19/11/2011 The Football League Show

Good evening. Patrick two week break, today saw a welcome return

to action for the NPower Football League End while there hasn't been

a great deal to report on the pitch, they have been plenty of it.

Michael Appleton and Nick Barmby began their new roles, Nigel

Pierson starts his back -- his second spell in charge of Leicester

tomorrow. Gary Johnson has parted company with Northampton. It is all

change at Crewe, with Dario Gradi Director of Football. We will see

what difference these changes have made. We have Steve Claridge. There

were 111 goals. It was a great game from the South Coast as Southampton

at Brighton met at St Mary's. Both newly-promoted, both adapting very

nicely to life back in the Championship. Leeds went to the

weekend just one place outside the play-offs. We will have all the

action from the lunch time clash as Datacom Burnley. -- as they took on

Burnley. Nick Barmby to come Hull - - took charge of Hull for the first

time. Portsmouth played at Vicarage Road. Would they or wouldn't week?

We're at the Galpharm Stadium, where Huddersfield Town are trying

to fit -- tried to set a new unbeaten record, if they can avoid

defeat against Notts County. More on Huddersfield later. We start in

the Championship and the big game that took place between Southampton

and Brighton. Both sides came up from League 1 last season and are

looking to exit the division at the other end. The Saints began the day

with a healthy lead at the top thanks to their best start to the

season for 90 years. Brighton were in touching distance of the play-

offs. At St Mary's, where Southampton haven't lost for almost

Mary's and it is easy to understand why. Southampton have lot -- have

won their last 19 games in a row here ratsit at the top of the table.

Brighton stalled and slid but they did South Coast neighbours to the

League 1 title last season and would like nothing better than to

destroy Saints's current invincibility. Dean Hammant returns

last five games. Mackail-Smith is suffering from a similar barren run.

His last scoring was September 27th. Marcus Painton is preferred at the

would have been harsh. It is point blank range, it hit his midriff and

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came off his elbow, a good decision Lambert's goal drought is over and

Brighton's resistance is over. For the first time this afternoon,

Brighton switched off. They were not tight enough. The cross was

depend accurate and Lambert got in behind Noone and Taricco and POW as

it came from close range. He does not miss from there. -- he powers

it home from close range. From the Southampton perspective, their

a good, hard, long look at it and says, no. He clearly felt that

Hammond died and that is why the yellow but kadis out. -- that is

have been just inside the penalty area. That is ironic, so many of

the decisions that are a lot clearer cut than that were not

given us a penalty and this one is. The decision given by the assistant

referee. Here is the challenge. He is outside the area. Taricco has

been sent off for something he said to the referee. I can only conclude

has obviously used a bit too much penalty of the season by Lambert,

two today. Surely Southampton are closing in on their 20 his home win

in a row. The keeper was sent the What a chance. A chance out of

challenge. Studs are raised. He caught the left ankle of the

Some of the incidents we have seen today have defied belief. It was a

that will be a penalty. -- good view. It is a yellow card for the

Spaniard. The referee was right behind this incident. He does not

get the ball, how much contact is there? It looks as though Lambert

nil. Beautiful. Three-nil Southampton, three goals for Rickie

Lambert. Brighton being buried Lambert almost felt himself to his

4th of the afternoon. -- helped waiting for. It would have been the

cherry on top of the icing on top of the cake. He attacked it well,

We have won a game and it is important to keep the momentum

going. Likewise we don't get too high when we win, we don't get too

low when we lose. We have a very hard working, honest group of

players here. A good place to come and work and everyone is working

hard for each other and the supporters have something to smile

at cheer about. I did not know I was going to go because I have not

played in Championship, I did not know how well it would go but I had

confidence in both and obviously it is going superb this season. We

have to carry it on now. We respect the referee's a lot and we give

them credit for the job they do and how difficult it is nowadays in

football to give a penalty or not but at least it should be dealt

with and when it is so embarrassing, if you want the players to accept

it and clap their hands and go home and relax and forget about that,

they took everything we did and 55 minutes away just because, who

knows, they went through the head of the referee and the linesman

today. When we analyse the game, all the situations that arise, at

the end of the Day the referee's has difficult situations and the

assistants, to make decisions and calls and it was probably several

situations that arose. At the end of the day I like to think it was a

good Rickie Lambert goal that one as the game from the cross that

came in from good play that we are tried -- that we tried to achieve,

to win the football -- to win with football, not through penalties.

have to talk about 55 minutes. The first penalty. This is a shocking

decision by the referee. It is an the box apart from when he falls

over. Let's get something straight, the right team won. There is no

doubt about that. But 55 minutes against a side who have won 20 on

the spin at home and you are a goal down, you were up against it but at

two-nil you have killed the game off from the Brighton perspectives

see can understand why Gus Poyet is angry because it gave them a really

difficult task after that. But as I say, it -- I don't want to take it

away from Southampton because they get right? He had five big

decisions and he got four wrong. This is the one he got right. Let's

start of positive. Steve Harper pools D Hammond's legs away. D

Hammond is looking for that, from the very start. -- Dean Hammond.

