Tamworth score late equaliser to deny 10-man Ebbsfleet second win of season
Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA
Kai Williams denied 10-man Ebbsfleet victory with a late equaliser as Tamworth came from behind to claim a 1-1 draw with the National League’s basement boys.The hosts started brightly with Kennedy Digie seeing a fifth-minute attempt blocked on the line before Josh Wright was eventually contained by the Tamworth defence after breaking clear.Tom Tonks blazed over for the home side after his ...Full Story »
Graham Alexander rues first-half display as Bradford pay penalty at Fleetwood
Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA
Bradford boss Graham Alexander said a below-par first half cost his side any chance of success in their 1-0 defeat at Fleetwood.The hosts were quicker out of the blocks and eight minutes in scored what turned out to be the game’s only goal, Ronan Coughlan converting from the penalty spot after Andy Cook had felled Matty Virtue.And although Bradford were much improved after the break, Alexa...Full Story »
David Artell hails ‘proper away performance’ as Grimsby beat AFC Wimbledon
Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA
Manager David Artell believes Grimsby showed why they have won five consecutive League Two away games as they ended AFC Wimbledon’s excellent home form with a 1-0 win in south London.The hosts, who were yet to lose at the Cherry Red Records Stadium this season ahead of the clash, had a goal disallowed during an exciting start.However, the Mariners took the lead in the 30th minute through D...Full Story »
Johannes Hoff Thorup admits Norwich below par in defeat to Bristol City
Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA
Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup admitted his side were well below par as they went down 2-0 to Bristol City at Carrow Road in the Championship to lose their proud home record.The Canaries went into the match unbeaten in 24 matches on their own turf, stretching all the way back to November 5 last year when Blackburn came away with a 3-1 win during David Wagner’s tenure as manager.Bu...Full Story »
Thomas Frank knew Yoane Wissa could help soften the blow of losing Ivan Toney
Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA
Thomas Frank says he trusted Yoane Wissa to replace Ivan Toney after his brace helped Brentford bounce back from their disappointment at Fulham with a 3-2 win over Bournemouth at the Gtech Community Stadium.Brentford went behind on two occasions in their Premier League meeting in west London before Wissa’s sixth and seventh of the season again showed that he is capable of replacing the dep...Full Story »
Mark Bonner ‘buzzing’ as Gillingham beat leaders to end their wait for a win
Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA
Mark Bonner was a happy man after Gillingham got back to winning ways as they stunned Sky Bet League Two table-toppers Port Vale 1-0.The Gills had picked up just one point from their previous six league outings before Darren Moore’s flying charges came to Priestfield.But Jayden Clarke came off the bench to score the 79th-minute goal which inflicted Vale’s first league defeat in 10 ga...Full Story »
‘Roy of the Rovers stuff’ – Owen Stirton goal delights manager Jim Goodwin
Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA
Jim Goodwin admitted seeing teenager Owen Stirton scoring for Dundee United was a “Roy of the Rovers” moment.The 17-year-old came off the bench in the 91st minute against Ross County to make his Premiership debut with the Terrors 2-0 up thanks to goals from Luca Stephenson and Sam Dalby.Stirton netted with his first touch and then ran to celebrate with manager Goodwin, who likened it...Full Story »
It was a tough day at the office – Chesterfield boss Paul Cook reflects on loss
Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA
Chesterfield manager Paul Cook reflected on “a tough day at the office” after a 3-0 defeat against Accrington ended their unbeaten home record in Sky Bet League Two.Josh Woods’ first-half strike and further goals in the second half from Zach Awe and substitute Jimmy Knowles brought Chesterfield’s eight-game streak to an end.Cook added: “We never started the game at ...Full Story »
Julen Lopetegui vows West Ham’s fortunes will soon change as pressure builds
Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA
Julen Lopetegui claimed the future is still bright for West Ham despite a dull goalless draw with Everton failing to lift the gloom at the London Stadium.The Hammers were booed off at full-time after a performance which did little to lift the pressure on their Spanish manager following their poor start to the season.But Lopetegui felt his side deserved more after Jordan Pickford’s late sav...Full Story »
Darren Ferguson delighted to see history repeat itself with Cambridge rout
Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA
Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson was delighted to see history repeat itself as rivals Cambridge were put to the sword at the Weston Homes Stadium for the second season running with a 6-1 victory.One year on from the Posh’s 5-0 victory over the U’s, at the time the record victory in a Cambridgeshire derby, Ferguson’s free-scoring side were ruthless in attack in front of thei...Full Story »