Accrington Stanley 1-3 Shrewsbury Town
Accrington took the lead in the first half but Shrewsbury hit back to claim three goals and three points.
Joe Jacobson played the full match for Accrington.
Tom Bradshaw still hasn’t got the hang of scoring as a non-substitute but assists are just as important as goals can’t usually be scored without them. Tom got his first and second assists for the club – and Shrewsbury’s second and third in the match. James Collins from Aston Villa scored two of Shrewsbury’s goals. It was probably a bit like playing for Wales.
Aldershot Town 1-0 Bradford City
Aldershot got only their second win since November – and their third home win of the season - after beating Bradford City.
Darren Jones had a good game for Aldershot. Aaron Morris was a late substitute again.
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Thursday, 20 January 2011
League Two Results 15th January 2011
Barnet 1-1 Shrewsbury Town
Not even a defeat would have put Barnet back in the bottom three but Hereford United are now just a point behind them and Lincoln City have lots of games in hand. So Barnet’s 90th-minute equaliser – and fifth away point - was particularly welcome. Shrewsbury drop out of the play-off zone but only on goal difference.
Tom Bradshaw started for Shrewsbury. He didn’t score but the Shropshire Star seemed very happy with him.
Bury 1-1 Aldershot Town
Aldershot’s new manager Dean Holdsworth was very happy to see his team draw at Bury but Bury are badly missing a certain Welsh goalkeeper they signed on loan. They remain in the play-off zone but are now five points from the automatic promotion places.
Darren Jones played the full match for Bury and there was a substitute appearance for Aaron Morris.
Cheltenham Town 1-2 Accrington Stanley
A late goal for Accrington gave them their second away league win of the season – and their fourth successive game without defeat. They are now just three points behind Cheltenham.
Josh Low, who had just recovered from a hamstring injury, was a 60-minute substitute for Cheltenham. But he still had enough time to get an assist.
Joe Jacobson played the full match for Accrington.
Chesterfield 1-0 Stevenage
Stevenage found Chesterfield a bit more trouble than their last opponents, Newcastle United. Chesterfield haven’t lost in the league since mid-November and although they only scored one goal in this match, it’s their 35th at home in the league. And not every team scores against Stevenage in away matches. They’ve only conceded eight away goals this season.
Craig Davies returned from a hamstring injury for Chesterfield. It might take him a while to find his shooting boots (he is a man, men never seem to know where their shoes are) but he’s probably well in credit as far as goals are concerned.
Crewe Alexandra 2-1 Port Vale
Crewe are three points from the automatic promotion places after beating fellow promotion contenders Port Vale. If they still count as promotion contenders. With just one win in their last five league matches, they probably don’t want to know what position they’re in in the form table.
Rhys Taylor conceded a harsh penalty and for once he didn’t save it but he it probably helped keep things exciting and he still made enough saves to ensure that Crewe won the match.
Lewis Haldane played his first 90 minutes of the season for Port Vale. Gareth Owen also played the full match. Lewis thinks Port Vale’s problem is a lack of confidence but he says they’re eager to learn from new manager Jim Gannon.
Hereford United 3-0 Stockport County
Hereford hadn’t won at home at all this season before this match (except for that time they beat Hythe Town in the FA Cup). Then when it finally did happen, it wasn’t some measly little 1-0 victory, they did it in style (Stockport had just drawn with Rotherham United so it’s not like they’re complete rubbish). Now Hereford have won the same number of home games as Stockport.
Stuart Fleetwood started for Hereford. Ryan Green served the second and final match of his suspension.
Guess where Owain fon Williams was Stockport’s bench.
Rotherham United 1-2 Southend United
Rotherham seem to be a bit confused. They beat Port Vale 5-0, as in promotion contenders Port Vale, then they draw with Stockprt County and lose to Southend United. That’s just not how it’s supposed to be. Have they got the league table upside down or what?
Mark Bradley was missing from Rotherham’s squad again as they try to arrange a loan for him.
Peter Gilbert was back in Southend’s starting line-up for the first time since returning from what is probably one of the longest suspensions ever. He got a 3-match suspension almost two months ago and completed it in early January following several postponements and an abandonment but this was the first time he’s not been on the bench.
Not even a defeat would have put Barnet back in the bottom three but Hereford United are now just a point behind them and Lincoln City have lots of games in hand. So Barnet’s 90th-minute equaliser – and fifth away point - was particularly welcome. Shrewsbury drop out of the play-off zone but only on goal difference.
Tom Bradshaw started for Shrewsbury. He didn’t score but the Shropshire Star seemed very happy with him.
Bury 1-1 Aldershot Town
Aldershot’s new manager Dean Holdsworth was very happy to see his team draw at Bury but Bury are badly missing a certain Welsh goalkeeper they signed on loan. They remain in the play-off zone but are now five points from the automatic promotion places.
Darren Jones played the full match for Bury and there was a substitute appearance for Aaron Morris.
Cheltenham Town 1-2 Accrington Stanley
A late goal for Accrington gave them their second away league win of the season – and their fourth successive game without defeat. They are now just three points behind Cheltenham.
Josh Low, who had just recovered from a hamstring injury, was a 60-minute substitute for Cheltenham. But he still had enough time to get an assist.
Joe Jacobson played the full match for Accrington.
Chesterfield 1-0 Stevenage
Stevenage found Chesterfield a bit more trouble than their last opponents, Newcastle United. Chesterfield haven’t lost in the league since mid-November and although they only scored one goal in this match, it’s their 35th at home in the league. And not every team scores against Stevenage in away matches. They’ve only conceded eight away goals this season.
Craig Davies returned from a hamstring injury for Chesterfield. It might take him a while to find his shooting boots (he is a man, men never seem to know where their shoes are) but he’s probably well in credit as far as goals are concerned.
Crewe Alexandra 2-1 Port Vale
Crewe are three points from the automatic promotion places after beating fellow promotion contenders Port Vale. If they still count as promotion contenders. With just one win in their last five league matches, they probably don’t want to know what position they’re in in the form table.
Rhys Taylor conceded a harsh penalty and for once he didn’t save it but he it probably helped keep things exciting and he still made enough saves to ensure that Crewe won the match.
Lewis Haldane played his first 90 minutes of the season for Port Vale. Gareth Owen also played the full match. Lewis thinks Port Vale’s problem is a lack of confidence but he says they’re eager to learn from new manager Jim Gannon.
Hereford United 3-0 Stockport County
Hereford hadn’t won at home at all this season before this match (except for that time they beat Hythe Town in the FA Cup). Then when it finally did happen, it wasn’t some measly little 1-0 victory, they did it in style (Stockport had just drawn with Rotherham United so it’s not like they’re complete rubbish). Now Hereford have won the same number of home games as Stockport.
Stuart Fleetwood started for Hereford. Ryan Green served the second and final match of his suspension.
Guess where Owain fon Williams was Stockport’s bench.
Rotherham United 1-2 Southend United
Rotherham seem to be a bit confused. They beat Port Vale 5-0, as in promotion contenders Port Vale, then they draw with Stockprt County and lose to Southend United. That’s just not how it’s supposed to be. Have they got the league table upside down or what?
Mark Bradley was missing from Rotherham’s squad again as they try to arrange a loan for him.
Peter Gilbert was back in Southend’s starting line-up for the first time since returning from what is probably one of the longest suspensions ever. He got a 3-match suspension almost two months ago and completed it in early January following several postponements and an abandonment but this was the first time he’s not been on the bench.
Saturday, 15 January 2011
League Two Fixtures 15th January 2011 (Part 1)
Barnet v Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury lost their last two home games and in theory away games are harder. But maybe not so much when they’re played against Barnet, who are probably only out of the bottom two because Lincoln City have four games in hand over them. (Yes, I am being mean about them. They terminated Grant Basey’s contract.).
Tom Bradshaw could start for Shrewsbury again but I kind of hope he doesn’t because he’s got such a great strike record when he comes off the bench.
Bury v Aldershot Town
Bury haven’t won since the 23rd November but that’s not as bad as it sounds as they haven’t played many games this season. All the same, they’ll be anxious to put this right against Aldershot. But four of Aldershot’s six wins came from away games..
Darren Jones should start for Aldershot. BBC Sport says Aaron Morris ‘could start ‘after returning from a loan spell’ and that’s not wrong, his loan spell at Newport was in the past so anything that happens now happens after he returned from the loan spell. But it sounds like he was on loan there last week and it was actually last season. But anyway Aldershot’s new boss Dean Holdsworth managed him at Newport so hopefully he likes him a lot and will want to start him all the time.
Cheltenham Town v Accrington Stanley
Cheltenham are only outside the play-offs on goal difference but maybe after this match they’ll be back in the top seven. Accrington are in a respectable mid-table position but they’ve only won one match away.
Josh Low has recovered from a hamstring injury and is likely to go straight back into Cheltenham’s starting line-up. Josh hopes to redeem himself after playing poorly in his last match (although the poor man was hobbling, what do you expect?).
