Mike Williamson taken aback after MK Dons denied ‘clear goal’ against Wrexham

MK Dons were denied a “clear goal” in their 1-1 draw against fellow League Two promotion contenders Wrexham, according to head coach Mike Williamson.The most controversial moment of a fiery contest came after an hour when Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo appeared to fumble Joe Tomlinson’s shot over the line, with Dons captain Dean Lewington being sent off for his protests.Willia

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A bit of a wild game – Kieran McKenna tries to get his head around Ipswich win

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna described his team’s narrow 4-3 victory over bottom-placed Rotherham as a “bit of a wild game”.Omari Hutchinson’s effort in the sixth minute of added time after Cafu’s levelling penalty moments earlier left the Tractor Boys behind second-placed Leeds only on goal difference, with Southampton losing to Hull.Town initially fell behind afte

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Carlos Corberan praises West Brom’s patience after victory at Plymouth

West Brom boss Carlos Corberan praised his Championship play-off chasing side for their patience as they claimed a comprehensive 3-0 victory at Plymouth.Cedric Kipre broke the deadlock in the 61st minute and goals followed from substitute Mikey Johnston – with a brilliant 76th minute solo effort – and Tom Fellows, who scored a stoppage-time clincher.Corberan said: “We had to be p

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In this type of game, you need Erling – Pep Guardiola hails hitman Haaland

Pep Guardiola admitted his side needed the killer instinct of Erling Haaland after they edged out Brentford 1-0 in a nervy encounter that left his side one point behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.Haaland settled the contest in the 71st minute when he punished a slip from Kristoffer Ajer, running from the halfway line to slot the ball under the unfortunate Mark Flekken, who had another outsta

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Dominic Poleon improves Ebbsfleet’s survival chances at Woking’s expense

Ebbsfleet climbed out of the Vanarama National League relegation zone with a hard-fought 1-0 win over fellow strugglers Woking.Dominic Poleon’s 18th-minute goal was enough to give the home side a welcome victory, the forward keeping his composure to clip the ball beyond goalkeeper Alexis Andre Jr.Josh Casey cleared a Rakish Bingham shot off the line to keep Woking’s hopes of snatching

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Josh Rees returns to haunt ex-club Bromley with late equaliser in Dagenham draw

Josh Rees returned to haunt his former club as he scored a last-minute equaliser to give Dagenham a 2-2 draw at National League promotion hopefuls Bromley.Bes Topalloj broke the deadlock after 43 minutes and Michael Cheek doubled the home side’s lead in the fifth minute of first-half stoppage-time.However, Sam Ling pulled one back for the visitors with 20 minutes remaining and Rees – w

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Aaron Ramsey ruled out of Wales’ Euro 2024 play-off against Finland

Wales captain Aaron Ramsey is set to miss the Euro 2024 play-off against Finland, Cardiff manager Erol Bulut has revealed.Ramsey made two substitute appearances for Cardiff earlier this month after spending five months out with a knee injury.But Ramsey reported a calf problem last week and a scan has now shown that a tendon issue will rule him out until the end of March.Wales play Finland in the p

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Ian Evatt hails Carlos Mendes Gomes for taking his chance against Cambridge

Bolton boss Ian Evatt praised his patient match-winner Carlos Mendes Gomes after seeing his side dispatch Cambridge 2-1 and close in on the League One automatic-promotion places.Mendes Gomes has had a stop-start season since joining the Trotters from Luton last summer, but found the net in the 63rd minute to secure the points for his side which took them level with second-placed Derby.Cambridge ha

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Will Davies rescues point as York claim Oldham draw

Will Davies rescued a much-needed point as York claimed a 1-1 National League draw with Oldham.The play-off chasing visitors opened the scoring when Mike Fondop struck after an hour following a period of pressure.But Davies levelled 10 minutes later to ensure the hosts took a point and dented Oldham’s play-off hopes.They Latics dropped down to seventh to sit just a point ahead of Altrincham.

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Kwame Thomas gives Aldershot victory over Barnet

A late goal from Kwame Thomas gave Aldershot Town a 1-0 win over promotion rivals Barnet, lifting them up to fifth in the Vanarama National League.Chances were few and far between in a disappointing first half and it looked as if the game would end goalless when Jack Barham’s 80th-minute goal was disallowed for offside.The home side were not to be denied though, Thomas getting a vital touch

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