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‘All to play for’ says Paul Heckingbottom after Blades boost promotion hopes

Posted Wednesday, March 08, 2023 by PA

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom admitted that it is now “all to play for” in the race for automatic promotion to the Premier League after his side secured a hard-earned 1-0 victory at Reading.After a scrappy first half, United made the decisive breakthrough in the Sky  Bet Championship contest when Iliman Ndiaye tucked home from close range for his 12th goal of the s...Full Story »

We shot ourselves in the foot – Newport boss bemoans points lost at Grimsby

Posted Wednesday, March 08, 2023 by PA

Newport manager Graham Coughlan praised the mentality of his players after they fought back to draw 1-1 with Grimsby at Blundell Park.After two straight SKy Bet League Two defeats, the Exiles added another point to their tally courtesy of a second-half equaliser from Priestly Farquharson.On-loan striker John McAtee put Grimsby in front with a wonderful dipping volley shortly before half-time but...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor upbeat despite goalless Gillingham draw

Posted Wednesday, March 08, 2023 by PA

Stockport boss Dave Challinor was not disheartened despite his play-off chasing side being held to a second straight 0-0 home draw within the space of four days.County at least moved up a place to sixth in Sky Bet League Two after a game which saw lowly Gillingham defend resolutely.Challinor said: “Our performance was okay, we’ve been in total control of the game throughout.“If...Full Story »

Michael Duff hails Barnsley dominance in victory against ‘dangerous’ Portsmouth

Posted Wednesday, March 08, 2023 by PA

Barnsley boss Michael Duff hailed the dominance of his side against a “dangerous” opponent in their 3-1 win over Portsmouth at Oakwell.The Reds hit the front in the 17th minute through James Norwood’s close-range finish and they doubled their advantage three minutes later when Nicky Cadden Wonderfully curled in from just outside the area.Portsmouth pulled a goal back four minut...Full Story »

Kieran McKenna feels free-scoring Ipswich deserve more credit

Posted Wednesday, March 08, 2023 by PA

Kieran McKenna feels his Ipswich side are not getting the credit they deserve for their performances this season.Town beat Accrington 3-0 with goals from Nathan Broadhead, Kayden Jackson and Kyle Edwards, the latter with a free-kick in stoppage time after Stanley keeper Lukas Jensen was sent off.McKenna said: “It was a good result, some good things about the performance – another cle...Full Story »

Neil Warnock: If Huddersfield play like that we will give teams a hard game

Posted Wednesday, March 08, 2023 by PA

Neil Warnock saw Huddersfield move off the foot of the Sky Bet Championship with a 0-0 draw against Bristol City and said: “I thought we were unlucky not to win it.”However, a first point after back-to-back 4-0 defeats against Burnley and Coventry still leaves Town six points from safety.But Warnock said: “If we play like that we can give teams a hard game. I couldn’t ask...Full Story »

Lincoln boss Mark Kennedy wants his draw specialists to be more ruthless

Posted Wednesday, March 08, 2023 by PA

Mark Kennedy called for more ruthlessness from his Lincoln side after their 0-0 stalemate at Cheltenham.The Imps’ 18th draw of the campaign keeps them in 11th place in Sky Bet League One.However, Kennedy was disappointed not to leave with all three points and said: “It was a bit of a war of attrition but if you’re talking about chances, we should have won the game, but I wasn&r...Full Story »

Mark Bonner bemoans Cambridge’s lack of a killer touch

Posted Wednesday, March 08, 2023 by PA

Mark Bonner was left to yet again rue missed chances as Cambridge were held to a 1-1 draw by Morecambe.The U’s are four points from safety while Morecambe are three points better off but still sit in the final relegation position, with both sides having 11 games remaining in their attempts to secure Sky Bet League One survival.Jack Lankester put Cambridge ahead as they carved out numerous ...Full Story »

Mixed feeling for Michael Flynn and Mark Hughes after stalemate

Posted Wednesday, March 08, 2023 by PA

Rival bosses Michael Flynn and Mark Hughes reflected on hard luck stories as Walsall and Bradford battled out a 0-0 draw in League Two.Leading marksman Andy Cook headed against the bar for the Bantams in the 25th minute, while the Saddlers failed to convert the bulk of the play into clear chances.Wing-back Tom Knowles caused plenty of problems down the right and it was his inviting cross that cr...Full Story »

Sharp start enables Wealdstone to continue Maidstone’s misery

Posted Wednesday, March 08, 2023 by PA

Early goals from Jack Cook and Corie Andrews proved enough to hand Wealdstone a 2-1 win in their Vanarama National League clash with rock-bottom Maidstone.The hosts went into the game on the back of Saturday’s thumping 4-0 win over Altrincham that ended a run of three games within a win.They quickly built on that momentum when captain Cook fired home from inside the box with just six minut...Full Story »

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