Port Vale manager Andy Crosby was a proud man as his League One side saw off in-form Mansfield Town to book a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals for the first time.Alfie Devine’s 50th-minute finish proved the difference, ending League Two Mansfield’s proud 19-game unbeaten start to the season.Crosby said: “It feels incredible to reach the quarter-finals for the first time ...Full Story »

Malky Mackay was disappointed Ross County did not leave Easter Road with a victory after they fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Hibernian.The Staggies looked to be staring at defeat when they trailed to goals from Elie Youan and Jair Tavares.But they roared back strongly to claim a point courtesy of an Allan Delferriere own goal and a strike from substitute Jordan White.Mackay was pleas...Full Story »

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick praised his side as they overcame spirited Exeter to win a cracking Carabao Cup fourth round clash at St James Park 3-2.League One Exeter took a shock lead with a stunning Ryan Trevitt strike but two goals in quick succession from Morgan Rogers and Sammy Silvera turned the tie on its head at the start of the second half.Trevitt levelled things up with another b...Full Story »

Port Vale finally ended League Two Mansfield’s fantastic 19-game unbeaten start to the season with a 1-0 victory in their Carabao Cup fourth-round clash.On a foggy night at the One Call Stadium, League One Vale dominated the first half and lively Sheffield United loanee Oliver Arblaster saw Christy Pym save his 10th-minute shot after turning superbly.Funso Ojo headed a Tom Sang cross over ...Full Story »

Exeter gave Middlesbrough a scare in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, but the Championship side’s superior quality ultimately prevailed as they won a cracking cup tie 3-2 at a sodden St James Park.Boro started the first competitive fixture between the two clubs well but it was League One Exeter that broke the deadlock in impressive style in the 13th minute.A quick throw released Kyle T...Full Story »

Jair Tavares scored his first goal for Hibernian but it was not enough to secure victory as Ross County fought back from 2-0 down to claim a 2-2 draw in a dramatic cinch Premiership match at Easter Road.The 22-year-old Portuguese winger has enjoyed a new lease of life under recently-installed manager Nick Montgomery and he appeared to have the Hibees on course for a win that would have lifted th...Full Story »

Chelsea are among five Premier League teams to be interested in signing a Germany international, according to reports. Chelsea transfer news: Florian Wirtz is reportedly of interest to the Blues (Image: GETTY) Chelsea are reportedly the Premier League club most interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz. Manchester City are also said to be keeping an eye on the Germany ace who d...Full Story »

Real Madrid enter race to sign Man City discard Real Madrid have now entered the race to sign out-of-favour Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips in 2024, according to Defensa Central via Fichajes. The report further claims that the player's representatives have offered the player to Spanish giants who could consider buying him next year for €50 million. Aston Villa to compete wi...Full Story »

The incident happened as the Ligue 1 left their hotel on route to the Stade Velodrome for their clash with Marseille. Lyon's team bus arrives at the Stade VelodromeLyon manager Fabio Grosso was reportedly cut by glass Image choquante ! On a décidé de la publier car c'est trop grave... #Grosso #OMOL https://t.co/u61yDuG34e pic.twitter.com/MLY3PwEYb7— Olympique-et-Lyonnais (@...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur have been backed to fight for the Premier League title this season by a surprise source – legendary former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. Spurs beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park on Friday night and Ange Postecoglou's side remain two points clear at the top of the table, with the Gunners in second after thrashing Sheffield United 5-0 on Saturday and champions Man...Full Story »

Barca Atletic coach Rafa Marquez can see Feyenoord star Santi Gimenez ready for LaLiga. Marquez admits he's a fan of his fellow Mexican. “Since he arrived he has scored goals and earned his place in the starting line-up. "Yesterday he scored two goals (against Lazio), and he had another goal disallowed, I think he's having a great spell," Márquez said at a press conference. R...Full Story »

Crystal Palace could receive a club record fee for the defender ARSENAL are in the chase for Crystal Palace’s England defender Marc Guehi — but the bidding war will not start until the summer. The Gunners are huge admirers of Guehi but know the centre-back, who cost £18million, is not on the market for the time being. Marc Guehi could fetch a big fee in the summer Credit: Get...Full Story »

Grimsby’s owners want to go in a new direction after a 1-0 defeat at Doncaster ended Paul Hurst’s second stint in charge.Hurst found the price for a five-game winless league run was his job, with the Mariners four points above the League Two drop zone.Hurst got them into the league in 2022, as he did in 2016, but chairman Jason Stockwood said change was needed.“It is with sadne...Full Story »

Crewe boss Lee Bell appeared to point the finger at Harrogate following a freak injury to matchwinner Zac Williams, who tripped over a frost sheet.Williams’ 31st-minute header secured a 1-0 win for Alex but he limped out of the action at the end of the first half after falling over and twisting his ankle.It was an incident that Bell thought could have been avoided, arguing that the sheets ...Full Story »

Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher felt there was a clear turning point in his side’s 3-2 loss to Ipswich.Schumacher felt referee Gavin Ward should have awarded Argyle a free-kick on the edge of the penalty area following a last-ditch tackle by George Edmundson on Mustapha Bundu.Ipswich equalised moments later with an own goal from Bali Mumba.He said it was “a refereeing decision I c...Full Story »

Carlisle boss Paul Simpson rued that there was “nobody else to blame but ourselves” following his side’s 1-0 defeat at the Abbey Stadium.The Cumbrians produced a disappointing performance to lose to a Cambridge side that were on an eight-game winless run in League One.Sub George Thomas headed the winning goal for the Us, before Simpson’s side ended the match with nine men...Full Story »

Forest Green head coach David Horseman praised his side’s “incredible character” as they claimed a precious 2-1 comeback win over Crawley.A Callum Morton double cancelled out Ronan Darcy’s opener to give Rovers only a second home win of the season.The hosts had James Belshaw to thank for a string of fine saves to help Forest Green to all three points.“Today we were ...Full Story »

Graham Coughlan paid tribute to Omar Bogle as his two penalties helped Newport to a 2-0 win over Gillingham at Priestfield, while the Welsh club said they were “extremely disappointed” after a Gills supporter appeared to make a racist gesture towards the striker as he celebrated.The County forward found the net twice in the space of seven first-half minutes, and appeared to be racial...Full Story »

Southend saw their winning run end as Borehamwood fought out a 1-1 draw in their Vanarama Nationals League match at the Mangata Pay UK Stadium.The Shrimpers had been chasing a fifth straight victory and went ahead in the 21st minute through a penalty from Jack Bridge.Borehamwood, though, equalised at the start of the second half when Erico Sousa got clear down the right before cutting inside to ...Full Story »

Jude Bellingham scored twice – including a dramatic injury-time winner – as Real Madrid came from behind to beat arch-rivals Barcelona 2-1 on Saturday.The England midfielder struck a stunning equaliser after 68 minutes at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium and then settled his first El Clasico with a close-range volley in the dying moments.Barcelona had led at the interval through fo...Full Story »