Duncan Ferguson admitted Forest Green’s dramatic 2-1 defeat at Shrewsbury “hurt” after he was denied victory in his first game in charge.The 51-year-old took over the League One basement boys from Ian Burchnall this week and was on course for a win until two stoppage-time Shrewsbury goals spoiled the party.Ferguson had his head in his hands after the ending left his side rooted...Full Story »

Birmingham goalkeeper Neil Etheridge was allegedly targeted by racist abuse from a supporter during his side’s dramatic FA Cup draw at Blackburn.A visibly upset Etheridge was seen speaking to the referee after team-mate Jordan James had equalised in stoppage time for the Blues to secure a 2-2 draw and send the fourth-round tie back to St Andrew’s for a replay.Birmingham boss John Eus...Full Story »

A relieved Mark Robins praised Kasey Palmer after the ex-Huddersfield loanee scored against his former side as Coventry ran out 2-0 winners at the CBS Arena.The Chelsea academy product spent 18 months on loan in West Yorkshire, netting four goals in 28 league appearances before joining the Sky Blues from Bristol City last summer.Gustavo Hamer was also on the scoresheet for Robins’ side, wh...Full Story »

Tranmere manager Micky Mellon was delighted with the contribution of his new signings as Tranmere beat League Two leaders Leyton Orient at Prenton Park.A late own goal from O’s defender Omar Beckles was the difference in a hard-fought encounter with the home side deservedly taking all three points.Tranmere dominated for much of the game and could have taken the lead in the first half with ...Full Story »

Jim Bentley bemoaned relegation-threatened Rochdale’s poor luck following a 1-0 home defeat against Carlisle in League Two.John-Kymani Gordon scored the only goal of a scrappy contest in the eighth minute, latching on to Kristian Dennis’ ball over the top and slotting neatly past goalkeeper Jake Eastwood.The home side thought they had equalised when Dale’s record goalscorer Ian...Full Story »

Gateshead gave their National League survival hopes a boost with a late comeback to earn a 2-1 win away at WealdstoneMax Kretzschmar looked to have given the hosts a win to bolster their aspirations of reaching the play-offs, but an equalising goal from Daniel Elliot before an 83rd-minute winner from substitute Adam Campbell turned the game on its head to drag Gateshead to within three points of...Full Story »

Hull manager Liam Rosenior hailed Aaron Connolly as a “natural” in front of goal after he scored twice on his 23rd birthday in the 3-0 victory against QPR.The Tigers had not won at home since early October and were indebted to Connolly, on loan from Brighton until the end of the season, for his contribution against admittedly lifeless opposition.Rosenior said: “I’ve known...Full Story »

Michael Carrick has revealed Middlesbrough are on the brink of signing Dan Barlaser from Rotherham – and the head coach cannot wait to begin working with the midfielder.Barlaser was an interested observer as he watched Boro’s 2-0 win over Watford from a seat in the directors’ box at the Riverside.Middlesbrough have agreed a deal with Rotherham that will see Barlaser return to h...Full Story »

Mark Bonner urged Cambridge fans to strap in for an “emotional roller coaster” as they try to avoid relegation after stopping the rot with a goalless draw at Lincoln.United bounced back from conceding 10 goals in their last two away games to hold on for a point at Sincil Bank after four straight defeats in Sky Bet League One.Cambridge boss Bonner, whose side are 23rd but only in the ...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson breathed a huge sigh of relief after his triumphant return to Peterborough continued with a 2-1 home win over Portsmouth.Ferguson toasted a second successive victory thanks to a first-half brace from Jonson Clarke-Harris.The League One leading scorer tapped in an 18th-minute opener and smashed home a penalty just before the break as the hosts took command.Posh were then guilty of...Full Story »