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Those who live in, work at and visit Doncaster city centre are being asked to share their views on the renewal of an existing measure that enables the council to more effectively crack down on antisocial behaviour.
For context, the city centre is currently covered by something called a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO).
Imposing restrictions on certain unwanted activities like loitering or begging in an antisocial manner, as well as the use of banned substances, this empowers City of Doncaster Council to tackle key issues in the area, while also providing support to vulnerable members of the community.
It is part of a much wider scheme of work by the council — that also includes addressing the top priorities identified by the Big City Conversation and the ongoing Safer City initiative — to make our civic centre an attractive, welcoming place and address the concerns of residents and businesses in relation to safety and security.
The city centre PSPO was first introduced back in 2017 and has been renewed every three years. Now that the order is coming up for renewal once more, the people of Doncaster are again being asked to give their opinions on its various prohibitions and how they are enforced. Respondents will be asked for their views
on all seven existing prohibitions within the current PSPO, including restrictions relating to antisocial begging and loitering, alcohol consumption in public areas and the requirement not to return to the city centre for 24 hours if asked to leave by an authorised officer (following antisocial behaviour being committed).
Encouraging the public to take this opportunity to have their say on the PSPO powers, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Environment, Housing and Safer Communities, Councillor Glyn Jones, said: “This order has been widely supported in the past and has helped us to make the city centre a
safer, more attractive and overall welcoming place for people to live, work and spend their leisure time. It helps us to tackle the antisocial behaviour issues that matter most to you and we’ve had some really proactive results in the last three years, with our officers and the police enforcing against 1,333 breaches of the order.
instances of crime and ASB that you do witness in Doncaster so that appropriate action can be taken to deal with such issues.”
The consultation on the city centre PSPO renewal is open from now until 1 June. Members of the public can take part by completing the online survey www.doncaster. gov.uk/services/ crime-anti-socialbehaviour-nuisance/ town-centre-publicspaces-protectionorder-pspo-consultation
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“With the PSPO now coming up for renewal, we’re asking for your opinions to help shape it going forward and to tell us which of its prohibitions you support. In doing so, you’ll help us to ensure that the order is fair, balanced and effective, so please take the time to make your voice heard. We would also encourage you to continue reporting any Newport Road, North Cave, East Riding of Yorkshire hU15 2NU Tel:
There are also alternative ways of making your voice heard, including by calling 01302 736000 for assistance completing the form over the phone.
LEADMILL AUCTION OF UNIQUE LEGENDS GUITAR
Music enthusiasts from Yorkshire and beyond now have the chance to own a one-of-a-kind piece of Sheffield’s musical history. The Leadmill has unveiled a special prize draw offering fans the opportunity to win a handcrafted guitar, created from the venue’s iconic dancefloor and signed by some of Sheffield’s most celebrated musicians.
Crafted by local luthier James Lister, this limitededition guitar features sections of The Leadmill’s historic dancefloor.
Only six of these unique instruments have been produced. Signatures include members of Arctic Monkeys, Def Leppard, Bring Me The Horizon, Pulp, Milburn, Reverend And The Makers, as well as Richard Hawley and The Human League.
The proceeds from the draw will support The Leadmill Relocation Fund, which is working to secure a new home for the beloved venue after the landlords reclaimed the original building following a lengthy legal dispute.
This extraordinary guitar not only represents
Sheffield’s vibrant music scene but also plays a vital role in preserving the future of one of the city’s most iconic cultural landmarks—an institution that has been at the heart of Sheffield’s independent nightlife for nearly 50 years.
To enter, visit www. crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ signed-leadmilldancefloor-guitar
Entries start at just £5, with options up to £100 for 75 entries. The draw closes in May, with the winner announced on May 7th at 7pm.
15/4/1921 Black Friday: mine owners announce more wage and price cuts, leading to the threat of a strike all across England.
16/4/1853 The first passenger rail opens in India, from Bori Bunder, Bombay to Thane.
17/4/1951 The Peak District becomes the United Kingdom’s first National Park.
18/4/1924 Simon & Schuster publishes the first crossword puzzle book.
The first annual meeting of camouflage club was a disaster. It looks like no one showed up.
