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Tony Mowbray wants to see West Brom develop ruthlessness

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

West Brom head coach Tony Mowbray said his team must become more ruthless after the 1-1 Sky Bet Championship home draw with Hull.Isaac Price’s 68th-minute volley was his first goal in English football but Hull substitute Abu Kamara equalised in the 80th minute to make it 18 draws for the Baggies – more than any team in the top six tiers.The visitors were then denied three times by Al...Full Story »

Simo Valakari lauds ‘very strong’ St Johnstone display in draw with Aberdeen

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Boss Simo Valakari described St Johnstone’s 0-0 draw with Aberdeen at McDiarmid Park as “crappy” – but in a positive way.The home side, who booked a Scottish Gas Scottish Cup semi-final place against Celtic with a 1-0 win over Livingston on Monday night, had the best chance inside 10 minutes but striker Makenzie Kirk’s drive from 14 yards was brilliantly saved by Do...Full Story »

Reading boss Noel Hunt bemoans Stevenage’s time-wasting tactics

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Reading manager Noel Hunt admitted to being frustrated at what he perceived as time-wasting tactics from Stevenage in a tame 1-1 draw.Boro skipper Carl Piergianni scored for both sides with headers, giving the Royals the lead in the 49th minute but then atoning for his error in similar style 11 minutes later.Reading, two points outside the play-off places, are unbeaten in 10 matches.“From ...Full Story »

Derek Adams frustrated as Morecambe make their own problems

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Morecambe boss Derek Adams said his side pressed the “self destruct button” once again as they let a two-goal lead slip against Barrow and slipped to six points from safety in League Two.Adams saw his team take a two-goal lead into the break despite the sending off of Max Taylor on the half hour, but a huge missed chance from Andy Dallas and a critical goalkeeping error from Harry Bu...Full Story »

Andy Crosby salutes Tranmere’s collective effort to stun high-flying Bradford

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Interim manager Andy Crosby praised Tranmere’s togetherness after they boosted their survival hopes with a first away win for five months.Josh Hawkes converted a second-half penalty to clinch a 1-0 win at second-placed Bradford.Their second consecutive win lifted Rovers six points clear of the relegation zone and maintained their unbeaten run under Crosby.He said: “Every single one o...Full Story »

Leaders Arbroath held by struggling Dumbarton

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Scottish League One leaders Arbroath were held to a 1-1 draw by basement club Dumbarton at Gayfield Park.Sam Stanton fired the hosts ahead in the 12th minute but hopes of an upset were dashed when Michael Ruth produced a late equaliser.Cove Rangers and Stenhousemuir were unable to capitalise on Arbroath’s slip up after they also drew to keep them on 48 points in second and third place resp...Full Story »

Omer Riza praises professionalism of Cardiff matchwinner Yakou Meite

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Cardiff manager Omer Riza hailed the professionalism of his matchwinner Yakou Meite after the Ivory Coast forward struck with his first touch to earn a vital 2-1 victory at Blackburn.Meite was a 72nd-minute substitute and by the 73rd minute, he had handed the Bluebirds a crucial lead, heading in a superb cross from fellow substitute Will Alves to notch his second and most important strike of the...Full Story »

Kevin Nolan delighted as Northampton hold Birmingham to draw

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Northampton boss Kevin Nolan was “absolutely delighted” with his players after they held runaway League One leaders Birmingham to a 1-1 draw on Saturday.Nolan’s side were outstanding in the first half at Sixfields and thoroughly deserved to take the lead thanks to Tomoki Iwata’s self-inflicted own goal on 17 minutes while playing out from the back.Keshi Anderson headed Bl...Full Story »

Karl Robinson wants more from Salford after getting back to winning ways

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Karl Robinson wants more from Salford even after securing a much-needed victory at Grimsby.The experienced Matty Lund came off the bench to head in an 82nd-minute winner against a Grimsby team that had been hard to beat at home recently.Victories have been hard to come by for the Ammies since winning their first two games in 2025, but they battled to a positive result at Blundell Park in a scrap...Full Story »

Nelson Jardim: Newport should ‘be positive and look forward’ after Harrogate win

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Newport head coach Nelson Jardim urged his players to “be positive and look forward” after they ended a difficult week with a much-needed 3-0 League Two home win against Harrogate.Jardim demanded a reaction from his team after their 5-0 capitulation at Accrington in midweek and he got the response he was looking for.Goals from Cameron Evans, Courtney Baker-Richardson and James Clarke...Full Story »

Richie Wellens finds room for improvement after Orient end poor run with a win

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Richie Wellens admitted his Leyton Orient side were fortunate after they snapped their losing run with a 2-1 win at Blackpool.The O’s ended a dismal five-game streak in Sky Bet League One thanks to Charlie Kelman’s brace but Wellens had to concede it was a tough game to watch.“It was an important win, obviously, but we’d played really well in some of the games in this fiv...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson ‘buzzing’ with AFC Wimbledon win over Carlisle

