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    20th February 2002 
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 Oldham Evening Chronicle (www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk) Clegg completes Athletic switch DEFENDER Michael Clegg became Athletic’s 18th signing since last season when he put pen to paper at Boundary Park this morning. The ex-England under-21 right-back is tied to the club until 2005 after his move from Manchester United. Clegg (24) has played against the likes of Monaco and Dynamo Zagreb in Europe, as well as making several Premiership appearances for the Reds. Athletic managed to snare the Ashton-born player, who still lives locally, in a free transfer. Delighted coach Mick Wadsworth said: “To reach 24 and stay in Manchester United’s squad, albeit as a bit-part player, shows the manager’s high assessment of you. “Michael is a talented player and we are very grateful that Sir Alex Ferguson let him leave his contract a bit early. “We see Michael primarily as a right-back, but he is quite similar to Gary Neville in that he also plays centre-half effectively despite not being tall. “He is quick, has a good range of passing and can drive forward. I would describe him as an intelligent player. “It was obvious other clubs would be interested, but he was mad keen to come here and play for a club down the road from where he lives. “I’m sure talking to Paul Rachubka was an issue for him and I know Sir Alex would have spoken highly of what we are trying to do at Oldham Athletic.” Clegg’s first taste of life at Boundary Park was a reserve game against Preston this afternoon. The game also featured a long-awaited return for last season’s player of the year, Tony Carss. Midfielder Carss has made only one senior appearance since early September due to an ankle-ligament injury and a calf problem. Darren Sheridan was also due to play and could be in contention for the trip to Peterborough on Saturday. RESERVES: Kelly, Clegg, Holden, Haining, Griffin, D Sheridan, Rickers, Carss, Hardy, Eyre, Vernon. Subs: Whittle, Smith, Doran, Hall, Boshell. Athletic were held to a home draw by Tranmere last night – new signing Cristian Colusso bagging the goal – but Wadsworth said: “A point was far from disastrous. “The wind played a big part, including in the Tranmere goal, and I thought it was a terrific game under the circumstances. “Cristian is a talented little fella and that one piece of beautiful skill showed everybody what he can do. “It wasn’t the ideal game to make his debut because it was a night for battling rather than artistry. But he is making good progress on and off the pitch.” Cristian Aid for Latics CRISTIAN COLUSSO brought a ray of Latin American sunshine to a foul night at weather-beaten Boundary Park. The little Argentinean's equaliser, marking his first start for Athletic, earned a deserved point from this evenly-contested clash. It seemed incongruous that Colusso should embark on his English career in a monsoon which rendered some of his touches useless. Downtown Oldham isn’t much like Buenos Aires, but his goal showed the difference a flash of inspiration can make. It required something out of the ordinary for Athletic to compensate for their listless and sloppy first-half display. After going behind early on, they were always going to find life tough against play-off rivals Tranmere. The visitors were stubborn opponents who made it their mission to get bodies behind the ball in grim protection of the lead. Credit to Athletic for breaking them down, even if Mick Wadsworth’s side again missed out on a return to the top six. While Colusso took the honours, he also showed that time is needed for him to get used to the rigours of English football. Whatever his skill levels, hurly-burly 100-miles-per-hour action will be alien for a few more matches yet. Though Athletic’s £500,000 pitch took the torrential rain exceptionally well, conditions remained atrocious. This was undoubtedly a night for keeping things simple, yet for 45 minutes Athletic made a mess of that important job. Instead of concentrating on basics like keeping the ball, which may be taken as read but doesn’t always happen, they were too extravagant for their own good. The first-half performance was verging on awful and harsh words may well have been said during the interval. If so, they certainly worked as Athletic showed a marked improvement in all areas of their play, especially the ball retention Wadsworth rightly treasures. Standards were never great from either side but, considering the obstacles to attractive football, it could have been very much worse. For the umpteenth time since signing from Bury, Chris Armstrong was perhaps Athletic’s most dynamic influence. He was solid in defence and made countless surging runs down the left. Fellow full-back Scott McNiven stood up well to Tranmere’s £3million-rated Jason Koumas – watched last night by a host of scouts including Bobby Robson – while skipper Matty Appleby gradually made his mark in midfield. The match eased into life rather than setting off at pace, but Tranmere took only 12 minutes to strike. Former Athletic man Nick Henry laid the ball to Paul Rideout, who found oceans of space from which to drill in a low angled shot from 12 yards. Lax midfield play was to blame for giving Rovers their opener and the malaise soon spread through Athletic’s ranks. They lost possession far too easily, often by playing needlessly difficult balls, and Tranmere had plenty of chances to get their passing game together. Athletic showed few signs of life before the 36th minute, and then they only threatened because visiting ’keeper John Achterberg spilled a cross. Tranmere weren’t exactly scintillating either but, with a goal behind them, they didn’t need to be. They were happy to sit back and wait for another mistake. The hosts heralded their improvement just after half-time as David Eyres hit a raking drive from 25 yards – Achterberg, who could have been caught by surprise, instead reacted superbly. Athletic were lifted and Paul Murray forced another good save after Tranmere failed to clear a corner. Errors were still coming and it should have been 2-0 when Jason Price went clean through, only to shoot within reach of advancing goalkeeper Paul Rachubka. And Athletic levelled in the 59th minute. A left-wing cross found its way to Colusso and, from just inside the box, he cracked a blistering first-time shot into the opposite corner. Rovers captain Clint Hill tried to restore the lead from halfway and wasn’t far off target with the wind behind him. There were few other chances, Athletic sub Carlo Corazzin going closest when his stoppage-time effort was blocked. And though a draw did neither side the world of good, they were happy enough to settle for it. Wadsworth said: “Considering we had to come from behind and Tranmere had a formidable defence on the night, I’m quite satisfied with a point. “We were excellent for half an hour in the second half and we shaded it on chances. Their ’keeper made two excellent saves.” Tranmere boss Dave Watson added: “We should have gone two up when Jason Price had his chance – the game would have been dead and buried if that had gone in – but we didn’t and Oldham got their lift. “It would have been great to hold on, but this is a tough place to come and 1-1 was probably the right result.” 
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Latics received confirmation this afternoon that Mark Allott has finally agreed personal terms with Chesterfield. A contract has been agreed that will run until 2004. Latics have allowed Allott to leave on a free transfer but retaining a large sell on clause should he move on at a later date. Latics Pitch Praised...

