Brighton & Hove Albion 3-1 Peterborough United
Brighton won for the fourth successive match which probably wasn’t what Darren Ferguson was hoping for when he returned to manager Peterborough. An away win over Brighton would have been quite an achievement. No team has managed it in the league this season.
Arron Davies wasn’t in Peterborough’s squad.
Carlisle United 4-0 Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers’ long run without a win continued as Carlisle’s own winless run was ended in em[hatic style.
Jason Price wasn’t in Carlisle’s squad due to an Achilles injury.
Ben Swallow started for Bristol Rovers but Byron Anthony was still recovering from food poisoning and didn’t start. He was the player who replaced Ben. Eliot Richards was an unused substitute.
Hartlepool United 0-1 Dagenham & Redbridge
Dagenham & Redbridge got their third away win of the season while Hartlepool lost for the third consecutive match.
Tony Roberts kept a clean sheet for Dag & Red.
Milton Keynes Dons 2-0 Tranmere Rovers
MK Dons moved into the play-off places with victory over Tranmere, who are only out of the bottom four on goal difference.
Ash Taylor kept his place in Tranmere’s starting line-up.
Plymouth Argyle 0-2 Oldham Athletic
Oldham are now only a point behind the play-offs after this result.but Plymouth were starting to look over their shoulders again.
Carl Fletcher played the full match for Plymouth.
Rochdale 1-1 Leyton Orient
This game went ahead despite adverse weather conditions and arguably shouldn’t have happened at all. Rochdale scored first and it was the Rochdale manager who seemed to feel strongly that this match should have been abandoned. But I’m sure that’s just a coincidence.
Nicky Adams started for Rochdale and really got Leyton Orient worried but he was replaced by Matt Done after suffering an ankle injury.
Southampton 0-0 Notts County
Notts County brought to an end a run of five consecutive wins for Southampton – including a 6-0 thrashing of Oldham Athletic and an FA Cup victory over Premier League Blackpool.
Ryan Doble was on the bench for Southampton.
Ben Davies played the full match for Notts County.
Swindon Town 0-1 Yeovil Town
Yeovil keep their survival hopes alive with an excellent away win over Swindon Town. Yeovil remain in the bottom three only on goal difference while Swindon are just two points ahead.
Nathan Jones was on the bench for Yeovil.
Walsall 2-4 Huddersfield Town
Walsall matched Huddersfield for much of the game but unfortunately football matches last longer than 76 minutes and Huddersfield scored two late goals. If Walsall had managed to hang on (without scoring a winner), it would have been their first home draw of the season.
Sean Geddes was on the bench for Walsall.
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Thursday, 20 January 2011
Friday, 7 January 2011
Welsh Players Christmas-New Year matches 2010-11 (League One, Part 3)
Southampton
Ryan Doble didn’t add to his collection of appearances from Southampton’s bench.
Anthony Pulis is still on loan at Stockport County.
Swindon Town
Billy Bodin got to sit on the bench once for Swindon.
Bournemouth H 1-2 (bench)
Charlton A 2-4 (unselected)
Tranmere Rovers
Ash Taylor made his first start since recovering from a knee injury but he didn’t last very long. For the next match, he was back on the bench where it’s safer.
Rochdale A 3-2 (starts, off 26)
Carlisle H 2-1 (bench)
Walsall
Sean Geddes wasn’t in any Walsall squads.
Yeovil Town
Rhys Baggridge was on the bench in two consecutive matches for Yeovil.
Plymouth A 0-0 (bench)
MK Dons H 1-0 (bench)
Loanee Shaun MacDonald played his last two games for Yeovil.
Plymouth A 0-0 (played all)
MK Dons H 1-0 (played all)
Nathan Jones was nowhere to be seen (unless you looked in the technical area, I suppose).
Ryan Doble didn’t add to his collection of appearances from Southampton’s bench.
Anthony Pulis is still on loan at Stockport County.
Swindon Town
Billy Bodin got to sit on the bench once for Swindon.
Bournemouth H 1-2 (bench)
Charlton A 2-4 (unselected)
Tranmere Rovers
Ash Taylor made his first start since recovering from a knee injury but he didn’t last very long. For the next match, he was back on the bench where it’s safer.
Rochdale A 3-2 (starts, off 26)
Carlisle H 2-1 (bench)
Walsall
Sean Geddes wasn’t in any Walsall squads.
Yeovil Town
Rhys Baggridge was on the bench in two consecutive matches for Yeovil.
Plymouth A 0-0 (bench)
MK Dons H 1-0 (bench)
Loanee Shaun MacDonald played his last two games for Yeovil.
Plymouth A 0-0 (played all)
MK Dons H 1-0 (played all)
Nathan Jones was nowhere to be seen (unless you looked in the technical area, I suppose).
Friday, 17 December 2010
League One Results 11th December 2010 (Part 2)
Plymouth Argyle 2-0 Exeter City
Plymouth won for the second successive match as Exeter slide out of the top half of the table.
Carl Fletcher finally made his return from a leg injury as a 54th-minute substitute.
Richard Duffy helped Exeter to keep a clean sheet and there was also a start for Daniel Nardiello, who could have scored but didn’t. Rob Edwards was on the bench.
Sheffield Wednesday 6-2 Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers often do well against the top sides and as long as you just look at the away team’s goals and ignore the rest, they did well to score twice and on another day might have got something. But things really didn’t go according to plan for Bristol Rovers.
Byron Anthony played the full match for Bristol Rovers. Ben Swallow made a substitute appearance but Eliot Richards didn’t.
Southampton 0-2 Brentford
Brentford moved up to tenth after a great win over the former favourites to win the title. This was Brentford’s fifth consecutive away win.
Ryan Doble was on the bench for Southampton.
Tranmere Rovers 1-2 Leyton Orient
Sheffield Wednesday’s thrashing of Bristol Rovers ensured they went into the bottom four instead of Tranmere but other than that, Tranmere will be disappointed. Orient climbed over both teams and also promoted duo Notts County and Rochdale to take the points.
Ash Taylor was on the bench for Tranmere.
Jason Brown got his first league win with Leyton Orient. Not that he’s ever lost with Leyton Orient. Jason was very impressed with the not-exactly-first-choice centre backs.
Plymouth won for the second successive match as Exeter slide out of the top half of the table.
Carl Fletcher finally made his return from a leg injury as a 54th-minute substitute.
Richard Duffy helped Exeter to keep a clean sheet and there was also a start for Daniel Nardiello, who could have scored but didn’t. Rob Edwards was on the bench.
Sheffield Wednesday 6-2 Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers often do well against the top sides and as long as you just look at the away team’s goals and ignore the rest, they did well to score twice and on another day might have got something. But things really didn’t go according to plan for Bristol Rovers.
Byron Anthony played the full match for Bristol Rovers. Ben Swallow made a substitute appearance but Eliot Richards didn’t.
Southampton 0-2 Brentford
Brentford moved up to tenth after a great win over the former favourites to win the title. This was Brentford’s fifth consecutive away win.
Ryan Doble was on the bench for Southampton.
Tranmere Rovers 1-2 Leyton Orient
Sheffield Wednesday’s thrashing of Bristol Rovers ensured they went into the bottom four instead of Tranmere but other than that, Tranmere will be disappointed. Orient climbed over both teams and also promoted duo Notts County and Rochdale to take the points.
Ash Taylor was on the bench for Tranmere.
Jason Brown got his first league win with Leyton Orient. Not that he’s ever lost with Leyton Orient. Jason was very impressed with the not-exactly-first-choice centre backs.
Thursday, 2 December 2010
FA Cup Results 27th November 2010 (Part 2)
Dover Athletic 2-0 Aldershot Town
The FA Cup wouldn’t be the same without them. Dover went through to the third round at the expense of league side Aldershot. Next up are Huddersfield Town. I don’t know about winning but I think they might do better than Macclesfield Town.
Adam Birchall went into the match hoping for a tenth goal of the FA Cup campaign – and ended up with his eleventh too. He scored early in the second half to put Dover ahead before converting a 90th-minute penalty and he says he loves Dover. The way he’s playing, I’m sure Dover loves him too. His manager, at least, really doesn’t want to and doesn't need to sell him.
