0:00:33 > 0:00:36Evening. Well, what an afternoon it turned out to be in the Npower
0:00:36 > 0:00:39Football League. While the majority of Championship sides played out
0:00:39 > 0:00:43their penultimate round of games, in Leagues 1 and 2, it was the
0:00:43 > 0:00:46final day of the season - and with it an incredible finish. 16 teams
0:00:46 > 0:00:50had something to fight for - seven of them desperate to keep hold of
0:00:50 > 0:00:54their league status. And who better to join Leroy tonight than a man
0:00:54 > 0:01:04who has won seven promotions as a manager - a warm welcome to the
0:01:04 > 0:01:05
0:01:05 > 0:01:09referee's best friend - the shy and retiring Neil Warnock. Here's what
0:01:09 > 0:01:12we have got in store for you tonight. Watford needed at least a
0:01:12 > 0:01:15point at play-off chasing Leicester on Friday to keep their automatic
0:01:15 > 0:01:18promotion dream alive. We've action from a dramatic night at the KP. On
0:01:18 > 0:01:20Saturday, Hull had the chance to seal their return to the Premier
0:01:20 > 0:01:23League at relegation-threatened Barnsley - our featured match from
0:01:23 > 0:01:30Oakwell. Having climbed out of the drop zone, Peterborough suffered
0:01:30 > 0:01:33their first defeat in 11 last week at Derby. Next up for the Posh, the
0:01:33 > 0:01:43visit of Sheffield Wednesday - a side also not yet safe from the
0:01:43 > 0:01:46
0:01:46 > 0:01:50drop. And as the race for automatic promotion from League One goes down
0:01:50 > 0:01:52to the last day, I'm at Griffin Park to see whether it would be
0:01:52 > 0:01:58Brentford or Doncaster booking their place in the Championship
0:01:58 > 0:02:01Right, well, let's start with the crucial Championship game from
0:02:01 > 0:02:04Friday night, as Watford looked to heap further pressure on Hull in
0:02:04 > 0:02:07the battle for the second automatic promotion spot. Four points adrift
0:02:07 > 0:02:10of the second-placed Tigers with just two to play, could Gianfranco
0:02:10 > 0:02:20Zola's side keep that dream alive at play-off chasing Leicester?
0:02:20 > 0:02:44
0:02:44 > 0:02:54Schmeichel. Abdi's run again not checked, but Schmeichel was equal
0:02:54 > 0:03:01to the task. Deeney scores for Watford! Five minutes before half-
0:03:01 > 0:03:04time, it is Troy Deeney! And a vital, vital goal here at the King
0:03:04 > 0:03:14Power Stadium for Watford. Leicester paid the penalty for
0:03:14 > 0:03:24
0:03:25 > 0:03:34allowing the corner to go right What a goal. That is absolutely
0:03:35 > 0:03:35
0:03:35 > 0:03:39sensational! Nathaniel Chalobah, surely one of the goals of the
0:03:39 > 0:03:49season in the Championship. You will not see many better strikes
0:03:49 > 0:03:57
0:03:57 > 0:04:07can put this one out of sight... It is Vydra! Off the line! Ritchie De
0:04:07 > 0:04:13
0:04:13 > 0:04:18Laet with a goal-line clearance to arriving in the middle. Deflected,
0:04:18 > 0:04:22and in! Harry Kane! Watford are sure he is offside, but it was
0:04:22 > 0:04:32deflected on its way through. I think he was just about level
0:04:32 > 0:04:49
0:04:49 > 0:04:54anyway. What an impact for Ben Marshall denied by an elastic
0:04:54 > 0:04:59save from Manuel Almunia. No matter what happens, we were doing
0:04:59 > 0:05:05everything we can to go up straightaway. No complaints. The
0:05:05 > 0:05:10team is really doing everything. Good win for Watford, and we will
0:05:10 > 0:05:16look back at that cracking goal from Chalobah later. The question
0:05:16 > 0:05:20was, how would Hull respond? They needed three points from their last
0:05:21 > 0:05:23two games to guarantee promotion. They were taking on Barnsley,
0:05:23 > 0:05:28fighting for their Championship fighting for their Championship
0:05:28 > 0:05:32lives, and without a win in five. Two sets of supporters who may well
0:05:32 > 0:05:37be experiencing vastly different emotions at half-time. Hull have
0:05:37 > 0:05:41brought more than 5,000 fans, hoping to witness their team's
0:05:41 > 0:05:44return to the Premier League. The Barnsley faithful, meanwhile, are
0:05:44 > 0:05:54desperate to get some points to keep alive their hopes of staying
0:05:54 > 0:06:11
0:06:11 > 0:06:19missing for Hull because of a calf problem. Jack Hobbs is only fit
0:06:19 > 0:06:29enough to be on the bench. George Boyd will play up front, alongside
0:06:29 > 0:06:42
0:06:42 > 0:06:47strike partner, but it was cleared by Cranie. Chris Dagnall, O'Grady,
0:06:47 > 0:06:57lovely touch. Off the underside of the bar, and did it cross the line?
0:06:57 > 0:06:58
0:06:58 > 0:07:03Yes, it did! Barnsley are in front! It is a goal that will have
0:07:03 > 0:07:09reverberations around the-hour -- around the whole of the
0:07:09 > 0:07:16Championship this afternoon. Barnsley are in front against
0:07:16 > 0:07:21promotion-chasing Hull. Well, for the neutral, that is probably the
0:07:21 > 0:07:31best thing that could happen in this game. I'm sure many of you
0:07:31 > 0:07:50
0:07:50 > 0:07:55equaliser. Boyd loops it over the goalkeeper, but Kennedy was in the
0:07:55 > 0:08:05way. Dickie Bird, the former Test match umpire, one of the most
0:08:05 > 0:08:14
0:08:14 > 0:08:19famous Barnsley fans. He recently was never really going to present
0:08:19 > 0:08:24too many problems for Luke Steele. Boyd has got four goals for Hull
0:08:24 > 0:08:34this season. The noise is all coming from the Barnsley supporters.
0:08:34 > 0:08:36
0:08:37 > 0:08:46Go down the other end, to the Hull fans, not a lot of joy pension. --
0:08:47 > 0:09:02
0:09:02 > 0:09:07in his way... O'Grady! What a fantastic strike from Chris O'Grady,
0:09:07 > 0:09:11and Barnsley have doubled their advantage. They scored early in the
0:09:11 > 0:09:14first half, and they have done likewise in the second. It was a
0:09:14 > 0:09:24brilliant strike from Chris O'Grady, who initially looked as though he
0:09:24 > 0:09:48
0:09:48 > 0:09:52had foiled his teammate's efforts Proschwitz! What a chance that was
0:09:52 > 0:10:02for Hull. The header was from Nick Proschwitz, but it was always
0:10:02 > 0:10:31
0:10:31 > 0:10:41assistant on the far side has hurling himself at it. Had it been
0:10:41 > 0:10:44
0:10:44 > 0:10:51a fraction lower, Luke Steele would Barnsley have won it, to give their
0:10:51 > 0:10:54chances of staying in the Championship a huge shot in the arm.
0:10:55 > 0:10:58But for Hull City, they needed three points today to claim the
0:10:58 > 0:11:03second automatic promotion slot, but those three points were not to
0:11:03 > 0:11:06be theirs, because Barnsley, with a goal early in the match from Jacob
0:11:06 > 0:11:11Mellis, and another one early in the second half from Chris O'Grady,
0:11:11 > 0:11:15have claimed all three points, and we will now have to wait until next
0:11:15 > 0:11:20Saturday lunchtime to see who goes up automatically alongside
0:11:20 > 0:11:23up automatically alongside champions, Cardiff. David, I should
0:11:23 > 0:11:27imagine the main emotion you will be feeling his immense pride in
0:11:27 > 0:11:31your players. Yes, since I have taken over, they have given me that,
0:11:31 > 0:11:38they have given way those performances over some period of
0:11:38 > 0:11:43time now. It is a massive step towards staying in the league. The
0:11:43 > 0:11:48job is not done, but I am immensely proud. They'd do it every day in
0:11:48 > 0:11:52training. I work with this group, and I can see a group of players
0:11:53 > 0:11:59who do not want to lose their Championship status. I do not want
0:11:59 > 0:12:03to lose its status as a manager, either. Not just the players, my
0:12:03 > 0:12:08staff and the town, the football club has United as one, which is
0:12:08 > 0:12:15key. One point from your last three games, no goals, it is a worrying
0:12:15 > 0:12:20time for you. It is, particularly after today. We have got a huge
0:12:20 > 0:12:24falling behind us, and we have had a tough game against Barnsley, who
0:12:24 > 0:12:28played very, very well. You can see why they have done so well since
0:12:28 > 0:12:32the turn of the year. But it is a worry for us, the lack of cutting
0:12:32 > 0:12:36edge at the moment. We have got one week to put that right. We have got
0:12:36 > 0:12:40a big game next week. It is going to the wire. Still everything to
0:12:40 > 0:12:44play for. A hugely impressive performance from Barnsley,
0:12:44 > 0:12:49considering what was at stake. You would have thought it was Barnsley
0:12:49 > 0:12:53who were going from promotion -- going for promotion... Yes, it but
0:12:53 > 0:12:58having been there, we got battered by Barnsley. I had a sense last
0:12:58 > 0:13:01night that they were not going to go there and have it easy. Barnsley
0:13:01 > 0:13:05are going to score goals if you give them the opportunity, they
0:13:05 > 0:13:15have got some good players up front.. And it was the timing of
0:13:15 > 0:13:28
0:13:28 > 0:13:32It showed that David had done his homework. They got in between the
0:13:32 > 0:13:37left wing back. Outstanding fern. It has to be said. This is the only
0:13:37 > 0:13:45place he is going to score from there. Outstanding finish. That was
0:13:45 > 0:13:51what they did, they put pressure on Hull. They never let Hull become
0:13:51 > 0:13:56fluent at any time during this game. They got their bit between their
0:13:56 > 0:14:00teeth and wouldn't let go. Mellis has matured. He were at Sheffield
0:14:00 > 0:14:04United when I left there. He is developing into a good player now.
