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Football News for 2 March 2008

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Proctor’s goal Little comfort

Mar 2 2008

BRIAN Little offered an honest verdict as struggling Wrexham had to settle for a point in their basement battle with Mansfield: “Must do better”....

It’s Martinez v Jackett head to head

Mar 2 2008

ROBERTO MARTINEZ goes head-to-head with former Swansea boss Kenny Jackett for the first time since their fall-out, saying: “I will shake hands with him.”...

Powell baffles the Bay

Mar 2 2008

AN equaliser five minutes into injury time from Shepshed right-back Rhys Powell denied Colwyn Bay a deserved three points at The Dovecote....

Hereford 0-1 Stockport County

Mar 2 2008

HEREFORD suffered a second successive defeat as Stockport set a new club record with seven away wins on the trot....

Double injury blow for Swansea City

Mar 2 2008

INJURIES to Jason Scotland and Andy Robinson marred an impressive victory for Swansea City, as Roberto Martinez’s men overcame another of their bogey teams at the Galpharm Stadium....

Lamp’s turned off for Chelsea

Mar 2 2008

CHELSEA will appeal Frank Lampard’s red card if TV pictures show that the England star did not push Luis Boa Morte in the face in yesterday’s 4-0 win at West Ham....

Unlucky seven for devastated Keegan

Mar 2 2008

NEWCASTLE striker Michael Owen apologised to his team-mates after passing up a series of chances to beat Blackburn before the visitors snatched victory at the death....

Cop’ that ’Boro

Mar 2 2008

READING boss Steve Coppell hailed James Harper’s dramatic last-minute winner at the Riverside Stadium as a “massive, massive boost” to his side’s battle to escape from the relegation zone....

Bendtner in tick of time for Gunners

Mar 2 2008

ARSENE WENGER believes that Arsenal’s last-gasp draw against Aston Villa could have a “big impact” on the race for the Premier League title.With just seconds to go, it appeared as if the Gunners recent poor fortune would continue after a first-half own goal from Philippe Senderos put the visitors within touching distance of victory....

Sunderland’s bad luck continues

Mar 2 2008

SUNDERLAND boss Roy Keane bemoaned another costly officiating decision that robbed his side of their first Premiership away win of the season....

Forssell’s return to the fold pays off

Mar 2 2008

ALEX McLEISH hailed the finishing of Blues striker Mikael Forssell as his hat-trick earned the club their first win since Boxing Day....

Simon Davey – Wales’ unlikely star manager

Mar 2 2008

THEY’RE one of the FA Cup’s most unlikely quarter-finalists, led by one of the unlikeliest managers....

Mickey Thomas hits back at Merson

Mar 2 2008

MICKEY Thomas has slammed Paul Merson for his Jose jibes – but says it’s up to Wrexham’s players to really prove him wrong....

No excuses as Wrexham scrape a draw

Mar 2 2008

We’ve no excuses, admits Little...

Worried Wrexham can only manage a draw

Mar 2 2008

DISASTER was averted but the crisis remains as large as ever as Wrexham failed to win their must-win match....

Barn storm to win

Mar 2 2008

SHREWSBURY’S disappointing season hit rock bottom as they crashed to their heaviest defeat of the campaign....

Paul’s spot of bother

Mar 2 2008

CHESTER boss Bobby Williamson refused to point the finger at Paul Butler for his vital penalty miss against league leaders MK Dons....

Bedlinog continue their winning ways

Mar 2 2008

BEDLINOG continue to dominate at the top of Division Three South East - and their remarkable unbeaten run never looked in danger as they romped to a 21-0 success at Treorchy....

Rhyl have a Sharp shooter to thank

Mar 2 2008

CHRIS Sharp’s stunning 66th-minute strike proved to be the key moment in Rhyl’s narrow Welsh Cup success over battling underdogs Queens Park....

Wales Uefa finals boost

Mar 2 2008

A WALES-backed plan to expand the European Championships could get the green-light in a matter of months – boosting Wales’ chances of ending their major finals exile....

