Tuesday night could not have got much worse for Morecambe. Not only did they lose 3-0 to Port Vale, their other relegation rivals won too. So far this season, they have looked overly reliant on the goalkeeping of Barry Roche. The long-serving stopper has turned in some important performances – most notably to preserve a… Read more →
Despite a spirited finale, Barnet fell to a 2-1 defeat at promotion-chasing Notts County, who went top thanks to goals from Shola Ameobi and Ryan Yates. Here’s our player ratings from the game. Notts County Adam Collin – good distribution route one first half. Made a strong save early in the second half before going… Read more →
Despite a spirited finale, Barnet fell to a 2-1 defeat at promotion-chasing Notts County, who went top thanks to goals from Shola Ameobi and Ryan Yates. Here’s six things from the game. Barnet’s lack of confidence In the first 70 minutes, the away side produced a performance that showed flashes of promise, but was ultimately… Read more →
Although seventh place Stevenage have had a good start to the season, they might also feel a sense of missed opportunity. Having led in 10 of their 12 games, the Boro have dropped nine points in the second halves of matches. They tend to camp in their own box when they have something to protect… Read more →
Following news that Mansfield boss Steve Evans has dismissed speculation linking him with Gillingham, attention turns to on-field matters. In this Saturday’s trip to Colchester United, the Stags have the chance to pick up a second away win of the season that could take them into the top seven. Their confidence should be lifted by… Read more →
Thanks to a wonderful second half performance, Carlisle United hit five past Crewe Alexandra at Gresty Road. Here’s our player ratings for both teams. Crewe Alexandra Ben Garratt – might have got down quicker for the first or been more dominant for the third but for the other three he was given little chance. Not… Read more →
Thanks to a wonderful second half performance, Carlisle United hit five past Crewe Alexandra at Gresty Road. Here’s five key talking points from the game. Cooper misused George Cooper has been excellent for Crewe with his quality in possession, but rarely have his performances suggested suitability for a physically demanding left wing-back role. Zoumana Bakayogo,… Read more →
Coventry City’s strategy this season is to keep their own house in order from the start, take a clean sheet into the interval and slowly grow in control. They have achieved that first objective in six of their eight League Two games and each of their four encounters at the Ricoh. Equally though, they have… Read more →
We’re eight games into the EFL season – here’s our round-up of the top 10 best signing of the season so far. David Forde – Goalkeeper – Cambridge United There were stages at Portsmouth last season where it looked like David Forde’s age might have been catching up with him. He lost some of his… Read more →
After a pulsating afternoon, Accrington Stanley beat 10-man Chesterfield 2-1 thanks to goals from Billy Kee and Mallik Wilks. Here’s six key talking points from an enthralling game. Chesterfield Joe Anyon – made some good reflex saves in the first half, denying McConville on a couple of occassions. Beaten by two good strikes in the… Read more →