Episode 11 Late Kick Off London and the South East

Steve Evans is with us in the studio. We meet the leaders are

looking to take Brighton to the Premier League. A petition is

hotting up nicely in Your Place Or Mine. Do you know any of the

players? Scott Parker. Welcome to the show. Mark Butcher is here. 10

to a lot of this later in the show, but your initial response to what

has happened at Bradford? It is not acceptable. It will not be allowed

and it will not happen again. In the meantime, our Chief Executive

has gone about his inquiries. His actions will become clear. Starting

tonight at West Ham. When Sam Allardyce took over, he made it

clear that promotion was his aim. The defeat to Reading was not part

of the plan. Victory does not guarantee promotion for West Ham or

Reading. Three points could help decide who wins the ticket to the

Carlton Cole!, only one in the last Carlton Cole!, only one in the last

16 games. Here is a chance for Hunter! Would you believe it!. The

and it is a penalty. Ian Hart makes it 31. What a comeback. If fast a

with a header. Reading have re- established the two-goal lead. If

every game lived up to the billing. It is the West Ham inability to

live up to this that means it is the play-offs which could be

This is how the table looks. West Ham making hard work of it. It was

not meant to be this hard for West Ham, was it? Now, they thought the

fans, would they would be cruising. Brian McDermott has done a

fantastic job at Reading. They have come from nowhere. Losing in the

play-off final, teams don't recover. He has sold his best players for

and he is doing his best there and they wouldn't have expected and

they would not have expected Southampton to be up there. But

that is the Championship. Allardyce spoke about needing a

rhino's skin and an elephant's skin, especially at West Ham where people

are talking about his style. I think he will need the elephant's

skin after this week. He will, but they did not expect Reading to go

the way they went. Sam is an experienced manager. He does not

get the credit for what he has done at the clubs he has been at. I

think you will get them up, even if it is via the play-offs, I still

think he will get them promoted. He is top class, and he needs a thick

skin. West Ham fans want to get back to the Premiership and, and

show they should be. He may regret the comment he made about the

history, which was about getting relegated, which was not something

that would endear him to the fans, but he needs to get them up. Was he

doing it to get a reaction? We might have been thinking that he

would not have said it. But he is trying to do that to get a reaction

from the fans and the players maybe. People looking in hindsight they

may say it backfires, but he has the experience to do the business

and get it up. We move up to wait cheerier promotion push. 30 years

since Brighton started the series - - season in the top flight but the

Premiership dream is on course and sin no small part to a man he was

lining up in the Spanish league. We sent Mark Wright in a lovely lilac

-- yellow shirts to meet him. former Crystal Palace player,

Brighton would not be my top club to come and visit, but they have a

special player down here, so I thought I would come and see myself.

Vicente! A highlight the way he plays. He's always enthusiastic. --

I like the way he plays. He is top quality. 40 caps for Spain. It

shows when he's on the pitch. player for Brighton, he's amazing.

He's taken no time to adapt to the English game even if he is still

learning the lingo. Handy that one of your team-mates will be a

translator. What is the difference between the Spanish League and the

You must have had lots of options when you went from Valencia? Why

He makes the team are stronger. When we are attacking, he is

something different. When he is on the ball, everything that happens

goes through him. Do you think the team is good enough to get

promotion? We are in 4th or 5th position, and we are ready to fight

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Will getting promotion help keep The situation is that sometimes you

need to realise that you see how good a player is when you see what

he has done, he should be playing at a higher level. We will see what

happens, and we will try and play him as much as possible between now

and the end of the season. He has certainly made a big difference,

but I want to ask you from the manager's perspective, the job Gus

Poyet has done, and the style of football is commendable as well.

is a football purist. I have been lucky. He has got to wait that he

wants his team to play. The players he has signed, like the young man

we featured, he wants to get them to play it on the floor. Maybe not

one of his better games, but one of his better games, but

Vicente had a chance in this 1-1 Vicente had a chance in this 1-1

draw. We see the goals. Incredible bright and have someone of his

quality. Yes, and that is what happens when you have a manager of

the playing pedigree Gus Poyet had. He can attract the players and he

speaks the lingo as well. translator get the equaliser!

has done really well. I remember when he came over, I didn't think

he would adjust to the English style of play in leagues but he has

Brighton doing well. And your team Crawley have a promotion push. It's

interesting that the south-east has gone from the doldrums to being on

the up. When we started, Brighton were at the with Dean Stadium and

going nowhere. Then the chairman invested the money, and the pick

the right manager in Gus Poyet, because you have to spend the money

right. I think they are heading to the Premier League, if not now, so

only the next couple of seasons. And then West Sussex, the Carter

Family cleared the debt at Crawley Town, and that investment has been

well used. As the Championship enters the final month, all to play

for, so here is how the final three -- what third's splendid run. The

first goal in five months for Chris Iwelumo. A great double save from

the on-loan goalkeeper from Manchester United to keep their

lead intact. The Hornets clinch the points when the shot was saved

before Chris Iwelumo save -- struck again. Seven undefeated for the

as Millwall said goodbye to defensive legend Barry Kitchener

before producing a resolute performance to earn a valuable

point. They had to ride their luck as Gunnarsson's header was

disallowed and they remain four Crystal Palace fans will want to

recall ever again. Majewski's hat- trick started with this mazy run

and finish. And his second was not bad either, squeezing the ball

inside the post. In some style as eight minutes to go, and another

very cool finish. The Eagles are making themselves comfortable in

We will talk about the Crawley Town fight for promotion, and sadly as

we mentioned at the top of the show, it really was a fight at Bradford.