0:14:04 > 0:14:09developing into a good player now. He has the freedom. Dagnall isn't
0:14:09 > 0:14:13mentioned at the moment. It's good because they have done fantastic.
0:14:13 > 0:14:18The position they are in it will be a hell of a game at Huddersfield
0:14:18 > 0:14:25they could win and go above Huddersfield. It is a pressure game.
0:14:25 > 0:14:35Have Hull choked? I don't think they have choked. They have tried to dig
0:14:35 > 0:14:36
0:14:36 > 0:14:42out results. The pace.Or the pace. 24-hours earlier it was down to
0:14:42 > 0:14:48Watford to get their noses in front Watford to get their noses in front
0:14:48 > 0:14:54and narrow that gap on Hull. What a goal? I watched the game. It was
0:14:54 > 0:14:58fantastic. He wouldn't have done that if he was five years older. You
0:14:58 > 0:15:02think it's like a training ground. think it's like a training ground.
0:15:03 > 0:15:09Flies into the net. As if there is no pressure what so ever. No-one
0:15:09 > 0:15:14could believe it. Watford performed well first half. It could have been
0:15:14 > 0:15:23three at half-time. Watford were the best team. Leeds have good players.
0:15:23 > 0:15:29I think that will be tough, they have to win. Don't think? One game
0:15:29 > 0:15:34left for each, how do you think it will pan out? Fantastic league. So
0:15:35 > 0:15:39exciting. It's referee decision, offside flag, anything. Fabulous.
0:15:39 > 0:15:44Hull will be happy they are playing Cardiff. They will play. That will
0:15:44 > 0:15:50suit them instead of teams trying to stop them playing they might get the
0:15:50 > 0:15:53result. Everything to play for of course.
0:15:53 > 0:15:54Well, as for the Championship play-off race, five clubs were
0:15:54 > 0:15:57chasing the remaining three available places.
0:15:57 > 0:16:00After outclassing Blackpool last week, Brighton seemed to be hitting
0:16:00 > 0:16:06form at just the right time. Gus Poyet's men were at Neil's most
0:16:06 > 0:16:14Gus Poyet's men were at Neil's most recent club, Leeds.
0:16:14 > 0:16:18COMMENTATOR: At Leeds who are going neither up or down, Buckley got the
0:16:18 > 0:16:25ball rolling for the second week running. A win would guarantee a
0:16:25 > 0:16:30play-off spot. When Ashley Barnes was bowled over by Austin the
0:16:30 > 0:16:36likelihood of that victory grew stronger. The Leeds man seeing a
0:16:36 > 0:16:42straight red, which his club plans to appeal against. The referee's
0:16:42 > 0:16:52unforgiving mood remained consistent. It wasn't just a
0:16:52 > 0:16:53
0:16:53 > 0:17:00penalty, the numbers were evened up too. Diouf got the spot-kick. He
0:17:00 > 0:17:10allegedly made an obscene gesture to the travelling fans. 10 verses nine.
0:17:10 > 0:17:17
0:17:17 > 0:17:21With two of those left Ul -- Ulloa scored. We tried to convince people.
0:17:21 > 0:17:25We keep saying to people we are a better team than last year. You can
0:17:25 > 0:17:32talk the talk and say whatever you like, you need prove it on the
0:17:32 > 0:17:37pitch. The players proved me right. I have no handle handling Diouf. He
0:17:37 > 0:17:44breaks his heart. Some of his football and the way he has played
0:17:44 > 0:17:47at the club since I have been fear are phenomenonal. The things he does
0:17:47 > 0:17:51that are irrelevant towards football has to stop. I hope he learnt today
0:17:51 > 0:17:57that cannot happen. Things like that, he said about the Brighton
0:17:57 > 0:18:02fans having a go at him. It doesn't matter. Blackburn have hit form at
0:18:02 > 0:18:09the right time down at the bottom. Crystal Palace can't buy a win at
0:18:09 > 0:18:15the other end. It took half an hour for the first goal to arrive. Dobbie
0:18:15 > 0:18:22side-footed home the opener. The play-off chasers failed to get to
0:18:22 > 0:18:30the break unscathed. Rhodes' lob had Blackburn dreaming of safety. His
0:18:30 > 0:18:3526th goal in Rovers colours. Glenn Murray sprung the offside trap but
0:18:35 > 0:18:44failed to end his recent goal drought. Palace were firmly in their
0:18:44 > 0:18:51stride. It wouldn't go in. Mission accomplished for Blackburn who have
0:18:51 > 0:18:58secured their second tier status. Palace will have to go down to the
0:18:58 > 0:19:06final week. This late penalty claim fell on deaf years that added to his
0:19:06 > 0:19:14manager's frustration. We hit the bar, missed a sitter and the the
0:19:14 > 0:19:20shove on Murray is ridiculous. came to salute their heroes,
0:19:20 > 0:19:25promotion and Championship titles secured, no pressure on Cardiff. No
0:19:26 > 0:19:35let-up for Bolton to strengthen their chances of going up. Bogdan
0:19:36 > 0:19:37
0:19:37 > 0:19:43was an in inspired form stopping Mutch. When Ricketts picked out
0:19:43 > 0:19:49Eagles the fern was assured. The carnival atmosphere spoiled. Cardiff
0:19:49 > 0:19:55had lost twice at home on the way to the Championship. They tried to
0:19:55 > 0:20:05preserve their record. Smith was kept out by Bogdan. Bogdan was
0:20:05 > 0:20:10finally beaten. Noone Noone scored to leave Wanderers perched on six on
0:20:10 > 0:20:16goal difference. The Bluebirds got their hands on the Championship
0:20:16 > 0:20:19trophy. Freeman wants to be sipping champagne next month too. I'm good
0:20:19 > 0:20:25friends with Mark, I explained what the situation was before we got here
0:20:25 > 0:20:29a few days ago. I was comfortable to help him enjoy himself and his
0:20:29 > 0:20:33party. Make no mistake the two are fierce competitors. When that
0:20:34 > 0:20:38whistle went we were at each other. Special for a lot of people at the
0:20:38 > 0:20:43football club. Lifting the trophy feels we have won the league in
0:20:43 > 0:20:47front of the 20,000 people here. Way the players applied themselves on a
0:20:47 > 0:20:56day when officially it didn't mean anything to us. You saw what it
0:20:56 > 0:21:00meant to the team. Billy Davis knew his Forest side couldn't have any
0:21:00 > 0:21:09wrong steps, victory was a must at Millwall. For heist the perfect
0:21:09 > 0:21:16start. 1-0 after eight minutes. Forest's first game in four games.
0:21:16 > 0:21:26Millwall's defence was back pedalling again. This shot drew the
0:21:26 > 0:21:27
0:21:27 > 0:21:37best from the keeper. Forde saved them again. Tudgay's snap volley on
0:21:37 > 0:21:37
0:21:37 > 0:21:42the end of cross. Their final chance came late on thanks to Feeney. The
0:21:42 > 0:21:49shot lacked power at the crucial moment. Millwall will be safe if
0:21:49 > 0:21:53they beat Palace. A great three points today. Battling performance.
