All the news stories from April 2014
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SURVIVAL PATH
(Monday 28th April 2014)
The cold reality of Wanderers' Football League survival is that they must win at Torquay United on the final day of the season and then hope either Bristol Rovers (home to Mansfield) or Northampton Town (home to Oxford United) lose their final game. To add to any potential misery, defeat for the Wanderers would see them finish bottom of the table behind The Gulls. Looking for positives, Oxford United, managed by former Wycombe boss Gary Waddock, had won eight times on the road before Saturday, compared to Northampton's six home wins. Meanwhile, Mansfield had won seven times on the road, while Bristol Rovers had ten home wins. The table before the games on on the final Saturday (3rd May) read as follows:
including 28 Apr P W D L F A PTS GD
19 Morecambe 45 13 14 18 52 64 53 -12
20 Exeter 45 13 13 19 52 57 52 -5
21 Bristol Rovers 45 12 14 19 43 53 50 -10
21 Northampton 45 12 14 19 39 56 50 -17
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23 Wycombe 45 11 14 20 43 54 47 -11
24 Torquay 45 12 9 24 42 63 45 -21
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7,000 AGAIN AT AP?
(Friday 25th April 2014)
Another crowd close to 7,000 is expected for the relegation showdown with Bristol Rovers at Adams Park on Saturday. By the close of business on Friday, Rovers had close to sold out their allocation of around 2,300, while total pre-match sales were closing in on 6,000. A bumper crowd of 7,004 turned out for the clash with Northampton two weeks ago and that season best figure could be broken as both sides look to help secure their Football League survival. The match is all-ticket for Rovers fans with no tickets available on the day.
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15 YEARS AGO TODAY
(Thursday 24th April 2014)
If Wanderers needed any further inspiration for the forthcoming relegation dogfight with Bristol Rovers, then look no further than 15 years ago on this day when Wycombe visited Maine Road to play Manchester City in a League game. On that day anything less than a victory would have pushed Wanderers close to relegation to bottom tier of the Football League.
 COTN archives - Rewind to April 1999 |
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SURVIVAL PATH
(Monday 21st April 2014)
Wanderers had to thank results elsewhere again for keeping them outside of the relegation zone following the 1-0 reverse at Fleetwood on Easter Monday. Next Saturday's home meeting with Bristol Rovers now takes on huge significance, with Northampton potentially looking to jump above both sides should they win at Dagenham & Redbridge and Wycombe and Rovers draw. Torquay's relegation is still not confirmed after they beat local rivals Exeter City on Easter Monday. The Gulls must win at Mansfield to keep their slim hopes of survival alive and also hope that Wycombe, Bristol Rovers or Northampton lose. The table before the games on Saturday (26th April) read as follows:
including 21 Apr P W D L F A PTS GD
17 Hartlepool 44 14 10 20 49 53 52 -4
18 Accrington 44 12 15 17 49 53 51 -4
19 Morecambe 44 12 14 18 49 64 50 -15
20 Exeter 44 12 13 19 50 57 49 -7
21 Wycombe 44 11 14 19 42 52 47 -10
22 Bristol Rovers 44 11 14 19 41 52 47 -11
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23 Northampton 44 11 14 19 36 56 47 -20
24 Torquay 44 11 9 24 39 62 42 -23
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This weeks results and fixtures:
Monday 21st April 2014
Bristol Rovers 1 Rochdale 2
Exeter 1 Torquay 2
Fleetwood 1 Wycombe 0
Hartlepool 2 Morecambe 1
Northampton 0 Portsmouth 1
Southend 1 Accrington 0
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Saturday 26th April 2014
Wimbledon v Morecambe
Dag & Red v Northampton
Exeter v Scunthorpe
Mansfield v Torquay
Oxford United v Accrington
Plymouth v Hartlepool
Wycombe v Bristol Rovers |
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FLEETWOOD 1 WYCOMBE 0
(Monday 21st April 2014)
