Maynard shows his worth

Bristol City beat Cheltenham in a local friendly tussle at Whaddon Road last night with hot shot striker Nicky Maynard finding the net first.

City are desperately trying to fend off interest in Maynard and have already turned down a reported £4.75 million bid from Championship side Leicester City this summer.

Midfielder Marvin Elliott claimed City's second goal while Cheltenham striker Jeff Goulding pulled one back from the spot in the second half.

Probably a decent result for both sides as they try to get into their stride with the new season approaching.

Gary Waddock's Wycombe managed a credible goalless draw at home against Championship side Crystal Palace - another good result for the Buckinghamshire outfit who were promoted to League One last season.

Paul Buckle had plenty to smile about as well after his re-built Rovers team beat Burnley 2-0 with goals from new boy Matt Harrold and youngster Eliot Richards.

Spanish outfit Molina Segura were soundly beaten by Hereford in their first tour game. Stuart Fleetwood, trialist Danny Williams and Joe Colbeck notching the goals without reply.

Oxford had a day off in their unbeaten US tour, but local rivals Swindon were on form against minnows Swindon Supermarine and won 4-0 with goals from new acquisitions Jonathan Smith, Raffaele De Vita, trialist Etienne Esajas and Callum Kennedy.