Shrewsbury Town v Bradford City
Shrewsbury and Bradford fans will have been disappointed with the way their teams ended their season – and they can’t both be happy with their team’s start to this season either.
Shrewsbury have released lots of young Welsh players including Will Richards, who sat on the bench for about a third of Shrewsbury’s league games. But Tom Bradshaw is still at the club which is great news.
Michael Flynn considered leaving Bradford but he’s decided to stay. He probably won’t play today though as he has a stomach injury. Matthew Tipton had a trial with the club following his release from Macclesfield Town but he wasn’t offered a contract and ended up in Dundalk.
Southend United v Stockport County
Last season, Southend and Stockport had problems both with finances and winning games – although Southend did make a good start. Both will want a new start this season – but they can’t both have one.
Southend aren’t allowed to sign any new players due to a transfer embargo but Peter Gilbert has signed a pre-contract agreement following his release from Northampton Town. He won’t play or anything though as he’s injured his ankle.
There were rumours about Owain fon Williams being up for sale but Stockport denied it and he’s still there now. Maybe young striker Craig Roberts will build on his three League appearances on the bench last season.
Stevenage v Macclesfield Town
Stevenage win promotion to the League fourteen years after first winning the Conference and failing to go up. They start against Macclesfield, who are expected to struggle.
Macclesfield have released Matthew Tipton (he's now at Dundalk) but they’ve signed a new Welsh player, Sam Wedgbury from Sheffield United. Let’s hope he gets some more chances at Macclesfield.
Torquay United v Northampton Town
Torquay start the new season with a fully-fit squad but Northampton have quite a few concerns.
Northampton released Peter Gilbert when they got fed up with him messing them around but young goalkeeper Paul Walker is still at the club. He’s been doing well in pre-season but he’s very young, especially for a goalkeeper so the manager wants to look after him a bit and not make him play scary games.
Wycombe Wanderers v Morecambe
Wycombe did manage to claw themselves up to 22nd place last season in League One but with 24 teams in the League and four being relegated, it really wasn’t enough. Morecambe managed an impressive fourth place but losing 6-0 to Dagenham & Redbridge in the first leg of the play-off semi-final must have taken the gloss of it a bit.
Darren Moss should be on the bench at least for Morecambe.
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Saturday, 31 July 2010
Welsh Player News 31st July Non-League/Irish
Will Richards is close to signing a deal with AFC Telford.
Kayne McLaggon is another whose trial doesn’t seem to have ended with a contract offer. He was on trial at Hereford United but he is now with Salisbury City, now three divisions below Hereford if I counted right. He has scored two in a recent friendly for Salisbury.
Jonathan North seems to have played for a few clubs since his release from Watford and I’m getting a bit confused now. I thought he was with Beaconsfield but it looks like I mixed that up with Hayes & Yeading or possibly Boreham Wood as he’s played for both sides, most recently Boreham Wood.
Matthew Tipton’s trial with Bradford City doesn’t seem to have gone that well. The striker has now signed for Dundalk.
Kayne McLaggon is another whose trial doesn’t seem to have ended with a contract offer. He was on trial at Hereford United but he is now with Salisbury City, now three divisions below Hereford if I counted right. He has scored two in a recent friendly for Salisbury.
Jonathan North seems to have played for a few clubs since his release from Watford and I’m getting a bit confused now. I thought he was with Beaconsfield but it looks like I mixed that up with Hayes & Yeading or possibly Boreham Wood as he’s played for both sides, most recently Boreham Wood.
Matthew Tipton’s trial with Bradford City doesn’t seem to have gone that well. The striker has now signed for Dundalk.
Monday, 19 July 2010
Pre-season Friendlies (Part Six)
Portimonense 3 - 0 Cardiff City
Poor Cardiff but they actually didn’t play that badly. They were just a bit short of players. Adam Matthews came on as a aubstitute but Jonathan Meades was left on the bench because he ‘s too young to play against this sort of opposition (he’ll be just thrilled when he finds that out). Aaron Wildig stayed in Cardiff due to a knee injury.
Portsmouth 1-2 West Ham United
Portsmouth lost to West Ham United but they didn’t especially look like a Championship side playing a Premier League side so who knows, maybe Portsmouth will be back in the Premier League before long. I hope not though. I want Cardiff City and Millwall to go up with either Hull City or Middlesbrough. That won’t happen though.
Arron Davies did well for new club Peterborough. Jack Collison wouldn’t have played for West Ham as he’s recovering from a knee operation but Danny Gabbidon might have played. I tried to find out but I couldn't.
San Jose Earthquakes 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur
Gareth Bale was arguably Tottenham’s most dangerous player but they still drew with San José which is quite funny if you’re an Arsenal supporter. Gareth hurt his ankle but he says it’s just bruising.
SC Olhanense 1-2 Nottingham Forest
Robert Earnshaw scored the opening goal for Nottngham Forest. Rob played the first 45 minutes with Chris Gunter coming on after half-time.
Southport 0-3 Blackburn Rovers
Jason Brown played the second half in goal as Blackburn beat Southport.
AFC Telford 3-0 Prescot Cables
Will Richards played well for AFC Telford and the Shropshire Star correctly predicted that he’d be offered a contract following the game.
Poor Cardiff but they actually didn’t play that badly. They were just a bit short of players. Adam Matthews came on as a aubstitute but Jonathan Meades was left on the bench because he ‘s too young to play against this sort of opposition (he’ll be just thrilled when he finds that out). Aaron Wildig stayed in Cardiff due to a knee injury.
Portsmouth 1-2 West Ham United
Portsmouth lost to West Ham United but they didn’t especially look like a Championship side playing a Premier League side so who knows, maybe Portsmouth will be back in the Premier League before long. I hope not though. I want Cardiff City and Millwall to go up with either Hull City or Middlesbrough. That won’t happen though.
Arron Davies did well for new club Peterborough. Jack Collison wouldn’t have played for West Ham as he’s recovering from a knee operation but Danny Gabbidon might have played. I tried to find out but I couldn't.
San Jose Earthquakes 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur
Gareth Bale was arguably Tottenham’s most dangerous player but they still drew with San José which is quite funny if you’re an Arsenal supporter. Gareth hurt his ankle but he says it’s just bruising.
SC Olhanense 1-2 Nottingham Forest
Robert Earnshaw scored the opening goal for Nottngham Forest. Rob played the first 45 minutes with Chris Gunter coming on after half-time.
Southport 0-3 Blackburn Rovers
Jason Brown played the second half in goal as Blackburn beat Southport.
AFC Telford 3-0 Prescot Cables
Will Richards played well for AFC Telford and the Shropshire Star correctly predicted that he’d be offered a contract following the game.
Friday, 16 July 2010
Welsh Player News (Players on Trial)
Colchester United manager John Ward will make a decision this week on whether or not to keep any of his three trialists – one of whom is former Southampton midfielder Lloyd James. Lloyd played 45 minutes for Colchester in their 2-0 win over Dover Athletic and ever so nearly scored from a free kick. Lloyd said he would jump at the chance to join Colchester permanently.
Matthew Tipton is on trial at Bradford City. He was released by Macclesfield Town at the end of last season.
Trialists Garyn Preen played the whole of the second half in Burton Albion’s 2-1 win over Ilkeston Town. Burton manager Paul Peschisolido says he was impressed by all his trialists.
Josh Klein-Davies was one of seven players offered a trial at Cheltenham Town. Following a 0-0 draw with Leamington, he’s now one of four who remain in with a chance of signing for the club permanently. It’s a bit like Big Brother. Josh's goal against Cirencester can only help.
Trialist Will Richards impressed AFC Telford manager Andy Sinton in a late run-out as AFC Telford lost 2-0 to The New Saints. His chances of being signed look pretty good.
Jonathan North, who was released by Watford this summer, is on trial with Beaconsfield.
Lewis Price has joined Crystal Palace on trial. He was released by Derby County at the end of last season after spending the whole season with Brentford, mostly not playing.
Matthew Tipton is on trial at Bradford City. He was released by Macclesfield Town at the end of last season.
