Chesterfield
Craig Davies was in and out of the team with a hamstring injury but when he played, he scored.
Stockport H 4-1 (Y unsporting 27, G4 90, played all)
Accrington A 2-2 (out, injury)
Robert Page finished 2011 with another appearance on the bench.
Stockport H 4-1 (unselected)
Accrington A 2-2 (bench)
Mark Crossley hasn’t been named on the bench since September.
Crewe Alexandra
Rhys Taylor has the option to move to another club in January and considering that he’d actually pretty good for a Chelsea goalkeeper, I would certainly have forgiven him if he did just that (although I’m not so sure about the Crewe fans). But the good news is that he hasn’t been corrupted by Ashley Cole and he does know what the word ‘loyalty’ means.
Northampton H 2-0 (played all)
Shrewsbury A 0-1 (played all)
Hereford United
Ryan Green returned from suspension to play Hereford’s final two matches of the season, in which they were unbeaten.
Wycombe A 2-1 (suspended)
Torquay H 2-2 (played all)
Aldershot A 1-2 (played all)
All the same, Hereford probably missed Ryan Valentine, who is still sidelined with a stomach injury.
Stuart Fleetwood made the most of his final two starts of the year by scoring in each of them.
Wycombe A 2-1 (starts, off 64)
Torquay H 2-2 (starts, G1 32, off 79)
Aldershot A 1-2 (starts, G1 3, off 78)
Macclesfield Town
Have Macclesfield Town actually superglued Sam Wedgbury to the bench or do they just not want him to play? I don’t know which is more ridiculous. I’m sure it’s no coincidence that they didn’t win any of their last three games.
Oxford A 2-1 (bench)
Bury A 2-2 (bench)
Rotherham H 0-2 (bench)
Northampton Town
Paul Walker remains Northampton’s second-choice keeper despite apparently being too young to play in League Two.
Crewe A 2-0 (bench)
Lincoln H 2-1 (bench)
Oxford United
Rhys Day was destined never to play with Oxford in the Football League. He spent the first part of the season absent with a knee injury before being sent out on loan to former club Mansfield Town. He has now signed for Mansfield permanently.
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Saturday, 8 January 2011
Saturday, 4 December 2010
League Two Fixtures (and Postponements) 4th December 2010
Accrington Stanley P-P Shrewsbury
This match won’t happen as apparently there’s something wrong with the weather.
Aldershot Town P-P Bradford City
Aldershot have a frozen pitch so this match has been postponed.
Bradford’s loan striker Jason Price gets what is probably a welcome break from the rough and tumble of League Two. Michael Flynn is at least two months away from a return.
Bury P-P Chesterfield
Bury have a frozen pitch too. There’s a lot of it going around.
Owain fon Williams says Bury v Chesterfield is a massive game – but depending on when the rearranged fixture is, he might not get to play in it.
Craig Davies has a hamstring injury so I bet Chesterfield are quite glad they (probably) won’t have to play such a big game without him.
Robert Page says he’s ready to wait for his chance to play in the first team as he is getting on a bit.
Cheltenham Town P-P Lincoln City
And another frozen pitch.
Josh Low says Cheltenham have come a long way in the last twelve months. I’d say they’ve come a long way in the last six months too. At the end of last season, they were fourteen places lower than they are now.
Crewe Alexandra P-P Wycombe Wanderers
Crewe have one fewer match to show Rhys Taylor why he should stay for the whole season. Centre back Danny Blanchett certainly seems to like him.
Rhys wants to stay with Crewe for the rest of the season. Wales might be short of players who can score penalties – but here’s one who can save them.
Gillingham P-P Rotherham United
Gillingham’s pitch is a foot deep in snow so this match is off.
Hereford United P-P Morecambe
Hereford’s pitch is frozen but at least it’s theirs.
Northampton Town v Stockport
Northampton have only won once away while Stockport have only won once at home. Both teams will be glad it’s not the other around.
Paul Walker will be on the bench for Northampton.
Anthony Pulis should start for Stockport after extending his loan deal to 4th January. Highlights of his loan spell so far include a debut goal and three 5-0 defeats. But I’m sure that’s not Anthony’s fault.
Oxford United v Barnet
This match is still on but there will be a pitch inspection tomorrow to check it’s not too cold. Barnet have only two points from away matches this season but a first win would lift them out of the bottom two.
Oxford defender Rhys Day still wants to join loan club Mansfield Town full-time despite a change of manager. Rhys has recently been Mansfield stand-in captain.
Port Vale P-P Stevenage
How many ways are there of saying ‘the pitch is frozen’? I reckon I’ve got most of them.
Lewis Haldane believes he’ll struggle to get back into Port Vale’s starting eleven.
Southend United P-P Macclesfield Town
For the reasons for this postponement, see above.
Peter Gilbert would have been suspended for this match after Southend made the decision not to appeal against his red card on the grounds that it might be deemed frivolous.
Torquay United P-P Burton Albion
I’m not even going to tell you why this one’s off.
Garyn Preen has joined Stafford Rangers on loan from Burton.
This match won’t happen as apparently there’s something wrong with the weather.
Aldershot Town P-P Bradford City
Aldershot have a frozen pitch so this match has been postponed.
Bradford’s loan striker Jason Price gets what is probably a welcome break from the rough and tumble of League Two. Michael Flynn is at least two months away from a return.
Bury P-P Chesterfield
Bury have a frozen pitch too. There’s a lot of it going around.
Owain fon Williams says Bury v Chesterfield is a massive game – but depending on when the rearranged fixture is, he might not get to play in it.
Craig Davies has a hamstring injury so I bet Chesterfield are quite glad they (probably) won’t have to play such a big game without him.
Robert Page says he’s ready to wait for his chance to play in the first team as he is getting on a bit.
Cheltenham Town P-P Lincoln City
And another frozen pitch.
Josh Low says Cheltenham have come a long way in the last twelve months. I’d say they’ve come a long way in the last six months too. At the end of last season, they were fourteen places lower than they are now.
Crewe Alexandra P-P Wycombe Wanderers
Crewe have one fewer match to show Rhys Taylor why he should stay for the whole season. Centre back Danny Blanchett certainly seems to like him.
Rhys wants to stay with Crewe for the rest of the season. Wales might be short of players who can score penalties – but here’s one who can save them.
Gillingham P-P Rotherham United
Gillingham’s pitch is a foot deep in snow so this match is off.
Hereford United P-P Morecambe
Hereford’s pitch is frozen but at least it’s theirs.
