Brighton & Hove Albion 3-1 Peterborough United
Brighton won for the fourth successive match which probably wasn’t what Darren Ferguson was hoping for when he returned to manager Peterborough. An away win over Brighton would have been quite an achievement. No team has managed it in the league this season.
Arron Davies wasn’t in Peterborough’s squad.
Carlisle United 4-0 Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers’ long run without a win continued as Carlisle’s own winless run was ended in em[hatic style.
Jason Price wasn’t in Carlisle’s squad due to an Achilles injury.
Ben Swallow started for Bristol Rovers but Byron Anthony was still recovering from food poisoning and didn’t start. He was the player who replaced Ben. Eliot Richards was an unused substitute.
Hartlepool United 0-1 Dagenham & Redbridge
Dagenham & Redbridge got their third away win of the season while Hartlepool lost for the third consecutive match.
Tony Roberts kept a clean sheet for Dag & Red.
Milton Keynes Dons 2-0 Tranmere Rovers
MK Dons moved into the play-off places with victory over Tranmere, who are only out of the bottom four on goal difference.
Ash Taylor kept his place in Tranmere’s starting line-up.
Plymouth Argyle 0-2 Oldham Athletic
Oldham are now only a point behind the play-offs after this result.but Plymouth were starting to look over their shoulders again.
Carl Fletcher played the full match for Plymouth.
Rochdale 1-1 Leyton Orient
This game went ahead despite adverse weather conditions and arguably shouldn’t have happened at all. Rochdale scored first and it was the Rochdale manager who seemed to feel strongly that this match should have been abandoned. But I’m sure that’s just a coincidence.
Nicky Adams started for Rochdale and really got Leyton Orient worried but he was replaced by Matt Done after suffering an ankle injury.
Southampton 0-0 Notts County
Notts County brought to an end a run of five consecutive wins for Southampton – including a 6-0 thrashing of Oldham Athletic and an FA Cup victory over Premier League Blackpool.
Ryan Doble was on the bench for Southampton.
Ben Davies played the full match for Notts County.
Swindon Town 0-1 Yeovil Town
Yeovil keep their survival hopes alive with an excellent away win over Swindon Town. Yeovil remain in the bottom three only on goal difference while Swindon are just two points ahead.
Nathan Jones was on the bench for Yeovil.
Walsall 2-4 Huddersfield Town
Walsall matched Huddersfield for much of the game but unfortunately football matches last longer than 76 minutes and Huddersfield scored two late goals. If Walsall had managed to hang on (without scoring a winner), it would have been their first home draw of the season.
Sean Geddes was on the bench for Walsall.
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Thursday, 20 January 2011
Saturday, 15 January 2011
League One Fixtures 15th January 2011 (Part 2)
Rochdale v Leyton Orient
After a great start to life in League One, Rochdale were looking as though they could be heading straight back down to the division that they spent so long in, it was named after them. Now they’re three points from the play-offs, having only lost twice at home. But Orient will be feeling confident. After all, Rochdale aren’t as good as Norwich City, are they?
Nicky Adams is now a Rochdale player but last season he played for Leyton Orient on loan. They wanted him back on a permanent basis but luckily for Rochdale, Nicky doesn’t much like London.
Matt Done should also be in the squad for Rochdale.
Southampton v Notts County
A win for Southampton could put them top of the table but they’re still two whole divisions (okay maybe one and a half) below Sunderland and Notts County beat Sunderland. Notts County actually haven’t lost since mid-November.
Ben Davies will play for Notts County, except maybe if he’s about to be sold. Derby County have made a £250,000 bid but Paul Ince really wants to keep him.
Swindon Town v Yeovil Town
Swindon continue to struggle at the opposite side of the table from the play-offs but they’re only six points away. It could still happen. And if it is going to happen, they ought to be able to beat Yeovil, who have lost seven of their eleven away games.
Nathan Jones and Rhys Baggridge could be on the bench for Yeovil again. Nathan hails Yeovil’s physio Simon Baker (probably not the guy I stalked at school), who has left the club in order to spend more time with his family.
Walsall v Huddersfield Town
Walsall are second-bottom but still quite a way adrift, despite being unbeaten in their last three matches. They’re still without a home draw in the league but ideally they want to beat Huddersfield, who have already lost six times away from home.
Sean Geddes could be on the bench for Walsall.
After a great start to life in League One, Rochdale were looking as though they could be heading straight back down to the division that they spent so long in, it was named after them. Now they’re three points from the play-offs, having only lost twice at home. But Orient will be feeling confident. After all, Rochdale aren’t as good as Norwich City, are they?
Nicky Adams is now a Rochdale player but last season he played for Leyton Orient on loan. They wanted him back on a permanent basis but luckily for Rochdale, Nicky doesn’t much like London.
Matt Done should also be in the squad for Rochdale.
Southampton v Notts County
A win for Southampton could put them top of the table but they’re still two whole divisions (okay maybe one and a half) below Sunderland and Notts County beat Sunderland. Notts County actually haven’t lost since mid-November.
Ben Davies will play for Notts County, except maybe if he’s about to be sold. Derby County have made a £250,000 bid but Paul Ince really wants to keep him.
Swindon Town v Yeovil Town
Swindon continue to struggle at the opposite side of the table from the play-offs but they’re only six points away. It could still happen. And if it is going to happen, they ought to be able to beat Yeovil, who have lost seven of their eleven away games.
Nathan Jones and Rhys Baggridge could be on the bench for Yeovil again. Nathan hails Yeovil’s physio Simon Baker (probably not the guy I stalked at school), who has left the club in order to spend more time with his family.
Walsall v Huddersfield Town
Walsall are second-bottom but still quite a way adrift, despite being unbeaten in their last three matches. They’re still without a home draw in the league but ideally they want to beat Huddersfield, who have already lost six times away from home.
Sean Geddes could be on the bench for Walsall.
Wednesday, 12 January 2011
League One Results 8th January 2011
Bournemouth 3-0 Plymouth Argyle
Bournemouth moved up to second in the table as they beat Plymouth, who were unbeaten in five before Bournemouth came along and spoiled it.
Rhoys Wiggins was absent from Bournemouth’s squad due to an eye infection but they just about managed without him. Joe Partington was on the bench.
Carl Fletcher played the full match for Plymouth against his first ever club.
Dagenham & Redbridge 0-1 Rochdale
Dagenham & Redbridge are eight points from safety after losing to a Rochdale side who move into the top half of the table.
Tony Roberts nearly scored for Dag & Red when he joined his team-mates at the wrong end of the pitch for a corner but he headed wide.
Nicky Adams celebrated his permanent signing for Rochdale with the assist but Tony wouldn’t let him score.
Exeter City 1-1 Milton Keynes Dons
Exeter didn’t play well despite taking an early lead and MK Dons were able to snatch a share of the points in the 73rd minute.
Richard Duffy had a good first half but then he had to be replaced at half-time due to injury. Rob Edwards and Daniel Nardiello were unused substitutes.
Tranmere Rovers 3-3 Walsall
Walsall looked set to lose for the fifteenth time this season. With five minutes plus stoppage time to play, they were 3-1 down but they got one goal in the 85th minute followed by an equaliser in the fourth minute of stoppage time. A point doesn’t help their survival chances much but maybe it will give them some extra confidence.
Tranmere’s Ash Taylor played 90 minutes for the first time in the league this season
Sean Geddes was on the bench for Walsall.
Yeovil 2-0 Brentford
Yeovil are unbeaten in four after beating Brentford and just three points from safety.
Yeovil played without a single Welshmen on the pitch at any time for what I believe is the first time this season. Luckily for them, it didn’t seem to be too much of a problem for them.
Rhys Baggridge and Nathan Jones were on the bench. Nathan says Yeovil won’t be rushing into making new signings.
Bournemouth moved up to second in the table as they beat Plymouth, who were unbeaten in five before Bournemouth came along and spoiled it.
