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Football News Roundup – March 4, 2012
- Rovers and Silkmen in stalemate
Two second-half saves from Richard O'Donnell earned Macclesfield a battling point from a goalless draw at Bristol Rovers.
- Shrimpers back on track
Southend revived their hopes of automatic promotion with two second-half strikes to down Burton 2-0 at the Pirelli Stadium.
- Pearson targets play-off place
- Davies earns Clough praise
Derby boss Nigel Clough paid tribute to Steve Davies after the 2-2 draw with Birmingham, while Chris Hughton was left frustrated.
- County cruise past Carlisle
Alan Sheehan's fantastic free-kick helped Notts County move into the play-off places with a 2-0 win against Carlisle.
- Hill pleased with reaction
Barnsley boss Keith Hill was happy to take a point, while Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cotterill was frustrated.
- Lancashire denies 10-man O's
Olly Lancashire scored an equaliser in added time as Walsall earned a 1-1 draw at Leyton Orient.
- Bowery strike spurs Spireites
Jordan Bowery's eighth goal of the season gave Chesterfield a vital 1-0 home win over fellow strugglers Tranmere.
- Hodgson happy to steal points
Roy Hodgson was pleased his West Brom side managed to nick all three points with a 1-0 win over Chelsea at The Hawthorns.
