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April 09, 2023

LET'S GRAB TITLE!

Vincent keen to finish job

LET'S GRAB TITLE!

2 mins

WE CAN BUILD ON THIS - LUKE

CREWE Alexandra captain Luke Offord believes the club can look forward to better fortunes in 2023-24 having successfully ‘stopped the rot’ this season.

WE CAN BUILD ON THIS - LUKE

2 mins

'LIONS DESERVE TO BE IN HUNT'

MILLWALL defender Murray Wallace says the Championship play-offs are where the Lions belong.

'LIONS DESERVE TO BE IN HUNT'

3 mins

YOUNG GUNS HIT TARGET

Rak-Sakyi & Leaburn shine for Addicks

YOUNG GUNS HIT TARGET

3 mins

Royals' gamble has cost them so much

PAUL Ince is justifiably outraged by Reading’s six-point deduction. It had absolutely nothing to do with him.

Royals' gamble has cost them so much

3 mins

RELAXED NEIL HAS LET HIS TERRIERS OFF LEASH

WATCHING Huddersfield annihilate Middlesbrough in the space of 22 minutes last weekend was enough to convince anyone that the Terriers can evade relegation.

RELAXED NEIL HAS LET HIS TERRIERS OFF LEASH

1 min

KOMPANY'S CLARETS HIT THE BIG TIME

Roberts' goal seals immediate return

KOMPANY'S CLARETS HIT THE BIG TIME

2 mins

TESTING TIMES FOR TOMASSON

BLACKBURN have lost three of their past four league outings as their grip on the final playoff spot starts to look precarious.

TESTING TIMES FOR TOMASSON

1 min

That's our biggest win - Wagner

DAVID Wagner will be hoping Norwich back up their “biggest” win of the season when they take on Rotherham.

That's our biggest win - Wagner

2 mins

SHAUN'S BELIEF IS STILL INTACT

POSITIVE boss Shaun Maloney believes all is not lost for Wigan if they show the same attitude they did against Sheffield United for the rest of the season.

SHAUN'S BELIEF IS STILL INTACT

1 min

IT'S ALL ABOUT US, SAYS BOSS HECKY

PAUL Heckingbottom takes his Sheffield United side to Burnley for tomorrow’s top-of-the-table clash not worrying about the results of fellow promotion-chasers after their win over Wigan Athletic.

IT'S ALL ABOUT US, SAYS BOSS HECKY

2 mins

WILSON IS LOOKING TO EXTEND RECORD...

PROUD Coventry boss Mark Robins is hoping his goalkeeper can extend a new club record at home to Watford tomorrow and remain in the play-off mix.

WILSON IS LOOKING TO EXTEND RECORD...

2 mins

SWANS FULL OF ENERGY

RUSSELL Martin has set his sights on seeing his Swansea side return to winning ways in tomorrow’s clash at bottom-club Wigan.

SWANS FULL OF ENERGY

1 min

BAGGIES BID TO BOUNCE BACK...

BEATEN West Brom boss Carlos Corberan is looking for a big response from his side after suffering defeat at Rotherham.

BAGGIES BID TO BOUNCE BACK...

1 min

HEROICS OF HUGILL EARNS MATT PRAISE

UPBEAT Rotherham boss Matt Taylor believes Jordan Hugill showed his true character as the in-form striker led his team to victory over West Bromwich Albion.

HEROICS OF HUGILL EARNS MATT PRAISE

2 mins

ROWETT ANGER AS LIONS ARE DENIED PENALTY AT THE DEATH

Play-off hopefuls in battle

ROWETT ANGER AS LIONS ARE DENIED PENALTY AT THE DEATH

3 mins

GOAL ACES VIKTOR, ALFIE AND CALLUM NET PRIZES

STRIKERS Viktor Gyokeres, Alfie May and Callum Hendry are celebrating winning the Sky Bet EFL Player of the Month awards for March.

GOAL ACES VIKTOR, ALFIE AND CALLUM NET PRIZES

1 min

CANNON FIRE HAS IN-FORM LILYWHITES ON A ROLL

WHILE QPR continue to drop like a stone, Preston are in fine form.

CANNON FIRE HAS IN-FORM LILYWHITES ON A ROLL

1 min

'WE'RE FRAGILE – BUT I HAVE NO REGRETS'

QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth admitted his side was fragile after defeat at home to Preston continued their slump towards the drop zone.

'WE'RE FRAGILE – BUT I HAVE NO REGRETS'

2 mins

Warnock's light at end of tunnel

NEIL Warnock believes Huddersfield are on the up after they boosted their survival hopes with victory at Watford.

Warnock's light at end of tunnel

2 mins

BLAME ME FOR THAT WILDER

WATFORD keeper Daniel Bachmann may have seen red at the end, but head coach Chris Wilder accepted the blame for their home defeat against Huddersfield.

