Source: Daily_Mail
All the fizz of the Coca-Cola Football League this weekend
Scout's corner: Brett Pitman[LNB]Scout's cornerUnder normal circumstances, Brett Pitman's (right) talents would have clubs lining up to fill the pockets of Bournemouth with loose change. He has scored 38 goals in 71 league starts for them. But, with a transfer embargo preventing the club from bringing in players, the 21-year-old Channel Islander is going nowhere for now. His price keeps on rising, though. Sportsmail valuation: £800,000.[LNB]We were lucky to get nil'If you don't compete and you defend like we did today, that's the outcome. To be honest with you, the scoreline should have been a lot more than what it was.' Wycombe manager Gary Waddock wins first prize for honesty after his side were dismantled 6-0 at Huddersfield.[LNB]Slump, what slump?With three straight defeats and interest in cup competitions ended at The Valley before Christmas for the first time in 28 years, Charlton fans feared the worst with the visit of in-form MK Dons. But boss Phil Parkinson led them to a 5-1 win. Charlton have not scored that many since they beat Grimsby almost exactly a decade ago on November 12, 1999.[LNB]Remember me? John Bostock[LNB]Remember me?At just 15, John Bostock (right) made his Football League debut for Crystal Palace. Five appearances totalling less than three hours of first-team football later, he moved to Tottenham and played 25 minutes last season in three UEFA Cup games. Now 17 and on loan at Brentford, the first full 90 minutes of his career featured both goals in his side's 2-2 draw with Millwall.Quiz questionQ How can a referee send off three players during a game, yet end with 11 v 10 on the pitch?A He sends off two substitutes. Lincoln assistant manager Ian Pearce and Cheltenham goalkeeping coach Barry Richardson engaged each other in fisticuffs on the touchline following the dismissal of Lincoln's Aaron Brown for a foul.Where did all the goals go?Without a clean sheet all season entering November, free-scoring Aldershot have finally shored up their dodgy defence. Trouble is, their own strikers have lost the magic touch, too. Saturday's 0-0 draw with Macclesfield was their second goalless league draw in succession.[LNB]Sorted out the defenceThe comedy capers of summer are now forgotten at Carrow Road. Slapstick defending cost Norwich 16 goals in their opening six games in August. A grinding 2-0 win over Tranmere means they have now conceded just three in their past eight matches.[LNB]On top: Daggers boss John Still[LNB]Daggers on topThe feelgood story in east London just keeps growing. Dagenham's own Stacey Solomon is wowing the X Factor judges every week, while Dagenham & Redbridge, managed by the equally likeable and honest John Still (right), are top of League Two after a 1-0 win at Accrington.[LNB]Sven WatchingIf life's been a giggle at Meadow Lane, Sven has seen Notts County struggle on their travels. Leading scorer Lee Hughes has been a major factor. Having scored nine times at home, the brace which helped County to a 3-3 draw at Bury's Gigg Lane were his first two away goals of the season.[LNB] Southampton 1 Brighton 3: Victory is the perfect birthday gift for GusAll the fizz of the Coca-Cola Football League this weekendArsenal face striker crisis as Dutch FA confirm Robin van Persie has torn ankle ligaments PIERS MORGAN: Professionalism? No, Smudger, it's called cheating[LNB] Explore more:People:Ian Pearce, Gary Waddock, Stacey Solomon, John BostockPlaces:Norwich, LondonOrganisations:Football League
