The London News Shopper¹ has provided the first reaction from Charlton Athletic manager Phil Parkinson to the League One Play-Off Semi-Final draw against Swindon. The matches pit the two teams against each other on Friday 14th May at the County Ground and the return leg on Monday 17th May at The Valley. Parkinson said: “Play-off games are always exciting. The quality
Read moreWhatever happened at The New Den, the Leeds United result ultimately would determine which team was promoted. For a few moments after Leeds had gone down to 10 men it seemed the impossible may happen and Rovers may defeat Leeds or at least hold them to a draw. Shortly after half time news of Rovers going 1-0 up fed through
Read moreSaturday 8th May 2010 sees the most important Swindon Town game since the League One Play-Off Semi-Final 2nd Leg versus Brighton back in 2004. Town face Millwall at The New Den in what could be, depending on the Leeds result, a winner takes it all encounter. The potential prize being a place in the Championship in 2010/2011. See The Washbag
Read moreIt’s Saturday and you’re anxiously awaiting the big kick-off, whether you are at The New Den or following the game on BBC Wiltshire. The last thing you want is to be frantically working out the various promotion permutations. Soon after kick-off Leeds are one nil down to Bristol Rovers. What does this mean in the promotion picture? Can Swindon draw
Read moreThe People has reported that the 16 year old Town promising left winger Alex Henshall is all set to join mega rich Manchester City. With no confirmation from either club, perhaps the Man City rumour can be taken with a pinch of salt, however it is evident Henshall has decided his future is away from the club, with, as it seems,
Read more8.30am – Looking forward to the footie game later today. I haven’t been to the County Ground for quite some time. Actually…I think the last match was against Walsall and I tell you what…we got promoted that day, so I’m obviously a lucky omen. I watched the Exeter game on the telly, well I say watch.. I mean I Sky+
Read moreThis morning the Adver revealed Town no.4 Jonathan Douglas has been voted Player of the Year. Douglas was a clear winner with the fans with 45.7% of the total vote and is a worthy winner as he has made a huge contribution this season. I was very pleased to see JP McGovern’s excellent season recognised with his 2nd place in
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