Brighton & Hove Albion 3-1 Peterborough United
Brighton won for the fourth successive match which probably wasn’t what Darren Ferguson was hoping for when he returned to manager Peterborough. An away win over Brighton would have been quite an achievement. No team has managed it in the league this season.
Arron Davies wasn’t in Peterborough’s squad.
Carlisle United 4-0 Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers’ long run without a win continued as Carlisle’s own winless run was ended in em[hatic style.
Jason Price wasn’t in Carlisle’s squad due to an Achilles injury.
Ben Swallow started for Bristol Rovers but Byron Anthony was still recovering from food poisoning and didn’t start. He was the player who replaced Ben. Eliot Richards was an unused substitute.
Hartlepool United 0-1 Dagenham & Redbridge
Dagenham & Redbridge got their third away win of the season while Hartlepool lost for the third consecutive match.
Tony Roberts kept a clean sheet for Dag & Red.
Milton Keynes Dons 2-0 Tranmere Rovers
MK Dons moved into the play-off places with victory over Tranmere, who are only out of the bottom four on goal difference.
Ash Taylor kept his place in Tranmere’s starting line-up.
Plymouth Argyle 0-2 Oldham Athletic
Oldham are now only a point behind the play-offs after this result.but Plymouth were starting to look over their shoulders again.
Carl Fletcher played the full match for Plymouth.
Rochdale 1-1 Leyton Orient
This game went ahead despite adverse weather conditions and arguably shouldn’t have happened at all. Rochdale scored first and it was the Rochdale manager who seemed to feel strongly that this match should have been abandoned. But I’m sure that’s just a coincidence.
Nicky Adams started for Rochdale and really got Leyton Orient worried but he was replaced by Matt Done after suffering an ankle injury.
Southampton 0-0 Notts County
Notts County brought to an end a run of five consecutive wins for Southampton – including a 6-0 thrashing of Oldham Athletic and an FA Cup victory over Premier League Blackpool.
Ryan Doble was on the bench for Southampton.
Ben Davies played the full match for Notts County.
Swindon Town 0-1 Yeovil Town
Yeovil keep their survival hopes alive with an excellent away win over Swindon Town. Yeovil remain in the bottom three only on goal difference while Swindon are just two points ahead.
Nathan Jones was on the bench for Yeovil.
Walsall 2-4 Huddersfield Town
Walsall matched Huddersfield for much of the game but unfortunately football matches last longer than 76 minutes and Huddersfield scored two late goals. If Walsall had managed to hang on (without scoring a winner), it would have been their first home draw of the season.
Sean Geddes was on the bench for Walsall.
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Thursday, 20 January 2011
Saturday, 15 January 2011
League One Fixtures 15th January 2011 (Part 1)
Brighton & Hove Albion v Peterborough United
Brighton need to draw to be sure of keeping their place at the top of the League One table. Peterborough, meanwhile, need a point in order to remain in the play-off places but I doubt either team will want to settle for a draw. Manager Darren Ferguson is back at Peterborough United fourteen months after they sacked him. Don’t be surprised if a few young Manchester United players end up joining him.
Arron Davies faces a former club in rather unusual circumstances. At the beginning of the season, he was at Nottingham Forest and was loaned out to Brighton. When Forest released him in December, he decided to join former Yeovil Town but this was against the rules because he’d already played for two clubs. So Arron became a Brighton player again on non-contract terms and was loaned out to Yeovil. The expectation was that he’d sign permanently for Yeovil in the summer but he decided that the thing that made Yeovil so wonderful wasn’t the place, it was his old manager there. The manager was in question was Gary Johnson who was at Peterborough so Arron signed for Peterborough. Last week, Gary Johnson left the club by mutual consent. So who knows what will happen next?
Carlisle United v Bristol Rovers
Carlisle are only six points from the play-offs, which certainly isn’t insurmountable considering they have between one and three games in hand over most teams. But they’re just five points from the relegation places – it’s that close. If Bristol Rovers win, they will probably still be in the bottom four but only on goal difference. And if they win by three goals and Tranmere lose by three goals, they’ll be out of the relegation places altogether. Bristol Rovers just need to remember how to win, that’s all. Let’s hope they’ve got long memories. They haven’t won in the league since October. Carlisle however might have some sympathy – they haven’t won in any competition since November 30th.
Jason Price is back at Carlisle after choosing not to remain at Bradford City on loan. He believes he can help Carlisle get their season back on track. But only if he can get into the team. So maybe he’s better off going out on loan again.
Byron Anthony missed Bristol Rovers’ last match due to food poisoning and he’s probably not ready to go back into the starting line-up although he could be on the bench. Ben Swallow and Eliot Richards could also start.
Hartlepool United v Dagenham & Redbridge
Away at Hartlepool – it doesn’t exactly strike fear into your heart. But with Hartlepool just two points from the play-offs and Dag & Red botton of the league and eight points from safety, maybe they should be just a little bit scared.
Tony Roberts will play in goal for Dag & Red. Tomorrow, he'll be thinking of survival but he also has a quadruple on his hands.
Loanee Kayleden Brown has returned to West Bromwich Albion after his loan spell came to an end. He’s missed the last three matches due to injury.
Milton Keynes Dons v Tranmere Rovers
MK Dons are just a point outside the play-offs and their home record is very good. Tranmere might struggle to get the point they need to be absolutely sure they won’t be spending the week in the bottom four.
MK Dons have just sold Jermaine Easter to Crystal Palace so he won’t be playing for them again anytime soon.
Ash Taylor is expected to start for Tranmere.
Plymouth Argyle v Oldham Athletic
Plymouth are probably lower in the table than they’d like to be but they’re still closer to the play-offs than the relegation places – and just one point behind Oldham. Plymouth will be glad to be back at home after three successive away matches. Oldham will just be glad they don’t have to play Southampton again..
Carl Fletcher should play for Plymouth.
Brighton need to draw to be sure of keeping their place at the top of the League One table. Peterborough, meanwhile, need a point in order to remain in the play-off places but I doubt either team will want to settle for a draw. Manager Darren Ferguson is back at Peterborough United fourteen months after they sacked him. Don’t be surprised if a few young Manchester United players end up joining him.
Arron Davies faces a former club in rather unusual circumstances. At the beginning of the season, he was at Nottingham Forest and was loaned out to Brighton. When Forest released him in December, he decided to join former Yeovil Town but this was against the rules because he’d already played for two clubs. So Arron became a Brighton player again on non-contract terms and was loaned out to Yeovil. The expectation was that he’d sign permanently for Yeovil in the summer but he decided that the thing that made Yeovil so wonderful wasn’t the place, it was his old manager there. The manager was in question was Gary Johnson who was at Peterborough so Arron signed for Peterborough. Last week, Gary Johnson left the club by mutual consent. So who knows what will happen next?
Carlisle United v Bristol Rovers
Carlisle are only six points from the play-offs, which certainly isn’t insurmountable considering they have between one and three games in hand over most teams. But they’re just five points from the relegation places – it’s that close. If Bristol Rovers win, they will probably still be in the bottom four but only on goal difference. And if they win by three goals and Tranmere lose by three goals, they’ll be out of the relegation places altogether. Bristol Rovers just need to remember how to win, that’s all. Let’s hope they’ve got long memories. They haven’t won in the league since October. Carlisle however might have some sympathy – they haven’t won in any competition since November 30th.
Jason Price is back at Carlisle after choosing not to remain at Bradford City on loan. He believes he can help Carlisle get their season back on track. But only if he can get into the team. So maybe he’s better off going out on loan again.
Byron Anthony missed Bristol Rovers’ last match due to food poisoning and he’s probably not ready to go back into the starting line-up although he could be on the bench. Ben Swallow and Eliot Richards could also start.
Hartlepool United v Dagenham & Redbridge
Away at Hartlepool – it doesn’t exactly strike fear into your heart. But with Hartlepool just two points from the play-offs and Dag & Red botton of the league and eight points from safety, maybe they should be just a little bit scared.
Tony Roberts will play in goal for Dag & Red. Tomorrow, he'll be thinking of survival but he also has a quadruple on his hands.
Loanee Kayleden Brown has returned to West Bromwich Albion after his loan spell came to an end. He’s missed the last three matches due to injury.
Milton Keynes Dons v Tranmere Rovers
MK Dons are just a point outside the play-offs and their home record is very good. Tranmere might struggle to get the point they need to be absolutely sure they won’t be spending the week in the bottom four.
MK Dons have just sold Jermaine Easter to Crystal Palace so he won’t be playing for them again anytime soon.
Ash Taylor is expected to start for Tranmere.
Plymouth Argyle v Oldham Athletic
Plymouth are probably lower in the table than they’d like to be but they’re still closer to the play-offs than the relegation places – and just one point behind Oldham. Plymouth will be glad to be back at home after three successive away matches. Oldham will just be glad they don’t have to play Southampton again..
Carl Fletcher should play for Plymouth.
Wednesday, 12 January 2011
League One Results 8th January 2011
Bournemouth 3-0 Plymouth Argyle
Bournemouth moved up to second in the table as they beat Plymouth, who were unbeaten in five before Bournemouth came along and spoiled it.
