Ian Evatt was quick to admit that this was his best day in football after Bolton Wanderers clinched automatic promotion back to League One with a crushing 4-1 win at Crawley.Wanderers went into the game knowing that victory would guarantee them an immediate return, and they made no doubt about it with a dominant display.Two goals in the first 26 minutes from Antoni Sarcevic and Dapo Afolayan put...Full Story »

John McGlynn insists his battered-and-bruised Raith Rovers squad are up for the play-off fight despite seeing their injury woes continue to mount.The Kirkcaldy outfit squeezed past Fife rivals Dunfermline to set up a two-game semi-final shoot-out with Dundee this week.But the 2-0 win – sealed thanks to goals from Lewis Vaughan and Gozie Ugwu – came at a cost.On-loan Rangers ace Kai K...Full Story »

Nigel Clough hailed his matchwinner Stephen McLaughlin after his two goals helped Mansfield stroll to a 3-0 win at Port Vale.The left-back scored two fine goals from distance – and came close to completing his hat-trick – either side of Stephen Quinn’s effort in a dominant performance by the visitors.And it left Clough delighted by the Stags’ fourth win in five as they en...Full Story »

Mark Bonner reflected on the “mad story” that led to him becoming a promotion-winning Cambridge head coach.Bonner watched United growing up and worked his way through the ranks before taking charge last March, and a 3-0 victory over Grimsby secured second place in League Two and promotion to the third tier, where they last played in 2002.Liam O’Neil’s volley in the first ...Full Story »

Eberechi Eze earned the praise of his manager Roy Hodgson following an eye-catching display against Sheffield United as Crystal Palace ensured their Premier League survival.The Eagles got the win that mathematically secured their top-flight status as they overcame the already-relegated Blades at Bramall Lane on Saturday.Christian Benteke’s early goal and Eze’s late clincher ensured H...Full Story »

Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff praised his history makers after seeing his players wrap up the League Two title in style.The Robins had already clinched promotion but a 4-1 win over Harrogate ensured they finished top of the pile.“I said it last week in terms of realising what they’ve achieved and I think it’s starting to sink in now, what they’ve actually done,&rdq...Full Story »

Forest Green interim boss Jimmy Ball is delighted that his team will be “in the right groove” as they head into the play-offs following a final-day 3-0 win at Oldham.Rovers comfortably sealed their play-off semi-final spot against Newport thanks to three second-half goals at Boundary Park.Ball, who also revealed that he has been told he will remain in charge until the end of the seas...Full Story »

Exeter manager Matt Taylor felt a final day 1-1 draw at home to Barrow was a reflection of their season as they did not do enough to give themselves a chance of making the play-offs.Exeter looked to be on course at half-time after Matt Jay – who swept the board with the player of the year awards post-match – slotted home his 20th goal of the season on 26 minutes.Barrow equalised on 5...Full Story »

Newport manager Michael Flynn heaped praise onto his players after they cemented their place in the Sky Bet League Two play-offs with a 1-1 draw at Southend.Newport will take on Forest Green in a two-legged semi-final and Flynn is delighted to have extended County’s season.“The players deserve all the accolades and they’ve been outstanding this season,” said Flynn.“...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams said he was proud of his players despite the disappointment of missing out on automatic promotion to League One by one point.Adams saw his side produce another solid performance to beat Bradford 2-0 at the Mazuma Stadium but wins for Bolton and Cambridge saw their dreams of a top-three finish come to an end.The Shrimps’ manager said: “We have to be proud of...Full Story »