0:00:23 > 0:00:27Evening. With the Championship hogging the stidge this week we are
0:00:27 > 0:00:32are back to a full line-up with action from all three divisions.
0:00:33 > 0:00:38There has been man gearal movement in Leagues One and Two. As you can
0:00:38 > 0:00:45see, Steve is with me tonight. We pick our way through quite a day in
0:00:45 > 0:00:50the N Power Football League. After last week's shock defeat to
0:00:50 > 0:00:59Doncaster leaders went back to home comforts. Their opponents,
0:00:59 > 0:01:09Blackpool. West Ham came unstuck last week, they were looking to
0:01:09 > 0:01:19getting back to winning ways with a trip to Reading. Barnsley's scored
0:01:19 > 0:01:28
0:01:28 > 0:01:32after nine seconds in their win In League Two these are happy days,
0:01:32 > 0:01:35Cheltenham are third in the league, they draw Tottenham out of the hat
0:01:36 > 0:01:42in the FA Cup. The gaffer won manager of the month. They are
0:01:42 > 0:01:45hoping to get one over on leaders Southend United. Southampton after
0:01:45 > 0:01:49last week's set back remain two points clear at the top of the
0:01:49 > 0:01:54Championship going into today's game with Blackpool. They had won
0:01:54 > 0:01:59all ten league games so far. The good news for the Saints was that
0:01:59 > 0:02:07Rickie Lambert was back after his Rickie Lambert was back after his
0:02:07 > 0:02:17hip injury. The goalkeeper was out.. Blackpool made one change. Comment
0:02:17 > 0:02:33
0:02:33 > 0:02:37from John Roeder. Phillips. Oh... First touch for
0:02:37 > 0:02:47Bialkowski. The goalkeeper got his body in the way. If he was pressed
0:02:47 > 0:02:57
0:02:57 > 0:03:02closer by Basham he might have been chest of the goalkeeper. A stop
0:03:02 > 0:03:12from Bialkowski that does not inspire confidence. Silvestre
0:03:12 > 0:03:13
0:03:13 > 0:03:23letting fly with the shot. Southampton a touch fortunate.
0:03:23 > 0:03:42
0:03:42 > 0:03:52Ferguson. Free-kick taken quickly. They were almost made to pay a
0:03:52 > 0:04:05
0:04:05 > 0:04:09heavy price. Plenty of room on that Rickie Lambert. Oh, it got a
0:04:09 > 0:04:15deflection. Southampton in front. Rickie Lambert celebrates. The
0:04:15 > 0:04:23Saints may very well be on their way of setting a new club record of
0:04:23 > 0:04:28home league victories. Eardley caught in pocession here by Lallana.
0:04:28 > 0:04:38Cork not going for coal goal himself. In the end I think it gets
0:04:38 > 0:04:39
0:04:39 > 0:04:49a touch of Caig Cathcart to divert the ball past MatGilks. This is
0:04:49 > 0:04:52
0:04:52 > 0:05:02Rickie Lambert. Gilks with a vital save. A check to see if Lambert was
0:05:02 > 0:05:13
0:05:13 > 0:05:21Southampton look for a flag, it does not come. Blackpool are back
0:05:21 > 0:05:31on level terms, Basham has got it. He is level. Getting in behind
0:05:31 > 0:05:32
0:05:32 > 0:05:41Hooiveld. That is an easy header past Bialkowski. Here's Phillips.
0:05:41 > 0:05:51Tailer Fletcher to his right. -- Taylor-Fletcher to his right. The
0:05:51 > 0:05:58
0:05:58 > 0:06:08goalkeeper doesn't move at all. puts it over. It could have been a
0:06:08 > 0:06:24
0:06:24 > 0:06:30Costly error from the full-back. an error. Southampton behind and
0:06:30 > 0:06:38Bialkowski probably wants to find a hole and hide in it. His
0:06:38 > 0:06:44performance has been embarrassing. McManaman here, good run, kept
0:06:44 > 0:06:49going. Dearie, dearie me. Bialkowski doesn't get his body
0:06:49 > 0:06:59behind it at all. That is a goal he will see for years and years and
0:06:59 > 0:07:00
0:07:00 > 0:07:09years to come. It will be available on many DVDs. What must Kelvin
0:07:09 > 0:07:19Davies be thinking there? Southampton will have to start to
0:07:19 > 0:07:56
0:07:56 > 0:08:04too high. Oh, dear! Who left that there from Eardley? Southampton
0:08:05 > 0:08:09thought there was. Play continues. Eardley's challenge here, the
0:08:09 > 0:08:19referee has a gad view. You can see his position. His decision, no
0:08:19 > 0:08:45
0:08:45 > 0:08:52Lallana. Here's Richardson. They are queuing up in the middle.
0:08:52 > 0:08:55Southampton have an equalliser, but who else but Rickie Lambert.
0:08:55 > 0:09:05Southampton's top scorer this season has surely snatched a late,
0:09:05 > 0:09:12late point for the Saints. He's onside there. A firm header past
0:09:12 > 0:09:19Matt Gilks. Late in stoppage time. It's surely a point for Atkin's
0:09:19 > 0:09:26team. He's got there first. Cork making a run through the middle.
0:09:26 > 0:09:31Has he taken it too far? Yes, he has. That was such a chance for
0:09:31 > 0:09:36Southampton. He knows it. Three team-mates in the middle, he didn't
0:09:36 > 0:09:41team-mates in the middle, he didn't use any of them. Started the game
0:09:41 > 0:09:45well. Scored a goal. Didn't take a view chances when we should have
0:09:45 > 0:09:48taken them. Second-half we have gone and gone behind. First time we
0:09:48 > 0:09:52have gone behind this season for a longer period of time. Change
0:09:52 > 0:09:58changed it around a little bit. Great credit to the players, we
0:09:58 > 0:10:04kept going and driving everybody on. Rickie Lambert scored a great goal.
0:10:04 > 0:10:07We are growing. We had disappointment. They have lots of
0:10:07 > 0:10:10energy. Ied like Nigel a lot much I hope it continues for them. I
0:10:10 > 0:10:16experienced the other end of the scale where we have ended on a
0:10:16 > 0:10:21crest of a slump. I think we are looking like a half decent team now.
0:10:21 > 0:10:25What about your goalkeeper he had a difficult afternoon? He he he's
0:10:25 > 0:10:29been fantastic in training much he has been has had to be patient to
0:10:29 > 0:10:33wait for the opportunity because of the performances of Kelvin Davies.
0:10:33 > 0:10:38He had to perform today. Things haven't worked for him. We haven't
0:10:38 > 0:10:41lost the game because of that. He will become a better player and
0:10:41 > 0:10:46stronger character for. That we'll support him. We like him a hell of
0:10:46 > 0:10:50a lot. He is a good lad and works hard. In training he is fantastic.
0:10:50 > 0:10:56Maybe he needs more games to become more comfortable in the arena.
0:10:57 > 0:11:03Backing his standing goalkeeper. It was an event ventful game for
0:11:03 > 0:11:07Bialkowski. He won't want to dwell on it? You can excuse that, the
0:11:07 > 0:11:11ball bounced in front of them. Balls will move and dip. That, I
0:11:11 > 0:11:17Balls will move and dip. That, I can't get my head round that one.
0:11:17 > 0:11:21He asks surprised? The ball goes into an area where if someone is
0:11:22 > 0:11:25fall following it up they will put it in. All goalkeepers will make
0:11:25 > 0:11:29mistakes. In the grand scheme of things, if you look at that with
0:11:29 > 0:11:33the overall way he played, it doesn't make happy viewing. One or
0:11:33 > 0:11:40two areas where you can say, yes, you can excuse them. That would be
0:11:40 > 0:11:42one of them if that was the only mistake he had made, it wasn't.
0:11:43 > 0:11:49Southampton were on the receiving Southampton were on the receiving
0:11:49 > 0:11:53end of it. You had Rickie Lambert to thank, saving his blushs getting
0:11:53 > 0:11:58an equalliser at the end of the contest. This is what they were
0:11:58 > 0:12:03missing against Doncaster last missing against Doncaster last
0:12:03 > 0:12:13week? Well, he wasn't playing then. He does well here? There will be
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0:12:13 > 0:12:16one person to get on the end of it. one person to get on the end of it.