Darren Jones kept his place in Aldershot’s starting line-up but Aaron Morris was on the bench.
Hereford United 2-2 Lincoln City
Two of League Two’s strugglers probably don’t want another game as they have enough to concentrate on in the League. Their next opponents are also from League Two: Wycombe Wanderers.
Stuart Fleetwood played the full match for Hereford but had a penalty saved. It happens to all the best Welsh players. Ryan Green and Ryan Valentine were out due to suspension and injury respectively.
Huddersfield Town 6-0 Macclesfield Town
Macclesfield are never going to win the FA Cup and maybe they were never going to win this match but did Huddersfield really need to be so emphatic about it? They face Dover Athletic in the next round.
Sam Wedgbury was on the bench for Macclesfield.
Sheffield Wednesday 3-2 Northampton Town
Sheffield Wednesday aren’t as good as they used to be but at least they’re better than Liverpool – although Northampton put up a good fight and things could have been different if they hadn’t kept conceding penalties. Sheffield Wednesday are at Bristol City in the next round.
Paul Walker was on the bench for Northampton.
Southampton 3-0 Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham have been doing well in League Two but for once Southampton showed why it could have been them getting promoted if it weren’t for their points deduction. Their next opponents were expected to be spending this season in League One with Southampton. Instead, they’re tearing up the Premier League.
Ryan Doble was on the bench for Southampton.
Josh Low played the full match for Cheltenhan.
The FA Cup wouldn’t be the same without them. Dover went through to the third round at the expense of league side Aldershot. Next up are Huddersfield Town. I don’t know about winning but I think they might do better than Macclesfield Town.
Adam Birchall went into the match hoping for a tenth goal of the FA Cup campaign – and ended up with his eleventh too. He scored early in the second half to put Dover ahead before converting a 90th-minute penalty and he says he loves Dover. The way he’s playing, I’m sure Dover loves him too. His manager, at least, really doesn’t want to and doesn't need to sell him.
Darren Jones kept his place in Aldershot’s starting line-up but Aaron Morris was on the bench.
Hereford United 2-2 Lincoln City
Two of League Two’s strugglers probably don’t want another game as they have enough to concentrate on in the League. Their next opponents are also from League Two: Wycombe Wanderers.
Stuart Fleetwood played the full match for Hereford but had a penalty saved. It happens to all the best Welsh players. Ryan Green and Ryan Valentine were out due to suspension and injury respectively.
Huddersfield Town 6-0 Macclesfield Town
Macclesfield are never going to win the FA Cup and maybe they were never going to win this match but did Huddersfield really need to be so emphatic about it? They face Dover Athletic in the next round.
Sam Wedgbury was on the bench for Macclesfield.
Sheffield Wednesday 3-2 Northampton Town
Sheffield Wednesday aren’t as good as they used to be but at least they’re better than Liverpool – although Northampton put up a good fight and things could have been different if they hadn’t kept conceding penalties. Sheffield Wednesday are at Bristol City in the next round.
Paul Walker was on the bench for Northampton.
Southampton 3-0 Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham have been doing well in League Two but for once Southampton showed why it could have been them getting promoted if it weren’t for their points deduction. Their next opponents were expected to be spending this season in League One with Southampton. Instead, they’re tearing up the Premier League.
Ryan Doble was on the bench for Southampton.
Josh Low played the full match for Cheltenhan.
Saturday, 6 November 2010
FA Cup Fixtures 6th November 2010 (Part 5)
Rotherham United v York City
Mark Bradley has been playing through a hip injury and is unlikely to play for Rotherham.
Alex Lawless was part of the Forest Green Rovers side who performed an FA Cup giant-killing in the first round three years ago. Who did they beat? Rotherham United. Danny Parslow could also play for York but Levi Mackin is only just back in training after three months out with a knee injury.
Rushden & Diamonds v Yeovil Town
Rushden have sent Aynsley McDonald on loan to Banbury so he won’t play.
Bristol City have not given Gavin Williams permission to play for Yeovil in the FA Cup as they’re hoping other clubs will be interested in him after his loan comes to an end.
but they will have Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City) and Owain Tudur Jones (Norwich City),. Nathan Jones could also play in a match he believes Yeovil are under pressure to win. Maybe there will be a place in the squad for Rhys Baggridge.
Southampton v Shrewsbury Town
Ryan Doble might get into Southampton’s squad against League Two Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury won’t have Tom Bradshaw due to injury.
Stevenage v Milton Keynes Dons
Jermaine Easter has been on the bench for MK Dons recently but maybe he’ll start this match. And maybe he’ll score.
Mark Bradley has been playing through a hip injury and is unlikely to play for Rotherham.
Alex Lawless was part of the Forest Green Rovers side who performed an FA Cup giant-killing in the first round three years ago. Who did they beat? Rotherham United. Danny Parslow could also play for York but Levi Mackin is only just back in training after three months out with a knee injury.
Rushden & Diamonds v Yeovil Town
Rushden have sent Aynsley McDonald on loan to Banbury so he won’t play.
Bristol City have not given Gavin Williams permission to play for Yeovil in the FA Cup as they’re hoping other clubs will be interested in him after his loan comes to an end.
but they will have Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City) and Owain Tudur Jones (Norwich City),. Nathan Jones could also play in a match he believes Yeovil are under pressure to win. Maybe there will be a place in the squad for Rhys Baggridge.
Southampton v Shrewsbury Town
Ryan Doble might get into Southampton’s squad against League Two Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury won’t have Tom Bradshaw due to injury.
Stevenage v Milton Keynes Dons
Jermaine Easter has been on the bench for MK Dons recently but maybe he’ll start this match. And maybe he’ll score.
Saturday, 16 October 2010
League One Fixtures 16th October 2010 Part 2
Exeter City v Carlisle United
Exeter aim to continue their unbeaten home record against second-placed Carlisle.
Richard Duffy should start for Exeter. Daniel Nardiello has recovered from a knock but he might not start as Exeter are anxious not to rush him back too quickly. Rob Edwards is expected to play in central defence.
Jason Price won’t be playing for Carlisle as he has been loaned out to Bradford City. Apparently it’s more a matter of getting him some games than getting rid of him but it’s not what he would have expected when he signed for Carlisle.
Huddersfield Town v Southampton
It was quite funny seeing favourites Southampton at the bottom of the table – and part of the reason why it was funny was because they were never really in any serious danger – seeing a team struggle for real is never amusing but Southampton were just having a bad start which now seems to be over. They’re up to thirteenth and already closer to automatic promotion than they are to relegation.
Ryan Doble sat on the bench for Wales’ match against Switzerland and this weekend, he could be doing the same for Southampton. It sounds quite nice getting paid to sit on a bench.
Notts County v Plymouth Argyle
This match sees a promoted side face a relegated one – and also a team who are strong at home face a team who are strong away. A nice test for these two very different new boys.
Ben Davies has been playing with a slight injury and is expected to continue to do so.
Carl Fletcher should play in midfield for Plymouth.
Oldham Athletic v Colchester United
Oldham, who are unbeaten at home, face Colchester, who are unbeaten guess where. A draw? Probably.
Joe Jacobson might not be in Oldham’s squad. He wasn’t last time. I think maybe they’ve decided to put him back on the transfer list after all.
Lloyd James will probably be on the bench for Colchester. So might Lee Beevers, if he’s recovered from his pram attacking his hand.
Exeter aim to continue their unbeaten home record against second-placed Carlisle.
Richard Duffy should start for Exeter. Daniel Nardiello has recovered from a knock but he might not start as Exeter are anxious not to rush him back too quickly. Rob Edwards is expected to play in central defence.
Jason Price won’t be playing for Carlisle as he has been loaned out to Bradford City. Apparently it’s more a matter of getting him some games than getting rid of him but it’s not what he would have expected when he signed for Carlisle.
Huddersfield Town v Southampton
It was quite funny seeing favourites Southampton at the bottom of the table – and part of the reason why it was funny was because they were never really in any serious danger – seeing a team struggle for real is never amusing but Southampton were just having a bad start which now seems to be over. They’re up to thirteenth and already closer to automatic promotion than they are to relegation.
