Sabri Lamouchi says Cardiff should not get too far ahead of themselves after recording a first win in 13 Sky Bet Championship games with a 2-0 victory at Birmingham.In a game which lacked quality in the final third, it needed something special from Perry Ng to break the deadlock as he scored a stunning free-kick in the 84th minute.Callum Robinson also scored a great solo goal in the fifth minute...Full Story »

Neil Harris lauded his players’ much-improved second-half display as Gillingham moved out of the Sky Bet League Two relegation zone with a 2-1 home win over Grimsby.A drab first half in which the Mariners had the upper hand gave way to a terrific performance from the hosts after the interval, with George Lapslie tapping home on his full debut.The Gills were pegged back in the 75th minute t...Full Story »

Reading halted a six-match Sky Bet Championship run without a win as they edged past relegation-threatened Rotherham 2-1 at the SCL Stadium.Though the Royals had the better of the opening exchanges, Rotherham went in front in the 37th minute through a rare goal from veteran defender Lee Peltier.Andy Carroll levelled with a powerful header early in the second half and substitute Tyrese Fornah nod...Full Story »

Superb late strikes from Perry Ng and Callum Robinson earned Cardiff a 2-0 win at Birmingham – a first under new boss Sabri Lamouchi.Both sides defended stubbornly, meaning the game lacked many clear-cut opportunities.Ng stole the show with a superb free-kick in the 84th minute and Robinson then sealed a first win in 13 games for the Bluebirds as he drove into the box before firing a shot ...Full Story »

MARCUS Rashford has been caught up in a bizarre number plate mix-up on his £280k McLaren. The Manchester United star, 25, was "completely unaware" he'd been driving a luxurious McLaren 765 Long Tail with the number plate for a Skoda. The star's McLaren 765 Long Tail had a number plate registered to a Skoda A supplier mix-up meant Rashford's luxurious £280k motor ended up with a pers...Full Story »

Marcel Sabitzer will play no part in Manchester United's Europa League clash with Barcelona on Thursday Manchester United fans are worried the club might be jinxed after learning Marcel Sabitzer will miss their crunch Europa League clash with Barcelona. The Austrian midfielder has impressed since joining on loan from Bayern Munich last month but United will have to soldier on without him this ...Full Story »

UKRAINIAN defender Oleh Danchenko's heart stopped in training before miraculously being resuscitated. The 28-year-old, on loan at Zorya Luhansk from AEK Athens, was at a training camp in Turkey when the horrific incident occurred. Ole Danchenko's heart stopped in training before being resuscitated Danchenko, who has played in the Champions League for Shakhtar Donetsk, collapsed to the ground ...Full Story »

Manchester City hit back after a dismal week off the field with a commanding display on it as they overpowered Aston Villa 3-1 on Sunday.The champions were rocked when they were charged with 115 breaches of the Premier League’s Financial Fair Play regulations on Monday.The players responded to the furore with one of their best displays of the season, racing into a 3-0 half-time lead with g...Full Story »

Coman valued at €100m by Bayern Munich Amid reported Real Madrid interest in Kingsley Coman, Bayern Munich have slapped a €100 million (£88.5m/$107m) valuation on the French attacker, according to Calciomercato. Coman, who has won the league title in every single season of his professional career, has scored four times in the Bundesliga this season. Gvardiol may not move in...Full Story »

An emotional Eddie Howe was left with mixed emotions after watching Newcastle battle back to earn a 1-1 draw at old club Bournemouth in a match where they lost three players to injury.Marcos Senesi poked the struggling Cherries ahead on the half-hour mark but Miguel Almiron’s 10th goal of the campaign got the fourth-placed Magpies back on level terms.There would be no further goals on the ...Full Story »

Blackpool manager Mick McCarthy did not feel his side deserved three points despite battling to a 0-0 draw against Rotherham.Rotherham had the better chances, with Ollie Rathbone forcing a top-quality save from Chris Maxwell, and Cohen Bramall hitting the post.The result means McCarthy is still without a win since replacing Michael Appleton as Blackpool boss.The draw also sees The Seasiders slip...Full Story »

Dino Maamria was delighted that his Burton Albion side found a “different” way to win as they completed a double over Exeter with a 1-0 victory thanks to Sam Winnall’s late strike.Winnall’s goal ensured Albion moved three points clear of the relegation zone, leaving their manager happy with their resolve.“It is a fantastic win because it is a different type of win,&...Full Story »

Paul Heckingbottom hailed Sheffield United’s aggression in a dominant 3-0 win over Swansea.Goals from Sander Berge and Jack Robinson gave the Blades a first-half lead before substitute Oli McBurnie rounded off the victory with a goal in the final minute.Manager Heckingbottom said: “I thought we were good, we fully committed to it. I know Swansea can dominate games and they were brave...Full Story »

Steve Cotterill heaped praise on on-loan Killian Phillips as his first Football League goal earned in-form Shrewsbury a fine 3-2 League One comeback victory over Port Vale.Cotterill’s play-off chasers made it six league wins in a row for the first time since way back in April 2015.Dominic Politic fired Vale in front, but goals from Chey Dunkley, Luke Leahy and on-loan Crystal Palace midfie...Full Story »

Liam Rosenior praised his resilient defence as resurgent Hull took a point in a goalless draw at Stoke.The Tigers recorded a third successive Sky Bet Championship clean sheet for the first time since January 2022 as their strong form continues.Since Rosenior’s arrival in November, Hull have lost only two of their 13 league games.Aaron Connolly twice came close to putting the visitors in fr...Full Story »

Tony Mowbray felt Sunderland were “dull” against Reading, but hailed his side for digging deep to snatch a late winner and move to within a point and place of the top six.Patrick Roberts struck late on for the Black Cats against the struggling Royals, who are now six without a win in the Championship and looking anxiously over their shoulder.On the back of the midweek FA Cup replay a...Full Story »

Demanding Stockport boss Dave Challinor insisted his players cannot afford to let their second-half standards slip despite winning 3-1 at Harrogate.Promotion hopefuls County led 2-0 at the break following a dominant opening 45 minutes thanks to goals from Myles Hippolyte and Isaac Olaofe.But the visitors then let struggling Harrogate back into the game, with on-loan Southampton winger Kazeem Ola...Full Story »

Steven Hammell left Stark’s Park without talking to the media after his Motherwell side crashed to a 3-1 Scottish Cup defeat by Raith Rovers.Hammell faced calls of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” from jubilant Raith fans after Esmael Goncalves’ debut goal clinched Rovers’ place in the quarter-finals. Some of the Motherwell fans who had not walked out fo...Full Story »

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick felt his side produced some of their best football since he took charge during the first half of their 3-1 victory at Cardiff, before then showing their battling qualities to secure the points.The former Manchester United midfielder saw his in-form Boro team chalk up an 11th win in 15 matches since taking over at the Riverside in October.Goals from Marcus Fo...Full Story »

Delighted Tranmere boss Micky Mellon saluted match-winner Kieron Morris after his first-half effort sealed a 1-0 victory against Salford.Morris has now scored two goals in his last three games and turned in another man-of-the-match performance following an injury-hit start to the campaign.Mellon said: “Kieron has been outstanding lately – he sets himself such high standards.“An...Full Story »