0:12:16 > 0:12:20He doesn't get given offside. feats feels like a defeat with the
0:12:20 > 0:12:24goal coming so late. A point at the end of the day at St Mary's that
0:12:24 > 0:12:28can be considered a good one? first instinct from both managers
0:12:28 > 0:12:33will be, we should have won that game, we gave them a goal. When you
0:12:33 > 0:12:37look at it, they gave us a goal as well. A great game to watch.
0:12:37 > 0:12:42Blackpool went tat from the start. They deserve their point. West Ham
0:12:42 > 0:12:50had another chance to end the day top for the first time this season.
0:12:50 > 0:12:53Sam Allardyce made the short trip to reading who started the day in
0:12:53 > 0:13:0312th. Reading made two changes from 12th. Reading made two changes from
0:13:03 > 0:13:39
0:13:39 > 0:13:49discomfort. He is in danger of lasting a matter of 90 seconds.
0:13:49 > 0:13:53
0:13:53 > 0:14:01Joey O'Brien is preparing to come on. That's really horrible luck for
0:14:01 > 0:14:10him. Real chances for West Ham. It's a reading deflection which
0:14:11 > 0:14:20takes it away, Collison, from this pass, Collison thought he had seen
0:14:21 > 0:14:35
0:14:35 > 0:14:45line. Well, West Ham now, surely he thought he had scored. Diop turning
0:14:45 > 0:14:59
0:14:59 > 0:15:04it goal wards. Off the line. for Hunt. In behind West Ham for
0:15:04 > 0:15:11the first time. Green finally has a save to make. Hunt's effort was
0:15:11 > 0:15:21easy for him. Seen so little of this from Reading this afternoon. A
0:15:21 > 0:15:22
0:15:22 > 0:15:31spring in the offside trap for Hunt. Something's got to change now if
0:15:31 > 0:15:38Reading have to get a goal. And now, Hunt and O'Brien separated. It was
0:15:38 > 0:15:42Carew warming up. The West Ham substitute acting as peace maker.
0:15:42 > 0:15:52Just sliding in Hunt and O'Brien took exception to it and Hunt
0:15:52 > 0:15:54
0:15:54 > 0:16:04foolishly had his hands raised there. Yellow cards all round.
0:16:04 > 0:16:18
0:16:18 > 0:16:23Entirely unnecessary really, but Obruen's just been booked and his
0:16:23 > 0:16:28second yellow of the afternoon in quick succession will be swiftly
0:16:28 > 0:16:35followed by red -- O'Brien. And West Ham must play the final 25
0:16:35 > 0:16:45minutes with ten men. Two rushes of blood to the head from Joey O'Brien
0:16:45 > 0:16:58
0:16:58 > 0:17:05have cost him a red. The flick there meant O'Brien was sucked in.
0:17:05 > 0:17:121-0! Reading lead seconds after wham are reduced to ten men. It's
0:17:12 > 0:17:22Pearce. McAnuff did the hard work, waited and Pearce offered him the
0:17:22 > 0:17:36
0:17:36 > 0:17:45best option and the finish was Church. Just wide of the post.
0:17:45 > 0:17:55Close. Very close to 2-0. Again McAnuff creating the opportunity.
0:17:55 > 0:18:10
0:18:10 > 0:18:18Church with the goal that will surely clinch three points for his
0:18:18 > 0:18:24team against West Ham. Well, of all the presents he'll get on his 23rd
0:18:24 > 0:18:34birthday, this cross from Le Fondre will perhaps be the best. Couldn't
0:18:34 > 0:19:04
0:19:04 > 0:19:13referee's got some sorting out to do once again here. Yes, it's a red
0:19:13 > 0:19:20card for Collinson, late in on the challenge of Jimmy Kebe and West
0:19:20 > 0:19:24Ham 2-0 down, down to nine men! O'Brien sent off earlier, now Jack
0:19:24 > 0:19:34Collison as well. And this is turning into a miserable afternoon
0:19:34 > 0:19:40
0:19:40 > 0:19:48He's going to have a good night tonight isn't he, Simon Church? Two
0:19:48 > 0:19:54goals as a substitute. Inviting free kick. Church sprinting into
0:19:54 > 0:19:57space. His second header of the afternoon. His fifth goal of the
0:19:57 > 0:20:01afternoon. His fifth goal of the season. I thought that
0:20:01 > 0:20:04opportunities would come our way and I was delighted with the way
0:20:04 > 0:20:08that we went about our Business Today. I thought we were solid and
0:20:08 > 0:20:11played some good stuff at times. I thought we were good value for the
0:20:11 > 0:20:16win. How cross are you about Collison getting involved in
0:20:16 > 0:20:18something that was so unnecessary? It was unnecessary. Sometimes
0:20:18 > 0:20:23players lose their cool when they think the opposition's taking the
0:20:23 > 0:20:28mickey out of them and the lads in there saying, you know, they were
0:20:28 > 0:20:31just sort of... You've got to cope with that. If that's what they want
0:20:31 > 0:20:34to do, that's what they want to do and whatever it is, you have to
0:20:34 > 0:20:37take it on the chin, you can't react like that. A day to forget
0:20:37 > 0:20:41for West Ham. Great result for Reading nonetheless. But we heard
0:20:41 > 0:20:49from Sam there on Kebe. What was your take on it with the
0:20:49 > 0:20:54confrontation between him and Collison? You can see here, it's
0:20:54 > 0:20:58disrespectful to the opposition. The game's won and to start taking
0:20:58 > 0:21:05the mick - you could probably use another word for it at that stage
0:21:05 > 0:21:08of the game - it's unnecessary. You can't condone what he does, but in
0:21:08 > 0:21:13that situation it's understandable. That's the sort of thing that will
0:21:13 > 0:21:18happen. I've played in games when when somebody's tried to do that,
0:21:18 > 0:21:22that's the end result. It doesn't surprise me that it's an English
0:21:22 > 0:21:27player that's done it. Over here, players understand that it's a
0:21:27 > 0:21:33disrespectful thing to do. I think he knows now. He was taken off soon
0:21:33 > 0:21:43after 789. A couple of goals on his birthday, Simon Church. Sean Long
0:21:43 > 0:21:45
0:21:45 > 0:21:49not around. But he's a fully fledged international. Always had
0:21:49 > 0:21:54undoubted talent. Grew up in that good under 21 side for Wales as
0:21:54 > 0:21:57well with lots of good players around. Good grounding and he has
0:21:57 > 0:22:02started to - as you say - you've got to play games to fulfil your
0:22:02 > 0:22:07potential. He's starting to do that. Been a bit inconsistent but have
0:22:07 > 0:22:13made a great start. Lots to play on now? Abs loutly. There was always
0:22:13 > 0:22:18going to be a bit of an after- effect -- absolutely. The way they
0:22:18 > 0:22:24lost in the play-offs, then they lose a couple of great players.
0:22:24 > 0:22:26He's done a Gadd job there though, the manager, a good job under siflt
0:22:26 > 0:22:35circumstances when he came in because they weren't flying and all
0:22:35 > 0:22:39of a sud enthey are one of the shakers and movers -- under
0:22:39 > 0:22:49difficult circumstances. Leicester now versus Peterborough. Separated
0:22:49 > 0:23:09
0:23:09 > 0:23:15he was smart and alert because Bamber got that all wrong. Good
0:23:15 > 0:23:24lay-off. Beckford. Picked up by Wellens again. Beckford is away. A
0:23:24 > 0:23:34throw. Hit the post! Good move by Leicester. Still not the
0:23:34 > 0:23:59
0:23:59 > 0:24:04cross in. Good save there by Lewis. in! Lewis no chance. And Leicester
0:24:04 > 0:24:14at last have taken the lead. It's goal five for Paul Gallagher.
0:24:14 > 0:24:14
0:24:14 > 0:24:24Deflection fell kindly and the shot buried itself. Tomlin is free and
0:24:24 > 0:24:25
0:24:25 > 0:24:35and he's equalised. Where was the rest of the defence. Tomlin away
0:24:35 > 0:24:42
0:24:43 > 0:24:46still not clear to Boyd. Tomlin is there as well. Tries to tee it up.
0:24:46 > 0:24:53Sinclair. Still the ball is not clear. Schmeichel dives forward.
