Crewe boss David Artell was left with mixed emotions as his side had to settle for a point in a thrilling encounter at Scunthorpe.He was delighted with his side’s character as they came from behind to lead at the Sands Venue Stadium, although disappointed with the time they took to get going in a game of two contrasting halves.“We weren’t at the races in the first half-hour,&rd...Full Story »

Oxford boss Karl Robinson called for FA Cup replays to be scrapped after his League One battlers secured a second chance to dump top flight Newcastle out of the fourth round.Robinson’s men battled their way to a 0-0 draw in front of 52,221 at St James’ Park to take the Magpies back to the Kassam Stadium, although he admitted afterwards he would rather the tie had been settled on the ...Full Story »

Barnsley manager Gerhard Struber was far from happy as his Sky Bet Championship strugglers slumped to a 4-2 FA Cup fourth round defeat at League One Portsmouth.Goals from Ben Close, John Marquis, Ronan Curtis and Christian Burgess sent Pompey into the fifth round for the first time since reaching the final in 2010.Struber said: “I am unhappy and disappointed with our performance. The spiri...Full Story »

A shell-shocked Mark Cooper says his Forest Green side need to find their cutting edge if they are to have a chance of promotion from Sky Bet League Two.Rovers dominated at Macclesfield and led through Carl Winchester’s first-half opener but after they wasted a succession of chances – including Josh March’s saved penalty – they conceded with the hosts’ only two shot...Full Story »

Chris Wilder hailed Sheffield United for silencing the “raw” crowd at Millwall in a workmanlike 2-0 FA Cup victory.The Blades boss revealed his delight in negotiating a tough encounter in south east London, with Mo Besic and Ollie Norwood on target.United manager Wilder was sent off at The Den as a teenager in his playing days with the Blades, and admitted he was elated to escape uns...Full Story »

Cardiff manager Neil Harris blamed modern society for obscene chanting from his club’s fans during the 1-1 FA Cup draw at Reading. As play continued during the first half, an announcement was made over the public address, warning the “away fans” to desist from their alleged racist and homophobic behaviour. The Welsh club later posted a statement on their official website which ...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright welcomed his side’s 2-1 win over Kilmarnock as they bounced back from a midweek defeat at Livingston by taking all three points.David Wotherspoon’s late strike condemned Killie to a seventh straight Ladbrokes Premiership defeat and lifted Saints above ninth-placed Ross County and level on 23 points with the struggling Ayrshire club.Wright, who saw to...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams admitted he was disappointed not to see his struggling side take maximum points after they were held to a 1-1 Sky Bet League Two draw with Cambridge at the Globe Arena.Adams had seen his side take the lead with Adam Phillips’ third goal in four games at the start of the second half only for Harvey Knibbs to end Cambridge’s recent run of defeats with a level...Full Story »

Burton boss Nigel Clough was grateful to see John Brayford’s first-half header earn his side a share of the spoils from a 1-1 draw with Accrington to make it 10 points from 12.Albion had not played for 10 days since beating MK Dons and Clough felt that the enforced lay-off had an adverse effect on his side.“It was a hard slog” he said as both sides eventually cancelled each oth...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson believes momentum is with his Peterborough side after a 2-1 home win over former League One leaders Rotherham moved them into the play-offs.Ivan Toney and Bristol City loanee Sammie Szmodics made it back-to-back wins for Posh, despite Michael Ihiekwe pulling a goal back for the visitors who have been replaced in top spot by Ipswich.Posh had gone six matches without a win before t...Full Story »