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3 days ago
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Bradford sign Wimbledon wing-back Neufville
Josh Neufville played the whole match as AFC Wimbledon beat Walsall 1-0 in last month's League Two play-off final [Rex Features] Bradford City have signed AFC Wimbledon right wing-back Josh Neufville on a three-year deal. The 24-year-old will join the Bantams on 1 July when his contract with the Dons expires. He made 56 appearances in all competitions last season as Wimbledon won promotion to League One with a play-off final win over Walsall. Advertisement "I am buzzing to be here and I am hungry to get out on the pitch in front of the amazing fans and show what I can do," he told the Bradford website. "After last season and seeing the scenes here, it made me hungry to sign for the club to try and replicate it." Neufville is the fourth player to sign for Bradford, who won automatic promotion to the third tier with a final-day victory over Fleetwood, this summer following Max Power, Curtis Tilt and Joe Wright.
BBC News
3 days ago
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Bradford sign Wimbledon wing-back Neufville
Bradford City have signed AFC Wimbledon right wing-back Josh Neufville on a three-year 24-year-old will join the Bantams on 1 July when his contract with the Dons made 56 appearances in all competitions last season as Wimbledon won promotion to League One with a play-off final win over Walsall."I am buzzing to be here and I am hungry to get out on the pitch in front of the amazing fans and show what I can do," he told the Bradford website., external"After last season and seeing the scenes here, it made me hungry to sign for the club to try and replicate it."Neufville is the fourth player to sign for Bradford, who won automatic promotion to the third tier with a final-day victory over Fleetwood, this summer following Max Power, Curtis Tilt and Joe Wright.
BBC News
17-05-2025
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- BBC News
AFC Wimbledon beat Notts to set up final with Walsall
Josh Neufville's early goal sealed back-to-back wins over Notts County as AFC Wimbledon secured their spot in the League Two play-off Dons took a 1-0 lead into the game and Neufville settled any nerves on eight minutes as he expertly chipped former Wimbledon goalkeeper Alex Bass to double his side's aggregate missing top scorers Alessandra Jatta and David McGoldrick through suspension and injury respectively, could not find a way through the league's meanest defence and the hosts spurned several chances in the second half to put the game out of Jackson's side will face Walsall in the final at Wembley on Monday, 26 May. Wombles' finest hour since Plough Lane return The Wombles made an emotional return to Plough Lane at the Cherry Red Records Stadium five years ago as a League One side and now have the opportunity to return to the third tier after a three-year League Two side have conceded fewer than the 35 goals that Johnnie Jackson's side have let in this in the Saturday afternoon sun they made the perfect start with Neufville's early goal, as he calmly lobbed hosts withstood the Magpies' pressure in the first half and in the second had multiple chances through Marcus Browne to seal the win, with the forward denied by Bass and then a last-ditch challenge from Jacob Bedeau after capitalising on Matty Platt's for some inspired keeping from Bass and a remarkable diving save to keep out Matty Stevens' goalbound header, the hosts would have put the game to bed long before the fans chanted "we're going to Wembley" as they closed in on the win and a place in the final under the arch where they will take on a Saddlers side who also won both legs of their play-off semi-final. Depleted Magpies attack lacks ruthless edge From the outset, this was a tough assignment for Notts County – taking on the league's meanest defence while missing their two top red card at Meadow Lane ruled him out of the tie while McGoldrick was missing through injury, with the pair accounting for 39 goals between them this striker Mai Traore was the player trusted by Stuart Maynard to step into that void, making just his third start for the club and having not yet scored since moving to Meadow Lane in 25-year-old made lots of purposeful runs in behind to stretch the Wimbledon defence but rarely tested goalkeeper Owen Goodman as Notts, who were playing National League football two seasons ago, managed just one shot on target despite having 73% possession. 'A goal worthy of winning any game' - reaction AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson told BBC Radio 5 Live:"It was an unbelievable goal from Josh, he got in behind, controlled it. It's a goal worthy to win any game, any tie."We probably should have made it a little more comfortable with some of the chances we had in the second half on the counter attack."But we knew 1-0 would be enough today, so that's brilliant."On his players' achievement: "They're such a great group of lads, they give everything for me, for the club, for the shirt - I can't ask for any more."If it hadn't gone our way today, it wouldn't have been through lack of effort or endeavour so I'm so pleased for them. They deserve their shot." Notts County head coach Stuart Maynard told BBC Radio Nottingham:"First and foremost, I'm devastated for the fans who were absolutely incredible today."On the game, it was very tough. I thought we started very bright on the edge of their box and we were camped in there quite a lot with a few efforts here and there."Then we conceded a very sloppy goal, and in these big games you just can't give a team of Wimbledon's quality at home, with their defensive record, a leg-up. That is what we have given them."Sometimes it's the type of goal you concede. We conceded a goal you shouldn't really concede, it's defensively poor from us as a group and it's frustrating."If he comes inside and puts one in the top corner, I think it's a different feeling and we come back. But it deflates you a little and goals change games."It made it a very up-hill battle. In the second half the frustration creeps in and I don't think we stick to the way we played in the first half, so it's frustrating."
