0:00:21 > 0:00:25Good evening. We'll come along to a November 5th edition of the
0:00:25 > 0:00:29Football League Show. Don't worry, no firework puns, but plenty of the
0:00:30 > 0:00:34usual drama. Just as we saw in midweek and Southampton tightened
0:00:34 > 0:00:38their grip on the Championship, not to mention Wednesday's two games,
0:00:38 > 0:00:41which summed up the divisions. Steve is here to reflect on what
0:00:41 > 0:00:49happened earlier today and there is lots to talk about.
0:00:49 > 0:00:52Our main game involves Hull and West Ham, both used to live for the
0:00:52 > 0:00:54top flight and they are trying to get back there as soon as possible.
0:00:54 > 0:01:00After their money slump, Middlesbrough got back to winning
0:01:00 > 0:01:05ways in midweek. Tony Mowbray -- Tony Mowbray's Berra boys were
0:01:05 > 0:01:09trying to extend the feeling when Watford came to the Riverside.
0:01:09 > 0:01:12used to spend much days at Fratton Park, today, he was over here.
0:01:12 > 0:01:17Three weeks after he left Portsmouth, Steve Cotterill was
0:01:17 > 0:01:22back as manager of Nottingham Forest. And as usual we have will
0:01:22 > 0:01:26have the very best of the action from Leeds one and two and the odd
0:01:27 > 0:01:30wonder goal. We start up the KC Stadium for a
0:01:30 > 0:01:35game which saw Hull City test their promotion credentials against
0:01:35 > 0:01:39favourites West Ham. Nigel Pierson's men have been in terrific
0:01:39 > 0:01:49form recently. As for the Hammers, they began the day in second and
0:01:49 > 0:01:51
0:01:51 > 0:01:59were looking for their 5th win on run came to an end at Barnsley on
0:01:59 > 0:02:09Wednesday. The Hammers are aiming to halt Hull's run-off four home
0:02:09 > 0:02:32
0:02:33 > 0:02:40weekend, this is Hull's last home match before Remembrance Sunday and
0:02:40 > 0:02:49we will have a commemorative services here today before kick-off.
0:02:49 > 0:02:54The match ball being marched onto the pitch. Along with
0:02:54 > 0:02:57representatives from HMS Iron Duke, a wreath from Hull City in
0:02:57 > 0:03:02remembrance of those who have fallen in service of their country,
0:03:02 > 0:03:05a wreath from West Ham United as well. In a moment we will have a
0:03:06 > 0:03:12minute's silence to remember those who have made the ultimate
0:03:12 > 0:03:22sacrifice for their country. referee will now blown his whistle
0:03:22 > 0:03:59
0:03:59 > 0:04:09Ham able to get it away to safety. West Ham were fortunate it did not
0:04:09 > 0:04:15
0:04:15 > 0:04:25there have been reports of him rejoining the West Midlands club
0:04:25 > 0:04:25
0:04:25 > 0:05:10Apology for the loss of subtitles for 45 seconds
0:05:10 > 0:05:20following the departure of Sven No way has had a penalty. -- is
0:05:20 > 0:05:41
0:05:41 > 0:05:51Robert Green. The loose ball was blasted to safety. Nice to see
0:05:51 > 0:06:02
0:06:02 > 0:06:09friendly rivalry on the touchline there was room there for all Dr
0:06:09 > 0:06:19have a shot on goal. -- for Baldock do have a shot on goal. Turned in,
0:06:19 > 0:06:23
0:06:23 > 0:06:33Baldock, who gets his 5th goal for West Ham since his move from the MK
0:06:33 > 0:06:34
0:06:34 > 0:06:44Dons. Baldock was there to turn it in from close range. What a
0:06:44 > 0:07:05
0:07:05 > 0:07:12contribution from the substitute. double their advantage! Collison
0:07:12 > 0:07:21with the goal. A lovely ball forward from Cole and at all, some
0:07:21 > 0:07:23had to do was finish it, which he does in style. -- and all, some had
0:07:24 > 0:07:32to do was finish it. West Ham United scored twice inside the
0:07:32 > 0:07:42opening hour -- inside the opening minutes, and that is what it means
0:07:42 > 0:08:21
0:08:21 > 0:08:30end. It was Mark Noble who was on the post, Jack Hobbs with the
0:08:31 > 0:08:40header down touched towards goal and Mark Noble was therefore stop -
0:08:41 > 0:08:41
0:08:41 > 0:09:40Apology for the loss of subtitles for 45 seconds
0:09:40 > 0:09:46City. But Nigel Worthington's team Jack Hobbs with the firm header but
0:09:46 > 0:09:56there is no way for Hull past Robert Green. The header was firmly
0:09:56 > 0:10:26
0:10:27 > 0:10:30again preserves West Ham's clean West Ham United get their 5th away
0:10:30 > 0:10:36win of the season in the Championship. West Ham United
0:10:36 > 0:10:43supporters celebrate, their team on course for a swift return to the
0:10:43 > 0:10:49It is a terrific victory for us and a clean sheet. We got both ends
0:10:49 > 0:10:53right today. We could have played a little better when we went two-nil
0:10:53 > 0:11:01upper but we kept on plugging away and our defensive unit was
0:11:01 > 0:11:06extremely solid and they found that very difficult to penetrate. It was
0:11:06 > 0:11:09a very satisfying result unsatisfied performance. To concede
0:11:09 > 0:11:14two goals in quick succession is going to put you in a difficult
0:11:14 > 0:11:18position. I am really proud of how the boys went about the game today.
0:11:18 > 0:11:24I thought we played with a lot of confidence. Even right the way
0:11:24 > 0:11:27through until the end of the game we played some good football.
0:11:27 > 0:11:34Unfortunately for us the biggest thing still is we are not scoring
0:11:34 > 0:11:36enough goals and, but we will get there. There is speculation
0:11:36 > 0:11:40regarding the Leicester vacancy. Are you committed to this club
0:11:40 > 0:11:49bought is that approach is one that would tempt you back? You are
0:11:49 > 0:11:59asking me a question in which this subject has been something which...
0:11:59 > 0:12:04I work for Hull City. Unless there is an approach it goes to the club.
0:12:05 > 0:12:08Football being the industry which it is, I am not going to talk about
0:12:08 > 0:12:12it one way or the other because they don't feel the need to.
0:12:12 > 0:12:16will talk about Nigel Pierson and his link with the Leicester job in
0:12:16 > 0:12:19a second but it was a very good win for West Ham. They might not be
0:12:19 > 0:12:25playing with flair but there is a stubbornness about this team, they
0:12:25 > 0:12:28had to beat. Yes, funnily enough someone said what is the team that
0:12:28 > 0:12:33have disappointed you a few weeks ago, and I looked and thought West
0:12:33 > 0:12:37Ham, they were first on the list. I thought hold on a minute, they have
0:12:37 > 0:12:42played 12 games, got nearly two points a game and the way they got
0:12:42 > 0:12:45those points, not the Tully or the total they have got, and the game
0:12:45 > 0:12:49today summed it up. They have found a way of getting points in this
0:12:49 > 0:12:53division. It is not a division you can steam role but they have found
0:12:53 > 0:12:59a way of getting points and that is why they are second. They had a
0:12:59 > 0:13:03very decent start, two points again, that is good enough. Enough
0:13:03 > 0:13:09operation. But the game changing moment was when Colback -- Carlton
0:13:09 > 0:13:19Cole came on. After half-time they got more positive in their mindset.
