29/10/2011 The Football League Show

Good evening. At the start of the season having two England managers

in the Championship appeared to be quite a cook. Two months in births

then Goran Eriksson and Steve McClaren find themselves in the

JobCentre, highlighting how even the most impressive CVs do not

protect you from the pressures of the book Boli. Steve Claridge is

with me tonight. Here is what else is coming up: Southampton's home

form under Nigel Adkins has been outstanding. Today they met a

Middlesbrough side who have won most of their away games. It is

first against a third in the Championship. Their relegation was

followed by a sum of upheaval at St Andrew's, but there is currently no

stopping Birmingham's city who are looking for their 7th consecutive

win in all competitions against out-of-sorts Brighton. And there is

a nice North-West Derby for us to get our teeth into. They go head-

to-head at Turf Moor. We start at the top of the Championship as

leaders Southampton face arguably their sternest test of the season

so far against third-placed Middlesbrough. Saints were looking

for a club record 16th consecutive exciting team in the Championship

this season than Southampton. Their games have been won with 16 goals

scored, but Middlesbrough are only three points behind them and have

the meanest defence in the division. It is back to normal for

Southampton. Guly Do Prado will play up front in the striking role

that he prefers. Barry Robson returns after a one-match ban and

Matthew Bates is back after two from the full-back, but he has won

a corner. He has been at Southampton since he was 12 years

old. It was hit long and steep and that was a good strike, but it took

a deflection. The central defender up from the back for the set-piece.

the Brazilian with a really powerful header. And Southampton

opened the scoring. It is goal No. 5 for the season from the big

Brazilian who spent nine years playing football in Italy. It was a

quality header. The cross from Daniel Butterfield was absolutely

Southampton. There was somebody free at the back and that has got

to be number two. It is Guly Do Prado again. That might be that for

Middlesbrough. We are only halfway through the first half, and

Southampton have cut them to pieces twice. Scoring was the easy part,

but it was the build up a place. They queue very much. No team has

scored more than two goals against Middlesbrough this season, but it

of the post. It might have come off the back or the side of his head.

Southampton are threatening to extend their lead before half-time.

Maybe he is not happy with a two- goal lead, they want more. They

have had more this season, Southampton, they have had some

great results. He was in for his hat-trick, but it was denied by the

woodwork. It looked easy to score. That was the simplest of the

Dutchman is penalised. It looks as if Tony McMahon is going to strike

pose, and it was optimistic from that range. Scott McDonald put it

into the side-netting. That is the first time Middlesbrough have

opened them up. He could not find the net with the goalkeeper rushing

off his line. He waited too long and he lost possession. That was a

wonderful strike. He is the son of the former Wimbledon player, one of

the Crazy Gang. He could not have struck that any sweeter. It was

destined for the top corner. Chapa allow has spotted that. Just

running it into the Middlesbrough half. Can he do it all on his own?

given them so long. It had to be. David Connolly had all the time and

he had all the space. Nobody gets at him. Connolly is not going to

miss from the penalty spot. Still a number fired up for the season for

David Connolly and gone number three for Southampton. That, if

there was any doubt, wraps up the victory. The Middlesbrough fans are

making the early exit to start that long journey home. Space again.

What a strike. That was by Lambert. He continues to impress. That was a

great strike on the volley. So many plusses for Southampton, where do

you want to start? We got three points, we kept a clean sheet and

we scored three exceptionally good goals. The third goal came on the

back of 25 passes as David Connolly put the ball in the back of the

neck. They have won every game they play at home, they have got good

technical players, good legs and very obvious physical threat up

front. They utilise all of them. I'd give them credit for being

effective and winning the match. The ambition is to get this

fantastic club back to the Premier League. You have seen the buzz of

the supporters and the support they make for the players. Sometimes

when things are not going our way, the supporters get behind the

players. They were not negative and The vital time. Nigel Adkins is

smiling and quite rightly so. The gap was made to look a lot bigger.

Southampton were excellent. Yes, 16 wins back at home and I doubt if

they will have more comfortable games than that. You expected at

some stage for Middlesbrough to come back into the game, but

Southampton never allowed that to happen. Three good goals. They were

helped set by Middlesbrough's defending, though. When you are put

under that sort of constant pressure and movement off the ball

and options, pays, you are going to be found out if you are not your

best. They were not at their best. We saw that particularly in their

last goal. This is just incredible. It is at the end of 24 passes.

