WE CAN’T WAIT FOR HERO JOE!

Banter’s back as Dale get big lift By Dan Barnes IN HARNESS: Rochdale captain Ian Henderson and team-mates eagerly await the...

BROOKS PUT THE BLADES ON TOP!

But boss Wilder is still not happy… By Pippa Field CHAMPIONSHIP RAZOR-SHARP: Billy Sharp celebrates scoring Sheffield United’s opener PICTURES: Action...

Boro’s boy wonder must get real soon

A FRESH TAKE ON FOOTBALL Chris Dunlavy ADAMA Traore was just eight when he was scouted by Barcelona and invited to...

MILAN HEAPS PRESSURE ON SORRY SIMON

By Clive Hetherington BOBBY DAZZLER: Bristol City’s Bobby Reid celebrates after scoring the opener PICTURE: Action Images ROY Keane was an...

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...

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...

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...

WE’RE FEELING BLESSED – POPE

Striker hits the goal trail By Paul Eddison LEAP OF FAITH: Tom Pope enjoys the moment after scoring for Port Vale...

BOSTWICK: I HAVE BEEN IMP-SPIRED!

Cowley factor proved big lure By Dan Barnes HAIR-RAISING: Michael Bostwick in action for Lincoln against Mansfield PICTURE: CameraSport JUST try...

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...

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KEEP THE FAITH SAYS CHAIRMAN

CHAMPIONSHIP SHEFFIELD Wednesday chairman Dejphon Chansiri has issued a rallying cry to the Owls faithful. It has been a sticky start...

BYRON’S HAPPY TO FOLLOW KEANE

By Paul Eddison POSITIVE: Byron Webster CHAMPIONSHIP MILLWALL defender Byron Webster is confident he can rediscover his best form as he...

CURTIS SEEKS NEW SHOT AT BIG-TIME

By Chris Dunlavy TOUGH TEST: Curtis Davies tracks Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez in his Hull days and, inset, he celebrates scoring for...

BUOYANT HUNT ON THEMARK

LEAGUE ONE EXPERIENCED campaigner Noel Hunt says he is primed and ready to play a part in Wigan’s promotion push. The...

TROTTERS’ MESSAGE

CHAMPIONSHIP BOLTON say they have ended talks with potential investors – and want to focus on matters on the field. Speculation...

LET’S ALL PITCH IN, URGES STEFAN

By James Andrew CHAMPIONSHIP STEFAN Johansen has urged his Fulham teammates to take responsibility and chip in with more goals for...

CROCKED ADE GIVES U’S BOOST

LEAGUE TWO CAMBRIDGE boss Shaun Derry says Ade Azeez may be back in action earlier than expected. The 23-year-old forward suffered...

’WE WEREN’T BRAVE ENOUGH’

Nuno left frustated as his Wolves fall prey to Hoops By Jonny Singer CHAMPIONSHIP OPENING UP: QPR’s Conor Washington celebrates scoring...

CONNOR GRABS A SOUVENIR

CHAMPIONSHIP WOLVES might have lost their Carabao Cup fourthround tie with Manchester City, but Connor Ronan was still able to take...