0:24:53 > 0:24:57Still not there. Clears. exploited their weaknesses well,
0:24:57 > 0:25:01got the ball into wide areas. We are not able to convert those
0:25:01 > 0:25:07situations and, although we looked very dangerous, for long periods,
0:25:07 > 0:25:11didn't do enough to win it in the end. The back four were excellent.
0:25:11 > 0:25:15Very resilient. Always capable of nicking a goal and a really good
0:25:15 > 0:25:18piece of footballer's got a good goal for us. In the end, we could
0:25:18 > 0:25:26have nicked it. We have been involved in many games where it's
0:25:26 > 0:25:30been the other way around and we've dominated games.
0:25:30 > 0:25:34Cardiff arrived in south-east London on the back of an eight
0:25:34 > 0:25:40match unbeaten run but it was Millwall that threatened, Feeney
0:25:40 > 0:25:44set up Henry but he couldn't keep it down. Cardiff's best chance fell
0:25:44 > 0:25:48to Miller after the break. The ever dangerous Whittingham's pass
0:25:48 > 0:25:52perhaps deserved something to come of it. But the Scottish striker's
0:25:52 > 0:25:58tame header was gathered by the grateful Mildenhall. Then right at
0:25:58 > 0:26:00the end, one final opportunity for Millwall. Feeney's inviting cross,
0:26:00 > 0:26:03Henderson's header, which was kept down, but nearly bounced over the
0:26:04 > 0:26:10bar. No goals then, but the Championship's manager of the month
0:26:10 > 0:26:16looking at the positives as Cardiff are now nine unbeaten.
0:26:16 > 0:26:19It was always going to be a tough game here. We had a couple of
0:26:19 > 0:26:23injuries early on and ended up playing with two young kids in
0:26:23 > 0:26:26midfield, delighted for them and overall happy with the point. On
0:26:26 > 0:26:29another day we could have won it and on another day we could have
0:26:29 > 0:26:33lost it. I felt we matched Cardiff very well and had better chances,
0:26:34 > 0:26:38hit the bar in the first half and had the best chance of the whole
0:26:38 > 0:26:43match right at the end through Henderson's header which he usually
0:26:43 > 0:26:49puts away, but a lot of positives for us to capitalise on. It's a
0:26:49 > 0:26:53good clean sheet. Middlesbrough started the weekend
0:26:53 > 0:26:59in fourth looking to the top scorer to move them closer to the top two.
0:26:59 > 0:27:04They were up against Brighton who enjoyed a renaissance of late,
0:27:04 > 0:27:10three straight wins. Lua Lua almost gave them an early lead. Midway
0:27:10 > 0:27:14through the first half was a key moment. Bennett's close cross
0:27:14 > 0:27:21looked like it should have been caught by the keeper easily. It was
0:27:21 > 0:27:26treated by a bar of soap and McDonald cleaned up for the only
0:27:26 > 0:27:33goal. Baits celebrated his 25th birthday, he was unable to accept
0:27:33 > 0:27:37the gift of the goal. Another McMahon free kick. Robson
0:27:37 > 0:27:42couldn't react quick enough. But the one goal would be enough and it
0:27:42 > 0:27:49was another win for the BBC North East sports personality of the year,
0:27:49 > 0:27:52Tony Mowbray. We sneaked a goal. Had one or two
0:27:52 > 0:27:57great chances, the second goal didn't come but ultimately the
0:27:57 > 0:28:07game's finished and we won, three points in the bag and we move on.
0:28:07 > 0:28:17very close game between the top six team. Coming here away from home,
0:28:17 > 0:28:17
0:28:17 > 0:28:22it was very close. No frustration at all.
0:28:22 > 0:28:27Grayson's Leeds side have been impressive, against 17th place
0:28:27 > 0:28:33Watford aiming for a victory. The hosts only ever registered two
0:28:33 > 0:28:38league wins against Leeds. A third looked possible. Kightly ran
0:28:38 > 0:28:42unchallenged towards the Leeds goal and finished in style.
0:28:42 > 0:28:46A win here would see the side extend their unbeaten run to five
0:28:46 > 0:28:56in the league and they had a chance to seal it a minute from time
0:28:56 > 0:29:02
0:29:02 > 0:29:12thanks to this challenge by the player who did this. They were
0:29:12 > 0:29:16
0:29:16 > 0:29:26handed a life line on the stroke of penalty and made no mistake to give
0:29:26 > 0:29:28
0:29:28 > 0:29:31Leeds a late, late point. The manager needed "clarification" from
0:29:31 > 0:29:35manager needed "clarification" from the officials. We gave a thorough
0:29:35 > 0:29:40performance in all areas we were sound. We had a penalty given
0:29:40 > 0:29:46against us. They put it in within five second to go. Sometimes it
0:29:46 > 0:29:50happens. A bitter pill to swallow. happens. A bitter pill to swallow.
0:29:50 > 0:29:54A lot of postives from us today. Worrying times for Coventry. A nine
0:29:54 > 0:29:58match sequence without a win saw them drop to the bottom of
0:29:58 > 0:30:04Championship. The former Chairman felt he needed a closer look and
0:30:04 > 0:30:09sat on the bench with the manager. He was grateful to Joe Murphy who
0:30:09 > 0:30:15was tested early on bye-bye Cameron Stuart. Their recent record didn't
0:30:15 > 0:30:23inspire confidence. They hadn't scored in their previous league
0:30:23 > 0:30:29meetings against their opponents. It was slick move down the left
0:30:29 > 0:30:32that throd an Andy Dawson cross. How is this for a first goal of the
0:30:32 > 0:30:39season for the Northern Ireland midfielder Corry Evans? It was a
0:30:39 > 0:30:41third straight win for Hull. third straight win for Hull.
0:30:41 > 0:30:49Coventry have lost their last three. You had your former Chairman and
0:30:49 > 0:30:54head of Football Operations on the bench today, why was that?
0:30:54 > 0:30:59wanted to come on to the bench. You know, he is Head of Football
0:30:59 > 0:31:05Operations, so, he was down there. Are you happy with that? It's not
0:31:05 > 0:31:08really... He's Head of Football, he can do whatever he wants, can't he?
0:31:08 > 0:31:13Burnley have the wind in their sales at the moment, three points
0:31:13 > 0:31:15against Portsmouth would make it against Portsmouth would make it
0:31:15 > 0:31:25four league wins on the bounce. The last time they managed that was six
0:31:25 > 0:31:32years ago. They were on the back foot early on here. Norris's shot
0:31:32 > 0:31:36fell to Varney who sturtterd. Both teams were creating chances.
0:31:36 > 0:31:42Henderson keeping out McCann's fizzing drive. Portsmouth were
0:31:42 > 0:31:50playing the better football. After some neat build-up play this volley
0:31:50 > 0:31:55went just wide. Burnley have only kept two clean sheets all season.
0:31:55 > 0:32:01Into injury-time so sure thri would be number three. No. David Norris
0:32:01 > 0:32:05choosing the perfect time to score his fifth in all competitions this
0:32:05 > 0:32:09season. It sealed their first away season. It sealed their first away
0:32:09 > 0:32:13win of the season. I never felt under a real threat. I can only
0:32:13 > 0:32:18think of Stephen making one save in the game. We knew what to expect
0:32:18 > 0:32:22when we were coming here. We found out that straightaway, right from
0:32:22 > 0:32:26the minute one of the second-half. The lads defended well we hit them
0:32:26 > 0:32:30with a counter attack. Wasn't a lot in the game. It was scrappy. I
0:32:31 > 0:32:35don't think the referee helped the flow of the game. It was pity --
0:32:35 > 0:32:42Biti. We were pushing for the win Biti. We were pushing for the win
0:32:42 > 0:32:47we got down in the last couple of minutes.. After four wins from
0:32:47 > 0:32:50their first six games in charge, Forest have stumbled. They have
0:32:50 > 0:32:58seen three defeats without a single goal before this game. They had
0:32:58 > 0:33:02their chances against a Palace side who had not won in seven games.
