18/02/2012 The Football League Show

Evening. A busy week in the Football League. Today, Neil

Warnock returned to the Football League and a few moments ago but

jeannie macro was given the boot. A new era kicked off against

Doncaster. A massive game this afternoon at

the City Ground, forest and Coventry squared up to win it three

crucial points to stave off relegation.

At St Mary's, Southampton new with the leaders not playing, one point

against Derby would take them to the top of the Championship.

We will bring you a comprehensive round-up of the action in League 1

League 2 is shaping up nicely. We start in West Yorkshire where word

quickly spread Neil Warnock was to become the new manager of Leeds

United, a remarkable comeback. Neil Warnock was at Elland Road today

for a first glimpse of his new 21 years after Neil Warnock turned

down the offer to manage Chelsea, and the fans have approved.

fantastic track record. Scarborough, Queens Park Rangers, top man for

the job. I think it will be good for the club, it will get the best

out of the place. I personally think he will do a good job, a very

experienced man, the kind of guy we need. But I think we need someone

with a bit of passion to come in. To give the players a kick up the

backside. Steve and Neil Warnock took their places in the stand for

this one are oblivious of the drama which was to follow. Before the

game, Neil Warnock said he had one big challenge left in him. There

was plenty for him to do at Elland Road. The signs weren't good. A

sign of things to come for Rovers, a side which had failed to win four

of their last games. Within half- an-hour, they scored. Lonergan

could only steer the ball into the path of this strike. Despite a

half-time appearance from Neil Warnock in the dressing room,

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Rovers continued. Hayter hitting the bar this time. They didn't look

like a side at the bottom of the table and it was only a matter of

time before they scored again. Bagayoko in the right place. Making

it 2-0. Stung into action, a Leeds United went in search of a goal and

one minute later they got it. Pugh setting up Townsend who picked his

spot perfectly, his first since arriving from Tottenham. Leeds

United had a glimmer of hope with half-an-hour to go. They pressed

for another, Button reacting well to deny Becchio. Desperate to avoid

a third successive league defeat, the pressure told. Snodgrass

drilled the ball in for Clayton to fire past Button, 10 minutes to go.

In fact, and 90 minutes to YouTube an injury delayed. Leeds United

completed a remarkable comeback through Becchio. The game was so

tense, fighting broke out in the tunnel after the match. If this is

what we can expect from the delighted under Neil Warnock, they

will be a must Watch team. Her a dramatic end to the game. One

to remember. Neil Warnock saw plenty of spirit from the players.

2-0 down. Not a great run. They managed to turn that around, spirit,

character, belief to keep going. They have retained that ability to

keep going. All eyes are on Neil Warnock that and Road. An

interesting one, he saw the good and the Bad of his side. He likes

strong characters, he likes to see people stand on their own two feet.

The way I have worked it, his reputation has gone before him. If

he had been deceived a bigger name he would still be at QPR. But his

reputation worked against him there but it works for him here, he has

that role of being very successful at this level, with sides outside

the Premiership. If he had been a bigger name, he would still be

manager at QPR. Seven promotions. These were the scenes only nine

months ago at Loftus Road. His 7th promotion in his career. You can't

argue against that. Leeds United are a huge club. When you look at

it, they will take the most away fans with them. A lot of the time,

Aaron -- they are in the Cup final. Everyone loves playing against them

because of the atmosphere their fans generate.

The Next up, a crucial game at the City Ground, as two of the sides in

the relegation places, Nottingham Forest and Coventry City, met in a

game that had real resonance at the bottom of the Championship. There

was an added twist this week. Portsmouth's ten-point deduction

means they've been dragged back into the heat of a relegation

battle. Pompey were on 25 points going into the weekend, the same

number as Forest and Coventry. There was even more incentive for

the Midlands rivals to win a game. Watched for us at the City Ground

side which beat Leeds United in the Coventry. Forest's defenders back-

pedalling. A really good effort. left-hand side, leaving Tudgay

exposed. A chance for Tudgay, but just wide. The first time tat gay

macro has had the opportunity. -- Tudgay. Swapping politics for

football, Ken Clarke MP is here chance to shoot, McCleary. A good

from the start, one thing on his mind, that was close. He is not

a good delivery. The danger is not clear. It hit the post, incredible.

