Darren Ferguson annoyed as Peterborough face FA Cup replay at Salford

Darren Ferguson was left to rue two individual errors that left his Peterborough side facing a replay away at Sky Bet League Two Salford following a 2-2 draw.Posh goalkeeper Nicholas Bilokapic twice gifted the visitors the lead, in the fourth and 69th minutes, with errors before towering defender Emmanuel Fernandez snatched an equaliser in the 93rd minute after being sent on to play upfront.&ldquo

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Plymouth’s Steven Schumacher hails ‘outstanding character’ in Middlesbrough draw

Steven Schumacher praised the “outstanding” character of his Plymouth side as they fought back to draw 3-3 with Middlesbrough at Home Park.Goals from Bali Mumba, Finn Azaz and Morgan Whittaker cancelled out efforts from Boro striker Josh Coburn (2) and Sam Greenwood.The Argyle boss said: “If we play as well as we do then we’ve got to get points, so I’m pleased that we

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Stephen Clemence hails Gillingham’s character after FA Cup win over Hereford

Gillingham manager Stephen Clemence praised his side’s character as they overcame underdogs Hereford 2-0 to progress in the FA Cup.Jayden Clarke’s deflected goal gave the League Two side a first-half lead before Tom Nichols’ late penalty sealed their passage into the second round.“The boys have shown great character,” said Clemence. “I didn’t feel Hereford

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Shrimps make Derek Adams a happy man with FA Cup upset win over Imps

Derek Adams hailed his Morecambe players as “giant killers” after beating League One Lincoln 2-1.The fourth-tier Shrimps came from behind to reach the second round of the FA Cup at Sincil Bank.Lasse Sorensen fired the hosts in front in the first half before Burnley loanee Michael Mellon levelled on the stroke of half-time.Tom Bloxham, on loan from Shrewsbury, won the contest with his f

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Graham Coughlan hails Newport’s ‘professional performance’ in win over Oldham

Newport manager Graham Coughlan praised his side for a “professional performance” as they beat Oldham 2-0 at Rodney Parade thanks to two goals from Shane McLoughlin to progress to the FA Cup second round.The defender opened the scoring as he drilled into the bottom corner after 20 minutes and settled any late nerves with a second goal, a long-range piledriver, 10 minutes from time.Coug

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Dave Challinor hails striker Kyle Wootton after four goals against Worksop

Stockport boss Dave Challinor hailed four-goal Kyle Wootton after the Hatters eased to a 5-1 win at home to Worksop.County led at the break after Jay Rollins cancelled out Wootton’s opener. But the County forward hit his second just before half time and two more as the Northern Premier League side tired, Odin Bailey piling on more misery with Stockport’s fifth goal seven minutes from t

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Marti Cifuentes encouraged by QPR display in draw at Rotherham

New QPR head coach Marti Cifuentes said he will ‘never be happy’ with taking a point following his side’s 1-1 draw at fellow strugglers Rotherham.Ilias Chair produced a moment of magic to fire QPR in front but they were pegged back by substitute Georgie Kelly’s clinical finish.QPR had great openings to win it late on but Rotherham held out for a point.Spanish coach Cifuente

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Shaun Maloney wants FA Cup run after Wigan’s win over Exeter

Shaun Maloney says it is time that Wigan enjoyed another good FA Cup run following their 2-0 first-round win at Exeter.In a match almost identical to the 2-0 win for Latics in League One just two weeks ago, Wigan won it with second-half goals from Thelo Aasgaard and Steven Sessegnon, despite Exeter dominating for long spells.“It was a very good team performance,” Maloney said. “W

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Matt Bloomfield relieved as Wycombe overcome ‘uncomfortable’ Bradford clash

Wycombe manager Matt Bloomfield expressed his relief after their 2-1 first-round FA Cup win at Bradford.The Chairboys had been in control of the tie with a two-goal lead at half-time.But the League Two side came back strongly after the break to make Wycombe battle hard for their win.Bloomfield said: “We’re really pleased to be through because it was an uncomfortable afternoon, if I&rsq

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Dagenham ease to victory at Dorking

Dagenham made it three wins from four National League matches with a 3-1 win at Dorking.The Daggers went in front through Dan Gallagher’s own goal in the fourth minute. He slid a cross from the right-hand side into the back of his own net.Their lead did not last long, though, as Harry Ottaway’s shot from outside of the penalty area flew in off the crossbar to equalise for Dorking 10 mi

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