0:33:02 > 0:33:09Palace boss spent two years as a Forest player. It would be a happy
0:33:09 > 0:33:14return to the City Ground. Saha did the leg work. Glenn Murray did the
0:33:14 > 0:33:19rest. That make it is four defeats rest. That make it is four defeats
0:33:19 > 0:33:25in a row now. Another game that we have dominated. We can't... There
0:33:25 > 0:33:32isn't too much more we can do at the moment. We get burnt for every
0:33:32 > 0:33:35little mistake. Everything at the moment. That's how it goes. It's a
0:33:36 > 0:33:39moment. That's how it goes. It's a tough league. Doncaster's Billy
0:33:39 > 0:33:43Sharp was named Championship player of the month for November before
0:33:43 > 0:33:47Saturday's trip to Birmingham. He netted four times for Donny in a
0:33:47 > 0:33:51difficult month for him and his family after the tragic death of
0:33:51 > 0:33:55his two-day old son. Birmingham started the brighter and thought
0:33:55 > 0:34:01she they should have had a penalty early on. This shot appeared to
0:34:01 > 0:34:09have hit a arm. The referee was unconvinced. They tasted victory
0:34:09 > 0:34:19back in 54, but they took the lead, Fortune with the time to take the
0:34:19 > 0:34:23touch and give them the advantage. Chris Burke made the most of this
0:34:23 > 0:34:30bad clearance. He fed Marlon King, who did the rest. The Blues went in
0:34:30 > 0:34:36search of a winner. Two minutes before time they got it. Burke the
0:34:36 > 0:34:41instigator. King with the finish. Birmingham could come-from-behind
0:34:41 > 0:34:47Birmingham could come-from-behind in this promotion race. We kept
0:34:47 > 0:34:49going through to the end. At 1-1, with the way things have gone in
0:34:49 > 0:34:53recent results, we might have settled for that. We have a group
0:34:54 > 0:35:00of lads that were determined to get the win today. We got the win that
0:35:00 > 0:35:05the win today. We got the win that we deserved. From fifnth October to
0:35:05 > 0:35:1215 in December Derby have been in miserable form. They have taken one
0:35:12 > 0:35:21point point from 18. They lost to Middlesbrough last week. They look
0:35:21 > 0:35:25to be on track in this one. Woolford finished in style. Derby
0:35:25 > 0:35:30hadn't scored at home since October. Having waited three games to see a
0:35:30 > 0:35:38goal the home support were rewarpeded for their patience.
0:35:38 > 0:35:43Jamie Ward made the running. Bryson got his fourth league goal of the
0:35:43 > 0:35:50season. Having waited all that time for one goal another was alon
0:35:50 > 0:35:56minutes later. Ball scored his first senior goal for Derby to edge
0:35:57 > 0:36:04them ahead. The visitors almost drew level late on. Pitman couldn't
0:36:04 > 0:36:10drew level late on. Pitman couldn't steer his kick on target. I think
0:36:10 > 0:36:14you saw the lift in confidence when the equalliser went in. It lifted
0:36:15 > 0:36:23everybody, the crowd and the players. I think we deserved the
0:36:23 > 0:36:28win and more for the last few weeks than today. Hull's Nick Barnaby
0:36:28 > 0:36:32continues his start. Four wins out of six. What is going on with
0:36:33 > 0:36:36Kovacen tri. No win in ten. Head of Football Operations sat on the
0:36:36 > 0:36:41bench today. What is your take on having a non-football person,
0:36:41 > 0:36:44almost that close to the football itself? Well, it's a confusing
0:36:44 > 0:36:49issue, isn't it? No doubt about that. People are doing jobs that
0:36:49 > 0:36:52maybe they are not at this stage qualified to do. I don't know. So
0:36:52 > 0:36:55many things are coming out of that football club. At this stage it
0:36:55 > 0:36:59needs somebody to get hold of it. Take control. And take it in a
0:36:59 > 0:37:03direction where everybody can see what they are trying to do. At this
0:37:03 > 0:37:10stage it seeds rudderless. I don't think anybody, even the people in
0:37:10 > 0:37:15charge, and the people in know, know what is happening. Portsmouth,
0:37:15 > 0:37:21their first aim was to get that first away win which eluded them
0:37:21 > 0:37:26since March. A woeful run of form away from home. They got the win
0:37:26 > 0:37:32today. A barrier they have overcome? Absolutely. David Norris
0:37:32 > 0:37:38scored the winner. He was just off of Dave Kitson. That is the example
0:37:38 > 0:37:45of why he is playing in there, to kick up anything that drops down.
0:37:46 > 0:37:49He got a decent strike with either foot. That is the finish he is well
0:37:50 > 0:37:55renowned for. Forest have lost the last four. They haven't scored a
0:37:55 > 0:38:00goal in that time as well. Honeymoon period is over for Steve
0:38:00 > 0:38:03Cotterill? It is. After a good start, this has been a poor run of
0:38:03 > 0:38:08results. Also, you look at it and think, what would have been their
0:38:08 > 0:38:13brief at the start of the season, to get in the play-offs. That looks
0:38:13 > 0:38:17like a distant ambition, shall we say. This is a case now of staying
0:38:17 > 0:38:21in this division. If they do that it will be a relatively
0:38:21 > 0:38:28disappointing year for Forest. last game from the Championship
0:38:28 > 0:38:38tonight is a belter. It involved two sides with hugely differing
0:38:38 > 0:39:08
0:39:08 > 0:39:14the box, just. It was outside the box here, the challenge is made.
0:39:14 > 0:39:22Here comes that free-kick. Stockdale with strong arms to flick
0:39:22 > 0:39:27it over. Wiseman. Drinkwater on the run here. Danny Drinkwater. Caught
0:39:27 > 0:39:33him, did he? That's a penalty. Clear as day. Great ball through.
0:39:33 > 0:39:43On side, no question. The goalkeeper here was sluggish. Clear
0:39:43 > 0:40:07
0:40:07 > 0:40:17foul, penalty for Barnsley. Here Davies in from a tight angle, just
0:40:17 > 0:40:19
0:40:19 > 0:40:26flicked away by Stockdale's finger tips. Good save. Sonko slip. They
0:40:26 > 0:40:32are in again. Davies again. Off the line. Wouldn't quite fall again for
0:40:32 > 0:40:42him there. Craig Davies almost gifted his second of the night. The
0:40:42 > 0:41:09
0:41:09 > 0:41:19with the corner. And Vaz at the -- Vaz Te! Where was the marking here?
0:41:19 > 0:41:21
0:41:21 > 0:41:27Edwards with him, he got nowhere near Vaz Te. Murphy's cross. Back
0:41:27 > 0:41:33in. They are back in the game, Keith Andrews has, within the first
0:41:33 > 0:41:4325 seconds of the second-half reduced the arears to one. Keith
0:41:43 > 0:41:57
0:41:57 > 0:42:02Andrews has scored the goal giving Andrews again, in the space of four
0:42:02 > 0:42:11second-half minutes. The game has turned right around. It's 2-2 now.
0:42:11 > 0:42:15Keith Andrews, the captain, has led here by some example. Rapid fire
0:42:15 > 0:42:25goals in the second-half. The game is all square and up for grabs
0:42:25 > 0:42:32
0:42:32 > 0:42:42again. Jason Scotland. Goalkeeper saves. Saves again. Flag is up. Two
0:42:42 > 0:42:49
0:42:49 > 0:42:59of them offside, Chopra and Martin. Here's ra. -- Chopra. Lee Martin
0:42:59 > 0:43:10
0:43:10 > 0:43:16takes on Wiseman. He has won a This remarkable turn around has
0:43:17 > 0:43:26been completed by Danny Collins' header, 3-2 now. Ipswich Town at
0:43:27 > 0:43:38
0:43:38 > 0:43:47half-time were out of this match, Chopra! Unbelievable! Four goals
0:43:47 > 0:43:54and counting for Ipswich Town. Slick, fluid, flowing move.
0:43:54 > 0:44:01Chopra's finish, of the post. 4-2, from two behind. Remarkable.
0:44:01 > 0:44:11Absolutely remarkable. At half-time, unthinkable. Now. Sarin the palm of
0:44:11 > 0:44:21
0:44:21 > 0:44:27their hand. Now, the points are in Ipswich Town. It has been the most
0:44:27 > 0:44:31remarkable, crazy second half for them. A great cross from Cresswell.