Behind it goes for a corner kick, how did that stay out? Blackstock

took over. A great ball, a good save, a terrific, from Murphy.

Forest made a terrific start to the second half. It would appear the

two changes have made a difference. Murphy was smart off his line.

great knocks down from Platt. Extremely close. Geoff Thomas,

former Nottingham Forest player. Diagnosed with leukaemia shortly

after retiring in 2003. Stem cell transplant has saved his life and

Baker. A nice first touch from McSheffrey. Nimely. Incredible

passage of play. McSheffrey first of all, his shot deflected. It came

to Nimely and bounced away for a -- McSheffrey cost up it was sent

back in and a great save by Murphy. Reid was denied. That was close.

Played in by McCleary, a terrific He continues his run into the box.

A great run, he went down, the early. He was right up with play.

Forest come again with McCleary. A great run. Still going. How about

that! McCleary! He opens the scoring for Nottingham Forest. A

long, bursting run, he ran, he ran up some more. A sensational run

from McCleary. They just couldn't keep up with him. He sticks that

The decision has gone North Door way of a Coventry. -- has gone the

Nottingham Forest seal a vital win. Findley, the American, he makes the

point saved for lot of room forest on a day where they dare not lose.

The City Ground is bouncing. What a sumptuous ball, nice control, no

flag. A lovely first touch. That We did horrible things in the game

well that enabled us to score two fantastic goals. That is what

everyone will talk about, the fantastic goals and the three

points. But the horrible things that we did today, you know when

balls go into Plat he is a handful. Murphy strikes a great ball and

they get the young player and McSheffrey. We have seen them

punish a few teams. So we're pleased that we did that side of

the game well today. The goals have taken care of themselves.

tremendous effort again, but when you're in them situations, you have

got to press on and get your advantages. I felt we were

comfortable and I think if you ask anyone at the game, they will say

we held the ball for a long period. When someone runs the whole length

of the pitch and we don't lay a glove on them. How high on your

list this a goal? I can't remember. People told me I picked it up quite

far. All I remember is continuing to run and doing a step over and

doing a shot and thankfully it went in. Garath McClearly playing it

down. A huge win for Forest. It is about the points now. Yes I think

to be fair their performance last week was a starting point. It was

the foundation laid down there. I think to be fair there was a bit

more tempo. Second half, when the changes were made, they were more

positive and they look as if they have a goal in them now. There is

more belief. When you're playing sides that can't score goals. It is

difficult to go in with the attitude that you believe you can

win. But they believe now going forward they are capable of

stretching the opposition. A few Fors fans were bemused with Steve

Cotterill starting with one up front. They haven't been treated to

many goals, but this was one to treasure. Yes this lad was signed

three years ago from Bromley. It is a great run. You have got to say

and Andy Thorn alluded to it. Nobody got near him. Norwood, I

know he is on loan from Manchester United. But you have got to do more.