0:13:19 > 0:13:19
0:13:19 > 0:13:26He had Baldock in the middle, they lot of ammunition, they have Kourou,
0:13:26 > 0:13:34Cole, they can do a really good job. A great offload, at the right
0:13:34 > 0:13:38moment, and the game changes just after half-time. Two-nil. Nigel
0:13:38 > 0:13:43Pierson summed it up, really pleased with the effort. They were
0:13:43 > 0:13:47probably, over the period of the game, the better side, but it is
0:13:47 > 0:13:57the end result and what they did in both boxes I think made the
0:13:57 > 0:14:02
0:14:02 > 0:14:08for all the chances, they came across Robert Green, in a
0:14:08 > 0:14:12goalkeeper, unbeatable? His defence did well. Also, his goalkeeper.
0:14:12 > 0:14:18That is a brilliant save. Look where the ball end up. Not just
0:14:18 > 0:14:22about making the save, but where the ball ends up. It was a
0:14:22 > 0:14:27magnificent display from him. To be fair, it could have been a very
0:14:27 > 0:14:32different result if he hadn't of been in this form. All this from
0:14:32 > 0:14:35coming back from a knee operation, coming back from a knee operation,
0:14:35 > 0:14:40two weeks earlier than expected. Nigh yell Pearson gets irritated
0:14:40 > 0:14:44with this look to Leicester, he didn't rule himself out of the
0:14:44 > 0:14:48running. Could we it from that answer? Tfrpblt's not a question
0:14:48 > 0:14:51managers like to answer, it's a no win situation. When these
0:14:51 > 0:14:56circumstances come up, there is only one way to do this. If you are
0:14:56 > 0:15:01a manager in a job you can't be interviewed. Have you the job, or
0:15:01 > 0:15:04you don't. You could be jobless? You could be interview people out
0:15:05 > 0:15:08of work, you can't interview people in work it make it is a difficult
0:15:08 > 0:15:13situation. He doesn't want to rule himself out entirely much he has a
0:15:13 > 0:15:17loyalty to the club he is working for. No win situation in regard to
0:15:17 > 0:15:20the question that is is why it annoys people so much.
0:15:20 > 0:15:23Well, with the Hammers winning, what of the only team above them in
0:15:23 > 0:15:26the table, Southampton? The Saints, who look unbeatable at
0:15:26 > 0:15:36home, went in search of their first home, went in search of their first
0:15:36 > 0:15:37
0:15:37 > 0:15:47a first ever win at the Ricoh Arena. It was a match with plenty of
0:15:47 > 0:15:48
0:15:48 > 0:15:54twists before it would reach its final outcome. The show back after
0:15:54 > 0:16:0334 minutes. Richard Chaplow made this pass count. They continued
0:16:03 > 0:16:10attack. The ball went past Joe Murphy and became two. Coventry had
0:16:10 > 0:16:15two wins all season. They got a goal back after the break. Lukas
0:16:15 > 0:16:21Jutkiewicz side-footed home. The Southampton defence provided a
0:16:21 > 0:16:27helping hand late on as Clive Platt plait stole in to level for
0:16:27 > 0:16:37Coventry. With 13 minutes to play would the StS strike again? There
0:16:37 > 0:16:42
0:16:42 > 0:16:49was time for two more goals. Danny Fox sent in the cross, the keeper -
0:16:49 > 0:16:53- they then.went ahead. Steve De Ridder added the fourth.
0:16:53 > 0:16:56Southampton's best start to the Southampton's best start to the
0:16:56 > 0:17:00season for 90 years. A few questions being asked of the
0:17:00 > 0:17:04players, great credit to them, and the supporters. They came out
0:17:04 > 0:17:09winners, three games we won in the winners, three games we won in the
0:17:09 > 0:17:16week. Which is pleasing. The stakes were high as two of the
0:17:16 > 0:17:21Championship's form horses met at the Cardiff City Stadium. Crystal
0:17:21 > 0:17:27Palace enjoying their best start to a League season in ten years. The
0:17:27 > 0:17:36Bluebirds opened the scoring in 11 League outings this season.
0:17:36 > 0:17:41Whittingham almost added to that stat. Kenny Miller was denied.
0:17:41 > 0:17:47Before this fixture the Eagles hadn't conceded a goal in six games.
0:17:47 > 0:17:52After the hour mark, that run was broken. McNaughton teing up Miller
0:17:52 > 0:17:57who made no mistake for his sixth of the season. Having only conceded
0:17:57 > 0:18:02two goals in the month of October, Palace have equaled that amount in
0:18:02 > 0:18:05November. Whittingham's inch- perfect free-kick sealing it for
0:18:05 > 0:18:15perfect free-kick sealing it for the Bluebirds. We had great chances
0:18:15 > 0:18:21and Kenny's goal was sublime. We get the chance with the one in the
0:18:21 > 0:18:24top corner. Delighted. Tough team we played. Great performance. Kenny
0:18:24 > 0:18:29Miller strike was the difference between the two sides. He caught it
0:18:29 > 0:18:39lovely. It landed well for him hesm does what he does best. -- he does
0:18:39 > 0:18:48
0:18:48 > 0:18:53does what he does best. -- he does League's leakyest defence things
0:18:53 > 0:19:02were no different here. Theo Robinson with space and time to
0:19:02 > 0:19:08pick his spot and put the visitors one up. Robson was positioned to
0:19:08 > 0:19:12convert Jimmy Ward's precries through ball. Moments later, he
0:19:12 > 0:19:17could have made it three. The Peterborough defence again, at
0:19:17 > 0:19:21sixes and sevens, it could well have been a six or seven if they
0:19:21 > 0:19:26carried on like this. However, although Peterborough concede a lot
0:19:27 > 0:19:33of League goals they also score them, 96 in 2011, before this game.
0:19:33 > 0:19:38As half-time approached they made it 97. Tommy Rowe teing up Paul
0:19:38 > 0:19:42Taylor to get his fifth League goal of the season. Peterborough had
0:19:42 > 0:19:49lost their last three Championship matches before this fixturure. They
0:19:49 > 0:19:56were determined to not make that four and Peter got a second. Buoyed
0:19:56 > 0:20:00by the equalliseder Peterborough went in search of a winner.
