22/09/2012 The Football League Show

Well come along to the best from the Football League after a week

which highlighted there's no room for sentiment in the game as

Wimbledon decided to part company with Terry Brown seven games into

this season despite orchestrating their incredible rise with three

promotions in five years. It is a stark reminder that you cannot rest

on your laurels, so we will reflect on sides making good progress and

those one not after the latest round of games. After a promising

start to live back in the Championship, Sheffield Wednesday

have lost their way in recent weeks. And Saturday they were at home to

Bolton. �8 million on Jordan Rhodes is already looking like money well

spent, we see how Blackburn got on in Friday's game with Middlesbrough.

With one defeat in 26, could Birmingham extend their imperious

And how the mighty fall, Coventry City started the weekend in their

lowest position for half a century, but make a new manager at their

helm, would this be the day when they turned a corner? Since their

17 match unbeaten run came to an end three weeks ago, Sheffield

Wednesday have found life in the Championship more challenging.

After defeat to Huddersfield in midweek, they had the chance to get

back on track against Bolton, who have lost all three of their away

famous clubs have met since 2001. They were two divisions apart last

season, and both of them come into this with seven points from their

opening six matches. Wednesday lost 3-1 against Huddersfield on

Wednesday, their third successive defeat, and they have not kept a

clean sheet in the Championship this season. Dave Jones made six

changes. Bolton also last midweek, 2-1 against Birmingham. Just one

change for them, Andrews comes into midfield. Stephen Warnock is on the

bench after joining yesterday on a Owen Coyle is on the edge of his

technical area appealing for a penalty kick. Look at the referee's

positioning. He was not more than 10 yards away. He said no penalty.

Wednesday showing that distinction of 24 goals in League matches, for

and against them, the same number as Bristol City, the highest number

in the Championship. The referee has brought playback. Of Freud is

down. -- Boothroyd. Again, a case of the defender not getting out of

post. I think it clipped the bottom of somebody's boat on its way

through. The post saved Bolton expect better from the man who was

Bolton's top scorer this season, four goals for Chris Eagles already

this campaign, and surely this should have been a better attempt

to try to get number five for the just wide. Chris Eagles has been

fully involved in all Bolton's good looking across to the assistant on

his near side, but no flag was the break, Marcos Alonso with the

header. Well, the Spaniard was penalised in a controversial

penalty incident at Birmingham City in midweek, but he has put his side

in front here at Hillsborough. He laughed well to meet the corner

from Chris Eagles, and Bolton Wanderers go in France just before

as he goes for the ball, brought down, the challenge by Andrews. The

referee points to the spot. Ross Barkley places the ball carefully

level. Bogdan goes the right way. delirium among the Bolton fans

behind that goal. Kevin Davies sets it up for Mark Davies, who still

had lots to do. There was not an opening, and then suddenly, with a

little moved to his left, there was, and what an emphatic strike that is.

the referee says no penalty. Nejc Pecnik was convinced he should have

had a penalty, not so, and the shot unfortunately for Wednesday, Adam

Barker and saw it all away. -- Adam It is just them little mistakes

that cost us dearly, and we are trying to eradicate them. We could

have had five or sixth today. We are pleasing on the eye, but coming

to Sheffield Wednesday, they have to stand up defensively, which we

did, so it is a fantastic day's work. Good value for the win,

Bolton, but boy, do they need it, their first away win of the season.

Warlike people than we expected at the start of the season, getting

into their stride. -- more like the Bolton that we expected at the

finds a bit our space. Not a totally clean strike, he hits it

with the outside of his foot, but it is always going away from Chris

Kirkland, nestling into the top corner. The keeper has very little

chance with a strike like that. He is part of a very talented midfield.

He certainly is, but they have signed Warnock on loan, which is

really important, to allow people like Davies and Eagles to go and do

what they want to do, because ever since they lost Fabrice Muamba,

they have not had that. Players with that kind of ability, they

need to know they have that insurance behind them when they go

forward. Chris Eagles has done it at this level before with Burnley.

