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Football League matches cancelled between Sheffield United and Brentford, Shrewsbury and Oldham

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Sheffield United v Brentford TV clash tops list of Football League matches postponed due to snow

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Graeme Yorke

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09:12 GMT, 23 March 2013

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10:13 GMT, 23 March 2013

LEAGUE MATCHES POSTPONED

npower League 1
Sheff Utd v Brentford
Shrewsbury v Oldham
Crawley Town v Crewe

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Port Vale v Aldershot
Chesterfield v Plymouth
Burton Albion v Wycombe
Rotherham v Exeter
Rochdale v Southend

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Braintree Town v Alfreton Town
Barrow v Ebbsfleet United

The Irn-Bru Scottish Football League Championship Third Division
Annan Athletic v Queens Park
Elgin City v Clyde

Saturday's League One promotion clash between Sheffield United and Brentford has been postponed due to snow, a long with a number of other Football League fixtures.

Heavy snowfall across the country has hit the Football League schedule badly, with the match between Shrewsbury and Oldham Athletic also affected.

In League Two, Port Vale's home meeting with Aldershot was also wiped out, with groups of fans unable to clear the pitch as snow continued to fall.

Vale acknowledged the postponement on their website.

Chesterfield and Plymouth will also have to rearrange their fixture. So too will the games between Chesterfield and Plymouth, Burton Albion and Wycombe, Rotherham and Exeter and Rochdale and Southend.

No chance: Snow banks line the side of Greenhous Meadow stadium, home of Shrewsbury Town

No chance: Snow banks line the side of Greenhous Meadow stadium, home of Shrewsbury Town

Mansfield chairman John Radford gives boss Paul Cox an 85,000 Aston Martin as reward for thrashing Barrow

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Mansfield chairman gives boss Cox an 85,000 Aston Martin as reward for thrashing Barrow

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John Drayton

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00:48 GMT, 10 February 2013

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00:50 GMT, 10 February 2013

Mansfield Town were motoring when they clocked up an 8-1 win over Barrow — and so impressed was chairman John Radford, he gave his Aston Martin to manager Paul Cox as a reward.

The keys to the 85,000 Vantage Coupe, with the registration MT51 COX, were handed over after a Matt Green hat-trick, helped wrap up a Blue Square Premier win.

Gift: John Radford rewarded his manager handsomely

Gift: John Radford rewarded his manager handsomely

Radford, 56, who is also the club’s owner, had only got to One Call Stadium at half-time after returning from Ireland and was so blown away by the 5-1 scoreline that he told Cox the car was his.

The manager said: ‘I’m not sure if it’s a wind-up. Maybe I’ll get to the car park and find a bike with some stabilisers on it.’

Paul Cox hoping for FA Cup honeymoon against Liverpool after training-ground wedding

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Now this really is the magic of the FA Cup! Mansfield boss to get married at TRAINING GROUND ahead of giantkilling bid against Liverpool

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Ian Ladyman

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11:07 GMT, 3 January 2013

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18:14 GMT, 3 January 2013

Mansfield Town manager Paul Cox will begin the biggest weekend of his life on Friday by marrying his girlfriend at the club’s training ground.

Cox’s team from the Blue Square Premier host giants Liverpool at the One Call Stadium on Sunday in one of the ties of the FA Cup third round.

But Cox will begin the weekend by marrying his girlfriend Natasha Bertin on the training ground next to the stadium after honouring a promise he made to her ahead of the club’s replay with Lincoln in the previous round.

Happy couple: Paul Cox with his bride-to-be Natasha Bertin

Happy couple: Paul Cox with his bride-to-be Natasha Bertin

Countdown: Paul Cox poses at Mansfield's training ground - in front of the marquee in which he will marry

Countdown: Paul Cox poses at Mansfield's training ground – in front of the marquee in which he will marry

Countdown: Paul Cox poses at Mansfield's training ground - in front of the marquee in which he will marry

Having drawn 3-3 at Sincil Bank in the first game, Cox told his partner he would marry her if Mansfield went through and, after a 2-1 win clinched a meeting with Brendan Rodgers’ team, he will keep his word tomorrow when the couple tie the knot in a specially erected marquee.

