Post by Norah on Mar 26, 2013 21:38:15 GMT
Here's the rest of the news from the Gills website -thought that it was an interesting read in a quiet week.
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Bradford City offer a pie and pint, Rochdale striker on alleged racist comment charge, Morecambe manager upset with league referees, Southend to sort out who will lead them at Wembley, plus more....
Stanley reckon they need to win three out of the remaining six games to stay in the Football League. At home on Easter Monday against Burton the club is asking the Stanley faithful to turn up and get behind the team. The bottom of League Two is tight with just four points separating the bottom five clubs.
Alan Bennett will wait until Wimbledon guarantee survival before opening talks about his future. The former Reading and Brentford defender signed a short-term deal with the Dons at the beginning of February following his release from Cheltenham Town. Bennett has helped Wimbledon to six wins in 12 games.
Aldershot have calculated the cost of relegation is about £1m. Chief executive Andrew Mills said, “We are desperate to stay in the league, we’re an ambitious club but every year it is very difficult to balance the books because players are on bigger wages in the league than outside of it.”
Barnet youngster George Sykes was honoured at the Football League Awards when named the LFE Apprentice of the Year for 2013 in League Two. Sykes, said, “I am really surprised, I would like one day to play at the highest level possible but I am not getting ahead of myself.”
City's 'Pie And A Pint' deal will be available to supporters for their Good Friday home match with Southend. Fans will be entitled a FREE voucher for a complimentary drink and pie and chips meal on the day of the game. All of this can be purchased for only £10.00 per person for season ticket holders.
Bristol Rovers striker Matt Harrold is edging closer to a return to action following a six-month spell on the sidelines with a knee injury. Harrold, who required surgery after damaging a cruciate ligament at Gillingham in September, is back in non-contact training and is hopeful of making an appearance before the season ends.
Burton boss Gary Rowett has revealed he is casting his eye over some trialists this week. Albion are currently third in League Two and Rowett is considering adding to his squad for the promotion run-in. "It's a good time to get three of four people in and have a look," he said.
Mark Yates praised his players' attitude after their goalless draw in extremely difficult conditions at Barnet. The match was played in heavy snow on a boggy pitch, resulting in a contest Yates described as "farcical"."It wasn't great but the referee made the decision and I thought the lads did a commendable job.”
Over 500 fans voted for their favourite shirt design from a choice of three with the black and white 'Evoque' design coming out on top, attracting 41.5% of the votes. It finished narrowly ahead of the green and white striped 'Spirit' (37.5%), with the white 'King' (21%) in third place. Kit manufacturers PUMA will now make the shirts.
Former Dagger’s boss John Still has returned to sign Scott Griffiths for his new club Luton. Griffiths is a left-back who Still knows well having signed him for Dagenham way back in 2004 where he went on to play over 200 games. The Dagger’s defender has signed a deal at Kennilworth Road until the end of the season.
Midfielder Matt Oakley says he is not considering hanging up his boots at the end of the current campaign. The 35-year-old former Southampton man has been a vital cog in the Grecians' midfield this season, making 37 appearances for Paul Tisdale's promotion-chasing team before suffering a shoulder injury.
Blackburn defender Ryan Edwards has extended his stay at Fleetwood until the end of the campaign. The 19-year-old joined the Cod Army in February on an initial one-month loan deal. After appearing for the League Two side four times, the centre-back has been given permission to extend his spell until April 27.
Jim Bentley has blasted the standard of officials in League Two. The Shrimps boss was furious with Gavin Ward's decision to award AFC Wimbledon a penalty on the stroke of half-time at the weekend as his side were beaten 2-0. Bentley said after the game that he felt the referee had influenced the result.
Northampton have boosted their defensive ranks, to try and push home their promotion bid, with the signing of Nathan Cameron. Aidy Boothroyd has returned to his former side Coventry to borrow the 21-year-old, who he gave his debut to during his time as boss of The Sky Blues, until the end of the season.
Striker James Constable admits the U's squad are battling for their futures after a 1-0 defeat at Northampton. The Sixfields loss left Chris Wilder's men six points behind 7th placed Rotherham having played more than the Millers. “Everybody wants to play and prove that they are good enough to be here," he said.