Bobby Robson, the Newcastle United and former England manager, was one of the top men in football to commend the quality of the Latics pitch during last nights during last nights game with Tranmere. The local weather centre reported that we had about one month's of rain in one day on Tuesday, but it did not stop the League clash proceeding when all other games in the area were postponed. Mr Robson said "I was amazed at the pitch, the players were sliding in and tackling strongly, and there wasn't a divot that came up, it's one of the best pitches that I have ever seen and certainly better than ours at Newcastle". There was more plaudits from the opposition Manager and players following the game.  A lot of people perhaps didn't attend Tuesday night's game because they thought it would be postponed because of the torrential rain. Miskelly Update

David Miskelly, who dislocated his shoulder in a game at Stoke on 21st November last year, has been given the all-clear by the specialist to step his training. David had surgery on his shoulder in January and the surgeon is happy with the way the shoulder has settled down so David will gradually step up his training routine. It will still be 6 weeks or so before we expect to see David return to any action. Tranmere match report On probably the coldest, windiest and wettest evening this side of the Arctic Circle, Tranmere forced a draw against a much improved Latics side  Appleby assumed the role of captain in the absence of Lee Duxbury. There were three changes from the last time out at Ashton Gate with Stuart Balmer coming in for the injured Beharall, Colusso making his first start in the place of Lee Duxbury and Smart in for Corrazin who takes his place on the bench. There was a scrappy opening with both teams struggling to come to terms with the wild conditions. The first chance of the game fell to Tranmere on 6 minutes with Rachubka saving well at the feet of Roberts following some neat work down the right hand side. Athletic looking to step it up a gear and the fist corner of the game came on 8 minutes, with David Eyres swinging in only for Tranmere ‘keeper Achterberg to punch the ball away. Athletic were now on top and on 11 minutes the second Eyres corner went deep to Julien Baudet only to be scrambled away by the Tranmere defence. Tranmere took the lead on 12 minutes against the run of play, Latics appealing for offside as Tranmere veteran number 14 Paul Rideout found the net. After a through ball Rideout slipped the ball past the advancing Rachubka to make it 1-0. Tranmere were now dominating proceedings and on 15 minutes the impressive Jason Koumas fired a free kick straight into a strong Latics wall. Latics’ best effort of the half came in the 21st minute with Paul Murray firing just wide following neat work from Argentinian Colusso. One the stroke of half time David Reeves saw an instinctive shot deflect just wide for a corner. The second half starts with the conditions still worsening. 47 minutes in and Achterberg tipped a David Eyres piledriver just wide. The resulting corner was swung in although was just blown away from the danger area in the swirling wind. After 51 minutes Oldham were unlucky with a set piece with Eyres sending Murray down the channel only for the stout Tranmere defence to hold firm. Athletic now well on top with Murray forcing a brilliant reflex save from Achterberg. It now seems like they wont be behind for much longer. On 58 minutes Murray goes into the book following a rash challenge. Latics domination was indeed rewarded in the 59th minute with an superb Cristian Colusso shot, crashing home from the edge of the area. The first goal from the young Argentinian, it was an impressive way to make his mark on the first team. The Latics, now in a bid to take the lead, continue forward with both Eyres and then Paul Murray both going close. Athletic picked up another booking on the 66th minute when captain Matty Appleby is booked for kicking the ball away. On 74 minutes Athletic in search of the winner, brought Canadian international onto the field replacing Allan Smart. Heroic midfield sensation Cristian Colusso is substituted after 82 minutes and the Latics continue in their quest for the winner. Athletic press for the winner with Corazzin , Rickers and Eyres all going close but to no avail. The final whistle was a welcome relief for the 5,998 supporters who braved atrocious conditions. 

