Brighton & Hove Albion 3-1 Peterborough United
Brighton won for the fourth successive match which probably wasn’t what Darren Ferguson was hoping for when he returned to manager Peterborough. An away win over Brighton would have been quite an achievement. No team has managed it in the league this season.
Arron Davies wasn’t in Peterborough’s squad.
Carlisle United 4-0 Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers’ long run without a win continued as Carlisle’s own winless run was ended in em[hatic style.
Jason Price wasn’t in Carlisle’s squad due to an Achilles injury.
Ben Swallow started for Bristol Rovers but Byron Anthony was still recovering from food poisoning and didn’t start. He was the player who replaced Ben. Eliot Richards was an unused substitute.
Hartlepool United 0-1 Dagenham & Redbridge
Dagenham & Redbridge got their third away win of the season while Hartlepool lost for the third consecutive match.
Tony Roberts kept a clean sheet for Dag & Red.
Milton Keynes Dons 2-0 Tranmere Rovers
MK Dons moved into the play-off places with victory over Tranmere, who are only out of the bottom four on goal difference.
Ash Taylor kept his place in Tranmere’s starting line-up.
Plymouth Argyle 0-2 Oldham Athletic
Oldham are now only a point behind the play-offs after this result.but Plymouth were starting to look over their shoulders again.
Carl Fletcher played the full match for Plymouth.
Rochdale 1-1 Leyton Orient
This game went ahead despite adverse weather conditions and arguably shouldn’t have happened at all. Rochdale scored first and it was the Rochdale manager who seemed to feel strongly that this match should have been abandoned. But I’m sure that’s just a coincidence.
Nicky Adams started for Rochdale and really got Leyton Orient worried but he was replaced by Matt Done after suffering an ankle injury.
Southampton 0-0 Notts County
Notts County brought to an end a run of five consecutive wins for Southampton – including a 6-0 thrashing of Oldham Athletic and an FA Cup victory over Premier League Blackpool.
Ryan Doble was on the bench for Southampton.
Ben Davies played the full match for Notts County.
Swindon Town 0-1 Yeovil Town
Yeovil keep their survival hopes alive with an excellent away win over Swindon Town. Yeovil remain in the bottom three only on goal difference while Swindon are just two points ahead.
Nathan Jones was on the bench for Yeovil.
Walsall 2-4 Huddersfield Town
Walsall matched Huddersfield for much of the game but unfortunately football matches last longer than 76 minutes and Huddersfield scored two late goals. If Walsall had managed to hang on (without scoring a winner), it would have been their first home draw of the season.
Sean Geddes was on the bench for Walsall.
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Thursday, 20 January 2011
Saturday, 15 January 2011
League One Fixtures 15th January 2011 (Part 2)
Rochdale v Leyton Orient
After a great start to life in League One, Rochdale were looking as though they could be heading straight back down to the division that they spent so long in, it was named after them. Now they’re three points from the play-offs, having only lost twice at home. But Orient will be feeling confident. After all, Rochdale aren’t as good as Norwich City, are they?
Nicky Adams is now a Rochdale player but last season he played for Leyton Orient on loan. They wanted him back on a permanent basis but luckily for Rochdale, Nicky doesn’t much like London.
Matt Done should also be in the squad for Rochdale.
Southampton v Notts County
A win for Southampton could put them top of the table but they’re still two whole divisions (okay maybe one and a half) below Sunderland and Notts County beat Sunderland. Notts County actually haven’t lost since mid-November.
Ben Davies will play for Notts County, except maybe if he’s about to be sold. Derby County have made a £250,000 bid but Paul Ince really wants to keep him.
Swindon Town v Yeovil Town
Swindon continue to struggle at the opposite side of the table from the play-offs but they’re only six points away. It could still happen. And if it is going to happen, they ought to be able to beat Yeovil, who have lost seven of their eleven away games.
Nathan Jones and Rhys Baggridge could be on the bench for Yeovil again. Nathan hails Yeovil’s physio Simon Baker (probably not the guy I stalked at school), who has left the club in order to spend more time with his family.
Walsall v Huddersfield Town
Walsall are second-bottom but still quite a way adrift, despite being unbeaten in their last three matches. They’re still without a home draw in the league but ideally they want to beat Huddersfield, who have already lost six times away from home.
Sean Geddes could be on the bench for Walsall.
After a great start to life in League One, Rochdale were looking as though they could be heading straight back down to the division that they spent so long in, it was named after them. Now they’re three points from the play-offs, having only lost twice at home. But Orient will be feeling confident. After all, Rochdale aren’t as good as Norwich City, are they?
Nicky Adams is now a Rochdale player but last season he played for Leyton Orient on loan. They wanted him back on a permanent basis but luckily for Rochdale, Nicky doesn’t much like London.
Matt Done should also be in the squad for Rochdale.
Southampton v Notts County
A win for Southampton could put them top of the table but they’re still two whole divisions (okay maybe one and a half) below Sunderland and Notts County beat Sunderland. Notts County actually haven’t lost since mid-November.
Ben Davies will play for Notts County, except maybe if he’s about to be sold. Derby County have made a £250,000 bid but Paul Ince really wants to keep him.
Swindon Town v Yeovil Town
Swindon continue to struggle at the opposite side of the table from the play-offs but they’re only six points away. It could still happen. And if it is going to happen, they ought to be able to beat Yeovil, who have lost seven of their eleven away games.
Nathan Jones and Rhys Baggridge could be on the bench for Yeovil again. Nathan hails Yeovil’s physio Simon Baker (probably not the guy I stalked at school), who has left the club in order to spend more time with his family.
Walsall v Huddersfield Town
Walsall are second-bottom but still quite a way adrift, despite being unbeaten in their last three matches. They’re still without a home draw in the league but ideally they want to beat Huddersfield, who have already lost six times away from home.
Sean Geddes could be on the bench for Walsall.
Wednesday, 12 January 2011
League One Results 8th January 2011
Bournemouth 3-0 Plymouth Argyle
Bournemouth moved up to second in the table as they beat Plymouth, who were unbeaten in five before Bournemouth came along and spoiled it.
Rhoys Wiggins was absent from Bournemouth’s squad due to an eye infection but they just about managed without him. Joe Partington was on the bench.
Carl Fletcher played the full match for Plymouth against his first ever club.
Dagenham & Redbridge 0-1 Rochdale
Dagenham & Redbridge are eight points from safety after losing to a Rochdale side who move into the top half of the table.
Tony Roberts nearly scored for Dag & Red when he joined his team-mates at the wrong end of the pitch for a corner but he headed wide.
Nicky Adams celebrated his permanent signing for Rochdale with the assist but Tony wouldn’t let him score.
Exeter City 1-1 Milton Keynes Dons
Exeter didn’t play well despite taking an early lead and MK Dons were able to snatch a share of the points in the 73rd minute.
Richard Duffy had a good first half but then he had to be replaced at half-time due to injury. Rob Edwards and Daniel Nardiello were unused substitutes.
Tranmere Rovers 3-3 Walsall
Walsall looked set to lose for the fifteenth time this season. With five minutes plus stoppage time to play, they were 3-1 down but they got one goal in the 85th minute followed by an equaliser in the fourth minute of stoppage time. A point doesn’t help their survival chances much but maybe it will give them some extra confidence.
Tranmere’s Ash Taylor played 90 minutes for the first time in the league this season
Sean Geddes was on the bench for Walsall.
Yeovil 2-0 Brentford
Yeovil are unbeaten in four after beating Brentford and just three points from safety.
Yeovil played without a single Welshmen on the pitch at any time for what I believe is the first time this season. Luckily for them, it didn’t seem to be too much of a problem for them.
Rhys Baggridge and Nathan Jones were on the bench. Nathan says Yeovil won’t be rushing into making new signings.
Bournemouth moved up to second in the table as they beat Plymouth, who were unbeaten in five before Bournemouth came along and spoiled it.
Rhoys Wiggins was absent from Bournemouth’s squad due to an eye infection but they just about managed without him. Joe Partington was on the bench.
