Ben S Pitkeathly

Aberdonian Cumbrian following football in the North West

Dynel Simeu: The makings of a warrior

Dynel Simeu's story is one of hard work and struggle - From playing Sunday League football, to appearing on the…

3 years ago

Physical Gillingham end Accrington Stanley’s unbeaten home record to gain a vital three points

It was not pretty, and there was little finesse, but Neil Harris' Gillingham gained three crucial points in a tense…

3 years ago

Accrington Stanley search for a fifth consecutive home win against relegation-threatened Gillingham

Accrington Stanley are in scintillating form at the Wham Stadium, winning their last four homes games, but Neil Harris' revived…

3 years ago

Bambo Diaby: Grasping a second chance with Preston North End

After failing a drugs test while playing for Barnsley, Bambo Diaby's football career was in tatters, but he has found…

3 years ago

Bolton Wanderers’ lack of ruthlessness shows but Bodvarsson keeps playoff ambitions alive

Morecambe fans will be getting fed up with Bolton Wanderers after the Trotters scored another late equaliser against the Shrimps.

3 years ago

Morecambe and Bolton Wanderers clash in a potential season defining affair

Derek Adams has been tasked with keeping Morecambe in League One, but his team travel to a Bolton Wanderers side…

3 years ago

Preston North End deprived of win by crowd disruption at Coventry

Two pitch invaders effectively aided Coventry City in stealing a point from Preston North End leaving the Lilywhites furious and…

3 years ago

Millen, Holdsworth and Simpson: Another crazy week in the world of Carlisle United

Last week will go down as one of the most hectic periods in Carlisle United's history.

3 years ago

Khadra’s inconsistent brilliance hands Rovers a vital win in promotion push

Reda Khadra could have easily been the scapegoat if Blackburn Rovers had failed to beat Queens Park Rangers in a…

3 years ago

Blackburn hope to get their automatic promotion hopes back on track with the visit of challengers Queens Park Rangers

Tony Mowbray's Blackburn Rovers haven't looked the same since losing Ben Brereton Diaz to injury, and the visit of Queens…

3 years ago

ITV secure EFL highlights package for the 2022/23 season

A new EFL highlights show will start on ITV at the beginning of the 2022/23 season in what is set…

3 years ago

The Super Golf League: Golf’s greatest moral dilemma quashed

Golf is a sport often criticised for its lack of adaptation and willingness to develop, however, the Saudi backed Super…

3 years ago

Paunovic’s dismissal despite a fine Reading victory highlights the ruthlessness behind football

It is almost hard to describe the aftermath of Reading's 3-2 win over Preston North End, which is just another…

3 years ago

Cameron Archer aims to continue scorching form and pile more pressure on Reading manager Veljko Paunović

Reading boss Veljko Paunović is under pressure after a series of poor results and his side faces Preston North End's…

3 years ago

Does Scotland’s victory over England prove that Gregor Townsend’s side have Six Nations winning credentials?

Most Scotland supporters will admit that the weekend's victory over England was far from their best performance, but many recognise…

4 years ago

Six Nations Week One Preview: An opening day Calcutta Cup clash, Wales’ tough test in Dublin and France hope to blow away Italy

It is that time of year again when six teams from the windswept Murrayfield to the heat of Rome battle…

4 years ago

Morecambe left rueing defensive issues against Accrington Stanley but left hopeful by Ayunga’s electric form

Morecambe blew a two-goal lead against Accrington Stanley paying the price for failing to solve their defensive set-piece conundrum.

4 years ago

Colby Bishop and Cole Stockton look to outscore each other in an all Lancashire battle

Two footballers scoring braces in the same game is incredibly rare, but it was a feat accomplished by Cole Stockton…

4 years ago

Stockton and Ayunga give Morecambe reasons to keep believing with an excellent comeback against Wycombe Wanderers

Cole Stockton just seems inevitable this season but do not overlook Jonah Ayunga's contribution as the pair inspired Morecambe to…

4 years ago

Brandon Hanlan attempts to score for the third consecutive game as table-topping Wycombe Wanderers travel to Morecambe

Gareth Ainsworth's Wycombe Wanderers are flying at the moment and striker Brandon Hanlan is on top form.

4 years ago

Preston North End tie-down Patrick Bauer until 2024

Patrick Bauer has capped off a successful few days at Preston North End by signing a new two-year deal at…

4 years ago

Set-piece practice proves worthy as Carlisle United salvage a late point against Crawley Town

Carlisle United boss Keith Millen was pleased that a focus on set-pieces during training helped his side rescue a point…

4 years ago

Jon Mellish looks to continue his dominant midfield displays with the visit of Crawley Town to Brunton Park

Jon Mellish is starting to seem his old self again after a slow start to the season, with recent performances…

4 years ago

Could Brad Potts’ Preston North End career be revitalised under Ryan Lowe?

Brad Potts has often been seen as the scapegoat at Preston North End, but recently, manager Ryan Lowe has put…

4 years ago