 TEAMtalk (www.teamtalk.co.uk) Spireites complete Allott deal 
Chesterfield have finally completed the signing of Mark Allott from Oldham today, with the striker penning a two-and-a-half year contract. The 23-year-old has clinched the deal following a two-month spell on loan which ended at the weekend. Allott thought about the move carefully before deciding to join Chesterfield, and explained: "This is a big move away from home for me so I wanted to be certain it was right before committing myself." Allott, who found himself frozen out at Oldham, feels he has made the right move, and added: "I am excited about the future here at Chesterfield." Allott becomes the third Latics player to join The Spiretires in recent weeks, with former Oldham team-mates Mark Innes and Danny Walsh having arrived at Saltergate in the last month.

Boss happy with point 
Mick Wadsworth says he is not disappointed with Oldham's 1-1 draw against Tranmere and added that the play-offs are still their top target. The Latics are still just one place off the play-off berths despite taking only one point from their last six. Wadsworth insisted: "There are always hiccups on the way to success." And he said he was happy enough to take a hard-fought point in the 1-1 draw against promotion rivals Tranmere at Boundary Park on Tuesday night. The match was played in storm-lashed conditions and local weather experts revealed two inches of rain fell in the area - the norm for a month! . Wadsworth said: "I told the lads afterwards not to be disappointed with their performance. "But the people who laid the new pitch (which cost half-a-million pounds in the summer) deserve a lot of credit. "Despite the constant downpour it was still a good passing surface which suited both sides. "In the end there wasn't a mark or a divot on it, and that was remarkable on such an atrocious night. "The pitch was the real winner." Ironically, The Latics are now preparing to go to struggling Peterborough on Saturday to play on a pitch which has been branded by Posh boss Barry Fry as the worst in the country. A wry Wadsworth added: "We might have to change the way we play. The play-offs are still the top target and we need to take three points off teams like Peterborough, and that is not being disrespectful. "The run-in to the end of the season is going to be very exciting. "You can't pick your time to go up but we will be going all out to try to make it."

Clegg completes switch 
Manchester United defender Michael Clegg has completed his free-transfer move to Boundary Park, and has signed until the summer of 2005. Boss Mick Wadsworth has confirmed that the 24-year-old full-back will go straight into the squad for Saturday's game at Peterborough. Clegg was out of contract at Old Trafford in the summer, but manager Sir Alex Ferguson agreed to release him early so he could switch to Boundary Park. Wadsworth said: "Along with Mike Phelan, the reserve team coach at United, he spoke very highly of Michael and we are very grateful to Sir Alex for letting him go." Clegg pulled on a Latics shirt for the first time when he was named in the reserve-team side to take on Preston North End at Boundary Park this afternoon.

