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 Premiership:
Demba Ba, was once again among Newcastle's goals as they edged out
Wolves 2-1 to remain in the top four, Man United were made to work hard by
Norwich City before second half strikes from Anderson & Wellbeck, secured
the points, Man City beat troubled Blackburn, 4-0, Sammy Nasri among the
visitors' goals, Sunderland and West Brom shared four goals and the points,
while Liverpool beat Everton 2-0 away,
Andy Carroll and
Luis Suarez their marksmen | ||||||
 Championship:
Dean Saunders maintained his unbeaten run since taking over at
Doncaster, Rovers, beat Peterborough 2-1 away, Stock & Bennett their
scorers, Blackpool hammered Bristol City 5-0,
Bogdanovic
scored two of their goals, Michael Chopra bagged a double for Ipswich who
beat Brighton 3-1, Southampton remain top after beating Watford 4-0, Lambert
scoring two pens for the hosts, Reading held Middlesbrough to a 0-0 draw,
Barnsley beat Coventry 2-0, while Hull edged out Cardiff City 2-1 | ||||||
 BSP:
Sean Clancy, brother of celb', Abbey, notched the winner for Fleetwood
as they beat Braintree 2-1 to remain second in the table, Richard
Pacquette,
scored a late equaliser to give Hayes a hard earned point at AFC Telford,
York City won 2-1 at Stockport, Southport beat Cambridge 1-0, Kidderminster
beat Kettering Town 1-0 away, while Tamworth gained a point at Gateshead,
Christie scoring a late equaliser for The Lambs, Luton ran riot against
Barrow, winning 5-1 James Dance among their goals, Jake Speight's late
penalty gave Wrexham the points at home to Ebbslfeet, while Forest Green
held Mansfield to a 1-1 draw | ||||||
 FA
Cup: Travis and Cross notched the goals to give, Daventry Town a
2-1 victory against Leamington, Chaseown lost 2-1 at home to Grantham,
Dartford beat Harrow 6-0, Bradford PA beat Warrington 3-1, Dunstable stunned
Chesham, winning, 2-0, Palmer scored a brace for Evesham as they knocked out
BS North, Eastwood 3-1, Steve Basham was among Oxford City's goals in their
3-1 win at Thame United, while Salisbury beat Swindon 3-0 | ||||||
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 Fab
Fahey: Ace Northern trainer, Richard Fahey, won three races on
the bounce at Haydock on Saturday, Valery Borzov, won the 2.45 at 12/1,
Marine Commando, the 3.20 at 10/1, then Lexington Bay completing the treble
at 12/1, Fahey's training prowess was demonstrated further as Border Revia,
won the 2.45 at Ripon at 15/2 | ||||||
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Premiership:
Demba Ba completed a hat-trick for Newcastle United in their
3-1 romp against Blackburn Rovers, Fernando Torres, enjoyed a mixed
afternoon as Chelsea won 4-1 at home to Swansea, scoring their first before
receiving his marching orders, Spurs won 2-1 at Wigan, Arsenal beat Bolton
3-0, Robin Van Persie, scoring his 99th & 100th goals for the Gunners, Man
City beat Everton 2-0, while West Brom shared a 0-0 drew with Fulham | ||||||
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Championship:
Dean Saunders kicked off his Doncaster Rovers tenure with a
1-0 home win against Crystal Palace, Derby County beat Millwall 3-0, Jeff
Hendrick, once again among their scorers, Burnley held leaders Southampton
to a 1-1 draw, West Ham edged out Peterborough 1-0, Noble scoring
their goal, Portsmouth hit a last minute winner to beat Blackpool 1-0, while
Birmingham v Barnsley, Bristol City v Hull and Coventry v Reading all
finished 1-1 | ||||||
 BSP:
Two late goals from striker Richard Brodie, earned Fleetwood Town a
point after trailing visitors, AFC Telford 2-0, Kettering Town won 1-0 at
Bath City, Sangare, their marksman, Christie, scored a late equaliser for
Tamworth who shared the spoils with Stockport County, Gash, was among
Cambridge United's goals as they beat Darlington 2-0, Kyle Storer, opened
the scoring for Kidderminster who beat Mansfield 3-0 away from home,
Braintree maintained their bright start with a 4-0 away win at Southport,
while York City beat leaders Luton Town 3-0 at home, Chambers bagging a
double for the hosts | ||||||
 Premiership:
Everton's new signings, Apostolos Vellios and
Royston Drenthe were both on the mark in their
3-1 victory over Wigan, QPR, continued their good form with an emphatic 3-0
win at Wolves, Joey Barton, among their scorers, Swansea and Norwich City
recorded their fist victories of the campaign, Swansea beating West Brom
3-0, while Norwich won 2-1 at Bolton, Yakubu
bagged a brace for new club Blackburn as they edged out troubled Arsenal
4-3, while Aston Villa drew 1-1 with Newcastle | ||||||
 Championship:
Rising star, Jeff Hendrick, proved to be Derby's hero in the 2-1 away
victory at neighbours Nottingham Forest, Kevin Phillips, restored parity for
Blackpool in their 1-1 draw with Cardiff City, Abe, scored the goal's only
game to give Leicester the points at home to Brighton, Leeds edged out
Bristol City 2-1, McCormack scoring their winner, new signing Emile Sinclair
struck twice as Peterborough beat Burnley 2-1, Emnes notched the
winner for leaders Middlesbrough as they won 1-0 at Crystal Palace | ||||||
 BSP:
Stuart Fleetwood's notched his second goal in three games, as Luton took the
points at home to Lincoln, leaders Gateshead were held to a 1-1 draw at home
against Cambridge United, Marcus Law, would have enjoyed beating his former
employers, Kettering Town 2-0 away, with Christie and Thomas the Tamworth
marksmen, Guinan, was among Kidderminster's goals as they beat Alfreton 3-1,
Chambers was among York City's goals as they won 3-0 at Wrexham, Stockport
beat Grimsby 2-0 while Southport won 3-2 at Forest Green | ||||||
 FA
Cup: AFC Totton beat Fleet Town 2-0, Slough Town, beat Southern
Premier side, Banbury United 3-1, former Norwich City striker,
Zema Abbey among their goals, Thame United also sprung a surprise,
beating Southern Premier, Brackley Town 2-0,
Meredith &, Rogers
their marksmen,
Gilroy, bagged a brace for
Chippenham who beat Wells Town 3-0, David Kolydinski, bagged a double for
Leamington who beat Boldmere 5-0, while Oxford City were held by neighbours,
Didcot to a 1-1 draw, Lee Steele scoring for the hosts, Haye & Clements
notched the goals to give Hednesford the win at Redditch United,
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 Champions
