Exeter could have scored more than just the one goal in their victory over Cambridge last week. After Reuben Reid tucked away the rebound from his fifth minute penalty, Liam McAlinden missed two good chances, Lloyd James one while David Wheeler hit the post with his header. The Grecians might have had slices of luck… Read more →
Aston Villa edged into the League Cup 2nd Round thanks to a narrow 2-1 win at Colchester – but what are the key talking points from the match? Here’s our six. Colchester’s early blow There were signs in the first five minutes that the hosts would compete well, pressing intelligently with Tom Lapslie covering all… Read more →
Aston Villa edged into the League Cup 2nd Round thanks to a narrow 2-1 win at Colchester – but how did players on both teams do? Here’s our ratings. Colchester United Sam Walker – spilt the ball for the opener but could do little about the second goal that was deflected. 4 Cameron James –… Read more →
The League Two season kicked-off at the Ricoh Arena with a Jodi Jones hat-trick as Coventry defeated fellow East Midlanders Notts County 3-0 – but what can we take away from the game? Here’s our thoughts. Notts County’s bright start After a poor performance from the Magpies, it is easy to forget that they were… Read more →
The League Two season kicked-off at the Ricoh Arena with a Jodi Jones hat-trick as Coventry defeated fellow East Midlanders Notts County 3-0 – but how did players on both teams rate? Here’s our verdict. Coventry City Liam O’Brien – a little nervy in patches, indecisive when closed down by Ameobi. Did not have to… Read more →
One could say last season was one of tactical transition for both Forest Green Rovers and Barnet. The Nailsworth club moved away from the rigid principles of Aidy Pennock and towards a more fluent philosophy adopted by Mark Cooper. The Bees had a similar change of direction when manager Martin Allen left for Eastleigh and… Read more →
Notts County managed 10 wins in 21 following the January appointment of Kevin Nolan, having taken twice the number of games to get the previous 10. Improved work rate and morale pays tribute to the high-profile rookie’s powers of motivation and his passion for the role is clear to see. This season however, presents fresh… Read more →
Accrington Stanley performed well in the cups last season and finished just five points off the play-offs. Even though the club did not quite scale the heights of 15/16, there was still much to be proud of. Supporter Sarah Knight reflects on the campaign. The club did perform well early in the season with the cups matches which… Read more →
Four of League Two’s more glamorous clubs won promotion last year, leaving Luton as the odd one out. The Hatters share this season’s favourites tag with big-spending Mansfield, closely followed by relegated clubs Coventry and Swindon, who arrive as big fish in this pond. Below is our predicted league table and you can click on the green links below… Read more →
Colchester United finished one point off the play-offs last season. Although they didn’t win promotion, there were positives to take, with better football rewarded with strong home form. Supporter Richard Crick, founder and co-owner of the excellent StadiumHoppers scratch football maps, discusses life at the Essex club ahead of the new season. After finally accepted our… Read more →