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John Askey feels for ‘loyal and great’ supporters as Hartlepool relegated
Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA26 hits
John Askey felt for Hartlepool’s supporters after watching the team suffer a second relegation to the National League in seven years.Despite beating Barrow 3-1 at the Suit Direct Stadium, Pools’ stay in the Football League came to an end after just two seasons at that level.That was because Crawley’s goalless draw with Walsall meant Hartlepool can no longer catch them ahead of ...Full Story »
Lee Johnson unimpressed with how football is run in Scotland
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA38 hits
Hibernian boss Lee Johnson claimed Scottish football’s “integrity” is at stake as he delivered a scathing attack on the way the game is being run north of the border after his side secured their place in the top six of the cinch Premiership on Saturday.The Englishman was infuriated by the officiating in his side’s 1-1 draw at St Johnstone, with Hibees midfielder James Jeg...Full Story »
Bad as I’ve seen – Lee Johnson hits out at officials after ‘horrendous’ red card
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA32 hits
Hibernian manager Lee Johnson launched a blistering attack on referee Craig Napier and his fellow officials after being left flabbergasted by what he felt was a “horrendous decision” to send off James Jeggo in the 1-1 draw at St Johnstone.The Easter Road side secured their place in the top six of the cinch Premiership on a day when veteran Lewis Stevenson scored a rare goal in the 32...Full Story »
John Coleman frustrated after Accrington draw a blank in defeat at Portsmouth
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA33 hits
Accrington boss John Coleman bemoaned his side’s lack of a killer touch after they went down 1-0 at Portsmouth.Substitute Joe Pigott was the home hero with a header 15 minutes from time.Coleman said: “We did enough to win the game, but just cannot get a goal. We took the game to them from the off and dominated the first half.“If you look at the stats, we’ve had six shots ...Full Story »
Hartlepool boss John Askey felt some of his players wilted under the pressure
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA30 hits
John Askey felt the occasion got the better of some Hartlepool players as their 2-0 defeat to relegation rivals Crawley left them facing a return to the National League.Victory would have given Pools hope of avoiding the drop, but a brace from Dom Telford left the Red Devils six points ahead of their opponents and six goals better off with two games remaining.Defeat was Pools’ third in a r...Full Story »
Sam Johnson saves late penalty to earn Halifax point against Dagenham
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA38 hits
Halifax goalkeeper Sam Johnson saved a last-minute penalty to extend his side’s unbeaten run in the Vanarama National League to six games with a 0-0 draw at Dagenham.A drab first half brought few clear chances at the Chigwell Construction Stadium, with both sides struggling to impose themselves on the contest.A wonderful team move on the hour mark involving five Daggers players eventually ...Full Story »
John Eustace pleased to prove Birmingham doubters wrong
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA35 hits
Manager John Eustace was beaming with pride after Birmingham battled to a 1-0 win over Millwall at the Den.Lukas Jutkiewicz smuggled home the winner in the 28th minute and the Blues held on to all-but ensure their Championship status for next season.Millwall have now failed to score in five of their last six matches and could have their two-point cushion to seventh wiped out if West Brom and Bla...Full Story »
John Askey demands reaction from Hartlepool after defeat at Newport
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA29 hits
Hartlepool manager John Askey admitted the 2-0 defeat at Newport was a reality check for his side as they dropped back into the bottom two.First-half goals from Omar Bogle and Mickey Demetriou sealed all three points for the home side and helped them secure their League Two status for another year.But Pools are now two points below Crawley, whom they host next Saturday, with four games left to p...Full Story »
John Coleman vows to save Accrington after Fleetwood defeat
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA28 hits
John Coleman says he will fight all the way to save Accrington from relegation after their 5-2 defeat to Fleetwood.Jack Marriott celebrated a hat-trick, scoring in the ninth and 35th minute before slotting home the final goal in added time.The Cod Army led 2-0 at half-time and, at the end of the first half, Stanley had Liam Coyle sent off for a high tackle.Promise Omochere made it 3-0 on 57 minu...Full Story »
Livingston keep top-six bid alive with St Johnstone win
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA33 hits
Livingston kept their hopes of a cinch Premiership top-six finish alive with a 2-0 victory over St Johnstone.First-half goals from Joel Nouble and Stephen Kelly, who scored a stunning free-kick, handed the West Lothian side only their second win from eight league matches.The result leaves seventh-place Livingston one and two points adrift of Hibernian and St Mirren respectively ahead of the fina...Full Story »
Lee Johnson savors “emotional” Edinburgh derby victory as Hibs down Hearts
