AFC Wimbledon v Stevenage
AFC Wimbledon would have played MK Dons if they’d managed to beat Stevenage in the replay – but MK Dons just weren’t good enough.
AFC Wimbledon’s Reece Jones missed out in the last round as he was on loan at Lewes and it looks like he’s still there.
Burton Albion v Chesterfield
The last time these two teams faced one another, Burton got their first away win of the season. In theory, it should be even easier at home.
Tony James could be back in the starting line-up after being dropped to the bench in Burton’s last game – he’s on standby to replace an injured player.
Chesterfield striker Craig Davies will be hoping to add to his goal tally.
Bury v Peterborough United
Bury have already knocked Exeter City out of the Cup. Now they face an off-form Peterborough.
Bury keeper Owain fon Williams, who is on loan from Stockport County, is able to play for Bury in the FA Cup. They’ve actually already cup-tied him so Stockport
Arron Davies should play for Peterborough. Lewin Nyatanga has returned to parent club Bristol City after his loan spell came to an end but he couldn’t have played anyway.
Carlisle United v Tamworth
Tamworth knocked League Two Crewe out but now they’re up against a League One side.
Scott Barrow will hope to play for Tamworth.
Charlton Athletic v Luton Town
Not very long ago (but longer ago than I remember) this was a Premier League tie. Not anymore.
Alex Lawless has joined Luton on loan from York City but he won’t be able to play in this match as he is cup-tied.
Colchester United v Swindon Supermarine
Swindon Supermarine are hoping for another giant-killing after despatching Eastwood Town in the last round. A win for Supermarine could see them facing Swindon Town, who will need a replay against Crawley Town.
Lee Beevers and Lloyd James will hope for a run-out against the non-league side.
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Saturday, 27 November 2010
Monday, 8 November 2010
FA Cup Results 6th November 2010 (Part 1)
Accrington Stanley 3-2 Oldham Athletic
Accrington aren’t doing brilliantly in League Two while Oldham are promotion contenders in League One. But this is the FA Cup and anything can happen. And it did.
Joe Jacobson wasn’t in Oldham’s squad.
AFC Wimbledon 0-0 Ebbsfleet United
Ten years ago, Ebbsfleet were known as Gravesend & Northfleet while AFC Wimbledon didn’t even exist. But AFC Wimbledon done so well, it’s an Ebbsfleet win that would count as a giant-killing. Ebbsfleeet managed to force a replay this time… but AFC Wimbledon might have an extra incentive to get through the replay and into Round 2.
Reece Jones wasn’t in AFC Wimbledon’s squad because he’s gone on loan to Lewes.
Gareth Williams made a late substitute appearance for Ebbsfleet.
Barnet 0-0 Charlton Athletic
Barnet are the lowest-placed team in the Football League and haven’t been particularly renowned for their wins. So a draw with League One promotion hopefuls Charlton is a good result. The only problem is, this is the FA Cup so they have to play the match all over again.
Defender Grant Basey, who left Charlton this summer, played the full match for Barnet and got a good reception from the Charlton fans.
Bournemouth 5-3 Tranmere Rovers
Bournemouth are currently looking like contenders for a second successive promotion while Tranmere’s best hope of promotion is probably to get relegated this season and then promoted the following season. Bournemouth got the expected win despite resting players but three goals for Tranmere suggest they could be up for a fight after all.
Rhoys Wiggins was a 61st-minute substitute.
Brentford 1-1 Aldershot Town
Brentford are gradually climbing the League One table after a poor start but they couldn’t manage a win over League Two’s Aldershot.
Darren Jones returned to Aldershot’s starting line-up after a one-match suspension. Aaron Morris, who replaced him in the last match, was moved into defensive midfield and did a good job.
Brighton & Hove Albion 0-0 Woking
No Welshmen in this fixture as far as I know but well done to Conference South team Woking for getting a draw at the home of the team who are technically the highest-ranked in the competition.
Bury 2-0 Exeter City
Bury turned giant-killers when the League Two promotion hopefuls beat League One’s Exeter City.