You can see McSheffrey can't goal sierbgsd someone should make a --

side, someone should make a challenge. He is going to get to

the edge and then he can open himself up and get a shot off. It

could have been stopped at source. But a great goal. Coventry are the

only side in the Football League away from home. It is looking

desperate now? It has looked desperate all season. They have

been thrown a lifeline with Portsmouth being deducted ten

points. That gap is now, there is four sides together, instead of

three and you have the chance of getting out. I don't think we have

seen an upturn in form all season. I don't think we have had a clear

one. They don't, when they get a good result, it is not followed by

two or three good results. That is the problem for them. That vital

win for Steve Cotterill meant Portsmouth ended a traumatic week

in the bottom three if they dropped points at Barnsley. These are

troubled times again for Portsmouth who knead trip to Yorkshire in the

knowledge the -- made the trip to Yorkshire that the club was in

administration again. The ten point penalty had seen them plunge into a

penalty had seen them plunge into a relegation fight. On the pitch

Davis thundered a shot against the bar. There wasn't much else to

report in an event-free opening period, until Dave Kitson made this

challenge on Smith. The referee not impressed, a second yellow and then

a red. And Pompey boss, Michael Appleton short of options. He named

just three subs, one a keeper and he almost gifted the Tykes an on

goal. But the keeper saved. In the final quarter hour and the match

appeared to be heading to a draw, but O'Brien let fly and the Tykes

on course for a win. But there was still time for another goal. With

the luck they have had, Pompey fans should have known it wouldn't be

for them. Dunn beat Henderson to heap more misery on an already

heap more misery on an already suffering Portsmouth. We should be

able to watch morts mouth. Their very well - Portsmouth, they're

well organised and they were difficult to break down. The

sending off helped us. And hindered the opposition. But once we got the

two goals and the clean sheet, I'm happy. Once we had gone koun to --

down to ten men it was damage limitation. Sometimes ten men can

pull off a result. So a good win for Barnsley there, after back-to-

back defeats. For Portsmouth, second administration in three

seasons. What do you make of what has gone on there? How long have we

got? Where do we start? I don't think you can put your finger on

one incident. Seven years in the Premiership. There is not a thing

has changed. There is no foundation, no infrastructure. Wages are still

Premiership wages. It is scandalous. After coming out of administration,

they have signed players on huge wages. The wages are out of control.

There is no infrastructure, streams of revenue. People own different

parts of it. I have no idea why the club has gone, has not come out of

administration and learned a lesson. But when you have owners and things

change, in their personal circumstances, this is the problem.

I can tinge club when it came out of administration would have had a

clean slate and would have known what you were getting and were

signing. You must feel for Michael Appleton. Yes but there is still

good players at that club. There are still ex-Premiership play wers

big reputation and good players in the past. They should on the face

of it should have enough to be OK. You would think even with the ten

point deduction, that they will get themselves out of it. As Pompey

comes to term with their problems, Southampton's own administration

two and a half years ago seems like a distant memory. They went to see

if they could reclaim top spot. Having made their best start for 75

years, broken club records and led the table until a month ago, it is

easy to forget that last season things were far from rosy for

Southampton. First, there was the death of the owner, then the

departure of the manager, Alan Pardew and the team hovered over

the League One play zone. The challenge now facing Nigeled a

Vince -- Adkins is to get a second promotion that would end

Southampton's seven year exile from What happens after such a blip?

is consistency you aim for. If you are consistent, then that will get

you through remain being successful. The fact is like every team, you

have injuries and suspensions and you have challenges. It is how you

deal with them n a calm and calculated manner. I think we have

done that. Are you over the blip? don't think it is a blip. Yes.

Confident about that? Yes. I think so. I hope we are. After we were

saying last week, if we don't pick our form up, then we are going to

be in trouble. Is it lard to keep going when you're up there -- hard

to keep going when you're up there near the top. It is a long season?

Yes and obviously we were at the top for most of it and we're second

and it is a great position to be in, 15 games to go. You couldn't ask

for anything better. We have an opportunity to get promotion and

win the division. By being positive and sticking together and keeping

our standards right. It must be a culture change, having been

struggling and then your at the other ends of the table. I came

from second bottom to second top. That was nice to be playing in the

team that was winning. Hopefully I can progress. Do you have any words

of sympathy for your neighbours down the coast? Yes I have. We have

been through it. So you know, it's not a nice thing. We went through a

lot and I know what they're going through. But they have gone through

it twice. If they went out of business, there would be this

rivalry and that is what the game's about. Do you have any sympathy sni

No. -- sympathy? No. He is just trying to get on the telly. How

many times? About five now. Six types now. Southampton will get

back to the Premier League. Of that I'm convinced. The finances are run

well. And we will make sure that we have that continuity to keep

driving on so this club can go from strength to strength. The future's

bright. The future's bright, the future's red and white as they say.

Southampton's attempt to regain top spot start well with Hooiveld

spot start well with Hooiveld scoring. Then they could have made

it two, the Rams' defence playing pin ball with each other and giving

Southampton time and space. Derby with no win in five league and cup

games did have chances. Davis at his best to deny Ward. But at the

other end Fielding had his turn. The Derby keeper doing well to keep

out this effort from Cork. It was only a matter o' of time before

Ricky Lambert got into the action. Fielding at his best to keep out

his free kick. The hosts went into this one as the league's top

scorers with 54 goals and after the break they showed their class.

Martin this time in the right place to fire hem e home his second of

the season. -- home his second of the season. Southampton were

playing with confidence. Cork fed Fox, who completed a hat trick of

assists. And with 15 minutes to go, they saved the best for last.