Matty Bates just sums up the whole afternoon. He gives up on it. It

was all too easy for Southampton. Never at any stage did

Middlesbrough look as if they could get back in. So many things to

encourage it Nigel Adkins. The form of Richard was superb. I am

surprised at the turnaround we have seen in him. I watched him last

year and he looked like a shadow, but somehow he has come in right

from the very often. He looks quick, strong, sharp, everything he was

not last year. He has established himself in the side and he is

equally effective on either side. He can play down the middle. What a

versatile player. He looks a completely different person from

the one who played last season. It is like signing a new player.

the latest club on the lookout for a new manager, Leicester. They

began with a trip to promotion rivals West Ham after life afters

then Goran Eriksson. Come on, Leicester. Leicester embarked on

their new era with a trip to second-placed West Ham. A win today

would see them collect a 4th league win in seven and they were ahead 21

minutes in, Sam Baldock rising themselves two down. Julien Faubert

picked his spot perfectly. That was his first since February last year.

What was turnip out to be a breathless first half and West Ham

could made it 3. Sam Baldock was inches away from his second.

Leicester were looking for their first win at West Ham in 11 years

and shortly after the break came the counter-punch. Andy King sneak

in at the back post, but West Ham restored their two-goal advantage

thanks to the old one, two, three. 1, Green launched it, too it was

flicked, three Sam balled up Boli did. Leicester replied with a 1, 2,

equaliser. Steve Howard went close. But he could not score. Leicester

continue to stumble, without Sven, but West Ham's promotion bid

gathers momentum. We have suffered in the past by conceding at the end,

but we did not this time. It is a very important three points for me.

They had a right good goal, and their sex to them at the end of the

game I was proud of that second that performance. That was a good

contest between two teams playing their Hearts out. They have come on

to the Championship lives for the last two seasons but this time

round because have started as if they mean to challenge at the top

of the table. You're only talking point came from some tricky wing

play from an invasive Fox, who did not stick around. This has been the

best start to the season for Crystal Palace in a decade, and it

would have been even better of Glenn Murray had not been offside.

Crystal Palace were looking for a 5th successive victory in all

competitions but came up against a Reading team undefeated in seven

games. Reading went close with an Adam LeFondre header. It was goal

was going into their final moments, and Kaspars Gorkss found the net,

but the referee has seen an infringement, and that finished 0-0.

Derby County's promising start has hit the buffers. Without a win in a

month, they were clinging to their top-six place when they posted

Portsmouth. It took Derby County just the men must do get off the

mark, through Craig Bryson. Jason Pearce was not far from equalising

bus-stop but their away form has been wretched this season. Pompey

are without a League win on the road, so their fans are getting

used to near misses. To make matters worse, Derby County struck

soon after, or Robinson again involved, Chris Maguire getting the

final touch with his first League goal for the club. The hosts, 2-0

up within the first quarter of an hour. Another company's, from Jamie

Ward, all but sealing the victory for home team before the break.

Poppy have not even scored them the last three away games. -- Pompey.

But it hardly mattered. A convincing victory for Derby County,

and the points for them again, at last. Steve Cotterill has breathed

new life into Nottingham Forest, since taking full charge, they have

picked up maximum points. Hull City went into this game unbeaten in

eight games. It Lewis McGugan picking out Marcus Tudgay for

Forest early on. Last week's win over Middlesbrough was the first of

Forest this season. Radoslaw Majewski denied by Adriano Basil.

Dele Adebola gave the visitors their attacking presence they have

been lacking coming on in the 60th minute. The former Nottingham

Forest player making an immediate impression. Hull City up the ante,

with Aaron Mclean makingfor some sloppy defending Taoiseach he

picked his spot, with precision, to extend the unbeaten run for Hull

City to nine games. Steve Cotterill's winning start at forest

is now over. A we have done enough to win the game. It was a bit of a

smash-and-grab from Hull City. We have to take that on the chin.

was always going to be a tough game. Steve has got off to a good start.

And Forest, I am sure, will want to And Forest, I am sure, will want to

get their season Going. At good victory for Derby County, but the

troubles deepen for Leicester. Sam Baldock is looking increasingly at

home in the West Ham sure. I know you have not been convinced by the

appointment of Sven Goran Eriksson. Do you think he should have been

given more time? What are the ambitions for the club? If you are

talking about getting up immediately, they are some way off

for that, but they were only five points of the play-offs. Not a

million miles of bus-stop I would have given her another six or seven

games. I was not totally convinced. It is no surprise the way it has

finished up. Another six or seven games to turn it round, then look

at that. A because it the table is so condensed, the ball too long

under pressure to act quickly. want to get the right appointment.

