What is happening elsewhere in the Championship?
Cardiff City are expected to formally appoint Russell Slade imminently, although his switch from Leyton Orient is being held up for legal reasons.
Fulham are now the only side in the division on the lookout for a new manager, having dispensed with the much-maligned Felix Magath last wee but interim boss Kit Symons did his chances of landing the position full time no harm at all with a 2-1 win at Birmingham City at the weekend.
Jose Riga's future at Blackpool looks to be increasingly safe, but pressure remains firmly on Dougie Freedman at Bolton Wanderers after a woeful string of results.
Plus, there are plenty of transfer rumours continuing to do the rounds with the loan window presenting an opportunity for managers to bolster their squads.
For all the latest headlines from around the Championship, have a look at our summary below from various local newspapers.
Blackburn Rovers: Deadline-day loan signing Ryan Tunnicliffe is hoping to add goalscoring to his game after netting his first for the club in the 2-2 comeback draw with Watford. (Lancashire Telegraph)
Blackpool: Desperate manager Riga has pleaded for new additions to his squad after claiming his side cannot keep on hoping for miracles in the wake of a 3-1 defeat to Norwich City. (Blackpool Gazette)
Bolton Wanderers: Manager Freedman admitted he got his gameplan completely wrong during his side's 2-0 defeat to Derby County as he attempted to take the blame for his side's horrendous run of form after disgruntled supporters made their feelings known with vitriolic protests. (The Bolton News)
Bournemouth: Cherries boss Eddie Howe credited his side after their 2-0 win over Wigan Athletic and revealed the game plan he had put in place for the clash with the Latics had been carried out to a T. (Bournemouth Echo)
Brentford:Former Leeds United midfielder Jonathan Douglas is hoping his previous employers recover from their early-season malaise sooner rather than later, despite helping the Bees heap more misery on them with a 2-0 win at Griffin Park on Saturday. (Get West London)
Brighton and Hove Albion: Skipper Gordon Greer believes the Seagulls' current league position does not paint an accurate picture of the performances so far this season but insists a win must arrive soon to arrest a worrying slide down the standings. (The Argus)
Cardiff City:The Bluebirds caretaker team of Scott Young and Danny Gabbidon will continue to take charge amid Slade's legal wrangle with former employers Leyton Orient as Brighton and Hove Albion prepare to visit the Cardiff City Stadium. (Wales Online)
Derby County:Steve McClaren believes he has a stronger squad at his disposal this season than the one which reached the play-off final last season after finishing third, following his side's comprehensive 2-0 win at Bolton Wanderers. (Derby Telegraph)
Fulham:Cottagers forward Hugo Rodallega has claimed the work of caretaker manager Symons has made the club an entirely different place after the tumultuous start to the season under Magath. (Get West London)
Ipswich Town: The Tractor Boys have completed the loan signing of Crystal Palace midfielder Jonny Williams , who is expected to make his second debut for the club against Sheffield Wednesday tomorrow evening, with the Eagles able to recall him after 28 days. (East Anglian Daily Times)
Leeds United: New manager Darko Milanic looked to take the positives from his side's 2-0 defeat at Brentford by insisting the Whites would come back stronger as a result. (Yorkshire Evening Post)
Middlesbrough:Former Boro frontman Kei Kamara could be set for a sensational return to the Championship with Wolves after linking up with Kenny Jackett's side for first-team training with a potential return to the MLS at Sporting Kansas City dashed. (Gazette Live)
Norwich City: Canaries boss Neil Adams was delighted to see one of the club's own come to the fore at the weekend as Josh Murphy plundered his side's third goal in the 3-1 win at Blackpool. (Eastern Daily Press)
Nottingham Forest: The displaced Championship leaders are set to open talks with Crystal Palace over converting right-back Jack Hunt's loan deal into a permanent one after his impressive start to the campaign. (Nottingham Post)
Rotherham United: Steve Evans wants his side to prioritise points over performance against Blackburn Rovers after watching the Millers fire blanks at Ipswich Town to extend their winless run to six games. (The Star)
Sheffield Wednesday:Jacques Maghoma is determined to recover from back-to-back away defeats when the Owls return to the home comforts of Hillsborough for a meeting with Ipswich Town tomorrow night. (The Star)
Wigan Athletic: Uwe Rosler has revealed a truer image of his side will be portrayed against Nottingham Forest in midweek after watching another turgid display from his side at Bournemouth, resulting in the exchanging of a few home truths behind closed doors. (Wigan Today)