0:44:31 > 0:44:41A simple finish. That should see off Barnsley. Five for Ipswich,
0:44:41 > 0:44:56
0:44:56 > 0:45:04three points. That losing run is for a Barnsley free-kick. There is
0:45:04 > 0:45:12the foul, by Sonko. Craig Davies with the free kick and he has
0:45:12 > 0:45:16scored again. Eight goals in eight matches. It is back to 5-3. A
0:45:16 > 0:45:25lovely free-kick, past Stockdale. It is giving the neutrals a great
0:45:26 > 0:45:30You have to give the players credit. You can rent or you like. I just
0:45:30 > 0:45:34told them, the next goal is vital. If you get a goal, you never know
0:45:34 > 0:45:39what can happen. I just said, believe in yourself. The first half,
0:45:39 > 0:45:41we looked like we did believe in ourselves. We scored early, and you
0:45:41 > 0:45:46could see the confidence in the players, going right through the
0:45:46 > 0:45:51team. 2-0, we probably should have managed the game better. I would
0:45:51 > 0:45:54give credit to Ipswich, they are excellent side. You look at the
0:45:55 > 0:46:02calibre they have got, the reality of the lead -- League is that
0:46:02 > 0:46:08anybody can beat anybody. At 5-2, I was not comfortable, never mind
0:46:08 > 0:46:13two-2. We conceded three goals from set plays again today. That is
0:46:13 > 0:46:17disappointing. But I don't think it is time to gloat. It's a bit of
0:46:17 > 0:46:22relief, put your feet up and think, thank God for that. That certainly
0:46:22 > 0:46:25sums up the championship. Where did that come from? Well, good players
0:46:25 > 0:46:30showing what they can do. A little bit of confidence, the captain
0:46:30 > 0:46:35leading by example. And some real quality. They were staring down the
0:46:35 > 0:46:45barrel at half-time. They needed a quick response. 20 seconds in, this
0:46:45 > 0:46:56
0:46:56 > 0:47:01Wolves with her. This is the kind into the second half. The momentum,
0:47:01 > 0:47:04from that four minutes, it's not a surprise that they went on and won
0:47:04 > 0:47:09the game. All of a sudden Barnsley, from dominating the game, they are
0:47:09 > 0:47:17level, with four minutes gone of the second half. All the sudden,
0:47:17 > 0:47:23everybody starts to play and the Ipswich fans have had a few false
0:47:23 > 0:47:26dawns, it's about building on this win? They are another side, a
0:47:26 > 0:47:30little bit like Nottingham Forest. Lots of players come in, they've
0:47:30 > 0:47:34got some big players. Big hitters. We would have expected them to do
0:47:34 > 0:47:42better than they are. Ultimately, whatever happens, they are a mile
0:47:42 > 0:47:47from the play-offs. If they don't get to that, it will end up as a
0:47:47 > 0:47:50disappointing year. Barnsley, five wins out of seven. They have a
0:47:51 > 0:47:55great FA Cup tie to look forward to against Swansea. A great first half
0:47:55 > 0:48:00of the season. It's been fine, absolutely no problems. Considering
0:48:00 > 0:48:04their budget? Yes, did a good job at Rochdale, doing a good job at
0:48:04 > 0:48:13Barnsley. Baby One in every four or five years, they might have a go at
0:48:13 > 0:48:21the play-offs. Craig Davies and Butterfield, two very good players.
0:48:21 > 0:48:25It's League One now. Last Sunday, Charlton were drawn to Fulham in
0:48:26 > 0:48:35the FA Cup. That isn't until next month, so their immediate focus was
0:48:36 > 0:48:39
0:48:39 > 0:48:477th League win in a row, they would have to do it the hard way. They
0:48:47 > 0:48:52fell behind when Mat Sadler's shot ricocheted to Jon Macken.
0:48:52 > 0:48:55Charlton's class showed. Hogan Ephraim had the defence back-
0:48:55 > 0:48:59pedalling. He spotted the perfectly-timed run of Yann
0:48:59 > 0:49:07Kermorgant to put them on level terms. After the break it was
0:49:07 > 0:49:10anyone's game. Walsall wore closest to getting maximum points. Daryl
0:49:10 > 0:49:16Russell was scurrying back to provide cover. The header off the
0:49:16 > 0:49:22line denied Mat Sadler what might have been a winner. Instead, the
0:49:22 > 0:49:27unfortunate defender made his mark for the wrong reasons. He collected
0:49:27 > 0:49:30a second booking. So, Mat Sadler was first back to the dressing room
0:49:30 > 0:49:40with a minute to play. But his foul had helped secure an excellent
0:49:40 > 0:49:41
0:49:41 > 0:49:46Sheffield Wednesday. It was up against an Oldham side improving
0:49:46 > 0:49:49all the time. After a goalless first half, a touch of magic from
0:49:49 > 0:49:54David Prutton had their followers raising the roof at Boundary Park.
0:49:54 > 0:49:58That put them on track for a third away win on the bounce. They last
0:49:58 > 0:50:04achieved that four years ago. Six minutes from the end they sealed
0:50:04 > 0:50:12the win that cement their place in the top two. Heroics in the olden
0:50:12 > 0:50:16goal -- Oldham goal, before a penalty for a foul on Sanchez Watt.
0:50:16 > 0:50:20Ryan Lowe kept his cool to earn them their 5th straight win in all
0:50:20 > 0:50:24competitions. It sets them up nicely for the Yorkshire Da be with
0:50:24 > 0:50:28Huddersfield. He's given a penalty and we have tucked it away. It has
0:50:28 > 0:50:38happened in the past and I've not made a big fuss about it. We will
0:50:38 > 0:50:39
0:50:39 > 0:50:43not make a big fuss about this, described his side has been like
0:50:43 > 0:50:46caged animals this week after defeat at Charlton last time out
0:50:46 > 0:50:50ended their unbeaten league run. From the start it was the cherries
0:50:50 > 0:50:54that had more bite. They took the lead after 90 minutes when Harry
0:50:54 > 0:50:59Arter latched on to Thomas's cross. He admitted it was possibly the
0:50:59 > 0:51:09worst performance since he has been in charge. The visitors could have
0:51:09 > 0:51:13
0:51:13 > 0:51:16been two up, but Ian Bennett denied Tranmere with a performance Carl
0:51:16 > 0:51:22Robinson deemed near perfect. They never looked back after
0:51:22 > 0:51:28establishing a 90 minute lead. Jabo Ibehre was unchallenged as he
0:51:28 > 0:51:34nodded in Smith's cross. Rick Parry didn't quibble over the assessment,
0:51:34 > 0:51:44declaring MK Dons the best side he had faced this season. Williams
0:51:44 > 0:51:46
0:51:46 > 0:51:49life. The striker was on target for a 5th game running to keep
0:51:49 > 0:51:54Sheffield United firmly in the promotion picture. His opener
0:51:54 > 0:51:57against Rochdale took his tally to 12 overall. An impressive return,
0:51:57 > 0:52:01considering he missed the opening nine games. That meant they were a
0:52:01 > 0:52:05goal down just six minutes before the interval and the dale boss had
0:52:05 > 0:52:09bigger concerns following Dean Holden's sickening collision with
0:52:09 > 0:52:12his own keeper, David Lucas. Players from both sides helped him
0:52:12 > 0:52:17get into the recovery position as the stretcher was called for. After
0:52:17 > 0:52:2110 minutes, he was taken to hospital suffering concussion. That
0:52:21 > 0:52:26left Mattie Edwards to take over in goal. Just before the hour, the
0:52:26 > 0:52:30blades doubled their advantage. John Francois linked up with
0:52:30 > 0:52:33Stephen Quinn and sent over the cross for Richard Cresswell. They
0:52:33 > 0:52:37are now on course for a 5th straight win in all competitions.