Markets painter, exactly the same. I am not sure why he has elected to

mark him. He did that, and he got away with it in the first half, but

how he got away with it in the second half, I do not know. I think

this is the most debatable. Does he touches foot? At first, it looks

like it, from this angle but as we like it, from this angle but as we

study of more, it looks like there is no contact. Lambert is trying to

read the tackle. Overall, Peter Wharton has not had a great day.

Rickie Lambert, he had a blinding day. Southampton are going from

strength to strength. They made a better start of this season than

the last two winners of the Championship. They will take some

stopping. It shows how far they have come because Brighton finished

above them last year. They had two very close games. You could not say

that was a close game. Brighton were still in the game for 55

minutes. They never looked like they were going to win anything.

The top two, for me, are in a good situation. And Southampton have

lead on art back. All in all, good day. -- Lee Bullen art. West Ham

day. -- Lee Bullen art. West Ham start the day in second, and they

took the best away record in the No contest. Coventry, four points

away from victory and the visitors aiming to extend an unbeaten away

run of four matches. No wonder they had been hammering the Hammers with

five wins so far. But they found themselves behind within half an

hour when Clive Platt gave the faithful are rare reason to cheer.

That was only their 14th league goal of the campaign. It has been

Coventry's were start to league season in a decade. -- worst start.

Sam Allardyce Anton Carlton Cole at half-time, as he made the perfect

impact. -- sent on an Carlton Cole. Things went bad fur -- from bad to

worse as the Hammers or all of a sudden 2-1 up. Again an inspired

substitution. Freddy Piquionne with an unfortunate deflected finish.

Hart sank around the Ricoh Arena. - - hearts sank. Spot the Coventry

defence on this breakaway. But Collison squandered one of the

match's simplest chances. West Ham match's simplest chances. West Ham

keep pace with the leaders. goals were well deserved even

though they look scruffy. Jack Collison missed the chance of the

game, just to finally finished Coventry off, but it is still a

Coventry off, but it is still a great result. Third place played

5th on Teesside as middlebrow and Black will look to extend their

winning streaks. The Riverside has be a fortress this season. They

started brightly here and were only denied an early lead by the width

of the post. Steve McManus was the unlucky man. Middlesbrough a's

early dominance was awarded after 50 minutes. -- was rewarded. The

visitors' response was immediate. Sylvester steered in his first

league goal in a Blackpool should. -- Blackpool shirt. But a could not

find a way past Matt Gilks. -- Middlesbrough could not find a way

past. There was little that he could do to prevent Middlesbrough

from taking the lead. Rees Williams picked out McDonald after Blackpool

failed to clear the corner. Blackpool looked on course for

their first home win against the Tangerines in 38 years. Blackpool

showed impressive response -- impressive resolve. Selby's 5th

goal in four games. Middlesbrough a extend their unbeaten record to 16

games at home. These sides last met at the semi-

finals in May when Reading came out on top. McDermott is still at -- in

charge at the Madeski Stadium. He would have been a happier man after

kick-off, when Cardiff got the perfect start. Federici was forced

into a save. Stand by for a stunning goal from Peter

Whittingham. How is that from -- for a Saturday afternoon? He will

certainly not score any better. 10 minutes later, the hosts thought

they had levelled but the system reverie cut short the celebrations.

-- assistant referee. Mark Robson guided in his second goal of the

season. Reading have not lost in nine of their last 10 League games

and gave themselves a chance of maintaining that run when Kebe made

it 2-1. But Cardiff looked the more likely play-off contenders.

After Nigel Pearson's departure to Leicester, hole mack appointed Nick

Barmby as player manager, the first Tigers also to be born in Hull. --

tigers boss. They have not made for box-office viewing this season.

They have provided the least goals of anyone in the Championship.

Matty Fryatt applied a typically assured finish. Six minutes later,

another brave run lead to up second goal. -- a second goal. Cameron

Stewart's first goal in senior football. Owing a lot to

uncharacteristic error from Frankie Fielding.