Rhoys Wiggins was absent from Bournemouth’s squad due to an eye infection but they just about managed without him. Joe Partington was on the bench.
Carl Fletcher played the full match for Plymouth against his first ever club.
Dagenham & Redbridge 0-1 Rochdale
Dagenham & Redbridge are eight points from safety after losing to a Rochdale side who move into the top half of the table.
Tony Roberts nearly scored for Dag & Red when he joined his team-mates at the wrong end of the pitch for a corner but he headed wide.
Nicky Adams celebrated his permanent signing for Rochdale with the assist but Tony wouldn’t let him score.
Exeter City 1-1 Milton Keynes Dons
Exeter didn’t play well despite taking an early lead and MK Dons were able to snatch a share of the points in the 73rd minute.
Richard Duffy had a good first half but then he had to be replaced at half-time due to injury. Rob Edwards and Daniel Nardiello were unused substitutes.
Tranmere Rovers 3-3 Walsall
Walsall looked set to lose for the fifteenth time this season. With five minutes plus stoppage time to play, they were 3-1 down but they got one goal in the 85th minute followed by an equaliser in the fourth minute of stoppage time. A point doesn’t help their survival chances much but maybe it will give them some extra confidence.
Tranmere’s Ash Taylor played 90 minutes for the first time in the league this season
Sean Geddes was on the bench for Walsall.
Yeovil 2-0 Brentford
Yeovil are unbeaten in four after beating Brentford and just three points from safety.
Yeovil played without a single Welshmen on the pitch at any time for what I believe is the first time this season. Luckily for them, it didn’t seem to be too much of a problem for them.
Rhys Baggridge and Nathan Jones were on the bench. Nathan says Yeovil won’t be rushing into making new signings.
Friday, 7 January 2011
Welsh Players Christmas-New Year matches 2010-11 (League One, Part 3)
Southampton
Ryan Doble didn’t add to his collection of appearances from Southampton’s bench.
Anthony Pulis is still on loan at Stockport County.
Swindon Town
Billy Bodin got to sit on the bench once for Swindon.
Bournemouth H 1-2 (bench)
Charlton A 2-4 (unselected)
Tranmere Rovers
Ash Taylor made his first start since recovering from a knee injury but he didn’t last very long. For the next match, he was back on the bench where it’s safer.
Rochdale A 3-2 (starts, off 26)
Carlisle H 2-1 (bench)
Walsall
Sean Geddes wasn’t in any Walsall squads.
Yeovil Town
Rhys Baggridge was on the bench in two consecutive matches for Yeovil.
Plymouth A 0-0 (bench)
MK Dons H 1-0 (bench)
Loanee Shaun MacDonald played his last two games for Yeovil.
Plymouth A 0-0 (played all)
MK Dons H 1-0 (played all)
Nathan Jones was nowhere to be seen (unless you looked in the technical area, I suppose).
Ryan Doble didn’t add to his collection of appearances from Southampton’s bench.
Anthony Pulis is still on loan at Stockport County.
Swindon Town
Billy Bodin got to sit on the bench once for Swindon.
Bournemouth H 1-2 (bench)
Charlton A 2-4 (unselected)
Tranmere Rovers
Ash Taylor made his first start since recovering from a knee injury but he didn’t last very long. For the next match, he was back on the bench where it’s safer.
Rochdale A 3-2 (starts, off 26)
Carlisle H 2-1 (bench)
Walsall
Sean Geddes wasn’t in any Walsall squads.
Yeovil Town
Rhys Baggridge was on the bench in two consecutive matches for Yeovil.
Plymouth A 0-0 (bench)
MK Dons H 1-0 (bench)
Loanee Shaun MacDonald played his last two games for Yeovil.
Plymouth A 0-0 (played all)
MK Dons H 1-0 (played all)
Nathan Jones was nowhere to be seen (unless you looked in the technical area, I suppose).
Saturday, 11 December 2010
League One Fixtures 11th December 2010 (Part 1)
Bournemouth v Hartlepool United
Bournemouth will go second if they win and Charlton lose and Sheffield Wednesday don’t win by four goals more than Bournemouth. If Hartlepool win, they might go into the top half of the table.
Bournemouth have only lost one home league match this season and failed to win just two.
Rhoys Wiggins says Bournemouth can continue to prove their doubters wrong. Rhoys will make his 50th league start for Bournemouth in this match.
Carlisle United v Dagenham & Redbridge
Dag & Red are improving but they’re six points from safety so they ideally need to improve a little bit more. They’ve only won one away game this season (and drawn just two) but that’s only one fewer than Carlisle.
Carlisle don’t seem to want Jason Price back from Bradford City.
I haven’t heard anything about Tony Roberts but BBC Sport suggests he won’t play in goal. Well, he’s not likely to play anywhere else. Kayleden Brown could start after extending his loan spell until next year.
Colchester United v Yeovil Town
A win could take Colchester to joint second but they’re not expecting this match against the second-bottom team to be easy. I thought teams with a record of 4 4 2 either home or away was probably not that common but Colchester are another. Yeovil have lost seven of their ten away games this season.
Lee Beevers and Lloyd James will probably be on the bench for Colchester.
Yeovil have not only lost Owain Tudur Jones, Gavin Williams has gone too. Shaun MacDonald is their only remaining loan Welshman but he’s still got Nathan Jones to keep him company. Gavin believes Yeovil will survive relegation this season.
Notts County v Milton Keynes Dons
Notts County’s new manager faces one of his old clubs as the home side attempt to haul themselves out of the bottom three. A win for MK Dons could put them outside the play-offs on goal difference. Or even in the play-offs – Oldham Athletic aren’t playing so a 10-0 win from MK Dons will do it, as long as Yeovil can beat Colchester United.
Ben Davies should start for Notts County.
Bournemouth will go second if they win and Charlton lose and Sheffield Wednesday don’t win by four goals more than Bournemouth. If Hartlepool win, they might go into the top half of the table.
Bournemouth have only lost one home league match this season and failed to win just two.
Rhoys Wiggins says Bournemouth can continue to prove their doubters wrong. Rhoys will make his 50th league start for Bournemouth in this match.
Carlisle United v Dagenham & Redbridge
Dag & Red are improving but they’re six points from safety so they ideally need to improve a little bit more. They’ve only won one away game this season (and drawn just two) but that’s only one fewer than Carlisle.
Carlisle don’t seem to want Jason Price back from Bradford City.
I haven’t heard anything about Tony Roberts but BBC Sport suggests he won’t play in goal. Well, he’s not likely to play anywhere else. Kayleden Brown could start after extending his loan spell until next year.
Colchester United v Yeovil Town
A win could take Colchester to joint second but they’re not expecting this match against the second-bottom team to be easy. I thought teams with a record of 4 4 2 either home or away was probably not that common but Colchester are another. Yeovil have lost seven of their ten away games this season.
Lee Beevers and Lloyd James will probably be on the bench for Colchester.
Yeovil have not only lost Owain Tudur Jones, Gavin Williams has gone too. Shaun MacDonald is their only remaining loan Welshman but he’s still got Nathan Jones to keep him company. Gavin believes Yeovil will survive relegation this season.
Notts County v Milton Keynes Dons
Notts County’s new manager faces one of his old clubs as the home side attempt to haul themselves out of the bottom three. A win for MK Dons could put them outside the play-offs on goal difference. Or even in the play-offs – Oldham Athletic aren’t playing so a 10-0 win from MK Dons will do it, as long as Yeovil can beat Colchester United.
Ben Davies should start for Notts County.
Saturday, 27 November 2010
FA Cup Fixtures 27th November 2010 (Part 2)
Darlington v York City
At least one non-league side will be in the third round and this local derby is likely to be feisty. But only if it goes ahead. No FA Cup matches called off as yet but this tie looks vulnerable.