His influence certainly grew along with Bolton's confidence, in that

first half. Absolutely, he has got great ability in tight areas. I

thought that was a penalty, a great bit of skill, arriving in the box,

he does not get it right this time. An excellent bit of skill, he is

being closed down, the only way he is going to score is by chipping it

into the far corner, he recognises that. His set-pieces are massively

important, as you saw with Alonso score. Sheffield Wednesday should

have had somebody on the post. is their 4th defeat in a row, quite

a few young players in the side, Dave Jones has got to make sure

their heads do not drop after four demoralising defeats. It seems that

the losing run has come with him trying to get some quality in, and

he is slowly but surely try to change things around. They have got

to keep their heads up. This was always going to happen, they will

get out of it. Despite the strength of feeling surrounding Ewood Park,

Blackburn went into the latest round of games top of the table,

and on Friday Steve Kean had another chance to assess the

progress of his side, which is benefiting from the signing of

Jordan Rhodes, restored against Barnsley, his third goal in three

games. Middlesbrough provided the it is Lucas Jutkiewicz for

Middlesbrough, and Middlesbrough get the opening goal. What a moment

for the striker, a terrific run, he is definitely onside as it comes

back into his path. And then a low an equaliser in the final seconds

goal of the night and Middlesbrough's second of the night.

Mustafa Carayol has caused all sorts of problems tonight. The

cross was hanging in the air, and Jutkiewicz was able to get there

without a challenge, and how about play, Nunes with the cross, and it

is turned in by Grant Hanley, a late goal for Blackburn Rovers. Is

there time for a fight back? Dickson Etuhu keeps it in, Nunes

drives the ball across, and the substitute, Grant Hanley, is there

to get his first goal of the season. The 4th official is preparing to

show us the board, how much but in hope rather than expectation,

as Rhodes goes to the ground. Is It was a decent performance against

a team who are not beaten, we knew it was going to be a tough week,

first and second in the lead away from home, and yet if you include

Ipswich, we have six points out of nine, so we would have taken that

at the start of the week. outcome of this is a promotion

campaign, that is what is in the front of our minds. There will be

high moments and low moments, and I think tonight is a blip, because I

believe in the players we have got, I believe we have got a squad

capable of getting promoted. We never got going tonight, but we

have got a good bunch, good team spirit, and we will live again and

encouragement to the chasing pack, including Brighton, seeking their

5th straight win that would take them top. Albion took the lead

thanks to Buckley on the wing and Barnes in the centre. Barnes was on

target to markets return to the - the lead was doubled from a

surprising source. Munn. Millwall kept the contest alive. Chris

Taylor came off -- came on as a half-time substitute but collected

a pair of yellow cards and was off again after 68 minutes. Despite

their numerical disadvantage, 11 minutes from time Chris Warde

raised the prospect of a comeback. Poyet knows all about the

International. Would you could not beat the goalkeeper. It was not

easy. An incredible win. When it is supposed to be easier, we know how

to manage the game. We kept going until the end, a harsh sending-off.

We had opportunities at the end. If you are going to lose, but is the

way to do it. We are disappointed with the goals against has come

against a Brighton side for confident you can't give them goals

like we did. Just as things were looking up for Cardiff, they fell

prey to a side whose victory summed up their own unpredictable start

the season. Two goals in three first-half minutes had Cardiff in

complete control. This poor touch let him Gunnarsson, who struck his

first goal of the campaign. Moments later it seemed that the Bluebirds

were cruising towards joint leadership of the Football League.

Bellamy's shot was deflected into the path of Don Cowie, who made it

2-0. A 4th straight win would have made it the Bluebirds' best start

the season and 53 years. Market Mackay's side would surely be

celebrating tonight were it not for Craig Bellamy's miss. Instead, this

was to be crystal Palace's season in miniature. Just when some were

writing them off, though Eagles got going. The set piece was upgraded

to a penalty. Enter Murray, a former Brighton player, whose

second half hat-trick ensured his old club would go two points clear

at the top. His equaliser arrived ten minutes later. Cardiff self-

destructive streak continued when Palace were awarded a second

resurgent Eagles made it three wins out of four unbeaten. Rocky Mackay

was less than impressed by their comeback. We gave them two

penalties, as simple as that basically. We turned up at half-

time, played well, created a great chance to make it three and in the

second half we came out and it was chaos. It was an exciting match, it

is an exciting team playing good football at the right tempo but I

expect. It is producing goals and hopefully it will bring the crowds

back. We can all be a bit happier. Talks with new investors are,

according to Ken Bates, at an advanced stage, so it was timely

that Neil Warnock's team did their bits. Leeds were ahead within 14

minutes. El Hadji Diouf got things moving. Becchio scored. Goal number

seven for Leeds' top scorer. It got better 12 minutes later. Becchio

was again involved. The finish of Poleon was all his own work. How is

that for a first goal for Leeds? Tottenham Forest have won seven-

three last season and this him to second half, with this player.