0:21:53 > 0:21:56Our work ethnic was good. We kept a calm head which was important. A
0:21:56 > 0:22:02difficult place to play, no doubt difficult place to play, no doubt
0:22:02 > 0:22:07about it. Forest keep their season alive. The play-off situation looks
0:22:07 > 0:22:17brilliant? No-one can tell who is going to get what. It's up in the
0:22:17 > 0:22:18
0:22:18 > 0:22:26air, isn't it. I have never known a situation like it. Let's look at the
0:22:26 > 0:22:31situation like it. Let's look at the tables: # #Palace at Millwall, you
0:22:31 > 0:22:36will not get a tougher game than that. Peterborough to finish.
0:22:36 > 0:22:40Forest, Leicester? I mean, it's unbelievable how the fixtures panned
0:22:40 > 0:22:46unbelievable how the fixtures panned out. Leicester will be pleased. They
0:22:46 > 0:22:49would have thought they were out of it. They will be pleased they still
0:22:50 > 0:22:54have a sniff of it. It does say something about the Championship.
0:22:54 > 0:23:00Leicester have two wins in the last 16. They have a sniff of the
0:23:00 > 0:23:06play-offs. Palace are bottom of the form table. Forest not scored in
0:23:06 > 0:23:10their last four games. Does momentum matter, or is it over played?
0:23:10 > 0:23:15Momentum does. I feel we could have got in the play-offs look at the
0:23:15 > 0:23:19last 10 games and the points we flu aI ksh threw away at Leeds.
0:23:19 > 0:23:24Everybody is saying the same thing- if only we had done this or that. It
0:23:24 > 0:23:28will go to the wire again. Momentum helps you. The players get a
0:23:28 > 0:23:32mentality they will not lose a game. Like Hull, for example, Steve won't
0:23:32 > 0:23:40see where a goal is coming from. Everything goes through your mind at
0:23:40 > 0:23:45this time. Leeds featured in that last round-up. How do you look back
0:23:45 > 0:23:50at your time It has been difficult. It was difficult to start with with
0:23:50 > 0:23:54previous Chairman and then the new people came in. It's not... It has
0:23:54 > 0:23:59not been easy. We have turned the club round with all the play and
0:23:59 > 0:24:07playing staff. Brian has something to build on. They will invest in two
0:24:07 > 0:24:11or three quality players I think. El-Hadji Diouf had him tearing his
0:24:11 > 0:24:16hair out being sent off seconds after scoring the goal. You of all
0:24:16 > 0:24:21people will know what you get from him? His ability is fan fast I
0:24:21 > 0:24:26believing -- fantastic. He gets abused like you never heard. You saw
0:24:26 > 0:24:31the abuse he got at Millwall. He gets abused every game. I'm sure the
0:24:31 > 0:24:36fans were... Nobody seems to do that on players. You can't react. As you
0:24:36 > 0:24:43react you have gone, haven't you? Can't do it. He should know, that is
0:24:43 > 0:24:49what they wanted him to do. He has risen to the bait they got him sent
0:24:49 > 0:24:53off, he can't play football. Well, to the fight for Championship
0:24:53 > 0:24:54survival now and up to 10 clubs were still in mathematical danger of the
0:24:54 > 0:24:57drop. We start at Molineux where crisis
0:24:57 > 0:25:07club Wolves faced the very real threat of successive relegations as
0:25:07 > 0:25:09
0:25:09 > 0:25:16they took on Burnley in their COMMENTATOR: Maximum points would be
0:25:16 > 0:25:25the only thing to avoid the drop. The last thing you needed was to see
0:25:25 > 0:25:32your side concede within the first few minutes. Burnley should have
0:25:32 > 0:25:36been comfortable. Vokes was kept at bay. The home side faced a huge 45
0:25:36 > 0:25:41minutes. Their stomach for the fight appeared to have desserted them. In
0:25:41 > 0:25:45the second-half, with nine players back in their own box, Paterson
0:25:45 > 0:25:50still managed to score. Atmosphere was turning sour by the minute.
0:25:50 > 0:25:56Wolves were given a life line when Michael Duff fouled Kevin Doyle for
0:25:56 > 0:26:00a second time. Already booked, Duff refused to protest. That was left to
0:26:00 > 0:26:05the home fanes who turned on the club's owner at the finish. This
0:26:05 > 0:26:10late strike almost seemed irrelevant. Wolves need a win at
0:26:10 > 0:26:15Brighton on the final day and help from elsewhere in ford survive.
0:26:15 > 0:26:19Normally the people in charge of any business gets the stick, but I think
0:26:19 > 0:26:26the blame should be shared out between all the people involved,
0:26:26 > 0:26:30it's not just one person or that, like I said, we are not dead yet. I
0:26:30 > 0:26:39am talking as if we are. We are not dead yet. We go next Saturday and
0:26:39 > 0:26:44hopefully we get luck on the day and we can manage to pull it off.
0:26:44 > 0:26:49Bristol City's anxiety was behind them, already down. They the chance
0:26:49 > 0:26:59to keep Huddersfield in danger. Two wins in their last three had done
0:26:59 > 0:27:01
0:27:01 > 0:27:06the Yorkshire club the world of good. They scored and he flicked
0:27:06 > 0:27:10this Norwood Norwood pass past the keeper. They started three points
0:27:10 > 0:27:20above the drop-zone, the scoreline was everything Huddersfield could
0:27:20 > 0:27:21
0:27:21 > 0:27:26have hoped for. From this cross they were heading for 57 points. Still
0:27:26 > 0:27:31not enough to secure safety. Barnsley arrived at the John Smith
0:27:31 > 0:27:41Stadium the host also hope that sort of luck holds. This effort looping
0:27:41 > 0:27:53
0:27:53 > 0:27:59against the bar. City have picked up two points from 24. Cunningham
0:28:00 > 0:28:04picked out Nyatanga. There were a few more clubs below us in the
0:28:04 > 0:28:09league. They have to put on a show next Saturday. We are at home. We
0:28:09 > 0:28:17can finish things off in front of our own supporters in front of my
0:28:17 > 0:28:27former club. The two manage course have -- afford a smile, Derby were
0:28:27 > 0:28:29
0:28:29 > 0:28:38safe and a win would secure Blackpool's status. Gary
0:28:38 > 0:28:43Taylor-Fletcher scored. There was a chance for a second. The referee
0:28:43 > 0:28:47pointing to the spot. The woodwork denied Ince from adding to his haul
0:28:47 > 0:28:53this season. Determined to end a turbulent campaign on a high,
0:28:53 > 0:28:58Blackpool were thwarted again as Crainey's free-kick was tipped over.
0:28:58 > 0:29:05More alarm bells as his side were held bent on helping Taylor-Fletcher
0:29:05 > 0:29:10to a second. The keeper kept it out. Derby have been treading water. Top
0:29:10 > 0:29:16half finish the best they can hope for. The comeback was on here thanks
0:29:16 > 0:29:21to fancy foot work from Ben Davis. Blackpool pressed hard for their
0:29:21 > 0:29:31first win in three. Ince played a prominent role again this shot was
0:29:31 > 0:29:33
0:29:33 > 0:29:43held on the line. The two sides seemed destined to share the points
0:29:43 > 0:29:44
0:29:44 > 0:29:54as Delfouneso and Cathcart were denied. There were waves of relief
0:29:54 > 0:30:10
0:30:10 > 0:30:15as Sylvestre scored. Their gaffer a put the tie back on today.
0:30:15 > 0:30:23If only Ipswich could extend their season. Since beating Birmingham,
0:30:23 > 0:30:33Mick McCarthy's taken the side from bottom to mid table. No other
0:30:33 > 0:30:34
0:30:34 > 0:30:42side's kept more clean sheets. Birmingham never looked like
0:30:42 > 0:30:46spoiling Ipswich's recovery. And this suggested they'd need a
0:30:46 > 0:30:50new boy regularly. Cresswell's free kick fell on to
0:30:50 > 0:30:57the Head of Chambers. The pink shirts will surely have seen red
0:30:57 > 0:31:07over the marking for that one. The second half continued similarly.
0:31:07 > 0:31:14
0:31:14 > 0:31:24Murphy rattled one in. Ipswich up to 11th, Birmingham stay
0:31:24 > 0:31:25
0:31:25 > 0:31:2910th. 60 points to be safe. I said you
0:31:29 > 0:31:35are bonkers and looked elsewhere. I would have said it's 50, that's
0:31:35 > 0:31:40enough. I thought long and hard about getting 50. 60 might be a bit
0:31:40 > 0:31:47too far, I think. Charlton's excellent form in the
0:31:47 > 0:31:54past six weeks has put them in with an outside chance of sneaking a
0:31:54 > 0:31:59play-off place. Inside a minute on te side, the
0:31:59 > 0:32:07Addicks twisted the knife -- Teesside.
0:32:07 > 0:32:13Williams put the ball past his own keeper.
