By Chris Wright

Last night's Johnstones Paint Trophy tie between Accrington Stanley and Tranmere had to be abandoned in the 39th minute when Accrington defender Tom Bender was knocked unconscious after being accidentally twatted in the face by his own goalkeeper Ian Dunbavin as he tried to punch the ball clear of Tranmere striker Lucas Akins, who inadvertently nudged Bender into the path of Dunbavin's flying fist.

Scunthorpe United: Oasis of patience in a world of short-termism is a post from: Just Football

If the January transfer window has proved nothing else, it is that money continues to rule the roost in football. With chairmen across the land quick to hire expensive talent and fire under-performing managers, James McMath examines why Scunthorpe United's policy of patience is not only admirable, but has helped guarantee the club a future.