Facing uphill struggle to avoid their third defeat in as many

matches, Derby could have been back in the game before half-time.

Having shaken off their goal-shy reputation, it was Hull and looked

the more likely to extend their lead. Brady stun a fielding's palms.

It was a fine start for the new man It was a fine start for the new man

in charge. It is not about me. It is about the players. I thought

they were magnificent today. Their attitude and commitment was superb.

Some of the play was pleasing on the eye. That is what these boys

can do. I think the work rate was can do. I think the work rate was

fantastic, and that is what got us the result.

A Peterborough arrived at St Andrews looking to gain their first

away win against a Birmingham side yet to lose at home this season

under Chris Hughton. They dominated the game from the start and needed

some alert goalkeeping to deny Marlon King early on. Peterborough

have the worst defensive record in the Championship so far and it

proof is needed than statistics do not lie, it was provided after 22

minutes. The pattern of the game continued after the restart.

Bowside created chances but failed to turn them into goals. Murphy was

the guilty party this time. It was a costly miss Pickles after one

hour, Peterborough equalised with their first effort on goal. -- a

costly miss because after one hour. Murphy's eight of the season.

Birmingham introduced to Zigic as a late substitute. The move nearly

paid off. But for Jones and the line than his flag. -- linesman's

line than his flag. -- linesman's flag. There were many good chances.

On another day, we would have won the game comfortably. Europe

against good opposition and if you're not putting the chances away,

they will have that opportunity. -- they will have that opportunity. --

you are up. Nottingham Forest welcomed it switched to the City

Ground with the hosts looking for a 4th win in six games. The visitors

were desperate to end a losing streak. Within a minute, they

created the first opening. Jason Scotland was unable to test Lee

Camp. It was not long before oasts Carr doubt another chance. But they

could only find the grateful arms of David Stockdale. Aaron

Cresswell's excellent delivery allowed Danny Collins to head in

the first goal in almost three years. Forest deserved to going to

the brake on level terms and did that thanks to ordinary Ipswich

defending. Roddy Finlay took advantage. Then, lesson number

three in how not to defend a set- piece. Jimmy Bullard's corner was

met by the head of Collins. It's which have not returned from a City

Ground with three points since 1999. Just when I looked under threat,

Nottingham Forest Neville -- level once more. -- Just when that looked

under threat. In stoppage time, fans were treated to a grandstand

finale. It's which failed to deal with a cross. Marcus Tudgay sealed

an unlikely win. -- it's which failed. So far so good for Steve

failed. So far so good for Steve Cotterill. The character was

magnificent that the players showed. To go down twice at home, we should

not underestimate the energy and confidence and the team spirit we

have going at this moment in time. Portsmouth travelled to Vicarage

Road for their first match under Michael Appleton in hope, more than

expectation. Watford have been hovering above the bottom three.

But they flew out of the blocks in this one. Ahead after barely two

minutes. Michael Kightly returning from injury scored his first

from injury scored his first Watford goal. Appleton was

beginning to find out the full extent of the job of his -- the job

on his hands when the home side went 2-0 up at half-time. The

visitors have not won at Watford since 1996. The best chance was

this, forcing a rare save from Scott Loach. It proved a tough

Scott Loach. It proved a tough baptism for Pompey' boss.

-- Pompey's new boss. We were on -- Pompey's new boss. We were on

the back foot for most of the game. We talked about how important it

was to start well, having not won away from home this season.

Obviously, the first 90 seconds summed up the away performances

this year. These are important games for us. We felt we could

build on what we did early in the season. There are signs of it

coming together. We have won three out of four games, so by no means

is the work done but it is showing signs of promise. We will build on

signs of promise. We will build on that. Barnsley welcome Doncaster

for a South Yorkshire derby. Dean Saunders' men are bottom of the

table. Shelton Martis got itself in a rectangle, and Craig Davies gave

Barnsley a richly deserved half- time lead. -- Shelton Martis got

Lockwood was dismissed for a clumsy the chance of adding a third. James

O'Brien hit the post, leaving Danny Haynes with an easy tap-in. Or so

it seemed. In the end, it did not it seemed. In the end, it did not

matter, and Barnsley jumped to 15. It was a good win for Barnsley.

Contrasting fortunes for two of the Contrasting fortunes for two of the

new boys. A dream start for Nick Bourne be at Hull. I think he has

been left with a decent group of players. -- Nick Barmby. They

showed lots of character, to come back into that game. But there,

they are not a team to give up. It they are not a team to give up. It

will go right to the end. There is lots of belief. He has inherited a

willing group of players. Cameron Stewart, good to see him score, his

Stewart, good to see him score, his first start for nine months. Not so

good for Michael Appleton at Portsmouth. He now knows the job

that is lying in front of them. He has said it is not good enough.