BLAME ME FOR THAT WILDER

1 min

LATE TUFAN PENALTY IS A KILLER FOR TONY

SUNDERLAND head to Cardiff tomorrow, with manager Tony Mowbray hoping his players have learnt a harsh lesson after a thrilling draw with Hull City.

LATE TUFAN PENALTY IS A KILLER FOR TONY

2 mins

ROSENIOR PRAISES HIS BATTLING TIGERS

HULL and Sunderland can’t often be separated and this was a fifth draw in a row and sixth in seven games, but Tigers manager Liam Rosenior had mixed emotions after the game.

ROSENIOR PRAISES HIS BATTLING TIGERS

1 min

POTTERS TO FIGHT THROUGH THE PAIN

DISAPPOINTED Stoke boss Alex Neil wants his players to use the pain of defeat to act as motivation for tomorrow’s trip to Birmingham City.

POTTERS TO FIGHT THROUGH THE PAIN

1 min

ROBINS BOOSTED FOR BORO BATTLE

‘Important’ win hailed by Pearson

ROBINS BOOSTED FOR BORO BATTLE

2 mins

EUSTACE JOY AT PLEASING POINT

BIRMINGHAM have lost only once in their past six matches now following their draw in sunny Berkshire.

EUSTACE JOY AT PLEASING POINT

1 min

Ince tells his Royals to be 'heroes'

READING boss Paul Ince urged his players to become “heroes” after they followed their six-point deduction by the EFL in midweek with a scrappy home draw with Birmingham.

Ince tells his Royals to be 'heroes'

2 mins

SABRI SALUTES 'SORRY' STRIKER

CARDIFF boss Sabri Lamouchi refused to dwell on the recent controversy surrounding Connor Wickham after the striker’s starring role in victory.

SABRI SALUTES 'SORRY' STRIKER

1 min

BIG MICK DEPARTS POOR TANGERINES

MICK McCarthy parted company with Blackpool less than 24 hours after a third-straight defeat left them staring relegation firmly in the face.

BIG MICK DEPARTS POOR TANGERINES

2 mins

ACE DION LIVING THE DREAM...

JUBILANT striker Dion Charles hailed a ‘great team performance’ after Bolton blew Plymouth Argyle away in a one-sided Papa Johns Trophy final, writes John Lyons.

ACE DION LIVING THE DREAM...

1 min

SCHUEY STUNNED BY ARGYLE NO-SHOW

NO-SH GUTTED Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher couldn’t hide his disappointment after his side failed to do themselves justice at Wembley.

SCHUEY STUNNED BY ARGYLE NO-SHOW

1 min

HUTCH IS SO HAPPY TO BE STAYING WITH SADDLERS...

MIDFIELDER Isaac Hutchinson is ‘delighted’ to have extended his Walsall contract until 2025.

HUTCH IS SO HAPPY TO BE STAYING WITH SADDLERS...

2 mins

MOORE WOE FOR OWLS AS U'S HIT BACK

Wednesday boss rues penalty award

MOORE WOE FOR OWLS AS U'S HIT BACK

2 mins

Tykes kept on a leash as Maamria hails success

BURTON Dino Maamria recognised the importance of his side’s win over promotion-chasing Barnsley, ahead of visiting The Valley.

Tykes kept on a leash as Maamria hails success

1 min

ARGYLE HIT TOP AS SUBS SHINE

STEVEN Schumacher will hope his Plymouth side can consolidate top spot at home to Lincoln after climbing to the summit with a come-from-behind win away at Morecambe.

ARGYLE HIT TOP AS SUBS SHINE

2 mins

Evatt quick to park win and focus on the U's

IAN EVATT admitted Bolton have quickly turned their attentions to Cambridge after edging Exeter.

Evatt quick to park win and focus on the U's

1 min

'Excellent' Posh tame Shrews in play-off bid

DARREN Ferguson hopes his Peterborough side can carry forward their “professional” display at Shrewsbury into their home match with Exeter City.

'Excellent' Posh tame Shrews in play-off bid

1 min

TRACTOR BOYS IN TOP GEAR!

KIERAN McKenna hailed a “good day’s work” as Ipswich routed Wycombe – and now the Tractor Boys look to make it nine wins on the trot at Cheltenham tomorrow.

TRACTOR BOYS IN TOP GEAR!

2 mins

NAT DRIVES RAMS BACK ON TRACK

PAUL Warne hailed “best player on the pitch” Nathaniel Mendez-Laing after he inspired Derby County to victory over bottom club Forest Green Rovers.

NAT DRIVES RAMS BACK ON TRACK

2 mins

Marquis is spot-on as Rovers bid to push on

VICTORIOUS Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton hailed his improving defence and super subs as his side finally won at the Memorial Stadium after eight games to put them in buoyant mood ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Fleetwood Town.

Marquis is spot-on as Rovers bid to push on

1 min

MORRELL RED CARD MYSTIFIES MOUSINHO

PORTSMOUTH boss John Mousinho knows his side cannot afford to drop any points against lowly Morecambe on Easter Monday as they bid to make up ground in the race for the play-offs.

