Andy Robertson gives Hull a big boost as they eye automatic Premier League return

Andy Robertson (second from right) celebrates his goal

ANDY ROBERTSON gave manager Steve Bruce’s bid to take Hull back to the Premier League a shot in the arm.

 

Scotland left-back Robertson grabbed the first goal in a 2-0 victory at Brentford that ended the Bees’ four-game winning run and Sam Clucas’s late effort ensured Bruce’s men headed the five-club log-jam at the top.

“It’s nice to be there but let’s not get too carried away, it’s only 15 games,” said Bruce.

With Burnley also winning, it made for a frustrating night for Chris Hughton and Brighton. The Seagulls remain the Championship’s only unbeaten side but the 0-0 draw at Capital One Cup heroes Sheffield Wednesday dropped them into third place.

 

Steve Bruce isn't getting too carried away with Hull's good start

Middlesbrough stayed fourth with Stewart Downing’s goal enough for a 1-0 win over bottom club Rotherham. Derby are hot on Boro’s heels after Andy Weimann’s second-half strike in a 1-0 win over QPR.

Alex Mowatt lifted some of the gloom over crisis-torn Leeds with a superb strike against Cardiff that earned his side a first home win in 13 games – Steve Evans’ first success since taking the Elland Road reins a fortnight ago.

Relegation-threatened Charlton’s goal drought stretched to over seven hours in a 1-0 defeat at MK Dons. Caretaker boss Karel Fraeye said: “We must keep believing.”