0:32:13 > 0:32:16Another miserable dressing room at half time for Middlesbrough.
0:32:16 > 0:32:20This won't have helped Mowbray's mood.
0:32:20 > 0:32:28The home side were thinking they'd scored with their best chance to
0:32:28 > 0:32:38recover. Not so. This pass gave an opportunity for redemption. Another
0:32:38 > 0:32:41
0:32:41 > 0:32:50miskick. Charlton have finally let a goal slip. Fuller tapped in the
0:32:50 > 0:32:55pass. McDonald's late header salvaged a draw for Boro.
0:32:55 > 0:32:59It was hard for them to look on the bright side. We recovered. We got a
0:32:59 > 0:33:03point. Still disappointing. All respect to Charlton finishing the
0:33:03 > 0:33:13season very strongly. In my opinion, we should be beating Charlton at
0:33:13 > 0:33:17
0:33:17 > 0:33:27home. Pritchard. Now Tomlin. Good save.
0:33:27 > 0:33:43
0:33:43 > 0:33:51Here's Da le. -- Dale. Escape is on for Peterborough.
0:33:51 > 0:34:01Thought he was caught by his opponent. He was as well. A
0:34:01 > 0:34:09
0:34:09 > 0:34:19difficult angle. What a save. Olejnik. Corner.
0:34:19 > 0:34:46
0:34:46 > 0:34:56Olejnik's made a mess of this one. The header's gone wide of goal.
0:34:56 > 0:34:57
0:34:57 > 0:35:06Gardner's never scored for Sheffield Wednesday.
0:35:06 > 0:35:16Keeps on going. They claim a hand. The referee looks and says no and
0:35:16 > 0:35:18
0:35:18 > 0:35:28Gayle has a set to with his opponent.
0:35:28 > 0:35:37
0:35:37 > 0:35:47Maybe a case to answer. two likely options. It's McCann's
0:35:47 > 0:35:47
0:35:47 > 0:36:51Apology for the loss of subtitles for 64 seconds
0:36:51 > 0:36:58Peterborough 1, Sheffield Wednesday Corner. A minute of the 90 left to
0:36:58 > 0:37:02play plus five added time so this game has a long way to run just yet.
0:37:02 > 0:37:12The corner. The goalkeeper checks and the ball moves off the line.
0:37:12 > 0:37:15
0:37:15 > 0:37:21Gardner! They claim handball. knew it would be a difficult place
0:37:21 > 0:37:26to come. They got the luck, they got the break, we didn't. But we
0:37:27 > 0:37:31fight another day and that's the most important thing. I knew it
0:37:31 > 0:37:35would be tense considering what we are playing for. You would imagine
0:37:35 > 0:37:42most games will be tight. This one was no different. I felt it would
0:37:42 > 0:37:47take a bit of magic to win it and Macca came up trumps. Amazing to
0:37:47 > 0:37:53see how they got on there. What a goal for them to win it with as
0:37:53 > 0:37:59well? They had the wind behind them as well. Trusted left foot. It's a
0:37:59 > 0:38:06great free kick. The keeper makes an error, takes a step to the left.
0:38:06 > 0:38:14Goes to his left, yes. He's not sure about the wall. Quality free
0:38:14 > 0:38:19kick. Impressed with his performance. He plays great
0:38:19 > 0:38:25football against Sheffield Wednesday. He's on average six
0:38:25 > 0:38:30inches taller than his fellow players.
0:38:30 > 0:38:37He's never faltered. They deserve a bit of that. They are not a bad
0:38:37 > 0:38:43side, Peterborough. Nice remarks from Darren at the end there. Dean
0:38:44 > 0:38:51Saunders at Wolves, four defeats in the last five games. It goes from
0:38:51 > 0:38:57bad to worse. Look how many wolves players there are in the box.
0:38:57 > 0:39:02There'll not be a more distraught place than at Molyneux tonight.
0:39:02 > 0:39:06How's it got to this point? I don't think anybody knows in football.
0:39:06 > 0:39:09Seems like a domino effect when you get these runs when nothing goes
0:39:09 > 0:39:15right. They've spent money over the years, had good crowds and
0:39:15 > 0:39:18everything, but it's hard, once you get on that downward spiral, it's
0:39:18 > 0:39:23difficult. Even though they've got some, everybody said they've got
0:39:23 > 0:39:27Premier League players, but the Championship's a cruel league, if
0:39:27 > 0:39:33you don't have the people up for the Championship. Let's have a look
0:39:33 > 0:39:40at the table. Stark reality for the Wolves fans. It's looking against
0:39:41 > 0:39:45them now staying up, isn't it? I saw Dean's body language. I think
0:39:45 > 0:39:51Dean thinks they are down now after today. He'll put a face on for next
0:39:51 > 0:39:55week, but to go to Brighton and to have to win, it might not be enough.
0:39:55 > 0:39:58The last few weeks they've played as if they were down and they've
0:39:58 > 0:40:03behaved as if they think they are down, with the anger and
0:40:03 > 0:40:08frustration. Who else do you worry about looking at the last remaining
0:40:08 > 0:40:13games? Millwall. They haven't scored enough goals. Since the FA
0:40:13 > 0:40:18Cup semi-final, they haven't got the results. That's going to be a
0:40:18 > 0:40:23pressure game. When I was at palace, Millwall was not a place you wanted
0:40:24 > 0:40:28to go to. They both need the points for different reasons, Palace and
0:40:28 > 0:40:32Millwall. So apart from being a manager, it would be a cracking
0:40:32 > 0:40:35game. You get to the FA Cup semi- final, come out of that no matter
0:40:35 > 0:40:38what happens with a positive frame of mind, but because of what
0:40:38 > 0:40:43happened on the terraces, there's been negative press about the place
0:40:43 > 0:40:48so it's a difficult place to go to. Certainly not a place teams have
0:40:48 > 0:40:54feared to go to because they've lost 11 now? He's the best manager
0:40:54 > 0:40:58there is, the longest serving manage ir. He is, yes.He can come
0:40:58 > 0:41:01up with something. Barnsley play Huddersfield and if Barnsley beat
0:41:01 > 0:41:06them, they go above them and Sheffield Wednesday, you know, you
0:41:06 > 0:41:12might say it's a good time to play Middlesbrough at the moment;, be
0:41:12 > 0:41:17you can't say what. They are all in peril, aren't they? They are.
0:41:17 > 0:41:21nerve jangling final weekend, for certain. To League One. Griffin
0:41:22 > 0:41:26Park, after 45 games, two points separated Brentford in third and
0:41:26 > 0:41:30second place Doncaster. We sent Clem along for a tense and dramatic
0:41:30 > 0:41:37afternoon in West London. The script writers have pulled out
0:41:37 > 0:41:47all the stops with this one. League One's best team at home
0:41:47 > 0:41:52
0:41:52 > 0:41:57against the Football League's best win. They've managed that six times
0:41:57 > 0:42:00in the last seven matches at Griffin Park. But they did slip up
0:42:00 > 0:42:07in identical circumstances against Reading 11 years ago. If the worst
0:42:07 > 0:42:13comes to the worst, they've never been promoted by the play-offs in
0:42:13 > 0:42:17six attempts. Doncaster have been virtual ever
0:42:17 > 0:42:23presence since the turn of the year and need just a draw.
0:42:23 > 0:42:32But, they've lost three of the last six, including the chance to go up
0:42:32 > 0:42:37last weekend. It's going to be tough. That's what
0:42:37 > 0:42:41you play football for though. on heart, if I offered you this
0:42:41 > 0:42:47scenario on the first day of the season, would you take it? I would
0:42:47 > 0:42:51have snapped your hand off. Better season than expected? After
0:42:51 > 0:42:58relegation of the Championship, we are in a strong position. It was
0:42:58 > 0:43:01always going to come down to this whatever. Two best teams.
0:43:01 > 0:43:07Brentford's away form's been fantastic and ours has as well.
0:43:07 > 0:43:12Look at this, Greg. Packed out. Incredible.
0:43:12 > 0:43:17The former colleague of the Beeb at the drama department would like
0:43:17 > 0:43:22this. Who could believe you play 46 games and end it all on the last
0:43:22 > 0:43:29one?! How are you all feeling? Nervous.