Danny Parslow should play for York but Levi Mackin is still on his way back from a knee injuy and Alex Lawless has joined Luton on loan, with a view to a permanent move.
Dover Athletic v Aldershot Town
The Aldershot manager sees the FA Cup as a game to enjoy and make money from. He’s not even worried about losing.
Adam Birchall has already scored nine goals in the FA Cup this season – he’ll be wanting to make it ten at least. He’d love to beat Aldershot and take on former club Arsenal.
Aaron Morris probably has the most chance of starting for Aldershot, with Darren Jones possibly rested. But I don’t know if I’m right.
Hartlepool United v Yeovil Town
This match is looking like one of the most likely to be called off – which won’t be good news for the Yeovil fans, who will probably either be already there or on the way when the announcement is made. Hartlepool are out to enjoy the encounter and see what happens. For Yeovil, it’s a chance to show they’re not as bad as their league match against Bournemouth suggested.
Loanees Shaun MacDonald and Owain Tudur Jones can both play for Yeovil (this will be Owain’s last game) but Gavin Williams doesn’t have permission from parent club Bristol City. Nathan Jones could also be in the squad. Nathan and Rhys Baggridge were part of the Yeovil squad that progressed to the quarter finals of the Somerset Premier Cup.
At least one non-league side will be in the third round and this local derby is likely to be feisty. But only if it goes ahead. No FA Cup matches called off as yet but this tie looks vulnerable.
Danny Parslow should play for York but Levi Mackin is still on his way back from a knee injuy and Alex Lawless has joined Luton on loan, with a view to a permanent move.
Dover Athletic v Aldershot Town
The Aldershot manager sees the FA Cup as a game to enjoy and make money from. He’s not even worried about losing.
Adam Birchall has already scored nine goals in the FA Cup this season – he’ll be wanting to make it ten at least. He’d love to beat Aldershot and take on former club Arsenal.
Aaron Morris probably has the most chance of starting for Aldershot, with Darren Jones possibly rested. But I don’t know if I’m right.
Hartlepool United v Yeovil Town
This match is looking like one of the most likely to be called off – which won’t be good news for the Yeovil fans, who will probably either be already there or on the way when the announcement is made. Hartlepool are out to enjoy the encounter and see what happens. For Yeovil, it’s a chance to show they’re not as bad as their league match against Bournemouth suggested.
Loanees Shaun MacDonald and Owain Tudur Jones can both play for Yeovil (this will be Owain’s last game) but Gavin Williams doesn’t have permission from parent club Bristol City. Nathan Jones could also be in the squad. Nathan and Rhys Baggridge were part of the Yeovil squad that progressed to the quarter finals of the Somerset Premier Cup.
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 2)
Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 Rochdale
Sheffield Wednesday’s victory over Rochdale was their third win in three matches.
Rochdale’s Welsh substitutions mirrored Cardiff’s Welsh substitutions even down to the time of substitution. After 71 minutes, Nicky Adams came off and Matt Done went on but Matt was not replacing Nicky.
Swindon Town 2-1 Colchester United
Swindon moved closer to the top half of the table after beating Colchester, who lost an away match for the first time this season.
No Welshmen in this game. Billy Bodin (Swindon) and Lee Beevers and Lloyd James (both Colchester) were all unusued substitutes.
Tranmere Rovers 1-0 Plymouth Argyle
Tranmere moved out of the relegation places with victory over Plymouth, who are ahead of them only on goal difference.
Tranmere are still without ankle injury victim Ash Taylor but he is back in training.
Carl Fletcher (Plymouth) is likely to be able to out with a leg injury for at least another fortnight.
Yeovil Town 1-3 Dagenham & Redbridge
Dag & Red moved ahead of Yeovil on goal difference after beating them 3-1, their first away win of the season.
Nathan Jones started for Yeovil. The assistant manager says he is proud to have more appearances with Yeovil than with any other club in his career.
Owain Tudur Jones played despite a recent thigh strain and got the assist but that probably wasn’t much of a consolation. Shaun MacDonald also started for Yeovil and came close to scoring. Gavin Williams was a late substitute.
Goalkeeper Tony Roberts was absent from Dag & Red’s squad due to an ankle injury. So they did especially well to win. But Dag & Red did have one Welsh player on the bench: Kayelden Brown, who has signed on loan from West Bromwich Albion. He has previously played on loan at Tranmere Rovers this season.
Sheffield Wednesday’s victory over Rochdale was their third win in three matches.
Rochdale’s Welsh substitutions mirrored Cardiff’s Welsh substitutions even down to the time of substitution. After 71 minutes, Nicky Adams came off and Matt Done went on but Matt was not replacing Nicky.
Swindon Town 2-1 Colchester United
Swindon moved closer to the top half of the table after beating Colchester, who lost an away match for the first time this season.
No Welshmen in this game. Billy Bodin (Swindon) and Lee Beevers and Lloyd James (both Colchester) were all unusued substitutes.
Tranmere Rovers 1-0 Plymouth Argyle
Tranmere moved out of the relegation places with victory over Plymouth, who are ahead of them only on goal difference.
Tranmere are still without ankle injury victim Ash Taylor but he is back in training.
Carl Fletcher (Plymouth) is likely to be able to out with a leg injury for at least another fortnight.
Yeovil Town 1-3 Dagenham & Redbridge
Dag & Red moved ahead of Yeovil on goal difference after beating them 3-1, their first away win of the season.
Nathan Jones started for Yeovil. The assistant manager says he is proud to have more appearances with Yeovil than with any other club in his career.
Owain Tudur Jones played despite a recent thigh strain and got the assist but that probably wasn’t much of a consolation. Shaun MacDonald also started for Yeovil and came close to scoring. Gavin Williams was a late substitute.
Goalkeeper Tony Roberts was absent from Dag & Red’s squad due to an ankle injury. So they did especially well to win. But Dag & Red did have one Welsh player on the bench: Kayelden Brown, who has signed on loan from West Bromwich Albion. He has previously played on loan at Tranmere Rovers this season.
Monday, 8 November 2010
FA Cup Results 6th November 2010 (Part 4)
Rotherham United 0-0 York City
Blue Square Premier side York managed to force a replay against League Two local rivals Rotherham.
Mark Bradley missed out for Rotherham due to a hip injury.
Alex Lawless and Danny Parslow both played the full match for York. But Alex won’t be in the replay as he has joined Luton Town on loan. The loan will be made permanent in January.
Rushden & Diamonds 0-1 Yeovil Town
Yeovil have struggled in the league this season but they did enough to progress to the second round of the FA Cup – although there was an element of controversy about their goal.
Nathan Jones played for Yeovil with loanees Shaun MacDonald and Owain Tudur Jones in midfield. Gavin Williams wasn’t given permission to play by his parent club.
Stevenage 0-0 Milton Keynes Dons
Stevenage managed to draw with League One’s MK Dons.
Jermaine Easter wasn’t in MK Dons’ squad, possibly due to his recent illness.
Stockport County 1-1 Peterborough United
Stockport forced a draw aganst League One promotion hopefuls Peterborough.
Anthony Pulis played the full match for Stockport after receiving permission to play from parent club Southampton.
Arron Davies played the full match for Peterborough but Lewin Nyatanga’s parent club Bristol City said he couldn’t play.
Swindon Supermarines 2-1 Eastwood Town
Swindon Supermarines performed a giant-killing to move into the second round at the expense of Eastwood Town. This was their first appearance in the first round of the FA Cup. And their first appearance in the second round isn’t too far away.
Tamworth 2-1 Crewe Alexandra
Tamworth are Saturday’s final giant-killing side after beating Crewe, who have been on a really good run recently.
Scott Barrow played the full match for Tamworth and the defender played a bit part in keeping Tamworth ahead.
Rhys Taylor was in goal for Crewe.
