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Boss Stephen Kenny defends record as Republic of Ireland draw with Azerbaijan
Posted Sunday, September 05, 2021 by PA89 hits
Stephen Kenny has launched a passionate defence of his Republic of Ireland reign after admitting their World Cup hopes are realistically over.Ireland needed a late Shane Duffy equaliser to spare them the ignominy of a home defeat at the hands of Azerbaijan, ranked 112th in the world, as they belatedly opened their Group A account at the fourth time of asking after a 1-1 draw in Dublin.As a resul...Full Story »
Joe Quigley continues fine scoring run with penalty as Yeovil edge past Halifax
Posted Sunday, September 05, 2021 by PA64 hits
Yeovil beat Halifax 1-0 in their Vanarama National League clash at Huish Park with a first-half penalty from in-form Joe Quigley.The Glovers took the lead in the 14th minute after Tom Knowles went down in the box under a challenge from Town defender Niall Maher.Former Bournemouth forward Quigley, who scored a brace in the win at Aldershot on Bank Holiday Monday, made no mistake as he drilled the...Full Story »
Shane Duffy’s late equaliser gets the Republic of Ireland out of jail
Posted Sunday, September 05, 2021 by PA76 hits
Shane Duffy got the Republic of Ireland out of jail as they left it late to rescue their first point of the World Cup qualifying campaign with a face-saving 1-1 draw against Azerbaijan.Duffy’s 87th-minute header, his fifth international goal, cancelled out Emin Makhmudov’s stunning first-half strike and belatedly opened Ireland’s Group A account at the fourth attempt on an even...Full Story »
Mark Robinson hails ‘superb’ Wimbledon response as second-half goals sink Oxford
Posted Sunday, September 05, 2021 by PA34 hits
AFC Wimbledon boss Mark Robinson revealed some frank words at half-time inspired their second-half comeback against high-flying Oxford.The hosts turned a 1-0 deficit at the break into a 3-1 victory which ended their four-game winless streak in League One and stopped their opponents from going top of the table.Jordan Thorniley, Matt Taylor and James Henry all spurned decent chances for Oxford bef...Full Story »
Derek Adams left frustrated as 10-man Walsall deny Bradford victory
Posted Sunday, September 05, 2021 by PA66 hits
Bradford manager Derek Adams was frustrated his side could not break down the 10 men of Walsall in their 1-1 home draw in League Two.Bradford’s dominant first-half display paid dividends when Elliot Watt rifled in from 20 yards.But Jack Earing turned in an equaliser and despite the Saddlers having Joss Labadie sent off just before half-time, the Bantams failed to find a winner.Adams said: ...Full Story »
Cheltenham boss Michael Duff unhappy with ‘horrendous tackle’ in MK Dons draw
Posted Sunday, September 05, 2021 by PA54 hits
Cheltenham boss Michael Duff claimed MK Dons should have had Peter Kioso sent off for a “horrendous tackle” in their 1-1 draw at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium.Duff felt the Dons right wing-back should have seen red for a challenge on Liam Sercombe, two minutes after Kyle Joseph’s debut goal in the 14th minute had put the Robins in front.Instead, the visitors snatched a point through ...Full Story »
More to come from Accrington, says boss John Coleman
Posted Sunday, September 05, 2021 by PA63 hits
John Coleman insists there is more to come from his Accrington side after they went second in League One with a 1-0 win over Shrewsbury.On-loan Burnley striker Joel Mombongo scored his first league goal on his first EFL start, firing home from close range after Colby Bishop’s header was pushed out by Marko Marosi after 15 minutes.Marosi pulled off a number of good saves to deny Sean McConv...Full Story »
Simon Weaver praises Harrogate for staying calm amid Mansfield red-card drama
Posted Sunday, September 05, 2021 by PA65 hits
Harrogate boss Simon Weaver was delighted to see his players keep their cool in a dramatic game that saw two home players sent off and eight other bookings as his unbeaten side went top of League Two with a 3-1 win at Mansfield.Both red cards came in the 73rd minute, with Harrogate 2-1 ahead, as Ollie Clarke went for a foul as last man and Stephen Quinn was dismissed for striking an opponent.Har...Full Story »
Neil Cox has no complaints after Scunthorpe go down at Northampton
Posted Sunday, September 05, 2021 by PA73 hits
Scunthorpe manager Neil Cox had no complaints after his side were beaten 2-0 by Northampton on Saturday.The Iron were dealt a major blow after just 20 minutes at Sixfields when Emmanuel Onariase saw red for hauling down Danny Rose.Scunthorpe stood firm for the rest of the first half but eventually Northampton’s pressure told with Danny Rose breaking the deadlock before Sam Hoskins sealed t...Full Story »
Ben Garner issues plea to Swindon fans after dramatic point at Stevenage
Posted Sunday, September 05, 2021 by PA82 hits
Swindon manager Ben Garner urged the club’s fans to show more self-control after some of them were involved in ugly scenes towards the end of the 1-1 draw at Stevenage.The atmosphere in the away end at the Lamex Stadium turned toxic, with seats being ripped up and thrown on to the pitch, along with flares, bins and advertising hoardings.The only distraction for those intent on causing trou...Full Story »
