Phil Parkinson says it would be “madness” to allow top scorer Gary Madine to leave Bolton during the transfer window.Madine took his tally to 10 league goals this term with a 53rd-minute opener in Wanderers’ 1-1 Skybet Championship draw against Ipswich.Madine and substitute Felipe Morais went close to doubling the hosts’ lead before Joe Garner fired in an 82nd-minute...Full Story »

Anthony Martial’s third goal in as many Premier League matches earned second-placed Manchester United a 1-0 victory at Burnley as they kept up the pressure on leaders Manchester City.After United failed to register a shot on target in the first half, Martial fired the winner in off the crossbar nine minutes into the second half as Jose Mourinho’s side picked up their second win since...Full Story »

Angus Beith continued his rich scoring form with the only goal of the game as Stranraer shocked League One leaders Raith at Stair Park.On-loan Hearts midfielder Beith recorded his sixth goal in 10 games when he fired home from inside the area in the ninth minute.That strike saw mid-table Stranraer inflict only a third league defeat of the season on Raith, who would have moved four points cl...Full Story »

Antonio Conte felt Chelsea proved a point to the cynics after a thumping 4-0 victory at Brighton.Two-goal Eden Hazard inspired the champions, stuttering in the top four after three straight draws, to their first win of 2018.The Blues were without Alvaro Morata through suspension and are continually being linked with a new striker, but they had no problem finding the net at the Amex Stadium.And b...Full Story »

Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes was impressed as his side reached the fifth round of the William Hill Scottish Cup with a 4-1 win over St Mirren at Pittodrie.The Dons were 3-1 up at the break thanks to an Adam Rooney penalty and a double from Ryan Christie, with Gavin Reilly having replied for the visitors.Gary Mackay-Steven settled any nerves with his side’s fourth goal early in the second...Full Story »

Aberdeen made light work of William Hill Scottish Cup fourth-round opponents St Mirren as Ryan Christie scored twice in a 4-1 victory.An early Adam Rooney penalty nudged the Dons ahead before Christie netted either side of Gavin Reilly’s strike for the visitors.Gary Mackay-Steven added a fourth after the interval for Aberdeen as their top-flight class told against the Buddies.The home side...Full Story »

Eden Hazard inspired Chelsea to a 4-0 victory at Brighton to give the champions their first Premier League win of 2018. Lightning strikes from Hazard and Willian fired Antonio Conte’s side, stuttering in the top four on the back of three straight draws, into a two-goal lead in the opening six minutes. Belgian playmaker Hazard then took his tally for the season to 11 with a fine solo go...Full Story »

Derby manager Gary Rowett claimed his team were denied a “stonewall penalty” as promotion rivals Bristol City held them to a goalless draw.New signing Cameron Jerome appeared to be tripped by Aden Flint near the end but referee Darren England booked the striker for a dive.It looked a let-off for City, although they had a great chance in the 23rd minute when Jamie Paterson blazed over...Full Story »

Newport manager Michael Flynn believed his side would have scored more goals if they had taken their chances in the 2-1 win over Crawley at Rodney Parade.Two first half goals from Padraig Amond and Mickey Demetriou were enough to lift the Exiles into the League Two play-off places.All the Reds could muster was a second half goal from captain Jimmy Smith as the Exiles held on despite concerted pr...Full Story »

Newport County defeated Crawley Town 2-1 at Rodney Parade to lift themselves into the League Two play-off places.Goals from Padraig Amond and Mickey Demetriou were enough to overcome Harry Kewell’s side.Crawley captain Jimmy Smith pulled a goal back in the early stages of the second half but it was not enough to overcome Newport.Amond put the Exiles into the lead when he latched on to a cr...Full Story »