A Mansfield source said: 'It’s going to be a big three days for Paul.

'He gets married on Friday and then it’s Liverpool on the day of his 41st birthday on Sunday.'

Busy week: Cox is facing a 48 hours at Mansfield

Busy week: Cox is facing a 48 hours at Mansfield

Hope the weather improves... the view at Mansfield's training ground

Hope the weather improves… the view at Mansfield's training ground

Mansfield are currently ninth in the Blue Square after losing out in the promotion play-offs last season.

The club applied for permission to use their full capacity to 10,000 for Sunday’s game but their request was rejected on safety grounds. There will be only 7,500 fans in the stadium, meaning that club will lose in the region of 50,000 in possible takings.

Charlton 1 Ipswich 2: DJ Campbell leads Tractor Boys to victory

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Charlton 1 Ipswich 2: Addicks lose third straight game against improving Tractor Boys

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14:57 GMT, 26 December 2012

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15:13 GMT, 26 December 2012

Loan stars DJ Campbell and Daryl Murphy fired Ipswich to victory at free-falling Charlton.

QPR loanee Campbell made amends for missing an early penalty by firing in his ninth goal of the season, and Celtic frontman Murphy doubled their lead before half-time.

Danny Haynes pulled one back from the spot for Charlton but they could not avoid crashing to a third straight defeat on manager Chris Powell's 100th game in charge of the club.

Loan Ranger: On-loan QPR striker DJ Campbell scored Ipswich's 34th-minute opener

Loan Ranger: On-loan QPR striker DJ Campbell scored Ipswich's 34th-minute opener

Match facts

Charlton: Hamer, Cort, Morrison, Seaborne, Solly, Stephens, Frimpong, Green, Hulse, Haynes, Fuller. Subs: Sullivan, Evina, Jackson, Pritchard, Kermorgant, Harriott, Dervite.

Ipswich: Henderson, Orr, Chambers, Smith, Cresswell, Edwards, N'Daw, Drury, Martin, Murphy, Campbell.
Subs: Loach, Higginbotham, Emmanuel-Thomas, Chopra, Scotland, Hyam, Reo-Coker.

Referee: Mick Russell (Hertfordshire)

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Campbell should have given Ipswich the lead after a quarter of an hour,
when Emmanuel Frimpong brought down Lee Martin in the area.

The striker stepped up to take the penalty but fired his effort horribly wide of Ben Hamer's goal.
Campbell had an immediate chance to atone for his miss but Hamer saved well at his feet.

Charlton midfielder Dale Stephens then rattled the post with a 25-yard
free-kick, but it was Ipswich who took the lead in the 34th minute
through Campbell.

The Addicks could not clear Andy Drury's cross from the right, Murphy
pulled the ball back and the unmarked Campbell this time made no
mistake.

Looking forward: Ipswich are moving towards safety under Mick McCarthy

Looking forward: Ipswich are moving towards safety under Mick McCarthy

Town goalkeeper Henderson saved well from Ricardo Fuller as Charlton
attempted to hit straight back, but instead the hosts found themselves
two behind at the break.

Stephens lost the ball and Martin's shot was blocked by Hamer but Murphy
was on hand to tuck in the rebound on the stroke of half-time.

Powell made a double substitution at the break, sending on Bradley
Pritchard and skipper Johnnie Jackson, and they looked a different team
at the start of the second half.

But Rob Hulse's header was held by Henderson before Fuller and Jackson
got in each other's way as they went for Haynes' cross into the area.

Painfully close: Charlton's Dale Stephens hit the woodwork with this effort

Painfully close: Charlton's Dale Stephens hit the woodwork with this effort

However, they were given a lifeline in the 72nd minute when Martin
tripped overlapping full-back Chris Solly in the area and Haynes blasted
the spot-kick into the top corner.

Fuller was forced out of the Charlton attack with a shoulder injury but
the Addicks still piled forward in search of an equaliser.