Rhoys Wiggins was absent from Bournemouth’s squad due to an eye infection but they just about managed without him. Joe Partington was on the bench.
Carl Fletcher played the full match for Plymouth against his first ever club.
Dagenham & Redbridge 0-1 Rochdale
Dagenham & Redbridge are eight points from safety after losing to a Rochdale side who move into the top half of the table.
Tony Roberts nearly scored for Dag & Red when he joined his team-mates at the wrong end of the pitch for a corner but he headed wide.
Nicky Adams celebrated his permanent signing for Rochdale with the assist but Tony wouldn’t let him score.
Exeter City 1-1 Milton Keynes Dons
Exeter didn’t play well despite taking an early lead and MK Dons were able to snatch a share of the points in the 73rd minute.
Richard Duffy had a good first half but then he had to be replaced at half-time due to injury. Rob Edwards and Daniel Nardiello were unused substitutes.
Tranmere Rovers 3-3 Walsall
Walsall looked set to lose for the fifteenth time this season. With five minutes plus stoppage time to play, they were 3-1 down but they got one goal in the 85th minute followed by an equaliser in the fourth minute of stoppage time. A point doesn’t help their survival chances much but maybe it will give them some extra confidence.
Tranmere’s Ash Taylor played 90 minutes for the first time in the league this season
Sean Geddes was on the bench for Walsall.
Yeovil 2-0 Brentford
Yeovil are unbeaten in four after beating Brentford and just three points from safety.
Yeovil played without a single Welshmen on the pitch at any time for what I believe is the first time this season. Luckily for them, it didn’t seem to be too much of a problem for them.
Rhys Baggridge and Nathan Jones were on the bench. Nathan says Yeovil won’t be rushing into making new signings.
Bournemouth moved up to second in the table as they beat Plymouth, who were unbeaten in five before Bournemouth came along and spoiled it.
Rhoys Wiggins was absent from Bournemouth’s squad due to an eye infection but they just about managed without him. Joe Partington was on the bench.
Carl Fletcher played the full match for Plymouth against his first ever club.
Dagenham & Redbridge 0-1 Rochdale
Dagenham & Redbridge are eight points from safety after losing to a Rochdale side who move into the top half of the table.
Tony Roberts nearly scored for Dag & Red when he joined his team-mates at the wrong end of the pitch for a corner but he headed wide.
Nicky Adams celebrated his permanent signing for Rochdale with the assist but Tony wouldn’t let him score.
Exeter City 1-1 Milton Keynes Dons
Exeter didn’t play well despite taking an early lead and MK Dons were able to snatch a share of the points in the 73rd minute.
Richard Duffy had a good first half but then he had to be replaced at half-time due to injury. Rob Edwards and Daniel Nardiello were unused substitutes.
Tranmere Rovers 3-3 Walsall
Walsall looked set to lose for the fifteenth time this season. With five minutes plus stoppage time to play, they were 3-1 down but they got one goal in the 85th minute followed by an equaliser in the fourth minute of stoppage time. A point doesn’t help their survival chances much but maybe it will give them some extra confidence.
Tranmere’s Ash Taylor played 90 minutes for the first time in the league this season
Sean Geddes was on the bench for Walsall.
Yeovil 2-0 Brentford
Yeovil are unbeaten in four after beating Brentford and just three points from safety.
Yeovil played without a single Welshmen on the pitch at any time for what I believe is the first time this season. Luckily for them, it didn’t seem to be too much of a problem for them.
Rhys Baggridge and Nathan Jones were on the bench. Nathan says Yeovil won’t be rushing into making new signings.
Friday, 7 January 2011
Welsh Players Christmas-New Year matches 2010-11 (League One, Part 3)
Southampton
Ryan Doble didn’t add to his collection of appearances from Southampton’s bench.
Anthony Pulis is still on loan at Stockport County.
Swindon Town
Billy Bodin got to sit on the bench once for Swindon.
Bournemouth H 1-2 (bench)
Charlton A 2-4 (unselected)
Tranmere Rovers
Ash Taylor made his first start since recovering from a knee injury but he didn’t last very long. For the next match, he was back on the bench where it’s safer.
Rochdale A 3-2 (starts, off 26)
Carlisle H 2-1 (bench)
Walsall
Sean Geddes wasn’t in any Walsall squads.
Yeovil Town
Rhys Baggridge was on the bench in two consecutive matches for Yeovil.
Plymouth A 0-0 (bench)
MK Dons H 1-0 (bench)
Loanee Shaun MacDonald played his last two games for Yeovil.
Plymouth A 0-0 (played all)
MK Dons H 1-0 (played all)
Nathan Jones was nowhere to be seen (unless you looked in the technical area, I suppose).
Ryan Doble didn’t add to his collection of appearances from Southampton’s bench.
Anthony Pulis is still on loan at Stockport County.
Swindon Town
Billy Bodin got to sit on the bench once for Swindon.
Bournemouth H 1-2 (bench)
Charlton A 2-4 (unselected)
Tranmere Rovers
Ash Taylor made his first start since recovering from a knee injury but he didn’t last very long. For the next match, he was back on the bench where it’s safer.
Rochdale A 3-2 (starts, off 26)
Carlisle H 2-1 (bench)
Walsall
Sean Geddes wasn’t in any Walsall squads.
Yeovil Town
Rhys Baggridge was on the bench in two consecutive matches for Yeovil.
Plymouth A 0-0 (bench)
MK Dons H 1-0 (bench)
Loanee Shaun MacDonald played his last two games for Yeovil.
Plymouth A 0-0 (played all)
MK Dons H 1-0 (played all)
Nathan Jones was nowhere to be seen (unless you looked in the technical area, I suppose).
Saturday, 18 December 2010
League One Fixture (and Postponements) 18th December 2010
Only one match in League One is going ahead today.
Bristol Rovers P-P Colchester United
Dagenham & Redbridge P-P Peterborough United
Exeter City v Sheffield Wednesday
It must be quite nice being the only team in League One with a playable pitch. I don’t know when the Sheffield Wednesday players left Sheffield or if they’ve actually got there in one piece but it’s difficult to imagine them getting home tonight.
Richard Duffy should start for Exeter after some good performances but he doesn’t think he’s quite at his best yet. Daniel Nardiello seems to start on alternate matches so it’s his turn to start this time. Rob Edwards will probably be on the bench. Rob says the club are excited to be playing at home again after a long run of away matches.
Goalkeeper and general manager Andy Marriott will leave Exeter to join West Bromwich Albion as assistant to the sporting and technical director. He’ll be missed but manager Paul Tisdale says the players and staff are thrilled for him.
Leyton Orient P-P Plymouth Argyle
This match would have been Jason Brown’s final game on loan at Leyton Orient although he is hoping to extend his loan spell.
Rochdale P-P Bournemouth
Swindon Town P-P Tranmere Rovers
Ash Taylor was looking forward to getting back into Tranmere’s starting line-up after being out injured for four months. He was a doubt for this match due to a wrist injury but now he definitely won’t be playing.
Fellow Tranmere player Jack Mackreth has signed for Colwyn Bay on loan. He has just returned from a loan spell at Burscough Town where he played against Colwyn Bay. Jack joins Welsh players including former Crewe Alexandra striker Alex Titchiner, who has just returned from a loan spell at Chester.
Yeovil Town P-P Carlisle United
Bristol Rovers P-P Colchester United
Dagenham & Redbridge P-P Peterborough United
Exeter City v Sheffield Wednesday
It must be quite nice being the only team in League One with a playable pitch. I don’t know when the Sheffield Wednesday players left Sheffield or if they’ve actually got there in one piece but it’s difficult to imagine them getting home tonight.
Richard Duffy should start for Exeter after some good performances but he doesn’t think he’s quite at his best yet. Daniel Nardiello seems to start on alternate matches so it’s his turn to start this time. Rob Edwards will probably be on the bench. Rob says the club are excited to be playing at home again after a long run of away matches.
Goalkeeper and general manager Andy Marriott will leave Exeter to join West Bromwich Albion as assistant to the sporting and technical director. He’ll be missed but manager Paul Tisdale says the players and staff are thrilled for him.
Leyton Orient P-P Plymouth Argyle
This match would have been Jason Brown’s final game on loan at Leyton Orient although he is hoping to extend his loan spell.
Rochdale P-P Bournemouth
Swindon Town P-P Tranmere Rovers
Ash Taylor was looking forward to getting back into Tranmere’s starting line-up after being out injured for four months. He was a doubt for this match due to a wrist injury but now he definitely won’t be playing.
Fellow Tranmere player Jack Mackreth has signed for Colwyn Bay on loan. He has just returned from a loan spell at Burscough Town where he played against Colwyn Bay. Jack joins Welsh players including former Crewe Alexandra striker Alex Titchiner, who has just returned from a loan spell at Chester.
Yeovil Town P-P Carlisle United
Friday, 17 December 2010
League One Results 11th December 2010 (Part 2)
Plymouth Argyle 2-0 Exeter City
Plymouth won for the second successive match as Exeter slide out of the top half of the table.
