Reading condemn Blackburn to first defeat of the season
Championship leaders Blackburn lost their 100 per cent record when they were soundly beaten 3-0 at lowly Reading.
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Newcastle could make new bid for 'incredible' £35m star at St James' Park
Newcastle United could ‘go back in with another bid’ as they look to lure Watford striker Joao Pedro to St James’ Park, according to Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie.
EFL taking tougher stance on inclusion with new league table strategy
Charlton, Bradford and Blackburn are among just 10 per cent of EFL clubs doing enough to challenge discrimination and open football up to underrepresented groups, admitted the league’s diversity chair.
Six-figure investment will improve Coventry’s pitch after another postponement
Coventry have had a third Sky Bet Championship game postponed due to the condition of their pitch, but the Sky Blues have said that a “six-figure investment” this week will make the surface safe and playable.
Rob Edwards quiet on Ismaila Sarr future after forward misses Watford draw
Watford head coach Rob Edwards admitted he is prepared for “any eventuality” after forward Ismaila Sarr missed the 1-1 draw at Birmingham amid reported interest from Crystal Palace.
Vincent Kompany says Burnley cannot afford to ‘store players’ after home draw
Vincent Kompany played down the prospect of Burnley signing another striker after another frustrating evening in front of goal saw them held 1-1 by Hull in the Sky Bet Championship.
Injuries take shine off win at QPR for Blackpool boss Michael Appleton
Blackpool boss Michael Appleton savoured his side’s 1-0 win at QPR but admitted his joy was tempered by concern for injured midfielders Charlie Patino and Lewis Fiorini.
Bristol City boss Nigel Pearson has no complaints over Mark Sykes’ red card
Nigel Pearson had no complaints over the Mark Sykes sending off that marred Bristol City’s first Sky Bet Championship win of the season.