Northampton Town v Stockport
Northampton have only won once away while Stockport have only won once at home. Both teams will be glad it’s not the other around.
Paul Walker will be on the bench for Northampton.
Anthony Pulis should start for Stockport after extending his loan deal to 4th January. Highlights of his loan spell so far include a debut goal and three 5-0 defeats. But I’m sure that’s not Anthony’s fault.
Oxford United v Barnet
This match is still on but there will be a pitch inspection tomorrow to check it’s not too cold. Barnet have only two points from away matches this season but a first win would lift them out of the bottom two.
Oxford defender Rhys Day still wants to join loan club Mansfield Town full-time despite a change of manager. Rhys has recently been Mansfield stand-in captain.
Port Vale P-P Stevenage
How many ways are there of saying ‘the pitch is frozen’? I reckon I’ve got most of them.
Lewis Haldane believes he’ll struggle to get back into Port Vale’s starting eleven.
Southend United P-P Macclesfield Town
For the reasons for this postponement, see above.
Peter Gilbert would have been suspended for this match after Southend made the decision not to appeal against his red card on the grounds that it might be deemed frivolous.
Torquay United P-P Burton Albion
I’m not even going to tell you why this one’s off.
Garyn Preen has joined Stafford Rangers on loan from Burton.
Monday, 8 November 2010
FA Cup Results 6th November 2010 (Part 3)
Gillingham 0-2 Dover Athletic
Dover were out for revenge. Gillingham had taken two of their managers, their youth team coach and one of their best players. But it was Dover who went through to the second round of the FA Cup.
Adam Birchall has scored no fewer than nine goals in the FA Cup this season. I didn’t see the first eight but his ninth was spectacular.
Guiseley 0-5 Crawley Town
No giant-killing here but we still have another non-league side in the second round of the FA Cup. The winner came from Torres. Liverpool must have been jealous. But only for twenty-four hours.
Glenn Wilson wasn’t in Crawley’s squad due to a hamstring problem.
Harrow Borough 0-2 Chesterfield
Chesterfield are at the top of League Two for a reason and, unlike many clubs, they weren’t about to be caught out by their non-league opponents. But the fact they only scored two probably means that Harrow did a pretty good job.
Substitute Craig Davies made the game safe only in the 93rd minute.
Hartlepool United 0-0 Vauxhall Motors
And another non-league side force a replay against League One opponents. It could have been a lot worse for Hartlepool but luckily when Vauxhall scored, it was offside.
Rob Marsh-Evans wasn’t playing for Vauxhall Motors because he’s gone back to parent club Southport.
Havant & Waterloovilw 0-2 Droylsden
No dazzling Cup run for Havant this season – not unless Droylsden made the same mistake as they did against Chesterfield two years ago.
Hereford Town 5-1 Hythe Town
Hythe, the lowerst-ranked team in the first round proper, became the second team in three matches to concede five against Hereford. But the difference between Hythe and Stockport County is that Hereford didn’t keep a clean sheet aganst Hythe.
Stuart Fleetwood finally got the start that he should have got weeks ago. He got the assist for the third goal, then scored the fifth. Ryan Green played at centre back but Ryan Valentine was unselected.
Macclesfield Town 2-2 Southend United
Macclesfield and Southend prepare for the second of four meetings between these sides this season.
Sam Wedgbury was on the bench for Macclesfield.
Southend were without Peter Gilbert, who was suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card. He was disappointed about missing this FA Cup match but Southend kindly ensured he would be playing in the first round after all.
Mansfield Town 0-1 Torquay United
Mansfield were very disappointed to lose after holding League Two’s Torquay at bay for 87 minutes.
Rhys Day couldn’t play for Mansfield following a red card in a previous game. Matt Somner also couldn’t play as he seems to be on loan at Altrincham.
Notts County 2-0 Gateshead
Gateshead might have harboured hopes of taking advantage of Notts County while things were in disarray following the shock sacking of one manager and very quick appointment of another.
Unfortunately, Notts County had other ideas. Ben Davies scored the penalty to put them 1-0 up.
Plymouth Argyle 0-4 Swindon Town
Swindon looked more like the play-off finalists they were last year than a team not all that far above Plymouth and the relegation places.
Carl Fletcher is still out for Plymouth with a leg injury.
Dover were out for revenge. Gillingham had taken two of their managers, their youth team coach and one of their best players. But it was Dover who went through to the second round of the FA Cup.
Adam Birchall has scored no fewer than nine goals in the FA Cup this season. I didn’t see the first eight but his ninth was spectacular.
Guiseley 0-5 Crawley Town
No giant-killing here but we still have another non-league side in the second round of the FA Cup. The winner came from Torres. Liverpool must have been jealous. But only for twenty-four hours.
Glenn Wilson wasn’t in Crawley’s squad due to a hamstring problem.
Harrow Borough 0-2 Chesterfield
Chesterfield are at the top of League Two for a reason and, unlike many clubs, they weren’t about to be caught out by their non-league opponents. But the fact they only scored two probably means that Harrow did a pretty good job.
Substitute Craig Davies made the game safe only in the 93rd minute.
Hartlepool United 0-0 Vauxhall Motors
And another non-league side force a replay against League One opponents. It could have been a lot worse for Hartlepool but luckily when Vauxhall scored, it was offside.
Rob Marsh-Evans wasn’t playing for Vauxhall Motors because he’s gone back to parent club Southport.
Havant & Waterloovilw 0-2 Droylsden
No dazzling Cup run for Havant this season – not unless Droylsden made the same mistake as they did against Chesterfield two years ago.
Hereford Town 5-1 Hythe Town
Hythe, the lowerst-ranked team in the first round proper, became the second team in three matches to concede five against Hereford. But the difference between Hythe and Stockport County is that Hereford didn’t keep a clean sheet aganst Hythe.
Stuart Fleetwood finally got the start that he should have got weeks ago. He got the assist for the third goal, then scored the fifth. Ryan Green played at centre back but Ryan Valentine was unselected.
Macclesfield Town 2-2 Southend United
Macclesfield and Southend prepare for the second of four meetings between these sides this season.
Sam Wedgbury was on the bench for Macclesfield.
Southend were without Peter Gilbert, who was suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card. He was disappointed about missing this FA Cup match but Southend kindly ensured he would be playing in the first round after all.
Mansfield Town 0-1 Torquay United
Mansfield were very disappointed to lose after holding League Two’s Torquay at bay for 87 minutes.