0:43:29 > 0:43:35Very good, yeah. Sleepless nights. It's tense. One thing about
0:43:36 > 0:43:40Brentford, never fail to disappoint so I'm hoping today it will be
0:43:40 > 0:43:44totally different. Do not go anywhere. You are about
0:43:44 > 0:43:49to witness one of the most dramatic finishes in football history, in a
0:43:49 > 0:43:54match that neither side could afford to lose, Wright-Phillips
0:43:54 > 0:43:58went close to settling nerves. After surviving that, Doncaster set
0:43:58 > 0:44:08about seizing the initiative. Moore getting down sharply to keep out
0:44:08 > 0:44:20
0:44:20 > 0:44:27fans had been waiting for arrived. This clear handball had Brentford
0:44:27 > 0:44:32dreaming of a second tier return for the first time in 20 years. With
0:44:32 > 0:44:42both sets of supporters biting their nails in unison, the home side's
0:44:42 > 0:44:46
0:44:46 > 0:44:54promotion hopes fell on the shoulders of Trotta. What a nervous
0:44:54 > 0:45:00moment this is for Trotta. He's hit the bar! He's missed. It a right
0:45:00 > 0:45:09scramble in the six-yard box. It's cleared aby Doncaster. The break is
0:45:10 > 0:45:14on. Paynter is on the edge of the penalty area. They put it into the
0:45:14 > 0:45:19empty net by Coppinger. Don cast verdict won promotion to the
0:45:19 > 0:45:29Championship. What drama. Penalty missed at one end. Doncaster go to
0:45:29 > 0:45:39
0:45:39 > 0:45:44the other. Brentford 0, Doncaster 1. We all put in a shift, not just
0:45:44 > 0:45:50today the whole season. Look at it. That is what it is for. What were
0:45:50 > 0:46:00you thinking? What an extraordinary 45 seconds? I knew he was going to
0:46:00 > 0:46:04
0:46:04 > 0:46:14miss. Just knew. For drama it's unbelievable. We did so well and for
0:46:14 > 0:46:25
0:46:25 > 0:46:29the penalty right at the death... them to it? That is their place. I
0:46:29 > 0:46:34stayed out there a while. The players have done it. That is the
0:46:34 > 0:46:44key to it. They have done it. It was in the script. I had written the
0:46:44 > 0:46:44
0:46:44 > 0:46:52script. The script's come true. # don't think I've ever seen a minute
0:46:52 > 0:46:57in football like that? No. Difficult to to find words. Put it that way,
0:46:57 > 0:47:04I'm speechless. Do you want to leave it there? No, I think it's very
0:47:04 > 0:47:09difficult to cope with that sort of scenario. Everybody is down in our
0:47:09 > 0:47:14camp, including supporters. But, we will not throw our season away. We
0:47:14 > 0:47:17will be assured that we will be up for it from Tuesday on wards and
0:47:17 > 0:47:21preparing for Swindon. Can't even begin to think what is going on in
0:47:21 > 0:47:26his mind this evening. Very many congratulations to Doncaster. They
0:47:26 > 0:47:32are going back to the Championship. What a finish? I've never seen
0:47:32 > 0:47:35anything like it me. I am nce convinced that a 19-year-old lad
0:47:35 > 0:47:39convinced that a 19-year-old lad on-loan take as penalty like that. I
0:47:39 > 0:47:43want to know went off behind-the-scenes. That can't happen
0:47:43 > 0:47:49a young lad like that with that responsibility. Paynter here. He
0:47:49 > 0:47:54said that he read it. He read the ball coming out, Billy. Unselfish
0:47:54 > 0:47:58pass. Coppinger has been a good servant for Doncaster. The fans. Who
0:47:58 > 0:48:04would have thought that? A minute before and they were in the
0:48:04 > 0:48:10play-offs. 20 seconds from a place in the Championship? Unbelievable.
0:48:10 > 0:48:17When you have Saunders who takes penalties, shocked to see that a
0:48:17 > 0:48:25young lad take the penalty. They must be devastated. The Chairman's
0:48:25 > 0:48:30fourth pro promotion in the 10 years they will am. 20 years to the day
0:48:30 > 0:48:36since his last promotion at Wrexham. He must have brought that same
0:48:36 > 0:48:41script out. He is on about that script. Got the cog webs off it and
0:48:41 > 0:48:46brought it out. Brian has done a good job. Dean left them in a good
0:48:46 > 0:48:49spirit. John Ryan deserves credit. spirit. John Ryan deserves credit.
0:48:49 > 0:48:54Not panicked and stuck with it. Great for the lads. Penny for the
0:48:54 > 0:48:57thoughts of Dean Saunders? He will be pleased with them. First time
0:48:57 > 0:49:01Brian will manage in the Championship. After that career,
0:49:01 > 0:49:05managed at international level, never managed in the Championship.
0:49:05 > 0:49:10He will be distraught for what happened today. He will be chuffed
0:49:10 > 0:49:15about Doncaster. He can take credit for the work that went on in the
0:49:16 > 0:49:19first half of the season. More from the last day in League One
0:49:19 > 0:49:25now starting at the Wirral, where Bournemouth had the chance to cap a
0:49:25 > 0:49:31memorable season with the League One memorable season with the League One
0:49:31 > 0:49:36title at Tranmere. The pre-match build-up was dominated by Tranmere's
0:49:36 > 0:49:41refusal to allow Bournemouth to receive the trophy should they fern
0:49:41 > 0:49:46as champions. Talk of the title was previous. Pitman couldn't find a net
0:49:46 > 0:49:52on a day when the goals dried up for the division's top-scorers. They
0:49:52 > 0:49:58dominated a Tranmere side whose promotion challenge collapsed. Mark
0:49:58 > 0:50:02Pugh and Mc McCoid couldn't break the deadlock. They then heard about
0:50:02 > 0:50:06events at Griffin Park. cruellest way to be snatched away.
0:50:06 > 0:50:10What can you do? Out of our control. We did everything but win the game.
0:50:10 > 0:50:14That was our main focus. Performance was excellent. Tranmere didn't have
0:50:14 > 0:50:23chances. We bombard their goal second-half and didn't get the break
0:50:23 > 0:50:33we needed. It's been a season to forget for relegated Bury. Yeovil
0:50:33 > 0:50:37
0:50:37 > 0:50:42have a place in the play-offs. It got Bert thanks to the free-kick
0:50:42 > 0:50:48Clark Harrison found a way through again. The Glovers couldn't contain
0:50:48 > 0:50:54the loanee. A jose is another Posh recruit. He gave the scoreline a
0:50:54 > 0:51:00one-sided look with Bury's third. They were in complete command. A
0:51:00 > 0:51:05second-half comeback saw Hayter head in a corner from close-range. In
0:51:05 > 0:51:11stoppage-time they scored again. This time after good work from Lewis
0:51:12 > 0:51:16Young. Dawson brought it back to 3-2 to set up a frantic finale. Young
0:51:16 > 0:51:21almost claimed an equaliser, but it wasn't to be. Yeovil are left to
0:51:21 > 0:51:30concentrate on a play-off semi-final against Sheffield United next
0:51:30 > 0:51:35weekend. One final work out for Sheffield United before start of the
0:51:35 > 0:51:40play-offs. Preston proved to be a decent test. King brought out the
0:51:40 > 0:51:45best in Long. After one win in seven Blades fans are worried the season
0:51:45 > 0:51:49will finish in disappointment. The goals have dried up. United drew
0:51:49 > 0:51:55another blank despite Porter's best efforts. The striker failing to fool
0:51:55 > 0:52:05the officials who spotted the use of an arm. Plenty to work on before
0:52:05 > 0:52:06
0:52:06 > 0:52:11Yeovil's arrival next week. The woodwork kept Holmes at bay. It was
0:52:11 > 0:52:19important to win the game in front of the fans to set us up for the
0:52:19 > 0:52:23play-offs. Orient timed their dash for the play-offs too late am they
0:52:24 > 0:52:29have a habit of scoring early goals, Jimmy Smith on this occasion with a
0:52:29 > 0:52:35good one. Oldham ensured they will be playing League One football for
0:52:35 > 0:52:4117th successive season last week. In the opening minute of the
0:52:41 > 0:52:46second-half, there was as first career goal for Kirk Millar. Orient
0:52:46 > 0:52:56finished three points outside the top sticks. Although Cox could not
0:52:56 > 0:52:56
0:52:56 > 0:53:01find the winner, they made progress this season. Walsall knew they were
0:53:01 > 0:53:09quaranteed top half finish. Crewe put the emphasis on youth. Their
0:53:09 > 0:53:17starting line-up was made of Academy graduates. Brand brandy came closest
0:53:17 > 0:53:22to the opener. 12 minutes from time Johnson was adjudged to have pulled
0:53:22 > 0:53:32down Moore. Murphy took the penalty. Johnson got a hand to it, but
0:53:32 > 0:53:42couldn't keep it out. Second-half substitutes combined for the second.
0:53:42 > 0:53:51
0:53:51 > 0:53:55A neke with a delightful finish. Walsall's unbeaten run is at an end.
