WEEKEND WRAP: Saturday 0/6/2016 Features Goals, Season's Begin Across Europe

A little late with Saturday's list, life sometimes interferes with football.....anyway mixed day - on one hand excitement at the opening day(s) around Europe, on the other our guys only did OK. We started the day looking good with an assist from Andrew Wooten in Germany, then a goal from Andrew Stadler in Sweden, and I was feelin' chuffed that the day would be a good one, alas the results tell the story.

Straight to the list;

Christian Eissele came off the bench in the 89th minute as Kemi beat PK-35 in Finland's Veikkausliiga

In Germany's 2Liga, Russell Canouse came off the bench in the 89th minute in Bochum's season opener as they beat Union Berlin 2 - 1

In Germany 3Liga, GK Kenneth Kronholm went 90 in Kiel's 1 - 0 loss at Aalen, not the most promising start of the season for Kiel

Shawn Barry came off the bench at minute 75 as FSV Frankfurt hosted Erfurt in 3Liga and lost 0 - 1

Devante Parker went 56 minutes for Mainz II as they visited Paderborn and suffered a 3 - 1 defeat

GK Craig Hill sat on the bench as KuPS visited SJK and fell 1 - 0 in Finland Veikkausliiga

Eric Friedlander came off the bench in minute 75 for Ansbach in Oberliga (Bayern Nord) as they visited Viktoria Aschaffenburg and won 2 - 3

In Germany 2Liga Andrew Wooten (73) and Sandhausen hosted Dusseldorf and Jerome Kiesewetter (in 18/DNP) in a game that ended in a 2 - 2 draw. Andrew is credited with the Assist on Sandhausen's 1st goal

In Norway Tippeligaen, GK Ethan Horvath (90) and Molde held on for a 3 - 2 win over Bodo/Glimt breaking their string of no wins at 6 games (1W/1D/5L)

Kevin Dzierzawski and Peterhead visited Alloa in Scotland's Division 1, and were totally demolished 4 - 0, in their first league game of the season. They'll be having nightmares about this one

In Sweden's Allsvenskan, Andrew Stadler (76) and Ostersunds had no trouble with Sundsvall winning 4 - 0. Andrew Scored Ostersunds 1st (and winning) goal

In Denmark's SuperLiga Viborg and George Fochive (in 18/DNP) were unlucky not to grab all 3 points (missing a PK) and settled for a 0 - 0 draw at Odense

The English season has started (except EPL) and in their first game Birmingham and Jonathan Spector (90) hosted Cardiff in a game that ended scoreless in the Championship

Also in the Championship, Adam Henley (90) and Blackburn started their season off with a horrible 1 - 4 loss to Norwich. An opening day game Blackburn will want to put behind them quickly

Nottingham Forest and Eric Lichaj (4) had a bit of a scare as they hosted Burton in their season opener, ultimately winning 4 - 3 after falling behind to the visitors (who scored 2 goals in 3 minutes in the 1st half)

Danny Williams (90) and Reading started their season on a positive note as they beat Preston 1 - 0 at Madejski Stadium

Gboly Ariyibi (90) and Chesterfield opened their League One season with a visit to Oxford, coming away with a point, in a 1 - 1 draw

With all the fanfare by the Scunthorpe coach over Duane Holmes (in 18/DNP) pre-season form, Duane found himself on the bench for this game as Scunthorpe made short work of Bristol Rovers 3 - 1 to open their season. Lets hope that Duane gets off the bench next week.

