Wayne Rooney admits result was far more important than display for Birmingham

Wayne Rooney admitted it was “all about winning” after the Birmingham manager celebrated his first away victory since taking charge – 1-0 at Cardiff.The former Manchester United and England striker admitted the result was far more important than the performance, despite praising a “gritty” display.Juninho Bacuna’s composed finish after a rapid counter-attack on

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Mark Robins believes Coventry are growing in stature after draw with Southampton

Mark Robins claimed Coventry are growing in stature after their 1-1 draw against Southampton.The Sky Blues opened the scoring through Haji Wright before they were pegged back by substitute Samuel Edozie to stretch their unbeaten run to 13 games.“You can see that we are growing in stature and confidence,” said Robins. “Four points from two tough home games is really pleasing.&ldqu

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Brendan Rodgers elated after Celtic end long wait for Champions League win

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was delighted to see his players break through a Champions League barrier with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Feyenoord at Parkhead.Substitute Gustaf Lagerbielke headed home in stoppage time to seal Celtic’s first victory in 16 Champions League group games, stretching back to Rodgers’ first spell in charge, and their first at home for a decade.Celtic were c

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Norwich boss David Wagner delighted to ‘put things right’ with clinical display

Norwich head coach David Wagner was delighted to see his side bounce back from a frustrating result at the weekend by beating Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 at Carrow Road.The Canaries lacked a cutting edge in a goalless draw with Preston but took their chances well against the Owls to stay on the fringes of the Championship play-off zone.“Four days ago I spoke about how frustrated I was about not

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Liam Rosenior pleased substitutes changed game as Hull beat Middlesbrough

Hull head coach Liam Rosenior hailed the impact of his substitutes that helped earn a 2-1 win at Middlesbrough.With Boro leading on the hour courtesy of Emmanuel Latte Lath’s seventh goal of the season in the sixth minute, Rosenior made changes at the Riverside Stadium.The triple introduction of Ruben Vinagre, Adama Traore and Ozan Tufan was followed by Liam Delap’s equaliser with 21 m

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Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher hails 10-man display at improving QPR

Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher praised his players for battling to a 0-0 draw at QPR with 10 men – but felt they could have taken all three points.Dan Scarr was sent off in the 25th minute at Loftus Road for a crude challenge on Ilias Chair.Up to that point, Plymouth were the better side and missed chances to go ahead after Rangers repeatedly gave the ball away in the opening quarter of

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Tommy Widdrington ‘absolutely delighted’ with Aldershot’s victory at Stockport

Overjoyed Aldershot boss Tommy Widdrington felt his Vanarama National League high-flyers were worthy FA Cup second-round replay winners at Stockport after the visitors sealed a dramatic 1-0 victory.The game looked to be heading towards extra-time at the home of the Sky Bet League Two leaders, only for substitute Olly Scott to slam home an 88th-minute winner from close range.That goal booked Widdri

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Raith Rovers back on top following Arbroath victory

Lewis Vaughan scored a last-gasp winner as Raith Rovers returned to the top of the cinch Championship with a 2-1 victory over Arbroath.The visitors opened the scoring in the 19th minute when Aidan Connolly drilled in from eight yards.Basement side Arbroath equalised on the half-hour mark when Jermaine Hylton slammed home from the penalty spot after they were awarded a spot-kick for handball.Arbroa

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Ten-man Plymouth earn hard-fought point with goalless draw at QPR

Ten-man Plymouth battled to earn a point in a 0-0 draw with QPR at Loftus Road.Dan Scarr was sent off in the 25th minute when the hosts counter-attacked after Sam Field won the ball, and the defender scythed down Ilias Chair with a crude challenge just inside the Argyle half.Up to that point, Plymouth had been much the better side and sloppy Rangers were fortunate to be on level terms.Three times

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Ozan Tufan nets winner as Hull come from behind to beat slumping Middlesbrough

Substitute Ozan Tufan’s winner eight minutes from time completed a memorable turnaround to earn Hull a 2-1 win at Middlesbrough.Boro had led at half-time courtesy of Emmanuel Latte Lath’s seventh goal of the season in the sixth minute.But Middlesbrough, who have now lost four of their last five matches, failed to capitalise further on a poor Tigers first half.And Hull, making the most

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