0:52:37 > 0:52:42Seven minutes later, Ched Evans smashed in the third to seal the
0:52:42 > 0:52:51win. Bad news for Rochdale. Better for Lucas, he was given the all-
0:52:51 > 0:52:56clear to travel home with the 80th for Yeovil of late. They were
0:52:56 > 0:52:59without a win at home and six. They could have been sentenced to
0:52:59 > 0:53:03another home defeat if Alan Judge's ferocious shot been lower. When the
0:53:03 > 0:53:08opening goal came, it came late. It was the home side that got it with
0:53:08 > 0:53:12a couple of minutes remaining. Two substitutes combined, as Steve
0:53:13 > 0:53:22Makin teed up Andy Williams. The solitary goal means they win back-
0:53:23 > 0:53:23
0:53:23 > 0:53:28to-back league games for the first caretaker boss a Mickey Barron had
0:53:28 > 0:53:34a relatively quiet day. A gripping finale changed that. His team fell
0:53:34 > 0:53:39behind after a neat flick, first- time shot and fundal -- fumble from
0:53:39 > 0:53:47Scott Flinders. Niall McGinn scored. The home side spurred their chance
0:53:47 > 0:53:50to whack the ball away. Sam Collins capitalised. The Hartlepool
0:53:51 > 0:54:00skipper's joy was short-lived. A frantic five minutes produced
0:54:00 > 0:54:05another dramatic twist. Diagouraga tumbled at the back. Brentford's
0:54:05 > 0:54:14extravagant celebrations almost backfired. Danny Alexander's
0:54:14 > 0:54:17penalty was saved. At the second attempt, he clinched the win. A
0:54:17 > 0:54:21dream start for a Scunthorpe side hoping to avoid a 4th successive
0:54:21 > 0:54:26league defeat. Andy Barcham picked his spot to perfection to establish
0:54:26 > 0:54:32a third-minute lead against Carlisle. That goal was enough to
0:54:32 > 0:54:36send them to the brake on top. They had that would work to thank for
0:54:36 > 0:54:41keeping the visitors at bay. Peter Schneider had the chance to
0:54:41 > 0:54:46equalise, but he was frustrated by the bath. Undeterred, Carlisle did
0:54:46 > 0:54:53get their reward just past the hour. James Berret found a hole in the
0:54:53 > 0:54:58Scunthorpe back line. Afterwards, Allendale admitted he would have
0:54:58 > 0:55:02settled by point. Instead, he was left to reflect on another defeat.
0:55:02 > 0:55:12Francois Zoko delivered the decisive blow in stoppage time.
0:55:12 > 0:55:15
0:55:15 > 0:55:19Only goal difference separates His latest port of call is Preston
0:55:19 > 0:55:24North End, brought in to try to stop the club losing money. On the
0:55:24 > 0:55:29pitch, things haven't been going swimmingly either. But his new club
0:55:29 > 0:55:34nearly took the lead again Stevenage. Beale than a's shot went
0:55:34 > 0:55:43wide. Darius Charles came closer, but he was denied a save -- with a
0:55:43 > 0:55:53save from Thorsten Stuckmann. In injury time, Ian Hulme was denied
0:55:53 > 0:55:55
0:55:55 > 0:55:59by Chris Day, before Neil Mellor again failed to find the target. On
0:55:59 > 0:56:06recent form, few saw this coming. Colchester raced into the League
0:56:06 > 0:56:13Against a Bury side that had won three in a row. Karl Duguid scored
0:56:13 > 0:56:17the first. The scorer was more clear cut as they doubled their
0:56:17 > 0:56:21advantage. Ian Henderson made good use of an inch-perfect cross. Col
0:56:21 > 0:56:29Chester had just lost three games on the trot. This result was beyond
0:56:29 > 0:56:34doubt once Karl Duguid stroked home the third. When things do click for
0:56:34 > 0:56:38the Essex club, it can be spectacular. Lloyd James's terrific
0:56:38 > 0:56:43free kick meant that in four of their six wins they have got four
0:56:43 > 0:56:47goals. Bury's disappointing day finished with one moment to
0:56:47 > 0:56:55remember, a late consolation from Lenell John-Lewis. It didn't make
0:56:55 > 0:56:59the scoreline look much better. Just the response that Russell
0:56:59 > 0:57:01Slade was hoping for after watching Leyton Orient crash out of the Cup
0:57:01 > 0:57:07against Gillingham. The breakthrough arrived in the second
0:57:07 > 0:57:12half when Troy Archibald-Henville was penalised for handball. Kevin
0:57:12 > 0:57:16Lisbie did the necessary. Exeter simply had no answer. 10 minutes
0:57:16 > 0:57:21later they were two down. This time, Kevin Lisbie pounced on a defensive
0:57:21 > 0:57:25mistake to set up Johnathan Tehoue. No complaints from the Exeter boss,
0:57:25 > 0:57:28Paul Tisdale. He admitted the home side were worthy winners. With
0:57:28 > 0:57:31three minutes left, Archibald- Henville was in the thick of things
0:57:31 > 0:57:35again. This time, the penalty was more clear-cut, allowing Kevin
0:57:35 > 0:57:45Lisbie to get his second. It is their first league win since the
0:57:45 > 0:57:46
0:57:46 > 0:57:49could be a big blow in the battle against relegation. It was rock
0:57:50 > 0:57:55bottom Chesterfield took up just four Minister take the lead against
0:57:55 > 0:58:00Wigan. D Morgan was on hand to convert a Craig Westcarr cross.
0:58:00 > 0:58:05Wigan's -- Wigan's equaliser was down to persistent. Marcello Trotta
0:58:05 > 0:58:12or had a shot cleared off the line, Winfield hit the would work.
0:58:12 > 0:58:17Anthony McNamee showed them how it was done. 10 minutes into the
0:58:17 > 0:58:22second half, and they were behind once more. D Morgan smashed home
0:58:22 > 0:58:26his second of the afternoon, after a Tommy Lee goalkicker. Wigan have
0:58:26 > 0:58:29the worst home record in the division. Home supporters could be
0:58:30 > 0:58:34forgiven for fearing the worst. With just over 10 minutes to play,
0:58:34 > 0:58:38Marcello Trotta or levelled things up. Warnock said afterwards that
0:58:38 > 0:58:42the win was down to perseverance. His plight back row was made
0:58:42 > 0:58:49eloquently in the 94th minute. Top scorer Stuart Beavon was on hand to
0:58:49 > 0:58:56head home his 11th of the season and Secure Wigan's third win of the
0:58:56 > 0:59:01Chesterfield's miserable run continues. We saw born with getting
0:59:01 > 0:59:05their revenge over Huddersfield after the play-off misery back in
0:59:05 > 0:59:09May. A couple of defeats for Huddersfield. Bournemouth have come
0:59:09 > 0:59:13across some money. They have got Charlie Daniels in. The feel around
0:59:13 > 0:59:19the club has changed? I think they have put another bid in for
0:59:19 > 0:59:24somebody else. So, all of a sudden, the goals are very much moved. They
0:59:24 > 0:59:29have gone from the have-nots, one or two players, including Marc Pugh,
0:59:29 > 0:59:33who have signed a new deal. They would probably have had to go under
0:59:33 > 0:59:43the previous regime. So they can look at other people's best players
0:59:43 > 0:59:44
0:59:44 > 0:59:49and not lose their own. Exciting Another team doing well is MK Dons,
0:59:49 > 0:59:54seven wins in a row for them. This is a stat for you, 62 goals they've
0:59:54 > 0:59:59scored in all competitions. No- one's yet in double figures. I mean,
0:59:59 > 1:00:03it's a fantastic stat simply because what you are doing is, as
1:00:03 > 1:00:06players, you are not relying on one person who's shouldering the burden
1:00:06 > 1:00:10of the responsibility of trying to win games. There are plenty of
1:00:10 > 1:00:14people in the club who can win games. No doubt they're looking
1:00:15 > 1:00:19strong. They've gone up to third and this has been a fantastic year.
1:00:19 > 1:00:25To be fair, ever since the manager's taken over, he's done a
1:00:25 > 1:00:33great job. He certainly has. Ward's come in for a bit of flak from the
1:00:33 > 1:00:37Colchester fans. They are one of those clubs who've been in and
1:00:37 > 1:00:43around the middle of the table and need to put a run together, a
1:00:43 > 1:00:47consistent run, to tack themselves on to that play-off position.