That is the most important thing. When you are dealing with the

finances that they are, then you have to go again, because the new

manager will want new players and new staff, and if you are paying

the money that Leicester are paying, you need to get the right man.

sort Crystal Palace in that round- up. Involved in the quarter-final

draw of the Carling Cup. Crystal Palace have a trip to Manchester

United. The other Football League side involved, Cardiff City, might

fancy their chances, against Premier League strugglers,

Blackburn Rovers. The other two ties, all Premier League ones. As

far as the Carling Cup holders are concerned, games are coming thick

and fast for Birmingham City, whose involvement in the Europa League

meant they started the day a point off the play-offs. But with games

in hand on all the teams above them, on a rare weekend when they were

playing on a Saturday, we sent Clem along to St Andrews for the visit

of spluttering Brighton to recap on an eventful 2011 in the West

Back in February, they defied the odds to beat Arsenal and left the

Carling Cup. It is a mix up, and it is a gift of a Birmingham. Obafemi

Martins has taken it. But, by me, they had become the first team in a

quarter of a century to win a major English trophy and be relegated

from the top flight in the same season. Gutted. Sick as a parrot.

It is horrible. Terrible, terrible. You do not look as though you could

be grumpy, but would you? I am definitely grumpy when they are not

playing well. A summer of upheaval followed, with their own a Carson

Yeung arrested on alleged money- laundering charges and the manager

and several players leaving. Step forward a man used to dealing with

off field distractions and restoring a big club from the

We were all shocked at what happened in the North East. Were

you hurt by it and did it take a long time to get that out of your

system? Not to get it out of my system, because you move on. You

can only deal with what is fact. The fact that, when I left we were

and a good position, most people were perhaps as aggrieved as I was.

In some ways, that helps. I have come into a wonderful club, a

wonderful Football Club, with great traditions, we know the problems we

have had over the summer. We have lots some players. And the exciting

thing for me is to build a team that will be competitive in this

division. I am proud of the players and the manager. It has given us

all a boost. The not missing the Premier League at all. I have you

been briefed about the Op your staff? He has, I have, and they

have a very good relationship. I was well aware of the job that I

was coming into. There have not been any surprises for me. My brief

has been to do what I can on the football pitch. Match-day badges!

The Europa League, as well as what is its championship games. Yes, the

games are coming thick and fast. Did we need it? No, we didn't, not

with the amount of games and the squad that we have had. But at this

moment it has worked out quite well for us, it has allowed us to use

the squad and given us a little bit of momentum. Give us a shake,

Six wins? Seven, we can make it seven to do, so, hopefully,

hopefully it will work. Days like today are the most important ones.

We have a job to do. We are playing in a very difficult League. This

will be a huge game for us. such a highly anticipated came it

did not live up to pre-match expectations. Birmingham had the

best of the exchanges with Marlon King but in this effort just wide

but shots on target were at a premium. Boaz Myhill, barely tested

by this speculative effort from a few Sparrow. The long-range shots

continued into the second half, with Boaz Myhill, again untroubled.

Before this, Birmingham have scored in every championship game this

season. You would not have guessed it, this free kick being one of

their better efforts. Birmingham failed to hit the target all match,

and the visitors did not do much better. It was not a classic. Chris

Hughton's team remain just outside a play-off spots, one point ahead

of writing. -- or Brighton. We did not start the season well. We have

to learn about this division, and the players had to gel together.

What we have created is a good spirit amongst the players and some

real competition. But we are up against an awful lot of games. We

have not played a championship side this season and it has been an easy

game. Not one. Chris Hughton, reflecting as Birmingham's winning

run comes to an end. Considering all the uncertainty they have done

really well. Yes, they might have had to go through a lot this season.

Mid-September, got beaten up badly at Southampton. It was all doom and

gloom. 10 days later, playing in the Europa League, beating Maribor,

who have an excellent record at home. So from a competition that

has been denigrated by Premier League sides, they other foundation

to build on. They have not conceded, they have drawn this game, and have

only conceded one goal in six at home. That gives you an opportunity

to win most of your home games with that sort of record. OK, next up a

match between two sides who were hoping for better starts to the new

season. Both Burnley and Blackpool have so far struggled for

consistency - but have shown glimpses of turning it on when it

really matters - and when there's a Lancashire derby to be won, it

really does matter. Eddie Howe named the side that finished last

Saturday's win at Coventry. Charlie Austin, who scored the winner in

that game, returned to the starting line-up, along with Junior

Stanislaus. Blackpool made three changes from the team that lost at

Nottingham Forest last week, with Ian Evatt, Keith Southern and Brett

Ormerod all starting. Commentary on out, from Cathcart, the former

Manchester United player. That looked like it was going to be a

goal. Sensing first blood in the Lancashire derby, those fans. And

what a start for Charlie Austin, back in the side. He gets a

Lancashire derby a light, as Burnley take the lead. Into the

danger area, and there was no stopping Charlie Austin. He knew

that ball was flying into the top Blackpool penalty area. Michael

Oliver reaches for a yellow card. You turn back towards the edge of

Superb effort from the Scot into the top right-hand corner of the

net. The goalkeeper could do nothing with charlie Austin's

header and certainly nothing with Grant. Shelby, the curling effort.

