Bournemouth manager Gary O’Neil felt his players had finally got what they deserved after ending their long winless run with a 1-0 triumph at Wolves.Marcus Tavernier scored the only goal as the Cherries claimed their first Premier League victory in eight games and hauled themselves out of the relegation zone in the process.After draws against Nottingham Forest and Newcastle and a late defe...Full Story »

Neil Critchley insists he has “full belief” that he can turn things around at QPR, despite seeing his side’s winless run in the Championship extended to 10 games as they fell to a 3-1 defeat at Middlesbrough.Critchley won his first game in charge at Loftus Road but has not tasted victory since and after three defeats on the bounce, Rangers are now just eight points above the dr...Full Story »

Anthony Glennon headed in a stoppage-time winner as Grimsby came from behind to beat promotion-chasing Northampton 2-1 at Sixfields.It was all going to plan for the Cobblers at half-time after Sam Hoskins’ early goal, but their winless run stretched to four games thanks to late headers from Luke Waterfall and Glennon.Max Crocombe got strong fists behind Marc Leonard’s 20-yard drive i...Full Story »

Interim boss Narcis Pelach says Neil Warnock’s appointment has given Huddersfield a lift, despite Wednesday night’s 3-0 Championship loss to Stoke.The 74-year-old boss takes charge from Thursday as he returns to football, 10 months after announcing his retirement.But a mammoth task faces the veteran manager, as evidenced by their poor display in the Potteries.Pelach said: “It w...Full Story »

Neil Critchley insisted he was the right man to manage QPR after their dismal run continued with a 3-0 Championship defeat at home to Sunderland.Rangers are now without a win in 10 matches in all competitions, have won just one of their past 17 and one of their 11 games since Critchley took over as head coach in the wake of Michael Beale’s departure.They were top of the table when they bea...Full Story »

Neil Harris lauded his players’ much-improved second-half display as Gillingham moved out of the Sky Bet League Two relegation zone with a 2-1 home win over Grimsby.A drab first half in which the Mariners had the upper hand gave way to a terrific performance from the hosts after the interval, with George Lapslie tapping home on his full debut.The Gills were pegged back in the 75th minute t...Full Story »

Neil Wood says Salford City must find consistency in their bid for promotion after they came from behind to draw 1-1 with Harrogate Town.Jack Muldoon marked his new Sulphurites deal with the game’s opener shortly after the interval. When the hosts’ defence was carved open, Muldoon advanced forward before smartly finishing at Alex Cairns’ near post.However, Matty Lund – wh...Full Story »

QPR boss Neil Critchley defended his players after their miserable run continued with a 2-1 defeat at home to Millwall.Rangers were top of the Championship in October but have slumped to 16th and have now gone nine matches without a win.The west London side have won just one of their past 16 games – and one of their 10 since Critchley took over as head coach in the wake of Michael Beale&rs...Full Story »

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson hailed the goal threat of Stephen Humphrys after the striker netted again in a 2-0 Scottish Cup fifth-round win over Hamilton.The on-loan Wigan striker bagged his fifth goal of the season when he fired home from a tight angle in the 29th minute.Fresh from scoring from his own half against Dundee United last weekend, Humphrys had several other efforts at goal in a on...Full Story »

Neil Wood urged his Salford side to “keep pushing” after they maintained their promotion push with a 2-1 win at home to local rivals Rochdale at the Peninsula Stadium.Goals from Matt Smith and Conor McAleny earned Salford a fourth consecutive League Two home win for the first time in their history.Dale were given a lifeline in the closing stages when Scott Quigley converted from the ...Full Story »

Neil Critchley has called on his QPR side to “stick together” after their dismal form continued with a 1-1 draw at Huddersfield.The Hoops have failed to win in eight matches in all competitions, with their last victory coming in Critchley’s bow back in December.January arrival Jamal Lowe handed the visitors an early lead when he pounced on a Matthew Lowton mistake and headed ho...Full Story »

Robbie Neilson believes Hearts forward Stephen Humphrys has already secured Scotland’s goal of the season after he sealed his side’s 3-1 win over 10-man Dundee United with an audacious finish from just inside his own half.Deep into stoppage time, with the Jambos hanging on to a 2-1 lead, the on-loan Wigan attacker picked up possession in his own box following a United corner and surg...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Neil Harris was thrilled with his side’s second-half response after sealing a 1-0 win over Crawley.Shaun Williams struck in the 48th minute to secure victory for the Gills, who still sit 23rd in Sky Bet League Two but have won three of their last four matches.Crawley had arguably been the better team in the first half, and Harris was pleased to see his side adjust in the se...Full Story »

Relieved Salford boss Neil Wood urged his players to “keep their foot on the gas” after they ground out a hard-earned 1-0 win at home to Walsall.Matt Smith’s early goal proved the difference as the Ammies edged closer to the automatic promotion places.Wood said: “That’s a really important three points. It keeps us in a really handy position in the table.“It wa...Full Story »

Birmingham goalkeeper Neil Etheridge was allegedly targeted by racist abuse from a supporter during his side’s dramatic FA Cup draw at Blackburn.A visibly upset Etheridge was seen speaking to the referee after team-mate Jordan James had equalised in stoppage time for the Blues to secure a 2-2 draw and send the fourth-round tie back to St Andrew’s for a replay.Birmingham boss John Eus...Full Story »

Robbie Neilson backed Lawrence Shankland to kick on and score even more after he became the first Hearts player to hit 20 goals in a season for 31 years.The Jambos skipper notched his side’s second goal in their 3-0 Scottish Cup fourth-round win over Hibernian.And manager Neilson revealed that Jambos record goal-scorer John Robertson, the last man to score 20 in a season for the Tynecastle...Full Story »

Alex Neil praised Dwight Gayle after he ended his 50-game goal drought in Stoke’s 4-0 rout of Reading.The 33-year-old forward notched his first goal since December 2020 as he capped an impressive Potters’ display in the Sky Bet Championship clash.An early Will Smallbone effort opened the scoring with Tyrese Campbell and Jacob Brown tightening Stoke’s grip on the tie.And a first...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Neil Harris praised his side’s ‘clinical’ display after they won 2-0 at fellow strugglers Colchester United.Both goals came just before half-time, as the Gills claimed back-to-back League Two wins for the first time this season.They took a 37th-minute lead through David Tutonda, who headed home at the far post after Ollie Hawkins had flicked on Alex MacDonald&rs...Full Story »

Gary O’Neil branded the penalty given to Brentford in Bournemouth’s 2-0 defeat “scandalous”.Ivan Toney was pulled to the floor by Marcos Senesi shortly before half-time, giving referee Jarred Gillett what looked a simple penalty decision.However, Cherries boss O’Neil insisted VAR should have spotted Toney actually held on to the defender’s arm until they reach...Full Story »

Manager Neil Wood praised his “hungry” Salford side as their League Two promotion bid was boosted by a 2-0 victory over Sutton.A first half Conor McAleny double fired the Ammies to a second successive victory as they rose to fifth in the table.The in-form Salford striker opened the scoring early on with a precise low finish as the hosts assumed control.McAleny added a second after a ...Full Story »