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Boss Dougie Freedman was full of praise for his players' determination after Nottingham Forest beat Bournemouth 2-1.

Nottingham Forest boosted their slim Championship play-off hopes after a 2-1 home win over high-flying Bournemouth. on Wednesday.

Former West Brom and Middlesbrough boss Tony Mowbray is intrigued about reviving managerless Coventry, according to reports.

Dean Smith was left angered at the final whistle after seeing Walsall lose to a solitary Daniel Johnson strike at Preston.

How do Brentford's record 42 shots against Blackpool on Tuesday compare to other matches?

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink refused to be too downhearted despite table-topping Burton slipping to a 1-0 defeat to Accrington.

Head coach Kenny Jackett backed Bakary Sako to keep his focus on Wolves' play-off challenge despite the uncertainty over his future.

Derby head coach Steve McClaren sent out an ominous message to his promotion rivals after the Rams cruised to a 2-0 win over Charlton to remain two points clear at the top of the Sky Bet Championship.

Two-goal hero Freddie Sears earned the plaudits of Ipswich manager Mick McCarthy after firing his side to a 4-2 home victory over Birmingham.

Josh Windass scored his first league goal to earn a 1-0 win for Accrington and end Burton's 13-game unbeaten run.

Bakary Sako inspired Wolves to a 3-0 win over Fulham as Kenny Jackett's side kept their promotion hopes alive.

Daniel Johnson scored the only goal of the game to keep Preston's play-off push firmly on track against Walsall.

Freddie Sears scored twice as Ipswich got their promotion challenge back on track with a 4-2 home win over battling Birmingham.

Jesse Lingard scored his first goal for Derby in a classy first-half display that secured a 2-0 win over Charlton to keep the Rams two points clear at the top of the Sky Bet Championship.

Aston Villa have announced a £3.9m loss after tax for the year ending May 31, 2014 - significantly down from £51.8m for the previous year.

Team news for Tuesday evening's League Two clash between Accrington Stanley and Burton Albion at Crown Ground.

Nottingham Forest midfielder Jorge Grant has signed a contract extension with the club.

York have agreed with Walsall to keep on-loan defender Malvind Benning at the club for a further month.

Team news for Tuesday evening's League One clash between Preston North End and Walsall at Deepdale.

Johnny Russell could return to the Derby squad when the Championship leaders host Charlton.

Ipswich remain without a number of key players as they look to get back to winning ways against Birmingham.

Wolves could be unchanged for the visit of Fulham with no fresh injury worries at Molineux.

Stuart Pearce insists Nottingham Forest will not be the last job of his managerial career.

Wigan are awaiting the results on a second scan to determine if Wolves loanee Leon Clarke's spell with them will be ended by a shoulder blade injury.

Leicester manager Nigel Pearson urged his side not to dwell on the manner of their 2-2 draw with Everton, despite admitting it felt like a defeat.

A late own goal from Matthew Upson denied Leicester City a priceless victory at Everton as they were pegged back to draw 2-2.

Bradford assistant manager Steve Parkin saluted the club's ground staff after his side's 1-1 draw with Walsall.

West Brom manager Tony Pulis denied his side got the rub of green following their goalless draw with Sunderland.

Notts County manager Shaun Derry called on his side to start picking up results quickly after a 2-1 defeat at 10-man Fleetwood.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was pleased by the character and attitude shown by Burton after they came from behind to win at Dagenham.

Nigel Clough was full of praise after watching 10-man Sheffield United fight from two goals down to claim a 2-2 draw with Coventry.

Brighton boss Chris Hughton stressed the importance of getting a home victory in the Seagulls' battle against relegation following their vital 4-3 win over Birmingham.

Keith Hill admitted Rochdale's 1-0 win against Chesterfield was not exactly easy on the eye - but felt it was just what his side needed.

Wolves manager Kenny Jackett hailed the power of striker Benik Afobe after Saturday's 5-0 Sky Bet Championship win over Rotherham at Molineux kick-started their promotion push.

Ten-man Fleetwood clung on to keep their play-off hopes alive with a 2-1 win over Notts County.

Bradford assistant manager Steve Parkin saluted the club's ground staff after his side's 1-1 draw with Walsall.

West Brom manager Tony Pulis denied his side got the rub of green following their goalless draw with Sunderland.