GK Paul Rachubka, in 18/DNP for his new team Bury Town as they open the season with a 2 - 0 win over Charlton in League One play

In the English National League, a miserable day for GK Brandon Moore, who was red-hot for Torquay last season, as they opened their season at Macclesfield and lost 2 - 0

With 90+ minutes on the clock Jon-Paul Pittman Scored, giving Harrogate a 2 - 2 draw for their opening game at Worcester. Jon-Paul;s first goal for his new team was 'most timely'

In Iceland Inkasso-deildin, Will Daniels and Grindavik visited Leiknir F. in a game that Grindavik really wanted to win. Will Scored Grindavik's 2nd goal of the day as they pummeled the hosts 1 - 4. Grindavik are now in 2nd place, just 1 point behind the leaders Akureyi

In Scotland's Championship, GK Danny Rogers and Falkirk hosted Hibernian in their season opener, falling 1 - 2 on an early 2nd half goal

Patrick Hopkins (90) and Sirius extended their lead at the top of Sweden's Superettan with a 2 - 0 win over Varbergs

In Germany Regionalliga (Sudwest) Charlie Rugg (18) and Pirmassens fell 1 - 2 to Hessen Kassel , starting their season with a tough loss

In a friendly, Bobby Wood played the 45 min for Hamburg SV and Geoff Cameron 69 minutes for Stoke City. Hamburg wins this one 1-0

Also in a friendly, GK Brad Guzan, was in the 18 but DNP as Middlesbrough faced off with Real Sociedad, game ended scoreless

And to keep it all up to date, Tim Ream (5) as Fulham's won their season opener 1-0 against Newcastle United, in the Championship yesterday

Matt Nigro and Vestri hosted IR Reykjavik in Iceland's Division 2. Falling 0 - 1 to the league leaders. It's Vestri's 2nd loss in a row (3rd in 4) as they slip out of contention

Young American GK Bakary Sanyang (New York) got the shut out as Pfeddersheim beat his old team Hauenstein 1 - 0 in Germany's Oberliga

Paul Torres (90) and Assyriska FF will want to forget today as they tumble 0 - 4 to GAIS in Sweden's Superettan, and slip into the relegation zone

Terence Boyd (90)and Ken Gipson both started for RB Leipzig in a 3 - 2 friendly win over Spanish side Eibar

Rubio Rubin (90) started for Utrecht as they kicked off their season at home against PSV, it all started out well enough with a 16th minute goal/lead but ultimately things didn't go as planned and Utrecht open the season with a 1 - 2 loss

In the Serbian Super Liga, Javor and Ismar Tandir visited Backa winning the game 0 - 1, that's the first 3 games of the season undefeated

In Poland Division 1, Hunter Gorskie went 90 as Legnica visited Kluzbork and came away with a point in a 2 - 2 draw - good start to the season, so far

Not a good result for Jason Gorskie and Bnai Sakhnin is Israel's Toto Cup as they fall to M. Haifa 2 - 1 if they want to continue past the group stage, well they need to win the next game and they need a little luck

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CONTRACTS: Zak Whitbread released by Shrewsbury in England

Yup  that's Clint Dempsey at Fulham and Zak Whitbread, Norwich, as they battle in the EPL

The linchpin of last season's defensive corp at England's League One Shrewsbury Town, Zak Whitbread, has been released by the team in its annual retention listing.

Zak joined Shrewsbury in September 2015 (his contract is up May 30), its uncertain what Zak, now 32, will do in the coming years. Zak played 21 times in the league this past season plus an additional 5 times in the FA Cup.

The early years at Liverpool

Houston TX. Zak started his career at Liverpool, working through the ranks, U18, U21, and appeared twice for the senior squad before being loaned out to Millwall a couple of times, which ultimately led to his sale to Millwall and 4 pretty successful years at the London club where he was a fan favorite. After that Zak represented Norwich, Leicester City, Derby and then Shrewsbury. Zak represented the USA twice in the senior squad and 6 times at the U20 level.

Good Luck to Zak, lets hope he finds a new club soon.

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DAILY WRAP: 3/15/2016 Features Brilliant Start for Brendan Moore, Goal in Europe Play for Kyle Scott

While everyone was watching Champions League matches, some of our US Players were battling for their clubs. Of note: Kyle Scott USYNT U19 - Scored for Chelsea in their EUFA Youth League Clash. Brendan Moore who joined Torquay just a little over a week ago, has now played twice and on both occasions kept a clean sheet as they fight for survival. Here is today's list....

