Neil-ly good for Alex

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Norwich manager Alex Neil was delighted with his side’s performance after seeing them beat Rotherham 3-1 to go top of the Championship.

Goa l s f rom former Livingston midfielder Wes Hoolahan, Cameron Jerome and Steven Naismith secured all three points for the Canaries against Alan Stubbs’ struggling Millers who remain rooted to the bottom of the table.

Former Hamilton Accies boss Neil said: “We had a lot of the ball, created lots of chances and the only complaint is that we didn’t win the game by a much bigger margin.”

Newcastle remain in the promotion hunt thanks to a 3-1 win over Brentford.

Two goals from Dwight Gayle helped the Magpies move into the automatic promotion places.

Much maligned Scotland striker Chris Martin was back amongst the goals as Fu l ham cla imed an excel lent 4- 2 away win against Barnsley.

Ex- Dundee Uni t ed frontman Johnny Russell scored the only goal of the game against Leeds to give new Derby boss Steve McClaren his first win in his second spell in charge.

Owen Coyle’s Blackburn remain in the relegation zone after a 0- 0 draw with Ipswich at Ewood Park.

Wigan’s game with Bur ton also f inished goalless leaving the Latics in the drop zone.

QPR drew 1- 1 with Reading at Loftus Road while Brighton and Preston also claimed a point each.

New Aston Vi l la boss Steve Bruce only managed a point in his first match in charge against Wolves.