Yesterday I purchased a world map...gave my wife a dart and said to her “throw this and wherever it lands, I’m taking you for a holiday”. Turns out we’re spending three weeks behind the fridge.
DOWN: 1) Doom, 2) Priory, 3) Edits, 4) Icy look, 5) Bandit, 6) Confront, 12) Idealist, 14) Faculty, 16) Dry rot, 18) Trendy, 19) Needy, 22) Lime To sponsor our weekly Time Out page call our Sales Team on 0114 276
19/4/1956 Actress Grace Kelly marries Prince Rainier of Monaco.
20/4/1964 BBC Two launches with a power cut because of the fire at Battersea Power Station.
21/4/1934 The “Surgeon’s Photograph”, the most famous photo allegedly showing the Loch Ness Monster, is published in the Daily Mail (in 1999, it is revealed to be a hoax).
Light travels faster than sound.. That’s why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
Did you hear about the watchmaker who is half Spanish and half Irish? His name is Juan O’Clock.
I just saw some idiot at the gym. He put a water bottle in the Pringles holder on the treadmill.
Some guy just said he was going to attack me with the neck of a guitar.
I said, “Is that a fret?”
I just found out I’m colorblind. The diagnosis came completely out of the purple.
I found out my girlfriend is really a ghost. I had my suspicions the moment she walked through the door.
A guy is having a check up at the doctor’s...
“Do you think I will have a long and healthy life?”
“I doubt it” says the doctor shaking his head “Mercury is in Uranus right now”
“I don’t believe in that astrology crap, doc” “Yeah, neither do I. My thermometer just broke”
To the person who stole my spectacles. I will find you.
I have contacts.
1) The phrase ‘Hit the sack’ generally refers to which nightly activity?
2) Who was the first member of Take That to have a solo UK number one?
3) What is the common function of the human body’s respiratory system?
4) Andre Agassi was an American star of which sport?
5) The Zhou dynasty is the longest lasting dynasty of which modern day country?
6) What is the surname of Phoebe from the tv show Friends?
7) From where do the elements Uranium, Neptunium, and Plutonium take their names?
8) ‘Auric’ is the first name of which classic Bond villain who stars in the Bond film of the same name?
9) Author Gustave Flaubert achieved major success with which debut novel that tells the story of escaping French provincial life?
10) In 1973, which company launched the world’s first handheld phone?
News, Information and Advice
25 years supporting families
Treetop House, a ‘Home from Home’ that supports families with a seriously ill child receiving treatment at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, is celebrating 25 years of keeping families together.
Treetop House – run by The Sick Children’s Trust – has provided more than 8,600 families from across Yorkshire and beyond with a warm and welcoming place to stay, free of charge, just minutes from their child’s hospital bedside. For many who arrive in Sheffield during a time of crisis, it offers a vital sanctuary, easing the emotional and financial strain of having a seriously ill child in hospital.
Purpose-built to meet the needs of families facing long and often uncertain hospital stays, Treetop House – officially opened on 30 March 2001 by stage and screen legend Michael Crawford CBE, President of The Sick Children’s Trust since 1987 - features 13 family bedrooms, shared and en-suite facilities, and a range of communal spaces including a kitchen, living area, playroom and laundry room. Each bedroom also has a direct telephone line to the hospital wards, ensuring parents are always within immediate reach of their child.
Treetop House manager Ann Wyatt, who has worked at the ‘Home from Home’ for 23 of those 25 years, said: “It’s wonderful to celebrate 25 years of this very special ‘Home from Home’.
Over the years, I’ve seen first-hand just how much Treetop House means to the families who stay here. Many arrive feeling frightened and overwhelmed, not knowing what lies ahead, but having somewhere welcoming to come back to at the end of the day can make such a difference. We’ve supported thousands of families all facing incredibly difficult circumstances, and it’s a privilege to be able to offer them a place where they can rest, gather their thoughts, and stay close to their child. Treetop House really is a lifeline, and I’m so proud of the care and compassion our team shows them every single day.”
