Craig Bellamy could move to home-town club Cardiff City on loan. Cardiff will play £30,000 of his wages with Manchester City paying the rest. Craig would apparently be interested in returning to Celtic but John Hartson thinks they wouldn’t be able to afford him.
Ashley Williams is unsure whether he will remain at Swansea City after the club missed out on the play-offs. A number of Premier League clubs are said to have shown an interest. But he says it’s not really up to him, he’ll just wait and see what happens.
Goalkeeper Rhys Evans has left Bristol Rovers after one year at the club which was mostly spent on the bench but it turns out he’s English although he surely must be eligible for Wales with a name like that.
David Pipe has also been released from Bristol Rovers. Bristol Rovers says the decision to release David is nothing to do with his court case. And this could be true, maybe David is being released because he only played for Rovers seven times last season.
Rob Edwards has yet to determine his playing future at Exeter City but will remain with the club as a coach. Manager Paul Tisdale expects him to play next season.
Ryan Doble has been offered a new contract by Southampton. Ryan is currently recovering from a hip operation which explains why he hasn’t been on Southampton’s bench for a while.
Lloyd James and Kayne McLaggon are two of thirteen players who have left Southampton. Kayne spent last season on loan but Lloyd is a big surprise as he was great for Southampton until an ankle injury got in the way.
Josh Low has decided to continue playing professional football rather than starting s new career in law. He was offered both a new contract at Cheltenham Town and a position in a law firm but he’s decided to go for the football.
Lewis Haldane has signed a new two-year contract with Port Vale. Following a successful loan spell with the club in the first half of the season, parent club Bristol Rovers released him and Vale immediately signed him to the end of the season. His new contract runs for two years.
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Wednesday, 30 December 2009
League One Results 28th December Part 1
Brentford 1-1 Charlton Athletic
Brentford might have won it if Lewis Price hadn’t conceded a penalty but Charlton are a very good side who would probably have scored anyway. And that might have given the momentum and confidence to go on to win it so it would be mean to blame Lewis. James Wilson has a back problem so he didn’t play. His loan is due to end on 1st January but apparently he’s returned early, presumably because of the injury.
Grant Basey didn’t get an assist for Charlton this time but that would have been difficult when their only goal was a penalty.
Colchester United 2-1 Southampton
Lloyd James played well again for Southampton but Colchester, even without the injured Lee Beevers, are (crazy as it sounds) promotion contenders. And there’s nothing wrong with losing to teams like that occasionally.
Exeter City 1-1 Gillingham
Richard Duffy got his first goal for five years to put Exeter ahead but Gillingham went and equalised a few minutes later. Well it would have been a lot worse without Richard’s goal. Richard says he hopes to score more goals as he helps Exeter to become more consistent. His team-mate Rob Edwards stayed on the bench.
Huddersfield Town 1-0 Milton Keynes Dons
Yes, Jermaine Easter did deserve a rest after his good performance two days before. But it did mean he was badly missed and he wasn’t brought on until quite late on. And some of the time he was on the pitch was spent arguing. So he didn’t get many chances to score goals but he nearly got one all the same.
Millwall 2-0 Bristol Rovers
Jason Price got a rare start for Millwall and although he was taken off at half-time he most certainly didn’t do any harm. Ben Swallow got a deserved start for Bristol Rovers and was part of a move that nearly resulted in a goal. Rhys Evans and Byron Anthony stayed on the bench.
Brentford might have won it if Lewis Price hadn’t conceded a penalty but Charlton are a very good side who would probably have scored anyway. And that might have given the momentum and confidence to go on to win it so it would be mean to blame Lewis. James Wilson has a back problem so he didn’t play. His loan is due to end on 1st January but apparently he’s returned early, presumably because of the injury.
Grant Basey didn’t get an assist for Charlton this time but that would have been difficult when their only goal was a penalty.
Colchester United 2-1 Southampton
Lloyd James played well again for Southampton but Colchester, even without the injured Lee Beevers, are (crazy as it sounds) promotion contenders. And there’s nothing wrong with losing to teams like that occasionally.
Exeter City 1-1 Gillingham
Richard Duffy got his first goal for five years to put Exeter ahead but Gillingham went and equalised a few minutes later. Well it would have been a lot worse without Richard’s goal. Richard says he hopes to score more goals as he helps Exeter to become more consistent. His team-mate Rob Edwards stayed on the bench.
Huddersfield Town 1-0 Milton Keynes Dons
Yes, Jermaine Easter did deserve a rest after his good performance two days before. But it did mean he was badly missed and he wasn’t brought on until quite late on. And some of the time he was on the pitch was spent arguing. So he didn’t get many chances to score goals but he nearly got one all the same.
Millwall 2-0 Bristol Rovers
Jason Price got a rare start for Millwall and although he was taken off at half-time he most certainly didn’t do any harm. Ben Swallow got a deserved start for Bristol Rovers and was part of a move that nearly resulted in a goal. Rhys Evans and Byron Anthony stayed on the bench.
Sunday, 27 December 2009
League One Results 26th December Part 1
Brighton & Hove Albion 0-0 Leyton Orient
Andrew Crofts got himself sent off following two yellow card offences but Brighton still finished the match with a point.
Craig Davies stayed on the bench even though they had a spare substitute.
Bristol Rovers OFF Walsall
Ben Swallow misses out on getting his expected start for Bristol Rovers after the game is called off. Rhys Evans and Byron Anthony miss out on sitting on the bench and you should have been able to work out for yourself that there’s also no game for Walsall’s Rhys Weston and Mark Bradley.