Not too difficult for the at his mercy and forces a very

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the end. Marvin Bartley with an excellent finish for the third goal.

It is harsh on Blackpool, but more reflective the superiority Burnley

Dalavich did everything that was asked of him. The slightest

season the charlie Austin. The 4th goal beckoned for him and he won't

get a more simple chance than that. the least Blackpool deserved. At

least they will take something back to Lancashire with them. But in the

end, it is a defeat. But Shelby, the Finnish Blackpool giving them

some just deserts on a night that The home record, we wanted to

improve it and take the game to Blackpool. The icing on the cake

was the goals. I wish the team that played in the second half turned up

in the first half, to be honest. The goals are affecting us too

badly. They are too easily going in, two set pieces. And we have got to

get back to basics. After that, the character we showed in the second

half, we needed to finish. If we had got the third goal in the game

it would have been a different story. I cannot prove that, they

got it against the run of play at the time. The bookies have made

your favourite for the ports must job, watch a message to the Burnley

fans? I am staying, I am 100% committed to the club, I am

enjoying it. The Burnley fans will be happy about that. They were

treated to a fabulous game at Turf Moor on Saturday. But what about

he get involved? What a goal! Magnificent finish. The right man

took the free kick. As for Blackpool, two wins in the last

eight. The manager is under A lot has gone on in a short space

of time, have you got sympathy? you take out going up to the

Premiership and coming back down. 13th is not bad for Blackpool. A

couple of players have been let go. 16 in, they are starting afresh?

They are, but there is a degree of latitude most managers have not had.

You can see what they are talking about, but 13 for Blackpool at this

stage isn't too bad. If they are in and around the play-offs at the end

of the season, it is fine. With Cardiff playing Leeds on Sunday it

looks as though we have four more games and starts with the trip of

Ipswich Town 2 Millwall. It was a trip to South London for the

Ipswich team who had Michael Chopra in the starting line-up despite his

reported treatment for a gambling Simpson on loan from Hull was in

the thick of the action again a few minutes later. The goalkeeper made

the save but in a role reversal, Darius Henderson converted. He is a

man in form following his hat-trick last week. Simpson has previously

had a spell on loan at Millwall while still an Arsenal player. He

almost added to the tally after the break. Ipswich Town and saw a six-

match unbeaten run come to an end last weekend against Crystal Palace.

But they gave themselves some hope in the second half. But it was

Jimmy Bullard's former team mates and son who was the star turn on

this occasion. He set up his goal. Two minutes later, Simpson decided

he would do it all himself. The goalkeeper helpless as Millwall

went 4-1 up. A long-range shot from Keith Andrews probably won't have

made much difference to the outcome as Millwall ended up comfortable

winners and finished a month with back-to-back wins.

We needed it and we need some more. We just put a bit of a run together,

gamesome constant -- confidence and I hope we can build on that.

It has not be much above honeymoon for Dean Saunders and Doncaster.

That they were hoping to avoid a 4th defeat when they hosted

Coventry in a meeting of two troubled teams. It has been the

worse start in a season bar 11 years who have not won away going

into this game. But this strike put them ahead on the half-hour. It is

not hard to see where Doncaster's problems lie. They had scored only

three home goals all campaign. The Lee Sharpe was not in the squad,

personal problems making him unavailable. But this leveller

men's for hosts shared the spoils at least. It was important we did

not lose the game today. Coventry are down there with us. We have had

a few dodgy results. Disappointments that we did not get

the three. But the main thing is we did not lose. Last week's 2-0 lost

to Birmingham was not the dream start for the Bristol City boss. He

is looking to revive his new side's fortunes with a trip to Barnsley.

The early signs were good. The defence was left waiting for an

offside flag that never came. This fixture has a history of producing

goals and there were plenty of chances. Nicky Maynard ending up on

that there were a goal at his mercy. And after the break the chances

kept on coming. Nicky Maynard probably started thinking it was

not going to be his day. But this was not just reserved for the

visitors. Andy Gray, the next to fluff his lines with the goal

gaping. Try as they might, Barnsley couldn't find an equaliser. Jacob

Butterfield Nellie adding another spectacular strike to his

impressive collections. As the final quarter approached, they were

finally rewarded. Gray Davis have not scored since his summer move

from Chesterfield. He chose the perfect moment to open his account.

