Stockport County v Peterborough United
Southampton have given Anthony Pulis permission to play for Stockport. Stockport also have a young Welsh striker called Craig Roberts who appeared in the squad on a few occasions last season. Most people seem to have forgotten about him but I haven’t.
Bristol City have not given Peterborough permission to play Lewin Nyatanga in the FA Cup but they still have Arron Davies, who practically won their last match for them.
Tamworth v Crewe Alexandra
Scott Barrow could play for Tamworth.
Chelsea have said Rhys Taylor can play for Crewe in the FA Cup.
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Saturday, 6 November 2010
Saturday, 7 August 2010
League Two Fixtures 7th August 2010 Part 2
Shrewsbury Town v Bradford City
Shrewsbury and Bradford fans will have been disappointed with the way their teams ended their season – and they can’t both be happy with their team’s start to this season either.
Shrewsbury have released lots of young Welsh players including Will Richards, who sat on the bench for about a third of Shrewsbury’s league games. But Tom Bradshaw is still at the club which is great news.
Michael Flynn considered leaving Bradford but he’s decided to stay. He probably won’t play today though as he has a stomach injury. Matthew Tipton had a trial with the club following his release from Macclesfield Town but he wasn’t offered a contract and ended up in Dundalk.
Southend United v Stockport County
Last season, Southend and Stockport had problems both with finances and winning games – although Southend did make a good start. Both will want a new start this season – but they can’t both have one.
Southend aren’t allowed to sign any new players due to a transfer embargo but Peter Gilbert has signed a pre-contract agreement following his release from Northampton Town. He won’t play or anything though as he’s injured his ankle.
There were rumours about Owain fon Williams being up for sale but Stockport denied it and he’s still there now. Maybe young striker Craig Roberts will build on his three League appearances on the bench last season.
Stevenage v Macclesfield Town
Stevenage win promotion to the League fourteen years after first winning the Conference and failing to go up. They start against Macclesfield, who are expected to struggle.
Macclesfield have released Matthew Tipton (he's now at Dundalk) but they’ve signed a new Welsh player, Sam Wedgbury from Sheffield United. Let’s hope he gets some more chances at Macclesfield.
Torquay United v Northampton Town
Torquay start the new season with a fully-fit squad but Northampton have quite a few concerns.
Northampton released Peter Gilbert when they got fed up with him messing them around but young goalkeeper Paul Walker is still at the club. He’s been doing well in pre-season but he’s very young, especially for a goalkeeper so the manager wants to look after him a bit and not make him play scary games.
Wycombe Wanderers v Morecambe
Wycombe did manage to claw themselves up to 22nd place last season in League One but with 24 teams in the League and four being relegated, it really wasn’t enough. Morecambe managed an impressive fourth place but losing 6-0 to Dagenham & Redbridge in the first leg of the play-off semi-final must have taken the gloss of it a bit.
Darren Moss should be on the bench at least for Morecambe.
Shrewsbury and Bradford fans will have been disappointed with the way their teams ended their season – and they can’t both be happy with their team’s start to this season either.
Shrewsbury have released lots of young Welsh players including Will Richards, who sat on the bench for about a third of Shrewsbury’s league games. But Tom Bradshaw is still at the club which is great news.
Michael Flynn considered leaving Bradford but he’s decided to stay. He probably won’t play today though as he has a stomach injury. Matthew Tipton had a trial with the club following his release from Macclesfield Town but he wasn’t offered a contract and ended up in Dundalk.
Southend United v Stockport County
Last season, Southend and Stockport had problems both with finances and winning games – although Southend did make a good start. Both will want a new start this season – but they can’t both have one.
Southend aren’t allowed to sign any new players due to a transfer embargo but Peter Gilbert has signed a pre-contract agreement following his release from Northampton Town. He won’t play or anything though as he’s injured his ankle.
There were rumours about Owain fon Williams being up for sale but Stockport denied it and he’s still there now. Maybe young striker Craig Roberts will build on his three League appearances on the bench last season.
Stevenage v Macclesfield Town
Stevenage win promotion to the League fourteen years after first winning the Conference and failing to go up. They start against Macclesfield, who are expected to struggle.
Macclesfield have released Matthew Tipton (he's now at Dundalk) but they’ve signed a new Welsh player, Sam Wedgbury from Sheffield United. Let’s hope he gets some more chances at Macclesfield.
Torquay United v Northampton Town
Torquay start the new season with a fully-fit squad but Northampton have quite a few concerns.