Charlton Athletic 2-2 Swindon Town
Charlton were reduced to 9 men in the first half after being 1-0 ahead and promptly went 2-1 down (okay ‘promptly’ is not quite the right word, it took them 15 minutes) but with the help of Grant Basey (who got the assist) they got a last minute equaliser.
Gillingham 0-1 Brentford
Lewis Price played in goal for Brentford following an injury to Wojciech Szczesny so I was really happy when Brentford won, even though I’m not supposed to like other London clubs really except Arsenal and Millwall. Lewis kept a clean sheet too although he had to work for it and made at least one excellent save. Brentford did go down to 10 men but as Gillingham also only had 10 men by that point it wasn’t a major problem.
James Wilson was again not in the squad as Brentford have too many loan signings.
Andrew Crofts got himself sent off following two yellow card offences but Brighton still finished the match with a point.
Craig Davies stayed on the bench even though they had a spare substitute.
Bristol Rovers OFF Walsall
Ben Swallow misses out on getting his expected start for Bristol Rovers after the game is called off. Rhys Evans and Byron Anthony miss out on sitting on the bench and you should have been able to work out for yourself that there’s also no game for Walsall’s Rhys Weston and Mark Bradley.
Charlton Athletic 2-2 Swindon Town
Charlton were reduced to 9 men in the first half after being 1-0 ahead and promptly went 2-1 down (okay ‘promptly’ is not quite the right word, it took them 15 minutes) but with the help of Grant Basey (who got the assist) they got a last minute equaliser.
Gillingham 0-1 Brentford
Lewis Price played in goal for Brentford following an injury to Wojciech Szczesny so I was really happy when Brentford won, even though I’m not supposed to like other London clubs really except Arsenal and Millwall. Lewis kept a clean sheet too although he had to work for it and made at least one excellent save. Brentford did go down to 10 men but as Gillingham also only had 10 men by that point it wasn’t a major problem.
James Wilson was again not in the squad as Brentford have too many loan signings.
Thursday, 24 December 2009
League One Fixtures 26th December Part 1
Brighton & Hove Albion v Leyton Orient
This could be a good chance for Andrew Crofts’ Brighton to pick up some much-needed points. A 5-0 win will ensure that Orient replace them in the bottom three. Don’t hold your breath lads.
Bristol Rovers v Walsall
Ben Swallow has a good chance of getting his second league start as Jeff Hughes is suspended. This is a great opportunity for Ben and I hope he grabs it with both… feet. Rhys Evans and Byron Anthony are likely to be watching from the bench as Ben takes on the likes of Rhys Weston and Mark Bradley.
Charlton Athletic v Swindon Town
Charlton defender Grant Basey will be hoping Charlton won’t let in four goals again as they did last week against Millwall.
Gillingham v Brentford
Wojciech Szczesny's loan from Arsenal has been extended so Lewis Price can hope to be on the bench at most for Brentford. James Wilson has returned to parent club Bristol City due to a back injury but it’s possible he’ll go back to Brentford when he’s better.
Leeds United v Hartlepool United
Sam Vokes was inexplicably left out of Leeds’ matchday squad last week. Let’s hope Leeds manager Simon Grayson doesn’t make the same mistake again.
This could be a good chance for Andrew Crofts’ Brighton to pick up some much-needed points. A 5-0 win will ensure that Orient replace them in the bottom three. Don’t hold your breath lads.
Bristol Rovers v Walsall
Ben Swallow has a good chance of getting his second league start as Jeff Hughes is suspended. This is a great opportunity for Ben and I hope he grabs it with both… feet. Rhys Evans and Byron Anthony are likely to be watching from the bench as Ben takes on the likes of Rhys Weston and Mark Bradley.
Charlton Athletic v Swindon Town
Charlton defender Grant Basey will be hoping Charlton won’t let in four goals again as they did last week against Millwall.
Gillingham v Brentford
Wojciech Szczesny's loan from Arsenal has been extended so Lewis Price can hope to be on the bench at most for Brentford. James Wilson has returned to parent club Bristol City due to a back injury but it’s possible he’ll go back to Brentford when he’s better.
Leeds United v Hartlepool United
Sam Vokes was inexplicably left out of Leeds’ matchday squad last week. Let’s hope Leeds manager Simon Grayson doesn’t make the same mistake again.
Monday, 21 December 2009
League One Results December 19th Part 2
Norwich City 3-0 Huddersfield Town
Josh Dawkin was on the bench today and helped inspire Norwich to a win.
Swindon 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
Captain Andrew Crofts was joined by Brighton team-mate Craig Davies on 84 minutes but in they end they were pointless.
Tranmere Rovers 2-0 Bristol Rovers
Things are looking up for Tranmere and it’s not just me who thinks Ash Taylor is one of the reasons why. Rhys Evans and Byron Anthony spent the match on Bristol Rovers’ bench again but there was a substitute appearance for Ben Swallow on 64 minutes.
Walsall 2-2 Leyton Orient
Rhys Weston and Mark Bradley worked hard for Walsall but in the end could only manage a point.
Josh Dawkin was on the bench today and helped inspire Norwich to a win.
Swindon 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
Captain Andrew Crofts was joined by Brighton team-mate Craig Davies on 84 minutes but in they end they were pointless.
Tranmere Rovers 2-0 Bristol Rovers
Things are looking up for Tranmere and it’s not just me who thinks Ash Taylor is one of the reasons why. Rhys Evans and Byron Anthony spent the match on Bristol Rovers’ bench again but there was a substitute appearance for Ben Swallow on 64 minutes.
