Graham Alexander

Sam Parkin hails Robbie Savage’s dream Peterborough debut and Middlesbrough’s promotion push

Former striker Sam Parkin says Robbie Savage’s first EFL game in charge of Peterborough United was a perfect start, praises Middlesbrough’s clean sheet and Will Lankshear impact, and notes Birmingham City’s tactical shift under Chris Davies while warning of a tough winter for Preston under Graham Alexander.

Neghli's late strike sinks Alexander's Preston on Deepdale return

Camiel Neghli's 79th-minute strike gave Millwall a 1-0 win at Preston North End, condemning new Lilywhites boss Graham Alexander to defeat in his first game back on the Deepdale touchline.

EFL weekend preview: Savage to face Leicester on Peterborough debut as Alexander returns to Preston

The EFL returns after the international break with a packed October weekend featuring West Midlands and South Coast derbies, Steven Schumacher’s Bolton facing former club Stoke, Graham Alexander’s homecoming at Preston and Robbie Savage’s first League One game in charge of Peterborough against Leicester City.

Graham Alexander says Preston return 'feels like home' after 'surreal' first day as new Deepdale boss

New Preston North End manager Graham Alexander says his return to Deepdale is 'surreal' and 'special', insisting the club where he made 372 league appearances as a player 'feels like home'. The 54-year-old left League One leaders Bradford City to take over a North End side second from bottom in the Championship, and will have a two-week training window before his first match, at home to Millwall on 10 October.

Sky Sports live blog tracks Championship transfers and EFL League One and Two updates

Sky Sports has published a rolling live blog covering Championship news, transfer latest and gossip, plus updates from League One and League Two, accompanied by imagery featuring Graham Alexander.

Bradford City give Preston permission to speak to Graham Alexander

Bradford City have reluctantly allowed Preston North End to speak to manager Graham Alexander about their vacant head-coach position. Alexander has guided Bradford to the top of League One after winning promotion from League Two in his first full season.

A first win over Luton Town in 58 years sent Bradford City to the top of League One above Sheffield Wednesday, sparking talk of Graham Alexander's return to Preston North End, though the Bantams' defensive solidity and young striker Bobby Pointon have earned glowing reviews.