Bristol Rovers 0-0 Hartlepool United
Every point is welcome to Bristol Rovers at the moment, especially when they arguably don’t deserve any points at all. They now haven’t won in the league for twelve games.
Byron Anthony was back in Bristol Rovers’ starting line-up after recovering from illness. Ben Swallow also started and was replaced by Eliot Richards in the 88th minute.
Milton Keynes 1-3 Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth are just three points behind MK Dons, who are in the play-offs, after bouncing back from three consecutive defeats.
Carl Fletcher played the full match for Plymouth but Jermaine Easter missed the chance to catch up with his former Plymouth team-mates – he moved to Crystal Palace last week.
Rochdale 0-0 Bournemouth
Rochdale are unbeaten in 2011 and three points from the play-offs after drawiing with Bournemouth.
Nicky Adams missed out with an ankle injury but Matt Done didn’t take his place in the team although he did come off the bench in the second half.
Rhoys Wiggins played the full match for Bournemouth. Joe Partington was on the bench.
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Thursday, 20 January 2011
League One Results 15th January 2011
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.
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.
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 11th January 2011
Bristol Rovers 2-2 Walsall
A point was enough to lift Walsall off the bottom of the table while Bristol Rovers are now just three points from safety – but they really needed a bit more than one point.
Byron Anthony was missing from Bristol Rovers’ squad due to illness. He has food poisoning, poor boy. I want to give him a hug… from a distance. Ben Swallow and Eliot Richards both started but manager Dave Penney says Bristol Rovers need another striker bue he thinks Eliot is too young.
Huddersfield Town 3-2 Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth were 2-0 up after 15 minutes, despite being down to 9 men, but Huddersfield worked together to ensure they didn’t score anymore. A second red card for Plymouth early in the second half probably helped a bit too..
Carl Fletcher played the full match for Plymouth. He was booked for applauding the referee, which is a new one. I wonder if that would count as dissent, unsporting behaviour or time-wasting. I would say it is more the first two but that the third is easier to prove. A player could argue that applause is usually a gesture of agreement or support but not that it doesn’t delay the restart.
Peterborough United 2-1 Brentford
Peterborough needed a stoppage time goal in order to beat Brentford but that’s not bad at all for a team who have just lost their manager. The win put Peterborough into the play-off places, having played one or more games fewer than the teams immediately above them.
Arron Davies apparently went to Peterborough because he liked the manager. He wasn’t in the squad for this match.
A point was enough to lift Walsall off the bottom of the table while Bristol Rovers are now just three points from safety – but they really needed a bit more than one point.
Byron Anthony was missing from Bristol Rovers’ squad due to illness. He has food poisoning, poor boy. I want to give him a hug… from a distance. Ben Swallow and Eliot Richards both started but manager Dave Penney says Bristol Rovers need another striker bue he thinks Eliot is too young.
Huddersfield Town 3-2 Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth were 2-0 up after 15 minutes, despite being down to 9 men, but Huddersfield worked together to ensure they didn’t score anymore. A second red card for Plymouth early in the second half probably helped a bit too..
Carl Fletcher played the full match for Plymouth. He was booked for applauding the referee, which is a new one. I wonder if that would count as dissent, unsporting behaviour or time-wasting. I would say it is more the first two but that the third is easier to prove. A player could argue that applause is usually a gesture of agreement or support but not that it doesn’t delay the restart.
Peterborough United 2-1 Brentford
Peterborough needed a stoppage time goal in order to beat Brentford but that’s not bad at all for a team who have just lost their manager. The win put Peterborough into the play-off places, having played one or more games fewer than the teams immediately above them.
Arron Davies apparently went to Peterborough because he liked the manager. He wasn’t in the squad for this match.
Tuesday, 11 January 2011
League One Fixtures 11th January 2011
Bristol Rovers v Walsall
A win for either club won’t be enough to lift them out of the bottom four although Bristol Rovers would be just a point from safety, despite not having won a league game since the middle of October. For Walsall, the situation is more worrying. They are eight points from safety and without Bristol Rovers’ luxury of a game in hand.
Byron Anthony was staying positive – in a way – at the end of 2010, claiming Bristol Rovers were in a false position. It’s not clear whether this is still his opinion now but he’s almost certain to be given a place in the starting line-up – and the chance to put things right. Ben Swallow and Eliot Richards should also be in the squad.
Sean Geddes could be on the bench for Walsall.
Huddersfield Town v Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth are quite a way down the table in fourteenth – but a win at Huddersfield would put them out of the play-offs only on goal difference (I think it’s fair to assume they won’t win 18-0) and just three points behind the home team. Huddersfield’s home record suggests that beating them will be a far from easy task.
Carl Fletcher should play for Plymouth.
Peterborough United v Brentford
Peterborough need to bounce back from both a 6-2 thrashing by Fulham in the FA Cup and the loss of manager Gary Johnson as they try to do what they can against a rapidly improving Brentford. Brentford could move into the play-off places if they win.
Arron Davies will hope to keep his place in Peterborough’s starting line-up.
A win for either club won’t be enough to lift them out of the bottom four although Bristol Rovers would be just a point from safety, despite not having won a league game since the middle of October. For Walsall, the situation is more worrying. They are eight points from safety and without Bristol Rovers’ luxury of a game in hand.
Byron Anthony was staying positive – in a way – at the end of 2010, claiming Bristol Rovers were in a false position. It’s not clear whether this is still his opinion now but he’s almost certain to be given a place in the starting line-up – and the chance to put things right. Ben Swallow and Eliot Richards should also be in the squad.
Sean Geddes could be on the bench for Walsall.
Huddersfield Town v Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth are quite a way down the table in fourteenth – but a win at Huddersfield would put them out of the play-offs only on goal difference (I think it’s fair to assume they won’t win 18-0) and just three points behind the home team. Huddersfield’s home record suggests that beating them will be a far from easy task.
Carl Fletcher should play for Plymouth.
Peterborough United v Brentford
Peterborough need to bounce back from both a 6-2 thrashing by Fulham in the FA Cup and the loss of manager Gary Johnson as they try to do what they can against a rapidly improving Brentford. Brentford could move into the play-off places if they win.
Arron Davies will hope to keep his place in Peterborough’s starting line-up.