Joe Jacobson should have started for Accrington anyway but his late winner against Bury last week should have made sure.
Chesterfield v Stevenage
Chesterfield are four points clear at the top of the table, having won nine of their thirteen home games. But they’re probably not as good as Newcastle United and Stevenage had no problems with them. Stevenage have struggled in the League though. Apart from their two most recent wins, which which were both against Barnet, they haven’t won in League Two for nearly three months.
Chesterfield haven’t lost any of the matches which Craig Davies has missed due to his hamstring injury. Or the match he missed last week when he was ill. But it’s hard to imagine him being left on the bench for this match.
Crewe Alexandra v Port Vale
A win for Port Vale could take them up to second in the table if other results go their way. But Crewe are in fifth despite losing to Torquay United in their last match.
Rhys Taylor will be in goal for Crewe.
Gareth Owen should start for Port Vale and maybe Lewis Haldane will as well after that assist he got in their last match.
Shrewsbury lost their last two home games and in theory away games are harder. But maybe not so much when they’re played against Barnet, who are probably only out of the bottom two because Lincoln City have four games in hand over them. (Yes, I am being mean about them. They terminated Grant Basey’s contract.).
Tom Bradshaw could start for Shrewsbury again but I kind of hope he doesn’t because he’s got such a great strike record when he comes off the bench.
Bury v Aldershot Town
Bury haven’t won since the 23rd November but that’s not as bad as it sounds as they haven’t played many games this season. All the same, they’ll be anxious to put this right against Aldershot. But four of Aldershot’s six wins came from away games..
Darren Jones should start for Aldershot. BBC Sport says Aaron Morris ‘could start ‘after returning from a loan spell’ and that’s not wrong, his loan spell at Newport was in the past so anything that happens now happens after he returned from the loan spell. But it sounds like he was on loan there last week and it was actually last season. But anyway Aldershot’s new boss Dean Holdsworth managed him at Newport so hopefully he likes him a lot and will want to start him all the time.
Cheltenham Town v Accrington Stanley
Cheltenham are only outside the play-offs on goal difference but maybe after this match they’ll be back in the top seven. Accrington are in a respectable mid-table position but they’ve only won one match away.
Josh Low has recovered from a hamstring injury and is likely to go straight back into Cheltenham’s starting line-up. Josh hopes to redeem himself after playing poorly in his last match (although the poor man was hobbling, what do you expect?).
Joe Jacobson should have started for Accrington anyway but his late winner against Bury last week should have made sure.
Chesterfield v Stevenage
Chesterfield are four points clear at the top of the table, having won nine of their thirteen home games. But they’re probably not as good as Newcastle United and Stevenage had no problems with them. Stevenage have struggled in the League though. Apart from their two most recent wins, which which were both against Barnet, they haven’t won in League Two for nearly three months.
Chesterfield haven’t lost any of the matches which Craig Davies has missed due to his hamstring injury. Or the match he missed last week when he was ill. But it’s hard to imagine him being left on the bench for this match.
Crewe Alexandra v Port Vale
A win for Port Vale could take them up to second in the table if other results go their way. But Crewe are in fifth despite losing to Torquay United in their last match.
Rhys Taylor will be in goal for Crewe.
Gareth Owen should start for Port Vale and maybe Lewis Haldane will as well after that assist he got in their last match.
Wednesday, 12 January 2011
League Two Results 8th January 2011
Accrington Stanley 1-0 Bury
It looked as though Accrington would have to be content with a draw – despite the loss of Owain fon Williams, who has returned to parent club Stockport County, Bury were looking very strong in the goalkeeping department.
Luckily for Accrington, they had Joe Jacobson on the pitch – he scored the goal and gave Accrington the win they deserved. But manager John Coleman thinks he should take some of the credit because he told Joe to go up for the corner. Joe has extended his loan spell initially until 29th January but Accrington are hoping to keep him for the rest of the season. Yes, I can see why!
Aldershot Town 1-2 Oxford United
Oxford won for the fifth time in sixth games, with Aldershot their latest victims. Four of Aldershot’s last six matches have in a 2-1 away win (including their last three matches) – unfortunately Aldershot were only playing away in two of them.
Darren Jones played the full match for Aldershot. Aaron Morris was on the bench.
Bradford City 1-3 Barnet
Barnet recorded their first away win of the season – and moved out of the bottom two as a result. A win for Bradford would have put them a point behind the play-offs.
Barnet don’t seem to be missing Grant Basey, who was released by the club. But Bradford probably wish they’d been able to extend Jason Price’s loan deal.
Crewe Alexandra 3-0 Wycombe Wanderers
Crewe moved into the play-offs following a big win over rivals Wycombe, who remain in the top three.
Rhys Taylor was in goal for Crewe – but they will only have him for this season. They can’t afford his wages anyway and he wants to play at a higher level next season. And I’m sure he’ll have plenty of offers.
Northampton Town 1-1 Cheltenham Town
Northampton missed out on the chance to go into the top half of the table, despite an excellent first half. Cheltenham are outside the play-offs only on goal difference.
Paul Walker was on the bench for Northampton.
Cheltenham were without the injured Josh Low (hamstring).
Shrewsbury Town 1-3 Morecambe
Shrewsbury dropped out of the play-offs when they failed to win for the fourth consecutive match. Morecambe are eight points clear of the relegation zone. Maybe they won’t be in the play-offs this season but they’re only seven points away so you never know.
Tom Bradshaw was given another start but the striker has never scored in a match he’s started. Of course, he only started three matches.
Southend United 2-3 Chesterfield
Chesterfield would have been top even if they’d lost this match but a hard-fought win means they are now five points clear. But they had a bit of help from Southend, who conceded two penalties.
Peter Gilbert was on the bench for Southend. He was hoping for a starting place but he didn’t get one.
Chesterfield are still without the injured Craig Davies.
Stockport County 1-5 Gillingham
Gillingham win their fourth successive away game – which isn’t a sentence I expected to write this season. Stockport fail to win for the third consecutive match.
Just a tip, Stockport. As Owain fon Williams did such a great job on loan at Bury, don’t you think he might be an option in goal?
It looked as though Accrington would have to be content with a draw – despite the loss of Owain fon Williams, who has returned to parent club Stockport County, Bury were looking very strong in the goalkeeping department.
Luckily for Accrington, they had Joe Jacobson on the pitch – he scored the goal and gave Accrington the win they deserved. But manager John Coleman thinks he should take some of the credit because he told Joe to go up for the corner. Joe has extended his loan spell initially until 29th January but Accrington are hoping to keep him for the rest of the season. Yes, I can see why!
Aldershot Town 1-2 Oxford United
Oxford won for the fifth time in sixth games, with Aldershot their latest victims. Four of Aldershot’s last six matches have in a 2-1 away win (including their last three matches) – unfortunately Aldershot were only playing away in two of them.
Darren Jones played the full match for Aldershot. Aaron Morris was on the bench.
Bradford City 1-3 Barnet
Barnet recorded their first away win of the season – and moved out of the bottom two as a result. A win for Bradford would have put them a point behind the play-offs.
Barnet don’t seem to be missing Grant Basey, who was released by the club. But Bradford probably wish they’d been able to extend Jason Price’s loan deal.
Crewe Alexandra 3-0 Wycombe Wanderers
Crewe moved into the play-offs following a big win over rivals Wycombe, who remain in the top three.
Rhys Taylor was in goal for Crewe – but they will only have him for this season. They can’t afford his wages anyway and he wants to play at a higher level next season. And I’m sure he’ll have plenty of offers.
Northampton Town 1-1 Cheltenham Town
Northampton missed out on the chance to go into the top half of the table, despite an excellent first half. Cheltenham are outside the play-offs only on goal difference.
Paul Walker was on the bench for Northampton.
Cheltenham were without the injured Josh Low (hamstring).
Shrewsbury Town 1-3 Morecambe
Shrewsbury dropped out of the play-offs when they failed to win for the fourth consecutive match. Morecambe are eight points clear of the relegation zone. Maybe they won’t be in the play-offs this season but they’re only seven points away so you never know.
Tom Bradshaw was given another start but the striker has never scored in a match he’s started. Of course, he only started three matches.
Southend United 2-3 Chesterfield
Chesterfield would have been top even if they’d lost this match but a hard-fought win means they are now five points clear. But they had a bit of help from Southend, who conceded two penalties.
Peter Gilbert was on the bench for Southend. He was hoping for a starting place but he didn’t get one.
Chesterfield are still without the injured Craig Davies.
Stockport County 1-5 Gillingham
Gillingham win their fourth successive away game – which isn’t a sentence I expected to write this season. Stockport fail to win for the third consecutive match.
Just a tip, Stockport. As Owain fon Williams did such a great job on loan at Bury, don’t you think he might be an option in goal?
