What is happening elsewhere in the Championship?

The January transfer window may have closed, but there are still plenty of rumours floating about with the Football League loan window re-opening on Monday 9 February.

Sheffield Wednesday and Bolton Wanderers were the busiest sides on deadline day , bringing in four apiece, while the likes of Cardiff City and Wigan Athletic were also active.

Charlton Athletic have already made a move outside the deadline to bring in former Wolves defender and current free agent Roger Johnson, while Birmingham City starlet Demarai Gray has revealed he never wanted to leave St Andrew's despite persistent interest from Bournemouth .

And Brighton and Hove Albion have appointed a new assistant manager, with Colin Calderwood teaming up with Chris Hughton once more after their successful spell together at Newcastle United and previous stints, too, at Birmingham City and Norwich City.

For all the latest headlines from around the Championship, have a look at our summary below from various local newspapers and websites.

Blackburn Rovers: New loan signing Jay Spearing has admitted he is fully focused on helping Gary Bowyer's side secure a play-off berth this season and is eager to repay the faith shown in him by the manager. (Lancashire Telegraph)

Bolton Wanderers: Manager Neil Lennon believes his deadline-day juggling act has helped bring down costs at the Macron Stadium and believes his side are now coming in line with Financial Fair Play. (The Bolton News)

Bournemouth: Cherries right-back Simon Francis is determined to retain the division's top spot and admits he and his teammates relish upsetting the odds against some of the Championship heavyweights. (Bournemouth Echo)

Brighton and Hove Albion: Seagulls boss Hughton shied away from a deadline-day move for Shaun Wright-Phillips , because the club would not be panicked into landing a wideman, but it is a position that could still be strengthened in the loan window. (The Argus)

Cardiff City:Alleged 'textgate' victim Kim Bo-kyung is set for a sensational reunion with Malky Mackay at Wigan Athletic after being let go by Russell Slade , despite being at the centre of the text scandal between the Latics boss and former Bluebirds recruitment chief Iain Moody . (Wales Online)

Ipswich Town: Tractor Boys manager Mick McCarthy has revealed he is ready to experiment with the roles of several of his players as he looks to maximise a thing squad and get a flagging promotion trail back on track. (East Anglian Daily Times)

Middlesbrough:Loan star Patrick Bamford believes the Teessiders have everything in place to secure a return to the Premier League after a six-year absence and is determined to ensure that is just what happens at the end of the season. (Gazette Live)

Millwall: Lions boss Ian Holloway believes the versatility of new loan signing Michael Tonge will be crucial in bolstering his squad for the second half of the season as fellow midfield duo Nicky Bailey and Angel Martinez battle their way back to full fitness. (News at Den)

Nottingham Forest: New manager Dougie Freedman is confident he can lead his side into the Premier League, but is refusing to get carried away with the looming threat of a relegation battle one he is keen to fend off. (Nottingham Post)

Reading:Royals goalkeeper Adam Federici has insisted he has no regrets over his decision to omit himself from the Australia squad which won the Asia Cup after helping his side to some crucial points in January. (Get Reading)

Rotherham United: Millers boss Steve Evans says he has been hugely impressed with loanee Jack Hunt's start to life at the New York Stadium and believes he is showing the same class that was in evidence during his previous loan spell at Nottingham Forest . (The Star)

Sheffield Wednesday: Manager Stuart Gray could be dealt an injury blow ahead of the Owls' home clash with Cardiff City this weekend, with the defensive midfielder Jose Semedo due to a toe infection. (The Star)

Wigan Athletic: New striker addition Leon Clarke is eager to fire the goals that will lift the Latics out of the bottom three but has warned close pal and sharp shooter Callum Wilson will have to be watched on his DW Stadium bow against Bournemouth this weekend. (Wigan Today)