Carl Fletcher finally made his return from a leg injury as a 54th-minute substitute.
Richard Duffy helped Exeter to keep a clean sheet and there was also a start for Daniel Nardiello, who could have scored but didn’t. Rob Edwards was on the bench.
Sheffield Wednesday 6-2 Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers often do well against the top sides and as long as you just look at the away team’s goals and ignore the rest, they did well to score twice and on another day might have got something. But things really didn’t go according to plan for Bristol Rovers.
Byron Anthony played the full match for Bristol Rovers. Ben Swallow made a substitute appearance but Eliot Richards didn’t.
Southampton 0-2 Brentford
Brentford moved up to tenth after a great win over the former favourites to win the title. This was Brentford’s fifth consecutive away win.
Ryan Doble was on the bench for Southampton.
Tranmere Rovers 1-2 Leyton Orient
Sheffield Wednesday’s thrashing of Bristol Rovers ensured they went into the bottom four instead of Tranmere but other than that, Tranmere will be disappointed. Orient climbed over both teams and also promoted duo Notts County and Rochdale to take the points.
Ash Taylor was on the bench for Tranmere.
Jason Brown got his first league win with Leyton Orient. Not that he’s ever lost with Leyton Orient. Jason was very impressed with the not-exactly-first-choice centre backs.
Plymouth won for the second successive match as Exeter slide out of the top half of the table.
Carl Fletcher finally made his return from a leg injury as a 54th-minute substitute.
Richard Duffy helped Exeter to keep a clean sheet and there was also a start for Daniel Nardiello, who could have scored but didn’t. Rob Edwards was on the bench.
Sheffield Wednesday 6-2 Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers often do well against the top sides and as long as you just look at the away team’s goals and ignore the rest, they did well to score twice and on another day might have got something. But things really didn’t go according to plan for Bristol Rovers.
Byron Anthony played the full match for Bristol Rovers. Ben Swallow made a substitute appearance but Eliot Richards didn’t.
Southampton 0-2 Brentford
Brentford moved up to tenth after a great win over the former favourites to win the title. This was Brentford’s fifth consecutive away win.
Ryan Doble was on the bench for Southampton.
Tranmere Rovers 1-2 Leyton Orient
Sheffield Wednesday’s thrashing of Bristol Rovers ensured they went into the bottom four instead of Tranmere but other than that, Tranmere will be disappointed. Orient climbed over both teams and also promoted duo Notts County and Rochdale to take the points.
Ash Taylor was on the bench for Tranmere.
Jason Brown got his first league win with Leyton Orient. Not that he’s ever lost with Leyton Orient. Jason was very impressed with the not-exactly-first-choice centre backs.
Saturday, 11 December 2010
League One Fixtures 11th December 2010 (Part 2)
Plymouth Argyle v Exeter City
Exeter won when the two Devonshire teams faced one another recently in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy and was the first of a four-match unbeaten run for Exeter – which will become five if they don’t lose this game. Plymouth however are on a winning run. If you can have a run of one games.
Carl Fletcher should actually play for Plymouth this time after finally recovering from a leg injury. Carl is on a three-match unbeaten run while Plymouth did win their last game. Carl says the club’s financial problems are affecting the players but they’ll still be doing their best to win the derby.
Exeter’s Richard Duffy has a slight hamstring problem but he should be fit to play. Rob Edwards has warned his team-mates to be wary of Plymouth while Daniel Nardiello is looking forward to giving Plymouth even more to worry about although he’s likely to be on the bench.
Sheffield Wednesday v Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers are looking forward to taking on Sheffield Wednesday. They are unbeaten in two despite playing the matches in question against the top two, Brighton & Hove Albion and Charlton Athletic. They would have faced third-placed Bournemouth last weekend had the weather not intervened so now they play fourth-placed Sheffield Wednesday. Nice stat although maybe Sheffield Wednesday wouldn’t have been fourth if the last lot of matches had all gone ahead. Bristol Rovers’ next league fixture is against Colchester United – who could easily be in fifth by the time that match comes around. The run will end there as Walsall won’t quite get up to 6th place in time for the match after that (actually they won’t even be out of the relegation zone) but it was nice while it lasted.
Byron Anthony returns from suspension to boost Bristol Rovers’ chances of not losing. Ben Swallow (scorer of the best goal in the last round of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy) and Eliot Richards will probably be on the bench.
Tranmere Rovers v Leyton Orient
Tranmere are only two places outside the relegation zone but they’re already thinking in terms of the top half – two wins could to it. And with Orient missing two central defenders following their dismissal in the FA Cup match against Droylsden (and having won only one away game this season), Tranmere might fancy their chances.
However, Tranmere will have to get past Orient’s loanee goalkeeper Jason Brown, who is unbeaten not only in his four matches for Orient (let’s ignore the fact his only win came in extra time), he was unbeaten in his last three games for parent club Blackburn Rovers, including the match against Chelsea.
Ash Taylor could make his first start of the season after recovering from knee surgery.
Jack Mackreth has returned to Tranmere Rovers following a very successful loan spell with Burscough and was on the bench against Hartlepool United as I failed to mention. So he could be on the bench again.
Exeter won when the two Devonshire teams faced one another recently in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy and was the first of a four-match unbeaten run for Exeter – which will become five if they don’t lose this game. Plymouth however are on a winning run. If you can have a run of one games.
Carl Fletcher should actually play for Plymouth this time after finally recovering from a leg injury. Carl is on a three-match unbeaten run while Plymouth did win their last game. Carl says the club’s financial problems are affecting the players but they’ll still be doing their best to win the derby.
Exeter’s Richard Duffy has a slight hamstring problem but he should be fit to play. Rob Edwards has warned his team-mates to be wary of Plymouth while Daniel Nardiello is looking forward to giving Plymouth even more to worry about although he’s likely to be on the bench.
Sheffield Wednesday v Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers are looking forward to taking on Sheffield Wednesday. They are unbeaten in two despite playing the matches in question against the top two, Brighton & Hove Albion and Charlton Athletic. They would have faced third-placed Bournemouth last weekend had the weather not intervened so now they play fourth-placed Sheffield Wednesday. Nice stat although maybe Sheffield Wednesday wouldn’t have been fourth if the last lot of matches had all gone ahead. Bristol Rovers’ next league fixture is against Colchester United – who could easily be in fifth by the time that match comes around. The run will end there as Walsall won’t quite get up to 6th place in time for the match after that (actually they won’t even be out of the relegation zone) but it was nice while it lasted.
Byron Anthony returns from suspension to boost Bristol Rovers’ chances of not losing. Ben Swallow (scorer of the best goal in the last round of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy) and Eliot Richards will probably be on the bench.
Tranmere Rovers v Leyton Orient
Tranmere are only two places outside the relegation zone but they’re already thinking in terms of the top half – two wins could to it. And with Orient missing two central defenders following their dismissal in the FA Cup match against Droylsden (and having won only one away game this season), Tranmere might fancy their chances.
However, Tranmere will have to get past Orient’s loanee goalkeeper Jason Brown, who is unbeaten not only in his four matches for Orient (let’s ignore the fact his only win came in extra time), he was unbeaten in his last three games for parent club Blackburn Rovers, including the match against Chelsea.
Ash Taylor could make his first start of the season after recovering from knee surgery.
Jack Mackreth has returned to Tranmere Rovers following a very successful loan spell with Burscough and was on the bench against Hartlepool United as I failed to mention. So he could be on the bench again.
Saturday, 4 December 2010
League One Fixtures (and Postponements) 4th December 2010
Brentford P-P Notts County
Notts County are considering under-soil heating but even if they did have it, it wouldn’t be much help as this match is at Brentford, who have a frozen pitch.
Ben Davies says Notts County can build on their victory over Swindon Town. Ben will meet the board soon to discuss his future.
Brighton P-P Colchester United
This game can’t be played as Brighton just isn’t a safe place for supporters.
Bristol Rovers v Bournemouth
This game isn’t cancelled yet but there’s going to be a pitch inspection tomorrow. So don’t go out without checking though if you do it won’t be a big disaster, it’s not like the match is in Carlisle. A win for Bournemouth would put them into the top two although Charlton Athletic would have a game in hand – and Bournemouth, despite their good position, have won away only once this season.
Byron Anthony returns from suspension for Bristol Rovers with Eliot Richards and Ben Swallow on the bench.
Rhoys Wiggins will start for Bournemouth
Joe Partington has extended his loan spell at Eastbourne Borough.
Dagenham & Redbridge P-P Huddersfield Town
There’s a safety issue in Dagenham so this match won’t be played.
Exeter City v Tranmere Rovers
Exeter are three points from the top six but they’d need a to win by ten goals in order to overturn Oldham Athletic’s goal difference. Tranmere won’t be in the bottom three if they lose because not enough of the teams below tham are playing but it would be uncomfortably close.
Richard Duffy has a slight hamstring injury but he’s expected to be fit to play for Exeter and first team coach/team-mate Rob Edwards believes Richard could be playing for Wales again before too long. Brian Flynn was at a recent match and Rob doesn’t think he was there to watch him and has concluded he must have been watching Richard – though Daniel Nardiello is Welsh too, you know, Rob.