Northampton released Peter Gilbert when they got fed up with him messing them around but young goalkeeper Paul Walker is still at the club. He’s been doing well in pre-season but he’s very young, especially for a goalkeeper so the manager wants to look after him a bit and not make him play scary games.
Wycombe Wanderers v Morecambe
Wycombe did manage to claw themselves up to 22nd place last season in League One but with 24 teams in the League and four being relegated, it really wasn’t enough. Morecambe managed an impressive fourth place but losing 6-0 to Dagenham & Redbridge in the first leg of the play-off semi-final must have taken the gloss of it a bit.
Darren Moss should be on the bench at least for Morecambe.
Friday, 30 April 2010
League One Fixtures 1st May Part 2
Hartlepool United v Exeter City
It’s still not decided whether Hartlepool will be deducted three points or not – if not, a draw would see them safe, even a defeat will be enough if Tranmere Rovers fail to win against Millwall. If the points are deducted and Hartlepool don’t win against Exeter, they could only be out of the relegation zone on goal difference.
Exeter are in even deeper trouble, just two points from trouble.
Richard Duffy and Rob Edwards could both start again for Exeter with Andy Marriott on the bench. Stuart Fleetwood was dropped from the squad last week as Exeter were playing his parent club, Charlton, but he’s hoping his Tuesday night hat-trick for the reserves will help ensure he’s not left out against Hartlepool.
Huddersfield Town v Colchester United
Automatic promotion is very unlikely for Huddersfield but it’s still mathematically possible. Colchester have lost the chance even of being in the play-offs.
Colchester’s Lee Beevers is back in full training and played for the reserves on Monday but he’s not likely to be fit enough to play against Huddersfield. Thomas Bender could be in the squad though, he sometimes is.
Milton Keynes Dona v Brighton & Hove Albion
After finishing third last year, this season must be such a disappointment for MK Dons fans. Brighton meanwhile are not only safe, they could even finish in the top half.
Jermaine Easter couldn’t find the net for MK Dons last week but he wasn’t completely recovered from a thigh injury which is still troubling him. He’s one of many doubts this week – BBC Sport reports that MK Dons have just two fit first-team players. But Jermaine’s week hasn’t been all bad. He’s been named Football Writers’ Player of the Year as well as the top goalscorer award (he must be so glad Jason Puncheon went to Southampton).
Andrew Crofts will play for Brighton. He’s a big reason why Brighton are safe. He really is, I’m not just saying that because he’s Welsh.
Southend United v Stockport County
If only this fixture had happened last month, it might have been a bit relegation battle. But as it is, both teams are already destined to meet in League Two next season. Southend could finish 21st though if they’re lucky.
Owain fon Williams will play in goal for Stockport. I shouldn’t think many people would like to swap places with him. Owain and Craig Roberts probably won’t play but he’s one of just five Stockport players who aren’t out of contract at the end of the season.
It’s still not decided whether Hartlepool will be deducted three points or not – if not, a draw would see them safe, even a defeat will be enough if Tranmere Rovers fail to win against Millwall. If the points are deducted and Hartlepool don’t win against Exeter, they could only be out of the relegation zone on goal difference.
Exeter are in even deeper trouble, just two points from trouble.
Richard Duffy and Rob Edwards could both start again for Exeter with Andy Marriott on the bench. Stuart Fleetwood was dropped from the squad last week as Exeter were playing his parent club, Charlton, but he’s hoping his Tuesday night hat-trick for the reserves will help ensure he’s not left out against Hartlepool.
Huddersfield Town v Colchester United
Automatic promotion is very unlikely for Huddersfield but it’s still mathematically possible. Colchester have lost the chance even of being in the play-offs.
Colchester’s Lee Beevers is back in full training and played for the reserves on Monday but he’s not likely to be fit enough to play against Huddersfield. Thomas Bender could be in the squad though, he sometimes is.
Milton Keynes Dona v Brighton & Hove Albion
After finishing third last year, this season must be such a disappointment for MK Dons fans. Brighton meanwhile are not only safe, they could even finish in the top half.
Jermaine Easter couldn’t find the net for MK Dons last week but he wasn’t completely recovered from a thigh injury which is still troubling him. He’s one of many doubts this week – BBC Sport reports that MK Dons have just two fit first-team players. But Jermaine’s week hasn’t been all bad. He’s been named Football Writers’ Player of the Year as well as the top goalscorer award (he must be so glad Jason Puncheon went to Southampton).
Andrew Crofts will play for Brighton. He’s a big reason why Brighton are safe. He really is, I’m not just saying that because he’s Welsh.