Saturday, 8 January 2011
Welsh Players Christmas-New Year matches 2010-11 (League Two, Part 3)
Port Vale
A series of cancelled fixtures gave Gareth Owen the chance tor recover from injury and play a full part in Port Vale’s end of year matches.
Gillingham A 3-0 (played all)
Rotherham A 5-0 (played all)
Burton H 2-1 (Y foul 43, played all)
Lewis Haldane continues to work his way back to full fitness gradually. Port Vale only won one of their last three matches: the one Lewis played in.
Gillingham A 3-0 (bench)
Rotherham A 5-0 (bench)
Burton H 2-1 (bench, on 81)
Rotherham United
Mark Bradley appears to have dropped off the face of the earth. He hasn’t been seen on a football pitch since November and not even the Press seem to know where he’s hiding.
Shrewsbury Town
Tom Bradshaw finally made his first start for Shrewsbury but unfortunately he couldn’t grab a winner.
Burton A 0-0 (starts, off 91)
Crewe H 0-1 (bench, on 71)
Southend United
Peter Gilbert was sent off on 24th November. On New Year’s Day, he finally completed his three-match suspension.
Oxford A 0-2 (suspended)
Cheltenham H 1-2 (bench)
Stockport County
Anthony Pulis began his Stockport career with a goal. Let’s hope he doesn’t end it as a substitute.
Barnet A 1-3 (bench)
Chesterfield A 4-1 (starts, off 71)
Morecambe H 0-2 (bench)
A series of cancelled fixtures gave Gareth Owen the chance tor recover from injury and play a full part in Port Vale’s end of year matches.
Gillingham A 3-0 (played all)
Rotherham A 5-0 (played all)
Burton H 2-1 (Y foul 43, played all)
Lewis Haldane continues to work his way back to full fitness gradually. Port Vale only won one of their last three matches: the one Lewis played in.
Gillingham A 3-0 (bench)
Rotherham A 5-0 (bench)
Burton H 2-1 (bench, on 81)
Rotherham United
Mark Bradley appears to have dropped off the face of the earth. He hasn’t been seen on a football pitch since November and not even the Press seem to know where he’s hiding.
Shrewsbury Town
Tom Bradshaw finally made his first start for Shrewsbury but unfortunately he couldn’t grab a winner.
Burton A 0-0 (starts, off 91)
Crewe H 0-1 (bench, on 71)
Southend United
Peter Gilbert was sent off on 24th November. On New Year’s Day, he finally completed his three-match suspension.
Oxford A 0-2 (suspended)
Cheltenham H 1-2 (bench)
Stockport County
Anthony Pulis began his Stockport career with a goal. Let’s hope he doesn’t end it as a substitute.
Barnet A 1-3 (bench)
Chesterfield A 4-1 (starts, off 71)
Morecambe H 0-2 (bench)
Friday, 17 December 2010
League Two Results 11th December 2010 (Part 2)
Rotherham United 1-0 Aldershot Town
Adam le Fondre is too good for League Two. He must have noticed he’s scored more goals in four months of the season than most players do in a whole season. It’s just a shame he was born in Stockport really. The Aldershot manager seems quite happy they only lost by one goal.
Mark Bradley was on the bench for Rotherham.
Darren Jones and Aaron Morris both played the full match for Aldershot.
Shrewsbury Town 1-1 Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham probably thought they’d won it but Shrewsbury had a secret weapon on the bench. A Welsh secret weapon.
The secret weapon in question is called Tom Bradshaw and he did something he did on a number of occasions last season – came off the bench and scored a goal. But he didn’t score with his feet or his head. He scored with his bottom.
Josh Low played the full match for Cheltenham.
Stevenage 0-1 Northampton Town
Northampton win their second successive league match despite spending more than half an hour with ten men – they’ve only lost one of their last seven. They’re probably in a position now where they can look at the league table and not want to kill themselves.
Paul Walker was on the bench for Northampton.
Stockport County 3-3 Crewe Alexandra
Stockport might have conceded – and scored – three goals but manager Dario Gradi’s main concern is with his strikers.
So hopefully he hasn’t got a problem with goalkeeper Rhys Taylor. I don’t want Rhys getting sent back to Chelsea and getting into the first team and making them good again.
Anthony Pulis was on the bench for Stockport.
Wycombe Wanderers 1-0 Bury
Wycombe are now just three points behind Bury, who are in the third automatic promotion place.
Owain fon Williams made some good saves for Bury so clearly it could have been worse.
Adam le Fondre is too good for League Two. He must have noticed he’s scored more goals in four months of the season than most players do in a whole season. It’s just a shame he was born in Stockport really. The Aldershot manager seems quite happy they only lost by one goal.
Mark Bradley was on the bench for Rotherham.
Darren Jones and Aaron Morris both played the full match for Aldershot.
Shrewsbury Town 1-1 Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham probably thought they’d won it but Shrewsbury had a secret weapon on the bench. A Welsh secret weapon.
The secret weapon in question is called Tom Bradshaw and he did something he did on a number of occasions last season – came off the bench and scored a goal. But he didn’t score with his feet or his head. He scored with his bottom.
Josh Low played the full match for Cheltenham.
Stevenage 0-1 Northampton Town
Northampton win their second successive league match despite spending more than half an hour with ten men – they’ve only lost one of their last seven. They’re probably in a position now where they can look at the league table and not want to kill themselves.
Paul Walker was on the bench for Northampton.
Stockport County 3-3 Crewe Alexandra
Stockport might have conceded – and scored – three goals but manager Dario Gradi’s main concern is with his strikers.
So hopefully he hasn’t got a problem with goalkeeper Rhys Taylor. I don’t want Rhys getting sent back to Chelsea and getting into the first team and making them good again.
Anthony Pulis was on the bench for Stockport.
Wycombe Wanderers 1-0 Bury
Wycombe are now just three points behind Bury, who are in the third automatic promotion place.
Owain fon Williams made some good saves for Bury so clearly it could have been worse.
Saturday, 20 November 2010
League Two News/Fixtures 20th November 2010 (Part 2)
Lincoln City v Hereford United
Hereford still aren’t quite out of the bottom two but if they do better than Gillingham this weekend, that will be enough. And considering Gillingham (no wins away for years) and Hereford (no wins at home this season) are both playing away, Hereford might fancy their chances.
Ryan Green will be back in central defence for Hereford after doing a great job as a stand-in full-back. Stuart Fleetwood should be back in the squad after serving a one-match suspension but Ryan Valentine is out with a stomach ’problem’ – which I would guess means an injury but I’m not sure.
Port Vale v Wycombe Wanderers
Port Vale will hope to continue their strong home form and keep their place in the automatic promotion places but Wycombe are creeping at the table – and they haven’t actually lost away this season.
Gareth Owen should start for Port Vale but Lewis Haldane might not be ready for another start just yet.
Shrewsbury Town v Southend United
Shrewsbury are unbeaten at home this season and could replace Port Vale in the top three if results go their way. Southend are ten points behind them.
Tom Bradshaw could return to Shrewsbury’s squad after recovering from an ankle injury.
Peter Gilbert should be in defence for Southend.
Stockport County v Torquay United
Stockport have only won once at home this season and Torquay seem to be on another of those long unbeaten runs that saw them break a club record last time.
Unfortunately Stockport don’t have any goalkeepers on loan at Torquay so they won’t be able to beat them in the sneaky way they beat Bury.
Anthony Pulis should be in midfield for Stockport.
Hereford still aren’t quite out of the bottom two but if they do better than Gillingham this weekend, that will be enough. And considering Gillingham (no wins away for years) and Hereford (no wins at home this season) are both playing away, Hereford might fancy their chances.
Ryan Green will be back in central defence for Hereford after doing a great job as a stand-in full-back. Stuart Fleetwood should be back in the squad after serving a one-match suspension but Ryan Valentine is out with a stomach ’problem’ – which I would guess means an injury but I’m not sure.
Port Vale v Wycombe Wanderers
Port Vale will hope to continue their strong home form and keep their place in the automatic promotion places but Wycombe are creeping at the table – and they haven’t actually lost away this season.
Gareth Owen should start for Port Vale but Lewis Haldane might not be ready for another start just yet.
Shrewsbury Town v Southend United
Shrewsbury are unbeaten at home this season and could replace Port Vale in the top three if results go their way. Southend are ten points behind them.
Tom Bradshaw could return to Shrewsbury’s squad after recovering from an ankle injury.
Peter Gilbert should be in defence for Southend.
Stockport County v Torquay United
Stockport have only won once at home this season and Torquay seem to be on another of those long unbeaten runs that saw them break a club record last time.
Unfortunately Stockport don’t have any goalkeepers on loan at Torquay so they won’t be able to beat them in the sneaky way they beat Bury.
Anthony Pulis should be in midfield for Stockport.
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Wales v Austria Under-21 match Squad Updates
Wales v AustriaFour players have withdrawn from the under-21 friendly between Wales and Austria.
