Wigan boss Leam Richardson was disappointed his side could not hang on for victory after promotion-rivals MK Dons scored a late equaliser to rescue a dramatic 1-1 draw League One.Tom Naylor broke the deadlock on the cusp of the hour mark with a cool finish after a goalless first half at Stadium MK.But Harry Darling’s 88th-minute header ensured third-placed Dons remained level on points wit...Full Story »

Leam Richardson was a happy man after seeing his Wigan side continue their Sky Bet League One promotion push with a 1-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon.Will Keane’s 21st-minute goal – his 18th of the campaign in all competitions – was ultimately the difference between the two sides, with Stephen Humphrys also hitting the crossbar in the first half.The visitors came back into it in t...Full Story »

Leam Richardson heaped praise on his Wigan side for the 2-0 victory over Fleetwood that cemented their position in the Sky Bet League One automatic promotion spots.Two goals in the space of five minutes just before half-time, from Will Keane (penalty) and James McClean, saw the Latics bounce back from the weekend defeat to Sunderland.“It was a very professional response from Saturday and t...Full Story »

Wigan manager Leam Richardson will check on his squad ahead of the visit of Fleetwood in Sky Bet League One.Richardson suggested some some of his players may have picked up knocks in Saturday’s 3-0 defeat by Sunderland.Key midfielder Jordan Cousins remains on the sidelines with a thigh problem.Tom Pearce, Scott Smith and Thelo Aasgaard are also on the sidelines.Fleetwood will check on wing...Full Story »

Wigan manager Leam Richardson could have a welcome selection dilemma on his hands for the visit of Sunderland.Stephen Humphrys was dropped to the bench for the midweek trip to Wycombe, despite having scored the opener in the 1-1 draw at Rotherham.However, it was the introduction off the bench of Humphrys and Gwion Edwards at Adams Park which inspired the Latics to come from a goal down to win 3-...Full Story »

Newport have been dealt a double injury blow ahead of their clash with Tranmere.Forward Courtney Baker-Richardson and defender Josh Pask will miss the game as they face spells out with hamstring injuries.Robbie Willmott came on midway through the 1-1 draw with Mansfield last time out, along with defender Cameron Norman.And the duo could be rewarded with starting spots after helping the Exiles se...Full Story »

Wigan manager Leam Richardson believes Callum Lang is benefitting from having to plug away earlier in his career after his two goals earned a 3-1 victory at Wycombe.Lang struck twice in the last 12 minutes at Adams Park, as the Latics remained second in League One and three points clear of MK Dons, as they recovered superbly from falling behind in the first half.The brace took Lang up to 15 goal...Full Story »

Harrogate will still be without Rory McArdle, Lewis Richards and Simon Power for their home game against Leyton Orient.But Ryan Fallowfield and Calum Kavanagh could both return to give boss Simon Weaver’s side a boost.McArdle and fellow centre-half Richards, on loan from Wolves, remain sidelined with respective groin injuries and winger Power (hamstring) has been out since mid-December.Rig...Full Story »

Wigan boss Leam Richardson hailed a “very professional performance” from his side who cemented second spot in Sky Bet League One thanks to a 2-0 victory over strugglers Crewe.Second-half goals from Callum Lang and James McClean gave the Latics a deserved victory, which extended their buffer to third spot to five points, with three games in hand.It also means they travel to leaders Ro...Full Story »

Blackpool boss Neil Critchley will be hoping to have Richard Keogh available for the visit of Bournemouth on Saturday.The 35-year-old central defender was substituted in the 65th minute of the Tangerines’ 1-1 draw with Coventry in midweek with a calf issue but Critchley is hoping he is fit enough for the weekend.Defender Jordan Gabriel and winger CJ Hamilton were rested in midweek and are ...Full Story »

Harrogate pair Lewis Richards and Rory McArdle are injury doubts for the home game against Bradford.The two central defenders both sustained groin issues in the goalless midweek home draw against Mansfield and face late fitness tests.Leon Legge, signed last month from Port Vale, could make his third appearance for Harrogate if either McArdle or Richards fails to make it, while Warren Burrell is ...Full Story »

Wigan boss Leam Richardson was pleased with his side’s performance despite dropping points for the second game running in a 1-1 draw against Oxford at the DW Stadium.The visitors hit the front in superb fashion in the 23rd minute when Matty Taylor rounded off a wonderfully worked team goal after Mark Sykes picked up possession in his own half before linking up well with Cameron Brannagan.T...Full Story »

Harrogate defender Lewis Richards is an injury doubt for the home game against Mansfield.Richards, on loan from Wolves, was forced off in the closing stages of Saturday’s 3-0 defeat at Stevenage and faces a late fitness test.Midfielder Simon Power and defender Ryan Fallowfield (both hamstring) remain unavailable.Alex Pattison and on-loan Huddersfield midfielder Brahima Diarra are pushing f...Full Story »

Leam Richardson declared himself happy with a point despite Wigan being knocked off top spot after their goalless draw at Cheltenham.The Latics remain in pole position for promotion, with games in hand on new leaders Rotherham, and Richardson was pleased to come away from Gloucestershire with something despite not being at their best.“Any point away from home is a good point,” Richar...Full Story »

Wigan manager Leam Richardson hailed his side’s ability to fight to the death after another late show saw them beat Gillingham in a five-goal thriller – and return to the top of Sky Bet League One.The Latics were very good value for their two-goal half-time lead, given to them by Will Keane and Stephen Humphrys.With Tom Naylor hitting the bar, and Keane striking a post and seeing ano...Full Story »

Newport kept their League Two play-off push firmly on track with a 1-0 victory at struggling Scunthorpe.Courtney Baker-Richardson bagged the all-important goal early in the second period, though the Welsh club would have won by a much greater margin without the first-half heroics of Iron goalkeeper Rory Watson.He clawed away a curling effort from Jake Cain that looked destined for the top corner...Full Story »

Wigan boss Leam Richardson was full of praise for his side after they came from behind to beat a stubborn Morecambe and move up to second in the Sky Bet League One table.Cole Stockton gave Morecambe an early lead but goals from WIll Keane and substitute Stephen Humphrys gave the visitors a 2-1 win which improves their promotion ambitions.Richardson said: “The players deserve to take all th...Full Story »

Leam Richardson was disappointed with Wigan’s lack of control in their 2-1 win over League One’s bottom side Doncaster.Goals from Max Power and Will Keane had the promotion-chasing visitors in command on the scoreboard, but they did not have things all their own way against a spirited Rovers side who pulled a goal back through Omar Bogle.Richardson felt there was an element of rustin...Full Story »

Wigan boss Leam Richardson hailed his side for edging a game that “had everything” as Championship high-flyers Blackburn were dumped out of the FA Cup in a five-goal thriller at the DW Stadium.Reda Khadra’s goal at the start of the second period had put Rovers ahead, only for Max Power to equalise just after the hour mark.A Jack Whatmough header, which was caught and then carri...Full Story »

Jack Grealish has contributed three goals and three assists in his opening 21 appearances for Manchester City and Richard Keys believes he should move back to Aston Villa Aston Villa should offer Manchester City £50million to re-sign Jack Grealish in the January transfer window, according to Richard Keys. Grealish joined Man City from Villa in a £100m transfer which broke the British...Full Story »