Ryan Doble sat on the bench for Wales’ match against Switzerland and this weekend, he could be doing the same for Southampton. It sounds quite nice getting paid to sit on a bench.
Notts County v Plymouth Argyle
This match sees a promoted side face a relegated one – and also a team who are strong at home face a team who are strong away. A nice test for these two very different new boys.
Ben Davies has been playing with a slight injury and is expected to continue to do so.
Carl Fletcher should play in midfield for Plymouth.
Oldham Athletic v Colchester United
Oldham, who are unbeaten at home, face Colchester, who are unbeaten guess where. A draw? Probably.
Joe Jacobson might not be in Oldham’s squad. He wasn’t last time. I think maybe they’ve decided to put him back on the transfer list after all.
Lloyd James will probably be on the bench for Colchester. So might Lee Beevers, if he’s recovered from his pram attacking his hand.
Monday, 11 October 2010
League One Results 9th October 2010 Part 2
Rochdale 0-1 Yeovil Town
Yeovil are up to 16th following their second successive away win. Rochdale slip out of the play-off places as a result.
Matt Done was back on the bench for Rochdale but he did get to make a substitute appearance.
Owain Tudur Jones missed training during the week due to injury but he played well and got the assist for Yeovil’s goal. Shaun MacDonald, who has been called up to the Wales squad to face Switzerland, played the full match. Gavin Williams has an ongoing ankle problem but was able to play for the first 64 minutes.
Southampton 2-0 Tranmere Rovers
Southampton are unbeaten in six after beating struggling Tranmere. Tranmere are however only in the bottom four on goal difference.
Southampton were missing Ryan Doble, who was away with Wales, and Anthony Pulis, who has joined Stockport County on loan.
Tranmere’s Ash Taylor is still out with a knee injury.
Walsall 2-1 Exeter City
Walsall move out of the relegation zone after getting a very welcome win over Exeter City.
Sean Geddes wasn’t in Walsall’s squad.
Daniel Nardiello made a substitute appearance after 41 minutes but was himself substituted 27 minutes later (discounting half-time). Richard Duffy managed to make it through the 90 minutes. Rob Edwards was on the bench.
Yeovil are up to 16th following their second successive away win. Rochdale slip out of the play-off places as a result.
Matt Done was back on the bench for Rochdale but he did get to make a substitute appearance.
Owain Tudur Jones missed training during the week due to injury but he played well and got the assist for Yeovil’s goal. Shaun MacDonald, who has been called up to the Wales squad to face Switzerland, played the full match. Gavin Williams has an ongoing ankle problem but was able to play for the first 64 minutes.
Southampton 2-0 Tranmere Rovers
Southampton are unbeaten in six after beating struggling Tranmere. Tranmere are however only in the bottom four on goal difference.
Southampton were missing Ryan Doble, who was away with Wales, and Anthony Pulis, who has joined Stockport County on loan.
Tranmere’s Ash Taylor is still out with a knee injury.
Walsall 2-1 Exeter City
Walsall move out of the relegation zone after getting a very welcome win over Exeter City.
Sean Geddes wasn’t in Walsall’s squad.
Daniel Nardiello made a substitute appearance after 41 minutes but was himself substituted 27 minutes later (discounting half-time). Richard Duffy managed to make it through the 90 minutes. Rob Edwards was on the bench.
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
Welsh Player News 5th October 2010 (Championship, League One)
Bristol City could call up seventeen year old striker Aaron Holloway to the senior squad for their upcoming match against Cardiff City.
Derby County manager Nigel Clough thinks Robbie Savage will be able to cope with international and club football, despite his age.
Leeds United have extended Jason Brown’s loan spell until November 13th. The goalkeeper is on loan from Blackburn Rovers and made his debut as a substitute last weekend. Jason said before his loan was extended that he would be very happy to stay for longer.
Andy King hopes to impress both his new managers – Brian Flynn and Sven Goran-Eriksson – in the coming weeks. Andy said he was shocked when club manager Paolo Sousa was sacked after nine league games.
Joe Allen promises Swansea City that his best is yet to come. Well I should certainly hope so at his age.
Young Southampton striker Ryan Doble has been called up to the senior Wales squad.
Derby County manager Nigel Clough thinks Robbie Savage will be able to cope with international and club football, despite his age.
Leeds United have extended Jason Brown’s loan spell until November 13th. The goalkeeper is on loan from Blackburn Rovers and made his debut as a substitute last weekend. Jason said before his loan was extended that he would be very happy to stay for longer.
Andy King hopes to impress both his new managers – Brian Flynn and Sven Goran-Eriksson – in the coming weeks. Andy said he was shocked when club manager Paolo Sousa was sacked after nine league games.
Joe Allen promises Swansea City that his best is yet to come. Well I should certainly hope so at his age.
Young Southampton striker Ryan Doble has been called up to the senior Wales squad.
Wales v Bulgaria/Switzerland v Wales Updates 5th October 2010
Danny Gabbidon has retired from international football. It’s true that he’s had a number of serious injury problems and understandable that he might prefer to concentrate on club football but I’m very disappointed, by both his retirement and the timing of his announcement. Brian Flynn isn’t happy and I don’t blame him. Danny ought to have announced his retirement either before the squad was announced or after he’d played in the match. Maybe one day he’ll feel able to reconsider. It would be great to see him have a good run in West Ham's team.
Neal Eardley, Brian Stock and Robert Earnshaw have all been ruled out of Wales’ qualifiers against Bulgaria and Switzerland. Rob has missed the last few matches for Nottingham Forest with a hamstring injury so his withdrawal is not a surprise. Neal suffered a knee injury during Blackpool’s win against Liverpool (funny how the second half of that sentence goes some way towards making up for the first) while Brian’s back is playing up again.
Neil Taylor (Swansea City), Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), Andrew Crofts (Norwich City) and Ryan Doble (Southampton) have been called into the squad. I’m especially thrilled for Darcy, who has been one of Cardiff's best players (no disrespect to the others but I was particularly shocked by Darcy's omission from the original squad) while Andrew and Neil have done really well for their new clubs Norwich and Swansea. Ryan recently made a very brief Southampton debut but he’s obviously impressed at under-21 level.
Wales squad
Goalkeepers: Jonathan Bond (Watford), David Cornell (Swansea City), Wayne Hennessey (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Boaz Myhill (West Bromwich Albion)
Defenders: Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), Danny Collins (Stoke City), James Collins (Aston Villa), Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Sam Ricketts (Bolton Wanderers), Neil Taylor (Swansea City), Ashley Williams (Swansea City)
Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea City), Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Andrew Crofts (Norwich City), Dave Edwards (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Andy King (Leicester City), Joe Ledley (Celtic), David Vaughan (Blackpool)
Forwards: Simon Church (Reading), Ryan Doble (Southampton), Ched Evans (Sheff Utd), Steve Morison (Millwall), Hal Robson-Kanu (Reading).
Hal Robson-Kanu could be a doubt after missing Reading’s weekend match but I haven’t heard anything about him being a doubt so maybe he’s okay now.
Danny Collins is happy to be back with Wales. He explains what went wrong between him and John Toshack.
Chris Gunter believes Brian Flynn is the answer to Wales’ problems.
Gareth Bale is also very happy with his new manager.
It might sound strange but Craig Bellamy’s health is even more important than Wales' qualifying. I’m not happy that Craig wasn’t allowed to play for Wales but then he plays for Cardiff but I don’t blame Craig for that. It’s a strange situation, a player’s being withdrawn from contention for their country but then playing for their club before their country’s match was due to take place but it’s not a situation for which we can really blame the player. But the manager? That's a different matter. Maybe the Wales fans should have been given more of an explanation for Craig's absence.
Simon Davies has spoken about his retirement from international football and the seriousness of his foot injury.
Neal Eardley, Brian Stock and Robert Earnshaw have all been ruled out of Wales’ qualifiers against Bulgaria and Switzerland. Rob has missed the last few matches for Nottingham Forest with a hamstring injury so his withdrawal is not a surprise. Neal suffered a knee injury during Blackpool’s win against Liverpool (funny how the second half of that sentence goes some way towards making up for the first) while Brian’s back is playing up again.