There was a chance for a Nottingham Forest equaliser, Kenny came to the

rescue. In the end, Leeds held on. Their first win in four league

matches. I wonder if those interested parties want to advance

the talks any further? I thought they were magnificent today. That

is what I enjoy. When you see 14 lads giving absolutely everything.

We knew they were a good side. You could see that in the first ten or

15 minutes. We played cracking stuff. I did not think there was a

man of the match, everyone was heroic. You look at your

performance through rose-tinted glasses. There was enough pressure

in the second half to win the game. But we have to look at every game

Potentially a good day for Leeds come with promising news of a

takeover. As for Brighton, they are huge on confidence. Two good away

wins in a matter of days. Top of the table tonight. I saw them at

home and we can also ago and I was very impressed. They keep the ball

come kick the possession and away from home that is more dangerous

for the home team's Because it frustrates the home supporters and

they expect them to press the ball and they pick them off.

signings continue to bed in. It is a familiar name that scores the

It does. All the players are He has got goals from all over the

place. They attacked from all over the place and they keep the ball

well. When you have players who go forward, they are very dangerous.

But Crystal Palace on Saturday it was ex-Brighton striker who had the

admired for a long time. He is understated in that division?

understated, underestimated. Sometimes he looks awkward. He

makes good runs. He is well thought of. He has taken time to adapt but

he is important because he holds up the ball well and does a great job

Birmingham are beginning to find their feet under Lee Clark. They

have extended as impressive home record, just one defeat in 26. On

Saturday, St Andrew's welcomed a Barnsley side that had won their

last five on the road. Lee Clark made one change to his side, there

was one change for Keith Hill, with about it, Butland at full stretch

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thwarts him for a third time. What does he have to do to beat the

taken 43 minutes for Birmingham to register a meaningful shot on

put that behind for what will be a Barnsley lead 1-0 at St Andrew's.

The corner was not great but the defending was worse and Foster is

that before recipient of a topic. - Birmingham. Just had enough on it

to cross the line. What were Birmingham thinking? Damn --

3-0. Butland got fingertips to it, three nil to -- it is 3-0 to

Barnsley now. Davies has scored two of them. He got the benefit of

to Barnsley. Davies has scored three of them. Once more,

Birmingham, a corkscrew at the back, Davies onside and the tackle never

came and he had the easiest job of slotting the ball through the legs

of Jack Butland. The match ball as Davies, a 5th for Barnsley. He has

scored four of them. I tell you what, that is the easiest of the

lot. They have not won our way and the Championship since January.

They are doing so emphatically and what a date he has had against the

Can you explain the defeat? It is symbolic for everyone connected to

the club. Responsibility lies at my door. We have to be so much better.

It is so disappointing. It is just rewards for Tuesday's performance.

Our excellence against Blackburn. We did not get the end result and

tonight we did. We played in a similar manner on Tuesday but we

did not convert chances. We created numerous chances and tonight, we

created chances and converted. Everything about this football club

from the top, I have loved. I have been treated fantastically well.

I'm determined to fight it all the way to make as a team that is

worthy of everything in the name of Birmingham City Football Club.

clerk looking understandably shell- shocked but what a performance from

Barnsley. Whenever they attacked you thought they would score. They

attacked with energy and purpose, didn't they? They played really

well. I was concerned at half-time for them because I thought they

would not play that well but again at Burnley cannot play that badly

again and when you go to St Andrew's you expect Birmingham to

be strong in the second half but Birmingham got better. Craig Davies,

Barnsley had goalscoring sensation. Birmingham supporter as well. You

see Ambrose, he has a lot to do but it is a nice finish. Not a lot of

pace on it. Very frustrating for Birmingham. This is the pick of the

bunch. They have a lot to do, great composure, he comes inside, twists

and turns and is is a lovely finish into the bottom corner. You can see

why he is the tops to court -- top scorer at the moment. When you have

time and space the most important thing is the angle of the run. He

opens up the angle. Another lovely finish. He has to give this to

Chris Dagnall, quick-thinking. It is a very good performance, not

only from him but from Barnsley as a team. He dedicated his match ball

to the grandmother, although I'm sure she would have preferred the

Janeiro six are beginning to take shape. Next up, a trip to

Peterborough, who were pointless after six matches. With their

manager receiving the dreaded vote of confidence from the chairman

Typical of Peterborough's luck that they arrived as they are hitting

their stride. Wolves keen to get their teeth into this rabbit's

their teeth into this rabbit's favourite footballers. Their hunt

for a third straight win began in earnest. Ebanks-Blake had his feet

whipped away. He inflicted punishment. His spot-kick were

convincing. Kevin Doyle wasn't too far from doubling the advantage

before Peterborough escaped to the dressing room to get their heads

together. Barnet had the target in his sights in the second-half.

