Manager Scott Parker hailed substitute Siriki Dembele after he came off the bench to help fire promotion-chasing Bournemouth to a vital 3-2 win over Bristol City.Dembele scored a sublime solo goal as the Cherries opened up a six-point lead over third-placed Huddersfield to move a step closer to a Premier League return.Head coach Parker said: “He deserved it because he has been first class ...Full Story »

The Chelsea midfielder is celebrating his 31st - and had a cake that appeared to be made of fresh fruit wheeled out. N'Golo Kante was humbled as his team-mates brought in a birthday cake Credit: Twitter Kante - who is turning 31 - was his usual, shy self when he was show his gift Credit: Twitter His team-mates sang happy birthday for Kante, who appeared mesmerised by the special gift. Two sp...Full Story »

ENGLAND ace Phil Foden's family provoked complaints to police for holding a "music festival" with a blaring sound system on Mother's Day. The young star bought the six-bed, £2.85million pile in a quiet Cheshire village for his parents three years ago. Phil Foden's angry neighbours complained about a rave-style party at his mansion on Mother's DayCredit: Peter Powell Limited Phil and part...Full Story »

Scott Parker savoured one of Bournemouth’s “best performances of the season” after promotion rivals Huddersfield were beaten 3-0 at The John Smith’s Stadium.Jaidon Anthony, Jefferson Lerma and Dominic Solanke were on the mark as the Cherries took a big step towards a Premier League return.The win for Parker’s second-placed side opened up a healthy six-point advantag...Full Story »

Leyton Orient fought back from a goal down to end a 16-match winless run with a 3-1 success over Rochdale at Brisbane Road.The visitors went ahead after six minutes when the hosts failed to clear a corner. Stephen Dooley played the ball back into the danger area where Alex Newby pounced to send his left-footed effort into the net.Laurence Vigouroux tipped a Liam Kelly drive over the bar on the h...Full Story »

Bournemouth boss Scott Parker was delighted to see his side return to winning ways after a Dominic Solanke-inspired victory at home to relegation-haunted Derby.Solanke scored his 22nd goal of the season and also had a big hand in Jamal Lowe’s game-clinching second as the Cherries moved back into the automatic promotion places.Parker, whose side were held to a draw at home by Derby’s ...Full Story »

Brilliant first-half goals from Aaron Collins and Elliot Anderson set play-off hopefuls Bristol Rovers on course for a 3-0 win over Harrogate at the Memorial Stadium.Having been second best for the first half-hour, the home side struck twice in thrilling fashion before the break, Collins finding the top corner with a 25-yard drive to open the scoring in the 33rd minute.Six minutes later on-loan ...Full Story »

Exeter and Salford battled out a goalless draw which did little to boost either side’s promotion hopes from Sky Bet League Two.Salford made the brighter start and Matty Lund went close to opening the scoring, but his header clipped the top of the crossbar.Moments later Salford came close again, with Theo Vassell heading a corner kick against the base of the post as the Exeter goal led a ch...Full Story »

Bournemouth manager Scott Parker admitted he was “puzzled” to hear his promotion-chasing side booed off after drawing 1-1 with bottom club Peterborough.Ryan Christie’s second-half strike cancelled out Jack Marriott’s 100th career goal but the home fans were still frustrated to drop more points in their quest for automatic promotion.Parker said: “I’ll be honest...Full Story »

Bournemouth boss Scott Parker claimed an “unforgivable” refereeing decision cost his side in a 2-1 defeat at Preston.Jamal Lowe put the Cherries in front after 50 minutes, but Cameron Archer quickly levelled things up just four minutes later before substitute Emil Riis Jakobsen found an 89th-minute clincher at Deepdale.Midfielder Philip Billing appeared to have been fouled in the bui...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou praised his players for staying focused inside an anxious Celtic Park as the cinch Premiership leaders beat St Mirren 2-0.Celtic dominated possession and territory throughout but found clear-cut chances hard to come byagainst a St Mirren side featuring five at the back and two defensive midfielders.Frustration was audible in the crowd as the first half wore on but the breakthrou...Full Story »

Queen’s Park consolidated their place in the top four with a 2-1 home win over cinch Scottish League One strugglers Peterhead at Firhill.The Spiders – without a league victory in three games – were ahead after just 49 seconds when Bob McHugh was played into the area and took the ball around the goalkeeper before slotting into the net.McHugh then saw a header hit the top of the ...Full Story »

Cinch Championship leaders Arbroath were held to a fourth consecutive draw by Partick Thistle on Tuesday.Arbroath took the lead in the sixth minute through Colin Hamilton’s excellent strike and they would have made it two but for a flying save from Jamie Sneddon, who tipped Bobby Linn’s free-kick onto a post.The visitors to Gayfield Park seized the initiative in the second half, thou...Full Story »

Manager Scott Parker hailed Jamal Lowe after the winger rounded off his perfect week by grabbing the late winner as Bournemouth beat Stoke 2-1 at the Vitality Stadium.Lowe celebrated the birth of his third child, son Ziggy, on Thursday before crashing in an 89th-minute clincher to keep up the Cherries’ promotion push.Tommy Smith’s 20th-minute drilled effort had put Stoke ahead before...Full Story »

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson celebrated his 700th game in management with a dramatic 2-1 victory at 10-man Wealdstone in the National League.Rhys Browne converted a 71st-minute penalty – after he was upended by Wrexham goalkeeper Rob Lainton – to put Wealdstone ahead.Wealdstone keeper George Wickens produced two excellent saves to deny Luke Young and Jordan Davies either side of the s...Full Story »

Manchester United Double winner Paul Parker says the captaincy should be removed from Harry Maguire. Reports have even suggested Maguire is locked in a power struggle with striker Cristiano Ronaldo for the job of skipper. And now Parker has weighed in to say interim boss Ralf Rangnick should give the armband to someone 'who they all respect'. He told BetfredTV: “I don't think Harry Ma...Full Story »

Airdrie moved to within five points of Scottish League One table-toppers Cove Rangers following a 4-1 win against Montrose.Calum Gallagher scored two goals in as many minutes as the second-placed hosts took a 2-0 lead before Graham Webster pulled one back from the penalty spot for third-placed Montrose on the stroke of half-time.But Craig Watson restored Airdrie’s two-goal advantage after ...Full Story »

Bournemouth boss Scott Parker believes his side deserve credit for the way they managed to rally late on in a 2-1 win over Blackpool.The Cherries were marginally the better side earlier on and should have been ahead after winning a penalty, only for Dominic Solanke’s strike to be easily saved.And the hosts went ahead with less than 10 minutes to go in the opening half, with Josh Bowler&rsq...Full Story »

Bournemouth manager Scott Parker felt his side proved a point after bouncing back from their humiliating FA Cup defeat to Boreham Wood with a 3-1 win over Birmingham.Goals from Ryan Christie, Dominic Solanke – his 20th of the season – and Jaidon Anthony – saw the Cherries climb back up to second place in the Championship table.The hosts were given a scare when Onel Hernandez br...Full Story »

Queen’s Park claimed their first win of 2022 with a 2-1 victory over Dumbarton at The Energy Check Stadium.The hosts got the opener after six minutes when Luis Longstaff was on hand knock the rebound in at the back post after Bob McHugh’s shot rifled off the post.Dumbarton equalised through a Stuart Carswell penalty with 27 minutes gone after Gregg Wylde’s corner appeared to st...Full Story »