But incredibly it was Bristol City who nicked it in stoppage time.

Nicky Maynard made up for his earlier misses. Bass second when of

the seasons for Bristol City to move level with Doncaster Rovers at

the foot of the table. The visit of Darren Ferguson's

Peter Boro is the nearest thing of guaranteeing to scoring in the

Premiership. Watford 1-2 at goals to their goals. The Hornets have

yet to secure our point in October. It took less than five minutes to

ensure. Peterborough might concede goals but they score at first Duke.

They went into this game as the Championship's second top scorers.

Moments later, there was almost another as the free kick beat the

goalkeeper but not the post. But the visitors self-destructed again.

McCann it make this challenge in the penalty area and the penalty

was awarded. There was plenty more to come before the break. Just two

minutes later and another foul, this time outside the area. Yates

took the free kick and Watford were now 3-1 up. Paul Taylor's run at

the Watford defence on the back foot. Sinclair was set up to give

hope to the visitors. Five goals before the break. The second half

was always going to struggle to live up to the first. And so it

proved. There were no more goals, so Watford held on for a much-

needed win. We knew they would give us a tough

game. It is a big win, but we believe in what we do and it was

obvious today, how committed the Derek McInnes is up and running

with Bristol City. It goes to show how valuable Nicky Maynard is to

them. They had a goal drought and they struggled. Nicky Maynard, was

top scorer a couple of years ago. He has had terrible injuries over

the last couple of years. That is a much-needed win as well to be fair.

But they haven't, with Watford winning, seven points from safety

service keeps them in touch. cracking game as far as Watford

were concerned. All five goals coming in 39 minutes. They lost the

likes of John Eustace and Luis Doyle. It is credit to the players

who did feature? You have to keep believing in what you're doing and

keep persevering. As long as it is the right way to do things. When

you play Peterborough, what you know his you will get chances. If

you get their chances you have to put them away. But he will also be

put under pressure. We were talking about Millwall struggling to score

goals not so long ago. Already, they are up to 17. Three goals in

nine before these last two games. Things have changed quickly at

Millwall. It is the belief isn't it? The leaders of League 1,

Charlton wanted to extend their success at Wycombe Wanderers in the

week, he took just nine minutes to get off the mark at Hartlepool. His

4th goal in three matches raising his tally to 11, not the start that

Mick Wadsworth was hoping for. Eight minutes before the break,

Rhoys Wiggins provided another cross that Bradley Wright-Phillips

put away, with ease. The Charlton boss returned to the scene of the

first taste of defeat as manager. This latest trip got even better,

as Danny Hollins stretch the lead. The success was a complete six

minutes from the end, scored twice that playing a neat one-two with

Paul Hayes, that leaves Charlton looking down on everyone else,

having sealed the victory. Believe the reports and Lee Clark has

Michael future is up in the air. The man that Leicester City are set

to see as Sven's replacement. Dominic Blizzard cross to rattle

the good work for the home side. We Clarke stressed that his mind was

still very much on the jaw and he had heard nothing from the East

Midlands. Huddersfield a played better than an unbeaten league when

it stages to 41 matches. They clinched victory with just 10

minutes left, to Anton Robinson. Yeovil were spirited to the finish,

but the Terriers got off to a positive start with the crossbar,

thwarting all Lee Johnson. This was second from bottom again start from

top. It appeared to be going with form. After 23 minutes, the away

side took the lead. Ryan Lowe came close, but the Portuguese

midfielder was on hand to fire home his first of the season. Then a

little bit of history was made six minutes later. At 15 years and 325

years old, Jordan Ibe became the youngest scorer for Wycombe in the

Premier League. He earned a yellow card for a celebration of his

family. The joy for the old Byers was short-lived, as Ryan Lowe put

Sheffield Wednesday back in front, heading home his first goal for

Wales. Wycombe's ripped into the match came trickier when Gareth

Ainsworth picked up a second yellow. He has played more than 100

professional matches by the time his team-mate had even been born.

This tackle meant that he saw red. Having climbed out of the bottom

four with back-to-back wins, Exeter arrived in this still city full of

confidence. Their revival be owed much to the form of Daniel

Nardiello. He gave them an early lead. Sheffield United were and

even more trouble later. The decision to leave David Noble and

challenged back by a, but time. Exeter was back on course for a

memorable away a, but that leads reminded them not to get too

carried away by the surprising star. Marcus Williams to love in the

cross for Matt Phillips who volleyed in has fought in as many

games. Eventually, Exeter were pinned back, with Billy Clarke

getting the better of the Exeter keeper. 2-2, and plenty of drama to

come. United completed the turnaround. Matthew Lorton

dispatching the goal. Exeter refused to go on there. They

equalised through George Long, sparking off asked frantic finish.

