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BOTTOMS UP! INSWORTH IS AIMING HIGH

GARETH Ainsworth backed his Wycombe side to avoid relegation, despite seeing them slip to the bottom of the table.

Aerial king so crucial if Bluebirds are to soar

DEFEAT to Swansea in the south Wales derby was a bitter – but fleeting – blow to Cardiff manager Neil Harris.

The Royals Are Back In Command!

Reading boss Veljko Paunovic felt his team reproduced their rampant early-season form – at least in the first half – as they secured a hard-fought triumph over Luton Town.

WELLENS' ACES ARE ON A ROLL

BOSS Richie Wellens believes momentum is building at Salford as the Ammies saw off in-form Walsall to move back into the play-off places.

NOVAK HAS TRUEMAN ON A ROLL

BRADFORD City won for the third time in a row under caretaker manager Mark Trueman as they beat Tranmere at Prenton Park.

MUNOZ OFF TO PERFECT START

XISCO Munoz celebrat-ed victory in his first match as Watford boss after Ismaila Sarr’s first-half goal was enough to earn the points at home to leaders Norwich.

MISFIRING POTTERS FAIL TO HIT THE MARK

STOKE manager Michael O’Neill believes an easing injury list will make his Potters stronger in 2021 after their scoring struggles continued with a draw at Coventry.

HILL FUMES AFTER TRAWLERMEN TOIL

ASSISTANT boss Clint Hill hit out at the performance of referee Tom Nield after his Fleetwood side were held at Gresty Road by a disputed goal.

HELIK STRIKES AT THE DEATH TO SINK TOWN

Defender’s double breaks Terriers’ hearts

GRECIANS FAIL TO IND MATT A FINISH

FRUSTRATED Matt Taylor felt his Exeter side did enough to beat Forest Green Rovers, but a failure to take their chances meant the top-of-the-table clash finished all square.

CARLOS IS KING OF THE SHRIMPS

DEREK Adams ad-mitted to be-ing thrilled after Carlos Mendes Gomes inspired his Morecambe side to a come-from-behind triumph over a spirited Grimsby.

Buzzing Bees have New Year's wish...

IF THE 2019-20 season ultimately ended in heartbreak for Brentford, it seems this current campaign may finally give them a happy ending.

‘I'M JUST GLAD TO BE BACK PLAYING'

DUNCAN Watmore could be forgiven for resenting a body that has all too often caused heartache and pain.

‘CHAMPIONSHIP? JUST STAYING IN BUSINESS IS AN ACHIEVEMENT!'

FLP FOCUS ON ACCRINGTON STANLEY'S IMPRESSIVE START

Ton-up Pukki's best by Far-ke!

DANIEL Farke called Teemu Pukki’s perfor-mance “one of his best” for the club after he marked his 100th appearance with his 50th goal to wrap up the points against Blackburn.

ROO BLUE AT REF'S ‘GAFFE'

Wayne: It should have been a penalty

PULIS: OWLS NEED QUALITY

Boss is desperate for new signings after derby defeat

OLIVER'S GOT TASTE FOR MORE

Akinde partnership pays off

Left-back gives the Terriers real bite

CARLOS Corberan found little to cheer the soul when he arrived at Huddersfield Town in the summer.

DUFF: WE DID EVERYTHING BUT SCORE!

In-form visitors frustrated by stalemate

FLYNN'S FUMING AFTER O'S LOSS

MICHAEL FLYNN blasted both his Newport side and referee Tom Nield after seeing his Exiles fall to defeat at Leyton Orient.

'I WANT TO REPAY THE CLUB'S FAITH'

THERE was a time 13 months ago when Tyrese Campbell was looking to get out of the Potteries and start again somewhere else.

We've taken a baby step in right direction

No Hunger in Paradise, the journalist Michael Calvin asks Gareth Southgate about life as an academy footballer

TOM'S ROCKET HELPS NAYL SORRY POSH!

Gallen salutes fantastic win over rivals

Roberts hailed for his heroics

STEVE Cooper was thrilled with Connor Roberts after his Swansea side moved back into the promotion race with victory over Luton.

NICHOLSON DOUBLE ACT CHEERS TIS

PAUL Tisdale had “nothing but praise” for his striker Sam Nicholson after his brace saw Bristol Rovers pick up their first league win under their new manager.

KARANKA: THAT'S MORE LIKE BRUM!

Boss’ call to arms pays off at Robins

IT'S WRIGHT STUFF FOR BIG DARREN

DONCASTER Rovers manager Darren Moore was chuffed with his side’s professionalism after their victory over ten-man Northampton.

IT'S MOORE THE MERRIER

Bluebirds revel in a Vicarage tea party

Humble Holden has made the Robins fly

IT’S going to be fascinating to see how Dean Holden fares in the Bristol City hotseat over the course of this season – and he’s certainly got off to an encouraging start.