John Sheridan says talk of new contracts has been put on hold while the Pilgrims battle against relegation. With his side just two points clear of the relegation zone ahead of the Devon derby with rivals Exeter on Saturday, Sheridan wants his side to be focusing on the fight for survival.
Tom Pope won the League Two Player of the Year award but back at Vale Park the striker typically deflected praise from himself on to his team mates. Recognising the work his fellow players have put in so far this season, he refused to let it go to his head and in fact would swap it right now for a guaranteed promotion.
Rochdale striker Bobby Grant has been summonsed to a hearing over an alleged racist comment made to Dagenham's Gavin Hoyte. The incident happened during the meeting between the two sides at Victoria Road on 12 January as the Daggers held their annual anti-racism day.
Rotherham’s match against promotion rivals Exeter City has been rearranged for Tuesday 9 April after the original fixture was postponed due to snow. Exeter City's players had already travelled to the game when the match was called off at at 09.30 on the Saturday, having made the trip up to Rotherham on Friday morning.
New boss Phil Brown expects the matter regarding who will manage Southend for next Sunday's JPT final "will be resolved in the next few days". Confusion reigns after the announcement that former manager Paul Sturrock had been sacked but, bizarrely, would return to take charge at Wembley.
Alan Knill says his side need to match the passion they've shown in recent games during the run-in. The Gulls are five points clear of the relegation zone after taking eight points from their last four games, the most recent coming against fellow strugglers York. "If we are committed we can compete with anybody in this league."
Wycombe's HMRC court hearing has been adjourned until Monday 13 May. Wanderers were represented in court after a winding-up petition was issued by HM Revenue and Customs in February over the issue of overdue taxes. "We are grateful for their patience and understanding ,” said a club official.
Struggling York City deep in relegation trouble have signed Sunderland midfielder Adam Reed on loan until the end of the season. The 21-year-old will go straight into the Minstermen squad for this weekend’s double-header against Bristol Rovers and relegation rivals Plymouth.
gillsconnect.com/s/Spotlight_League_Two/Entries/2013/3/27_Fleetwood_boss_accuses_unprofessional_players_2.html?
Bradford City offer a pie and pint, Rochdale striker on alleged racist comment charge, Morecambe manager upset with league referees, Southend to sort out who will lead them at Wembley, plus more....
Stanley reckon they need to win three out of the remaining six games to stay in the Football League. At home on Easter Monday against Burton the club is asking the Stanley faithful to turn up and get behind the team. The bottom of League Two is tight with just four points separating the bottom five clubs.
Alan Bennett will wait until Wimbledon guarantee survival before opening talks about his future. The former Reading and Brentford defender signed a short-term deal with the Dons at the beginning of February following his release from Cheltenham Town. Bennett has helped Wimbledon to six wins in 12 games.
Aldershot have calculated the cost of relegation is about £1m. Chief executive Andrew Mills said, “We are desperate to stay in the league, we’re an ambitious club but every year it is very difficult to balance the books because players are on bigger wages in the league than outside of it.”
Barnet youngster George Sykes was honoured at the Football League Awards when named the LFE Apprentice of the Year for 2013 in League Two. Sykes, said, “I am really surprised, I would like one day to play at the highest level possible but I am not getting ahead of myself.”
City's 'Pie And A Pint' deal will be available to supporters for their Good Friday home match with Southend. Fans will be entitled a FREE voucher for a complimentary drink and pie and chips meal on the day of the game. All of this can be purchased for only £10.00 per person for season ticket holders.
Bristol Rovers striker Matt Harrold is edging closer to a return to action following a six-month spell on the sidelines with a knee injury. Harrold, who required surgery after damaging a cruciate ligament at Gillingham in September, is back in non-contact training and is hopeful of making an appearance before the season ends.
Burton boss Gary Rowett has revealed he is casting his eye over some trialists this week. Albion are currently third in League Two and Rowett is considering adding to his squad for the promotion run-in. "It's a good time to get three of four people in and have a look," he said.
