03/11/2012 The Football League Show

Hello there. After the excitement in the fourth round of the League

Cup the NPower Championship takes centre stage, four managers make

their debuts with a fifth waiting in the wins after Ian Holloway has

been confirmed as the new manager of Crystal Palace. I'm at vicarage

Road. Here's what else we have for you tonight. With Blackpool at sea

after the sudden departure of their manager, how will they fair against

a Derby side looking to get their season back on track? The lack of

goals are frustrating the boss of the Seagulls? Cardiff arrived at

the Reebok. Dougie Freedman's attempts to bring his right hang

man here proved successful. As for the team news. Freedman made four

the team news. Freedman made four changes to the team which lost last

week. Cardiff are unchanged after last week's 4-0 win against Burnley.

Commentary, Andy Clarke. COMMENTATOR: That is a good ball. A

push in the back from Connolly. The referee decides there wasn't. He

has let a lot go, Tony Bates, no bad thing. They were shoulder to

shoulder. That is what the referee decided. Whittingham. Digs it in

first time. Defensive header from Zach Knight. It went straight

through. It went straight through the goalkeeper. That is the second

goal, in a couple of games, for Masson. Whittingham with the ball

in. Noone with the final strike. The goalkeeper unsighted it is a

goes straight through Warnock. He tries to get a hand down to his

left hand side. He takes the shot. It dips just wide of the bottom

left hand corner. The goalkeeper, with arms out stretched, he was

confident it was never going to find the back of his net. Eagles

takes the shot. It was moving. Marshall couldn't take any chances.

That is twice now he has been forced into action, the Cardiff

keeper, he wasn't at all in the first half. He's found the back of

the net. The flag is up. It was a great finish, from such a tight

angle. He's onside, isn't he? He's onside. The flag goes up

straightaway. Nearly, so nearly, immediate impact from a

substitution made by Dougie Freedman. Davis. Lee. Well saved by

Marshall. Really got the hit away quickly there. Really didn't close

him down or get close enough to him. Petrov, that was off the line. The

referee points to the penalty spot. There was a coming together on the

right hand side of the penalty area. Tony Bates had no doubt about this.

He does make contact with Ngog. Petrov, cool, calm and collected.

He finds the bottom left hand corner. Bolton, back on level terms.

Long ball forward from Mills who is looking for Eagles. Tries to find

Petrov. It wouldn't fall quickly enough. Davis, to the by-line. Back

across the face of goal. That was so close. It wriggles through. This

time it does find the bottom left hand corner. It went through. A

cluster of players. It doesn't matter if you are a Bolton fan who

got it, the end result is the same. Bolton have turned this game on its

head in the last few minutes. The No 9 has been at the centre of

almost all of it. Petrov with a good early ball forward in towards

Ngog. Lays it off for Davies. A good save from Marshall, he's

kept his team in there. Unsighted. Had to get down quickly, low to his

left hand side. Ngog, unbelievibly, is being sent off. That is his

second yellow card in a matter of a few minutes after coming on as a

substitute. Such a rash challenge. They all appeal for a penalty after

Hudson goes down inside the box. He can't believe it hasn't been given.

Warnock is making the challenge. It is very, very clumsy. The keeper's

up as well. Everybody's in the box. Whittingham goes far with this.

Mills is jumping. The goalkeeper might have a chance. He lifts it

over the bar. There must have been a deflection in there, there must

a deflection in there, there must have been. He got the shot away.

Considering the way we played today I think I've got to look at it and

see that decisions changed games. The referee makes a decision on the

penalty that gets them back into the game, when they weren't at that

point. He doesn't givelet decision on Mark Hudson. You give both or

none. It's a game of opinions, before, after, during. Look at the

TV re-play. It will show you we and they could have had a couple of

goals. I thought the tempo was important to the way he played. I

think the referee did well to keep that tempo up. That is football for

you. The perfect start for at Bolton. At the start of play,

behind Cardiff in the Championship table of Leicester City who

suffered their first defeat in eight last week. Earlier today the

Foxes took on a Watford side who had stuttered with three defeats in

had stuttered with three defeats in four.