Can you explain exactly how it started? I think we can all look at

the footage and we can all guess and make assumptions. It was

horrible. You can see me in the picture, and we walked away from it

and it is not one of those way you want to get involved in the middle

of that. I will defend one or two of my players, but it doesn't

matter whether it is retaliation or whether you started or not, you're

on a football field with an audience of families and children.

It is shocking. Five players sent off, three from Bradford charge,

but if you look at the charge sheet, Pablo Mills and caught Davies,

automatic bans. One appeal has been dismissed and there is another ban

for three games. Your problem is with seven games to go in the

league you're almost missing your first-choice defence. Yes, we are.

Unfortunately there's nothing we can do about it. The deadline day

for signing players has been and gone. I am sure that, as I

mentioned earlier, the chief executive will take appropriate

action. It is fair to say the boys will be dealt with in a severe way.

It is totally unacceptable. That has been made clear. I am a big

believer that if you stand in front of your manager and the group and

say you're sorry, you have to take it as sincere and genuine. If you

say you'll take the punishment on the chin, and then they do it, then

we move on. We have no alternative. What about you, Steve? You are

quite excitable on the sideline. Do you think the cameras might be on

you and you might have to tone it down? We have always played with a

lot of passion and commitment. We cannot change that. There has to be

an edge that remains. If ever happened after a challenge or a

goal or a bad tackle, you can put your head on it as a manager and

understand. Could you sense it was happening during the game? We had

six cautions on the night and there was warned for time-wasting for the

goalkeeper and three whether referees gave cautions on a night

where they might not be. But there was nothing really in the last few

minutes, but not for one minute did I think it would end up like the

ugly scene it did. After four victories on the trot, it was a

draw at the weekend against Burton Albion and at the end of the

winning run, you far you should have had a penalty and that this is

certain this is a penalty? We think the defender takes an unnatural

position. Why are his hands out there? They are there to stop the

ball coming across. The referee ball coming across. The referee

said that it was all to hand in his opinion and we have to respect his

decision. We think he got it wrong but Roger is an almost official. We

have to respect his opinion. Generally this season, you were

Longleat last time out, but you could now get two promotions. --

You were non-League. How are you feeling about the achievements?

you look back, we joined the club when we were playing to survive in

the Conference. Three years later, to be challenging to be in League 1,

we have some big games ahead of us. Without key players, without

defenders that lead by example and defend by example. We will miss

them. It is a challenge. Let us see how Crawley's regional rivals got

Way at the moment. They thought they had the chance to take the

lead against Torquay when the cloud was trapped in the box. -- MacLeod.

But the penalty hit the outside of the post. Torquay's winner gave for

grim watching. Harwich, on loan from Arsenal, went down injured.

Danny Stevens did the rest. Barnet are third from bottom. Fortunately,

this injury was not serious. 10 points from four matches for the

Daggers as they head towards Football League safety. Mickey

Spillane was a hero, heading home the only goal. With eight minutes

to play, the spot-kick was brilliantly saved. Panic ensued but

the Daggers held out. They are now five points clear of danger.

Andy Hessenthaler thought that deal Gump's opener was worthy of the

Premier League. Gillingham sealed the points with five minutes ago.

The jails are still in touch with the play-off places. -- the jails.

Terry Brown was left frustrated with his Wimbledon side's showing

at Accrington. Look choice with the opener. -- Luke Joyce. Luke Moore

drew them level. Many chances came and went for the Dons. The win was

and went for the Dons. The win was snatched 10 minutes from time. As

we saw earlier, Saturday did not go well for West Ham's players or

manager. Let's see how match-day went for fans. It is the second

part of Your Place Or Mine. We took three absolutely normal

football fans. I and 19 and I'm mad about Wycombe Wanderers. I am 100%

crazy about Wimbledon. I and 22 and a love West Ham because you never

know what to expect. Last week, and E-Tap was on hosting duties. I am

This week, Nick is looking to play the host with the most as he

entertained his guests in the East End. # Maybe it's because I'm a

Londoner. # That I love London so.

Are we doing? Said down at the lovely Ken's Cafe. How we are

doing? Fine. Are you the King forward to any specific players?

Scott Parker. -- looking forward. He is dead to me now. Wimbledon

players do not always dive. It depends on where they have gone.