U19 Kyle Scott, the other US Chelsea player, Scored Chelsea U19's only goal as they beat Ajax U19 1 - 0 in the EUFA Youth League - Quarter Final's. Chelsea U19 will now play, April 4th, against Anderlecht (won their Quarter Final 2 - 0 over Barcelona U19) for a place in the Final.
On the other side of the bracket Real Madrid U19 will play PSG U19. Good Luck to Kyle

In England's Championship - Danny Williams started played 90 minutes for Reading as they visited Brighton and suffered a 1 - 0 loss. Reading are stuck mid-table and will probably end the season close to the same position

Eric Lichaj started, went 90 as Nottingham went to Hull and came away with a respectable 1 - 1 draw

Adam Henley got the start, went 90, for Blackburn Rovers as they visited Ipswich Town and walked away with another loss, 3rd loss in 5 games.

GK, Alek Gogic was in 18, did not play, for Fleetwood as they hosted Walsall who were 1 goal better on the day. Fleetwood's recent record has them hovering just above relegation

Jon-Paul Pittman was not in 18 for Grimsby (injured - dislocated shoulder) as they visited Guisely in Vanarama National League - Final 2 - 2

Not a bad start to his career at Torquay United as Brendon Moore posts his 2nd shut-out in as many games. His team drew 0 - 0 with Halifax and they are still in dire straights, but with 2 wins and 3 draws in the last 5 there is certainly hope.

Kevin Dzierzawski started and played the full 0- minutes in Peterhead's 0 - 0 draw with Stranraer in Scotland's League One. A disappointing score for Peterhead who are trying to lock down a promotion play-off spot. (Peterhead are still in 2nd place, but only 4pts ahead and have played 1 extra game)

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WEEKEND WRAP: Saturday 3/12/2016 - Goals and Debut's Mark a Busy Day

Busy, Busy Day as we have 5 Goals and 3 Debuts, as Perry Kitchen, Brendan Moore and Russell Canouse all make appearances. GK Cody Cropper gets the call for MK Don's as their starter goes down injured. Bobby Wood continues to score and Roslindale, Massachusetts Charlie Rugg scores a brace in Germany's Regionalliga. Add to that a winning goal from Fabian Hurzeler and a late score by Marc Heider and the day for US Players look's pretty good....here's the list of all the action;

Bobby Wood started for Union Berlin in Germany's 2Liga . Bobby went 90 and Scored (PK), giving them the lead, but his team ultimately lost 2 - 1 at Duisburg.

Andrew Wooten, started for Sandhausen as they hosted and beat Dusseldorf 1 - 0 Andrew picked up a yellow and left the game during extra-time (90+1)

Masami Okada started and went 90 minutes as FC Schonberg hosted Budissa Bautzen in Regionalliga Nordost and drew 2 - 2. Both teams have 26 points and are on the bubble for relegation

Ken Kipson, started, went 90, picked up his 5th yellow as RB Leipzig lost 1 - 2 to BAK07 - Devan Yao was not in BAK07's 18 today's Regionalliga Nordost

Royal-Dominique Fennell started, went 90 as Wurzburger Kickers visited Chemnitzer in Germany 3Liga and came away with a 0 - 1 win

Joel Sonora, started, went the full 90 minutes as Stuttgart II visited Fortuna Koln, and won handily 1 - 3

Charlie Rugg ( Roslindale, Massachusetts) started for Trier, went 88 minutes and Scored 2 goals as they beat FC 08 Homburg 3 - 0 in Regionalliga Sudwest

Irvin Parra came off the bench at minute 80 for Kaiserslautern II as they visited Saar 05 Saarbrücken and came away 1 - 3 winners

Fabian Hurzeler started for 1860 Munich II as they visited Aschaffenburg in Regionalliga Bayern. Fabian Scored the 2nd goal (winner) for 1860 in his 71 minutes of play, that resulted in a 1 - 2 win.