Carl Fletcher played the full match for Plymouth against his first ever club.
Dagenham & Redbridge 0-1 Rochdale
Dagenham & Redbridge are eight points from safety after losing to a Rochdale side who move into the top half of the table.
Tony Roberts nearly scored for Dag & Red when he joined his team-mates at the wrong end of the pitch for a corner but he headed wide.
Nicky Adams celebrated his permanent signing for Rochdale with the assist but Tony wouldn’t let him score.
Exeter City 1-1 Milton Keynes Dons
Exeter didn’t play well despite taking an early lead and MK Dons were able to snatch a share of the points in the 73rd minute.
Richard Duffy had a good first half but then he had to be replaced at half-time due to injury. Rob Edwards and Daniel Nardiello were unused substitutes.
Tranmere Rovers 3-3 Walsall
Walsall looked set to lose for the fifteenth time this season. With five minutes plus stoppage time to play, they were 3-1 down but they got one goal in the 85th minute followed by an equaliser in the fourth minute of stoppage time. A point doesn’t help their survival chances much but maybe it will give them some extra confidence.
Tranmere’s Ash Taylor played 90 minutes for the first time in the league this season
Sean Geddes was on the bench for Walsall.
Yeovil 2-0 Brentford
Yeovil are unbeaten in four after beating Brentford and just three points from safety.
Yeovil played without a single Welshmen on the pitch at any time for what I believe is the first time this season. Luckily for them, it didn’t seem to be too much of a problem for them.
Rhys Baggridge and Nathan Jones were on the bench. Nathan says Yeovil won’t be rushing into making new signings.
Tuesday, 11 January 2011
League One Fixtures 11th January 2011
Bristol Rovers v Walsall
A win for either club won’t be enough to lift them out of the bottom four although Bristol Rovers would be just a point from safety, despite not having won a league game since the middle of October. For Walsall, the situation is more worrying. They are eight points from safety and without Bristol Rovers’ luxury of a game in hand.
Byron Anthony was staying positive – in a way – at the end of 2010, claiming Bristol Rovers were in a false position. It’s not clear whether this is still his opinion now but he’s almost certain to be given a place in the starting line-up – and the chance to put things right. Ben Swallow and Eliot Richards should also be in the squad.
Sean Geddes could be on the bench for Walsall.
Huddersfield Town v Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth are quite a way down the table in fourteenth – but a win at Huddersfield would put them out of the play-offs only on goal difference (I think it’s fair to assume they won’t win 18-0) and just three points behind the home team. Huddersfield’s home record suggests that beating them will be a far from easy task.
Carl Fletcher should play for Plymouth.
Peterborough United v Brentford
Peterborough need to bounce back from both a 6-2 thrashing by Fulham in the FA Cup and the loss of manager Gary Johnson as they try to do what they can against a rapidly improving Brentford. Brentford could move into the play-off places if they win.
Arron Davies will hope to keep his place in Peterborough’s starting line-up.
A win for either club won’t be enough to lift them out of the bottom four although Bristol Rovers would be just a point from safety, despite not having won a league game since the middle of October. For Walsall, the situation is more worrying. They are eight points from safety and without Bristol Rovers’ luxury of a game in hand.
Byron Anthony was staying positive – in a way – at the end of 2010, claiming Bristol Rovers were in a false position. It’s not clear whether this is still his opinion now but he’s almost certain to be given a place in the starting line-up – and the chance to put things right. Ben Swallow and Eliot Richards should also be in the squad.
Sean Geddes could be on the bench for Walsall.
Huddersfield Town v Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth are quite a way down the table in fourteenth – but a win at Huddersfield would put them out of the play-offs only on goal difference (I think it’s fair to assume they won’t win 18-0) and just three points behind the home team. Huddersfield’s home record suggests that beating them will be a far from easy task.
Carl Fletcher should play for Plymouth.
Peterborough United v Brentford
Peterborough need to bounce back from both a 6-2 thrashing by Fulham in the FA Cup and the loss of manager Gary Johnson as they try to do what they can against a rapidly improving Brentford. Brentford could move into the play-off places if they win.
Arron Davies will hope to keep his place in Peterborough’s starting line-up.
Friday, 7 January 2011
Welsh Players Christmas-New Year matches 2010-11 (League One, Part 3)
Southampton
Ryan Doble didn’t add to his collection of appearances from Southampton’s bench.
Anthony Pulis is still on loan at Stockport County.
Swindon Town
Billy Bodin got to sit on the bench once for Swindon.
Bournemouth H 1-2 (bench)
Charlton A 2-4 (unselected)
Tranmere Rovers
Ash Taylor made his first start since recovering from a knee injury but he didn’t last very long. For the next match, he was back on the bench where it’s safer.
Rochdale A 3-2 (starts, off 26)
Carlisle H 2-1 (bench)
Walsall
Sean Geddes wasn’t in any Walsall squads.
Yeovil Town
Rhys Baggridge was on the bench in two consecutive matches for Yeovil.
Plymouth A 0-0 (bench)
MK Dons H 1-0 (bench)
Loanee Shaun MacDonald played his last two games for Yeovil.
Plymouth A 0-0 (played all)
MK Dons H 1-0 (played all)
Nathan Jones was nowhere to be seen (unless you looked in the technical area, I suppose).
Ryan Doble didn’t add to his collection of appearances from Southampton’s bench.
Anthony Pulis is still on loan at Stockport County.
Swindon Town
Billy Bodin got to sit on the bench once for Swindon.
Bournemouth H 1-2 (bench)
Charlton A 2-4 (unselected)
Tranmere Rovers
Ash Taylor made his first start since recovering from a knee injury but he didn’t last very long. For the next match, he was back on the bench where it’s safer.
Rochdale A 3-2 (starts, off 26)
Carlisle H 2-1 (bench)
Walsall
Sean Geddes wasn’t in any Walsall squads.
Yeovil Town
Rhys Baggridge was on the bench in two consecutive matches for Yeovil.
Plymouth A 0-0 (bench)
MK Dons H 1-0 (bench)
Loanee Shaun MacDonald played his last two games for Yeovil.
Plymouth A 0-0 (played all)
MK Dons H 1-0 (played all)
Nathan Jones was nowhere to be seen (unless you looked in the technical area, I suppose).
Saturday, 27 November 2010
FA Cup Fixtures 27th November 2010 (Part 3)
Hereford United v Lincoln City
Hereford are keen to get back to the good form that briefly took them off the bottom of the table – but it was their away form rather than their home form. Luckily it’s a Cup game and league jinxes often don’t count.
Stuart Fleetwood should play for Hereford but Ryan Valentine is out due to a stomach injury (or possibly a hip injury) while Ryan Green begins a three-match suspension after being sent off against Shrewsbury.
Huddersfield Town v Macclesfield Town
Huddersfield are going to show Macclesfield the same amout of respect as they showed Everton in the Carling Cup but I’m not sure that’s a good idea. They don’t want Macclesfield beating them 5-1.
Sam Wedgbury will hope to play some part for Macclesfield.
Notts County v Bournemouth
These two teams were promoted together but while Bournemouth are up in the play-off places, Notts County are lower down. Quite a lot lower down. They will hope Bournemouth are still reeling from losing one of their star strikers to Millwall.
Ben Davies should play for Notts County. He hasn’t scored for a while but that isn’t because he’s not trying.
Rhoys Wiggins will probably play for Bournemouth.
Sheffield Wednesday v Northampton Town
Sheffield Wednesday probably aren’t finding much to enjoy in League One. They’re not even noticeably better than everyone else. But I’m sure they wouldn’t mind going one better than Liverpool and seeing off Northampton.
Paul Walker will be on the bench for Northampton.
Southampton v Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham manager Mark Yates believes Southampton will get promoted this season. But they won’t be in the third round of the FA Cup if he has anything to do with it.
Josh Low will probably start for Cheltenham. He believes Cheltenham’s young team will keep improving. Not that it’s a completely young team, not with you in it, Josh.
