Darrell Clarke frustrated as Barnsley force a late point
Posted Wednesday, October 23, 2024 by PA
Barnsley head coach Darrell Clarke praised his side’s attitude as they levelled deep into stoppage time to make it 2-2 after Charlton thought they had won it.Davis Keillor-Dunn and Max Watters scored for the hosts either side of a Luke Berry brace, with both sides finding the back of the net in second-half stoppage time.Clarke said: “Disappointed not to win the game, I really am.&ldq...Full Story »
Unai Emery has no issue with Jhon Duran after angry reaction to substitution
Posted Wednesday, October 23, 2024 by PA
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery had no problem with Jhon Duran’s reaction to being substituted during the 2-0 Champions League win against Bologna.The Colombian is used to coming off the bench this season, making a name for himself as a super sub, but he was given a start against the Italians and helped fire Villa to the top of the standings.His classy finish nine minutes after John McGinn&rsq...Full Story »
‘Front footed’ Royals delight Ruben Selles after fast start at Exeter
Posted Wednesday, October 23, 2024 by PA
Reading manager Ruben Selles felt rewarded for his team going ‘all in’ at Exeter and picking up their first away win of the season.Jayden Wareham put the Royals ahead inside the opening minute after some woeful Exeter defending and Michael Craig then lashed in a second before half-time.A resurgent Exeter were left with too much to do in a dominant second half, with Ilmari Niskanen re...Full Story »
Mark Kennedy felt Swindon ‘found a way to lose’ to Salford
Posted Wednesday, October 23, 2024 by PA
Manager Mark Kennedy wants Swindon’s decision-making to improve after the 2-1 defeat at Salford kept them only three points above the relegation zone.Swindon found themselves behind after just three minutes thanks to a Kelly N’Mai goal but were dragged level through Harry Smith.Ultimately they fell to their sixth league defeat of the season, with a poor clearance emphatically pounced...Full Story »
Rob Elliot gets first win as Crawley boss after super second-half display
Posted Wednesday, October 23, 2024 by PA
Crawley boss Rob Elliot secured his first win as the Red Devils ended a run of six successive Sky Bet League One defeats with a 3-0 victory over Lincoln.Town turned on the style after the break with Will Swan, Ronan Darcy and substitute Rushian Hepburn-Murphy all on target.Crawley had threatened in only the second minute when Darcy saw an effort cleared away after Max Anderson had played him in....Full Story »
Darren Ferguson delighted with Peterborough’s response in rout of Blackpool
Posted Wednesday, October 23, 2024 by PA
Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson was delighted with the response of his young team to their weekend defeat as Blackpool were put to the sword in a 5-1 win at the Weston Homes Stadium.The Posh collapsed in the second half as they were beaten 3-1 at Wycombe last Saturday, but they were in rampant form against the Seasiders to pick up their first win in three games in Sky Bet League One.Ferguso...Full Story »
Paul McCallum earns Eastleigh a point at Dagenham with late breakthrough
Posted Wednesday, October 23, 2024 by PA
Paul McCallum’s header in the third minute of added time helped 10-man Eastleigh claim a 2-2 draw at Dagenham in a dramatic conclusion to the Vanarama National League contest.The visitors went ahead in the 10th minute when Niall Maher controlled Jake Taylor’s free-kick and thumped the ball beyond Dagenham goalkeeper Elliot Justham from the edge of the area.Eastleigh’s lead last...Full Story »
Charlie Adam ‘hugely disappointed’ as Fleetwood beaten by Crewe
Posted Wednesday, October 23, 2024 by PA
Fleetwood manager Charlie Adam was “hugely disappointed” after his side’s underwhelming defeat at home to Crewe saw them slide to 14th in League Two.Ryan Cooney’s late penalty sealed the points for Crewe after Fleetwood had several chances throughout the game.Adam, whose side have not won since the first weekend of October, said: “We were frustrated because we did O...Full Story »
MK Dons boss Scott Lindsey happy with the win if not the performance
Posted Wednesday, October 23, 2024 by PA
MK Dons head coach Scott Lindsey was happy to win but wanted more from his side as they scraped past Accrington 2-1 at Stadium MK.The Dons struck in the opening minute when Alex Gilbey took advantage of a defensive error to score, and they doubled their lead when Joe Tomlinson struck from range just before the hour.Accrington got a goal back when Josh Woods converted, but the visitors were unabl...Full Story »
Justin Obikwu second-half strike gives Mariners another win on the road
Posted Wednesday, October 23, 2024 by PA
Grimsby continued their fine away form with a 1-0 victory over Tranmere at Prenton Park.Tranmere had come close to breaking the deadlock after 17 minutes when Kieron Morris’ long-range drive was saved by Town keeper Jackson Smith.Morris soon again denied by Smith, who got a hand to the goal-bound effort before the ball was eventually cleared off the line.Grimsby’s best chance of the ...Full Story »