Barrow’s climb is a victory for hard work, says boss Pete Wild
Posted Wednesday, November 29, 2023 by PA
Pete Wild believes his side’s hard work is paying off after Barrow moved into the Sky Bet League Two promotion places with a comfortable 2-0 win over Walsall at Holker Street.Goals from Ben Whitfield and Niall Canavan secured all three points as the Bluebirds extended their record unbeaten league run to 10 games.Whitfield put the home side ahead after 11 minutes, controlling Canavan’...Full Story »
I just want the lads to understand me better – Grant McCann after Doncaster win
Posted Wednesday, November 29, 2023 by PA
Grant McCann will focus on ensuring his messages are getting through to his Doncaster players loud and clear after being left frustrated with aspects of their performance in the win over Colchester.A Tom Smith own goal and efforts from Mo Faal and Joe Ironside saw Rovers to a 3-1 triumph.While pleased with the result, McCann felt his side did not heed his instructions to push for more goals afte...Full Story »
Ruben Selles demands more from Reading despite huge win
Posted Wednesday, November 29, 2023 by PA
Reading manager Ruben Selles admitted his side could still do better after their 5-1 thrashing of Carlisle lifted them off the bottom of League One.An own goal from Carlisle skipper Sam Lavelle had given Reading the lead and although Luke Plange quickly levelled, a double from Harvey Knibbs gave the hosts a healthy 3-1 lead at the break.Carlisle improved in the second half but fine finishes from...Full Story »
Des Buckingham happy to get first point as Oxford boss against leaders Bolton
Posted Wednesday, November 29, 2023 by PA
Oxford’s new boss Des Buckingham was delighted to get his first point since taking charge in a 0-0 draw with League One leaders Bolton at the Kassam Stadium.The U’s bounced back well from their surprise 2-0 defeat at Cheltenham on Saturday and denied Bolton a ninth successive win.“I think I’ll settle for that, on the balance of play,” Buckingham said afterwards.&ldq...Full Story »
‘Ruthless’ Middlesbrough hit a new high at home to impress boss Michael Carrick
Posted Wednesday, November 29, 2023 by PA
Michael Carrick has saluted his injury-hit squad for delivering Middlesbrough’s biggest home win of the season against an out-of-sorts Preston.The Lilywhites, who started the evening sixth, had no answer to Boro’s first half display that earned them a three-goal advantage at the break.Preston struggled to make an impact in the final third and were cut open too easily by a home side, ...Full Story »
Dave Challinor rues ‘two points dropped’ as Stockport held by Salford
Posted Wednesday, November 29, 2023 by PA
Frustrated manager Dave Challinor lamented missed chances as Stockport were held to a goalless draw by Salford.After seeing their 12-match winning run ended by Newport at the weekend, the League Two leaders endured another frustrating outing.Nick Powell spurned a glorious opportunity for an opener when he struck the woodwork from close range.Paddy Madden, a hat-trick hero against Salford in the ...Full Story »
Jon Brady says Northampton executed perfect game plan at Blackpool
Posted Wednesday, November 29, 2023 by PA
Northampton boss Jon Brady hailed his players for executing the perfect game plan in their 2-1 win at Blackpool.Sam Hoskins scored the winner for the second time in four days as the Cobblers racked up their third league win on the spin to move seven points clear of the relegation zone.Kieron Bowie put Northampton ahead with a cool first-half finish but Jordan Rhodes equalised for Blackpool midwa...Full Story »
Nerves of steel – Michael Appleton hails Alfie May after penalty double
Posted Wednesday, November 29, 2023 by PA
Charlton head coach Michael Appleton praised the ice-cool finishing of Alfie May as his took his season’s goal tally to 17 with a double to down his former club Cheltenham at The Valley.May was signed in the summer from the Robins to score goals. That is exactly what he is doing – and at a prolific rate.The Charlton striker’s brace against his old employer means that he now has...Full Story »
Michael Flynn frustrated after Swindon almost blow four-goal lead at Accrington
Posted Wednesday, November 29, 2023 by PA
Swindon boss Michael Flynn said his side showed the best and the worst of themselves as they almost threw away a 4-0 lead at Accrington.The Robins were four goals ahead but three added-time efforts from Stanley left Swindon holding on for a 4-3 win.Swindon took the lead in the 17th minute through Dan Kemp’s penalty and League Two’s top scorer Jake Young fired home his seventh goal in...Full Story »
Shaun Maloney enjoys Wigan performance in win over 10-man Fleetwood
Posted Wednesday, November 29, 2023 by PA
Wigan manager Shaun Maloney was thrilled with every aspect of his side’s 3-0 victory over 10-man Fleetwood at the DW Stadium.The home side led 2-0 thanks to goals from Jordan Jones and Sean Clare when Joshua Earl was sent off for the Cod Army in first-half stoppage time for simulation in the penalty area.The second period was only damage limitation, with Tom Pearce firing home a cracking f...Full Story »