Walsall 2-2 Leyton Orient
Rhys Weston and Mark Bradley worked hard for Walsall but in the end could only manage a point.
Saturday, 19 December 2009
League One Fixtures 19th December Part 2
Milton Keynes Dons v Brentford
Not so long ago, Brentford were thinking of returning Lewis Price to Derby County and it’s true he’s hardly featured since the arrival of Arsenal’s Wojciech Szczesny – partly because there’s a limit to the number of loan players who can be in a matchday squad at the same time. However with Szczesny due to return to Arsenal after this match, Brentford fans are suddenly only too keen to keep Lewis.
James Wilson, another loanee, has been an unused substitute lately but it’s fair to say Brentford have struggled without the Bristol City defender.
But Lewis might not mind so much about not playing if Jermaine Easter starts for MK Dons.
Norwich City v Huddersfield Town
As far as I know Owain Tudur Jones and Rhoys Wiggins are still out so this will be a Welshless match.
Swindon Town v Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton boss Gus Poyet will wait until the New Year before deciding whether to make Andrew Crofts the permanent captain or not. I think he should be captain but my opinion isn’t exactly an unbiased one. But he should play in this match whether he’s captain or not.
Tranmere Rovers v Bristol Rovers
Tranmere don’t have much to be happy about at the moment but at least they have Ash Taylor in the team. The versatile 19 year old is set to cover at centre back.
Maybe Byron Anthony and Rhys Evans should give up hope of a start for Bristol Rovers. Then they might enjoy it even more when it finally happens (which it will). Ben Swallow is likely to share the bench with them.
Walsall v Leyton Orient
Walsall need to score more goals in order to keep up their play-off bid – and Dwayne Mattis feels Mark Bradley will be a big help in this regard. Rhys Weston could play centre back instead of right back in order to cover for a suspension.
Not so long ago, Brentford were thinking of returning Lewis Price to Derby County and it’s true he’s hardly featured since the arrival of Arsenal’s Wojciech Szczesny – partly because there’s a limit to the number of loan players who can be in a matchday squad at the same time. However with Szczesny due to return to Arsenal after this match, Brentford fans are suddenly only too keen to keep Lewis.
James Wilson, another loanee, has been an unused substitute lately but it’s fair to say Brentford have struggled without the Bristol City defender.
But Lewis might not mind so much about not playing if Jermaine Easter starts for MK Dons.
Norwich City v Huddersfield Town
As far as I know Owain Tudur Jones and Rhoys Wiggins are still out so this will be a Welshless match.
Swindon Town v Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton boss Gus Poyet will wait until the New Year before deciding whether to make Andrew Crofts the permanent captain or not. I think he should be captain but my opinion isn’t exactly an unbiased one. But he should play in this match whether he’s captain or not.
Tranmere Rovers v Bristol Rovers
Tranmere don’t have much to be happy about at the moment but at least they have Ash Taylor in the team. The versatile 19 year old is set to cover at centre back.
Maybe Byron Anthony and Rhys Evans should give up hope of a start for Bristol Rovers. Then they might enjoy it even more when it finally happens (which it will). Ben Swallow is likely to share the bench with them.
Walsall v Leyton Orient
Walsall need to score more goals in order to keep up their play-off bid – and Dwayne Mattis feels Mark Bradley will be a big help in this regard. Rhys Weston could play centre back instead of right back in order to cover for a suspension.
Sunday, 13 December 2009
League One Results 12th December Part 1
Brentford 0-0 Leeds United
James Wilson stayed on the bench and Lewis Price was nowhere to be seen as Brentford got a perfectly respectable draw with Leeds. Sam Vokes didn’t play for Leeds, maybe he eloped with Lewis.
Bristol Rovers 3-0 Swindon Town
Bristol Rovers left their Welsh players on the bench again but I have to say, it worked. I hope Rhys Evans, Byron Anthony and Ben Swallow will play next week though, I miss them.
Leyton Orient 1-2 Milton Keynes Dons
Jermaine Easter played the full match and nearly scored for MK Dons.
Millwall 2-1 Walsall
Jason Price came on as a substitute for Millwall and got the vital assist that led to Millwall’s claiming the three points. Rhys Weston and Mark Bradley were less lucky as they play for Walsall.
Oldham Athletic 2-0 Exeter City
Richard Duffy was on the losing side and he got a yellow card too. But at least he played the full match. Not that long ago, he wasn’t s starter.
James Wilson stayed on the bench and Lewis Price was nowhere to be seen as Brentford got a perfectly respectable draw with Leeds. Sam Vokes didn’t play for Leeds, maybe he eloped with Lewis.
Bristol Rovers 3-0 Swindon Town
Bristol Rovers left their Welsh players on the bench again but I have to say, it worked. I hope Rhys Evans, Byron Anthony and Ben Swallow will play next week though, I miss them.
Leyton Orient 1-2 Milton Keynes Dons
Jermaine Easter played the full match and nearly scored for MK Dons.
Millwall 2-1 Walsall
Jason Price came on as a substitute for Millwall and got the vital assist that led to Millwall’s claiming the three points. Rhys Weston and Mark Bradley were less lucky as they play for Walsall.
Oldham Athletic 2-0 Exeter City
Richard Duffy was on the losing side and he got a yellow card too. But at least he played the full match. Not that long ago, he wasn’t s starter.
