Michael Flynn says new Swindon signings have ‘helped morale’ despite defeat
Posted Sunday, January 14, 2024 by PA
Michael Flynn says his recent signings have boosted morale at Swindon despite the Robins falling to a sixth defeat in their last six outings as Crewe triumphed 2-1.Striker Paul Glatzel and goalkeeper Jack Bycroft arrived at the County Ground on permanent deals from Liverpool and Southampton on Friday and both started at Gresty Road, where Flynn bemoaned poor defending for allowing the in-form Ra...Full Story »
Boss Ruben Selles fears Reading may have to play with empty stands after protest
Posted Sunday, January 14, 2024 by PA
Reading manager Ruben Selles fears that the club may be forced to play home games behind closed doors “maybe for the rest of the season” after their League One match against Port Vale was abandoned.Play was halted at 0-0 in the 17th minute after around 1,000 home fans invaded the pitch in the latest protest against Chinese owner Dai Yongge, who is trying to sell the club.After repeat...Full Story »
Carlos Corberan salutes Brandon Thomas-Asante after brace boosts Baggies
Posted Sunday, January 14, 2024 by PA
West Brom boss Carlos Corberan was full of praise for striker Brandon Thomas-Asante after his two goals helped earn the Baggies a 4-1 win over Blackburn.The hosts were three up inside 33 minutes thanks to a Tom Fellows effort, an own goal by Dominic Hyam and a Thomas-Asante strike.Jake Garrett pulled a goal back for Blackburn after 60 minutes, but Thomas-Asante soon restored the hosts’ thr...Full Story »
Russell Martin urges Southampton to ‘make history’ after extending unbeaten run
Posted Sunday, January 14, 2024 by PA
Russell Martin has urged his Southampton players to “make history” after equalling their best English Football League unbeaten run by thrashing Sheffield Wednesday 4-0.Adam Armstrong scored and set up Che Adams, Ryan Fraser and Sekou Mara to mark Saints’ 19th league game without defeat. They moved into the automatic places for the first time since the opening day of the season,...Full Story »
‘As good a debut as I’ve seen’ – Lyle Taylor makes instant impact at Cambridge
Posted Sunday, January 14, 2024 by PA
Neil Harris described Lyle Taylor’s first Cambridge appearance as good a debut as he had seen after his side’s 2-1 win against Fleetwood.Taylor enjoyed a memorable first outing after coming off the bench against Fleetwood, opening the scoring and then assisting Sullay Kaikai’s added-time winner.The win lifts Harris’ side to seven points above the League One relegation zon...Full Story »
Crawley boss condemns boos but admits ‘worst performance since I’ve been here’
Posted Sunday, January 14, 2024 by PA
Scott Lindsey hit out at the Crawley boo-boys after a late goal from substitute Kelly N’Mai sentenced the Red Devils to a 1-0 home defeat against struggling Salford.Lindsey, taking charge of the team for the 50th time in Sky Bet League Two, admitted it was the worst performance under him but was left dismayed by the reaction of a section of supporters.He said:” We let ourselves down ...Full Story »
Neil Critchley hails Blackpool’s mentality during routine victory against Exeter
Posted Sunday, January 14, 2024 by PA
Neil Critchley praised the patience of his Blackpool side as their impressive home form continued with a 2-0 win over Exeter.Long-range Albie Morgan strikes either side of half time earned the Tangerines their 10th home league win of the season – the most of any side in Sky Bet League One.Critchley’s side remain within four points of the play-offs and the 45-year-old hailed the menta...Full Story »
Troy Deeney calls Forest Green players ‘babies’ after Harrogate defeat
Posted Sunday, January 14, 2024 by PA
Forest Green boss Troy Deeney called his players “babies” and says he has to put up with “nonsense” after a 2-0 home defeat to Harrogate.Goals from Jack Muldoon and Abraham Odoh gave the visitors all three points against a 10-man Rovers side.Defeat left Deeney winless in six matches as Forest Green boss and his side dropped to the bottom of Sky Bet League Two.“If I ...Full Story »
Darren Moore not feeling the pressure despite Huddersfield drawing with Plymouth
Posted Sunday, January 14, 2024 by PA
Huddersfield boss Darren Moore insisted he did not feel under increasing pressure after his side were held 1-1 at home by relegation rivals Plymouth.The Terriers salvaged a hard-earned point after Josh Koroma’s first goal since September cancelled out Morgan Whittaker’s 15th of the season in all competitions for Plymouth.Some Town fans booed at the final whistle and the club’s ...Full Story »
He’s so strong: Darren Ferguson hails Ephron Mason-Clark after Peterborough win
Posted Sunday, January 14, 2024 by PA
Darren Ferguson praised the impact of two-goal Ephron Mason-Clark as Peterborough moved second in League One with a 2-1 win at Charlton.Mason-Clark put Ferguson’s side ahead in the first half and then secured the points with a 75th-minute second.The win extends Peterborough’s unbeaten league run to 10 games, and Ferguson was in no doubt Mason-Clark deserved his double.The Posh manage...Full Story »