‘Celtic Cup’ is on the way

Mar 2 2008

A CELTIC Cup competition will come a step closer next month – but not under that name....

Thomas sparks rout

Mar 2 2008

TWO goals by Darren Thomas, direct from corners three minutes apart early in the second half, set up relegation- threatened Llangefni Town for an unlikely win over high-flying Port Talbot Town....

Town closer to title glory

Mar 2 2008

RUNAWAY leaders Prestatyn Town took another stride closer to a first title triumph with a 2-0 derby win at Denbigh Town....

Porth show fighting spirit

Mar 2 2008

PORTHMADOG are wondering when they will win in front of their own fans, after their 13th frustration at The Traeth....

Rich return for Coyne

Mar 2 2008

ABERYSTWYTH continued their revival with their third straight win after manager Brian Coyne enjoyed a successful raid on his former club....

Heath double keeps giant-killing run alive

Mar 2 2008

NEWPORT YMCA continued their giant-killing cup exploits, coming back from 2-0 down to defeat Premier League side Welshpool....

Keeper Lee the hero

Mar 2 2008

NOMADS’ popular captain Chris “Bungle” Williams, back after a sequence of injuries dating back to November, had his long-awaited comeback marred when his potentially match-winning penalty was saved by Haverfordwest keeper Lee Idzi 10 minutes from the end....

Jewell: Earnie’s not going to Cardiff

Mar 2 2008

PAUL JEWELL has rubbished talk of Robert Earnshaw heading back to Cardiff on loan....

Jones: I had more players to pick from at Stockport

Mar 2 2008

CARDIFF City manager Dave Jones has revealed the full extent of the crisis that could wreck his cup and league ambitions, admitting he had more players when he was in charge at Stockport....

Bangor ease into Welsh Cup semis

Mar 2 2008

A FOUR-GOAL blast from Ashley Stott, including a first half hat-trick, saw Bangor ease into the Welsh Cup semi-finals....

Swansea City’s injury count increases

Mar 2 2008

ROBERTO MARTINEZ admits the loss of match-winner Jason Scotland would be a huge blow to Swansea’s push for promotion....

Scot's on the rocks as Swans triumph

Mar 2 2008

INJURIES to Jason Scotland and Andy Robinson marred an impressive victory for Swansea City as Roberto Martinez’s men overcame another of their bogey teams at the Galpharm Stadium....

County record deserved win

Mar 2 2008

COUNTY clinched a vital three points to leapfrog Bishop Stortford and step up their challenge for a play-off place....

No sunshine for Darren Purse

Mar 2 2008

Cardiff City 0-1 Leicester City: DAVE Jones insisted there would be no sunshine break – but the Bluebirds boss saw his side’s play-off hopes all but sail into the sunset....

Bangor ease into Welsh Cup semis

Mar 2 2008

A FOUR-GOAL blast from Ashley Stott, including a first half hat-trick, saw Bangor ease into the Welsh Cup semi-finals....

Ton on course for title

Mar 2 2008

WELSH League table toppers Ton Pentre travelled to Taffs Well and came away 3-0 winners with goals from Marty Davies, Mark Crutch and Dale Price....

A Field day for Martyrs

Mar 2 2008

THE Martyrs gained what could be a crucial away victory at fellow strugglers Mangotsfield, a goal in each half earning Merthyr a deserved three points....

Heath double keeps giant-killing run alive

Mar 2 2008

NEWPORT YMCA continued their giant-killing cup exploits, coming back from 2-0 down to defeat Premier League side Welshpool....

City boss plans to shake-up team

Mar 2 2008

DAVE JONES rounded on his Cardiff side after their woeful loss to Leicester saying: “We wouldn’t score if we were playing now.”...

Records beckon for soaring Swans

Mar 2 2008

SWANSEA CITY are already cantering their way to the Championship....

Dismal display puts Bluebirds in the dumps

Mar 2 2008

DAVE Jones saw his side’s play-off hopes all but sail off into the sunset, after recently insisting his side wouldn’t be taking a mid season sunshine break....

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