Ange Postecoglou thanks fans after ‘arm wrestle” victory over West Ham
Posted Saturday, October 19, 2024 by PA
Ange Postecoglou was pleased to reward the Tottenham fans with derby bragging rights after they produced a second-half blitz to down West Ham 4-1.Spurs struck three times in eight minutes to dispel memories of their collapse at Brighton a fortnight ago, which saw them concede in quick succession after half-time to lose 3-2 on the south coast.When Mohammed Kudus put West Ham ahead after 18 minute...Full Story »
Today was a good day – Rob Edwards enjoys Luton win against fierce foes Watford
Posted Saturday, October 19, 2024 by PA
A relieved Luton boss Rob Edwards labelled it a “good day” as his side ran out 3-0 winners against sworn enemies Watford at Kenilworth Road.The Hatters led through Jordan Clark’s deflection in the 11th minute, with Carlton Morris netting moments after the interval and Jacob Brown then rubber-stamping the victory in stoppage time.It ended a run of three matches without a win for...Full Story »
Stephen Clemence demands more from goal-shy Barrow after Accrington loss
Posted Saturday, October 19, 2024 by PA
Boss Stephen Clemence is ruing his side’s lack of firepower after Barrow fell to a 1-0 loss at Accrington – their fourth defeat in five league games.Shaun Whalley, 37, fired home on the counter attack in the eighth minute for his third goal of the season to make it three successive wins for Stanley, who were bottom of the table at the start of October.Barrow only troubled home goalke...Full Story »
Wayne Rooney out of answers as Plymouth are humbled at Cardiff
Posted Saturday, October 19, 2024 by PA
Wayne Rooney says it is difficult to put Plymouth’s performance into words after the Pilgrims were hammered 5-0 by Cardiff.Michael Obafemi spurned a glorious chance to put Plymouth ahead early on in the Welsh capital, and it was all downhill for the visitors after that point.Alex Robertson fired home from the edge of the box in the 16th minute before the impressive Rubin Colwill calmly slo...Full Story »
Cardiff too good for 10-man Plymouth as Wayne Rooney watches from the stands
Posted Saturday, October 19, 2024 by PA
Cardiff produced their best display of the season to thrash Plymouth 5-0 and heap further misery on Wayne Rooney.Alex Robertson struck first his league goal since joining from Manchester City in the 16th minute, with Rubin Colwill doubling Cardiff’s lead eight minutes later.Rooney – serving a one-match touchline ban – then saw Ibrahim Cissoko receive a straight red card before ...Full Story »
Preston continue resurgence under Paul Heckingbottom with win over Coventry
Posted Saturday, October 19, 2024 by PA
Emil Riis ensured Preston’s unbeaten home record under Paul Heckingbottom continued as the Lilywhites beat Coventry 1-0 in the Sky Bet Championship.The 26-year-old headed home a 72nd-minute winner after missing a string of good opportunities in the first half.It was a strong performance that highlighted the progress that Preston have made since Heckingbottom replaced Ryan Lowe in August, h...Full Story »
Shaun Whalley effort earns Accrington victory over Barrow
Posted Saturday, October 19, 2024 by PA
Shaun Whalley’s early solo strike gave Accrington a 1-0 victory against a Barrow side who could have gone top with a lunchtime win.Stanley’s winner came after eight minutes when Jimmy Knowles clipped a long ball forward to send Whalley running clear.The 37-year-old cut inside and fired low into the bottom corner for his third goal of the season.It was a third successive victory for S...Full Story »
Last-gasp Dane Scarlett header earns Oxford draw against West Brom
Posted Saturday, October 19, 2024 by PA
Substitute Dane Scarlett headed a dramatic injury-time equaliser to earn Oxford a 1-1 draw against West Brom and prevent the Baggies going top of the Championship.Karlan Ahearne-Grant’s second goal of the season gave Albion a first-half lead.Grant fired home superbly in the 29th minute with a low 25-yard drive that beat Jamie Cumming to his right, fizzing into the net off the inside of the...Full Story »
Richard Kone scores hat-trick as Wycombe win at home to Peterborough
Posted Saturday, October 19, 2024 by PA
Second-half substitute Richard Kone scored a hat-trick inside 10 minutes as Wycombe beat 10-man Peterborough 3-1 at Adams Park.The Chairboys began the first half well as Dan Harvie, Caleb Taylor and Garath McCleary all went close.The visitors’ best chance of the opening period fell to Ricky-Jade Jones, who was thwarted by Wanderers goalkeeper Franco Ravizzoli.Peterborough took the lead fiv...Full Story »
Impressive Tottenham turn it on with second-half thrashing of West Ham
Posted Saturday, October 19, 2024 by PA
Tottenham produced a second-half blitz of their own with three goals in eight minutes to down West Ham 4-1 and dispel memories of their collapse at Brighton.Ange Postecoglou had been forced to stew on a humbling 3-2 loss away to Brighton for two weeks during the international break where they conceded three times in quick succession after half-time.When Mohammed Kudus put West Ham ahead in the 1...Full Story »