Laura Bamborough and her partner Jak are just two of thousands of parents and carers to have been supported
by The Sick Children’s Trust in Sheffield having stayed at both Treetop House and its sister ‘Home from Home’, Magnolia House, when their newborn baby Theo needed urgent care. Born with myelomeningocele, one of the most severe forms of spina bifida, Theo underwent the first of a series of major surgeries at 16 hours old. While he will remain under the care of hospital consultants until he turns 18, Theo is doing excellently and the family remain eternally grateful to the charity for being there at such a crucial time. Laura said: “Staying at Treetop House and Magnolia House just made things so much easier for us. It meant that one of us could rest while the other stayed with Theo, ensuring he always had a parent by his side. The charity’s support also meant we avoided the unfeasible daily drive to and from the hospital, as we live over an hour away in Worksop. Thanks to the support of The Sick Children’s Trust, the whole situation was much more bearable and made sure we could give Theo the best possible care.”
The Sick Children’s Trust currently has three ‘Homes from Home’ in Yorkshire, with Eckersley House supporting families at Leeds Children’s Hospital. Yorkshire’s fourth ‘Home from Home’ will serve the neonatal intensive care unit at Bradford Royal Infirmary, with planning permission granted and construction set to begin in the coming months. To learn more about our fundraising appeal for our new ‘Home from Home’ in Bradford, please visit: https:// www.sickchildrenstrust. org/fundraise/ bradfordappeal/. Every year The Sick Children’s Trust provides over 3,200 families who have a critically ill child in hospital with a vital ‘Home from Home’ at what is a traumatic and distressing time. It’s somewhere they can feel reassured and safe knowing they can be by their sick child’s bedside in minutes, they can cook a meal, rest and shower so they can face the day ahead and best support their child’s recovery. To find out more information please visit sickchildrenstrust. org.
electrical diy advice
Home DIY-ers are encouraged to stay safe and switched on when tackling home renovations or projects so they’re careful around cables and know the dangers of live electricity.
Due to the number of DIY-related projects undertaken in properties across the region, and the growth in social media DIY influencer content creators who inspire their online audiences through home improvements, Northern Power is helping to ensure people know the risks before drilling walls, lifting flooring, digging, installing new garden fencing, or carrying out tree trimming near overhead power lines.
Northern Powergrid has launched its new ‘Electricity safety around the home’ leaflet to educate amateur DIY-ers how to work safely inside and outside their homes.
• Use cable detection tools to identify concealed wiring in walls, ceilings, and floors.
• Turn off your electricity at the main switch.
• Assume all cables are live, even if the main switch is off.
Working safely outside your home
• Use Northern Powergrid’s SafeDig application to locate electricity cables before digging in gardens, or installing fences, to avoid underground cables.
• Use cable avoidance tools for accurate detection.
• Always assume cables are live, even if damaged.
• Look Up It’s Live! Check for overhead power lines before using long objects like ladders/scaffolding/ telescopic window cleaning equipment.
Tree cutting and garden work
• Avoid trimming or felling trees within 10 metres of overhead power lines.
Emergency procedures
• If electricity cables are struck or damaged, treat the area as LIVE and dangerous.
• Evacuate the area, stay away and safe, call Northern Powergrid on 105.
• Dial 999 for emergency assistance.
appeal to visitors
Visitors to Yorkshire Water reservoirs are being urged to remain considerate of their behaviour in order to keep themselves and local wildlife safe ahead of the May Bank Holidays.
Yorkshire Water’s ranger teams will be out and about throughout the spring and summer encouraging people to follow the Countryside Code.
Refraining from using disposable barbecues, taking litter home, and keeping dogs on leads can all help to keep wildlife, the natural environment, and nearby farm animals safe.
Disposable barbeques are not permitted on any of Yorkshire Water’s sites, and people could face on the spot fines if they are found to be using one.
Alastair Harvey said: “We have some fantastic locations in our region that provide the opportunity for people to get outside in the sunshine now that the weather is beginning to improve. We work hard to make the sites accessible and enjoyable for all visitors and it’s important people visiting leave the sites as they would like to find them.
To protect groundnesting birds and new lambs it’s important dogs are kept under control on leads.”
Swimming in the reservoirs is not allowed, with visitors being encouraged to remain vigilant around the water.