Trialists Garyn Preen played the whole of the second half in Burton Albion’s 2-1 win over Ilkeston Town. Burton manager Paul Peschisolido says he was impressed by all his trialists.
Josh Klein-Davies was one of seven players offered a trial at Cheltenham Town. Following a 0-0 draw with Leamington, he’s now one of four who remain in with a chance of signing for the club permanently. It’s a bit like Big Brother. Josh's goal against Cirencester can only help.
Trialist Will Richards impressed AFC Telford manager Andy Sinton in a late run-out as AFC Telford lost 2-0 to The New Saints. His chances of being signed look pretty good.
Jonathan North, who was released by Watford this summer, is on trial with Beaconsfield.
Lewis Price has joined Crystal Palace on trial. He was released by Derby County at the end of last season after spending the whole season with Brentford, mostly not playing.
Friday, 9 July 2010
Welsh Player News (Players on Trial)
Lloyd James, who was released by Southampton at the end of last season, is now training with Colchester United.
Arron Davies was expected to sign for Yeovil Town next season – he would have signed for them in January if the rules had allowed for it. But it seems he could be joining Peterborough United instead – Arron has travelled to Portugal with the Peterborough squad.
Garyn Preen is on trial at Burton Albion after being released by Southampton at the end of last season.
Josh Klein-Davies is on trial at Cheltenham Town. He spent last season with Weston-super-mare.
Peter Gilbert has left Northampton Town after his manager decided he’d just had enough. Peter had agreed a new contract but hadn’t signed it and Ian Sampson thought he was holding out for a better offer so he said fine, piss off and get a better offer, we don’t want you here. Which was a bit mean of him but there you go. Southend United jumped at the chance to sign someone decent.and Peter is expected to sign for them after their transfer embargo has been lifted. Technically Peter isn't on trial as such but neither is he officially a Southend player.
Will Richards, who was released by Shrewsbury Town when I wasn't looking, is on trial with AFC Telford.
Arron Davies was expected to sign for Yeovil Town next season – he would have signed for them in January if the rules had allowed for it. But it seems he could be joining Peterborough United instead – Arron has travelled to Portugal with the Peterborough squad.
Garyn Preen is on trial at Burton Albion after being released by Southampton at the end of last season.
Josh Klein-Davies is on trial at Cheltenham Town. He spent last season with Weston-super-mare.
Peter Gilbert has left Northampton Town after his manager decided he’d just had enough. Peter had agreed a new contract but hadn’t signed it and Ian Sampson thought he was holding out for a better offer so he said fine, piss off and get a better offer, we don’t want you here. Which was a bit mean of him but there you go. Southend United jumped at the chance to sign someone decent.and Peter is expected to sign for them after their transfer embargo has been lifted. Technically Peter isn't on trial as such but neither is he officially a Southend player.
Will Richards, who was released by Shrewsbury Town when I wasn't looking, is on trial with AFC Telford.
Saturday, 1 May 2010
League Two Fixtures 1st May Part 3
Rochdale v Burton Albion
Rochdale could be caught by third-placed Bournemouth if they lose this game. If they draw, Bournemouth will be behind on goal difference if they win/ Burton could still just about finish in the top half.
Tony James was rested for Burton’s last match. They lost but they were playing Bournemouth. Still, I hope he’ll be back to face Rochdale. At 31, Tony isn’t exactly one of the youngest in Burton’s squad. But the man who’ll be between the sticks tomorrow, Kevin Poole, is almost old enough to be Tony’s father.
Shrewsbury Town v Morecambe
Both sides harbour hopes of the play-offs although Shrewsbury would have to win all their games and rely on six of the other play-off hopefuls to drop lots of points. They’ve also just sacked their manager which usually doesn’t help at this stage. Morecambe are currently eighth and are only outside the play-offs on goal difference.
Shrewsbury have a few injuries so maybe Will Richards will come back into the squad. He was on the losing side when Shrewsbury Reserves played Derby County Reserves in the League Central division. But Derby’s team did include Robbie Savage. Also in Shrewsbury’s team were Tom Bradshaw, Wayne Farmer and some other players with Welsh-sounding names. Iain Edmunds was on the bench.
Darren Moss just has to keep his place after scoring that brilliant goal for Morecambe last weekend. But that doesn’t mean he’ll be picked.
Rochdale could be caught by third-placed Bournemouth if they lose this game. If they draw, Bournemouth will be behind on goal difference if they win/ Burton could still just about finish in the top half.
Tony James was rested for Burton’s last match. They lost but they were playing Bournemouth. Still, I hope he’ll be back to face Rochdale. At 31, Tony isn’t exactly one of the youngest in Burton’s squad. But the man who’ll be between the sticks tomorrow, Kevin Poole, is almost old enough to be Tony’s father.
Shrewsbury Town v Morecambe
Both sides harbour hopes of the play-offs although Shrewsbury would have to win all their games and rely on six of the other play-off hopefuls to drop lots of points. They’ve also just sacked their manager which usually doesn’t help at this stage. Morecambe are currently eighth and are only outside the play-offs on goal difference.
Shrewsbury have a few injuries so maybe Will Richards will come back into the squad. He was on the losing side when Shrewsbury Reserves played Derby County Reserves in the League Central division. But Derby’s team did include Robbie Savage. Also in Shrewsbury’s team were Tom Bradshaw, Wayne Farmer and some other players with Welsh-sounding names. Iain Edmunds was on the bench.
Darren Moss just has to keep his place after scoring that brilliant goal for Morecambe last weekend. But that doesn’t mean he’ll be picked.
Monday, 26 April 2010
League Two Results 24th April Part 2
Lincoln City 1-0 Bury
Lincoln’s win ensured their survival while a defeat wasn’t quite enough to put Bury out of the play-off places.
I’m getting a bit confused about Lincoln loanee David Stephens. First he’s on the bench, then he’s out of the squad, then he’s on the bench, then he’s out of the squad. So the only think I was sure of was that he wouldn’t be in the starting line-up? Right? Wrong. David started the match, finished the match, and was arguably the Man of the Match.
Morecambe 1-0 Dagenham & Redbridge
The battle for the League Two play-off places is very, very close. Morecambe are now 8th, out of the play-offs on goal difference. Dag & Red are now down to 11th – but they’re only a point behind Morecambe.
Darren Moss started for Morecambe and played the whole match. But that wasn’t all he did. He also scored a brilliant goal in the 86th minute. He would love to be promoted with Morecambe after losing the play-off final with Shrewsbury Town last year.
Tony Roberts was in goal for Dag & Red.
Northampton Town 2-0 Shrewsbury Town
This win for Northampton keeps them just a point behind the play-offs but for Shrewsbury the dream is pretty much over. But they could probably still do it, depending on the fixtures still to play.
Peter Gilbert played in defence for the winning team.
Will Richards wasn’t in Shrewsbury’s squad.
Port Vale 2-1 Notts County
Port Vale always said they could get into the play-offs and the dream has never been so alive as it is now. There are still a lot of teams in it but Port Vale are still 7th. And they’ve just beaten the almost unbeatable Notts County.
Craig Davies – who recovered from a knee injury in time to play - and Lewis Haldane both started for Port Vale but neither could find the net although match reports suggest Lewis got the assist for the second goal. Gareth Owen failed a fitness test on his back and hip and wasn’t in the squad.
Ben Davies looked lively for Notts County and took one great free kick that deserved to be an assist – but the resulting shot was inches wide. Maybe if Ben hadn’t gone off injured after twenty-three minutes, the result could have been slightly different. Not that Port Vale didn’t fully deserve their win.
Torquay United 1-0 Macclesfield Town
Torquay stretched their unbeaten run to six games and moved up to 18th place. But most importantly, they are now safe from relegation. They’re actually above Macclesfield on goal difference now.
Matthew Tipton was a late substitute for Macclesfield.
Lincoln’s win ensured their survival while a defeat wasn’t quite enough to put Bury out of the play-off places.
I’m getting a bit confused about Lincoln loanee David Stephens. First he’s on the bench, then he’s out of the squad, then he’s on the bench, then he’s out of the squad. So the only think I was sure of was that he wouldn’t be in the starting line-up? Right? Wrong. David started the match, finished the match, and was arguably the Man of the Match.
