One Vision - 23rd January 2006
One Vision - 23rd January |
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Colchester United are the new leaders of League One after Richard Garcia's late brace gave them a 2-1 win over Port Vale. A huge crowd of over 4,300 at Layer Road had to wait until 16 minutes from time for Garcia to break the deadlock for The U's. Michael Husbands looked to have earned The Valiants a point with a penalty five minutes later, but Garcia proved Colchester's hero when he struck the winner three minutes from the end. Phil Parkinson's side claimed the summit mainly due to Southend United's goalless draw at Tranmere Brentford won the battle of the promotion contenders at Griffin Park, as Martin Allen's side claimed a 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town in a match that saw a player on each side sent off. The Bees had Ricky Newman sent off after 17 minutes for violent conduct before they actually claimed the lead through Lloyd Owusu eight minutes later. The Terriers then lost goalkeeper Paul Rachubka to a red card for a professional foul just after the break. DJ Campbell then secured three valuable points with a second goal on 77 minutes. Barnsley moved into the play-off places after a 2-0 home success over Milton Keynes Dons, as Marc Richards (77) and Robert Hassell (79) claimed the win for The Tykes. Chesterfield dropped out of the top six after a 2-2 draw with Walsall at Saltergate. On-loan Mads Timm scored his first senior goal with The Saddlers on 33 minutes, but veteran hit-man Wayne Allison restored parity three minutes later. Grant Smith gave Walsall the lead five minutes after the break, but The Spireites earned a point through on-loan Kevan Hurst ten minutes from time. A late brace from Luke Beckett (84, 87) gave Oldham Athletic a 2-0 home win over Gillingham, while Nottingham Forest were held to a 1-1 draw at struggling Rotherham United. Nathan Tyson (34) gave Forest the lead, but new signing Paul Shaw made an immediate impact with a vital leveller four minutes from time. Swindon Town had four different players on the scoresheet in their 4-2 home win over Bournemouth. Jamie Cureton (37), Stefani Miglioranzi (52), Rory Fallon (79) and new signing Lee Peacock (90) all found the back of the net for the struggling Robins. A Dani Rodrigues strike (59) and a James Hayter penalty (68) proved not enough for The Cherries. A late Dean Windass strike gave Bradford City a 1-0 win over Yeovil Town at Huish Park. In the noon kick-off on Saturday, new Doncaster Rovers signing Graeme Lee scored late on in their 2-1 derby win at Scunthorpe United. Following a goalless first half at Glanford Park, The Iron took the lead through James Goodwin three minutes after the restart. Michael McIndoe levelled matters for Donny on 63 minutes and that allowed new man Lee to strike the winner with a minute remaining. The match ended in ill-tempered fashion, as Doncaster's James Coppinger and Scunthorpe's Steve Torpey were both given their marching orders in injury time by match referee Colin Webster. Finally, Bristol City remain three points above the relegation zone after a 1-1 draw at fellow strugglers Blackpool. John Murphy (5) gave The Seasiders the lead, but Steve Brooker (26) earned a point for Gary Johnson's side at Bloomfield Road. What to read next:With the Swans retained list about to be named, generally around the 18th of the month, we take a look at those who stay, and their value to the club. The players who have the determination to turn next season in to more than a passing parade and a dismal home loss record. It was a pretty poor end to what can only be described as a disappointing football season for Swansea City. The defeat to Millwall yesterday was a display that has frustrated Swansea City supporters all season. A lack of effort, intensity and desire rewarding the home support with yet another home loss. Swansea City 0 - 1 Millwall - Player Ratings and Reports
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report. An error strewn and tepid Swansea display ensured thousands left the stadium before the staff and players did their usual walk around at this end of season game. It wasn’t a good look as two players received red cards and any effort by the home side was lost in a static and frustrating display. Today brings the Championship season to a close for the majority of the clubs involved, and the Swans face Millwall at 12.30pm today at the Swansea.com stadium. Just over 1,100 visiting supporters have made the journey in what we hope is a celebration of the end of the season for both clubs. The Indy’s lead football writer, Andrew Winfield goes in deep on this weeks issues and the real problems in store for the Swans. This week has seen some bad financial news for the Swans, and of course more questions than answers yet again. That aside there is some great news from the age grade side at U21 as once again we see a player knocking on the door of the first team squad. The changing timeline of when Andrew Coleman became Chairmen of Swansea City caused a stir yesterday, our twitter account getting well over eleven thousand views and increasing, which sent website views here in to their many thousands as well. News of Swansea City’s financial position hit home yesterday as the club announced further losses. The profit and sustainability rules are forever hanging over a club, and in Swansea City’s case like everyone else it’s a rolling three year issue. Glyn is back with his favourite stats as we build up to the last game of the season. That comes in the form of Millwall who it seems are close to selling their requested 1,148 allocation, so its down to the Jack Army to do their bit this bank holiday weekend. |