Bury were lucky that Stockport County were happy to let them cup-tie loan goalkeeper Owain fon Williams, who probably made Stockport look as silly as Exeter.
Richard Duffy returned to the starting line-up after recovering from illness while there was a second consecutive start for Daniel Nardiello, who hit the post but didn’t score. Rob Edwards was on the bench.
Cambridge United 0-0 Huddersfield Town
Non-league side Cambridge managed to hold one of the biggest clubc in the competition to a draw. Dave Partridge played the full match for Cambridge but also picked up his fifth yellow card of the season.
Cheltenham Town 1-0 Morecambe
Last season, Morecambe were in the play-offs while Cheltenham finished third from bottom. But this season, it’s Morecambe who have had the shakier start, while Cheltenham have looked like promotion contenders. No surprises in this Cup match – Cheltenham go through.
Josh Low came close to putting Cheltenham ahead but didn’t. But he has had a good season and he feels this is because he has such a good relationship with his manager.
Accrington aren’t doing brilliantly in League Two while Oldham are promotion contenders in League One. But this is the FA Cup and anything can happen. And it did.
Joe Jacobson wasn’t in Oldham’s squad.
AFC Wimbledon 0-0 Ebbsfleet United
Ten years ago, Ebbsfleet were known as Gravesend & Northfleet while AFC Wimbledon didn’t even exist. But AFC Wimbledon done so well, it’s an Ebbsfleet win that would count as a giant-killing. Ebbsfleeet managed to force a replay this time… but AFC Wimbledon might have an extra incentive to get through the replay and into Round 2.
Reece Jones wasn’t in AFC Wimbledon’s squad because he’s gone on loan to Lewes.
Gareth Williams made a late substitute appearance for Ebbsfleet.
Barnet 0-0 Charlton Athletic
Barnet are the lowest-placed team in the Football League and haven’t been particularly renowned for their wins. So a draw with League One promotion hopefuls Charlton is a good result. The only problem is, this is the FA Cup so they have to play the match all over again.
Defender Grant Basey, who left Charlton this summer, played the full match for Barnet and got a good reception from the Charlton fans.
Bournemouth 5-3 Tranmere Rovers
Bournemouth are currently looking like contenders for a second successive promotion while Tranmere’s best hope of promotion is probably to get relegated this season and then promoted the following season. Bournemouth got the expected win despite resting players but three goals for Tranmere suggest they could be up for a fight after all.
Rhoys Wiggins was a 61st-minute substitute.
Brentford 1-1 Aldershot Town
Brentford are gradually climbing the League One table after a poor start but they couldn’t manage a win over League Two’s Aldershot.
Darren Jones returned to Aldershot’s starting line-up after a one-match suspension. Aaron Morris, who replaced him in the last match, was moved into defensive midfield and did a good job.
Brighton & Hove Albion 0-0 Woking
No Welshmen in this fixture as far as I know but well done to Conference South team Woking for getting a draw at the home of the team who are technically the highest-ranked in the competition.
Bury 2-0 Exeter City
Bury turned giant-killers when the League Two promotion hopefuls beat League One’s Exeter City.
Bury were lucky that Stockport County were happy to let them cup-tie loan goalkeeper Owain fon Williams, who probably made Stockport look as silly as Exeter.
Richard Duffy returned to the starting line-up after recovering from illness while there was a second consecutive start for Daniel Nardiello, who hit the post but didn’t score. Rob Edwards was on the bench.
Cambridge United 0-0 Huddersfield Town
Non-league side Cambridge managed to hold one of the biggest clubc in the competition to a draw. Dave Partridge played the full match for Cambridge but also picked up his fifth yellow card of the season.
Cheltenham Town 1-0 Morecambe
Last season, Morecambe were in the play-offs while Cheltenham finished third from bottom. But this season, it’s Morecambe who have had the shakier start, while Cheltenham have looked like promotion contenders. No surprises in this Cup match – Cheltenham go through.
Josh Low came close to putting Cheltenham ahead but didn’t. But he has had a good season and he feels this is because he has such a good relationship with his manager.