Reservoirs can pose a risk to life, through cold water shock, operational equipment under the water, hidden currents and other dangers.
Alastair added: “Sadly, there were several open water deaths and emergency rescues in the region last year, often involving people who did not intend to enter the water. Swimming and unauthorised water sports are not permitted at our reservoirs, and we would urge people to always remain vigilant around the water and keep an eye on children to reduce the potential for accidents and injury.”
If visitors do see someone in the water who requires help or a fire, call 999 and ask for the Fire Service immediately – crews are trained and equipped to deal with such incidents.
join living waters campaign
Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust has launched a major new campaign to raise awareness and support practical action for our rivers and wetlands, and is calling for everyone to get involved by creating space for water in their own communities.
The Living Waters campaign highlights a stark reality: healthy aquatic ecosystems are crucial for wildlife and people, but across Sheffield & Rotherham - like many of the UK’s waterways - they are currently in poor ecological and chemical health. From upland streams to urban rivers, waterbodies across the area are under pressure from pollution, habitat loss and climate change. As a result, many are failing to support the wildlife and communities that depend on them. But in the face of this challenge, Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust is sharing a simple, practical way that people can make a real difference; creating ponds!
Ponds, even very small ones, are one of the most effective ways to boost biodiversity. A well-designed garden pond can support more wildlife than any other single feature, providing essential habitat for amphibians, invertebrates, birds and mammals.
Crucially, they are quick and easy to create. A mini pond can be made in around an hour using something as simple as
an old washing-up bowl, plant pot or repurposed container, with just a few natural materials like stones, gravel and native plants. Placed in a spot with some sunlight, filled with rainwater, and designed with gentle slopes or ramps so wildlife can safely get in and out, even the smallest pond can quickly become a refuge for nature.
The Trust is already demonstrating how small-scale water habitats can transform spaces for both people and wildlife through its Nature Recovery Sheffield work with local communities, which is supported by funding from the National Lottery Community Fund. The Caribbean Sports Club in Ecclesfield created a large wildlife pond perfect for contemplation as part of the Windrush Legacy Garden. A recycled tyre forms the base for a small pond in the Oasis Community Hub in Page Hall, and the CUBE Foundation in Darnall now boasts a halfbarrel pond outside the community space. Local children love watching the changes as new growth attracts frogs and other wildlife. Scarlett Smithies, Advocacy Officer at Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust is leading the campaign. She says: “By creating small watery habitats, we can help stitch together an ecological network of spaces that support wildlife across the whole landscape.”
pup, pup and away! skydive
Two daredevil pals are taking to the skies to raise funds to train wonderdogs to help vulnerable people.
Ben Prescott and Wayne McPhail are taking part in a mass Skydiving Day in aid of the Sheffield-based national charity, Support Dogs.
Support Dogs trains and provides specialist assistance dogs to help autistic children, and those living with epilepsy or a physical disability, to live safer, more independent lives.
Ben, who lives in the Fullwood area of Sheffield, and Wayne, from Chesterfield, are joining Team Support Dogs as they each tackle a tandem skydive, at Langar Airfield, in Nottinghamshire, on Saturday, May 16. Wayne is a 38-yearold support worker for Rainbow Kite Project, which helps people with a range of needs, such as autism, learning disabilities, complex needs, and PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance).
He said: “We’d wanted to do a skydive – we were watching I’m a Celebrity one day and they jumped out of a helicopter and we both looked at each other and said we would like to do that. I said it as a joke, but Ben didn’t take it as a joke! Ben did a lot of extensive research and found Support Dogs – he loves animals and thinks the charity is great. The help they give to other people is fantastic so we both decided that was the one we were signing up for. With my job, I do a lot of work with people who are autistic, so we knew a bit about Support Dogs. I’m getting over the anxiety of dropping over 10,000ft from the sky, I’m looking forward to it.
First established in 1865, Eric Eyre has personally looked after families in the local communities of Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham since 1955.
Operating from branches in High Green and Sheffield Lane Top we offer a bespoke funeral service upholding traditional values whilst progressing to cater for modern, personalised customer requirements.