Torquay United v Walsall
Torquay will think they have a chance against Walsall, who are at the bottom of League One – but Walsall have actually won two of their last three games. And one of them was against a good side.
Sean Geddes could be on the bench for Walsall.
Hereford are keen to get back to the good form that briefly took them off the bottom of the table – but it was their away form rather than their home form. Luckily it’s a Cup game and league jinxes often don’t count.
Stuart Fleetwood should play for Hereford but Ryan Valentine is out due to a stomach injury (or possibly a hip injury) while Ryan Green begins a three-match suspension after being sent off against Shrewsbury.
Huddersfield Town v Macclesfield Town
Huddersfield are going to show Macclesfield the same amout of respect as they showed Everton in the Carling Cup but I’m not sure that’s a good idea. They don’t want Macclesfield beating them 5-1.
Sam Wedgbury will hope to play some part for Macclesfield.
Notts County v Bournemouth
These two teams were promoted together but while Bournemouth are up in the play-off places, Notts County are lower down. Quite a lot lower down. They will hope Bournemouth are still reeling from losing one of their star strikers to Millwall.
Ben Davies should play for Notts County. He hasn’t scored for a while but that isn’t because he’s not trying.
Rhoys Wiggins will probably play for Bournemouth.
Sheffield Wednesday v Northampton Town
Sheffield Wednesday probably aren’t finding much to enjoy in League One. They’re not even noticeably better than everyone else. But I’m sure they wouldn’t mind going one better than Liverpool and seeing off Northampton.
Paul Walker will be on the bench for Northampton.
Southampton v Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham manager Mark Yates believes Southampton will get promoted this season. But they won’t be in the third round of the FA Cup if he has anything to do with it.
Josh Low will probably start for Cheltenham. He believes Cheltenham’s young team will keep improving. Not that it’s a completely young team, not with you in it, Josh.
Torquay United v Walsall
Torquay will think they have a chance against Walsall, who are at the bottom of League One – but Walsall have actually won two of their last three games. And one of them was against a good side.
Sean Geddes could be on the bench for Walsall.
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
League One Results 20th November 2010 (Part 2)
Huddersfield Town 0-1 Exeter City
Exeter are only in 12th place but they are only two points behind the topsix – and one behind Huddersfield.
Richard Duffy scored Exeter’s goal with his head. Daniel Nardiello was a late substitute but Rob Edwards stayed on the bench.
Leyton Orient 2-2 Bournemouth
Orient came back from 2-0 down to snatch a point in the second minute of stoppage time.
Jason Brown made his first start for Orient, after joining on loan from Blackburn Rovers, who’d only just got him back from Leeds United. He let in two goals but he had no chance with at least one of them.
Rhoys Wiggins played the full match for Bournemouth.
Milton Keynes Dons 1-4 Sheffield Wednesday
MK Dons lost at home for the first time when they were thrashed 4-1 by Sheffield Wednesday. MK Dons took the lead in the 6th minute but it all went downhill from there.
Jermaine Easter was again absent for MK Dons due to a thigh injury.
Notts County 0-1 Tranmere Rovers
Notts County are in the bottom four, three points behind Plymouth Argyle, after losing to Tranmere, who are now six points clear of trouble.
Ben Davies could have got a couple of goals for Notts County.
Ash Taylor made a surprise appearance on the bench for Tranmere. It was his first appearance in a Tranmere squad this season since having a knee operation in the summer.
Plymouth Argyle 1-2 Brentford
Brentford continue to improve as Plymouth go the other way.Another defeat and they could be in the bottom four – but only if Notts County win.
Carl Fletcher is still out with a leg injury.
Rochdale 3-3 Swindon Town
Swindon must have been feeling all hopeful after first they equalised and then, two minutes later, went ahead. But Rochdale scored five minutes later and the points were shared.
Nicky Adams started for Rochdale. Matt Done was on the bench.
Southampton 4-1 Peterborough United
Football doesn’t have wheels even when things are going well but if Peterborough did have wheels, perhaps they really would be coming off. It’s their second consecutive thrashing and they’re down to 11th, if only two points from the play-offs.
Lewin Nyatanga and Arron Davies both played the full match for Peterborough.
Walsall 2-1 Carlisle United
Walsall got a very welcome three points when they came from behind to beat play-off hopefuls Carlisle.
Sean Geddes was on the bench for Walsall.
Exeter are only in 12th place but they are only two points behind the topsix – and one behind Huddersfield.
Richard Duffy scored Exeter’s goal with his head. Daniel Nardiello was a late substitute but Rob Edwards stayed on the bench.
Leyton Orient 2-2 Bournemouth
Orient came back from 2-0 down to snatch a point in the second minute of stoppage time.
Jason Brown made his first start for Orient, after joining on loan from Blackburn Rovers, who’d only just got him back from Leeds United. He let in two goals but he had no chance with at least one of them.
Rhoys Wiggins played the full match for Bournemouth.
Milton Keynes Dons 1-4 Sheffield Wednesday
MK Dons lost at home for the first time when they were thrashed 4-1 by Sheffield Wednesday. MK Dons took the lead in the 6th minute but it all went downhill from there.
Jermaine Easter was again absent for MK Dons due to a thigh injury.
Notts County 0-1 Tranmere Rovers
Notts County are in the bottom four, three points behind Plymouth Argyle, after losing to Tranmere, who are now six points clear of trouble.
Ben Davies could have got a couple of goals for Notts County.
Ash Taylor made a surprise appearance on the bench for Tranmere. It was his first appearance in a Tranmere squad this season since having a knee operation in the summer.
Plymouth Argyle 1-2 Brentford
Brentford continue to improve as Plymouth go the other way.Another defeat and they could be in the bottom four – but only if Notts County win.
Carl Fletcher is still out with a leg injury.
Rochdale 3-3 Swindon Town
Swindon must have been feeling all hopeful after first they equalised and then, two minutes later, went ahead. But Rochdale scored five minutes later and the points were shared.
Nicky Adams started for Rochdale. Matt Done was on the bench.
Southampton 4-1 Peterborough United
Football doesn’t have wheels even when things are going well but if Peterborough did have wheels, perhaps they really would be coming off. It’s their second consecutive thrashing and they’re down to 11th, if only two points from the play-offs.
Lewin Nyatanga and Arron Davies both played the full match for Peterborough.
Walsall 2-1 Carlisle United
Walsall got a very welcome three points when they came from behind to beat play-off hopefuls Carlisle.
Sean Geddes was on the bench for Walsall.
Saturday, 20 November 2010
League One Fixtures/News 20th November 2010 (Part 2)
Huddersfield Town v Exeter City
Huddersfield remain in the top six but Exeter’s away form is starting to let them down. As in down the table.
Richard Duffy will probably start for Exeter. Daniel Nardiello has recovered from a back injury and could return to the starting line-up. Rob Edwards is more likely to be on the bench.
Leyton Orient v Bournemouth
Bournemouth are in third place but they’ve only actually won one away match. Orient actually have a pretty good home record.
Leyton Orient have signed Jason Brown on loan from Blackburn Rovers, apparently just minutes after he returned from his loan to Leeds United. Jason will be at Orient for one month and could go straight into the starting line-up.
Rhoys Wiggins will start for Bournemouth.
Milton Keynes Dons v Sheffield Wednesday
When I was little, these two teams were in the Premier League and they were pretty good, I remember them both being top of the league in the same season (but obviously not at the same time). Now they’re not quite as good and I can hardly remember them being in the top division. MK Dons are unbeaten at home though which is always good.
Jermaine Easter is either out or recovered or having a fitness test. Take your pick, that's what most people seem to have done. I’ll assume he won’t play.
Notts County v Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere are out of the bottom four but they’ll be back in there in goal difference if Notts County beat them tomorrow.
Ben Davies will start for Notts County.
Ash Taylor (knee) is still out for Tranmere. He was meant to play a practice match a few days ago but I can’t find out anything about it. Let’s assume no news is good news.