Peterborough chins were dropping. If they lose at Hull next week they

will equul the club's worst ever run of defeats. -- equal the club's

worst-ever run of defeats. Posh could have no complaints.

started to create chances. We took control of the game. Disappointing

performance on a day when we need a better performance to get anything

from it. The two goals were sloppy and really poor defending. Next

season Watford will be challenging for the title according to the

manager, yes, the Championship title. They hit the post early on.

Bristol City were targeting a fourth win out of six there was a

chaotic feel to this same. It took an own-goal to break the deadlock.

James Wilson only recently restored to the first team, sliding home

this cross. Marvin Elliott put the Robins level. Mark Viduka scored

his fourth of the season. His form is one positive that Watford can

take from this one. They couldn't hold on for the win. With seven-

minutes remaining, Steven Davies got his first goal. They made it

four points from two away games this week. It's five games without

a win for Watford, for whom they were denied at the death. Second

from bottom against third from bottom. Surely this would be the

came for Ipswich to ease the pressure on the manager by picking

up points and moment mum. First half didn't provide much cheer.

Goalless at half-time. It all changed within minutes of the

restart. Johnnie Jackson, the skipper getting his first of the

season. Three minutes late Tergat worse. Fuller won the ball and

never looked like giving it away until he finished like Ipswich fans

knew he could. It was his first time in Charlton colours. Jason

Scotland got a huge detkphrection to beat the keeper. -- deflection

to beat the keeper. The substitute had a chance to make it right. The

boos from the home support told their own story at the end.

last two games at home we have lost them. Lost three in the league,

last three. It's not easy. It's not easy to stand there. It's a long

way from right.. The first goal in any game is always important. When

we got that you could see that we had a bit more freeness to our play

and I felt the boys showed a lot of strength of character today. I'm

really pleased for everyone. Burnley's recent form was cause for

certain, they travelled to Pride Park on the back of a six match

unbeaten run against Derby. It was the home side who took the lead.

Jaimji Ward got his fourth goal in as many league games. Charlie

Austin, a hat-trick against Peterborough a week ago, further

evidence of his assured touch in front of goal. This shot hit the

crossbar. Austin claimed the winner, his sixth goal in five games in the

final minute of the match. A close- range header. Burnley's second win

in six in the Championship. We were slightly fortunate today, I think.

It was a tough game. Derby are a gad side. Even first half I thought

we had the better of the beginning of the second-half, Derby came on

strong. We got a great late goal. We played well up until the

equalliser. Towards half-time they got the bet of off. It in the

second-half we created enough second-half we created enough

chances to win three games today. Charlie Austin showing his worth to

Burnley and their fans. Two managers under pressure, Darren

Ferguson, the only team without a league point. How long can this go

on for? There is an interesting relationship he has with the

Chairman. He got to November last time. How long this time around?

Darren has said, he has to look at lots of other things, not just

Darren Ferguson, how the club is run, is he helping him enough. That

is nice it hear from the Chairman. They will work together to get out

of it. He will give it as much time as is needed. He will turn it

around. He said he was embarrassed by the first half performance. The

players can play. They are under achieving at the moment.

manager at Ipswich struggles. Last season they flattered to deceive.

Turned over what was a good result at the end of the day by Charlton,

no home win since March for Ipswich, it's a worry statistic? That has

been a difficult place to go. His problem has been at the back. He

brought in Chambers from Forest in July. I know why he lost Delaney.

He is an important player to Ipswich, with all the young players

around him he only has two centre halves. Hig inbottom will be a plus

for them. He went to Forest and got them going last year. If he is

given the time, I think Danny could be the catalyst for them. He said,

I want to stick around to see this job through. Have you to admire him

for his fighting spirit? fighting spirit. He said he knows

the players are good enough. You don't get enough manager saying,

they say when things aren't going wrong, they are not good enough. It

is my fault.. He believes in these players. If he sticks to it and is

given time, as he deserves, he will play it around. Tranmere devie

gravity. Tuesday's win means they are enjoying their best start.

Could they extend their start with the toughest test so far as they

the toughest test so far as they took on Crawley. With Tranmere in

free-scoring form this game promised to be entertaining. It

didn't disappoint. After Danny Holmes effort crept in after two

minutes, it was action all the way. Crawley had a stirring response.

Josh Simpson got the Red's equalliser. The first goal Rovers

had let slip in five league games. The defence was generous again.