League: David Luiz and Juan Mata, notched the goals to give
Chelsea, a 2-0 home win against
Bayer Leverkusen,
whoincluded former player Michael Ballack, while
Arsenal continued their improved form with a hard-fought 1-1 draw at
Borussia Dortmund, Perisic,
scored a late equaliser for the hosts after Van Persie, had given The
Gunners a 43rd minute lead | ||||||
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 Double
Classic: Trainer John Gosden landed a notable Classic
double when he won the English St Leger and then a share of the Irish St
Leger within the space of an hour on Saturday. Gosden, based in Newmarket,
the headquarters of English flat racing, and jockey William Buick combined
to win the English Leger for the second year running when Masked Marvel
outstayed his rivals to win by three lengths at Doncaster racecourse. In
Ireland 40 minutes later, 5-1 chance Duncan, ridden by Eddie Ahern,
dead-heated with Jukebox Jury (4-1), the mount of Johnny Murtagh, for a
share of the Irish Leger at the Curragh. | ||||||
 Premiership:
Emmanuel Adebayor demonstrated his
class when socring on his Spurs debut, during the 2-0 win at Wolves,
Daniel Sturridge' was on the mark for Chelsea in their
2-1 win at Sunderland, Arsenal edged passed Swansea, thanks to a
Andrey Arshavin strike, Stoke took the points against
Liverpool, Walters scoring from the spot, Sergio Aguero,
bagged a hat-trick for a rampant Man City, who beat Wigan 3-0, while Everton
twice conceded a one goal advantage to share the spoils with Aston Ville 2-2 | ||||||
 Championship:
Aaron Mclean, came back to haunt his former
employers, Peterborough, as Hull City edged to a 1-0 victory, Carlton Cole,
scored the winner for West Ham in a seven goal thriller with Portsmouth,
Cardiff won 2-0, Bennett, notched for leaders, Middlesbrough as they beat
Burnley 2-0 away, Lambert, scored a hat-trick for Southampton who beat
Forest 3-2 at home, Leicester drew 1-1 at Barnsley, King restoring parity
for the visitors, McCormack, notched a brace for
Leeds who beat Palace 3-2, Barry Ferguson, was on the mark for his new club
Blackpool, who beat Ipswich 2-0, while Ashley Barnes, scored the game's only
goal to give a buoyant Brighton a 1-0 away win at Bristol City | ||||||
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BSP:
Former Charlton, striker, Stuart Fleetwood, notched his first
goal for Luton Town, as they beat Darlington, 2-0, Kettering returned to
winning ways, following their 2-0 win at Lincoln, Boyes, bagged a double for
Barrow, who beat Wrexham 3-1, Braintree, won 1-0 at Alfreton, Gray, hit the
winner for Southport, who beat Bath City, 2-1 away, Charlie Griffin, notched
for Forest Green, in their 1-1 draw at Cambridge United, Andy Mangan, scored
in Fleetwood's 3-1 win over Gateshead, Duffy, scored twice as Grimsby beat
Hayes, 3-0, while Christie, hit the winner for Tamworth against York City in
the 2-1 victory | ||||||
 Queen
Julie: In the Race Of Legends, at Doncaster, Julie Krone,
triumphed over her UK based rivals, on the aptly named Invincible Hero,
trained by Declan Caroll. Julie, is a sporting legend having become the
first female jockey to win a
Triple Crown race when she captured the
Belmont Stakes aboard
Colonial Affair. She rode
3,700
winners during her illustrious career.
In 2000 she
became the first woman inducted into the
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.
Familiar names filled the placings At Doncaster, with Charlie Swan, 2nd on
Skyfire, in third place was, George Duffield, on Dialogue while fourth place when to Ray
Cochrane, on Inpursuitoffreedom | ||||||
 BSP:
Matt Green was again the hero for Mansfield Town bagging both
goals in their 2-0 win at Darlington, Gareth Seddon returned to his former
Club, Kettering Town, to score, as Fleetwood bagged the points following a
3-2 win, leaders Wrexham continued their fine form, beating Kidderminster
2-0, with goals from Tolley & Wright, Lee bagged the winner for Southport in
their 3-2 home win against AFC Telford, Charles' scored Cambridge's goal as
they edged out Newport County 1-0, Kris Gate scored both Gateshead's goals
as they beat Alfreton 2-0, Coulson's strike gave Grimsby the points at
Forest Green, while Smith hit the winner for Barrow as they beat Ebbsfleet
2-1 | ||||||
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 BSP:
Striker, Jake Speight, bagged his fourth goal in two games as leaders
Wrexham continued their fine start to the campaign, beating Fleetwood
Town 2-0, AFC
Telford came back from 2-0 down to share the spoils with Tamworth, Alex Meechan,
restored parity for The Bucks, when coming on as a second half substitute,
Willock, bagged a last minute winner for Ebbsfleet in their 3-2 win at
Braintree, Bowman bagged a double as Darlington beat Lincoln 3-1,
Alfreton, gained an impressive 1-0 away win at York City, Kettering Town
drew 0-0 with Cambridge United, Forest Green, beat struggling Bath 3-0,
Styche bagging a brace for the hosts, Jon Shaw was the scorer once more for
Gateshead who edged out Grimsby 1-0 while Kidderminster won 3-1 at Newport
County, Jones scoring their third | ||||||
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 Premiership:
New signing, Mata made an immediate impact for
Chelsea when coming on as a late sub to make it 3-1 against Norwich City,
the visitors scored through striker, Grant Holt,
a brace from Wigan's
Franco Di Santo
was enough to give his side the points at home to QPR, Villa drew 0-0 with
neighbours, Wolves, Swansea were also held to a 0-0 home draw by Sunderland,
while Arteta's late penalty gave Everton the
points at Blackburn | ||||||
 Championship:
Brighton's dream start to the Championship continued with a 2-0 home victory
over fellow newcomers, Peterborough United, Noone and Harley their marksmen,
Andrews hit a last minute winner for Ipswich who came frome 1-0 down to beat
Leeds United, Blackpool drew 1-1 at Crystal Palace, Kanu, notched a late
equaliser for Portsmouth at home to Cardiff City, Vassell, was on the mark
for Leicester in their 3-2 home win over Southampton, Burnley won 2-1 at
Derby County, Coventry gained a valuable point at Middlesbrough, whle
Brady's goal gave Hull the points at home to Reading | ||||||
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BSP:
Jake Speight bagged a hat-trick for Wrexham in their 3-1 victory
at Alfreton, AFC Telford, beat Newport 2-1, Newton scoring their winner from
the spot, Matt Green, was among Mansfield's goals as they beat Kettering
Town 3-0, Jon Shaw bagged a doublt to ensure Gateshead stay top after
winning 2-1 at Barrow, Thomas was the marksman for Tamworth who beat Bath
City 1-0 away, Cambridge beat Hayes 2-1, Luke Berry scoring a late winner,
Forest Green drew with Ebbsfleet, Arnision bagged the winner for
Darlington at Grimsby, Byrne and Williams scored for Kidderminster in their
2-0 win over Southport, while Morgan-Smith notched a double for Luton who
beat Braintree 3-1, | ||||||
 Bakers
rolling in dough:
A possible horseracing' quiz question of the future, might go something like
this: Name the winning horse of the 4.30 at Leicester on August 23rd 2011,
who shares the same name as the owner, trainer and jockey. The answer would
be of course,
George Baker, ridden by George
Baker, trained by George baker and owned by George Baker. The aptly name
horse duly obliged at 5/2
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 Carling
Cup: Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro was among
Rochdale's goals as they beat Premiership QPR 2-0, Shrewsbury Town, also
progressed at the expense of Premiership opposition, when beating Swansea
3-1, Morgan & Wright scoring for the triumphant hosts,
Craig
Mackail-Smith's
extra time strike, saw Brighton progress as the expense of Sunderland,
while Sam Baldock
was again among the goals as MK Dons proved to strong for Premiership
Norwich City, winning 4-0 at Carrow Road | ||||||
 BSP:
Kyle Perry bagged a brace after coming on as a second half
substitute, as Lincoln beat league newcomers, AFC Telford, 2-1, York City,
beat Kettering 5-1 away, Jason Walker bagging a double, Luton Town drew with
1-1 at Mansfield Town, Matt Green scoring for the hosts, Cook, scored a
hat-trick for Barrow in their 4-0 romp over fancied Fleetwood Town, Rob
Duffy, bagged the winner for Grimsby as they beat Cambridge 2-1, leaders
Gateshead won 3-1 at Southport, Shaw scoring their third from the spot,
Wrexham beat Tamworth 3-0, while Elliots' strike earned Stockport a point at
Kidderminster | ||||||
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 Premiership:
Danny Welbeck repaid the faith shown in him by Alex Ferguson, when
opening the scoring for Manchester United against Spurs during their 3-0
victory on Monday. Anderson and Wayne Rooney completed the scoring for the
Champions who always held the upper hand despite missing several key players | ||||||
 Premiership:
Alex McCleish would have done his popularity with the Villa faithful
no harm, as his charges impressed on his home debut, beating Blackburn 3-1,
Darren Bent was among the hosts' goals, Liverpool proved too strong for
Arsenal, gainning a hard earned 2-0 away win, Suarez notching their second,
QPR gained their first points when edging out Everton at Goodison Park, Tom
Smith scoring the game's only goal, Swansea vs Wigan finished 0-0, while
Robert Taylor's strike was enough to give Newcastle the points in the highly
charged derby against Sunderland | ||||||
 League
Two: Danny Kedwell, bagged his first goals for Gillingham from
the spot to help secure a 3-0 home win against Plymouth, Crawley remain top
after beating Torquay 3-1 away, Zola's goal gave Burton the win at Southend,
Cheltenham edged out Northampton in a five goal thriller, Jack Midson was
again on the mark for AFC Wimbledon who drew 1-1 at home to Hereford United,
Rigg bagged a double for Port Vale who beat Accrington 4-1, Shrewsbury beat
Crewe 2-0, Morecambe beat Aldershot by the same scoreline while Barnet
shared four goals and the points at Rotherham | ||||||
 BSP:
Experienced striker Craig Farrell, made it a scoring debut as AFC
Telford got their Blue Square Premier campaign off to a winning start at
York City, Kettering drew 1-1 at Gateshead,
Styche
bagged a brace for rampant Forest Green who won 6-1 at Alfreton, Boyes
scored for Barrow at Bath to grab maxium points, Luton Town were also among
the goals beating Southport 5-1, Christie's second half penalty saw Tamworth
shade a hard fought contest against visitors Darlington, Stockport drew 1-1
with Ebbsfleet, Newport drew with Grimsby 0-0, while a late Milligan strike
ensured the points for Fleetwood at home to Hayes | ||||||
 Championship:
Kevin Phillips once again proved class is permanent, when bagging a brace to
bring Blackpool back from the brink as they shared the hounours with
Brighton, Sven Goran Eriksson, saw his side concede a two-goal
advantage against Steve McLaren's Forest, the game finishing 2-2,
Southampton remain top after beating Millwall 1-0, Guly their marksmen,
Kevin Kilbane was among Derby's goals in their 3-0 home romp against
Doncaster Rovers, Robert Earnshaw notched for Cardiff in their 1-1 draw at
Burnley, while Barnsley won 2-1 at Reading | ||||||
 Turner
Prize: Top female jockey, Hayley Turner gained another
Group One success when winning the
Nunthorpe Stakes
on 20/1 shot Margot Did in the 3.40 at York on Friday. A decade into
her career, Turner, by far the most successful female rider that Britain has
seen, already has a long list of "first woman jockey to" records against her
name. She was the first to be champion apprentice, and the first to ride 100
winners in a year. Plus of course the
first to ride a group one winner aboard Dream Ahead in July which was
arguably the most significant, and certainly the most lucrative. It is
tempting to wonder, though, how many more "firsts" she needs to cross off
before her gender is no longer a matter for comment. | ||||||
 Now
Live:
Trainer Tim Vaughan enjoyed a treble at Hereford on Wednesday, his
winners included: Tara Warrior at 7/2;
Piment D'estruval at 11/4 then
Oscar Sierra at 14/1. Click pic to view fellow trainer Lucy Jones
interviewing Tim Vaughan, who this year trained Beshabar to win the Scottish
National | ||||||
 Championship:
Brighton's excellent start to the new campaign continued on Wednesday
evening, with a 3-1 away win at Cardiff City, Ashley Barnes bagged a
brace for the Seagulls with Hoskin's completing the scoring for the
visitors, Sven Goran Eriksson, suffered at the hands of the striker he's
trying to sign, Nicky Maynard who bagged both