Five minutes from the end, Danny Wilson's men appear to have

snatched a victory when Phillips took his 5th goal in four games.

Victory with a closed the gap on Neighbours, she pulled Wednesday,

to just a single point, but James Dunn ruined it for them a minute

later, with the former Arsenal trainee making the most of some

awful defending, to net his side a share of the poise. -- points. No

goals before the break, but Anthony Wordsworth was knackered affected

free kicks set the tone for a lively second half. That goal, just

four minutes after the break was quickly cancelled out. Sam Sodje

steaming into the box to meet this giant throw-in. Notts County level,

only to be undone by a frantic eight-minute spell with the goal

from Michel Antonio, on target at the second attempt. Unable to deal

with that goal kick and guilty of allowing Ian Henderson too much

space. That fabulous finish was matched by the neat pass which

helped kill off the contest. Henderson releasing Odejaye to make

it 4-1. With a bit more luck, Lee Hughes might have rekindled the

challenge of the visitors. They pulled one back right at the death,

with a camera catching up just as Cech used can't this past his own

keeper. It was grim viewing for the defender but he will like the look

of the scoreline. Tranmere Rovers were looking for their 4th victory

in a row, started brightly against Scunthorpe when Sams will come in

Cole made a bad mistake. His blushes were spared on the 20

minute mark when Shane Duffy headed Allen-Mills a possible men level.

The 19-year-old, Duffy, scoring his first for the club since arriving

on loan from Everton. Rovers till the advantage until the stroke of

half-time, when Scunthorpe drew level for the second time. That

fine finish from Grand met that it was all square at the break. Then

the long-sighted the League for the first time in the match. The long

ball forward was pounced on by Chris Dagnall. With just two wins

in the last 90 League matches there have been some their surround

Glanford Park, but don't say's chances of holding onto the lead

improved when with just 30 minutes to play, Baxter saw red, after this

foul on Sam Togwell. Rovers had it all to do. Four minutes with a draw

-- four minutes later, the points were all but sealed. Ian Goodison,

bundling over O'Connor, in the box. And Grant scored his second of the

than a match for the Dons, then everything changed. Jennie Walker

lost his bearings and then tried to argue that he handled inside the

area. Despite pleading his innocence, the goalkeeper saw red.

From the resulting free kick, been linked in will come into his new

role by smashing the travellers are in front. That put Karl Robinson's

men on track for the first win in five matches, which was rubber-

stamped on the stroke of half-time. Stephen Leeson set about doubling

the advantage. The stand in keeper did well to deny Luke Chadwick. But

he could not stop them increasing the lead. The ball so boss was sent

to the stands for the second half, and from his new vantage point he

almost all his side get back in it. midway through the first half, as

Oldham edged in front. Lee Miller seemed to get the ball, but there

was enough contact for Simpson to go to ground. Shefki Kuqi did the

honours from the spot. Paul Dickov's side doubled the advantage

soon after. Understandably, at two up, Oldham appeared to be enjoying

themselves, with confidence coursing through the team. A

flowing move left Carlisle with a mountain to climb. Chris Taylor

waiting for David Mellor to our right, with Shefki Kuqi ready to

pounce in the centre. His gait goal of the season could not have been

more emphatic. The only blight on all de's impressive first-half

display came in stoppage time. Lee Miller's header gave the Cumbrians

a glimmer of hope to take into the second half. Francois Zoko was sent

on to see if he could shake things up and the tactical switch look

like a master stroke as they Ivorian looked like it raising the

deficit. Now, Oldham steeled themselves for an onslaught and

protected their lead until the onside were so desperate that, in

the spirit of Jimmy Glass, even the Calil keeper was up with the front

men. Peter Murphy crossed, and with a flourish, Francois Zoko made it

week, Bournemouth went to Deepdale with a spring in their step. Sumu

Scoring his 4th goal and three matches. The lead only lasted for

four minutes of the second half. 10 minutes later, the tournament was

complete. Their severance was the key as Scott Malone, on loan from

Wolves, Scotus first goal for Bournemouth at the second time of

asking. With just over 20 minutes remaining, the match was all over,

and, Phil Brown, if you're watching, you might want to look away. Clarke

Carlisle misjudged the ball completely. And Pugh did not need a

second in white. The Cherries move out of the drop zone. Sam Saunders

was the inspiration behind Brentford's latest success. A peach

of a free kick, just the tonic for a team that have not won in the

last five matches. It has been a while since Chesterfield sample

that winning feeling, but Leon Clarke restored parity soon after.