Saturday, 12 December 2009
League One Fixture December 12th Part 1
Brentford v Leeds United
Loan singing James Wilson will return to Brentford’s squad after a ban but Lewis Price could have been packed off back to Derby County. Leeds’ loanee Sam Vokes is definitely still with them and should return to the side after being cup-tied against poor Staines Town.
Bristol Rovers v Swindon Town
Byron Anthony, Ben Swallow and goalkeeper Rhys Evans will all be hoping for a start for Bristol Rovers. But I said the same thing last time and it didn't happen.
Leyton Orient v Milton Keynes Dons
Jermaine Easter should return for MK Dons after serving his one-match ban.
Millwall v Walsall
Millwall practically have their whole team injured but this could be good news as far as Jason Price’s chances of playing are concerned. Mark Bradley and Rhys Weston – who thinks promotion is a possibility for Walsall - are likely to play for the away side.
Oldham Athletic v Exeter City
Richard Duffy could start again for Exeter. If not, he’ll be on the bench with Robert Edwards.
Loan singing James Wilson will return to Brentford’s squad after a ban but Lewis Price could have been packed off back to Derby County. Leeds’ loanee Sam Vokes is definitely still with them and should return to the side after being cup-tied against poor Staines Town.
Bristol Rovers v Swindon Town
Byron Anthony, Ben Swallow and goalkeeper Rhys Evans will all be hoping for a start for Bristol Rovers. But I said the same thing last time and it didn't happen.
Leyton Orient v Milton Keynes Dons
Jermaine Easter should return for MK Dons after serving his one-match ban.
Millwall v Walsall
Millwall practically have their whole team injured but this could be good news as far as Jason Price’s chances of playing are concerned. Mark Bradley and Rhys Weston – who thinks promotion is a possibility for Walsall - are likely to play for the away side.
Oldham Athletic v Exeter City
Richard Duffy could start again for Exeter. If not, he’ll be on the bench with Robert Edwards.
Monday, 7 December 2009
League One Results 5th December Part 1
Charlton Athletic 1-0 Southend United
Grant Basey helped Charlton to clean a sheet as they continued their quest for promotion. Charlton manager Phil Parkinson singled him out for special praise, saying he “came strong towards the end of the game.”
Colchester United 1-0 Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers left Rhys Evans, Byron Anthony and Ben Swallow on the bench and found themselves on the losing side. Ben came on after 59 minutes and got a shot on target. I know it’s probably more to do with his footballing skills than his nationality but it made me happy.
Lewis Haldane's loan spell with Port Vale has come to an end but he hasn't returned to the club. He can't extend his loan but he's going to continue to train with Vale with a view to moving permanently in January.
Exeter City 0-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
Guess who scored? No it wasn’t an own goal from Richard Duffy. Andrew Crofts scored in stoppage time and got Brighton the three points. Robert Edwards was on the bench for Exeter.
Hartlepool United 3-0 Millwall
Jason Price is a great striker but not even he can score from the bench. And Millwall lost again.
Leeds United 2-2 Hudderdfield Town
Sam Vokes was again taken off before he’d had the chance to score for Leeds. But it was his shot that led to the first goal when Huddersfield goalkeeper Alex Smithies passed it straight to Leeds’ Robert Snodgrass. Sam’s shot was described as ‘poor’ or ‘weak’ or ‘tame’ – but it can’t have been that bad! It got Leeds a goal!
Grant Basey helped Charlton to clean a sheet as they continued their quest for promotion. Charlton manager Phil Parkinson singled him out for special praise, saying he “came strong towards the end of the game.”
Colchester United 1-0 Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers left Rhys Evans, Byron Anthony and Ben Swallow on the bench and found themselves on the losing side. Ben came on after 59 minutes and got a shot on target. I know it’s probably more to do with his footballing skills than his nationality but it made me happy.
Lewis Haldane's loan spell with Port Vale has come to an end but he hasn't returned to the club. He can't extend his loan but he's going to continue to train with Vale with a view to moving permanently in January.
Exeter City 0-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
Guess who scored? No it wasn’t an own goal from Richard Duffy. Andrew Crofts scored in stoppage time and got Brighton the three points. Robert Edwards was on the bench for Exeter.
Hartlepool United 3-0 Millwall
Jason Price is a great striker but not even he can score from the bench. And Millwall lost again.
Leeds United 2-2 Hudderdfield Town
Sam Vokes was again taken off before he’d had the chance to score for Leeds. But it was his shot that led to the first goal when Huddersfield goalkeeper Alex Smithies passed it straight to Leeds’ Robert Snodgrass. Sam’s shot was described as ‘poor’ or ‘weak’ or ‘tame’ – but it can’t have been that bad! It got Leeds a goal!
Friday, 4 December 2009
League Two News December 4th
Aldershot v Chesterfield
It’s not just me who thinks Mark Crossley has a chance of becoming Chesterfield’s regular keeper. See I’m not just biased, sometimes I’m right.
Bury v Barnet
Bury’s Daniel Nardiello will be hoping to score some more goals that actually make it over the line.
Cheltenham Town v Northampton Town
Cheltenham v Northampton is its official name. But for me it’s a chance to see Josh Low v Peter Gilbert.
Crewe Alexandra v Lincoln City
Anthony Pulis is only considered a doubt for Lincoln by BBC Sport. I thought he was going to be out for about a month. I wonder who’s right?
Grimsby Town v Dagenham & Redbridge
Tony Roberts will be hoping not to let in quite so many goals this time. As Grimsby are the opponents, this shouldn’t be too difficult.
