Meanwhile, Championship managers continue to plan ahead of the January transfer window, which will allow them to boost their squads following a start to the season marred by injuries across the division. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
1. Halford eager to find new club
Ex-Nottingham Forest and Cardiff City defender Greg Halford has claimed he's willing to "play for free" until January in order to find a new club. He's been a free agent since leaving Aberdeen last year. (Sunderland Echo) Photo: Nathan Stirk
2. Bees midfielder lauded by Spurs man
Brentford midfielder Mathias Jensen has been lavished with praise by his international teammate Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. The Spurs man has branded the midfielder as "technically sublime" (Sport Witness) Photo: Alex Burstow
3. Rams target up for grabs in new year
Derby County's hopes of signing Manchester United's Phil Jones in January look to have been boosted, following reports that the Red Devils are looking to cash in on the England international in January. (MEN) Photo: Michael Steele
4. Hornets target snubbed Hammers
Reports from Spain have claimed that Watford-linked defender Unai Nunez snubbed the chance to join West Ham last summer. He's just signed a new contract with Atletico Madrid, in effect ending speculation over his future. (AS) Photo: Juan Manuel Serrano Arce