0:20:00 > 0:20:05McCann's's volley completing a remarkable come back for the home
0:20:05 > 0:20:11side. A win for Darren Ferguson on the day his dad had the North Stand
0:20:11 > 0:20:15named after him at Old Trafford. Great. Very good of the club. We,
0:20:15 > 0:20:25sort of, as family felt they would do something. To do that is
0:20:25 > 0:20:39
0:20:39 > 0:20:46against the Lions. Lomana LuaLua testing David Forde early on. Ian
0:20:46 > 0:20:51Holloway takes charge of the Seasiders for 100th League game
0:20:51 > 0:20:56brought Kevin Phillips on before the hour. Here's why. Phillips had
0:20:56 > 0:21:01only been on the pitch for three minutes. The veteran goal grabber
0:21:01 > 0:21:07almost added another late on. He couldn't make the most of Neal
0:21:07 > 0:21:10Eardley's cross. It didn't matter Eardley's cross. It didn't matter
0:21:10 > 0:21:14as it was a happy 100 for Holloway. We wanted to follow up and get a
0:21:14 > 0:21:20decent performance at home. We did. That we moved the ball well against
0:21:20 > 0:21:25a good team. We took the old master to come on and score a fantastic
0:21:25 > 0:21:31gel. We looked like we might score gel. We looked like we might score
0:21:31 > 0:21:36today.we looked threatening. There was a minute's silence at Ashtonne
0:21:36 > 0:21:41Gate ahead of Remembrance Sunday and for those at the nearby M5
0:21:41 > 0:21:46motorway accident on Friday night. The manager at Bristol City had an
0:21:46 > 0:21:53immediate effect. They have lifted auch the bottom of the table. They
0:21:53 > 0:21:58-- off the bottom of the table. They started strongly. He brought
0:21:58 > 0:22:04Stephen Pearson on-loan from Derby on Friday. He put him straight into
0:22:04 > 0:22:13the action and he marked his debut with a goal before the break. That
0:22:14 > 0:22:19was their fifth goal at home this season. Ross Wallace got this goal,
0:22:20 > 0:22:25a fourth in four for him. In the past City may have collapsed, not
0:22:25 > 0:22:35any more. Pearson was again involved. His cross following to
0:22:35 > 0:22:36
0:22:36 > 0:22:45Pitman. Could they, finally, win at home? A huge clue came in the 7 3rd
0:22:45 > 0:22:48minute. A home win, but for Burnley their second 3-1 defeat in a week.
0:22:48 > 0:22:52It's important you win in front of It's important you win in front of
0:22:52 > 0:22:55your supporters. We wanted to make sure that was the case today. We
0:22:55 > 0:23:00wanted to make a decent week up until now a very good week. That is
0:23:00 > 0:23:07what we had today. I think to get seven points out of three very
0:23:07 > 0:23:10tough games is a great return. conceded poor goals. To concede
0:23:10 > 0:23:16three away from home would be difficult. We looked a threat going
0:23:16 > 0:23:21forward. We have to tighten up at forward. We have to tighten up at
0:23:21 > 0:23:26the back. Billy Sharp called his midweek goal against Middlesbrough
0:23:26 > 0:23:32the most important of his career. He started today a week after the
0:23:32 > 0:23:37tragic death of his young son. They were firm favourites again the
0:23:38 > 0:23:47Championship's bottom club. El- Hadji Diouf showed he hasn't lost
0:23:48 > 0:23:48
0:23:48 > 0:23:51his scoring touch. Ipswich manager Paul Jewell made bids for carpen
0:23:51 > 0:23:58ter and Sharp during the summer. Here is what he missed out on, the
0:23:58 > 0:24:08two combining to put Rovers up. A touching tribute from the Ipswich
0:24:08 > 0:24:13
0:24:13 > 0:24:17fans. The ball went into the net, but was ruled out for offside. When
0:24:17 > 0:24:22Diouf ran at the Ipswich defence, and did have any opponent close him
0:24:22 > 0:24:30down, he couldn't resest the chance to put Rovers 3-0 up before the
0:24:30 > 0:24:37break. -- resist the chance to put Rovers 3-0 up before the break. Not
0:24:37 > 0:24:47surprisingly, Paul Jewell made early changes. Two subs combined as
0:24:47 > 0:24:50
0:24:50 > 0:24:58they set up Josh Carson. Sharp got an ovation, he did his job
0:24:58 > 0:25:03admirably on another emotional afternoon. Rovers hung on for a
0:25:03 > 0:25:07rare win. Football providing some comfort in what must have been a
0:25:07 > 0:25:14difficult week for Billy Sharp. I've not slept, eaten or drank for
0:25:15 > 0:25:19a few days. Worrying about my little son. He passed away, unr
0:25:19 > 0:25:23fortunately, on the Saturday I was pulling my hair out thinking, "what
0:25:23 > 0:25:28do I do now". I was sat there sulking. I wanted to do something
0:25:28 > 0:25:32for my family and for my son. And, you know, it could have backfired
0:25:32 > 0:25:37on me. I'm glad it didn't. The support, like I said, that everyone
0:25:37 > 0:25:43has shown for me, I can't thank them enough. I enjoyed playing
0:25:43 > 0:25:47football. It puts a smile on my face. The Ipswich fans were
0:25:47 > 0:25:52unbelievable. Never seen that before. I had a big lump in my
0:25:52 > 0:25:56throat. I'd like to thank them for doing what they did after the goal.
0:25:56 > 0:26:00The ball was in play I scored against them. Massive respect. I
0:26:00 > 0:26:04can't thank them enough. It's been a really hard work and upsetting.
0:26:04 > 0:26:10I've smiled quite a lot because of what people have done for me.
0:26:10 > 0:26:14team-mates as well? Yeah, obviously, I had the funeral on the Wednesday
0:26:14 > 0:26:18and all my team-mates were there, which was really nice as well. Like
0:26:18 > 0:26:23I keep saying, auto can't thank everybody who has shown respect for
0:26:23 > 0:26:27me and, you know, I'm glad I've got me and, you know, I'm glad I've got
0:26:27 > 0:26:32another goal for my son. Clearly touched by the messages he received
0:26:32 > 0:26:36this week. Unimaginable what he's gone through. He showed tremendous
0:26:36 > 0:26:39courage and bravery over the last courage and bravery over the last
0:26:39 > 0:26:44few days, hasn't he? He has indeed. As you say, it's difficult to put
0:26:44 > 0:26:49into words exactly what the situation that he finds himself in.
0:26:49 > 0:26:54Sometimes football can give you a release from those situations. As
0:26:54 > 0:27:00you say. Very, very difficult to comprehend. I think everybody in
0:27:00 > 0:27:04this situation keep it is real, don't they? I think the Ipswich
0:27:04 > 0:27:08fans, magnificent gesture, no doubt about that. We get lost in how
0:27:09 > 0:27:11important football is. Compared to something like that, I think, as
0:27:12 > 0:27:14something like that, I think, as you said it a a situation where
0:27:14 > 0:27:20everybody understand it is pales into incision when you get
0:27:20 > 0:27:25spwaition situations like that in life. We saw Cardiff extend their
0:27:25 > 0:27:28unbeaten home run. Whittingham got on the scoresheet. She a manager's
0:27:28 > 0:27:33on the scoresheet. She a manager's dream. He is obviously a winger. He
0:27:33 > 0:27:38can play as a holding midfielder as well. We are not convinced about
0:27:38 > 0:27:41the central midfield role. He can the central midfield role. He can
0:27:41 > 0:27:45certainly do a job there. Scored 21 goals when he last played wide on
0:27:46 > 0:27:49left for the whole season. We know he can play there. Free-kicks like
0:27:49 > 0:27:52that, you can win a game from nothing. Even if you are not
0:27:52 > 0:27:57playing well. We can see important how dead ball situations are. He
0:27:57 > 0:28:03can make the most of them. A good versatile player and can be the
0:28:03 > 0:28:11difference on the day between winning and losing the game. We saw
0:28:11 > 0:28:15Peterborough dishing up their weekly allocation of goals.
