"> ">

Graham Alexander hails MK Dons captain Alex Gilbey after narrow Tranmere win

Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA

Graham Alexander hailed MK Dons captain Alex Gilbey after watching his side make it two wins from two in League Two by beating visitors Tranmere 1-0.Skipper Gilbey’s curling eighth-minute free-kick was glanced in by team-mate Mo Eisa, leaving Tranmere goalkeeper Luke McGee with no chance.The win sees Alexander’s side move top of the league and he was happy with his side’s perfo...Full Story »

Oxford boss Liam Manning hails duo after narrow victory over Carlisle

Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA

Oxford boss Liam Manning saluted his 76th-minute match-winner and also the goal’s creator after their 1-0 victory over League One new boys Carlisle.Tyler Goodrham’s first touch after coming on as a substitute gave Mark Harris a chance on the left side of the box and the summer signing from Cardiff tucked a shot past goalkeeper Tomas Holy to give the U’s their first success of t...Full Story »

Danny Collinge and Nicke Kabamba star again as Barnet beat Bormley

Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA

Barnet made it two wins from two at the start of the new Vanarama National League season with a 2-0 victory over Bromley at Hayes Lane.Danny Collinge and Nicke Kabamba struck for the second successive game as Barnet followed up their opening win over Hartlepool to join leading duo Southend and Chesterfield on six points.In a battle between two teams who reached the play-offs last season, Barnet ...Full Story »

Newcastle start Premier League campaign with impressive win against Aston Villa

Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA

Sandro Tonali paid off the first instalment of his £52million transfer fee as he marked a fine debut with his first goal and inspired Newcastle to a 5-1 drubbing of Aston Villa.The 23-year-old Italy international opened the scoring just six minutes into his first competitive appearance for the Magpies and had a hand in two more of their goals as Alexander Isak helped himself to a double an...Full Story »

Mark Bonner hails ‘outstanding’ Gassan Ahadme after win over Fleetwood

Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA

Cambridge manager Mark Bonner singled out the “outstanding” performance of Gassan Ahadme following their 2-0 victory over Fleetwood.The U’s, who only avoided the drop on the final day last season, made it two wins from two with goals from new signing Ahadme and stalwart Paul Digby the difference.“Gassan Ahadme has started brilliantly, two in two and his performances have ...Full Story »

Valerin Ismael says Watford are on ‘right path’ despite draw with Plymouth

Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA

Valerien Ismael shrugged off Watford’s wastefulness in front of goal in the goalless draw against Plymouth at Vicarage Road and accentuated the positives from their performance.His side managed just three efforts on target from 20 attempts on goals, with striker Vakoun Bayo especially profligate.Bayo struck shots wide in both halves as Watford dominated a Plymouth side that were always dan...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth knew QPR scorer Sinclair Armstrong would find net at Cardiff

Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA

QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth revealed that he told Sinclair Armstrong he would score his first goal for the club before the young Irish striker came up trumps in a 2-1 win at Cardiff.The 20-year-old Armstrong opened his Rangers account before charging clear to set up Kenneth Paal’s second-half clincher, with Ike Ugbo’s open-goal finish nothing more than a consolation for Cardiff.“...Full Story »

Russell Martin says Southampton were too nervous in Norwich draw

Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA

Southampton manager Russell Martin admitted his side were too nervous after being bailed out by a 97th-minute equaliser to draw 4-4 against Norwich.Adam Armstrong smashed in the last-gasp penalty to end a thriller at St Mary’s – which had seen the Canaries lead three times.But Martin, in his first appearance in the home dugout on the south coast, was frustrated with the hangover from...Full Story »

Forest Green’s first away win in over a year is ‘massive’ – boss David Horseman

Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA

Forest Green boss David Horseman admitted the club’s first League Two away win for more than a year represented a “massive day” for the club.A second-half Matt Stevens goal – his first since February – sealed a 1-0 triumph at Harrogate for the club that last won on the road on the opening day of last season at Bristol Rovers.Forest Green ended that campaign comprehe...Full Story »

Gary Rowett upset Millwall could not follow John Berylson tributes with a win

Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA

Millwall manager Gary Rowett was especially disappointed with his side’s 1-0 defeat at home to Bristol City as it came on the day the club paid tribute to late chairman John Berylson.This was the Lions’ first home league match of the season and those in attendance paid their respects to American Berylson, who died in July aged 70 having taken over the club in 2007.The home side proud...Full Story »

« Previous12...1853185418551856185718581859...32493250Next »