Johnson hails Bristol City’s ‘perfect’ victory

closer to safety. Johnson, whose father Gary had heart surgery on Friday, said; “The players were outstanding and implemented the game plan to perfection. I would like to thank everyone for the messages about my father. He is OK and this win will be a great tonic.”

A collision early on between Huddersfield pair Mark Hudson and Jonathan Hogg left the latter needing treatment for a neck injury. The medical staff took more than 13 minutes to settle Hogg on a stretcher. Huddersfield manager Wagner said: “Jonathan is having a scan. We will know more tomorrow.”

Bristol City opened the scoring when Hudson’s attempted backpass fell short of goalkeeper Danny Ward and Lee Tomlin pounced to score. David Cotterill’s cross then reached Tammy Abraham and the striker converted. Aden Flint diverted Gary O’Neil’s shot past Ward before Cotterill converted a penalty after Joe Bryan had been upended. Steve Agnew says the time is right for him to move into management as he takes charge of his first game as Middlesbrough’s caretaker manager against Manchester United tomorrow. “Probably over the last year, the desire has stayed with me,” said Agnew, who will be in his position until the end of the season. “I’m very, very confident carrying out my duties.” Evertonians will jeer Lukaku, Koeman said: “I don’t think so because we need the support - every player who is starting needs the support. If the player shows his commitment in his football, then everybody can make mistakes. Then you realise it’s no problem.” Dean Holdsworth has sold his stake in Bolton to fellow co-owner Ken Anderson a year after the pair took over at the Macron Stadium. The club said former Wanderers striker Holdsworth has agreed for the ownership to transfer from Sports Shield BWFC to Anderson’s Inner Circle Investments.