What is happening elsewhere in the Championship?

Another managerial vacancy has opened up in the Championship, with Lee Clark leaving Birmingham City after a poor start to the season, while Nigel Adkins and Uwe Rosler at Reading and Wigan Athletic respectively, find themselves under pressure.

Fulham are still yet to announce a permanent successor to Felix Magath at Fulham but following a 1-0 win over Norwich City this weekend, the Cottagers may yet turn to caretaker manager Kit Symons.

Plus, there are transfer rumours continuing to float around, with the loan window still open for business and 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.

Birmingham City: The Blues' managerial search is becoming an increasingly two-horse race after Owen Coyle was ruled out of the running, leaving Burton Albion's Gary Rowett and ex-Manchester United assistant Mike Phelan clear as the primary candidates. (Birmingham Mail)

Bolton Wanderers:Neil Lennon has issued a challenge to midfield playmaker Mark Davies to help fire Wanderers back up the Championship table as he returns to full fitness following a bruised knee. (The Bolton News)

Bournemouth: Cherries boss Eddie Howe has described the turnover in Championship managers so far this season as "quite disturbing" as he prepares to take his side to Birmingham City this weekend, who recently dispensed with Clark.  (Bournemouth Echo)

Brentford: Former Bee loanee Marcello Trotta has been put up for loan by Fulham after failing to break into the first team at Craven Cottage despite their early-season troubles, with caretaker boss Symons admitting it will be beneficial for the Italian to get game time. (Get West London)

Brighton and Hove Albion: The Seagulls are facing a mounting injury and suspension crisis as they prepare for the visit of Rotherham United this weekend, with up to as many as eight players currently unavailable and three others on the verge of receiving suspensions. (The Argus)

Derby County: Winger Johnny Russell is determined to nail down a more permanent position in the Rams first team after impressing during the midweek 1-0 win at Blackpool, in which he won his side the decisive penalty. (Derby Telegraph)

Fulham: Cottagers captain Scott Parker has revealed he is indebted to Charlton Athletic for helping to launch his career but insists all sentiment will count for nothing when the two clash this evening in a London derby. (Get West London)

Ipswich Town: Mick McCarthy has warned full-back Jonathan Parr not to get too comfortable at left-back in Tyrone Mings' absence through suspension and has revealed he has always seen the former Crystal Palace defender as a right-sider. (East Anglian Daily Times)

Leeds United: Striker Steve Morison could be set to come in from the cold for a rare Whites start at home to Wolves tomorrow as Darko Milanic looks to cope with the losses of Souleymane Doukara and Billy Sharp to suspension and injury respectively. (Yorkshire Evening Post)

Middlesbrough:Boss Aitor Karanka believes his side can overcome the loss of captain Grant Leadbitter to suspension and will not use his absence as an excuse for any defeat at home to high-flying Watford tomorrow. (Gazette Live)

Millwall: Magaye Gueye believes his potential will not be fulfilled unless he plays for the Lions on a regular basis after expressing his frustration at only being handed late substitute roles, with manager Ian Holloway unimpressed with the former Everton man's fitness levels. (News at Den)

Norwich City: Canaries chief Neil Adams does not think striker Cameron Jerome will be affected by the ongoing FA investigation over claims Leeds United defender Giuseppe Bellusci racially abused the frontman during a 1-1 midweek stalemate. (Eastern Daily Press)

Nottingham Forest: Forest are preparing themselves for a January transfer window embargo after it emerged Stuart Pearce's side will far exceed the £8m of allowable losses for the 2013/2014 season, coming during former manager Billy Davies' ill-fated reign. (Nottingham Post)

Reading: Royals skipper Chris Gunter has vowed to help alleviate the pressure on under-fire manager Adkins and has delivered a staunch defence of his boss as the struggling Berkshire outfit look to get back to winning ways at home to Blackpool tomorrow. (Get Reading)

Rotherham United: Boss Steve Evans has admitted he is willing to bide his time and remain patient in his pursuit of loan signings, with another striker believed to be high on his wishlist. (The Star)

Sheffield Wednesday:Stuart Gray wants his side to make a quick start at home to Norwich City and unsettle Adams' side as the Owls look to get back to winning ways in a fourth meeting with members of the current top six already this season. (The Star)

Watford: Former Hornets boss Gianfranco Zola has told new manager and his former Chelsea team-mate Slavisa Jokanovic he has landed in the right place at the right time at Vicarage Road. (Watford Observer)

Wigan Athletic: Latics manager Rosler feels his battle-hardened squad possess the experience and know-how at this level to battle their way out of a relegation scrap as they prepare for a daunting trip to in-form league leaders Derby County. (Wigan Today)

Wolves:Manager Kenny Jackett has set his side the ambitious target of finishing top of the Championship after recovering from a mini slump to move up to fourth in the table with a midweek win over Middlesbrough. (Birmingham Mail)