Plymouth Argyle v Brentford
Brentford are slowly but surely climbing the table but Plymouth’s movement seems to be mostly in the other direction.
Carl Fletcher could return from a leg injury although reports last week suggested Plymouth could be without their captain for quite a while.
Rochdale v Swindon Town
Rochdale started well this season whereas Swindon started badly. But their fortunes have reversed somewhat and Swindon are the higher in the table of the two teams. However, Swindon are also the side who have only won once away.
Nicky Adams will hope to keep his place in Rochdale’s starting line-up. I’m sure it’s not his fault Rochdale have got worse since he joined. Matt Done is more likely to be on the bench.
Southampton v Peterborough United
Peterborough will be helping Southampton won’t embarrass them like Charlton did. But Southampton are another one of those ex-Premier League sides. Although Peterborough were in a higher division than them last season so maybe it’s Southampton who should be embarrassed.
Lots of people blamed Lewin Nyatanga for at least one of the goals Peterborough let in against Charlton but I hope he still starts. Arron Davies should also keep his place.
Walsall v Carlisle United
If Walsall win their next three games, they might – just might – be out of the bottom three. It looks like they’ve got a bit of work to do.
Sean Geddes was back on Walsall’s substitutes’ bench for their last match so hopefully he’ll keep his place. And maybe one day he’ll get to play.
Huddersfield remain in the top six but Exeter’s away form is starting to let them down. As in down the table.
Richard Duffy will probably start for Exeter. Daniel Nardiello has recovered from a back injury and could return to the starting line-up. Rob Edwards is more likely to be on the bench.
Leyton Orient v Bournemouth
Bournemouth are in third place but they’ve only actually won one away match. Orient actually have a pretty good home record.
Leyton Orient have signed Jason Brown on loan from Blackburn Rovers, apparently just minutes after he returned from his loan to Leeds United. Jason will be at Orient for one month and could go straight into the starting line-up.
Rhoys Wiggins will start for Bournemouth.
Milton Keynes Dons v Sheffield Wednesday
When I was little, these two teams were in the Premier League and they were pretty good, I remember them both being top of the league in the same season (but obviously not at the same time). Now they’re not quite as good and I can hardly remember them being in the top division. MK Dons are unbeaten at home though which is always good.
Jermaine Easter is either out or recovered or having a fitness test. Take your pick, that's what most people seem to have done. I’ll assume he won’t play.
Notts County v Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere are out of the bottom four but they’ll be back in there in goal difference if Notts County beat them tomorrow.
Ben Davies will start for Notts County.
Ash Taylor (knee) is still out for Tranmere. He was meant to play a practice match a few days ago but I can’t find out anything about it. Let’s assume no news is good news.
Plymouth Argyle v Brentford
Brentford are slowly but surely climbing the table but Plymouth’s movement seems to be mostly in the other direction.
Carl Fletcher could return from a leg injury although reports last week suggested Plymouth could be without their captain for quite a while.
Rochdale v Swindon Town
Rochdale started well this season whereas Swindon started badly. But their fortunes have reversed somewhat and Swindon are the higher in the table of the two teams. However, Swindon are also the side who have only won once away.
Nicky Adams will hope to keep his place in Rochdale’s starting line-up. I’m sure it’s not his fault Rochdale have got worse since he joined. Matt Done is more likely to be on the bench.
Southampton v Peterborough United
Peterborough will be helping Southampton won’t embarrass them like Charlton did. But Southampton are another one of those ex-Premier League sides. Although Peterborough were in a higher division than them last season so maybe it’s Southampton who should be embarrassed.
Lots of people blamed Lewin Nyatanga for at least one of the goals Peterborough let in against Charlton but I hope he still starts. Arron Davies should also keep his place.
Walsall v Carlisle United
If Walsall win their next three games, they might – just might – be out of the bottom three. It looks like they’ve got a bit of work to do.
Sean Geddes was back on Walsall’s substitutes’ bench for their last match so hopefully he’ll keep his place. And maybe one day he’ll get to play.
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
League One Results 13th November 2010 (Part 1)
Bournemouth 3-0 Walsall
Bournemouth’s excellent home record continues as they beat bottom club Walsall and moved into third place.
Rhoys Wiggins got the assist for Bournemouth’s second goal.
Sean Geddes was back on the bench for Walsall but he has been earning his money lately, playing a part in Rotherham’s reserves beat Walsall’s reserves 7-0.
Brentford 0-2 Milton Keynes Dons
MK Dons’ away record was looking pretty good after the first game of the season but it took them until Saturday to find their second away win.
Poor MK Dons striker Jermaine Easter missed the whole thing due to a thigh injury after failing a late fitness test.
Bristol Rovers 0-3 Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient went into this match without an away win to their names but when it finally came, they made sure it was a good one.
Byron Anthony played the full match for Bristol Rovers but perhaps he was a little optimistic in his claims that Bristol Rovers would manage just fine without leading scorer Will Hoskins. Eliot Richards was a 58th minute susbstitute while Ben Swallow played on the bench.
Exeter City 3-1 Notts County
Exeter ended a run of three defeats with victory over Notts County, who drop into the bottom three.
Richard Duffy was the only Welshman to start for Notts County but that didn’t seem to do Exeter any harm. Rob Edwards and Daniel Nardiello were on the bench. First team coach Rob will be very happy with his young team-mates.
A Ben Davies free kick provided the assist for Notts County’s goal.
Oldham Athletic 1-0 Huddersfield Town
Oldham keep their unbeaten home record intact with victory over Huddersfield, who remain in the play-offs despite the defeat.
Joe Jacobson was an unused substitute for Oldham.
Peterborough United 1-5 Charlton Athletic
Charlton are in second place and unbeaten in six after beating Peterborough United by quite a big scoreline.
Lewin Nyatanga played for Peterborough and he might have had some small involvement in Charlton’s fifth goal but it was probably a bit late for a Peterborough comeback by then. Arron Davies was a half-time substitute.
Bournemouth’s excellent home record continues as they beat bottom club Walsall and moved into third place.
Rhoys Wiggins got the assist for Bournemouth’s second goal.
Sean Geddes was back on the bench for Walsall but he has been earning his money lately, playing a part in Rotherham’s reserves beat Walsall’s reserves 7-0.
Brentford 0-2 Milton Keynes Dons
MK Dons’ away record was looking pretty good after the first game of the season but it took them until Saturday to find their second away win.
Poor MK Dons striker Jermaine Easter missed the whole thing due to a thigh injury after failing a late fitness test.
Bristol Rovers 0-3 Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient went into this match without an away win to their names but when it finally came, they made sure it was a good one.
Byron Anthony played the full match for Bristol Rovers but perhaps he was a little optimistic in his claims that Bristol Rovers would manage just fine without leading scorer Will Hoskins. Eliot Richards was a 58th minute susbstitute while Ben Swallow played on the bench.
Exeter City 3-1 Notts County
Exeter ended a run of three defeats with victory over Notts County, who drop into the bottom three.
Richard Duffy was the only Welshman to start for Notts County but that didn’t seem to do Exeter any harm. Rob Edwards and Daniel Nardiello were on the bench. First team coach Rob will be very happy with his young team-mates.
A Ben Davies free kick provided the assist for Notts County’s goal.
Oldham Athletic 1-0 Huddersfield Town
Oldham keep their unbeaten home record intact with victory over Huddersfield, who remain in the play-offs despite the defeat.
Joe Jacobson was an unused substitute for Oldham.
Peterborough United 1-5 Charlton Athletic
Charlton are in second place and unbeaten in six after beating Peterborough United by quite a big scoreline.
Lewin Nyatanga played for Peterborough and he might have had some small involvement in Charlton’s fifth goal but it was probably a bit late for a Peterborough comeback by then. Arron Davies was a half-time substitute.
Monday, 8 November 2010
FA Cup Results 6th November 2010 (Part 2)
Colchester United 4-3 Bradford City
Bradford have been on a great run after a poor start to the season and they came very close to giving League One promotion hopefuls Colchester a bit of a shock.
