Neill Collins was delighted with the way his players responded as Leyton Orient ended Barnsley’s hopes of setting a new club record with a sixth successive away win.The visitors, who finished with 10 men following the dismissal of substitute Sam Cosgrove for two yellow cards in the closing stages, had fallen behind when the O’s were awarded a first-half penalty that Joe Pigott conver...Full Story »

Sasa Kalajdzic fired a late winner as Wolves completed a 2-1 comeback over 10-man Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium.Dominic Solanke gave the home support hope of a first win of the season when he handed his side the lead in the first half on ex-Cherries boss Gary O’Neil’s first trip back to his former side.It was all square two minutes after the break thanks to Matheus Cunha before the...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill has told Shea Charles he must learn from his dismissal after Northern Ireland suffered yet another 1-0 defeat in Euro 2024 qualifying, this time at home to Slovenia.The 19-year-old Charles has been one of the bright spots for Northern Ireland in a hugely frustrating qualifying campaign, among the young players who have grabbed the chance to establish themselves in the side ...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill was delighted to see Paul Smyth grab his Northern Ireland chance with both hands as the QPR winger got a goal and an assist on his first international start in a 3-0 win over San Marino.Smyth, who also had a goal disallowed, did his best to light up what was a largely drab affair at Windsor Park as Northern Ireland ended a run of five straight defeats in Euro 2024 qualifyin...Full Story »

Wolves boss Gary O’Neil defused any tension after Unai Emery left without a handshake.The Aston Villa manager walked down the tunnel after Sunday’s 1-1 draw while O’Neil spoke to the fourth official at full time.Pau Torres had quickly cancelled out Hwang Hee-Chan’s second-half opener as Villa missed the chance to move into the Premier League’s top four.Ollie Watkins...Full Story »

Barnsley manager Neill Collins praised the role of his substitutes in finally seeing off Exeter as the Tykes made it five away wins in a row with a 1-0 win at St James Park.In a tight game that could easily have gone either way, the Tykes won it in the 89th minute when Owen Dodgson came off the bench to cross for fellow sub John McAtee to stoop at the near post and head home the only goal of the...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday caretaker manager Neil Thompson admitted the quality might not have been there but could not fault his struggling side for their commitment in the goalless draw at home to Huddersfield.It was a Yorkshire derby of few chances at Hillsborough where the two men on the respective benches provided an interesting subplot to on-field events.Thompson was taking charge of his first ga...Full Story »

Middlesbrough took full advantage of Dan Neil’s first half red card and ran riot after the break to hammer Sunderland 4-0 in the Wear-Tees derby at the Stadium of Light.Midfielder Neil was sent off for Tony Mowbray’s side deep in first half stoppage time after receiving a second yellow card for dissent, allowing Boro to take complete control.Former Sunderland youngster Sam Greenwood,...Full Story »

Neil Harris ruefully admitted Gillingham missed the influence of club captain Shaun Williams as they went down to a fourth defeat in seven games.Goals from Connor O’Riordan and Joe White secured a 2-0 win to move the Railwaymen up to third in the Sky Bet League Two table.The Gills have dropped out of the top seven and their current form is in stark contrast to the blistering start they mad...Full Story »

Salford boss Neil Wood was proud of his side after their 2-0 victory over Football League basement boys Sutton.The Ammies recorded successive League Two wins for the first time this season thanks to second-half goals from Matt Smith and Kelly N’Mai.It has been a much-needed resurgence after a dismal run of five consecutive league losses.“I thought we were outstanding tonight,” ...Full Story »

Neill Collins was delighted with Barnsley’s all-round display as they won 4-0 at Cambridge.Collins’ side have dropped only two points from their five away trips in League One, in contrast to four defeats at Oakwell.Nicky Cadden opened the scoring early on before Mael de Gevigney unwittingly scored the first goal of his professional career when a defensive header rebounded off the Fre...Full Story »

Gillingham manager Neil Harris criticised referee Jacob Miles after Davis Keillor-Dunn’s controversial goal earned Mansfield a point from a 1-1 draw at Priestfield.The Scottish striker cancelled out Macauley Bonne’s early opener for the Gills, but it came from a free-kick taken when it appeared that referee Miles was in the process of booking midfielder Ethan Coleman.Gillingham would...Full Story »

Stoke boss Alex Neil says he “didn’t enjoy any part” of his side’s 3-2 come-from-behind win at Bristol City.A late strike from 18-year-old substitute Nathan Lowe capped a stirring Stoke fightback at Ashton Gate.Bristol City looked to be on course for a comfortable win when Sam Bell fired them ahead from a near post corner after five minutes and Nahki Wells doubled the adv...Full Story »

Blackpool head coach Neil Critchley praised his side’s defensive efforts in their 1-0 win at Barnsley.Jordan Rhodes scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot after Corey O’Keefe brought down CJ Hamilton.Critchley said: “It’s nice to keep a clean sheet and score, because we’ve not done that away from home so far.“We defended magnificently well for ...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Neill Collins was thrilled with his side’s response after they bounced back to winning ways by beating Northampton 2-1 at Sixfields.Defeated by Portsmouth in midweek, the Tykes were ahead after just four minutes thanks to a brilliant volley by Callum Styles.There was little between the teams for most of the game but Devante Cole’s ninth goal of the season two minutes fr...Full Story »

Departing Huddersfield boss Neil Warnock feels he has restored the pride back into the West Yorkshire club as his reign ended with a 2-2 draw against Stoke.Matty Pearson put the Terriers ahead but Daniel Johnson quickly responded with Stoke’s first away goal of this Championship campaign.Ben Wilmot’s looping header put the visitors ahead before Jack Rudoni equalised to earn Warnock h...Full Story »

Huddersfield drew 2-2 with Stoke in Neil Warnock’s final game in charge.Town had announced Tuesday’s Championship fixture would be Warnock’s last with the club and the 74-year-old saw his side open the scoring through Matty Pearson’s first-half header.But they were ahead for less than two minutes as Daniel Johnson netted Stoke’s first first away goal of the season.T...Full Story »

Gillingham manager Neil Harris felt his team were “miles better” than Morecambe in their 2-1 win that returned them to the top of the League Two table.George Lapslie fired the hosts in front from close range early on, but the visitors equalised two minutes later through leading scorer Michael Mellon.Connor Mahoney wrapped up the win after 24 minutes with a sensational curling effort ...Full Story »

Barnsley head coach Neill Collins praised the performance of Devante Cole after he scored twice in a 2-0 win over Burton at Oakwell.Cole opened the scoring in the 21st minute with a curled effort from the edge of the box, before completing his double 22 minutes from time.Collins said: “I think it was a very professional performance, there was a lot of real good aspects.“We always wan...Full Story »

Neil Warnock felt hard work paid off as Huddersfield edged Rotherham 2-0 in an entertaining Yorkshire derby.The Terriers secured a second successive Sky Bet Championship win and their first home victory of the season with a goal in each half.Josh Koroma notched his first goal of the season as he converted an early opener from Sorba Thomas’ inviting cross.And roles were reversed in the seco...Full Story »