HURST IS A SHREWD OPERATOR

GOOD recruitment is about spotting players who can step up. That’s why I’ve been very impressed with Paul Hurst at Ipswich....

Cook’s cool after Soudani blow

By Paul Kendrick CASHING IN: Nottingham Forest’s Matty Cash is mobbed after making it 1-1 PICTURE: Dan Westwell WIGAN manager Paul...

NOLAN’S ADORATION OF STEAD

LEAGUE TWO KEVIN Nolan has been singing the praises of veteran Notts County striker Jon Stead. The 35-year-old is in his...

VETERAN RANGEL OUT TO AID QPR

By Jeff Welburn POSITIVE: Angel Rangel CHAMPIONSHIP ANGEL Rangel hopes his know-how will help kickstart QPR’s season. The 35-year-old fullback, released...

VASSELL’S GAME OF PATIENCE

CHAMPIONSHIP BIRMINGHAM boss Garry Monk does not expect striker Isaac Vassell to be back in action until after the international break...

EXETER ECSTASY IN SHOOT-OUT DRAMA

By John Lyons MIDWEEK ACTION: CARABAO CUP FIRST ROUND OPENER: Derby take the lead at Oldham ROUT: Blackburn’s Kasey Palmer knocks...

BIELSA BOYS ARE ON THE MARCH…

By Neil Goulding ECSTATIC: Luke Ayling celebrates scoring Leeds’ opener PICTURE: Action Images MARCELO BIELSA was adamant his Leeds side deserved...

COLVILLE ‘DESERVED A CHANCE’

LEAGUE ONE BRADFORD boss Michael Collins claimed Luca Colville’s “extremely refreshing” attitude earned him a one-year deal. The Bantams announced the...

HAMMERS WAIT FOR DONS IN TV CLASH

AFC Wimbledon scratched a seven-year itch by beating Portsmouth in the first round in midweek – and they’ve been rewarded with...

HURST: WE WERE LIKE WARRIORS

By Russell Cook MY BALL: Ipswich’s Trevoh Chalobah celebrates with team mates after scoring their equalizer PICTURE: Action Images DRIVEN: Trevoh...

BUTCHER’S SECOND HELPING

LEAGUE TWO MANSFIELD’S assistant manager Ben Futcher has confirmed midfielder Calum Butcher is no longer on the transfer list. Butcher, 27,...

BAMFORD SETTLES IN AT LEEDS

CHAMPIONSHIP PATRICK Bamford was delighted to score his first goal for Leeds United and is happy with his start to life...

CHAPMAN SHOULDER SETBACK

CHAMPIONSHIP MIDDLESBROUGH boss Tony Pulis expects midfielder Harry Chapman to be out for up to three weeks with a shoulder injury....

BRUCE’S DELIGHT AT VILLA DEPTH

By David Scott SAVE: Andre Moreira CHAMPIONSHIP STEVE Bruce is happy with the goalkeeping situation at Aston Villa after watching Andre...

DEMPSEY FIRED UP AT ARMY

LEAGUE ONE FLEETWOOD midfielder Kyle Dempsey believes the club are better prepared for a promotion push this season. Dempsey was part...

MITCHELL READY FOR BIG TESTS

LEAGUE ONE KARL Robinson hopes new Oxford keeper Jonathan Mitchell can provide a calm head in some tough upcoming assignments. The...

BRAD BAGS THIRD IN A WEEK

Mowbray thrilled as Dack attack seals a first win for Rovers By Chris Dunlavy FULL STRETCH: Hull’s Jackson Irvine, right, and...

GERRARD TALK KEY TO LOWE

LEAGUE TWO BURY manager Ryan Lowe has acted on Steven Gerrard’s recommendation after bringing in Jamie Barjonas on loan from Rangers....

ASONGANYI ‘IS STILL LEARNING’

LEAGUE TWO PAUL Tisdale admits Dylan Asonganyi still has a lot to learn after the teenage MK Dons striker scored his...

LE FONDRE PENS DEAL AT SYDNEY

CHAMPIONSHIP FORMER Bolton striker Adam Le Fondre admits he had to take the “opportunity of a lifetime” and join Sydney FC....