Rhys Day couldn’t play for Mansfield following a red card in a previous game. Matt Somner also couldn’t play as he seems to be on loan at Altrincham.
Notts County 2-0 Gateshead
Gateshead might have harboured hopes of taking advantage of Notts County while things were in disarray following the shock sacking of one manager and very quick appointment of another.
Unfortunately, Notts County had other ideas. Ben Davies scored the penalty to put them 1-0 up.
Plymouth Argyle 0-4 Swindon Town
Swindon looked more like the play-off finalists they were last year than a team not all that far above Plymouth and the relegation places.
Carl Fletcher is still out for Plymouth with a leg injury.
Wednesday, 20 October 2010
Welsh Player News 16th October 2010 (League One, League Two, Scotland)
League One
Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale was impressed with the performance of his 37 year old assistant manager Rob Edwards when he made his third start of the season against his former side Carlisle United. Rob’s defensive partner Billy Jones also had some good words to say about Rob and Vital Exeter City agrees that Rob has still got it.
Daniel Nardiello had a feeling Exeter could beat Carlisle – it’s just a shame he stayed on the bench and missed the whole thing. But as he says, it just shows how strong Exeter are up front.
League Two
Chesterfield striker Craig Davies has been nominated for the PFA Fans’ League Two Player of the Month award.
Stuart Fleetwood says Hereford United need to stop making so many errors. He can’t come off the bench and inspire a fightback every week. But other than that, he was delighted with the 4-3 victory over Northampton Town.
Rhys Day was thrilled to get an ovation from Mansfield Town supporters when he returned to his former club on loan from Oxford United. He also hinted that the move could become permanent. He nearly marked his debut with a goal but unfortunately Mansfield could only draw when home side Darlington scored a late equaliser.
Gareth Owen says that in order to end their winless run, the Port Vale players must stick together. But maybe the fans’ expectations are just a tiny bit too high.
Scotland
Joe Ledley was delighted when Celtic won their eighth successive game of the season against Dundee United.
Rhys Weston speaks of his personal devastation following the likely demise of his club Dundee.
Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale was impressed with the performance of his 37 year old assistant manager Rob Edwards when he made his third start of the season against his former side Carlisle United. Rob’s defensive partner Billy Jones also had some good words to say about Rob and Vital Exeter City agrees that Rob has still got it.
Daniel Nardiello had a feeling Exeter could beat Carlisle – it’s just a shame he stayed on the bench and missed the whole thing. But as he says, it just shows how strong Exeter are up front.
League Two
Chesterfield striker Craig Davies has been nominated for the PFA Fans’ League Two Player of the Month award.
Stuart Fleetwood says Hereford United need to stop making so many errors. He can’t come off the bench and inspire a fightback every week. But other than that, he was delighted with the 4-3 victory over Northampton Town.
Rhys Day was thrilled to get an ovation from Mansfield Town supporters when he returned to his former club on loan from Oxford United. He also hinted that the move could become permanent. He nearly marked his debut with a goal but unfortunately Mansfield could only draw when home side Darlington scored a late equaliser.
Gareth Owen says that in order to end their winless run, the Port Vale players must stick together. But maybe the fans’ expectations are just a tiny bit too high.
Scotland
Joe Ledley was delighted when Celtic won their eighth successive game of the season against Dundee United.
Rhys Weston speaks of his personal devastation following the likely demise of his club Dundee.
League Two Results 16th October 2010 (Part 1)
Accrington Stanley 2-3 Rotherham United
Accrington’s unbeaten home record ended with a stoppage-time goal from Rotherham.
Mark Bradley wasn’t very impressed with his first start for Rotherham so let’s hope this one met with his approval.
Aldershot Town 2-1 Morecambe
Both sides will have been disappointed with their start to the season after being in the play-offs last season but whilst Morecambe are still uncomfortably close to the bottom of the table, Aldershot’s win puts them in seventh place, very much in the play-off race. And even Morecambe are only five points away.
Darren Jones played well for Aldershot but Aaron Morris didn’t. It’s impossible to play well when the manager leaves you on the bench.
Bradford City 3-1 Cheltenham Town
It looked like Bradford were getting back to their own selves when they went 1-0 down after seven minutes. However, the good thing about early goals is that there’s plenty of time to turn things around and struggling Bradford scored three times to beat play-off hopefuls Cheltenham.
Jason Price made a good start to life at Bradford City. The striker, who has just joined from Carlisle United on loan, only came off the bench at half-time but he knew his team-mates well enough to provide the assist for the second goal. (It would have been even better if he’d actually scored the second goal, not to mention the third, but you can’t have everything.)
Josh Low scored Cheltenham’s goal but things went downhill for him after that.
Macclesfield Town 3-2 Oxford United
Oxford were leading 2-0 at the break but the ‘few words’ from Macclesfield manager Gary Simpson certainly had the desired effect as Oxford’s unbeaten away record came to an end.
Sam Wedgbury was a late substitute for Macclesfield.
Oxford were without Rhys Day, who has joined Mansfield Town on loan.
Northampton Town 3-4 Hereford United
Hereford did what Liverpool couldn’t when they beat Northampton 3-4. It’s particularly impressive considering Hereford let Northampton have a three-goal start:
But then Stuart Fleetwood came off the bench for Hereford and scored two goals. Two more duly followed and Hereford took all three points.
Paul Walker was on the bench for Northampton.
Ryan Green, Ryan Valentine and Tony James played in defence for Hereford and kept a clean sheet in the second half. Ryan G managed to get a Northampton player sent off when his prone figure somehow incited his opponent to throw the ball of them while Ryan V did his bit to prevent Northampton’s opening goal from coming a lot sooner than it did.
Accrington’s unbeaten home record ended with a stoppage-time goal from Rotherham.
Mark Bradley wasn’t very impressed with his first start for Rotherham so let’s hope this one met with his approval.
Aldershot Town 2-1 Morecambe
Both sides will have been disappointed with their start to the season after being in the play-offs last season but whilst Morecambe are still uncomfortably close to the bottom of the table, Aldershot’s win puts them in seventh place, very much in the play-off race. And even Morecambe are only five points away.
Darren Jones played well for Aldershot but Aaron Morris didn’t. It’s impossible to play well when the manager leaves you on the bench.
Bradford City 3-1 Cheltenham Town
It looked like Bradford were getting back to their own selves when they went 1-0 down after seven minutes. However, the good thing about early goals is that there’s plenty of time to turn things around and struggling Bradford scored three times to beat play-off hopefuls Cheltenham.