Saturday, 6 November 2010
FA Cup Fixtures 6th November 2010 (Part 1)
Accrington Stanley v Oldham Athletic
Joe Jacobson was hoping to force his way back into the Oldham first-team after spending the summer on the transfer list. A match against League Two Accrington could give him his chance.
AFC Wimbledon v Ebbsfleet United
Reece Jones signed for AFC Wimbledon this season after leaving Fulham.
Gareth Williams has just recovered from an injury and is likely to be on the bench for Ebbsfleet but he’s pretty dangerous even as a substitute.
Barnet v Charlton Athletic
Grant Basey should keep his place for Barnet against the club he played for last season.
Bournemouth v Tranmere Rovers
Rhoys Wiggins should start for Bournemouth.
Tranmere’s Ash Taylor is still out witn an ankle injury.
Brentford v Aldershot Town
Darren Jones is likely to return to Aldershot’s team after serving a one-match suspension. Aaron Morris took Darren’s place in the team while he was suspended so he could be back on the bench.
Bury v Exeter City
Owain fon Williams is at Bury on loan from Stockport County but he has been given permission to play against Exeter.
Daniel Nardiello is expected to start for Exeter after recovering from a hamstring injury. Richard Duffy could return to Exeter’s starting line-up if he’s fully recovered from illness – but if he doesn’t, Rob Edwards could keep his place. I’m not sure we’ll see Andy Marriott this season but if he’s going to play/sit on the bench, it’s most likely to happen against lower league opposition.
Joe Jacobson was hoping to force his way back into the Oldham first-team after spending the summer on the transfer list. A match against League Two Accrington could give him his chance.
AFC Wimbledon v Ebbsfleet United
Reece Jones signed for AFC Wimbledon this season after leaving Fulham.
Gareth Williams has just recovered from an injury and is likely to be on the bench for Ebbsfleet but he’s pretty dangerous even as a substitute.
Barnet v Charlton Athletic
Grant Basey should keep his place for Barnet against the club he played for last season.
Bournemouth v Tranmere Rovers
Rhoys Wiggins should start for Bournemouth.
Tranmere’s Ash Taylor is still out witn an ankle injury.
Brentford v Aldershot Town
Darren Jones is likely to return to Aldershot’s team after serving a one-match suspension. Aaron Morris took Darren’s place in the team while he was suspended so he could be back on the bench.
Bury v Exeter City
Owain fon Williams is at Bury on loan from Stockport County but he has been given permission to play against Exeter.
Daniel Nardiello is expected to start for Exeter after recovering from a hamstring injury. Richard Duffy could return to Exeter’s starting line-up if he’s fully recovered from illness – but if he doesn’t, Rob Edwards could keep his place. I’m not sure we’ll see Andy Marriott this season but if he’s going to play/sit on the bench, it’s most likely to happen against lower league opposition.
Friday, 3 September 2010
Welsh Summer Transfers 2010 (Premier League, E-N)
Everton
Everton were linked with Cardiff City midfielder Joe Ledley, now with Celtic.
Welsh Players: None
Fulham
Simon Davies recently signed a new three-year contract with the club and says he wishes to remain there for the rest of his career.
Mark Hughes became manager of Fulham during the close season. It was his first job since being sacked by Manchester City early in the season although he was recently offered the chance to manage Al Ahi in Dubai. Liverpool were also rumouored to be interested. He later must have terrified Fulham when it was reported he might leave them for Aston Villa. But as far as I know he’s still at Fulham now.
Mark wanted to sign Craig Bellamy, who played for him at Manchester City but Craig wanted to go to Cardiff and Man City didn’t want him to go to a Premier League rival which is a compliment to Fulham in a way.
Boaz Myhill was also linked to Fulham.
Reece Jones was released by Fulham and later joined (sort-of) local rivals AFC Wimbledon.
Welsh Players: One - Simon Davies
Liverpool
Mark Hughes was said to be a contender to replace Rafa Benitez as manager of Liverpool but it didn’t happen. Liverpool appointed Fulham’s manager instead and Mark went to Fulham.
