England beaten at Wembley as Endrick announces himself with Brazil winner
Posted Sunday, March 24, 2024 by PA
England suffered their first defeat since the World Cup as teenage star Endrick came off the bench to seal Brazil a late victory against Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 hopefuls.After a build-up dominated by the brouhaha over an altered St George’s flag on the back of the new shirt and talk about the manager’s future, Saturday’s glamour friendly between these injury-hit side...Full Story »
Dave Challinor urges Stockport to make MK Dons victory a ‘statement win’
Posted Sunday, March 24, 2024 by PA
Stockport manager Dave Challinor called on his side to back up their crushing 5-0 win against fellow promotion hopefuls MK Dons after they gave their chances of securing an automatic place a major boost.Callum Camps, Paddy Madden, Tanto Olaofe, Connor Lemonheigh-Evans and Neill Byrne scored the goals as the Hatters secured just a second win in their last eight matches.Victory moves them back up ...Full Story »
Five-star display from Stockport sees them close in on League Two leaders
Posted Sunday, March 24, 2024 by PA
Stockport gave their automatic promotion hopes a major boost with an emphatic 5-0 win over close challengers MK Dons.Callum Camps, Paddy Madden, Tanto Olaofe, Connor Lemonheigh-Evans and Neill Byrne scored the goals for the Hatters to earn them just a second win in their last eight matches.Victory moves Dave Challinor’s team back up to second place – two points behind leaders Mansfie...Full Story »
Evan Ferguson misses penalty as Ireland fail to take chances in Belgium draw
Posted Sunday, March 24, 2024 by PA
Evan Ferguson missed a penalty as the Republic of Ireland passed up the opportunity to hand interim head coach John O’Shea a notable scalp against Belgium.The Brighton striker, who reported for international duty without a goal in 20 games for his club, saw his first-half spot-kick saved by Nottingham Forest keeper Matz Sels to ensure the friendly contest at a blustery Aviva Stadium ended ...Full Story »
Grant McCann happy to feel the pressure as Doncaster boss dreams of play-offs
Posted Sunday, March 24, 2024 by PA
Doncaster manager Grant McCann is happy to have a few more sleepless nights as he contemplates an unlikely late push for the League Two play-offs.Rovers collected a third consecutive win as they strolled past Forest Green Rovers 2-0, ensuring a top-seven finish remains an outside possibility with a 10-point gap to make up.And McCann revealed he had discussed the prospect with his wife, despite h...Full Story »
Steve Evans admits Stevenage were ‘fortunate’ to draw with Carlisle
Posted Sunday, March 24, 2024 by PA
Stevenage boss Steve Evans admitted he “didn’t recognise” his misfiring team for an hour of their frustrating 2-2 draw with basement side Carlisle.Daniel Butterworth’s fine brace put strugglers Carlisle on course for what would have been their first home win for nearly three months and only a sixth victory of the season.But Alex McDonald’s 82nd-minute penalty &ndash...Full Story »
Lee Bell says promotion-chasing Crewe in ‘confident place’ despite barren run
Posted Sunday, March 24, 2024 by PA
Lee Bell is confident Crewe can dig themselves out of a barren run after the Alex boss praised the character of players for shaking off an early blow to draw with AFC Wimbledon.John Kymani-Gordon’s close-range finish saw the Dons take a second-minute lead at Gresty Road, but Bell’s men hit back through a fine finish from Rio Adebisi and went the closest to winning an evenly-matched c...Full Story »
Steve Morison hails ‘big day’ as win lifts Sutton off foot of table
Posted Sunday, March 24, 2024 by PA
Delighted Sutton boss Steve Morison hailed his battling side after a fine 3-1 win over Accrington lifted them off the bottom of the League Two table.Goals from Harry Smith, Omar Sowunmi and Nino Adom-Malaki did the damage as United claimed back-to-back league wins for the first time this season.Jake Bickerstaff bagged an 85th-minute consolation for Stanley but the hosts deserved their first home...Full Story »
Stephen Clemence praises ‘fantastic’ Gillingham character after comeback win
Posted Sunday, March 24, 2024 by PA
Gillingham boss Stephen Clemence praised his side’s “fantastic” character as they twice came from behind to pick up a vital win against play-off rivals Morecambe at the Mazuma Stadium.The home side took the lead through goals from Jordan Slew and Charlie Brown either side of the break but levellers from Oli Hawkins and Timothee Dieng set up a thrilling finale which saw Connor M...Full Story »
Scott Lindsey hails Crawley’s togetherness after victory at Tranmere
Posted Sunday, March 24, 2024 by PA
Scott Lindsey feels there is a real togetherness in his Crawley squad after they moved into the play-off places in Sky Bet League Two with a 3-1 win over Tranmere at Prenton Park.The Reds were in front in the second minute when Jeremy Kelly steered the ball home from 10 yards from the first real attack of the game.The visitors doubled their lead in the 10th minute when Jay Williams reacted quick...Full Story »