Brighton stormed back to the top of the Sky Bet Championship table with a 4-1 victory over struggling Burton.

David McGoldrick came off the bench to ease the pressure on Ipswich manager Mick McCarthy in Saturday’s Championship action.

Newcastle made it six straight wins in the Sky Bet Championship with a narrow 2-1 victory at Preston which maintained their cushion at the top of the table.

Wes Hoolahan was among the goals for Norwich.

Speaking to the West Brom programme on Saturday, the Republic of Ireland international revealed he would not wear a poppy next month and will stand up for his beliefs. 

New manager Mark Warburton has started his Rangers revolution by signing former Ireland Under 21 captain Rob Kiernan.

Chelsea have reportedly reached an agreement with Monaco to sign striker Radamel Falcao on a season-long loan.

Now is not a time to be wistful, but James McClean could be forgiven if his mind was to wander away from international duties now and again, and to a club situation that leaves him in limbo after Wigan Athletic’s relegation to League One.

Four managers have followed Roberto Martinez to the helm since Wigan lifted the cup against Man City in 2013, while captain Emmerson Boyce is the only survivor.

How the Irish fared

"Once you’ve done your time you’ve done your time, and somewhere along the line you’ve got to come out and make a go of your life."

Oldham remain in talks over the potential signing of convicted rapist Ched Evans despite a furious backlash from fans, sponsors and politicians.

Oldham appear not to have ruled out signing convicted rapist Ched Evans.

Oldham manager Lee Johnson says it will be a “board decision” if the club opts to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans, as a sponsor threatens to abandon the club if it goes through.

FA Cup — Saturday review

Blyth Spartans saw their hopes of an FA Cup third-round upset ended by Birmingham’s second-half fightback at Croft Park.

Owen Coyle has admitted he was wrong to take the Wigan job last season, while revealing he had "blazing arguments" with chairman Dave Whelan during his short tenure.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan landed himself in hot water last night after claiming the word "chink" is not a derogatory term and "Jewish people chase money more than everybody else".

Malky Mackay is back in football after Wigan confirmed the Scot as their new manager.

Malky Mackay is back in football after Wigan confirmed the Scot as their new manager.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has revealed he will interview Malky Mackay for his club’s managerial vacancy despite the furore which followed his departure from Cardiff.

The Tartan Army have no right to boo Republic of Ireland international James McCarthy on Friday night, according to his former Hamilton team-mate Alex Neil.

Norwich made it three straight Sky Bet Championship wins and claimed local bragging rights by securing a 1-0 derby success over arch rivals Ipswich, with Lewis Grabban netting the crucial strike on 24 minutes at Portman Road today.

Wigan have enjoyed plenty of giant-killing acts in the FA Cup over the last two seasons but were on the wrong end of a Capital One Cup upset tonight when going down 2-1 at League Two Burton in the first round.

Derby did just enough to justify their position as Sky Bet Championship favourites when grinding out a 1-0 win over Rotherham at Pride Park.

Holders Wigan will take on Arsenal in the first of the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday April 12, the Football Association has announced.

Arsene Wenger last night told his Arsenal side to remember their most famous victories in Europe during his 18-year tenure — and then outdo them by knocking Bayern Munich out of the Champions League tonight.

Manuel Pellegrini is expecting a more favourable crowd reaction as Manchester City return to Wembley this weekend.

Cardiff City 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Everton 4 QPR 0

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers insists his son Anton will get no preferential treatment when the two come face to face at Anfield on tomorrow.

Striker Luis Suarez is all fired up for the FA Cup as he looks to continue his red-hot streak, Liverpool assistant manager Colin Pascoe has warned.

Maribor 2 Wigan 1

Spurs employ science to get Vertonghen fit

Owen Coyle has left Wigan ’by mutual agreement’ just six months after he was appointed.

Wigan manager Owen Coyle is “embarrassed” at claims that winger James McClean was dropped from the squad to face Yeovil yesterday because he refused to wear a shirt embroidered with a poppy.

Manchester City 5 Wigan 0

Everton boss Roberto Martinez last night sealed a triple swoop for James McCarthy, Romelu Lukaku and Gareth Barry to bring a dramatic end to transfer deadline day at Goodison Park.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan says Everton will need to offer at least £14m if they want to sign Latics midfielder James McCarthy.

James McClean has no fears dropping down a division will harm his international aspirations.

Robin van Persie restored order to Manchester United’s troubled pre-season by grabbing the goals that brought David Moyes his first trophy as manager, while Irish international James McClean proved his worth during his first game for the club.