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    Watch hilariously blunt Crawley boss give grumpy short answers in post-match interview after defeat to Millwall

    CRAWLEY TOWN manager John Yems gave a hilariously blunt post-match interview after losing to Milwall.
    The League Two side were beaten 3-1 in the EFL Cup.

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    Crawley Town manager John Yems gave a hilariously blunt post-match interview after losing to Milwall
    And Crawley spoke to their boss afterwards, but were given rather short and grumpy responses.
    Questioned on what the thinking was behind switching his squad set-up, Yems responds: “Hopefully to win the game.”
    The manager was then asked what he could take away from the defeat.
    He said: “I don’t know.”

    The brief exchange was mocked by fans online.
    One said: “What is the point of interviewing Yems if he has nothing to say?
    “He is either fuming or totally disinterested.”

    Another said: “Great interview.”

    One added: “This guy must be so frustrating to be around.”
    Another added: “Please put Yems on a media course. He could at least try to be engaging.” More

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    Macclesfield relegated after EFL win points deduction appeal as Stevenage stay up despite winning THREE games

    MACCLESFIELD were left shocked after being booted back into non-league football as the EFL won their appeal against the Silkmen’s suspended points deduction.
    In a stunning move, an independent arbitration panel backed the EFL who argued the four-point penalty imposed and suspended in June should apply immediately.

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    Macclesfield Town have been relegated from League Two after a points deductionCredit: PA:Press Association
    With the decision “final and binding”, the Cheshire club were plunged to the foot of the League Two table and sent through the trapdoor back into the National League for the second time in their history.
    And it meant a dramatic reprieve for Stevenage, after the Hertfordshire side finished bottom of the pile after picking up just 22 points from their 36 games before the shutdown.
    Instead, Macclesfield paid the ultimate price for a series of financial problems which left players unpaid, fixtures postponed and the deduction of a total of 17 points over the campaign.
    Macclesfield had seven points deducted – with a further three point loss suspended – for failing to fulfil their local derby at Crewe in December.

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    It’s great news for Stevenage who are now staying upCredit: Reuters
    In May, they lost those three points, plus four more – with an extra two suspended – when their home game with Plymouth was postponed because of no safety certificate.
    And in June they appeared to have survived when the independent commission docked them just two points for failing to pay March wages and not acting in good faith, with another four point loss again suspended into next season.
    With League Two positions determined on a points per game basis, Macclesfield remained above Stevenage but the EFL announced last month it was appealing.
    That appeal verdict, meaning the Silkmen’s 19 points from 37 games takes them below Stevenage, was announced last night.

    Macclesfield’s official website merely reported the EFL’s statement, ending briefly: “The club will be providing further comment in due course.”

    But fans accused the EFL of orchestrating a “farce”, accusing League chiefs of “corruption at its finest” although one added: “Fans have a right to be angry – let down by their club and poor ownership and management.”
    Stevenage, who had been incandescent at the initial punishment, offered a muted official response.
    The club’s Twitter feed reported: “The outcome of today’s EFL hearing means that StevenageFC will remain in SkyBet League Two next season.”

    Arsenal icon Sol Campbell reveals Macclesfield have not paid him for two months… but he ‘won’t give up on them’ More

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    League Two clubs agree to end season with Crewe, Swindon and Plymouth promoted and Stevenage or Macclesfield relegated

    LEAGUE TWO clubs have voted by an “overwhelming majority” to curtail their season. Sides voted to end the campaign amid the coronavirus pandemic with promotion and relegation settled via points per game and play-offs to be held. ⚠️ Read our Coronavirus in Sport live blog for the latest news & updates Crewe Alexandra are celebrating […] More

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    You’d turn around and see a team-mate in tears.. Wright on ‘nightmare’ 12 months since Justin Edinburgh’s death

    LEYTON ORIENT will not top many people’s lists for ‘Team of the Year’ — but they should. The O’s have managed to consolidate their place back in the Football League after one of the most tragic and traumatic seasons in their history. Justin Edinburgh was just 49 when he passed away after suffering cardiac arrest […] More

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    Sunderland boss wants League One promotion and relegation sorted by mini-tournament

    PHIL PARKINSON reckons League One promotion and relegation places should be decided by a mini-tournament. Third-tier clubs are divided on whether to complete the season or to follow League Two and draw a line under it. Sunderland boss Parkinson wants a mini-tournament to work out what should happenCredit: Getty Images – Getty But the Sunderland […] More