Second half substitute, Lee, controlled on the edge of the wox

and how about this? His first Saints goal as they go two points

Saints goal as they go two points clear at the top. What an emphatic

way the return to the top of the table? Yes we knew we had game

today and we had to put pressure on West Ham and Cardiff. You have seen

it all here, now the signs are keep going and you will be back in the

Premier League. That is a big statement. There is 14 games left

and we have a bunch of lad there is a will keep their feet on the

ground and we can celebrate today, but it is just another result.

thought it was raining, you look dry. Good do see you. Bye.

impressive win from Southampton. You were there today, what impress

you'd most about them? Just the way they pass the ball. They were

strongy area. Physically they're very capable and -- they were

strong in every area. Physically they're have you capable. They

played a Derby side who are mid table and they were no better than

that. They were second best. But never could you see Southampton not

winning that game. In the build up Nigel Adkins talked about there has

been plenty of goals in the side. But of the six strikers, the least

known is Lee and he came up with a corker. He came on at half time. I

watched him in recent weeks and he has failed to make the impression

you may imagine. As he takes this, what fantastic strike. That could

be the catalyst for his career at Southampton to take off. It was a

graed goal and the icing on the cake. Could be a bargain, he came

on a free. Now some other front runners and first the game from

Reading made one change to their starting line-up, with Jobi McAnuff

back from injury. He replaced Hal Robson-Kanu. Burnley were unchanged

from the team that beat Barnsley 2- 0 in midweek. Watching this was Dan

crossbar. The first real scare for either team. Austin, and nearly put

perfect start. Roberts scores for the third successive home game for

acquisition already. On the left, the new Russia owner of the club.

His first game here. He did go to And it went over the top. Grant

could not hold on to the free kick. From the head of a defender. A

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made himself a huge barrier, and foul. Tempers getting out of hand.

Gorkss had two chances in the goal mouth. Boots were flying about. One

or two Burnley players maybe took the right place to make sure that

I have been waiting a long time to get Roberts. I saw him when he was

17 years of age. He is now older than 17! I have been waiting a long

time and I told him that. He is a real good role model for everyone

in the club. Three goals in four games. The very well organised,

they defended as a team. Very compact. They don't give many

spaces to play through them. At Ipswich are on a roll with Cardiff

for the visitors. They were going frustration was intensified when

Ipswich went ahead midway through that first half, Martin on the end

of that. Cardiff have only won once at Ipswich in their last 16 visits.

They probably knew it would be 17 when the Ipswich goalkeeper look at

that he had mishandled, only to recover. They certainly knew they

wouldn't winner when Ipswich scored again through is Strachan who used

to score for them. Michael Chopra. Wembley in the Currie Cup final. --

That was an incredible decision by the referee. It was an immediate

red card. Possibly he could have been sent off but the referee did

not deem that. We have had some poor decisions. The bounce of the

ball hasn't gone against us for a lot of games. Over the 90 minutes

A Watford have been in a tremendous run of form of late. Crystal Palace

are still looking for the first attention and he showed why Crystal

Palace are so keen that to keep hold of him. Scoring the game's

opening. Hornets had an impressive their first win since New Year's

Eve. Martin scoring his 4th League four. And the side romped to their

We had to work hard for it. Our intensity was fantastic. I felt we

worked very hard. They looked a side desperate for the first win.

Sometimes it happens. We had a really good run, a great result on

Tuesday against Leicester. Players sometimes think, they will settle

for a softer performance than usual. But you cannot, particularly at a

place like Crystal Palace. They play as a unit. We came away

Peterborough haven't won in 2012 and hope to avoid another home

defeat against Bristol City. Did some people can't believe their

luck sitting beside Sir Alex Ferguson. Watching his son's team.

And smiling at this effort. Tomlin was there to put the hosts ahead

despite the best efforts of David James. He was in a charitable mood

later. When he passed straight to an opponent. But his speed made

amends. He could do nothing about this headache just before the break.

threatening in the second half. Soon after this, Jones was beaten.

Frecklington here to maintain the advantage for the hosts. A moment

of brilliance just after the hour. This sort of skill wouldn't have

been out of place in a Manchester after. James came rushing out.

Sinclair carried on. And set up A lot of pleasing aspects of our

game. We closed down really well, it is something we have worked on.

A good performance, a good result. The 20 minute period before the

second goal, we were the dominant side. We got the ball wide. We

caused Peter Brett a few problems. That period wasn't long enough for

me in the game. A much-needed win for Peterborough.

