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Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna plays down talk of promotion after beating QPR

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna played down talk of a potential second successive promotion for his side following their 1-0 victory at QPR.The win maintained Town’s 100 per cent record in the Sky Bet Championship this season and stretched their unbeaten league run to 22 matches.They sit top of the table after three games, inevitably fuelling suggestions that they could seriously challenge for...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson praises AFC Wimbledon’s battling qualities in win at Sutton

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Jubilant AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson saluted his battling side as their fine second-half showing earned a 3-0 victory over derby rivals Sutton.Goals from Ryan Johnson, Harry Pell and James Tilley did the damage as Jackson’s team maintained their unbeaten start to the League Two season.“It’s always a tough game for us, especially being a local derby,” said Jackson.&...Full Story »

Michael Carrick ‘encouraged’ by display as Middlesbrough held by Huddersfield

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Head coach Michael Carrick is remaining calm despite the fact Middlesbrough are still looking for their first win of the Championship season following a 1-1 draw with Huddersfield at the Riverside.Boro made the Championship play-offs last season and are targeting another promotion push this term but lost their first two games of the campaign without scoring a goal.But Carrick felt his side were ...Full Story »

Liam Rosenior hails ‘fantastic finishing’ of Aaron Connolly after late brace

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Liam Rosenior praised the “fantastic finishing” of Aaron Connolly after his late double saw Hull come from behind to defeat 10-man Blackburn 2-1.Hull were in control from the outset and tightened their grip when Harry Pickering received a 17th-minute red card for bringing Liam Delap down when clean through.But the resilient Blackburn team took the lead through Sam Gallagher’s e...Full Story »

Luke Williams demands more from Notts County after victory at Doncaster

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Notts County ran out comfortable winners in a 3-1 League Two victory over Doncaster but demanding manager Luke Williams was not fully convinced by their efforts.A brace from Macauley Langstaff and a Jodi Jones strike had County in total control on their way to a first away win back in the EFL, before Deji Sotona grabbed an added-time consolation for the hosts.Williams did not believe the scoreli...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp to consider appeal against Alexis Mac Allister’s red card

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Jurgen Klopp suggested Liverpool will appeal against Alexis Mac Allister’s dismissal after his side came from behind to beat Bournemouth 3-1 at Anfield.In a dramatic home opener, Liverpool needed goals from Luis Diaz, Mo Salah and Diogo Jota to respond to a third-minute strike from Antoine Semenyo, and played the final half an hour with 10 men after Mac Allister’s home debut was cut ...Full Story »

John Mousinho feared fan who replaced assistant might not support Pompey cause

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

John Mousinho admitted Portsmouth’s goalless draw at home to winless Cheltenham could have been called off after a fan had to come out of the stands to run the line after two officials hobbled off injured.The Robins produced a stubborn defensive display to pick up their first point of the season but it was the officials who stole the limelight when not one but two assistant referees limped...Full Story »

Nigel Clough left wondering what could have been after Grimsby draw

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Nigel Clough reckons his Mansfield side did more than enough to pick up all three points from their League Two meeting with Grimsby at Blundell Park.Goals from in-form Grimsby winger Abo Eisa and Mansfield substitute Rhys Oates bookmarked that 1-1 draw as Clough’s men remain unbeaten this season.Further chances were few and far between as the two teams cancelled each other out in what was ...Full Story »

Eamonn Brophy’s extra-time goal steers Ross County past battling Airdrieonians

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Ross County booked their place in the last-eight of the Viaplay Cup with a dramatic 4-3 extra-time victory over Airdrieonians.The Staggies struck twice inside the opening 10 minutes to hold a commanding lead, although Callum Gallagher found the net to give the hosts hope.Simon Murray was on target minutes later to restore the two-goal advantage for Malky Mackay’s side but they would be stu...Full Story »

Mark Bonner hails Cambridge depth as substitutes seal win over Bristol Rovers

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Mark Bonner hailed the quality of his new-look Cambridge squad after substitutes Fejiri Okenabirhie and Sullay Kaikai scored late to secure a 2-0 win over Bristol Rovers and send the Us top of League One.Okenabirhie netted his first league goal for the club with a curling finish in the 78th minute before summer signing Kaikai scored in stoppage time to seal a third win in four and consign Rovers...Full Story »

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