Rob believes the current Exeter side is the strongest he’s seen at the club but he is worried about facing Tranmere’s Dale Jennings. Ash Taylor isn’t too bad either but he’ll probably only be on the bench as he’s coming back from injury.
Leyton Orient P-P Carlisle United
Orient imply there’s nothing wrong with their stadium, it’s the roads around it that are the problem.
Milton Keynes Dons P-P Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth’s financial problems are unlikely to be helped by the cancellation of this match due to a frozen pitch in Milton Keynes.
Plymouth captain Carl Fletcher is still yet to make his comeback from injury. He was set to play in a reserve match this week but I’m not sure if it happened.
Rochdale P-P Charlton Athletic
It’s not just London where the pitches are frozen. Stadia that were due to be visited by a London club are having problems too.
Matt Done visited a school in Rochdale this week as part of Anti-Bullying week.
Yeovil Town P-P Peterborough United
Yeovil and Peterborough can’t play this match due to an excess of snow.
Yeovil loanee Owain Tudur Jones, who has returned to Norwich. His final match was meant to be an FA Cup match but it was postponed.
Notts County are considering under-soil heating but even if they did have it, it wouldn’t be much help as this match is at Brentford, who have a frozen pitch.
Ben Davies says Notts County can build on their victory over Swindon Town. Ben will meet the board soon to discuss his future.
Brighton P-P Colchester United
This game can’t be played as Brighton just isn’t a safe place for supporters.
Bristol Rovers v Bournemouth
This game isn’t cancelled yet but there’s going to be a pitch inspection tomorrow. So don’t go out without checking though if you do it won’t be a big disaster, it’s not like the match is in Carlisle. A win for Bournemouth would put them into the top two although Charlton Athletic would have a game in hand – and Bournemouth, despite their good position, have won away only once this season.
Byron Anthony returns from suspension for Bristol Rovers with Eliot Richards and Ben Swallow on the bench.
Rhoys Wiggins will start for Bournemouth
Joe Partington has extended his loan spell at Eastbourne Borough.
Dagenham & Redbridge P-P Huddersfield Town
There’s a safety issue in Dagenham so this match won’t be played.
Exeter City v Tranmere Rovers
Exeter are three points from the top six but they’d need a to win by ten goals in order to overturn Oldham Athletic’s goal difference. Tranmere won’t be in the bottom three if they lose because not enough of the teams below tham are playing but it would be uncomfortably close.
Richard Duffy has a slight hamstring injury but he’s expected to be fit to play for Exeter and first team coach/team-mate Rob Edwards believes Richard could be playing for Wales again before too long. Brian Flynn was at a recent match and Rob doesn’t think he was there to watch him and has concluded he must have been watching Richard – though Daniel Nardiello is Welsh too, you know, Rob.
Rob believes the current Exeter side is the strongest he’s seen at the club but he is worried about facing Tranmere’s Dale Jennings. Ash Taylor isn’t too bad either but he’ll probably only be on the bench as he’s coming back from injury.
Leyton Orient P-P Carlisle United
Orient imply there’s nothing wrong with their stadium, it’s the roads around it that are the problem.
Milton Keynes Dons P-P Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth’s financial problems are unlikely to be helped by the cancellation of this match due to a frozen pitch in Milton Keynes.
Plymouth captain Carl Fletcher is still yet to make his comeback from injury. He was set to play in a reserve match this week but I’m not sure if it happened.
Rochdale P-P Charlton Athletic
It’s not just London where the pitches are frozen. Stadia that were due to be visited by a London club are having problems too.
Matt Done visited a school in Rochdale this week as part of Anti-Bullying week.
Yeovil Town P-P Peterborough United
Yeovil and Peterborough can’t play this match due to an excess of snow.
Yeovil loanee Owain Tudur Jones, who has returned to Norwich. His final match was meant to be an FA Cup match but it was postponed.
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
League One Results 20th November 2010 (Part 2)
Huddersfield Town 0-1 Exeter City
Exeter are only in 12th place but they are only two points behind the topsix – and one behind Huddersfield.
Richard Duffy scored Exeter’s goal with his head. Daniel Nardiello was a late substitute but Rob Edwards stayed on the bench.
Leyton Orient 2-2 Bournemouth
Orient came back from 2-0 down to snatch a point in the second minute of stoppage time.
Jason Brown made his first start for Orient, after joining on loan from Blackburn Rovers, who’d only just got him back from Leeds United. He let in two goals but he had no chance with at least one of them.
Rhoys Wiggins played the full match for Bournemouth.
Milton Keynes Dons 1-4 Sheffield Wednesday
MK Dons lost at home for the first time when they were thrashed 4-1 by Sheffield Wednesday. MK Dons took the lead in the 6th minute but it all went downhill from there.
Jermaine Easter was again absent for MK Dons due to a thigh injury.
Notts County 0-1 Tranmere Rovers
Notts County are in the bottom four, three points behind Plymouth Argyle, after losing to Tranmere, who are now six points clear of trouble.
Ben Davies could have got a couple of goals for Notts County.
Ash Taylor made a surprise appearance on the bench for Tranmere. It was his first appearance in a Tranmere squad this season since having a knee operation in the summer.
Plymouth Argyle 1-2 Brentford
Brentford continue to improve as Plymouth go the other way.Another defeat and they could be in the bottom four – but only if Notts County win.
Carl Fletcher is still out with a leg injury.
Rochdale 3-3 Swindon Town
Swindon must have been feeling all hopeful after first they equalised and then, two minutes later, went ahead. But Rochdale scored five minutes later and the points were shared.
Nicky Adams started for Rochdale. Matt Done was on the bench.
Southampton 4-1 Peterborough United
Football doesn’t have wheels even when things are going well but if Peterborough did have wheels, perhaps they really would be coming off. It’s their second consecutive thrashing and they’re down to 11th, if only two points from the play-offs.
Lewin Nyatanga and Arron Davies both played the full match for Peterborough.
Walsall 2-1 Carlisle United
Walsall got a very welcome three points when they came from behind to beat play-off hopefuls Carlisle.
Sean Geddes was on the bench for Walsall.
Exeter are only in 12th place but they are only two points behind the topsix – and one behind Huddersfield.
Richard Duffy scored Exeter’s goal with his head. Daniel Nardiello was a late substitute but Rob Edwards stayed on the bench.
Leyton Orient 2-2 Bournemouth
Orient came back from 2-0 down to snatch a point in the second minute of stoppage time.
Jason Brown made his first start for Orient, after joining on loan from Blackburn Rovers, who’d only just got him back from Leeds United. He let in two goals but he had no chance with at least one of them.
Rhoys Wiggins played the full match for Bournemouth.
Milton Keynes Dons 1-4 Sheffield Wednesday
MK Dons lost at home for the first time when they were thrashed 4-1 by Sheffield Wednesday. MK Dons took the lead in the 6th minute but it all went downhill from there.
Jermaine Easter was again absent for MK Dons due to a thigh injury.
Notts County 0-1 Tranmere Rovers
Notts County are in the bottom four, three points behind Plymouth Argyle, after losing to Tranmere, who are now six points clear of trouble.
Ben Davies could have got a couple of goals for Notts County.
Ash Taylor made a surprise appearance on the bench for Tranmere. It was his first appearance in a Tranmere squad this season since having a knee operation in the summer.
Plymouth Argyle 1-2 Brentford
Brentford continue to improve as Plymouth go the other way.Another defeat and they could be in the bottom four – but only if Notts County win.
Carl Fletcher is still out with a leg injury.
Rochdale 3-3 Swindon Town
Swindon must have been feeling all hopeful after first they equalised and then, two minutes later, went ahead. But Rochdale scored five minutes later and the points were shared.
Nicky Adams started for Rochdale. Matt Done was on the bench.
Southampton 4-1 Peterborough United
Football doesn’t have wheels even when things are going well but if Peterborough did have wheels, perhaps they really would be coming off. It’s their second consecutive thrashing and they’re down to 11th, if only two points from the play-offs.
Lewin Nyatanga and Arron Davies both played the full match for Peterborough.
Walsall 2-1 Carlisle United
Walsall got a very welcome three points when they came from behind to beat play-off hopefuls Carlisle.
Sean Geddes was on the bench for Walsall.
Saturday, 20 November 2010
League One Fixtures/News 20th November 2010 (Part 2)
Huddersfield Town v Exeter City
Huddersfield remain in the top six but Exeter’s away form is starting to let them down. As in down the table.
Richard Duffy will probably start for Exeter. Daniel Nardiello has recovered from a back injury and could return to the starting line-up. Rob Edwards is more likely to be on the bench.
Leyton Orient v Bournemouth
Bournemouth are in third place but they’ve only actually won one away match. Orient actually have a pretty good home record.
Leyton Orient have signed Jason Brown on loan from Blackburn Rovers, apparently just minutes after he returned from his loan to Leeds United. Jason will be at Orient for one month and could go straight into the starting line-up.
Rhoys Wiggins will start for Bournemouth.
