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MATCHDAY 11: Gillingham midfielder reflects on a difficult afternoon as the team was beaten 3-1 at Accrington Stanley.

MACHEL HEWITT: Fans have to expect a pragmatic approach when the Ravens face the league’s top dogs.

The former master of The Hawthorns was beaten by his apprentice - but still had the grace to acknowledge the attributes helping the Albion boss to make an outstanding start to his new career.

ANALYSIS: There was huff, there was puff, and there was just about enough to get a point, but Swindon relied on a fair bit of good fortune, provided primarily by referee Alex Chilowicz. And while they were much more entertaining going forward, the lack of incision in the final third was again strikingly evident.

Morrison will 'cherish' the battle of wits he had with Blackburn manager Tony Mowbray during Saturday's thrilling 3-2 win.

Bolton Wanderers secured a hard fought point against Southampton at St Mary's. Steven Schumacher's side took on their opponents with no fear once again, and could have even won the game had they have found the composure to take one of the chances they created.

The competitiveness of a unique league has revealed itself across seven days that have stirred contrasting emotions.

Bolton Wanderers head back up north with a point, holding Southampton to a 0-0 draw at St Mary's. Both sides had chances to win the game, as Saints controlled much of the narrative, but were denied a penalty as the referee missed Ruben Rodrigues's handball in the box.