Jason Price made a good start to life at Bradford City. The striker, who has just joined from Carlisle United on loan, only came off the bench at half-time but he knew his team-mates well enough to provide the assist for the second goal. (It would have been even better if he’d actually scored the second goal, not to mention the third, but you can’t have everything.)
Josh Low scored Cheltenham’s goal but things went downhill for him after that.
Macclesfield Town 3-2 Oxford United
Oxford were leading 2-0 at the break but the ‘few words’ from Macclesfield manager Gary Simpson certainly had the desired effect as Oxford’s unbeaten away record came to an end.
Sam Wedgbury was a late substitute for Macclesfield.
Oxford were without Rhys Day, who has joined Mansfield Town on loan.
Northampton Town 3-4 Hereford United
Hereford did what Liverpool couldn’t when they beat Northampton 3-4. It’s particularly impressive considering Hereford let Northampton have a three-goal start:
But then Stuart Fleetwood came off the bench for Hereford and scored two goals. Two more duly followed and Hereford took all three points.
Paul Walker was on the bench for Northampton.
Ryan Green, Ryan Valentine and Tony James played in defence for Hereford and kept a clean sheet in the second half. Ryan G managed to get a Northampton player sent off when his prone figure somehow incited his opponent to throw the ball of them while Ryan V did his bit to prevent Northampton’s opening goal from coming a lot sooner than it did.
Saturday, 16 October 2010
Welsh Player News 16th October 2010 (League Two)
Jason Price has joined Bradford City on loan from Carlisle United. Bradford were interested in signing Jason following his release from Millwall in the summer but Jason decided to sign for Carlisle as he’d just completed a successful loan spell there.
However, Jason suffered a muscle injury at Carlisle and, despite his absence, Carlisle had a great start to the season which means Jason has been unable to break into the team. Carlisle United manager says Jason is still part of his plans but he wanted him to go out and get some game time. Bradford manager Peter Taylor believes Jason will do very well at Bradford.
A scan has confirmed that Bradford City’s Michael Flynn probably needs another operation on his groin which would mean he won’t play until the New Year.
Oxford United defender Rhys Day has recovered from his knee injury and signed for former club Mansfield Town on a three-month loan.
Gareth Owen believes Port Vale can bounce back from their shock draw against Hereford United and a defeat to Oxford United.
Mark Bradley was disappointed with his performance in his first league start for Rotherham United. Some people are never happy. But in football, that's not always a bad thing.
Anthony Pulis was very happy to score his first senior goal with loan club Stockport County. He says he hopes there are more goals to come. He’s glad to have gone out on loan after having only very limted chances at Southampton – he joined the club two years ago but is yet to make his first-team debut.
However, Jason suffered a muscle injury at Carlisle and, despite his absence, Carlisle had a great start to the season which means Jason has been unable to break into the team. Carlisle United manager says Jason is still part of his plans but he wanted him to go out and get some game time. Bradford manager Peter Taylor believes Jason will do very well at Bradford.
A scan has confirmed that Bradford City’s Michael Flynn probably needs another operation on his groin which would mean he won’t play until the New Year.
Oxford United defender Rhys Day has recovered from his knee injury and signed for former club Mansfield Town on a three-month loan.
Gareth Owen believes Port Vale can bounce back from their shock draw against Hereford United and a defeat to Oxford United.
Mark Bradley was disappointed with his performance in his first league start for Rotherham United. Some people are never happy. But in football, that's not always a bad thing.
Anthony Pulis was very happy to score his first senior goal with loan club Stockport County. He says he hopes there are more goals to come. He’s glad to have gone out on loan after having only very limted chances at Southampton – he joined the club two years ago but is yet to make his first-team debut.
League Two Fixtures 16th October 2010 Part 1
Accrington Stanley v Rotherham United
Mark Bradley will hope for a fourth consecutive start for Rotherham.
Aldershot Town v Morecambe
Darren Jones should keep his place in defence for Aldershot. Aaron Morris has a chance of returning to the starting line-up due to the suspension of team-mate Jamie Vincent.
As for Morecambe’s Darren Moss, I’ve heard nothing but rumours.
Bradford City v Cheltenham Town
Jason Price is likely to sit on the bench for his first match as a Bradford loanee but maybe he’ll get to come off the bench and score a winning goal. Michael Flynn (groin) probably won’t be fit enough to play for Bradford.
Josh Low should play in midfield for Cheltenham.
Macclesfield Town v Oxford United
Sam Wedgbury is probably more likely to be on the bench for Macclesfield.
Rhys Day won’t play for Oxford as he’s joined Mansfield Town on loan.
Northampton Town v Hereford United
Paul Walker will be on the bench for Northampton.
Ryan Green, Ryan Valentine and Tony James should make Hereford’s back four 75% Welsh. Assuming they play with four at the back. If I have made a mistake, perhaps one of the lovely people at Bulls News could let me know. Stuart Fleetwood should be ready to return from a back injury.
Mark Bradley will hope for a fourth consecutive start for Rotherham.
Aldershot Town v Morecambe
Darren Jones should keep his place in defence for Aldershot. Aaron Morris has a chance of returning to the starting line-up due to the suspension of team-mate Jamie Vincent.
As for Morecambe’s Darren Moss, I’ve heard nothing but rumours.
Bradford City v Cheltenham Town
Jason Price is likely to sit on the bench for his first match as a Bradford loanee but maybe he’ll get to come off the bench and score a winning goal. Michael Flynn (groin) probably won’t be fit enough to play for Bradford.
Josh Low should play in midfield for Cheltenham.
Macclesfield Town v Oxford United
Sam Wedgbury is probably more likely to be on the bench for Macclesfield.
Rhys Day won’t play for Oxford as he’s joined Mansfield Town on loan.
Northampton Town v Hereford United
Paul Walker will be on the bench for Northampton.
Ryan Green, Ryan Valentine and Tony James should make Hereford’s back four 75% Welsh. Assuming they play with four at the back. If I have made a mistake, perhaps one of the lovely people at Bulls News could let me know. Stuart Fleetwood should be ready to return from a back injury.
Tuesday, 12 October 2010
League Two Results 9th October 2010 Part 2
Hereford United 1-1 Port Vale
It was bottom v top and Port Vale had until this match only lost one away game. Hereford’s losses included seven games and their manager Simon Davey so this wasn’t a bad result at all. Hereford will be disappointed after missing a penalty, while Port Vale had an offside goal ruled out but as Hereford went down to ten men after just 25 minutes, maybe the overriding emotion is relief.