0:28:16 > 0:28:20doesn't surprise me. They were very fluent. They do really love to get
0:28:20 > 0:28:24after the opposition. They love love to keep pocession. Lots of
0:28:24 > 0:28:27movements and lots of options. All over the pitch. That result doesn't
0:28:27 > 0:28:31surprise me. They will leave themselves vun vulnerable. They
0:28:31 > 0:28:35will ship a few goals they like to get forward and push people on.
0:28:35 > 0:28:39They will also score goals into the bargain. All good stuff.
0:28:39 > 0:28:42Southampton impose themselves on this division. Unstoppable? Yeah. I
0:28:42 > 0:28:45went to watch them in the week again. They just get better and
0:28:45 > 0:28:49better. I mean, they weren't great, they won a game of football. We
0:28:49 > 0:28:53said that about West Ham. They found a way of doing that. On the
0:28:53 > 0:28:56day, they can go and they can mix it and they can do a job and be
0:28:56 > 0:29:01positive going forward and score goals thesm have every box, so far,
0:29:01 > 0:29:04at this stage, particulared. Away wins is one of them for sure.
0:29:04 > 0:29:06As for the late game in the Championship, the question was,
0:29:07 > 0:29:09which Middlesbrough would turn up, the one which struggled against
0:29:10 > 0:29:12Southampton in our feature game last Saturday or the one which put
0:29:12 > 0:29:22three past Doncaster in midweek? Boro's opponents tonight were
0:29:22 > 0:29:44
0:29:44 > 0:29:51Watford, who were looking for a form. 14 league games without
0:29:51 > 0:30:00defeat. Last February, Queens Park Rangers 1 here. Barry Robson! Just
0:30:00 > 0:30:05wide. Within the first 15 seconds. He scored twice in midweek. Really
0:30:05 > 0:30:15close to the perfect start here for Boro. The defending it, at best,
0:30:15 > 0:30:25
0:30:25 > 0:30:33casual. Just past the post. Tony Watford again, they went off the
0:30:33 > 0:30:43hook somewhere. Not an overly demanding save, this. He was almost
0:30:43 > 0:30:54
0:30:54 > 0:30:59best form last season, Macdonald. He is in there still. He should
0:30:59 > 0:31:09perhaps have done better. Seven league goal so far this season.
0:31:09 > 0:31:25
0:31:25 > 0:31:31This was, for him, a very good indeed. Onside, for sure, here. He
0:31:31 > 0:31:41took it early and it drew a very good save. Yates with a Watford
0:31:41 > 0:31:43
0:31:43 > 0:31:50corner. They are queueing up. His own player blocks the goal face.
0:31:50 > 0:32:00Who needs enemies? There has been a firearm hear what is causing the
0:32:00 > 0:32:07
0:32:07 > 0:32:11stadium to be temporarily evacuated right-hand side now, McMahon.
0:32:11 > 0:32:19Unable to get a collection on that but that was a better attack from a
0:32:19 > 0:32:29Middlesbrough. Being well watched by a Lee Hodgson. The fans are
0:32:29 > 0:32:34
0:32:34 > 0:32:44coming back in again, so I guess, a again! The second time, he would
0:32:44 > 0:32:53
0:32:53 > 0:32:57was a good one. Offside there, Macdonald. No flag. The ball in the
0:32:57 > 0:33:07back of the net but the question was, why was there no flag for
0:33:07 > 0:33:07
0:33:07 > 0:33:51Apology for the loss of subtitles for 45 seconds
0:33:51 > 0:33:59offside? He makes the point to the they have given a good account of
0:33:59 > 0:34:09themselves. They will be hard done by to be 1-0 down, they will fill.
0:34:09 > 0:34:25
0:34:25 > 0:34:31-- feel. McMahon in the centre. driving at Watford. Cleared away. A
0:34:31 > 0:34:41rumour over the crossbar. A good end a but from Williams. Good,
0:34:41 > 0:34:58
0:34:58 > 0:35:02strong, driving play from 10 yards Today they will feel hard done by.
0:35:02 > 0:35:07They probably did enough in the game to get something out of it but
0:35:07 > 0:35:14they didn't. At the bottom of the table, sometimes that's the way it
0:35:14 > 0:35:18goes. Another clean sheets. We are delighted. A goal like that, you
0:35:18 > 0:35:21can't let it happen. Those decisions are important,
0:35:21 > 0:35:26particularly at have places like this. It gave of the game a
0:35:26 > 0:35:34different feel. It's one of those things. It's a big ask, some are
0:35:34 > 0:35:37not going to cry over the decision. Reflecting their on a pretty poor
0:35:37 > 0:35:46decision it has to be said because this was not marginal, was it,
0:35:46 > 0:35:56Steve? The problem for the linesman, when he receives the ball, he looks
0:35:56 > 0:36:01
0:36:01 > 0:36:06is played. Then it closes up. He obscures the linesman view. He
0:36:06 > 0:36:12should have given it. It was a game which was decided by a poor
0:36:12 > 0:36:16decision. Tough to take and credit to Sean, he doesn't think they lost
0:36:16 > 0:36:22it on that one decision. They have lost a lot of goals from our season
0:36:22 > 0:36:26There is no doubt about it, the players have made a difference last
0:36:26 > 0:36:35year are not there any more. Are they had plenty of time to go back
0:36:35 > 0:36:38in this game but were never really seriously threatening. Right, well
0:36:38 > 0:36:41there's just one more game left to bring you from the Championship and
0:36:41 > 0:36:44it was an intriguing one as Steve Cotterill returned to Fratton Park,
0:36:44 > 0:36:47three weeks after taking up the reigns at Nottingham Forest. So,
0:36:47 > 0:36:50with Cotterill back in town, we sent Clem along to assess the mood
0:36:50 > 0:36:54on the south coast. No one has been through it like Portsmouth over the
0:36:54 > 0:37:02past two seasons from the FA Cup, European adventures. To financial
0:37:02 > 0:37:04meltdown and relegation. A fall from grace has been well-documented.
0:37:04 > 0:37:08Now their biggest challenge is to replace the man who steadied the
0:37:08 > 0:37:13ship during his year and a quarter in charge. It's proving trickier
0:37:13 > 0:37:23than anticipated. Since Steve Cotterill's departure three weeks
0:37:23 > 0:37:24
0:37:24 > 0:37:30ago... Can you say the names of the of those connected with the men
0:37:30 > 0:37:34connected with the job in the first few weeks? Dave Jones. Sean
0:37:34 > 0:37:39Driscoll. It's amazing. I wish they would make a decision now because
0:37:40 > 0:37:44we are getting anxious. speculation is unbelievable. I know.
0:37:44 > 0:37:50I think my name has been put in there. There has been so many but
0:37:50 > 0:37:55the club have done at the right way. Not letting the cat out of the bag.
0:37:55 > 0:37:59I think the speculation which has gone round has heightened at and
0:37:59 > 0:38:04whoever comes in, I think it will be a sense of relief for the fans
0:38:04 > 0:38:09and everybody else. I'm sure it's pretty close to happening. Take it
0:38:09 > 0:38:12through the process, please. Presumably you have candidates and
0:38:12 > 0:38:17then you have others to come along and muddy the waters a bit?