As for Reading, their tiny rise up the table continues. Jason Roberts,

an inspired signing. What about the ball out of the back of the net.

Rewarded with a pat on the back, surface of the pitch. A brilliant

Paul Jewell found his strongest 11. Were they lucky against Cardiff to

have their goalkeeper stay on the that you can say Batt stays on the

pitch is that Mason have probably lost control of the ball. Very

lucky. And they took full advantage. Former Cardiff player, Michael

They have good players. I'm surprised it has taken so long for

them to get going. Michael Chopra was dropped from the starting 11 so

you have to credit him. He could have responded in one or two ways.

As a forward, there are expectations. It doesn't always

work like that. When you come through a tough period, he has come

through it. Back to his best. He two teams put him in good wins,

Crystal Palace. -- putting in. And Peterborough. Both teams have done

brilliantly. To be fair, it's not all about winning. It's about

building a foundation. Putting the pieces in place which means you

have a foothold in that division. Crystal Palace and Peterborough

struggled last year. I don't think there is that Russia of expectancy.

-- that rush. League One now. The news has been dominated by the

sacking of Lee Clark as manager of Huddersfield. Town weren't in

action on Saturday. So caretaker manager Mark Lillis will have to

wait for his first game in charge. We start with leaders Charlton, who

against a side with the worst form in the division. But you would have

been hard-pushed to identify who was who. This improvisation found

the goalkeeper or on his own there. The teenager's first League goal.

Back in the dressing room, Charlton has boss demanded more from his

players. Half-an-hour less -- left striker. Probably a good time to

It is always hard here. United had a missed penalty that cost Ched

Evans the match ball and his side the lead after he was borough down

the lead after he was borough down by Brown. Evans, struck one of the

weakest penalties you will see straight at the keeper. The Blades

conceded for the first time in three games as Preston had dreams

of their first win in four attempts. Cummins scored his first goal for

the club. Evens -- Evans redeemed himself before half time, Quinn fed

Flynn, who was glad to see his miscued shot rescued by the

Welshman. The Blades pressure was decisive when Beattie won a corner.

But Evans unleashed a scheme tore keep United in second above

Wednesday ahead of next week's trip Wednesday ahead of next week's trip

to Hillsborough. They showed great composure. Especially after going a

goal down. But they kept going. Didn't affect them that much. Maybe

our football was not as fluid as it can be. But you have got to put the

opposition into the equation. But a opposition into the equation. But a

great three points. Scorer of the goal that secured Wednesday's last

major troughy, John Sheridan has a lounge named after him at

Hillsborough, but the club found nothing here. Chester field's

winner came from the spot. Bostock's challenge was just inside

the area. Morgan stepped up to leave Wednesday five points behind

the Blades ahead of next week's Sheffield Derby. A memorable match

for Daniel Powell, first the MK Dons' midfielder was denied a goal

by the referee's premature whistle. Bow ditch got his name on the score

sheet instead. Robinson's side were seeking their first win in six and

when Powell tangled with Paul Black and emerging with the ball, his

reaction was a surprise. More concerned about his stricken

opponent than a second goal. Black wasn't faking the injury and

Powell's reward for this gesture came after the break as he skipped

through to double the lead. Then Oldham were done for, Powell making

the advantage comfortable and reflecting that he would have been

celebrating a hat trick, but for the referee in the first half. Now

the Dons were motoring and Doumbe came forward and went for goal

himself. It was the right decision. The victory was round off by

Gleeson, who has been at the club for almost Three years and can

finally enjoy a goal on home soil. Powell took most of the plaudits

Powell took most of the plaudits for his sportsman ship. Ray I heard

a yelp and I thought he had hurt himself, the first thing I thought

himself, the first thing I thought was to kick the ball out.

horrible result for born mouth was compounded by a broken leg for

Purchase. Everyone in the ground was left winsing after what was --

windsing after what was thought to be a -- wincing after what was

thought to be a double fracture. In added time Rochdale were claiming

for a penalty before the referee was left with no choice but to

award one. Jones did the honours and secured the win which lifts

Dale off the foot of the table. There were not many who would have

predicted three goals and a managerial casualty at Victoria

Park. This miss may have had Pool wondering if they were heading for

another rollicking. Neal Cooper said the high drier treatment in

midweek left him exhausted. But it seemed to have done the trick as

Sweeney put Pool ahead. Never mind the stats and the vines, -- science,

perhaps there is still a place for ranting and raving. Sweeney struck

again. This win cease Hartlepool climb into the top ten. Seeny later

turned provider, teeg up Monkhouse that ensured a serene Hartlepool

dressing room: But not so at not kounti. Martin Allen is a

passionate presence, but we have seen the last of him at the club.

