The path these clubs have trodden over the last half a decade are almost symmetrical. Since meeting on the opening day of the 13/14 Championship season, both clubs then suffered relegation from this division in 15/16 but returned at the first attempt. They look stronger for the experience. Blackpool performed well at big boys Bradford… Read more →
George Honeyman netted his first goal for Sunderland, helping the Black Cats through to the second round of the EFL Cup with a 1-0 win at Bury – but how did players on both teams fare? Here’s our ratings. Bury Joe Murphy – made an excellent save from McGeady early on and used his experience… Read more →
George Honeyman netted his first goal for Sunderland, helping the Black Cats through to the second round of the EFL Cup with a 1-0 win at Bury – but what are the seven talking points from the game? Using the left We saw an end-to-end opening to the contest with both teams attacking down the… Read more →
It is fair to say that Bradford City’s performance, in their 2-1 win over Blackpool last week, was not a vintage one. They relied largely on their centre-backs: Matthew Kilgallon for his man-of-the-match performance and Nat Knight-Percival for his opener just before half-time, after Timothee Dieng flicked on Nicky Law’s free-kick. Another centre-back, Gabriel Zakuani,… Read more →
2016-17 saw another Shezurrection story for Oldham. In similar circumstances to 15/16, they were bottom of the table when John Sheridan took over, but ended it in 17th place, conceding fewer than champions Sheffield United. Was organization the key to staying up? Tom O’Dea discusses The Latics. Partly, but more the manager getting the best… Read more →
This match might be compared to Brentford’s encounter with Aston Villa at the end of January. It came just after Bees top scorer Scott Hogan left for the Villans and many thought their goals would dry out. Instead, striker Lasse Vibe netted a brace, the first two of his 12 goals in the second half… Read more →
2016-17 saw another Shezurrection story for Oldham. In similar circumstances to 15/16, they were bottom of the table when John Sheridan took over, but ended it in 17th place. Centre-back Anthony Gerrard made an impact after joining in January, partnering ever-present Peter Clarke, their best outfield player. Right-back Brian Wilson featured more prominently while Paul… Read more →
The last League One season saw Sheffield United secure the title, ending their six-year Championship exile as Bolton Wanderers cut short their own. The award for most dramatic promotion however, went to Millwall. Their fate was decided by two 85th minute winners: one to take the last play-off place on the final day, the other… Read more →
Southend managed their highest finish in nearly a decade last term, having improved every season over the last five years. Supporter Callum Connolly pinpoints the main cornerstone on which this progress at Roots Hall has been built. We’ve strived to be prudent in the transfer market and we’ve always had decent support, they’ve both played… Read more →
Over the last three seasons, Rochdale have averaged 67 points, never falling more than six away from the play-off places. On a standard League Two budget, they have established themselves as a respected top half proposition. There is much for Dale fans to be proud of, as Daniel Wiseman discusses. Honestly, what Keith Hill has achieved with the squad and the… Read more →