Milton Keynes Dons v Sheffield Wednesday
When I was little, these two teams were in the Premier League and they were pretty good, I remember them both being top of the league in the same season (but obviously not at the same time). Now they’re not quite as good and I can hardly remember them being in the top division. MK Dons are unbeaten at home though which is always good.
Jermaine Easter is either out or recovered or having a fitness test. Take your pick, that's what most people seem to have done. I’ll assume he won’t play.
Notts County v Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere are out of the bottom four but they’ll be back in there in goal difference if Notts County beat them tomorrow.
Ben Davies will start for Notts County.
Ash Taylor (knee) is still out for Tranmere. He was meant to play a practice match a few days ago but I can’t find out anything about it. Let’s assume no news is good news.
Plymouth Argyle v Brentford
Brentford are slowly but surely climbing the table but Plymouth’s movement seems to be mostly in the other direction.
Carl Fletcher could return from a leg injury although reports last week suggested Plymouth could be without their captain for quite a while.
Rochdale v Swindon Town
Rochdale started well this season whereas Swindon started badly. But their fortunes have reversed somewhat and Swindon are the higher in the table of the two teams. However, Swindon are also the side who have only won once away.
Nicky Adams will hope to keep his place in Rochdale’s starting line-up. I’m sure it’s not his fault Rochdale have got worse since he joined. Matt Done is more likely to be on the bench.
Southampton v Peterborough United
Peterborough will be helping Southampton won’t embarrass them like Charlton did. But Southampton are another one of those ex-Premier League sides. Although Peterborough were in a higher division than them last season so maybe it’s Southampton who should be embarrassed.
Lots of people blamed Lewin Nyatanga for at least one of the goals Peterborough let in against Charlton but I hope he still starts. Arron Davies should also keep his place.
Walsall v Carlisle United
If Walsall win their next three games, they might – just might – be out of the bottom three. It looks like they’ve got a bit of work to do.
Sean Geddes was back on Walsall’s substitutes’ bench for their last match so hopefully he’ll keep his place. And maybe one day he’ll get to play.
Huddersfield remain in the top six but Exeter’s away form is starting to let them down. As in down the table.
Richard Duffy will probably start for Exeter. Daniel Nardiello has recovered from a back injury and could return to the starting line-up. Rob Edwards is more likely to be on the bench.
Leyton Orient v Bournemouth
Bournemouth are in third place but they’ve only actually won one away match. Orient actually have a pretty good home record.
Leyton Orient have signed Jason Brown on loan from Blackburn Rovers, apparently just minutes after he returned from his loan to Leeds United. Jason will be at Orient for one month and could go straight into the starting line-up.
Rhoys Wiggins will start for Bournemouth.
Milton Keynes Dons v Sheffield Wednesday
When I was little, these two teams were in the Premier League and they were pretty good, I remember them both being top of the league in the same season (but obviously not at the same time). Now they’re not quite as good and I can hardly remember them being in the top division. MK Dons are unbeaten at home though which is always good.
Jermaine Easter is either out or recovered or having a fitness test. Take your pick, that's what most people seem to have done. I’ll assume he won’t play.
Notts County v Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere are out of the bottom four but they’ll be back in there in goal difference if Notts County beat them tomorrow.
Ben Davies will start for Notts County.
Ash Taylor (knee) is still out for Tranmere. He was meant to play a practice match a few days ago but I can’t find out anything about it. Let’s assume no news is good news.
Plymouth Argyle v Brentford
Brentford are slowly but surely climbing the table but Plymouth’s movement seems to be mostly in the other direction.
Carl Fletcher could return from a leg injury although reports last week suggested Plymouth could be without their captain for quite a while.
Rochdale v Swindon Town
Rochdale started well this season whereas Swindon started badly. But their fortunes have reversed somewhat and Swindon are the higher in the table of the two teams. However, Swindon are also the side who have only won once away.
Nicky Adams will hope to keep his place in Rochdale’s starting line-up. I’m sure it’s not his fault Rochdale have got worse since he joined. Matt Done is more likely to be on the bench.
Southampton v Peterborough United
Peterborough will be helping Southampton won’t embarrass them like Charlton did. But Southampton are another one of those ex-Premier League sides. Although Peterborough were in a higher division than them last season so maybe it’s Southampton who should be embarrassed.
Lots of people blamed Lewin Nyatanga for at least one of the goals Peterborough let in against Charlton but I hope he still starts. Arron Davies should also keep his place.
Walsall v Carlisle United
If Walsall win their next three games, they might – just might – be out of the bottom three. It looks like they’ve got a bit of work to do.
Sean Geddes was back on Walsall’s substitutes’ bench for their last match so hopefully he’ll keep his place. And maybe one day he’ll get to play.
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
League One Results 13th November 2010 (Part 2)
Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 Rochdale
Sheffield Wednesday’s victory over Rochdale was their third win in three matches.
Rochdale’s Welsh substitutions mirrored Cardiff’s Welsh substitutions even down to the time of substitution. After 71 minutes, Nicky Adams came off and Matt Done went on but Matt was not replacing Nicky.
Swindon Town 2-1 Colchester United
Swindon moved closer to the top half of the table after beating Colchester, who lost an away match for the first time this season.
No Welshmen in this game. Billy Bodin (Swindon) and Lee Beevers and Lloyd James (both Colchester) were all unusued substitutes.
Tranmere Rovers 1-0 Plymouth Argyle
Tranmere moved out of the relegation places with victory over Plymouth, who are ahead of them only on goal difference.
Tranmere are still without ankle injury victim Ash Taylor but he is back in training.
Carl Fletcher (Plymouth) is likely to be able to out with a leg injury for at least another fortnight.
Yeovil Town 1-3 Dagenham & Redbridge
Dag & Red moved ahead of Yeovil on goal difference after beating them 3-1, their first away win of the season.
Nathan Jones started for Yeovil. The assistant manager says he is proud to have more appearances with Yeovil than with any other club in his career.
Owain Tudur Jones played despite a recent thigh strain and got the assist but that probably wasn’t much of a consolation. Shaun MacDonald also started for Yeovil and came close to scoring. Gavin Williams was a late substitute.
Goalkeeper Tony Roberts was absent from Dag & Red’s squad due to an ankle injury. So they did especially well to win. But Dag & Red did have one Welsh player on the bench: Kayelden Brown, who has signed on loan from West Bromwich Albion. He has previously played on loan at Tranmere Rovers this season.
Sheffield Wednesday’s victory over Rochdale was their third win in three matches.
Rochdale’s Welsh substitutions mirrored Cardiff’s Welsh substitutions even down to the time of substitution. After 71 minutes, Nicky Adams came off and Matt Done went on but Matt was not replacing Nicky.
Swindon Town 2-1 Colchester United
Swindon moved closer to the top half of the table after beating Colchester, who lost an away match for the first time this season.
No Welshmen in this game. Billy Bodin (Swindon) and Lee Beevers and Lloyd James (both Colchester) were all unusued substitutes.
Tranmere Rovers 1-0 Plymouth Argyle
Tranmere moved out of the relegation places with victory over Plymouth, who are ahead of them only on goal difference.
Tranmere are still without ankle injury victim Ash Taylor but he is back in training.
Carl Fletcher (Plymouth) is likely to be able to out with a leg injury for at least another fortnight.
Yeovil Town 1-3 Dagenham & Redbridge
Dag & Red moved ahead of Yeovil on goal difference after beating them 3-1, their first away win of the season.
Nathan Jones started for Yeovil. The assistant manager says he is proud to have more appearances with Yeovil than with any other club in his career.
Owain Tudur Jones played despite a recent thigh strain and got the assist but that probably wasn’t much of a consolation. Shaun MacDonald also started for Yeovil and came close to scoring. Gavin Williams was a late substitute.
Goalkeeper Tony Roberts was absent from Dag & Red’s squad due to an ankle injury. So they did especially well to win. But Dag & Red did have one Welsh player on the bench: Kayelden Brown, who has signed on loan from West Bromwich Albion. He has previously played on loan at Tranmere Rovers this season.
Saturday, 6 November 2010
FA Cup Fixtures 6th November 2010 (Part 1)
Accrington Stanley v Oldham Athletic
Joe Jacobson was hoping to force his way back into the Oldham first-team after spending the summer on the transfer list. A match against League Two Accrington could give him his chance.
AFC Wimbledon v Ebbsfleet United
Reece Jones signed for AFC Wimbledon this season after leaving Fulham.
Gareth Williams has just recovered from an injury and is likely to be on the bench for Ebbsfleet but he’s pretty dangerous even as a substitute.
Barnet v Charlton Athletic
Grant Basey should keep his place for Barnet against the club he played for last season.
Bournemouth v Tranmere Rovers
Rhoys Wiggins should start for Bournemouth.
Tranmere’s Ash Taylor is still out witn an ankle injury.
Brentford v Aldershot Town
Darren Jones is likely to return to Aldershot’s team after serving a one-match suspension. Aaron Morris took Darren’s place in the team while he was suspended so he could be back on the bench.
Bury v Exeter City
Owain fon Williams is at Bury on loan from Stockport County but he has been given permission to play against Exeter.
