Derby midfielder Bradley Johnson leaves former boss Alex Neil’s job hanging by a thread with winner against Norwich
Meanwhile Ipswich thumped QPR 3-0, Preston drew 1-1 with Burton, Sheffield Wednesday won 2-0 at Wolves and Reading's 2-1 win over Bristol City kept them in the promotion hunt
NORWICH'S miserable Championship run continued as they slumped to a fifth straight defeat against in-form Derby to leave manager Alex Neil under increasing pressure.
Bradley Johnson grabbed the only goal against his former club to make it four wins a row for Steve McClaren's men, who are now just a point behind the free-falling Canaries.
Third-placed Reading kept up the pressure on top two Brighton and Newcastle, making it five wins out of five after beating Bristol City 2-1.
Gareth McCleary gave them an early lead with the rebound after his weak penalty was saved by Frank Fielding, and Roy Beerens soon smashed in a second.
The Royals conceded their first goal in 447 minutes when Gary O'Neil netted late on but it was not enough for City.
Paul Lambert's first home match in charge of Wolves ended in a 2-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday.
Fernando Forestieri put Wednesday in front from the penalty spot after winning the spot-kick himself, and he was then involved in the build-up to Kieran Lee's goal which doubled the lead.
Ipswich secured their biggest win of the season with a 3-0 victory over Queens Park Rangers at Portman Road.
Grant Ward's scuffed shot put them ahead, an Alex Smithies mistake gifted Luke Varney the second, before Tom Lawrence added a third.
Clayton Donaldson scored the opener on his return to former club Brentford and then set up the second for Ryan Shotton to earn a 2-1 win for Birmingham at Griffin Park, with Scott Hogan pulling one back late on.
Preston had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to Burton with Callum Robinson's equaliser in first-half stoppage time cancelling out Jackson Irvine's opener.