Southend United v Stockport County
If only this fixture had happened last month, it might have been a bit relegation battle. But as it is, both teams are already destined to meet in League Two next season. Southend could finish 21st though if they’re lucky.
Owain fon Williams will play in goal for Stockport. I shouldn’t think many people would like to swap places with him. Owain and Craig Roberts probably won’t play but he’s one of just five Stockport players who aren’t out of contract at the end of the season.
Friday, 16 April 2010
League Two Results 13th April Part 1
Accrington Stanley v Port Vale
You know, maybe I should have listened to Port Vale manager micky Adams. I thought there was no way Port Vale would make the play-offs yet here they are, two points behind the play-offs with more games to play. Anyone would think these managers know more about football than me. ;)
Craig Davies opened the scoring for Vale after 35 minutes. He was withdrawn in the 84th minute but barely 60 seconds had passed before Vale had another Welsh striker on the field in the shape of Lewis Haldane (when I say ‘in the shape of’ that’s just a figure of speech, I’m not trying to imply he played like a cardboard cut-out. I would never do that, not even if he did). Gareth Owen played the full match in defence.
Bournemouth 2-1 Hereford United
Bournemouth consolidated their place in the top three and put a bit of pressure on Rochdale at the same time. But they were probably quite relieved Hereford waited until the 94th minute before scoring.
Rhoys Wiggins played the full match for Bournemouth. Joe Partington was on the bench.
Ryan Green, Ryan Valentine and Darren Jones were in Hereford’s team. Ryan conceded the penalty but it was probably an accident.
Bradford City 2-0 Morecambe
Bradford’s win dumped Morecambe out of the play-offs but they’re definitely still in the race, unlike Bradford.
Bradford were without Michael Flynn, whose rib injury kept him out for the third consecutive week.
Darren Moss was on the bench for Morecambe.
Dagenham & Redbridge 4-1 Barnet
Dagenham got a very useful win over Barnet, who dropped down to 22nd place, below Cheltenham Town on goal difference. It’s a good thing Grimsby Town are so bad or Barnet would be terrified. Dagenham are four places below the play-offs – but there are only two points in it.
Tony Roberts played in goal for Dagenham.
You know, maybe I should have listened to Port Vale manager micky Adams. I thought there was no way Port Vale would make the play-offs yet here they are, two points behind the play-offs with more games to play. Anyone would think these managers know more about football than me. ;)
Craig Davies opened the scoring for Vale after 35 minutes. He was withdrawn in the 84th minute but barely 60 seconds had passed before Vale had another Welsh striker on the field in the shape of Lewis Haldane (when I say ‘in the shape of’ that’s just a figure of speech, I’m not trying to imply he played like a cardboard cut-out. I would never do that, not even if he did). Gareth Owen played the full match in defence.
Bournemouth 2-1 Hereford United
Bournemouth consolidated their place in the top three and put a bit of pressure on Rochdale at the same time. But they were probably quite relieved Hereford waited until the 94th minute before scoring.
Rhoys Wiggins played the full match for Bournemouth. Joe Partington was on the bench.
Ryan Green, Ryan Valentine and Darren Jones were in Hereford’s team. Ryan conceded the penalty but it was probably an accident.
Bradford City 2-0 Morecambe
Bradford’s win dumped Morecambe out of the play-offs but they’re definitely still in the race, unlike Bradford.
Bradford were without Michael Flynn, whose rib injury kept him out for the third consecutive week.
Darren Moss was on the bench for Morecambe.
Dagenham & Redbridge 4-1 Barnet
Dagenham got a very useful win over Barnet, who dropped down to 22nd place, below Cheltenham Town on goal difference. It’s a good thing Grimsby Town are so bad or Barnet would be terrified. Dagenham are four places below the play-offs – but there are only two points in it.
Tony Roberts played in goal for Dagenham.
Sunday, 17 January 2010
League Two Postponements 16th January
Bradford City P-P Notts County
Notts County might have bought some good players by the time Michael Flynn’s Bradford get to play them. But Michael might not be there to play them. He’s been linked with League One’s Swindon Town.
Hereford United P-P Morecambe
All the Welsh players in this fixture would have been called Ryan or Darren. Ryan Green and Ryan Valentine both play for Hereford but they and Morecambe have a Darren each – Darren Jones at Hereford and Darren Moss at Morecambe. Ryan Green wouldn’t have played however as he’s just had a hernia operation and is expected to be out for a while.