Neil Taylor (Swansea City), Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), Andrew Crofts (Norwich City) and Ryan Doble (Southampton) have been called into the squad. I’m especially thrilled for Darcy, who has been one of Cardiff's best players (no disrespect to the others but I was particularly shocked by Darcy's omission from the original squad) while Andrew and Neil have done really well for their new clubs Norwich and Swansea. Ryan recently made a very brief Southampton debut but he’s obviously impressed at under-21 level.
Wales squad
Goalkeepers: Jonathan Bond (Watford), David Cornell (Swansea City), Wayne Hennessey (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Boaz Myhill (West Bromwich Albion)
Defenders: Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), Danny Collins (Stoke City), James Collins (Aston Villa), Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Sam Ricketts (Bolton Wanderers), Neil Taylor (Swansea City), Ashley Williams (Swansea City)
Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea City), Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Andrew Crofts (Norwich City), Dave Edwards (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Andy King (Leicester City), Joe Ledley (Celtic), David Vaughan (Blackpool)
Forwards: Simon Church (Reading), Ryan Doble (Southampton), Ched Evans (Sheff Utd), Steve Morison (Millwall), Hal Robson-Kanu (Reading).
Hal Robson-Kanu could be a doubt after missing Reading’s weekend match but I haven’t heard anything about him being a doubt so maybe he’s okay now.
Danny Collins is happy to be back with Wales. He explains what went wrong between him and John Toshack.
Chris Gunter believes Brian Flynn is the answer to Wales’ problems.
Gareth Bale is also very happy with his new manager.
It might sound strange but Craig Bellamy’s health is even more important than Wales' qualifying. I’m not happy that Craig wasn’t allowed to play for Wales but then he plays for Cardiff but I don’t blame Craig for that. It’s a strange situation, a player’s being withdrawn from contention for their country but then playing for their club before their country’s match was due to take place but it’s not a situation for which we can really blame the player. But the manager? That's a different matter. Maybe the Wales fans should have been given more of an explanation for Craig's absence.
Simon Davies has spoken about his retirement from international football and the seriousness of his foot injury.
Saturday, 2 October 2010
League One Fixtures 2nd October 2010 Part 3
Southampton v Bournemouth
Bournemouth fans must love being in the same division as Southampton. First of all it’s really funny because Southampton used to be good and secondly there’s nothing like a derby. And Bournemouth are better than Southampton at the moment. If you turned the league upside down it wouldn’t look all that much less convincing.
Ryan Doble wasn’t on the bench for Southampton last week and he could miss out again.
Rhoys Wiggins should start for Bournemouth but Joe Partington seems to be out of the first-team squad plans at the moment. Either that or he’s picked up some injury.
Tranmere Rovers v Brighton & Hove Albion
Tranmere are on a role now. They’ve got the hang of this winning. They might even be feeling quite confident. But only until they look at the league table.
Ash Taylor is still recovering from a knee injury and won’t be ready to play for Tranmere.
Walsall v Yeovil Town
Yeovil aim to get their first away win of the season against one of their relegation zone companions.
Sean Geddes will be on the bench for Walsall.
Shaun MacDonald has a hip injury and Gavin Wiliams has injured his ankle but Owain Tudur Jones appears to be fine.
Bournemouth fans must love being in the same division as Southampton. First of all it’s really funny because Southampton used to be good and secondly there’s nothing like a derby. And Bournemouth are better than Southampton at the moment. If you turned the league upside down it wouldn’t look all that much less convincing.
Ryan Doble wasn’t on the bench for Southampton last week and he could miss out again.
Rhoys Wiggins should start for Bournemouth but Joe Partington seems to be out of the first-team squad plans at the moment. Either that or he’s picked up some injury.
Tranmere Rovers v Brighton & Hove Albion
Tranmere are on a role now. They’ve got the hang of this winning. They might even be feeling quite confident. But only until they look at the league table.
Ash Taylor is still recovering from a knee injury and won’t be ready to play for Tranmere.
Walsall v Yeovil Town
Yeovil aim to get their first away win of the season against one of their relegation zone companions.
Sean Geddes will be on the bench for Walsall.
Shaun MacDonald has a hip injury and Gavin Wiliams has injured his ankle but Owain Tudur Jones appears to be fine.
Friday, 1 October 2010
League One Results 28th September 2010 Part 2
Peterborough United 2-3 Notts County
Peterborough’s 100% home record came to an end when Notts County beat them 3-2 – meaning they don’t even have an unbeaten home record now. But at least they’re still in the play-off places. Notts County aren’t there yet but they are looking like they’ll do well this season. This sounds like an exciting game – it was just a shame about the mass brawl.
Arron Davies was an unused substitute for Peterborough.
Ben Davies was on great form for Notts County, scoring two of the three goals.
Rochdale 3-0 Huddersfield Town
Rochdale got back to winning ways with victory over fellow promotion-contenders Huddersfield. And doesn’t that have a nice ring to it. Rochdale took the lead after just 10 minutes but Huddersfield remained in the game – Rochdale didn’t score the second of their three goals until the 88th minute.
Matt Done was in the starting line-up for Rochdale which was a nice surprise. He played 76 minutes.
Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Oldham Athletic
Both these teams have spent time at the top of the table and Oldham are still only two points from the play-offs but the table-topping high must seem like a long time ago now. This was Sheffield Wednesday’s first point in five games while Oldham’s form hasn’t been that great either.
Joe Jacobson was on the bench for Oldham.
Swindon Town 2-3 Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth extended their unbeaten run to five games with victory over Swindon. Swindon must have hoped they’d turned the corner after they beat Huddersfield in the last game and maybe they still have, sometimes it can take ages to turn a corner.
Billy Bodin was on the bench again for Swindon.
Carl Fletcher played the full match for Plymouth.
Yeovil Town 1-1 Southampton
Southampton haven’t lost any of their last four games but they’re still without a win at home and it’s not like Yeovil are the best side in League One.
Ryan Doble wasn’t on the bench for Southampton this time.
Gavin Williams won the penalty that became Yeovil’s equaliser and played well even though his leg was hanging off. Well that’s what his manager said. Owain Tudur Jones and Shaun MacDonald also played.
Peterborough’s 100% home record came to an end when Notts County beat them 3-2 – meaning they don’t even have an unbeaten home record now. But at least they’re still in the play-off places. Notts County aren’t there yet but they are looking like they’ll do well this season. This sounds like an exciting game – it was just a shame about the mass brawl.
Arron Davies was an unused substitute for Peterborough.
Ben Davies was on great form for Notts County, scoring two of the three goals.
Rochdale 3-0 Huddersfield Town
Rochdale got back to winning ways with victory over fellow promotion-contenders Huddersfield. And doesn’t that have a nice ring to it. Rochdale took the lead after just 10 minutes but Huddersfield remained in the game – Rochdale didn’t score the second of their three goals until the 88th minute.
Matt Done was in the starting line-up for Rochdale which was a nice surprise. He played 76 minutes.
Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Oldham Athletic
Both these teams have spent time at the top of the table and Oldham are still only two points from the play-offs but the table-topping high must seem like a long time ago now. This was Sheffield Wednesday’s first point in five games while Oldham’s form hasn’t been that great either.
Joe Jacobson was on the bench for Oldham.
Swindon Town 2-3 Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth extended their unbeaten run to five games with victory over Swindon. Swindon must have hoped they’d turned the corner after they beat Huddersfield in the last game and maybe they still have, sometimes it can take ages to turn a corner.
Billy Bodin was on the bench again for Swindon.
Carl Fletcher played the full match for Plymouth.
Yeovil Town 1-1 Southampton
Southampton haven’t lost any of their last four games but they’re still without a win at home and it’s not like Yeovil are the best side in League One.
Ryan Doble wasn’t on the bench for Southampton this time.
Gavin Williams won the penalty that became Yeovil’s equaliser and played well even though his leg was hanging off. Well that’s what his manager said. Owain Tudur Jones and Shaun MacDonald also played.
