Chesterfield boss Paul Cook credited his side for showing the right intent from the start after they won 3-0 at Doncaster in a chaotic Sky Bet League Two clash at the Eco-Power Stadium.The hosts ended the game with nine men following the second-half dismissals of Luke Molyneux and Tom Anderson.The Spireites had already laid the groundwork for their triumph with an excellent first half showing whic

Enzo Maresca lauded Cole Palmer as the “best in the Premier League” after he became the first player in the competition’s history to score four goals in a first half during Chelsea’s 4-2 win over Brighton.Palmer’s record-breaking performance saw him net four times in 20 minutes at Stamford Bridge, including a whipped free-kick into the top corner.Last season’s y

Gary Caldwell believes Exeter’s point at Wigan will only prove to be a good or a bad one if they win their next League One fixture.The Grecians dug deep to secure a goalless draw at the Brick Community Stadium, as Caldwell and his former Celtic and Scotland colleague Shaun Maloney had to share the spoils.Caldwell, whose side play Leyton Orient next, said: “I think it will prove to be a

Millwall manager Neil Harris was delighted with all three of his goalscorers in his side’s comfortable victory over Preston at The Den in the Sky Bet Championship.Midfielder George Honeyman broke the deadlock with what was his first goal for two years before youngster Romain Esse, who had previously scored four times on the road, struck in front of his own supporters for the first time.The a

Dundee boss Tony Docherty revealed that midfielder Mo Sylla had to be rushed to the city’s Ninewells Hospital after collapsing in the dressing-room at half-time.The Dark Blues lost 2-1 to Aberdeen at Dens Park with Kevin Nisbet and Topi Keskinen on the mark for the Dons, with Simon Murray pulling one back for the home side.However, the proceedings were overshadowed by concerns for Sylla.Doch

Everton manager Sean Dyche was delighted with the way his side managed the game as they came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 for their first Premier League win of the season.Having twice squandered two-goal leads to lose in the last month Dwight McNeil’s double just after half-time turned things around after Marc Guehi’s 10th-minute opener.It was the first time since October 202

Rotherham boss Steve Evans felt his side deserved more from their 1-1 draw at second-bottom Shrewsbury.The Shrews broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute through George Lloyd, who poked home from close range.Rotherham, who have not won on the road in the league since 2022, found the equaliser after referee Sam Purkiss pointed to the spot in the 70th minute.Purkiss deemed Mal Benning’s clearanc

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough hailed “outstanding” goalkeeper Christy Pym after Saturday’s 2-0 win against Northampton.The Stags stopper was in brilliant form and made a series of superb saves at Sixfields, the best of which came from Tariqe Fosu’s first-half penalty.Pym also denied one-on-one chances against Cameron McGeehan and Mitch Pinnock, and his efforts were rewarded i

David Artell praised Grimsby’s character after a thrilling last-gasp 3-2 win at Carlisle.Goals from Sam Lavelle and Dominic Sadi either side of Luca Barrington’s effort put the hosts 2-1 up at the break.But Lewis Cass levelled in the final 10 minutes before Harvey Rodgers’ dramatic stoppage-time header secured the visitors their first away win of the season.Mariners’ stoppe

Interim boss Liam Fox praised bottom-of-the-table Hearts for having the resolve to dig out a stoppage-time equaliser and end their eight-game losing streak at home to Ross County.Lawrence Shankland’s last-gasp header salvaged a 1-1 draw for the beleaguered Edinburgh side after Ronan Hale’s stunning first-half strike for the Staggies looked like consigning them to another defeat.Althoug