Former Barca star convinced Araujo to stay at the club this summer Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo was heavily linked with a move away from Barcelona this summer with Bayern Munich emerging as a possible next destination for him, however, he decided to stay back at Camp Nou. Per Mundo Desportivo, Araujo, who is currently sidelined due to an injury, had a word with Uruguay and Barcelona lege...Full Story »

Interim manager Lee Carsley said he respects people’s opinions but was unmoved by the reaction to him not singing the national anthem before leading England to a career-high victory over the Republic of Ireland.Life after Gareth Southgate began in the Nations League second tier at a sold-out Aviva Stadium, where the 50-year-old took charge of his first match since being temporarily promote...Full Story »

Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has told his players they “can’t be crying” until they play Greece on Tuesday after being humbled by England in his first game in charge.Ireland’s Nations League B2 campaign got off to a disappointing start in Dublin on Saturday evening when they slipped to a 2-0 defeat in a one-sided encounter.Hallgrimsson admitted afterwards ...Full Story »

Kairo Mitchell and Devante Rodney fired Rochdale to a 2-0 win on an emotional day for hosts Aldershot.After a minute’s silence in memory of former club chaplain the Reverend Mike Pusey, who died last month aged 90, Aldershot started on the attack but James Henry fired over the bar.Mitchell was well denied by home keeper Marcus Dewhurst before opening the scoring when he turned home Tobi Ad...Full Story »

Grimsby manager David Artell branded referee Geoff Eltringham “a disgrace to the profession” after seeing his side lose 2-1 at 10-man Chesterfield.Opposite number Paul Cook also expressed disappointment with the officiating after the Spireites recorded their first home win since returning to the Football League.James Berry and Dilan Markanday scored for the hosts, with Charles Vernam...Full Story »

Declan Rice and Jack Grealish returned to haunt the Republic of Ireland as Lee Carsley’s first match as interim England manager ended in a comfortable Nations League victory in Dublin.Saturday’s sold-out Aviva Stadium clash marked the start of new eras for both teams as Heimir Hallgrimsson led the hosts against a nation beginning life after Gareth Southgate.England impressed in their...Full Story »

Steve Evans felt Rotherham were denied what he felt was “a clear and obvious penalty” in a 1-1 draw at Charlton which continued their 22-month wait for an away win.Liam Kelly struck the Millers’ first away goal in nine league games to put Evans’ side ahead in the 58th minute before Chuks Aneke equalised for the home side 14 minutes later.But Evans insisted his side should...Full Story »

Grant McCann feels there is a lot more to come from his Doncaster side, despite seeing them go top of League Two.Billy Sharp fired in his fourth goal of the season to help Rovers to a 1-0 win over previous leaders Gillingham.But McCann admits he is still looking for a more complete performance from his team.“I think if we’d have shown a wee bit more composure and a wee bit more calmn...Full Story »

Barnsley head coach Darrell Clarke hopes his side take confidence from their 2-1 victory over Bristol Rovers.Davis Keillor-Dunn marked his Reds debut with a goal. Adam Phillips also scored for the hosts, with Rovers’ goal scored by Ruel Sotiriou.Clarke said: “With chucking away a couple of points against Northampton in our last home league game, it was important that we got back to w...Full Story »

Stephen Clemence defended his decision not to name a goalkeeper on the bench after Barrow suffered stoppage-time heartbreak in an incident-packed 1-1 draw with Swindon at Holker Street.Right-back Rory Feely looked on course to keep a clean sheet after Paul Farman’s 42nd-minute sending off for handling Gavin Kilkenny’s long-range shot after giving the ball away outside his area.In the...Full Story »