MAN OF THE DAY
Género Zeefuik used to score prolifically for Holland’s Under-21s, but set a tidy new personal best for Hearts. His first-half hat-trick against Cowdenbeath, including two penalties, came in the space of three minutes and 36 seconds. Final score: 10-0.
STRIKE OF THE DAY
Rodolph Austin’s chest control and volley over Heurelho Gomes from the edge of the area were a sublime way of putting Leeds 2-0 up against Watford. They then conceded three and lost it.
BEST TURNAROUND
On 1 March last year Alan Pardew headbutted a Hull player in a personal low moment. On 1 March this year he’s flavour of the month, with his third consecutive Palace away win.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Presumably none of the 375 members of Pegida who joined an anti-Islam rally in Newcastle yesterday were fans of the local team – whose fitting winner came from Muslim striker Papiss Cissé.
BACK IN THE GAME
Vincent Tan: turning up at Cardiff City Stadium for his first game of the season, and ditching his lucky red for fan-pleasing blue in a bid to lift spirits. They lost.
SINKING FEELING
Villa’s stats don’t get any better. Twelve games without a win; no second-half away goals since the opening day; and just three goals in their past 12. Newcastle scored with their first shot on target.
HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY
Who turned 59 on the day of that chastening defeat for Cowdenbeath – their biggest since 1951? The Blue Brazil’s manager, Jimmy Nicholl, of course. Ten candles on the birthday cake this year?
