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Scott Parker talks up Burnley hero Josh Brownhill’s ‘experience and composure’

Posted Sunday, September 22, 2024 by PA

Scott Parker hailed captain Josh Brownhill after Burnley came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Portsmouth with a stoppage-time winner at Turf Moor.The Clarets looked to be heading for a draw until Brownhill delivered the sting in the fourth minute of added time.Parker insisted the ball fell to the right man in the dying minutes given the midfielder’s experience and composure in cru...Full Story »

Assistant Anthony Hayes: Gillingham more interested in chances than possession

Posted Sunday, September 22, 2024 by PA

Gillingham assistant Anthony Hayes said his team “came here to dominate in terms of chances” rather than possession after Mark Bonner’s side picked up a huge three points at Notts County with a 1-0 win.Elliott Nevitt’s solo moment of pure brilliance was enough in the end to give his side all three points, as Gillingham brought County’s unbeaten start to the 24-25 se...Full Story »

Nigel Clough lauds Mansfield’s start to season after beating Shrewsbury

Posted Sunday, September 22, 2024 by PA

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough was delighted to see his promoted team win back-to-back League One home games for the first time in 20 years after a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Shrewsbury.Despite going behind after only two minutes through Leo Castledine’s strike, the Stags fought back and Aaron Lewis’ 86th-minute finish condemned the Shrews to a sixth defeat in seven games after Lee Gr...Full Story »

I’ve picked the wrong team – Mark Robins apologises for Coventry defeat

Posted Sunday, September 22, 2024 by PA

Mark Robins took full responsibility after his Coventry side were beaten 2-1 by Swansea at the CBS Arena.The Sky Blues boss went with the same 10 outfield players that started the agonising 2-1 defeat by Tottenham on Wednesday but found themselves 2-0 down after half an hour thanks to Liam Cullen and Oli Cooper.Ronald’s own goal gave Coventry a lifeline, but they could not grab an equalise...Full Story »

That’s what we all want to see us play like – Crewe boss Lee Bell

Posted Sunday, September 22, 2024 by PA

Lee Bell enjoyed watching his Crewe side turn on the style against Harrogate as they registered their biggest win of the campaign.The Railwaymen are building up a head of steam after previously grinding out three hard-fought league victories in a row over Bromley, Morecambe and Accrington when goals were at a premium.But registering their fourth success on the bounce Crewe conjured up an inspire...Full Story »

Unai Emery admits Villa’s first-half performance did not meet his standards

Posted Sunday, September 22, 2024 by PA

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery said his side’s first-half performance in their 3-1 win over Wolves was the “worst” of his reign at Villa Park.Villa appeared to be suffering a Champions League hangover against their midlands rivals as a lacklustre showing saw them trail to Matheus Cunha’s 25th-minute opener.But they came to life after the break and goals from Ollie Watkins, E...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Wayne Rooney sees positives despite losing away to West Brom

Posted Sunday, September 22, 2024 by PA

Wayne Rooney saw positives despite losing 1-0 away to West Brom as he hailed the continued brilliance of Plymouth’s supporters.Albion were thrice denied by the post in the first half and saw a goal chalked off on the stroke of half-time – resulting in a cauldron of frustration at a sodden Hawthorns.Argyle’s luck could only last so long, however, and a Josh Maja tap-in in the 62...Full Story »

Nathan Jones felt referee ‘ruined the game’ after Charlton’s defeat to Blackpool

Posted Sunday, September 22, 2024 by PA

Charlton boss Nathan Jones was critical of referee Charles Breakspear after his side lost 2-1 to Blackpool.Victory for the Tangerines was their first on the road under new head coach Steve Bruce, with an own goal from Gassan Ahadme and an Albie Morgan strike enough to see off the Addicks, who netted through Luke Berry in stoppage time.The second half was mired by a significant number of stoppage...Full Story »

Thomas Frank defends referee over missed handball from Guglielmo Vicario

Posted Sunday, September 22, 2024 by PA

Brentford boss Thomas Frank defended referee John Brooks after he missed Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario’s deliberate handball during their 3-1 defeat.The Bees made the perfect start in north London when Bryan Mbeumo scored after 22 seconds, which had also been the case at Manchester City last weekend.Spurs stormed back to take all three points with Dominic Solanke able to open his ...Full Story »

Erol Bulut hopes to change Cardiff’s fortunes but accepts the sack may come

Posted Sunday, September 22, 2024 by PA

Erol Bulut insisted he is capable of turning Cardiff’s fortunes around after a 2-0 home defeat to Leeds signalled their worst start to a season since 1930.Cardiff fell to a fifth defeat in six league games and remained rooted to the bottom of the Sky Bet Championship with only one point and one goal this season.Owner Vincent Tan is not known for his patience with 11 permanent managers in h...Full Story »

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