Morecambe 1-0 Dagenham & Redbridge
The battle for the League Two play-off places is very, very close. Morecambe are now 8th, out of the play-offs on goal difference. Dag & Red are now down to 11th – but they’re only a point behind Morecambe.
Darren Moss started for Morecambe and played the whole match. But that wasn’t all he did. He also scored a brilliant goal in the 86th minute. He would love to be promoted with Morecambe after losing the play-off final with Shrewsbury Town last year.
Tony Roberts was in goal for Dag & Red.
Northampton Town 2-0 Shrewsbury Town
This win for Northampton keeps them just a point behind the play-offs but for Shrewsbury the dream is pretty much over. But they could probably still do it, depending on the fixtures still to play.
Peter Gilbert played in defence for the winning team.
Will Richards wasn’t in Shrewsbury’s squad.
Port Vale 2-1 Notts County
Port Vale always said they could get into the play-offs and the dream has never been so alive as it is now. There are still a lot of teams in it but Port Vale are still 7th. And they’ve just beaten the almost unbeatable Notts County.
Craig Davies – who recovered from a knee injury in time to play - and Lewis Haldane both started for Port Vale but neither could find the net although match reports suggest Lewis got the assist for the second goal. Gareth Owen failed a fitness test on his back and hip and wasn’t in the squad.
Ben Davies looked lively for Notts County and took one great free kick that deserved to be an assist – but the resulting shot was inches wide. Maybe if Ben hadn’t gone off injured after twenty-three minutes, the result could have been slightly different. Not that Port Vale didn’t fully deserve their win.
Torquay United 1-0 Macclesfield Town
Torquay stretched their unbeaten run to six games and moved up to 18th place. But most importantly, they are now safe from relegation. They’re actually above Macclesfield on goal difference now.
Matthew Tipton was a late substitute for Macclesfield.
Tuesday, 20 April 2010
League Two Results 17th April Part 2
Notts County 4-1 Morecambe
Notts County confirmed their promotion in style, putting four past Morecambe and staying a point ahead of Rochdale. Morecambe in 11th place look a long way from the play-offs now but there’s actually only two points in it.
It seems Notts County can’t score any goals without Ben Davies wanting to get in on the action. This time he got the assist for the third goal and scored the fourth. If he keeps going it won’t just be the Welsh non-professional team who are interested. I can’t wait to see how he does in League One nest season. I know playing against Morecambe is a bit different from playing against England but let me dream okay? Besides, he could be playing against Leeds United next season.
Darren Moss played in defence for Morecambe. So he probably didn’t enjoy the match nearly as much as Ben did.
Rochdale 1-0 Northampton Town
Rochdale confirmed their promotion in less emphatic style than Notts County – but it was three points just the same. The last time Rochdale weren’t in League One (or Division 3 or Division 2 or whatever it was calling itself), my mum was at school so that was quite a long time ago really.
Northampton are only three points outside the play-offs so these two teams could be meeting again in the League next season.
Peter Gilbert played for Northampton.
Rotherham United 0-0 Cheltenham Town
At one time, Rotherham looked like overtaking Bournemouth and getting the third automatic promotion place. They could still do it but I bet they won’t. Now they won’t even definitely be in the play-off places after the next game unless any of Bury, Aldershot Town, Dagenham & Redbridge and Chesterfield are playing each other.
Only managing a point against Cheltenham, a team who would be called ‘struggling Cheltenham’ if Darlington and Grimsby Town weren’t so bad, might not bode well for their future.
Josh Low played for Cheltenham but he couldn’t manage all those goals and assists he got against Bury, who aren’t that much worse than Rotherham really. Maybe Josh’s manager should have a word with him again. I don’t really want my Welsh players getting into trouble but it worked so well last time.
Shrewsbury Town 1-0 Lincoln City
Shrewsbury’s play-off hopes are just about alive after this win over Lincoln. They’re only four points away but that’s quite a lot at this stage of the season. Lincoln are eight points away from the relegation zone and it’s hard to believe they’re really in any danger.
Shrewsbury had so many players out, they could only put six substitutes on the bench, including Tom Bradshaw, who moved to Wales at the age of two months and is probably eligible for Wales under the education rule if nothing else. I’ll adopt him for the time being anyway. Whatever his nationality, he looks a good player – he scored twice on his debut against Crewe Alexandra and he’s only seventeen.
Will Richards was also out with a bug but he recovered in time to join Wayne Farmer, Iain Edmunds and quite possibly some more Welsh players I don’t know about as Shrewsbury under-18s lost to title rivals Preston North End.
David Stephens was on the bench again for Lincoln.
Notts County confirmed their promotion in style, putting four past Morecambe and staying a point ahead of Rochdale. Morecambe in 11th place look a long way from the play-offs now but there’s actually only two points in it.
It seems Notts County can’t score any goals without Ben Davies wanting to get in on the action. This time he got the assist for the third goal and scored the fourth. If he keeps going it won’t just be the Welsh non-professional team who are interested. I can’t wait to see how he does in League One nest season. I know playing against Morecambe is a bit different from playing against England but let me dream okay? Besides, he could be playing against Leeds United next season.
Darren Moss played in defence for Morecambe. So he probably didn’t enjoy the match nearly as much as Ben did.
Rochdale 1-0 Northampton Town
Rochdale confirmed their promotion in less emphatic style than Notts County – but it was three points just the same. The last time Rochdale weren’t in League One (or Division 3 or Division 2 or whatever it was calling itself), my mum was at school so that was quite a long time ago really.
Northampton are only three points outside the play-offs so these two teams could be meeting again in the League next season.
Peter Gilbert played for Northampton.
Rotherham United 0-0 Cheltenham Town
At one time, Rotherham looked like overtaking Bournemouth and getting the third automatic promotion place. They could still do it but I bet they won’t. Now they won’t even definitely be in the play-off places after the next game unless any of Bury, Aldershot Town, Dagenham & Redbridge and Chesterfield are playing each other.
Only managing a point against Cheltenham, a team who would be called ‘struggling Cheltenham’ if Darlington and Grimsby Town weren’t so bad, might not bode well for their future.
Josh Low played for Cheltenham but he couldn’t manage all those goals and assists he got against Bury, who aren’t that much worse than Rotherham really. Maybe Josh’s manager should have a word with him again. I don’t really want my Welsh players getting into trouble but it worked so well last time.
Shrewsbury Town 1-0 Lincoln City
Shrewsbury’s play-off hopes are just about alive after this win over Lincoln. They’re only four points away but that’s quite a lot at this stage of the season. Lincoln are eight points away from the relegation zone and it’s hard to believe they’re really in any danger.
Shrewsbury had so many players out, they could only put six substitutes on the bench, including Tom Bradshaw, who moved to Wales at the age of two months and is probably eligible for Wales under the education rule if nothing else. I’ll adopt him for the time being anyway. Whatever his nationality, he looks a good player – he scored twice on his debut against Crewe Alexandra and he’s only seventeen.
Will Richards was also out with a bug but he recovered in time to join Wayne Farmer, Iain Edmunds and quite possibly some more Welsh players I don’t know about as Shrewsbury under-18s lost to title rivals Preston North End.
David Stephens was on the bench again for Lincoln.
Saturday, 17 April 2010
League Two Fixtures 17th April Part 2
Macclesfield Town v Chesterfield
Chesterfield need to win to keep them in the play-off places but Macclesfield only need a point to ensure sure they’re mathematically guaranteed to spend next season in League Two (although the chances are they would do even if they lose their next four games – Grimsby Town could catch them on points but Macclesfield have a much better goal difference.
Matthew Tipton would probably love another start but he scored an own goal last week and that tends not to go down well with managers.
Robert Page was back in Chesterfield’s starting line-up for the last game so I hope he’ll stay there. Mark Crossley will probably be on the bench though.
Notts County v Morecambe
Notts County moved to the top of the table after beating Lincoln City. A point today will see them promoted no matter what Rotherham United do. Morecambe are out of the play-off zone but only by a point.