There was chaos and the ball, and Clarke help himself to his eight

goal of the season. Chesterfield hope that could be the catalyst for

the first victory in a month, but eight minutes from time, Dale

Bennett crashed in the winner for Brentford, to condemn Chesterfield

to their 6th defeat in seven matches. Stevenage are building up

a head of steam, unbeaten in four games, and boasting back-to-back

wins for the first in the season. By then Harrison's wet and the

opener. Every time the shakers have trailed at half-time they have lost

and it became clear that that friend was not going to change when

they slipped further behind with its 15 minutes to go. Mark Roberts

played onside by one par the defender. Stevenage in control.

Just three minutes later, Stevenage fell victim to a long ball that

seemed unlikely to do much damaged. Andy Bishop maintained a scoring

streak with his 4th goal in five matches. But Bury left themselves

too much to do. Rochdale for themselves behind early on to

Leyton Orient. Jimmy Smith with the finish. It was an advantage that

was doubled midway through the second half. Good work down the

left allowed George Porter to find Jamie Cureton who teed up David

Mooney. It was an afternoon to forget. A brilliant save by Lee

Butcher, but the defeat means Roy still drop back into the bottom

four. Leyton Orient are finding some Brazilians, reminiscent of

last season's unbeaten one of 14. Charlton Athletic stay top of the

pack. What a return for Bradley Wright-Phillips with 12 goals in 15

games. With the forwards they have got, the support, the supply and

the service they are getting is all from the team very much in form.

He's benefiting from map at the moment. -- from that. Jordan Ibe

scores, aged 15, Celebrates with his family and is yellow-carded by

the referee. Should he not get a little bit of leeway? We talk about

consistency. So there is no room Bossington and? Absolutely not.

That is great, lovely to see moments like that. Dean Smith is

under pressure at Walsall against Carol Robinson's MK Dons. The

goalkeeper gets sent off but there was no deputy goalkeeper on the

bench for Walsall, because Dean Smith does not go for a goalkeeper

at home, what do you think about that? It is a huge gamble. And it

backfired. If you had asked me before the game it to be different,

to after. But five substitutions does allow you some latitude. But

those are the sorts of things that can happen. You just do not need to

get yourself in that situation. If you pick 11 players, that starting

team should be lucky. Then, you should only have to add to that as

and when you need to. I cannot see the need for five out full players.

Huddersfield needed to get something against your will and

came away with a 1-0 victory. Unbeaten one going to 41 games now.

Staggering. The fans are desperate for Lee Clark to stay, and not to

go to Leicester. And they are not far away from that record. They

will not come any closer, after seven weeks, to lose in that record,

missing two penalties, but they have done a me Gravesen job. He

knows it is important to finish in the top two in this division but if

they keep going the way they are, League Two next and we start at

Cheltenham, where visitors Plymouth were celebrating exiting

administration on Friday, after businessman James Brent's takeover

was approved. On Saturday, could they begin their rescue mission at

Argyll got some look at Cheltenham. Good news off the field seemed to

be rubbing off. Only at terrific stop prevented them doubling the

advantage. The feel-good factor lasted up until the 83rd minute.

But in a cruel twist they were denied what would have been a

priceless victory. Charlton were given a lifeline. Nelson escaped

with a booking and Duffy stepped up to increase the punishment. A blow

for Coll Fletcher's men whose displayed deserve more. The task of

hanging on four. It was made harder by Jamie Griffiths's lunch. He was

dismissed and then defeat delivered the sucker-punch to pinch the

ended on a disappointing note as they lost the leadership.

Accrington have a half-time lead for the first time all season which

they held until 12 minutes to the end. This fine strike set up the

strike. They have not tried to play and the referee could have had a 26

but five minutes before half-time it was the visitors who took the

lead. Ryan Hall fired home his 6th goal of the season. With less than

half-an-hour remaining, Ferdinand was on hand to insure their 9th win

in 10 matches. Wimbledon managed to avoid setting a new club record of

four straight defeats after holding Shrewsbury to a goalless draw. The

pass of the Don has missed the game because of family matters.

Shrewsbury might have won it but that flying save made sure it

finished all-square. Bash macro the boss of the Dons.

Morecambe move into the top three at the end of a bad few days for

Gillingham who lost two Swindon on Tuesday. Hunter got the hosts off

to a spectacular start. Morecambe make themselves more comfortable.