They completed a rapid turn around. Taylor missed before McFadzean

pounced. A great way to mark his 100th appearance for the club. Jake

Cassidy then scored. He had the scores all square at the break.

When the second-half began the home side endured another sluggish start.

A minute in, A Akpa-Akpro seized on David Hunt's mistake. Tranmere back

in front. Crawley were in self- destruct mode. Cassidy got his

second of the match. That took him on to seven for a the season. Andy

Robinson got the club's 21st league goal after Palmer caused chaos.

They are riding high. The manager will have plenty to address on the

training ground this week. Defensively, we were all over the

shop, they were all over the shop. When we went 3-2 up I said to

Johnny, there is no way this is finishing 3-26789 you knew there

would be goals. Gut and determination. We got a good result.

We got the goals at the right time. Firs minute of the first half and

first minute of the second-half. This was an appropriate moment for

Stevenage to be brought back down- to-earth. Riceer gave them the lead.

Doncaster are a difficult side to beat. 11 minutes from time Chris

Browne's fourth goal of the campaign cost Stevenage their place

in the top two. It was a close run thing. This clearance kept the

point for Donny. County made their best start to the season for seven

years. It didn't take them long to get into their stride, Yoann Arquin

tucked home within five minutes. The home side had won five of their

last seven at Meadow Lane. The keeper was beaten after the restart

with a piledriver from Alan Judge. It left him beating the ground in

frustration. The visitors were architects of their own downfall

with County's third. Arquin add his -- added his second. Portsmouth

slip into the bottom four. players are playing with a lot of

belief and a lot of passion and desire an application to the things

we are working on in training. They are taking it on to the pitch. The

players have enjoyed themselves. After two seasons bumping close to

the bottom, wall sol's --Walsall's campaign was off to a gad start.

Byrom scored the first. Baxendale's finish was brilliant. His second

goal of the week. Bowerman is in good shape as well. He tangled with

Sheriff, earning himself the chance to put them in front and get his

minutes later keeping theming on the tail of the top six. -- them on

the tail of the top six. What is the most pressures comodity in

football? Is it luck? The keeper had some when he avoided

catastrophe after this lob. Perhaps it's goals? Neill Collins got this

great shot. Blizzard went close, their results are getting like gold

their results are getting like gold dust. Yeovil have lost every game

sense we Clem there, not that I'm They have got a really positive

attitude, and Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro has been a really good signing. But

you have to look at Wilkinson and his experience, at Leeds and other

clubs, their top scorer had five goals last year, and now they have

two on Severn, a fantastic start to the season. Two goals for Cassidy,

another astute signing, making his mark. Ronnie knows his strikers, as

he does not give up, he get a sniff of a chance and it goes into the

back of the net. They are really making hay. A good win for Walsall

on Saturday, and for not County, big winners against Portsmouth,

unbeaten in five. When Keith went there, he had that impetus, and I

feel they will be up there again for the duration of the season.

League One club that has suffered nothing short of a calamitous fall

from grace, not only are Coventry playing in the 30th of the first

time in 48 years, but they are second from bottom. -- the third

deer. Clem has been to meet their # This town is coming like a ghost

town... # All the clubs have been closed

They have just agreed a deal to take a stake in their own stadium!

�42 million worth of investment from their current owners at 10

managers in 11 seasons have failed to arrest their decline. And

they're in their worst position for 53 years with Tuesday's performance

at Shrewsbury described as the worst in living memory. Just who

would take on a job like Coventry City? Nice to meet you, Geoff.

Where are we going? Two wrong turns! Well, you have been out of

the public eye for a year, so this is a big gold deal for you. Have

you vetted them as much as they vetted you? I think so, it was

important to get the facts and know what was required and what the

objectives were moving forward. Fiona was involved in the interview

process for the new manager, total commitment of the financing over

the next few years and done in a sensible, incremental way, not more

bust. I have looked at the Fitna side of things and things like

music, not little things, the things, I want something a bit more

upbeat when we come out. -- the Put into words what it has been

like to follow Coventry for the last decade. The last decade?

Awful! It has been really hard. It has challenged every living bone in

my body. Very scary, a master of roller-coaster ride. I want one

word to describe the mood around this club. Optimistic? Mark Robins,

out of the choice of the three, by far the best, a proven record at

this level, so we can come out of this with the right mentality.

Let's Opie is the man to take us forward, we will see. -- let's hope.

