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Ian Holloway: Relishing the Championship run-in with his in-form side

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is relishing the run-in in the Championship, while Dean Saunders delivered a few home truths to his Doncaster side.

Two goals from Gary Taylor-Fletcher and on-loan striker Novan Dicko's first goal for the Tangerines moved Holloway's in-form side up...

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Dougie Freedman: Pleased with Palace's showing despite surrenduring a two-goal lead to City

Dougie Freedman was full of praise for Crystal Palace despite surrendering a two-goal lead to Bristol City at Ashton Gate.

Goals from Wilfried Zaha and Darren Ambrose, from the penalty spot, had the Eagles soaring against Derek McInnes' men.However, the...

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Watford celebrate their win over Leicester City on Tuesday

Nigel Pearson has told his Leicester City squad to tighten up at the back following their 3-2 Championship defeat to Watford.

David Nugent's double cancelled out Adrian Mariappa's opener for the Hornets, however, Sean Murray ensured parity by the break.Craig Forsyth struck the winner...

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Sam Allardyce: Reduced to 10 men early on against Southampton

Sam Allardyce believes referee Lee Probert cost West Ham the chance to move four points clear of Southampton at the top of the Championship.

Probert appeared to miss two clear penalty claims for handball against Rickie Lambert and Jos Hooiveld in the opening 15 minutes.And when the...

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Keith Hill: Claims he is as disappointed as the fans after abject surrender at Burnley

Keith Hill admitted it was a "sackable performance" from his Barnsley team after seeing his side slump to a miserable 2-0 defeat at Burnley.

Hill's men have been enjoying a good season in the Championship but were well beaten by a Burnley side that have only...

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Birmingham manager Chris Hughton reflected on a frustrating night following his side's goalless draw against Hull at St Andrew's.

While Blues remain unbeaten at home, the dropped points see the Midlands side fall to fifth in the Championship table.

And Hughton admitted the home side had not done enough to win the game.

"It was very frustrating,"...

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Michel Appleton: Looking to strengthen after Tuesday's 1-0 defeat to Ipswich

Portsmouth manager Michel Appleton is keen to strengthen after seeing his side slip to a 1-0 defeat to Ipswich at Fratton Park.

Michael Chopra scored the only goal of the game as the financially-challenged club dropped to 18th in the Championship table.Pompey were...

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Rémi Garde, Lyon coach
We knew we had to be wary of APOEL, especially as they won their group. They showed that, although they are not a household name, they are a well-organised team who defend well and pose a threat on the break.

I think we lacked freshness in the second half. We needed a bit of boost to keep up the tempo of the first half. My...

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Alexis Sánchez scored twice as holders FC Barcelona took a giant step towards a place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals with victory at Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

Though they spent much of the opening period trying in vain to prise open their obdurate hosts, Josep Guardiola's men went in at half-time ahead courtesy of Alexis Sánchez's ...

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