Hereford’s physiotherapist took charge of this match – they might be off-form but Hereford are very much on-trend.
Ryan Green returned from illness to play in defence for Hereford alongside Ryan Valentine and loanee Tony James. Stuart Fleetwood missed out with a back injury.
Gareth Owen played in defence for Port Vale.
Lincoln City 2-1 Macclesfield Town
Lincoln climb out of the bottom two after beating Macclesfield.
Sam Wedgbury made a late substitute appearance for Macclesfield.
Morecambe 1-0 Shrewsbury Town
Morecambe got their first home win of the season with victory over Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury remain in the play-off places despite a fifth consecutive match without a win.
Tom Bradshaw has done more than his fair share of supersub goal-scoring exploits so no-one can blame the teenager for not doing the business for Shrewsbury this time.
Oxford United 0-1 Aldershot Town
Aldershot’s victory lifts then above Oxford, who spent more than half the match with just ten men on the field.
Injured defender Rhys Day, now at Oxford, missed the chance to play against his former side.
Darren Jones played the full match for Aldershot but Aaron Morris was on the bench again.
Rotherham United 1-1 Stevenage Borough
Rotherham had to be content with a draw against Stevenage but at least they’re still in the top three and still unbeaten at home.
After scoring in Rotherham’s Johnstone’s Paint Trophy over Burton Albion, Mark Bradley was back in the starting line-up.
It was bottom v top and Port Vale had until this match only lost one away game. Hereford’s losses included seven games and their manager Simon Davey so this wasn’t a bad result at all. Hereford will be disappointed after missing a penalty, while Port Vale had an offside goal ruled out but as Hereford went down to ten men after just 25 minutes, maybe the overriding emotion is relief.
Hereford’s physiotherapist took charge of this match – they might be off-form but Hereford are very much on-trend.
Ryan Green returned from illness to play in defence for Hereford alongside Ryan Valentine and loanee Tony James. Stuart Fleetwood missed out with a back injury.
Gareth Owen played in defence for Port Vale.
Lincoln City 2-1 Macclesfield Town
Lincoln climb out of the bottom two after beating Macclesfield.
Sam Wedgbury made a late substitute appearance for Macclesfield.
Morecambe 1-0 Shrewsbury Town
Morecambe got their first home win of the season with victory over Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury remain in the play-off places despite a fifth consecutive match without a win.
Tom Bradshaw has done more than his fair share of supersub goal-scoring exploits so no-one can blame the teenager for not doing the business for Shrewsbury this time.
Oxford United 0-1 Aldershot Town
Aldershot’s victory lifts then above Oxford, who spent more than half the match with just ten men on the field.
Injured defender Rhys Day, now at Oxford, missed the chance to play against his former side.
Darren Jones played the full match for Aldershot but Aaron Morris was on the bench again.
Rotherham United 1-1 Stevenage Borough
Rotherham had to be content with a draw against Stevenage but at least they’re still in the top three and still unbeaten at home.
After scoring in Rotherham’s Johnstone’s Paint Trophy over Burton Albion, Mark Bradley was back in the starting line-up.
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
Welsh Player News 5th October 2010 (League Two)
Michael Flynn should make his return from a groin injury in Bradford City’s Johnstone’s Paint Trophy match against Hartlepool United.
Crewe Alexandra’s former No. 1 goalkeeper Steve Phillips is fit again – but Rhys Taylor isn’t giving up his place in the team as easily as all that.
Hereford United manager Simon Davey has been sacked, as predicted by one of my favourite blogs. He has been with Hereford for ten games and they’ve won one of them.
Tony James has re-signed for Hereford United on loan from Burton Albion. Great news for Hereford (and it could result in a back four which is 75% Welsh) but are you sure that’s a good idea, Burton?
Former Hereford United defender Gareth Davies speaks about the sacking of Simon Davey and the loan signing of Tony James.
Oxford United defender Rhys Day has made his comeback from injury in a friendly against a Fulham XI. Rhys hasn’t played this season due to tendonitis in his knee. Oxford won so Rhys can’t have done too badly.
Gareth Owen has no doubts that Port Vale can bounce back from their defeat to Oxford United. And at least it gave them a bit of a reality check, which everyone needs now and then.
Crewe Alexandra’s former No. 1 goalkeeper Steve Phillips is fit again – but Rhys Taylor isn’t giving up his place in the team as easily as all that.
Hereford United manager Simon Davey has been sacked, as predicted by one of my favourite blogs. He has been with Hereford for ten games and they’ve won one of them.
Tony James has re-signed for Hereford United on loan from Burton Albion. Great news for Hereford (and it could result in a back four which is 75% Welsh) but are you sure that’s a good idea, Burton?
Former Hereford United defender Gareth Davies speaks about the sacking of Simon Davey and the loan signing of Tony James.
Oxford United defender Rhys Day has made his comeback from injury in a friendly against a Fulham XI. Rhys hasn’t played this season due to tendonitis in his knee. Oxford won so Rhys can’t have done too badly.
Gareth Owen has no doubts that Port Vale can bounce back from their defeat to Oxford United. And at least it gave them a bit of a reality check, which everyone needs now and then.
Friday, 1 October 2010
League Two Results 29th September 2010 Part 1
Cheltenham Town 1-1 Oxford United
Oxford remain unbeaten away in the league after they capitalised on an error by Cheltenham’s goalkeeper.
Josh Low didn’t play for Cheltenham due to a calf injury.
Oxford’s Rhys Day is also out of course although in his case it’s his knee.
Crewe Alexandra 1-1 Macclesfield Town
A late Crewe equaliser prevented Macclesfield from taking all three points.
Rhys Taylor played in goal for Crewe and was named as Vital Crewe’s Man of the Match.
Sam Wedgbury wasn’t in Macclesfield’s squad.
Gillingham 0-0 Southend United
Gillingham could have won this but they were unable to take their chances as Southend were too strong in defence.
Peter Gilbert helped Southend to keep a clean sheet. Cardiff City loanee Nathaniel Jarvis again made an appearance from the bench.
Hereford United 1-4 Stevenage
Hereford lost for the sixth time this season against a Stevenage side who have settled well in league football. This win was enough to put them into the play-offs.
