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‘It was an excellent performance’ – Kieran McKenna waxes lyrical over Ipswich

Posted Sunday, September 17, 2023 by PA

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna was delighted with the performance and result after Conor Chaplin’s first-half goal gave them a 1-0 win at Sheffield Wednesday to keep up the pressure at the top of the table.Chaplin scored the only goal of the game at the end of the first half and only a good performance from goalkeeper Devis Vasquez saved the home side from suffering a heavier defeat.McKenn...Full Story »

Ruben Selles proud of Reading after ending difficult week with win over Bolton

Posted Sunday, September 17, 2023 by PA

Reading manager Ruben Selles praised his side’s character – on and off the pitch – after they secured a 2-1 comeback victory over Bolton in League One.The Trotters took the lead through top-scorer Dion Charles in the 20th minute, straight after the game had resumed after a three-minute break.The delay had been caused by home fans throwing tennis balls on to the pitch in protest...Full Story »

Managers round on referee after untidy draw between Newport and Barrow

Posted Sunday, September 17, 2023 by PA

Both managers were critical of referee Martin Coy after 10-man Newport held on for a 1-1 draw against Barrow in an action-packed contest at Rodney Parade.Coy awarded County a penalty after 16 minutes when George Ray was adjudged to have brought down Will Evans in the box, but Omar Bogle hit the post from the spot.Shane McLoughlin gave the home side the lead on 40 minutes with a superb long-range...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag wants to see ‘how strong’ Manchester United are after Brighton loss

Posted Sunday, September 17, 2023 by PA

Erik ten Hag says Manchester United must respond with character and togetherness after a galling loss to Brighton on an afternoon when he regarded the booing of Rasmus Hojlund’s withdrawal as a positive.After a promising first season under the Dutchman, a number of off-field issues at Old Trafford have been compounded by poor performances and results on the pitch.Already beaten away to Tot...Full Story »

Carlos Corberan feels West Brom should have had penalty in draw at Bristol City

Posted Sunday, September 17, 2023 by PA

Carlos Corberan insisted his West Brom side should have had at least one penalty to show for an improved second-half performance in their goalless draw at Bristol City.More than 2,500 travelling fans behind the goal yelled for spot-kicks, first when Zak Vyner blocked a 77th-minute shot from substitute Josh Maja and then when Kal Naismith slid in with a goal-saving challenge on Maja in stoppage t...Full Story »

Grant McCann hails Doncaster’s determination after Forest Green victory

Posted Sunday, September 17, 2023 by PA

Doncaster boss Grant McCann praised his side’s “grit and determination” after a stoppage-time winner against Forest Green to win 2-1.Substitute Ben Close’s overhit cross drifted over Forest Green goalkeeper Luke Daniels to give the visitors their first win of the League Two campaign.Harrison Biggins’ overhead kick was cancelled out by Jordan Moore-Taylor’s pow...Full Story »

Paul Simpson fumes at penalty decision as Carlisle draw at Lincoln

Posted Sunday, September 17, 2023 by PA

Carlisle boss Paul Simpson felt aggrieved after his side were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at Lincoln.Loanee Luke Plange fired the visitors in front and the Cumbrians felt they should have had a penalty when Sean Maguire appeared to be wiped out inside the box.But Ethan Hamilton’s superb long-range strike secured a point for the hosts, who are yet to lose at Sincil Bank this season.&ldq...Full Story »

Steve Evans expects Stevenage to have a strong season in League One

Posted Sunday, September 17, 2023 by PA

Stevenage boss Steve Evans is confident his side will enjoy a strong season in Sky Bet League One despite dropping points at home for the second game in succession following a 1-1 draw with Charlton.Boro looked set for all three points thanks to Jamie Reid’s first-half strike but were made to settle for a point after Corey Blackett-Taylor converted from the penalty spot in the second minut...Full Story »

Nigel Clough felt Mansfield were lucky to get draw against Colchester

Posted Sunday, September 17, 2023 by PA

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough admits his side were fortunate to claim a point after they struck late to draw 1-1 at Colchester.Davis Keillor-Dunn converted a 90th-minute equaliser for the Stags from close range, after the home defence had failed to deal with Aden Flint’s flick-on in the area from Callum Johnson’s cross.It preserved Mansfield’s unbeaten run, after Joe Taylor had g...Full Story »

Crawley boss Scott Lindsey satisfied after last-gasp win over Tranmere

Posted Sunday, September 17, 2023 by PA

Crawley boss Scott Lindsey admitted his overriding feeling was one of “satisfaction” after substitute Klaidi Lolos’ stoppage-time winner continued their fine home form.The Red Devils went behind to a Charlie Jolley goal midway through the first half but Ronan Darcy replied just after the hour mark.Sam Taylor restored Rovers advantage with a fine finish in the 67th minute, but N...Full Story »

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