Hereford United v Notts County
Ryan Green is doubtful due to a thigh problem he’s apparently had for a few weeks. I thought it was a dead leg. But anyway, he might not play.
Port Vale v Morecambe
Gareth Owen’s cheek operation was a success but he won’t play in this match. Lewis Haldane’s loan at Port Vale has come to an end so he won’t play but Vale are trying to buy him and he’ll probably continue to train with them rather than going back to Bristol Rovers. If he did go back to Bristol Rovers they could end up with a bench that was more than half-Welsh - Lewis, Rhys Evans, Byron Anthony and Ben Swallow.
It’s not just me who thinks Mark Crossley has a chance of becoming Chesterfield’s regular keeper. See I’m not just biased, sometimes I’m right.
Bury v Barnet
Bury’s Daniel Nardiello will be hoping to score some more goals that actually make it over the line.
Cheltenham Town v Northampton Town
Cheltenham v Northampton is its official name. But for me it’s a chance to see Josh Low v Peter Gilbert.
Crewe Alexandra v Lincoln City
Anthony Pulis is only considered a doubt for Lincoln by BBC Sport. I thought he was going to be out for about a month. I wonder who’s right?
Grimsby Town v Dagenham & Redbridge
Tony Roberts will be hoping not to let in quite so many goals this time. As Grimsby are the opponents, this shouldn’t be too difficult.
Hereford United v Notts County
Ryan Green is doubtful due to a thigh problem he’s apparently had for a few weeks. I thought it was a dead leg. But anyway, he might not play.
Port Vale v Morecambe
Gareth Owen’s cheek operation was a success but he won’t play in this match. Lewis Haldane’s loan at Port Vale has come to an end so he won’t play but Vale are trying to buy him and he’ll probably continue to train with them rather than going back to Bristol Rovers. If he did go back to Bristol Rovers they could end up with a bench that was more than half-Welsh - Lewis, Rhys Evans, Byron Anthony and Ben Swallow.
League One News December 4th Part 1
Charlton Athletic v Southend United
Grant Basey will probably play left back again as the other one’s still injured. There aren’t many good left backs in the world but Wales seem to have millions
Colchester United v Bristol Rovers
Byron Anthony was disappointed to be on the bench last week so I hope he gets to play as he’s done well. One of Bristol Rovers’ centre backs plays for Colchester so Byron might replace him.
There is speculation that Rhys Evans will get a start as their regular goalkeeper has been having trouble with making saves.
So maybe Ben Swallow will be in the starting line-up too. Who knows? They can all talk Welsh together. Colchester’s only Welsh player is Lee Beevers and he’s injured so it will be like having their own secret code.
Exeter City v Brighton & Hove Albion
Richard Duffy got a dead leg last week (forget the groin epidemic, it’s dead leg time) but Exeter are hoping it comes back to life again before the match.
Poor Craig Davies. He was getting ready to come off Brighton’s bench when the player he was supposed to be replacing went and scored a goal. Let’s hope he’s luckier this week.
Andrew Crofts is very happy with Brighton’s new manager Gus Poyet. And probably not just because he made Andrew captain.
Arron Davies probably isn’t quite as keen on Poyet however. His loan has been cancelled and he’s been sent back to Nottingham. Nottingham is a much nicer place than Brighton – I think Brighton’s a bit tacky – but poor Arron.
Hartlepool United v Millwall
I just found out Millwall manager Kenny Jackett is a Welshman. I can trust him to play Jason Price then.
Leeds United v Huddersfield Town
Leeds have lots of options up front so Sam Vokes might not play.
Grant Basey will probably play left back again as the other one’s still injured. There aren’t many good left backs in the world but Wales seem to have millions
Colchester United v Bristol Rovers
Byron Anthony was disappointed to be on the bench last week so I hope he gets to play as he’s done well. One of Bristol Rovers’ centre backs plays for Colchester so Byron might replace him.
There is speculation that Rhys Evans will get a start as their regular goalkeeper has been having trouble with making saves.
So maybe Ben Swallow will be in the starting line-up too. Who knows? They can all talk Welsh together. Colchester’s only Welsh player is Lee Beevers and he’s injured so it will be like having their own secret code.
Exeter City v Brighton & Hove Albion
Richard Duffy got a dead leg last week (forget the groin epidemic, it’s dead leg time) but Exeter are hoping it comes back to life again before the match.
Poor Craig Davies. He was getting ready to come off Brighton’s bench when the player he was supposed to be replacing went and scored a goal. Let’s hope he’s luckier this week.
Andrew Crofts is very happy with Brighton’s new manager Gus Poyet. And probably not just because he made Andrew captain.
Arron Davies probably isn’t quite as keen on Poyet however. His loan has been cancelled and he’s been sent back to Nottingham. Nottingham is a much nicer place than Brighton – I think Brighton’s a bit tacky – but poor Arron.
Hartlepool United v Millwall
I just found out Millwall manager Kenny Jackett is a Welshman. I can trust him to play Jason Price then.
Leeds United v Huddersfield Town
Leeds have lots of options up front so Sam Vokes might not play.
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
League One Results 1st December Part 1
Brentford 1-1 Colchester United
Brentford managed to get a win without their Welsh players. James Wilson stayed on the bench and Lewis Price wasn’t in the squad at all. But at least he was replaced by an Arsenal player. It could have been worse.
