All the buzz of the npower League: Marlon King repays Aidy Boothroyd's trust

05 December 2010 22:55
'It has taken a lot of thought, but loyalty works both ways. Marlon has done exceptionally well for me before. He was part of the team which helped change my life.[LNB] Payback time: Marlon King celebrates his match-winning penalty for Coventry against Middlesbrough[LNB] [LNB]'He's nowhere near his best but he's getting fitter and better all the time.' - Coventry boss Aidy Boothroyd, on giving striker Marlon King, whose penalty saw off Middlesbrough, a chance to put prison behind him.[LNB] Play to the whistle, PrestonPreston fans shocked and stunned by Cardiff's 94th-minute equaliser at the City of Cardiff Stadium? Actually, no. The North End supporters have experienced so many false dawns already this season that it would have come as a surprise had they held out for a win. [LNB]In five matches now Darren Ferguson's side have conceded goals in the final 10 minutes to cost them results and eight extra points enough for a place in mid-table.[LNB] Scout's cornerCraig Beattie (Swansea)After 13 months without a goal until last week's strike against Portsmouth, Beattie has now managed three in two games.[LNB]Because of injuries he has struggled to find a regular place at any of his six clubs. [LNB] Hand it to him: Craig Beattie celebrates his scorching strike for Swansea at Portman Road[LNB]Judging by his two goals in the 3-1 win at Ipswich, the vision and touch is still there.[LNB]Sportsmail valuation: £250,000 punt.[LNB] Derby County has always been such a homely club that it is easy to forget their level of support.[LNB]Saturday's attendance of 26,134 raised the average crowd at Pride Park this season to 26,036.[LNB]In spite of a 2-1 home defeat by Norwich, things are looking up once more in Clough country.[LNB]In League Two, Oxford's James Constable came off the bench to score the winner against Barnet his 59th goal in 108 appearances.[LNB] Old boy's curseWe all know about players scoring against their former club but not only was Swindonscorer Jon-Paul McGovern (right) a former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder, so too was his manager Danny Wilson.[LNB]No wonder Swindon went on to record a 2-1 win.[LNB] It took 18 months, but Millwall finally exorcised memories of their League One play-off final defeat by Saturday's visitors Scunthorpe.[LNB]Only 98 away fans made the evening kick-off to see their side's emphatic 3-0 loss.[LNB]  Ipswich 1 Swansea 3: Carling Cup run may not save under-fire Roy KeaneLeeds 2 Crystal Palace 1: Becchio brace downs EaglesCardiff 1 Preston 1: Keogh's last-gasp header keeps Bluebirds singing [LNB]  Explore more:People: Danny Wilson, Marlon King, Darren Ferguson Places: Cardiff, Oxford, Norwich Organisations: Football League

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