Rochdale P-P Port Vale
Port Vale will play Rochdale another day. Gareth Owen, Lewis Haldane and new loan signing Craig Davies from Brighton could have played for Port Vale.
Notts County might have bought some good players by the time Michael Flynn’s Bradford get to play them. But Michael might not be there to play them. He’s been linked with League One’s Swindon Town.
Hereford United P-P Morecambe
All the Welsh players in this fixture would have been called Ryan or Darren. Ryan Green and Ryan Valentine both play for Hereford but they and Morecambe have a Darren each – Darren Jones at Hereford and Darren Moss at Morecambe. Ryan Green wouldn’t have played however as he’s just had a hernia operation and is expected to be out for a while.
Rochdale P-P Port Vale
Port Vale will play Rochdale another day. Gareth Owen, Lewis Haldane and new loan signing Craig Davies from Brighton could have played for Port Vale.
Saturday, 9 January 2010
League Two Postponements 9th January
The following fixtures have been postponed:b
Brighton & Hove Albion (Andrew Crofts, Craig Davies) P-P Brentford (Lewis Price)
Bristol Rovers (Byron Anthony, Ben Swallow) P-P Stockport County (Craig Roberts, Owain fon Williams)
Carlisle United P-P Millwall (Jason Price)
Charlton Athletic (Grant Basey) P-P Hartlepool United
Gillingham P-P Tranmere Rovers (Ash Taylor)
Milton Keynes Dons (Jermaine Easter) P-P Swindon Town
Oldham Athletic (Joe Jacobson) P-P Leyton Orient
Southend United P-P Walsall (Mark Bradley, Rhys Weston)
Yeovil Town (Nathan Jones) P-P Colchester United (Lee Beevers [injured)
Brighton & Hove Albion (Andrew Crofts, Craig Davies) P-P Brentford (Lewis Price)
Bristol Rovers (Byron Anthony, Ben Swallow) P-P Stockport County (Craig Roberts, Owain fon Williams)
Carlisle United P-P Millwall (Jason Price)
Charlton Athletic (Grant Basey) P-P Hartlepool United
Gillingham P-P Tranmere Rovers (Ash Taylor)
Milton Keynes Dons (Jermaine Easter) P-P Swindon Town
Oldham Athletic (Joe Jacobson) P-P Leyton Orient
Southend United P-P Walsall (Mark Bradley, Rhys Weston)
Yeovil Town (Nathan Jones) P-P Colchester United (Lee Beevers [injured)
Friday, 4 December 2009
League One news December 4th Part 2
Milton Keynes Dons v Yeovil Town
Jermaine Easter will not play for Milton Keynes Dons as he is suspended. MK Dons have been slipping down the table – can Shaun MacDonald and his Yeovil team-mates take advantage?
Norwich City v Oldham Athletic
Owain Tudur Jones has still not recovered from his groin injury. Rhoys Wiggins has not reappeared since his knee injury.
Tranmere Rovers v Brentford
No offence Brentford but are you mad? Lewis Price is currently on a season-long loan from Derby and I think they’ve cup-tied him and everything. But they’ve got themselves an Arsenal goalkeeper and they’re thinking of sending Lewis back to Derby. Well it’s great news for Derby of course. Not that I’m a literal sheep shagger but I don’t like to see the Rams in trouble. But why would Brentford want to get rid of Lewis? Did he sleep with the manager’s wife or something?
So I’m not expecting Lewis to feature in this game but fellow Welsh loanee James Wilson from Bristol City should play.
Ash Taylor believes struggling Tranmere can play their way out of trouble. Brentford, are you sure you want to get rid of Lewis?
Walsall v Southampton
Lloyd James is one yellow card away from a one-match suspension. He could be up against Mark Bradley and Rhys Weston for this match. They must be a certain number of yellow cards away from a suspension too.
Wycombe Wanderers v Stockport County
Owain Fon Williams, Craig Roberts and loan star Christian Ribeiro could all play for Stockport.
Jermaine Easter will not play for Milton Keynes Dons as he is suspended. MK Dons have been slipping down the table – can Shaun MacDonald and his Yeovil team-mates take advantage?
Norwich City v Oldham Athletic
Owain Tudur Jones has still not recovered from his groin injury. Rhoys Wiggins has not reappeared since his knee injury.
Tranmere Rovers v Brentford
No offence Brentford but are you mad? Lewis Price is currently on a season-long loan from Derby and I think they’ve cup-tied him and everything. But they’ve got themselves an Arsenal goalkeeper and they’re thinking of sending Lewis back to Derby. Well it’s great news for Derby of course. Not that I’m a literal sheep shagger but I don’t like to see the Rams in trouble. But why would Brentford want to get rid of Lewis? Did he sleep with the manager’s wife or something?