This is a decent group of players that are under-achieving. It is. If

you look at their budget and the players that they have got, and the

Premiership and Championship experience, you would not expect

them to be where they are. These them to be where they are. These

are disappointing times. If I was the, or honour, I would expect

better. -- if I was the owner. better. -- if I was the owner.

for Cardiff, five wins out of six. They were seen as a team of

individuals last season. This time around, with Peter Whittingham,

there is a lot of team spirit between these players. I know what

you mean. It was an emphasis on the tackling. They had so much flair

tackling. They had so much flair and threat going forward, that it

was almost forgotten about, the rest of the side. As you say, it

tends to be more or of a group performance. They are a cohesive

unit. A more than relying on what ought to make individuals. They

have surprised me slightly. I thought it would be a tough act to

follow. But they have got going Peter Whittingham has been a star

performer. This is sub today's lunch time game. The Clarets

started at eighteens, Leeds moved up into 7th just outside the play-

offs on the back of the win at Leicester last time out. There was

a minute's applause at Turf Moor in honour of Jimmy Adamson -- Jimmy

Adams and he, who sadly passed away this week. He captained Burnley to

the First Division title in 1960. Burnley made two changes. Keith

Tracee and Michael Duff back in the side with folks on the bench. O'Dea

Advantage to Burnley. An unopposed cross, someone has to come out and

close them down. And great, deep delivery, downward header,

looked like handball. He is outside the box. Handball, how did they

have a free kick. He is the wrong wall is set-up right the wall --

the ball should not be going past should have done better. What a

touch, a lovely touch. He gets away from defenders, takes the touch to

good save, because that was a cracking strike from Ian Tracey.

Once again, under pressure on the players and fans alike but they are

turn on each other. Great thinks having got there he should

He went for goal, it was deflected for stoppages going to be a corner.

It was nearly another chance for They have got two! He controls it

We did not well -- we do not play well in the second half. The second

half we had to up the tempo. Getting a Monxton, getting balls

into the box and eventually we did that but we should not start games

like this, we should be positive. It is the results business and we

played better than that this season and lost. Today we have won and we

are delighted. I felt we deserved to win the game today. We were very

good in the first half, creating chances and it is a bitter pill-4-2

swallow, to lose the game after dominating it. This game had its

fair share of flashpoints. Burnley's goalkeeper was lucky to

stay on the pitch. Burnley were one-nil were up, did they have a

decent shout for a penalty? In the studio they could not agree on it,

should have been at Burnley his leg at the start here. I think

he takes a Haydn White with him, takes his feet away slightly. He

becomes unbalanced, does make the challenge, does make a tackle and

gets the ball, although not much of the ball. The other argument is he

gets so little of the ball, he goes through an scores, but I don't

think that is the case. Barkley, by the time he has connected with

Haydn White first of all and white gets the ball, that is a legitimate

challenge. Leeds were not as fluent as against Leicester last time

round. They will put their hands up and admit not been at their best

but two goals to come from behind, Simon Grayson will be delighted.

Yes, Snodgrass again gets them out of danger. I think he summed it up

perfectly. They might have played fantastically net well next weekend

to get beaten and that is the way it goes in this division. You will

not always play well but you have to stay in games and give yourself

an opportunity to get back in them when you are behind and that is

what they did. Burnley continued to slip down the table. It is easy to

forget two years ago they were in the top ten of the Premier League.

A lot has gone on at Turf Moor at that time. Is ready Howard under

pressure here? I don't know whether he is under pressure. We don't know,

unless we are working within the club. I don't think they would

imagine they are down where they are but also I think you have to

consider there has been an awful lot of turnover of players and it

is almost reinventing the age structure of the club because young

players are in the club now, whereas before it was probably more

established players at that level. They have gone down a different

route at this stage, you have got to say they would expect a bit of a

better return. The last one was Charlie Austin. It is never easy

when you have somebody like that. That is exactly what happened last

season. On to League 1 and there is no doubt that much of the focus has

been on Huddersfield Town, whose unbeaten league run stood at a

staggering 42 regular league matches so while Saturday's games

with Notts County was about both teams looking for three points, for

Huddersfield it was a chance to write their name into football

league folklore. Clem was up the Galpharm to sea of history was in

Huddersfield Town already hold it posted just place in football

history. In the 1920s they became the first club to win the English

league title three seasons in a row. But to date is all about the

passing Nottingham Forest's 33- year-old Football League record.

