Michael O’Neill picked out the positives after his Northern Ireland side were unable to capitalise on a string of chances in a goalless Nations League draw against Belarus in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary.Northern Ireland peppered Fedor Lapoukhov’s goal with shots in the opening 45 minutes, twice having goals ruled out and also seeing Eoin Toal’s header come back off the post and it en...Full Story »

Northern Ireland failed to make their chances pay as they were held to a frustrating 0-0 Nations League draw by Belarus in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary.Michael O’Neill’s side had two goals ruled out and hit the post, all in the first half, but could not find the goal that would have sent them top of League C3 as their familiar lack of cutting edge proved costly.Conor Bradley, given the capt...Full Story »

Steve Clarke insists Scotland are “on the right path” after his luckless side had a last-gasp goal ruled out to lose 2-1 to Croatia in Zagreb.Ryan Christie put the visitors ahead in the 33rd minute of the Nations League game, Igor Matanovic levelling three minutes later.Andrej Kramaric headed the home side in front after 70 minutes, but in the fifth minute of added time Scotland...Full Story »

New Crawley boss Rob Elliot had no doubt Josh Flint’s 56th-minute sending-off had a huge bearing on his side’s 5-3 home defeat by Shrewsbury.The central defender picked up his second booking for holding back George Lloyd, but the Red Devils went 2-1 ahead six minutes later when Armando Quitirna scored his fourth league goal of the season.Crawley had fought back well after John Marqui...Full Story »

Luckless Scotland had a last-gasp goal ruled out as they suffered a 2-1 Nations League defeat to Croatia in Zagreb.Ryan Christie shot the disciplined visitors ahead in the 33rd minute from a tight angle before striker Igor Matanovic levelled three minutes later.Steve Clarke’s side came under increasing pressure after the break and eventually succumbed in the 70th minute of the League A Gro...Full Story »

Doncaster manager Grant McCann praised his ‘full throttle’ side for the manner in which they fought back to draw 1-1 at home to Crewe.Max Conway’s fine individual effort had Crewe ahead early in the second half but Doncaster fought back, with McCann changing his system to ensure they were on the front foot.Kyle Hurst drew Rovers level after finishing off a rapid counter-attack ...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson believes AFC Wimbledon used their return to the Cherry Red Records Stadium as motivation in Saturday’s emphatic 4-0 win over Carlisle.The Dons were forced to postpone home games against Newcastle, Accrington and Crewe after flooding backed up the ground’s drainage system, resulting in part of the pitch collapsing.Jackson’s side were 3-0 up at half-time in their ...Full Story »

Fuming Gillingham boss Mark Bonner labelled Accrington’s winner a “disgrace” after his side’s stoppage-time 2-1 defeat.The Gills, who were top earlier this month, suffered their third straight defeat at Priestfield.Armani Little broke the deadlock for the hosts before Ben Woods levelled on the hour.Gillingham looked the most likely to win it before Burnley loanee Dara Cos...Full Story »

Manager Mark Kennedy hailed Swindon’s resilience after they withstood a late onslaught to win 3-2 at Cheltenham.The visitors were two up at the break after goals from George Cox and Will Wright.Joel McGregor added a third just after half-time, piling the misery on ex-Swindon boss Michael Flynn, before goals from George Miller and Ethon Archer set up a tense finish.Kennedy said: “I wa...Full Story »

Darren Moore says talking about his Port Vale team being top of League Two has a “nice ring” to it.Vale went top with a 1-0 win over MK Dons at Stadium MK, substitute Antwoine Hackford scoring the winner in the 77th minute by turning home Jack Shorrock’s cross.MK Dons had previously seen two goals disallowed before Vale took charge in the second half.The win extended Vale&rsquo...Full Story »

Bradford boss Graham Alexander praised the professionalism of his players after they moved into the League Two play-off places with a 2-0 victory over Tranmere at Prenton Park.Goals either side of half-time from former Rovers striker Andy Cook sealed maximum points as City recorded consecutive wins for the first time this season.Cook opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, slotting the ball into ...Full Story »

Salford boss Karl Robinson declared himself “absolutely fuming” at the performance of the officials in his side’s 2-1 home defeat to Grimsby.Luca Barrington scored twice for the visitors, opening the scoring inside a minute and striking again just before the break after Cole Stockton had levelled in the 15th minute.Salford twice struck a post in the second half through Ossama A...Full Story »