Brighton & Hove Albion 0-2 Charlton Athletic
Grant Basey got the assist for Charlton’s second goal. Brighton were beaten despite the presence of Andrew Crofts and substitute Craig Davies, who played the last four minutes.
Bristol Rovers 1-0 Exeter City
This is not the sort of result a Wales fan likes to see. Bristol Rovers left Rhys Evans, Byron Anthony and Ben Swallow on the bench (although Ben came on after 75 minutes) but they still lost the game.
Exeter, on the other hand, played Richard Duffy throughout the match but still managed to lose. I’m a bit annoyed through because the Internet said Richard wouldn’t play and then he did. How am I supposed to do accurate previews if clubs do things like that? Robert Edwards was on Exeter’s bench.
Huddersfield 3-3 Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere came from behind twice to get a point at Huddersfield. Ash Taylor played the full game for the Trannies..
Millwall 3-2 Milton Keynes Dons
An almost perfect match. Jermaine Easter scored twice but Millwall still took the points. I would have liked it even better if Jason Price had scored Millwall’s three goals but let’s not be greedy.
Brentford managed to get a win without their Welsh players. James Wilson stayed on the bench and Lewis Price wasn’t in the squad at all. But at least he was replaced by an Arsenal player. It could have been worse.
Brighton & Hove Albion 0-2 Charlton Athletic
Grant Basey got the assist for Charlton’s second goal. Brighton were beaten despite the presence of Andrew Crofts and substitute Craig Davies, who played the last four minutes.
Bristol Rovers 1-0 Exeter City
This is not the sort of result a Wales fan likes to see. Bristol Rovers left Rhys Evans, Byron Anthony and Ben Swallow on the bench (although Ben came on after 75 minutes) but they still lost the game.
Exeter, on the other hand, played Richard Duffy throughout the match but still managed to lose. I’m a bit annoyed through because the Internet said Richard wouldn’t play and then he did. How am I supposed to do accurate previews if clubs do things like that? Robert Edwards was on Exeter’s bench.
Huddersfield 3-3 Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere came from behind twice to get a point at Huddersfield. Ash Taylor played the full game for the Trannies..
Millwall 3-2 Milton Keynes Dons
An almost perfect match. Jermaine Easter scored twice but Millwall still took the points. I would have liked it even better if Jason Price had scored Millwall’s three goals but let’s not be greedy.
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
League One Fixtures 1st December
Brentford v Colchester United
James Wilson missed Brentford’s FA Cup match as he’s on loan from Bristol City but he should be recalled for this match. If Brentford have any sense they will play Lewis Price in goal but there is a limit on the number of loanees that can be in the squad and Brentford seem to have almost enough of those to make up a full team.
Lee Beevers’ shoulder still isn’t better so he won’t play for Colchester.
Brighton & Hove Albion v Charlton Athletic
Andrew Crofts should play for Brighton and might be their captain again. I expect Craig Davies to be in the squad but I’ve got no idea about Arron Davies, he hasn’t even been on the bench since new manager Gus Poyet took over at Brighton. Unfortunately Poyet used to be at Tottenham and we know Tottenham managers don’t like Welsh players.
Grant Basey is expected to start at left back for Charlton.
Bristol Rovers v Exeter City
Byron Anthony is one of three Bristol Rovers centre backs fighting to fill two places. So he could find himself on the bench alongside Rhys Evans and Ben Swallow. And there are worse people to share a bench with unless either of them has a farting problem I don’t know about.
Richard Duffy was injured in Exeter’s last match and is not expected to play. Robert Edwards is likely to be on the bench unless he’s hurt himself too.
Huddersfield Town v Tranmere Rovers
Ash Taylor is likely to be a key player in Tranmere’s desperate quests for points.
James Wilson missed Brentford’s FA Cup match as he’s on loan from Bristol City but he should be recalled for this match. If Brentford have any sense they will play Lewis Price in goal but there is a limit on the number of loanees that can be in the squad and Brentford seem to have almost enough of those to make up a full team.
Lee Beevers’ shoulder still isn’t better so he won’t play for Colchester.
Brighton & Hove Albion v Charlton Athletic
Andrew Crofts should play for Brighton and might be their captain again. I expect Craig Davies to be in the squad but I’ve got no idea about Arron Davies, he hasn’t even been on the bench since new manager Gus Poyet took over at Brighton. Unfortunately Poyet used to be at Tottenham and we know Tottenham managers don’t like Welsh players.
Grant Basey is expected to start at left back for Charlton.
Bristol Rovers v Exeter City
Byron Anthony is one of three Bristol Rovers centre backs fighting to fill two places. So he could find himself on the bench alongside Rhys Evans and Ben Swallow. And there are worse people to share a bench with unless either of them has a farting problem I don’t know about.
Richard Duffy was injured in Exeter’s last match and is not expected to play. Robert Edwards is likely to be on the bench unless he’s hurt himself too.
Huddersfield Town v Tranmere Rovers
Ash Taylor is likely to be a key player in Tranmere’s desperate quests for points.
Monday, 30 November 2009
League One News 21st November
Brentford 1-1 Walsall
Lewis Price asked Brentford to get another goalkeeper to provide competition from him. Brentford took him a bit too literally and got Arsenal’s twenty year old goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. I bet Lewis wished he kept his big mouth shut. He must have got into a bit of a strop about it as he didn’t even make the bench. [Actually he had flu.]
Brentford’s James Wilson is said to have been at fault for Walsall’s goal but I’m sure he wasn’t really. Mark Bradley and Rhys Weston played for Walsall and Mark nearly scored.