Sheridan to miss next two games 
Athletic's veteran midfielder John Sheridan is still being troubled by a knee injury and will miss the next two games for The Latics. Sheridan, 37, has missed the last two games and will miss Saturday's trip to Peterborough and next Tuesday's home game against Brentford, yet another side going for promotion. He has been carrying the injury for some time and the joint is inflamed. Sheridan has had an injection and now cannot do anything for 10 days. It is hoped that by then it will have settled down and he will be able to play some part in Oldham's late bid to make the play-offs. Sheridan is a vastly experienced and influential player and The Latics are going to need every fit player they can get their hands on. 
Watson rues missed chance 
Dave Watson said he is happy with the point his team picked up against Oldham last night, but nonetheless there was no hiding his disappointment. Rovers led at Boundary Park through a 12th-minute Paul Rideout strike and should have gone two up on the hour when Jason Price missed a gilt-edged opportunity, losing out in a one on one with Latics keeper Paul Rachubka. And moments later Christian Calusso equalised for the home team as it finished 1-1 in difficult conditions. Watson said: "If we had gone 2-0 up, we might have put the game out of Oldham's reach, but I can't complain about the result because Oldham put us under some pressure at the start of the second half, created a good couple of chances and forced John Achterberg to make a couple of very good saves. "Neither side had too many opportunities to score and overall I think 1-1 was a fair result, but it would have been great to win but this is a difficult place to come to." Watson also praised his players for their work-rate after playing two games in 48 hours in heavy weather. He said: "In the first 20 minutes, we played some great football considering the conditions. There were some tired legs at the end but we'll recharge our batteries now and go again against Swindon at Prenton Park on Friday." 

 Tranmere Rovers Official Web Site (www.tranmererovers.co.uk) Honours Even At Boundary Park

Torrential rain and swirling wind played more of a part in this game than the influential Welsh International Jason Koumas. Boundary Park is never the easiest ground to go to and get a result and is renowned for being one of the coldest grounds in the league, but tonight the weather conditions excelled themselves. With streams of rain running down the car park and continual rain from the Wirral to the heart of Lancashire tonight’s game always looked a doubt, but after spending thousands on a new pitch in the summer it seems the money was well spent. From White Hart Lane to Boundary Park make seem a million miles in terms of status, but at the end of the day the Latics pitch was head and shoulders above that of the Premiership big spenders. Despite the conditions tonight’s match was played at a very high tempo, sometimes helped by the very slick passing surface that in the opening 20 minutes certainly favoured the visitors. Rovers continued where they left off on Sunday, except with more purpose as Dave Watson’s slightly changed side took to the field against Oldham. Mickey Mellon was restored to the starting XI at the expense of Andy Parkinson, who had to opt for a place on the bench with Sean Flynn again missing out with his broken toe. Steve Yates returned to the starting 11 after missing Sunday’s match through suspension. The former QPR man replaced the suspended Ian Sharps, with Graham Allen reverting to his more favoured position in the heart of defence. After impressing at White Hart Lane Paul Rideout and Jason Price were given another opportunity up front and it was the 37- year- old who fired Rovers into the lead, after just nine minutes. The goal came after some good early pressure and one touch passing by Dave Watson’s Super White Army. Paul Rideout latched onto an excellent through ball by Nick Henry and coolly slotted under the advancing Paul Rachubka, for his fifth goal of the season. With the goal coming so early in the game it looked as though Rovers would get the result they were desperately seeking, but as usual lately things didn’t quite go to plan. Oldham's first chance of the half came on 20 minutes. A loose ball fell for Paul Murray, on the edge of the area, but he shot well wide of John Achterberg's goal. Alan Navarro, who is yet to show the impressive attacking play, that shot him to fame while on loan earlier in the season, forced Rachubka into a save just two minutes later. The Liverpool youngster, has so far seemed reluctant to play his football in the final third, since making his move to Prenton Park permanent back in November, but he was unlucky not to double Rovers advantage. As half time approached the home side were getting back into the match and with Rovers failing to create any real chances, it always looked as though Oldham were capable of getting a goal back. Oldham came out fired up for the second half, no doubt with the fiery words of boss Mick Wadsworth still ringing in their ears and Tranmere had John Achterberg to thank for two excellent early saves. The first came on 47 minutes, when the Dutchman got down low to his left-hand side to palm away a shot by David Eyres. The former Preston striker received the ball on the edge of the box and drilled a low hard shot, towards the far post but Achterberg, who saw the ball late but reacted well, to palm the ball round the post for a corner. The Dutchman was called into action again four minutes later, when he reacted quickly to palm a well hit shot by Paul Murray wide for a corner kick. The two early chances seemed to spur Rovers into action and Jason Price had the best chance of the match to put the game beyond the home side. On 55 minutes he found himself clean through on goal by Paul Rideout. The Welshman had all the time in the world but fired his shot low and hard, which was blocked by the feet of Rachubka, when maybe he should have taken his time and rounded the keeper, before passing the ball into an empty net. That miss proved to be vital when Oldham got back on level terms four minutes later. A poor clearance by Clint Hill, under pressure from Alan Smart, was left to run out to Colusson on the edge of the area. The Argentinean rifled the ball past Achterberg for his first goal in English football. Dave Watson made his first and only change of the match on 66 minutes, when Andy Parkinson replaced Price in attack but it was all a little too late as chances petered out for both sides. Jason Koumas had his first chance of the match on 82 minutes, when he let fly with a curling shot from the edge of the area but unfortunately it was hit straight at the Canadian keeper, who is currently on loan from Manchester United. On another day this would be seen as two points lost, rather than one gained but with conditions as they were at Boundary Park this one could have gone either way. All eyes will now be on Swindon on Friday, with a win surely a must if Rovers are to play a major part in the end of season promotion push.