Friday, 7 January 2011
Welsh Players Christmas-New Year matches 2010-11 (League One, Part 1)
Bournemouth
Rhoys Wiggins might not necessarily be the first names on the team-sheet – I always tend to write the goalkeeper’s name first. But his isn’t a name you’re going to leave off the team-sheet.
MK Dons A 2-0 (played all)
Swindon A 1-2 (played all)
Brentford H 3-1 (played all)
Joe Partington returned from a loan spell at Eastbourne Borough, where he scored goals, got sent off and returned to his parent club with a knock. But he hasn’t been in Bournemouth’s squad since his return.
Brentford
Nicky Adams returned to Brentford when his loan spell came to an end but he only stayed long enough to sort out a permanent move to Rochdale.
Bristol Rovers
Byron Anthony’s Christmas wish was probably to score no own goals, and miss no penalties. And he didn’t do any of those things. But neither did he win a match.
MK Dons A 2-0 (Y foul 1, played all3)
Plymouth H 2-3 (played all)
Eliot Richards has spent most of the season on the bench but he played a part in Bristol Rovers’ defeat to Milton Keynes Dons before getting his second start of the season against Plymouth Argyle. Not to mention his first assist.
MK Dons A 2-0 (bench, on 46)
Plymouth H 2-3 (A1 11, played all)
Ben Swallow’s second goal for Bristol Rovers was rewarded with two starts over the Christmas period.
MK Dons A 2-0 (starts, off 46)
Plymouth H 2-3 (starts, Y foul 57, off 72)
Carlisle United
Jason Price was at Bradford City over Christmas and there was talk of his extending his loan spell again but he came back to Carlisle instead.
Colchester United
Colchester played only two of their Christmas matches but they marked a first and second starts of the season for Lee Beevers.
Charlton H 3-3 (played all)
Orient A 4-2 (Y 11, played all)
Lloyd James had already started twice this season but only in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy and Carling Cup. Now he has two in the league to add to them. (Let’s not mention the penalty.)
Charlton H 3-3 (conc pen 18, played all)
Orient A 4-2 (Y foul 55, played all)
Thomas Bender made his third appearance in a Colchester squad – his first and second in the league.
Charlton H 3-3 (bench)
Orient A 4-2 (bench)
Dagenham & Redbridge
Tony Roberts played in goal as Dagenham continue to struggle with life in League One.
Brentford A 2-1 (played all)
Southampton H 1-3 (played all)
Loanee Kayleden Brown spent Christmas and the New Year recovering from an ankle injury.
Rhoys Wiggins might not necessarily be the first names on the team-sheet – I always tend to write the goalkeeper’s name first. But his isn’t a name you’re going to leave off the team-sheet.
MK Dons A 2-0 (played all)
Swindon A 1-2 (played all)
Brentford H 3-1 (played all)
Joe Partington returned from a loan spell at Eastbourne Borough, where he scored goals, got sent off and returned to his parent club with a knock. But he hasn’t been in Bournemouth’s squad since his return.
Brentford
Nicky Adams returned to Brentford when his loan spell came to an end but he only stayed long enough to sort out a permanent move to Rochdale.
Bristol Rovers
Byron Anthony’s Christmas wish was probably to score no own goals, and miss no penalties. And he didn’t do any of those things. But neither did he win a match.
MK Dons A 2-0 (Y foul 1, played all3)
Plymouth H 2-3 (played all)
Eliot Richards has spent most of the season on the bench but he played a part in Bristol Rovers’ defeat to Milton Keynes Dons before getting his second start of the season against Plymouth Argyle. Not to mention his first assist.
MK Dons A 2-0 (bench, on 46)
Plymouth H 2-3 (A1 11, played all)
Ben Swallow’s second goal for Bristol Rovers was rewarded with two starts over the Christmas period.
MK Dons A 2-0 (starts, off 46)
Plymouth H 2-3 (starts, Y foul 57, off 72)
Carlisle United
Jason Price was at Bradford City over Christmas and there was talk of his extending his loan spell again but he came back to Carlisle instead.
Colchester United
Colchester played only two of their Christmas matches but they marked a first and second starts of the season for Lee Beevers.
Charlton H 3-3 (played all)
Orient A 4-2 (Y 11, played all)
Lloyd James had already started twice this season but only in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy and Carling Cup. Now he has two in the league to add to them. (Let’s not mention the penalty.)
Charlton H 3-3 (conc pen 18, played all)
Orient A 4-2 (Y foul 55, played all)
Thomas Bender made his third appearance in a Colchester squad – his first and second in the league.
Charlton H 3-3 (bench)
Orient A 4-2 (bench)
Dagenham & Redbridge
Tony Roberts played in goal as Dagenham continue to struggle with life in League One.
Brentford A 2-1 (played all)
Southampton H 1-3 (played all)
Loanee Kayleden Brown spent Christmas and the New Year recovering from an ankle injury.
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, 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 1)
Brighton & Hove Albion 2-2 Bristol Rovers
Brighton are just four points clear at the top of the table after Bristol Rovers grabbed a stoppage time draw. But Brighton’s unbeaten home record remains intact.
Byron Anthony had a mixed game, scoring the goal to put Bristol Rovers 1-0 up before conceding the penalty to put Brighton ahead. If you must do both, Byron, it’s so much better to do them the other way around. Byron also picked up his fifth yellow card of the season. At least five Welsh players have ‘achieved’ that this season.
Ben Swallow started for Bristol Rovers for the first time this season. Eliot Richards was on the bench.
Charlton Athletic 3-2 Yeovil Town
Yeovil gave Charlton a tougher time of it than Peterborough did in the last match but the result was just the same in terms of three points going to Charlton.
Gavin Williams and Shaun MacDonald both played the full match for Yeovil but Gavin picked up his fifth yellow card. Nathan Jones and Owain Tudur Jones dropped to the bench.
Colchester United 3-2 Hartlepool United
Hartlepool thought they’d snatched a point in the 88th minute but Colchester won in injury time with a dramatic and controversial penalty.
Lee Beevers came off the bench after 79 minutes. Lloyd James didn’t come off the bench at all.
Dagenham & Redbridge 0-1 Oldham Athletic
Dagenham remain in 22nd place on goal difference despite losing to Oldham.