David Spies, started and went 90 as Augsburg II were totally destroyed 0 - 6 by Unterhaching - nothing more to say on this

Dominic Robinson (a US/Ger dual) came off the bench in the 89th minute as Memmingen beat Burghausen 1 - 0 in Regionalliga Bayern

Marc Heider began the day on the bench for Kiel, as they hosted Aue in 3Liga. Marc joined the game in the 67th minute and Scored Kiel's 3rd goal as they put this one away 3 - 0

Justin Kinjo started went 90 for Dusseldorf II as they visited Velbert in Regionalliga West and won 1 - 3

Russell Canouse made his senior squad debut coming off the bench at the 67th minute of Hoffenheim's home match with Wolfsburg. Hoffenheim get all 3 points, as they fight relegation in a 1 - 0 much needed win.

Fabian Johnson started and went 86 minutes as M'Gladbach whooped Frankfurt 3 - 0 The win puts them into 4th spot, (UCL Playoff) and just 3 points behind Hertha & John Brooks

In Denmark's Superliga George Fochive was in the 18, but did not play as Viborg drew  0 - 0 with Sonderjyske

Jon-Paul Pittman started for Grimsby as they visited Bognor in the English FA Trophy semi-finals (first leg). Grimsby came away winners 0 - 1 and carry the result into next Saturday's game at Grimsby.

Geoff Cameron started and went 90 as Stoke hosted Southampton. The visitors came away with a 1 - 2 win.

GK Paul Rachubka started went 90 in Bolton's 1 - 2 loss to Preston in England's Championship

Tim Ream in 18, came off the bench in minute 77 as Fulham lost 1 - 2 to Bristol City - Emerson Hyndman was in 18, did not play

GK Cody Cropper was called into action, after an injury to the starting MK Don's keeper forced him to leave the match. Cody came on in the 71st minute, kept a clean sheet as they drew 1 - 1 at Hull

Eric Lichaj, started, went 90 in Nottingham's 0 - 3 home defeat to Sheffield Wednesday

Lynden Gooch stated went 90 in Doncaster's 2 - 1 loss at Bradford in England's League One

GK Alek Cogic in 18 (DNP) for Fleetwood as they lost 2 - 1 at Burton

Gboly Ariyibi and Chesterfield had a terrible day as they lost 1 - 4 to Walsall, that featured a red card and 2 own goals

Shane O'Neill spent the day on the bench as Cambridge visited Northampton in England's League Two and came away with a 1 - 1 draw

GK Brendan Moore who just joined Torquay United, made his debut, and kept a clean sheet in his first game for his new club, as his team visited Aldershot in the Vanarama National League and played to a goalless draw.

Perry Kitchen came off the bench in the 73rd minute to make his debut for Hearts in the Scottish Premier League. Hearts won the game 0 - 1 at Dundee - so a successful start for Perry

Kevin Dzierzawski started, went 90 as Peterhead visited Stenhousemuir in Scotlands League One and came away with a convincing 1 - 4 win. Peterhead are now in 2nd place, 3 points ahead of 3rd place Ayr, in the race for promotion.

In the Ukraine, Eugene Starikov came off the bench for Ch. Odessa at the 67th minute, in a losing effort at Zorya. Ch. Odessa lost this one 4 - 0

In Italy, Robbie Kristo came off the bench for Tutocuoio at minute 52, Robbie picked up a yellow, in a 1 - 1 draw with Lupa Roma in Lega Pro (Group B)

Tim Howard on the bench for Everton as they host Chelsea

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LOANS: Brendan Moore Leaves Fleetwood for Torquay United

Photo:  Scott A. Miller Photography

Keeper, Brendan Moore, who has been battling for playing time at Fleetwood, has moved on loan to Torquay United in the Vanarama National League.

Brendan started his pro career with Portland's U23, before moving to Fleetwood in England's League One in February of 2015. He has had trouble getting playing time (Fleetwood had 4 GK's - including USA's Alek Gogic) The move that happened earlier today is through the end of the season.

Torquay United are not having the best season, and are in a relegation fight with 6 other teams. Hopefully Brendan will get the play time and be able to help them stay up.

Good Luck Brendan.