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Ben is a big adrenaline junkie – whatever Ben decides, I tend to go along with. We’ve ended up in some predicaments – we’ve done five-mile hikes around Ladybower Reservoir, we go golfing and we like to play pool a lot, and we go iceskating, to the gym and do a lot of swimming.”
Ben, 22 – who has already smashed his £500 fundraising target - added: “I love the work of Support Dogs, being an animal lover. I have a Cockapoo called Ozzy and dogs are just fantastic, so knowing Support Dogs train dogs to help people, I thought it was the perfect charity to support.”
The pair have lots of friends and family going along to support them on the day.
Katie Williamson, community fundraising assistant at Support Dogs, said: “We can’t thank Ben and Wayne enough for signing up to our Skydiving Day. It’s the perfect chance for people who want to take the plunge in a skydive but who don’t fancy doing it alone. Without people like Ben and Wayne, we couldn’t fund the incredible training of our support dogs, who enable people living with challenging medical conditions to live safer, more independent lives.”
To find out more about the skydive day, please visit www.supportdogs. org.uk/Event/skydive-26. To sponsor Ben, please visit https://www. justgiving.com/page/benprescott-1
To sponsor Wayne, please visit https://www. justgiving.com/page/ wayne-mcphail-1
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Join the St GeorGe’S day
A bumper line-up of performers, musicians and community groups will descend on Clifton Park this April as Rotherham marks St George’s Day as the Council declares everyone welcome. The event, taking place on Saturday 18 April from 11am to 3pm, has been developed in response to resident feedback gathered during the Council’s consultation on the flying of the St George’s flag last year.
Event goers can expect a lively mix of performances throughout the day, with walkabout characters such as Knightly Nonsense and Damsels in Distress, alongside Jellyfish Theatre, Rotherham Town Brass Band, Wath Morris Dancers, Tamil dancers, and Sudanese drummers. Creative workshops for all ages will also run throughout the day, offering plenty of hands on fun for families.
Cllr Chris Read, Leader of Rotherham Council, said:
“Irrespective of their views on flag flying, residents told us last year that they would welcome an event to mark St George’s Day –England’s national day – and it’s great that the day itself is nearly upon us. At a time when it seems that some people want to drive us apart, we’ll be coming together instead and celebrating with a reminder that the St George’s flag represents all of us. We’ll be remembering England’s patron saint with some quintessentially English entertainment of course, but also recognising the international significance of the man from what is now modern day Turkey, who died in the area perhaps best known as Judea, venerated by Roman Catholics, and the patron saint of at least nine other countries. All of which
helps to contribute to the flavours on offer on the day!”
“But most of all we’re inviting all Rotherham residents and families to come along and enjoy themselves, have some food, get some free entertainment, spy some dragons and contribute to the biggest flag in Rotherham. You’ll have to be there to find out more!”
A video trailer for the event featuring local people has also been released, which can be viewed at https://youtu.be/ HkbFAr5IQSE
Alongside the main event, the St George’s Day Community Events Small Grants Scheme - offering awards of up to £2,000 - will help local groups, parish councils and community organisations deliver their own family friendly, inclusive activities. These community led events are designed to foster pride,
connection and participation, ensuring residents can take part in celebrations within their own communities, as well as at Clifton Park.
Community events will include:
• A family-friendly St George’s Day at Amorys Holt in Maltby on Saturday 25 April
• A Spring Festival event at Holy Trinity Church in Thorpe Hesley on Monday 4 May
• A community march to Rosehill Park organised by Rawmarsh High Street Centre on Thursday 23 April
• “St George meets Shakespeare” at Winthrop Gardens in Wickersley on Thursday 23 April
• St George and the Dragon themed activities at Swinton Civic Hall on Saturday 25 April, featuring crafts, stalls and ice cream
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The Licensing Act 2003 (Premises and Club Premises Certificates) Regulations 2005
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Have made an application under Section 17
Part 3 of the Licensing Act 2003 for the grant of a Premises Licence for the Premises known as 150 WEST STREET, SHEffIELD S1 4ES
I intend to conduct on or from the premises the following licensable activities:
Sale by retail of alcohol:
Monday - Thursday 09:00 - 03:00
Friday - Sunday 09:00 - 05:00
Provision of late night refreshment:
Monday - Thursday 23:00 - 03:00
Friday - Sunday 23:00 - 05:00
Interested parties or responsible authorities may make written representations to The Licensing Service, Sheffield City Council, Block C Staniforth Road Depot, Staniforth Road, Sheffield S9 3HD about this application by 7th May 2026.