Wanderers missed out on the opportunity of easing their relegation fears after losing 1-0 to a Fleetwood Town side reduced to ten men after just 12 minutes. Gareth Ainsworth's team failed to take the initiative after hearing that fellow strugglers Bristol Rovers had lost in their 1pm kick-off with Rochdale. The only consolation from another miserable away day watching the Wanderers was that 23rd placed Northampton Town lost 1-0 at home to Portsmouth, with both Rovers and The Cobblers still trailing Wycombe on goal difference. Next Saturday's meeting with Rovers has now been described by Ainsworth as one "which for all intent and purposes will probably decide the future of the club." Fleetwood 1 Wycombe 0 - report, stats and reaction |
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SURVIVAL PATH
(Saturday 19th April 2014)
Goal difference continued to keep Wanderers out of the relegation prior to Easter Monday games. Bristol Rovers remained below Wycombe after losing 3-2 at Portsmouth on Saturday, with former Wanderer Matt Harrold scoring both Rovers goals. Torquay's relegation will be confirmed if they fail to win their local derby at Exeter on Easter Monday. The table before Wycombe's trip to Fleetwood Town on Easter Monday read as follows:
including 19 Apr P W D L F A PTS GD
17 Accrington 43 12 15 16 49 52 51 -3
18 Morecambe 43 12 14 17 48 62 50 -14
19 Hartlepool 43 13 10 20 47 52 49 -5
20 Exeter 43 12 13 18 49 55 49 -6
21 Wycombe 43 11 14 18 42 51 47 -9
22 Bristol Rovers 43 11 14 18 40 50 47 -10
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23 Northampton 43 11 14 18 36 55 47 -19
24 Torquay 43 10 9 24 37 61 39 -24
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This weeks results and fixtures:
Friday 18th April 2014
Accrington 1 Mansfield 1
Chesterfield 1 Exeter 1
Morecambe 1 Scunthorpe 1
Torquay 0 Dagenham & Redbridge 1
Wycombe 1 Northampton 1
Saturday 19th April 2014
Burton Albion 3 Hartlepool 0
Portsmouth 3 Bristol Rovers 2
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Monday 21st April 2014
Bristol Rovers v Rochdale
Exeter v Torquay
Fleetwood v Wycombe
Hartlepool v Morecambe
Northampton v Portsmouth
Southend v Accrington
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WYCOMBE 1 NORTHAMPTON 1
(Friday 18th April 2014)
Wanderers' relegation showdown with Northampton Town ended 1-1 after Aaron Pierre's 18th minute header cancelled out The Cobblers opener six minutes earlier when Matt Ingram could only help Ricky Ravenhill's cross from the right into his own net. It's now onto promotion chasing Fleetwood Town on Easter Monday, before the home clash with fellow relegation battlers Bristol Rovers on Saturday 26th April.
Wycombe 1 Northampton 1 - report, stats and reaction |
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6,000+ ON GOOD FRIDAY
(Thursday 17th April 2014)
A season best crowd of more than 6,000 is expected for Good Friday's clash between Wanderers and Northampton Town at Adams Park. As of close of business on Thursday (18th April), The Cobblers had all but sold out of their 2,000 seats behind the goal, with a further 200 seats being made available in the 'old' Main Stand close to the away end. Meanwhile, total ticket sales (including Wanderers Season Ticket Holders) had reached 5,300. Tickets will also be available on the day, with the turnstiles opening at 1pm. Walk-up on the day should take the attendance above the current season high of 5,751 (including 1,851 away fans) that turned out for the Oxford United game in January. |
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MORIAS BACK AT AP
(Thursday 17th April 2014)
The Club confirmed on Thursday morning (17th April 2014) that Junior Morias had been recalled from his loan spell with Conference South side Boreham Wood and is set to be in the Wanderers squad to face Northampton on Friday. The 18 year old scored nine times during a three month spell with Wood, including a hat-trick against Tonbridge Angels. He made his Wanderers debut under Gareth Ainsworth back in September 2012 and has totalled 24 League apperances but all from the bench and without yet hitting the back of the net. |
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HILLSBOROUGH ANNIVERSARY
(Tuesday 15th April 2014)