Blue Square Premier side York managed to force a replay against League Two local rivals Rotherham.
Mark Bradley missed out for Rotherham due to a hip injury.
Alex Lawless and Danny Parslow both played the full match for York. But Alex won’t be in the replay as he has joined Luton Town on loan. The loan will be made permanent in January.
Rushden & Diamonds 0-1 Yeovil Town
Yeovil have struggled in the league this season but they did enough to progress to the second round of the FA Cup – although there was an element of controversy about their goal.
Nathan Jones played for Yeovil with loanees Shaun MacDonald and Owain Tudur Jones in midfield. Gavin Williams wasn’t given permission to play by his parent club.
Stevenage 0-0 Milton Keynes Dons
Stevenage managed to draw with League One’s MK Dons.
Jermaine Easter wasn’t in MK Dons’ squad, possibly due to his recent illness.
Stockport County 1-1 Peterborough United
Stockport forced a draw aganst League One promotion hopefuls Peterborough.
Anthony Pulis played the full match for Stockport after receiving permission to play from parent club Southampton.
Arron Davies played the full match for Peterborough but Lewin Nyatanga’s parent club Bristol City said he couldn’t play.
Swindon Supermarines 2-1 Eastwood Town
Swindon Supermarines performed a giant-killing to move into the second round at the expense of Eastwood Town. This was their first appearance in the first round of the FA Cup. And their first appearance in the second round isn’t too far away.
Tamworth 2-1 Crewe Alexandra
Tamworth are Saturday’s final giant-killing side after beating Crewe, who have been on a really good run recently.
Scott Barrow played the full match for Tamworth and the defender played a bit part in keeping Tamworth ahead.
Rhys Taylor was in goal for Crewe.
Saturday, 6 November 2010
FA Cup Fixtures 6th November 2010 (Part 5)
Rotherham United v York City
Mark Bradley has been playing through a hip injury and is unlikely to play for Rotherham.
Alex Lawless was part of the Forest Green Rovers side who performed an FA Cup giant-killing in the first round three years ago. Who did they beat? Rotherham United. Danny Parslow could also play for York but Levi Mackin is only just back in training after three months out with a knee injury.
Rushden & Diamonds v Yeovil Town
Rushden have sent Aynsley McDonald on loan to Banbury so he won’t play.
Bristol City have not given Gavin Williams permission to play for Yeovil in the FA Cup as they’re hoping other clubs will be interested in him after his loan comes to an end.
but they will have Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City) and Owain Tudur Jones (Norwich City),. Nathan Jones could also play in a match he believes Yeovil are under pressure to win. Maybe there will be a place in the squad for Rhys Baggridge.
Southampton v Shrewsbury Town
Ryan Doble might get into Southampton’s squad against League Two Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury won’t have Tom Bradshaw due to injury.
Stevenage v Milton Keynes Dons
Jermaine Easter has been on the bench for MK Dons recently but maybe he’ll start this match. And maybe he’ll score.
Mark Bradley has been playing through a hip injury and is unlikely to play for Rotherham.
Alex Lawless was part of the Forest Green Rovers side who performed an FA Cup giant-killing in the first round three years ago. Who did they beat? Rotherham United. Danny Parslow could also play for York but Levi Mackin is only just back in training after three months out with a knee injury.
Rushden & Diamonds v Yeovil Town
Rushden have sent Aynsley McDonald on loan to Banbury so he won’t play.
Bristol City have not given Gavin Williams permission to play for Yeovil in the FA Cup as they’re hoping other clubs will be interested in him after his loan comes to an end.
but they will have Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City) and Owain Tudur Jones (Norwich City),. Nathan Jones could also play in a match he believes Yeovil are under pressure to win. Maybe there will be a place in the squad for Rhys Baggridge.
Southampton v Shrewsbury Town
Ryan Doble might get into Southampton’s squad against League Two Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury won’t have Tom Bradshaw due to injury.
Stevenage v Milton Keynes Dons
Jermaine Easter has been on the bench for MK Dons recently but maybe he’ll start this match. And maybe he’ll score.
Thursday, 4 November 2010
Welsh Player News 4th November 2010 (League One)
Young Bournemouth midfielder Joe Partington has joined Eastbourne Borough on loan.
Exeter City’s Rob Edwards feel they need to tighten up in defence. Maybe they should pick you then, Rob.
Arron Davies approves of Peterborough United’s new formation and he thinks their win over Walsall banished memories of losing to Brighton. I don’t really think there’s anything so bad about losing to a team who are eight points clear at the top of the league and maybe beating the bottom side isn’t necessarily much of a reason to celebrate but as long as he’s happy.
Gavin Williams hasn’t done a bad job since signing for Yeovil Town on loan again. But he says his best is yet to come. Gavin doesn’t think he’ll be playing for Wales again but he believes fellow Welsh loanees Shaun MacDonald and Owain Tudur Jones will win more caps.
The Football network profiles Yeovil Town’s assistant manager/left back Nathan Jones.
Exeter City’s Rob Edwards feel they need to tighten up in defence. Maybe they should pick you then, Rob.
Arron Davies approves of Peterborough United’s new formation and he thinks their win over Walsall banished memories of losing to Brighton. I don’t really think there’s anything so bad about losing to a team who are eight points clear at the top of the league and maybe beating the bottom side isn’t necessarily much of a reason to celebrate but as long as he’s happy.
Gavin Williams hasn’t done a bad job since signing for Yeovil Town on loan again. But he says his best is yet to come. Gavin doesn’t think he’ll be playing for Wales again but he believes fellow Welsh loanees Shaun MacDonald and Owain Tudur Jones will win more caps.
The Football network profiles Yeovil Town’s assistant manager/left back Nathan Jones.
League One Results 2nd November 2010 (Part 1)
Brentford 1-1 Bournemouth
A penalty from Brentford earned them a share of the points against Bournemouth, despite the fact they didn’t actually have a shot on target (penalties don’t count). Bournemouth slip out of the play-off places as a result – they have won only one away match this season.
Rhoys Wiggins played the full match for Bournemouth. The BBC Sport report says his free kick was the assist for Bournemouth’s goal but the live text on the same site doesn’t agree.
Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 Exeter City
Have the Exeter players been snogging the MK Dons players? At any rate, Exeter became the second League One side of the weekend to be depleted by illness as Brighton stretched their unbeaten league run to twelve matches. Brighton are eight points clear at the top of the table
This was perhaps the reason why Richard Duffy was on Exeter’s bench but he was replaced by Rob Edwards so it could have been worse. Rob had a controversial moment with a member of the opposition but the referee didn’t see it and even if he did, the sight of a player clutching his face is always one to be viewed with suspicion. Daniel Nardiello wasn’t supposed to be fit for this match but he was not only on the bench, he was a 56th-minute substitute.
Colchester United 3-2 Leyton Orient
Colchester manager John Ward didn’t feel Colchester deserved to be 2-0 down after eighteen minutes and his players ensured they weren’t 2-0 down at the end of the match. Orient are still without an away win this season
Lee Beevers has made a lot of substitute appearances really so Colchester decided it was Lloyd James’ turn to come off the bench.
Hartlepool United A-A Notts County
This match was abandoned with the scores at 0-0 due to the weather conditions. The pitch was already waterlogged and it was still raining.
Ben Davies started for Notts County and had a shot saved.
Milton Keynes Dons 3-2 Yeovil Town
MK Dons manager Karl Robinson said he thought the MK Dons players were all too ill for him to name any substitutes. Luckily for him, he did manage to name four substitutes, not including a goalkeeper, which is apparently a lot more than they had in the old days and MK Dons won a late penalty and won the match – they now have six wins and two draws from their eight home games.
Jermaine Easter came off the bench after 69 minutes for MK Dons.
Nathan Jones, Shaun MacDonald, Owain Tudur Jones and Gavin Williams all started for Yeovil. Nathan probably enjoyed the game the most, getting his second assist in successive matches while
for Shaun it would have been more disappointing as he conceded a penalty, causing MK Dons to take the lead and win the match.