For information on representations, please see www.sheffield.gov.uk/licensinginforesidents
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I intend to conduct on or from the premises the following licensable activities: Provision of late night refreshment: Friday -Saturday 23:00 -02:00
Sunday-Thursday 23:00 –02.00
Interested parties or responsible authorities may make written representations to The Licensing Service, Sheffield City Council, Block C Staniforth Road Depot, Staniforth Road, Sheffield S9 3HD about this application by 8th May 2026.
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TUESDAY
Coronation Street:
A badly-beaten Todd takes a stand by reporting Theo’s domestic abuse to the police. Kit and Lisa listen carefully as Todd recounts the months of violence and coercive behaviour. Theo tries to flee Weatherfield – but will he get away? Bernie warns Debbie that Carl has some crucial information regarding Billy’s death, but is only willing to share it if Summer pays him the money she’s due from the late vicar’s life insurance. Carla, Dev, Bernie and Brian all spot smoke coming from Roy’s flat. They assume he’s out of the danger zone as he was supposed to be away for the bat meeting – but with Roy sleeping upstairs, will they realise in time?
George informs Glenda that he’s planning to sell the funeral business to RestEasy. Eva arranges a family meal at the Bistro, hoping to get Ben, Ollie, Will and Maggie on the same page after so many arguments.
Emmerdale:
Robert pays an unexpected visit to Bear in prison, urging him to remember any piece of information which could help Moira. When Paddy finds out what’s happened, he rebukes Robert for putting pressure on Bear. Feeling guilty for his role in Moira’s prison ordeal, Robert tells Aaron that he might turn himself in. Robert and Aaron manage to trace the clue to a storage unit in Hotten. When the container is finally opened, Moira’s supporters are pleased to find new evidence inside which could prove her innocence. Jacob’s problems look set to get even worse as he spots Dr Todd moving in with Vanessa. April learns that she’ll be a witness for the prosecution at the upcoming trial.
Eastenders
When it turns out that Vicki and Zack have been caught on camera, what will they do next? Both Vicki and Zack are shocked to the core when Vicki receives a blackmail text with an image of them kissing. Ian receives a visit from Vicki, Zack and Mark. At No.25, Ian is bewildered to learn that Vicki has been cheating on Ross with Zack, but also that Kathy is in the know too. Ian encourages Vicki to tell Ross the truth. With few options left, Vicki reveals to Zack that she is going to confess the truth about their affair to Ross. With backing from Walford’s ladies, Bea agrees to go on a date with Ian. Ravi is unhappy to find out that Suki knows his private business. Lauren and Max are still locked in fierce competition, leading Max to offer Lauren half the business if she sells £80,000 worth of cars in a month.
FOOTBALLR UNDUP
WILDER DELIGHTED FOR FANS
Chris Wilder was delighted to send Unitedites home from Bramall Lane with three points, following Saturday’s win over play-off chasing Hull City.
The clash against the Tigers was eventful throughout with the United boss describing the first half as ‘basketball’ as both teams created a host of chances and looked to capitalise on the other side turning over the ball in dangerous areas. But Wilder felt his side enjoyed more control of the contest, which swung in the Blades favour following the sending off of John Lundstram, as the manager expressed a bit of sympathy for his opposite number in the visiting dugout.
Substitute Danny Ings scored the decisive goal after Gus Hamer had levelled from the penalty spot and United’s resilience and desire to return to
winning ways in the latter stages drew praise from Wilder.
“I’m delighted for the supporters that we got a win because it’s an expectant club and crowd and we’ve not delivered on what we should have done,” he said.
“Not winning in six games is not good enough for me or the football club.
“It was a game of basketball, it could have
“We gave them their goal, they didn’t need to work hard for it. Their opportunities, we’ve given them.