Gary Bowyer defends Salford’s performances after latest defeat
Posted Sunday, September 05, 2021 by PA81 hits
Gary Bowyer insisted Salford are going about things “in the right way” after their poor start to the season continued with defeat at Carlisle.Josh Morris scored a deserved equaliser for the visitors before half-time to cancel out Brennan Dickenson’s opener but Jon Mellish struck in the second period to earn victory for Carlisle.Defeat left pre-season promotion favourites Salfor...Full Story »
Keith Curle has sympathy for disgruntled Oldham fans
Posted Sunday, September 05, 2021 by PA28 hits
Oldham boss Keith Curle admitted that he “understands” the fans after some of them invaded the pitch during the 3-0 home defeat by Barrow.The match was held up for three minutes just after the hour mark as supporters vented their anger at the club’s ownership.It capped a miserable day for the Oldham boss, whose team are still without a win at Boundary Park this term.“Firs...Full Story »
Darrell Clarke slams “shocking” Port Vale defending in loss to Rochdale
Posted Sunday, September 05, 2021 by PA27 hits
Port Vale boss Darrell Clarke was disgusted with his side’s defending as they fell to a 3-2 defeat at home to Rochdale.Jamie Proctor hit two goals for the Valiants but Dale took the points via two Jake Beesley headers and Corey O’Keeffe’s late winner.He said: “Defensively we were shocking. In the first 20 minutes we should have been two or three goals up and the game shou...Full Story »
Joey Barton praises Leon Clarke’s desire after impressive Bristol Rovers debut
Posted Sunday, September 05, 2021 by PA35 hits
Joey Barton praised the attitude of veteran Leon Clarke after the striker marked his Bristol Rovers debut with the only goal against Crawley in League Two.The 36-year-old had been on the field for only around 90 seconds at the start of the second half when he headed home a cross from fellow debutant Antony Evans.Rovers had to defend for their lives during seven minutes of stoppage time, but mana...Full Story »
Boreham Wood held to goalless stalemate at home to Stockport
Posted Sunday, September 05, 2021 by PA27 hits
Boreham Wood dropped points for the first time in their National League campaign as they drew 0-0 with Stockport at Meadow Park.Stockport’s Jordan Keane went close to breaking the deadlock late on as he fired against the post in the 81st minute.Home goalkeeper Nathan Ashmore, who had earlier saved well to deny Alex Reid, then pulled off another good stop to prevent a Will Evans own goal.Bo...Full Story »
Weymouth hold off Solihull fightback to clinch 4-3 win
Posted Sunday, September 05, 2021 by PA29 hits
Bradley Ash scored twice as Weymouth held off a Solihull fightback to clinch a 4-3 away National League win.Josh Leslie-Smith put the visitors ahead after eight minutes, played through by Josh McQuoid and finishing low into the left corner.Ash made it two in the 21st minute, pouncing after the Solihull defence failed to deal with a Sean Shields ball in.Joe Sbarra pulled one back for the hosts as...Full Story »
Micky Mellon felt Tranmere showed “great resilience” in win over Hartlepool
Posted Sunday, September 05, 2021 by PA23 hits
Tranmere boss Micky Mellon hailed a valuable victory after Tom Davies headed a dramatic late winner to sink Hartlepool 1-0 at Prenton Park.The defender converted new-boy Josh Hawkes’ cross in the 89th minute for a smash-and-grab win against a Pools side who threatened throughout.Mellon, whose team scored just their second league goal of the season, said: “I’ve been unhappy that...Full Story »
Matt Taylor content with point as Exeter cancelled out by Forest Green
Posted Sunday, September 05, 2021 by PA23 hits
Exeter manager Matt Taylor felt it was two good teams cancelling each other out as the Grecians were held to a goalless draw by Forest Green Rovers at St James Park.Rovers had the better of the chances, but Exeter perhaps shaded possession and were left to rue that lack of quality in the final third.At the other end, Cameron Dawson made two or three fine saves to repel a Rovers side that had plu...Full Story »
Mike Flynn frustrated after summer target Harry Smith nets brace
Posted Sunday, September 05, 2021 by PA33 hits
Newport manager Mike Flynn revealed he had spent all summer trying to sign Harry Smith after the Leyton Orient striker scored two goals in an entertaining 2-2 draw at Rodney Parade.The giant Smith rejected the chance to move to Wales and rubbed salt in Flynn’s wounds with headers in either half.But it was not enough to claim three points as Dom Telford’s late strike sealed Newport a ...Full Story »
Harrogate win at Mansfield to go top as hosts finish with nine men
Posted Sunday, September 05, 2021 by PA20 hits
Unbeaten Harrogate stormed to the top of SkyBet League Two with a 3-1 win at Mansfield where the home side had both Ollie Clarke and Stephen Quinn sent off.Both red cards came in the 73rd minute, with Harrogate 2-1 ahead, as Clarke went for a foul as last man and Quinn was dismissed for striking an opponent.An exciting first-half exploded into life with two early goals.On three minutes Stephen M...Full Story »
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