Hulse was denied by the feet of Henderson and Stephens' free-kick flew narrowly wide.

In four minutes frantic minutes of added time Stephens drove another
shot the wrong side of the post and an overhead kick from Yann
Kermorgant flew over the crossbar, but Ipswich held on to edge further
clear of the drop zone.

FA Youth Cup fourth-round draw: Chelsea to play Charlton

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12:50 GMT, 14 December 2012

Holders Chelsea face a tough trip to London rivals Charlton in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup.

The Blues beat Colchester United 3-2 to kick-start their defence last week while Charlton were impressive 1-0 winners at Molineux, where they eliminated Wolves on Wednesday.

Manchester City, meanwhile, will be hoping to avoid an upset when they host near North-West neighbours Burnley.

The Clarets knocked out Manchester United in the third round and will be hoping to book their place in the fifth round with victory at Ewen Fields next month.

Reward: Charlton will take on Chelsea in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup

Reward: Charlton will take on Chelsea in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup

Three-times winners West Ham could take on arch-rivals Tottenham after beating Aldershot 3-1 in the third round. Spurs must get past Cheltenham Town first, however.

There could be another potential London derby in store as Arsenal await either Fulham or Middlesbrough.

Elsewhere, a trip to Bradford is the incentive for Histon or Liverpool, Leeds play Burton, Norwich play Millwall and Reading entertain Bolton.

FA YOUTH CUP FOURTH-ROUND DRAW

Crystal Palace or Port Vale v Everton
Norwich City v Millwall
Oxford United or Barnsley v Stevenage
Reading v Bolton Wanderers
Derby County v Ipswich Town
West Ham United v Cheltenham Town or Tottenham Hotspur
Stoke City v Huddersfield Town
Arsenal v Fulham or Middlesbrough
Manchester City v Burnley
Bradford City or Histon v Liverpool
Charlton Athletic v Chelsea
Northampton Town v Hull City or Swansea City
Birmingham City v Coventry City or Bristol Rovers
Leicester City v Peterborough United or Aston Villa
Leeds United v Burton Albion
Nottingham Forest v Rochdale or Crewe Alexandra

All ties to be played by Saturday, January 19

Udinese 0 Liverpool 1 -match report

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Udinese 0 Liverpool 1: Reds finish top of the group after Henderson's first-half strike

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19:54 GMT, 6 December 2012

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20:21 GMT, 6 December 2012

Midfielder Jordan Henderson's maiden Europa League goal saw Liverpool progress to the last 32 as Group A winners with a 1-0 victory over 10-man Udinese in Italy.

It was only his third strike for the club he joined for 16million in the summer of 2011 – and his first since May 8 – but he would have had another had it not been for a brilliant reaction save from former Liverpool goalkeeper Daniele Padelli.

But with Young Boys beating Anzhi the goal was the difference between the Reds reaching the knockout stages for the ninth time in 11 attempts and crashing out.

Paint the town Red: Jordan Henderson grabbed scored as Liverpool progressed in the Europa League

Paint the town Red: Jordan Henderson grabbed scored as Liverpool progressed in the Europa League

Paint the town Red: Jordan Henderson grabbed scored as Liverpool progressed in the Europa League

MATCH FACTS

Udinese: Padelli, Faraoni, Heurtaux, Danilo, Pasquale, Pereyra, Agyemang-Badu, Pinzi (Benatia 46), Armero, Fabbrini, Ranegie (Di Natale 85), Benatia (Reinthaler 65). Subs Not Used: Brkic, Marsura, Berra, Frison.

Sent Off: Pasquale (80).

Booked: Fabbrini, Pasquale, Agyemang-Badu.

Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Skrtel, Carragher, Jose Enrique, Henderson, Allen, Sahin (Shelvey 12), Suso (Sterling 71), Suarez, Downing. Subs Not Used: Jones, Cole, Assaidi, Coates, Wisdom.

Booked: Suso, Allen, Carragher.

Goals: Henderson 23.

Attendance: 12,000

Referee: Duarte Gomes (Portugal)

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In finding the net Henderson joined a
small but illustrious club of Michael Owen, Fernando Torres and Phil
Neal to score for Liverpool in Italy.

