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Barry Robson frustrated by VAR and Dons’ first-half display in St Johnstone draw

Posted Monday, October 09, 2023 by PA23 hits

Aberdeen manager Barry Robson was frustrated with his team’s first-half performance and with VAR after a dull 0-0 draw against Premiership basement side St Johnstone.Former Dons defender Andrew Considine headed into his own net just before half-time but the goal was ruled out by VAR as Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes, who was marginally offside, was deemed to be interfering with play.That asi...Full Story »

Aberdeen held to goalless draw by bottom side St Johnstone at wet Pittodrie

Posted Monday, October 09, 2023 by PA18 hits

Aberdeen were held to a goalless draw by bottom-of-the-table St Johnstone in a Premiership contest which will not live long in the memory.The Dons were chasing a third straight league win, which would have propelled them into the top half of the standings for the first time this season.But they did not trouble Dimitar Mitov enough to merit maximum points as winless Saints picked up a deserved po...Full Story »

John Coleman backs Accrington’s two-goal hero Josh Andrews to improve

Posted Sunday, October 08, 2023 by PA13 hits

John Coleman praised his two-goal striker Josh Andrews and says he will get better after Accrington’s 2-1 win over bottom club Forest Green.The on-loan Birmingham striker headed home in each half as Stanley ended a thee-match winless run.Mathew Stevens pulled a late goal back for Rovers, who slipped to the foot of the division after a sixth straight defeat.Stanley boss Coleman said: &ldquo...Full Story »

John Mousinho grateful for second-half improvement from pacesetting Portsmouth

Posted Sunday, October 08, 2023 by PA16 hits

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho admitted the 2-0 win at home to Port Vale was ‘a game of two halves’.After a lacklustre opening 45 minutes, top-scorer Colby Bishop scored twice early in the second half to extend the Sky Bet League One leaders’ unbeaten run to 23 games.Mousinho said: “Over the 90 minutes you could say ‘job done’ but it was a game of two halves...Full Story »

John McAtee strike gives Barnsley victory at Exeter

Posted Sunday, October 08, 2023 by PA14 hits

Substitute John McAtee came off the bench to grab a dramatic late winner as Barnsley picked up a 1-0 win at Exeter in League One.After a slow start to the game, Max Watters had Barnsley’s first effort, but dragged his shot wide from 25 yards and then Herbie Kane’s mis-hit cross almost caught out Vili Sinisalo, but Exeter’s Finnish goalkeeper did superbly well to get back and ti...Full Story »

John McGinn’s late goal gives Villa an important victory

Posted Friday, October 06, 2023 by PA18 hits

John McGinn’s last-gasp winner saved Aston Villa from embarrassment as they laboured to an uninspiring 1-0 victory against Zrinjski Mostar.The captain netted in the fourth minute of added time to break battling Mostar hearts.It looks like Villa’s Europa Conference League campaign would continue to stutter until then after the hosts were left frustrated by their organised and combativ...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson hails Omar Bugiel after winner against Harrogate

Posted Wednesday, October 04, 2023 by PA12 hits

AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson hailed Omar Bugiel’s cleanest of match-winning strikes against Harrogate as a reward for the “dirty work” he has been putting in for the team.Bugiel’s first league goal since a summer move from Sutton saw him seal a 1-0 win at Wetherby Road, courtesy of a sumptuous, sixth-minute shot with the outside of his right foot.It ended the Leb...Full Story »

John Mousinho says Portsmouth ‘thoroughly deserved’ late win over Wycombe

Posted Wednesday, October 04, 2023 by PA16 hits

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho was thrilled after Conor Shaughnessy’s late heroics handed his table-toppers a 2-1 victory over Wycombe.Centre-back Shaughnessy bagged his first Pompey goal in the 98th minute when he connected with Jack Sparkes’ corner to send Fratton Park wild.Pompey had gone behind to Wycombe captain Josh Scowen’s near post-flick from Luke Leahy’s in-sw...Full Story »

Ali Al-Hamadi’s goalscoring ability was never doubted by Johnnie Jackson

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA19 hits

Johnnie Jackson never doubted the goalscoring capabilities of Ali Al-Hamadi, whose impressive hat-trick proved decisive in AFC Wimbledon’s 4-1 win over Tranmere.The Iraqi international bagged his first career treble, leading the charge as AFC Wimbledon came from behind to pick up their first home win of the Sky Bet League Two season and move into the play-off places.Prior to Saturday&rsquo...Full Story »

Lee Johnson talks up Fleetwood after win over Leyton Orient

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA18 hits

Lee Johnson was delighted with his Fleetwood players after they got their first win of the League One campaign, beating Leyton Orient 1-0.The Cod Army had to withstand early pressure before Jack Marriott hit the game’s only goal 10 minutes into the second half.And manager Johnson was happy that his team got to show their quality after weathering the early storm.“First and foremost I&...Full Story »