Notts County manager Shaun Derry called on his side to start picking up results quickly after a 2-1 defeat at 10-man Fleetwood.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was pleased by the character and attitude shown by Burton after they came from behind to win at Dagenham.

Nigel Clough was full of praise after watching 10-man Sheffield United fight from two goals down to claim a 2-2 draw with Coventry.

Brighton boss Chris Hughton stressed the importance of getting a home victory in the Seagulls' battle against relegation following their vital 4-3 win over Birmingham.

Keith Hill admitted Rochdale's 1-0 win against Chesterfield was not exactly easy on the eye - but felt it was just what his side needed.

Wolves manager Kenny Jackett hailed the power of striker Benik Afobe after Saturday's 5-0 Sky Bet Championship win over Rotherham at Molineux kick-started their promotion push.

Ten-man Fleetwood clung on to keep their play-off hopes alive with a 2-1 win over Notts County.

Nigel Pearson has told his Leicester players it is up to them to keep the supporters on side on the final-run-in.

Team news for Saturday's League One clash between Sheffield United and Coventry City at Bramall Lane.

Team news for Saturday's League One clash between Fleetwood Town and Notts County at Highbury Stadium.

Team news for Saturday's League Two clash between Dagenham & Redbridge and Burton Albion at Victoria Road.

Aston Villa have appointed Kevin MacDonald as the club's new assistant to manager Tim Sherwood.

Team news for Saturday's League One clash between Bradford City and Walsall at Valley Parade.

West Brom boss Tony Pulis is remaining indifferent on the issues concerning Gus Poyet and the Sunderland supporters, but claimed the Black Cats manager deserves respect.

Graham Dorrans has targeted promotion with Norwich City after completing his loan move from West Bromwich Albion.

Gary Taylor-Fletcher has left Leicester City to join Sky Bet Championship side Millwall on an emergency loan deal until the end of the season.

Chris Herd is out for the rest of the season and will return to parent club Aston Villa for surgery on a medial ligament injury.

Peter Beagrie has his say on the main talking points in the Football League this week, including what's next for Brentford, Jimmy Flloyd Hasselbaink's brilliant Burton and Middlesbrough against Leeds...

Brentford boss Mark Warburton has played down talk of a loan move for Leicester defender Liam Moore.

Tim Sherwood has confirmed Mark Robson as Aston Villa's new first-team coach and also added Seamus Brady to his backroom staff.

Teenage midfielder Callum Guy has signed a professional contract with Derby.

Kenny Jackett revealed his sympathy for outgoing Brentford boss Mark Warburton but insisted Wolves must cash in on their rivals' problems.

Nottingham Forest owner and chairman Fawaz Al-Hasawi has revealed that Dougie Freedman's position as manager will be reviewed at the end of the season.

Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka praised the spirit of his 10-man team after they moved to the top of the Championship with a battling 1-1 draw at Birmingham City.

Patrick Bamford fired 10-man Middlesbrough to the top of the Sky Bet Championship as they battled back to earn a 1-1 draw against Birmingham at St Andrew's.

West Brom manager Tony Pulis is hoping to have influential defender Jonas Olsson back in action soon.

Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert has confirmed he came close to joining Aston Villa on transfer deadline day.

Mark Robins is thrilled with the progress Scunthorpe are making as they climbed to 14th in the table after a 2-0 win over Chesterfield.

Nigel Clough revealed his instruction to Sheffield Utd in the 2-1 win at Notts County was 'keep calm and give Jamie Murphy the ball'.

Scott Sinclair is keen to make a good impression on new Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood.

Sheffield United continued their assault on promotion to the Championship as they sealed a hard-fought 2-1 win at Notts County.

Derby boss Steve McClaren reckons his side's point from a 3-3 draw at Rotherham could be priceless come the end of the season.

Second-half goals from Niall Canavan and Paddy Madden steered in-form Scunthorpe to a 2-0 home victory over Chesterfield.

Darren Bent struck seven minutes from time as Derby rallied from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 at Rotherham and climb to second in the Sky Bet Championship.

West Brom midfielder Graham Dorrans will join Norwich on a month's loan later this week.

Burton manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has signed experienced striker Mickael Antoine-Curier on a short-term contract.

Nottingham Forest have been dealt an injury blow with the news that captain Jack Hobbs will be out for around a month.

Birmingham City insist the day-to-day running of the club will not be affected and they are not in danger of folding, despite the club's parent company being voluntarily placed into receivership.