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
League One Fixtures 28th September 2010 Part 3
Sheffield Wednesday v Oldham Athletic
Two former table toppers this season face off in an attempt to get back in the promotion race.
Joe Jacobson will be on the bench for Oldham.
Swindon Town v Plymouth Argyle
Swindon are gradually getting back to where they were at the end of last season. Plymouth’s recent form has also improved, their most recent victory being over League One giants Sheffield Wednesday.
Billy Bodin will hope to be on the bench again for Swindon.
Carl Fletcher will play in midfield for Plymouth.
Yeovil Town v Southampton
Yeovil have managed to haul themselves out of the bottom three but they now face ‘promotion favourites’ Southampton, who are a point ahead of them.
Loanees Shaun MacDonald, Owain Tudur Jones and Gavin Williams will all hope to start for Yeovil.
Ryan Doble could be on the bench again for Southampton.
Two former table toppers this season face off in an attempt to get back in the promotion race.
Joe Jacobson will be on the bench for Oldham.
Swindon Town v Plymouth Argyle
Swindon are gradually getting back to where they were at the end of last season. Plymouth’s recent form has also improved, their most recent victory being over League One giants Sheffield Wednesday.
Billy Bodin will hope to be on the bench again for Swindon.
Carl Fletcher will play in midfield for Plymouth.
Yeovil Town v Southampton
Yeovil have managed to haul themselves out of the bottom three but they now face ‘promotion favourites’ Southampton, who are a point ahead of them.
Loanees Shaun MacDonald, Owain Tudur Jones and Gavin Williams will all hope to start for Yeovil.
Ryan Doble could be on the bench again for Southampton.
League One Results 25th September 2010 Part 2
Peterborough United 2-1 Milton Keynes Dons
Peterborough move back into the automatic promotion places with victory over MK Dons. The home side thus retain their 100% record at home. MK Dons found an equaliser just one minute after Peterborough’s opening goal. Luckily for Peterborough, they were unable to repeat the same trick twice.
Arron Davies made his return to Peterborough’s squad following a hamstring injury but he stayed on the bench.
Jermaine Easter came close to scoring his first league goal of the season for MK Dons.
Rochdale 1-1 Plymouth Argyle
The first half of the game was Plymouth’s and the second was Rochdale’s so perhaps it’s only fair that they should share the points too. Both teams had chances to grab all three points but although they worked hard, it didn’t happen.
Matt Done was an unusued Rochdale substitute.
Carl Fletcher played the full match for Plymouth.
Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Southampton
Sheffield Wednesday sink to 14th place after losing their fourth game in a row. Southampton are probably quite sympathetic as they aren’t doing that well themselves but they didn’t waste any sympathy on them during the game.
Ryan Doble was on the bench again for Southampton.
Swindon Town 1-0 Huddersfield Town
Last season’s play-off runners-up got their second home victory of the season over Huddersfield. Huddersfield have had a great start to the season but only one side deserved to win this game and it wasn’t the side playing away. Huddersfield will be disappointed though – they didn’t concede until the fourth minute of stoppage time.
Billy Bodin made his second consecutive appearance on Swindon’s bench.
Yeovil Town 1-3 Exeter City
The Exeter manager described this game as ‘terrific’ and he did have a point (or rather three points) but he was deservedly on the winning side which always helps when it comes to discussing a game’s merits. The Yeovil manager’s words are not recorded by BBC Sport so I can only assume they’re unprintable.
Yeovil’s Welsh loanees Owain Tudur Jones, Gavin Williams and Shaun MacDonald all started for Yeovil. It can’t have been a particularly good game for any of them but at least Gavin can say he got an sssist.
Richard Duffy played the full match for Exeter. Daniel Nardiello was sharing the bench with Rob Edwards due to a knock but luckily Exeter managed without him.
Peterborough move back into the automatic promotion places with victory over MK Dons. The home side thus retain their 100% record at home. MK Dons found an equaliser just one minute after Peterborough’s opening goal. Luckily for Peterborough, they were unable to repeat the same trick twice.
Arron Davies made his return to Peterborough’s squad following a hamstring injury but he stayed on the bench.
Jermaine Easter came close to scoring his first league goal of the season for MK Dons.
Rochdale 1-1 Plymouth Argyle
The first half of the game was Plymouth’s and the second was Rochdale’s so perhaps it’s only fair that they should share the points too. Both teams had chances to grab all three points but although they worked hard, it didn’t happen.
Matt Done was an unusued Rochdale substitute.
Carl Fletcher played the full match for Plymouth.
Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Southampton
Sheffield Wednesday sink to 14th place after losing their fourth game in a row. Southampton are probably quite sympathetic as they aren’t doing that well themselves but they didn’t waste any sympathy on them during the game.
Ryan Doble was on the bench again for Southampton.
Swindon Town 1-0 Huddersfield Town
Last season’s play-off runners-up got their second home victory of the season over Huddersfield. Huddersfield have had a great start to the season but only one side deserved to win this game and it wasn’t the side playing away. Huddersfield will be disappointed though – they didn’t concede until the fourth minute of stoppage time.
Billy Bodin made his second consecutive appearance on Swindon’s bench.
Yeovil Town 1-3 Exeter City
The Exeter manager described this game as ‘terrific’ and he did have a point (or rather three points) but he was deservedly on the winning side which always helps when it comes to discussing a game’s merits. The Yeovil manager’s words are not recorded by BBC Sport so I can only assume they’re unprintable.
Yeovil’s Welsh loanees Owain Tudur Jones, Gavin Williams and Shaun MacDonald all started for Yeovil. It can’t have been a particularly good game for any of them but at least Gavin can say he got an sssist.
Richard Duffy played the full match for Exeter. Daniel Nardiello was sharing the bench with Rob Edwards due to a knock but luckily Exeter managed without him.
Saturday, 25 September 2010
League One Fixtures 25th September 2010 Part 2
Peterborough United v Milton Keynes Dons
Both teams are in the play-off places as Peterborough look to bounce back into the Championship at the first attempt and MK Dons hope this season will be more like the one two seasons ago than the last one.
Arron Davies was on the bench for the midweek Carling Cup defeat after recovering from a knee injury.
Jermaine Easter is still looking for his first league goal of the season for MK Dons.
Rochdale v Plymouth Argyle
Rochdale manager Keith Millen believes the club need 50 points in order to be safe from relegation. But if they’re this good when they’re not accustomed to League One football, maybe they should set their heights higher than merely surviving.Plymouth are lower down the table but their manager is in a confident mood.
Matt Done should be on the bench for Rochdale.
Carl Fletcher will be in Plymouth’s midfield.
Sheffield Wednesday v Southampton
Before the league started, Southampton were looking like favourites for the title. Once it did start, Sheffield Wednesday looked like the best team in League One. Now, with Sheffield Wednesday mid-table and Southampton in 23rd place, both teams really need to improve.
Ryan Doble and Anthony Pulis were on Southampton’s bench last weekend. Maybe they’ll be there this weekend too. Ryan scored twice for the reserves on Wednesday.
Yeovil Town v Exeter City
Exeter have 10 points from their seven games so far – three more than Yeovil – but they’ve only actually won twice. The same as Yeovil.
Owain Tudur Jones has extended his loan spell at Yeovil and could start alongside fellow Welshman Shaun MacDonald and Gavin Williams.
Richard Duffy should start for Exeter but Yahoo Sport thinks Daniel Nardiello will be on the bench, probably with with Rob Edwards.
Both teams are in the play-off places as Peterborough look to bounce back into the Championship at the first attempt and MK Dons hope this season will be more like the one two seasons ago than the last one.
Arron Davies was on the bench for the midweek Carling Cup defeat after recovering from a knee injury.
Jermaine Easter is still looking for his first league goal of the season for MK Dons.
Rochdale v Plymouth Argyle
Rochdale manager Keith Millen believes the club need 50 points in order to be safe from relegation. But if they’re this good when they’re not accustomed to League One football, maybe they should set their heights higher than merely surviving.Plymouth are lower down the table but their manager is in a confident mood.
Matt Done should be on the bench for Rochdale.
Carl Fletcher will be in Plymouth’s midfield.
