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Kane Hemmings ‘wonder goal’ delights Burton boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink

Posted Sunday, January 02, 2022 by PA

Burton boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink enjoyed Kane Hemming’s “wonder goal” in a  4-1 victory over Crewe.Harry Chapman fired Burton into a sixth-minute lead and, although Tom Lowery fired home a spectacular Crewe equaliser, John Brayford poked the Brewers back in front.Hemmings then made it 3-1 with a stunning left-foot volley to put the home side in control at the break.Subs...Full Story »

‘Everyone was outstanding’ – John Yems hails team effort in Crawley win

Posted Sunday, January 02, 2022 by PA

Crawley head coach John Yems paid tribute to a “team performance” as the Reds comfortably beat Colchester 3-1 in their first game for three weeks.Two headed goals from striker Ashley Nadesan and a close-range effort from defender Joel Lynch gave Crawley their best home league victory for over a year.Colchester pulled a late goal back through Freddie Sears’ 10th of the season, b...Full Story »

Matt Taylor lauds Conor Wilkinson after stunning strike earns point for Walsall

Posted Sunday, January 02, 2022 by PA

Walsall boss Matt Taylor lauded Conor Wilkinson’s class after the substitute scored twice to rescue a 3-3 draw with Newport.Wilkinson steered home Walsall’s first equaliser within seconds of coming on in the 52nd minute and then scored an own goal before unleashing a stoppage-time volley in a remarkable cameo.He flicked the ball up on the edge of the box with his left foot before vol...Full Story »

Keith Millen hails Carlisle ‘resilience’ as they grind out win at Scunthorpe

Posted Sunday, January 02, 2022 by PA

Keith Millen hailed Carlisle’s ‘resilience’ after watching his side return from a Covid-enforced three-week break to claim a vital victory at relegation rivals Scunthorpe.Centre-back Rod McDonald headed home the decisive goal five minutes before half-time.Carlisle spent long periods without the ball but retained their shape and discipline to grind out a victory.“You know ...Full Story »

Karl Robinson accepts point after Oxford held by Cheltenham

Posted Sunday, January 02, 2022 by PA

Oxford boss Karl Robinson wasn’t as disappointed as maybe some of the club’s supporters that they could only manage a 1-1 draw at home to mid-table Cheltenham.The promotion-chasing U’s remain fifth in League One after Mark Sykes popped up to level eight minutes from time after Callum Wright had opened the scoring for the Robins early in the second half.Robinson said: “As ...Full Story »

Richard Dryden says Barrow have to improve in front of goal

Posted Sunday, January 02, 2022 by PA

Barrow assistant manager Richard Dryden insists his side need to start taking their chances after a 2-1 home defeat to Bradford.The Bantams took home the points thanks to goals from Lee Angol and ex-Bluebird Andy Cook, despite Josh Gordon pulling one back for the hosts.And Dryden admitted conceding too many and not scoring enough has been a continuing theme for Barrow this term.“We could m...Full Story »

Steve Evans delighted with Gillingham performance following coronavirus outbreak

Posted Sunday, January 02, 2022 by PA

Gillingham manager Steve Evans was delighted with how his team performed during their goalless draw at MK Dons despite a lack of preparation time.The third-from-bottom Gills had not played for three weeks prior to their trip to Stadium MK and had little time at the training ground since regrouping, following a Covid-19 outbreak at the club.Nevertheless, they defended doggedly and threatened spor...Full Story »

Richard Dobson applauds Garath McCleary for his role in Wycombe’s winner

Posted Sunday, January 02, 2022 by PA

Wycombe assistant manager Richard Dobson praised Garath McCleary for the part he played in Sam Vokes’ goal as they won 1-0 at Charlton.McCleary beat George Dobson near the byline before teeing up the striker to hammer home from a few yards out in the 35th minute for his seventh goal of the campaign.Wycombe have not lost in the seven matches that Vokes has scored in this season, winning six...Full Story »

Harry McKirdy produced ‘the best match of his career’ – Swindon boss Ben Garner

Posted Sunday, January 02, 2022 by PA

Four-goal hero Harry McKirdy produced “the best match of his career” as Swindon ended their winless League Two run by thrashing promotion rivals Northampton 5-2.McKirdy’s four goals were added to by Tyreece Simpson as the Robins won in the league for the first time since November and moved to within three points of their second-placed opponents.Swindon boss Ben Garner was ecsta...Full Story »

Antonio Conte delighted with win but admits Spurs have room for improvement

Posted Sunday, January 02, 2022 by PA

Antonio Conte was delighted to see Tottenham claim victory at Watford following Davinson Sanchez’s last-gasp winner but admits they need to make more of their opportunities.Tottenham, having been held 1-1 by 10-man Southampton on Tuesday, looked set to be frustrated again as they struggled to make the breakthrough against the Hornets despite dominating possession and having a number of cha...Full Story »

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