0:53:55 > 0:54:00The Dons were determined to end on a high after failing to reach the
0:54:00 > 0:54:05play-offs. Bamford signed off in style with the opener. 13 minutes
0:54:05 > 0:54:15from the evidence an error let in Lowe, he kept his composure. After a
0:54:15 > 0:54:16
0:54:16 > 0:54:21disappointing season the fans wents home with smiles on their faces. Two
0:54:21 > 0:54:28many drop points at home ensured Notts County failed to trouble the
0:54:28 > 0:54:35play-off places. Despite a first career goal from 18-year-old Waite
0:54:35 > 0:54:40who was in the right place at the right time. Coventry season's
0:54:40 > 0:54:45fizzled out when they were deducted 10 points for falling into
0:54:45 > 0:54:51administration. Fleck reminded us they could have been contenders.
0:54:51 > 0:54:56County were ahead again. Coventry didn't clear the free-kick. Hughes'
0:54:56 > 0:55:01angles weren't quite right as he guided on the up and under, Pearce
0:55:01 > 0:55:10was quickest to react. With four minutes of the season to go, Pearce
0:55:10 > 0:55:16had a role in another equaliser. Moussa ensured Coventry's fan woos
0:55:16 > 0:55:22have a good final memory from a stressful and turbulent campaign.
0:55:22 > 0:55:28Hartlepool had their manager watching from the stands he served a
0:55:28 > 0:55:38touchline ban. His players were up against it. Jones looked to have the
0:55:38 > 0:55:42bidding of Flinders. Pools cleared the danger. Simpson crossed for the
0:55:42 > 0:55:48grateful Jamie Proctor to get his first of the afternoon. Hartlepool's
0:55:48 > 0:55:52response was that of a team determined to put on a late show.
0:55:52 > 0:55:57James' perfect centre was headed by Andy Monkhouse. Their confidence
0:55:57 > 0:56:02grew. Flynned we ares a clearance. James with a flick on. Monkhouse
0:56:02 > 0:56:07with a terrific finish. His second and they led for the first time in
0:56:07 > 0:56:11the encounter. The travelling contingent who dressed up for the
0:56:11 > 0:56:19occasion with something to smile about. Crawley got a point in the
0:56:19 > 0:56:27final minutes. Proctor's effort went past Flinders and they finish in
0:56:27 > 0:56:36tenth place. Portsmouth's hopes of bowing out of League One were given
0:56:36 > 0:56:44a set back as Goldson sent them into a lead. Jabson's free-kick sent
0:56:44 > 0:56:48Turner's men to the break in control. Ghieting ham was given the
0:56:48 > 0:56:52post full-time, S -- A sante got the third. In a season where everything
0:56:52 > 0:56:58has been thrown at them, Portsmouth had the character to make a fist of
0:56:58 > 0:57:06it. This shot was spilled, Harris was first on the scene to cut the
0:57:06 > 0:57:12deficit. They were still -- there was still half an hour to play.
0:57:12 > 0:57:17Despite failing to sign off with a victory, A gyemang had the final
0:57:17 > 0:57:22say. A big summer lies ahead for Portsmouth before they try to fight
0:57:22 > 0:57:27their way back from the football league basement. Shrewsbury town
0:57:27 > 0:57:31ended with a flashish under Graham Turner. Bournemouth had the title
0:57:31 > 0:57:35snatched away from their grasps in the dying seconds after what
0:57:35 > 0:57:39happened at Griffin Park. That won't make a difference to Eddie Hywel?
0:57:39 > 0:57:45Not at all. He is worried about getting promotion. If the manager is
0:57:45 > 0:57:49happy the job is so much easier. It was a big decision leaving Burnley.
0:57:49 > 0:57:57The support at Bournemouth. He knows the environment. The family
0:57:57 > 0:58:01surroundings help? It does. It has made for a successful season.
0:58:01 > 0:58:06against Tranmere sums up what they had to go through. A horrendous
0:58:06 > 0:58:10second-half of the season. They led the division for 23 weeks? If it
0:58:10 > 0:58:13happened the other way round, they had a great end to the season, they
0:58:13 > 0:58:19finished where they are, they would have taken that. Because they have
0:58:19 > 0:58:24been up there, they wanted to go up and be in the play-off shake-up.
0:58:24 > 0:58:29They punched above their weight? They have. They did a great job. Dhe
0:58:29 > 0:58:33serve credit for that. Sheffield United what about the decision to
0:58:33 > 0:58:37appoint Chris Morgan were you surprised they went for an
0:58:37 > 0:58:41inexperienced man at this stage of the season? He has determination and
0:58:41 > 0:58:47what have you. It's a gamble. Danny did a great job in the
0:58:47 > 0:58:52circumstances. The timing of his departure was strange? It is.
0:58:52 > 0:58:58Sometimes Kevin has a feeling about changes and that is his decision.
0:58:58 > 0:59:01It's done. Time will tell. The thing about Chris is you will get passion.
0:59:01 > 0:59:06They have not done so well the last couple of games. When the play-offs
0:59:06 > 0:59:10start and there is something at stake it's more vital am you can't
0:59:10 > 0:59:14see a lot of goals in the team at see a lot of goals in the team at
0:59:14 > 0:59:17the minute. Our last look at League One focuses
0:59:17 > 0:59:20on the fight for survival. With Bury, Hartlepool and Portsmouth
0:59:20 > 0:59:23already down, the battle against the drop would be between two clubs,
0:59:23 > 0:59:33Colchester and Scunthorpe. The Iron needed not only to win, but
0:59:33 > 0:59:42
0:59:42 > 0:59:47close a three goal disadvantage in to intervene in the United goal. It
0:59:47 > 0:59:55took Colchester until 20 minutes into the second half to make the
0:59:55 > 1:00:00breakthrough. Clifford struck the cross bar. This header just dropped
1:00:00 > 1:00:08in, despite the best efforts of Mark Gillespie.
1:00:08 > 1:00:18A second followed. Gillespie came but failed to collect. And full
1:00:18 > 1:00:24
1:00:24 > 1:00:30advantage was taken as Colchester were going to witness a second
1:00:30 > 1:00:36relegation in three years. A late flurry of goals proving irrelevant.
1:00:36 > 1:00:40Collins looked to have given Swindon momentum as they headed to
1:00:40 > 1:00:44the play-offs, but there was a quick response in the final three
1:00:44 > 1:00:47minutes which ultimately was to come too late for them.
1:00:47 > 1:00:53Even though news of Colchester's sick trifiltered through to Lynn
1:00:53 > 1:00:58onshire exthere was no lack of defiance as there was a forced
1:00:58 > 1:01:02challenge allowing Duffy to score as the match ticked into injury
1:01:02 > 1:01:09time. The Iron manager was in charge when
1:01:09 > 1:01:13they last played in the fourth tier. Despite the even later third goal,
1:01:13 > 1:01:20there was no excuses. I said to the players, it doesn't
1:01:20 > 1:01:26rest on this one game, our season, it's about 46 games and we haven't
1:01:26 > 1:01:30been good enough over the 46 games. It's been a dramatic fall for skun
1:01:30 > 1:01:34It's been a dramatic fall for skun thorn. -- Scunthorpe.
1:01:34 > 1:01:40He knows it's not just been a couple of games and the last few
1:01:40 > 1:01:45months have been disappointing. He would have expected a bit more.
1:01:45 > 1:01:53They are that type of club that they'll bounce back, they've shown
1:01:53 > 1:02:01that over the last few years, they'll regroup. Scunny fans will
1:02:01 > 1:02:11be heartened by their performance but their fate was decided
1:02:11 > 1:02:11
1:02:11 > 1:02:14elsewhere? Yes, they've found it difficult this season. Eastman
1:02:14 > 1:02:19takes full advantage for the empty net. Pleased for Joe because he
1:02:19 > 1:02:23took over at a difficult time. It's a tough club to manage, Colchester.
1:02:23 > 1:02:26Bad news around that football club and that's a bit of good news.
1:02:26 > 1:02:33Confirmation of the bottom half of the table after the end of the
1:02:33 > 1:02:36season, of course, for League One: We have seen the three teams below
1:02:36 > 1:02:40Scunthorpe relegated before. Any team that's caught your eye?
1:02:40 > 1:02:46think Graham Turner, you know, he's been around longer than me!
1:02:46 > 1:02:54many who can say that? I know! My first game in the league, I was at
1:02:54 > 1:03:00Scarborough against Wolves and he was the manager. I think Shrewsbury
1:03:00 > 1:03:05have done brilliant. And Crewe have had a great season. Yes, a great
1:03:05 > 1:03:13story there. A good season for them as well. Much to admire, not least
1:03:13 > 1:03:17for Yeovil, but who else for you? We were talking about Leyton Orient
1:03:17 > 1:03:24and Yeovil. They've done well this season. As for the play-offs then,
1:03:24 > 1:03:29this is how they line up. Two teams who'll be desperate for their first
1:03:29 > 1:03:35lay-off -- play-off success. I just fancy Sheffield United. You have
1:03:35 > 1:03:39got to fancy Yeovil when you look at their away kit. It will get
1:03:39 > 1:03:42anybody going that kit! I have a sneaky feeling for Sheffield United
1:03:42 > 1:03:46looking at that now because Yeovil have a few injuries as well.