The 15th April 2014 marks the 25th anniversary of the 'Hillsborough Tragedy' - a day when 96 football fans died at the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. We remember today those who lost their lives and for the bereaved family and friends who continue to fight for justice. Tribute | |
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SURVIVAL PATH
(Monday 14th April 2014)
Good Friday's meeting with Northampton Town has now taken on huge signficance in the battle to avoid relegation from the Football League. The table before the game at Adams Park read as follows:
including 12 Apr P W D L F A PTS GD
16 Portsmouth 42 12 15 15 45 57 51 -12
17 Accrington 42 12 14 16 48 51 50 -3
18 Hartlepool 42 13 10 19 47 49 49 -2
19 Morecambe 42 12 13 17 47 61 49 -14
20 Exeter 42 12 12 18 48 54 48 -6
21 Bristol Rovers 42 11 14 17 38 47 47 -9
22 Wycombe 42 11 13 18 41 50 46 -9
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23 Northampton 42 11 13 18 35 54 46 -19
24 Torquay 42 10 9 23 37 60 39 -23
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This weeks fixtures:
Friday 18th April 2014
Accrington v Mansfield
Chesterfield v Exeter
Morecambe v Scunthorpe
Torquay v Dagenham & Redbridge
Wycombe v Northampton
Saturday 19th April 2014
Burton Albion v Hartlepool
Portsmouth v Bristol Rovers
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Monday 21st April 2014
Bristol Rovers v Rochdale
Exeter v Torquay
Fleetwood v Wycombe
Hartlepool v Morecambe
Northampton v Portsmouth
Southend v Accrington
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NEWPORT 2 WYCOMBE 0
(Saturday 12th April 2014)
A shocking second half performance from Wanderers saw Gareth Ainsworth's side fall to a 2-0 defeat at Newport County. With Northampton beating Burton, only goal difference separates Wycombe from the Cobblers ahead of Good Friday's clash between the two sides at Adams Park. It's in Wycombe's hands - two home victories would virtually secure Wanderers Football League status before the final day trip to seemingly doomed Torquay but with just six home victories this season to date, that is easier said than done.
Newport 2 Wycombe 0 - report, stats and reaction |
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CHAIRBOYS GAS - 25 YEARS ON
(Saturday 12th April 2014)
Chairboys on the Net continues the digital re-issue of supporters' fanzine 'Chairboys Gas' in order to mark the 25th anniversary of its original publication. The fifth issue of the 1988/89 season was released before the home game Conference game with Kettering Town on Saturday 8th April 1989. This issue includes a look back at League games with more increased attendances at Loakes Park, including 4,239 versus Kidderminster Harriers but also a sad exit to Hyde United in the FA Trophy.
Download issue No.5 1988/89 |
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TOGWELL RECALLED
(Wednesday 9th April 2014)
Chesterfield have recalled midfielder Sam Togwell from his loan spell with the Wanderers. The promotion chasers activated a 28 day recall clause in the contract following injury problems for The Spireites. The 29 year old was sent off in his Wycombe debut during the 2-0 defeat at York on 15th March 2014 before making three further appearances following his return from suspension. |
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WYCOMBE 2 DAG & RED 0
(Saturday 5th April 2014)
Second half goals from Steven Craig and Max Kretzschmar saw Wanderers beat
ten man Dagenham & Redbridge 2-0 at Adams Park and keep just clear of the relegation zone after Northampton also won 1-0 on the road at Accrington. With five games left to to play for all clubs, Wycombe (46 points) now travel to Newport County next Saturday (12th April) looking to continue their road to League Two safety.
Wycombe 2 Dag & Red 0 - report, stats and reaction |
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CLUB SALE UPDATE
(Friday 4th April 2014)
The proposals to sell off Wycombe Wanderers Football Club looks to be on hold until the Club's league status for next season is confirmed. An email sent to Trust members on Thursday 3rd April followed by reports in the press confirmed the news and also added that players bonuses had been delayed due to a cash flow problem. Read more |
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