MORRELL RED CARD MYSTIFIES MOUSINHO

2 mins

Kennedy's delight as Ben sinks the Robins

MARK Kennedy’s Imps head to league leaders Plymouth Argyle tomorrow in confident mood after breezing past Cheltenham Town at Sincil Bank.

Kennedy's delight as Ben sinks the Robins

1 min

Coleman's Stanley not out of the woods yet

JOHN Coleman knows there is plenty more work to do if Stanley want to beat the drop.

Coleman's Stanley not out of the woods yet

1 min

BONNER IS STARTING TO BELIEVE

MARK Bonner says he knows what his Cambridge side need to do if they’re to avoid the drop out of League One.

BONNER IS STARTING TO BELIEVE

2 mins

Simpson: Crowd can help us win promotion!

CARLISLE United head to Walsall for a crucial Easter Monday clash in buoyant mood after securing their first win in five matches.

Simpson: Crowd can help us win promotion!

1 min

BOGLE DOUBLE STUNS BRADY

JON BRADY’S injury-hit Northampton Town side face Gillingham at home tomorrow desperate for three points after their automatic promotion hopes suffered a dent in south Wales.

BOGLE DOUBLE STUNS BRADY

2 mins

PRATLEY STILL LEADING BY EXAMPLE FOR MIGHTY O'S

Wellens praises veteran’s influence

PRATLEY STILL LEADING BY EXAMPLE FOR MIGHTY O'S

3 mins

Hughes is left raging over ref's decisions

BRADFORD remain in the playoffs after this dull draw in West Sussex, but know they will need to take their chances at home to Sutton on Easter Monday.

Hughes is left raging over ref's decisions

1 min

LO-TUTALA DISPLAY PRAISED BY EVANS

THIMOTHEE Lo-Tutala became the seventh goalkeeper used by Stevenage this season – and boss Steve Evans was delighted with the part he played in the draw with Colchester.

LO-TUTALA DISPLAY PRAISED BY EVANS

2 mins

'Not good enough' Morris fury at players

SWINDON travel to Tranmere tomorrow with harsh words from boss Jody Morris ringing in their ears after defeat at home to Mansfield.

'Not good enough' Morris fury at players

1 min

Harris out to ensure Gills' future is bright...

NEIL Harris challenged his Gillingham players to ‘really attack’ their remaining games and show they are worthy of a future at the club.

Harris out to ensure Gills' future is bright...

1 min

SLOWLY BUT SURELY FOR CHALLINOR

DAVE Challinor wants his Stockport players to keep “believing in the process” as they chase promotion.

SLOWLY BUT SURELY FOR CHALLINOR

2 mins

WILD WRITES OFF PLAY-OFFS

BARROW’S play-off chances have been written off by boss Peter Wild after a comprehensive defeat at Crewe.

WILD WRITES OFF PLAY-OFFS

2 mins

We're not City but we battle on Weaver

HARROGATE manager Simon Weaver admitted his players might not be Manchester City standard – but insisted they are showing they care with a late fightback for a draw against Wimbledon.

We're not City but we battle on Weaver

1 min

Fortune is favouring the brave for McNulty

JIM McNULTY is hoping his Rochdale players show the same bravery against Mansfield tomorrow as they did against Walsall on Friday.

Fortune is favouring the brave for McNulty

1 min

ASKEY STRIKING GOLD WITH KEMP

GOLD JOHN Askey is hoping Dan Kemp can continue his good form for Hartlepool after his hat-trick helped them to a resounding victory at Grimsby.

ASKEY STRIKING GOLD WITH KEMP

2 mins

TEEMU SET TO LEAVE 'AMAZING' CANARIES

TEEMU Pukki says he is leaving Norwich City with “amazing memories” and that his five years at Carrow Road were the best of his career.

TEEMU SET TO LEAVE 'AMAZING' CANARIES

2 mins

BLUEBIRDS SWEAT ON INJURED ROBINSON

INJURY-PLAGUED Cardiff City fear top-scorer Callum Robinson may not return before the end of the season.

BLUEBIRDS SWEAT ON INJURED ROBINSON

2 mins

CHED'S HEALTH IS KEY LOWE

PRESTON striker Ched Evans is facing an uncertain future after developing what the club called a serious medical condition.

CHED'S HEALTH IS KEY LOWE

1 min

Talented forward has all the attributes

PLAYER PROFILE VIKTOR GYOKERES COVENTRY CITY STRIKER

Talented forward has all the attributes

3 mins

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The Football League Paper Magazine Description:

PublisherGreenways Publishing

CategorySports

LanguageEnglish

FrequencyWeekly

The Football League Paper provides in-depth coverage of all 72 Football League clubs (the tiers under the EPL) by reviewing their matches, news, features and stats. Published every Sunday in exceptional clarity.

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