Watson Has No Complaints

"Taking the conditions into consideration it was end to end stuff and both teams had a real good go. After taking the lead and then the chance Jason Price had, to make it 2-0, I felt the game would be dead and buried but it wasn’t to be.  "If Price’s chance had of gone in then it would have been 2-0 away from home and I’d have though we’d have gone on to win the game comfortably, but when you miss those chances it gives the other team a little glimmer of hope and that’s what happened. "They put us under a bit of pressure second half, putting balls in the box caused us one or two problems and they got a goal from a header that was knocked down to the edge of our box. "In the first opening 20 minutes I thought we played some great stuff, good one touch passing and we got through a couple of times. But it didn’t happen too much in the second half, not that Oldham outplayed us in anyway but I think the conditions had a little bit to do with it. "I don’t think we had too many other clear cut chances, apart from Jason’s and they’ve had one or two and John Achterberg has made two excellent saves to put the ball around the post but overall I think 1-1 is probably a fair result. "It would have been great to win tonight, don’t get me wrong but it is a difficult place to come too and I felt our lads, after playing on Sunday gave us everything they had tonight, there were one or two tired legs out there. But after saying that the turning point was missing the good chance to make it 2-0. "It’s just a case of us recharging the batteries now and let’s go again on Friday. It’s important that we look after ourselves for the next few days and let’s go full pelt against Swindon."
 

 JKLatics.com (oldhamathletic.rivals.net) Clegg Makes Debut as Reserves Cruise It The game kicked off in bright sunshine, fortunately the hail that splattered me on the way from the car park had vanished, the icy wind on the other hand hadn't. The first ten minutes or so were very scrappy, neither team settling down well, so Shez Jnr decided to liven it up. Firstly he carelessly gave the ball away, giving a North End player the chance to shoot, the shot took a deflection but Kelly was alert enough and saved easily. About a minute later Shez was booked for a pretty harmless challenge, which brought howls of protest from the skivers, chancers OAP's and various n'er-do -wells in the sparse crowd. Part of that crowd was made up of a coach load of screaming kids in the Lookers stand, still they made more noise than the Lookers "in crowd" normally do! The game was coming together now, Carss won a free kick which Rickers crashed into the box, confusion reigned but to no avail, as usual. Hardy cropped up on the right and good play between him and Clegg saw Shez fire a shot from the edge of the box, it took a deflection nearly into Vernon's path but another chance gets away. The referee decided at this point to even it up a little, dishing out a very harsh yellow to the PNE number 3. Latics were doing most of the pressing now and from a corner Shez again shot from the edge of the box, just wide this time. We were now pressing North End back and a short corner routine saw Hardy cut into the box and fire in a shot which the keeper saved well. Here we go again I thought especially when a PNE counter attack produced an excellent stop from Kelly and then Carss inexplicably passed the ball for a North End player to run in one on one with Kelly, again Kelly was quick off the mark and made a good stop to block the shot.Back came Latics and we forced another corner, Hardy sent a vicious curling centre in that the keeper dropped, none of the Latics players were awake and it was cleared for another corner. This time Hardy whipped in another good one but a clash of heads lead to treatment for, and substitution of, Haining. Ben Smith replacing the unlucky Will. On the half hour the goal came, and for us. A great run from Griffin saw him drift past several players before eventually slipping the ball to Eyre who slid the ball under the keeper, hurrah, we are actually winning a reserve match. The referee decided to stack the odds even more in our favour, the PNE number 3 got a second harsh yellow, even more harsh when minutes later Holden produced the worst tackle of the match and escaped scot free. As the half drew to a close more good work from Griffin set up Vernon, who didn't take the chance to shoot when in the box, he checked back and set Hardy up, who fired wide. The second half got under way with Bosh on for Shez, and with just a minute on the clock Hardy's good run and cross was spilled by the keeper on his line, Vernon inches away from stabbing it in. Hardy was really getting into the game and after a mazy 25 yard run he again fired just wide. It was all Latics now, PNE were struggling to cope, Hardy was in the thick of all the action as he and Griffin linked up several times, however as is the custom with the reserves too many crosses came to nought. We won a succession of corners off one such cross however, Boshell volleying wide after a deflection, a goalmouth scramble and from the final corner a weedy header into the keepers arms from Holden.  The pattern of Latics dominance continued Hardy causing havoc down the wing, after twenty or so minutes he won another corner, Rickers floated it in and Clegg sent a looping header into the top corner from 12 yards. Vernon who had worked hard was replaced by Doran, but there was no let up for Preston. Another corner produced another smart volley from Bosh. Carss picked up the ball on the corner of the box and lashed in another shot which produced yet another good save. There was still no let up for North End, Griffin, Holden and Bosh again made the keeper work hard and keep the score line respectable. A great cross from Hardy again should have made it 3 but Doran somehow headed wide from 6 yards out. Another goal had to come, and on 85 minutes it did. Hardy lost the ball but won it back, he advanced to the left hand corner of the box and smashed a shot low into the bottom corner, a goal he richly deserved 3-0. Carss limped off after the goal, but it only looked like cramp, hardly surprising as he worked really hard all game after such a long lay off, panic over, I hope. Preston nearly snatched late consolation but Kelly again produced a good save, and with the final kick Griffin almost made it 4 for Latics.
 