I am grateful for the opportunity, I have worked hard for the

opportunity, and I will grab it with both hands. You have got to

enjoy it, the sun is shining, let's Coventry, and they will bemoan

their ill-fortune in this game, David McGoldrick's cross evading

the incoming Gary Mann share free, then they were on the end of a

questionable penalty after this challenge on Danny Cadamarteri.

One-time Everton player fired home from the spot to leave the Sky

Blues trailing. Coventry continued to plug away, though, and they were

rewarded when his cross was excellently dispatched by David

McGoldrick. Carlisle almost regained the lead when

Cadamarteri's cross caught the home defence Sebring, but his header was

kept out by Joe Murphy, and the danger was eventually dealt with. -

- Sleeping. That reprieve was short-lived. Just before the hour

mark, this corner was nodded home by the central defender, Danny

Livesey. That still left time for Coventry to come agonisingly close

to an equaliser when David McGoldrick fight against the post.

If that was not cruel enough, Coady McDonald repeated the trick moments

later. Sometimes you feel it is Worse than you thought? As bad as I

thought, the level that I thought. There is certainly a lot to do, but

when you look at that, you have got to get some belief and take

responsibility and play, you know, we just didn't play. I can see the

pain in your face, have you missed it? Of course I have missed it,

yeah,! That is what it is all about, I went through the whole gamut of

emotions. I do not enjoy losing, never enjoy losing, but it gives us

the first glint of what is happening here, and we have got to

delay decent job. No fairy-tale start, that club is in desperate

need of a morale boost. Is he the right man to bring them out of the

doldrums? I think he is, a lot of young players at Coventry, and the

first time I came across him was when he was managing the reserves,

and I thought, what a well educated group of players they were. He

needs to bring the best out of those players at Coventry with the

help of the coaches, that is the way they have got to move forward.

He has made a couple of signings, but the way Coventry will get out

of this situation is if he gets the best out of the players that are

there, and that is the sort of player he is. Bearing in mind their

start, his survival his sole aim? Absolutely, finishing just one

above the relegation zone would be a great place for them to finish,

just stop the rot. They have been on a downward spiral for quite a

while, give them a foundation Dimo forward. Good to see him back in

the game. Let's round up the rest of the action from League One,

starting with MK Dons, who preserved their unbeaten home

record in the week, could they place next week, so this would have

been a forgettable finish to the caretaker's rain. They could never

get to grips with bow ditch. Their luck ran out after the restart, the

keeper had no chance with Dean Bowditch's deflected second. As if

to rub salt in the wind, MK Dons introduced Ryan Lowe, a former

local favourite he was the whip up the post from increasing his old

club's agony. -- who was the width of the post. Dean Bowditch End and

start the match ball. MK Dons will head home with their first away win,

but Lenell John-Lewis did his best to make the score look a bit more

reasonable with nine minutes to go. His efforts were in vain. Deep in

stoppage time, Luke Chadwick restored the three-goal margin to

leave them begging for a fresh dark, while the MK Dons continue their

only thing that went wrong for Swindon against Bournemouth.

Otherwise, this was a breeze. After a mistake by the cherries, Matt

Ritchie's spectacular strike set the tone. Andy Williams got the

second from a Gary Roberts cross. After nine games without a Swindon

goal, he is now celebrating two in two. Swindon's thirtysomethings up

for Bournemouth, it is not happening for Paul Groves, despite

their transfer expenditure. Swindon's thirtysomethings up for

If you go up and keep working hard, around shape and discipline, you

thrashing at Brentford last month, unbeaten in four games going into

this match against Leyton Orient, they soon continued in the same

vein with a goal inside two minutes, fine approach play from Brendon

Daniel's and a crisp finish from Matt Tootle. The Londoners have

improved on their travels this season, winning two out of their

first three matches, and they were not behind Paul Long. Crewe had

numerous chances to clear their lines, but they were made to pay

when Martin Rowlands thumped home from 20 yards. The home side

pressed for a winner, and they came desperately close with this effort.

There was no way through for Crewe, even though Leyton Orient were

reduced to 10 men in stoppage time, a second yellow for this loan Jean-

Luc Murphy. -- Lower Marsh on Luke knows they cannot afford to let

Brentford score first. They do not tend to concede many on their own

patch. Adam Forshaw's first senior goal meant Oldham were in trouble.