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Daily Wrap: 3/1/2016 - Yedlin Features and Rescues Sunderland

So reasonably busy for a mid-week gameday in England and Germany. Some players still MIA (see bottom) quite a few off the bench - but no real surprises. DeAndre Yedlin continues his improvement for Sunderland, look's like the (proverbial) increased playing time is paying off, he had a wonderful cross that was missed by the forward at the weekend, today a precise pass, at the 90th minute,  and the forward hit it home saving Sunderland's blushes (and salvaging a point). So here is today's action list;

Andrew Wooten started on the bench for Sandhausen as they welcomed Nurnberg in Germany 2Liga. Andrew joined the game at the 62nd minute, in a 0 - 2 home loss

Joel Sonora started on the bench for Stuttgart II as they took on Bremen II in Germany 3Liga, Joel came off the bench at minute 69, as Stuttgart II won this one 0 - 1

Royal-Dominique Fennell started for Wurzburger as they visited Hallescher in 3Liga, Royal-D went the full 90 minutes, picked up a yellow card, in a 1 -3 win for the Kickers

Marc Heider in 18 for Kiel's away fixture at Rostock, came on at minute 79, in a 1 - 0 loss

Brad Guzan had a rare start for Aston Villa as they hosted Everton in the EPL, Tim Howard was on the bench for the visitors, as Everton won 1 - 3
DeAndre Yedlin started, went 90, and is credited with an assist on Sunderland's last gasp equalizer in a  2 - 2 draw with Crystal Palace (glorious goal by Borini)

Adam Henley in the 18 today for Blackburn, but did not play, in Blackburn's 2 - 1 win over Middlesbrough in England's Championship

Gboly Ariybi started and went the full 90 for Chesterfield as they drew 1 - 1 with Blackpool in England's League One

GK Alek Gogic, was in the 18 for Fleetwood, but did not play in their 2 - 1 win over Gillingham (Alek is still waiting for his opportunity)

Zak Whitbread started and went 90 minutes for Shrewsbury as they beat Rochdale 2 - 0

Lynden Gooch started on the bench for Doncaster, came on at minute 55, but was unable to effect the outcome of a 2 - 0 loss at Swindon

Shane O'Neill came off the bench at minute 78, as Cambridge defended home turf, and won 1 - 0 over Wycombe in England's League Two

MIA's omitted from the report today;
Gedion Zelalem(Glasgow Rangers) not in 18 - probable injury, no report from Rangers
Bobby Wood(Union Berlin) - No data
Justin Kinjo(Dusseldorf II) - did not play/may have been in 18 - no further data
Matt Miazga (Chelsea) - did not make their 18 today.
Alfredo Morales (Ingolstadt) - injury

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DAILY WRAP: 2/16/2016 - Bench Press

Not a whole lot of games today, and all but 1 of our US players were bench-bound. I was not even going to bother to wrap, but Matt Miazga is such an important story..so here goes

Blackburn played Fulham today - Adam Henley was in the 18, did not play, for Blackburn. Tim Ream and Eric Hyndman were both in the 18 for Fulham, Tim Ream came off the bench at the 57th minute, Eric did not play Final: Blackburn 3 - 0 Fulham

Gboly Ariyibi, started and played 90 for England League One Chesterfield as they visited bottom placed Colchester. Chesterfield hampered their chances with a first half red card and a 2nd half missed penalty. A promising season has now turned into a relegation battle, with only 1 point from their last 5 games. Final: Colchester 1 - 1 Chesterfield

The big news of the day was Matt Miazga inclusion in the 18 for Chelsea at PSG in their Champions League first leg match-up. Matt stayed on the bench, but this is significant for Matt and an opportunity to gain regular play. Final:  PSG 2 - 1 Chelsea

In Scotland, Gedion Zelalem saw Rangers win their away game over Kilmarnock 1 - 2 in the Scottish FA Cup, from the bench!
IMHO, it begs the question why did Rangers extend Gedion's loan contract? He has played less since signing than before!

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WEEKEND WRAP: Saturday 2/6/2016 - Devann Yao, Jon-Paul Pittman & Joshua Perez Score

Devann Yao SCORED for Berliner AK 07 (BAK 07) in their 0 - 2 win over Luckenwalde in Regionalliga Nordost. Devan's first game for BAK 07, first goal - good start.

