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  Blackburn Rovers sack Valerien Ismael with the club in the Championship relegation zone

  Blackburn Rovers have parted ways with Valerien Ismael after an eight-game winless run has left the club in the Championship relegation zone.

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  Javi Gracia steps down as Watford manager following talks with the board

  Javi Gracia has brought his second spell in charge of Watford to an end following talks with the board after a winless run stalled their Championship play-off push.

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  Blackburn Rovers 0-1 Hull City: It’s a dream debut for Tigers substitute Lewis Koumas

  Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic hailed the ‘big potential’ of Lewis Koumas after he scored the winner against Blackburn Rovers less than 24 hours after signing on loan to secure a win at Ewood Park.

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  Middlesbrough 1-0 Norwich City: Kim Hellberg sees the beauty in an ugly defence

  Kim Hellberg hailed Middlesbrough’s defensive work against Norwich City as his side moved level on points with leaders Coventry City by playing some “beautiful ugly” football.