Liverpool's trouble this season has
been a reliance on Luis Suarez, playing his first European away match
for the Reds, to provide the goals.

Manager Brendan Rodgers has called
for others to contribute and in recent weeks Daniel Agger, Jonjo
Shelvey, Jose Enrique and even Joe Cole have chipped in.

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Delight around: The goal caps an impressive run of form for Henderson, and his team-mates were thrilled

Delight around: The goal caps an impressive run of form for the England international

It was not all plain sailing,
however, as Liverpool's game plan had to be altered in just the 12th
minute when Nuri Sahin was forced off with a bloody nose after getting
caught in the face, meaning an early introduction for the Reds' leading
European scorer this season Shelvey.

The hosts, despite having nothing to
play for, created the early chances with Mathias Ranegie heading wide
and Roberto Pereyra forcing goalkeeper Jose Reina to tip over his
effort.

Suarez's first shooting chance came
from a free-kick 20 yards out but he drilled it into the wall but
Henderson took full advantage of his first sight of goal.

A month ago against Anzhi in Moscow
the England Under-21 midfielder had been hesitant in front of goal but
he had no time to be in the 24th minute.

Head for the heights: Martin Skrtel was domineering at the heart of Liverpool's defence

Head for the heights: Martin Skrtel was domineering at the heart of Liverpool's defence

Captain's performance: Alongside Skrtel, the recalled Jamie Carragher led by example

Captain's performance: Alongside Skrtel, the recalled Jamie Carragher led by example

Stewart Downing's corner dropped to
Suarez and although his header only reached Suso the young Spaniard had
the presence of mind to lay the ball back for Henderson to drill a shot
past Padelli.

In truth the visitors failed to
properly test Udinese's second-choice goalkeeper, who made just one
appearance in May 2007 for Liverpool while on loan from Sampdoria.

Udinese briefly threatened when Reina
had to make a low save from Fabbrini's long-distance shot but Liverpool
finished the stronger.

Suso looped over a stooping header
from Shelvey's cross and Suarez, having fired over an angled shot,
forced Padelli into a fingertip save with a close-range overhead effort
from the last kick of the half.

Margins of error: Udinese fought every inch with Liverpool all over the pitch in front of their fans

Margins of error: Udinese fought every inch with Liverpool all over the pitch in front of their fans

Margins of error: Udinese fought every inch with Liverpool all over the pitch in front of their fans

Suarez and Suso both had shooting
opportunities early in the second half but failed to hit the target
while Ranegie powered a header just over as the hosts pressed for the
equaliser.

Henderson must have thought he had
doubled his tally in the 65th minute when he perfectly timed his
side-foot volley from Jose Enrique's cross but Padelli stuck up a hand
to tip it over.

Four minutes later the goalkeeper
produced another stunning stop to deny Suarez from close range after the
Uruguay international had jinked past three players in the penalty
area.

Stretching it: Udinese goalkeeper Daniele Padelli had to be at his best on several occasions

Stretching it: Udinese goalkeeper Daniele Padelli had to be at his best on several occasions

However, just when Udinese started to
step up the pressure for an equaliser their chances were diminished by a
red card for Giovanni Pasquale.

Having already been booked for
clattering into the back of Suso he was shown a second yellow 11 minutes
from time for tangling with Sterling.

Substitute Antonio di Natale almost
produced the cruellest of endings when he fired over with the last kick
of the match but Liverpool survived – just.

Having closed out only their fourth
victory in 10 matches on Italian soil they can now put Europe to bed
until February and focus on improving their Premier League position.

FA Cup round-up: Luton lead the non-league charge while Burton spring surprise

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Blue Square Premier Luton are the
first non-league side guaranteed a place in the third round draw after
goals from Andre Gray and Alex Lawless gave the Hatters a 2-1 win over
Conference South Dorchester at Kenilworth Road.

Harrogate Town and Hastings Town will join Luton in the hat after playing out a 1-1 draw at Wetherby Road.