The Guardian
17-05-2025
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- The Guardian
AFC Wimbledon set up Wembley date with Walsall in League Two playoff final
AFC Wimbledon secured their place in the League Two playoff final as they defeated Notts County 2-0 on aggregate. An early strike by Josh Neufville gave the south London side a 1-0 second-leg victory at the Cherry Red Records Stadium. The Dons will face Walsall at Wembley on Monday 26 May for a place in League One. With the veteran striker David McGoldrick ruled out because of injury, and Alassana Jatta missing through suspension after being dismissed in the first leg, the Notts County manager, Stuart Maynard, was forced to make changes with Maï Traoré coming in to lead the attack. AFC Wimbledon took their first step to Wembley after just eight minutes. Neufville controlled the ball on the left of the area and was able to lob the goalkeeper Alex Bass to put the hosts two goals up on aggregate. Needing an early response to get themselves back in the tie, Notts County started pressing the resolute home defence. However, the Dons repelled the pressure on their back line in the Plough Lane sunshine. The hosts had the perfect chance to wrap proceedings up 10 minutes after the restart. Matty Stevens fed Marcus Browne, but his effort was heroically blocked by Lewis Macari. Browne himself was testing the energy of the Notts County back line, using his pace to excellent effect. In their first real effort of the contest, Notts County tested Owen Goodman, when a Jodi Jones shot from outside the area was palmed away by the Crystal Palace loanee. Stevens looked set to put the tie beyond any doubt on 69 minutes, when he found space in the area from a deep James Tilley cross. However, Bass denied him with an excellent one-handed save. Wimbledon kept searching for the second goal of the afternoon, with Tilley testing Bass again on 72 minutes with a long-range effort. Perhaps needing some extra energy for the closing stages, the hosts subbed Stevens and Myles Hippolyte for Aron Sasu and Callum Maycock respectively. To their credit, Notts County kept pressing for any opening they could carve out, but the home side continued to stay firm. Sasu shot straight at Bass late on, and the celebrations at full-time were the result of a well-earned trip to Wembley. Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion Walsall secured their place in the final on Friday night, beating Chesterfield 2-1 at the Bescot Stadium to complete a 4-1 aggregate victory. Having eased to a 2-0 win in the first leg, the hosts had to be patient to secure their trip to Wembley as the second leg stayed goalless past the 80-minute mark. Two substitutes then combined for Walsall as Albert Adomah set up Charlie Lakin to score and put the outcome of the tie beyond doubt. Armando Dobra scored a consolation for Chesterfield in added time, before Adomah provided another assist, this time for Levi Amantchi in the 95th minute. Walsall fans poured on to the pitch after Amantchi's goal, and after they returned to the stands, the final whistle signalled the Saddlers' first Wembley visit since 2015. Guardian sport
