Neil Harris hails Cambridge’s attitude in first win as boss against Blackpool

Neil Harris was delighted with Cambridge’s attitude after securing his first win since taking over as Mark Bonner’s replacement.Cambridge came from behind through Elias Kachunga and Gassan Ahadme’s penalty to beat Blackpool 2-1, having earlier gone behind to a Jordan Rhodes header. Harris’ side held on despite Paul Digby’s late red card.“I can’t praise the

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Michael Carrick admits he had no plans for Middlesbrough’s ‘strange’ winner

Michael Carrick admitted he had not planned Middlesbrough’s winner at Swansea after home goalkeeper Carl Rushworth was punished for picking up Harry Darling’s back pass.Substitute Samuel Silvera smashed home a 77th-minute free-kick from just a few yards out, breaching Swansea’s wall of defenders on the goal-line.“It’s a strange one. I’ve not seen it for a long t

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Michael Appleton hails ‘top drawer’ Charlton response to earn draw at Barnsley

Charlton head coach Michael Appleton praised his side’s response to falling behind as they took a point away from Oakwell in a 1-1 draw with Barnsley.Adam Phillips opened the scoring in the first half, despite Charlton protesting that the ball left the field of play in the build-up, before Corey Blackett-Taylor provided a second-half equaliser.Appleton said: “It should’ve been a

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Luton captain Tom Lockyer stable after suffering cardiac arrest at Bournemouth

Luton captain Tom Lockyer is “stable” after suffering a cardiac arrest on the Vitality Stadium pitch during the Hatters’ abandoned Premier League match against Bournemouth.A statement posted on Luton’s social media channels following the medical incident, which halted play in the second half, said the 29-year-old defender was “responsive” before he was taken to

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Richie Wellens ‘frustrated’ despite Leyton Orient late show

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens refused to celebrate his side’s two late goals which earned victory at Cheltenham because he was so disappointed with their performance.Orient picked up their first win in nine games as they came from behind against 10-man Cheltenham, who had Ben Williams sent off in the 18th minute.Will Goodwin’s penalty put Darrell Clarke’s improving Robins in

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Johnnie Jackson disappointed as AFC Wimbledon take just one point from Salford

Johnnie Jackson feels his AFC Wimbledon side should have come away from Salford with all three points as they were held in a goalless League Two stalemate.The Dons created several chances, having 20 shots at the Salford goal but were unable to break the deadlock at the Peninsula Stadium.The result leaves Wimbledon in seventh place – where Salford finished last season.The Ammies meanwhile, si

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Liam Rosenoir hails Hull for ‘complete professionalism’ in victory over Cardiff

Liam Rosenior highlighted Hull’s “complete professionalism” after his side returned to the Sky Bet Championship top six with a resounding 3-0 win at home to Cardiff.Aaron Connolly gave the Tigers a deserved 1-0 lead at half-time before Scott Twine and Ozan Tufan blew away the abject visitors after the restart.Rosenior said: “The performance was probably similar to a lot of

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Fran Franczak, 16, impresses Craig Levein in St Johnstone’s win over Hibernian

Craig Levein was delighted that resurgent St Johnstone were able to mark 16-year-old Fran Franczak’s first start with a 1-0 victory over Hibernian.The teenage midfielder became Saints’ youngest-ever player when he made his only previous appearance as a late sub away to the Hibees in September.Levein pitched Franczak in at wing-back for the visit of Nick Montgomery’s in-form side

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York stay out of drop zone after battling draw at Rochdale

York battled to a goalless draw at Rochdale to keep themselves clear of the Vanarama National League relegation zone.The Minstermen went close in the opening minute when Olly Dyson’s long-range shot was pushed over the crossbar by Dale keeper Louie Moulden.Callum Harriott cut in from the right to fire across goal as the visitors finished the half strongly.Rochdale forward Iain Henderson sent

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Ethan Chislett treble wins thriller for Port Vale

A hat-trick from Ethan Chislett saw Port Vale climb above Wigan in the League One table with a 3-2 win.Vale were dominant from the off and frustrated Wigan, who struggled to get out of their half.The well-deserved opener came in the 21st minute after a Gavin Massey cross reached Chislett who struck well from close range.The second goal came just before the break as a super turn from Oliver Arblast

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