Cardiff lost a topsy-turvy encounter against Wigan 3-2 at the DW Stadium, while there were wins for QPR, newly-promoted Charlton and Sheffield Wednesday on the road.

Never write off Neil Warnock in the Championship, but there was an early sign that he might not have the magic touch this season. Cardiff went down 3-2 at Wigan.

The photo, taken the day both players signed for the club on 29 July 2014, was hilariously captioned 'When Harry met Andy', and 'Wonder what happened to these two?'

CRAIG HOPE: Billy Whitehurst was once the most feared footballer in the land. Here, those who played against and with Whitehurst reflect on their encounters with the infamous frontman…

JASON MELLOR AT THE KCOM STADIUM: Tony Mowbray was happy to silence his critics after watching Blackburn's early-season recovery gather pace on Tuesday night.

Football fans will notice the familiar return of the classic winter ball this weekend, as the Premier League officially ticks over into winter season.

CRAIG HOPE AT THE RIVERSIDE: Jonathan Woodgate says he has never been one to panic, but he has every reason to be jittery after watching his side throw away victory here.

TOM FARMERY AT THE VALLEY: How devastating for Lee Bowyer and his side. It was nine matches without a win before Friday night having lost their previous four.

For a trailing side, the half-time team talk represents an opportunity for players and manager to regroup, make tactical adjustments, and maybe utter a few home truths. It was very different for Hull in 2008.

The English defender moved to Holland in 2018 after rejecting a new deal with Hull City despite breaking into the first team, and a number of scouts have been watching him this season.

Conjecture surrounds Jarrod Bowen's future but he again provided Hull City with a touch of class that proved too good for another Championship defence.

League One Rotherham United had their hearts broken by Championship Hull City in the FA Cup third round, despite fighting valiantly after going down to 10 men.

Leeds United are looking to bolster their bid for Premier League promotion with a move for Hull City forward Jarrod Bowen. It'd be an initial loan for £3m that could rise to £15m if they win promotion.

Newcastle's chances of signing £15million Hull City striker Jarrod Bowen have been boosted by Steve Bruce's long-time associate Peter Chapman gaining a new key role in the player's future.

Inter Milan want to secure Christian Eriksen from Tottenham in time for next weekend's match with Cagliari. They need to increase their offer of £15m to convince Tottenham to sell.

Frank Lampard's Chelsea travel to Hull on Saturday evening with the chance to book their spot in the FA Cup fifth round. Join Sportsmail for all the build-up and live action.

JOE BERNSTEIN AT THE KCOM STADIUM: Michy Batshuayi scored his first goal in 14 matches as Chelsea squeezed into the FA Cup fifth round despite a late rally from mid-table Championship side Hull.

In a season-defining month that sees Frank Lampard's side play Leicester, Man United , Tottenham and Bayern Munich , they will have to be better than they were against Championship opposition.

The club said in a statement they were 'deeply shocked and saddened' by news of the death of Blakeston, who 'made a huge impact on the lives of so many through his work'.

West Bromwich Albion midfielder Jake Livermore recalls how he took the young left back under his wing when he arrived in Yorkshire as a quiet teenager from Scotland.

BLACK DOG: 'Thank God for those cigar fumes,' said a relieved Rory-ite. 'The old boy doesn't carry a mobile phone so Ken's little vice was the only way we found him.'

Boris Johnson's campaign team warned that the second half of his leadership campaign should be as disciplined as the first... hours before the bust up with Carrie Symonds emerged.

BLACK DOG: What little love there is left between Theresa May and Boris Johnson will surely evaporate when she learns why Tories were deserting her at Prime Minister's Questions.

BLACK DOG: Theresa May dodged the question - as usual - when she was asked last week if the turmoil inside No 10 had driven her to use the F-word.

Nervous Boris Johnson acolytes pray the odds-on leadership favourite won't ape Theresa May if he gets to choose a Cabinet, writes BLACK DOG.

BLACK DOG: A political love spurned lay behind Boris Johnson's brutal dismissal of Forces darling Penny Mordaunt, whisper Tory insiders.

BLACK DOG: Relations between 10 and 11 Downing Street plummeted last week after Sajid Javid's dog Bailey tried to take a chunk out of the PM's Chief Mouser Larry the Cat.

BLACK DOG: Those at No 10 are worried Northern, working-class Leavers backing Boris won't vote as they'll be in the pub on Friday nights spending their well-earned wages.

BLACK DOG: As he prepares to emerge from his shepherd's hut and break his silence on Brexit with the publication of his delayed memoirs, David Cameron can expect some flak.

Ofgem has issued Gnergy with a notice of failure to comply with a final order over unpaid Renewables Obligation payments.

This week's deals include: a free pint of beer, a train to Paris from just £29, or - £58 return - with Eurostar and a free cup of coffee from Greggs.

Some 142,000 customers will see their bills go up by a collective £16m if they don't switch tariff by the end of January, a comparison website has warned.

According to the latest figures from the Information Commissioner's Office, there was a 20 per cent increase in complaints about nuisance calls last year.

There are now five times more gas and electricity deals costing less than £1,000 per year to choose from compared to last year, according to research from Which?.

At some point on October 15, 2015, possibly in the dead of night while waiting for my then one-year-old to go back to sleep, two clicks on my mobile phone cost me £615, says JOANNA TWEEDY.

This week's deals include: half price personalised pillow costing £17.50, 50p off the cost of a coffee at Pret a Manger, a free eye test at Specsavers and a 'free' audiobook from the Amazon service Audible.

Octopus Energy has taken the top spot in Which?'s satisfaction survey yet again as small and medium sized energy suppliers dominate the rankings.

Fuel poverty is a problem that still affects thousands of Britons every year, resulting in an estimated 16,500 deaths in the winter of 2017 to 2018 - an average of 175 a day.

GiffGaff is increasing costs for its standard pay as you go customers - whilst simultaneously providing bigger allowances for those who purchase its 'goodybag' bundles.

Those who have the latest technology installed - could, in theory - pay lower premiums thanks to enhanced safety. But is this the view of the major insurers?

Checking your credit score is all the rage, with adverts from companies that can provide access to your report. And where once you had to pay a credit reference agency, it is now free.

There are an increasing number of gyms offering more personal, family friendly classes that mean you don't need to ditch your child in a crèche and pay more.

Negative reviews can make or break a business with 94% of people saying an online review has convinced them to avoid a business altogether.

Lisa McGregor, pictured with three of her five children, saw her bills jump to more than £100 a week after Falkirk Council installed a new, eco-friendly boiler in her council property.

American payment giant PayPal stands accused of 'pickpocketing' tens of thousands of people every month who turn their clutter into hard cash.

When Lucy White broke two vertebrae in a skiing accident in the French Alps, she was relieved to have bought insurance. But two hours after calling the emergency line, she was still being left on hold.

Millions of travellers with pre-existing medical conditions should soon be able to find appropriate cover more easily, according to new rules from the Financial Conduct Authority.

Many might not know that matching two numbers on a Lotto ticket means that they are eligible for a free lucky dip ticket - with reader managed to bag £109 from three numbers this way.

The Big Six supplier decided to change the limit at the same time it announced it was moving from Paypoint to Payzone terminals, leaving customers with 15,000 fewer locations to top up.

Jeff Prestridge met Emma Thomson, who has just benefited from the financial safety net provided by protection insurance. Emma is unsure how she would have coped without it.