Ben Davies seems to be getting a goal or an assist in every game at the moment – so watch out for Wales’ answer to Lionel Messi. Darren Moss played for Morecambe reserves as they beat Tranmere Rovers reserves 5-2 this week and Sky Sports think he could start the non-reserve match too.
Rochdale v Northampton Town
Rochdale were looking certain to win the League but they’ve recently suffered a string of poor results, including most recently a defeat to, well, Darlington. Oops! Notts County have now claimed the top spot and Bournemouth are gaining on Rochdale now. But they could seal promotion today if Rotherham United fail to win.
Northampton are one of three teams who are just two points outside the play-offs.
Peter Gilbert should play for Northampton.
Rotherham United v Cheltenham Town
Rotherham need to win to stand any chances of winning the League but I imagine they’ll be thinking more of 3rd place now. Cheltenham moved up a place this week and their small chances of relegation will disappear almost completely if they win this weekend and Grimsby Town lose.
Josh Low will be in Cheltenham’s line-up. He’s scored two goals in the last two games so I’m sure he’ll want to keep that run going.
Shrewsbury Town v Lincoln City
Shrewsbury are six points outside the play-offs but that doesn’t mean they can’t get there. I don’t think they will though. A win could see Lincoln mathematically safe from relegation.
Shrewsbury’s Will Richards has been ill this week, poor baby, and might not be available for this match. David Stephens could be on Lincoln’s bench.
Chesterfield need to win to keep them in the play-off places but Macclesfield only need a point to ensure sure they’re mathematically guaranteed to spend next season in League Two (although the chances are they would do even if they lose their next four games – Grimsby Town could catch them on points but Macclesfield have a much better goal difference.
Matthew Tipton would probably love another start but he scored an own goal last week and that tends not to go down well with managers.
Robert Page was back in Chesterfield’s starting line-up for the last game so I hope he’ll stay there. Mark Crossley will probably be on the bench though.
Notts County v Morecambe
Notts County moved to the top of the table after beating Lincoln City. A point today will see them promoted no matter what Rotherham United do. Morecambe are out of the play-off zone but only by a point.
Ben Davies seems to be getting a goal or an assist in every game at the moment – so watch out for Wales’ answer to Lionel Messi. Darren Moss played for Morecambe reserves as they beat Tranmere Rovers reserves 5-2 this week and Sky Sports think he could start the non-reserve match too.
Rochdale v Northampton Town
Rochdale were looking certain to win the League but they’ve recently suffered a string of poor results, including most recently a defeat to, well, Darlington. Oops! Notts County have now claimed the top spot and Bournemouth are gaining on Rochdale now. But they could seal promotion today if Rotherham United fail to win.
Northampton are one of three teams who are just two points outside the play-offs.
Peter Gilbert should play for Northampton.
Rotherham United v Cheltenham Town
Rotherham need to win to stand any chances of winning the League but I imagine they’ll be thinking more of 3rd place now. Cheltenham moved up a place this week and their small chances of relegation will disappear almost completely if they win this weekend and Grimsby Town lose.
Josh Low will be in Cheltenham’s line-up. He’s scored two goals in the last two games so I’m sure he’ll want to keep that run going.
Shrewsbury Town v Lincoln City
Shrewsbury are six points outside the play-offs but that doesn’t mean they can’t get there. I don’t think they will though. A win could see Lincoln mathematically safe from relegation.
Shrewsbury’s Will Richards has been ill this week, poor baby, and might not be available for this match. David Stephens could be on Lincoln’s bench.
Friday, 16 April 2010
League Two Results 13th April Part 2
Grimsby Town 2-2 Chesterfield
Grimsby were 2-0 up at one stage but there’s a reason why Chesterfield are in the play-off places and Grimsby’s best chance of the play-offs is getting into the Conference ones next season.
Robert Page was back in Chesterfield’s starting line-up while in Mark Crossley they have a very experienced substitute goalkeeper.
Macclesfield Town 1-1 Burton Albion
Macclesfield took the lead early on but an own goal from my favourite Macclesfield player gave Burton an equaliser. Both clubs look set to finish in mid-table which is really good considering where they expected them to finish – I thought about 10th for Burton and 23rd for Macclesfield.
Matthew Tipton finally got a start and he even scored a goal but he kind of got it in the wrong net. I think Macclesfield are very lucky to have a striker (BBC Sport rightly called him a ‘star striker’ even though he’s mostly been bench-warming lately) who is prepared to track back and defend. They should definitely offer him a new contract.
Tony James was in defence for Burton and came very close to getting them a late winner.
Notts County 3-1 Lincoln City
Notts County moved to the top of the table with a win over Lincoln. They could have been promoted too but unfortunately Rotherham United remembered how to win. But never mind lads, it won’t be long now. Lincoln are safely in 20th place.
Ben Davies didn’t score this time but he got the assist for the first goal. I think I might marry him, if he carries on scoring and setting up goals every week he’s going to make me very happy.
David Stephens wasn’t on the bench for Lincoln. But I still love him… which might be a problem if I’m going to marry Ben.
Rotherham United 1-0 Northampton Town
Ten-man Rotherham spoiled Notts County’s promotion party when they beat Northampton Town. But as Northampton had only nine men perhaps it wasn’t really surprising. Northampton are two points outside the play-offs.
Peter Gilbert played in defence for Northampton.
Shrewsbury Town 1-1 Cheltenham Town
Shrewsbury still entertain hopes of the play-offs while Cheltenham might not be as safe as they look. But they did move ahead of Barnet on goal difference.
Will Richards wasn’t in Shrewsbury’s side. Josh Low nearly scored again which would have made it three in two games.
Grimsby were 2-0 up at one stage but there’s a reason why Chesterfield are in the play-off places and Grimsby’s best chance of the play-offs is getting into the Conference ones next season.
Robert Page was back in Chesterfield’s starting line-up while in Mark Crossley they have a very experienced substitute goalkeeper.
Macclesfield Town 1-1 Burton Albion
Macclesfield took the lead early on but an own goal from my favourite Macclesfield player gave Burton an equaliser. Both clubs look set to finish in mid-table which is really good considering where they expected them to finish – I thought about 10th for Burton and 23rd for Macclesfield.
Matthew Tipton finally got a start and he even scored a goal but he kind of got it in the wrong net. I think Macclesfield are very lucky to have a striker (BBC Sport rightly called him a ‘star striker’ even though he’s mostly been bench-warming lately) who is prepared to track back and defend. They should definitely offer him a new contract.
Tony James was in defence for Burton and came very close to getting them a late winner.
Notts County 3-1 Lincoln City
Notts County moved to the top of the table with a win over Lincoln. They could have been promoted too but unfortunately Rotherham United remembered how to win. But never mind lads, it won’t be long now. Lincoln are safely in 20th place.
Ben Davies didn’t score this time but he got the assist for the first goal. I think I might marry him, if he carries on scoring and setting up goals every week he’s going to make me very happy.
David Stephens wasn’t on the bench for Lincoln. But I still love him… which might be a problem if I’m going to marry Ben.
Rotherham United 1-0 Northampton Town
Ten-man Rotherham spoiled Notts County’s promotion party when they beat Northampton Town. But as Northampton had only nine men perhaps it wasn’t really surprising. Northampton are two points outside the play-offs.
Peter Gilbert played in defence for Northampton.
Shrewsbury Town 1-1 Cheltenham Town
Shrewsbury still entertain hopes of the play-offs while Cheltenham might not be as safe as they look. But they did move ahead of Barnet on goal difference.
Will Richards wasn’t in Shrewsbury’s side. Josh Low nearly scored again which would have made it three in two games.
Tuesday, 13 April 2010
League Two Fixtures 13th April Part 2
Grimsby Town v Chesterfield
Grimsby can survive. They really can. I’m just really not sure they’ll get two wins and two draws. I also think that probably won’t be enough to catch either Cheltenham Town or Torquay United. But feel free to prove me wrong, Grimsby. Chesterfield are in the play-off places but could be dumped out if results don’t go their way.