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson was pleased with his side as they moved into the League Two automatic promotion places with a 2-1 win at bottom-of-the-table Carlisle.Callum Maycock and Alistair Smith put the Dons 2-0 up but it was a nervy climax for the promotion chasers after Matthew Dennis pulled a goal back.Jackson said: “We deserved to win it. The end was nervy because of the state ...Full Story »

I didn’t want to come – John Coleman emotional on return to Accrington

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

John Coleman admitted it was emotional returning to Accrington as his Gillingham side needed a stoppage-time goal to rescue a point in a 1-1 draw.Coleman was manager of the Reds for more than 20 years in two spells, leading them from non-league into the EFL, but was dismissed in March 2024.His Gills side are battling at the wrong end of the table with Stanley and it looked like they were heading...Full Story »

Michael Skubala says more to come from ‘unplayable’ hat-trick hero Jovon Makama

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Lincoln boss Michael Skubala challenged hat-trick hero Jovon Makama to now replicate his “incredible” performance against Bristol Rovers on a more regular basis.Makama, 21, bagged the first treble of his professional career as the impressive Imps put the visitors to the sword at Sincil Bank for the second successive season.And a delighted Skubala said: “Jovon was unplayable tod...Full Story »

Scott Parker delighted with Burnley’s ‘real solid, professional performance’

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Burnley head coach Scott Parker hailed a thoroughly professional display from his side after they moved into the automatic promotion places in the Sky Bet Championship with a 2-0 victory at the Swansea.com Stadium.The result never looked in doubt from the moment skipper Josh Brownhill tapped home an easy opener inside four minutes and then played a part in his side’s second midway through ...Full Story »

I’m feeling this with my heart – Vitor Pereira enjoying Wolves challenge

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Vitor Pereira said he is feeling the challenge of keeping Wolves in the Premier League “with my heart” after they took a significant step towards survival with a 2-1 victory at rock-bottom Southampton.Jorgen Strand Larsen’s brace moved Wanderers nine points clear of third-bottom Ipswich, with Paul Onuachu pulling a goal back for Southampton, who are now without a win since the ...Full Story »

John Eustace proud of Derby players after late win at relegation rivals Plymouth

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Derby boss John Eustace was proud of his players as they made it three wins on the spin to edge a late 3-2 Championship victory away to relegation rivals Plymouth.Marcus Harness scored a double for the visitors as he netted either side of Harrison Armstrong, who made it 2-0 after 26 minutes.Mustapha Bundu’s direct free-kick made it 2-1 at half-time before an own goal by Nat Phillips levell...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth says Shrewsbury side ‘feeling the pressure’ after Burton loss

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Shrewsbury boss Gareth Ainsworth believes there is a ‘fear factor’ in his players after they lost 2-0 at home to fellow strugglers Burton.Rumarn Burrell and Terence Vancooten netted inside the final 18 minutes to leave the Brewers six points behind Bristol Rovers in 20th, with bottom-side Shrews a further eight points adrift.Ainsworth said: “First of all, set-pieces again, we h...Full Story »

I’m absolutely furious – Portsmouth boss John Mousinho fumes after Preston loss

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

John Mousinho berated his Portsmouth players as they fell to a late 2-1 defeat against Preston in the Sky Bet Championship.Stefan Thordarson showed impressive footwork to net the winner in the 87th minute of a game that only really exploded into life in the latter stages.Ryan Porteous netted his first goal for North End in the 76th minute before Colby Bishop equalised with his second goal in thr...Full Story »

Gary Rowett relieved to see Oxford back on winning trail

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Oxford boss Gary Rowett was relieved to finally get back on the winning trail after Siriki Dembele’s goal gave them a 1-0 win over Watford at the Kassam Stadium.Dembele got his first goal for the club with a right-footed finish from 10 yards eight minutes from time – three minutes after Watford had James Abankwah sent off for a second yellow card when he fouled Przemy Placheta.It end...Full Story »

Nuno not getting carried away as Forest strengthen grip on Champions League spot

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Nuno Espirito Santo warned Nottingham Forest there is a long way to go after a 4-2 win at Ipswich opened up a six-point gap to Manchester City in the race for Champions League qualification.Third-placed Forest had boosted their unexpected top-four charge with a late victory over City last Saturday and followed it up with a comprehensive display in Suffolk where three goals in six first-half minu...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola confident of Champions League place despite draw with Brighton

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Pep Guardiola admitted he could feel the anxiety in the Etihad Stadium – but remains confident Manchester City will qualify for the Champions League.The champions missed the chance to return to the Premier League top four on Saturday as they were held to a 2-2 draw by fellow European challengers Brighton after twice surrendering the lead.The result left them fifth in the table and gives fo...Full Story »