Sheffield Wednesday v Southampton
Before the league started, Southampton were looking like favourites for the title. Once it did start, Sheffield Wednesday looked like the best team in League One. Now, with Sheffield Wednesday mid-table and Southampton in 23rd place, both teams really need to improve.
Ryan Doble and Anthony Pulis were on Southampton’s bench last weekend. Maybe they’ll be there this weekend too. Ryan scored twice for the reserves on Wednesday.
Yeovil Town v Exeter City
Exeter have 10 points from their seven games so far – three more than Yeovil – but they’ve only actually won twice. The same as Yeovil.
Owain Tudur Jones has extended his loan spell at Yeovil and could start alongside fellow Welshman Shaun MacDonald and Gavin Williams.
Richard Duffy should start for Exeter but Yahoo Sport thinks Daniel Nardiello will be on the bench, probably with with Rob Edwards.
Monday, 20 September 2010
League One Results 18th September 2010 Part 2
Milton Keynes 1-1 Rochdale
MK Dons’ 100% home record was ended by Rochdale, despite the hosts’ dominating the match. Both teams remain in the play-off places.
Jermaine Easter missed several chances and when he finally did get the ball in the net, it was ruled out for handball. Clearly it wasn’t Easter Day.
Matt Done was on the bench for Rochdale.
Notts County 3-2 Leyton Orient
Orient gave Notts County a good game and fought back from being 2-0 down to drawing 2-2. But when Notts County scored again, Orient had no reply. There were encouraging signs in the game but they need to turn that into points.
Ben Davies got the assist for County’s opening goal from a free kick.
Oldham Athletic 2-1 Bournemouth
Bournemouth dropped out of the top six after being beaten by fellow promotion contenders Oldham but it’s great they’re up there at all.
Rhoys Wiggins seemed to enjoy scoring his debut goal last week – he scored again from a free kick to put Oldham 1-0 up.
Joe Jacobson was missing from Oldham’s side, almost certainly because of Yom Kippur.
Plymouth Argyle 3-2 Sheffield Wednesday
Plymouth and Sheffield Wednesday might have been relegated together but there was no doubt about which of the two was more likely to be back in the Championship next season. However, Plymouth, who spent the whole of the second half with just ten men, thoroughly deserved their win. They’re still 16th in the table but if they keep playing like this, who knows what will happen.
Carl Fletcher returned from a thigh injury to put Plymouth into the lead after 19 minutes. He later got into an argument with the opposition goalkeeper but they hugged at the final whistle. Carl was probably very happy with the three goals he let in.
Southampton 0-0 Colchester United
Southampton have not only been struggling for points, the goals haven’t been coming their way either. They must have used them all up when they beat Bristol Rovers 4-0 away – so far their only victory of the season. Colchester are unbeaten in seven – and on this evidence, their goalkeeper is a big part of the reason why.
Anthony Pulis made his first appearance on Southampton’s substitute bench this season. He and Ryan Doble were both unused substitutes.
Colchester’s Lloyd James played against the side who released him in the summer, coming off the bench after 34 minutes to replace an injured team-mate.
Walsall 1-2 Swindon Town
It’s taken a while but slowly but surely, Swindon are making their way up the table. I think last season they became involved in the play-off picture comparatively late and maybe they’ll do the same thing again – ideally without losing in the play-off final this time. This was Walsall’s seventh consecutive defeat.
Sean Geddes missed out on a place on Walsall’s bench for the first time this season while Swindon’s Billy Bodin was on the bench for the first time.
MK Dons’ 100% home record was ended by Rochdale, despite the hosts’ dominating the match. Both teams remain in the play-off places.
Jermaine Easter missed several chances and when he finally did get the ball in the net, it was ruled out for handball. Clearly it wasn’t Easter Day.
Matt Done was on the bench for Rochdale.
Notts County 3-2 Leyton Orient
Orient gave Notts County a good game and fought back from being 2-0 down to drawing 2-2. But when Notts County scored again, Orient had no reply. There were encouraging signs in the game but they need to turn that into points.
Ben Davies got the assist for County’s opening goal from a free kick.
Oldham Athletic 2-1 Bournemouth
Bournemouth dropped out of the top six after being beaten by fellow promotion contenders Oldham but it’s great they’re up there at all.
Rhoys Wiggins seemed to enjoy scoring his debut goal last week – he scored again from a free kick to put Oldham 1-0 up.
Joe Jacobson was missing from Oldham’s side, almost certainly because of Yom Kippur.
Plymouth Argyle 3-2 Sheffield Wednesday
Plymouth and Sheffield Wednesday might have been relegated together but there was no doubt about which of the two was more likely to be back in the Championship next season. However, Plymouth, who spent the whole of the second half with just ten men, thoroughly deserved their win. They’re still 16th in the table but if they keep playing like this, who knows what will happen.
Carl Fletcher returned from a thigh injury to put Plymouth into the lead after 19 minutes. He later got into an argument with the opposition goalkeeper but they hugged at the final whistle. Carl was probably very happy with the three goals he let in.
Southampton 0-0 Colchester United
Southampton have not only been struggling for points, the goals haven’t been coming their way either. They must have used them all up when they beat Bristol Rovers 4-0 away – so far their only victory of the season. Colchester are unbeaten in seven – and on this evidence, their goalkeeper is a big part of the reason why.
Anthony Pulis made his first appearance on Southampton’s substitute bench this season. He and Ryan Doble were both unused substitutes.
Colchester’s Lloyd James played against the side who released him in the summer, coming off the bench after 34 minutes to replace an injured team-mate.
Walsall 1-2 Swindon Town
It’s taken a while but slowly but surely, Swindon are making their way up the table. I think last season they became involved in the play-off picture comparatively late and maybe they’ll do the same thing again – ideally without losing in the play-off final this time. This was Walsall’s seventh consecutive defeat.
Sean Geddes missed out on a place on Walsall’s bench for the first time this season while Swindon’s Billy Bodin was on the bench for the first time.
Friday, 17 September 2010
League One Results 11th September 2010 Part 2
Hartlepool United 2-3 Exeter City
Exeter moved up into the top half of the table after fighting back from 2-1 down to beat Hartlepool. The home side are only out of the relegation places on goal difference but if they play like this every week – and if the opposition doesn’t play like Exeter every week – they should be fine.
Richard Duffy started for Exeter with Rob Edwards replacing him in the 89th minute. Daniel Nardiello also started and played well but only lasted until half-time.
Peterborough United 5-2 Oldham Athletic
Oldham lost for the first time this season against a Peterborough side who are now top of the table and are yet to drop points at home. Oldham were 2-0 up after 38 minutes but Peterborough managed to get one back just before half-time, before a second-half fightback.
Peterborough didn’t seem to miss hamstrung Arron Davies as much as I did.
Joe Jacobson was on the bench again for Oldham.
Rochdale 3-2 Walsall
Rochdale climb into the play-off places following their third successive win. For Walsall, however, this is the third successive defeat, which doesn’t sound nearly as nice.
Both teams left their Welshmen on the bench – Rochdale’s Matt Done and Walsall’s Sean Geddes.
Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Carlisle United
Carlisle beat Sheffield Wednesday by just the one goal but it could and probably should have been more. Maybe Sheffield Wednesday were in shock from nearly going into administration again – that is actually quite easy to believe considering the way they played. Let’s hope they’re feeling better this weekend.
Jason Price stayed on the bench. He is yet to play a single minute for Carlisle this season. Unless I’ve got that wrong.
Swindon Town 1-0 Southampton
This was a fixture many would have expected to have some say in the title race but at the moment, it’s looking more like a relegation battle. Swindon managed to double their points total with this win but Southampton are down in 22nd with the same number of points as bottom club Dagenham & Redbridge. Their caretaker manager thought they’d have won 3-0 if they’d scored but as they didn’t score, Southampton didn’t get to test this theory out.
Ryan Doble made his first appearance of the season on Southampton’s bench – the only striker among the substitutes - but Swindon didn’t follow suit with Billy Bodin.
