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Nottingham Forest caretaker boss Gary Brazil says that Matt Derbyshire is doing the right things to earn a new deal at the club.

Nottingham Forest have offered highly-rated striker James Demetriou a new deal, Sky Sports understands.

Nigel Pearson was content with a point after Leicester were held to a 1-1 draw with Reading at the Madejski Stadium.

Reading moved back into the Championship play-off spots on Monday night with a hard-earned 1-1 draw against already-promoted Leicester City at The Madejski Stadium.

Derby head coach Steve McClaren has not totally given up on chasing down Burnley for the second automatic promotion spot in the Championship.

Youth-team players Brad McGowan and Harry Andrews have been offered professional contracts by Notts County.

Caretaker boss Gary Brazil concedes it is 'very hard' for Nottingham Forest to make the Championship play-offs - and wants the players to restore some pride at the very least.

Chesterfield have extended Daniel Kearns' loan from Peterborough until the end of the season.

Wolves manager Kenny Jackett believes his promotion-winning squad is capable of reaching the Premier League and has tipped them to mount a major offensive on the Championship next season.

Liam Ridgewell believes a recent dressing room row has helped to rally West Brom's players in the battle for Premier League survival.

West Brom have taken action against Saido Berahino after the striker was videoed inhaling nitrous oxide in his car after Albion's 3-0 home defeat to Manchester United last month.

Steven Reid admits his teammates were disappointed not to hold on for victory against Tottenham on Saturday but feels the draw against Tim Sherwood's men could be an important point gained by his side.

Leicester manager Nigel Pearson has urged his side to be professional and finish what they started by winning the Sky Bet Championship, beginning with victory at Reading on Monday night.

Wolves boss Kenny Jackett has called on his side to maintain their form for the final games in order to clinch the League One title

Steven Pressley was at a loss to explain how Coventry left London Road empty-handed after seeing them lose 1-0 to Peterborough.

Gary Rowett believes Burton's problems began before the game even started as they lost 1-0 at Northampton.

Paul Cook saluted his Chesterfield players as they homed in on automatic promotion following a 2-1 win at Hartlepool.

Dean Smith conceded Walsall's play-off hopes had gone after they lost 1-0 to Bristol City despite dominating at the Banks's Stadium.

Shaun Derry said Notts County's 4-2 comeback win over Port Vale could be a defining moment in his side's quest to avoid relegation.

A solitary goal from John Marquis earned relegation-threatened Northampton three precious points in their 1-0 win over Burton.

West Brom boss Pepe Mel was downbeat after watching his side squander a three-goal lead in a 3-3 draw with Tottenham at The Hawthorns.

Hartlepool suffered a fifth consecutive defeat as they were beaten 2-1 by promotion-chasing Chesterfield at Victoria Park.

Danny Guthrie is Reading's latest injury worry ahead of Monday's Sky Bet Championship clash with Leicester at the Madejski Stadium.

Paul Lambert has denied Charles N'Zogbia is surplus to requirements at Aston Villa, instead praising the work the winger is putting in to try and get fit.

Jamie Ward is set to return to the Derby squad for Saturday's Sky Bet Championship clash with Huddersfield at the iPro Stadium.

Team news for Saturday's League One clash between Notts County and Port Vale at Meadow Lane.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has praised opposite number Tony Pulis ahead of their trip to Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Charlie Austin could return to the QPR starting line-up in Saturday's Sky Bet Championship clash with Nottingham Forest at Loftus Road

Team news for Saturday's League One clash between Walsall and Bristol City at Bescot Stadium.

Team news for Saturday's League One clash between Peterborough United and Coventry City at London Road.

Team news for Saturday's League One clash between Crewe Alexandra and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Alexandra Stadium.

Two sides in contrasting form at present will meet at Selhurst Park when Crystal Palace play host to Aston Villa.

Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is set to undergo an operation on his injured Achilles tendon ahead of the weekend.