Lee Beevers and Lloyd James were unused substitutes for Colchester.
Bradford are so good, Jason Price just can’t get a start. He was a 58th-minute substitute.
Dagenham & Redbridge 1-1 Leyton Orient
These East London teams are now set to meet four times this season after their FA Cup tie went to a replay.
Dag & Red keeper Tony Roberts, who is possibly still slightly troubled with his ankle injury, was on the bench.
Darlington 2-1 Bristol Rovers
It hasn’t been a good year for Bristol Rovers in the Cups. The League One side was thrashed 6-1 by League Two team Oxford United in the Carling Cup and now they have lost to Darlington, who haven’t exactly been lighting up the Blue Square Premier.
Byron Anthony played in defence for Bristol Rovers while Ben Swallow and Eliot Richards both made substitute appearances.
Dartford 1-1 Port Vale
Blue Square South strugglers Dartford managed to force a replay against Port Vale, who aren’t exactly struggling in League Two.
Lewis Haldane made his long-awaited return to League Two football when he came off Port Vale’s bench after half-time. Gareth Owen also played for Port Vale.
Fleetwood Town 1-1 Walsall
Walsall haven’t had a great season but perhaps it’s just got even worse after the League One side failed to knock the Conference North side out of the FA Cup. They will get another chance though.
Sean Geddes wasn’t in Walsall’s squad for the sixth consecutive game.
Forest Green Rovers 0-3 Northampton Town
Northampton are pretty good at these Cups. They found Forest Green even less trouble than Liverpool.
Mike Fowler played 85 minutes for Forest Green. Curtis McDonald was on the bench.
Paul Walker was on the bench for Northampton.
Bradford have been on a great run after a poor start to the season and they came very close to giving League One promotion hopefuls Colchester a bit of a shock.
Lee Beevers and Lloyd James were unused substitutes for Colchester.
Bradford are so good, Jason Price just can’t get a start. He was a 58th-minute substitute.
Dagenham & Redbridge 1-1 Leyton Orient
These East London teams are now set to meet four times this season after their FA Cup tie went to a replay.
Dag & Red keeper Tony Roberts, who is possibly still slightly troubled with his ankle injury, was on the bench.
Darlington 2-1 Bristol Rovers
It hasn’t been a good year for Bristol Rovers in the Cups. The League One side was thrashed 6-1 by League Two team Oxford United in the Carling Cup and now they have lost to Darlington, who haven’t exactly been lighting up the Blue Square Premier.
Byron Anthony played in defence for Bristol Rovers while Ben Swallow and Eliot Richards both made substitute appearances.
Dartford 1-1 Port Vale
Blue Square South strugglers Dartford managed to force a replay against Port Vale, who aren’t exactly struggling in League Two.
Lewis Haldane made his long-awaited return to League Two football when he came off Port Vale’s bench after half-time. Gareth Owen also played for Port Vale.
Fleetwood Town 1-1 Walsall
Walsall haven’t had a great season but perhaps it’s just got even worse after the League One side failed to knock the Conference North side out of the FA Cup. They will get another chance though.
Sean Geddes wasn’t in Walsall’s squad for the sixth consecutive game.
Forest Green Rovers 0-3 Northampton Town
Northampton are pretty good at these Cups. They found Forest Green even less trouble than Liverpool.
Mike Fowler played 85 minutes for Forest Green. Curtis McDonald was on the bench.
Paul Walker was on the bench for Northampton.
Saturday, 6 November 2010
FA Cup Fixtures 6th November 2010 (Part 2)
Cambridge United v Huddersfield Town
David Partridge is likely to play for Cambridge after recovering from an ankle injury.
Cheltenham Town v Morecambe
Josh Low should play for Cheltenham.
Colchester City v Bradford City
Lee Beevers and Lloyd James probably have a chance of starting against League Two Bradford. Maybe we’ll be really lucky and Tom Bender will be in the squad too.
Carlisle United have given Jason Price permission to play for Bradford in the FA Cup. Bradford won’t have Michael Flynn due to a groin injury.
Dagenham & Redbridge v Leyton Orient
Dagenham will be without goalkeeper Tony Roberts, who has an ankle injury.
Darlington v Bristol Rovers
Ben Swallow and Eliot Richards will hope for a chance against non-league Darlington. Byron Anthony could also play but if Bristol Rovers are resting players, he could be one of them.
Dartford v Port Vale
Lewis Haldane is expected to return to the squad after recovering from an infected insect bite although he is unlikely to play. He has been out for three months and it will be great to see him back. Gareth Owen might play or might be rested.
Fleetwood Town v Walsall
Sean Geddes might return to Walsall’s squad. He hasn’t been in it for the last few weeks but Walsall might give different players a chance against Fleetwood.
David Partridge is likely to play for Cambridge after recovering from an ankle injury.
Cheltenham Town v Morecambe
Josh Low should play for Cheltenham.
Colchester City v Bradford City
Lee Beevers and Lloyd James probably have a chance of starting against League Two Bradford. Maybe we’ll be really lucky and Tom Bender will be in the squad too.
Carlisle United have given Jason Price permission to play for Bradford in the FA Cup. Bradford won’t have Michael Flynn due to a groin injury.
Dagenham & Redbridge v Leyton Orient
Dagenham will be without goalkeeper Tony Roberts, who has an ankle injury.
Darlington v Bristol Rovers
Ben Swallow and Eliot Richards will hope for a chance against non-league Darlington. Byron Anthony could also play but if Bristol Rovers are resting players, he could be one of them.
Dartford v Port Vale
Lewis Haldane is expected to return to the squad after recovering from an infected insect bite although he is unlikely to play. He has been out for three months and it will be great to see him back. Gareth Owen might play or might be rested.
Fleetwood Town v Walsall
Sean Geddes might return to Walsall’s squad. He hasn’t been in it for the last few weeks but Walsall might give different players a chance against Fleetwood.
Wednesday, 20 October 2010
League One Results 16th October 2010 (Part 1)
Bournemouth 3-2 Milton Keynes Dons
The Football League’s two youngest managers met in what would be described as a promotion battle if the season were just a little bit older. Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe came out on top. Bournemouth continue their unbeaten home record.
Rhoys Wiggins was on the receiving end of the red-carded Angelo Balanta.s temper and MK Dons manager Karl Robinson believes Rhoys should have been off too. I think he kind of maybe had a point as Rhoys did raise his hand which could be construed as an attempt to strike his opponent – but it looked more like an ‘oh go away you silly boy’ gesture than an attempt to hit him and at least Rhoys didn’t push anyone. And there is something to be said for not sending them both to the dressing room together.
Joe Partington stayed out of trouble on the bench.
Jermaine Easter started for MK Dons but that elusive league goal just wouldn’t come.
Bristol Rovers 2-1 Rochdale
Bristol Rovers beating Rochdale might not sound like much but when you remember they’re at opposite ends of the same division, with Bristol Rovers the lower of the two, then it becomes a much better result.
Byron Anthony and Nicky Adams proved to be a good team, with Nicky’s pass headed into the net by Byron. What a shame they weren’t actually on the same side. But other than that moment it was a great performance from both players, with Byron the stand-out player for Bristol Rovers (and mostly for good reasons) and Nicky making an immediate impression on his second debut for Rochdale..
Matt Done was a late substitute for Rochdale although he still had time to hit the post but Bristol Rovers’ subs Ben Swallow and Eliot Richards stayed on the bench.
Dagenham & Redbridge 1-1 Walsall
Dagenham & Redbridge were the stronger side in the second half and looked the more likely to snatch all three points. But they didn’t so both teams were in the relegation zone when the matches drew to a close.
Tony Roberts played in goal for Dagenham & Redbridge.
Sean Geddes was missing from Walsall’s squad for the second consecutive match. I hope he hasn’t gone on loan somewhere without telling me.
