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Manning's mad over 'atrocious' ref decisions

NEW Oxford head coach Liam Manning was furious with referee Sebastian Stockbridge after his first defeat since taking over at the Kassam Stadium.

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.

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.

EUSTACE JOY AT PLEASING POINT

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

Goal king Cole leaves it late for Shrimps...

DEREK Adams said he could not have asked for any more from his Morecambe players after Cole Stockton’s 89th-minute strike earned them a vital three points at the Mazuma Stadium.

ROBINS BOOSTED FOR BORO BATTLE

‘Important’ win hailed by Pearson

HERO HELM HAS OWLS IN A FLAP

DINO Maamria praised an ‘outstanding’ performance from his Burton Albion side as they toppled League One leaders Sheffield Wednesday in a thriller at the Pirelli Stadium.

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.

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.

Pack of the net! Marlon nicks point for Pompey

DELIGHTED Shrewsbury manager Steve Cotterill hailed his side as “incredible” after nearly beating Portsmouth in a gripping draw.

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.

CHAPLIN CHEER FOR MCKENNA

KIERAN McKenna said there was “lot to enjoy” from Ipswich’s demolition of Charlton.

CANNON FIRE HAS IN-FORM LILYWHITES ON A ROLL

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

'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.

Jackson the Imps hero as Valiants lose heads

MARK Kennedy hoped his Lincoln City side’s comeback win against Port Vale in a five-goal thriller would be an inspiration for years to come.

RELEGATED BIG DUNC: WE WERE WEAK

DUNCAN Ferguson pointed to his side being “soft” and having a “weak mentality” after Forest Green Rovers were relegated to League Two following defeat to promotion-chasing Barnsley.

ROWETT ANGER AS LIONS ARE DENIED PENALTY AT THE DEATH

Play-off hopefuls in battle

Dons dented at the death as Jackson 'deflated'

MARK Jackson admitted there was a sense of deflation in the MK Dons dressing room after they conceded late on.

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.

BONNER'S GROUNDED DESPITE DERBY JOY

MARK Bonner felt his Cambridge side fully earned their derby day delight as they continued their revival against Peterborough United.

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.

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.

Coleman in last-chance pledge for Stanley...

JOHN Coleman says he will fight all the way to save Accrington Stanley from relegation after their defeat to mid-table Fleetwood Town.

RAMS RAGE AT REF IN LATE DRAW

PAUL Warne said he felt “cheated” after his Derby County side’s promotion prospects suffered a setback after they were held by Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.

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.

POSH SO SORRY AS THEY PAY THE PRICE...

PETERBOROUGH United have apologised after receiving a three-point deduction, suspended until the end of the year, and being fined £50,000 for failing to comply with EFL regulations.

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.

Starlet has sparkled at Stadium of Light

PLAYER PROFILE AMAD DIALLO - SUNDERLAND WINGER

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.

Chilvers on target as U's edge it at Ammies

BEN Garner saluted the character of his Colchester United side after they won at promotion-chasing Salford City to lift themselves further away from League Two danger.