Chesterfield have been leaving both Mark Crossley and Robert Page on the bench lately. It doesn’t seem to have worked so far.
Macclesfield Town v Burton Albion
If Macclesfield win, they’ll almost certainly not go down as I can’t see Grimsby overcoming their goal difference, even if they do win all their remaining games. I also can’t see Burton getting into the play-offs but a good run could put them close which will be great really.
Matthew Tipton will probably be on the bench for Macclesfield because he always is. If he does play, he’ll need to get past Burton defender Tony James.
Notts County v Lincoln City
Notts County are now just two points behind leaders Rochdale with a game in hand. Lincoln are struggling in the sense that they don’t have loads of points but it’s hard to consider them true relegation contenders at the moment.
A lovely Notts County supporter and fellow blogger kindly brought my attention to Ben Davies, who is a regular for County and even scored their winning goals against in Notts County’s last two games - and the third goal in the game before that, he’s been on a great run of goals and assists. So he’s just got to play tonight.
I’m always thrilled to discover new Welsh players – Ben was born in England but he’s played for the Welsh semi-professional side so he’s Welsh to me – and it now means I’m going to get extra excited about the League Two title run-in. Come on Notts County!
David Stephens might be on the bench for Lincoln if there’s a space (I think they should make space for him but I’m biased).
Rotherham United v Northampton Town
Rotherham could still get automatic promotion if they can have another good run but they’re relying on Bournemouth to slip up. Northampton are just one point outside the play-offs – this match could be a dress rehearsal.
Peter Gilbert should play for Northampton. Goalkeeper Paul Walker, who has made a handful of appearances on the bench for Northampton, has been offered his first professional contract.
Shrewsbury Town v Cheltenham Town
Shrewsbury could still make the play-offs if they work really hard and get a bit of luck too. Cheltenham are the most likely to go down if Grimsby get their act together.
Will Richards might or might not be in Shrewsbury’s squad. Josh Low probably won’t have as good a game for Cheltenham as he did at the weekend but I’m sure he wouldn’t mind getting another two goals and an assist. It’s no surprise to hear he’s in The Football League’s League Two Team of the Week.
Grimsby can survive. They really can. I’m just really not sure they’ll get two wins and two draws. I also think that probably won’t be enough to catch either Cheltenham Town or Torquay United. But feel free to prove me wrong, Grimsby. Chesterfield are in the play-off places but could be dumped out if results don’t go their way.
Chesterfield have been leaving both Mark Crossley and Robert Page on the bench lately. It doesn’t seem to have worked so far.
Macclesfield Town v Burton Albion
If Macclesfield win, they’ll almost certainly not go down as I can’t see Grimsby overcoming their goal difference, even if they do win all their remaining games. I also can’t see Burton getting into the play-offs but a good run could put them close which will be great really.
Matthew Tipton will probably be on the bench for Macclesfield because he always is. If he does play, he’ll need to get past Burton defender Tony James.
Notts County v Lincoln City
Notts County are now just two points behind leaders Rochdale with a game in hand. Lincoln are struggling in the sense that they don’t have loads of points but it’s hard to consider them true relegation contenders at the moment.
A lovely Notts County supporter and fellow blogger kindly brought my attention to Ben Davies, who is a regular for County and even scored their winning goals against in Notts County’s last two games - and the third goal in the game before that, he’s been on a great run of goals and assists. So he’s just got to play tonight.
I’m always thrilled to discover new Welsh players – Ben was born in England but he’s played for the Welsh semi-professional side so he’s Welsh to me – and it now means I’m going to get extra excited about the League Two title run-in. Come on Notts County!
David Stephens might be on the bench for Lincoln if there’s a space (I think they should make space for him but I’m biased).
Rotherham United v Northampton Town
Rotherham could still get automatic promotion if they can have another good run but they’re relying on Bournemouth to slip up. Northampton are just one point outside the play-offs – this match could be a dress rehearsal.
Peter Gilbert should play for Northampton. Goalkeeper Paul Walker, who has made a handful of appearances on the bench for Northampton, has been offered his first professional contract.
Shrewsbury Town v Cheltenham Town
Shrewsbury could still make the play-offs if they work really hard and get a bit of luck too. Cheltenham are the most likely to go down if Grimsby get their act together.
Will Richards might or might not be in Shrewsbury’s squad. Josh Low probably won’t have as good a game for Cheltenham as he did at the weekend but I’m sure he wouldn’t mind getting another two goals and an assist. It’s no surprise to hear he’s in The Football League’s League Two Team of the Week.
Monday, 12 April 2010
League Two Results 10th April Part 1
Barnet 1-2 Macclesfield Town
Barnet lose again but look likely to stay up anyway as Grimsby Town are never going to win enough games to catch them. Macclesfield continue to go well under their caretaker manager Gary Simpson.
Matthew Tipton stayed on the bench. Gary Simpson wanted to bring a striker and had the choice of Tipton or Rooney. I’d have chosen Matthew but plenty wouldn’t.
Burton Albion 1-1 Bradford City
Both teams’ seasons have stalled somewhat but Burton can be happy with a more than creditable first league season, while Bradford are at least now getting the odd point here and there.
Tony James played in defence for Burton and might possibly have had something to do with Bradford’s opener but only if you’re feeling very mean. Bradford’s Michael Flynn is still out with a rib injury.
Cheltenham Town 5-2 Bury
Cheltenham remained seven points clear of trouble with victory over Bury – out of the play-offs on goal difference – in an eventful game. So many times the game looked to be over – so many times we were proved wrong.
Most of the goals were scored by either Low or Lowe but both were on different sides and it was Low’s side who took the three points. And Low just happens to be Welshman Josh Low. Josh doesn’t score many – and manager Mark Yates had a word in his ear about his performances just this week - but this time he scored both the third and fourth goals, also getting the assist for the second goal. Mark Yates was happy with him – and said so too. I just hope Josh got the Man of the Match champagne after all that.
Chesterfield 2-2 Dagenham & Redbridge
Chesterfield needed a win to be sure of staying in the play-off zone. Dag & Red needed to win to get anywhere near the play-offs. As it happened, Chesterfield would have stayed there even if they’d lose and Dag & Red, just four points behind, remain in with a chance too, despite letting a 2-0 lead slip.
Mark Crossley and Robert Page were both on the bench for Chesterfield but Tony Roberts was in goal for Dagenham.
Crewe Alexandra 0-3 Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury won for the first time since February, if I’ve got my spreadsheet right – quite an achievement (or lack of) considering they played both Darlington and Grimsby Town in that time. Shrewsbury could still get into the play-offs – mathematically, they’re not even out of the automatic promotion race – but they’d be lucky to go up this year. They’ll probably finish in mid-table with Crewe.
Will Richards wasn’t in Shrewsbury’s squad.
Barnet lose again but look likely to stay up anyway as Grimsby Town are never going to win enough games to catch them. Macclesfield continue to go well under their caretaker manager Gary Simpson.
Matthew Tipton stayed on the bench. Gary Simpson wanted to bring a striker and had the choice of Tipton or Rooney. I’d have chosen Matthew but plenty wouldn’t.
Burton Albion 1-1 Bradford City
Both teams’ seasons have stalled somewhat but Burton can be happy with a more than creditable first league season, while Bradford are at least now getting the odd point here and there.
Tony James played in defence for Burton and might possibly have had something to do with Bradford’s opener but only if you’re feeling very mean. Bradford’s Michael Flynn is still out with a rib injury.
Cheltenham Town 5-2 Bury
Cheltenham remained seven points clear of trouble with victory over Bury – out of the play-offs on goal difference – in an eventful game. So many times the game looked to be over – so many times we were proved wrong.
Most of the goals were scored by either Low or Lowe but both were on different sides and it was Low’s side who took the three points. And Low just happens to be Welshman Josh Low. Josh doesn’t score many – and manager Mark Yates had a word in his ear about his performances just this week - but this time he scored both the third and fourth goals, also getting the assist for the second goal. Mark Yates was happy with him – and said so too. I just hope Josh got the Man of the Match champagne after all that.