COMMENTATOR: Watford got off to a a superstar against the promotion

chasers. Abdi got the first goal. Midway through the second-half

Watford won themselves breathing space. Forestieri doubled the

Hornet's lead. They were glad of the two goal cushion. Nugent kept

Leicester in contention. Their urgency was in vain. Whitbread sent

this player sprawling. The referee wasn't in the mood for forgiveness.

The second booking and dismissal left Leicester a man light and

sealed those back-to-back defeats. Tony Mowbray was playing for

Middlesbrough the last time they started a season this well. The

capital one quarter-finalists are second in the Championship. It's

their best league start since 1986. Victory at The Valley was briefly

in doubt. Hulse gave Charlton a lead. Middlesbrough were back on

level terms before the half-hour. Woodgate got the equalliser. His

first ever goal for the club in two separate spells. Men Morison gave

the ball he released this assault on the goal. Charlton fell

aParliament. Middlesbrough could have had any number of goals

Smallwood wrapped up an impressive performance. People who do their

jobs, defenders who defend, midfield players who can win the

ball back and goalscorers who put it in the net when the chances come.

They asked a lot of questions to us in the first hour much we stood up

to it and got our reward in the end. Crystal Palace had taken 17 points

from the last 21. Palace have been enjoying the best of the first half.

From this cross, Glenn Murray's goal sent them to the dressing room

in front. While Blackpool fans are confused by his departure, Palace

were delighted to see them. Grant Hanley tangled with Murray. The

striker used the opportunity to take his tally into the double

figures. Murray really should have had a hat-trick hesm was put on-

the-spot again -- he was put on- the-spot after this clip. Rovers

will think justice was done when he lost out on this shot. The bar

deniedBerg. Holloway will relish the prospect of leading Palace

against Ipswich on Tuesday. Great he's in. He will be happy with what

he is going to inherit, when you look at that today. Long may it

continue for the guys. There is a lot to work on in terms of our

defensive play. Most of all, what we did with the ball. We gave the

ball away too many times today. It's difficult to build attacks

when we give the ball away that easy. This Yorkshire Derby was the

start of a big week for Hull. It's an opportunity to prove their

promotion credentials. John Stones found Aluko who got his fifth goal

of the season. Luke Steele was back. He prevented a lop sided scoreline.

Steele also kept out this header. This shot was the best effort they

had all afternoon. Hull weren't at their best. It's four wins out of

Fife for the Tigers, for whom Jay Simpson was also denied. As for

Barnsley, well let's leave the Some of your thoughts? We got beat.

I am delighted. We have not played as well as we have done in recent

weeks, but we got the result which is important. They are an excellent

side. They were better than us in the first half and put us under a

lot of pressure. We gave the ball away too easily at times. In the

second half, I thought we were the better team, but without a cutting

last time out. Liam Trotter upset the city Ground. Nottingham Forest

fans have not seen their side lose at all last month, so it was no

great surprise when Liam Trotter's personal tally of three goals in

the last four games was matched by Billy Sharp. Millwall also went

through October unbeaten. James Henry's free kick was perfect.

Strike partner, Chris Ward helped with the celebrations. Everything

is going in for him at the moment. And Danny Collins touched only

helped it into the net. For the first time all season, Millwall was

set for back-to-back victories with another deflection working in their

We are putting a nice run together. But when you talk about it and

thinking that you have cracked it, that's when it goes wrong. We have

a tough game at Watford on Tuesday. Let's hear from a very happy as

Gianfranco Zola. A very good performance. Against one of the

best sides. We started very well. The first 30 minutes we were

playing well. Played excellent football, I thought. They came back

very strong. They created some chances and gave us some problems.

