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Michael Flynn disappointed with Walsall finale after ‘dominating’ game
Posted Sunday, May 01, 2022 by PA24 hits
Walsall manager Michael Flynn was disappointed his side could not hold on to win after seeing Colchester battle back to earn a 2-2 draw.The Saddlers had fallen behind in the 24th minute when Freddie Sears netted from close range but Brendan Kiernan curled home an excellent shot from the edge of the area to equalise in the 42nd minute.And George Miller gave Walsall a 48th-minute lead from close r...Full Story »
Lincoln boss Michael Appleton glad to see out the season with a win
Posted Saturday, April 30, 2022 by PA24 hits
Michael Appleton confirmed he was leaving as manager of Lincoln after his side finished the Sky Bet League One season with a 2-1 win over Crewe.After almost 150 games in charge of the Imps, Appleton has decided to step down, with chairman Clive Nates claiming the 46-year-old is looking “for a challenge elsewhere”.A statement from Appleton read: “It has been a privilege to manag...Full Story »
Michael Ihiekwe scores at both ends as Rotherham pegged back at Sunderland
Posted Wednesday, April 27, 2022 by PA23 hits
Rotherham’s hopes of all but guaranteeing an automatic promotion place were dashed in remarkable fashion as Michael Ihiekwe’s 88th-minute own goal resulted in a 1-1 draw at Sunderland.Having opened the scoring from a corner at the other end in the first half, Ihiekwe arrowed a header into his own net as he attempted to deal with Jack Clarke’s cross. The result means Rotherham a...Full Story »
Michael Appleton to shake up Lincoln squad in summer after defeat at Accrington
Posted Sunday, April 24, 2022 by PA22 hits
Michael Appleton promised a revamp of his Lincoln side after they lost 2-1 at 10-man Accrington.The Imps reached the Sky Bet League One play-offs last season but have battled relegation in this campaign, although both them and Accy secured their third-tier status for next season ahead of this game.Stanley opened the scoring in the 34th minute when Tommy Leigh headed the ball goalwards and Colby ...Full Story »
Forward Michael Olise doubtful with a foot injury as Crystal Palace host Leeds
Posted Friday, April 22, 2022 by PA65 hits
Crystal Palace attacker Michael Olise is a doubt for Monday’s home match with Leeds.The France Under-21 international was forced off during the midweek loss to Newcastle with a reoccurrence of his recent foot injury and will be assessed over the weekend.Eagles boss Patrick Vieira should have captain Luka Milivojevic back in contention after a hamstring issue but right-back Nathan Ferguson ...Full Story »
Cheltenham manager Michael Duff to make decision over fitness of Matty Blair
Posted Friday, April 22, 2022 by PA35 hits
Cheltenham boss Michael Duff has a decision to make over midfielder Matty Blair ahead of Saturday’s League One clash with Bolton.Blair has missed the last two games with a groin problem and while he has a chance of returning, Duff will assess whether or not it is worth the risk with just two fixtures remaining.Fellow midfielder Conor Thomas could be available after sitting out Monday&rsquo...Full Story »
Michael Appleton hails ‘outstanding’ Lincoln display in Cheltenham victory
Posted Tuesday, April 19, 2022 by PA31 hits
Michael Appleton hailed an “outstanding” performance from Lincoln in their 3-0 victory over Cheltenham.Morgan Whittaker’s brace, either side of Anthony Scully’s 15th goal of the season, saw the Imps seal their Sky Bet League One status in style.All three goals came inside the opening 20 minutes. Whittaker opened the scoring after four minutes, Scully forced home the secon...Full Story »
My Cheltenham team is best club have ever had, says Michael Duff
Posted Sunday, April 10, 2022 by PA31 hits
Michael Duff hailed his Cheltenham team as the best in the club’s history after their 1-0 home win over Portsmouth.Liam Sercombe scored the only goal of the game to keep the Robins in the top half of the League One table with four games left.Victory kept Duff’s men firmly on course to beat the club’s highest finish of 17th place in the third tier, with last year’s League ...Full Story »
Michael Flynn: Walsall must realise their footballing futures are on the line
Posted Sunday, April 10, 2022 by PA27 hits
Walsall manager Michael Flynn told his squad they are playing for their footballing futures following a poor display in a 1-0 defeat at Rochdale.Conor Grant scored the only goal of the game 10 minutes into the second half, but in truth the slender scoreline flattered the visitors.Flynn saw an upturn in form and results when he came in in February, but said he would be making changes during the s...Full Story »
Everton welcome back Allan and Michael Keane after suspension for Man Utd clash
Posted Friday, April 08, 2022 by PA73 hits
Everton midfielder Allan and defender Michael Keane return from suspension and are likely to go straight back into the side for the visit of Manchester United.Right-back Seamus Coleman is also likely to start, having been an unused substitute for the midweek defeat at Burnley because of illness.Centre-back Yerry Mina, out since early February with a thigh injury, could return for Everton’s...Full Story »