Undaunted by the history books, Christian Mon Tano tried his

hardest to turn the tide. Dieke that proved his worth when he filed

Matt Smith in the closing minutes. for Hartlepool and Shrewsbury this

season. This early open-air for Hartlepool... His free-kick might

have been defended better, but it allowed Marvin Morgan to put

Shrewsbury better before the half hour mark. Hartlepool gave a better

account of themselves going forward. Steve Howard was involved in much

of their good work and would have scored but for a fine save. With

eight minutes to go, more erratic defending but Morgan and Shrewsbury

in a clear, the striker's third goal in five games put them into

the lead. Morgan was exposing Hartlepool's soft centre again

shortly afterwards, this time they just about and on. -- hung on. Neil

Hooper has been openly critical of his players this week but will be

pleased with the way that they battled until the end. The

substitute secured them a share of the points with his last-minute

relegation zone, and it was Colchester almost edged in front,

Peter Morrison denied by the goalkeeper, Sam Slocombe.

Scunthorpe have found goals hard to come by but Leon Clark was their

saviour yet again. On loan from Charlton, brought down by Matt

Heath, he dusted himself down to lash home the spot kick and lift

Leon Clark looks like he is enjoying himself to inflict further

woe on Colchester. MK Dons have a great victory on Saturday, well

done to Dean Bowditch for his hat- trick. The strikers are on form,

three of four have got off the mark, Dean Bowditch reaping the rewards

of having Iain Wright as their striking coach. It seems like it,

apparently he has been bringing in DVDs, they have got a lot to go

through! He seems to be reaping the rewards, I did not realise he was

26, I thought he was younger than that. A good hat-trick. The first

one since his league debut for Ipswich 80 years ago, none the less.

For Swindon, very good win for them over Bournemouth, a couple of goals

for Matt Ritchie, we know he can do it, he was on fire last season in

the division below and is holding his own in this one. It seems that

he has been persuaded to play higher with Swindon, and they are

another side, with his quality, his finishing at set pieces, he is

going to be key to them being there or thereabouts. Only one win this

season for Bournemouth, they have spent a lot of money, but in Paul

Groves the fans' main concern will be the lack of experience in

management. It would be, but thinking about Swindon, it would

not be a concern, and it could easily turn around. The investment

is unbalanced, it is a club that has done things on a budget, and to

have loads of money sometimes is not the right way to go. It needs

to be a balance, and I think he is trying to find the balance. When

the money came in for Lee Bradbury, he found it difficult. There is

high expectation at the club. strikers on their books, difficult

to keep them all happy. Too much of a good thing. Three or four

strikers at a club like that, keep everybody happy, keep them sharp.

Step and, you have got to get some To lead to come Gillingham were

away to Port Vale, who may be an administration but they are rich in

goals of the Football League's top League leaders at the moment, just

ask the hosts who could have gone top if they had one. Port Vale had

no answer to the US International. His partnership with Burton had its

reward after 11 minutes. Gillingham stretched their lead. It was left

to Whelpdale to turn on style for start -- to ten on the style. There

was a flying save, but Gillingham extended their record run to seven

wins in their opening eight games. It has been a great start. We made

about five or six changes to the team that played on Tuesday. We

have a strong squad. We have faith in the whole squad. It was a great

away record and looked well set to make it four wins on four on the

road when Bennett was in the right place at the right time to fire

them in front. His second goal of the season coming just after the

break. Southend had won their last 43 at home in all competitions and

Corr kept his eye on the up-and- under to pick his spot for the

equaliser. If the celebrations suggested Southend were satisfied

with a point, well, they were not. It was another substitute that won

it for them, Eastwood was prolific during his first spell at Roots

Hall. With two minutes remaining, he timed a run to the back post

with perception. It was his first goal since rejoining permanently in

July. Fans get disgruntled, players get disheartened. We needed a

couple of substitutes. Eastwood went on and got better. Corr, after

17 months of pent-up frustration, the header went in like a bullet.

To tighten up a defence which had leaked 13 goals in five games, Mark

McGhee handed to encourage his first start in the goal but it was

the visitors' keeper who had the star of the show. He had a string

of saves. He stood tall to deny this. With Harold out with a long-

term injury, Rovers need someone to step up but Davies denied Clarkson

more than once as fleet would shocking September and a warning of

worse came early in the second half. From a corner, Davies allowed

nobody to getting his way for his third goal of the season. Oxford

roused themselves and got half a chance for Constable, who is still

to score this campaign. Confidence is not high. Moments later, it sank

further. Another corner, another shocking pink goal, this time from

Wells, Bradford's first away win of after a goalless opening 45 minutes.

