Wayne Gardiner

2 months ago | saturdayeveningpost.com | Wayne Gardiner

Mack finds himself thinking about it more often than he used to. Over the years, the memory has popped into his head from time to time, unbidden. It’s something he’ll never forget. Sometimes he gets goose bumps, the hair on his arms standing up. And despite his advancing age, he recalls it as vividly as if it had occurred last week. Mack stops by his daughter’s house just after noon on a hot summer day to tell her he’s driving down to Missouri. “What?” Not certain she’s heard him correctly.

Sep 28, 2024 | irishnews.com | Wayne Gardiner

Jayden Bogle scored his first goal for Championship promotion hopefuls Leeds as they beat early-season strugglers Coventry 3-0 with a dominant display at Elland Road. The summer signing from Sheffield United found the net four minutes into the second half after Willy Gnonto opened the scoring in the 16th minute. Substitute Joel Piroe tapped in a late third for Daniel Farke’s men, who could have won by a greater margin but this latest win keeps them riding high in the play-off places.

Mar 9, 2024 | grimsbytelegraph.co.uk | Wayne Gardiner

Grimsby Town were forced to settle for a draw against bottom club Sutton United when the hosts rescued a point with a late penalty. The Mariners picked up another point on the road to League Two safety, but it could have been more at Gander Green Lane. Sutton had an early scare when goalkeeper Steve Arnold failed to gather a free-kick and Justin Obikwu’s goalbound header was cleared off the line by Craig Eastmond.

Dec 26, 2023 | livescore.com | Wayne Gardiner

Luke Thomas netted with 90 seconds remaining as Bristol Rovers inflicted a first away defeat of the season on League One leaders Portsmouth 2-1. A flowing move deep into injury time saw Pirates left wingback Harvey Vale roll the ball across goal after good work in midfield from Grant Ward, with Thomas arriving at the back post to score his third league goal of the season and cap a pulsating Boxing Day contest at the Memorial Stadium.

Feb 20, 2023 | mysterytribune.com | Wayne Gardiner