1:00:47 > 1:00:50there stability there? Yes, he hasn't done a bad job but they need
1:00:50 > 1:00:55a bit of a run and don't seem to find a way of doing that. But
1:00:55 > 1:00:59second half of the season, you know, if they can carry on with results
1:00:59 > 1:01:04like that, that's achievable. Sheffield Wednesday one defeat in
1:01:04 > 1:01:1013. They keep the pressure on the teams in front of them. 4,000 went
1:01:10 > 1:01:13to that game in Oldham. I know it's not exactly far but the support is
1:01:13 > 1:01:18great. I'm sure if they would have been allowed, they would have taken
1:01:18 > 1:01:21a whole lot more. It's a huge club, fantastic support, really loyal
1:01:21 > 1:01:26support and, you know, the sort of club that you want to do well
1:01:26 > 1:01:29simply because the supporters are like they are. So good luck to them,
1:01:29 > 1:01:34into a promotion spot now and looking good.
1:01:34 > 1:01:42League Two now and to one of the divisions surprise packages, chet
1:01:42 > 1:01:52nam town eight wins in the last league games. Fans now dare dream
1:01:52 > 1:01:54
1:01:54 > 1:01:59of a return to League One. -- Cheltenham. It's a special season
1:01:59 > 1:02:03for Cheltenham town like Arsenal, they're celebrating 125 years since
1:02:03 > 1:02:11their formation, which is why they are wearing their original colour
1:02:11 > 1:02:17of Ruby red. The feel-good factor doesn't end there. They know a win
1:02:17 > 1:02:21over Southend will take them to within a point of the leaders.
1:02:21 > 1:02:27Describe the atmosphere at the moment? Absolutely tremendous.
1:02:27 > 1:02:32Brilliant club, great season, great cup run. Buzzing. Well-run and
1:02:32 > 1:02:37enjoyable. When Mark Yates took over in Christmas 2009, Cheltenham
1:02:37 > 1:02:40were struggling financially and were in danger of slipping out of
1:02:40 > 1:02:44the Football League. It's a mark of their progress that under him two
1:02:44 > 1:02:50years later, he's picked up November's manager of the month
1:02:50 > 1:02:54award. We were here for your debut two years ago, who have you done to
1:02:54 > 1:02:59progress from there? A lot of hard work? Yes, good staff behind me and
1:02:59 > 1:03:03it's taken a bit of time. There was a bit of a mess here when we came,
1:03:03 > 1:03:13a lot to clear up and sort out. manager brought in practically a
1:03:13 > 1:03:14
1:03:14 > 1:03:22new team in the summer. Jimmy Spencer from Huddersfield and
1:03:22 > 1:03:27defender Luke Garbutt came from Everton. We have done well with the
1:03:27 > 1:03:33players from this year -- players this year. 18-year-old England
1:03:33 > 1:03:38under 21 keeper Jack Buttland is the one who's caught the eye. This
1:03:38 > 1:03:42is his hast game before he returns to his parent club Birmingham.
1:03:42 > 1:03:46Premier League scouts have been flocking from far and wide to get a
1:03:46 > 1:03:52look at him. It's been great for my development. To be coming here to
1:03:52 > 1:03:55great staff and fans. A tear in the eye about today? Your last game?
1:03:55 > 1:03:59mates are winding me up saying I'm going to cry at the end but I don't
1:03:59 > 1:04:04think I will be, but it's been a great experience, I've enjoyed
1:04:04 > 1:04:07every minute and it will be sad when I go. How about this for a
1:04:07 > 1:04:11winter warmer. Cheltenham have drawn Tottenham away in the third
1:04:11 > 1:04:15round of the FA Cup, a welcome financial lifeline. We should be
1:04:15 > 1:04:18generating a six figure sum from the gate receipts. Shame we are not
1:04:18 > 1:04:23on TV, but the away record is fab, winning eight on the bounce, so we
1:04:23 > 1:04:29go to White Hart Lane with confidence and who knows what can
1:04:29 > 1:04:36happen, 11v11. A great game in prospect today, looking forward to
1:04:36 > 1:04:46this one? Yes, I am. Big strong side. Terrific football, attack
1:04:46 > 1:04:50
1:04:50 > 1:05:00football. There'll be 30 crosses challenge, but there was no
1:05:00 > 1:05:02stopping them. Penn putting Yates' men on the way to another win.
1:05:02 > 1:05:05Penn's strong running was instrumental again. Spencer's
1:05:05 > 1:05:09effort was blocked and Southend were still in danger. Unable to
1:05:09 > 1:05:14clear the lines, they could only watch as Pack unleashed a great
1:05:14 > 1:05:20effort with the outside of his boots. Waiting for the rebound,
1:05:20 > 1:05:26Penn finished the job he started. Unfortunate for Pack, who was soon
1:05:26 > 1:05:33going to be sick of the sight of the wood work, another ambitious
1:05:33 > 1:05:39shot. The follow-up blasted wide. It was to be third time lucky for
1:05:39 > 1:05:49the Cheltenham midfielder. Far more straightforward that time Southend
1:05:49 > 1:05:59
1:06:00 > 1:06:02Yes, a pleasing performance, great result. Could have had more.
1:06:02 > 1:06:11Thoroughly deserved. That's the run of form we are on at the moment, we
1:06:11 > 1:06:14have to keep it going. You have come up as a division, can you spot
1:06:14 > 1:06:17anything? This team's better than that one. Give ourselves a chance
1:06:17 > 1:06:21of achieving something. We talked about it pre-season and sometimes
1:06:21 > 1:06:25it can be hot air, but this group of players, there's something
1:06:25 > 1:06:28special and it's a great result today. If you are not to return to
1:06:28 > 1:06:32this club with these boys, have they got enough to finish the job
1:06:32 > 1:06:35off? Yes, definitely, so much strength throughout the team, the
1:06:35 > 1:06:40effort and mentality they have is amazing and together they have the
1:06:40 > 1:06:46technical ability as well, so I see them going all the which. -- all
1:06:46 > 1:06:50the way. Excellent. Jack Butland will be sorely missed. A 3-0 win
1:06:50 > 1:06:55over the leaders Southend. A huge statement isn't it? Absolutely.
1:06:55 > 1:06:58When you get in these situations, it's interesting to see the
1:06:58 > 1:07:01manager's reaction as and what he has to say and it was difficult to
1:07:01 > 1:07:04not read into that that he's very confident and rightly so after a
1:07:04 > 1:07:08result like that. That'll probably reinforce the notion of what he
1:07:08 > 1:07:11already knows that they've got more than enough now to have a really
1:07:11 > 1:07:15good season. As for the rest of League Two, the
1:07:15 > 1:07:25team level on points at the top with Southend was Crawley Town.
1:07:25 > 1:07:34
1:07:34 > 1:07:39They were at home to Burton on Davis doesn't get many, but a peach
1:07:39 > 1:07:44of a strike midway put the club on course for maximum points --
1:07:44 > 1:07:47Crawley. Burton chased a fourth successive victory but hopes of a
1:07:47 > 1:07:52turnaround disappeared. The unfortunate welcome backster put
1:07:52 > 1:07:56past his own keeper for the second match in a row. That sealed it for
1:07:56 > 1:08:01the home side, but there was still time for Tubbs to add a third seven
1:08:01 > 1:08:06minutes from the end after his hat trick last week.
1:08:06 > 1:08:16His 14th of the campaign, one to saver as Crawley soared to the
1:08:16 > 1:08:20summit. Turner's Shrewsbury were in
1:08:20 > 1:08:24touching distance of the automatic promotion places. Despite four
1:08:24 > 1:08:31clean sheets in five matches, it was questionable defending that
1:08:31 > 1:08:40allowed this goal with only 23 minutes to play, it ends the team's
1:08:40 > 1:08:46run of defeats. Bristol Rovers thought there wasn't much danger.
1:08:46 > 1:08:49Big mistake. This goal had Di Canio's team on course to stretch
1:08:50 > 1:08:58their unbeaten league sequence to nine matches. Swindon were denied
1:08:58 > 1:09:03victory with two minutes to spare. Wood ard was allowed to rescue
1:09:03 > 1:09:08Rovers -- Woodards. This game got the go-ahead thanks
1:09:08 > 1:09:11to an army of volunteer who is helped clear snow from the pitch.
1:09:11 > 1:09:15They are probably wishing they hadn't bothered. Gillingham had the
1:09:16 > 1:09:20better of the chances. Veiga needed to be sharp to keep out Weston.
