Connect with us

The League Paper

Ferguson fuming as new boys crumble

By James Owen
DARREN Ferguson let fly at his new-look backline as Peterborough’s superb opening- day run came to an end with defeat to Fleetwood.
Posh had won their last seven opening League One matches at home, but early goals from Harry Souttar and Josh Morris, and a late free-kick from Danny Andrew – all summer signings – sealed the win for Joey Barton’s side.
Striker Ivan Toney, who has been linked with a move to the Championship, had made it 2-1.
Ferguson, who fielded a brand new defence, said: “I’m glad the game is out of the way. If you’re go...

Continue reading...

Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day!

Already a subscriber to our website? Login

Tackle the News

- Sign Up for our weekly Football League Newsletter Today!
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Best Betting Sites at Betinireland.ienew-UK-football-betting-sites-banner

More in The League Paper

  • Dons delight but Town’s play-off boat has sailed…

    By Sam Allen Street 18, 28 GRIMSBY TOWN 0 GRIMSBY: Eastwood 7, Warren 6 (McJannet 69, 7), Tharme 7, Rodgers 7 (Barrington 82), McEachran 8, Hume 7, Svanþórsson 7, Khouri 6 (Vernam 82), Green 7, Rose 6, Obikwu 6. Subs not used: Ainley, Cass, Burns, Wright. AFC WIMBLEDON 1 Hutchinson...

  • Hero Grigg is targeting even more goal glory

    By Gary Beveridge Att: 3,969 Rating: ★★★★★ Ref: Thomas Parsons 7/10 ACCRINGTON ST 0 ACCRINGTON: Kelly 6, Quirk 7, Matthews 7, Aljofree 6, Brown 7 (Hunter 66, 6), Martin 6, Grant 6 (O’Brien-Whitmarsh 54, 6), Batty 6, Henderson 6 (Walton 82, 6), Mooney 6 (Popoola 82, 6), Caton 6 (Woods...

  • IT’S MAYHEM AS ANT’S LATE STRIKE SEALS THE BIG PRIZE

    By Tony Flint PARTY TIME: Bradford celebrate promotion after their dramatic win against Fleetwood Town PICTURES: Alamy GRAHAM Alexander joked that it was “the Bradford way” after the Yorkshire side clinched automatic promotion in dramatic fashion. Antoni Sarcevic scored the winner in the sixth minute of added time at Valley...

  • TOP QUALITY: From left, Owen Goodman, Connor Hall, Denver Hume, Michael Cheek, Nathan Lowe and Luke Molyneux PICTURE: Alamy TOP QUALITY: From left, Owen Goodman, Connor Hall, Denver Hume, Michael Cheek, Nathan Lowe and Luke Molyneux PICTURE: Alamy

    The FLP League Two Team of the Season: A bit of Cheek in attack adds to this wide-ranging all-star cast

    League Two lacked a standout team this season as inconsistency ruled to such an extent that, at times, it looked as if nobody actually wanted to get promoted.