Kevin Ellis and demanded the cut back and put it to great use. His

8th of the season meant that there would be no way back for their

opponents. The keeper was allowed to stay between the posts but

unable to do anything to stop this known for his goalscoring exploits,

but he finished with aplomb, ensuring the home side were off to

a flyer. The visitors level things up, Adam Yates cross to Mark

Richards who scored his 7th goal in eight matches. Parity did not last

long. That strike was worthy of winning any match but with less

than 10 minutes, the visitors were presented with a chance to equalise.

Michael Duke re's foul on Richards gave him a chance for his second

goal in the afternoon. The goalkeeper was up to it. -- Michael

dewberry's for the best part of an hour, Bradford were holding their

own against a Swindon side on a winning streak.

When Andrew Davies went through the back of another player, the omens

do not look good. The referee was not messing around and Davies

continued to plead his innocence. He may regret not leaving this deal

sooner. West Ham Lownie going close in what proved to be a frustrating

afternoon. It took just seven minutes for

Burton Albion to put more pressure on to struggling Barnard. This

first time strike a them anticipating a prosperous afternoon.

A feeling that crucial the after the half-hour. Lawrie Sanchez says

he cannot find a central defensive pairing that works. But they did

have some hope at the other end. In the second half, the outlook seemed

brighter. Ritchie Jones found the corner. -- Ricky Holmes. Barnet

would wish they could have called hindsight on the match. The

goalkeeper and defender got their wires crossed. With 17 minutes left,

the danger man was replaced, but it on us thought that would make life

easier, they were mistaken. The substitute got off the mark

immediately. It was his first goal in the senior ranks and with the

home defence all at sea, another teenager sees the chance to break

his duck. Jack dire taking the chance to take the score to 5-2.

Albion boss was not best pleased with his team's defending. They

will get another goal slip themselves in the closing minutes.

But that effort was nothing compared to the absence of any

opposition from the home side in stoppage time. Albion wrapped up a

resounding victory, their second in to head. Both teams appeared

determined to outdo each other on the generosity front. First Sam

Walcott gifted the visitors possession and Gareth Evans scored

his 6th of the season after two minutes. Not to be out on, the

visitors out done a favour. This cross was too hard to handle for

Logan who parried into his own net. Despite his efforts, the ball had

crossed the line. They could have taken the lead in the second half.

But Logan made amends with a find macro fingertip save. He could not

still there., but they run of four can tell -- consecutive defeat

comes to end. Fresh from rubbing shoulders with

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Manchester United in a week, Aldershot set about improving their

league form. Danny Helton continued his scoring streak against Crewe.

Just the lift they needed after suffering defeat in four of their

previous five matches. Bash macro Corradi's men. Three minutes after

the break, the lead was restored. Cru's robes of registering a third

straight away success disappear just past the hour. Danny Helton

racked up the match, taking his overall tally to 12. -- Danny

Hilton. Hereford's rise away from danger

stall. David Cornell was judged to have carried the free kick over the

line. It did not mean it was cut and dried, Hereford had won three

on the trot. But they let the home side with a healthy half-time

advantage. How all was singled out for praise by his manager for his

build-up play. But the man who replaced him at the end almost made

it more comprehensive. Back-to-back victories after 80 without a win.

-- 8. Dagenham & Redbridge were bottom of

the form table coming into this match and they fell behind five

minutes into the second half. It was not a pity his goal, but it put

the side on course for only their second victory in six matches.

Rovers could have sealed the points with a little over half an hour

remaining. There's header was inches away. In the 90th minute,

the referee pointed to the spot. Five league defeats in a row for

A much-needed win for Bristol Rovers. We saw a cruel defeat for

Plymouth Argyle. Bought what we Plymouth Argyle. Bought what we

have seen happen off the pitch in the last 20 bar hours, hugely vital

for the future of the football club? Bash macro 24 hours. Bought

by the man who has been at the forefront of the takeover right

from the very start. I think he has made a good acquisition. We talk

about sleeping giants but you just Eardley, if he can get the club

going it can go on and on to the next level. It is a Championship

Club in waiting. It needs the right faster it's in place. They have one

of those covered, now they need a manager and survival. They went

goal crazy at Underhill, what a terrific hat-trick this was? I was

not sure about Billy. Last year he was a peripheral figure at Torquay.

He did not step up to the plate like I imagined he would do. A

change of scenery has done in the world of good. He looks a potent

force. These are great finishes. Almost too good for the situations

he gets himself in. Fantastic. Match Of the Day in the division

was Oxford against Port Vale. How do you go about describing what

Peter Levin has done here? It is nothing short of sensational.

David Beckham isn't it, it is fantastic. That is fantastic. The

keeper is under a million miles off his line but he is never getting

there. Oxford continue rising quietly. They have done brilliantly

under Chris Wilder. I like Chris as a manager. They have a chance.

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