1:03:46 > 1:03:49Brentford, it will be difficult for them. 20 seconds away from the
1:03:49 > 1:03:53Championship. They are going to take some picking up? That's going
1:03:53 > 1:03:57to be a hell of a managerial job to turn that around. As far as League
1:03:57 > 1:04:01Two is concerned, with Gillingham crowned champions an Port Vale all
1:04:01 > 1:04:04but guaranteed promotion due to goal difference, the remaining
1:04:04 > 1:04:14automatic place would be realistically contested by two
1:04:14 > 1:04:17
1:04:17 > 1:04:21Cheltenham had the flags out early but the celebration of the
1:04:21 > 1:04:23automatic promotion depended on automatic promotion depended on
1:04:23 > 1:04:31victory of Bradford with Rotherham. The game could have turned when
1:04:32 > 1:04:37Bradford were reduced to ten men. Davies committed the foul. He'll
1:04:37 > 1:04:47miss the semi-final. Bradford's response was impressive.
1:04:47 > 1:04:47
1:04:47 > 1:04:53Doyle's shot failed to match his first shot. Losers in last year's
1:04:53 > 1:04:58play-off final, Cheltenham will want to get it right this time.
1:04:58 > 1:05:03So with Cheltenham only drawing, Rotherham's resolve became academic.
1:05:03 > 1:05:06They were up regardless but the tone was set for a dominant final
1:05:06 > 1:05:13day display. Aldershot had to win to stand any chance of avoiding the
1:05:13 > 1:05:16drop. Not a good moment for the keeper then to lose his grip as
1:05:16 > 1:05:22Mullins pounced. Aldershot were facing the end of their five-year
1:05:22 > 1:05:31stay in the league. Their failure to put the ball in the net felt
1:05:31 > 1:05:36typical of their miserable struggle. United who replaced Aldershot with
1:05:36 > 1:05:43Steve Evans' manager 12 months ago were in full party mood as the
1:05:44 > 1:05:52stoppage time goal launched a wild promotion party. Incredible. We
1:05:52 > 1:05:57talked about this. We have taken it on the chin when we've had downs
1:05:57 > 1:06:03and we've bounced back. That support today was absolutely
1:06:03 > 1:06:08fantastic. You get relegated, it doesn't just impact us, it's staff
1:06:08 > 1:06:14and players. It has a wider impact on the fans and the club as a whole
1:06:14 > 1:06:18and everyone who works for the club. Your old club, Neil. They had a few
1:06:18 > 1:06:26changes then. New stadium this season, 30 players in and out over
1:06:26 > 1:06:31the summer? It tnt feel like Rotherham before. -- it didn't feel
1:06:31 > 1:06:36like Rotherham before. Steve Evans is not daft. Tony Stewart, he's
1:06:36 > 1:06:39done bill yant for him backing him -- brilliant. They got what they
1:06:39 > 1:06:44deserve. Congratulations. Look at these scenes. It was said that it
1:06:44 > 1:06:48would be a miracle if they went up. Administration twice in the last
1:06:48 > 1:06:52five years? Absolutely, but he's invested in that club. They were
1:06:52 > 1:06:56going to try and lift Steve Evans up, you know. Only you can say
1:06:56 > 1:07:01that! He'll laugh when he hears that, I hope!
1:07:01 > 1:07:06We saw Cheltenham there as well. They missed out on automatic
1:07:06 > 1:07:11promotion so disappointment there, but they are in the play-offs. If
1:07:11 > 1:07:19there's light made of that hangover... No disrespect, they are
1:07:19 > 1:07:23not the biggest football club in the world. They've come a long way.
1:07:23 > 1:07:27Mark Yates coming from non-league, has turned things around in a short
1:07:27 > 1:07:32space of time. To bounce back, incredible, well done. Just two
1:07:32 > 1:07:38home defeats in the regular season? I think you look at all of them,
1:07:38 > 1:07:42there are a few good stories, there's some good stories this year.
1:07:42 > 1:07:45It was interesting because they faced administration. I don't think
1:07:45 > 1:07:49there was a training kit or a player registered literally two
1:07:49 > 1:07:52weeks before the start of the campaign. It's amazing what you can
1:07:52 > 1:07:57do when you get on a run. It's about getting good team spirit.
1:07:57 > 1:08:01Look at the top teams, they all have good squads, lots of teams.
1:08:01 > 1:08:06Well done to all those sides. Aldershot's relegation is confirmed
1:08:06 > 1:08:12at Rotherham. The question was, who would be joining the Shots. Six
1:08:12 > 1:08:18other clubs were threatened on the last day. One of them was Wimbledon,
1:08:18 > 1:08:25up against Fleetwood. On a day when only a win would keep
1:08:25 > 1:08:35Wimbledon up, their fate seemed determined to be decided by a cross
1:08:35 > 1:08:44
1:08:44 > 1:08:46paid off. What a time for Alexander to head home his first since mid-
1:08:46 > 1:08:50February. Survival in their grasp.
1:08:50 > 1:08:58But it wasn't long before they were staring conference football in the
1:08:59 > 1:09:08face once more as their heads began to drop.
1:09:08 > 1:09:18They haven't won a game lately. They need add hero. They managed to
1:09:18 > 1:09:18
1:09:18 > 1:09:25find one after Atkinson tripped an opponent up. There was arguably the
1:09:25 > 1:09:29club's most important goal. The jubilant homen ifs were not
1:09:29 > 1:09:39concerned. After a fairytale finish for the club who've been on the
1:09:39 > 1:09:49fairytale ten year rise back from the dead.
1:09:49 > 1:09:50
1:09:50 > 1:09:53The stadium was packed. Hitchcock exploited the defending.
1:09:53 > 1:09:57United could feel the rest of the relegation pack breathing down
1:09:57 > 1:10:04their necks. The start of the second half had the fans fearing
1:10:04 > 1:10:09the worst. Brown lined another nail up for the
1:10:09 > 1:10:14coffin. The complexion of the contest was changed. Torquay seized.
1:10:14 > 1:10:20The most made of this chance. The drama unfolded thick and fast.
1:10:20 > 1:10:26Three minutes later, Jarvis inadvertently restored Rovers' lead.
1:10:26 > 1:10:31Only one way to put that type of howler behind you. When Downs was
1:10:31 > 1:10:35denied by Mildenhall, Jarvis made up for his mistake and made sure it
1:10:35 > 1:10:38was back in Torquay's hands. Goal difference would be sufficient to
1:10:39 > 1:10:43keep them up, but three points would make the maths simpler. And
1:10:43 > 1:10:51this goal had them in front for the first time. Rovers' season would
1:10:51 > 1:10:56see one more goal too and serve up a heart-warming surgery. Harold
1:10:56 > 1:11:06hadn't played since last September after knee surgery. This will make
1:11:06 > 1:11:20
1:11:20 > 1:11:27Blanchard to stop him which gave the referee little option.
1:11:27 > 1:11:36That raised the tension for Argyll even more. Although Rochdale only
1:11:36 > 1:11:46had pride to play for, they won the game, thanks to this first touch
1:11:46 > 1:11:51from Bunney. I've come in and said I'm
1:11:51 > 1:11:56concentrating on keeping the club up. It's really pleasing for
1:11:56 > 1:12:03everyone in the club. Massive support. Hopefully we can push on
1:12:03 > 1:12:06next season. Both teams here knew they could
1:12:06 > 1:12:16drop out of the Football League. Woodall will wonder how he missed
1:12:16 > 1:12:20
1:12:20 > 1:12:27that chance pore the hosts. This free kick provided the moment.
1:12:27 > 1:12:34The home side equalised. Woodall, despite defeat, the dagger
1:12:34 > 1:12:41z stay up on goal difference. Delighted for the support that
1:12:41 > 1:12:44they've stayed up. Absolutely delighted we have managed to
1:12:44 > 1:12:48survive and got League Two status again next year. It was a very,
1:12:48 > 1:12:53very emotional game. It's been an emotional week, a hell of a long
1:12:53 > 1:12:59week, but we have managed to do it and I'm delighted, I am absolutely
1:12:59 > 1:13:02delighted. Dutch international, Champions
1:13:02 > 1:13:09League finalist, relegation battler. Da individual's always loved a
1:13:09 > 1:13:17challenge, just as well, with Barnet teetering on the brink.
