League One

Barton’s bench boys kick Dons in the teeth

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The LeaguePaper Team
9 February 2020

By Jack Billam

JOEY Barton hailed the impact of Fleetwood’s bench as only he can after their dramatic victory over AFC Wimbledon.
Substitute Paddy Madden netted a late winner from close range after Shane McLoughlin had cancelled out Luke O’Neill’s own goal.
Victory sealed successive wins for the Cod Army in League One for the first time since September.
Barton said: “I’m delighted to see Paddy get the winner. We looked at the bench and we knew he could make an impact for us.
“That was the difference - Wimbledon fought hard and played really well, but o...

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