Nigel, back-to-back defeats, one win in four, what can you put this

down to? It is the second game on the trot we have not had enough

players playing as well as they have been playing previously. It is

a disappointment, because we have worked very hard to make inroads

and over the last two games, we have not done enough in those games.

The players are disappointed with their performance levels. But I

know we will bounce back because I have the same players who will get

us up and running again. Let's focus on another side from the East

Midlands, Derby County took on black Bernd -- Blackpool, who are

reeling since the departure of Ian favourites get on without the man

who guided them to the Premier League two years ago? Derby

suffered their first defeat in six at Peterborough. He makes two

changes to the side who succumbed Thompson has stepped up to take

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started very well. That goal is in keeping with the first 11.5 minutes.

There was nothing there goalkeeper could do this time. The post Ian

Holloway Era has since begun as Blackpool's German and owners would

from a Derby error that Sammon County. This time it was Craig

Bryson who forced the goalkeeper into the save. He has not have long

to prepare in the aftermath of the departure of the manager, Ian

Holloway. Steve Thompson can be forgiven if things are not quite as

he would like them at the moment. Derby have not won any of their

last three home games. Have started well enough today to improve that

record. Two draws and one defeat in their last three outings here. They

A great effort and turned in. John Brayford is such a rare scorer, I

had to make sure it was Tim! His only Derby County goal came in

October 2010, you wouldn't have guessed it from this. Look at that

for a finish. It is exquisite from attacking skill and prowess within

the Blackpool ranks. It is a penalty. Handball. Blackpool have

their lifeline. He was claiming handball, Phillips. There are hands

on hens within the Derby County ranks. Blackpool have a lifeline.

does not celebrate because there is a job to do. It is only half way.

The crowd are blowing. It is symptomatic of their feelings. Paul

Ince keeps his emotions in check. The goalkeeper did get a piece of

it, but could not stop the ball going into the net. Blackpool can

individual goal. Within a matter of minutes, Derby have built up and

they're two goal lead again. Theo Robinson has moved himself on to

seven goals for this season and is on a hat-trick today. It was a Paul

bought bash macro poor ball by Martinez. Robinson still have

plenty of work to do. The work he won't end at 3-1 of the way this

they have won! Sammon could not miss. It is only his second goal

since he joined from Wigan Athletic. Surely now this game is won. His

previous goal was in the first week of September. His second for Derby

in the first week of November. Robinson involved, Paul Coutts so

would the delivery, and Sammon right in front of goal. It is the

kind of chance e dream of as a How could her performance was that?

It was probably the most complete performance. Apart from the first

minute, but right through the game I thought we deserved the three

points. Great result with a great performance. As good as you have

ever score? I don't know about that, it is nice to get one. It is about

the overall team performance. It is nice to play in a team when you

come off the pitch and it is a pleasure to have been playing with

the lads you have played with. found out on Saturday morning he

had gone, the team had been named. We had to gather them today and

there then no the gaffer had gone. No excuses, Derby did very well.

Blackpool has got to move on. We have the same bunch of players, and

hopefully we can replicate it. is bound to have an effect. We

tried to exploit that. As best he won the first goal goes in. To lose

a manager on the day of the game is going to have an effect. I want to

give it and my best shot. I have a bunch of players I think will

support me, but the results will dictate that. We have some big

Leeds are seen of sell Random on challenge on Buckley. It is as

clear cut as you are ever likely to see. He the Seagulls are flying at

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the better of the two. A great ball did last season and Scots twice

against Leeds. Brilliantly worked Michael Brown but I think he is

keeping his hand in his pocket for now. The referee allowing a good

advantage. He was going to pull the Play Up, thinks about whistling and

then sees Leeds have an advance of Browne will claim it. It's Brighton

2, Leeds 2. Took the flick off Becchio, I think. There. Becchio

might want to claim it. This is Bruno. Now, they're looking for a

penalty. The referee has given it. The third penalty of the night. The

challenge on Mackail-Smith. The referee looks at him and says - you

gave me no alternative. On a hat- trick, Mackail-Smith. Save.