So I’m not expecting Lewis to feature in this game but fellow Welsh loanee James Wilson from Bristol City should play.
Ash Taylor believes struggling Tranmere can play their way out of trouble. Brentford, are you sure you want to get rid of Lewis?
Walsall v Southampton
Lloyd James is one yellow card away from a one-match suspension. He could be up against Mark Bradley and Rhys Weston for this match. They must be a certain number of yellow cards away from a suspension too.
Wycombe Wanderers v Stockport County
Owain Fon Williams, Craig Roberts and loan star Christian Ribeiro could all play for Stockport.
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
League One Fixtures 1st December Part 2
Millwall v Milton Keynes Dons
Jermaine Easter hopes to get into MK Dons’ starting line-up against old club Millwall. Jason Price and his Millwall team-mates are probably hoping Jermaine stays on the bench.
Oldham Athletic v Leeds United
Sam Vokes could play up front for Leeds but I actually hope he doesn’t. He’s too good. I want Millwall to win League One.
Southampton v Wycombe Wanderers
Lloyd James will be hoping Southampton can prove Wycombe’s win over Millwall was no more than a fluke. His team-mate Ryan Doble has returned to training following a shin injury. According to the Southampton site Ryan had ‘shin splints which [were] proving difficult to shake off’. I should hope so, if shin splints are doing their job properly it should take more than shaking a leg to remove them.
Southend United v Norwich City
Owain Tudur Jones definitely won’t play for Norwich but there’s no news on Rhoys Wiggins, who seems to have dropped off the face of the earth - or at least the face of Google News. 17 year old Josh Dawkin has become a regular on Norwich’s bench so don’t be surprised if he’s there again. Even the bench is a great achievement for such a young player. It’s not like he’s playing for Arsenal or Wales when half the team are too young to drink in America.
Stockport County v Swindon Town
Owain Fon Williams, Craig Roberts and Christian Ribeiro don’t seem to have injured so they have a good chance of beng part of Stockport’s team.
Jermaine Easter hopes to get into MK Dons’ starting line-up against old club Millwall. Jason Price and his Millwall team-mates are probably hoping Jermaine stays on the bench.
Oldham Athletic v Leeds United
Sam Vokes could play up front for Leeds but I actually hope he doesn’t. He’s too good. I want Millwall to win League One.
Southampton v Wycombe Wanderers
Lloyd James will be hoping Southampton can prove Wycombe’s win over Millwall was no more than a fluke. His team-mate Ryan Doble has returned to training following a shin injury. According to the Southampton site Ryan had ‘shin splints which [were] proving difficult to shake off’. I should hope so, if shin splints are doing their job properly it should take more than shaking a leg to remove them.
Southend United v Norwich City
Owain Tudur Jones definitely won’t play for Norwich but there’s no news on Rhoys Wiggins, who seems to have dropped off the face of the earth - or at least the face of Google News. 17 year old Josh Dawkin has become a regular on Norwich’s bench so don’t be surprised if he’s there again. Even the bench is a great achievement for such a young player. It’s not like he’s playing for Arsenal or Wales when half the team are too young to drink in America.
Stockport County v Swindon Town
Owain Fon Williams, Craig Roberts and Christian Ribeiro don’t seem to have injured so they have a good chance of beng part of Stockport’s team.
Monday, 30 November 2009
FA Cup Third Round Draw Part 3
Fulham v Swindon Town
Simon Davies v Billy Bodin
Stockport County or Torquay v Brighton
Owain Fon Williams & Craig Roberts v Andrew Crofts & Craig Davies
Scunthorpe United v Barnsley
Southampton v Rotherham United or Luton Town
Lloyd James v Rotherham or Luton
Bristol City v Cardiff City
Lewin Nyatanga & Gavin Williams v Adam Matthews & Joe Ledley
Reading v Liverpool
Simon Church & Jake Taylor v Liverpool
Simon Davies v Billy Bodin
Stockport County or Torquay v Brighton
Owain Fon Williams & Craig Roberts v Andrew Crofts & Craig Davies
Scunthorpe United v Barnsley
Southampton v Rotherham United or Luton Town
Lloyd James v Rotherham or Luton
Bristol City v Cardiff City
Lewin Nyatanga & Gavin Williams v Adam Matthews & Joe Ledley
Reading v Liverpool
Simon Church & Jake Taylor v Liverpool
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