Accrington Stanley 0-0 Aldershot Town
Aldershot’s record of winning every opening game of the League season came to an end yesterday. They do remain unbeaten in opening games… but this is only their third season in the League. It wasn’t the best game in the world but both clubs are officially on an unbeaten run. That’s pretty much all they can take from this game.
Darren Jones started for Aldershot and helped them to a clean sheet. Aaron Morris stayed on the bench but Aldershot manager Kevin Dillon only made one substitution. Who knows what would have happened if he’d made two?
Burton Albion 0-0 Oxford United
Burton remain the Football League’s newest recruit as the two teams that came up this season have played in the League before. And in the case of Oxford, they’ve played in the top division. They probably were the better side but not by as much as their history might suggest.
Burton manager Paul Peschisolido left Player of the Year Tony James on the bench.
Bury 0-1 Port Vale
Bury looked set for a play-off place at least last season while a late run from Port Vale meant that manager Micky Adams’ claim that Vale would make the play-offs didn’t seem so ridiculous after all. Neither made the play-offs but on this showing, Port Vale are more than capable of getting there this year. Bury looked less capable but it’s only the first week.
Gareth Owen played in defence for Port Vale. He did use his hand in a naughty sort of way like Thierry Henry but the referee didn’t see it and I’m sure he’ll never do anything like that again.
Chesterfield 2-1 Barnet
Chesterfield are another who just missed out on the play-offs but Barnet just missed out on something else entirely. They’ll be wanting to do much better this season but losing to Chesterfield probably doesn’t count as a disaster and Barnet played well and created chances.
It wasn’t a great debut match for Chesterfield’s Craig Davies. He got a straight red for a nasty tackle in the 83rd minute. Robert Page was on the bench but goalkeeper Mark Crossley wasn’t in the squad.
Crewe Alexandra 0-1 Hereford United
Crewe did surprisingly well in pre-season but this will make their opening-day result all the more disappoiuting as Hereford are one of the favourites to go down. Crewe didn’t play badly in this match either but they didn’t take their chances.
It wasn’t an ideal debut for loan keeper Rhys Taylor but he shouldn’t feel too discouraged. Without Rhys, it could have been much worse.
Ryan Green and Ryan Valentine played in defence for Hereford. Stuart Fleetwood made his second ‘debut’ for Hereford – actually his 45th appearance. He’ll be hoping to have doubled that by the end of the season and if he continues to play like this, he deserves it. He might be a striker but he defends. There are defenders who don’t do that.
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Sunday, 8 August 2010
Monday, 19 July 2010
Pre-season Friendlies (Part Four)
Hereford United 1-4 Swindon Town
Probably not the result Hereford fans were hoping for but as Swindon came close to getting into the Championship last season, the result isn’t that bad. Especially as two of Swindon’s goals were penalties. New signing Stuart Fleetwood looked dangerous for Hereford and Ryan Valentine was one player who tried to set him up after a great run. Stuart didn’t score Hereford’s goal but he did get the assist. Ryan Green conceded one of the penalties but not the other one.
The Ryans and Stuart all played the full match for Hereford and Kayne McLaggon was a 74th minute substitute. Kye Edwards stayed on the bench. Craig Jones didn’t play for Hereford because he’s left the club which seems like a good reason to me
Billy Bodin came off the bench as early as the 9th minute for Swindon and played until the 53rd minute.
Manchester City 3-0 Portland
Craig Bellamy started as Manchester City beat Portland 3-0. I would like to say this is a sign he isn’t going anywhere but unfortunately the team was full of players who have been linked with the exit.
Manchester United 3-1 Celtic
Ryan Giggs started for Manchester United and would have scored if Dimitar Berbatov hadn’t been so selfish (although you can’t blame Berbatov for being desperate to score a goal. It was when Ryan was substuted that Man Utd began to struggle. Owen Hargreaves missed out following his latest setback. It doesn’t look good. Michael Owen also didn’t play but he should be okay when the season starts.
Joe Ledley played for new club Celtic and won the penalty that gave them their goal.
Probably not the result Hereford fans were hoping for but as Swindon came close to getting into the Championship last season, the result isn’t that bad. Especially as two of Swindon’s goals were penalties. New signing Stuart Fleetwood looked dangerous for Hereford and Ryan Valentine was one player who tried to set him up after a great run. Stuart didn’t score Hereford’s goal but he did get the assist. Ryan Green conceded one of the penalties but not the other one.