Daniel Nardiello is expected to start for Exeter after recovering from a hamstring injury. Richard Duffy could return to Exeter’s starting line-up if he’s fully recovered from illness – but if he doesn’t, Rob Edwards could keep his place. I’m not sure we’ll see Andy Marriott this season but if he’s going to play/sit on the bench, it’s most likely to happen against lower league opposition.
Joe Jacobson was hoping to force his way back into the Oldham first-team after spending the summer on the transfer list. A match against League Two Accrington could give him his chance.
AFC Wimbledon v Ebbsfleet United
Reece Jones signed for AFC Wimbledon this season after leaving Fulham.
Gareth Williams has just recovered from an injury and is likely to be on the bench for Ebbsfleet but he’s pretty dangerous even as a substitute.
Barnet v Charlton Athletic
Grant Basey should keep his place for Barnet against the club he played for last season.
Bournemouth v Tranmere Rovers
Rhoys Wiggins should start for Bournemouth.
Tranmere’s Ash Taylor is still out witn an ankle injury.
Brentford v Aldershot Town
Darren Jones is likely to return to Aldershot’s team after serving a one-match suspension. Aaron Morris took Darren’s place in the team while he was suspended so he could be back on the bench.
Bury v Exeter City
Owain fon Williams is at Bury on loan from Stockport County but he has been given permission to play against Exeter.
Daniel Nardiello is expected to start for Exeter after recovering from a hamstring injury. Richard Duffy could return to Exeter’s starting line-up if he’s fully recovered from illness – but if he doesn’t, Rob Edwards could keep his place. I’m not sure we’ll see Andy Marriott this season but if he’s going to play/sit on the bench, it’s most likely to happen against lower league opposition.
Thursday, 4 November 2010
League One Results 30th October 2010 (Part 2)
Notts County 1-3 Southampton
Notts County took the lead after nine minutes but the improving Southampton fought back to win by two clear goals and move into the top six.
Ben Davies got the assist for Notts County’s goal.
Oldham Athletic 4-2 Plymouth Argyle
Oldham remain unbeaten at home after coming from behind to beat Plymouth, who had not one but two players sent off.
Scoring twice in a reserve game was probably part of the reason why Joe Jacobson was back on the bench for Oldham.
Carl Fletcher hadn’t trained in the run-up to this game so it was no surprise that he was omitted from Plymouth’s squad.
Peterborough United 0-3 Brighton & Hove Albion
Peterborough have had a good season but it’s not quite as good as Brighton’s. Brighton are now unbeaten in ten – they have only lost once this season - and eight points clear at the top of the table. Despite what looked like a comprehensive victory, Brighton manager Gus Poyet felt Peterborough’s goalkeeper Joe Lewis was the Man of the Match.
Arron Davies was dropped to Peterborough’s bench.
Tranmere Rovers 4-2 Milton Keynes Dons
MK Dons manager felt the referee’s decisions had a big impact on the final result, claiming Tranmere’s third goal was offside and their penalty wasn’t a penalty. But his comments also suggested he had his doubts about MK Dons’ own penalty too.
Tranmere are still without the injured Ash Taylor but they still managed to win for once.
Jermaine Easter stayed on the bench for MK Dons but he still had his part to play. Instead of passing his team-mates the ball, he passed an illness to pretty much everyone in the squad.
Yeovil Town 3-3 Swindon Town
Swindon came back from 3-1 down, scoring two goals in as many minutes to share the points with Yeovil.
Gavin Williams scored for Yeovil Town in the third minute of first-half stoppage time. Nathan Jones got the assist for their third goal. Shaun MacDonald and Owain Tudur Jones were also in the starting line-up.
Notts County took the lead after nine minutes but the improving Southampton fought back to win by two clear goals and move into the top six.
Ben Davies got the assist for Notts County’s goal.
Oldham Athletic 4-2 Plymouth Argyle
Oldham remain unbeaten at home after coming from behind to beat Plymouth, who had not one but two players sent off.
Scoring twice in a reserve game was probably part of the reason why Joe Jacobson was back on the bench for Oldham.
Carl Fletcher hadn’t trained in the run-up to this game so it was no surprise that he was omitted from Plymouth’s squad.
Peterborough United 0-3 Brighton & Hove Albion
Peterborough have had a good season but it’s not quite as good as Brighton’s. Brighton are now unbeaten in ten – they have only lost once this season - and eight points clear at the top of the table. Despite what looked like a comprehensive victory, Brighton manager Gus Poyet felt Peterborough’s goalkeeper Joe Lewis was the Man of the Match.
Arron Davies was dropped to Peterborough’s bench.
Tranmere Rovers 4-2 Milton Keynes Dons
MK Dons manager felt the referee’s decisions had a big impact on the final result, claiming Tranmere’s third goal was offside and their penalty wasn’t a penalty. But his comments also suggested he had his doubts about MK Dons’ own penalty too.
Tranmere are still without the injured Ash Taylor but they still managed to win for once.
Jermaine Easter stayed on the bench for MK Dons but he still had his part to play. Instead of passing his team-mates the ball, he passed an illness to pretty much everyone in the squad.
Yeovil Town 3-3 Swindon Town
Swindon came back from 3-1 down, scoring two goals in as many minutes to share the points with Yeovil.
Gavin Williams scored for Yeovil Town in the third minute of first-half stoppage time. Nathan Jones got the assist for their third goal. Shaun MacDonald and Owain Tudur Jones were also in the starting line-up.
Saturday, 16 October 2010
League One Fixtures 16th October 2010 Part 3
Peterborough United v Swindon Town
Peterborough bring an almost perfect home record to this match against Swindon, who will be anxious to add to their solitary away win.
Arron Davies will probably start for Peterborough but he might be on the bench (just covering all possible angles here).
Billy Bodin could be on the bench for Swindon again.
Tranmere Rovers v Brentford
Brentford haven’t won away this season, partly because they’ve only scored one goal, which would tend to restrict you where winning is concerned. Tranmere will be hoping to double their current tally of home wins.
Ash Taylor isn’t ready to return from his knee injury for Tranmere.
Nicky Adams won’t be playing for Brentford as he has joined Rochdale on loan. No disrespect to Brentford but I think moving to Rochdale counts as moving up in the world these days.
Yeovil Town v Sheffield Wednesday
So how many divisions apart were these two teams fifteen years ago? I make it five. Yeovil had just been relegated from the Conference and would go on to finish fourth at the end of the season, six points away from promotion. Sheffield Wednesday would go on to survive relegation from the Premier League by just two points but even so, they were five whole leagues apart and probably never dreamed that, fifteen years later, the two of them would be in the same division, with Sheffield Wednesday just three points the better off.
Gavin Williams has been playing through an ongoing injury and it looks like he’ll have to carry on doing that. Shaun MacDonald returns to Yeovil days after making his debut for Wales but unlike a lot of Welsh players, he seems to be in good shape. Touch wood. Owain Tudur Jones completes the trio of Welsh loanee midfielders and I’d expect them all to start.
Peterborough bring an almost perfect home record to this match against Swindon, who will be anxious to add to their solitary away win.
Arron Davies will probably start for Peterborough but he might be on the bench (just covering all possible angles here).
Billy Bodin could be on the bench for Swindon again.
Tranmere Rovers v Brentford
Brentford haven’t won away this season, partly because they’ve only scored one goal, which would tend to restrict you where winning is concerned. Tranmere will be hoping to double their current tally of home wins.
Ash Taylor isn’t ready to return from his knee injury for Tranmere.
Nicky Adams won’t be playing for Brentford as he has joined Rochdale on loan. No disrespect to Brentford but I think moving to Rochdale counts as moving up in the world these days.
Yeovil Town v Sheffield Wednesday
So how many divisions apart were these two teams fifteen years ago? I make it five. Yeovil had just been relegated from the Conference and would go on to finish fourth at the end of the season, six points away from promotion. Sheffield Wednesday would go on to survive relegation from the Premier League by just two points but even so, they were five whole leagues apart and probably never dreamed that, fifteen years later, the two of them would be in the same division, with Sheffield Wednesday just three points the better off.
Gavin Williams has been playing through an ongoing injury and it looks like he’ll have to carry on doing that. Shaun MacDonald returns to Yeovil days after making his debut for Wales but unlike a lot of Welsh players, he seems to be in good shape. Touch wood. Owain Tudur Jones completes the trio of Welsh loanee midfielders and I’d expect them all to start.
Monday, 11 October 2010
League One Results 9th October 2010 Part 2
Rochdale 0-1 Yeovil Town
Yeovil are up to 16th following their second successive away win. Rochdale slip out of the play-off places as a result.
Matt Done was back on the bench for Rochdale but he did get to make a substitute appearance.
Owain Tudur Jones missed training during the week due to injury but he played well and got the assist for Yeovil’s goal. Shaun MacDonald, who has been called up to the Wales squad to face Switzerland, played the full match. Gavin Williams has an ongoing ankle problem but was able to play for the first 64 minutes.
Southampton 2-0 Tranmere Rovers
Southampton are unbeaten in six after beating struggling Tranmere. Tranmere are however only in the bottom four on goal difference.