New loan signing Kayelden Brown made his first start for the Daggers but Tony Roberts was only on the bench, presumably due to his back injury.
Joe Jacobson was an unused substitute for Oldham but all Oldham’s substitutes were unused in this match.
Brighton are just four points clear at the top of the table after Bristol Rovers grabbed a stoppage time draw. But Brighton’s unbeaten home record remains intact.
Byron Anthony had a mixed game, scoring the goal to put Bristol Rovers 1-0 up before conceding the penalty to put Brighton ahead. If you must do both, Byron, it’s so much better to do them the other way around. Byron also picked up his fifth yellow card of the season. At least five Welsh players have ‘achieved’ that this season.
Ben Swallow started for Bristol Rovers for the first time this season. Eliot Richards was on the bench.
Charlton Athletic 3-2 Yeovil Town
Yeovil gave Charlton a tougher time of it than Peterborough did in the last match but the result was just the same in terms of three points going to Charlton.
Gavin Williams and Shaun MacDonald both played the full match for Yeovil but Gavin picked up his fifth yellow card. Nathan Jones and Owain Tudur Jones dropped to the bench.
Colchester United 3-2 Hartlepool United
Hartlepool thought they’d snatched a point in the 88th minute but Colchester won in injury time with a dramatic and controversial penalty.
Lee Beevers came off the bench after 79 minutes. Lloyd James didn’t come off the bench at all.
Dagenham & Redbridge 0-1 Oldham Athletic
Dagenham remain in 22nd place on goal difference despite losing to Oldham.
New loan signing Kayelden Brown made his first start for the Daggers but Tony Roberts was only on the bench, presumably due to his back injury.
Joe Jacobson was an unused substitute for Oldham but all Oldham’s substitutes were unused in this match.
Saturday, 20 November 2010
League One Fixtures/News 20th November 2010 (Part 1)
Brighton & Hove Albion v Bristol Rovers
Brighton are unbeaten at home but you should never write off Bristol Rovers. They lose to the most embarrassing teams – but they also beat some pretty good ones.
Byron Anthony is expected to play at right back for Bristol Rovers. Ben Swallow is expected to be given his first start of the season. Eliot Richards will probably be on the bench.
Charlton Athletic v Yeovil Town
Yeovil have found wins hard to come by this season and now they face Charlton, a team that has just put five past the formerly high-flying Peterborough United.
Gavin Williams has fully recovered from an ankle injury and could start alongside Owain Tudur Jones and Shaun MacDonald. Nathan Jones might also start for Yeovil again.
Colchester United v Hartlepool United
Both teams had a disappointing end to last season, with Colchester missing out on the play-offs despite being there for most of the season, while Hartlepool were deducted three points and came very close to relegation. Things are looking similar this season. Colchester are in the play-offs but currently only on goal difference while Hartlepool really don’t want to lose another three points. Although I doubt they’d enjoy three points in any circumstances.
Lee Beevers and Lloyd James are most likely to be on the bench for Colchester.
Dagenham & Redbridge v Oldham Athletic
Dag & Red are in the bottom four but they’ve only lost once at home this season. Quite a lot better than Oldham’s away record.
Tony Roberts returns for Dag & Red after missing four matches with an ankle injury. Kayelden Brown is at Dag & Red on loan but he’s only been on the bench so far.
Joe Jacobson could be on the bench for Oldham.
Brighton are unbeaten at home but you should never write off Bristol Rovers. They lose to the most embarrassing teams – but they also beat some pretty good ones.
Byron Anthony is expected to play at right back for Bristol Rovers. Ben Swallow is expected to be given his first start of the season. Eliot Richards will probably be on the bench.
Charlton Athletic v Yeovil Town
Yeovil have found wins hard to come by this season and now they face Charlton, a team that has just put five past the formerly high-flying Peterborough United.
Gavin Williams has fully recovered from an ankle injury and could start alongside Owain Tudur Jones and Shaun MacDonald. Nathan Jones might also start for Yeovil again.
Colchester United v Hartlepool United
Both teams had a disappointing end to last season, with Colchester missing out on the play-offs despite being there for most of the season, while Hartlepool were deducted three points and came very close to relegation. Things are looking similar this season. Colchester are in the play-offs but currently only on goal difference while Hartlepool really don’t want to lose another three points. Although I doubt they’d enjoy three points in any circumstances.
Lee Beevers and Lloyd James are most likely to be on the bench for Colchester.
Dagenham & Redbridge v Oldham Athletic
Dag & Red are in the bottom four but they’ve only lost once at home this season. Quite a lot better than Oldham’s away record.
Tony Roberts returns for Dag & Red after missing four matches with an ankle injury. Kayelden Brown is at Dag & Red on loan but he’s only been on the bench so far.
Joe Jacobson could be on the bench for Oldham.
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
League One Results 13th November 2010 (Part 1)
Bournemouth 3-0 Walsall
Bournemouth’s excellent home record continues as they beat bottom club Walsall and moved into third place.
Rhoys Wiggins got the assist for Bournemouth’s second goal.
Sean Geddes was back on the bench for Walsall but he has been earning his money lately, playing a part in Rotherham’s reserves beat Walsall’s reserves 7-0.
Brentford 0-2 Milton Keynes Dons
MK Dons’ away record was looking pretty good after the first game of the season but it took them until Saturday to find their second away win.
Poor MK Dons striker Jermaine Easter missed the whole thing due to a thigh injury after failing a late fitness test.
Bristol Rovers 0-3 Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient went into this match without an away win to their names but when it finally came, they made sure it was a good one.
Byron Anthony played the full match for Bristol Rovers but perhaps he was a little optimistic in his claims that Bristol Rovers would manage just fine without leading scorer Will Hoskins. Eliot Richards was a 58th minute susbstitute while Ben Swallow played on the bench.
Exeter City 3-1 Notts County
Exeter ended a run of three defeats with victory over Notts County, who drop into the bottom three.
Richard Duffy was the only Welshman to start for Notts County but that didn’t seem to do Exeter any harm. Rob Edwards and Daniel Nardiello were on the bench. First team coach Rob will be very happy with his young team-mates.
A Ben Davies free kick provided the assist for Notts County’s goal.