We’ll definitely take it – Michael O’Neill happy with tight win
Posted Sunday, April 03, 2022 by PA18 hits
Michael O’Neill expressed his relief as Stoke left it late to beat Sheffield United 1-0.The Potters broke the deadlock in the 77th minute through John Egan’s own goal to clinch a second successive league win for the first time since November.In a first half low on quality, Jacob Brown spurned two opportunities from promising positions and Stoke’s wastefulness continued after th...Full Story »
Michael Duff urges Cheltenham to push on after hitting 50-point mark
Posted Sunday, March 20, 2022 by PA22 hits
Cheltenham boss Michael Duff wants his team to drive on after a 3-1 home win over AFC Wimbledon took them to the magic 50-point mark.Goals in the last 10 minutes from Callum Wright, George Lloyd and Alfie May saw the Robins storm back from 1-0 down following Jack Rudoni’s goal at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium, leaving the Dons without a win in 19.Duff’s men moved into the top half with eig...Full Story »
Michael Obafemi fitness doubt for Swansea ahead of visit of Birmingham
Posted Friday, March 18, 2022 by PA31 hits
Swansea have question marks over the fitness of in-form striker Michael Obafemi ahead of their Sky Bet Championship clash with Birmingham.The former Southampton forward has scored six goals in his last nine matches and netted the Swans’ leveller in a 2-1 defeat at St Andrew’s earlier in the season.However, he was replaced 10 minutes from the end of Wednesday’s 3-2 win at Peterb...Full Story »
Michael Jacobs set for Portsmouth return against Wycombe
Posted Friday, March 18, 2022 by PA30 hits
Portsmouth are set to welcome back Michael Jacobs for their crunch League One clash with fellow play-off chasers Wycombe.The winger has missed the last seven league games after picking up a knee injury but has been back in training for a week and could be thrown straight back in.Fellow winger Marcus Harness is also available having completed his three-match ban.Reeco Hackett (knee) will not feat...Full Story »
Lee Tomlin return would increase the options for Michael Flynn and Walsall
Posted Tuesday, March 15, 2022 by PA26 hits
It remains to be seen whether Lee Tomlin has any involvement when Walsall host Sky Bet League Two strugglers Oldham on Tuesday.The 33-year-old forward was not part of the squad for Saturday’s 1-0 win over Sutton due to illness.Reece Devine and Zak Mills look set to still be unavailable, and Rory Holden is on the long-term casualty list.The 16th-placed Saddlers have secured 11 points from s...Full Story »
Michael Flynn felt Walsall rewarded for battling display against Sutton
Posted Sunday, March 13, 2022 by PA27 hits
Walsall boss Michael Flynn said his walking wounded Walsall players got their reward after edging out promotion hopefuls Sutton to continue their recent revival.The 1-0 victory, Walsall’s third in six since Flynn took over, came via Conor Wilkinson’s first-half penalty to lift the Saddlers 12 points above the League Two drop zone in 16th.Wilkinson slammed home from the spot after bei...Full Story »
Michael Duff delighted with rare Cheltenham away win at struggling Morecambe
Posted Sunday, March 13, 2022 by PA24 hits
Cheltenham boss Michael Duff was delighted with his side’s rare away victory as they secured a 3-1 League One win at relegation-threatened Morecambe.Goals from Liam Sercombe and Callum Wright either side of the break gave the Robins the advantage only for a 52nd-minute Greg Leigh goal to give Morecambe hopes of a comeback.The Shrimps pushed forward and were denied what appeared to be a pen...Full Story »
Walsall boss Michael Flynn praises Donervon Daniels after draw at Barrow
Posted Sunday, March 06, 2022 by PA33 hits
Michael Flynn praised Donervon Daniels after the defender’s first Walsall goal secured a 1-1 draw at Barrow.Daniels headed in a 65th-minute free-kick to cancel out a first-half effort from John Rooney that big brother Wayne would have been proud of.Barrow are still fighting a relegation battle having not won in six Sky Bet League Two games.“He was superb in both halves,” said W...Full Story »
Michael Appleton lauds Lincoln ‘aggression’ in big win over Sheffield Wednesday
Posted Sunday, March 06, 2022 by PA31 hits
Manager Michael Appleton was thrilled with the aggression Lincoln showed in their surprise 3-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday.The relegation-threatened Imps, who had lost their previous three games, turned the form book on its head as they secured victory over the Owls, who had won seven of their previous eight games – only losing to leaders Rotherham in that time.City took a third-minute le...Full Story »
Michael Obafemi bags brace as Swansea dent Coventry play-off hopes
Posted Sunday, March 06, 2022 by PA35 hits
Michael Obafemi scored twice as Swansea dented Coventry’s Sky Bet Championship play-off hopes with a 3-1 win in south Wales.Obafemi grabbed two goals in a seven-minute spell either side of half-time after also setting up Jamie Paterson’s early opener at the Swansea.com Stadium.It was the first time Swansea had managed back-to-back wins in the league since beating Coventry in November...Full Story »
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