Chris Wood's loan spell at Barnsley didn't get off to a great start overnight. Although Wood was thrown straight into the starting line up and played a full 90 minues, the Tykes were overwhelmed 3 nil away to Reading. He will be looking forward to his home debut, as Barnsley is a different proposition at Oakwell.
Meanwhile, Tommy Smith was back into Ipswich's starting line up after a break for the Carlton Cup tie mid-week. The Blues came back from a goal down to take a point away to Scunthorpe, a reasonable result that keeps their early season momentum ticking. Interestingly, Roy Keane mentioned that Smith has been suffering from a back issue this season and that was the reason for his rest mid-week. Let's hope that doesn't get in the way of him playing a major part in the All Whites upcoming matches.
In the Premier League Ryan Nelsen helped marshall Blackburn to an important 2-1 away win at Blackpool, a result that bounces Rovers up to 8th. West Ham also picked up a critical 1 nil win, their first, over Tottenham last night. Unfortunately, Winston Reid, having recovered from injury but now sick, wasn't involved in the match squad. With that win and a clean sheet to boot, he may now find it difficult to work his way back into the team. And who reckoned he shouldn't make the trip back to New Zealand?
Finally, some good news for Greg Draper plying his trade for Basingstoke Town in Conference South. He scored two fine goals (according to the Basingstoke Gazette) against Bristol Manor Farm to help his side earn a replay in the 2nd qualifying round of the FA Cup.
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