Erik ten Hag says lunchtime kick-offs “big disadvantage” for players
Posted Saturday, September 14, 2024 by PA
Erik ten Hag hit out at the Premier League as he called Manchester United’s schedule “unfair” for fans and a “big disadvantage” for players following another Saturday lunchtime trip to the south coast.The Red Devils and their under-fire manager headed to Southampton under the microscope after an error-strewn home defeat to rivals Liverpool before the international b...Full Story »
Scott Parker delighted as Burnley win in front of Hollywood royalty
Posted Saturday, September 14, 2024 by PA
Scott Parker hailed matchwinner Luca Koleosho after Burnley won 1-0 at Elland Road to destroy Leeds’ unbeaten start to the season in front of Hollywood actor Will Ferrell.The Clarets struck in the 18th minute when Leeds winger Manor Solomon, on loan from Tottenham, slipped and lost the ball inside his own half.Koleosho, 19, collected possession and raced into the hosts’ 18-yard box u...Full Story »
Mark Kennedy hails Swindon fans’ patience after first win of season
Posted Saturday, September 14, 2024 by PA
Mark Kennedy thanked Swindon supporters for their patience after he finally picked up his first win with a 4-0 victory over Newport.First-half goals by Kabongo Tshimanga, Paul Glatzel and Joel Cotterill and an own goal by Matt Baker meant there was no way back for County.Kennedy said: “I’m really pleased to get the win because we’ve got intelligent fans.“When I see perfor...Full Story »
Mike Williamson apologises for poor MK Dons performance at Wimbledon
Posted Saturday, September 14, 2024 by PA
Mike Williamson apologised for MK Dons’ performance after they slumped to a 3-0 defeat against bitter rivals AFC Wimbledon.The hosts were 1-0 up at half-time thanks to Myles Hippolyte’s strike from inside the box.The visitors pushed for an equaliser after the break, but Callum Maycock scored twice in stoppage time to keep all three points in South West London.Williamson admitted his ...Full Story »
Garry Monk left wondering when Cambridge’s luck will change
Posted Saturday, September 14, 2024 by PA
Frustrated Garry Monk wants to see Cambridge’s luck change after their 2-1 defeat at Mansfield.Lee Gregory’s brace was enough to give Mansfield victory and leave struggling United still seeking a first league victory of the season.Gregory opened the scoring on 39 minutes with a composed finish, before Emmanuel Longelo levelled five minutes after half-time.The visitors saw a penalty s...Full Story »
Rob Edwards happy to see Luton emerge victorious from ‘real battle’ at Millwall
Posted Saturday, September 14, 2024 by PA
Luton manager Rob Edwards felt his team got dragged into a battle while trying to see out their 1-0 victory at Millwall as their winless run finally came to an end.The Hatters had not tasted victory since they defeated Bournemouth in the Premier League on April 9, a run that took in 11 games and their relegation from the top flight.Edwards actually felt his team had played better in previous gam...Full Story »
Des Buckingham hails impressive Oxford performance after win over Stoke
Posted Saturday, September 14, 2024 by PA
Oxford boss Des Buckingham saluted his players after they saw off Stoke 1-0 thanks to Idris El Mizouni’s strike shortly after half-time.It has been a perfect start to life at the Kassam Stadium since the U’s returned to the Championship, as they have now won all three home games so far this term.Norwich and Preston have already been beaten on home turf, and now Stoke were second best...Full Story »
Matt Bloomfield happy as Wycombe see off Northampton
Posted Saturday, September 14, 2024 by PA
Wycombe boss Matt Bloomfield felt his side deserved the slice of luck which earned them all three points against Northampton on Saturday.Dan Udoh cancelled out Sam Hoskins’ penalty in the first half at Sixfields before the decisive moment arrived just after half-time when Northampton goalkeeper Lee Burge fumbled a cross and Richard Kone tapped in the loose ball for a 2-1 victory.“It&...Full Story »
Callum Maycock brace helps Wimbledon to victory over MK Dons
Posted Saturday, September 14, 2024 by PA
Callum Maycock’s brace helped AFC Wimbledon record their third league win in a row with a 3-0 triumph over bitter rivals MK Dons.The first chance at Cherry Red Records Stadium fell to Omar Bugiel, but his effort was straight down the throat of Tom McGill.The MK Dons stopper was called into action again in the sixth minute, and this time he did well to push Myles Hippolyte’s shot behi...Full Story »
Teden Mengi fires Luton to first win of season at Millwall
Posted Saturday, September 14, 2024 by PA
Teden Mengi’s superb finish at The Den gave Luton a much-needed first win of the season as they edged past Millwall 1-0 in the Sky Bet Championship.It ended the Hatters’ winless run of 11 games that extended back to April last season – just before their relegation from the Premier League – and lifted them away from the division’s bottom three.They certainly will not...Full Story »