0:38:17 > 0:38:23listen, clubs do it in different ways. When we knew Steve was going,
0:38:23 > 0:38:29we put together a shortlist. And then we haven't really deviated
0:38:29 > 0:38:34from it too much. We have been to the process of assessing the people
0:38:34 > 0:38:37on the shortlist and coming up with our preferred candidate. After what
0:38:37 > 0:38:42we've been through in the last few years, it's been a case of what
0:38:42 > 0:38:45people want long term so it was a surprise by how quickly it happened,
0:38:45 > 0:38:49but in football it shouldn't surprise you and it could be an
0:38:50 > 0:38:54opportunity for weather comes in to move as forward again. I think we
0:38:54 > 0:39:04need a good foundation. We have definitely got that now. Whoever
0:39:04 > 0:39:15
0:39:16 > 0:39:21comes in. Whoever comes in and it's What a strange and we are day it
0:39:21 > 0:39:27must be for you? Yes, it hasn't started too much yet, but it's good
0:39:27 > 0:39:31to see the old faces, you know. I had a great time with them. What
0:39:31 > 0:39:36were you thinking when you came through the streets? I don't know,
0:39:37 > 0:39:41you know. It's funny because I have never been coming into the ground
0:39:41 > 0:39:46that side before. That was a bit strange to start with. You've got
0:39:46 > 0:39:49to be as professional as you possibly can be, I suppose. Steve
0:39:49 > 0:39:57Coppell's return coincides with Armed forces Day which, as you
0:39:57 > 0:40:07would expect, naval port, is a big event in these parts. Steve
0:40:07 > 0:40:13
0:40:13 > 0:40:21Cotterill has returned a farm park attacking in the second half. David
0:40:21 > 0:40:27Norris had the chance but was denied by Look Barney. Forest
0:40:27 > 0:40:31created chances are their own. Morgan going close her. Portsmouth
0:40:31 > 0:40:37had Stephen Henderson to thank for keeping them ahead 2. This superb
0:40:37 > 0:40:42save denying Robbie Findlay. Pompey were looking for a 4th successive
0:40:42 > 0:40:50home League win against Forest and they went two up with 14 minutes
0:40:50 > 0:40:59remaining. Dave Kitson scoring. Six minutes left, and Pompey had their
0:40:59 > 0:41:03third win since he left. And it was that man who did it again. The home
0:41:03 > 0:41:08side could have made it four were it not for another fine stretch
0:41:08 > 0:41:18from the goalkeeper and to rub salt into the rooms, Portsmouth have now
0:41:18 > 0:41:24
0:41:24 > 0:41:30overtaken them in the table. -- Was there a little bit of cat-and-
0:41:30 > 0:41:37mouse today? I think so, yes. He knows the ins and outs of our
0:41:37 > 0:41:40players. And probably, you know, that made us a bit more determined
0:41:40 > 0:41:50in some ways. You always get that when you play against your old
0:41:50 > 0:41:55managers. Maybe a little bit, yeah. A frustrating afternoon? Only
0:41:55 > 0:42:01because we were the better team, for sure. After 3-0, it won't look
0:42:01 > 0:42:07like it but we dominated the game for long periods. The first run was
0:42:07 > 0:42:13and a free kick so we think we were harsh be done by. -- the first one.
0:42:13 > 0:42:18We are disappointed with that, really. A little bit hard to
0:42:18 > 0:42:25divorce the occasion from the game? For you, a bit strange? Not really,
0:42:25 > 0:42:32I was OK with it. A bit of banter, no problem with that. I didn't get
0:42:32 > 0:42:37any abuse, which can always happen. A bit of banter is no problem. We
0:42:37 > 0:42:41just have a problem with the scoreline. We were beaten 3-0 and,
0:42:41 > 0:42:49unfortunately, it doesn't tell the true picture. It certainly wasn't
0:42:49 > 0:42:52the return he wanted. Guy Whittingham said he could second-
0:42:52 > 0:42:58guess his former boss because he knows the players as well as he
0:42:58 > 0:43:04does. It was a great result. Yes, they stop to the away defeats, and
0:43:04 > 0:43:10Crystal Palace played very well up there. Since he's taking over, he
0:43:10 > 0:43:15said good performances and bad. He's had good performances and bad.
0:43:15 > 0:43:18There's no reason why results like this shouldn't be more frequent.
0:43:19 > 0:43:23The latest name linked with Portsmouth is Michael Appleton, the
0:43:23 > 0:43:29former goalkeeper, of course. Are you surprised to see his name
0:43:29 > 0:43:31linked with the position? Yes, there's been a ream of managers and
0:43:32 > 0:43:38you can't say it's been one particular category they have come
0:43:38 > 0:43:43from. It's quite left field. little bit, obviously, because you
0:43:43 > 0:43:47haven't got the experience. He hasn't been on the radar. It will
0:43:47 > 0:43:55be interesting but he hasn't got the job yet. They have got another
0:43:55 > 0:43:58two weeks now. Michael is highly regarded, and that's interesting.
0:43:58 > 0:44:02Right, to League One then, and we start with the leaders Charlton,
0:44:02 > 0:44:05who after a sticky patch a month ago, have responded with ten goals
0:44:05 > 0:44:15in their last three games. So plenty to be wary of for opponents
0:44:15 > 0:44:18
0:44:18 > 0:44:26Charlton will. Preston will be glad to see the back of. It the leaders
0:44:26 > 0:44:32unstoppable as they started the new month with the bang. The captain
0:44:32 > 0:44:42the striking force behind the dominant display. Morison got his
0:44:42 > 0:44:43
0:44:43 > 0:44:48first for the club. Preston picked up a single point in October. There
0:44:48 > 0:44:55was no way back after this foul. The keeper Espinoza caped without
0:44:55 > 0:45:04punishment. Jackson depot his second to put them in total command.
0:45:04 > 0:45:10Wright-Phillips Wright made it four seven-minutes before the break. He
0:45:11 > 0:45:20raised his tally to the season to 14. This latest defeat leaves them
0:45:21 > 0:45:22
0:45:22 > 0:45:2917 point adrift of their opponents. Danny Hollands got the fifth. Five
0:45:29 > 0:45:34minutes from time, Craig Morgan met this corner to reduce the deficit.
0:45:34 > 0:45:41Those who did make the trip from Lancashire witnessed the goal of
0:45:41 > 0:45:44the match in stoppage time, Keammar Daley's strike paint over the
0:45:44 > 0:45:50Daley's strike paint over the cracks. 45 minutes was outstanding
0:45:50 > 0:45:56for us. Preston settled into the game very well. Once we started to
0:45:56 > 0:46:01get our game going John Jackson's first goal set us off. We scored
0:46:01 > 0:46:05four goals. Could have scored more. It was a very, very good
0:46:05 > 0:46:11afternoon's work. Once the first goal went in I think we showed a
0:46:11 > 0:46:16nervousness and tentativeness that took us the half-time that saw us
0:46:16 > 0:46:20took us the half-time that saw us 4-0 down. Having dismissed rumours
0:46:20 > 0:46:27linking him with Leicester City, Lee Clark was named as Manager of
0:46:27 > 0:46:37the month for October. After a goalless 35 minutes, Alan Lee
0:46:37 > 0:46:39
0:46:39 > 0:46:45opened the scoring with over 20 minutes to play. Jaimwri Paterson
0:46:45 > 0:46:48ensured a nervy few minutes with this effort. They equallised
0:46:48 > 0:46:55this effort. They equallised Nottingham Forest 33 record.