Tom Platt's header put Harrogate ahead after 41 minutes before Jamie Crellin equalised for the Ryman Premier visitors.

In the hat: Luton's Alex Lawless celebrates his side's winner

In the hat: Luton's Alex Lawless celebrates his side's winner

Burton Albion claimed the only upset on FA Cup second round day as a fifth minute goal from Calvin Zola proved enough to give the npower League Two outfit a 1-0 away to League One strugglers Crewe.

Fellow League Two side Port Vale had looked set to join them in the headlines with Tom Pope's 33rd minute strike putting Micky Adams' men within sight of a famous win over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

But the Blades dealt a double blow to Vale's dreams of an upset with Shaun Miller heading an equaliser in the final minute then going on to net an injury-time winner to give his side a dramatic 2-1 win.

Big moment: Hastings players celebrate

Big moment: Hastings players celebrate

Opening up: Tom Platt scores the opening goal for Harrogate

Opening up: Tom Platt scores the opening goal for Harrogate

And Blue Square Premier pair Lincoln and Mansfield must do it all again in their bid to join the big guns after a 3-3 draw at Sincil Bank.

Matthew Rhead's injury-time equaliser gave the visitors a second chance at reaching round three.

Chelmsford's Cup dream came to an end in a 3-0 defeat at Crawley.

Nicky Adams, Billy Clarke and Graham Alexander scored for the League Two side, while the visitors had Donovan Simmonds sent off in the first half.

Liam Cooper gave League Two Chesterfield a shock lead against League One leaders Tranmere at Prenton Park, but goals from Cole Stockton and Adam McGurk rescued a 2-1 win for Rovers.

League Two leaders Gillingham were not so fortunate, falling 2-0 at League One Preston whose goals came in the first half from Jeffrey Monakana and Stuart Beavon.

Three up: Gary Alexander celebrates his goal for Crawley

Three up: Gary Alexander celebrates his goal for Crawley

Oxford claimed a second chance against Accrington Stanley after a dramatic 3-3 draw with four goals coming in the last 10 minutes.

Lee Molyneux seemed to have won it for Stanley in injury-time, but there was still time for Michael Raynes to hit a leveller.

Gary McSheffrey's 38th minute penalty paved the way for Coventry's 2-1 win over League Two Morecambe at the Ricoh Arena, while a late double from Matt Derbyshire ensured Oldham's progression with a 3-1 win over Doncaster.

Danny Hylton scored twice as struggling Aldershot claimed a surprise 3-2 win at League Two rivals Fleetwood, while Bournemouth's long trip to Carlisle proved worthwhile as Wes Fogden's early goal set up a 3-1 away win.

League Two Rotherham earned a second crack at Notts County after holding the League One side to a 1-1 home draw, while Bury face a midweek replay at Southend after they were deadlocked by the same score at Gigg Lane.

Paul Taylor arrested following Ipswich pub brawl, two injured

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Ipswich striker Taylor arrested following pub brawl which left two injured

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13:06 GMT, 21 November 2012

Ipswich Town striker Paul Taylor has been arrested following a pub fracas in which two members of staff were assaulted and injured.

Taylor, 25, joined the Tractor Boys in a 1.75 million move from Championship rivals Peterborough in August.

He is expected to miss the remainder of the season after surgery on a broken foot sustained in only his third game for the club.

Fracas: Taylor has been arrested after an incident at an Ipswich pub

Fracas: Taylor has been arrested after an incident at an Ipswich pub

A police statement confirmed that Taylor and a 24-year-old woman from Liverpool, believed to be his girlfriend, were arrested following an incident in an Ipswich town centre pub on October 16 at 12.15am.

The statement added: 'Two male members of staff within the premises were assaulted. One victim suffered a broken rib and the other a fractured eye socket and a broken finger.'

The couple have been released on police bail pending further enquiries until January 16 2013.

It is not the first time that Liverpool-born Taylor, who launched his career as a youth player at Manchester City, has been in trouble.

On the move: Taylor joined Town from Peterbrough in the summer

On the move: Taylor joined Town from Peterbrough in the summer

Four years ago, when he was at Chester City, he was banned from playing for six months after traces of cocaine were found in a random drugs sample.