Hereford manager Simon Davey, whom I’ve discovered is a Welshman, wasn’t happy with his side’s performance, singling out Ryan Valentine for particular criticism. He wasn’t nearly as mean as Dave Jones was about Adam Matthews though. And Ryan did get the assist for Hereford’s equaliser.
Ryan Green and Stuart Fleetwood were also in Hereford’s team.
Oxford remain unbeaten away in the league after they capitalised on an error by Cheltenham’s goalkeeper.
Josh Low didn’t play for Cheltenham due to a calf injury.
Oxford’s Rhys Day is also out of course although in his case it’s his knee.
Crewe Alexandra 1-1 Macclesfield Town
A late Crewe equaliser prevented Macclesfield from taking all three points.
Rhys Taylor played in goal for Crewe and was named as Vital Crewe’s Man of the Match.
Sam Wedgbury wasn’t in Macclesfield’s squad.
Gillingham 0-0 Southend United
Gillingham could have won this but they were unable to take their chances as Southend were too strong in defence.
Peter Gilbert helped Southend to keep a clean sheet. Cardiff City loanee Nathaniel Jarvis again made an appearance from the bench.
Hereford United 1-4 Stevenage
Hereford lost for the sixth time this season against a Stevenage side who have settled well in league football. This win was enough to put them into the play-offs.
Hereford manager Simon Davey, whom I’ve discovered is a Welshman, wasn’t happy with his side’s performance, singling out Ryan Valentine for particular criticism. He wasn’t nearly as mean as Dave Jones was about Adam Matthews though. And Ryan did get the assist for Hereford’s equaliser.
Ryan Green and Stuart Fleetwood were also in Hereford’s team.
Saturday, 25 September 2010
League Two Fixtures 25th September 2010 Part 1
Cheltenham Town v Bury
Cheltenham aim to continue an impressive start to the season with victory over Bury – but Bury are only a point behind them.
Josh Low missed the last match with a calf injury and he’s not expected to play against Bury either.
Crewe Alexandra v Oxford United
Crewe haven’t won many games this season but when they win, they really do win. Crewe are ahead of Oxford only on goal difference – which does tend to happen if you’re a side that wins big.
Rhys Taylor will be in goal for Crewe.
Oxford’s Rhys Day is still out with a kne injury.
Gillingham v Burton Albion
Gillingham will be eager for another win and as they’re playing at home, it’s not impossible. Burton are up in the play-off places but as they’ve won the same number of away games as Gillingham, the home side have reason to be hopeful.
Burton still have a bit of a defensive crisis so Tony James should (deservedly) keep his place. Garyn Preen could be on the bench again.
Hereford United v Southend United
Hereford hope to win their first home game of the season and climb out of the bottom two. A win will guarantee they’re at least 22nd as they’d be overtaking Southend,
Hereford have signed 18 year old striker Nathaniel Jarvis on loan from Cardiff City. He could play up front with Stuart Fleetwood. Ryan Green and Ryan Valentine should start in defence.
Peter Gilbert should be in defence for Southend.
Morecambe v Barnet
Barnet, who are yet to gain a point away from home, face a Morecambe side who are unbeaten on their home turf. They haven’t actually won at home or anything, they’ve had three draws but Barnet might still be getting their own drawers in a twist.
Darren Moss was missing from Morecambe’s last two matches but I don’t know why, or whether he’s likely to be back today. No-one tells me anything.
Cheltenham aim to continue an impressive start to the season with victory over Bury – but Bury are only a point behind them.
Josh Low missed the last match with a calf injury and he’s not expected to play against Bury either.
Crewe Alexandra v Oxford United
Crewe haven’t won many games this season but when they win, they really do win. Crewe are ahead of Oxford only on goal difference – which does tend to happen if you’re a side that wins big.
Rhys Taylor will be in goal for Crewe.
Oxford’s Rhys Day is still out with a kne injury.
Gillingham v Burton Albion
Gillingham will be eager for another win and as they’re playing at home, it’s not impossible. Burton are up in the play-off places but as they’ve won the same number of away games as Gillingham, the home side have reason to be hopeful.
Burton still have a bit of a defensive crisis so Tony James should (deservedly) keep his place. Garyn Preen could be on the bench again.
Hereford United v Southend United
Hereford hope to win their first home game of the season and climb out of the bottom two. A win will guarantee they’re at least 22nd as they’d be overtaking Southend,
Hereford have signed 18 year old striker Nathaniel Jarvis on loan from Cardiff City. He could play up front with Stuart Fleetwood. Ryan Green and Ryan Valentine should start in defence.
Peter Gilbert should be in defence for Southend.
Morecambe v Barnet
Barnet, who are yet to gain a point away from home, face a Morecambe side who are unbeaten on their home turf. They haven’t actually won at home or anything, they’ve had three draws but Barnet might still be getting their own drawers in a twist.
Darren Moss was missing from Morecambe’s last two matches but I don’t know why, or whether he’s likely to be back today. No-one tells me anything.
Saturday, 18 September 2010
League Two Fixtures 18th September 2010 Part 2
Macclesfield Town v Port Vale
Macclesfield haven’t yet won at home and now they face third-placed Port Vale, who have a 100% record away from home.
Sam Wedgbury should be in Macclesfield’s squad, most likely on the bench.
Gareth Owen will be in defence for Port Vale but Lewis Haldane is still building up his fitness after a spell in hospital with blood poisoning. Lewis has now returned to training but it will take a while for him to build up his match fitness.
Oxford United v Stockport County
Both these teams have been strongest away this season so it’s Stockport who have the advantage in this match. Oxford have won twice as many games as Stockport this season – two.
Rhys Day won’t play for Oxford due to a long-term knee injury.
Owain fon Williams will probably be on the bench for Stockport. Unfortunately his replacement is doing rather well.
Shrewsbury Town v Northampton Town
Even a point could be enough for Shrewsbury to go top of the table but it’s not entirely in their hands. Northampton got their first win last week.
Tom Bradshaw should be back on the bench for Shrewsbury after playing for the Wales under-19s midweek.
Paul Walker might be out of the squad again as their first-choice goalkeeper is fit again.
Southend United v Morecambe
It looks as though Southend will have a better time this season than last season but the same so far can’t be said about last year’s play-off semi-finalists Morecambe, who are yet to win a match.
Peter Gilbert should be in defence for Southend.
Darren Moss was missing from Morecambe’s last squad so who knows if he’ll be there today.
Macclesfield haven’t yet won at home and now they face third-placed Port Vale, who have a 100% record away from home.
