We ‘got away with one’, admits Derby boss Paul Warne after come-from-behind win
Posted Sunday, January 28, 2024 by PA
Paul Warne admitted his Derby side “got away with one” after they came from behind to beat struggling Cheltenham 2-1.The head coach saw his team struggle before two moments of quality from Max Bird and James Collins rescued Derby.Cheltenham unsettled County and thoroughly deserved to take the lead five minutes into the second half through Liam Sercombe, whose deflected shot bobbled i...Full Story »
Ryan Lowe says Millwall deserve ‘a lot of credit’ for change under Joe Edwards
Posted Sunday, January 28, 2024 by PA
Preston boss Ryan Lowe admitted Millwall deserve credit for transforming their style of play under Joe Edwards after his side’s 1-1 draw at The Den.Zian Flemming put the Lions ahead in the fifth minute with a powerful header from the centre of the box, but Brad Potts rescued a point for North End after levelling in the 33rd minute.Millwall controlled the second half and enjoyed 57 per cent...Full Story »
Sunderland boss Michael Beale hoping to put ‘difficult few weeks’ behind him
Posted Sunday, January 28, 2024 by PA
Michael Beale hailed the togetherness of his Sunderland squad after the Black Cats put a “difficult few weeks” behind them with a much-needed 3-1 win against Stoke at the Stadium of Light.Beale was under-fire after three straight defeats in all competitions and his problems deepened ahead of Saturday’s Championship game when Sunderland released a club statement claiming key mid...Full Story »
Walsall boss Mat Sadler hopeful of play-offs
Posted Sunday, January 28, 2024 by PA
Walsall boss Mat Sadler believes his side have the armoury to chase down a League Two play-off spot despite being held 1-1 at home by relegation-threatened Sutton United.Saddlers captain Donervon Daniels curled home a fantastic solo goal to put Walsall ahead but Sutton equalised almost immediately as Craig Eastmond’s deflected shot was enough to secure a point.Both sides had chances to win...Full Story »
I’d kiss him – Steve Evans hails ‘captain fantastic’ Carl Piergianni after win
Posted Sunday, January 28, 2024 by PA
Stevenage manager Steve Evans admitted he wanted to kiss Carl Piergianni after his captain’s vital goal helped to see off Wigan in a five-goal Sky Bet League One thriller.The Latics had twice led through Josh Magennis (penalty) and Thelo Aasgaard, and held a 2-1 interval advantage.But after Jamie Reid had found the first equaliser, Piergianni was on hand to head home midway through the sec...Full Story »
John Mousinho condemns supporter who chased after referee Craig Hicks
Posted Sunday, January 28, 2024 by PA
Portsmouth manager John Mousinho condemned a fan entering the field of play in protest against the awarding of a late penalty that secured his team a 1-0 win at Port Vale.The home supporters were absolutely incensed as they felt they had a strong claim for a free-kick on Ethan Chislett, moments before Conor Grant brought down Abu Kamara in the box.Referee Craig Hicks pointed to the spot, though,...Full Story »
Ian Evatt: Bolton were back to their best at Carlisle
Posted Sunday, January 28, 2024 by PA
Ian Evatt is smitten again after Bolton turned on the style to climb back into the top two in Sky Bet League One.First-half goals from Zac Ashworth and Paris Maghoma plus a stoppage-time double from Kyle Dempsey and debutant Nat Ogbeta saw Wanderers keep up the pressure on leaders Portsmouth.“It looked like the team we have come to know and love,” purred boss Evatt as the Trotters av...Full Story »
Chesterfield thrash Southend to increase lead at top of National League table
Posted Sunday, January 28, 2024 by PA
Chesterfield extended their lead atop the Vanarama National League to 16 points following a 3-0 victory over Southend.James Berry put the table-topping Spireites ahead after just four minutes with a wonderful finish that curled into the top corner from the edge of the box.An end-to-end start saw Tyrone Williams clear off the line with an overhead kick but the game settled down and it was not unt...Full Story »
Myziane Maolida completes Hibs fightback to earn a point at 10-man Kilmarnock
Posted Sunday, January 28, 2024 by PA
Substitute Myziane Maolida scored a late equaliser as Hibernian came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with 10-man Kilmarnock in an entertaining Scottish Premiership match at Rugby Park.The hosts took a first-half lead when striker Dylan Vente inadvertently headed Danny Armstrong’s cross into his own goal and Killie extended their advantage early in the second period as another Armstron...Full Story »
Luis Palma misses penalty twice but Alistair Johnston effort enough for Celtic
Posted Sunday, January 28, 2024 by PA
Luis Palma twice missed a penalty as Celtic relied on Alistair Johnston’s deflected first-minute strike to beat Ross County 1-0 in the Premiership.Johnston’s first goal of the season looked set to open the floodgates but County responded well and on-loan Fulham goalkeeper George Wickens kept them in the game by denying Palma a second time from the spot following a retake.The visitors...Full Story »