Lee Clark's team last tasted defeat I am immensely proud of what we

have done. We all should be. Everyone connected with the club,

to be a professional sport and go so long without losing a game is

phenomenal achievement and the lads deserve a huge amount of credit for

it. Just as it Huddersfield's achievement and perspective, the

record that they equalled a fortnight ago was set by a Forrest

side that had, well, the whole world in their hands. Kewell music.

# We've got the whole world in our hands, the ball wide world in our

hands. Sam. That is quite enough of that. ABA winnable one when Forest

started their run on 26th November 1967, a run almost as incredible as

this one against Arsenal. COMMENTATOR: two-nil. A forest were

irresistible, they put four past And when they were in trouble the

opposition still had to get past this fellow. Oh, what do save!

Outstanding goalkeeping. Forest's run eventually came to run almost a

year after it started in 1978, when they were beaten at Anfield by

Liverpool and you will never guess How good were that team? Excellent,

unbelievable. People used to say at the time that there was a big

rivalry, of course there was off the field but we were great mates.

I still talk to them now. Fantastic characters as well. They were a

really good team. What I like about them, most of the players at that

time were players that other teams did not want and Clough brought

them all together and made them fantastic. Huddersfield are already

celebrating this month after striker Jordan Rhodes' 13 goals

this season including two hacked -- including two hat-tricks. I dreamt

about that moment for years and never in my dreams did I think it

would have happened this season, or so young. So to come on, they have

taken half a minute, ten seconds, # One more time #.

It could be a special date will stop we hope so, it will be

fantastic if we can make that but I'm always aware when you talk

things up too much you end up with egg on your face. I have been in

this game too long and try to keep the lid on everything and focus on

three points. So here they go, Huddersfield Town, 90 minutes a day

-- awake from another significant landmark. Football League has been

going since 1888 and it will be no under severe threat the other team

from the other side of the Trent said about ruining Huddersfield's

day. There was a goalless first half but it took less than a minute

to open the scoring in the second. Jordan Rhodes got his 14th of the

campaign. That gave County plenty of time to find an equaliser and

just past the hour their hopes of a turnaround were boosted when Lee

apparently saw red for attacking Sam Sodje. Huddersfield make sure

of their place in the history books. Jordan Rhodes killed off the

visitors' challenge. The strike there marking his 150th career

appearance with a composed finish and by the time Bishop hit back,

Lee Clark's men were celebrating a famous win which leads them six

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games short of Arsenal's record of lads, the loads on the bench, you

have all made a huge contribution. Well done. Different Class, well

done. Never mind a club, what about your own scoring run. It is nice

when it happens. You cannot score every game, fortunately today over

managed to get a couple. Three points, that's what it is all about.

You get kept down to earth here, don't you? Yes. How does it feel?

Fantastic. Everything I told you beforehand, I was pulling the wall,

I was desperate for the record. It is fantastic to be up there on our

own now. It is quite fitting that Jordan Rhodes gets both goals, when

they beat that record. What an achievement, 43 games unbeaten in

the league. Yes, when you think about it, what it takes to achieve

that, it is incredible. This was a great finish, he's confident, in

the mood, he knows what he's going to do when he gets in that

situation. Other people, when they are not in that kind of form, they

might be in two minds, but he knows exactly what he's going to do. He's

on form, they're on form, together, fantastic. As for the rest of

League One, leaders Charlton were five points ahead of Huddersfield

going into the weekend. The addicts had a London derby to contend with

against Brentford, hoping to avenge a much so for defeat in the

Johnstone's Paint Trophy last month. -- the Addicks. Chris Powell's

League leaders have the best away record in League One this season,

but they almost fell behind in this London derby early on. Bradford

have the better of the first half, but the mood changed in the second

period. The defend it collided with his own goalkeeper, and the

collision resulted in 10 minutes of injury time, after which manager

Juve Rosslare said the thoughts of the squad were with the right back.

-- manager Uwe Rosler. Charlton stamped their authority on the

match after the restored. They got the only goal through Bradley

Wright-Phillips. -- after the restart. Tranmere started well

against Sheffield Wednesday, and Jose Baxter had this strike ruled

out for offside. But he was not to be denied. With the home side in

control, there was a time that Sheffield Wednesday would have

crumbled, but they're made of sterner stuff these days. After

half time, and a couple of substitutions, Sheffield Wednesday

did even better. It was Ryan Lowe who got the winner, it was a

scruffy goal, but three more valuable points for Sheffield

Wednesday. The first of three games which the Colchester boss felt

would be a marker for the rest of the campaign. So, when they went in

front through Matt Heath, the signs looked promising against MK Dons.

