Ezgjan Alioski and Leeds United: A mad love affair
With his contract running down, James O’Reilly takes a look at the mad, yet lovable, Gjanni Alioski.
With his contract running down, James O’Reilly takes a look at the mad, yet lovable, Gjanni Alioski.
Blackpool looked to the in-form Ellis Simms to secure third spot as they rested key men ahead of their play-off tie against Oxford.
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The 23-year-old has been nothing but a revelation at the Stags and his contributions to a well-improved side in the second half of the season shows why he will be one of Mansfield Town’s most important players next season.
While Accrington Stanley had nothing to play for, Portsmouth required a win to secure a play-off spot. Goalkeeper Toby Savin proved impenetrable, contributing with a string of second-half saves to deny Pompey a top six finish.
Before the game, Charlton knew they needed to pick up three points to stand any realistic chance of finishing in the top 6. They did just that, but a big win for Oxford condemned The Addicks to another season in League One.
Oxford United secured a place in the League One play-offs with a final day hammering of Burton Albion at the Kassam Stadium. Even though the victory was devoid of the drama that has defined the U’s season, it sets Karl Robinson and his players up for an opportunity to avenge last season’s defeat to Wycombe at Wembley.
Somerset managed to take a well deserved 10-wicket victory after a stubborn Hampshire second innings performance at the Ageas Bowl. …
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The Mercedes crew did a fantastic job in two stopping the seven-time world champion as he beat Championship rival Max Verstappen who finished second and Valtteri Bottas in third.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s first-half strike provided a blow to West Ham’s Champions League hopes whilst boosting Everton’s own aim of European qualification.
Tranmere finally clinched their play-off position in League Two but rather than gaining some momentum with a win, Rovers limped over the line with a scoreless draw at home to Colchester.
Brennan Johnson impressed for Lincoln City as The Imps played out a goalless draw with AFC Wimbledon. With both sides destinies already decided before a ball was kicked, there was to be no last-day drama at the LNER Stadium.
Both of their oldest academy age groups bottom of their leagues and getting handed large beatings on a regular basis, Southampton’s pre-eminent academy is going through a period of hardship. Their struggles are taking the gloss of the more talented player’s sparkle. Jacob Tanswell writes.
Northampton Town picked up a 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light in manager Jon Brady’s first game since being appointed on a permanent basis.
Doncaster Rovers legend James Coppinger made his final appearance for the club in their 4-1 defeat to Peterborough United.
Burnley can secure Premier League football for next season on Monday night when they travel to Craven Cottage in a game that could send Fulham back down to the Championship if they lose.
Castleford Tigers defeat Salford Red Devils in the Challenge Cup to reach the semi-finals where they will face the Warrington Wolves. It took a drop goal in golden point by Gareth O’Brien to send the Tigers into the next round.
Preston North End rounded off their Championship season with a fourth consecutive victory, coming from behind to defeat Nottingham Forest 2-1 at the City Ground.
Dennis Hauger was able to pull out a huge gap to the rest of the field that saw him cruise to victory ahead of second-placed Jack Doohan and third-placed Matteo Nannini.
Despite a controlled, professional victory, Morecambe had to watch on as Bolton and Cambridge pipped them to automatic promotion from League Two.
The Prema Racing driver claimed that “Victor [Martins] would have done the same in my position” had roles been reversed as the two drivers battled it out for victory on the final lap of Formula 3’s second race.
Oxford United host Burton Albion on the final day of the League One season in the hope that a victory will be enough to secure a place in the play-offs.
An entertaining first-half was cancelled out by a classic ‘nothing to play for’ second 45 minutes until Rarmani Edmonds-Green earned Huddersfield a point with virtually the last kick of the game.