Coventry boss Frank Lampard hails hat-trick hero Haji Wright

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Coventry manager Frank Lampard was full of praise for hat-trick hero Haji Wright after he scored his first goals since November in the 3-0 win over Sunderland.The USA international last scored in the Sky Blues’ 2-2 draw with Sunderland in November – a game in which he also suffered an ankle injury that saw him sidelined for almost four months.Wright opened the scoring with a low effo...Full Story »

David Moyes applauds West Ham fans after Everton frustrate them with late goal

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

David Moyes rekindled his bond with West Ham’s players and fans after watching his Everton side deny his former team victory at Goodison Park.Moyes took some time on the pitch after the 1-1 draw with the Hammers players before applauding the supporters in a mutual show of respect for the club he left at the end of last season.“I’ve had so many moments with the players over the ...Full Story »

Burton enhance survival prospects with victory at bottom-side Shrewsbury

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Burton boosted their hopes of avoiding relegation from League One with a 2-0 win at bottom-of-the-table Shrewsbury.Rumarn Burrell and Terence Vancooten netted inside the final 18 minutes to leave the Brewers six points behind Bristol Rovers in 20th, with the Shrews a further eight points adrift.The hosts created an opening on the half-hour when they worked the ball well to Dom Gape on the edge o...Full Story »

Jovon Makama nets first professional hat-trick as Lincoln thrash Bristol Rovers

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Jovon Makama scored his first professional hat-trick as Lincoln hammered Bristol Rovers 5-0 for the second successive season.Rovers failed to ease their relegation fears as they were put to the sword in the second half at Sincil Bank, where Tom Bayliss and James Collins were also on the scoresheet.Visiting goalkeeper Jed Ward produced good early saves to keep out Reeco Hackett-Fairchild and Maka...Full Story »

Steve Evans frustrated as Rotherham miss ‘gilt-edged’ chances against Exeter

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Rotherham manager Steve Evans was frustrated after his side missed “gilt-edged chances” to draw 1-1 against Exeter.Reece James and Alex Hartridge struck either side of the break and though the Millers pushed hardest for a winner, a point apiece was probably a fair result.Evans felt his side should have put the result to bed by the break, and said: “They’re hard to break d...Full Story »

Maidenhead boost bid to avoid relegation with win over Gateshead

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Maidenhead’s battle against relegation from the National League was given a shot in the arm with a 2-0 victory at Gateshead.The visitors surged into the lead in the 15th minute when a Nathan Ferguson free-kick was headed home by Manny Onariase.Shawn McCoulsky then made certain of the win against play-off chasing Gateshead by capitalising on an error in defence in the 84th minute.The win li...Full Story »

Ollie Pearce’s penalty enough for York to win at Yeovil

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

York ended a run of two games without a victory with a 1-0 National League win from the long trip to Yeovil to keep their promotion charge on track.Josh Stones came closest to breaking the deadlock in the first half with 37 minutes on the clock after driving forward and cutting inside onto his left foot, but an organised Glovers defence blocked the effort.Brett McGavin fired narrowly over for th...Full Story »

Leaders Falkirk pull further clear with victory over Queen’s Park

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Falkirk extended their lead at the summit of the Scottish Championship to eight points with a 4-0 victory over Queen’s Park at Hampden Park.Liam Henderson opened the scoring shortly before the interval with Gary Oliver, Calvin Miller and Tom Lang putting the result beyond doubt in the second half.On a good day for Falkirk, Ayr lost further ground on the pacesetters with a 2-0 defeat to Par...Full Story »

Tyler Smith earns draw for Barrow at Morecambe

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Barrow came from two goals down to seal a point in a 2-2 draw against 10-man Morecambe at the Mazuma Stadium.An opening goal from Gwion Edwards gave Morecambe the lead before Max Taylor was shown a straight red card for a foul on Ben Whitfield just before the break.Despite being a man down Morecambe doubled their lead in injury time when Lee Angol’s shot from the edge of the area deflected...Full Story »

Matty Lund gives Salford victory at Grimsby

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Salford ended a six-game winless run with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Grimsby at Blundell Park.Matty Lund scored the game’s only goal late on in a cagey League Two encounter to secure only a second win since January 4 for the Ammies.Grimsby captain Danny Rose had an early chance for the hosts, firing into the side netting as he tried to sneak Kieran Green’s cross in at the near po...Full Story »

Nathan Jones likes the look of Charlton after they maintain winning home run

Posted Sunday, March 16, 2025 by PA

Nathan Jones said his Charlton side are in “a wonderful place” after Matty Godden’s brace earned them a 2-1 victory over Wigan.The Addicks have recorded seven straight home League One victories for the first time since 2019 and they are undefeated in their last six matches, taking 16 points from a possible 18.No wonder fans are dreaming of a top-two finish after Godden, a summe...Full Story »

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