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Town allowed a 4-1 half-time lead slip as Derby County fought back to claim a 4-4 draw at Pride Park. Daryl Murphy scored twice and Christophe Berra and Aaron Cresswell once each before the break with the home side having pulled one back through Zak Whitbread. The second half was almost constant Rams pressure and they eventually grabbed a point with skipper Craig Bryson scoring twice and Jamie Ward once.

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom refused to criticise his players after their 1-1 draw with Birmingham but can understand why some will be disappointed with the result.

Ireland boss shuts down talk of club versus country row with Liverpool as lack of Premier League regulars remains a concern.

Three Irish forwards scored five goals between them in last night’s Championship action.

Steve Bruce fumed about a “scandalous” display from his West Brom side after they were beaten 3-2 at home by Birmingham.

Events have transpired to present Ngakia with the opportunity to play a big part in Watford's season

Preston manager Ryan Lowe criticised the officials after his side’s unbeaten run in the Championship came to an end with a 1-0 defeat at home against Birmingham.

Ethan Laird gets himself on the scoresheet for QPR while Hannibal makes Blues debut.

Boss Jim Magilton felt the Blues lack of belief led to the surrender of their early lead as Watford ran out 2-1 winners at Vicarage Road. Pablo Couñago scored in the second minute but John Eustace and John-Joe OToole netted after the break.

Manchester United youngster Hannibal Mejbri has completed a season-long loan move to Birmingham City.