A penalty from Brentford earned them a share of the points against Bournemouth, despite the fact they didn’t actually have a shot on target (penalties don’t count). Bournemouth slip out of the play-off places as a result – they have won only one away match this season.
Rhoys Wiggins played the full match for Bournemouth. The BBC Sport report says his free kick was the assist for Bournemouth’s goal but the live text on the same site doesn’t agree.
Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 Exeter City
Have the Exeter players been snogging the MK Dons players? At any rate, Exeter became the second League One side of the weekend to be depleted by illness as Brighton stretched their unbeaten league run to twelve matches. Brighton are eight points clear at the top of the table
This was perhaps the reason why Richard Duffy was on Exeter’s bench but he was replaced by Rob Edwards so it could have been worse. Rob had a controversial moment with a member of the opposition but the referee didn’t see it and even if he did, the sight of a player clutching his face is always one to be viewed with suspicion. Daniel Nardiello wasn’t supposed to be fit for this match but he was not only on the bench, he was a 56th-minute substitute.
Colchester United 3-2 Leyton Orient
Colchester manager John Ward didn’t feel Colchester deserved to be 2-0 down after eighteen minutes and his players ensured they weren’t 2-0 down at the end of the match. Orient are still without an away win this season
Lee Beevers has made a lot of substitute appearances really so Colchester decided it was Lloyd James’ turn to come off the bench.
Hartlepool United A-A Notts County
This match was abandoned with the scores at 0-0 due to the weather conditions. The pitch was already waterlogged and it was still raining.
Ben Davies started for Notts County and had a shot saved.
Milton Keynes Dons 3-2 Yeovil Town
MK Dons manager Karl Robinson said he thought the MK Dons players were all too ill for him to name any substitutes. Luckily for him, he did manage to name four substitutes, not including a goalkeeper, which is apparently a lot more than they had in the old days and MK Dons won a late penalty and won the match – they now have six wins and two draws from their eight home games.
Jermaine Easter came off the bench after 69 minutes for MK Dons.
Nathan Jones, Shaun MacDonald, Owain Tudur Jones and Gavin Williams all started for Yeovil. Nathan probably enjoyed the game the most, getting his second assist in successive matches while
for Shaun it would have been more disappointing as he conceded a penalty, causing MK Dons to take the lead and win the match.
League One Results 30th October 2010 (Part 2)
Notts County 1-3 Southampton
Notts County took the lead after nine minutes but the improving Southampton fought back to win by two clear goals and move into the top six.
Ben Davies got the assist for Notts County’s goal.
Oldham Athletic 4-2 Plymouth Argyle
Oldham remain unbeaten at home after coming from behind to beat Plymouth, who had not one but two players sent off.
Scoring twice in a reserve game was probably part of the reason why Joe Jacobson was back on the bench for Oldham.
Carl Fletcher hadn’t trained in the run-up to this game so it was no surprise that he was omitted from Plymouth’s squad.
Peterborough United 0-3 Brighton & Hove Albion
Peterborough have had a good season but it’s not quite as good as Brighton’s. Brighton are now unbeaten in ten – they have only lost once this season - and eight points clear at the top of the table. Despite what looked like a comprehensive victory, Brighton manager Gus Poyet felt Peterborough’s goalkeeper Joe Lewis was the Man of the Match.
Arron Davies was dropped to Peterborough’s bench.
Tranmere Rovers 4-2 Milton Keynes Dons
MK Dons manager felt the referee’s decisions had a big impact on the final result, claiming Tranmere’s third goal was offside and their penalty wasn’t a penalty. But his comments also suggested he had his doubts about MK Dons’ own penalty too.
Tranmere are still without the injured Ash Taylor but they still managed to win for once.
Jermaine Easter stayed on the bench for MK Dons but he still had his part to play. Instead of passing his team-mates the ball, he passed an illness to pretty much everyone in the squad.
Yeovil Town 3-3 Swindon Town
Swindon came back from 3-1 down, scoring two goals in as many minutes to share the points with Yeovil.
Gavin Williams scored for Yeovil Town in the third minute of first-half stoppage time. Nathan Jones got the assist for their third goal. Shaun MacDonald and Owain Tudur Jones were also in the starting line-up.
Notts County took the lead after nine minutes but the improving Southampton fought back to win by two clear goals and move into the top six.
Ben Davies got the assist for Notts County’s goal.
Oldham Athletic 4-2 Plymouth Argyle
Oldham remain unbeaten at home after coming from behind to beat Plymouth, who had not one but two players sent off.
Scoring twice in a reserve game was probably part of the reason why Joe Jacobson was back on the bench for Oldham.
Carl Fletcher hadn’t trained in the run-up to this game so it was no surprise that he was omitted from Plymouth’s squad.
Peterborough United 0-3 Brighton & Hove Albion
Peterborough have had a good season but it’s not quite as good as Brighton’s. Brighton are now unbeaten in ten – they have only lost once this season - and eight points clear at the top of the table. Despite what looked like a comprehensive victory, Brighton manager Gus Poyet felt Peterborough’s goalkeeper Joe Lewis was the Man of the Match.
Arron Davies was dropped to Peterborough’s bench.
Tranmere Rovers 4-2 Milton Keynes Dons
MK Dons manager felt the referee’s decisions had a big impact on the final result, claiming Tranmere’s third goal was offside and their penalty wasn’t a penalty. But his comments also suggested he had his doubts about MK Dons’ own penalty too.
Tranmere are still without the injured Ash Taylor but they still managed to win for once.
Jermaine Easter stayed on the bench for MK Dons but he still had his part to play. Instead of passing his team-mates the ball, he passed an illness to pretty much everyone in the squad.
Yeovil Town 3-3 Swindon Town
Swindon came back from 3-1 down, scoring two goals in as many minutes to share the points with Yeovil.
Gavin Williams scored for Yeovil Town in the third minute of first-half stoppage time. Nathan Jones got the assist for their third goal. Shaun MacDonald and Owain Tudur Jones were also in the starting line-up.
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
League One Fixtures 2nd November 2010 (Part 1)
Brentford v Bournemouth
Bournemouth are currently in fourth place but as yet they have only won once away.
Rhoys Wiggins should start for Bournemouth.
Brighton & Hove Albion v Exeter City
Exeter travel to league leaders Brighton, who are unbeaten at home.
Richard Duffy should start for Exeter and Rob Edwards is likely to be in the squad. Daniel Nardiello is either back in full training or seeing a specialist (or possibly both, if that’s possible) but won’t play tonight due to a hamstring injury.
Colchester United v Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient are hoping to pick up their first away win of the season against third-placed Colchester, who have only lost once at home.
Lee Beevers might hope to start for Colchester but I expect him to be on the bench with Lloyd James.
Hartlepool United v Notts County
Notts County have only four points from away matches this season and lie in 19th place. But is that any reason to sack a manager? He’s only been there five minutes. Five months anyway.
Ben Davies will be in midfield for Notts County.
Milton Keynes Dons v Yeovil Town
No fewer than twelve of MK Dons’ players have a virus and could play without a single substitute. They are unbeaten at home but right now they’ll have other things on their minds. Yeovil will be hoping they can take advantage of MK Dons’ situation and move out of the bottom four.
Jermaine Easter was the first MK Dons player to catch the bug but there’s no news on whether he’s recovered.
Shaun MacDonald, Owain Tudur Jones and Gavin Williams should keep their places in Yeoil[s starting line-up. Nathan Jones has featured in the last couple of squads and could be there again
Bournemouth are currently in fourth place but as yet they have only won once away.
Rhoys Wiggins should start for Bournemouth.
Brighton & Hove Albion v Exeter City
Exeter travel to league leaders Brighton, who are unbeaten at home.