Tom Bradshaw (Shrewsbury Town) still hasn’t recovered from the last time he played for Wales. He has an ankle injury but he should return to full training next week.
Jake Taylor (Reading) is recovering from knee surgery
Joe Allen (Swansea City) has a dead leg.
Adam Matthews (Cardiff City) has also withdrawn but I don’t know why.
Robert Ogleby (Heart of Midlothian), Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester City), James Bloom (Falkirk) and Tom Bender (Colchester United) have been called up to replace them – though Elliott and James weren’t on the original stand-by list.
Squad
Goalkeepers: Rhys Taylor (Crewe Alexandra, on loan from Chelsea), David Cornell (Swansea City)
Defenders: Daniel Alfei (Swansea City), Tom Bender (Colchester), James Bloom (Falkirk), Ashley Richards (Swansea City), Paul Dummett (Newcastle United), Troy Brown (Ipswich Town), David Stephens (Hibernian)
Midfielders: Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester City), Nathan Craig (Everton), Lee Lucas (Swansea City), Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Joe Partington (AFC Bournemouth), Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace)
Forwards: Ryan Doble (Southampton), Robert Ogleby (Hearts), Casey Thomas (Swansea City)
Stand-By Players: Jonathan Bond (Watford), Joe Walsh (Swansea City), Jonathan Meades (FK Moss, on loan from Cardiff City)
Tom Bradshaw (Shrewsbury Town) still hasn’t recovered from the last time he played for Wales. He has an ankle injury but he should return to full training next week.
Jake Taylor (Reading) is recovering from knee surgery
Joe Allen (Swansea City) has a dead leg.
Adam Matthews (Cardiff City) has also withdrawn but I don’t know why.
Robert Ogleby (Heart of Midlothian), Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester City), James Bloom (Falkirk) and Tom Bender (Colchester United) have been called up to replace them – though Elliott and James weren’t on the original stand-by list.
Squad
Goalkeepers: Rhys Taylor (Crewe Alexandra, on loan from Chelsea), David Cornell (Swansea City)
Defenders: Daniel Alfei (Swansea City), Tom Bender (Colchester), James Bloom (Falkirk), Ashley Richards (Swansea City), Paul Dummett (Newcastle United), Troy Brown (Ipswich Town), David Stephens (Hibernian)
Midfielders: Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester City), Nathan Craig (Everton), Lee Lucas (Swansea City), Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Joe Partington (AFC Bournemouth), Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace)
Forwards: Ryan Doble (Southampton), Robert Ogleby (Hearts), Casey Thomas (Swansea City)
Stand-By Players: Jonathan Bond (Watford), Joe Walsh (Swansea City), Jonathan Meades (FK Moss, on loan from Cardiff City)
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.
Wales under-19s qualiify
The Wales under-19s have qualified for the Uefa Under-19 Championships after winning one and drawing two matches in their group. Turkey have also qualified, while Kazakhstan and Iceland are both out.
Wales 3-3 Turkey
Turkey opened the scoring early on and when Wales eventually found an equaliser through Aaron Holloway, Turkey went ahead two minutes later which is not what we like to see. In the 88th minute, Turkey were leading 3-1 but Wales didn’t give up and they were rewarded with two goals in two minutes, from Tom Bradshaw and Adam Matthews.
Wales: Jonathan Bond (Watford), Daniel Alfei (Swansea City), Joe Walsh (Swansea City), Adam Matthews (Cardiff City), Tom Bender (Colchester United), Lee Lucas (Swansea City), Aaron Holloway (Bristol City), Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Reece Jones (AFC Wimbledon), Josh Dawkin (Norwich City), Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester City)
Subs: Daniel Ward (Wrexham), Max Penk (Wrexham), Kieron Freeman (Nottingham Forest), Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace), Kayelden Brown (West Bromwich Albion), Ibrahim Farah (Cardiff City), Tom Bradshaw (Shrewsbury Town)
Wales 2-1 Iceland
Adam Matthews missed an early penalty when Billy Bodin was fouled and Iceland went ahead after winning a penalty of their own. But this only meant that when Wales were awarded a second penalty, Wales knew how it was done and Billy Bodin stepped up himself and stuck it in the net in the 56th minute.
Substitute Elliot Chamberlain scored the winner in the 79th minute after a pass from Kieron Freeman and gave Wales a deserved win.
Wales: Jonathan Bond (Watford), Daniel Alfei (Swansea City), Joe Walsh (Swansea City), Adam Matthews (Cardiff City), Kieron Freeman (Nottingham Forest), Lee Lucas (Swansea City), Aaron Holloway (Bristol City), Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace), Kayelden Brown (West Bromwich Albion), Tom Bradshaw (Shrewsbury Town).
Subs: Daniel Ward (Wrexham), Max Penk (Wrexham), Tom Bender (Colchester United), Reece Jones (AFC Wimbledon), Josh Dawkin (Norwich City, Ibrahim Farah (Cardiff City), Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester City)
Wales 1 - 1 Kazakhstan
Wales drew in their final match but it was enough to send them through. Elliot Chamberlain was promoted to the starting line-up following his supersub performance against Iceland. It paid off when he found the net again to put Wales ahead after 50 minutes, with an assist by Lee Lucas. Unfortunately Kazakhstan found an equaliser shortly after the hour mark but Wales are through – and also unbeaten.
Wales: Daniel Ward (Wrexham), Daniel Alfei (Swansea City, Max Penk (Wrexham, Adam Matthews (Cardiff City), Kieron Freeman (Nottingham Forest), Lee Lucas (Swansea City), Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Reece Jones (AFC Wimbledon), Kayelden Brown (West Bromwich Albion), Tom Bradshaw (Shrewsbury Town), Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester City)
Subs: Jonathan Bond (Watford), Joe Walsh (Swansea City), Tom Bender (Colchester United), Aaron Holloway (Bristol City), Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace), Joshua Dawkin (Norwich City), Ibrahim Farah (Cardiff City)
I don’t know much about Aaron Holloway, other than the fact he’s a defender, he plays for Bristol City and it was thought he could be in one of Bristol City’s squads during an injury crisis. But anyone who says ‘I love playing for Wales’ is very much in my good books.
Wales 3-3 Turkey
Turkey opened the scoring early on and when Wales eventually found an equaliser through Aaron Holloway, Turkey went ahead two minutes later which is not what we like to see. In the 88th minute, Turkey were leading 3-1 but Wales didn’t give up and they were rewarded with two goals in two minutes, from Tom Bradshaw and Adam Matthews.
Wales: Jonathan Bond (Watford), Daniel Alfei (Swansea City), Joe Walsh (Swansea City), Adam Matthews (Cardiff City), Tom Bender (Colchester United), Lee Lucas (Swansea City), Aaron Holloway (Bristol City), Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Reece Jones (AFC Wimbledon), Josh Dawkin (Norwich City), Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester City)
Subs: Daniel Ward (Wrexham), Max Penk (Wrexham), Kieron Freeman (Nottingham Forest), Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace), Kayelden Brown (West Bromwich Albion), Ibrahim Farah (Cardiff City), Tom Bradshaw (Shrewsbury Town)
Wales 2-1 Iceland
Adam Matthews missed an early penalty when Billy Bodin was fouled and Iceland went ahead after winning a penalty of their own. But this only meant that when Wales were awarded a second penalty, Wales knew how it was done and Billy Bodin stepped up himself and stuck it in the net in the 56th minute.
Substitute Elliot Chamberlain scored the winner in the 79th minute after a pass from Kieron Freeman and gave Wales a deserved win.
Wales: Jonathan Bond (Watford), Daniel Alfei (Swansea City), Joe Walsh (Swansea City), Adam Matthews (Cardiff City), Kieron Freeman (Nottingham Forest), Lee Lucas (Swansea City), Aaron Holloway (Bristol City), Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace), Kayelden Brown (West Bromwich Albion), Tom Bradshaw (Shrewsbury Town).
Subs: Daniel Ward (Wrexham), Max Penk (Wrexham), Tom Bender (Colchester United), Reece Jones (AFC Wimbledon), Josh Dawkin (Norwich City, Ibrahim Farah (Cardiff City), Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester City)
Wales 1 - 1 Kazakhstan
Wales drew in their final match but it was enough to send them through. Elliot Chamberlain was promoted to the starting line-up following his supersub performance against Iceland. It paid off when he found the net again to put Wales ahead after 50 minutes, with an assist by Lee Lucas. Unfortunately Kazakhstan found an equaliser shortly after the hour mark but Wales are through – and also unbeaten.
