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On song: Leeds United's Luciano Becchio

With the help of a fan, the Observer looks at an in-form Football League playerThe lowdown Born in C??rdoba, Argentina, Becchio began his career with Boca Juniors youth teams but soon moved to Europe. After a spell in the Spanish lower leagues he joined Leeds in 2008. His work ethic was soon on...

Forest on fire as McGugan blasts Bluebirds off perch

Cardiff City surrendered top place in the Championship as Jay Bothroyd endured a miserable afternoon. After making his debut for England in midweek, the striker left his goal-scoring form behind, fluffing two straightforward chances.

League round-up: Taarabt double puts Rangers back on top

Adel Taarabt scored with two typically powerful long-range shots as Queens Park Rangers stretched their unbeaten start to the season to 18 matches and returned to the top of the Championship with a comfortable 3-1 home win over bottom club Preston North End. After four minutes a cross from...

Championship Verdict: The Observer fans' network on Saturday's matches

Sheffield United fans see 'a great match overall, after a controversial first half with a lot of big decisions for the referee'Barnsley 1-0 PortsmouthWas it a good match? The first ten minutes were fairly even until Garry O'Connor swung in a left-wing cross which Adam Hammill volleyed in. John...

Rodgers hails fighting spirit

Brendan Rodgers praised Swansea's fighting spirit as they rescued a point with a 1-1 draw against Doncaster.

Pearson pleased to edge Town

Nigel Pearson was delighted to get the better of Ipswich Town as Hull City were the only team looking to win.

Rams not getting carried away

Coach Johnny Metgod was delighted Derby earned another home win, but Scunthorpe boss Ian Baraclough was upset.

Norwich City 1-1 Leeds United

Leon Barnett's second-half header rescued a deserved point for Norwich to bring them a fourth consecutive draw. Max Gradel fired Leeds into a 13th-minute lead as Simon Grayson's side enjoyed the better of the first half, but Barnett headed in David Fox's corner in the 65th minute to reward a...