Brighton & Hove Albion 0-3 Leeds United
Sam Vokes made it home from Bosnia in time for Leeds and played 83 minutes of the win. He came close to scoring but I bet Andrew Crofts (who played the whole match for Brighton) and Craig Davies (who came on as a substitute) are glad he didn’t.
Bristol Rovers 2-1 Gillingham
Bristol Rovers took all three points as Byron Anthony played the full match with Ben Swallow coming on as a substitute. Rhys Evans stayed on the bench. It must be depressing sometimes being the substitute goalkeeper.
Leyton Orient 2-1 Tranmere Rovers
Orient got their revenge after Tranmere knocked them out of the FA Cup just a few days ago. Ash Taylor got a goal in the FA Cup but could only manage a yellow card in the league. But very few people are perfect and those that are are usually boring.
Millwall 0-2 Wycombe Wanderers
Jason Price played the full match and Millwall ended up losing a home game for the first time this season. He nearly scored but the assistant referee thought he was offside.
Lewis Price asked Brentford to get another goalkeeper to provide competition from him. Brentford took him a bit too literally and got Arsenal’s twenty year old goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. I bet Lewis wished he kept his big mouth shut. He must have got into a bit of a strop about it as he didn’t even make the bench. [Actually he had flu.]
Brentford’s James Wilson is said to have been at fault for Walsall’s goal but I’m sure he wasn’t really. Mark Bradley and Rhys Weston played for Walsall and Mark nearly scored.
Brighton & Hove Albion 0-3 Leeds United
Sam Vokes made it home from Bosnia in time for Leeds and played 83 minutes of the win. He came close to scoring but I bet Andrew Crofts (who played the whole match for Brighton) and Craig Davies (who came on as a substitute) are glad he didn’t.
Bristol Rovers 2-1 Gillingham
Bristol Rovers took all three points as Byron Anthony played the full match with Ben Swallow coming on as a substitute. Rhys Evans stayed on the bench. It must be depressing sometimes being the substitute goalkeeper.
Leyton Orient 2-1 Tranmere Rovers
Orient got their revenge after Tranmere knocked them out of the FA Cup just a few days ago. Ash Taylor got a goal in the FA Cup but could only manage a yellow card in the league. But very few people are perfect and those that are are usually boring.
Millwall 0-2 Wycombe Wanderers
Jason Price played the full match and Millwall ended up losing a home game for the first time this season. He nearly scored but the assistant referee thought he was offside.
League One News 20th November
Brentford v Walsall
Earlier this week Brentford defender James Wilson and Walsall midfielder Mark Bradley were on the same side. Lewis Price (Brentford’s goalkeeper) and Rhys Weston (Walsall right back who was named in the League One Team of the Week) will be hoping their team-mates don’t get confused.
Brighton & Hove Albion v Leeds United
Is it really that far between Bosnia and Leeds? Apparently so if you’re Sam Vokes. Leeds’ on-loan striker still hasn’t returned from international duty. Brighton’s Andrew Crofts and Arron Davies are probably hoping he stays lost.
Bristol Rovers v Gillingham
Bristol Rovers are having a right back crisis and have sensibly turned to a Welshman for help - centre back Byron Anthony is favourite to take the role. Ben Swallow could be hoping for his second start (shame he’s not a right back really) but goalkeeper Rhys Evans will probably have to settle for a place on the bench. Just be glad you didn't join Watford, Rhys, they’re dropping like flies over there,
Carlisle United v Swindon Town
Billy Bodin didn’t make the matchday squad for the Wales under-21 team and he probably won’t be in this squad either – which is good news for Carlisle, if no-one else.
Leyton Orient v Tranmere Rovers
So you think I’m unfairly biased do you? Well listen to this. When these two teams met in the FA Cup this very week, it was Ash Taylor who scored the goal that took Tranmere to the next round. Caretaker manager Lee Parry wishes he had a few more players like Ash.
Millwall v Wycombe Wanderers
Jason Price will be hoping for another start after his brilliant performance against AFC Wimbledon.
Oldham Athletic v Colchester United
Lee Beevers is probably still injured for Colchester. So this match could go either way.
Earlier this week Brentford defender James Wilson and Walsall midfielder Mark Bradley were on the same side. Lewis Price (Brentford’s goalkeeper) and Rhys Weston (Walsall right back who was named in the League One Team of the Week) will be hoping their team-mates don’t get confused.
Brighton & Hove Albion v Leeds United
Is it really that far between Bosnia and Leeds? Apparently so if you’re Sam Vokes. Leeds’ on-loan striker still hasn’t returned from international duty. Brighton’s Andrew Crofts and Arron Davies are probably hoping he stays lost.
Bristol Rovers v Gillingham
Bristol Rovers are having a right back crisis and have sensibly turned to a Welshman for help - centre back Byron Anthony is favourite to take the role. Ben Swallow could be hoping for his second start (shame he’s not a right back really) but goalkeeper Rhys Evans will probably have to settle for a place on the bench. Just be glad you didn't join Watford, Rhys, they’re dropping like flies over there,
Carlisle United v Swindon Town
Billy Bodin didn’t make the matchday squad for the Wales under-21 team and he probably won’t be in this squad either – which is good news for Carlisle, if no-one else.
Leyton Orient v Tranmere Rovers
So you think I’m unfairly biased do you? Well listen to this. When these two teams met in the FA Cup this very week, it was Ash Taylor who scored the goal that took Tranmere to the next round. Caretaker manager Lee Parry wishes he had a few more players like Ash.