The Football League’s two youngest managers met in what would be described as a promotion battle if the season were just a little bit older. Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe came out on top. Bournemouth continue their unbeaten home record.
Rhoys Wiggins was on the receiving end of the red-carded Angelo Balanta.s temper and MK Dons manager Karl Robinson believes Rhoys should have been off too. I think he kind of maybe had a point as Rhoys did raise his hand which could be construed as an attempt to strike his opponent – but it looked more like an ‘oh go away you silly boy’ gesture than an attempt to hit him and at least Rhoys didn’t push anyone. And there is something to be said for not sending them both to the dressing room together.
Joe Partington stayed out of trouble on the bench.
Jermaine Easter started for MK Dons but that elusive league goal just wouldn’t come.
Bristol Rovers 2-1 Rochdale
Bristol Rovers beating Rochdale might not sound like much but when you remember they’re at opposite ends of the same division, with Bristol Rovers the lower of the two, then it becomes a much better result.
Byron Anthony and Nicky Adams proved to be a good team, with Nicky’s pass headed into the net by Byron. What a shame they weren’t actually on the same side. But other than that moment it was a great performance from both players, with Byron the stand-out player for Bristol Rovers (and mostly for good reasons) and Nicky making an immediate impression on his second debut for Rochdale..
Matt Done was a late substitute for Rochdale although he still had time to hit the post but Bristol Rovers’ subs Ben Swallow and Eliot Richards stayed on the bench.
Dagenham & Redbridge 1-1 Walsall
Dagenham & Redbridge were the stronger side in the second half and looked the more likely to snatch all three points. But they didn’t so both teams were in the relegation zone when the matches drew to a close.
Tony Roberts played in goal for Dagenham & Redbridge.
Sean Geddes was missing from Walsall’s squad for the second consecutive match. I hope he hasn’t gone on loan somewhere without telling me.
Saturday, 16 October 2010
League One Fixtures 16th October 2010 Part 1
Bournemouth v Milton Keynes Dons
MK Dons aim to improve on their one away league win when they face a club that have won five of their home games – and drawn the other one.
Rhoys Wiggins should start for Bournemouth. Joe Partington might be on the bench again.
Jermaine Easter will hope to have another 90 minutes in which to attempt to find his first league goal of the season.
Bristol Rovers v Rochdale
A win for Rochdale could in theory put them into the top two. It’s not likely and it’s probably impossible but what a position for Rochdale to be in. Bristol Rovers have struggled for consistency… or so it’s seemed. But a look at the league table shows they have got two home wins, two home defeats, two away wins, two away draws and two away defeats. They have just the one home draw so maybe they’ll balance things out against Rochdale.
Byron Anthony should start for Bristol Rovers with Eliot Richards and Ben Swallow on the bench.
It’s hard to know where Matt Done will be but he’ll be in the squad – and so will Nicky Adams. He’s on loan from Brentford but I’m sure Nicky doesn’t mind being sent to a club which are seven points and fifteen places above his own.
Dagenham & Redbridge v Walsall
Dag & Red might be just one point off the bottom but their home form is looking pretty health. And guess where they’re playing today. At home, against fellow strugglers Walsall… who have only won one game away. So Walsall are probably going to win, aren’t they?
Tony Roberts will be in goal for Dag & Red.
Sean Geddes has missed a few games recently for Walsall but he’s on the bench more often than not.
MK Dons aim to improve on their one away league win when they face a club that have won five of their home games – and drawn the other one.
Rhoys Wiggins should start for Bournemouth. Joe Partington might be on the bench again.
Jermaine Easter will hope to have another 90 minutes in which to attempt to find his first league goal of the season.
Bristol Rovers v Rochdale
A win for Rochdale could in theory put them into the top two. It’s not likely and it’s probably impossible but what a position for Rochdale to be in. Bristol Rovers have struggled for consistency… or so it’s seemed. But a look at the league table shows they have got two home wins, two home defeats, two away wins, two away draws and two away defeats. They have just the one home draw so maybe they’ll balance things out against Rochdale.
Byron Anthony should start for Bristol Rovers with Eliot Richards and Ben Swallow on the bench.
It’s hard to know where Matt Done will be but he’ll be in the squad – and so will Nicky Adams. He’s on loan from Brentford but I’m sure Nicky doesn’t mind being sent to a club which are seven points and fifteen places above his own.
Dagenham & Redbridge v Walsall
Dag & Red might be just one point off the bottom but their home form is looking pretty health. And guess where they’re playing today. At home, against fellow strugglers Walsall… who have only won one game away. So Walsall are probably going to win, aren’t they?
Tony Roberts will be in goal for Dag & Red.
Sean Geddes has missed a few games recently for Walsall but he’s on the bench more often than not.
Sunday, 3 October 2010
League One Results 2nd October 2010 Part 2
Milton Keynes 1-1 Colchester United
Seventeen players belonging to these two clubs have played for both clubs. It must be some sort of record. I don’t know who all of them are, my memory isn’t that good but one of them is MK Dons’ Jermaine Easter, who didn’t find the net against his former club.
Lloyd James was on the bench for Colchester.
Notts County 0-2 Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday finally remembered how to win again and Notts County were the unlucky team.
Ben Davies didn’t get a goal or an assist this time but you wouldn’t want to really when your team doesn’t score. He nearly scored though.
Oldham Athletic 1-1 Leyton Orient
Orient – who lost their goalkeeper in the 44th minute - got a great point at Oldham, who might not be as unbeaten as they used to be but they’re still pretty good.
Joe Jacobson wasn’t in Oldham’s squad.
Plymouth Argyle 0-1 Hartlepool United
Hartlepool are only behind Plymouth on goal difference after beating them.
Carl Fletcher played for Plymouth.
Southampton 2-0 Bournemouth
Yes, this is what should be happening. Southampton winning matches by at least two goals and promoted Bournemouth struggling a bit. I did kind of prefer it the other way though.
Rhoys Wiggins has tried scoring and assisting goals and I think he liked it. This time he tried conceding a penalty. It was a bit of an unfair penalty because he slipped over and his hands ended up touching the ball but that could easily have been an accident. If you slip over, all your hands are thinking about is breaking your fall, they don’t care about the football.
Walsall 0-1 Yeovil Town
Walsall are bottom of the table after losing to Yeovil, who climb out of the relegation places.
Sean Geddes was on the bench for Walsall.
Gavin Williams got the assist for Yeovil’s goal and he could have opened the scoring after 90 seconds if the crossbar had been lower. Owain Tudur Jones wasn’t quite so lucky, getting only a yellow card, but Shaun MacDonald didn’t get anything at all. Owain and Shaun worked together to launch an attack on goal but the shot was saved and the rebound – not hit by Shaun or Owain – went over the bar.
Seventeen players belonging to these two clubs have played for both clubs. It must be some sort of record. I don’t know who all of them are, my memory isn’t that good but one of them is MK Dons’ Jermaine Easter, who didn’t find the net against his former club.
Lloyd James was on the bench for Colchester.
Notts County 0-2 Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday finally remembered how to win again and Notts County were the unlucky team.
Ben Davies didn’t get a goal or an assist this time but you wouldn’t want to really when your team doesn’t score. He nearly scored though.
Oldham Athletic 1-1 Leyton Orient
Orient – who lost their goalkeeper in the 44th minute - got a great point at Oldham, who might not be as unbeaten as they used to be but they’re still pretty good.
Joe Jacobson wasn’t in Oldham’s squad.
Plymouth Argyle 0-1 Hartlepool United
Hartlepool are only behind Plymouth on goal difference after beating them.
Carl Fletcher played for Plymouth.
Southampton 2-0 Bournemouth
Yes, this is what should be happening. Southampton winning matches by at least two goals and promoted Bournemouth struggling a bit. I did kind of prefer it the other way though.
Rhoys Wiggins has tried scoring and assisting goals and I think he liked it. This time he tried conceding a penalty. It was a bit of an unfair penalty because he slipped over and his hands ended up touching the ball but that could easily have been an accident. If you slip over, all your hands are thinking about is breaking your fall, they don’t care about the football.