0:46:55 > 0:47:04result being a draw took the shine off it. It shouldn't. To achieve
0:47:04 > 0:47:08that in modern day team sport is a that in modern day team sport is a
0:47:08 > 0:47:17phenomenonal achievement. Sheffield Wednesday had won every home game
0:47:17 > 0:47:21this season. They bees posed a stiff challenge. The Londoners took
0:47:21 > 0:47:25a point and might have got all three if this header had been an
0:47:25 > 0:47:30three if this header had been an inch or two lower. Changed a
0:47:30 > 0:47:34winning team last week to a team that was bigger and more defensive.
0:47:34 > 0:47:39We often puff at times they had nine players behind the ball and we
0:47:39 > 0:47:43weren't capable of getting through snafplt I never experienced such a
0:47:43 > 0:47:48tall team. One player under six foot. We as a unit, not just
0:47:48 > 0:47:55individually, we played very well individually, we played very well
0:47:55 > 0:48:05today. Having taken the scalps of Sheffield Wednesday and Stevenage
0:48:05 > 0:48:09
0:48:09 > 0:48:19this season they were looking to add Sheffield to the list. Mark
0:48:19 > 0:48:20
0:48:20 > 0:48:22Roberts scored and Ched Evans scored to equal. Victory was back
0:48:22 > 0:48:32on the cards. Scott Laird took responsibility from the spot and
0:48:32 > 0:48:42
0:48:42 > 0:48:46took full advantage. The team are minutes. Whether Brian Barry-Murphy
0:48:46 > 0:48:51intended this sup for discussion, what isn't is that it was his first
0:48:51 > 0:48:58goal of the season. The lead didn't last long. Adam Smith, this thunder
0:48:58 > 0:49:03balt was his first for the club. Not a break way to break his MK
0:49:04 > 0:49:08Dons first duck. They scored a second five minutes later. Charlie
0:49:08 > 0:49:17MacDonald converted after good play by Daniel Powell there was time for
0:49:17 > 0:49:22a fourth gel on the half hour mark. It was the turn of another loanee
0:49:22 > 0:49:32to grab his first, Mark Beevers was on target at the second time of
0:49:32 > 0:49:41
0:49:41 > 0:49:48asking. Back-to-back wins for the into the lead. The County managers
0:49:48 > 0:49:58pesmis ich was justified. They stood firm. They avoided a fourth
0:49:58 > 0:50:02straight defeat. Joel Grant to the rescue. Tranmere went in search of
0:50:02 > 0:50:05the win that could have seen them move into the play-off positions.
0:50:06 > 0:50:13Colchester proved difficult to break down. When their big moment
0:50:13 > 0:50:21did arrive, Ash Taylor didn't make the most of it. A lettoff for the
0:50:21 > 0:50:25Colchester side. This block prevented them breaking the
0:50:25 > 0:50:30deadlock. The Essex club had Ben Williams for earning a share of the
0:50:30 > 0:50:38spoils. The keeper making three vital saves including this one. The
0:50:38 > 0:50:43visitors drawing a blank for the first time in 40 matches. Exeter
0:50:43 > 0:50:48scored the least amount of goals in League One this season, perhaps no
0:50:49 > 0:50:54surprise about the scoreline in this one. This header and lung came
0:50:54 > 0:51:04close to breaking the deadlock. The keeper went off injured and we was
0:51:04 > 0:51:04
0:51:04 > 0:51:14replaced by Lennie Pidgely. A long way to go for a 0-0 draw for the
0:51:14 > 0:51:17
0:51:17 > 0:51:22continue their upward progress against Hartlepool. Seven games
0:51:22 > 0:51:32unbeaten had lifted them clear of the bottom four. They opened the
0:51:32 > 0:51:32
0:51:32 > 0:51:42scoring. Dean Cox getting the goal. Hartlepool have won four of the
0:51:42 > 0:51:46
0:51:46 > 0:51:52last five away. Neil Austin was impressively composed and
0:51:52 > 0:51:58shouldered the responsibility. Hartlepool spent the last 20 minute
0:51:58 > 0:52:04as man down after Paul Murray clipped Porter to earn himself a
0:52:04 > 0:52:14second booking. A point gained was a healthy return for Hartlepool and
0:52:14 > 0:52:18
0:52:18 > 0:52:23frustrating for the O's. It's 44 years since bury last beat their
0:52:23 > 0:52:33rivals. Andy Bishop was brought down leaving the latics a man light,
0:52:33 > 0:52:38ten minutes in. Paul Gerrard got his first taste of action for more
0:52:39 > 0:52:45than two years. The 3-year-old still managed to get down sharply
0:52:45 > 0:52:51to deny Bishop from giving Bury the advantage. His career with the club
0:52:51 > 0:52:59started 20 years ago. The Bury striker did beat him. Bishop hit
0:52:59 > 0:53:06the target for the fourth game running. Gerrard was powerless to
0:53:06 > 0:53:09stop him from doubling the lead eight minutes later. That put
0:53:09 > 0:53:15Ritchie Barker's men on track for back-to-back away wins for the
0:53:15 > 0:53:21first time this season. The victory came at a price. John-Lewis
0:53:21 > 0:53:31received his mark marching orders for this late tackle. That will
0:53:31 > 0:53:34
0:53:34 > 0:53:39fail to take the shine off a much- without a win at home. Buoyed by a
0:53:39 > 0:53:45victory at Preston they took a lead in the 20th minute. Scott Malone
0:53:45 > 0:53:55scored seven days ago and netted his second goal in as many games
0:53:55 > 0:53:58
0:53:58 > 0:54:02after electing to go along. The Cherries recent revival has been
0:54:03 > 0:54:08helped by the goals of Wes Tomas, four in four for the striker.
0:54:08 > 0:54:13Before today he hadn't scored in front of his home fans. He ended
0:54:13 > 0:54:21that run to grab his men two goals to the good. A comfortable home win
0:54:21 > 0:54:27for Bournemouth which condemns Scunthorpe to their first defeat in
0:54:27 > 0:54:37five. Two teams stuck in the regulations zone gave up a great
0:54:37 > 0:54:37
0:54:37 > 0:54:42contest. Jordan Bowery bounced. Gav vi Massey made the most of this
0:54:42 > 0:54:48through pass. Yeovil were caught out in similar fashion after the
0:54:48 > 0:54:53break. Bowery racing clear of the defender. He could only follow the
0:54:53 > 0:55:03ball into the back of the night. They would have made the points
0:55:03 > 0:55:07
0:55:07 > 0:55:17secure if it wasn't for this save which kept Yeovil in the game.