He moved to Belgian lower league outfit Montegne before his goals alerted giants Anderlecht, for whom he signed in December 2009. He returned to England to join Peterborough in February last year.

An Ipswich Town statement said: 'We are aware of an alleged incident that took place in the town recently involving one of our players that is currently being investigated by the police.

'We are in communication with the police authorities over this matter but will be making no further comment at this stage.'

Kevin Nolan: How I rescued Andy Carroll

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Nolan: How I rescued Carroll and put him on the right path

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23:51 GMT, 10 November 2012

Andy Carroll's chief concern is to score his first goal for West Ham but his team-mate, Kevin Nolan, remembers a time when such on-field problems were mere trivialities.

A time when, as a star in the making with Sunday's opponents Newcastle, he needed saving from himself and from the paradox that is Geordie adulation.

Old boys: Former Newcastle duo Andrew Carroll (right) and Kevin Nolan set to return with West Ham

Old boys: Former Newcastle duo Andrew Carroll (right) and Kevin Nolan set to return with West Ham

The 21-year-old home-town hero was self-destructing and it was at then Newcastle skipper Nolan's door – literally – that the problem was dumped in October 2010.

Carroll was charged with assaulting an ex-girlfriend and to secure bail he needed a place of residence instead of living in a hotel awaiting a house purchase. Nolan answered the SOS.

A combination of Carroll's cooking, Nolan's guidance and the unlikeliest of calming figures – Joey Barton – got the tyro back on the right path.

While happy to laugh off his saviour status, Nolan knows only too well the deadly serious role he played in the rescue mission.

'You can write that if you want, “Nolan saves him!” ' he said. 'I just said to him, and he knew himself, that he had got to keep out of them situations.

'At Newcastle when something goes on, it gets exploded 10 times over and with Andy up there it was magnified a thousand times. It was just because it was him, he's a 6ft 5in lad who's got long hair and stands out.

'He'd been brilliant for Newcastle for 15 months, he was the local boy, everything he did was magnified. You'd have to ask Andy if I'd had an influence on it. Of course I'm going to say yes. As a group we had a committee-type of experienced pros with myself, Joey, Alan Smith, Steve Harper, all different backgrounds, voices and opinions.

Hard going: Carroll is still searching for his first West Ham goal

Hard going: Carroll is still searching for his first West Ham goal

'The togetherness of the squad and what we were all like at that time helped Andy dramatically. He bought into it massively and he excelled and he's gone on since and I think he'll just even get better and do better things.'

The recipe for turning a boy into a man was all cooked up in Nolan's kitchen.

'I said he could stay, I cleared it with the missus, of course, first,' added Nolan. 'She was down in Liverpool a lot of the time so we were like room-mates. He was a pretty good cook. Pasta with tomatoes, chicken, things like that.

'Since then he has learned so much. There is a different lad standing in that dressing room now. There is a man who can look after himself and does the right things on a daily basis.'

Carroll, 23, will need the thickest of skins to emerge unscathed from what is a fixture laced with potential animosity. West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has always felt harshly done to regarding his rapid dismissal after eight months in charge of Newcastle.

Carroll is yet to score for West Ham but his last trip back to St James' Park, with parent club Liverpool, ended with the frontman being booked for diving before storming off after being substituted.

Nolan said: 'I am hoping I'll get quite a good reception, I'm sure Andy will get the worst one. I've got a lot of good friends there and I'm looking forward to going back and saying goodbyes to people I didn't have the chance to.

'Once one goes in for Andy, hopefully on Sunday, I am sure they will come. It would be a great time to score in front of the club he has loved since he was a kid.'

Carroll's goal-shy start to life in east London is in stark contrast to Nolan, who has picked up where he left off in the Premier League by scoring four times in 10 games.

And the West Ham midfielder, 30, admits he is angered about never having secured an England cap, especially in a week which saw 31-year-old Leon Osman get a call-up.