Bristol City's goals, David Nugent managed a consolation for Leicester,
Derby County also made it three win out of three, with a 1-0 win at
Blackpool, Bryson scoring the game's only goal while Peterborough came back
from 2-0 down to share the spoils with Millwall, Frecklington and Taylor
scoring the Posh goals | ||||||
 Championship:
Rickie Lambert bagged a brace for leaders Southampton who won 5-2 at
Ipswich, also on the mark for the visitors was
Connelly and Lallana(2) , Andrews and E-Thomas responded for the beaten
hosts, Forest gained their first win of the campaign at Doncaster, thanks to
a strike from Gunter, Coventry City took the lead at
Crystal Palace before Jermaine Easter bagged an injury time winner for the
hosts,, Kitson's strike saw Portsmouth edge out Reading 1-0,
Snodgrass was among Leeds United's goals as they ran our comfortable 4-1
winners at home to Hull City, Carlton Cole was on the mark for West Ham who
beat Watford 4-0 away, while McDonald, Robson and Emnes were the
marksmen for Middlesbrough as they beat Barnsley 3-1 away | ||||||
 League
Two: Jack Midson bagged a brace for AFC Wimbledon, who gained
their second consecutive victory, winning 2-0 at Plymouth, Oxford United
beat Shrewsbury 2-0, thanks to strikes from Simon Heslop and Lewis Guy,
Harrold bagged the winner for Bristol Rovers who edged out Northampton Town
2-1, Tomlinson bagged a double for Macclesfield who beat Hereford away, 4-0,
Mcloud bagged both of Barnet's goals in their 2-2 home draw with Gillingham,
while Mansel's strike was enough to give Torquay the points at Aldershot | ||||||
 Blue
Square Premier: Matty Blair was on the mark for York City in their 3-1
win over Barrow, Cambridge edged out AFC Telford thanks to a strike from
Dunk, Luton drew 1-1 with Forest Green who notched through the ever-green
Charlie Griffin, Gittings bagged the winner for Kidderminster at Lincoln
City, Fleetwoo were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Darlington, Marks bagged a
brace for a rampant Braintree Town who beat Grimsby 5-0, while Morrell
bagged both Wrexham's goals in their win at Bath City, Shaw scored for
Gateshead against his former club, Mansfield as they hosts ran our 3-0
winners | ||||||
 SAN
FRANCISCO, CA Western New York Flash forward
Marta helped her team to the Regular Season
Championship title, scoring her tenth goal of the season in a 2-0 victory
over the Atlanta Beat on Sunday, en route to earning her third consecutive
PUMA Golden Boot award. The Brazilian soccer star edged out fellow Flash
forward Christine Sinclair for the award, in the tie breaker having a
greater production rate based on goals per game average. Marta, who
appeared in 14 games for Western New York, turned it on down the stretch
scoring five goals in the Flash's last three games of the regular season,
matching her PUMA Golden Boot-winning total from her inaugural season
campaign in 2009. | ||||||
 Super
Sergio: Premiership: Manchester City's record signing
Sergio Aguero bagged a brace on his debut after
coming on as a second half substitute in the 4-0 victory against newly
promoted Swansea on Monday evening. Also on the mark for the hosts
were Dzeko and Silva | ||||||
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 Super
League: Birmingham City stay top of the Super League, thanks to the
prolific Rachel Williams, who bagged a brace with the winner coming
in the last minute, as they beat Chelsea 3-2. Lander and Moorwood had given
Chelsea a 2-1 advantage prior to Williams' double, Arsenal, beat Doncaster
Belles 3-0, with goals from Kim Little, White and Houghton and could still
take the title enjoying a game in hand on Birmingham although remaining 2
points adrift | ||||||
 Premiership
Kick Off: Wesley Hoolahan was on the mark for new boys Norwich
City as they gained a hard-earned 1-1 away draw at Wigan Athletic, while QPR
found the going somewhat tougher when losing 4-0 at home to Bolton
Wanderers, who scored through Cahill, Klasnic, Muamba and a Gabbidon og,
Liverpool had to settle for a home draw against Sunderland who equalised
through Seb Larrson, after Suarez, had opened the scoring for the hosts,
Wolves gained an impressive 3 points with a 2-1 victory at Blackburn
Fletcher and Ward the visitors' marksmen, while the game between Fulham and
Aston Villa finished 0-0 | ||||||
 Championship:
Craig Mackail-Smith notched
his first goal for new club Brighton as they grabbed the points from their
trip at Porstmouth, Southampton, top the division following a 1-0 victory at
Barnsley, Connolly notching the game's only goal Robbie Frayatt's strike saw
Hull grab an impressive win at the much fancied Ipswich, Parr & Garvin,
bagged the goals to give Palace the points at home to Burnley, Derby County
won 1-0 at Watford, Sean Davies their scorer Henderson and Trotter bagged
Millwall's goals in their victory over Nottingham Forest, goals from Hunt &
Robson-Kanu
gave Reading the points against league favourites, Leicester City, Fahey was
the hero for Birmingham City who edged out Coventry 1-0, while Nolan's goal
gave West Ham a 1-0 victory at Doncaster Rovers,
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 Racing:
Trainer, Howard Johnson has
been banned from racing for four years after being found in breach of the
sport's welfare rules. Three years of the ban were imposed in respect of his
having raced a horse eight times after it had undergone a denerving
operation that left it with impaired sensation in a lower limb, while the
fourth year will be his punishment for administering steroids to other
horses. | ||||||
 Blue
Square Premier: Ace striker, Andy Mangan was on the mark for his
new club Fleetwood as they made it a winning start to their campaign with a
2-0 win at Grimsby,
Jean-Paul
Marna
was
Kettering Town
hero once again, scoring two goals in their 3-2 home win over Newport County, Tamworth drew
1-1 at Barrow Christie scoring from the spot, Richard Paquette notched for
Hayes as they beat new boys Alfreton 3-1, Ebbsfleet lost 2-1 at home to
with York City, Walker scoring a brace for the visitors, Sam Smith and Kyle
Perry scored Lincoln's goals in their 2-2 draw at Southport, while Liam
Hatch notched the winner for Darlington at home to Braintree Town | ||||||
 BIG