Sam Wedgbury should be in Macclesfield’s squad, most likely on the bench.
Gareth Owen will be in defence for Port Vale but Lewis Haldane is still building up his fitness after a spell in hospital with blood poisoning. Lewis has now returned to training but it will take a while for him to build up his match fitness.
Oxford United v Stockport County
Both these teams have been strongest away this season so it’s Stockport who have the advantage in this match. Oxford have won twice as many games as Stockport this season – two.
Rhys Day won’t play for Oxford due to a long-term knee injury.
Owain fon Williams will probably be on the bench for Stockport. Unfortunately his replacement is doing rather well.
Shrewsbury Town v Northampton Town
Even a point could be enough for Shrewsbury to go top of the table but it’s not entirely in their hands. Northampton got their first win last week.
Tom Bradshaw should be back on the bench for Shrewsbury after playing for the Wales under-19s midweek.
Paul Walker might be out of the squad again as their first-choice goalkeeper is fit again.
Southend United v Morecambe
It looks as though Southend will have a better time this season than last season but the same so far can’t be said about last year’s play-off semi-finalists Morecambe, who are yet to win a match.
Peter Gilbert should be in defence for Southend.
Darren Moss was missing from Morecambe’s last squad so who knows if he’ll be there today.
Friday, 10 September 2010
Welsh Player News 9th September 2010 (League Two)
Chesterfield striker Craig Davies is glad he’s in the same team as Jack Lester.
Chelsea have allowed Crewe Alexandra to extend Rhys Taylor’s loan. Rhys is Vital Crewe’s Player of the Month for August.
Northampton manager Ian Sampson says he’d be happy for Paul Walker to play in goal if the first-choice goalkeeper is injured.
Rhys Day will be back in light training next week. The Oxford defender has missed the season so far with a knee injury. Once he’s fit, he’s likely to go out on loan.
Robbie Earle wishes Port Vale’s Lewis Haldane all the best. He says he knows what Lewis is going through.
Peter Gilbert says he isn’t worried about getting a hostile reception from his former side Northampton Town when they play his current side Southend United at the weekend.
Owain fon Williams could sent out on loan from Stockport County just weeks after the manager told everyone he was a great goalkeeper. Championship sides Leeds United, Middlesbrough, Norwich City and Swansea City are said to be interested. But whether they want him to start, I don’t know.
Chelsea have allowed Crewe Alexandra to extend Rhys Taylor’s loan. Rhys is Vital Crewe’s Player of the Month for August.
Northampton manager Ian Sampson says he’d be happy for Paul Walker to play in goal if the first-choice goalkeeper is injured.
Rhys Day will be back in light training next week. The Oxford defender has missed the season so far with a knee injury. Once he’s fit, he’s likely to go out on loan.
Robbie Earle wishes Port Vale’s Lewis Haldane all the best. He says he knows what Lewis is going through.
Peter Gilbert says he isn’t worried about getting a hostile reception from his former side Northampton Town when they play his current side Southend United at the weekend.
Owain fon Williams could sent out on loan from Stockport County just weeks after the manager told everyone he was a great goalkeeper. Championship sides Leeds United, Middlesbrough, Norwich City and Swansea City are said to be interested. But whether they want him to start, I don’t know.
League Two Results 4th September 2010 Part Two
Chesterfield 2-1 Lincoln City
Chesterfield remain in the top three after a narrow but probably deserved victory over Lincoln.
Craig Davies got the winner for Chesterfield, his second goal in as many games. Mark Crossley was on the bench for Chesterfield but Robert Page was missing with an Achilles injury, despite reports that he could be back in the starting eleven.
Macclesfield Town 0-2 Stockport County
Stockport claimed their first win of the season over Macclesfield, who sit second bottom in the table.
Owain fon Williams was dropped to the bench and his replacement, unfortunately for Owain, did rather well. He kept a clean sheet and saved a penalty which just isn’t fair.
Sam Wedgbury was on the bench for Macclesfield.
Oxford United 4-0 Morecambe
Morecambe are bottom of the table after Oxford thrashed them 4-0.
Oxford were without Rhys Day, who has a knee injury.
Darren Moss was dropped to Morecambe’s bench. I wouldn’t leave him there again if I were you, Morecambe.
Shrewsbury Town 1-0 Rotherham United
A win for Rotherham would have put them level on points with Shrewsbury but the home team won and climbed to the top of the table too. The goal came after just five minutes but Rotherham refused to concede defeat (although I suppose they had to after the match) and played very well, without quite managing to do anything like score a goal.
Tom Bradshaw wasn’t in Shrewsbury’s squads although he did score in a recent reserve match.
Rotherham’s Mark Bradley was away with the under-21s.
Southend United 2-1 Torquay United
Torquay’s unbeaten run finally came to an end at the hands – or hopefully feet – of Southend. Torquay had a good game and could have got an equaliser but Southend weren’t having it.
Peter Gilbert played in defence for Southend.
Stevenage 1-1 Crewe Alexandra
The points were shared but perhaps that was only right as both teams did look as though they were playing for the same side – the referee wasn’t happy with Crewe’s kit and they ended up playing in Stevenage’s away shirts.
Rhys Taylor played in goal for Crewe and looked pretty good. Literally and figuratively.
Chesterfield remain in the top three after a narrow but probably deserved victory over Lincoln.
Craig Davies got the winner for Chesterfield, his second goal in as many games. Mark Crossley was on the bench for Chesterfield but Robert Page was missing with an Achilles injury, despite reports that he could be back in the starting eleven.
Macclesfield Town 0-2 Stockport County
Stockport claimed their first win of the season over Macclesfield, who sit second bottom in the table.
Owain fon Williams was dropped to the bench and his replacement, unfortunately for Owain, did rather well. He kept a clean sheet and saved a penalty which just isn’t fair.
Sam Wedgbury was on the bench for Macclesfield.
Oxford United 4-0 Morecambe
Morecambe are bottom of the table after Oxford thrashed them 4-0.
Oxford were without Rhys Day, who has a knee injury.
Darren Moss was dropped to Morecambe’s bench. I wouldn’t leave him there again if I were you, Morecambe.
Shrewsbury Town 1-0 Rotherham United
A win for Rotherham would have put them level on points with Shrewsbury but the home team won and climbed to the top of the table too. The goal came after just five minutes but Rotherham refused to concede defeat (although I suppose they had to after the match) and played very well, without quite managing to do anything like score a goal.