Oldham Athletic 1-0 Huddersfield Town
Oldham keep their unbeaten home record intact with victory over Huddersfield, who remain in the play-offs despite the defeat.
Joe Jacobson was an unused substitute for Oldham.
Peterborough United 1-5 Charlton Athletic
Charlton are in second place and unbeaten in six after beating Peterborough United by quite a big scoreline.
Lewin Nyatanga played for Peterborough and he might have had some small involvement in Charlton’s fifth goal but it was probably a bit late for a Peterborough comeback by then. Arron Davies was a half-time substitute.
Bournemouth’s excellent home record continues as they beat bottom club Walsall and moved into third place.
Rhoys Wiggins got the assist for Bournemouth’s second goal.
Sean Geddes was back on the bench for Walsall but he has been earning his money lately, playing a part in Rotherham’s reserves beat Walsall’s reserves 7-0.
Brentford 0-2 Milton Keynes Dons
MK Dons’ away record was looking pretty good after the first game of the season but it took them until Saturday to find their second away win.
Poor MK Dons striker Jermaine Easter missed the whole thing due to a thigh injury after failing a late fitness test.
Bristol Rovers 0-3 Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient went into this match without an away win to their names but when it finally came, they made sure it was a good one.
Byron Anthony played the full match for Bristol Rovers but perhaps he was a little optimistic in his claims that Bristol Rovers would manage just fine without leading scorer Will Hoskins. Eliot Richards was a 58th minute susbstitute while Ben Swallow played on the bench.
Exeter City 3-1 Notts County
Exeter ended a run of three defeats with victory over Notts County, who drop into the bottom three.
Richard Duffy was the only Welshman to start for Notts County but that didn’t seem to do Exeter any harm. Rob Edwards and Daniel Nardiello were on the bench. First team coach Rob will be very happy with his young team-mates.
A Ben Davies free kick provided the assist for Notts County’s goal.
Oldham Athletic 1-0 Huddersfield Town
Oldham keep their unbeaten home record intact with victory over Huddersfield, who remain in the play-offs despite the defeat.
Joe Jacobson was an unused substitute for Oldham.
Peterborough United 1-5 Charlton Athletic
Charlton are in second place and unbeaten in six after beating Peterborough United by quite a big scoreline.
Lewin Nyatanga played for Peterborough and he might have had some small involvement in Charlton’s fifth goal but it was probably a bit late for a Peterborough comeback by then. Arron Davies was a half-time substitute.
Saturday, 6 November 2010
FA Cup Fixtures 6th November 2010 (Part 2)
Cambridge United v Huddersfield Town
David Partridge is likely to play for Cambridge after recovering from an ankle injury.
Cheltenham Town v Morecambe
Josh Low should play for Cheltenham.
Colchester City v Bradford City
Lee Beevers and Lloyd James probably have a chance of starting against League Two Bradford. Maybe we’ll be really lucky and Tom Bender will be in the squad too.
Carlisle United have given Jason Price permission to play for Bradford in the FA Cup. Bradford won’t have Michael Flynn due to a groin injury.
Dagenham & Redbridge v Leyton Orient
Dagenham will be without goalkeeper Tony Roberts, who has an ankle injury.
Darlington v Bristol Rovers
Ben Swallow and Eliot Richards will hope for a chance against non-league Darlington. Byron Anthony could also play but if Bristol Rovers are resting players, he could be one of them.
Dartford v Port Vale
Lewis Haldane is expected to return to the squad after recovering from an infected insect bite although he is unlikely to play. He has been out for three months and it will be great to see him back. Gareth Owen might play or might be rested.
Fleetwood Town v Walsall
Sean Geddes might return to Walsall’s squad. He hasn’t been in it for the last few weeks but Walsall might give different players a chance against Fleetwood.
David Partridge is likely to play for Cambridge after recovering from an ankle injury.
Cheltenham Town v Morecambe
Josh Low should play for Cheltenham.
Colchester City v Bradford City
Lee Beevers and Lloyd James probably have a chance of starting against League Two Bradford. Maybe we’ll be really lucky and Tom Bender will be in the squad too.
Carlisle United have given Jason Price permission to play for Bradford in the FA Cup. Bradford won’t have Michael Flynn due to a groin injury.
Dagenham & Redbridge v Leyton Orient
Dagenham will be without goalkeeper Tony Roberts, who has an ankle injury.
Darlington v Bristol Rovers
Ben Swallow and Eliot Richards will hope for a chance against non-league Darlington. Byron Anthony could also play but if Bristol Rovers are resting players, he could be one of them.
Dartford v Port Vale
Lewis Haldane is expected to return to the squad after recovering from an infected insect bite although he is unlikely to play. He has been out for three months and it will be great to see him back. Gareth Owen might play or might be rested.
Fleetwood Town v Walsall
Sean Geddes might return to Walsall’s squad. He hasn’t been in it for the last few weeks but Walsall might give different players a chance against Fleetwood.
Thursday, 4 November 2010
League One Results 2nd November 2010 (Part 2)
Plymouth Argyle 3-1 Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers lost the match but the manager felt they played well enough to win. He believes if they keep playing like that, they will win matches.
It was thought that Carl Fletcher would return for an ankle injury due to necessity rather than because he’d actually recovered or anything like that but luckily the other injured players recovered just in time and Carl didn’t even have to sit on the bench.
Byron Anthony played the full match for Bristol Rovers while Ben Swallow made only his second substitute appearance of the season. Eliot Richards stayed on the bench.
Southampton 4-0 Dagenham & Redbridge
Dag & Red’s evening got off to a bad start when goalkeeper Tony Roberts was forced to withdraw due to injury . The rapidly-improving Southampton took full advantage, putting four past his replacement and moving into the play-off places. Dagenham are second-bottom and without an away win this season.
Walsall 1-3 Peterborough United
Even after this win, Peterborough are as close to the relegation zone as they are to runaway league leaders Brighton.
Lewin Nyatanga made his debut for Peterborough after signing on loan for Bristol City. But it was Arron Davies who made the biggest impact, getting the assist for Peterborough’s first goal before scoring the second. He might have got the assist for the third too – it was certainly his corner that started things off.
Bristol Rovers lost the match but the manager felt they played well enough to win. He believes if they keep playing like that, they will win matches.
