Phil Parkinson hails “colossus effort” as 10-man Wrexham edge past Colchester

Phil Parkinson praised a “colossus effort” from Wrexham after they beat his former club Colchester 2-1 despite playing for more than an hour with only 10 men.Wrexham had taken a fourth-minute lead through Elliot Lee, who fired home at the second attempt from eight yards, following Ben Tozer’s long throw.But the hosts’ George Evans was sent off in the 26th minute following a

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Gary Caldwell bemused by red card in draw at Stevenage but likes Exeter’s spirit

Gary Caldwell criticised referee Ross Joyce’s decision to send off Jack Aitchison following struggling Exeter’s 1-1 draw at Stevenage.Aitchison received a second yellow card for apparent dissent in the 43rd minute of the Sky Bet League One contest, with Carl Piergianni heading Boro into the lead shortly afterwards.Half-time substitute Yanic Wildschut’s first league goal for the G

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James Oliver-Pearce: Reading boss Ruben Selles sorry for red card at Lincoln

Reading assistant James Oliver-Pearce revealed boss Ruben Selles apologised after being sent off during the 1-1 draw at Lincoln.Nelson Abbey scored an own goal for the visitors after just three minutes before Harvey Knibbs secured the Royals a much-needed point in their fight for survival at Sincil Bank.Reading had the ball in the net on two occasions before half-time, both through Paul Mukairu, b

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Danny Rohl salutes Sheffield Wednesday spirit after late show sinks QPR

Danny Rohl spoke of his pride as his Sheffield Wednesday side came from behind to beat Queens Park Rangers 2-1 in dramatic fashion.Late goals from Bailey Cadamarteri and Anthony Musaba completed an incredible turnaround for Wednesday and gave the home side all three points in a vital game at the bottom of the Championship table.Rohl said: “It was a hard game against an opponent who forced us

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Morecambe boss Ged Brannan fears losing in-form on-loan striker Michael Mellon

Morecambe manager Ged Brannan admitted he had mixed feelings after on-loan Burnley striker Michael Mellon netted twice in the 5-0 demolition of Doncaster.The 20-year-old moved to 13 goals in League Two for the season with his brace in Brannan’s first win in charge of the Shrimps.While delighted with the overall performance, he fears Mellon’s hot streak in front of goal may count agains

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Darren Ferguson wanted more goals from Peterborough against Fleetwood

Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson felt his side should have been more ruthless following the 1-0 victory over struggling Fleetwood at Highbury Stadium.A goal from Archie Collins just before the break proved to be the difference as Ferguson’s side made it five League One games without defeat.In a first half that was dominated by the visitors, United had plenty of chances to take the lead with

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Mansfield boss Nigel Clough says win at Crawley was ‘hugely important’

Boss Nigel Clough hailed a “hugely important” win as Mansfield clinched a 3-1 victory at 10-man Crawley, their first success in three Sky Bet League Two outings.Clough felt it was critical that his side achieved maximum points, with the top three also winning.Second-half goals from Davis Keillor-Dunn and George Maris turned the match in fourth-placed Mansfield’s favour, after a D

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Andy Crosby hails Port Vale hat-trick hero Ethan Crislett

Port Vale boss Andy Crosby heaped praise on hat-trick hero Ethan Chislett following his side’s 3-2 win at home to Wigan.Chislett’s first two goals were cancelled out by the visitors but his third was enough to clinch victory and lift Vale above Wigan in the table to 15th.Crosby said: “He’s a top player and credit goes to him because the finishes are great.“He could&rs

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Walsall boss Mat Sadler full of praise for Jamille Matt after Tranmere victory

Walsall boss Mat Sadler hailed veteran striker Jamille Matt’s impact off the bench after he became the Saddlers’ match-winner for the second time this week in a 1-0 victory over Tranmere.Matt, mostly used as a substitute, had not scored all season until midweek in the FA Cup but coolly beat Rovers keeper Luke McGee to earn Walsall a third straight win in all competitions.The 34-year-ol

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Lee Bell blasts Harvey Davies boo-boys after Crewe’s draw with Accrington

Crewe boss Lee Bell slammed the fans who booed young goalkeeper Harvey Davies after his mistakes helped Accrington stage a late fightback in a 3-3 draw at Gresty Road.Davies, 20, was caught out by Ben Woods’ ambitious long-range drive which found the corner of the net for Stanley’s equaliser in the 87th minute.The keeper then failed to hold a cross-shot, which bounced in front of him,

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