Yeovil Town 3-1 Tranmere Rovers
Yeovil put on a great performance to beat Tranmere 3-1. Yeovil were 3-0 up after 27 minutes and although Tranmere did get a consolation, it was only from a penalty.
Yeovil followed my advice again and, with the help of some of their supporters, re-signed Gavin Williams on-loan. It’s getting scary now,
Gavin and Shaun MacDonald both started but Owain Tudur Jones was only given three stoppage-time minutes to show what he could do. Assistant manager Nathan Jones wasn’t in the squad.
Tranmere were without the injured Ash Taylor (knee).
Exeter moved up into the top half of the table after fighting back from 2-1 down to beat Hartlepool. The home side are only out of the relegation places on goal difference but if they play like this every week – and if the opposition doesn’t play like Exeter every week – they should be fine.
Richard Duffy started for Exeter with Rob Edwards replacing him in the 89th minute. Daniel Nardiello also started and played well but only lasted until half-time.
Peterborough United 5-2 Oldham Athletic
Oldham lost for the first time this season against a Peterborough side who are now top of the table and are yet to drop points at home. Oldham were 2-0 up after 38 minutes but Peterborough managed to get one back just before half-time, before a second-half fightback.
Peterborough didn’t seem to miss hamstrung Arron Davies as much as I did.
Joe Jacobson was on the bench again for Oldham.
Rochdale 3-2 Walsall
Rochdale climb into the play-off places following their third successive win. For Walsall, however, this is the third successive defeat, which doesn’t sound nearly as nice.
Both teams left their Welshmen on the bench – Rochdale’s Matt Done and Walsall’s Sean Geddes.
Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Carlisle United
Carlisle beat Sheffield Wednesday by just the one goal but it could and probably should have been more. Maybe Sheffield Wednesday were in shock from nearly going into administration again – that is actually quite easy to believe considering the way they played. Let’s hope they’re feeling better this weekend.
Jason Price stayed on the bench. He is yet to play a single minute for Carlisle this season. Unless I’ve got that wrong.
Swindon Town 1-0 Southampton
This was a fixture many would have expected to have some say in the title race but at the moment, it’s looking more like a relegation battle. Swindon managed to double their points total with this win but Southampton are down in 22nd with the same number of points as bottom club Dagenham & Redbridge. Their caretaker manager thought they’d have won 3-0 if they’d scored but as they didn’t score, Southampton didn’t get to test this theory out.
Ryan Doble made his first appearance of the season on Southampton’s bench – the only striker among the substitutes - but Swindon didn’t follow suit with Billy Bodin.
Yeovil Town 3-1 Tranmere Rovers
Yeovil put on a great performance to beat Tranmere 3-1. Yeovil were 3-0 up after 27 minutes and although Tranmere did get a consolation, it was only from a penalty.
Yeovil followed my advice again and, with the help of some of their supporters, re-signed Gavin Williams on-loan. It’s getting scary now,
Gavin and Shaun MacDonald both started but Owain Tudur Jones was only given three stoppage-time minutes to show what he could do. Assistant manager Nathan Jones wasn’t in the squad.
Tranmere were without the injured Ash Taylor (knee).
Thursday, 9 September 2010
Welsh Player News 9th September 2010 (League One)
Bournemouth defender Rhoys Wiggins wants to play for Wales! Not that I’m surprised but I never get tired of hearing things like that. So far he has ignored his family’s claims that he’s playing with the wrong-shaped ball.
Brentford manager Andy Scott says new signing Nicky Adams can only get better. But he meant it in a good way.
http://www.epsomguardian.co.uk/spor
Carlisle United manager Greg Abbott says he’s in no hurry to start handing out new contracts – even though several players, including Jason Price, will be out of contract in the summer.
Crystal Palace made a bid for Jermaine Easter on deadline day but Milton Keynes Dons manager Karl Robinson was not impressed.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/nationwide2/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer_league_1_and_2/10/09/02/manual_173915.html
Ben Davies was proud to score twice for Notts County as they celebrated 100 years of playing at Meadow Lane. Ben thinks Notts County have a chance of beating the mighty Charlton Athletic at the Valley. Manager Craig Short is very glad Ben is still at the club. Derby did make an offer for him which was rejected but luckily they didn’t come back with an offer he couldn’t refuse. Ben is hoping to score at least 17 goals for Notts County this season. He’s got four already.
Joe Jacobson says Oldham Athletic are feeling very confident after an unbeaten start to the season. Joe says he wants to get back into the first team, despite spending the summer on the transfer list.
Peterborough United’s Arron Davies is likely to be out for three weeks. He's understandably frustrated.
Carl Fletcher is back in training for Plymouth Argyle after recovering from a thigh injury. He could be ready for the next match but manager Peter Reid doesn’t want to risk him.
An article about Ryan Doble’s participation in the Wales under-21 match against Italy was posted on the Southampton website.
Ash Taylor is fed up with life on the sidelines. The young defender/midfielder is one of many Tranmere players on what must be a very crowded treatment table. Ash’s knee is on the mend but he’s got a way to go yet.
Kayleden Brown has returned to West Bromwich Albion after his one-month loan to Tranmere came to an end. They wanted to keep him but he’d have ended up missing half the matches because of Wales’ under-21 matches.
Owain Tudur Jones says his good friendship with the Yeovil Town technical coach was the main reson for his move (though I’m sure his footballing skills played a small part). He’s looking forward to sharing the pitch with Shaun MacDonald again.
Brentford manager Andy Scott says new signing Nicky Adams can only get better. But he meant it in a good way.
http://www.epsomguardian.co.uk/spor
Carlisle United manager Greg Abbott says he’s in no hurry to start handing out new contracts – even though several players, including Jason Price, will be out of contract in the summer.
Crystal Palace made a bid for Jermaine Easter on deadline day but Milton Keynes Dons manager Karl Robinson was not impressed.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/nationwide2/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer_league_1_and_2/10/09/02/manual_173915.html
Ben Davies was proud to score twice for Notts County as they celebrated 100 years of playing at Meadow Lane. Ben thinks Notts County have a chance of beating the mighty Charlton Athletic at the Valley. Manager Craig Short is very glad Ben is still at the club. Derby did make an offer for him which was rejected but luckily they didn’t come back with an offer he couldn’t refuse. Ben is hoping to score at least 17 goals for Notts County this season. He’s got four already.
Joe Jacobson says Oldham Athletic are feeling very confident after an unbeaten start to the season. Joe says he wants to get back into the first team, despite spending the summer on the transfer list.
Peterborough United’s Arron Davies is likely to be out for three weeks. He's understandably frustrated.
Carl Fletcher is back in training for Plymouth Argyle after recovering from a thigh injury. He could be ready for the next match but manager Peter Reid doesn’t want to risk him.
An article about Ryan Doble’s participation in the Wales under-21 match against Italy was posted on the Southampton website.
Ash Taylor is fed up with life on the sidelines. The young defender/midfielder is one of many Tranmere players on what must be a very crowded treatment table. Ash’s knee is on the mend but he’s got a way to go yet.
Kayleden Brown has returned to West Bromwich Albion after his one-month loan to Tranmere came to an end. They wanted to keep him but he’d have ended up missing half the matches because of Wales’ under-21 matches.
Owain Tudur Jones says his good friendship with the Yeovil Town technical coach was the main reson for his move (though I’m sure his footballing skills played a small part). He’s looking forward to sharing the pitch with Shaun MacDonald again.
Thursday, 26 August 2010
Carling Cup Results 24th August 2010 Part 4
Southampton 0-1 Bolton Wanderers
For the first time this season, Sam Ricketts played for Bolton. And for the first time, they won and kept a clean sheet. Coincidence? Probably. It’s only Bolton’s third match, it’s far too early to be making connections like that. But it probably wasn’t easy for the defenders, making sure Bolton hung onto their 1-0 lead and Sam had a key role to play in the goal.
I thought Southampton might give Ryan Doble a place in the squad but he wasn’t there.
Stoke City 2-1 Shrewsbury Town
Stoke went 2-0 up early on but Shrewsbury kept going and got a goal back in the 79th minute. There was no big shock but it’s still a great result for League Two Shrewsbury. It’s not so good for Stoke, who really look like they might be in trouble this season.
