seemed to strike a

free header that seemed to strike a hand after the woodwork. The

hand after the woodwork. The referee disagreed. This was

referee disagreed. This was orient's afternoon. A feeling

orient's afternoon. A feeling orient's afternoon. A feeling

confirmed in the second-half as confirmed in the second-half as

confirmed in the second-half as MacDonald raced on to a wayward

MacDonald raced on to a wayward MacDonald raced on to a wayward

MacDonald raced on to a wayward back header to bring up his double.

back header to bring up his double. back header to bring up his double.

back header to bring up his double. They were on their worst run since

They were on their worst run since They were on their worst run since

October, three consecutive losss in October, three consecutive losss in

October, three consecutive losss in which they failed to score. They

which they failed to score. They which they failed to score. They

were struggle to overcome the were struggle to overcome the

were struggle to overcome the were struggle to overcome the

keeper. They found a way past the keeper. They found a way past the

keeper. They found a way past the keeper. This lovely floated cross