Chesterfield 2-2 Dagenham & Redbridge
Chesterfield needed a win to be sure of staying in the play-off zone. Dag & Red needed to win to get anywhere near the play-offs. As it happened, Chesterfield would have stayed there even if they’d lose and Dag & Red, just four points behind, remain in with a chance too, despite letting a 2-0 lead slip.
Mark Crossley and Robert Page were both on the bench for Chesterfield but Tony Roberts was in goal for Dagenham.
Crewe Alexandra 0-3 Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury won for the first time since February, if I’ve got my spreadsheet right – quite an achievement (or lack of) considering they played both Darlington and Grimsby Town in that time. Shrewsbury could still get into the play-offs – mathematically, they’re not even out of the automatic promotion race – but they’d be lucky to go up this year. They’ll probably finish in mid-table with Crewe.
Will Richards wasn’t in Shrewsbury’s squad.
Saturday, 10 April 2010
League Two Fixtures 10th April Part 1
Barnet v Macclesfield Town
The bottom two are so far away, this probably don’t count as a relegation clash.
Matthew Tipton will probably be on the bench for Macclesfield.
Burton Albion v Bradford City
Both these teams look destined to finish mid-table – but what is a good finish for Burton in their first season in the League will be a disappointing one for Bradford, formerly of the Premier League.
Tony James should play in defence for Burton but Bradford’s Michael Flynn is again likely to miss out with a rib injury.
Cheltenham Town v Bury
Cheltenham are the side most likely to be caught by Grimsby Town (although it doesn’t look very likely to me) whilst Bury need a win to keep them in the play-offs.
Josh Low will probably play for Cheltenham.
Chesterfield v Dagenham & Redbridge
Chesterfield are another side who need to win to be sure of staying in the play-offs but Dag & Red still have a chance of sneaking into the top seven and possibly stealing Chesterfield’s place.
Robert Page was on the bench with Mark Crossley for Chesterfield’s last match. Tony Roberts will play in goal for Dagenham.
Crewe Alexandra v Shrewsbury Town
It hasn’t been a great season for Crewe but Shrewsbury’s in some ways must be more disappointing, as they were in the play-offs until quite recently.
Will Richards might be in Shrewsbury’s squad.
Hereford Town v Grimsby Town
Hereford have struggled this season but they’re not only five points from the top half of the table. Grimsby on the other hand are eight points away… from safety.
Ryan Green, Ryan Valentine and Darren Jones could all play for Hereford.
The bottom two are so far away, this probably don’t count as a relegation clash.
Matthew Tipton will probably be on the bench for Macclesfield.
Burton Albion v Bradford City
Both these teams look destined to finish mid-table – but what is a good finish for Burton in their first season in the League will be a disappointing one for Bradford, formerly of the Premier League.
Tony James should play in defence for Burton but Bradford’s Michael Flynn is again likely to miss out with a rib injury.
Cheltenham Town v Bury
Cheltenham are the side most likely to be caught by Grimsby Town (although it doesn’t look very likely to me) whilst Bury need a win to keep them in the play-offs.
Josh Low will probably play for Cheltenham.
Chesterfield v Dagenham & Redbridge
Chesterfield are another side who need to win to be sure of staying in the play-offs but Dag & Red still have a chance of sneaking into the top seven and possibly stealing Chesterfield’s place.
Robert Page was on the bench with Mark Crossley for Chesterfield’s last match. Tony Roberts will play in goal for Dagenham.
Crewe Alexandra v Shrewsbury Town
It hasn’t been a great season for Crewe but Shrewsbury’s in some ways must be more disappointing, as they were in the play-offs until quite recently.
Will Richards might be in Shrewsbury’s squad.
Hereford Town v Grimsby Town
Hereford have struggled this season but they’re not only five points from the top half of the table. Grimsby on the other hand are eight points away… from safety.
Ryan Green, Ryan Valentine and Darren Jones could all play for Hereford.
Thursday, 8 April 2010
League Two Results 5th April Part 2
Lincoln City 1-3 Morecambe
Morecambe’s win means they are just three points from the play-offs while Lincoln probably could just about still go down, if something really weird happened.
Lincoln loanee David Stephens was on the bench while Darren Moss was back in the starting line-up for Morecambe.
Northampton Town 0-0 Torquay United
Northampton dropped out of the play-off zone by only drawing with struggling Torquay United.
Peter Gilbert helped Northampton to keep a clean sheet with a great block but I bet the Northampton fans are still disappointed.
Port Vale 3-1 Dagenham & Redbridge
Port Vale are now five points behind the play-off places and maybe they could still do it. But so could Dagenham – they’re only behind Vale n goal difference.
Dag & Red opened the scoring in the 15th minute but Lewis Haldane was there to provide the equaliser just before half-time. Craig Davies provided the assist for the goal that put Port Vale ahead, before getting onto the scoresheet himself in the 78th minute. Craig says he doesn’t want to worry about next season and his future at Brighton & Hove Albion too much – he just wants to enjoy playing regular football and see about getting Port Vale into the top seven.
Gareth Owen also played for Port Vale, and Tony Roberts was in goal for Dag & Red.
Rochdale 0-0 Bournemouth
Bournemouth kept up their challenge for an automatic promotion place by holding leaders Rochdale to a draw. Bournemouth are in 3rd place, six points away from 4th placed Rotherham United.
Rhoys Wiggins says Bournemouth’s point is ‘massive’. I think you’ll find, Rhoys, that a draw against Rochdale gets you the same points as a draw against Darlington… or does it? If wins can be six-pointers, why can’t a draw be a two-pointer? Joe Partington joined Rhoys on the field after 57 minutes.
Shrewsbury Town 0-1 Notts County
Shrewsbury slipped further away from the play-offs when they were beaten by the team in second place.
There was no place in Shrewsbury’s squad for Will Richards.
Morecambe’s win means they are just three points from the play-offs while Lincoln probably could just about still go down, if something really weird happened.
Lincoln loanee David Stephens was on the bench while Darren Moss was back in the starting line-up for Morecambe.
Northampton Town 0-0 Torquay United
Northampton dropped out of the play-off zone by only drawing with struggling Torquay United.
Peter Gilbert helped Northampton to keep a clean sheet with a great block but I bet the Northampton fans are still disappointed.
Port Vale 3-1 Dagenham & Redbridge
Port Vale are now five points behind the play-off places and maybe they could still do it. But so could Dagenham – they’re only behind Vale n goal difference.
Dag & Red opened the scoring in the 15th minute but Lewis Haldane was there to provide the equaliser just before half-time. Craig Davies provided the assist for the goal that put Port Vale ahead, before getting onto the scoresheet himself in the 78th minute. Craig says he doesn’t want to worry about next season and his future at Brighton & Hove Albion too much – he just wants to enjoy playing regular football and see about getting Port Vale into the top seven.
Gareth Owen also played for Port Vale, and Tony Roberts was in goal for Dag & Red.
Rochdale 0-0 Bournemouth
Bournemouth kept up their challenge for an automatic promotion place by holding leaders Rochdale to a draw. Bournemouth are in 3rd place, six points away from 4th placed Rotherham United.
Rhoys Wiggins says Bournemouth’s point is ‘massive’. I think you’ll find, Rhoys, that a draw against Rochdale gets you the same points as a draw against Darlington… or does it? If wins can be six-pointers, why can’t a draw be a two-pointer? Joe Partington joined Rhoys on the field after 57 minutes.
Shrewsbury Town 0-1 Notts County
Shrewsbury slipped further away from the play-offs when they were beaten by the team in second place.
There was no place in Shrewsbury’s squad for Will Richards.
Sunday, 4 April 2010
League Two Results 3rd April Part 2
Hereford United 2-1 Barnet
Hereford’s win lifts them further from danger – not that they were really in any to begin with – but fears are now growing for Barnet’s safety as they continue to drop down the league.
Ryan Green, Ryan Valentine and Darren Jones all played for Hereford. Some think Ryan V should have conceded a penalty but as an Arsene Wenger fan I can only say I didn't see it. (I really didn't.)
Macclesfield Town 1-1 Aldershot Town
Macclesfield are probably okay but they would be even more okay if they had put away some of those chances. A point was enough to put Aldershot back into the play-off places.