Michael Owen was linked with a move back to the club with whom he began his career but I don’t think anyone took it seriously. He stayed at Man Utd.
Welsh Players: None
Manchester City
There were strong rumours that Craig Bellamy would not be included in Manchester City’s 25-man squad for the new season. Craig said that if he did leave the club, he wanted to play for his hometown club, Cardiff City. No-one took this too seriously but Craig has now joined Cardiff on a season-long loan and he said he’d love to stay longer if he can help Cardiff to promotion. Tottenham were interested in Craig but they’re not his hometown club so they stood no chance.
Welsh Players: None, plus Craig Bellamy (out on loan)
Manchester United
There were some very strange rumours about Michael Owen leaving Man Utd for former club Liverpool or signing for Bristol City on loan but he stayed where he was.
Owen Hargreaves’ Man Utd future was thought to be in doubt in doubt after his knee injury flared up again.
The Sun ran a story claiming that Ryan Giggs could end his career in America. As I said, it did come from the Sun.
Welsh players: One and two halves - Ryan Giggs, Owen Hargreaves, Michael Owen (the last two of whom chose to play for England)
Newcastle United
Welsh Players: None
Everton were linked with Cardiff City midfielder Joe Ledley, now with Celtic.
Welsh Players: None
Fulham
Simon Davies recently signed a new three-year contract with the club and says he wishes to remain there for the rest of his career.
Mark Hughes became manager of Fulham during the close season. It was his first job since being sacked by Manchester City early in the season although he was recently offered the chance to manage Al Ahi in Dubai. Liverpool were also rumouored to be interested. He later must have terrified Fulham when it was reported he might leave them for Aston Villa. But as far as I know he’s still at Fulham now.
Mark wanted to sign Craig Bellamy, who played for him at Manchester City but Craig wanted to go to Cardiff and Man City didn’t want him to go to a Premier League rival which is a compliment to Fulham in a way.
Boaz Myhill was also linked to Fulham.
Reece Jones was released by Fulham and later joined (sort-of) local rivals AFC Wimbledon.
Welsh Players: One - Simon Davies
Liverpool
Mark Hughes was said to be a contender to replace Rafa Benitez as manager of Liverpool but it didn’t happen. Liverpool appointed Fulham’s manager instead and Mark went to Fulham.
Michael Owen was linked with a move back to the club with whom he began his career but I don’t think anyone took it seriously. He stayed at Man Utd.
Welsh Players: None
Manchester City
There were strong rumours that Craig Bellamy would not be included in Manchester City’s 25-man squad for the new season. Craig said that if he did leave the club, he wanted to play for his hometown club, Cardiff City. No-one took this too seriously but Craig has now joined Cardiff on a season-long loan and he said he’d love to stay longer if he can help Cardiff to promotion. Tottenham were interested in Craig but they’re not his hometown club so they stood no chance.
Welsh Players: None, plus Craig Bellamy (out on loan)
Manchester United
There were some very strange rumours about Michael Owen leaving Man Utd for former club Liverpool or signing for Bristol City on loan but he stayed where he was.
Owen Hargreaves’ Man Utd future was thought to be in doubt in doubt after his knee injury flared up again.
The Sun ran a story claiming that Ryan Giggs could end his career in America. As I said, it did come from the Sun.
Welsh players: One and two halves - Ryan Giggs, Owen Hargreaves, Michael Owen (the last two of whom chose to play for England)
Newcastle United
Welsh Players: None
Monday, 2 August 2010
Welsh Player News (and rumours) 2nd August, League One (Part 1)
I got a bit excited when I saw the headline ‘Magpies given lesson by League One Cherries’ but it wasn’t Newcastle United or even Notts County, it was Dorchester Town. So that was a bit of a let-down but the good news is Joe Partington is not only back in training, he actually played in Bournemouth’s 5-0 victory. Rhoys Wiggins didn’t play though, it was a (not very) weakened line-up.
Jason Price nearly scored for Carlisle United against Hibernian but the ball wouldn’t quite go over the line. I’m sure Daniel Nardiello would sympathise. But Carlisle won anyway so it doesn’t matter. Except it kind of does because it meant David Stephens lost.