Debite having the club 12 point of relegation, he was sacked within

hours of the final whistle. Steven Gillespie is enjoying a purple

patch, he scored twice in midweek and then had the opener at Yeovil.

After the break, it was the home side's Parrot who had a finish just

as composed. Colchester hoped to win three on the trot for the first

time this sfpblt a prospect e expect that reseeded -- this season,

a prospect that reseeded near the end. Since Tuesday's win at Wycombe,

the Yeovil boss said back-to-back wins would be a big step to

survival. And then as they scored a third, he was a happy man.

Colchester appeared to be scuppered, but Agard's stoppage time lunge

betrayed Yeovil's anxiety. Not just a red card, but the club back in

touch too, thanks to a terrific free kick from Rowlands. That made

for a frantic finish, Bond denied the bemoaned their lack of goals,

but they were three up in the first half. Bury are without a clean

sheet since November. It is not surprised when their defender used

a clothes line for a tackle. Nardyelly scored his ninth of the -

enardyely scored his ninth of the season from the spot. City were

denied by the woodwork of another flowing move. Jones was involved

from the beginning. It was Bury's turn to strike lucky when they hit

the bar themselves, Amoo putting them back in the game after Sodje's

header cannoned into his path. But the winner, Logan restored Exeter's

lead. Duffy split the defence, Taylor hung up the cross and the

goal was worth waiting. Their Barker says Exeter will avoid the

drop. But you suns the season will do -- you sense the season will go

to the wire. Six of the bottom seven won on Saturday. Scunthorpe

won at Orient who cannot win at home. When Taylor put them ahead,

the Os sensed a first maximum in 2012. But then more misery for them.

United levelled. Scuny made it back-to-back wins late on. Bartram

edged them ahead. The match then firned in class for Orient. The

keeper injured himself and Parkin scored the tap in to heap more woe

on the Os. Make or break time for two of the teams who started the

week in the bottom four. Walsall setting the tempo. Paterson forcing

Bull to go full treng length. The match warmed up after the break. A

second nudge put Nichols on the spot. Although he had squandered a

penalty on Tuesday. He is a brave man to take the next one. His

midweek miss meant they had failed to clinch a point. But here he was

off the hook after a run from Hurst, finished with a thunder bolt. Wick

koming were on the way to a third successive defeat. -- Wycombe.

Their fate sealed five minutes from the end when Mackin's pass flee

freed Bowerman. Walsall's first win in eight gives them fresh hope.

felt we had enough to win, it was a good professional performance and

with - we deserved to win. It took a good goal to open the scoring,

but then I thought we had enough to but then I thought we had enough to

win comfortably. A vital win for Walsall. Not that long ago chester

field were looking dead and buried. Now they have a life line. They

have given themselves a chance. A local Derby as well. It is always

nice the put one over on your near neighbours. When you think of the

run they have had, they have won three out of five. They amongst it

and are four points from safety. If they can't be positive after that,

then who knows? But they have given themselves a real chance. If they

keep their league form, they have the Cup Final. Yes stay up, JPT

trophy and it looks good. Goal crazy for MK Dons on Saturday. Five

nil and an interesting game for Daniel Powell. Football's taken a

battering lately, but this puts faith back into the game.

Footballers have conducted themselves quite well, it is just a

single incident. But this is a great bit of sportsmanship. He sees

a fellow pro is in trouble and kicks the ball out. But it made no

difference to the game and in effect he got his just desserts for

that bit of sportsman ship. He played well and scored a couple.

have been contacted by a new Notts County fans bemused by particular

tin Allen's sack. They are eleventh. What do you think? Well, I... We

spoke to Jim rod well after Paul Ince left and trying to fill out

whether they think they should be. They are 11th and have played a

couple games more than everyone else. They think maybe top eight or

possibly top ten. That is where they would like to be. So look I'm

sure there are plenty of people who are a bit Police if Ied by the

decision. But I think - o' mystifyed by the decision, but but

I think thing will be clarified. Lee Clark is now looking for a job

after three defeats in the league after 55 games. The timing of this

particularly has raised eyebrows. Yes, let's take from it a

chairman's view and from Lee clash's. The chairman said I have

given him a top two budget, we don't look as if we will get

automatic. Lee Clark says, I have got you 43 games unbeaten. We have

set that record I also deserve to stay in position, because the least

ways we're going to get a play off spot and I could get you there that.