INTERVIEW: Check out Jane Ledsom, a hatters' life-long supporter,
talking to Luton Town's recent signing, James Dance. Midfielder,
Dance, has signed
a two-year deal
for an undisclosed fee after joining from recently
promoted Crawley Town. Prior to that Dance, impressed during his scoring
spell with Kettering Town Click Pic for interview | ||||||
 Roofe
hat-trick:
Hat-trick
hero Kemar Roofe fired a young Albion XI to their
second pre-season victory over Blue Sqaure Premier League
side, Kidderminster Harriers in a five-goal thriller at
Kidderminster. | ||||||
 World
Cup Final: Japan Ladies' triumphed over the USA to win the World Cup..
Abby Wambach, looked to have given the USA the win, when scoring in
extra time. However, their gallant opponents equalised on 117 minutes
through the tournament's top scorer Sawa. The usually reliable USA
paid the price for some poor penalties as Japan became the first ever Asian
World Champions | ||||||
 Form
Trainer: Top northern trainer, Tim Easterby was once again among the
winners on Saturday, with Kelly Harrison, on board 12/1 shot, Playful
Girl, in the 5.20 at Ripon, Easterby saw other charges, Sea Clearly, 16/1and
Roger Sez, in the winning enclosure | ||||||
 Pre-season
matches:
Liverpool, claimed a see-saw 6-3 victory over a
Malaysian All-Star XI in front of 80,000 fans, as new
signing Charlie Adam made it a scoring debut. Chelsea edged out
Portsmouth, 1-0, Derby County won at Burton Albion 3-1, Crew beat Wolves
2-1, while Brackley Town took the honours against neighbouring Northampton
Town, the hosts winning 1-0 thanks to a Elliott Sandy strike, among the
Brackley debutants was another former Oxford United player in the shape of
the nomadic, Jefferson Louis, | ||||||
 Kidderminster
Harriers have signed midfielder Kyle Storer from Nuneaton Town on
a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee. The
24-year-old netted 16 times for Nuneaton last season.
Harriers assistant manager Gary Whild told
BBC Hereford & Worcester: "Kyle has been highly
sought after - that has been well documented.
"Some big hitters in the Conference were after him but he stayed true to his
word and we are glad to have him."
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 Five Timer: Jockey Silvestre De-Sousa, enjoyed a productive day on
Tuesday, when bagging three winners at Beverley, Miss Rosie, Auto Mac & Tim
Easterby's Mojolika, whilst in the evening, scoring twice at Southwell,
riding his second winner of the day for Mark Johnson in the shape of New
Decade, plus winning on the Tim Pitt trained, Sonko | ||||||
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 Long
Shots Prevail: Trainer, Eve Johnson-Houghton, enjoyed a 100/1
winner at Newbury on Friday. Her charge, Zingana, edged our evens
favourite, Self Centred to take the spoils in a maiden race. It proved to be
a successful day for the long-shots, as jockey Fred Tylicki, won on 66/1
outsider, French Hollow whilst in the last race at Newmarket,
Albaqaa, ridden by Pat Cosgrove, won at 50/1 | ||||||
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 Chasetown
have swooped to sign striker, Alex Steadman
from Mickleover Sports. Manager Charlie Blakemore
has been a long term admirer of the 24-year old wide man. Steadman has led
the goalscoring charts for the last two seasons at Mickleover scoring 19
goals last season. His previous clubs include Long Eaton United and Belper
Town. Blakemore commented: "I tried to sign
Alex three years ago after he played against us in a friendly for Ilkeston
Town. He is quick, hard working and scores goals. He scored 19 goals last
season from a wide left position and this is an area I wanted to strengthen.
He is a great signing for us as we now have excellent attacking options in
the squad." Steadman joins fellow new signings
Darren Stride and Jake Sedgemore in what is looking like a very strong squad
for the 2011-12 Evo-Stik League season. | ||||||
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 Daventry
Town have announced their new manager as being the vastly experienced
Mark Kinsella. Kinsella, boasts an impressive CV
having begun his career at
Colchester United, before spells at
Charlton Athletic,
Aston Villa,
West Bromwich Albion,
Walsall and
Lewes. He played 48 times for the
Republic of Ireland, scoring three goals and
playing in the
2002 FIFA World Cup in
Japan and
South Korea. | ||||||
 Big
Interview:
The World's greatest female Polo player, Nina Clarkin, spoke with
Thea Maxfield, last week. Nina, talked about her glittering career and her
thoughts about Polo's exclusive perception. Thea, also gained her first Polo
lesson from former England captain, Jason Dixon - Click Pic to
view interview and action | ||||||
 Polo
Action:
Dressage Rider, Thea Maxfield,
popped along - with Weighed In - to Cirencester Polo Academy, last
week. Thea, was given her ever taste of competitive Polo and equipped
herself admirably by scoring a goal. Click Pic to
view Thea's being put through her paces | ||||||
 Big
Interview:
Cheltenham
director of Racing, Peter McNeile, spoke to Weighed In about
the recent Festival and the current state of racing. Click pic to
view Peter talking about the Gold Cup win by Long Run as well as how racing
needs to promote the sport better | ||||||
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 Positive
News: Isabel Tompsett, has started to show signs of
significant improvement at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge following her
horrific fall at Fakenham three weeks ago. Isabel
had an MRI scan on Thursday and the results received yesterday were better
than had been anticipated. Her
mother Bridget said Isabel has improved greatly in
terms of her general alertness and certainly she is far more aware of what
is happening around her." Mrs Tompsett commented:
"We at last have reason to be hopeful and it seems as though the three week
milestone is a bit of a turning point as it was with Peter Toole and Richard
Hawkins. | ||||||
 Big Interview: Twiston-Davies
brothers: The racing world was rocked with the news of Isabel's horrific
injury on Sunday 22nd of May. There's since been slow but positive signs of
recovery. We all wish Iz, a speedy and full recovery. You can observe Isabel at her infectious &
charismatic best when interviewing Sam and Willy Twiston-Davies.
