It seems that have had more breaks than games this season. It was yet another weekend where there was no game for us. Other reds players have been busier though with some playing two games or more in a week. Here is an update on how they got on.
Europe
Here is where some of the higher profile stars that are seeking paths elsewhere.
Marcus Rashford was back in the starting line-up for Barcelona. The leaders won away to Atletico Madrid to maintain their spot at the top of the table. The England winger landed the equaliser just before the break. He also had another effort saved and created three opportunities.
Rasmus Hojlund was missing from Napoli’s win over AC Milan. The Danish striker had been suffering from a virus prior to the game. It puts the reigning champions into second place.
Andre Onana’s Trapzonspor side went second in the standings as they beat leaders Galatasary at home. They have played a game more than both them and Fenerbahce though.
Lausanne got back on track as they won 2-1 at home to Winterthur. Neither Enzo Kana-Biyik nor Kone were involved in the match-day squad.
SPL
Jacob Devaney played the full 90 minutes for St. Mirren as they continued on with their impressive recent form. They beat Aberdeen 2-0 as they drew level with their visitors. The midfielder created one opportunity and had a high percentage of passing accuracy (83%). He also got a booking.
Ethan Williams did not have much of an impact as Falkirk won 3-2 away to Motherwell on Saturday. It secures their top-six place.
EFL
Harry Amass remains out injured at Norwich City. He has returned to Old Trafford for checks on his hamstring damage.
Radek Vitek’s Bristol City got back on track as they won away to relegation threatened Charlton Athletic. It moves them back into mid-table, but still adrift of the play-off spots. They are now managed by Roy Hodgson as the former England manager made a shock return. The Czech keeper produced an excellent save in the closing stages to help them hold on for the win. He was also key to their win over Sheffield Utd on Monday. A string of saves helped them to a 1-0 win.
Toby Collyer came off the bench for Hull City as they drew away to relegation threatened Oxford United. He played the final ten minutes as the play-off chasers held on for the draw. He started as Hull drew with league leaders Coventry on Monday. He played 74 minutes and had an impressive 100% rate on his tackling. BBC users awarded him Man of the Match also.
Ethan Wheatley started on the bench as Bradford City beat Northampton Town at home. He played the final ten minutes of the match. He was absent from the side who won away to Wycombe on Monday.
Rotherham United drew at home with fellow relegation strugglers Stevenage. It will do little to assist their relegation plight. Dan Gore received his first senior red card in the game in the closing stages. He got a second yellow card for denying a goal-scoring chance. Gabriele Biancheri did not feature in the game.
James Scanlon was not in the matchday squad as Swindon Town went down at home to promotion rivals MK Dons. They fall further behind the automatic promotion places. He was also absent from their win over Walsall.
Ethan Ennis played the full 90 as Fleetwood lost 1-0 away to Bristol Rovers. He had an effort saved by the home keeper. He played 82 minutes as Barnet took advantage of a sending off to ultimately crush them 5-2. He had a shot saved along with an assist for their first goal.
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