1:09:20 > 1:09:23This point stretches their unbeaten run to seven matches in league and
1:09:23 > 1:09:27cup whilst Macclesfield are without a win in five. Thanks to Veiga,
1:09:27 > 1:09:37they at least take a point. A terrific double stop denied Jackman
1:09:37 > 1:09:38
1:09:38 > 1:09:44and Weston as it finished all off hopefuls at the start of the
1:09:44 > 1:09:54day with Morecambe a point ahead of the visitors. Alless an dro came
1:09:54 > 1:09:59
1:09:59 > 1:10:09close to scoring -- alless San dro. -- Alessandro. Bat could find no
1:10:09 > 1:10:10
1:10:10 > 1:10:14way past roach. Two evenly matched sides get a point.
1:10:14 > 1:10:24Torquay manager is not looking forward to the transfer window
1:10:24 > 1:10:25
1:10:25 > 1:10:33knowing o cane is hot property. The young midfielder a whisker away.
1:10:33 > 1:10:39They went close at the other end. Torquay tidied up. The Devon club
1:10:39 > 1:10:43was chasing its fourth successive home victory. They were forced to
1:10:43 > 1:10:48wait until the fourth minute of stoppage time when the match was
1:10:48 > 1:10:58decided by a special strike from Nicholson. Too late for Barnet to
1:10:58 > 1:11:06
1:11:06 > 1:11:11fight back. Torquay up with the almost got away. A rare goal from
1:11:11 > 1:11:16Johnny Mullins gave them an early lead against a Hereford side hoping
1:11:16 > 1:11:21to end a losing streak. Ten minutes after breaking the dead
1:11:21 > 1:11:26log, the advantage was doubled as the home side struggled to clear
1:11:26 > 1:11:29their lines. Revell set his sights. A wicked bounce got the better of
1:11:29 > 1:11:36Bartlett, leaving the strugglers facing another defeat. If they
1:11:36 > 1:11:43thought the game was sown up, they were mistaken. The home side were
1:11:43 > 1:11:49put back into contention. A fabulous finish gave them fresh
1:11:49 > 1:11:54hope toward the break. In fact, things got better for them
1:11:54 > 1:11:58eight minutes later. Bartlett's long kick caused chaos and Delroy
1:11:59 > 1:12:03Facey needed all of his power and strength to punish his former
1:12:03 > 1:12:07employers. Despite the setback, the men
1:12:07 > 1:12:13conjured up a winner. Mullins the unlikely hero with his second of
1:12:13 > 1:12:23the game, a win that lifts his team to within two points of a play-off
1:12:23 > 1:12:28
1:12:28 > 1:12:38cheer on show in East London with the dagger z on a run of eight
1:12:38 > 1:12:47consecutive defeats. Things looked up after a goal on 23 minutes. --
1:12:47 > 1:12:57Daggers. Vale's first goal in more than 500 minutes of football, no
1:12:57 > 1:13:01
1:13:01 > 1:13:05wonder they were keen to celebrate. In the second half, Taylor's run
1:13:05 > 1:13:15found the Cameroonian who in turn found the net. The defeat means the
1:13:15 > 1:13:20
1:13:21 > 1:13:28Daggers slip to the bottom of the for Wimbledon whose inability to
1:13:28 > 1:13:37protect the near post cost them dear. Hughes' cross got them on a
1:13:37 > 1:13:42slippery slope. The team were unable to recover from the setback.
1:13:42 > 1:13:52The decisive touchen suring Accrington's first away win of the
1:13:52 > 1:14:00
1:14:00 > 1:14:03Boothroyd took charge. It's hoped he can revive the team short of
1:14:03 > 1:14:07confidence. This header after 16 minutes against Crewe gave the new
1:14:07 > 1:14:10boss the start he was looking for. Having lost seven of the previous
1:14:10 > 1:14:15eight game, perhaps this would prove a step in the right direction.
1:14:16 > 1:14:22The jump forward to the 61st minute, the same old problems resurfaced.
1:14:22 > 1:14:27Poor defending allowed Leech-Smith to set up this equaliser.
1:14:28 > 1:14:35Crewe were on the verge of claiming their first away draw this year,
1:14:35 > 1:14:39although Langmead almost gave his new boss a winning start. Lang
1:14:39 > 1:14:43meeld's frustration wouldn't end there. -- Langmead. He was
1:14:43 > 1:14:46dismissed for a second yellow. Given their recent run, a draw
1:14:46 > 1:14:56seems a good starting point for the new man in charge. He can see
1:14:56 > 1:15:03
1:15:03 > 1:15:06today. I'm pleased. Disappointed not to win, particularly after
1:15:06 > 1:15:10going 1-0 up. But it was important that we steadyed the ship a little
1:15:10 > 1:15:16bit. The work rate so far has been excellent. Needs to go up a level
1:15:16 > 1:15:20and it will. I've got some good lads.
1:15:20 > 1:15:24This was a match between two sides both struggling for form. It was
1:15:24 > 1:15:29the rock bottom visitor who is took the lead with half an hour to play.
1:15:29 > 1:15:34Walton's shot was turned in on the line by Sutherland. Sutherland's
1:15:34 > 1:15:37first for the club looks as though it would be enough to give
1:15:37 > 1:15:47Fletcher's men consecutive win force the season. Hanson qualised
1:15:47 > 1:15:52with just four minutes to play -- convecktive wins for the season.
1:15:52 > 1:15:55Argyle held on for a draw. A pount that leaves both sides mired in
1:15:55 > 1:16:00relegation trouble. -- a point. Painful end to that
1:16:01 > 1:16:04game for Plymouth, but they are off game for Plymouth, but they are off
1:16:04 > 1:16:08the bottom at least? Yes. Got to stay up after the last couple of
1:16:08 > 1:16:12years they've had. It's important they do that. It's a big club, it
1:16:12 > 1:16:15can be a very progressive club at that level but they have to make
1:16:15 > 1:16:20sure they retain their stats. Crawley extend their unbeaten run.
1:16:20 > 1:16:27They are unbeaten in 14 now in all competitions. Evans wants to end
1:16:27 > 1:16:332011 as the best team in Britain. 69%. An incredible record this
1:16:33 > 1:16:37year? Fantastic. Six defeats in 55 games? Yes, not everyone's cup of
1:16:37 > 1:16:40tea, but he's done a great job, no doubt about that. He's brought some
1:16:40 > 1:16:43really good players. There's a bit of jealousy surrounding them, but
1:16:44 > 1:16:47all you can do is the best with what you have got available and you
1:16:47 > 1:16:50can certainly level that at him, it's been a great year for everyone
1:16:50 > 1:16:55involved. A fourth game for Northampton, fourth different men
1:16:55 > 1:16:59in charge but this time it's obviously a permanent appointment,
1:16:59 > 1:17:02Boothroyd is now there. It's not a win on Saturday that maybe he
1:17:02 > 1:17:06wanted but it's not the defeat so it stops the rot at the very least?
1:17:06 > 1:17:09Well, it's a start, something to build from, let's put it that way.
1:17:09 > 1:17:14Anything's better than what they've been through over the last month or
1:17:14 > 1:17:17so. So yes, there's another one where they've got to just stop, get
1:17:17 > 1:17:22a foundation, put something in place this year and hopefully take
1:17:22 > 1:17:27that on next year. Landmark result for Accrington Stanley on Saturday
1:17:27 > 1:17:33like Portsmouth, without an away win since February but they got it
1:17:33 > 1:17:37and obviously inflict misery on AFC Wimbledon? Yes, they are on a poor
1:17:37 > 1:17:44run Wimbledon after starting to - so well. I think they were in the
1:17:44 > 1:17:49top three at one stage and all of a sudden they're not. Accrington
1:17:49 > 1:17:53Stanley, Jonathan Coleman's done a great job, can't speak too highly
1:17:53 > 1:18:03of him. You can't take anything away from him, he's done a great
1:18:03 > 1:18:03
1:18:03 > 1:19:09Apology for the loss of subtitles for 66 seconds
1:19:09 > 1:19:14job and they are going great guns. Before we go, the usual reminder,
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1:19:28 > 1:19:31evening, Match Of The Day two, join Colin at 10.30, on BBC One this
1:19:31 > 1:19:36time, it will include Martin O'Neill's first match in charge of
1:19:36 > 1:19:41Sunderland when they take on Blackburn. As for us, we are back
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