But failing to build on their early dominance proved costly. Seven

minutes before the break, Charlie MacDonald levelled. That proved to

be a springboard for MK Dons. Tom Flanagan was given far too much

room to smashing his first for the club, and complete the turn around.

Despite going into the break in front, Carl Robinson revealed that

he had laid into his players at half-time, and his team added three

more goals after. It left Colchester's six-match unbeaten run

at home in tatters. Stephen Gleeson increased the punishment just

before 90 minutes. And MK Dons clearly had a taste for more, this

one coming from Jabo Ibehre deep into stoppage time. Sheffield

United almost opened the scoring after five minutes against Carlisle,

but Richard Cresswell was unable to steer home the rebound after this

long range effort. The only goal arrived 15 minutes later, when Ched

Evans was in the right place at the right time to get his eighth of the

season. With 20 minutes to play, the home side should have extended

their lead. Substitute Ryan Flynn was brought down, but the

goalkeeper kept the penalty out. In the end, one was enough for

Sheffield United. It was their first win in three. This was the

only game in League One not to feature a goal. Stevenage came

closest to breaking the deadlock with this effort. Andy Monkhouse

got Hartlepool's first goal, before the break. The Scunthorpe boss was

questioning whether his players were even interested. The fans were

not happy at half-time, and it got worse 13 minutes before the end,

when Antony Sweeney got point in the last seven matches,

and they could have gone behind 10 minutes into the second half, but

Gary Jones' penalty was saved. However, it was the visitors who

found the breakthrough six minutes from time, Nicky Adams hitting home.

Nothing Thorsten Stuckmann could do about that one. It was a nightmare

return to Oldham for Chesterfield manager John Yeah!. And this was a

finish of class and a taste of what was to come. Robbie Simpson got his

first, on what was going to be a memorable day. Brimming with

confidence, Simpson then got another, to make it three. The spy

rights are facing a big fight for survival in the second half of the

season. Craig Westcarr showed some of the spirit which will be

required, with this header. The visitors may be had ideas of a

fightback, but Simpson claimed the match ball before the break, his

first career hat-trick, courtesy of some very generous Chesterfield

defending. Into the second half, and it was high-fives all round

before the hour mark, this time it was Shefki Kuqi nodding home, his

12th in 16 games. Former Oldham loanee Leon Clarke got on the

scoresheet with time ticking down, but that did little to please the

travelling fans who were still Bury, who dished out a lesson in

finishing at Walsall. The first one came from Peter Sweeney. The home

side had taken just seven points from 36 going into this, but were

given a lifeline when my Jones gave a penalty away. Veteran striker Jon

Macken shouldered the responsibility to score from 12

yards. But Richie Barker's men have done well on their travels in

recent weeks. Just a minute into the second half, Jones made amends

for his earlier error. Just past the hour, it was all over,

following Stephen Scimeca's goal. Three minutes from time, Bury got

final word, through George Bowerman. This result leaves his team two

points from safety. Wycombe were without a home win in four matches,

whereas Bournemouth were unbeaten on their travels in six. So it was

no surprise when Marc Pugh broke the deadlock for Bournemouth early

on. 10 minutes later, the home side were given a chance to level, with

a penalty. But Stuart Bevan could only blaze the penalty into the

travelling supporters. There was a local derby to enjoy at Huish Park.

The home side took the lead within 69 seconds. It was a terrific start

for Yeovil, who came into the game bottom of the league. But less than

three minutes later, Exeter were level, through Jake Taylor. The

Devon side were the next to score. John O'Flynn dusted himself down

after winning the penalty, and scored it himself. Both teams hit

the woodwork in the second half, but the fourth and final goal of

the game went the way of Yeovil, Dominic Blizzard getting his second

in as many games. So, the points shared in that one. A couple of

high-scoring games, including the MK Dons. We saw them score six in

the FA Cup last week, five this time. So, things are looking good,

and they have lost some big names. Yes, and that's why he has done

such a good job. That's the difference between something like

Huddersfield. Huddersfield do not have to sell. MK Dons, West Ham

came along, and they had to sell Sam Baldock. But the lad who

replaced him, Charlie MacDonald, got a couple today. They are not a

team who can keep their best players, so he has done a super job.

As for Rochdale, their first win in seven, much needed. Their manager

has come under a bit of pressure. It took them an eternity to get

into this division. Yes, I spoke to him, he came to the Charity Shield.