Richard Duffy should start for Exeter and Rob Edwards is likely to be in the squad. Daniel Nardiello is either back in full training or seeing a specialist (or possibly both, if that’s possible) but won’t play tonight due to a hamstring injury.
Colchester United v Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient are hoping to pick up their first away win of the season against third-placed Colchester, who have only lost once at home.
Lee Beevers might hope to start for Colchester but I expect him to be on the bench with Lloyd James.
Hartlepool United v Notts County
Notts County have only four points from away matches this season and lie in 19th place. But is that any reason to sack a manager? He’s only been there five minutes. Five months anyway.
Ben Davies will be in midfield for Notts County.
Milton Keynes Dons v Yeovil Town
No fewer than twelve of MK Dons’ players have a virus and could play without a single substitute. They are unbeaten at home but right now they’ll have other things on their minds. Yeovil will be hoping they can take advantage of MK Dons’ situation and move out of the bottom four.
Jermaine Easter was the first MK Dons player to catch the bug but there’s no news on whether he’s recovered.
Shaun MacDonald, Owain Tudur Jones and Gavin Williams should keep their places in Yeoil[s starting line-up. Nathan Jones has featured in the last couple of squads and could be there again
Thursday, 28 October 2010
League One Results 23rd October 2010 (Part 1)
Brentford 2-1 Peterborough United
Brentford climbed out of the bottom three with an excellent win over third-placed Peterborough.
Arron Davies played 58 minutes for Peterborough
Brighton 2-0 Yeovil Town
Owain Tudur Jones and Gavin Williams played the full match for Yeovil but they weren’t able to do anything much against League One’s top club. Nathan Jones and Rhys Baggridge were both on the bench but Shaun MacDonald missed out due to illness.
Colchester United 2-1 Notts County
Colchester’s Lee Beevers returned from a hand injury inn the 93rd minute. Lloyd James was on the bench.
Ben Davies played the full match for Notts County.
Brentford climbed out of the bottom three with an excellent win over third-placed Peterborough.
Arron Davies played 58 minutes for Peterborough
Brighton 2-0 Yeovil Town
Owain Tudur Jones and Gavin Williams played the full match for Yeovil but they weren’t able to do anything much against League One’s top club. Nathan Jones and Rhys Baggridge were both on the bench but Shaun MacDonald missed out due to illness.
Colchester United 2-1 Notts County
Colchester’s Lee Beevers returned from a hand injury inn the 93rd minute. Lloyd James was on the bench.
Ben Davies played the full match for Notts County.
Saturday, 18 September 2010
League One Fixtures 18th September 2010 Part 2
Huddersfield Town v Yeovil Town
Yeovil are out of the bottom three but they’re still only two points away and Huddersfield, who don’t seem to have the smallest hangover from not getting through the play-offs, are continuing last season’s good form.
It’s funny about me and Yeovil Town. I tell them to re-sign Shaun MacDonald and Owain Tudur Jones on loan – Yeovil sign them. I suggest they bring in another of last season’s successful Welsh loanees, Gavin Williams – they do it. So let’s use this to my advantage and give myself as much as possible to write about next week. I think Nathan Jones and Rhys Baggridge should both play this week. Okay? Let’s see what happens.
One thing I can tell you is that Shaun, Owain and Gavin are all likely to be in the squad although they might not all start.
Milton Keynes Dons v Rochdale
MK Dons are a continuation of Wimbledon but they make no claim to their history. It all seems a bit silly to me considering Wimbledon have quite a good history but I suppose that while being in the same division as Rochdale would be quite embarrassing for Wimbledon, it is more acceptable for a relatively new league side like MK Dons.
Jermaine Easter still hasn’t scored in the league but let’s look at it this way. His only goals of the season have come against a team who are currently in a Champions’ League place. He’s not doing too badly.
Matt Done will be on the bench for Rochdale.
Notts County v Leyton Orient
You’d think Notts County have a pretty good chance of getting back to winning ways but second-bottom Orient might be in a fighting mood tomorrow.
Ben Davies will be hoping to add to is not unimpressive tallies of goals and assists for Notts County.
Oldham Athletic v Bournemouth
Oldham started well but they haven’t won any of their last four games – although they are still unbeaten at home. Bournemouth are also unbeaten at home but they won’t sympathise with Oldham’s desire to keep their own unbeaten record intact. Not during the game anyway.
Oldham defender Joe Jacobson is likely to miss tomorrow’s match in order to observe Yom Kippur.
Bournemouth would be very silly to drop Rhoys Wiggins after his Man of the Match performance midweek. Joe Partington will probably be on the bench.
Plymouth Argyle v Sheffield Wednesday
Two of the teams relegated from the Championship last season meet. Sheffield Wednesday are out of the play-off places but only two points from the top of the table. Plymouth, by contrast, are one point from the bottom of the table. At this stage of the season, the teams are still fairly close in terms of points but most will expect an away win.
Carl Fletcher didn’t return to Plymouth’s team as expected for their last game but he is expected to play this time. He has missed the last two games with a thigh injury.
Yeovil are out of the bottom three but they’re still only two points away and Huddersfield, who don’t seem to have the smallest hangover from not getting through the play-offs, are continuing last season’s good form.
It’s funny about me and Yeovil Town. I tell them to re-sign Shaun MacDonald and Owain Tudur Jones on loan – Yeovil sign them. I suggest they bring in another of last season’s successful Welsh loanees, Gavin Williams – they do it. So let’s use this to my advantage and give myself as much as possible to write about next week. I think Nathan Jones and Rhys Baggridge should both play this week. Okay? Let’s see what happens.
One thing I can tell you is that Shaun, Owain and Gavin are all likely to be in the squad although they might not all start.
Milton Keynes Dons v Rochdale
MK Dons are a continuation of Wimbledon but they make no claim to their history. It all seems a bit silly to me considering Wimbledon have quite a good history but I suppose that while being in the same division as Rochdale would be quite embarrassing for Wimbledon, it is more acceptable for a relatively new league side like MK Dons.
Jermaine Easter still hasn’t scored in the league but let’s look at it this way. His only goals of the season have come against a team who are currently in a Champions’ League place. He’s not doing too badly.
Matt Done will be on the bench for Rochdale.
Notts County v Leyton Orient
You’d think Notts County have a pretty good chance of getting back to winning ways but second-bottom Orient might be in a fighting mood tomorrow.
Ben Davies will be hoping to add to is not unimpressive tallies of goals and assists for Notts County.
Oldham Athletic v Bournemouth
Oldham started well but they haven’t won any of their last four games – although they are still unbeaten at home. Bournemouth are also unbeaten at home but they won’t sympathise with Oldham’s desire to keep their own unbeaten record intact. Not during the game anyway.
Oldham defender Joe Jacobson is likely to miss tomorrow’s match in order to observe Yom Kippur.
Bournemouth would be very silly to drop Rhoys Wiggins after his Man of the Match performance midweek. Joe Partington will probably be on the bench.
Plymouth Argyle v Sheffield Wednesday
Two of the teams relegated from the Championship last season meet. Sheffield Wednesday are out of the play-off places but only two points from the top of the table. Plymouth, by contrast, are one point from the bottom of the table. At this stage of the season, the teams are still fairly close in terms of points but most will expect an away win.
Carl Fletcher didn’t return to Plymouth’s team as expected for their last game but he is expected to play this time. He has missed the last two games with a thigh injury.
Friday, 17 September 2010
League One Results 11th September 2010 Part 2
Hartlepool United 2-3 Exeter City
Exeter moved up into the top half of the table after fighting back from 2-1 down to beat Hartlepool. The home side are only out of the relegation places on goal difference but if they play like this every week – and if the opposition doesn’t play like Exeter every week – they should be fine.
Richard Duffy started for Exeter with Rob Edwards replacing him in the 89th minute. Daniel Nardiello also started and played well but only lasted until half-time.