0:55:17 > 0:55:21Alallot turned the cross past his Alallot turned the cross past his
0:55:21 > 0:55:24own keeper. The point were shared. Entertaining game that. For hudsers
0:55:24 > 0:55:27field they have joined Nottingham Forest with that unbeaten football
0:55:27 > 0:55:34league run. 42 games in all. Incredible effort from the manager
0:55:35 > 0:55:39and the players. It cap as great week for the fans. It is. You want
0:55:39 > 0:55:43it get over that line, one more and they will have broken it. Fantastic
0:55:43 > 0:55:49run, no doubt about that. Possibly, a manager who is leaving is going
0:55:49 > 0:55:54to stay. Good news for everybody. No fluke for Stevenage they like
0:55:54 > 0:56:01taking big scalps, Sheffield Wednesday, Charlton and Sheffield
0:56:01 > 0:56:03United. Maybe the big clubs don't like it up and at them. There is
0:56:03 > 0:56:07reference to physicality. Perception is difficult to reality.
0:56:07 > 0:56:13They get the ball in the right areas and play if people don't like
0:56:13 > 0:56:19that, so be it. They have success over the last two or three years.
0:56:19 > 0:56:24Graham will not change that way of playing. Since the Addicks defeat
0:56:24 > 0:56:30they scored 15 goals in four games. The ideal response? It is. They are
0:56:30 > 0:56:34a side that are capable of opening up opposition at this level. Some
0:56:34 > 0:56:37good signings. Six different scorers in that run alone. That
0:56:37 > 0:56:44gives you some idea of the strength that goes throughout that team. If
0:56:44 > 0:56:49you finish above them this year I don't think you will be far away.
0:56:49 > 0:56:56Charlton tore Preston apart. They had the players cleaning up the
0:56:56 > 0:57:00terraces. Not sure what he will do this week. The defence is under
0:57:00 > 0:57:03huge scrutiny. Easy to say it's the defence. You defend from the front.
0:57:04 > 0:57:09Your team has to be difficult to beat. If it's well organised and
0:57:09 > 0:57:13they work hard you can't blame one element. You defend as a team. You
0:57:13 > 0:57:18lose as a team. That is clearly what they are doing lately. They
0:57:18 > 0:57:24had that unbeaten run at the start of the season. A good start to it.
0:57:24 > 0:57:29It has fallen away. They will be disappointed in the manner in which
0:57:29 > 0:57:34that happened. Entertaining game between Oldham and bury. His tally
0:57:34 > 0:57:38has gone to eight now. The last couple of seasons they have been
0:57:38 > 0:57:43horrendous? Somebody had to step into the breach when Ryan Lowe left.
0:57:43 > 0:57:48He has done that. They have had terrible injuries. Five ops.
0:57:48 > 0:57:53Terrible. To come back from it as well. He's fit. He's well. He is
0:57:53 > 0:58:01scoring goals. He will do more than post to ensure that they stay in
0:58:01 > 0:58:05this division and stay in it Well as for League Two, successive
0:58:05 > 0:58:07away wins have propelled Southend back to the top of the table. They
0:58:07 > 0:58:11entertained an Oxford United side that started the day in fourth
0:58:11 > 0:58:13place in the division's game of the day. Oxford, by the way, were the
0:58:13 > 0:58:23first opponents that Sir Alex Ferguson faced as Manchester United
0:58:23 > 0:58:30
0:58:30 > 0:58:35manager 25 years ago which the U's Instead they went to the brake a
0:58:35 > 0:58:39goal down. Mark Phillips putting the leaders on course for a 4th
0:58:39 > 0:58:45league win in the row. That left them facing a test of character in
0:58:45 > 0:58:55the second half. An excellent save from Daniels of. The home side were
0:58:55 > 0:58:58
0:58:58 > 0:59:03hoping to take their unbeaten run bad enough, Oxford drew level just
0:59:03 > 0:59:07past the hour. The perfect cross put the visitors back on terms.
0:59:07 > 0:59:13Just the tonic after a gutsy display but five minutes later,
0:59:13 > 0:59:23they sealed the win which takes them two points clear. All, the
0:59:23 > 0:59:23
0:59:23 > 0:59:33hero, with a wonderful enough. -- They are a tough team to play
0:59:33 > 0:59:37
0:59:37 > 0:59:47against. They made it tough for us. annihilated Hereford but gave them
0:59:47 > 0:59:51
0:59:51 > 0:59:57the lead in the 9th minute. Davies home win it in a row. Something
0:59:57 > 1:00:02they haven't managed for nearly two years. This goal line clearance
1:00:02 > 1:00:05keeping high-flying Crawley at bay. The equaliser came four minutes
1:00:05 > 1:00:14before half-time but this time be clearance has not quite as
1:00:14 > 1:00:18effective. Truly volley it home the It will be vital, I'm sure. They
1:00:18 > 1:00:22have some very good players and they put us under some good
1:00:22 > 1:00:32pressure as we are held on. An excellent show of passion, courage,
1:00:32 > 1:00:42
1:00:42 > 1:00:47commitment. I think it's going to confirmed which pulled Plymouth out
1:00:47 > 1:00:52of relegation. They took a step in the right direction through Simon
1:00:52 > 1:00:57Walton. After three successive defeats, another tonic for the club
1:00:57 > 1:01:01but anxiety crept in at the end with a single goal to protect. Jim
1:01:01 > 1:01:10Bentley reckoned it was his team's worst performance of the campaign.
1:01:10 > 1:01:20They pinched the point of them up. The ball bounced loose. They
1:01:20 > 1:01:21
1:01:21 > 1:01:25maintained the shrimps unbeaten Cheltenham's best performance this
1:01:25 > 1:01:31season. This strike proving decisive as they climbed into the
1:01:31 > 1:01:38automatic places. Intrude, the margin of victory should have been
1:01:38 > 1:01:48greater. -- in truth. The manager is not complaining. It's now six
1:01:48 > 1:01:51
1:01:51 > 1:01:58going into this one. They knew another one would set a new club
1:01:58 > 1:02:06record. Hesitant defending allowed them to steal in and put the
1:02:06 > 1:02:14visitors ahead. Their chances of ending their home-run was in the
1:02:14 > 1:02:19thick of the action, literally. He saw red on his debut for this
1:02:19 > 1:02:25challenge on A nurse. Not a great start to his playing career. The
1:02:25 > 1:02:30home side could not find an equaliser. At half-time it became a
1:02:30 > 1:02:40tenner side. A second yellow card. Collins convert the penalty and
1:02:40 > 1:02:50
1:02:50 > 1:02:58self-. He left the daggers in players have suffered a dip in
1:02:58 > 1:03:02confidence and Swindon exploited this frailty. A half-time lead. No
1:03:02 > 1:03:09problems for team spirit any more. Chances were few and far between
1:03:09 > 1:03:16for the home club. Richard creating one of the best. Pope finding space
1:03:16 > 1:03:22to shoot but Swindon were home and dry in the second half. Yates
1:03:22 > 1:03:32putting Cruz on the spot. The penalty was inch-perfect. Swindon
1:03:32 > 1:03:32
1:03:32 > 1:03:37now move up a place to 6th. Burton of formidable at home this season
1:03:37 > 1:03:41so the importance of maintaining concentration is the key. They lost
1:03:41 > 1:03:48theirs 11 minutes been at the goalkeeper appeared to have got him
1:03:48 > 1:03:55out of jail. Key's 8th goal in nine games are threatened but third
1:03:55 > 1:04:00consecutive win. Although they missed the chance to draw level.