Gideon Zelalem started and went 61 minutes in Rangers 0 - 0 draw with Kilmarnock in the quarter finals of the Scottish FA Cup, they will have to play this one again

Devonte Parker, came off the bench for Mainz II in the 61st minute, but Mainz was unable to maintain a come-back and lost 2 - 3 to Munster in Germany 3Liga

Royal-Dominique Fennell started and went 90 minutes for Wurzburger Kickers in a goalless draw with Stuttgart II in 3Liga

Oh Dear! Mario Rodriguez received a Straight Red Card at the end of the first half, but M'Gladbach II still managed to win 1 - 2 over Wattenscheid in Regionalliga West

Dylan Romney was in the 18, but did not play for Savona in Italy Lega Pro (Group B) as they ended with a 1 - 1 draw with Teramo

The big one in Germany for many Americans today John Brooks started for Hertha and Christian Pulisic came off the bench (71) for Dortmund.  Game ended Goalless. (Brooks went 90 minutes)

Alfredo Morales came off the bench at minute 60 for Ingolstadt as they faced Augsburg and they won 2 - 1 on an 85th minute penalty

Brad Guzan in 18, did not play for Aston Villa as they won 2 - 0 v Norwich. Villa quietly getting points each week, but still a long way to safety

DeAndre Yedlin in 18, came off the bench at 75th minute as Sunderland score late and get an unexpected 2 - 2 draw at Liverpool

In the battle of the injured neither Tim Howard (Everton) or Geoff Cameron (Stoke) dressed for today match-up Stoke 0 - 3 Everton

Jonathan Spector in 18 for Birmingham as they welcome Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship. Jonathan remained on the bench, Sheffield left with the win 1 - 2

GK Paul Rachubka, in his usual position on the bench for Bolton as they hosted Rotherham and got the win 2 -1 and finally got off the bottom of the Championship.

GK Cody Cropper in 18 for MK Dons as they visited Cardiff and left with a point, in a goalless draw

Tim Ream in the 18 for Fulham as they met with Derby, Tim stayed on the bench as Fulham got away with a lucky 1 - 1 draw.  Hyndman played for the U21's yesterday

Eric Lichaj (90) started for Nottingham as the visited Leeds and came away with the win 0 - 1

Danny Williams started for Reading, went 90 minutes, as they hosted Wolves in a goalless draw

Duane Holmes and Adam Hanley did not dress for their teams today

Gboly Ariyibi in the 18 for Chesterfield as they clash with Peterborough in League One came off the bench at 70 minutes, but Chesterfield failed to take advantage of 2 Peterborough red cards and lost 0 - 1

Photo: fullcontactlaw.co.uk

Lynden Gooch and Doncaster did not play - Game Postponed

Shane O'Neill in 18 for Cambridge in League Two are visited by Dagenham & Redbridge. Good to see Shane on the depth chart. Cambridge win this one 1 - 0

Jon-Paul Pittman SCORED (72) for Grimsby in their FA Trophy game v Havant & Waterlooville, which ended up being the game winner as Grimsby walked off a 3 - 0 winner

Photo: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

Kevin Dzierzawski started for Peterhead in Scotland's League One at Ayr. Kevin went 90 minutes as Peterhead move into 2nd place (over Ayr) with a 1 - 2 away win (still early but promotion into the Championship is clearly in sight)

In Italy, Joshua Perez mad an incredible debut for AFC Fiorentina Primavera (U19), assisting on 1 goal and then SCORING, as AFC Fiorentina Primavera went on to win 5 - 1 over Trapani Primavera. Congrats to Joshua.

In today's late game, a red-hot Alejandro Bedoya started for Nantes as they visited Toulouse in Ligue 1. Alejandro was subbed out at 90+5 (so he went 90) Missed opportunity for Nantes to grab the 4th spot / Euro - still lots of time, and an away point is better than none.