The Ryans and Stuart all played the full match for Hereford and Kayne McLaggon was a 74th minute substitute. Kye Edwards stayed on the bench. Craig Jones didn’t play for Hereford because he’s left the club which seems like a good reason to me
Billy Bodin came off the bench as early as the 9th minute for Swindon and played until the 53rd minute.
Manchester City 3-0 Portland
Craig Bellamy started as Manchester City beat Portland 3-0. I would like to say this is a sign he isn’t going anywhere but unfortunately the team was full of players who have been linked with the exit.
Manchester United 3-1 Celtic
Ryan Giggs started for Manchester United and would have scored if Dimitar Berbatov hadn’t been so selfish (although you can’t blame Berbatov for being desperate to score a goal. It was when Ryan was substuted that Man Utd began to struggle. Owen Hargreaves missed out following his latest setback. It doesn’t look good. Michael Owen also didn’t play but he should be okay when the season starts.
Joe Ledley played for new club Celtic and won the penalty that gave them their goal.
Saturday, 29 May 2010
Welsh Player News 29th May (League Two)
Michael Flynn says he is embarrassed by Bradford City’s inability to mount a promotion challenge.
However, joint-chairman Mark Lawn thinks Michael will probably be still at Bradford next season.
Former Wales goalkeeper Mark Crossley, now with Chesterfield, says he’s proud to be the only keeper to save a Matt Le Tissier penalty. Mark was taking part in a study on how to take the perfect penalty. My tip would be: make sure Mark Crossley isn’t in goal.
Mark is also on the shortlist to become the new manager of Oldham Athletic. He is currently a player/coach at Chesterfield.
Ryan Green is disappointed with the contract he’s been offered and could leave Hereford United. He says he’d love to stay but he doesn’t want to take a pay cut.
Craig Jones has not been offered a contract to stay at Hereford but chairman and acting manager Graham Turner has written him a reference and suggested the new Hereford manager might be interested in signing him.
Ben Davies has written about the highs and lows of winning promotion with Notts County.
(I’m not posting a link because it’s on a gambling site but it’s a great read)
However, joint-chairman Mark Lawn thinks Michael will probably be still at Bradford next season.
Former Wales goalkeeper Mark Crossley, now with Chesterfield, says he’s proud to be the only keeper to save a Matt Le Tissier penalty. Mark was taking part in a study on how to take the perfect penalty. My tip would be: make sure Mark Crossley isn’t in goal.
Mark is also on the shortlist to become the new manager of Oldham Athletic. He is currently a player/coach at Chesterfield.
Ryan Green is disappointed with the contract he’s been offered and could leave Hereford United. He says he’d love to stay but he doesn’t want to take a pay cut.
Craig Jones has not been offered a contract to stay at Hereford but chairman and acting manager Graham Turner has written him a reference and suggested the new Hereford manager might be interested in signing him.
Ben Davies has written about the highs and lows of winning promotion with Notts County.
(I’m not posting a link because it’s on a gambling site but it’s a great read)
Monday, 10 May 2010
League Two Results 8th May Part 1
Burton Albion 3-0 Grimsby Town
Burton won their second consecutive game to secure a 13th place finish – and relegate Grimsby Town. A great escape was on the cards for Grimsby after an impressive recent run of form but they still needed another win – and for Barnet not to win (Barnet beat Rochdale 1-0).
Tony James played in defence for Burton.
Cheltenham Town 1-1 Accrington Stanley
Cheltenham went into the final game with a mathematical chance of being relegated. A draw was enough to guarantee their safety, but with Grimsby Town losing anyway it didn’t matter in the end. Accrington finish 15th.
Josh Low scored in the eighth minute in what could be his last professional football match. Josh is about to qualify a lawyer and has been offered a job for next season. However, he has also been offered a new contract at Cheltenham so let’s see what he decides. Josh was in the League Two Team of the Week following this match, along with Hereford United’s Darren Jones and Ryan Valentine.
Chesterfield 2-1 Bournemouth
Chesterfield still had a chance of the play-offs before this game, while a defeat for Bournemouth could have meant they finished 3rd instead of 2nd. But in the end, this result didn’t make any difference, except to the two teams involved. Wins for Morecambe and Dagenham & Redbridge meant that they took the two play-off spots up for grabs while another defeat for Rochdale meant they couldn’t climb above Bournemouth.