1:13:17 > 1:13:21The day could have nose dived here. Barnet were safe but Northampton
1:13:21 > 1:13:27had other ideas. Play-off points were at stake. Barnet's plight
1:13:27 > 1:13:32turned for the worse with Wimbledon in front. Gutteridge made it 2-0.
1:13:32 > 1:13:42Northampton could celebrate sixth place. For Barnet, only the dreaded
1:13:42 > 1:13:57
1:13:57 > 1:14:01sinking feeling, even with Da Will you still be here? I don't know
1:14:01 > 1:14:08I will have to evaluate things. wasn't to be? It wasn't. I was
1:14:08 > 1:14:13concerned about them after last week. Great save last week to get
1:14:13 > 1:14:17the three points. Like the last game of the season then. To go to
1:14:17 > 1:14:23Northampton needing a result it was always going to be flat, I would
1:14:24 > 1:14:28have thought. That must have been draining. Absolutely. I was a wreck.
1:14:28 > 1:14:34Torquay and Plymouth, desperate for them to stay up. Sorry about Barnet.
1:14:34 > 1:14:39It's every man him himself on a day like today. So nerve whacking today.
1:14:39 > 1:14:45Barnet go out. Eight years since the team came straight back into the
1:14:45 > 1:14:48Football League. It is getting more difficult? I feared the worse. Where
1:14:48 > 1:14:53we are, Plymouth and Torquay, to get players to come there is hard
1:14:53 > 1:14:59enough. To get them to compete with the level they are talking about
1:14:59 > 1:15:02it's difficult to get back up now? Interesting to see whether Dave
1:15:02 > 1:15:09individual stays on at the new ground. What about the relief at
1:15:09 > 1:15:14Kings Meadow. What a job the manager has done there. They have scraped
1:15:14 > 1:15:19through in their second season? Delighted. He is a good lad. A
1:15:19 > 1:15:24legend down there. The fans, look at. It I know it's a celebration.
1:15:24 > 1:15:30You wouldn't want them to go out after how hard it has taken to get
1:15:30 > 1:15:35where they are. The history they have. Midson scoring on his 100th
1:15:35 > 1:15:40appearance. I'm sure he will have a little thought for Barnet. He has
1:15:40 > 1:15:46done the important job. Neil isn't the most experienced candidate he
1:15:46 > 1:15:51went in for Terry Brown who left the season a month in. I'm sure he was
1:15:51 > 1:15:55delighted as well. There is a depth of feeling about that football club.
1:15:55 > 1:16:00All the managers down there will have learnt more in the last four
1:16:00 > 1:16:03weeks than they will ever learn it will stand them in good stead. The
1:16:03 > 1:16:11younger manager in particular. The pressure at that level is so
1:16:11 > 1:16:15difficult to get back up out of that league, financially and everything.
1:16:15 > 1:16:17Our last look at League Two begins at Neil's old club, Burton, whose
1:16:17 > 1:16:19chance of automatic promotion all but disappeared after last week's
1:16:19 > 1:16:23defeat at Bradford. But already assured of a play-off
1:16:23 > 1:16:33place, the Brewer's last game of the League campaign was at home to
1:16:33 > 1:16:46
1:16:46 > 1:16:55lead. After that it was action all the way. As the storm clouds passed
1:16:55 > 1:17:05the sun shown on Burton. Phillips rattled the post. Phillips made it a
1:17:05 > 1:17:12testing day for Romeo. The midfielder's second assist helping
1:17:12 > 1:17:18Symes get on the scoresheet. Zola made the advantage more comfortable.
1:17:18 > 1:17:25Allen could unleash what he calls "the weapon" that is Muggleton's
1:17:25 > 1:17:31massive throw. The leaders went down fighting, much to their manager's
1:17:31 > 1:17:36delight. Burton will do battle with Bradford in the play-offs. Zola and
1:17:36 > 1:17:46co would need to be at their most clinical against the Cup
1:17:46 > 1:17:47
1:17:47 > 1:17:53specialists. Port Vale just about got the job done last week. Not even
1:17:53 > 1:18:00the most pessimistic follower would think Cheltenham would great this
1:18:00 > 1:18:04swing. Dean Morgan put Wickham ahead. Port Vale didn't have to rely
1:18:04 > 1:18:08on the maths. Hughes confirmed their promotion after five years in the
1:18:08 > 1:18:18basement. Considering the club's recent financial problems, it's no
1:18:18 > 1:18:19
1:18:19 > 1:18:24surprise some of their fans got carried away. At the age of 37, Jack
1:18:24 > 1:18:30Lester is calling time on a productive playing career he led out
1:18:30 > 1:18:35Chesterfield for the last time. O'Shea was intent on giving him a
1:18:36 > 1:18:41special send off. His strike was one of the highlights of the game. The
1:18:41 > 1:18:45second frifd a set-piece, Richards afforded too much space.
1:18:45 > 1:18:55Chesterfield had a two goal cushion. It was fitting that Leicester got in
1:18:55 > 1:18:55
1:18:55 > 1:19:00on the act. He won his side a penalty. Moore's Taylor's ill judged
1:19:00 > 1:19:08challenge left it with them actual do. They marked the occasion in
1:19:08 > 1:19:15style. They completed the scoring as Chesterfield eased to victory. He
1:19:15 > 1:19:21scored his second short of the hour mark. His tally to 149. A fitting
1:19:21 > 1:19:26finale for a club legend. New contract for Oxford manager on
1:19:26 > 1:19:29Friday, new purpose for his players after his half-time team talk as
1:19:30 > 1:19:33Constable finished off a well worked move for his 14th goal of the
1:19:33 > 1:19:39season. Three minutes later the striker played a key role in
1:19:39 > 1:19:49Oxford's second goal. Constable was fouled by Peter Murphy. Smalley made
1:19:49 > 1:20:01
1:20:01 > 1:20:09no mistake with the penalty. Accrington's mauly added. Tyrone
1:20:09 > 1:20:14Marsh made all the running before setting up Rigg. They know what is
1:20:14 > 1:20:19expected next year. A mid-table game between two sides with nothing
1:20:20 > 1:20:26thrift play for. This chance couldn't be converted to give the
1:20:26 > 1:20:35Southend fans something to smile about. The last goal came due to
1:20:35 > 1:20:43this miss judged attempt to see the ball out, Fleming getting the goal.
1:20:43 > 1:20:47They went dloes a second through Holroyd. The whistle was created by
1:20:47 > 1:20:54Holroyd. The whistle was created by boos by Southend fans. Southend's
1:20:54 > 1:21:00season fizzles out in disappointing fashion. It will be a busy sum
1:21:00 > 1:21:04summer. # now a look at the table: summer. # now a look at the table:
1:21:04 > 1:21:14Who caught your eye John Ward. Where they were in the league when he took
1:21:14 > 1:21:15
1:21:15 > 1:21:20over. He has been brilliant. He has the enthusiasm back. It rubs off.
1:21:20 > 1:21:27Ainsworth at Wickham. Emotional day. Terrific. Good luck to him as a
1:21:27 > 1:21:33full-blown manager. York, we should mention them. To come down to a
1:21:33 > 1:21:39level when you manage your country. It takes some doing. All credit to
1:21:39 > 1:21:49York. Won four out of the last five. What about those outside the top
1:21:49 > 1:21:54six, even the top seven Chesterfield made a late run. Nobody outside
1:21:54 > 1:21:59there that really should have been in it. No. Quay Hill has gone back
1:21:59 > 1:22:04to Rochdale. A marriage made in heaven. Signed a new contract. Watch
1:22:04 > 1:22:09out. This is the play-off picture over the coming days. Bradford are
1:22:09 > 1:22:13the bookies favourite. Tough one to call? Have you got a coin. I don't
1:22:13 > 1:22:16know where you would go there. Bradford are bound to be favourites.
1:22:16 > 1:22:23You can't tell me there is a You can't tell me there is a
1:22:23 > 1:22:28favourite there. Cheltenham have the most recent experience. Briefly,
1:22:28 > 1:22:35what are you up to next I have a book out. Another one?Another book
1:22:35 > 1:22:39out soon. Finished that. I'm doing what I'm going to do- Director of
1:22:39 > 1:22:46Football somewhere? Something like that. Can you tell us where?No.
1:22:46 > 1:22:49Nothing concrete. Something in that type. All the best with it.
1:22:49 > 1:22:52That's it from us, but don't forget for more reaction to the weekend's
1:22:52 > 1:22:55big Football League games, Late Kick Off is on at 11.40pm on Sunday
1:22:55 > 1:22:58night. As for next week, Match of the Day
1:22:58 > 1:23:01will be on at 10.30pm on Saturday, followed by all the drama from the