Millwall v Wycombe Wanderers
Jason Price will be hoping for another start after his brilliant performance against AFC Wimbledon.
Oldham Athletic v Colchester United
Lee Beevers is probably still injured for Colchester. So this match could go either way.
League One Results 14th-15th November
Brentford 2-2 Millwall
Brentford v Millwall is one of the priciest matches in the football league. Brentford have goalkeeper Lewis Price (on loan from Derby County) and Millwall have striker Jason Price – both of whom happen to be Welsh. Jason was hoping his two goals against AFC Wimbledon in the FA Cup – Millwall won 4-1 – would earn him a place in the starting line-up, whilst Lewis was probably trying to pretend Brentford’s last FA Cup match didn’t exist.
Jason was a slight doubt following a calf strain but he still started the match. He didn’t score but he came pretty close.
Lewis let in two goals again but at least he didn’t score either of them this time. And he did make at least one brilliant save.
James Wilson also played for Brentford – Millwall could have won without his clearances and last-ditch tackles. As Millwall are my dad’s team, a part of me (that treacherous English part of me I bet) wishes he’d played a bit less well. Never mind, I’ll be supporting the Brentford boyos again next week.
Southampton 1-3 Brighton & Hove Albion
Andrew Crofts scored the winning goal as relegation candidates Brighton beat Southampton – who probably don’t quite count as fellow strugglers considering they’re only in the bottom four due to a 10-point deduction (and because they lost to Brighton).
According to reports it was a great goal and I bet Brighton are glad Andrew wasn’t in the Wales squad this weekend. John Toshack is still interested.
Craig Davies has returned from his loan spell to Yeovil (typically I was the last person to find out) and had a place on Brighton’s bench.
Arron Davies was said to be available for this match but the loanee from Nottingham Forest wasn’t even on Yeovil’s bench. Not unless he’s changed his name by deed poll.
Lloyd James was on the losing side but he seemed to be one of their best players. He played a part in many Southampton attacks, including the one that led to the goal.
Bristol Rovers 3-2 Carlisle United
Ben Swallow made his first start for Bristol Rovers and played the first 67 minutes, whilst team-mate Byron Anthony played the full game. Both players contributed well to both attack and defence but when Ben left the field the score was still 1-1. Shortly after he left, Carlisle took the lead (which is always a danger when you take a Welsh player off the field). But the game wasn’t over – Byron and his team-mates wouldn’t let Carlisle score another goal and another two goals for Bristol Rovers ensured they took the three points.
Goalkeeper Rhys Evans was on the bench for Bristol Rovers.
Charlton Athletic 5-1 Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons must be really wishing they hadn’t let Jermaine Easter join the Wales squad. He didn’t even get to play for Wales in the end – even though John Toshack used four strikers altogether.
Milton Keynes Dons were only a goal behind until Grant Basey came on as a substitute for Charlton on 63 minutes. Before too long Charlton had scored five.
Brentford v Millwall is one of the priciest matches in the football league. Brentford have goalkeeper Lewis Price (on loan from Derby County) and Millwall have striker Jason Price – both of whom happen to be Welsh. Jason was hoping his two goals against AFC Wimbledon in the FA Cup – Millwall won 4-1 – would earn him a place in the starting line-up, whilst Lewis was probably trying to pretend Brentford’s last FA Cup match didn’t exist.
Jason was a slight doubt following a calf strain but he still started the match. He didn’t score but he came pretty close.
Lewis let in two goals again but at least he didn’t score either of them this time. And he did make at least one brilliant save.
James Wilson also played for Brentford – Millwall could have won without his clearances and last-ditch tackles. As Millwall are my dad’s team, a part of me (that treacherous English part of me I bet) wishes he’d played a bit less well. Never mind, I’ll be supporting the Brentford boyos again next week.
Southampton 1-3 Brighton & Hove Albion
Andrew Crofts scored the winning goal as relegation candidates Brighton beat Southampton – who probably don’t quite count as fellow strugglers considering they’re only in the bottom four due to a 10-point deduction (and because they lost to Brighton).
According to reports it was a great goal and I bet Brighton are glad Andrew wasn’t in the Wales squad this weekend. John Toshack is still interested.
Craig Davies has returned from his loan spell to Yeovil (typically I was the last person to find out) and had a place on Brighton’s bench.
Arron Davies was said to be available for this match but the loanee from Nottingham Forest wasn’t even on Yeovil’s bench. Not unless he’s changed his name by deed poll.
Lloyd James was on the losing side but he seemed to be one of their best players. He played a part in many Southampton attacks, including the one that led to the goal.
Bristol Rovers 3-2 Carlisle United
Ben Swallow made his first start for Bristol Rovers and played the first 67 minutes, whilst team-mate Byron Anthony played the full game. Both players contributed well to both attack and defence but when Ben left the field the score was still 1-1. Shortly after he left, Carlisle took the lead (which is always a danger when you take a Welsh player off the field). But the game wasn’t over – Byron and his team-mates wouldn’t let Carlisle score another goal and another two goals for Bristol Rovers ensured they took the three points.
Goalkeeper Rhys Evans was on the bench for Bristol Rovers.
Charlton Athletic 5-1 Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons must be really wishing they hadn’t let Jermaine Easter join the Wales squad. He didn’t even get to play for Wales in the end – even though John Toshack used four strikers altogether.
Milton Keynes Dons were only a goal behind until Grant Basey came on as a substitute for Charlton on 63 minutes. Before too long Charlton had scored five.
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