Posted Saturday, April 15, 2023 by PA34 hits
Hibernian boss Lee Johnson admitted he had a tear in his eye after his team defeated Hearts in the first Edinburgh derby since the passing of club owner Ron Gordon in February.Kevin Nisbet scored the only goal of the game in the second half as the Easter Road side ended a run of nine matches without a win over their city rivals, sparking jubilant scenes at full-time.Johnson revealed afterwards t...Full Story »
Leicester CONFIRM Dean Smith as caretaker manager as he brings Chelsea legend John Terry with him as assistant
Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk52 hits
DEAN SMITH has been confirmed as Leicester manager - with Craig Shakespeare and John Terry his assistants. The former Aston Villa boss, sacked by Norwich earlier this season, spent today locked in talks with the Premier League strugglers and will be in charge until the end of the season. Dean Smith has been confirmed as Leicester boss until the end of the seasonSmith will be hoping to keep the...Full Story »
Johnnie Jackson stunned as Salford strike late to beat AFC Wimbledon
Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA27 hits
Johnnie Jackson was left stunned after two Callum Hendry goals in stoppage time saw AFC Wimbledon slip to a 3-2 defeat to Salford at Plough Lane.Trailing 2-1 heading into five minutes of stoppage time, Hendry quickly went from zero to hero for the Ammies, seeing his penalty saved in the 92nd minute before equalising three minutes later and sealing a stunning comeback in the 96th minute.The Dons ...Full Story »
John Akinde nets quick-fire brace as Colchester ease past Crewe
Posted Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by PA38 hits
John Akinde scored a five-minute brace as dominant Colchester thrashed Crewe 4-0 to give their League Two survival hopes a big boost.The U’s took a 24th-minute lead when Akinde slotted the ball home from close range from Samson Tovide’s pass, following a fine run down the right from Junior Tchamadeu.And Colchester doubled their advantage four minutes later when Connor Wood’s cr...Full Story »
Callum Davidson: St Johnstone are in relegation battle after loss to Ross County
Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA29 hits
St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson admitted his side have been dragged into a relegation battle after they slumped to a 2-0 home defeat to Ross County at McDiarmid Park.Simon Murray scored a superbly-taken opener just before half-time and David Cancola added a second after the Saints failed to clear a corner moments after the interval.St Johnstone are now only five points clear of the relegati...Full Story »
Ross County secure vital three points at St Johnstone in battle to avoid drop
Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA28 hits
Ross County secured a vital three points in their battle to avoid relegation as goals from Simon Murray and David Cancola either side of half-time gave them a deserved 2-0 victory over St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park.Both sides had chances to break the deadlock in the first half before Murray latched on to a Jordan White flick-on on the stroke of half-time to fire powerfully past Remi Matthews.Ca...Full Story »
Daniel Kemp’s quality leaves John Askey purring
Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA41 hits
Hartlepool manager John Askey revelled in the performance of hat-trick hero Daniel Kemp after his side’s resounding 4-1 away victory over Grimsby.The Mariners fell apart defensively after drawing level early in the second half, after Kemp had scored the opener before the break, with the man of the moment scoring twice in four minutes with 15 to go to push his side back ahead.Josh Umerah ad...Full Story »
Joe Morrell sending-off ‘baffling’, says Portsmouth boss John Mousinho
Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA25 hits
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho was mystified by the decision to send off Joe Morrell in their 1-1 draw away to MK Dons.Connor Ogilvie’s well-struck volley gaven a dominant Pompey an early lead, but a red card for Morrell in the 39th minute drastically altered the complexion of the game.A brief scuffle inside the Portsmouth six-yard box saw the midfielder receive his marching orders and hand...Full Story »
We’re still in bottom four – John Coleman not celebrating biggest win of season
Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA29 hits
Accrington manager John Coleman said he will not be celebrating despite seeing his relegation-battling side claim a vital 3-0 win over Port Vale.Stanley took the lead through a 31st-minute own goal from Vale keeper Jack Stevens and Harvey Rodgers made it 2-0 before the break following good work by Ethan Hamilton.The Reds wrapped up the points in the 68th minute when on-loan Brentford striker Aar...Full Story »
John Marquis penalty sees Bristol Rovers down in-form Charlton
Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA23 hits
John Marquis scored a 71st-minute penalty as Bristol Rovers won at home for the first time in eight games after beating Charlton 1-0 at the Memorial Stadium.The striker came off the bench in the 65th minute, replacing Josh Coburn, and six minutes later he took the spot-kick awarded for Charlton captain George Dobson handling in the area that stopped Pirates midfielder Lamare Bogarde’s burs...Full Story »
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