What have they go to MK Dons? are double bed. I have a tree to

plant. -- double dead. -- I have a treat planned. Her lawyer? These

are my guests. Hello. A nice to meet you. Can you count to 10? West

Ham will not Court 10, they will score six. If you find in a bad

bananas, don't say anything. Enable you like, a pound. A pound! The two

woman can come back for another interview but the fella, too lazy.

Have you got your tickets? This is all too high-tech for me. What,

I need a wee! Not now, West Ham are I need a wee! Not now, West Ham are

off to a flyer. Getting there! its! It's like watching Wickham.

It's not that bad. Now it's like watching Wycombe Wanderers. Are you

going to be in a massive mood if and watch the rugby. Rugby? Light

be guests make of West Ham's be guests make of West Ham's

performance? I think Nick did well at the hosting. That market stall

experience was a gem. Not one I will repeat in a hurry. The day

started well. Typical West Ham, typical East End atmosphere. But

the performance let them down and it was cold. The team's performance

will not get scored well but I hope they will assess my performance

nicely. We will not reveal their scores. They will take a break this

week for counselling before heading to their third and final

destination. Talking about match-day experience,

is there any -- anywhere that you get a nice reception? Not while we

keep winning. There are a number of grounds we go to that appreciate

when at team comes and works hard. I suppose the pinnacle is Old

Trafford. You enjoyed that in the FA Cup. What about you, Mark, when

you were playing did you particularly enjoy going somewhere

as a travelling player? I didn't get any good receptions when I went

away. Why I went to QPR, I would go back to Millwall and they would

boomy terribly during the game. After that, not really. -- booed me

terribly. Not wanting to belittle the Your Place Or Mine Trophy but

Charlton have their eyes on a in six leaving orients looking

nervously towards the relegation zone. Scott Wagstaff gave his side

the confidence boost they needed, after seven minutes. The closest

Orient came was when Ben Shore Ali's shot was blocked. He felt,

unfairly. Dany N'Guessan was set up for the goal that clinched it.

Charlton are guaranteed a sport in Wanderers. Although they had to

come from behind to snatch a point. Michael Borthwick's beauty seems to

have won the game for Stevenage but Wanderers recently discovered

never-say-die attitude came to the fore. In injury time, Craig

Eastmond fell in the box. Clenching a point, keeping them within

touching distance of safety. -- Clayton Donaldson now has four in

his last three. They have not yet given up on a play-off spot and if

they can maintain this form, they might be in with a shout. Jonathan

Douglas has not hit many better than this in his entire career.

Shawn Williams' late penalty kept it tight but Bradford held on.

Despite the win, Karl Robinson is still not forgiven for comparing

still not forgiven for comparing Wimbledon's tactics to those of the

old Wimbledon. The longest handshake in history but not

particularly nice. Talking about Charlton, they haven't been doing

so well but they seem to be coming back and securing their promotion.

Definitely. It is a great time for them now. I am really pleased for

Lee Cook. He took my advice, to come on loan. You see the property

-- quality, that is the difference in games between winning or drawing.

And the League 1 highlights, that division is where you hope to be

next season. The question that you will get asked as Crawley manager,

how far can this team go? People talk about the money. Can the team

continue to progress? Every time you get promoted, there is an

evolution of. Some will comfortably make the jump and some will

struggle. We have had to make changes this year from last season.

The answer is some of our players can play at that level and some can

play hire and my opinion. -- higher in my opinion. But we have to make

assessments when we get to that level. The club can certainly move

forward with pride and dignity. Lots of questions on Twitter. Do

you mind that people do not tend to like you? Does that bother you?

They do not tend to like managers when you turn up and when. I go

around the Premiership and I do not here Sir Alan get -- Sir Alex get

the best response. I think I have taken some good advice recently.

Taking a step back, reviewing, being more analytical. That has

given us the success we have had. That has to continue and more so.

It has been a pleasure to have people on the programme. All the

best for the rest of the season. Before we go, a reminder that we

are not here next week. You can get your football fix on the Football

League Show and Late Kick Off will return on 16th April. We will leave

you with another football nightmare. In case it refereeing decision this

weekend has left you fuming, this reminder of Vicarage Road four

years ago. It will help to put things in perspective and enable

you to move on. From all this year, have a great week. Goodnight. --

from all of us here. What for's from all of us here. What for's

football nightmare, 20th September 2008. It was a Championship fixture.

-- Watford. Boothroyd was trying to rebuild the side following

relegation from the Premiership. Stuart at well was in charge of the

game. At 25, we feared he might be prone to a mistake and boy, did he

make a mistake. But it was not all is doing? 0-0 with 13 minutes gone,

Reading had a corner. In the scramble, the assistant referee saw

something that nobody else did. He flagged Stuart over- and together

they awarded surely the most outrageous goal ever awarded in

English football. He has given the go all! To compound matters,

Boothroyd was sent off for complaining. 15 minutes in, we have

no manager and no one knows why. Watford came back and scored twice,