Nigel Pearson says Leicester are already "well down the line" with plans to improve their squad after sealing promotion to the Premier League.

Bolton Wanderers are confident Josh Vela will be returned to them a better player for having spent time on loan at Notts County.

Mason Bennett is confident Chesterfield will go on to win promotion from League Two this season and he hopes they go up as champions.

Mason Bennett believes he has a part to play in Derby's Sky Bet Championship promotion challenge following his return from a loan spell at Chesterfield.

Gary Taylor-Fletcher hopes he has done enough to earn a new deal at Leicester City - taking him back to the Premier League.

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has hailed the form of Nathan Baker despite his defence shipping 10 goals in their last three games.

Tuesday night’s match with Brighton was supposed to be a celebration for Leicester - but instead it was disappointing to say the least.

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert says Andreas Weimann needs to be given time after failing to hit the goalscoring highs of last year.

Chesterfield have recalled Sam Togwell from his loan at Wycombe, while on-loan striker Mason Bennett has returned to parent club Derby.

Joe Bennett insists there is 'much, much more' to come as he seeks to establish himself as the regular left-back in Aston Villa's side.

Celtic youngsters Dylan McGeouch and Jackson Irvine hope they have got futures with the club when they return to Parkhead in the summer.

Toulouse full-back Serge Aurier has told Foot Mercato that he would not be able to reject a move to Arsenal after outlining a desire to play in the Premier League.

Stuart Gray was left frustrated as he saw his Sheffield Wednesday side throw away a two-goal lead as they drew 3-3 at 10-man Nottingham Forest.

Blackpool caretaker boss Barry Ferguson remains confident his side are good enough to avoid relegation despite their miserable form continuing with a 3-1 defeat to Derby.

Leicester manager Nigel Pearson described his side's performance in the 4-1 defeat by Brighton at the King Power Stadium as "very poor, lacklustre and disappointing."

Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka has banned all talk of the play-offs despite watching his nine-man team emerge as 3-1 victors from a "crazy game" with Birmingham at the Riverside Stadium.

Jamie Paterson rescued a point for 10-man Nottingham Forest as they fought back from two goals down to snatch a 3-3 draw with Sheffield Wednesday and wreck Stuart Gray's return to the City Ground.

Middlesbrough could still gatecrash the Sky Bet Championship play-off places after nine men claimed a 3-1 victory over Birmingham at the Riverside Stadium.

An inspired display from Craig Bryson helped Derby strengthen their grip on a Championship play-off place with a 3-1 victory over struggling Blackpool.

Grant Holt admits he has 'big boots to fill' as he covers for Christian Benteke, but is looking forward to the challenge.

Blackpool boss Barry Ferguson is unable to welcome back any of his injured players for Tuesday's Sky Bet Championship clash with Derby at Bloomfield Road.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is set for discussions with club owner Randy Lerner over his summer transfer budget following their recent injury crisis.

Derby defender Kieron Freeman is to remain on loan at Sheffield United for the remainder of the season.

Jamie Vardy remains a doubt for Premier League-bound Leicester ahead of Tuesday's Sky Bet Championship clash with Brighton at the King Power Stadium.

Notts County manager Shaun Derry admits their 3-1 defeat at Brentford was a setback in their bid to avoid relegation.

Leicester manager Nigel Pearson has turned his attention to winning the Championship title rather than celebrating clinching promotion to the Premier League.

Liam Ridgewell praised the character of West Bromwich Albion following their 1-0 win over Norwich City at Carrow Road on Saturday.

Pepe Mel has revealed he does not know if he will still be in charge of West Brom next season - even if he keeps them up.

Paul Lambert admits 'feeling gutted' for Christian Benteke, who will miss this summer's World Cup finals in Brazil after suffering a torn Achilles during training earlier in the week.

Former West Brom striker Nicolas Anelka has joined Atletico Mineiro, according to the Brazilian club's president.