Brilliant save by Kenny. It wasn't right in the corner. It was firmly

struck. That is a top save from Kenny. The last 60 seconds.

Mackail-Smith still full of running. Great save by Kenny. He saved his

side a point here the Leeds goalkeeper. Great run from Mackail-

Smith. When a player brings somebody from behind with a rugby

tackle, you know you look at it as well and that player should not be

on the pitch. Everyone knows and agrees. That didn't work for us

because the penalty is a big decision. It's a great chance to

score a goal. Unlucky for the referee the player who should be

out scored the equalliser. I find it disappointing that players run

that far to try to get somebody sent off. I didn't think it

warranted a sending off. I thought the referee was the best player on

the pitch. I had no complaints. He would have booked few more,

probably a couple of the Brighton lads much I thought he was superb

overall. Paterson put the Clarets ahead. The clarts have won three

out of four. They kept another cleansheet --Clarets. They just

failed with this effort. If only they had someone like Charlie

Austin. His 19th goal of the season secured the points for Burnley. The

wanders were left without a goal in four. Doyle lacked the necessary

finishing touch. Not good enough was the verdict. Sloppy play from

Johnson almost led to Norburnly goal. For once, Austin couldn't

convert. The third wouldn't have flattered the Clarets who tonight

can raise a glass to the new boss. A good day for us. We played well

in the first half. We were looking for that important balance between

attacking and defending properly. We did that in the first half and

created a number of chances. In the second-half they got the upper hand

and we showed the qualities that previously had not been prevalent

here. This appeared to be a good chance for Huddersfield to get back

on track against Bristol City. Sean Scannell made sure things were

going to plan at half-time. They didn't get too many chances to

build on the advantage. Woods was denied. Bristol City had lost four

in a row and taken two points from the last 21. How they will wish

they got more behind this shot. The players were close to getting a

draw with the last move 69 of the math. This header didn't creep into

the corner as the home side hung on. You have to win the football

matches in a different manner. Most of the season we played fluent

football and high-tempo game. Today we were lacking. We got the goal

and defended well as a team. We showed more discipline than we did

last week. We are 1-0 winners. Very pleasing. Having arrived at Ipswich

on Thursday, Mick McCarthy has barely had time to introduce

himself to his players. Mick McCarthy took all of his three

Championship clubs to the play-offs and two of them to the title. The

objective here will be climbing off the bottom. DJ Campbell's goal

hasn't quite done that. It has given Ipswich a lift. It's a first

win in any competition since August. It would have been an easier ride

if this header had not been saved. Birmingham finished the stronger,

they regretted several missed chances. Ipswich hung on. Davis'

injury-time missed ensure a more ral boosting three points.

Birmingham have won once in six games and could do with a lift

themselves. We gave ourselves too much to do. It's more frustrating

at home. We are embarrassed about the position we are. I should give

Jewell a mention. We would not be here if we had got more of them. I

enjoyed it overall. Hillsborough had a chance to climb out of the

bottom three at Peterborough's expense. The second-half produced a

different game. This kick was seized upon by Barkley. Everton's

teenage talent added to his two goals which saw off Ipswich seven

days earlier. Peterborough have lost every time their opponents

have scored first. Antonio might have finished them off. Ant Yeo

redeemed himself with an excellent cross, his third goal of the

campaign. One fewer than he managed in the whole of last season --

Antonio. Posh were kept in contention. Wednesday held their

never. Barkley had got them going. First team football seems to be

suiting him. The kid is a good prospect. We know that. It's nice

he has scored another goal. We have he has scored another goal. We have

to keep it going. A big win there for Sheffield Wednesday. Now a look

for Sheffield Wednesday. Now a look start at his new club. Blackburn

drop to sixth. Mick McCarthy's reign off to a winning start. Five

straight defeats for Bristol City. Peterborough drop into the

Peterborough drop into the My thanks to everyone here at