 Sporting Life Tuesday review (www.sportinglife.com) LENNIE OFF TO A FLIER New Cardiff boss Lennie Lawrence got his Ninian Park reign off to the perfect start when a Graeme Kavanagh penalty just before half-time gave City a 1-0 home win over cash-strapped Bury.Jamie Forrester gave Northampton a 2-1 win over Peterborough at Sixfields Stadium after Sam Parkin had equalised Jimmy Bullard's second-minute opener.

Veteran striker Paul Rideout handed Tranmere an early lead as they attempted to put the FA Cup fourth round thrashing by Tottenham behind them but Cristian Colusso secured a 1-1 draw for Oldham.

Wigan survived a second-half scare to ease past 10-man Notts County 3-1 at Meadow Lane. Wigan's Lee McCulloch opened the scoring but Ian Richardson equalised for County after Ian Baraclough's red card for violent conduct. However, Gary Teale and Paul Dalglish won it for Paul Jewell's men.

Goals from Richard Walker (two), John Murphy and Scott Taylor handed Blackpool a comfortable 4-1 win at Wycombe. Jermaine McSporran netted Wanderers' consolation.

 


Team P Home Away Pts Goal
Diff
W D L F A W D L F A
Reading  34 11 2 4 29 14 9 4 4 22 15 66 22
Brighton  33 13 2 1 30 12 5 8 4 16 21 64 13
Bristol City  33 10 4 3 29 15 7 3 6 24 19 58 19
Stoke  34 10 4 3 31 11 6 6 5 19 21 58 18
Brentford  33 12 3 1 38 10 4 5 8 19 25 56 22
Huddersfield  33 10 4 3 27 16 5 6 5 20 18 55 13
Oldham  34 10 5 2 34 14 4 6 7 24 30 53 14
Cardiff  34 8 6 3 28 19 6 5 6 21 21 53 9
QPR  34 8 7 2 28 15 6 3 8 19 23 52 9
Wycombe  33 10 4 2 31 16 4 6 7 17 26 52 6
Tranmere  32 9 6 2 34 13 5 3 7 17 25 51 13
Port Vale  34 9 4 4 31 19 5 3 9 14 26 49 0
Wigan  34 5 5 7 25 19 6 6 5 24 22 44 8
Colchester  34 8 4 5 28 22 4 4 9 23 34 44 -5
Swindon  34 7 5 5 18 17 4 5 8 18 28 43 -9
Blackpool  33 5 8 3 23 22 5 4 8 21 30 42 -8
Chesterfield  32 7 1 8 27 25 3 8 5 14 19 39 -3
Peterborough  33 7 4 5 32 19 3 4 10 13 26 38 0
Bournemouth  33 7 2 7 24 22 1 7 9 16 30 33 -12
Bury  34 4 7 6 19 22 4 2 11 13 32 33 -22
Northampton  33 5 3 9 17 27 4 1 11 19 31 31 -22
Wrexham  34 5 5 7 20 25 3 2 12 21 45 31 -29
Notts County  34 3 6 8 17 27 3 3 11 20 33 27 -23
Cambridge Utd  33 5 6 6 20 24 0 3 13 11 40 24 -33