It was thought that Carl Fletcher would return for an ankle injury due to necessity rather than because he’d actually recovered or anything like that but luckily the other injured players recovered just in time and Carl didn’t even have to sit on the bench.
Byron Anthony played the full match for Bristol Rovers while Ben Swallow made only his second substitute appearance of the season. Eliot Richards stayed on the bench.
Southampton 4-0 Dagenham & Redbridge
Dag & Red’s evening got off to a bad start when goalkeeper Tony Roberts was forced to withdraw due to injury . The rapidly-improving Southampton took full advantage, putting four past his replacement and moving into the play-off places. Dagenham are second-bottom and without an away win this season.
Walsall 1-3 Peterborough United
Even after this win, Peterborough are as close to the relegation zone as they are to runaway league leaders Brighton.
Lewin Nyatanga made his debut for Peterborough after signing on loan for Bristol City. But it was Arron Davies who made the biggest impact, getting the assist for Peterborough’s first goal before scoring the second. He might have got the assist for the third too – it was certainly his corner that started things off.
League One Results 30th October 2010 (Part 1)
Bournemouth 1-2 Colchester United
Bournemouth were unbeaten at home before this match while Colchester were unbeaten away and it was Colchester – who only recemtly lost their unbeaten home record – who came out on top.
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe’s comments suggested he thought Bournemouth had got a point. It would be lovely if he was right but he’s really kind of not. The FA change the rules every year but if they’d changed that one, I’m sure I’d know about it.
Rhoys Wiggins played the full match for Bournemouth
Lee Beevers and Lloyd James were both on the bench for Colchester, with Lee making another late appearance as a substitute.
Bristol Rovers 1-1 Carlisle United
When Bristol Rovers defender Danny Coles handled the ball in the penalty area stoppage time, Carlisle thought they’d snatched a win. Luckily for Bristol Rovers, their goalkeeper saved the penalty and the points were shared.
Byron Anthony played the full match for Bristol Rovers with Eliot Richards and Ben Swallow on the bench.
Dagenham & Redbridge 1-1 Hartlepool United
If Dag & Red want to stay in League One, they really ought to be beating their relegation rivals at home. And they could so easily have won this one without a stoppage-time own goal. It was a day for own goals – Dag & Red’s 49th-minute opener was scored by a Hartlepool player.
Tony Roberts was in goal for Dag & Red.
Exeter City 2-4 Brentford
Exeter’s unbeaten home record came to an end when struggling Brentford (who are even now only two points above the relegation zone) managed an excellent win. It could have been even worse for Exeter – their goalkeeper Paul Jones (not to be confused with former Welsh international keeper Paul Jones) saved two penalties.
Richard Duffy played the full match with Rob Edwards on the bench. Daniel Nardiello’s hamstring didn’t allow him to take part.
Leyton Orient 2-1 Rochdale
Even after this win, Leyton Orient are only outside the relegation zone on goal difference but at least they’re out of it. Rochdale lost their third consecutive away game although they had their chances to grab a point.
Nicky Adams nearly opened the scoring for Rochdale but unfortunately his effort was saved. Nicky conceded the penalty, wrongly in the opinion of Rochdale manager Keith Hill. Matt Done came off the bench after 71 minutes.
Bournemouth were unbeaten at home before this match while Colchester were unbeaten away and it was Colchester – who only recemtly lost their unbeaten home record – who came out on top.
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe’s comments suggested he thought Bournemouth had got a point. It would be lovely if he was right but he’s really kind of not. The FA change the rules every year but if they’d changed that one, I’m sure I’d know about it.
Rhoys Wiggins played the full match for Bournemouth
Lee Beevers and Lloyd James were both on the bench for Colchester, with Lee making another late appearance as a substitute.
Bristol Rovers 1-1 Carlisle United
When Bristol Rovers defender Danny Coles handled the ball in the penalty area stoppage time, Carlisle thought they’d snatched a win. Luckily for Bristol Rovers, their goalkeeper saved the penalty and the points were shared.
Byron Anthony played the full match for Bristol Rovers with Eliot Richards and Ben Swallow on the bench.
Dagenham & Redbridge 1-1 Hartlepool United
If Dag & Red want to stay in League One, they really ought to be beating their relegation rivals at home. And they could so easily have won this one without a stoppage-time own goal. It was a day for own goals – Dag & Red’s 49th-minute opener was scored by a Hartlepool player.
Tony Roberts was in goal for Dag & Red.
Exeter City 2-4 Brentford
Exeter’s unbeaten home record came to an end when struggling Brentford (who are even now only two points above the relegation zone) managed an excellent win. It could have been even worse for Exeter – their goalkeeper Paul Jones (not to be confused with former Welsh international keeper Paul Jones) saved two penalties.
Richard Duffy played the full match with Rob Edwards on the bench. Daniel Nardiello’s hamstring didn’t allow him to take part.
Leyton Orient 2-1 Rochdale
Even after this win, Leyton Orient are only outside the relegation zone on goal difference but at least they’re out of it. Rochdale lost their third consecutive away game although they had their chances to grab a point.
Nicky Adams nearly opened the scoring for Rochdale but unfortunately his effort was saved. Nicky conceded the penalty, wrongly in the opinion of Rochdale manager Keith Hill. Matt Done came off the bench after 71 minutes.
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
League One Fixtures 2nd November 2010 (Part 2)
Plymouth Argyle v Bristol Rovers
Plymouth are only in the bottom four on goal difference but Bristol Rovers never do what you expect so Plymouth will fancy their chances. I won’t say how many of their last five matches Plymouth have won. There’s a Plymouth fan who reads my blog and I don’t want to put him off coming back.
Carl Fletcher could return to Plymouth’s starting line-up for this match. Not that he’s fit or anything, his ankle is still dodgy but Plymouth are desperate. Not as desperate as MK Dons but they are a bit short of players.
Byron Anthony will start for Bristol Rovers. Ben Swallow could get his first start of the season after playing well for the reserves. Eliot Richards will probably be on the bench.
Rochdale v Oldham Athletic
Rochdale and Oldham have identical away records. I’ve got a feeling this will no longer be the case after this match. Rochdale are three points from the play-offs… and three points from the relegation zone. That could change too.