Tom Bradshaw wasn’t in Shrewsbury’s squads although he did score in a recent reserve match.
Rotherham’s Mark Bradley was away with the under-21s.
Southend United 2-1 Torquay United
Torquay’s unbeaten run finally came to an end at the hands – or hopefully feet – of Southend. Torquay had a good game and could have got an equaliser but Southend weren’t having it.
Peter Gilbert played in defence for Southend.
Stevenage 1-1 Crewe Alexandra
The points were shared but perhaps that was only right as both teams did look as though they were playing for the same side – the referee wasn’t happy with Crewe’s kit and they ended up playing in Stevenage’s away shirts.
Rhys Taylor played in goal for Crewe and looked pretty good. Literally and figuratively.
Monday, 23 August 2010
Carling Cup Fixtures 24th August 2010 Part 5
Watford v Notts County
Watford should be very afraid. Not so much by Notts County’s Carling Cup form but Notts County fif knock Wigan Athletic out of one of FA Cup last season and Wigan were quite good then.
Jonathan Bond will probably be on the bench again for Watford.
Ben Davies got lots of goals and assists for Notts County last season. He broke his assist duck at the weekend but the first goal is still to come.
West Ham United v Oxford United
West Ham don’t have a single point this season, never mind a win. Oxford thrashed Bristol Rovers 6-1 in the last round.
Danny Gabbidon will hope to keep his place in West Ham’s defence but Jack Collison will be out until the New Year.
Oxford’s Rhys Day is out with a long-term knee injury.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Southend United
You might say Southend could do without this sort of distraction but it must have been a very nice distraction in the last round when they beat Bristol City.
It looks like Wolves are going to give some fringe players a chance in the Carling Cup. So let’s hope that means Wayne Hennessey in goal and possibly new signing Jake Cassidy will get on the bench. Dave Edwards and Sam Vokes (who’s on loan at Bristol City anyway) are both injured but maybe David Jones will get to play despite being a first-team regular.
Peter Gilbert won’t overcome his ankle injury in time to play for Southend.
Watford should be very afraid. Not so much by Notts County’s Carling Cup form but Notts County fif knock Wigan Athletic out of one of FA Cup last season and Wigan were quite good then.
Jonathan Bond will probably be on the bench again for Watford.
Ben Davies got lots of goals and assists for Notts County last season. He broke his assist duck at the weekend but the first goal is still to come.
West Ham United v Oxford United
West Ham don’t have a single point this season, never mind a win. Oxford thrashed Bristol Rovers 6-1 in the last round.
Danny Gabbidon will hope to keep his place in West Ham’s defence but Jack Collison will be out until the New Year.
Oxford’s Rhys Day is out with a long-term knee injury.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Southend United
You might say Southend could do without this sort of distraction but it must have been a very nice distraction in the last round when they beat Bristol City.
It looks like Wolves are going to give some fringe players a chance in the Carling Cup. So let’s hope that means Wayne Hennessey in goal and possibly new signing Jake Cassidy will get on the bench. Dave Edwards and Sam Vokes (who’s on loan at Bristol City anyway) are both injured but maybe David Jones will get to play despite being a first-team regular.
Peter Gilbert won’t overcome his ankle injury in time to play for Southend.
Saturday, 7 August 2010
League Two Fixtures 7th August 2010 Part 1
Accrington Stanley v Aldershot Town
According to my new favourite football blog, Aldershot are the best team in the league at winning their opening matches. They have also won all their pre-season games. Watch out Accrington!
Aldershot have signed two Welsh players following their releases from Walsall and Cardiff City. Darren Jones and Aaron Morris will be hoping to start.
Burton Albion v Oxford United
Burton start their second season in the Football League against newly-promoted Oxford.
Some journalist somewhere said Tony James would be on the bench for this match but I don’t know why. New signing Garyn Preen could also be in the squad although he’s pretty young.
Oxford centre back Rhys Day is expected to be out until September with a knee problem.
Bury v Port Vale
Both clubs will be hoping for a place in the play-offs this time around after just missing out last season.
Gareth Owen should play for Port Vale but Lewis Haldane is still recovering from blood poisoning.
Chesterfield v Barnet
Chesterfield just missed out on the play-offs last season and are expected to be contenders again. Barnet definitely won’t want to go through another season like the last one, stressful isn’t the word.
Craig Davies is expected to make his League debut for Chesterfield after signing from Bristol Rovers. Robert Page could start too but Mark Crossley will probably be on the bench.
Rotherham United v Lincoln City
Rotherham could have been promoted last year without their enforced winter break and subsequent backlog of fixtures. This year, they’ll probably make it. Lincoln will probably be thinking more about relegation.
Mark Bradley has signed for Rotherham after being released by Walsall. I hope he’ll get more chances at Rotherham but he’s a doubt for this match.
Lincoln came very close to signing David Stephens from Norwich City following his very successful loan spell last season. But he decided to go to Aberdeen instead.
According to my new favourite football blog, Aldershot are the best team in the league at winning their opening matches. They have also won all their pre-season games. Watch out Accrington!
Aldershot have signed two Welsh players following their releases from Walsall and Cardiff City. Darren Jones and Aaron Morris will be hoping to start.
Burton Albion v Oxford United
Burton start their second season in the Football League against newly-promoted Oxford.
Some journalist somewhere said Tony James would be on the bench for this match but I don’t know why. New signing Garyn Preen could also be in the squad although he’s pretty young.
Oxford centre back Rhys Day is expected to be out until September with a knee problem.
Bury v Port Vale
Both clubs will be hoping for a place in the play-offs this time around after just missing out last season.
Gareth Owen should play for Port Vale but Lewis Haldane is still recovering from blood poisoning.
Chesterfield v Barnet
Chesterfield just missed out on the play-offs last season and are expected to be contenders again. Barnet definitely won’t want to go through another season like the last one, stressful isn’t the word.
Craig Davies is expected to make his League debut for Chesterfield after signing from Bristol Rovers. Robert Page could start too but Mark Crossley will probably be on the bench.
Rotherham United v Lincoln City
Rotherham could have been promoted last year without their enforced winter break and subsequent backlog of fixtures. This year, they’ll probably make it. Lincoln will probably be thinking more about relegation.
Mark Bradley has signed for Rotherham after being released by Walsall. I hope he’ll get more chances at Rotherham but he’s a doubt for this match.
Lincoln came very close to signing David Stephens from Norwich City following his very successful loan spell last season. But he decided to go to Aberdeen instead.
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