Mark Yates praised his players' attitude after their goalless draw in extremely difficult conditions at Barnet. The match was played in heavy snow on a boggy pitch, resulting in a contest Yates described as "farcical"."It wasn't great but the referee made the decision and I thought the lads did a commendable job.”
Over 500 fans voted for their favourite shirt design from a choice of three with the black and white 'Evoque' design coming out on top, attracting 41.5% of the votes. It finished narrowly ahead of the green and white striped 'Spirit' (37.5%), with the white 'King' (21%) in third place. Kit manufacturers PUMA will now make the shirts.
Former Dagger’s boss John Still has returned to sign Scott Griffiths for his new club Luton. Griffiths is a left-back who Still knows well having signed him for Dagenham way back in 2004 where he went on to play over 200 games. The Dagger’s defender has signed a deal at Kennilworth Road until the end of the season.
Midfielder Matt Oakley says he is not considering hanging up his boots at the end of the current campaign. The 35-year-old former Southampton man has been a vital cog in the Grecians' midfield this season, making 37 appearances for Paul Tisdale's promotion-chasing team before suffering a shoulder injury.
Blackburn defender Ryan Edwards has extended his stay at Fleetwood until the end of the campaign. The 19-year-old joined the Cod Army in February on an initial one-month loan deal. After appearing for the League Two side four times, the centre-back has been given permission to extend his spell until April 27.
Jim Bentley has blasted the standard of officials in League Two. The Shrimps boss was furious with Gavin Ward's decision to award AFC Wimbledon a penalty on the stroke of half-time at the weekend as his side were beaten 2-0. Bentley said after the game that he felt the referee had influenced the result.
Northampton have boosted their defensive ranks, to try and push home their promotion bid, with the signing of Nathan Cameron. Aidy Boothroyd has returned to his former side Coventry to borrow the 21-year-old, who he gave his debut to during his time as boss of The Sky Blues, until the end of the season.
Striker James Constable admits the U's squad are battling for their futures after a 1-0 defeat at Northampton. The Sixfields loss left Chris Wilder's men six points behind 7th placed Rotherham having played more than the Millers. “Everybody wants to play and prove that they are good enough to be here," he said.
John Sheridan says talk of new contracts has been put on hold while the Pilgrims battle against relegation. With his side just two points clear of the relegation zone ahead of the Devon derby with rivals Exeter on Saturday, Sheridan wants his side to be focusing on the fight for survival.
Tom Pope won the League Two Player of the Year award but back at Vale Park the striker typically deflected praise from himself on to his team mates. Recognising the work his fellow players have put in so far this season, he refused to let it go to his head and in fact would swap it right now for a guaranteed promotion.
Rochdale striker Bobby Grant has been summonsed to a hearing over an alleged racist comment made to Dagenham's Gavin Hoyte. The incident happened during the meeting between the two sides at Victoria Road on 12 January as the Daggers held their annual anti-racism day.
Rotherham’s match against promotion rivals Exeter City has been rearranged for Tuesday 9 April after the original fixture was postponed due to snow. Exeter City's players had already travelled to the game when the match was called off at at 09.30 on the Saturday, having made the trip up to Rotherham on Friday morning.
New boss Phil Brown expects the matter regarding who will manage Southend for next Sunday's JPT final "will be resolved in the next few days". Confusion reigns after the announcement that former manager Paul Sturrock had been sacked but, bizarrely, would return to take charge at Wembley.
Alan Knill says his side need to match the passion they've shown in recent games during the run-in. The Gulls are five points clear of the relegation zone after taking eight points from their last four games, the most recent coming against fellow strugglers York. "If we are committed we can compete with anybody in this league."
Wycombe's HMRC court hearing has been adjourned until Monday 13 May. Wanderers were represented in court after a winding-up petition was issued by HM Revenue and Customs in February over the issue of overdue taxes. "We are grateful for their patience and understanding ,” said a club official.
Struggling York City deep in relegation trouble have signed Sunderland midfielder Adam Reed on loan until the end of the season. The 21-year-old will go straight into the Minstermen squad for this weekend’s double-header against Bristol Rovers and relegation rivals Plymouth.