Matthew Tipton came off the bench but not even he could score any.
Rotherham United 1-2 Port Vale
It probably isn’t realistic for Port Vale to dream of the play-offs – at least not this season – but they did get to have some way in the automatic promotion places as they beat Rotherham and kept them in the play-offs.
Craig Davies scored Port Vale’s opening goal and remained on the pitch until the 74th minute, when he was replaced by Lewis Haldane. Gareth Owen started off the move that led to Craig’s goal.
Torquay United 2-1 Shrewsbury Town
Torquay got what might prove a vital three points (but probably not, I still think it’s Darlington and Grimsby) as Shrewsbury’s play-off chances continued to slip away.
Will Richards wasn’t in Shrewsbury’s matchday squad.
Hereford’s win lifts them further from danger – not that they were really in any to begin with – but fears are now growing for Barnet’s safety as they continue to drop down the league.
Ryan Green, Ryan Valentine and Darren Jones all played for Hereford. Some think Ryan V should have conceded a penalty but as an Arsene Wenger fan I can only say I didn't see it. (I really didn't.)
Macclesfield Town 1-1 Aldershot Town
Macclesfield are probably okay but they would be even more okay if they had put away some of those chances. A point was enough to put Aldershot back into the play-off places.
Matthew Tipton came off the bench but not even he could score any.
Rotherham United 1-2 Port Vale
It probably isn’t realistic for Port Vale to dream of the play-offs – at least not this season – but they did get to have some way in the automatic promotion places as they beat Rotherham and kept them in the play-offs.
Craig Davies scored Port Vale’s opening goal and remained on the pitch until the 74th minute, when he was replaced by Lewis Haldane. Gareth Owen started off the move that led to Craig’s goal.
Torquay United 2-1 Shrewsbury Town
Torquay got what might prove a vital three points (but probably not, I still think it’s Darlington and Grimsby) as Shrewsbury’s play-off chances continued to slip away.
Will Richards wasn’t in Shrewsbury’s matchday squad.
Friday, 2 April 2010
League Two Fixtures 3rd April Part 2
Hereford United v Barnet
If nothing else, at least Hereford are looking safe. Barnet will overtake them if they win but as long as Grimsby don’t overtake them, there’s no reason to worry.
Ryan Green, Ryan Valentine and Darren Jones will probably all play in defence for Hereford. It must be nice living right next door to Wales.
Macclesfield Town v Aldershot Town
Macclesfield might start feeling a little bit nervous if Grimsby Town win again but I think they’ll be okay. This won’t be an easy game for Macclesfield though. Partly because ‘there are no easy games at this level’ and partly because Aldershot won’t give up their place in the play-offs that easily.
Matthew Tipton will probably be on the bench for Macclesfield.
Morecambe OFF Crewe Alexandra
Already taken care of.
Rotherham United v Port Vale
Rotherham are still very much in the automatic promotion picture, despite being two points behind Bournemouth with no more games in hand.
Gareth Owen was upset to concede a penalty in Vale’s last match after the referee made a mistake and feels Port Vale will struggle to get into the play-offs now. But it might still happen.
Craig Davies and Lewis Haldane will probably also start for Vale.
Torquay United v Shrewsbury United
Shrewsbury have dropped away from the play-offs after a string of disappointing results but they’re not out of it yet. And loads of teams have beaten Torquay.
Will Richards could be on the bench for Shrewsbury.
If nothing else, at least Hereford are looking safe. Barnet will overtake them if they win but as long as Grimsby don’t overtake them, there’s no reason to worry.
Ryan Green, Ryan Valentine and Darren Jones will probably all play in defence for Hereford. It must be nice living right next door to Wales.
Macclesfield Town v Aldershot Town
Macclesfield might start feeling a little bit nervous if Grimsby Town win again but I think they’ll be okay. This won’t be an easy game for Macclesfield though. Partly because ‘there are no easy games at this level’ and partly because Aldershot won’t give up their place in the play-offs that easily.
Matthew Tipton will probably be on the bench for Macclesfield.
Morecambe OFF Crewe Alexandra
Already taken care of.
Rotherham United v Port Vale
Rotherham are still very much in the automatic promotion picture, despite being two points behind Bournemouth with no more games in hand.
Gareth Owen was upset to concede a penalty in Vale’s last match after the referee made a mistake and feels Port Vale will struggle to get into the play-offs now. But it might still happen.
Craig Davies and Lewis Haldane will probably also start for Vale.
Torquay United v Shrewsbury United
Shrewsbury have dropped away from the play-offs after a string of disappointing results but they’re not out of it yet. And loads of teams have beaten Torquay.
Will Richards could be on the bench for Shrewsbury.
Friday, 26 March 2010
League Two Fixtures 27th March Part 2
Lincoln City v Northampton Town
Lincoln look pretty safe but Northampton will need to win to ensure no-one steals their play-off spot.
David Stephens signed for Lincoln on loan from Norwich City while I wasn’t looking but I know about him now. He wasn’t in the squad for their last game but maybe he will be this time.
Peter Gilbert, who has been offered a new contract, will be in defence for Northampton and I’ve just realised Paul Walker has been on the bench for Northampton for weeks. There are over 100 Welsh players playing regularly in the football league, it’s not always easy to pick up on the new ones that come in. Well not if you’re me.
Macclesfield Town v Cheltenham Town
Macclesfield are starting to look in danger again but not as much as Cheltenham.
Macclesfield have injury problems and one of their injured players is a forward so maybe Matthew Tipton will get a start.
The Cheltenham manager says all his players are fit and presumably that includes Josh Low.
Morecambe v Torquay United
Morecambe still have a small chance of the play-offs but Torquay have a bigger chance of getting relegated.
Darren Moss will probably be on the bench for Morecambe.
Port Vale v Crewe Alexandra
Port Vale like to think they’re still in the play-off hunt and I do actually agree with them now. Crewe are set to finish mid-table.
Lewis Haldane has only scored three times in his 34 appearances for Port Vale and he’s determined to get a goal this time. Gareth Owen and Craig Davies should also be in the squad.
Shrewsbury Town v Darlington
Shrewsbury have been knocked off their play-off spot but they’re still only three points away. Darlington need a lot more than three points. Unfortunately, three points is the maximum available and probably more than they’re going to get.
Will Richards could be on the bench for Shrewsbury.
Lincoln look pretty safe but Northampton will need to win to ensure no-one steals their play-off spot.
David Stephens signed for Lincoln on loan from Norwich City while I wasn’t looking but I know about him now. He wasn’t in the squad for their last game but maybe he will be this time.
Peter Gilbert, who has been offered a new contract, will be in defence for Northampton and I’ve just realised Paul Walker has been on the bench for Northampton for weeks. There are over 100 Welsh players playing regularly in the football league, it’s not always easy to pick up on the new ones that come in. Well not if you’re me.
Macclesfield Town v Cheltenham Town
Macclesfield are starting to look in danger again but not as much as Cheltenham.
Macclesfield have injury problems and one of their injured players is a forward so maybe Matthew Tipton will get a start.
The Cheltenham manager says all his players are fit and presumably that includes Josh Low.
Morecambe v Torquay United
Morecambe still have a small chance of the play-offs but Torquay have a bigger chance of getting relegated.
Darren Moss will probably be on the bench for Morecambe.
Port Vale v Crewe Alexandra
Port Vale like to think they’re still in the play-off hunt and I do actually agree with them now. Crewe are set to finish mid-table.
Lewis Haldane has only scored three times in his 34 appearances for Port Vale and he’s determined to get a goal this time. Gareth Owen and Craig Davies should also be in the squad.
Shrewsbury Town v Darlington
Shrewsbury have been knocked off their play-off spot but they’re still only three points away. Darlington need a lot more than three points. Unfortunately, three points is the maximum available and probably more than they’re going to get.
Will Richards could be on the bench for Shrewsbury.
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
League Two Results 20th March Part 1
Aldershot Town 2-0 Shrewsbury Town
A bad run for Shrewsbury has seen them drop to ninth but they are only three points off the play-offs. Aldershot have had similar problems lately but they’re now only one point behind Shrewsbury.
