A new loanee impressed this week in his first game for Braintree Town. Rob Atkinson completed his move to the conference side last week and started with a clean sheet in a 0-0 draw with Halifax.
Marek Rodák had a tough time of things in Rotherham’s baptism of fire FA Cup third round tie at Manchester City. The Millers went down 7-0 at the hands of City thanks to goals from Phil Foden, Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus, Leroy Sané, Riyad Mahrez, Nicolás Otamendi and a Jay Ajayi own goal.
Magnus Norman was back into action for Rochdale after extending his loan until the end of the season. He was an unused sub as they went down 4-0 at home to Burton Albion. A Marcus Harness treble set the tone for The Brewers coupled with Liam Boyce’s goal.
Marcelo Djalo was left out in Extremadura’s squad in their crucial 3-0 win over Alcorcon. The win lifts them out of the relegation zone in La Liga.2.
Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson enjoys a spell off in the Danish Superliga’s winter break.