Robert Page kept his place in Chesterfield’s starting line-up with Mark Crossley on the bench.
Bournemouth were without Rhoys Wiggins, who returned to parent club Norwich City last week. Joe Partington was on the bench.
Crewe Alexandra 0-1 Bradford City
Both these teams were picked out by Football League Show pundits as being teams who finished lower than they should have done. When the teams met on the final day, Bradford took all three points the former Premier League side finished 14th. Former Championship side Crewe finished 18th.
A Michael Flynn free kick started the move that led to Bradford’s goal.
Darlington 0-2 Dagenham & Redbridge
Darlington might be long down but that doesn’t mean they can’t cause trouble when they want to, having recently done just that for Macclesfield Town, Cheltenham Town and Rochdale. Dagenham needed to win to be sure of taking the final play-off place. But this time, the best team won and Dag 7 Red could be in League One next season.
Tony Roberts didn’t have loads to do in goal for Dagenham & Redbridge but when called upon, he was always awake.
Hereford United 3-0 Rotherham United
It might not have been a great season for Hereford but they did secure survival some time ago and they ended the season with a comprehensive win over one of the teams in the play-offs. So it’s not all bad. Rotherham got into the play-offs anyway but they’re probably very glad the league doesn’t have 39 games a season.
Darren Jones scored Hereford’s second goal in the 21st minute. Ryan Green and Ryan Valentine also played in defence with Craig Jones on the bench. Darren, Ryan V and Cheltenham’s Josh Low are all in the League Two Team of the Week. I hope Ryan G doesn’t feel left out.
Burton won their second consecutive game to secure a 13th place finish – and relegate Grimsby Town. A great escape was on the cards for Grimsby after an impressive recent run of form but they still needed another win – and for Barnet not to win (Barnet beat Rochdale 1-0).
Tony James played in defence for Burton.
Cheltenham Town 1-1 Accrington Stanley
Cheltenham went into the final game with a mathematical chance of being relegated. A draw was enough to guarantee their safety, but with Grimsby Town losing anyway it didn’t matter in the end. Accrington finish 15th.
Josh Low scored in the eighth minute in what could be his last professional football match. Josh is about to qualify a lawyer and has been offered a job for next season. However, he has also been offered a new contract at Cheltenham so let’s see what he decides. Josh was in the League Two Team of the Week following this match, along with Hereford United’s Darren Jones and Ryan Valentine.
Chesterfield 2-1 Bournemouth
Chesterfield still had a chance of the play-offs before this game, while a defeat for Bournemouth could have meant they finished 3rd instead of 2nd. But in the end, this result didn’t make any difference, except to the two teams involved. Wins for Morecambe and Dagenham & Redbridge meant that they took the two play-off spots up for grabs while another defeat for Rochdale meant they couldn’t climb above Bournemouth.
Robert Page kept his place in Chesterfield’s starting line-up with Mark Crossley on the bench.
Bournemouth were without Rhoys Wiggins, who returned to parent club Norwich City last week. Joe Partington was on the bench.
Crewe Alexandra 0-1 Bradford City
Both these teams were picked out by Football League Show pundits as being teams who finished lower than they should have done. When the teams met on the final day, Bradford took all three points the former Premier League side finished 14th. Former Championship side Crewe finished 18th.
A Michael Flynn free kick started the move that led to Bradford’s goal.
Darlington 0-2 Dagenham & Redbridge
Darlington might be long down but that doesn’t mean they can’t cause trouble when they want to, having recently done just that for Macclesfield Town, Cheltenham Town and Rochdale. Dagenham needed to win to be sure of taking the final play-off place. But this time, the best team won and Dag 7 Red could be in League One next season.
Tony Roberts didn’t have loads to do in goal for Dagenham & Redbridge but when called upon, he was always awake.
Hereford United 3-0 Rotherham United
It might not have been a great season for Hereford but they did secure survival some time ago and they ended the season with a comprehensive win over one of the teams in the play-offs. So it’s not all bad. Rotherham got into the play-offs anyway but they’re probably very glad the league doesn’t have 39 games a season.
Darren Jones scored Hereford’s second goal in the 21st minute. Ryan Green and Ryan Valentine also played in defence with Craig Jones on the bench. Darren, Ryan V and Cheltenham’s Josh Low are all in the League Two Team of the Week. I hope Ryan G doesn’t feel left out.