It was saved. That bought a response from the home side. Only

Carr Sheppard can explain how he did not make it 1-0. It took 90

minutes and an inform striker to separate the teams. Amond with his

4th goal of the season. There was just enough time for Aldershot's

Vincenti to win the race at the tunnel. His tussle with goalscorer

Amond was deemed heavy-handed. The officials discussed it. The card

was red. It is Stanley's first win build on but they struggled to

carve out a decisive opening. Jack Lester was as close as anyone.

Chesterfield one to nurse his 36- year-old frame through as many date

-- games as he can manage. At the other end, this header had the

visitors in a flap but it was a day for the goalkeepers. Both kept a

what was coming, so why didn't Dagenham? First to make it three

goals in three matches was added bowler, just after half an hour.

His best of the season. As if he was waiting his cue, enter Grant

five minutes later with an almost identical finish and his third goal

in three minutes. That was the good news. The match soured for the home

side in the second half. Down went the Dagenham striker and after a

pause for the penalty decision, off went McIntyre for the challenge.

Spillane half to death as that. Against ten men, Dagenham were

transformed and an equaliser was inevitable. Williams did the damage.

His first goal of the season. Both sides had chances to have won it in

the final moments. How did this effort from the Dagenham substitute

last met and the goalkeepers will have the most to remember from the

fixture's return. The York keeper reacted to keep out the diversion.

Scramble came to nothing. In the second half it was the turn of the

Cheltenham keeper to preserve a point. The player was left

propping up the Football League and having lost their previous five

games. But they nearly went ahead after a flowing move, which ended

with this shot being saved. The Millers keeper was called into

action have to half-time. -- after half-time. The main talking point

came late on. Rotherham's Revell was sent off for a foul. One point

doubles Barnet's tally for the meetings there were greater

expectations on the English Riviera and when Torquay stole the lead

after 18 minutes from Howe's 5th of the season, the home crowd were in

the mood for more. They were to be disappointed. Torquay fizzled out.

Burton Court -- called the shots. That was Calvin Zola find in the

post. The surprise was they did not score until the last minute, when

eventually their luck turned. Even then, a post was involved. Calvin

Zola had not trained all week because of a knee injury but he

turned and the goal. Another draw Arena, recent form suggests more

come haven't quite settled in. The early signs are encouraging.

Redshaw put them 1-0 what. When Brodie's burst was halted, a

penalty was the outcome. Brodie stepped up to extend the lead.

Plymouth have not been the happiest of travellers but hope came

courtesy of Jenkins. A sublime way to mark his debut on loan from

Watford. Two further penalties swum the match in Plymouth's favour.

Isaac Reed was judged to have player was fouled. Feeney produced

under the caretaker manager following the sacking of Terry

Brown and the Wombles could have found themselves behind. A scramble

in the area ended with this shot cleared off the line. They should

have gone ahead when Danny Foster was ruled to have handled a shot.

Harrison's penalty was saved by the keeper, making his debut on loan

from Cardiff. The Wimbledon goal was not long in coming. It was

worth waiting for. Moore's superb strike was perfectly placed. He is

unlikely to better that in a hurry. Wimbledon should have added a

second after half-time. The visitors broke quickly but Harris

and and then Johnson could not take advantage. Still, first win in 14

away wins for Wimbledon, too much for Wycombe, who sacked Gary

Waddock after a third straight Both clubs don't have a manager.

Can I get your views on Terry Brown leaving a midweek, particularly

after what he has done at the club. Too much success too quickly. That

club was moving forward. Three promotions in five years. I felt he

needed a bit more support. I note they had a terrible start the

season but he loves that club and has worked extremely hard and I

felt a bit more support and time and he might have had an

opportunity to turn it around. Extenuating circumstances for Gary

Waddock, he has been without key players this season. Budget cuts

after coming down and to the division. Any thoughts on him

leaving? I am gutted because I know him well. We have played great

football. He got them promoted. They went down, they came down a

couple of games ago last season but they lost their goals, it is

difficult to replace. The budget has been reduced as well. It is

difficult. Let's look at the terrific win for Gillingham, whose

blistering start and the Martin Allen continues including a goal

from Burton, who was picked from for three years. He has been a good

striker, he knows whether goalless. This is a great strike. Right into

the net. He will be perfect for them. I am impressed with Robbie

fiddly, they are not complacent. And Corr at Southend, his first

goal after 17 months out. It took him six minutes to get on the

scoresheet. He and East what will be needed because they are under a

transfer embargo. -- East would. am so pleased for Corr, it is

difficult come back from injury. A year-and-a-half out and to get a

goal shows he has determination. Especially as the what? So whether

he would pay -- play. -- there were questions over whether he would

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