Will Richards was on the bench for Shrewsbury.
Burton Albion 2-2 Chesterfield
A point for Chesterfield was enough to keep them just three points from the automatic promotion places and whilst Burton continue to drop points, they’re not going down. They’re 19 points clear of the relegation zone.
Tony James played in defence for Burton and nearly scores. Robert Page was in the same position for Chesterfield. Chesterfield goalkeeper Mark Crossley was on the bench.
Cheltenham Town 1-1 Port Vale
Cheltenham will be glad they didn’t lose this one – they’re only four points ahead of Grimsby Town now. Meanwhile, Port Vale’s play-off challenge is looking shaky.
Cheltenham were missing the injured Josh Low but Gareth Owen played for Port Vale after overcoming a knee injury. Lewis Haldane and Craig Davies both came close to scoring for the away side.
Dagenham & Redbridge 3-1 Macclesfield Town
Dag & Red put themselves firmly back in the play-off picture with a win over Macclesfield, who lost for the first time since the loss of manager Keith Alexander.
Tony Roberts celebrated his new contract with Dag & Red by letting in just one goal – and winning the match. Matthew Tipton made a substitute appearance for Macclesfield but this time he couldn’t save them.
A bad run for Shrewsbury has seen them drop to ninth but they are only three points off the play-offs. Aldershot have had similar problems lately but they’re now only one point behind Shrewsbury.
Will Richards was on the bench for Shrewsbury.
Burton Albion 2-2 Chesterfield
A point for Chesterfield was enough to keep them just three points from the automatic promotion places and whilst Burton continue to drop points, they’re not going down. They’re 19 points clear of the relegation zone.
Tony James played in defence for Burton and nearly scores. Robert Page was in the same position for Chesterfield. Chesterfield goalkeeper Mark Crossley was on the bench.
Cheltenham Town 1-1 Port Vale
Cheltenham will be glad they didn’t lose this one – they’re only four points ahead of Grimsby Town now. Meanwhile, Port Vale’s play-off challenge is looking shaky.
Cheltenham were missing the injured Josh Low but Gareth Owen played for Port Vale after overcoming a knee injury. Lewis Haldane and Craig Davies both came close to scoring for the away side.
Dagenham & Redbridge 3-1 Macclesfield Town
Dag & Red put themselves firmly back in the play-off picture with a win over Macclesfield, who lost for the first time since the loss of manager Keith Alexander.
Tony Roberts celebrated his new contract with Dag & Red by letting in just one goal – and winning the match. Matthew Tipton made a substitute appearance for Macclesfield but this time he couldn’t save them.
Monday, 15 March 2010
League Two Results 13th March Part 2
Dagenham & Redbridge 0-1 Rotherham United
Dag & Red lost again as they took on Rotherham United, But they didn’t deserve to lose. They had plenty of chances and Tony Roberts did only let in one goal.
Macclesfield Town 2-0 Bury
Another win puts Macclesfield eleven points from the relegation places as they continue their fine run of form. Bury did go down to ten men just before half-time but Macclesfield thoroughly deserved the three points. Interim manager wants to keep Macclesfield in the League for their late manager Keith Andrews. The way they’re playing, I would be very, very shocked if they went down.
Matthew Tipton, Macclesfield’s penalty hero in the last match, stayed on the bench.
Morecambe 1-1 Grimsby Town
Morecambe went ahead just before half-time, only for League Two’s draw specialists Grimsby to get a goal not that long after. Darren Moss was back on the bench for Morecambe.
Northampton Town 2-0 Darlington
They’ve done it. Northampton are officially in the play-offs, ahead of Shrewsbury Town on goal difference and none of the teams with games in hand can catch them.
Darlington probably can’t be ‘caught’ either. But for quite different reasons.
Peter Gilbert played the full match for Northampton.
Shrewsbury Town 0-1 Rochdale
Shrewsbury lost their position in the play-offs but with them playing the league leaders and rivals Northampton playing the league proper-uppers, it can’t have been a huge shock. And Rochdale deserved their win really. Will Richards wasn’t in Shrewsbury’s squad.
Dag & Red lost again as they took on Rotherham United, But they didn’t deserve to lose. They had plenty of chances and Tony Roberts did only let in one goal.
Macclesfield Town 2-0 Bury
Another win puts Macclesfield eleven points from the relegation places as they continue their fine run of form. Bury did go down to ten men just before half-time but Macclesfield thoroughly deserved the three points. Interim manager wants to keep Macclesfield in the League for their late manager Keith Andrews. The way they’re playing, I would be very, very shocked if they went down.
Matthew Tipton, Macclesfield’s penalty hero in the last match, stayed on the bench.
Morecambe 1-1 Grimsby Town
Morecambe went ahead just before half-time, only for League Two’s draw specialists Grimsby to get a goal not that long after. Darren Moss was back on the bench for Morecambe.
Northampton Town 2-0 Darlington
They’ve done it. Northampton are officially in the play-offs, ahead of Shrewsbury Town on goal difference and none of the teams with games in hand can catch them.
Darlington probably can’t be ‘caught’ either. But for quite different reasons.
Peter Gilbert played the full match for Northampton.
Shrewsbury Town 0-1 Rochdale
Shrewsbury lost their position in the play-offs but with them playing the league leaders and rivals Northampton playing the league proper-uppers, it can’t have been a huge shock. And Rochdale deserved their win really. Will Richards wasn’t in Shrewsbury’s squad.
Saturday, 13 March 2010
League Two Fixtures 13th March Part 2
Lincoln City OFF Hereford United
This game won’t be played tomorrow because they played it tonight. As I write, I don’t know the exact result but the latest score didn’t look good for one of the teams. Ryan Green and Ryan Valentine were playing for Hereford but I don’t think Darren Jones was.
Macclesfield Town v Bury
Macclesfield have been unbeaten since the death of manager Keith Alexander which is great really but sad. Matthew Tipton was the hero in their last game, coming off the bench to score an equalising penalty.
Morecambe v Grimsby Town
Morecambe will have to watch out for Grimsby, who have remembered how to win. Morecambe are safe but they’ll still want to win. I hope Darren Moss will keep his place in the starting line-up for the third consecutive game.
Northampton Town v Darlington
Northampton continue their play-off push at home to the bottom side in the division. If Northampton win, they’ll be 39 points ahead of Darlington unless I added it up wrong but it’s something like that. Peter Gilbert will be in defence for Northampton.
Shrewsbury Town v Rochdale
Shrewsbury could be out of the play-offs this time tomorrow if they lost and Northampton win. And considering Northampton are playing the bottom club and Shrewsbury are playing the top club, it’s certainly not impossible. Lucky Shrewsbury only have one injury according to BBC Sport and it’s not Will Richards. Will might not play through as he played against Port Vale reserves yesterday.
This game won’t be played tomorrow because they played it tonight. As I write, I don’t know the exact result but the latest score didn’t look good for one of the teams. Ryan Green and Ryan Valentine were playing for Hereford but I don’t think Darren Jones was.
Macclesfield Town v Bury
Macclesfield have been unbeaten since the death of manager Keith Alexander which is great really but sad. Matthew Tipton was the hero in their last game, coming off the bench to score an equalising penalty.
Morecambe v Grimsby Town
Morecambe will have to watch out for Grimsby, who have remembered how to win. Morecambe are safe but they’ll still want to win. I hope Darren Moss will keep his place in the starting line-up for the third consecutive game.
Northampton Town v Darlington
Northampton continue their play-off push at home to the bottom side in the division. If Northampton win, they’ll be 39 points ahead of Darlington unless I added it up wrong but it’s something like that. Peter Gilbert will be in defence for Northampton.
Shrewsbury Town v Rochdale
Shrewsbury could be out of the play-offs this time tomorrow if they lost and Northampton win. And considering Northampton are playing the bottom club and Shrewsbury are playing the top club, it’s certainly not impossible. Lucky Shrewsbury only have one injury according to BBC Sport and it’s not Will Richards. Will might not play through as he played against Port Vale reserves yesterday.
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