Saturday, 8 May 2010
League Two Fixtures 8th May Part 1
Burton Albion v Grimsby Town
Last week, Burton beat the club in second place. This week, they finish the club who’s second bottom. Grimsby really need a win to survive although a draw will be fine if Barnet lose 7-0 or something. The team Burton beat last week, Rochdale, play Barnet this week.
Tony James is the Players’ Player of the Year and the Supporters’ Player of the Year for Burton. He’s hoping Burton can aim for the play-offs next season.
Cheltenham Town v Accrington Stanley
Cheltenham should be fine too unless they get seriously thrashed. Accrington still have a chance of a top-half finish.
Josh Low could be playing his last match for Cheltenham. Josh is about to qualify as a lawyer and he’s been offered a job in that profession.
Chesterfield v Bournemouth
Chesterfield could get into the play-offs if they win this match. Bournemouth are already promoted but considering Rochdale are playing Barnet, they might need a win in order to hang on to second place.
Robert Page seems to be in and out of Chesterfield’s starting line-up all the time at the moment so I won’t predict where he’ll be. Mark Crossley will probably be on the bench though.
Rhoys Wiggins has left Bournemouth – for now, anyway – after his loan spell to the end of the season turned out not to be until the end of the season after all. Joe Partington is still there though.
Crewe Alexandra v Bradford City
Bradford still have a very very faint chance of finishing in the top half but Crewe don’t. The former Championship and Premier League sides will be hoping for a better season next time. And Bradford, certainly look like they’re going to get it.
Michael Flynn will be in midfield for Bradford. He is out of contract at the end of the season and was probably told today whether he has a future with Bradford or not.
Darlington v Dagenham & Redbridge
Dagenham & Redbridge need to win to be sure of a play-off spot although a draw could be enough. However, relegated Darlington seem to be enjoying playing their part in seeing who goes into the play-offs and who goes down.
Tony Roberts will be in goal for Dagenham.
Hereford United v Rotherham United
Rotherham might rest some players to keep them fresh for the play-offs so Hereford might grab the opportunity to put some more points between themselves and the relegation zone.
Ryan Green, Ryan Valentine and Darren Jones will probably all start. Craig Jones could be on the bench again. So if you’re a Welshman and your name is Ryan or Jones, you might like to consider a move to Hereford next season. I’m sure they wouldn’t mind having Ryan Giggs in the side.
Last week, Burton beat the club in second place. This week, they finish the club who’s second bottom. Grimsby really need a win to survive although a draw will be fine if Barnet lose 7-0 or something. The team Burton beat last week, Rochdale, play Barnet this week.
Tony James is the Players’ Player of the Year and the Supporters’ Player of the Year for Burton. He’s hoping Burton can aim for the play-offs next season.
Cheltenham Town v Accrington Stanley
Cheltenham should be fine too unless they get seriously thrashed. Accrington still have a chance of a top-half finish.
Josh Low could be playing his last match for Cheltenham. Josh is about to qualify as a lawyer and he’s been offered a job in that profession.
Chesterfield v Bournemouth
Chesterfield could get into the play-offs if they win this match. Bournemouth are already promoted but considering Rochdale are playing Barnet, they might need a win in order to hang on to second place.
Robert Page seems to be in and out of Chesterfield’s starting line-up all the time at the moment so I won’t predict where he’ll be. Mark Crossley will probably be on the bench though.
Rhoys Wiggins has left Bournemouth – for now, anyway – after his loan spell to the end of the season turned out not to be until the end of the season after all. Joe Partington is still there though.
Crewe Alexandra v Bradford City
Bradford still have a very very faint chance of finishing in the top half but Crewe don’t. The former Championship and Premier League sides will be hoping for a better season next time. And Bradford, certainly look like they’re going to get it.
Michael Flynn will be in midfield for Bradford. He is out of contract at the end of the season and was probably told today whether he has a future with Bradford or not.
Darlington v Dagenham & Redbridge
Dagenham & Redbridge need to win to be sure of a play-off spot although a draw could be enough. However, relegated Darlington seem to be enjoying playing their part in seeing who goes into the play-offs and who goes down.
Tony Roberts will be in goal for Dagenham.
Hereford United v Rotherham United
Rotherham might rest some players to keep them fresh for the play-offs so Hereford might grab the opportunity to put some more points between themselves and the relegation zone.