Southampton were missing Ryan Doble, who was away with Wales, and Anthony Pulis, who has joined Stockport County on loan.
Tranmere’s Ash Taylor is still out with a knee injury.
Walsall 2-1 Exeter City
Walsall move out of the relegation zone after getting a very welcome win over Exeter City.
Sean Geddes wasn’t in Walsall’s squad.
Daniel Nardiello made a substitute appearance after 41 minutes but was himself substituted 27 minutes later (discounting half-time). Richard Duffy managed to make it through the 90 minutes. Rob Edwards was on the bench.
Yeovil are up to 16th following their second successive away win. Rochdale slip out of the play-off places as a result.
Matt Done was back on the bench for Rochdale but he did get to make a substitute appearance.
Owain Tudur Jones missed training during the week due to injury but he played well and got the assist for Yeovil’s goal. Shaun MacDonald, who has been called up to the Wales squad to face Switzerland, played the full match. Gavin Williams has an ongoing ankle problem but was able to play for the first 64 minutes.
Southampton 2-0 Tranmere Rovers
Southampton are unbeaten in six after beating struggling Tranmere. Tranmere are however only in the bottom four on goal difference.
Southampton were missing Ryan Doble, who was away with Wales, and Anthony Pulis, who has joined Stockport County on loan.
Tranmere’s Ash Taylor is still out with a knee injury.
Walsall 2-1 Exeter City
Walsall move out of the relegation zone after getting a very welcome win over Exeter City.
Sean Geddes wasn’t in Walsall’s squad.
Daniel Nardiello made a substitute appearance after 41 minutes but was himself substituted 27 minutes later (discounting half-time). Richard Duffy managed to make it through the 90 minutes. Rob Edwards was on the bench.
Saturday, 2 October 2010
League One Fixtures 2nd October 2010 Part 3
Southampton v Bournemouth
Bournemouth fans must love being in the same division as Southampton. First of all it’s really funny because Southampton used to be good and secondly there’s nothing like a derby. And Bournemouth are better than Southampton at the moment. If you turned the league upside down it wouldn’t look all that much less convincing.
Ryan Doble wasn’t on the bench for Southampton last week and he could miss out again.
Rhoys Wiggins should start for Bournemouth but Joe Partington seems to be out of the first-team squad plans at the moment. Either that or he’s picked up some injury.
Tranmere Rovers v Brighton & Hove Albion
Tranmere are on a role now. They’ve got the hang of this winning. They might even be feeling quite confident. But only until they look at the league table.
Ash Taylor is still recovering from a knee injury and won’t be ready to play for Tranmere.
Walsall v Yeovil Town
Yeovil aim to get their first away win of the season against one of their relegation zone companions.
Sean Geddes will be on the bench for Walsall.
Shaun MacDonald has a hip injury and Gavin Wiliams has injured his ankle but Owain Tudur Jones appears to be fine.
Bournemouth fans must love being in the same division as Southampton. First of all it’s really funny because Southampton used to be good and secondly there’s nothing like a derby. And Bournemouth are better than Southampton at the moment. If you turned the league upside down it wouldn’t look all that much less convincing.
Ryan Doble wasn’t on the bench for Southampton last week and he could miss out again.
Rhoys Wiggins should start for Bournemouth but Joe Partington seems to be out of the first-team squad plans at the moment. Either that or he’s picked up some injury.
Tranmere Rovers v Brighton & Hove Albion
Tranmere are on a role now. They’ve got the hang of this winning. They might even be feeling quite confident. But only until they look at the league table.
Ash Taylor is still recovering from a knee injury and won’t be ready to play for Tranmere.
Walsall v Yeovil Town
Yeovil aim to get their first away win of the season against one of their relegation zone companions.
Sean Geddes will be on the bench for Walsall.
Shaun MacDonald has a hip injury and Gavin Wiliams has injured his ankle but Owain Tudur Jones appears to be fine.
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
League One Fixtures 28th September 2010 Part 1
These matches have already started so no time to google the players... I did google them yesterday though.
Bournemouth v Exeter City
Bournemouth aim to consider a strong start to the season with victory over Exeter City, who haven’t been doing too badly themselves – they’re out of the top six on goal difference.
Rhoys Wiggins should start in defence for Bournemouth. Joe Partington could be on the bench.
Daniel Nardiello will be hoping for a recall to Exeter’s starting line-up but they might stick with the side which beat Yeovil Town at the weekend, in which Richard Duffy was the only Welsh representative. Rob Edwards will probably be on the bench.
Brighton & Hove Albion v Brentford
With Brentford short on points, particularly away points, the last team they want to play is the one on top of the table. But that’s exactly what they have to do.
Nicky Adams should keep his place in midfield for Brentford.
Bristol Rovers v Tranmere Rovers
Bristol Rovers are climbing up the table and in theory a home match against the bottom club should help them to climb still further. But football is football, Bristol Rovers are Bristol Rovers – and Tranmere probably aren’t the worst side in League One.
Byron Anthony should keep his place in defence for Bristol Rovers. Eliot Richards will be hoping for another run-out but Ben Swallow still awaits his first league appearance of the season.
Ash Taylor is still out with a knee injury and won’t play for Tranmere.
Charlton Athletic v Milton Keynes Dons
These two teams might be technically mid-table but despite dropping points recently, they are still within three points of the play-off places.
Jermaine Easter is still looking for his first league goal for MK Dons.
Bournemouth v Exeter City
Bournemouth aim to consider a strong start to the season with victory over Exeter City, who haven’t been doing too badly themselves – they’re out of the top six on goal difference.
Rhoys Wiggins should start in defence for Bournemouth. Joe Partington could be on the bench.
Daniel Nardiello will be hoping for a recall to Exeter’s starting line-up but they might stick with the side which beat Yeovil Town at the weekend, in which Richard Duffy was the only Welsh representative. Rob Edwards will probably be on the bench.
Brighton & Hove Albion v Brentford
With Brentford short on points, particularly away points, the last team they want to play is the one on top of the table. But that’s exactly what they have to do.
Nicky Adams should keep his place in midfield for Brentford.
Bristol Rovers v Tranmere Rovers
Bristol Rovers are climbing up the table and in theory a home match against the bottom club should help them to climb still further. But football is football, Bristol Rovers are Bristol Rovers – and Tranmere probably aren’t the worst side in League One.
Byron Anthony should keep his place in defence for Bristol Rovers. Eliot Richards will be hoping for another run-out but Ben Swallow still awaits his first league appearance of the season.
Ash Taylor is still out with a knee injury and won’t play for Tranmere.
Charlton Athletic v Milton Keynes Dons
These two teams might be technically mid-table but despite dropping points recently, they are still within three points of the play-off places.
Jermaine Easter is still looking for his first league goal for MK Dons.
League One Results 25th September 2010 Part 1
Bournemouth 2-0 Carlisle United
Bournemouth ended Carlisle’s unbeaten start to the season and climbed to third place, despite a disappointing first half.
Rhoys Wiggins played the full match for Bournemouth but was unable to score in a third consecutive game. Joe Partington wasn’t in the squad.
Jason Price made another substitute appearance for Carlisle but he was unable to bring them back into the game. He did score for the reserves this week though.
Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Oldham Athletic
Brighton continue their impressive start to the season, beating Oldham and moving to the top of the table, something they probably haven’t done since Bobby Zamora was in the team. Oldham will be wishing the referee had blown the whistle just a few seconds earlier – Brighton’s winner came in the 94th minute.
Joe Jacobson retutned to Oldham’s squad but was an unused substitute.
Bristol Rovers 2-1 Notts County
When a player is shown a second yellow card in the 39th minute and you’re already a goal down, getting back into the game is far from easy. Bristol Rovers then went 2-0 ahead but Notts County kept on fighting and managed to get a goal back.
Bristol Rovers’ Byron Anthony was again Man of the Match but he was so excited by the news, he promptly gave the ball away and Notts County ended up scoring. But I’m sure I’d do the same and at least he gave the ball to another Welshman.
There was a first appearance of the season for young striker Eliot Richards but Ben Swallow was an unused substitute.
Ben Davies scored the late goal which gave Notts County a small chance. They didn’t take the chance but it will boost his goal tally if nothing else.
Charlton Athletic 2-2 Dagenham & Redbridge
Three stoppage-time goals – one for Dagenham & Redbridge at the end of the first half, one each at the end of the second half – helped Dag & Red to their first away point of the season against fairly local rivals Charlton.
Charlton probably thought they’d won it when they took the lead for a second time in the 91st minute but two minutes later, the scores were level again.
Tony Roberts played in goal for Dag & Red.
Colchester United 3-1 Tranmere Rovers
Colchester deservedly remain unbeaten after beating Tranmere. Amazingly, this was their first home win of the season. Dag & Red’s draw meant they climbed above Tranmere, who sink to the bottom on goal difference. Tranmere finished the game well – first their keeper saved a penalty, preventing Colchester from going 4-0 ahead, then they scored a goal of their own a minute later. But it was a bit late for a comeback then and the game finished 3-1.