Wales: Daniel Ward (Wrexham), Daniel Alfei (Swansea City, Max Penk (Wrexham, Adam Matthews (Cardiff City), Kieron Freeman (Nottingham Forest), Lee Lucas (Swansea City), Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Reece Jones (AFC Wimbledon), Kayelden Brown (West Bromwich Albion), Tom Bradshaw (Shrewsbury Town), Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester City)
Subs: Jonathan Bond (Watford), Joe Walsh (Swansea City), Tom Bender (Colchester United), Aaron Holloway (Bristol City), Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace), Joshua Dawkin (Norwich City), Ibrahim Farah (Cardiff City)
I don’t know much about Aaron Holloway, other than the fact he’s a defender, he plays for Bristol City and it was thought he could be in one of Bristol City’s squads during an injury crisis. But anyone who says ‘I love playing for Wales’ is very much in my good books.
Friday, 5 November 2010
League Two Results 2nd November 2010 (Part 1)
Barnet 0-3 Stevenage
Barnet remain bottom of the table but they’re only two points behind Hereford. And things can’t be too bad if you’re two points behind a team that’s had back-to-back 5-0 wins.
Grant Basey returned to Barnet’s starting line-ip after recovering from an ankle injury and nearly scored from a free kick.
Burton Albion 0-0 Port Vale
I thought Tony James would be back at Burton for this match but I messed up, he wasn’t, he was still at loan club Hereford United. Burton decided not to let Burton extend his loan because they need Tony to cover for injuries. Small problem: Tony has a thigh injury.
Port Vale seem to have forgotten how to win away. It’s a shame they’ve already played their home tie with Gillingham really.
Gareth Owen kept a clean sheet for Port Vale.
Bury 0-1 Brasford City
When I looked for Bradford in the League Two table, it took me ages to find them. I wasn’t looking high up enough. They’re now up to tenth after beating third-placed Bury.
Owain fon Williams conceded a penalty for fouling Bradford’s Jason Price. The penalty was scored (although not by Jason) which gave Bradford the win. But that’s good. It means Stockport County will be less likely to want Owain back and he can stay with his third-placed team instead of going back to his 21st-placed team.
Chesterfield 5-2 Accrington Stanley
Accrington are still without an away win this season after Chesterfield;s unbeaten home record continues.
Craig Davies returned to his goalscoring duties with a bang, scoring Chesterfield’s first and last goals, as well as getting the assist for the fourth. Chesterfield fans might have preferred it if he’d used one of his goals or assists for the previous match instead and got six points instead of four but you can’t have everything. Not even when you’re at the top of the league.
Crewe Alexandra 1-2 Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury are up to fourth despite having lost half their away games.
Rhys Taylor saved a Shrewsbury penalty but was unable to stop them from winning. It’s an improvement though. A few days ago, he was conceding penalties. Now he’s saving them. It’s by far the best way.
Tom Bradshaw was still missing for Shrewsbury due to an ankle injury he suffered whilst playing for Wales.
Barnet remain bottom of the table but they’re only two points behind Hereford. And things can’t be too bad if you’re two points behind a team that’s had back-to-back 5-0 wins.
Grant Basey returned to Barnet’s starting line-ip after recovering from an ankle injury and nearly scored from a free kick.
Burton Albion 0-0 Port Vale
I thought Tony James would be back at Burton for this match but I messed up, he wasn’t, he was still at loan club Hereford United. Burton decided not to let Burton extend his loan because they need Tony to cover for injuries. Small problem: Tony has a thigh injury.
Port Vale seem to have forgotten how to win away. It’s a shame they’ve already played their home tie with Gillingham really.
Gareth Owen kept a clean sheet for Port Vale.
Bury 0-1 Brasford City
When I looked for Bradford in the League Two table, it took me ages to find them. I wasn’t looking high up enough. They’re now up to tenth after beating third-placed Bury.
Owain fon Williams conceded a penalty for fouling Bradford’s Jason Price. The penalty was scored (although not by Jason) which gave Bradford the win. But that’s good. It means Stockport County will be less likely to want Owain back and he can stay with his third-placed team instead of going back to his 21st-placed team.
Chesterfield 5-2 Accrington Stanley
Accrington are still without an away win this season after Chesterfield;s unbeaten home record continues.
Craig Davies returned to his goalscoring duties with a bang, scoring Chesterfield’s first and last goals, as well as getting the assist for the fourth. Chesterfield fans might have preferred it if he’d used one of his goals or assists for the previous match instead and got six points instead of four but you can’t have everything. Not even when you’re at the top of the league.
Crewe Alexandra 1-2 Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury are up to fourth despite having lost half their away games.
Rhys Taylor saved a Shrewsbury penalty but was unable to stop them from winning. It’s an improvement though. A few days ago, he was conceding penalties. Now he’s saving them. It’s by far the best way.
Tom Bradshaw was still missing for Shrewsbury due to an ankle injury he suffered whilst playing for Wales.
Thursday, 4 November 2010
League Two Results 30th October 2010 (Part 1)
Accrington Stanley 2-4 Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham move into the play-off places after beating Accrington. The home are one of three sides in the division who are without an away win – so the last thing they need is for their home form to falter too.
Josh Low played the full match for Cheltenham.
Aldershot Town 1-3 Bury
It was a disappointing day for Aldershot and manager Kevin Dillon blames the referee. Aldershot had two players sent off and he planned to appeal against both. Bury’s impressive away form continues
Darren Jones had been on the field for just 23 minutes when the referee showed him a red card that did look a bit harsh to me but I’m not sure I trust my judgement. Darren conceded a penalty too but luckily for him, Bury missed it. Aaron Morris came off the bench to fill the gap in Aldershot’s defence.
Owain fon Williams debut for loan club Bury didn’t exactly get off to the best possible start when he found the ball in his net after eleven minutes. But he made sure it didn’t happen again and the match finished off as a good win for Bury.
Bradford City 5-0 Oxford United
Oxford were not the only team to receive two red cards this week but as Bradford had a player sent off too, they only had a slight numerical advantage.
Jason Price came off Bradford’s bench after 77 minutes.
Macclesfield Town 2-1 Burton Albion
Macclesfield hope to have at least fifty points by the end of the season. They now have eighteen and are a point ahead of Burton, who are yet to win away.
Sam Wedgbury was an unused substitute for Macclesfield but so were all the rest of the substitutes.
Northampton Town 2-1 Gillingham
Northampton were hoping to end a run of three straight defeats. If they could have chosen their opponents for this match, Gillingham probably would have been top of the list. True to form, Gillingham failed to win away for the 34th consecutive time.
Paul Walker was on the bench for Northampton.
Port Vale 2-1 Crewe Alexandra
Port Vale would have been glad to beat Crewe, firstly because they are local rivals but also because they haven’t won any of their last four league games. Crewe are now in ninth, two points outside the play-offs.
Gareth Owen played in defence for Port Vale.
Rhys Taylor conceded a penalty for Crewe (and this one actually did look like a penalty) but I still love him. When he’s Chelsea’s #1, maybe he can do the same against Arsenal. But not when he’s playing for Wales.
Shrewsbury Town 2-1 Barnet
Shrewsbury v Barnet – it sounds like a match with only one outcome – a home win. And that’s exactly what happened but Barnet fought hard. However, Shrewsbury took the three points and kept their unbeaten home record intact.
Tom Bradshaw didn’t play for Shrewsbury because of an ankle injury he picked up when playing for Wales’ under-19s. Grant Basey was also injured.
Cheltenham move into the play-off places after beating Accrington. The home are one of three sides in the division who are without an away win – so the last thing they need is for their home form to falter too.
Josh Low played the full match for Cheltenham.
Aldershot Town 1-3 Bury
It was a disappointing day for Aldershot and manager Kevin Dillon blames the referee. Aldershot had two players sent off and he planned to appeal against both. Bury’s impressive away form continues
Darren Jones had been on the field for just 23 minutes when the referee showed him a red card that did look a bit harsh to me but I’m not sure I trust my judgement. Darren conceded a penalty too but luckily for him, Bury missed it. Aaron Morris came off the bench to fill the gap in Aldershot’s defence.
Owain fon Williams debut for loan club Bury didn’t exactly get off to the best possible start when he found the ball in his net after eleven minutes. But he made sure it didn’t happen again and the match finished off as a good win for Bury.
Bradford City 5-0 Oxford United
Oxford were not the only team to receive two red cards this week but as Bradford had a player sent off too, they only had a slight numerical advantage.
Jason Price came off Bradford’s bench after 77 minutes.
Macclesfield Town 2-1 Burton Albion
Macclesfield hope to have at least fifty points by the end of the season. They now have eighteen and are a point ahead of Burton, who are yet to win away.
Sam Wedgbury was an unused substitute for Macclesfield but so were all the rest of the substitutes.
Northampton Town 2-1 Gillingham
Northampton were hoping to end a run of three straight defeats. If they could have chosen their opponents for this match, Gillingham probably would have been top of the list. True to form, Gillingham failed to win away for the 34th consecutive time.
Paul Walker was on the bench for Northampton.
