Johnnie Jackson: AFC Wimbledon used homecoming to advantage in Carlisle rout
Posted Sunday, October 13, 2024 by PA
Johnnie Jackson believes AFC Wimbledon used their return to the Cherry Red Records Stadium as motivation in Saturday’s emphatic 4-0 win over Carlisle.The Dons were forced to postpone home games against Newcastle, Accrington and Crewe after flooding backed up the ground’s drainage system, resulting in part of the pitch collapsing.Jackson’s side were 3-0 up at half-time in their ...Full Story »
Mark Bonner furious with Gillingham display in stoppage-time loss to Accrington
Posted Sunday, October 13, 2024 by PA
Fuming Gillingham boss Mark Bonner labelled Accrington’s winner a “disgrace” after his side’s stoppage-time 2-1 defeat.The Gills, who were top earlier this month, suffered their third straight defeat at Priestfield.Armani Little broke the deadlock for the hosts before Ben Woods levelled on the hour.Gillingham looked the most likely to win it before Burnley loanee Dara Cos...Full Story »
Mark Kennedy pleased with Swindon’s ‘toughness’ after win at Cheltenham
Posted Sunday, October 13, 2024 by PA
Manager Mark Kennedy hailed Swindon’s resilience after they withstood a late onslaught to win 3-2 at Cheltenham.The visitors were two up at the break after goals from George Cox and Will Wright.Joel McGregor added a third just after half-time, piling the misery on ex-Swindon boss Michael Flynn, before goals from George Miller and Ethon Archer set up a tense finish.Kennedy said: “I wa...Full Story »
Being top of league has ‘nice ring’ to it, says Port Vale boss Darren Moore
Posted Sunday, October 13, 2024 by PA
Darren Moore says talking about his Port Vale team being top of League Two has a “nice ring” to it.Vale went top with a 1-0 win over MK Dons at Stadium MK, substitute Antwoine Hackford scoring the winner in the 77th minute by turning home Jack Shorrock’s cross.MK Dons had previously seen two goals disallowed before Vale took charge in the second half.The win extended Vale&rsquo...Full Story »
Graham Alexander praises professionalism of Bradford players after Tranmere win
Posted Sunday, October 13, 2024 by PA
Bradford boss Graham Alexander praised the professionalism of his players after they moved into the League Two play-off places with a 2-0 victory over Tranmere at Prenton Park.Goals either side of half-time from former Rovers striker Andy Cook sealed maximum points as City recorded consecutive wins for the first time this season.Cook opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, slotting the ball into ...Full Story »
I’m absolutely fuming – Karl Robinson rages at referee after Salford defeat
Posted Sunday, October 13, 2024 by PA
Salford boss Karl Robinson declared himself “absolutely fuming” at the performance of the officials in his side’s 2-1 home defeat to Grimsby.Luca Barrington scored twice for the visitors, opening the scoring inside a minute and striking again just before the break after Cole Stockton had levelled in the 15th minute.Salford twice struck a post in the second half through Ossama A...Full Story »
Stephen Clemence accepts pushing for win may have cost Barrow in derby defeat
Posted Sunday, October 13, 2024 by PA
Barrow boss Stephen Clemence shouldered some of the responsibility for his side’s derby defeat as Ben Tollitt’s late goal earned Morecambe a first league win of the season.Tollitt netted his fifth goal of the campaign after 82 minutes, converting a superb left-wing centre from Adam Lewis to help the Shrimps climb off the foot of League Two.Substitute Andy Dallas hit the post late on ...Full Story »
Steve Evans felt Rotherham deserved a penalty against Peterborough
Posted Sunday, October 13, 2024 by PA
Rotherham boss Steve Evans believes his side should have received a game-defining penalty during their entertaining 3-3 League One draw at Peterborough.James Dornelly opened the scoring for Posh, but the visitors were 3-1 up at half-time thanks to goals from Sam Nombe, Mallik Wilks and Jonson Clarke-Harris.Joe Rafferty’s own goal and Emmanuel Fernandez’s header earned Darren Ferguson...Full Story »
Simon Weaver delighted with manner of Harrogate’s response from MK mauling
Posted Sunday, October 13, 2024 by PA
Harrogate boss Simon Weaver expressed his delight at the manner his team have recovered from a 5-1 mauling against MK Dons with back-to-back clean sheets in League Two.Right-back Toby Sims’ first-half header secured a 1-0 home triumph over Newport, building on last weekend’s 0-0 draw at Swindon.And Weaver was particularly pleased with how his centre-halves Anthony O’Connor and ...Full Story »
Morecambe off bottom spot as late Ben Tollitt winner stuns rivals Barrow
Posted Sunday, October 13, 2024 by PA
Morecambe snatched a dramatic first Sky Bet League Two win of the season after beating local rivals Barrow 1-0 thanks to in-form Ben Tollitt’s 82nd-minute goal.Tollitt volleyed in Adam Lewis’ left-wing cross for his fifth goal of the season to help Derek Adams’ side climb off the foot of League Two as well as claim bragging rights over their cross-bay neighbours.The Shrimps als...Full Story »