Walsall 0-1 Yeovil Town
Walsall are bottom of the table after losing to Yeovil, who climb out of the relegation places.
Sean Geddes was on the bench for Walsall.
Gavin Williams got the assist for Yeovil’s goal and he could have opened the scoring after 90 seconds if the crossbar had been lower. Owain Tudur Jones wasn’t quite so lucky, getting only a yellow card, but Shaun MacDonald didn’t get anything at all. Owain and Shaun worked together to launch an attack on goal but the shot was saved and the rebound – not hit by Shaun or Owain – went over the bar.
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 1
Bournemouth 3-0 Exeter City
Bournemouth continued their excellent start to the season with a 3-0 victory over Exeter City which took them to 2nd in League One. Exeter have also started well and will be disappointed to lose by three clear goals.
Rhoys Wiggins played well in Bournemouth’s defence.
Richard Duffy was replaced after 38 minutes and it looks as though it wasn’t an injury, just an effort to get their worst player off the pitch. Poor Richard. Maybe that’s even worse than being a subbed sub. Rob Edwards was on the bench but Daniel Nardiello missed out with a knock.
Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 Brentford
Brighton stay at the top of the table after victory over struggling Brentford. Brentford were very lucky only to concede one goal, this mainly being down to their goalkeeper.
Nicky Adams played the last ten minutes for Brentford.
Bristol Rovers 0-1 Tranmere Rovers
What did I say about Bristol Rovers? Anything can happen. Including being beaten by a struggling side like Tranmere. Tranmere deserved it too.
Byron Anthony played the full match for Tranmere. Eliot Richards was on the bench.
Charlton Athletic 1-0 Milton Keynes Dons
Charlton started the season well, then faltered again but now they’re back on a winning run and beat Milton Keynes Dons, who haven’t won since they played Hartlepool United.
Jermaine Easter was dropped to the bench for MK Dons but he did get on the field after 58 minutes. No goal, however, was forthcoming.
Colchester United 2-2 Dagenham & Redbridge
Colchester kept their unbeaten record intact while Dag & Red claimed a deserve equaliser, not to mention a valuable away point, in the 72nd minute.
Lloyd James was an unused substitute for Colchester.
Tony Roberts was in goal for Dag & Red.
Hartlepool United 0-4 Carlisle United
Hartlepool stayed out of the relegation zone despite being thrashed 4-0 by Carlisle, who move up to third in the table.
Jason Price stayed on the bench for Carlisle.
Leyton Orient 0-0 Walsall
Walsall lost their last six matches so they’ll be especially glad to get this point. Orient are only out of the relegation zone on goal difference and will be disappointed not to win after being the better side in the first half.
Sean Geddes was on the bench for Walsall.
Bournemouth continued their excellent start to the season with a 3-0 victory over Exeter City which took them to 2nd in League One. Exeter have also started well and will be disappointed to lose by three clear goals.
Rhoys Wiggins played well in Bournemouth’s defence.
Richard Duffy was replaced after 38 minutes and it looks as though it wasn’t an injury, just an effort to get their worst player off the pitch. Poor Richard. Maybe that’s even worse than being a subbed sub. Rob Edwards was on the bench but Daniel Nardiello missed out with a knock.
Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 Brentford
Brighton stay at the top of the table after victory over struggling Brentford. Brentford were very lucky only to concede one goal, this mainly being down to their goalkeeper.
Nicky Adams played the last ten minutes for Brentford.
Bristol Rovers 0-1 Tranmere Rovers
What did I say about Bristol Rovers? Anything can happen. Including being beaten by a struggling side like Tranmere. Tranmere deserved it too.
Byron Anthony played the full match for Tranmere. Eliot Richards was on the bench.
Charlton Athletic 1-0 Milton Keynes Dons
Charlton started the season well, then faltered again but now they’re back on a winning run and beat Milton Keynes Dons, who haven’t won since they played Hartlepool United.
Jermaine Easter was dropped to the bench for MK Dons but he did get on the field after 58 minutes. No goal, however, was forthcoming.
Colchester United 2-2 Dagenham & Redbridge
Colchester kept their unbeaten record intact while Dag & Red claimed a deserve equaliser, not to mention a valuable away point, in the 72nd minute.
Lloyd James was an unused substitute for Colchester.
Tony Roberts was in goal for Dag & Red.
Hartlepool United 0-4 Carlisle United
Hartlepool stayed out of the relegation zone despite being thrashed 4-0 by Carlisle, who move up to third in the table.
Jason Price stayed on the bench for Carlisle.
Leyton Orient 0-0 Walsall
Walsall lost their last six matches so they’ll be especially glad to get this point. Orient are only out of the relegation zone on goal difference and will be disappointed not to win after being the better side in the first half.
Sean Geddes was on the bench for Walsall.
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
League One Fixtures 28th September 2010 Part 2
Colchester United v Dagenham & Redbridge
Colchester hope to continue their good start to the season against a Dag & Red side who have only one once this season – and it wasn’t an away match.
Lloyd James should be in Colchester’s squad but Lee Beevers won’t be ready to return from his embarrassing pram injury.
Tony Roberts will be in goal for Dag & Red.
Hartlepool United v Carlisle United
Hartlepool have picked up slightly after a worrying start to the season but promotion contenders Carlisle might prove too much for them.
Jason Price still hasn’t started a match for new club Carlisle.
Leyton Orient v Walsall
Both sides are struggling the moment with Walsall in the bottom four and Orient a point ahead of them. A win for either team could be one of those six-pointers where you only get three points.
Sean Geddes will probably be on the bench for Walsall.
Peterborough United v Notts County
Peterborough will be keen to reclaim their spot at the top of the League One table and as Notts County have only one point from their away fixtures, Peterborough will fancy their chances.
Arron Davies could be back in Peterborough’s starting line-up after a surprisingly early return from a hamstring injury.
Notts County fans will be hoping Ben Davies can get some more goals and assists to help them to a first away win.
Rochdale v Huddersfield Town
It’s early days but maybe Rochdale won’t stay around long enough for League One to be christened the new Rochdale division. And I’m not necessarily talking about relegation. Huddersfield, who were top not that long ago, will provide them with a stern test.
Matt Done will be hoping for his first substitute appearance for Rochdale for six matches.
League One Results 25th September 2010 Part 1
Bournemouth 2-0 Carlisle United
Bournemouth ended Carlisle’s unbeaten start to the season and climbed to third place, despite a disappointing first half.
Rhoys Wiggins played the full match for Bournemouth but was unable to score in a third consecutive game. Joe Partington wasn’t in the squad.
Jason Price made another substitute appearance for Carlisle but he was unable to bring them back into the game. He did score for the reserves this week though.
Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Oldham Athletic
Brighton continue their impressive start to the season, beating Oldham and moving to the top of the table, something they probably haven’t done since Bobby Zamora was in the team. Oldham will be wishing the referee had blown the whistle just a few seconds earlier – Brighton’s winner came in the 94th minute.
Joe Jacobson retutned to Oldham’s squad but was an unused substitute.
Bristol Rovers 2-1 Notts County
When a player is shown a second yellow card in the 39th minute and you’re already a goal down, getting back into the game is far from easy. Bristol Rovers then went 2-0 ahead but Notts County kept on fighting and managed to get a goal back.
Bristol Rovers’ Byron Anthony was again Man of the Match but he was so excited by the news, he promptly gave the ball away and Notts County ended up scoring. But I’m sure I’d do the same and at least he gave the ball to another Welshman.
There was a first appearance of the season for young striker Eliot Richards but Ben Swallow was an unused substitute.
Ben Davies scored the late goal which gave Notts County a small chance. They didn’t take the chance but it will boost his goal tally if nothing else.
Charlton Athletic 2-2 Dagenham & Redbridge
Three stoppage-time goals – one for Dagenham & Redbridge at the end of the first half, one each at the end of the second half – helped Dag & Red to their first away point of the season against fairly local rivals Charlton.