Nicky Adams will hope to keep his place in Rochdale’s starting line-up. Matt Done hasn’t been in the starting line-up since Nicky arrived.
Joe Jacobson could be on the bench again for Oldham.
Southampton v Dagenham & Redbridge
Dag & Red will be wishing they’d played Southampton earlier on in the season when they weren’t as good. This probably isn’t the easiest place for them to pick up their first away win.
Tony Roberts will be in goal for Dag & Red.
Walsall v Peterborough United
Peterborough are fifth in the table but that isn’t so much because of their away form. Even if Walsall win, they’ll still be in the relegation zone at the end of today.
New loan signing Lewin Nyatanga is expected to start for Peterborough. Arron Davies was dropped to the bench for Peterborough’s last match but they lost 3-0 so maybe they’ll let him back in.
Plymouth are only in the bottom four on goal difference but Bristol Rovers never do what you expect so Plymouth will fancy their chances. I won’t say how many of their last five matches Plymouth have won. There’s a Plymouth fan who reads my blog and I don’t want to put him off coming back.
Carl Fletcher could return to Plymouth’s starting line-up for this match. Not that he’s fit or anything, his ankle is still dodgy but Plymouth are desperate. Not as desperate as MK Dons but they are a bit short of players.
Byron Anthony will start for Bristol Rovers. Ben Swallow could get his first start of the season after playing well for the reserves. Eliot Richards will probably be on the bench.
Rochdale v Oldham Athletic
Rochdale and Oldham have identical away records. I’ve got a feeling this will no longer be the case after this match. Rochdale are three points from the play-offs… and three points from the relegation zone. That could change too.
Nicky Adams will hope to keep his place in Rochdale’s starting line-up. Matt Done hasn’t been in the starting line-up since Nicky arrived.
Joe Jacobson could be on the bench again for Oldham.
Southampton v Dagenham & Redbridge
Dag & Red will be wishing they’d played Southampton earlier on in the season when they weren’t as good. This probably isn’t the easiest place for them to pick up their first away win.
Tony Roberts will be in goal for Dag & Red.
Walsall v Peterborough United
Peterborough are fifth in the table but that isn’t so much because of their away form. Even if Walsall win, they’ll still be in the relegation zone at the end of today.
New loan signing Lewin Nyatanga is expected to start for Peterborough. Arron Davies was dropped to the bench for Peterborough’s last match but they lost 3-0 so maybe they’ll let him back in.
Thursday, 28 October 2010
League One Results 23rd October 2010 (Part 2)
Hartlepool United 2-2 Bristol Rovers
Byron Anthony made up for an own goal in his last match by getting a last-minute equaliser for Bristol Rovers. Ben Swallow made his first substitute appearance of the season while Eliot Richards stayed on the bench.
Milton Keynes Dons 1-0 Exeter City
Jermaine Easter was on the bench but he got to make an appearance after 72 minutes.
Richard Duffy and Rob Edwards both started for Exeter but Daniel Nardiello’s hamstring is playing up again and he missed the match.
Plymouth Argyle 2-1 Huddersfield Town
Plymouth were without their captain Carl Fletcher, who has a dead leg.
Rochdale 3-2 Dagenham & Redbridge
Nicky Adams got the assist for Rochdale’s second goal – he’s now played twice for Rochdale and got two assists. It looks like he’s settling in well. Matt Done was on the bench.
Tony Roberts was in goal for Dag & Red.
Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Bournemouth
Rhoys Wiggins played the full match for Bournemouth. Joe Partington was on the bench.
Byron Anthony made up for an own goal in his last match by getting a last-minute equaliser for Bristol Rovers. Ben Swallow made his first substitute appearance of the season while Eliot Richards stayed on the bench.
Milton Keynes Dons 1-0 Exeter City
Jermaine Easter was on the bench but he got to make an appearance after 72 minutes.
Richard Duffy and Rob Edwards both started for Exeter but Daniel Nardiello’s hamstring is playing up again and he missed the match.
Plymouth Argyle 2-1 Huddersfield Town
Plymouth were without their captain Carl Fletcher, who has a dead leg.
Rochdale 3-2 Dagenham & Redbridge
Nicky Adams got the assist for Rochdale’s second goal – he’s now played twice for Rochdale and got two assists. It looks like he’s settling in well. Matt Done was on the bench.
Tony Roberts was in goal for Dag & Red.
Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Bournemouth
Rhoys Wiggins played the full match for Bournemouth. Joe Partington was on the bench.
Wednesday, 20 October 2010
League One Results 16th October 2010 (Part 1)
Bournemouth 3-2 Milton Keynes Dons
The Football League’s two youngest managers met in what would be described as a promotion battle if the season were just a little bit older. Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe came out on top. Bournemouth continue their unbeaten home record.
Rhoys Wiggins was on the receiving end of the red-carded Angelo Balanta.s temper and MK Dons manager Karl Robinson believes Rhoys should have been off too. I think he kind of maybe had a point as Rhoys did raise his hand which could be construed as an attempt to strike his opponent – but it looked more like an ‘oh go away you silly boy’ gesture than an attempt to hit him and at least Rhoys didn’t push anyone. And there is something to be said for not sending them both to the dressing room together.
Joe Partington stayed out of trouble on the bench.
Jermaine Easter started for MK Dons but that elusive league goal just wouldn’t come.
Bristol Rovers 2-1 Rochdale
Bristol Rovers beating Rochdale might not sound like much but when you remember they’re at opposite ends of the same division, with Bristol Rovers the lower of the two, then it becomes a much better result.
Byron Anthony and Nicky Adams proved to be a good team, with Nicky’s pass headed into the net by Byron. What a shame they weren’t actually on the same side. But other than that moment it was a great performance from both players, with Byron the stand-out player for Bristol Rovers (and mostly for good reasons) and Nicky making an immediate impression on his second debut for Rochdale..
Matt Done was a late substitute for Rochdale although he still had time to hit the post but Bristol Rovers’ subs Ben Swallow and Eliot Richards stayed on the bench.
Dagenham & Redbridge 1-1 Walsall
Dagenham & Redbridge were the stronger side in the second half and looked the more likely to snatch all three points. But they didn’t so both teams were in the relegation zone when the matches drew to a close.
Tony Roberts played in goal for Dagenham & Redbridge.