Big thanks to Sam and Willy for being such great sports. Click Pic
to view interview with the boys | ||||||
 Big
Interview:
Ruth
MacCarthy,
26, of Wellesbourne,
spoke to Thea Maxfield, about the horse donated to
her on a long-term loan. Conquestadore,
nick-named Carlos, has been flown over from Germany and has completed his
first week’s training. The 12-year-old is
owned by David Marsh, from Lewes, in Sussex. He
contacted Miss MacCarthy after she was featured on BBC Midlands Today.
Ruth,
who works as a paralegal, has been riding since she was four years old but
broke her back, hip and pelvis when she was 19 when the horse she was riding
fell on top of her Click Pic to view
Interview
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 Big
Interview:
With the recent corruption charges casting a dark shadow over horse racing, Weighed In spoke to Mark Pitman, who believes,
despite the recent negative publicity, racing is clean. Click Pic to
view Mark's fascinating views on the subject matter | ||||||
 Didcot
Town have appointed Francis Vines as their new manager. Vines,
49, has extensive managerial experience, which includes lifting the Southern
League Premier Division title with Crawley Town in 2004. He came within a
point of achieving the same feat while in charge at Farnborough in 2009 and
most recently, he had a spell in charge at Ryman League Premier Carshalton
Athletic. He succeeds Ady Williams who quit the Southern League South & West
Division outfit last month to concentrate on a new career. Vines said:
“Didcot Town has great potential and I’m looking forward to achieving
success during what I regard is an exciting project.”
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 Champion
Ladies' Amateur jockey, Gina Andrews, speaks to Weighed In at
the recent Stratford meeting. She talks about her excellent season, that
included a second in the Fox Hunters at Cheltenham, on 100/1 shot, Mid Div
and Creep. Plus, reflects on good friend and fellow jockey, Isabel
Tompsett's horrific fall, in the race Gina won at Fakenham. Click Pic
to view recent Weighed In Interviews including Gina's | ||||||
 Millwall
have accepted an offer from Norwich City for striker Steve Morison
and have allowed the Wales international to talk to the Canaries.
The 27-year-old joined the Lions from Stevenage in the summer of 2009
and notched 17 goals in 43 games in his debut Championship campaign.
"Boss Paul Lambert added: "We're going to need to be as strong as we
can in every department. "Steve is a natural goalscorer who will
significantly add to what is already a very competitive striking department.
That is what we will need in the Premier League.
"Should the deal go through Morison would make the leap from playing
non-league football to the Premier League in two years. | ||||||
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NOW
LIVE:
Check out Mark Pitman, speaking to Thea Maxfield, about his Gold Cup
win and Grand National, second on Garrison Savannah. Mark also speaks about
racing, in his opinion, being clean despite the recent corruption enquiry
Click Pic to view Intervew with Mark | ||||||
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Isabel
Tompsett: The racing world was rocked with the news of Isabel's horrific
injury on Sunday 22nd of May. There's since been slow but positive signs of
recovery. We all wish Iz, a speedy and full recovery. You can observe Isabel at her infectious &
charismatic best when interviewing Sam and Willy Twiston-Davies.
Big thanks to Sam and Willy for being such great sports. Click Pic
to view interview with the boys | ||||||
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Isabel
Tompsett is showing signs of slight improvement after her bad fall at
Fakenham on Sunday. Although she remains in an
unconscious state in Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, she is no longer
receiving any medical sedation. And while she is
breathing through a ventilator she is now able to make some attempt at
breathing herself. Lisa Hancock, chief executive
of the Injured Jockeys Fund, said: "The family were able to have a lengthy
conversation with one of Isabel's doctors this afternoon and were reassured
to hear that she is showing some positive signs.
"She is able to move all her limbs independently | ||||||
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Doctors
are confident amateur rider Isabel Tompsett has sustained no serious
neck or spinal injuries following her bad fall at Fakenham on Sunday.
Jockeys Fund chief executive Lisa Hancock reports no significant
change in her condition and she remains stable.
"Isabel appears slightly more comfortable as the doctors are confident that
she has no neck or spinal injury and as such have been able to remove her
neck brace," said Hancock. "She is still heavily
sedated and there is likely to be no change of any significance in the next
48 to 72 hours."
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Champion
lady amateur rider Isabel Tompsett was
taken to Norwich and Norfolk University Hospital following a horrible fall
at Fakenham on Sunday. Tompsett was riding Leopold
for trainer David Thompson in the Aylsham Show - Bank Holiday 29th August
Lady Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle when she crashed out at the third
flight. She was unconscious and though an air
ambulance was called, she was taken to hospital in a normal ambulance.