Charlton probably thought they’d won it when they took the lead for a second time in the 91st minute but two minutes later, the scores were level again.
Tony Roberts played in goal for Dag & Red.
Colchester United 3-1 Tranmere Rovers
Colchester deservedly remain unbeaten after beating Tranmere. Amazingly, this was their first home win of the season. Dag & Red’s draw meant they climbed above Tranmere, who sink to the bottom on goal difference. Tranmere finished the game well – first their keeper saved a penalty, preventing Colchester from going 4-0 ahead, then they scored a goal of their own a minute later. But it was a bit late for a comeback then and the game finished 3-1.
Lloyd James stayed on the bench for Colchester.
Tranmere were without the injured Ash Taylor (knee).
Hartlepool United 2-1 Walsall
Hartlepool got a much-needed three points at the expense of Walsall, who drop into the bottom four as a result. Walsall took an early lead but Hartlepool fought back to take the points.
Sean Geddes was back on the bench for Walsall.
Bournemouth ended Carlisle’s unbeaten start to the season and climbed to third place, despite a disappointing first half.
Rhoys Wiggins played the full match for Bournemouth but was unable to score in a third consecutive game. Joe Partington wasn’t in the squad.
Jason Price made another substitute appearance for Carlisle but he was unable to bring them back into the game. He did score for the reserves this week though.
Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Oldham Athletic
Brighton continue their impressive start to the season, beating Oldham and moving to the top of the table, something they probably haven’t done since Bobby Zamora was in the team. Oldham will be wishing the referee had blown the whistle just a few seconds earlier – Brighton’s winner came in the 94th minute.
Joe Jacobson retutned to Oldham’s squad but was an unused substitute.
Bristol Rovers 2-1 Notts County
When a player is shown a second yellow card in the 39th minute and you’re already a goal down, getting back into the game is far from easy. Bristol Rovers then went 2-0 ahead but Notts County kept on fighting and managed to get a goal back.
Bristol Rovers’ Byron Anthony was again Man of the Match but he was so excited by the news, he promptly gave the ball away and Notts County ended up scoring. But I’m sure I’d do the same and at least he gave the ball to another Welshman.
There was a first appearance of the season for young striker Eliot Richards but Ben Swallow was an unused substitute.
Ben Davies scored the late goal which gave Notts County a small chance. They didn’t take the chance but it will boost his goal tally if nothing else.
Charlton Athletic 2-2 Dagenham & Redbridge
Three stoppage-time goals – one for Dagenham & Redbridge at the end of the first half, one each at the end of the second half – helped Dag & Red to their first away point of the season against fairly local rivals Charlton.
Charlton probably thought they’d won it when they took the lead for a second time in the 91st minute but two minutes later, the scores were level again.
Tony Roberts played in goal for Dag & Red.
Colchester United 3-1 Tranmere Rovers
Colchester deservedly remain unbeaten after beating Tranmere. Amazingly, this was their first home win of the season. Dag & Red’s draw meant they climbed above Tranmere, who sink to the bottom on goal difference. Tranmere finished the game well – first their keeper saved a penalty, preventing Colchester from going 4-0 ahead, then they scored a goal of their own a minute later. But it was a bit late for a comeback then and the game finished 3-1.
Lloyd James stayed on the bench for Colchester.
Tranmere were without the injured Ash Taylor (knee).
Hartlepool United 2-1 Walsall
Hartlepool got a much-needed three points at the expense of Walsall, who drop into the bottom four as a result. Walsall took an early lead but Hartlepool fought back to take the points.
Sean Geddes was back on the bench for Walsall.
Saturday, 25 September 2010
League One Fixtures 25th September 2010 Part 1
Bournemouth v Carlisle United
With Carlisle struggling last season before hauling themselves up to mid-table, and with Bournemouth a newly promoted team, this might not have looked like a key fixture on paper. And perhaps it isn’t, the season has only just started after all. But both teams could potentially be top of the league (or joint top on Bounremouth’s case) by the end of today
Rhoys Wiggins should keep his place in Bournemouth’s starting line-up after scoring in his last two games. Joe Partington is more likely to be on the bench.
Jason Price is still yet to make his first start as an official Carisle player but he might have to be content with a substitute appearance again.
Brighton & Hove Albion v Oldham Athletic
Brighton are one of League One’s surprise packages so far – they are joint top of League One. But Oldham have also had a good start and it will be nice if these teams can be involved in a promotion battle this season. It would form an interesting contract with last season’s relegation battle.
Joe Jacobson will probably be on the bench for Oldham.
Bristol Rovers v Notts County
Notts County are yet to win away this season but if there’s one thing we know about Bristol Rovers is that any result is possible. (Well technically that’s true of every team but maybe Bristol Rovers are a bit less predictable than most.)
Byron Anthony should keep his place in Bristol Rovers’ defence. Ben Swallow and Eliot Richards will be on the bench.
Ben Davies will hope to his goal and assist tallies from County’s midfield.
Charlton Athletic v Dagenham & Redbridge
Charlton might be mid-table but they’re still only three points from the top of the table. And they’ll fancy their chances of getting three points against a side which has only won once this season and are yet to get a single point away.
Tony Roberts will be in goal for Dag & Red.
Colchester United v Tranmere Rovers
Apparently this is Colchester’s best start to a season for years which is a surprise considering how well they started last season. Their start could get even better considering that Tranmere are in the bottom four and they haven’t won any games away.
Lloyd James is probably most likely to be on the bench for Colchester. Lee Beevers is out with a pram injury.
Hartlepool United v Walsall
Hartlepool are out of the relegation places but only on goal difference and they’ve picked up just one point on their home ground so far. They face Walsall, who also have six points but a better goal difference.
Sean Geddes might or might not be on Walsall’s bench. He wasn’t last week and he did play for the reserves two days ago. He scored a goal too.
With Carlisle struggling last season before hauling themselves up to mid-table, and with Bournemouth a newly promoted team, this might not have looked like a key fixture on paper. And perhaps it isn’t, the season has only just started after all. But both teams could potentially be top of the league (or joint top on Bounremouth’s case) by the end of today
Rhoys Wiggins should keep his place in Bournemouth’s starting line-up after scoring in his last two games. Joe Partington is more likely to be on the bench.
Jason Price is still yet to make his first start as an official Carisle player but he might have to be content with a substitute appearance again.
Brighton & Hove Albion v Oldham Athletic
Brighton are one of League One’s surprise packages so far – they are joint top of League One. But Oldham have also had a good start and it will be nice if these teams can be involved in a promotion battle this season. It would form an interesting contract with last season’s relegation battle.
Joe Jacobson will probably be on the bench for Oldham.
Bristol Rovers v Notts County
Notts County are yet to win away this season but if there’s one thing we know about Bristol Rovers is that any result is possible. (Well technically that’s true of every team but maybe Bristol Rovers are a bit less predictable than most.)
Byron Anthony should keep his place in Bristol Rovers’ defence. Ben Swallow and Eliot Richards will be on the bench.
Ben Davies will hope to his goal and assist tallies from County’s midfield.
Charlton Athletic v Dagenham & Redbridge
Charlton might be mid-table but they’re still only three points from the top of the table. And they’ll fancy their chances of getting three points against a side which has only won once this season and are yet to get a single point away.
Tony Roberts will be in goal for Dag & Red.
Colchester United v Tranmere Rovers
Apparently this is Colchester’s best start to a season for years which is a surprise considering how well they started last season. Their start could get even better considering that Tranmere are in the bottom four and they haven’t won any games away.
Lloyd James is probably most likely to be on the bench for Colchester. Lee Beevers is out with a pram injury.
Hartlepool United v Walsall
Hartlepool are out of the relegation places but only on goal difference and they’ve picked up just one point on their home ground so far. They face Walsall, who also have six points but a better goal difference.
Sean Geddes might or might not be on Walsall’s bench. He wasn’t last week and he did play for the reserves two days ago. He scored a goal too.
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.
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