Peterborough United 5-2 Oldham Athletic
Oldham lost for the first time this season against a Peterborough side who are now top of the table and are yet to drop points at home. Oldham were 2-0 up after 38 minutes but Peterborough managed to get one back just before half-time, before a second-half fightback.
Peterborough didn’t seem to miss hamstrung Arron Davies as much as I did.
Joe Jacobson was on the bench again for Oldham.
Rochdale 3-2 Walsall
Rochdale climb into the play-off places following their third successive win. For Walsall, however, this is the third successive defeat, which doesn’t sound nearly as nice.
Both teams left their Welshmen on the bench – Rochdale’s Matt Done and Walsall’s Sean Geddes.
Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Carlisle United
Carlisle beat Sheffield Wednesday by just the one goal but it could and probably should have been more. Maybe Sheffield Wednesday were in shock from nearly going into administration again – that is actually quite easy to believe considering the way they played. Let’s hope they’re feeling better this weekend.
Jason Price stayed on the bench. He is yet to play a single minute for Carlisle this season. Unless I’ve got that wrong.
Swindon Town 1-0 Southampton
This was a fixture many would have expected to have some say in the title race but at the moment, it’s looking more like a relegation battle. Swindon managed to double their points total with this win but Southampton are down in 22nd with the same number of points as bottom club Dagenham & Redbridge. Their caretaker manager thought they’d have won 3-0 if they’d scored but as they didn’t score, Southampton didn’t get to test this theory out.
Ryan Doble made his first appearance of the season on Southampton’s bench – the only striker among the substitutes - but Swindon didn’t follow suit with Billy Bodin.
Yeovil Town 3-1 Tranmere Rovers
Yeovil put on a great performance to beat Tranmere 3-1. Yeovil were 3-0 up after 27 minutes and although Tranmere did get a consolation, it was only from a penalty.
Yeovil followed my advice again and, with the help of some of their supporters, re-signed Gavin Williams on-loan. It’s getting scary now,
Gavin and Shaun MacDonald both started but Owain Tudur Jones was only given three stoppage-time minutes to show what he could do. Assistant manager Nathan Jones wasn’t in the squad.
Tranmere were without the injured Ash Taylor (knee).
Exeter moved up into the top half of the table after fighting back from 2-1 down to beat Hartlepool. The home side are only out of the relegation places on goal difference but if they play like this every week – and if the opposition doesn’t play like Exeter every week – they should be fine.
Richard Duffy started for Exeter with Rob Edwards replacing him in the 89th minute. Daniel Nardiello also started and played well but only lasted until half-time.
Peterborough United 5-2 Oldham Athletic
Oldham lost for the first time this season against a Peterborough side who are now top of the table and are yet to drop points at home. Oldham were 2-0 up after 38 minutes but Peterborough managed to get one back just before half-time, before a second-half fightback.
Peterborough didn’t seem to miss hamstrung Arron Davies as much as I did.
Joe Jacobson was on the bench again for Oldham.
Rochdale 3-2 Walsall
Rochdale climb into the play-off places following their third successive win. For Walsall, however, this is the third successive defeat, which doesn’t sound nearly as nice.
Both teams left their Welshmen on the bench – Rochdale’s Matt Done and Walsall’s Sean Geddes.
Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Carlisle United
Carlisle beat Sheffield Wednesday by just the one goal but it could and probably should have been more. Maybe Sheffield Wednesday were in shock from nearly going into administration again – that is actually quite easy to believe considering the way they played. Let’s hope they’re feeling better this weekend.
Jason Price stayed on the bench. He is yet to play a single minute for Carlisle this season. Unless I’ve got that wrong.
Swindon Town 1-0 Southampton
This was a fixture many would have expected to have some say in the title race but at the moment, it’s looking more like a relegation battle. Swindon managed to double their points total with this win but Southampton are down in 22nd with the same number of points as bottom club Dagenham & Redbridge. Their caretaker manager thought they’d have won 3-0 if they’d scored but as they didn’t score, Southampton didn’t get to test this theory out.
Ryan Doble made his first appearance of the season on Southampton’s bench – the only striker among the substitutes - but Swindon didn’t follow suit with Billy Bodin.
Yeovil Town 3-1 Tranmere Rovers
Yeovil put on a great performance to beat Tranmere 3-1. Yeovil were 3-0 up after 27 minutes and although Tranmere did get a consolation, it was only from a penalty.
Yeovil followed my advice again and, with the help of some of their supporters, re-signed Gavin Williams on-loan. It’s getting scary now,
Gavin and Shaun MacDonald both started but Owain Tudur Jones was only given three stoppage-time minutes to show what he could do. Assistant manager Nathan Jones wasn’t in the squad.
Tranmere were without the injured Ash Taylor (knee).
Thursday, 9 September 2010
League One Results 4th September 2010 Part 1
Carlisle United 0-0 Swindon Town
A point was enough to ensure that unbeaten Carlisle are in the automatic promotion places as they continue an impressive start to the season. Swindon got to the play-off final last year but they haven’t won since losing to Millwall in that match and are currently bottom of the table with three points. Swindon could have won it in stoppage but luckily for Carlisle, they messed up.
Jason Price was sufficiently recovered from a thigh muscle injury to sit on the bench for Carlisle.
Dagenham & Redbridge 2-0 Leyton Orient
Dagenham & Redbridge got their first win of the season in a local derby with Leyton Orient. No doubt Jeff Stelling would think that Orient were at a disadvantage, playing against both Dagenham and Redbridge but I would say the win was still deserved.
Tony Roberts was on fine form in goal for Dag & Red.
Exeter City 1-0 Charlton Athletic
Charlton remain unbeaten at home but a second consecutive away defeat means they are now in 11th –if just two points from the play-offs. Exeter now look far healthier in 14th position but as they’re still only a point from the relegation zone, they probably shouldn’t get too complacent yet. And without that last-minute penalty, they probably wouldn’t have won at all.
Richard Duffy returned from suspension to keep a clean sheet for Exeter. There was also a return to the team for Daniel Nardiello after he recovered from a groin injury. Rob Edwards came off the bench after 81 minutes.
Huddersfield Town 2-2 Bournemouth
Bournemouth and Huddersfield have both had a good start to the season but they were unable to get the better of one another in this encounter – although they certainly tried.
Rhoys Wiggins played the full match for Bournemouth.
Milton Keynes Dons 1-0 Hartlepool United
MK Dons snatched a 77th minute winner and held on despite going down to ten men a few minutes later. With Bournemouth and Huddersfield drawing, MK Dons were able to sneak into the play-offs. Hartlepool are just a point outside the relegation zone.
Jermaine Easter had a chance to score for MK Dons but not many players score if only one chance is created for them.
Notts County 4-0 Yeovil Town
Now Notts County have got the hang of this winning thing, there’s no stopping them. Or if there is, Yeovil didn’t find out what it was. Yeovil have just one win from their first four games – and that was against fellow-strugglers Leyton Orient.
Ben Davies is back into the swing of things for County, scoring the second and third goals before setting up the fourth.
Owain Tudur Jones was the only Welshman to play for Yeovil although youngster Rhys Baggridge was on the bench for what I believe was only the second time in a league match. There was no place for Shaun MacDonald but as he was away with the under-21s we can’t really blame Yeovil. Nathan Jones also wasn’t in the squad but maybe he had some assistant managing to do.
A point was enough to ensure that unbeaten Carlisle are in the automatic promotion places as they continue an impressive start to the season. Swindon got to the play-off final last year but they haven’t won since losing to Millwall in that match and are currently bottom of the table with three points. Swindon could have won it in stoppage but luckily for Carlisle, they messed up.
Jason Price was sufficiently recovered from a thigh muscle injury to sit on the bench for Carlisle.
