Bayern Munich effort gives Celtic European credibility – Brendan Rodgers
Posted Wednesday, February 19, 2025 by PA
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers took “immense pride” from their Champions League efforts after they secured “European credibility” by pushing Bayern Munich until the final moments in Germany.The Hoops were seconds away from forcing the knockout phase play-off into extra time after Nicolas Kuhn netted in the 63rd minute.Celtic had created four good opportunities in the open...Full Story »
Shaun Maloney: Wigan should have forced win at relegation-threatened Crawley
Posted Wednesday, February 19, 2025 by PA
Wigan boss Shaun Maloney felt his side should have forced their first league win in four attempts before they were held to a 1-1 League One draw at relegation-threatened Crawley.Charlie Barker’s first-half leveller rescued a point for the hosts after Dale Taylor had put Wigan ahead but the Latics could not find a way of winning the game, despite dominating after the break.Wigan have won on...Full Story »
Mike Dodds felt Wycombe fully deserved win over Bristol Rovers
Posted Wednesday, February 19, 2025 by PA
Wycombe head coach Mike Dodds believes his side were in control as they defeated struggling Bristol Rovers 2-0 at Adams Park.After a goalless opening 45 minutes in which the Chairboys had the better of the chances, two quickfire strikes from Cameron Humphreys and Daniel Udoh gave the home side their first league victory since the end of January.Rovers’ task was made a lot harder when Shaq ...Full Story »
Tomi Adeloye and Arron Lyall help Morton beat Hamilton
Posted Wednesday, February 19, 2025 by PA
Morton climbed to fifth in the Scottish Championship after a 2-0 win over Hamilton.Tomi Adeloye opened the scoring in the 28th minute, rising highest at a corner to head home Nathan Shaw’s cross.The lead was doubled 11 minutes from time when Arron Lyall received the ball from Lamar Reynolds and finished first-time for 2-0.The win extended Morton’s unbeaten league run to 11 games as t...Full Story »
Pete Wild insists play-off push is achievable for Fleetwood
Posted Wednesday, February 19, 2025 by PA
Pete Wild challenged Fleetwood to push for the Sky Bet League Two play-offs after dominating a 0-0 draw with second-placed AFC Wimbledon.Wild’s side did everything but score against opponents now unbeaten in 11 and backed up by five successive clean sheets.Ryan Graydon grazed the crossbar and hit the outside of a post in the first half and was denied by overworked Dons keeper Owen Goodman ...Full Story »
Gary Bowyer hails togetherness of battling Burton after win at Stevenage
Posted Wednesday, February 19, 2025 by PA
Gary Bowyer hailed the togetherness of the Burton squad after his relegation-threatened side defied the odds to beat Stevenage 1-0 in League One.Charlie Webster got the only goal of the game on the stroke of half-time as he fired the ball through the legs of Lewis Freestone to find the bottom corner.And they then had to face more than 35 minutes with 10 men after Terence Vancooten was given a st...Full Story »
Nigel Clough ‘cannot see where the next point is coming from’ for Mansfield
Posted Wednesday, February 19, 2025 by PA
Mansfield manager Nigel Clough admitted his side could be facing a relegation battle in League One after their winless streak extended to nine matches following a 3-0 home defeat to Lincoln.Paudie O’Connor opened the scoring early before former Stag Sam Clucas netted direct from a corner and Dom Jefferies added a late third.Mansfield enjoyed a great start to life in the third tier after pr...Full Story »
Huddersfield see off Shrewsbury with late Josh Koroma strike
Posted Wednesday, February 19, 2025 by PA
Josh Koroma’s late strike further enhanced Huddersfield’s play-off credentials as they earned a 1-0 win at relegation-threatened Shrewsbury.Gareth Ainsworth’s strugglers looked destined to secure a hard-fought point in their survival fight before Koroma’s 82nd-minute winner secured the visitors back-to-back wins for the first time this year.In-form Shrews striker John Mar...Full Story »
Sam Clucas scores direct from a corner as Lincoln beat his former club Mansfield
Posted Wednesday, February 19, 2025 by PA
Sam Clucas stung his old club with a goal direct from a corner as Lincoln completed a double over Mansfield with a 3-0 win at the One Call Stadium.Paudie O’Connor opened the scoring early before Clucas’ moment of brilliance was followed by Dom Jefferies’ effort late on.The Stags have now lost eight of their last nine matches and failed to test keeper Zach Jeacock on a night to ...Full Story »
Jack Roles earns Gateshead victory in Sutton thriller
Posted Wednesday, February 19, 2025 by PA
Jack Roles scored twice as Gateshead survived a determined fightback by Sutton to claim a thrilling 4-3 National League victory.The hosts looked to be cruising when, after Roles had given them a 16th-minute lead, Jovan Malcolm doubled their advantage with 10 minutes of the first half remaining.However, the visitors gave themselves hope in stoppage time when Will Davies squeezed a shot past keepe...Full Story »
Jamie Donley inspires Leyton Orient comeback win at play-off rivals Wrexham
Posted Wednesday, February 19, 2025 by PA
Jamie Donley inspired Leyton Orient to a 2-1 League One away win over Wrexham, who suffered just their second home defeat of the season.The hosts broke the deadlock inside the opening 15 minutes as Ollie Rathbone ran onto a brilliant James McClean corner ball and the midfielder poked it in at the back post.Wrexham went close to doubling their lead minutes later as Ryan Barnett floated a cross to...Full Story »