Championship News

The full-back, who came on as a substitute in the former Premier League side`s first match back in England`s second tier, took to Twitter after the game to call out the instigators. 

Financial details of the transfer were not disclosed but British media reported it was around 20 million pounds ($24.25 million), eclipsing the 10 million pounds they paid Bournemouth for French striker Lys Mousset.

It was the 15th goal of the season for Roofe, who could have doubled his team`s advantage, only to be denied by Roos as Leeds came alive following a sedate opening period.

Substitute Hourihane sparked Villa`s second-half comeback at home by finishing off a neat move with a powerful shot that flew past West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone to make it 1-1 in the 75th minute.

Second-placed United had beaten Ipswich Town 2-0 on Saturday to move on to 88 points in the second-tier table. They are now five points ahead of third-placed Leeds with one more game to go. 

Saturday`s home match had been called off following a statement from the players of the already relegated team who decided to boycott the remaining league fixtures over unpaid wages.

The squad went on strike this month and refused to report for training until players, coaches and the club`s non-football staff were paid March`s wages.

Following Derby`s 2-0 defeat at Elland Road, the EFL launched a formal investigation into the incident which Derby coach Frank Lampard described as `unethical`.

Villa are 15th in the Championship with three wins in 12 games and face Swansea City on Saturday.

The club has recorded just three victories in 11 games and is currently 12th on the table.

 Once upon a time, Australia dared to dream of reaching the FIFA World Cup finals, seemingly destined to always stumble at the final hurdle of an almost impossible qualification process.

Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has been appointed manager of Championship side Derby County, with the second-tier side announcing the 39-year-old had agreed to a three-year deal on Thursday.