Boss Jon Brady admits Northampton have jumped back into Sky Bet League Two’s automatic promotion places “against the odds” after comfortably beating Doncaster 2-0 despite being without 13 players due to injury.Goalkeeping blunders by former Cobblers keeper Jonathan Mitchell gifted Mitch Pinnock and Sam Hoskins early goals in each half.But Brady’s men were still the better...Full Story »

EMMA LOUISE JONES has brilliantly hit back at a vile troll on social media. The popular BBC presenter has around 330,000 followers on Twitter. Unfortunately, Emma has had to deal with a number of hideous comments from trolls down the years. The 33-year-old previously worked for Leeds TV. Her stint with the Yorkshire club coincided with the beginning of the first Covid lockdown in 2020. At...Full Story »

Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong has, late on Sunday evening, provided a fresh insight into the chances of him linking up with Premier League giants Manchester United. The name of Dutch international De Jong, of course, took its place front and centre in the headlines throughout last summer’s transfer window. This came as the 25-year-old was hotly tipped for a Camp Nou departure, amid bo...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady admitted his side struggled with fatigue in the second half of Saturday’s 1-0 win over Crewe.The Cobblers, who were without 10 players due to injury and suspension, moved back into the automatic promotion places in Sky Bet League Two thanks to Louis Appere’s first-half strike.But missed chances almost came back to bite Northampton, who visibly tired in the ...Full Story »

Frenkie de Jong has revealed that he wants to stay in Barcelona for a long time, despite continuing links with Manchester United. De Jong close to Man Utd move last summer Has become a regular under Xavi Wants to stay for 'many more years' WHAT HAPPENED? The centre-midfielder has once again put a potential Man Utd move on hold, claiming that he sees himself at Barca long term. De Jong is...Full Story »

Gabriel Martinelli missed from the spot as Arsenal crashed out of the Europa League after a penalty shootout loss to Sporting.A 2-2 draw in Lisbon a week ago left this last-16 tie finely poised and it would go all the way at the Emirates Stadium, Sporting advancing 5-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra-time.The visitors were perfect from 12 yards but Martinelli’s tame effort wa...Full Story »

Sky Bet League One’s leading scorer Jonson Clarke-Harris bagged a brace as Peterborough claimed a 5-2 win in a frenetic game at Burton.Albion could have easily scored three times before Peterborough scored from their first attack of the game in the 12th minute, Ephron Mason-Clark scampering down the left to set up Clarke-Harris for his 20th league goal of the season with a close-range head...Full Story »

Manchester United are reportedly targeting Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga along with Jude Bellingham and Frenkie de Jong despite potentially having to pay as much as £70million to secure a move for the former. The Red Devils are widely expected to be in the market for a new playmaker when the bidding opens later this year, with Erik ten Hag eager to improve his ranks by spending wisely b...Full Story »

FANS have called on BBC Sport host Emma Louise Jones to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day. Lineker was suspended from the show after he compared the Government's plans to ban migrants arriving on small boats from settling in Britain with "1930's Germany". BBC Sport host Emma Louise Jones The former Premier League star was deemed to have breached the BBC's guidelines and was forced to s...Full Story »

Jon Dahl Tomasson rued Blackburn’s slow start as they fell to a 3-2 Sky Bet Championship defeat at Stoke.Rovers’ late fightback proved to be in vain as they failed to close the gap on the automatic promotion spots.A Ki-Jana Hoever double in the first half and Tyrese Campbell’s late effort looked destined to hand the Potters a comfortable victory.However, late Ben Brereton-D&iac...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED have told Frenkie de Jong to finally move to Old Trafford after spotting Gerard Pique appear to disrespect his girlfriend. The Red Devils were heavily linked with a move for De Jong last summer but the Barcelona star was not interested in a switch. United even reportedly had an offer for the Dutchman accepted but De Jong refused to switch. Erik ten Hag could try to sign hi...Full Story »

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has rejected fresh Manchester United transfer talk. Throughout the summer there was much speculation about a hypothetical transfer with United in his sights. The player explained that during the summer, "I was fine, calm because I knew I wanted to stay at Barça and I haven't changed my mind. "I have always dreamed of playing for Barça and I wan...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta bemoaned the fact his Arsenal side conceded two “poor” goals in their Europa League draw at Sporting Lisbon.The Gunners came from behind to draw 2-2 after Mikel Arteta made six changes to the team which snatched a last-gasp victory over Bournemouth on Saturday to remain five points clear at the top of the Premier League.A William Saliba header had Arsenal ahead, but goal...Full Story »

Arsenal’s Europa League hopes are finely poised after a topsy-turvy first leg of their last-16 clash with Sporting Lisbon ended in an entertaining draw.The Gunners came from behind to draw 2-2 after Mikel Arteta made six changes to the side which secured a last-gasp victory over Bournemouth on Saturday to remain five points clear at the top of the Premier League.A William Saliba header had...Full Story »

Mark Bonner was left to yet again rue missed chances as Cambridge were held to a 1-1 draw by Morecambe.The U’s are four points from safety while Morecambe are three points better off but still sit in the final relegation position, with both sides having 11 games remaining in their attempts to secure Sky Bet League One survival.Jack Lankester put Cambridge ahead as they carved out numerous ...Full Story »

When Manchester United stepped out onto the Anfield turf on Sunday afternoon, they did so in the knowledge that they were one of the form teams in the Premier League. Liverpool have flattered to deceive for long periods of the 2022/23 campaign, though they always seemed to have fared well when United have come to town of late. It’s doubtful anyone would’ve predicted what would un...Full Story »

Mark Bonner could scarcely believe that his Cambridge side fell to defeat against in-form Portsmouth.Colby Bishop’s header 25 minutes from the end separated the sides, after Bonner’s U’s had dominated the first half and limited their opponents to few chances.Cambridge slip to five points from safety having lost three games in a row without scoring since beating Oxford a fortnig...Full Story »

Play-off chasing Stockport could not find a way through a resolute Doncaster defence as an entertaining clash ended 0-0.Dave Challinor’s side created the bulk of the chances, but mid-table Rovers probably deserved a point.Jonathan Mitchell produced a brilliant save to keep out Ryan Rydel’s early bullet header, with the Doncaster keeper also doing well to gather the follow-up.Midfield...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady blamed “really poor” defending as his side conceded just 30 seconds after taking the lead at Harrogate and were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw.A victory would have moved the Cobblers level with third-placed Carlisle as they look to reignite their automatic promotion bid, but it was relegation-threatened Harrogate who took more pleasure from a share of the ...Full Story »

Jon Brady was happy with the resilience of his Northampton team after they won 1-0 at Colchester to boost their promotion hopes.The Cobblers bagged a 42nd-minute winner through Louis Appere, who swept home a loose ball from close range after Colchester had failed to clear Marc Leonard’s corner in the area.It sealed Northampton’s first win in five matches and leaves them two points ou...Full Story »