Port Vale 2-1 Crewe Alexandra
Port Vale would have been glad to beat Crewe, firstly because they are local rivals but also because they haven’t won any of their last four league games. Crewe are now in ninth, two points outside the play-offs.
Gareth Owen played in defence for Port Vale.
Rhys Taylor conceded a penalty for Crewe (and this one actually did look like a penalty) but I still love him. When he’s Chelsea’s #1, maybe he can do the same against Arsenal. But not when he’s playing for Wales.
Shrewsbury Town 2-1 Barnet
Shrewsbury v Barnet – it sounds like a match with only one outcome – a home win. And that’s exactly what happened but Barnet fought hard. However, Shrewsbury took the three points and kept their unbeaten home record intact.
Tom Bradshaw didn’t play for Shrewsbury because of an ankle injury he picked up when playing for Wales’ under-19s. Grant Basey was also injured.
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
League Two Fixtures 2nd November 2010 (Part 2)
Crewe Alexandra v Shrewsbury Town
Rhys Taylor will play in goal for Crewe.
Tom Bradshaw is missing for Shrewsbury due to injury.
Hereford United v Aldershot Town
Hereford are without defender Tony James, whose loan has come to an end but they’ve still got Ryan Green and Ryan Valentine. Stuart Fleetwood is pushing for a start after scoring three in his last three substitute appearances.
Aldershot are without Darren Jones, who is suspended following a red card against Bury. Aaron Morris came off the bench to plug the hole left in the defence so he’ll be hoping to start in Darren’s place.
Lincoln City v Northampton Town
Paul Walker seems to be Northampton’s second-choice goalkeeper now.
Morecambe v Stockport County
Southampton loanee Anthony Pulis will hope to start for Stockport. It’s all gone downhill a bit for Anthony but it does tend to happen when you score on your debut.
Rotherham United v Macclesfield Town
Rotherham’s Mark Bradley could take the place if injured Arsenal loanee Mark Randall.
Sam Wedgbury will probably be on the bench for Macclesfield.
Rhys Taylor will play in goal for Crewe.
Tom Bradshaw is missing for Shrewsbury due to injury.
Hereford United v Aldershot Town
Hereford are without defender Tony James, whose loan has come to an end but they’ve still got Ryan Green and Ryan Valentine. Stuart Fleetwood is pushing for a start after scoring three in his last three substitute appearances.
Aldershot are without Darren Jones, who is suspended following a red card against Bury. Aaron Morris came off the bench to plug the hole left in the defence so he’ll be hoping to start in Darren’s place.
Lincoln City v Northampton Town
Paul Walker seems to be Northampton’s second-choice goalkeeper now.
Morecambe v Stockport County
Southampton loanee Anthony Pulis will hope to start for Stockport. It’s all gone downhill a bit for Anthony but it does tend to happen when you score on your debut.
Rotherham United v Macclesfield Town
Rotherham’s Mark Bradley could take the place if injured Arsenal loanee Mark Randall.
Sam Wedgbury will probably be on the bench for Macclesfield.
Wednesday, 20 October 2010
League Two Results 16th October 2010 (Part 2)
Port Vale 0-0 Gillingham
Port Vale won’t be very happy after playing a third consecutive game without a win but they’re probably still happier than Gillingham. While a point at the home of the former league leaders is actually pretty good, equalling a club record for number of games without defeat is slightly less good. Especially when the number of winless games is 33.
Gareth Owen helped Port Vale to their clean sheet, by both earning the Man of the Match award and supported his central defence partner Ritchie Sutton through his first league start.
Shrewsbury Town 2-0 Lincoln City
Shrewsbury won for the first time in six matches but the run can’t have been as bad as it sounded. Shrewsbury are 5th in the table, four points from the top of the table and unbeaten at home.
Tom Bradshaw was on the bench for Shrewsbury.
Southend United 0-2 Crewe Alexandra
Crewe’s run of five consecutive draws came to an end – and luckily their unbeaten run didn’t end with it. This was Crewe’s first away win of the season.
Peter Gilbert was dropped to Southend’s bench and Crewe took full advantage. Nathaniel Jarvis came off the bench late on and tried to help but he couldn’t get past Crewe goalkeeper Rhys Taylor. The good news is that Wales have a great goalkeeper waiting in the wings. The bad news? He plays for Chelsea.
Stockport County 2-1 Barnet
Stockport won at home for the first time since February. Admittedly it wasn’t against the best team in the league – Barnet have only one point from away games this season - but Stockport got the same number of points as they’d have got if they’d been playing Chesterfield.
Loanee Anthony Pulis again showed he’s not as bad as people think when he got the assist for the winning goal. Owain fon Williams was on the bench for Stockport.
Barnet loanee Grant Basey missed out with an ankle injury.
Wycombe Wanderers 1-2 Chesterfield
Chesterfield move to the top of the table after beating Wycombe although part of the credit must go to Gillingham, who held Port Vale to a draw.
Craig Davies scored both Chesterfield’s goals. Robert Page was back on the bench.
Port Vale won’t be very happy after playing a third consecutive game without a win but they’re probably still happier than Gillingham. While a point at the home of the former league leaders is actually pretty good, equalling a club record for number of games without defeat is slightly less good. Especially when the number of winless games is 33.
Gareth Owen helped Port Vale to their clean sheet, by both earning the Man of the Match award and supported his central defence partner Ritchie Sutton through his first league start.
Shrewsbury Town 2-0 Lincoln City
Shrewsbury won for the first time in six matches but the run can’t have been as bad as it sounded. Shrewsbury are 5th in the table, four points from the top of the table and unbeaten at home.
Tom Bradshaw was on the bench for Shrewsbury.
Southend United 0-2 Crewe Alexandra
Crewe’s run of five consecutive draws came to an end – and luckily their unbeaten run didn’t end with it. This was Crewe’s first away win of the season.
Peter Gilbert was dropped to Southend’s bench and Crewe took full advantage. Nathaniel Jarvis came off the bench late on and tried to help but he couldn’t get past Crewe goalkeeper Rhys Taylor. The good news is that Wales have a great goalkeeper waiting in the wings. The bad news? He plays for Chelsea.
Stockport County 2-1 Barnet
Stockport won at home for the first time since February. Admittedly it wasn’t against the best team in the league – Barnet have only one point from away games this season - but Stockport got the same number of points as they’d have got if they’d been playing Chesterfield.
Loanee Anthony Pulis again showed he’s not as bad as people think when he got the assist for the winning goal. Owain fon Williams was on the bench for Stockport.
Barnet loanee Grant Basey missed out with an ankle injury.
Wycombe Wanderers 1-2 Chesterfield
Chesterfield move to the top of the table after beating Wycombe although part of the credit must go to Gillingham, who held Port Vale to a draw.
Craig Davies scored both Chesterfield’s goals. Robert Page was back on the bench.
Saturday, 16 October 2010
League Two Fixtures 16th October 2010 Part 2
Port Vale v Gillingham
If Gillingham don’t win this match, they’ll have equallsed a club record of 33 away games without a win.
Gareth Owen will be in defence for Port Vale but it’s likely to be a while before Lewis Haldane has played for Port Vale’s reserves but he’s not ready for the first team yet.
Shrewsbury Town v Lincoln City
Tom Bradshaw will be hoping to make another supersub appearance for Shrewsbury.
Southend United v Crewe Alexandra
Peter Gilbert should be in the starting line-up for Southend with Nathaniel Jarvis probably coming off the bench again.
Rhys Taylor will play in goal for Crewe.
Stockport County v Barnet
Anthony Pulis will be hoping for another start for Stockport after his goalscoring debut. Owain fon Williams will be on the bench.
Grant Basey has an ankle injury so he might not play for Barnet.
Wycombe Wanderers v Chesterfield
Craig Davies will be hoping to put the ball in the net again for Chesterfield – except this time ideally it won’t be disallowed. Robert Page might be on the bench but he might not.
If Gillingham don’t win this match, they’ll have equallsed a club record of 33 away games without a win.
Gareth Owen will be in defence for Port Vale but it’s likely to be a while before Lewis Haldane has played for Port Vale’s reserves but he’s not ready for the first team yet.
Shrewsbury Town v Lincoln City
Tom Bradshaw will be hoping to make another supersub appearance for Shrewsbury.
Southend United v Crewe Alexandra
Peter Gilbert should be in the starting line-up for Southend with Nathaniel Jarvis probably coming off the bench again.
Rhys Taylor will play in goal for Crewe.
Stockport County v Barnet
Anthony Pulis will be hoping for another start for Stockport after his goalscoring debut. Owain fon Williams will be on the bench.
Grant Basey has an ankle injury so he might not play for Barnet.
Wycombe Wanderers v Chesterfield
Craig Davies will be hoping to put the ball in the net again for Chesterfield – except this time ideally it won’t be disallowed. Robert Page might be on the bench but he might not.