Stats Football (www.statsfootball.co.uk)
League Appearances
        Substitutions     League points  
  Mins       Not     From Avg Avg  
  Age used Starts     On Off used     starts in out Influence  
31   Tony Carss (M) 25 499 5     2 - -     11 2.20 1.45 +0.75  
34   Julian Baudet (D) 23 581 6     5 1 2     13 2.17 1.43 +0.74  
9   David Reeves (F) 34 784 9     - 1 -     19 2.11 1.36 +0.75  
8   John Sheridan (M) 37 1980 24     3 13 2     47 1.96 0.60 +1.36  
30   Paul Murray (M) 25 1159 12     1 1 -     23 1.92 1.36 +0.55  
37   Paul Rachubka (G) 20 1350 15     - - -     27 1.80 1.37 +0.43  
32   David Beharall (D) 22 1346 15     - 1 -     27 1.80 1.37 +0.43  
12   Mark Allott (F) 23 829 9     6 5 2     16 1.78 1.48 +0.30  
21   Barry Prenderville (D) 25 974 10     2 2 1     17 1.70 1.50 +0.20  
7   Paul Rickers (M) 26 1228 13     8 5 3     22 1.69 1.48 +0.22  
35   Allan Smart (F) 27 514 6     3 4 -     10 1.67 1.54 +0.13  
3   Darren Sheridan (M) 34 1915 22     - 3 1     36 1.64 1.42 +0.22  
10   John Eyre (F) 27 1000 11     9 9 1     18 1.64 1.52 +0.11  
33   Chris Armstrong (D) 19 1731 19     1 - -     31 1.63 1.47 +0.16  
11   Matty Appleby (D) 29 595 7     1 2 -     11 1.57 1.56 +0.02  
2   Scott McNiven (D) 23 2332 26     2 1 5     40 1.54 1.63 -0.09  
28   David Eyres (M) 37 2584 29     5 5 -     42 1.45 2.20 -0.75  
5   Stuart Balmer (D) 32 2607 29     1 2 2     41 1.41 2.40 -0.99  
1   Gary Kelly (G) 35 1640 18     1 - 7     25 1.39 1.75 -0.36  
6   Lee Duxbury (M) 32 2581 29     4 7 -     40 1.38 2.60 -1.22  
19   Carlo Corazzin (F) 30 1353 15     6 10 2     20 1.33 1.74 -0.40  
4   Shaun Garnett (D) 32 262 4     4 2 -     5 1.25 1.60 -0.35  
24   Dean Holden (D) 22 1249 14     2 3 6     17 1.21 1.80 -0.59  
9   Matthew Tipton (F) 21 1035 11     11 8 5     13 1.18 1.74 -0.56  
17   Craig Dudley (F) 22 597 6     3 1 1     7 1.17 1.64 -0.48  
    Colusso - 108 1     2 1 -     1 1.00 1.58 -0.58  
13   David Miskelly (G) 22 70 1     - 1 16     1 1.00 1.58 -0.58  
26   Marc Richards (M) 19 247 3     2 2 -     2 0.67 1.65 -0.98  
18   Daniel Boshell (M) 20 151 2     2 2 3     1 0.50 1.63 -1.13  
25   Wayne Gill (M) 26 210 3     - 2 -     0 0.00 1.71 -1.71  
0   Mark Innes (M) 23 131 -     5 - 5     - - 1.56 -  
15   Lee Hardy (M) 20 10 -     1 - 5     - - 1.56 -  
23   Will Haining - 8 -     2 - -     - - 1.56 -  
20   Mark Hotte (M) 23 - -     - - 6     - - 1.56 -  
23   Paul Shepherd (F) 24 - -     - - 1     - - 1.56 -

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