Ryan Green, Ryan Valentine and Darren Jones will probably all start. Craig Jones could be on the bench again. So if you’re a Welshman and your name is Ryan or Jones, you might like to consider a move to Hereford next season. I’m sure they wouldn’t mind having Ryan Giggs in the side.
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
League Two Results 1st May Part 2
Dagenham & Redbridge 2-1 Hereford United
Dag & Red will go into the last game of the season in the seventh automatic promotion place after they beat Hereford. Hereford probably thought they were going to get a point out of this but Dagenham got a winner in the 93rd minute.
Tony Roberts hada great game in goal for Dagenham.
Ryan Green got the assist for Hereford’s goal. Ryan Valentine and Darren Jones also played in defence with Craig Jones on the bench.
Macclesfield Town 0-2 Darlington
It hasn’t been a great season for Darlington but things have picked up for them lately and when they do win, they really seem to enjoy it.
Matthew Tipton played the full match for Macclesfield and nearly got an assist.
Notts County 5-0 Cheltenham Town
Notts County win 5-0 for the second consecutive match. Cheltenham still have a small chance of relegation.
Ben Davies was as usual very active for Notts County, getting the assists for the first two goals before scoring the third. Ben is hoping Steve Cotterill will continue as Notts’ manager next season, even though Cotterill thinks the third goal wasn’t really Ben’s.
Josh Low played the full match for Cheltenham.
Rochdale 1-2 Burton Albion
Rochdale must be feeling glad they’re already promoted although this latest defeat means the drop to third as Bournemouth overtake them. Burton still have a small chance of a top-half finish. It’s Burton’s first win since beating Accrington Stanley more than a month ago.
Tony James was back in defence for Burton after being rested against Bournemouth.
Shrewsbury Town 2-3 Morecambe
Shrewsbury fought back to bring the scores level after Morecambe had taken an early 2-0 lead but Morecambe got the winner and Shrewsbury’s admittedly small hopes of the play-offs are now completely gone. Just like their manager.
Tom Bradshaw came off Shrewsbury’s bench on 33 minutes and played a key role in their fightback, claiming the assist for their first goal before scoring the second. Let’s hope he has a big part to play for Shrewsbury next season – and that he can be persuaded to represent Wales, the country of his compulsory education, rather then England! Tom has three goals and an assist from his last four appearances – which have all been from the bench.
Darren Moss got another start after his stunning goal in the last match. He didn’t get another one but he was on the winning side.
Dag & Red will go into the last game of the season in the seventh automatic promotion place after they beat Hereford. Hereford probably thought they were going to get a point out of this but Dagenham got a winner in the 93rd minute.
Tony Roberts hada great game in goal for Dagenham.
Ryan Green got the assist for Hereford’s goal. Ryan Valentine and Darren Jones also played in defence with Craig Jones on the bench.
Macclesfield Town 0-2 Darlington
It hasn’t been a great season for Darlington but things have picked up for them lately and when they do win, they really seem to enjoy it.
Matthew Tipton played the full match for Macclesfield and nearly got an assist.
Notts County 5-0 Cheltenham Town
Notts County win 5-0 for the second consecutive match. Cheltenham still have a small chance of relegation.
Ben Davies was as usual very active for Notts County, getting the assists for the first two goals before scoring the third. Ben is hoping Steve Cotterill will continue as Notts’ manager next season, even though Cotterill thinks the third goal wasn’t really Ben’s.
Josh Low played the full match for Cheltenham.
Rochdale 1-2 Burton Albion
Rochdale must be feeling glad they’re already promoted although this latest defeat means the drop to third as Bournemouth overtake them. Burton still have a small chance of a top-half finish. It’s Burton’s first win since beating Accrington Stanley more than a month ago.
Tony James was back in defence for Burton after being rested against Bournemouth.
Shrewsbury Town 2-3 Morecambe
Shrewsbury fought back to bring the scores level after Morecambe had taken an early 2-0 lead but Morecambe got the winner and Shrewsbury’s admittedly small hopes of the play-offs are now completely gone. Just like their manager.
Tom Bradshaw came off Shrewsbury’s bench on 33 minutes and played a key role in their fightback, claiming the assist for their first goal before scoring the second. Let’s hope he has a big part to play for Shrewsbury next season – and that he can be persuaded to represent Wales, the country of his compulsory education, rather then England! Tom has three goals and an assist from his last four appearances – which have all been from the bench.
Darren Moss got another start after his stunning goal in the last match. He didn’t get another one but he was on the winning side.
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