Tuesday, 12 October 2010
League Two Results 9th October 2010 Part 2
Hereford United 1-1 Port Vale
It was bottom v top and Port Vale had until this match only lost one away game. Hereford’s losses included seven games and their manager Simon Davey so this wasn’t a bad result at all. Hereford will be disappointed after missing a penalty, while Port Vale had an offside goal ruled out but as Hereford went down to ten men after just 25 minutes, maybe the overriding emotion is relief.
Hereford’s physiotherapist took charge of this match – they might be off-form but Hereford are very much on-trend.
Ryan Green returned from illness to play in defence for Hereford alongside Ryan Valentine and loanee Tony James. Stuart Fleetwood missed out with a back injury.
Gareth Owen played in defence for Port Vale.
Lincoln City 2-1 Macclesfield Town
Lincoln climb out of the bottom two after beating Macclesfield.
Sam Wedgbury made a late substitute appearance for Macclesfield.
Morecambe 1-0 Shrewsbury Town
Morecambe got their first home win of the season with victory over Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury remain in the play-off places despite a fifth consecutive match without a win.
Tom Bradshaw has done more than his fair share of supersub goal-scoring exploits so no-one can blame the teenager for not doing the business for Shrewsbury this time.
Oxford United 0-1 Aldershot Town
Aldershot’s victory lifts then above Oxford, who spent more than half the match with just ten men on the field.
Injured defender Rhys Day, now at Oxford, missed the chance to play against his former side.
Darren Jones played the full match for Aldershot but Aaron Morris was on the bench again.
Rotherham United 1-1 Stevenage Borough
Rotherham had to be content with a draw against Stevenage but at least they’re still in the top three and still unbeaten at home.
After scoring in Rotherham’s Johnstone’s Paint Trophy over Burton Albion, Mark Bradley was back in the starting line-up.
It was bottom v top and Port Vale had until this match only lost one away game. Hereford’s losses included seven games and their manager Simon Davey so this wasn’t a bad result at all. Hereford will be disappointed after missing a penalty, while Port Vale had an offside goal ruled out but as Hereford went down to ten men after just 25 minutes, maybe the overriding emotion is relief.
Hereford’s physiotherapist took charge of this match – they might be off-form but Hereford are very much on-trend.
Ryan Green returned from illness to play in defence for Hereford alongside Ryan Valentine and loanee Tony James. Stuart Fleetwood missed out with a back injury.
Gareth Owen played in defence for Port Vale.
Lincoln City 2-1 Macclesfield Town
Lincoln climb out of the bottom two after beating Macclesfield.
Sam Wedgbury made a late substitute appearance for Macclesfield.
Morecambe 1-0 Shrewsbury Town
Morecambe got their first home win of the season with victory over Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury remain in the play-off places despite a fifth consecutive match without a win.
Tom Bradshaw has done more than his fair share of supersub goal-scoring exploits so no-one can blame the teenager for not doing the business for Shrewsbury this time.
Oxford United 0-1 Aldershot Town
Aldershot’s victory lifts then above Oxford, who spent more than half the match with just ten men on the field.
Injured defender Rhys Day, now at Oxford, missed the chance to play against his former side.
Darren Jones played the full match for Aldershot but Aaron Morris was on the bench again.
Rotherham United 1-1 Stevenage Borough
Rotherham had to be content with a draw against Stevenage but at least they’re still in the top three and still unbeaten at home.
After scoring in Rotherham’s Johnstone’s Paint Trophy over Burton Albion, Mark Bradley was back in the starting line-up.
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
League Two Results 25th September 2010 Part 2
Northampton Town 2-0 Bradford City
Having disposed of one of the Premier League’s most successful teams this week, Northampton seemed to have little difficulty with former Premier League side Bradford, who weren’t at their best. Northampton should really have won by more but we’ll let them off, they were probably tired.
Paul Walker was on the bench for Northampton.
Bradford will be counting the days until Michael Flynn returns him his groin injury.
Port Vale 2-0 Accrington Stanley
Accrington’s unbeaten start to the season came to an end at the home of league leaders Port Vale. They didn’t play especially badly and they remained in the top seven but Port Vale are on great form right now and not many teams will stop them.
Gareth Owen played in defence for Port Vale.
Rotherham United 1-0 Chesterfield
Chesterfield lost for the first time this season against a strong Rotherham side, who move ahead of them into third place.
Mark Bradley made another late appearance from the bench for Rotherham. He hasn’t had many chances at his new club – maybe if one of the midfielders got injured really early in the game, he could come on and have a nice long time to show what he can do. But I don’t want to see any player get injured and I’m sure Mark feels the same way.
Craig Davies did his best to add to his four goals this season but it didn’t happen for him this time with the Rotherham keeper on great form. Robert Page was on the bench.
Stockport County 2-2 Aldershot Town
Aldershot took the lead in the first half and looked set to take all three points but two late goals from Stockport meant they were forced to share.
Owain fon Williams was on the bench for Stockport.
Darren Jones returned to Aldershot’s defence which meant Aaron Morris was back on the bench despite a great performance last week.
Torquay United 1-3 Macclesfield Town
The problem with winning several games is a row is that it can become almost second nature. So when someone does finally beat you, you can’t quite remember what the winning formula was. At least, that’s why I think Torquay are struggling for points now. Macclesfield scored twice in two minutes to take the points although some would say Torquay were the better side.
Sam Wedgbury was a late substitute for Macclesfield.
Wycombe Wanderers 2-2 Shrewsbury Town
A stoppage-time goal for Wycombe meant that Shrewsbury were forced to share the points – and surrender their place at the top of the League Two table.
Wycombe were winning 1-0 with just over ten minutes left to play but substitute Tom Bradshaw’s 78th minute equaliser inspired Shrewsbury to fight for a winner. And they did get another goal but unfortunately so did Wycombe.
Having disposed of one of the Premier League’s most successful teams this week, Northampton seemed to have little difficulty with former Premier League side Bradford, who weren’t at their best. Northampton should really have won by more but we’ll let them off, they were probably tired.
Paul Walker was on the bench for Northampton.
Bradford will be counting the days until Michael Flynn returns him his groin injury.
Port Vale 2-0 Accrington Stanley
Accrington’s unbeaten start to the season came to an end at the home of league leaders Port Vale. They didn’t play especially badly and they remained in the top seven but Port Vale are on great form right now and not many teams will stop them.
Gareth Owen played in defence for Port Vale.
Rotherham United 1-0 Chesterfield
Chesterfield lost for the first time this season against a strong Rotherham side, who move ahead of them into third place.
Mark Bradley made another late appearance from the bench for Rotherham. He hasn’t had many chances at his new club – maybe if one of the midfielders got injured really early in the game, he could come on and have a nice long time to show what he can do. But I don’t want to see any player get injured and I’m sure Mark feels the same way.
Craig Davies did his best to add to his four goals this season but it didn’t happen for him this time with the Rotherham keeper on great form. Robert Page was on the bench.
Stockport County 2-2 Aldershot Town
Aldershot took the lead in the first half and looked set to take all three points but two late goals from Stockport meant they were forced to share.
Owain fon Williams was on the bench for Stockport.
Darren Jones returned to Aldershot’s defence which meant Aaron Morris was back on the bench despite a great performance last week.
Torquay United 1-3 Macclesfield Town
The problem with winning several games is a row is that it can become almost second nature. So when someone does finally beat you, you can’t quite remember what the winning formula was. At least, that’s why I think Torquay are struggling for points now. Macclesfield scored twice in two minutes to take the points although some would say Torquay were the better side.
Sam Wedgbury was a late substitute for Macclesfield.
Wycombe Wanderers 2-2 Shrewsbury Town
A stoppage-time goal for Wycombe meant that Shrewsbury were forced to share the points – and surrender their place at the top of the League Two table.
Wycombe were winning 1-0 with just over ten minutes left to play but substitute Tom Bradshaw’s 78th minute equaliser inspired Shrewsbury to fight for a winner. And they did get another goal but unfortunately so did Wycombe.
Saturday, 25 September 2010
League Two Fixtures 25th September 2010 Part 2
Northampton Town v Bradford City
Northampton’s confidence should be high after knocking Liverpool out of the Carling Cup. (Yes, that is correct. It was Liverpool.) Now they take on former Premier League side Bradford.
Paul Walker could be on the bench for Northampton.
Bradford’s Michael Flynn returned to training this week after a hernia operation but he’s unlikely to play.
Port Vale v Accrington Stanley
A big enough win could see Port Vale go top even if current top side Shrewsbury Town do win. But Accrington have had a strong start to the season and although they’re yet to win away, they have an unbeaten record which they won’t want to lose.
Gareth Owen should be in defence for Port Vale. Lewis Haldane is still recovering from an insect bite he suffered in pre-season (and ‘suffered’ really is the word for it. Hope you’re doing okay, Lewis);
Rotherham United v Chesterfield
Rotherham could take Chesterfield’s place in the top three if they win this match although it does depend on Torquay United. With Rotherham unbeaten at home and Chesterfield unbeaten away (and home), I fancy a draw.
