Harrogate manager Simon Weaver admitted feeling ecstatic after his side stunned Notts County to claim a place in League Two.The North Yorkshire side reached the English Football League for the first time in their history as they stormed to a 3-1 victory in the Vanarama National League play-off final at Wembley.Harrogate, who were second in the table when the regular season was curtailed due to t...Full Story »

It is a disgrace it doesn’t involve any support for the beleaguered 71 EFL clubs but I guess that’s an ugly, elitist reality. Project Restart offers no benefit or financial help for EFL clubs, many of whom could be facing the end Credit: PA:Press Association Like Brexit, Covid-19 divides opinion. But we are now at a stage where the world is turning again and sport can be no differe...Full Story »

Despite being contracted to the Rossoneri's rivals, the striker has been backed as an ideal transfer option AC Milan should sign Mauro Icardi from rivals Inter to take their attack to a higher level, according to Marco Simone. Antonio Conte discounted Icardi from his plans upon taking over Inter ahead of the 2019-20 season, instead bringing in Romelu Lukaku to partner Lautaro Martinez. The ...Full Story »

Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany was left fuming when a firecracker was thrown on the pitch by Anderlecht fans, nearly hitting Simon Mignolet. The Belgian is back at the club he grew up with as player-manager, having spent 11 years with the Premier League champions. But his return has not been sweet, with Anderlecht sitting mid-table in the Belgian Pro League. Kompany’s team made ...Full Story »

Blackpool boss Simon Grayson was left disappointed in his bid to finally celebrate a win on Wearside as his side were held by struggling Sunderland.Grayson failed to win a home game at the Stadium of Light during his time as Sunderland’s manager, and a little over two years after his sacking he returned with the Seasiders.Despite watching his Blackpool side take the lead inside four minute...Full Story »

Blackpool manager Simon Grayson believes his side had to produce their absolute best to come from behind and beat sixth-tier Maidstone 3-1 to reach the third round of the FA Cup. Saidou Khan smashed the Stones ahead midway through the first half with a rasping half-volley from the edge of the box to take a slender lead into the break. But the Tangerines equalised two minutes into the second half...Full Story »

Blackpool manager Simon Grayson questioned his team’s professionalism after his side threw away a two-goal lead to allow Coventry to take all three points in a thrilling 3-2 win.The away side were one up within the first minute. Liam Feeney’s cross from the right found Sullay Kaikai all alone at the far post. His delicate volley looped over Marko Marosi and into the net.Kaikai grabbe...Full Story »

Blackpool boss Simon Grayson was pleased with his side’s second-half response as they maintained their unbeaten League One start with a 1-1 draw against Portsmouth.Marcus Harness’ first-half goal handed Pompey the advantage but Armand Gnanduillet’s header ensured the spoils were shared at Bloomfield Road.“We got off to a real strong start,” said Grayson.“We li...Full Story »

A bumper crowd of almost 12,000 saw Blackpool cruise to a 2-0 victory against Bristol Rovers.Simon Grayson celebrated a winning start to his second spell as Blackpool boss thanks to a goal in each half from his side.Rovers went close early on at a packed Bloomfield Road, the boycotts of last season now well and truly a thing of the past.The Seasiders’ first goal under the new ownership of ...Full Story »

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Jurgen Klopp says he believes that Simon Mignolet will remain at Liverpool next season. Mignolet's future had been in doubt after the outstanding performances of Alisson last season. However, Klopp has said that he hopes Mignolet will stay at Anfield to provide competition for the Brazilian. Mignolet's up-and-down Liverpool career: 5 things to know… Mignolet joined Liverpool in 2013 f...Full Story »

The Reds expect the Belgium keeper to remain at Anfield after impressing Kop boss Jurgen Klopp with his team-first attitude. Mignolet, 31, lost the No. 1 jersey at Anfield to Loris Karius in the 2017-18 campaign before the Reds signed Alisson last summer in a £65m deal from Roma. That left the former Sunderland shot stopper warming the bench for most of the 2018-19 season that saw the Red...Full Story »

Lazio boss Simone Inzaghi felt his side deserved all three points after Joaquin Correa’s stoppage-time equaliser had clinched them a 1-1 home draw against AC Milan.Argentinian midfielder Correa fired home in the fourth minute of time added on after Milan had threatened to snatch victory at the Olympic Stadium through Franck Kessie’s second-half strike.“This eveni...Full Story »

An inspired Ross Fitzsimons kept Oldham at bay as Notts County held onto a valuable point with a goalless draw at Meadow Lane.Ishmael Miller went close to scoring his third goal in as many games early in the first period, with the former Manchester City youngster drawing a fine save from Magpies goalkeeper Fitzsimons.Just past the half-hour mark, the Latics threatened twice in quick succession.A...Full Story »

Bournemouth captain Simon Francis is a doubt for the home game against Manchester United.The defender is nursing a slight groin problem following the Carabao Cup win over Norwich in midweek. A scan on the injury has shown no serious damage and Cherries boss Eddie Howe will make a late decision on Francis’ fitness.Joshua King will remain absent. The Norwegian forward has missed the last two...Full Story »

Southend will be without suspended striker Simon Cox for the Sky Bet League One clash with Walsall.Cox serves a one-match ban after being sent off for two bookable offences in the weekend defeat to Coventry.Tom Hopper could take Cox’s place in the Shrimpers’ starting line-up after he scored as a substitute against the Sky Blues on his return from ankle and hamstring injuries.Midfield...Full Story »

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet will make his first appearance of the season in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup third-round clash with Chelsea at Anfield. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp, who says he will name a “really strong side”, has confirmed Alisson Becker will rest while Mignolet starts the tie, which comes three days before the clubs meet again in the Premier League at Stamford B...Full Story »

Simon Cox bagged his second goal of the season to fire Southend United to a 1-0 win against Fleetwood Town.The Shrimpers headed into the game on the back of three successive League One defeats, but Cox’s goal in the 53rd minute saw Chris Powell’s side get back to winning ways at Roots Hall.Southend had the better of the first half with Theo Robinson, Timothee Dieng and Taylor Moore a...Full Story »

Oxford goalkeeper Simon Eastwood remains sidelined with a dislocated finger for the visit of Burton.The 29-year-old needed surgery after the injury against Fleetwood this month and is expected to return towards the end of September.Ricky Holmes could return after a back problem forced him to miss the midweek 3-2 defeat to Accrington – which leaves the U’s without a point from their f...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp has included new signing Alisson in Liverpool's pre-season training camp in France, but third-choice 'keeper Mignolet has been left at home. The Reds will spend a few days training in France on the country's eastern coast before flying to Dublin on Saturday where they will take on Napoli at the Aviva Stadium. Alisson, who arrived at the club for a world-record fee for a goalkeep...Full Story »