Lloyd James stayed on the bench for Colchester.
Tranmere were without the injured Ash Taylor (knee).
Hartlepool United 2-1 Walsall
Hartlepool got a much-needed three points at the expense of Walsall, who drop into the bottom four as a result. Walsall took an early lead but Hartlepool fought back to take the points.
Sean Geddes was back on the bench for Walsall.
Bournemouth ended Carlisle’s unbeaten start to the season and climbed to third place, despite a disappointing first half.
Rhoys Wiggins played the full match for Bournemouth but was unable to score in a third consecutive game. Joe Partington wasn’t in the squad.
Jason Price made another substitute appearance for Carlisle but he was unable to bring them back into the game. He did score for the reserves this week though.
Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Oldham Athletic
Brighton continue their impressive start to the season, beating Oldham and moving to the top of the table, something they probably haven’t done since Bobby Zamora was in the team. Oldham will be wishing the referee had blown the whistle just a few seconds earlier – Brighton’s winner came in the 94th minute.
Joe Jacobson retutned to Oldham’s squad but was an unused substitute.
Bristol Rovers 2-1 Notts County
When a player is shown a second yellow card in the 39th minute and you’re already a goal down, getting back into the game is far from easy. Bristol Rovers then went 2-0 ahead but Notts County kept on fighting and managed to get a goal back.
Bristol Rovers’ Byron Anthony was again Man of the Match but he was so excited by the news, he promptly gave the ball away and Notts County ended up scoring. But I’m sure I’d do the same and at least he gave the ball to another Welshman.
There was a first appearance of the season for young striker Eliot Richards but Ben Swallow was an unused substitute.
Ben Davies scored the late goal which gave Notts County a small chance. They didn’t take the chance but it will boost his goal tally if nothing else.
Charlton Athletic 2-2 Dagenham & Redbridge
Three stoppage-time goals – one for Dagenham & Redbridge at the end of the first half, one each at the end of the second half – helped Dag & Red to their first away point of the season against fairly local rivals Charlton.
Charlton probably thought they’d won it when they took the lead for a second time in the 91st minute but two minutes later, the scores were level again.
Tony Roberts played in goal for Dag & Red.
Colchester United 3-1 Tranmere Rovers
Colchester deservedly remain unbeaten after beating Tranmere. Amazingly, this was their first home win of the season. Dag & Red’s draw meant they climbed above Tranmere, who sink to the bottom on goal difference. Tranmere finished the game well – first their keeper saved a penalty, preventing Colchester from going 4-0 ahead, then they scored a goal of their own a minute later. But it was a bit late for a comeback then and the game finished 3-1.
Lloyd James stayed on the bench for Colchester.
Tranmere were without the injured Ash Taylor (knee).
Hartlepool United 2-1 Walsall
Hartlepool got a much-needed three points at the expense of Walsall, who drop into the bottom four as a result. Walsall took an early lead but Hartlepool fought back to take the points.
Sean Geddes was back on the bench for Walsall.
Saturday, 18 September 2010
League One Fixtures 18th September 2010 Part 3
Southampton v Colchester United
Southampton find themselves in the bottom four and this time they can’t blame it on a points deduction. Colchester are one of only two unbeaten sides in League One.
Ryan Doble was the only striker available to sit on Southampton’s bench last week but their suspended striker is now available again.
Lloyd James, who joined Colchester this summer after being released by Southampton, is likely to be on the bench but Lee Beevers won’t be there after a pram dislocated a bone in his wrist. Those prams are more lethal than Rickie Lambert from twelve yeards.
Tranmere v Charlton Athletic
Tranmere are in the bottom four but they have beaten table-toppers Peterborough United so they can’t be that bad. Now they face former table-toppers Charlton, who have struggled away this season.
Tranmere’s Ash Taylor isn’t ready to return from an ankle injury.
Walsall v Swindon Town
Both teams have six points from six games with Swindon yet to win away from home.
Sean Geddes will be on the bench for Wolves.
Southampton find themselves in the bottom four and this time they can’t blame it on a points deduction. Colchester are one of only two unbeaten sides in League One.
Ryan Doble was the only striker available to sit on Southampton’s bench last week but their suspended striker is now available again.
Lloyd James, who joined Colchester this summer after being released by Southampton, is likely to be on the bench but Lee Beevers won’t be there after a pram dislocated a bone in his wrist. Those prams are more lethal than Rickie Lambert from twelve yeards.
Tranmere v Charlton Athletic
Tranmere are in the bottom four but they have beaten table-toppers Peterborough United so they can’t be that bad. Now they face former table-toppers Charlton, who have struggled away this season.
Tranmere’s Ash Taylor isn’t ready to return from an ankle injury.
Walsall v Swindon Town
Both teams have six points from six games with Swindon yet to win away from home.
Sean Geddes will be on the bench for Wolves.
Thursday, 9 September 2010
Welsh Player News 9th September 2010 (League One)
Bournemouth defender Rhoys Wiggins wants to play for Wales! Not that I’m surprised but I never get tired of hearing things like that. So far he has ignored his family’s claims that he’s playing with the wrong-shaped ball.
Brentford manager Andy Scott says new signing Nicky Adams can only get better. But he meant it in a good way.
http://www.epsomguardian.co.uk/spor
Carlisle United manager Greg Abbott says he’s in no hurry to start handing out new contracts – even though several players, including Jason Price, will be out of contract in the summer.
Crystal Palace made a bid for Jermaine Easter on deadline day but Milton Keynes Dons manager Karl Robinson was not impressed.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/nationwide2/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer_league_1_and_2/10/09/02/manual_173915.html
Ben Davies was proud to score twice for Notts County as they celebrated 100 years of playing at Meadow Lane. Ben thinks Notts County have a chance of beating the mighty Charlton Athletic at the Valley. Manager Craig Short is very glad Ben is still at the club. Derby did make an offer for him which was rejected but luckily they didn’t come back with an offer he couldn’t refuse. Ben is hoping to score at least 17 goals for Notts County this season. He’s got four already.
Joe Jacobson says Oldham Athletic are feeling very confident after an unbeaten start to the season. Joe says he wants to get back into the first team, despite spending the summer on the transfer list.
Peterborough United’s Arron Davies is likely to be out for three weeks. He's understandably frustrated.
Carl Fletcher is back in training for Plymouth Argyle after recovering from a thigh injury. He could be ready for the next match but manager Peter Reid doesn’t want to risk him.
An article about Ryan Doble’s participation in the Wales under-21 match against Italy was posted on the Southampton website.
Ash Taylor is fed up with life on the sidelines. The young defender/midfielder is one of many Tranmere players on what must be a very crowded treatment table. Ash’s knee is on the mend but he’s got a way to go yet.
Kayleden Brown has returned to West Bromwich Albion after his one-month loan to Tranmere came to an end. They wanted to keep him but he’d have ended up missing half the matches because of Wales’ under-21 matches.
Owain Tudur Jones says his good friendship with the Yeovil Town technical coach was the main reson for his move (though I’m sure his footballing skills played a small part). He’s looking forward to sharing the pitch with Shaun MacDonald again.
Brentford manager Andy Scott says new signing Nicky Adams can only get better. But he meant it in a good way.
http://www.epsomguardian.co.uk/spor
Carlisle United manager Greg Abbott says he’s in no hurry to start handing out new contracts – even though several players, including Jason Price, will be out of contract in the summer.
Crystal Palace made a bid for Jermaine Easter on deadline day but Milton Keynes Dons manager Karl Robinson was not impressed.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/nationwide2/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer_league_1_and_2/10/09/02/manual_173915.html
Ben Davies was proud to score twice for Notts County as they celebrated 100 years of playing at Meadow Lane. Ben thinks Notts County have a chance of beating the mighty Charlton Athletic at the Valley. Manager Craig Short is very glad Ben is still at the club. Derby did make an offer for him which was rejected but luckily they didn’t come back with an offer he couldn’t refuse. Ben is hoping to score at least 17 goals for Notts County this season. He’s got four already.
Joe Jacobson says Oldham Athletic are feeling very confident after an unbeaten start to the season. Joe says he wants to get back into the first team, despite spending the summer on the transfer list.
Peterborough United’s Arron Davies is likely to be out for three weeks. He's understandably frustrated.
Carl Fletcher is back in training for Plymouth Argyle after recovering from a thigh injury. He could be ready for the next match but manager Peter Reid doesn’t want to risk him.
An article about Ryan Doble’s participation in the Wales under-21 match against Italy was posted on the Southampton website.
Ash Taylor is fed up with life on the sidelines. The young defender/midfielder is one of many Tranmere players on what must be a very crowded treatment table. Ash’s knee is on the mend but he’s got a way to go yet.
Kayleden Brown has returned to West Bromwich Albion after his one-month loan to Tranmere came to an end. They wanted to keep him but he’d have ended up missing half the matches because of Wales’ under-21 matches.
Owain Tudur Jones says his good friendship with the Yeovil Town technical coach was the main reson for his move (though I’m sure his footballing skills played a small part). He’s looking forward to sharing the pitch with Shaun MacDonald again.
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