1:04:00 > 1:04:04There afternoon got worse of. McKenzie came on as a substitute
1:04:04 > 1:04:09and was sent straight back to the dressing room for elbowing Ryan
1:04:09 > 1:04:19Austin. A dubious decision, maybe but the win keeps them firmly in
1:04:19 > 1:04:26
1:04:26 > 1:04:36he went through every emotion during this game at Gillingham. His
1:04:36 > 1:04:36
1:04:36 > 1:04:46side fell behind after 11 minutes. After half-an-hour, a knock-down
1:04:46 > 1:04:47
1:04:47 > 1:04:53from Chris Rock dale. He showed why Johnson was keen to keep hold of
1:04:53 > 1:04:55him money halved the deficit five minutes later. But at half-time the
1:04:55 > 1:05:03home side were presented with a chance to restore their two-goal
1:05:03 > 1:05:13cushion. After initially waving away the protests, the referee
1:05:13 > 1:05:13
1:05:13 > 1:05:17changed his mind following a chat with his assistant. He duly
1:05:17 > 1:05:23completed a first-half hat-trick. The second period was as end to end
1:05:24 > 1:05:28as the first, with both sides creating chances. The side coming
1:05:28 > 1:05:34back into contention 10 minutes after the break. A little over five
1:05:34 > 1:05:39minutes later, the comeback was complete. 3-3 from a well-worked
1:05:39 > 1:05:43free kick routine. If there cobblers thought they'd done the
1:05:43 > 1:05:50hard work is undone one minute into stoppage time. A second penalty of
1:05:50 > 1:05:57the afternoon. This time the referee needed no help from his
1:05:57 > 1:06:07assistant. Langley was booked for his troubles. Different taker, same
1:06:07 > 1:06:12
1:06:12 > 1:06:16result. They are now without a legend, Lawrie Sanchez, but he
1:06:16 > 1:06:25could afford no favours and no cloud gave them hope of achieving
1:06:25 > 1:06:29their first win this season. It wasn't to be -- Macleod. The
1:06:29 > 1:06:35celebrations were long and loud but Macleod had won more good
1:06:35 > 1:06:45opportunity to make his own good scoring record, 13 goals in the
1:06:45 > 1:06:45
1:06:45 > 1:06:5517th. No good. A draw would have to do. It's been a long time coming
1:06:55 > 1:06:58
1:06:58 > 1:07:03but rather rum's form is at an end. -- Rotherham's. The Warner chlorine
1:07:03 > 1:07:10away Branston's header. Holroyd flick to the second to make life
1:07:10 > 1:07:17more comfortable. Any hope they had a recovering disappeared 10 minutes
1:07:17 > 1:07:23after the restart. It led to the inevitable punishment. Without a
1:07:23 > 1:07:27back-up goalkeeper, the midfielder Jamie Collins could try as that
1:07:27 > 1:07:37between the posts. The new custodian refuse to be beaten and
1:07:37 > 1:07:42
1:07:42 > 1:07:47by then, Aldershot left themselves complete performance of the season
1:07:47 > 1:07:54and have started brightly for the visitors. And ninth-minute lead.
1:07:54 > 1:08:00They came close to make it 2-0 after 50 minutes. Billy Bode and
1:08:00 > 1:08:02saw his shot bounced back off the post. They only had a one-goal
1:08:02 > 1:08:11advantage of a break but doubled its eight minutes into the second
1:08:11 > 1:08:16period. Lee Mansell was well placed. These visitors wrapped up their
1:08:16 > 1:08:26third victory in a row after some neat play. This time his shot went
1:08:26 > 1:08:33
1:08:33 > 1:08:37the right side of the post. It's loan move from Blackburn with
1:08:37 > 1:08:45Premier League place to give Accrington the lead against Bristol
1:08:45 > 1:08:50Rovers. The home side's second goal was well taken, too. Long, and need
1:08:50 > 1:08:56to volley, who has been borrowed from Burnley. The Accrington
1:08:56 > 1:09:04players back-pedalling too far after the break. The West Country
1:09:04 > 1:09:10club had fresh hope. A 2-1 and it stayed that way until stoppage time
1:09:10 > 1:09:16when they had the chance to make the trip worthwhile. Unleash from
1:09:17 > 1:09:22distance, Murdoch stood his ground. In the closing seconds, they were
1:09:22 > 1:09:32taken up by Murphy to see the home side reduced to 10 men. It meant a
1:09:32 > 1:09:34
1:09:34 > 1:09:40feisty finish but it was too late Their home form has come away from
1:09:40 > 1:09:43immediate danger but Southend are still top of the pile. On Saturday,
1:09:43 > 1:09:48it was particularly impressive against one of their promotion
1:09:48 > 1:09:54rivals. The team are in good form, as well. This would be a real test
1:09:54 > 1:09:58for them but they came through it. A bit of swagger about Southend.
1:09:58 > 1:10:04They know they are in good form. You look around and you have every
1:10:04 > 1:10:11confidence in the ability. But what gives you an extra spring in your
1:10:11 > 1:10:15step. A 10th win of the season now, Charlton. They started well last
1:10:15 > 1:10:20season. A note of caution this time. Absolutely but it's a work-in-
1:10:20 > 1:10:24progress. They are excited by the squad they have got now.
1:10:24 > 1:10:29manager is not expecting them to do that well, but it's not a massive
1:10:29 > 1:10:32surprise bodies learn from that and obviously now you get the feeling
1:10:32 > 1:10:38they are in a better shape this year to see it through. A fantastic
1:10:38 > 1:10:42start. Gillingham were fearing the most in terms of goals for their
1:10:42 > 1:10:50side. They lost their top three goal scorers last season. They had
1:10:50 > 1:11:00a great day on Saturday. He was in no man's land at this the Rovers.
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1:11:02 > 1:11:09He has been a decent player, Joe. - - Bristol Rovers. Look at this
1:11:09 > 1:11:19decent partnership. Northampton have not won since the 1st October.
1:11:19 > 1:11:22They are still so much work to be done. Yes, I'm not sure at this
1:11:22 > 1:11:27stage whether he will get the Lipton Players between now and
1:11:27 > 1:11:31January. I hope he hasn't told those 10 players! I'm sure Gary
1:11:31 > 1:11:35would have expected better from the team and from himself and fortunes
1:11:35 > 1:11:45we have to change quickly because, for a team like that, they can't do
1:11:45 > 1:11:45
1:11:45 > 1:13:00Apology for the loss of subtitles for 45 seconds
1:13:00 > 1:13:03that at this stage. Let's have a Now, if you've missed any of
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1:13:09 > 1:13:14it's on the iPlayer all week. But if you're only after extended match
1:13:14 > 1:13:17highlights, they will be online on the BBC Sport website. Join Colin
1:13:17 > 1:13:20tomorrow night for MOTD2, for a round up of the weekend' s Premier
1:13:20 > 1:13:25League action including the best of Martin Jol's Fulham up against his
1:13:25 > 1:13:28old side Spurs at Craven Cottage. That's at 10pm on BBC Two. And, as