Mark Bradley will probably be on the bench for Rotherham but they really should give him a chance soon.
Craig Davies should start up front for Chesterfield with Robert Page on the bench.
Stockport v Aldershot Town
Stockport are slowly climbing the table and they’ll be hoping this match marks their first home win of the season. Aldershot will be hoping this is their first away win of the season.
Owain fon Williams will probably be on the bench for Stockport.
Aaron Morris deserves to keep his place after an excellent performance for Aldershot against Wycombe Wanderers but if Darren Jones is back from the thigh strain which kept him out of the team last week, he could take Aaron’s place.
Torquay United v Macclesfield Town
Torquay haven’t won since their long unbeaten run came to an end but they are kind of on another unbeaten run now because they haven’t lost for two games. Macclesfield are outside the bottom two on goal diffrerence.
Sam Wedgbury will probably be on the bench for Macclesfield.
Wycombe Wanderers v Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury are top of the table now but they’ll almost certainly need to win to stay there. As for Wycombe, I’d never have realised they were mounting a promotion challenge if their manager hadn’t said so.
Tom Bradshaw should be on the bench for Shrewsbury.
Northampton’s confidence should be high after knocking Liverpool out of the Carling Cup. (Yes, that is correct. It was Liverpool.) Now they take on former Premier League side Bradford.
Paul Walker could be on the bench for Northampton.
Bradford’s Michael Flynn returned to training this week after a hernia operation but he’s unlikely to play.
Port Vale v Accrington Stanley
A big enough win could see Port Vale go top even if current top side Shrewsbury Town do win. But Accrington have had a strong start to the season and although they’re yet to win away, they have an unbeaten record which they won’t want to lose.
Gareth Owen should be in defence for Port Vale. Lewis Haldane is still recovering from an insect bite he suffered in pre-season (and ‘suffered’ really is the word for it. Hope you’re doing okay, Lewis);
Rotherham United v Chesterfield
Rotherham could take Chesterfield’s place in the top three if they win this match although it does depend on Torquay United. With Rotherham unbeaten at home and Chesterfield unbeaten away (and home), I fancy a draw.
Mark Bradley will probably be on the bench for Rotherham but they really should give him a chance soon.
Craig Davies should start up front for Chesterfield with Robert Page on the bench.
Stockport v Aldershot Town
Stockport are slowly climbing the table and they’ll be hoping this match marks their first home win of the season. Aldershot will be hoping this is their first away win of the season.
Owain fon Williams will probably be on the bench for Stockport.
Aaron Morris deserves to keep his place after an excellent performance for Aldershot against Wycombe Wanderers but if Darren Jones is back from the thigh strain which kept him out of the team last week, he could take Aaron’s place.
Torquay United v Macclesfield Town
Torquay haven’t won since their long unbeaten run came to an end but they are kind of on another unbeaten run now because they haven’t lost for two games. Macclesfield are outside the bottom two on goal diffrerence.
Sam Wedgbury will probably be on the bench for Macclesfield.
Wycombe Wanderers v Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury are top of the table now but they’ll almost certainly need to win to stay there. As for Wycombe, I’d never have realised they were mounting a promotion challenge if their manager hadn’t said so.
Tom Bradshaw should be on the bench for Shrewsbury.
Saturday, 18 September 2010
Welsh Player news 18th September 2010 (League One, League Two, Scotland)
League One
Colchester United defender Lee Beevers will miss the next three or four weeks after hurting himself on his child’s pram. Yes, a pram. In a particularly painful, er, twist on Liam Lawrence’s ‘tripping over the dog’ incident, Lee tripped whilst carrying a pushchair downstairs and the nasty evil thing trapped and injured his hand. He is continuing to train but the plaster cast on his hand makes him a danger to his team-mates.
Tony Roberts is the epitome of being a Dagger.
Shaun MacDonald believes loan club Yeovil Town will beat Huddersfield Town.
League Two
Lewis Haldane is now back in training for Port Vale after recovering from an infected insect bite. Manager Micky Adams says Lewis should be available to play again in a month’s time but he has to build up some match fitness first.
Shrewsbury Town manager Graham Turner says Tom Bradshaw has a big future. Tom hasn’t played in League Two yet this season but he scored on his debut last season before doing the same in his Wales under-19 debut. Tom is very excited about his Wales goal and he thoroughly enjoyed playing for his country. Let’s hope Brian Flynn can give Tom a competitive cap for Wales before England start sniffing round.
Scotland
It sounds as though Grant Basey won’t be able to play for Aberdeen after all as they still don’t have enough money to pay his wages. No news on what he’s going to do instead.
Joe Ledley hopes that the Champions’ League will distract Rangers from winning the League so Celtic can have the title again.
Colchester United defender Lee Beevers will miss the next three or four weeks after hurting himself on his child’s pram. Yes, a pram. In a particularly painful, er, twist on Liam Lawrence’s ‘tripping over the dog’ incident, Lee tripped whilst carrying a pushchair downstairs and the nasty evil thing trapped and injured his hand. He is continuing to train but the plaster cast on his hand makes him a danger to his team-mates.
Tony Roberts is the epitome of being a Dagger.
Shaun MacDonald believes loan club Yeovil Town will beat Huddersfield Town.
League Two
Lewis Haldane is now back in training for Port Vale after recovering from an infected insect bite. Manager Micky Adams says Lewis should be available to play again in a month’s time but he has to build up some match fitness first.
Shrewsbury Town manager Graham Turner says Tom Bradshaw has a big future. Tom hasn’t played in League Two yet this season but he scored on his debut last season before doing the same in his Wales under-19 debut. Tom is very excited about his Wales goal and he thoroughly enjoyed playing for his country. Let’s hope Brian Flynn can give Tom a competitive cap for Wales before England start sniffing round.
Scotland
It sounds as though Grant Basey won’t be able to play for Aberdeen after all as they still don’t have enough money to pay his wages. No news on what he’s going to do instead.
Joe Ledley hopes that the Champions’ League will distract Rangers from winning the League so Celtic can have the title again.
League Two Fixtures 18th September 2010 Part 2
Macclesfield Town v Port Vale
Macclesfield haven’t yet won at home and now they face third-placed Port Vale, who have a 100% record away from home.
Sam Wedgbury should be in Macclesfield’s squad, most likely on the bench.
Gareth Owen will be in defence for Port Vale but Lewis Haldane is still building up his fitness after a spell in hospital with blood poisoning. Lewis has now returned to training but it will take a while for him to build up his match fitness.
Oxford United v Stockport County
Both these teams have been strongest away this season so it’s Stockport who have the advantage in this match. Oxford have won twice as many games as Stockport this season – two.
Rhys Day won’t play for Oxford due to a long-term knee injury.
Owain fon Williams will probably be on the bench for Stockport. Unfortunately his replacement is doing rather well.
Shrewsbury Town v Northampton Town
Even a point could be enough for Shrewsbury to go top of the table but it’s not entirely in their hands. Northampton got their first win last week.
Tom Bradshaw should be back on the bench for Shrewsbury after playing for the Wales under-19s midweek.
Paul Walker might be out of the squad again as their first-choice goalkeeper is fit again.
Southend United v Morecambe
It looks as though Southend will have a better time this season than last season but the same so far can’t be said about last year’s play-off semi-finalists Morecambe, who are yet to win a match.
Peter Gilbert should be in defence for Southend.
Darren Moss was missing from Morecambe’s last squad so who knows if he’ll be there today.
Macclesfield haven’t yet won at home and now they face third-placed Port Vale, who have a 100% record away from home.
Sam Wedgbury should be in Macclesfield’s squad, most likely on the bench.
Gareth Owen will be in defence for Port Vale but Lewis Haldane is still building up his fitness after a spell in hospital with blood poisoning. Lewis has now returned to training but it will take a while for him to build up his match fitness.
Oxford United v Stockport County
Both these teams have been strongest away this season so it’s Stockport who have the advantage in this match. Oxford have won twice as many games as Stockport this season – two.
Rhys Day won’t play for Oxford due to a long-term knee injury.
Owain fon Williams will probably be on the bench for Stockport. Unfortunately his replacement is doing rather well.
Shrewsbury Town v Northampton Town
Even a point could be enough for Shrewsbury to go top of the table but it’s not entirely in their hands. Northampton got their first win last week.
Tom Bradshaw should be back on the bench for Shrewsbury after playing for the Wales under-19s midweek.
Paul Walker might be out of the squad again as their first-choice goalkeeper is fit again.
Southend United v Morecambe
It looks as though Southend will have a better time this season than last season but the same so far can’t be said about last year’s play-off semi-finalists Morecambe, who are yet to win a match.
Peter Gilbert should be in defence for Southend.
Darren Moss was missing from Morecambe’s last squad so who knows if he’ll be there today.
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