Honours even for Yorkshire’s clubs

Sheffield United built on Saturday’s 2-1 win over Port Vale with a hard-earned point in a 0-0 draw at Peterborough United, showing an upturn in form ahead of the anticipated arrival of former Derby County manager Nigel Clough, who could be unveiled as the man replacing David Weir at Bramall Lane sometime on Wednesday.

The 47-year-old is understood to have made progress regarding his financial settlement with the Rams, with an agreement close, following his sacking on September 28 following a 1-0 loss to fierce East Midlands rivals Nottingham Forest – Clough’s former club when a player.

He is expected to be joined at Bramall Lane by his backroom staff at Pride Park, who are comprised of Andy Garner, Johnny Metgod, Gary Crosby and Martin Taylor.

Former Rotherham United boss Ronnie Moore frustrated his old club when returning to South Yorkshire with Tranmere Rovers, taking a point back across the pennines with him.

Kieron Agard’s fifth goal of the campaign on the hour looked to have secured three points for the hosts, but a controversial late penalty scored by former Sheffield Wednesday marksman Ryan Lowe, earned the visitors a deserved point.

Bradford City were held to a 2-2 draw at Preston North End in a game that saw Phil Parkinson mark 100 league games as Bantams manager.

James Hanson got the occasion off to a perfect start, scoring after five minutes, but after goals from Tom Clarke and Bailey Wright had given the hosts the lead City needed a leveller from Rory McArdle to earn a point.

In League Two, York City threw away a two-goal lead but held on to claim a point at promotion favourites Chesterfield.

The Minstermen surprised their hosts with goals from Luke O’Neill and Ryan Jarvis, but were pegged back by efforts from Armand Gnanduillet and substitute Jay O’Shea during the last half-hour.