What is happening elsewhere in the Championship?

Huddersfield Town may have recently ended their hunt for a new manager with the appointment of Chris Powell as the permanent successor to Mark Robins, but fierce rivals Leeds United find themselves without a manager after the exit of Dave Hockaday.

Blackpool could also soon be the subject of a managerial departure with lingering doubts over the future of Jose Riga.

Plus, there are plenty of transfer rumours continuing to do the rounds as the loan window doors swing open for business.

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

Birmingham City: Lee Clark was foiled in an audacious bid to bring former Chelsea man Florent Malouda to the club after the two parties failed to come to an agreement over wages. (Birmingham Mail)

Blackpool: Chairman Karl Oyston has refused to rule out the possibility of wielding the axe on beleaguered Seasiders manager Riga, whose future at the club remains in doubt after the relationship between the two broke down. (Blackpool Gazette)

Bolton Wanderers: Dougie Freedman's bid to bring Crystal Palace midfielder Owen Garvan to the club has received a boost after it emerged the Eagles have put him up for loan. (The Bolton News)

Bournemouth: Right-back Simon Francis feels keeping the core of last season's squad together was vital for the Cherries after rejecting his own chance to leave for Derby County in the summer. (Bournemouth Echo)

Derby County: Ryan Shotton has claimed he is enjoying working with Steve McClaren after his loan move from Stoke City and is hoping to build up his fitness in a bid to impress his new manager. (Derby Telegraph)

Middlesbrough: Richard Smallwood has claimed he never wanted to leave the club but felt the timing was right for his move to Rotherham United after losing a first-team place at the Riverside Stadium. (Gazette Live)

Millwall: New signing Angel Martinez has revealed a phone call from Ian Holloway convinced him to join the Lions after Blackpool supremo Oyston had pleaded for the Spaniard to sign fresh terms at Bloomfield Road. (News at Den)

Nottingham Forest: Kelvin Wilson has admitted his delight at being able to push for a first-team place at the City Ground once more after the central defender's back injury woes since returning to the club in a £2.5m deal from Celtic. (Nottingham Post)

Rotherham United: Joe Skarz believes his side could and perhaps should have had more points on board after their opening five games than the six which see the Millers sit 17th in the table. (The Star)

Sheffield Wednesday: Manager Stuart Gray has leapt to the defence of recent loan addition Royston Drenthe and insists the controversial Dutchman arrives at Hillsborough with a clean slate to his name. (The Star)

Watford: New boss Oscar Garcia is hoping Troy Deeney can prove to be a positive influence in the dressing room and set an example for his team-mates as Hornets captain. (Watford Observer)

Wigan Athletic: Defender Andrew Taylor believes the Latics' recent improved rearguard performances have been the key to his side's recent resurgence. (Wigan Today)

Wolves: Manager Kenny Jackett has tipped his Dutch winger Rajiv van La Parra to recover from being substituted at half-time in the recent 3-1 win over Blackburn Rovers, while the club have signed former Manchester City defender George Swan on a short-term deal. (Birmingham Mail)