He said, we have lost our two best players in the summer. I think they

have lost a couple more since then. He said, my brief is to stay in

this division, and hopefully that is what they will do. John Sheridan,

goodness knows how he's feeling tonight after conceding all of

these goals today. Yes, it was a good win for Oldham, keeping them

in with a shout of the play-offs. But guess, for Chesterfield, these

are tough times, just recently promoted, so they will not want to

go down again. Obviously moving to a new ground as well. So, tough

times, but they will have to start turning things around. There's

interesting reports that James Beattie might be coming back to

Bramall Lane. The prospect of having someone like that, with Ched

Evans, if they can get James Beattie fit, it could be a potent

partnership? You would like to think so, if James Beattie can get

back to his best, which is not certain. It has been a while since

he has put in good, consistent performances. I think he has done

so work in the gym at Bournemouth. But if he can get back to anywhere

near where he was, it will be a good acquisition. Moving on to lead

to, the good times keep rolling for Southend United, to put the table,

and with an FA Cup replay to come against Preston. Today they went to

straightforward assignment for the leaders, bidding to stretched their

run to 11 games against the Dagenham site. Ferdinand got them

in front after eight minutes. If they thought it would be plain

sailing they were hugely mistaken. Montano teasing three defenders and

putting the Daggers back on terms. The Shrimps hoping to equal a club

record of five successive away wins hit back. Mohsni scored. -- MoD and

eight -- Mohsni crossed and Dickinson's court. Four minutes

into the second half, Abu Ogogo had the Southend defence retreating and

let fly. A spectacular equaliser had the grieving of an upset but

the table toppers refused to be blown off course -- had been

dreaming of an upset. Ferdinand edged them back in front. This time

there would be no way back. To their credit the Daggers kept on

going and almost snatched a share of the points late on but a fine

double stop from Daniel's means the meetings between these sides but

they fell behind after four admits that the Broadfield Stadium.

Barnett got his 9th goal of the campaign to put Crawley ahead. He

was soon to be in double figures as ten minutes later he leapt highest

to head home Drury free kick. At this stage it looked like being an

uphill task for the visitors' book with half-an-hour on the clock

Constable took advantage of criminal defending to halve the

deficit. The ewes have lost the last three and a role in all

competitions and were looking to a rest the slump in form but on the

stroke of half-time they were three-one down what the goalkeeper

misjudged Drury's low cross. He was again beaten in the second half has

start of the season, Port Vale have lost their way. They arrived at

Cheltenham having not hit the net in the last two games. In that for

you can't afford to help the opposition. To be stepped up to

convert from the spot. That goal gave them impetus and it was

confirmed by Summerfield. Seven wins in eight for Cheltenham, who

following Gary Johnson's departure but his hopes of landing the

Northampton John all times suffered a blow against Shrewsbury. Wright

got up the opener. It set the tone for the afternoon. There was a

second five minutes before the break. Wright taking charge of the

situation to double his tally. The home team failed to heed the

warning and Shrewsbury effectively ended the contest. Gornell made a

nuisance of himself before the visitors became in complete control.

Four minutes into the second, Tozer gave a glimmer of hope. The second

goal they needed failed to materialise. The Shrews hit four

more in the last eight minutes. Morgan got his first in ten games.

Northampton's winless run would stretched to seven matches.

Akinfenwa's strike did little to ease the pain. 4-2 one still time

for more. Collins scoring with his first touch to increase the lead

further. Uncomfortable viewing for the caretaker boss of Northampton,

who hopes to be on a shortlist of candidates who will be interviewed

in the coming week. Jacobsen did not do any favours when he drove in

the 6th. If that wasn't bad enough the manner of the Sevens will give

the man in charge nightmares for days to come. More terrible

defending put Collin's in the clear and with Morgan waiting to pounce,

Langmead racked up the 7th to leave It has been a very enjoyable

performance. You don't quote because it is it -- because the

club is in turmoil. I don't repeat on television what I think. We got

back in Act three-one. To give away Crewe Alexandra, their first match

under Steve Davis but it looked as if it would end in defeat. Kevin

Ellis and bore down on goal and scored at the second attempt after

an initial save from the goalkeeper -- Kevin Ellis and. The hosts were

trying to avoid another defeat. Crewe levelled things up. 17-year-

old Nick Powell enhanced his reputation with this solo effort.

This was his third goal of the season. Crewe's record of producing

quality youngsters is well known. It was another 17-year-old, Clayton,

who scored the winner with virtually the last kick of the game.