Sean Geddes was missing from Walsall’s squad for the second consecutive match. I hope he hasn’t gone on loan somewhere without telling me.
The Football League’s two youngest managers met in what would be described as a promotion battle if the season were just a little bit older. Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe came out on top. Bournemouth continue their unbeaten home record.
Rhoys Wiggins was on the receiving end of the red-carded Angelo Balanta.s temper and MK Dons manager Karl Robinson believes Rhoys should have been off too. I think he kind of maybe had a point as Rhoys did raise his hand which could be construed as an attempt to strike his opponent – but it looked more like an ‘oh go away you silly boy’ gesture than an attempt to hit him and at least Rhoys didn’t push anyone. And there is something to be said for not sending them both to the dressing room together.
Joe Partington stayed out of trouble on the bench.
Jermaine Easter started for MK Dons but that elusive league goal just wouldn’t come.
Bristol Rovers 2-1 Rochdale
Bristol Rovers beating Rochdale might not sound like much but when you remember they’re at opposite ends of the same division, with Bristol Rovers the lower of the two, then it becomes a much better result.
Byron Anthony and Nicky Adams proved to be a good team, with Nicky’s pass headed into the net by Byron. What a shame they weren’t actually on the same side. But other than that moment it was a great performance from both players, with Byron the stand-out player for Bristol Rovers (and mostly for good reasons) and Nicky making an immediate impression on his second debut for Rochdale..
Matt Done was a late substitute for Rochdale although he still had time to hit the post but Bristol Rovers’ subs Ben Swallow and Eliot Richards stayed on the bench.
Dagenham & Redbridge 1-1 Walsall
Dagenham & Redbridge were the stronger side in the second half and looked the more likely to snatch all three points. But they didn’t so both teams were in the relegation zone when the matches drew to a close.
Tony Roberts played in goal for Dagenham & Redbridge.
Sean Geddes was missing from Walsall’s squad for the second consecutive match. I hope he hasn’t gone on loan somewhere without telling me.
Saturday, 16 October 2010
League One Fixtures 16th October 2010 Part 1
Bournemouth v Milton Keynes Dons
MK Dons aim to improve on their one away league win when they face a club that have won five of their home games – and drawn the other one.
Rhoys Wiggins should start for Bournemouth. Joe Partington might be on the bench again.
Jermaine Easter will hope to have another 90 minutes in which to attempt to find his first league goal of the season.
Bristol Rovers v Rochdale
A win for Rochdale could in theory put them into the top two. It’s not likely and it’s probably impossible but what a position for Rochdale to be in. Bristol Rovers have struggled for consistency… or so it’s seemed. But a look at the league table shows they have got two home wins, two home defeats, two away wins, two away draws and two away defeats. They have just the one home draw so maybe they’ll balance things out against Rochdale.
Byron Anthony should start for Bristol Rovers with Eliot Richards and Ben Swallow on the bench.
It’s hard to know where Matt Done will be but he’ll be in the squad – and so will Nicky Adams. He’s on loan from Brentford but I’m sure Nicky doesn’t mind being sent to a club which are seven points and fifteen places above his own.
Dagenham & Redbridge v Walsall
Dag & Red might be just one point off the bottom but their home form is looking pretty health. And guess where they’re playing today. At home, against fellow strugglers Walsall… who have only won one game away. So Walsall are probably going to win, aren’t they?
Tony Roberts will be in goal for Dag & Red.
Sean Geddes has missed a few games recently for Walsall but he’s on the bench more often than not.
MK Dons aim to improve on their one away league win when they face a club that have won five of their home games – and drawn the other one.
Rhoys Wiggins should start for Bournemouth. Joe Partington might be on the bench again.
Jermaine Easter will hope to have another 90 minutes in which to attempt to find his first league goal of the season.
Bristol Rovers v Rochdale
A win for Rochdale could in theory put them into the top two. It’s not likely and it’s probably impossible but what a position for Rochdale to be in. Bristol Rovers have struggled for consistency… or so it’s seemed. But a look at the league table shows they have got two home wins, two home defeats, two away wins, two away draws and two away defeats. They have just the one home draw so maybe they’ll balance things out against Rochdale.
Byron Anthony should start for Bristol Rovers with Eliot Richards and Ben Swallow on the bench.
It’s hard to know where Matt Done will be but he’ll be in the squad – and so will Nicky Adams. He’s on loan from Brentford but I’m sure Nicky doesn’t mind being sent to a club which are seven points and fifteen places above his own.
Dagenham & Redbridge v Walsall
Dag & Red might be just one point off the bottom but their home form is looking pretty health. And guess where they’re playing today. At home, against fellow strugglers Walsall… who have only won one game away. So Walsall are probably going to win, aren’t they?
Tony Roberts will be in goal for Dag & Red.
Sean Geddes has missed a few games recently for Walsall but he’s on the bench more often than not.
Sunday, 3 October 2010
League One Results 2nd October 2010 Part 1
Brentford 2-1 Charlton Athletic
Brentford were 2-0 up after 31 minutes but although Charlton got one back in the second half, Brentford hung on to take the points and move off the bottom of the table.
Nicky Adams was an unused substitute for Brentford.
Carlisle United 0-1 Peterborough United
Peterborough continue their excellent start to the season against Carlisle.
Jason Price made another substitute appearance for Carlisle.
Arron Davies was back in the starting line-up for Peterborough for the first time since recovering from a hamstring injury.
Dagenham & Redbridge 2-1 Swindon Town
Dagenham claimed their second win of the season against last year’s play-off finalists Swindon.
Tony Roberts played well for Dag & Red in goal.
Billy Bodin made what I belive was his Swindon debut after 80 minutes.
Exeter City 1-0 Rochdale
It’s maybe not a complete surprise to see Exeter beating Rochdale this season. I had a feeling that woud happen long before last season came to an end. I just wasn’t at all sure it would happen in this division. Even when Rochdale went clear at the top, Exeter still looked like possibilities for relegation.
Richard Duffy was back in Exeter’s starting line-up and this time he wasn’t substituted embarrassingly early. I bet he didn’t relaz until the 50th minute. Daniel Nardiello has been allowed to take his time over returning from injury and he sat on the bench with Rob Edwards.