Steven MacLean frustrated by referee as St Johnstone remain winless

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA20 hits

St Johnstone manager Steven MacLean expressed his frustration with referee Graham Grainger after skipper Liam Gordon gave away a penalty and was later red-carded in his side’s 1-1 draw with Livingston.The defender was sent off with seven minutes remaining in regulation time after a VAR check penalised a studs-up challenge on Joel Nouble.The numerical disadvantage prevented the McDiarmid Pa...Full Story »

John Mousinho praises Portsmouth character after beating 10-man Wigan

Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA20 hits

Boss John Mousinho refused to get too carried away despite Portsmouth extending their unbeaten run to 21 matches thanks to a 2-1 Sky Bet League One victory at 10-man Wigan.The Latics took the lead through Martial Godo but two goals in the space of six minutes just before half-time from Regan Poole and Paddy Lane were enough to secure the win for Pompey.Wigan had to play for 41 minutes with 10 me...Full Story »

It was important we didn’t panic: Johnnie Jackson applauds AFC Wimbledon win

Posted Sunday, September 24, 2023 by PA18 hits

AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson praised his side for not pushing the panic button after they missed a penalty and conceded an equaliser to 10-man Walsall before wrapping up a 3-1 win at Bescot Stadium.The visitors led early through Connor Lemonheigh-Evans’ 20-yard strike and played most of the game a man up after Taylor Allen’s red card for a studs-up tackle on Omar Bugiel.But Arm...Full Story »

John Mousinho pleased to see Portsmouth setting League One pace

Posted Sunday, September 24, 2023 by PA15 hits

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho is enjoying his side’s early position at the top of the League One table.Pompey cemented their place at the summit after coming from behind to beat Lincoln 2-1 at Fratton Park.A Paddy Lane effort and a Reagan Poole header against his old club ensured the hosts maintained their unbeaten start to the season after Hakeeb Adelakun’s opener.Portsmouth lead...Full Story »

Lee Johnson sees draw with Burton as building block for Fleetwood

Posted Sunday, September 24, 2023 by PA15 hits

Fleetwood boss Lee Johnson was the happier of the two managers as he secured the first point of his tenure with a battling 1-1 draw at fellow strugglers Burton.After a 3-0 defeat to Oxford in his first game last weekend, Johnson was pleased to see his work on the training ground paying off.“It was better today,” he said. “It was progressive and the stuff that we worked on durin...Full Story »

‘It was Gordon Banks-esque’ – Gareth Ainsworth hails John Ruddy save in QPR draw

Posted Saturday, September 23, 2023 by PA21 hits

QPR manager Gareth Ainsworth likened John Ruddy’s late save to England great Gordon Banks as goalkeepers took centre stage in the 0-0 draw against Birmingham.Asmir Begovic, the former Chelsea, Bournemouth and Stoke goalkeeper, and ex-Wolves shotstopper Ruddy – both 36 – produced a string of saves as Birmingham missed the chance to climb into the Sky Bet Championship’s top...Full Story »

John Mousinho lauds Portsmouth’s first-half performance in win at Barnsley

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA21 hits

Manager John Mousinho hailed Portsmouth’s first-half showing against Barnsley as one of the best displays since he took charge after they clung on for a 3-2 win at Oakwell.Colby Bishop, Paddy Lane and Connor Ogilvie all struck inside 16 minutes as the Blues made a dream start before second-half strikes from Barry Cotter and Callum Styles led to a tense finish.However, Pompey held on for th...Full Story »

John Coleman ‘delighted’ for Joe Pritchard after goal on Accrington comeback

Posted Sunday, September 17, 2023 by PA21 hits

Accrington boss John Coleman praised playmaker Joe Pritchard who scored after nine months out injured in the 4-1 win over Sutton.Former Tottenham trainee Pritchard came on at half-time with Stanley already 1-0 up after Shaun Whalley had been upended by Craig Clay and Tommy Leigh slotted home the penalty in the first minute of first-half added time.Leigh curled home the second after 57 minutes be...Full Story »

Lee Johnson ready for hard work as first Fleetwood game ends in defeat

Posted Sunday, September 17, 2023 by PA16 hits

Lee Johnson is aware of the task he faces to drag Fleetwood up League One after his first match in charge ended in a 3-0 defeat to Oxford.Goals from Stanley Mills, Billy Bodin and Kyle Edwards earned the visitors a dominant victory.Fleetwood sit bottom of the table, with just one point to their name after seven matches, and new boss Johnson knows he has a lot of work to do.“It was certainl...Full Story »

John Mousinho calls on Portsmouth to be ‘more ruthless’ after Derby draw

Posted Sunday, September 17, 2023 by PA10 hits

Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho wants his team to be more ruthless despite a stoppage-time goal at Derby maintaining their unbeaten start to the season.Colby Bishop pounced deep in added time to cancel out James Collins’ 85th-minute penalty in a 1-1 draw.Until the late drama, there were few clear chances as both teams failed to capitalise on some promising positions.Portsmouth had kept...Full Story »

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