Isabel, makes regular and excellent contributions to Weighed In. I'm sure we
echo the thoughts and sentiments of all those in the racing industry in
wishing, Iz, a full and speedy recovery
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 League
One POS: Huddersfield Town, progressed through to the League One
play-off final, after beating a gallant Bournemouth virtue of a penalty
shoot out. Steve Lovell, bagged a brace for the visitors in normal
time. Town,, will now play the winners of MK Dons or Peterborough with a
Championship place up for grabs | ||||||
 England
Ladies: Birmingham City striker, Karen Carney was on the mark for
England Women as they defeated Sweden 2-0
in their final World Cup warm-up game, securing the team's first win over
the Scandinavians since 1984. | ||||||
 POF:
Phil Trainer proved to be AFC Telford's hero once again, when
popping up with a stoppage time winner that guaranteed The Bucks' a return
to Blue Square Premiership football. Guiseley, twice led before the former
Oxford United man broke their hearts with the deciding goal. Joining AFC, in
the highest tier of non-league football will be Ebbsfleet, who saw off the
challenge of Farnborough. Mark West bagged another brace in a 4-2 victory | ||||||
 Marta,
winner of the FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year award for the
past five years was WPS's Player of the Week twice in 2009 with the Los
Angeles Sol and three times last year with FC Gold Pride.
At only 25 years old, Marta has already won two Olympic silver medals
(2004, 2008) and has helped her country to the finals of the 2007 Women’s
World Cup where she earned the adidas Golden Ball and Golden Boot awards for
the most outstanding player of the tournament and highest goal scorer. The
world’s best footballer will return to the FIFA World Cup in Germany this
summer with aspirations of capturing the title for Brazil. | ||||||
 Birmingham
City's dropped their first points in the newly formed Super League, but
still gained a hard-earned draw at Chelsea. Kerys Harrop, again the scorer
for the Blues, Everton were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Bristol
Academy, while Staniforth notched the game's only goal to give Lincoln the
points at Liverpool | ||||||
 Weighed
In, enjoyed the splendour of Ascot Racecourse on Friday evening.
Click
Kim Goldstein's pic
(On your left) to view her chatting with racegoers as
well as Weighed In's sponsors, Click and Buy. Look out for next Sunday's sky
show that will feature Sam Twiston-Davies, Tim Vaughan and Peter McNeile | ||||||
 Top Jockey: Rising star, Sam Twiston-Davies,
spoke to Isabel Tompsett, when Weighed In travelled to Nigel
Twiston-Davies', yard in Naunton, Stowe, on Tuesday. You can view Sam's
interview plus footage of Sam and Isabel, riding out at the beautiful
Gloucestershire base. Look out for more from Sam and brother Will
Twiston-Davies, on Weighed In's - Sky show a week on Sunday - 3.30
pm Click Pic to view Sam's Interview | ||||||
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Women's Super League: Birmingham
Ladies, went six points clear at the top of the Super League, after
beating Arsenal 2-1 away. Former Gunners' star, Karen Carney scored
the winner after Rachel Williams had restored parity for The
Blues | ||||||
 Play-Offs: Hednesford Town, will play Salisbury City in
the Zamaretto Premier play-off final. Town beat Leamington 3-1 at home in
front of 1,500, while Salisbury edged out Cambridge City, 1-0, In the
Central League, Daventry Town beat Biggleswade, 2-0, Tom Berwick among
their goals, Hitchin comfortably beat Slough 4-1, while Sholing will face
Frome, who beat Mangotsfield 3-1 away in the South West
final | ||||||
 England striker
Ellen White hit a hat-trick as Arsenal trounced Barnet 5-0 to reach the FA
Women's Cup final for a sixth time in eight
years.Defender, Kerys Harrop
notched her first WSL goal 18 minutes from time to maintain Birmingham's
100% start to the campaign. The home side had most
of the possession and deserved their goal, headed home by Harrop from
midfielder Jo Potter's corner
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 Championship:
Adel Taarabt's brace edged QPR
closer to promotion as Neil Warnocks' charges faced a stern test against
Cardiff City, twice coming from behind to share the spoils, Chris
Eagles, notched a hat-trick to keep Burnley within
striking distance of the play-offs, as they won 4-2 at Derby County,
McDonald also notched a hat-trick for Middlesbrough in their 4-2 win at
Hull City, Watford beat Barnsley 1-0, Sheffield United enjoyed a rare
victory beating Bristol City 3-2, while Portsmouth drew 0-0 with
Swansea | ||||||
 Sky Show:
The people of Warwickshire were put to the test, when asked who
the iconic sportsmen were when shown two photos. 15 Times champion jockey,
and current BBC Sports personality of the year, AP McCoy, didn't
fare too well in terms of being recognised. Whilst conversely,
Wayne Rooney was identified by all of our game participants. You
can view the challenge on Wednesday's - repeat - Weighed
In show - on Sky Channel 184 at 5 pm | ||||||
 Super
League: Rachel Williams bagged a hat-trick for a rampant Birmingham City
who beat Liverpool 4-0 away, to go top of the League. Dunia Susi was the
other City scorer. That's five goals in two games for former Doncaster
midfielder, Williams. In the only other SL fixture, Everton were
held to a 1-1 draw at home by Doncaster Belles, Dowie notched for the
hosts with Hamilton grabbing the visitors
goal | ||||||
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Champions
League: Bristol Academy have for the first time reached
the Women's FA Cup final and qualified for Europe after beating Liverpool
3-0 in the semi-finals of the domestic competition on Sunday. Academy will make their debut in the Champions
League next season as one of England's two entrants.
They will be joined in the European competition by either Arsenal
or Barnet, who meet in next week's second FA Cup semi-final. | ||||||
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Sky Show -
Weighed In: Next week's guest Tim Vaughan, celebrated winning the
Scottish Grand National, at Ayr on Saturday, with 15/2 shot Beshabar. Tim,
has also enjoyed winners at Cheltenham and Aintree in recent weeks. He'll
be interviewed by trainer Lucy Jones, when Weighed In kicks of its
Sky TV SHOW next Sunday, 24th of April at 3.30 pm Click
pic to gain a sneak preview of who is on the show | ||||||
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Ladies' Super
League: Birmingham City got off to a flyer in the WSL,
beating Bristol Academy 4-0, on Thursday evening. Karen Carney and Rachel
Williams both scoring a brace. Like Wednesday's opening evening of
the WSL, there were good crowds at both games. Liverpool attracted an
attendance of 835, while 602 turned up for the game in Birmingham. With
attendances in the past at club games averaging little more than 100, this
first set of fixtures in the new league is encouraging for the future of
the women's game. | ||||||
 Ladies Super League:
The New Super league, saw Arsenal's clash with Chelsea attract 2,510 spectators - a figure practically unheard
of in women's club football - including England coach Hope Powell. Gilly Flaherty notched the only goal
of a hard-fought contest. Whilst Doncaster Belles played in front of
a 746 crowd, as they beat Lincoln away 1-0, Vicky Exley the visitors' scorer | ||||||
 Weighed In:
Professional Dressage rider, Thea Maxfield, is one of the guests on
Weighed In's Sky debut next Sunday, April 17th - 3.30 pm.