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DAILY WRAP: 2/2/2016 - features England and France

Not a great day for US players and their teams....but some good performances from our young gun's Zelalem & Gooch

DeAndre Yedlin in the 18, spent the game on the bench, as Sunderland fell 0 - 1 to Manchester City

Brad Guzan, still out of favor at cellar dwelling Aston Villa was in the 18, but did not participate as West Ham beat the 'Villains'  2 - 0

Danny Williams played 90 minutes as Reading visited Ipswich in the Championship, final Ipswich 2 - 1 Reading

GK Paul Rachubka was in the 18, he is the back-up goalie, for lowly Bolton who fought back from a 2 goal deficit to draw at Wolves in the Championship. Bolton at the bottom of the table with 21 points are just 4 points from safety after 4 points from a possible 6 in the last 2 weeks

Photo:  SunderlandEcho.com

In League 1, Doncaster fell 1 - 2 to Walsall. Lynden Gooch played for the 3rd time in as many games, reports have him terrorizing the Walsall defense and having a number of good chances..it takes a bit to get used to a new team (he played his first game the day after the loan was announced) all looks on track as he improves with each game.

Zak Whitbread started and went 81 minutes for Shrewsbury as they lost their home game v Southend 1 - 2 in League 1. Zak was replaced by a forward, so it sounds like it was a strategic move.

Photo: NBCSports.com

Gideon Zelalem , went started for the first time in a while, went 72 minutes and seems to have done his job really well (Rangers possession was way up) Rangers who now lead the Scottish Championship by 8 points, won the away fixture at Raith 0 - 1

No chance today for Stoke, who were still minus Geoff Cameron (injury) as they fell 3 - 0 to Manchester United

Quentin Westberg was not in the 18 today as Tours visited Bourg Peronnas in France's Ligue 2. I can't find a reason (Quentin is Tour's #2). Tours won the encounter 0 - 2

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CONTRACTS: Zak Whitbread has Signed a Contract Extension with Shrewsbury

Photo: Shropshire Star

Shrewsbury Town have confirmed that defender Zak Whitbread has signed a short-term deal until the end of the season.

The 31-year-old has featured 11 times for Town this season and has committed his short-term future to the Club.

Whitbread said: "I'm made up that I can carry on playing football and help the Club and we can move further up the table.

"I've really enjoyed it here. Speaking to the manager in the early part of the season, he really sold the Club to me.
"We're all working towards something achievable and it's a club that I want to see do well in the near future."

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LOANS: Sunderland U21 Lynden Gooch joins Doncaster Rovers on Loan

Sunderland announced that Lynden Gooch, their U21 captain, has joined English League One side Doncaster Rovers on a one-month loan. The short-term move away from the club will be Lynden's second loan spell, last season he spent some time away at Gateshead in England's 'Conference'

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DAILY WRAP: 1/19/2016

Most of the action today involved US Goalkeepers;

GK, Aleksander Gogic, was in the 18, but did not play as visitors Fleetwood Town drew 1 - 1 with Colchester in England's League 1.  Fleetwood & Gogic are 1 point above the relegation zone.

GK, Brad Guzan, was back between the pipes as Aston Villa beat League 2 side Wycombe 2 - 0 in the FA Cup replay (1 - 1) 3 - 1 on Aggregate. Brad went the full 90 minutes. Aston Villa now enter the next round.

GK, Cody Cropper, was in the 18, but did not play as Milton Keynes hosted Northampton in an FA Cup replay winning 3 - 0 (5 - 2 Aggregate  Milton Keynes will now play in the next round.

GK, Paul Rachubka got the call for Bolton as they hosted Eastleigh, from the Vanarama Nation League (5th tier) and won 3 -2 in their FA Cup replay (aggregate 4 - 3) Paul is the back-up GK for Bolton, who lost their starter to injury 2 weeks ago.

Danny Williams played 90 minutes for Reading, in their FA Cup replay v Huddersfield and Duane Holmes (Duane was in the 18 but did not feature) Reading advanced to the next round with a 5 - 2 victory (Aggregate 7 - 4)

Finally, Christian Pulsic entered Dortmund's friendly with Sparta Prague in the 61st minute, that Dortmund won 3 - 1.

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