Charlton manager Phil Parkinson was shrouded in a wave of congratulatory hugs as his side finally managed to break the shackles and end the worst league run in the club’s history. The fans that came to watch the match also went back satisfied; especially since the team’s performance had taken such a plunge that they in all likelihood may have forgotten the last time the team won. After all, the Charlton Athletic had been in the lurch for a total of 19 matches, making even the most ardent of supporters to go cynical about the team’s prospects. (Read on …)

Birmingham is back in track for automatic promotion, as it defeated Derby County by a solitary goal. Captain Lee Carsley led his team from the front as he not only scored the only goal of the match, but then saved a certain goal in dying minutes of the match to ensure that there is no dramatic twist to the match result. (Read on …)

Owen Coyle it seems of late has become a firm believer in miracles, and is hoping that a miracle does happen when they take on Tottenham in their second leg. And it definitely would require a miracle and nothing less as Owen Coyle’s team is really in the doldrums after getting a hammering in the first leg and trailing 4-1. (Read on …)

Coventry manager, Chris Coleman, has come out strongly against the wealthy owner’s of Queens Park Rangers, saying that the approach adopted by them is really shocking, and one which he derided as half-hearted at best. The coach looked particularly amused that his 10 men team not only managed to keep the opposition at bay, but also was the one who dominated the proceedings against a visibly passive opponent. Chris Coleman was not off mark when he says so, especially when one considers the performance of Heidar Helguson, the Rangers’ new recruitment, who spilled no less than five genuine chances. Queens Park Rangers though escaped a rare ignominy when they survived an inspired attempt by Coventry in the dying minutes of the game. (Read on …)

Coventry romped home in a comprehensive fashion over Kidderminster Harriers as they defeated their battered rivals 2-0. Leon McKenzie and Leon Best scored a goal each for the winner, consequently securing the team a fourth round berth at the FA Cup. (Read on …)

Burnley was in for a bitter shock as they were beaten hands down by Doncaster, who until now has been lurking at the bottom of the table, 2-1. The team also had to swallow the harsh reality of missing their captain, Steven Caldwell from the first leg of leg of his club’s Carling Cup semi-final against Tottenham next week as he was sent off during the match played at the Keepmoat Stadium. (Read on …)