Mark Bonner bemoans Cambridge’s lack of killer instinct against Wycombe
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Mark Bonner rued Cambridge’s failure to take their chances in the 2-1 defeat to Wycombe.The U’s had picked up 10 points in their previous four Sky Bet League One games but fell to a 2-1 home loss, leaving them a point behind Oxford and three behind MK Dons going into their last four matches of the season.“I thought we played really well,” reflected Bonner.“We should...Full Story »
Kieran McKenna talks up importance of Ipswich’s win over Port Vale
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna said it was a “really good win” for his team after they came from a goal down to beat Port Vale 2-1 and maintain their League One automatic-promotion charge.Mal Benning’s superb volley just before half-time put the visitors, who sacked boss Darrell Clarke on Monday, ahead against the run of play.But it was cancelled out by Nathan Broadhead’s...Full Story »
Nigel Clough lauds Mansfield’s ‘against the odds’ win over Newport
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Mansfield manager Nigel Clough hailed his injury-hit side’s “incredible effort” as they held on to seal a 2-1 win at Newport.Hiram Boateng and substitute James Gale had put the play-off-chasing Stags in control with goals in each half but a late header from Exiles sub Aaron Wildig set up a nervy finish.That goal was enough to see Clough’s men drop from seventh to eighth b...Full Story »
Liam Manning hails Oxford but curses missed chances after Portsmouth draw
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Oxford United manager Liam Manning was left ruing missed chances after what he claimed was his side’s best performance since he took charge against Portsmouth.The U’s came from a goal behind thanks to Sam Long, who cancelled out Marlon Pack’s stunning first-half opener.“Terrific response from the weekend (losing to Bolton),” said Manning after the 1-1 draw. “I...Full Story »
Forest Green are still giving me everything – Duncan Ferguson
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Forest Green boss Duncan Ferguson praised his side’s resolve as they managed a first clean sheet in five matches in a goalless draw with Fleetwood.Rovers are rooted to the bottom of Sky Bet League One and played out an uninspiring stalemate with Fleetwood, who are now mathematically safe.After conceding 10 goals in their four games in April, Ferguson was keen to praise his defensive set-up...Full Story »
Paul Heckingbottom backs Blades for Man City ‘test’ after promotion moves closer
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Paul Heckingbottom wants to see Sheffield United “test themselves” against Premier League giants Manchester City at Wembley after the Blades moved within touching distance of winning automatic promotion with a 1-0 victory over Bristol City.James McAtee netted the winner in the second half after coming off the bench.Heckingbottom said: “I thought we were much better in the secon...Full Story »
Tony Mowbray admits Sunderland ‘fell short’ in home draw with Huddersfield
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Tony Mowbray admitted his Sunderland side “fell short” as they were pegged back to a 1-1 draw by Huddersfield that has dented their hopes of making the Sky Bet Championship play-offs.The Black Cats looked to be heading into the top six when Joe Gelhardt fired them into the lead shortly before the interval at the Stadium of Light.But Josh Koroma equalised for Huddersfield just before ...Full Story »
Charlton riposte at MK Dons impresses Dean Holden
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Charlton manager Dean Holden was delighted with the reaction his players showed from their drubbing against Ipswich as they bounced back with a 1-0 victory at MK Dons.The Addicks were left to lick their wounds following a 6-0 loss at Portman Road last Saturday, and a poor showing at Stadium MK would have led to accusations of their players’ minds already being on the end-of-season break.Ho...Full Story »
Vincent Kompany: Burnley should have been celebrating victory at Rotherham
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany was left scratching his head as to how his side were held to a 2-2 draw at Rotherham, which leaves their Sky Bet Championship title-winning champagne on ice.The Clarets would have become champions if they had bettered Sheffield United’s result and they looked on course for three points in South Yorkshire as quality goals from Scott Twine and Manuel Benson, eith...Full Story »
Darren Moore’s ‘strong and resolute’ Sheffield Wednesday boost promotion hopes
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Darren Moore praised Sheffield Wednesday’s performance after they boosted their automatic promotion hopes with a 2-1 win at Bristol Rovers.Barry Bannan scored a sublime effort from the edge of the box and defender Akin Famewo blasted in following a corner to seal a first League One away win in six matches and keep the South Yorkshire side in the hunt for a top-two finish.Wednesday are the ...Full Story »
Shaun Maloney talks up Wigan’s survival chances after vital victory at Stoke
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Delighted Wigan boss Shaun Maloney has no doubts his battling side can still avoid relegation.Striker Will Keane claimed the only goal of the game for a first away win since October as the Latics stunned Stoke at the bet365 Stadium.And with victory, which ended a run of three successive losses, no wonder Maloney was smiling after his team moved within five points of safety with three games still...Full Story »
Southend’s play-off hopes dented by Oldham defeat
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Southend’s play-off push suffered a major setback following a damaging 2-0 defeat at Oldham in the Vanarama National League.Alex Reid put the Latics ahead two minutes before the break, capitalising on an error from Shrimpers goalkeeper Collin Andeng-Ndi to fire into an unguarded net and score for the second successive match.Cheltenham loanee Ellis Chapman secured a third consecutive win fo...Full Story »
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