Dagenham & Redbridge 2-0 Leyton Orient
Dagenham & Redbridge got their first win of the season in a local derby with Leyton Orient. No doubt Jeff Stelling would think that Orient were at a disadvantage, playing against both Dagenham and Redbridge but I would say the win was still deserved.
Tony Roberts was on fine form in goal for Dag & Red.
Exeter City 1-0 Charlton Athletic
Charlton remain unbeaten at home but a second consecutive away defeat means they are now in 11th –if just two points from the play-offs. Exeter now look far healthier in 14th position but as they’re still only a point from the relegation zone, they probably shouldn’t get too complacent yet. And without that last-minute penalty, they probably wouldn’t have won at all.
Richard Duffy returned from suspension to keep a clean sheet for Exeter. There was also a return to the team for Daniel Nardiello after he recovered from a groin injury. Rob Edwards came off the bench after 81 minutes.
Huddersfield Town 2-2 Bournemouth
Bournemouth and Huddersfield have both had a good start to the season but they were unable to get the better of one another in this encounter – although they certainly tried.
Rhoys Wiggins played the full match for Bournemouth.
Milton Keynes Dons 1-0 Hartlepool United
MK Dons snatched a 77th minute winner and held on despite going down to ten men a few minutes later. With Bournemouth and Huddersfield drawing, MK Dons were able to sneak into the play-offs. Hartlepool are just a point outside the relegation zone.
Jermaine Easter had a chance to score for MK Dons but not many players score if only one chance is created for them.
Notts County 4-0 Yeovil Town
Now Notts County have got the hang of this winning thing, there’s no stopping them. Or if there is, Yeovil didn’t find out what it was. Yeovil have just one win from their first four games – and that was against fellow-strugglers Leyton Orient.
Ben Davies is back into the swing of things for County, scoring the second and third goals before setting up the fourth.
Owain Tudur Jones was the only Welshman to play for Yeovil although youngster Rhys Baggridge was on the bench for what I believe was only the second time in a league match. There was no place for Shaun MacDonald but as he was away with the under-21s we can’t really blame Yeovil. Nathan Jones also wasn’t in the squad but maybe he had some assistant managing to do.
Monday, 23 August 2010
League One Results 21st August 2010 Part 2
Peterborough United 4-2 Huddersfield Town
I was a bit surprised to see that many were predicting an instant return to the Championship for Peterborough – and, for that matter, Huddersfield - and certainly to begin with Peterborough didn’t look obviously like a team who were Championship-bound. But after being 2-0 down after the first 33 minutes, Peterborough fought back to a 4-2 victory although admittedly Huddersfield had forgotten how to play football during half-time which probably helped.
Before the match, it was suggested that Arron Davies might get a place in the starting line-up and this prediction turned out to be absolutely right. Arron nearly scored so let’s hope he keeps his place.
Rochdale 1-2 Colchester United
Both managers were unusually complimentary about their opposite numbers as Rochdale played well but didn’t manage to prevent Colchester from taking the points.
Rochdale didn’t seem to have any Welsh players last season but this season they have Matt Done, who signed from Hereford United. I didn’t know about him when he was at Hereford either but it’s not surprising they’ve got loads of Welsh players, they’re right next to Wales. Matt stayed on the bench for this match
Lee Beevers and Lloyd James were on the bench for Colchester and Lee made his first appearance for Colchester for ages with a 79th minute substitute appearance.
Swindon Town 1-1 Brentford
Brentford got their first point away to Swindon Town. Swindon are only a few points above them but they didn’t have a great start last season either and they got to the play-off final. Both teams played well and had chances to win it but neither team did it.
Nicky Adams has only just signed for Brentford from Leicester City but he was on the bench and made his debut as a 68th minute substitute.
Tranmere Rovers 0-3 Bournemouth
Tranmere aren’t really one of the big sides in League One but Bournemouth will rightly be happy with a 3-0 away win. This result might suggest a problem with Tranmere’s defence but they seemed to struggle more in attack. As for Bournemouth, they certainly look the strongest of the promoted teams.
Kayelden Brown made a half-time substitute appearance for Tranmere.
Rhoys Wiggins played well in defence for Bournemouth and showed he’s not that bad in attack either. Joe Partington was on the bench but he correctly predicted that Josh McQuoid would score and got a hug in return – not to mention an invitation to stay at Josh’s house the night before the next home game. Maybe he’ll get a lot more than a hug next time.
Walsall 2-1 Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth opened the scoring in the first half but Walsall fought back to take the win. Plymouth didn’t play badly but they’ll need to improve their defending although for now they are only two points from the play-off places.
Sean Geddes was on the bench for Walsall.
Carl Fletcher played the full match for Plymouth and got what is likely to be the first of many yellow cards. They’ll miss him when he’s suspended.
Yeovil Town 0-2 Hartlepool United
Hartlepool looked like a team in trouble but after this away win, maybe Yeovil are in more trouble still. They really didn’t play well but even so, Hartlepool were quite lucky.
Nathan Jones was in the starting line-up for Yeovil but he played little more than an hour before getting booed off. Even though it was his free kick that led to Yeovil nearly scoring.
I was a bit surprised to see that many were predicting an instant return to the Championship for Peterborough – and, for that matter, Huddersfield - and certainly to begin with Peterborough didn’t look obviously like a team who were Championship-bound. But after being 2-0 down after the first 33 minutes, Peterborough fought back to a 4-2 victory although admittedly Huddersfield had forgotten how to play football during half-time which probably helped.
Before the match, it was suggested that Arron Davies might get a place in the starting line-up and this prediction turned out to be absolutely right. Arron nearly scored so let’s hope he keeps his place.
Rochdale 1-2 Colchester United
Both managers were unusually complimentary about their opposite numbers as Rochdale played well but didn’t manage to prevent Colchester from taking the points.
Rochdale didn’t seem to have any Welsh players last season but this season they have Matt Done, who signed from Hereford United. I didn’t know about him when he was at Hereford either but it’s not surprising they’ve got loads of Welsh players, they’re right next to Wales. Matt stayed on the bench for this match
Lee Beevers and Lloyd James were on the bench for Colchester and Lee made his first appearance for Colchester for ages with a 79th minute substitute appearance.
Swindon Town 1-1 Brentford
Brentford got their first point away to Swindon Town. Swindon are only a few points above them but they didn’t have a great start last season either and they got to the play-off final. Both teams played well and had chances to win it but neither team did it.
Nicky Adams has only just signed for Brentford from Leicester City but he was on the bench and made his debut as a 68th minute substitute.
Tranmere Rovers 0-3 Bournemouth
Tranmere aren’t really one of the big sides in League One but Bournemouth will rightly be happy with a 3-0 away win. This result might suggest a problem with Tranmere’s defence but they seemed to struggle more in attack. As for Bournemouth, they certainly look the strongest of the promoted teams.
Kayelden Brown made a half-time substitute appearance for Tranmere.
Rhoys Wiggins played well in defence for Bournemouth and showed he’s not that bad in attack either. Joe Partington was on the bench but he correctly predicted that Josh McQuoid would score and got a hug in return – not to mention an invitation to stay at Josh’s house the night before the next home game. Maybe he’ll get a lot more than a hug next time.
Walsall 2-1 Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth opened the scoring in the first half but Walsall fought back to take the win. Plymouth didn’t play badly but they’ll need to improve their defending although for now they are only two points from the play-off places.
Sean Geddes was on the bench for Walsall.
Carl Fletcher played the full match for Plymouth and got what is likely to be the first of many yellow cards. They’ll miss him when he’s suspended.
Yeovil Town 0-2 Hartlepool United
Hartlepool looked like a team in trouble but after this away win, maybe Yeovil are in more trouble still. They really didn’t play well but even so, Hartlepool were quite lucky.
Nathan Jones was in the starting line-up for Yeovil but he played little more than an hour before getting booed off. Even though it was his free kick that led to Yeovil nearly scoring.
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