“I felt it was the right time to get Danny on. I challenged the subs before the game to make a difference and change the game because I don’t think they have enough this season. Thankfully we did.”
BIG BELIEF WITH BIG DISCIPLINE
Henrik Pedersen
praised a strong Owls performance at the CBS Arena, where Wednesday held Championship leaders Coventry to a 0-0 draw.
The Dane’s side showed quality up front and resilience at the back to upset the expected promotion party in the Midlands, putting the Sky Blues’ inevitable return to the Premier League on hold for now.
Pedersen said: “We knew it would be a very difficult game to play against the best team in the league. They’re so well organised.
“Frank (Lampard), with his team, has done a fantastic job here, so we knew it would be difficult.
“I’m really proud to see how the boys, again, go on the pitch with a big belief, with big discipline and how we defended today, it was amazing.
“But not only defending, we also created chances after the high press, we
MCCANN HAPPy AS ROVERS WIN ‘BIGGEST GAME’
Grant McCann labelled the clash with Reading as ‘probably the biggest game’ of his entire Rovers tenure and was pleased to see his side emerge on the winning end of it. A change of tact following consecutive defeats over the Easter weekend saw McCann acknowledge Rovers needed wins to make sure of the Sky Bet League One status. And with results elsewhere on Saturday
going against them, McCann said Rovers beating Reading proved to be vital.
“I said to the boys during the week that this was probably the biggest game we’ve had since I’ve been here,” he said.
“I felt in the week that we needed the three points today. And we probably still need another three points to definitely be in this division next year, after the results elsewhere.
“But the boys went and
LA PLATA S.C.
produced a real energetic performance and played the game well.
“I thought everything we showed at Exeter, we were the opposite today.
The intensity of the team
was good, the aggression was good. We played percentage football at times, we had to, and I thought we did it better than Reading, hence why we won the game.”
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also created chances in the offensive transition.
I think it was a strong performance.
“We came here to take something. We want to have points, we want to win football games.
“The confidence the players went onto the pitch with was strong. And this togetherness and this intensity, the show was amazing.
“We also had the courage when we won the ball, not only to kick the ball away, but to try to play. And we also had some good transitions.”
Lively support from Wednesdayites has become the norm at
Hillsborough and away stadiums in recent weeks, and Pedersen once again paid homage to the vibrant blue and white following from South Yorkshire.
He added: “They were amazing again today and I think the boys were amazing too.
“You could see the boys were really, really tired, but the fans here, our fantastic fans, helped the boys. It was fantastic.
“The cocktail between them was amazing, so I will remember this day as a really good away game.”
“TODAy HAS
SHOCKED ME” CLARK FUMES OVER DEFEAT
Millers boss Lee Clark didn’t hold back when reviewing his sides defeat in the local derby to Barnsley last weekend.
“Today has shocked me,” said Clark. “What’s really topped it all off is, it’s happened in a derby.
“When I woke up this morning, I never thought I’d be criticising some of the group for what’s gone on in a derby. That’s why I have to apologise to the fans. And I do that unreservedly.
“If they think it’s down to me, they’re well within their rights to think that.
No problem, I have to accept that. We’ll go again.
But we certainly need to understand what it takes to win matches and how you go about it. There are a lot of aspects about that that aren’t happening for us.”
“If the players want to deliver that type of performance, with everything that’s on us in a relegation fight and needing to get a win for the first time for a long time …”
“I mean, to be honest with you, the game changes on their first goal, doesn’t it?”
Clark said. “We had two gilt-edged opportunities to go in front.
“We would have had the momentum - the first time we’d have been in front for a long time, the crowd would have been behind us. We’re not ruthless enough at one end, and then we give a goal away that is an absolute disgrace.
“If that goal was scored in a Sunday-morning football match, the coaches and the players of the other team would be going crazy. And this is not me being disrespectful to
the Sunday-morning lads, because I know they care about their football.
“For that to happen in a professional League One match is just scandalous. To be left three on one when we talk about being organised under the ball, not ball-watching, getting people in … nah, nah, nah.
“It’s happened again. It was a woeful goal we gave away at Port Vale (the previous Tuesday). The first goal today was woeful. The other two in the second half weren’t better, mind.”