Colchester United suffered their first pre-season defeat when they lost 2-1 to an Aldershot Town side featuring Darren Jones and Aaron Morris, the latter replacing the former. But their goalkeeper was busy becoming a father which does tend to weaken the side a bit.
Lloyd James would probably have got an assist if the player he passed to hadn’t been too selfless. Tom Bender was a substitute but Lee Beevers stayed on the bench.
Richard Duffy admits his chances of being fit for the first game of the new season aren’t that high. But generally he feels his pre-season has been positive and he’s been very impressed with new Welsh signing Daniel Nardiello, who says he feels fitter than he has done for years.
Even without Richard, Exeter City still managed to beat AFC Wimbledon 2-1. Daniel had another good game, again scoring for Exeter although there was some concern when he suffered a knock. Rob Edwards played in defence and midfield (not at the same time) but again Andy Marriott didn’t play. Reece Jones, formerly of Fulham, was an AFC Wimbledon substitute.
Jason Price nearly scored for Carlisle United against Hibernian but the ball wouldn’t quite go over the line. I’m sure Daniel Nardiello would sympathise. But Carlisle won anyway so it doesn’t matter. Except it kind of does because it meant David Stephens lost.
Colchester United suffered their first pre-season defeat when they lost 2-1 to an Aldershot Town side featuring Darren Jones and Aaron Morris, the latter replacing the former. But their goalkeeper was busy becoming a father which does tend to weaken the side a bit.
Lloyd James would probably have got an assist if the player he passed to hadn’t been too selfless. Tom Bender was a substitute but Lee Beevers stayed on the bench.
Richard Duffy admits his chances of being fit for the first game of the new season aren’t that high. But generally he feels his pre-season has been positive and he’s been very impressed with new Welsh signing Daniel Nardiello, who says he feels fitter than he has done for years.
Even without Richard, Exeter City still managed to beat AFC Wimbledon 2-1. Daniel had another good game, again scoring for Exeter although there was some concern when he suffered a knock. Rob Edwards played in defence and midfield (not at the same time) but again Andy Marriott didn’t play. Reece Jones, formerly of Fulham, was an AFC Wimbledon substitute.
Welsh Player News (and rumours) 2nd August, Premier League (Part One)
Aaron Ramsey could be back playing for Arsenal – and hopefully Wales – as early as November. It’s great news and I can’t wait but let’s hope he’s not rushed back too soon. (I wouldn’t usually post a link to Tribalfootball because they’re not... highly regarded but the alternative was a link to the Daily Mail site and that’s got a picture of Aaron’s injury and I’m not posting links to that.)
Sanchez Watt scored for an Arsenal XI side who beat Dagenham & Redbridge 2-1 away.
James Collins still has a calf injury and has missed Aston Villa’s recent games. Unfortunately nearly all Villa’s other central defenders seem to be injured too.
Blackpool’s Neal Eardley could recover from his injury in time for tomorrow’s friendly against Bristol City.
Sam Ricketts was in the Bolton Wanderers side who drew 0-0 away at Falkirk. He did his best to help Johan Elmander score but it didn’t work out.
Simon Davies is hoping new Fulham manager Mark Hughes will sign Craig Bellamy. If Fulham actually had more than one striker, they might not lose to embarrassing teams like Portsmouth.
Former Fulham youngster (he’s nearly 5 years younger than me, I can just about call him a youngster) Reece Jones is expected to travel down the District Line to AFC Wimbledon in the next couple of days after impressing the manager whilst on trial.
Former Wales, Blackburn Rovers and Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is the new manager of Fulham. Mark is apparently interested in signing some Manchester City rejects, including Craig Bellamy. Fulham players Stephen Kelly and Dickson Etuhu are very excited about their new manager.
It looks as though the papers were actually right for once. Assuming the Metro isn’t talking rubbish too. Tottenham Hotspur have apparently made a bid to take Craig Bellamy on loan – but Manchester City want to sell him. Like they really need the money. But Craig isn’t going without a fight. Now there’s a surprise.
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