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West Bromwich Albion: Barnes continues comeback

West Brom midfielder Giles Barnes is closing in on his first appearance for the side this season after playing for the reserves.

Cardiff City: Jones to hold head count

Dave Jones says he will have to have a head count after training on Friday before deciding on his squad to face Barnsley.

Coventry City: Coleman rues second goal lapse

Coventry boss Chris Coleman refused to be too downbeat after seeing his side beaten 4-1 at Newcastle despite taking the lead.

Reading: Royals leap delights boss

Reading boss Brian McDermott was full of praise for his side after victory at Crystal Palace shot them out of the relegation zone.

Wolverhampton: McCarthy understands why bid failed

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy says he understands the reasons why Crystal Palace defender Nathaniel Clyne turned down a move to the club.

Hughton wants more of the same

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton has called on his side to keep churning out results after they returned to the top of the Coca-Cola Championship with a comfortable 4-1 over 10-man Coventry.

Newcastle 4 Coventry 1: Andy Carroll has the answer again as Magpies reclaim top spot

Andy Carroll answered Newcastle's prayers again with his sixth goal in seven games as his side came from behind to go back to the top of the Championship.

Blackpool 2 Middlesbrough 0: Brett and DJ end Ian Holloway's run of misery

Blackpool found the winning touch again with a remarkable display to leapfrog Middlesbrough and revive their play-off hopes, finishing their victims off with 10 men.