Dunlavy column: Middlesbrough’s boy wonder must get real soon

Chris Dunlavy writes on the Boro midfielder's proneness to inconsistency and draws similarities with Adel Taarabt

Big Interview: Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp

The Blades striker on taking the lessons he has learnt and passing them on to promising United team-mate David Brooks

NEIL’S BELIEF IS ENOUGH TO LIFT ACE TOM

By Dan Barnes CHAMPIONSHIP TOM Barkhuizen admits the faith shown in him by Alex Neil has helped his progress this season...

TISDALE’S A LLOYD ADMIRER

LEAGUE TWO EXETER boss Paul Tisdale has praised the consistency of midfielder Lloyd James. The 29-year-old Welshman is in his second...

Super Sam back with a bang for Cobblers

By Shane MacDermott NORTHAMPTON manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was ecstatic to see striker Sam Hoskins get on the scoresheet after his...

GILLS NOT JOSH-ING WITH WIN

By Richard Laverty GILLINGHAM may have recorded just their third win of the season against promotion-chasing Rotherham, yet caretaker boss Steve...

Mika is the Man for boss McGreal

By Jon Waldron HEAD coach John McGreal admitted his faith in Mikael Mandron had paid dividends after his double secured Colchester...

NOW IT’S TIME TO SHAME SELFISH LOUTS…

ONE of football’s greatest functions is its capacity for catharsis. Spite and bile, rage and frustration – all of it can...

FRAIZER TAKES THE POSITIVES

CHAMPIONSHIP FRAIZER Campbell hopes the injuries that have blighted his season could be a blessing in disguise. The 30-year-old Hull striker...

MONK’S GOT SOMETHING A BRITT SPECIAL

By Scott Phillips STAR MAN MARTIN BRAITHWAITE Middlesbrough MIDDLESBROUGH boss Gary Monk said his team hit the right balance after defeating...

BENNETT’S RED DISMAYS TONY

By Barrie White SCRAP: Wigan’s Max Power tries to muscle Blackburn’s Harry Chapman off the ball PICTURES: Paul Thompson/Pro Sports Images...

Few home comforts as Argyle get Done

By Matt Bamsey DEREK Adams has brushed aside concerns after his rock-bottom Plymouth side went seven home games without a win...

KEANU KEEPS ROVERS RISING

By Andrew Stockhausen UP AND RUNNING: Keanu Marsh- Brown opens the scoring for Forest Green Rovers PICTURES: Shane Healey/Pro Sports Images...

Who’s up for taking twirl with El Torero?

By Chris Dunlavy PROFILE ON THOMAS CHRISTIANSEN LEEDS UTD MANAGER CHRISTIANSEN FACTFILE Born: Hadsund, Denmark, 1973 (Age 44) Playing career: A...

MATT’S THE WAY TO DO IT!

Smith nets QPR winner – and keeps Blades top PARTY TIME: Jubilant QPR players mob Matt Smith, second from left, after...

OXFORD DUO EARN REWARD

LEAGUE ONE OXFORD United have offered contract extensions to two of their promising youngsters. Midfielder Shandon Baptiste, 19, and winger Malachi...

DOWELL GRABS THE MATCH BALL!

By Steven Chicken STAR MAN KIERAN DOWELL Nott’m Forest LEONID Slutsky insists he only has time to worry about on-the-pitch matters...

SHREWS RUN OVER BY MAGIC MARCUS!

By Mark Williams SHREWSBURY manager Paul Hurst insists there will be ‘no crisis meetings’ following his outfit’s first defeat of the...

EFL AND TWITTER SORRY FOR CUP COCK-UP

CARABAO CUP By Tom Blackett RED-FACED EFL chiefs have apologised after the latest Carabao Cup draw descended into farce. Thursday afternoon’s...

STAGS ‘SUCKER PUNCHED’ LATE ON

By Stephen Thirkill BEMUSED Mansfield Town boss Steve Evans insisted his players did not deserve to drop points in the 1-1...