'Obviously, when you see Leon Osman, who I'm delighted for, getting a call-up it does tell you not to give up hope but I don't know how much more I could do,' he said. 'It does hurt that I haven't got one. I think I have deserved at least a call-up and a chance to prove myself at that level whether it be at Bolton, Newcastle and even now.

'A former England manager said if he knew everything I was about before he was England manager, he definitely would have called me up, which was nice to hear. But then I sort of wanted to strangle him!'

FA Cup Second Round draw: AFC Wimbledon could meet MK Dons

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20:29 GMT, 4 November 2012

AFC Wimbledon and MK Dons are in line to meet each other for the first time in the second round of the FA Cup – so long as they both win their replays.

AFC Wimbledon have climbed the football pyramid up to League Two since they were formed 10 years ago after the original Wimbledon were essentially franchised to the town of Milton Keynes in 2004.

Neal Ardley's men will travel to the League One side should they beat York City in their first round replay after the two sides drew 1-1.

Possible clash: Karl Robinson's MK Dons could host AFC Wimbledon who are managed by former Dons player Neal Ardley (below)

Possible clash: Karl Robinson's MK Dons could host AFC Wimbledon who are managed by former Dons player Neal Ardley (below)

Here again: Ardley was unveiled as the new AFC Wimbledon manager on Wednesday

While Karl Robinson's Dons need to overcome Cambridge City in their replay too, if they are to host a club set up in protest at the decision to disband Wimbledon and move them 60 miles north of London.

Meanwhile, angry Tranmere fans were charged 5 to park even though their tie against Braintree was postponed. Council staff only offered a 50 per cent refund to supporters who had made the 250-mile journey.

Elsewhere in the draw, non-league Chelmsford have been rewarded for their victory over Colchester with a trip to the Us' npower League One rivals Crawley.

FA CUP SECOND ROUND DRAW

Preston v Gillingham

Bury v Southend

Sheffield Utd v Port Vale

Carlisle v Bournemouth

Crewe v Burton/Altrincham

Northampton/Bradford v Brentford

Luton/Nuneaton v Dorchester

Alfreton v Gloucester/Leyton Orient

Oldham v Doncaster

Braintree/Tranmere v Chesterfield

Rotherham v Notts County

Cheltenham v Hereford

Guiseley/Barrow v Macclesfield

Accrington v Oxford Utd

Lincoln/Walsall v Mansfield/Slough

Harrogate Town v Hastings Utd

Coventry v Morecambe/Rochdale

Cambridge City/MK Dons v York/AFC Wimbledon

Crawley v Chelmsford

Fleetwood Town v Aldershot

Ties to be played on the weekend of the 1/2 of December

Goals from Anthony Cook, Donovan Simmonds and Jamie Slabber helped the Blue Square Bet South outfit to a 3-1 victory On Saturday and they will travel to Broadfield Stadium with a third-round place at stake.

Hereford upset Shrewsbury on Saturday and will next travel to Cheltenham, currently third in League Two, with the clashes set to be played on the weekend of December 1 and 2.

Macclesfield were shock winners over Swindon and they have been drawn to face either Guiseley or Barrow, while Blue Square North team Harrogate upset League Two Torquay and will relish the chance to play the Isthmian Premier Division side Hastings United.

Slough Town, the lowest-ranked side left in the competition, must beat Mansfield in their replay to set up an away clash with Lincoln or Walsall.

Former Sheffield United boss Micky Adams will take his Port Vale side to Bramall Lane in one of the more intriguing ties, League Two leaders Gillingham travel to Preston and Bury welcome Southend.

Carlisle host Bournemouth and Oldham entertain Doncaster in the two League One ties, Crewe await the winner of Burton and Altrincham and Notts County visit Rotherham.

Northampton will welcome Bradford or Brentford, Oxford must travel to Accrington and Fleetwood host Aldershot.

Gloucester City and Leyton Orient's clash as well as Braintree's encounter with League One leaders Tranmere were both postponed and Alfreton and Chesterfield await the respective winners.

Coventry will wait for Morecambe or Rochdale and Dorchester Town will travel to Luton Town or Nuneaton Town.