The manager said afterwards that defeat was hard to take. His mood

was not helped by his side's hesitant late defending. Clayton

Two 17-year-old on the pitch and they both score. I never know what

they're going to do, being that age they are inconsistent but there are

huge talents and we have to nurture them through and keep with them

because they are going to be big proud and that it offers Swindon

players after their performance at Wimbledon. That frustration came

early as the home team opened the scoring. Had an's effort somehow

creeping in. -- Hutton. This time some good play but, all's bobbling

shot hit the post. There was to be some but his affection for the

Robins as they maintained their undefeated run. Jake Jervis had the

shot but there was a deflection, Jervis celebrated like it was his

Hereford drawing first blood. Purdey was on the spot. Seeing the

ball hit the back of the spot -- the back of the net was a welcome

relief after previous matches but the lead was wiped out five minutes

later. Zola was scoring. It was not level for long. Barkhuizen had a

clear sight of goal. The 18-year- old's six of the campaign but the

home side are on course for us bash -- for a precious win. They were

hit with not one but two sucker punches at the death as Burton

pinched the point. Webster cold and the equaliser for 2-2. Three

minutes into stoppage time, Hereford were floored again. Billy

Kee's volley went over the line to live Burston into the play-off

wasted no time in returning to the scoresheet. He got his 5th

Gillingham goal. The visitors found themselves two goals to the good,

Young could not keep out Whelpdale's long-range effort. The

shots -- the Shots were staring another defeat in face. They pulled

one back. Davies's strike was no Torquay as they entered a certain

and you wait for a leak -- for a victory over Plymouth. O'Kane lit

up the fixture. This was a fine appetiser. The second was something

special. A quality piece of skill and invention that left the

goalkeeper, Romain Larrieu, help us. With the home fans in full voice it

was down to Stevens to delight. He punished them Argyll error. There

was a late consolation for the visitors. Atkinson was the scorer.

That did little to dampen the spirits as Torquay claimed the

this week in an attempt to lift spirits following a miserable run

away from home but they were in a Hull when bristly crushed

Macclesfield in to a first-half lead. Just the tonic Simpson's team.

12 minutes from the and Stanley found a response. Stockley her been

a share of the points. It is nine months since they enjoyed taking

this match. The visitors were given a post after 22 minutes when

Williams' cross was handled. The Hamed -- hey would pointed to the

spot. Grabban got a goal. That acted as a wake-up call -- wake-up

call for the hosts who started to look more threatening. Mitchell got

his first for the club. The visitors took six minutes of the

second half to re-establish their lead. Revel did enough for his 5th

of the season. It looked as if the Millers had the bragging rights.

Mark Shaw made it three-one. -- MA Shaw. The hosts were given the

chance to get back into the game in injury time. Flynn made it three-

two. It ensured a nervy end to the match. The Bantams had a chance to

rescue a point and in the 95th minute the referee pointed to the

spot for the third time and again, he saw a hand ball. However, Logan

saved from clean so the hosts paid Barnet. Byrne's corner was sent

goal-bound. The manager had no equaliser the game stretched and

the result was confirmed in the 8th minute of stoppage time. Byrne was

given time and space. His placement was perfect. A crucial victory, the

side is now out of the relegation A great result for Barnard. There

is no room for sentiment and in this sport. We saw what shrews

predictor Northampton. Maginnis Northampton and they conceded seven

goals. If every goal epitomised the job that David Healy has got, this

has to be at. I think so, it sums situation but does nothing more

than put it into his own net. You can understand why they have

conceded seven. Four goal and the last few minutes. It is needless.

What you have to do is make the opposition work for everything they

get and if someone scores seven you are not doing that. But not a great

role, five wins out of seven. They are on a roll. This is with their

top scorer out at the moment. Two goal been added on time. They were

going to the end. They clearly thought they were in this game and

carried on and eventually they got their just deserts. At 90 minutes

they were 2-1 down and they finished by winning the game. Good

luck to them. The same goes for Cheltenham Town. They -- we talk

about them on a weekly basis. They have beaten Bradford, premier in

the cup. These are the kind of results that stand out. Very much

so. They started out very well last year they did not get the

impression that the players they get -- with the players they had

but it was a work-in-progress. It was a fact-finding mission. They

know what they're doing now. They are looking good shape. I think

they have started to convince people that they could do something

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this year. OK, let's look at the Both Southampton and West Ham

continue to go along nicely at the top. Crystal Palace will have their

eyes on fifth as they visit Leicester on Sunday afternoon.

Bristol City go to Millwall on Sunday, knowing they could close

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