Stoke’s Danny Collins was rested but Ryan Shawcross kept his place in the weakened squad.
Tom Bradshaw made a 59th minute substitute appearance.
Sunderland 2-0 Colchester United
Two early Sunderland goals were enough to see off Colchester. It seems cruel to say it was a routine win for Sunderland but it kind of pretty much was.
Lloyd James was given his first start in a Colchester shirt while Lee Beevers made his second substitute appearance in four days.
For the first time this season, Sam Ricketts played for Bolton. And for the first time, they won and kept a clean sheet. Coincidence? Probably. It’s only Bolton’s third match, it’s far too early to be making connections like that. But it probably wasn’t easy for the defenders, making sure Bolton hung onto their 1-0 lead and Sam had a key role to play in the goal.
I thought Southampton might give Ryan Doble a place in the squad but he wasn’t there.
Stoke City 2-1 Shrewsbury Town
Stoke went 2-0 up early on but Shrewsbury kept going and got a goal back in the 79th minute. There was no big shock but it’s still a great result for League Two Shrewsbury. It’s not so good for Stoke, who really look like they might be in trouble this season.
Stoke’s Danny Collins was rested but Ryan Shawcross kept his place in the weakened squad.
Tom Bradshaw made a 59th minute substitute appearance.
Sunderland 2-0 Colchester United
Two early Sunderland goals were enough to see off Colchester. It seems cruel to say it was a routine win for Sunderland but it kind of pretty much was.
Lloyd James was given his first start in a Colchester shirt while Lee Beevers made his second substitute appearance in four days.
Monday, 23 August 2010
Carling Cup Fixtures 24th August 2010 Part 3
Portsmouth v Crystal Palace
Portsmouth won the FA Cup not so very long ago. Now even the Carling Cup looks beyond their grasp.
Andy Dorman should keep his place in Crystal Palace’s starting line-up. Lewis Price will be hoping a spot of goalkeeper-rotation might be in order.
Reading v Northampton
Reading had a great run in the FA Cup last season so maybe they could do the same.
Simon Church, Hal Robson-Kanu and Jake Taylor could play a part in this match after staying on the bench at the weekend.
I don’t think Northampton will be bringing in their reserve keeper. A match against Reading probably wouldn’t be the best introduction for 18 year old Paul Walker. Although who knows?
Southampton v Bolton Wanderers
Southampton haven’t won any games in the league this season while Bolton are unbeaten. This looks like a possible Cupset but maybe I’m being too romantic although that’s not something I’m usually accused of.
If Southampton choose to rest some players, Ryan Doble and Anthony Pulis could get into the squad.
Sam Ricketts will be hoping for a chance to impress for Bolton after being left on the bench for the opening two Premier League matches.
Stoke City v Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury are unbeaten this campaign while Stoke haven’t got any points at all. But Stoke are still three divisions ahead of Shrewsbury.
Danny Collins was back in the starting line-up alongside new captain Ryan Shawcross for Stoke’s last Premier League game. But manager Tony Pulis might not pick his strongest players.
Tom Bradshaw will be hoping for more than an appearance on the bench for Shrewsbury.
Portsmouth won the FA Cup not so very long ago. Now even the Carling Cup looks beyond their grasp.
Andy Dorman should keep his place in Crystal Palace’s starting line-up. Lewis Price will be hoping a spot of goalkeeper-rotation might be in order.
Reading v Northampton
Reading had a great run in the FA Cup last season so maybe they could do the same.
Simon Church, Hal Robson-Kanu and Jake Taylor could play a part in this match after staying on the bench at the weekend.
I don’t think Northampton will be bringing in their reserve keeper. A match against Reading probably wouldn’t be the best introduction for 18 year old Paul Walker. Although who knows?
Southampton v Bolton Wanderers
Southampton haven’t won any games in the league this season while Bolton are unbeaten. This looks like a possible Cupset but maybe I’m being too romantic although that’s not something I’m usually accused of.
If Southampton choose to rest some players, Ryan Doble and Anthony Pulis could get into the squad.
Sam Ricketts will be hoping for a chance to impress for Bolton after being left on the bench for the opening two Premier League matches.
Stoke City v Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury are unbeaten this campaign while Stoke haven’t got any points at all. But Stoke are still three divisions ahead of Shrewsbury.
Danny Collins was back in the starting line-up alongside new captain Ryan Shawcross for Stoke’s last Premier League game. But manager Tony Pulis might not pick his strongest players.
Tom Bradshaw will be hoping for more than an appearance on the bench for Shrewsbury.
Friday, 20 August 2010
League One Fixtures 21st August 2010 Part 2
Notts County v Dagenham & Redbridge
Notts County were hoping to be challenging for promotion but instead their bottom of the league – although a win tomorrow could in theory lift them to 8th though that probably isn’t possible due to who’s playing who. Dag & Red are like the League One version of Blackpool. Like County, they have no points but they will probably be the less pressured of the two sides going into this match.
Ben Davies will probably play in midfield for County. He’s still looking for his first goal and assist. Not that any of his team-mates have scored yet.
Tony Roberts will be in goal for Dagenham.
Peterborough United v Huddersfield Town
Peterborough are in mid-table while Huddersfield are up in third – but I’m sure Peterborough won’t be overly worried.
Arron Davies could be in line to start for Peterborough.
Rochdale v Colchester United
Rochdale still haven’t won in the league but they did beat Barnsley so they can’t be too bad. Colchester haven’t won either which really wasn’t the case this time last season. Was it, Norwich City?
Lloyd James hasn’t played much more than half an hour for Colchester this season but that’s more than Lee Beevers and Tom Bender can say.
Southampton v Leyton Orient
True, Southampton are higher in the table than they were this time last season, when their points were in the minuses. But that’s really all you can say. The title favourites have the same number of points as the UK got in the 2003 Eurovision Song Contest. Leyton Orient have the same number of points as Southampton but that’s probably not such a surprise.
Ryan Doble might be on the bench for Southampton but then again, he might not. I don’t think Anthony Pulis will either. He seems to be about as popular as Jemini. But I still like him.
Swindon Town v Brentford
Brentford are in the relegation places but losing play-off finalists Swindon are only one point better off.
This match could have seen two of Wales’ unwanted midfielders facing each other but Swindon have said they don’t want poor Owain Tudur Jones either.
But Nicky Adams is now a Brentford player and could make his debut.
Notts County were hoping to be challenging for promotion but instead their bottom of the league – although a win tomorrow could in theory lift them to 8th though that probably isn’t possible due to who’s playing who. Dag & Red are like the League One version of Blackpool. Like County, they have no points but they will probably be the less pressured of the two sides going into this match.
Ben Davies will probably play in midfield for County. He’s still looking for his first goal and assist. Not that any of his team-mates have scored yet.
Tony Roberts will be in goal for Dagenham.
Peterborough United v Huddersfield Town
Peterborough are in mid-table while Huddersfield are up in third – but I’m sure Peterborough won’t be overly worried.
Arron Davies could be in line to start for Peterborough.
Rochdale v Colchester United
Rochdale still haven’t won in the league but they did beat Barnsley so they can’t be too bad. Colchester haven’t won either which really wasn’t the case this time last season. Was it, Norwich City?
Lloyd James hasn’t played much more than half an hour for Colchester this season but that’s more than Lee Beevers and Tom Bender can say.
Southampton v Leyton Orient
True, Southampton are higher in the table than they were this time last season, when their points were in the minuses. But that’s really all you can say. The title favourites have the same number of points as the UK got in the 2003 Eurovision Song Contest. Leyton Orient have the same number of points as Southampton but that’s probably not such a surprise.
Ryan Doble might be on the bench for Southampton but then again, he might not. I don’t think Anthony Pulis will either. He seems to be about as popular as Jemini. But I still like him.
Swindon Town v Brentford
Brentford are in the relegation places but losing play-off finalists Swindon are only one point better off.
This match could have seen two of Wales’ unwanted midfielders facing each other but Swindon have said they don’t want poor Owain Tudur Jones either.
But Nicky Adams is now a Brentford player and could make his debut.
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