And what, and the timing, I think he deserves to stay until the end

of the season. It was a huge gamble by the board. If he doesn't get

them up. He has had three years, but he has done enough to see it

through and take his chance. That look like through the play office.

Interesting to see who they get in. In League Two the race for

promotion couldn't be tighter. Southend, Cheltenham and Torquay

were level with just two points separating the top six. So Southend

ahead, we start with their home ahead, we start with their home

game with Crewe. Paul Sturrock asked us to judge his team after

this game. His request would have been reinforced had Dickinson's

effort not been blocked. Crewe thought they deserved a point.

Crewe's Phillips wasn't as fortunate when he parried this free

kick. And there was a trim fin toish keep Southend top.

pleased, a hard working victory. Crewe have an excellent away record.

A difficult team to break down. It would take us a while. But we were

solid in our approach and we keep our shape very well. And in the end

Yeates was demanding that his team developed a ruthless streak.

Summerfield put the team ahead early. Bennett made a welcome

return for the Robins. In his absence they had taken only seven

goalkeeping. Handling outside the There was no respect after the

interval. Dagenham & Redbridge a finding themselves heading to the

bottom. A desperate displayed with where we haven't won. People are

thinking this is a major blip for the club. We haven't been as good

as we want to be. Since Christmas, we have had Southend. We have had

Gillingham here. We have been two Burton. We had a brother room here.

Good sides. We have done really well, I have been really pleased --

the Month award, there was a club record in sight, eight consecutive

lowly position. This Craig -- this cross left Fagan embarrassed but

Reid made the attack and Fagan made amends. They were a potent, three

minutes later, Fagan set up Reid who started and finished with

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win of 2012. Only their second on Canio. Have told his players to do

their best today. But the last time these two met, Swindon squandered a

error. The pitch didn't help in that factor. We should have

recognised that. We had great momentum in the first half, a

couple of good chances. We are standing here disappointed not to

collected a rare away win at Barnet. The Platt put them back in with a

chance. Graham Turner reckons these pictures have cramped his side's

Bristol. This header, cleared off the line. Rovers refused to play

ball. Not least thanks to his for Burton, only to slip at the

Cook wanted to make in his first game in charge. MacDonald set his

team on the way to way valuable win. Before half-time, he was

celebrating a third goal in as many games. Paul Cook has promised some

attractive football. Devitt was their sole source of inspiration

here. Purse has been helping to evidence of this wider promised by

Paul Cook. -- Devitt was the only Gillingham -- five. V Kent club had

a chance to take control after the break. But the advantage

disappeared in the final 10 minutes. Gillingham were determined. Another

dangerous cross by Loft. Richards, shoved in the back at the last

minute. That left port fell breathing down the next of the

across for McDonald. -- Carlton. But Yussuff was not to be denied an

McCready failed to clear their lines. Only some desperate

defending meant both sides ended up seven for Macclesfield. They were

reduced to ten men just after one hour when Shia -- Tremarco clashed

into this defender. A first senior goal for Morris sealed the points

for the Shots. Somehow, this one stayed out, and the rot will not

Cheltenham, at a thumping win, coming of the back of a sticky

period for them. Mark Yates now knows more about the spirit of his

side. He wasn't sure how they would react. We saw last year, they

started the season very well but then it tailed off. This year, they

look as if they have learned a lesson. He has obviously learnt a

lesson. And what a goal from Summerfield. Great technique. The

without conceding a goal, then two in four minutes. Bradford on the

face of it have good players. A big club. We expect them to do a little

bit better than they have done. With results like this, maybe they

can turn their season around. Four Plymouth had a handsome win. A

terrific performance. It is. It looked as if you wondered whether

they would get out of the bottom two. But all of a sudden they have

hit form. A good club at this level. They could win today. We would

expect them now to go on and be fined this season.

Not the greatest of starts for Paul Cook. Let us look at the tables

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