Thea, broke her neck 18 months ago, when schooling her horse. Thea's
since made a remarkable recovery with the aid of Formula One
technology. You can view Thea riding her horse Hammie, on next
week's show and hear all about her battle to recover from a
life-threatening injury. Also on the show, Tim Vaughan plus we visited
Newmarket's British Racing School | ||||||
 BSP Champions: A Matt
Tubbs brace helped Crawley to the Blue Square Bet Premier title at
Tamworth and confirmed their place in the Football League for the first
time. Rutherford's hat-trick helped Barrow to a 5-0
victory over Kettering, while Luton Town hit Southport for six,
Morgan-Smith among the hosts' goals, Fleetwood won 6-0 at Eastbourne,
Viera bagged a double for the visitors, Aaron O'Connor, scored a late
equaliser to give Rushden a share of the spoils at home to Wrexham who
scored through Andy Mangan, Hayes beat Mansfield 4-0, McDonald's goal was
enough to give Forest Green the points against Altrincham, while a brace
from Liam Hatch saw Darlington beat Bath City 3-1 | ||||||
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Championship: Steve Morrison, was on the mark for Millwall as they edged out
Leeds United 3-2, Scunthorpe climbed off the bottom of the table
with a shock victory over league leaders Queens Park Rangers. Rob Hulse headed the west Londoners, who need
just three wins to secure promotion, into a seventh-minute lead. Koren's late goal was enough to give Hull the points at
Watford, while Church scored an injury time winner to give Reading the
points in a 7 goal thriller with Nottingham Forest
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 Weighed
In: The British Racing School, in Newmarket, was our destination earlier
in the week, as we caught up with the late
Jan Wilson's horse and the BRS staff. Jan, rode, Imperial Sword, to
three victories during her brief but very promising career. Her parents,
Margaret and Drew Wilson, kindly donated Imperial Sword, Jan's horse, to the
BRS following the Malton tragedy. Swordy, is now helping youngsters with
their riding development. He's also proving really popular with staff
and students at the school. You can catch footage of Swordy by
Clicking the Pic to your right. | ||||||
 BSP:
Crawley edged ever closer to the title, when gaining at hard-earned point at
York City, Torres, restoring parity for the league leaders after Smith had
opened the scoring for the hosts, Kettering Town drew 2-2 at Luton Town,
Mills grabbing a late equaliser for The Poppies, Charlie Griffin, was on the
mark for Newport County as they beat Darlington 2-1, Mansfield shared four
goals and the points with Southport, Louis Briscoe again among the hosts
scorers, while Rushden returned to winning ways, with a 2-0 victory at
Histon, Aaron O'Connor scoring their opener from the spot | ||||||
 BSP:
Former QPR player, Kieron St Aimie notched on his debut for Kettering in
their 1-1 draw with York City, Louis Briscoe, popped up to hit a late
winner against Rushden & Diamonds, Crawley continued their winning run
edging out Darlington, Ben Smith their marksman, Luton drew 3-3 at
Kidderminster Harriers, Viera scored a late penalty to give Fleetwood the
points at home to Tamworth, Todd also notched to give Newport a 2-1 home win
against Grimsby, Richard Pacquette, once of QPR, was among Eastbourne's
goals in their 3-1 win at Southport | ||||||
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Championship:
Steve Morrison, scored the game's only goal to give Millwall the points
at Hull City, former Rushden striker, Simeon Jackson bagged a
hat-trick as did co striker, Grant Holt, as Norwich ran riot beating
Scunthorpe, 6-0, Connor Wickham scored the winner for Ipswich in their 2-1
win at Burnley, Cardiff beat Derby 4-1, Gary McSheffrey, notched for
Coventry City as they beat Watford 2-0, Gradel bagged a brace for
Leeds United in their 4-1 demolition of Nottingham Forest, Yakubu, scored a
hat-trick for Leicester City who drew 3-3 at Middlesbrough | ||||||
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BSP: The prolific, Matt Tubbs
notched his 34th goal of the campaign, as Crawley extended their lead at the
top of the following a 2-0 home win against Mansfield Town, Liam Hatch,
scored the game's only goal to give Darlington the points at Grimsby, Andrew
Hughes hit the winner for Newport against Gateshead, while Luton Town,
managed for the first time by new boss Gary Brabin, were held to a 0-0 draw
by Barrow | ||||||
Gunners
Treble: 
BSP:
Morison
The Man: Norwich City striker, 
Off
The Mark: 
The
Grand National course at Aintree will be changed for 2012 after a review
of
Barnet
have signed former Peterborough United defender Exodus Geohaghon
on a one-month contract. The 26-year-old had been a free agent since his
release from the Posh earlier this month.
Group
One Win: 
Rushden
& Diamonds have been denied entry to the Evostik Southern Premier.
Isabel
Update:
Newcastle
United captain Kevin Nolan has completed his move to West Ham
after signing a five-year contract.
Luton
Town boss Gary Brabin has made his first signing of the summer by
bringing in Rushden & Diamonds striker Aaron O'Connor on a two-year
deal.
Peterborough
United manager Darren Ferguson says superstition will keep his
father, Sir Alex, away from Sunday's League One play-off final.The clash
against Huddersfield will be played at Old Trafford, the home of Ferguson
Senior's Premier League Champions Manchester United.And the Posh boss admits
he was worried his successful dad would be a jinx.