Huddersfield Town 0-1 Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers bounced back from defeat to Tranmere and beat one of the promotion hopefuls (or maybe ‘former promotion hopefuls’ is the word (or rather the words) as they’ve now lost three in a row.
Byron Anthony did well to stop Huddersfield from equalising. Ben Swallow was back on the bench alongside Eliot Richards.
Brentford were 2-0 up after 31 minutes but although Charlton got one back in the second half, Brentford hung on to take the points and move off the bottom of the table.
Nicky Adams was an unused substitute for Brentford.
Carlisle United 0-1 Peterborough United
Peterborough continue their excellent start to the season against Carlisle.
Jason Price made another substitute appearance for Carlisle.
Arron Davies was back in the starting line-up for Peterborough for the first time since recovering from a hamstring injury.
Dagenham & Redbridge 2-1 Swindon Town
Dagenham claimed their second win of the season against last year’s play-off finalists Swindon.
Tony Roberts played well for Dag & Red in goal.
Billy Bodin made what I belive was his Swindon debut after 80 minutes.
Exeter City 1-0 Rochdale
It’s maybe not a complete surprise to see Exeter beating Rochdale this season. I had a feeling that woud happen long before last season came to an end. I just wasn’t at all sure it would happen in this division. Even when Rochdale went clear at the top, Exeter still looked like possibilities for relegation.
Richard Duffy was back in Exeter’s starting line-up and this time he wasn’t substituted embarrassingly early. I bet he didn’t relaz until the 50th minute. Daniel Nardiello has been allowed to take his time over returning from injury and he sat on the bench with Rob Edwards.
Huddersfield Town 0-1 Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers bounced back from defeat to Tranmere and beat one of the promotion hopefuls (or maybe ‘former promotion hopefuls’ is the word (or rather the words) as they’ve now lost three in a row.
Byron Anthony did well to stop Huddersfield from equalising. Ben Swallow was back on the bench alongside Eliot Richards.
Saturday, 2 October 2010
League One Fixtures 2nd October 2010 Part 1
Brentford v Charlton Athletic
Brentford haven’t won an away game and Charlton haven’t lost at home. Brentford must be so relieved this fixture is the other way round. It’s a shame they can’t do it on penalties really, Brentford are quite good at those.
Nicky Adams was dropped to the bench for Brentford’s last match but it didn’t help them win so maybe he’ll start again.
Carlisle United v Peterborough United
Peterborough travel to Charlton, who are trying to hang onto an unbeaten home record.
Jason Price is still yet to start for Carlisle since joining them permanently in the summer.
Arron Davies has spent the last couple of matches on Peterborough’s bench. This could be due to the fact they were still winning without him or perhaps he’s not completely recovered from a hamstring injury which was expected to rule him out for several weeks.
Dagenham & Redbridge v Swindon Town
Dag & Red have got the hang of draws now so wins are the next step. (Well, it worked for Ipswich Town in the Championship last year.)
Tony Roberts will be in goal for Dagenham.
Billy Bodin could be on the bench again for Swindon.
Exeter City v Rochdale
Exeter are unbeaten at home but that does include only one win. And Rochdale are pretty good away from home. It’s all these nice stadiums, it’s probably a real treat to go to somewhere like Exeter.
Richard Duffy was hauled off after just 38 minutes in the last match and it apparently wasn’t due to injury. He probably half-wishes it was. He might be on the bench with Rob Edwards for this match. Daniel Nardiello could return to the squad after recovering from a hamstring injury but Exeter don’t want to rush him.
Matt Done started for Rochdale in their last match and they won 3-0. Perhaps he’s their lucky charm. Rochdale haven’t lost in the league this season with Matt in the team. He has lost in the Carling Cup but only to Birmingham City and they’re pretty good really.
Huddersfield Town v Bristol Rovers
Huddersfield are unbeaten at home and Bristol Rovers always do the thing you don’t expect them to do so they’ll probably best Huddersfield. Except that I’m now expecting them to beat Huddersfield so they’ll probably lose to them just to prove me wrong.
Byron Anthony could play at left back again for Bristol Rovers. Ben Swallow and Eliot Richards are more likely to be on the bench although Ben wasn’t even on the bench last time.
Brentford haven’t won an away game and Charlton haven’t lost at home. Brentford must be so relieved this fixture is the other way round. It’s a shame they can’t do it on penalties really, Brentford are quite good at those.
Nicky Adams was dropped to the bench for Brentford’s last match but it didn’t help them win so maybe he’ll start again.
Carlisle United v Peterborough United
Peterborough travel to Charlton, who are trying to hang onto an unbeaten home record.
Jason Price is still yet to start for Carlisle since joining them permanently in the summer.
Arron Davies has spent the last couple of matches on Peterborough’s bench. This could be due to the fact they were still winning without him or perhaps he’s not completely recovered from a hamstring injury which was expected to rule him out for several weeks.
Dagenham & Redbridge v Swindon Town
Dag & Red have got the hang of draws now so wins are the next step. (Well, it worked for Ipswich Town in the Championship last year.)
Tony Roberts will be in goal for Dagenham.
Billy Bodin could be on the bench again for Swindon.
Exeter City v Rochdale
Exeter are unbeaten at home but that does include only one win. And Rochdale are pretty good away from home. It’s all these nice stadiums, it’s probably a real treat to go to somewhere like Exeter.
Richard Duffy was hauled off after just 38 minutes in the last match and it apparently wasn’t due to injury. He probably half-wishes it was. He might be on the bench with Rob Edwards for this match. Daniel Nardiello could return to the squad after recovering from a hamstring injury but Exeter don’t want to rush him.
Matt Done started for Rochdale in their last match and they won 3-0. Perhaps he’s their lucky charm. Rochdale haven’t lost in the league this season with Matt in the team. He has lost in the Carling Cup but only to Birmingham City and they’re pretty good really.
Huddersfield Town v Bristol Rovers
Huddersfield are unbeaten at home and Bristol Rovers always do the thing you don’t expect them to do so they’ll probably best Huddersfield. Except that I’m now expecting them to beat Huddersfield so they’ll probably lose to them just to prove me wrong.
Byron Anthony could play at left back again for Bristol Rovers. Ben Swallow and Eliot Richards are more likely to be on the bench although Ben wasn’t even on the bench last time.
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