Michael Duff expects Cheltenham to have some tough days ahead during their first League One campaign in 12 years.But the Robins started off with a point from a 1-1 draw at Crewe after Andy Williams and Mikael Mandron traded first-half goals.Loyalty to the squad which won the League Two title last term and a lack of resources has meant Duff has not been the busiest manager in this summer’s ...Full Story »

New Leyton Orient boss Kenny Jackett was pleased to come away with a 1-1 draw at Salford.The former Portsmouth manager was handed a dream start to his O’s tenure with debutant Omar Beckles in the right place at the right time to fire home the opener after an impressive Tom King save.However, the Ammies – buoyed on by supporters in a competitive match for the first time in 74 weeks &n...Full Story »

Fuming Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton criticised referee Josh Smith after his 10-man side lost 2-1 to Mansfield after a late penalty.The game was level at 1-1 when Paul Coutts was sent off for an off-the-ball incident involving Danny Johnson in the 77th minute.The Stags then won it six minutes into stoppage-time as Johnson scored from the spot after Mark Hughes had tugged Oli Hawkins.“We ...Full Story »

Andy Williams punished a defensive mistake as Cheltenham marked their return to Sky Bet League One with a 1-1 draw at Crewe.The striker made the most of a wayward backpass from defender Donervon Daniels to cancel out Mikael Mandron’s opener for the Railwaymen with both goals coming in the first half at Gresty Road.Williams wasted an early opening after he took down a high pass neatly, but ...Full Story »

Cristian Romero was named Serie A Defender of the Year last season. Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of defender Cristian Romero from Atalanta, the club announced on Friday. Sources had told ESPN on Thursday the deal would be completed for €55 million ($65m). "I'm very happy to be wearing this shirt and to come to this club," Romero said in a video statement. "I want to than...Full Story »

Left-back Josh Doig is in contention for a return to action for Hibernian after two games on the sidelines.The 19-year-old was left out for matches against Motherwell and Rijeka – with the Easter Road side braced for a bid which has not yet arrived – and manager Jack Ross will now consider him for the visit of Ross County in the cinch Premiership.Striker Kevin Nisbet sustained a knoc...Full Story »

Cardiff manager Mick McCarthy believes Kieffer Moore could be on the bench for the Bluebirds’ Sky Bet Championship opener against Barnsley.Moore, who scored 20 times in his debut campaign for Cardiff, has not featured in pre-season after contracting Covid-19 but has trained this week.However, Lee Tomlin, Isaac Vassell, Rubin Colwill, Isaak Davies and Kieron Evans will all be absent for McC...Full Story »

Recently-appointed Bournemouth boss Scott Parker has a number of absentees to contend with for Friday’s Sky Bet Championship opener against Valerien Ismael’s West Brom.The former Fulham manager took charge at the Vitality Stadium in late June, signing a three-year deal to become head coach on the south coast.Parker says Jack Stacey needs assessing before Friday’s clash having g...Full Story »

Coventry could hand debuts to a number of their new signings when they face Nottingham Forest in their Championship opener on Sunday.Former Derby striker Martyn Waghorn could lead the line for City for the first time, while fellow new boys Ian Maatsen and Simon Moore will hope to be involved.Ben Sheaf and Viktor Gyokeres, who enjoyed loan spells with the Sky Blues last season, have joined on a p...Full Story »

Crewe midfielder Tom Lowery will miss the season opener at home to Cheltenham as his contract dispute rumbles on.The 23-year-old has entered his final year and been offered a new deal but has yet to sign it and, as a result, has been left out of pre-season matches.Manager Dave Artell is likely to give debuts to a number of his new signings with centre-back Tommie Hoban, forward Christopher Long ...Full Story »

DENMARK international Christian Eriksen has returned to Inter Milan as he continues his recovery from a cardiac arrest. The 29-year-old suffered the medical emergency during Denmark's Euro 2020 opener against Finland in June and has not played since. Christian Eriksen returned to Inter Milan for the first time since his cardiac arrest The Denmark international was reunited with his club team-...Full Story »

TOTTENHAM star Dele Alli has shown off his new tattoos including ones from TV shows Family Guy and Rick and Morty. The 25-year-old's latest body artwork was revealed via an Instagram video from teammate Sergio Reguilon. Alli showed off his tattoos in an Instagram videoCredit: Instagram @sergioregui Spurs forward Alli has added a host of new tattoos to his armsCredit: Instagram @sergioregui F...Full Story »

Harry Kane was nowhere to be seen as Tottenham played out a 2-2 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Kane, who has scored 221 goals for Spurs, failed to turn up to training this week as he pushes for an exit from his boyhood club. The Blues went ahead against their Premier League rivals through Hakim Ziyech, with the Moroccan making it 2-0 just after half-time. But Spurs fough...Full Story »

HARRY KANE has further angered Tottenham after disobeying orders to return from his Caribbean holiday. The wantaway England captain extended his break in the Bahamas and will not report for Spurs pre-season training until Sunday at the earliest. Harry Kane has recently returned from the Caribbean and must now isolate Kane had already left Spurs chairman Daniel Levy fuming after he failed to r...Full Story »

Ferland Mendy MARCA It hasn't been an easy summer for Ferland Mendy, who is still yet to return to full training ever since he forced himself to rush back for Real Madrid's Champions League semi-final against Chelsea. That day, Mendy pushed his body and ended up with an injury called tibial periostitis, which is caused by irritation and inflammation of the muscles, tendons and bones of the low...Full Story »

Tottenham are finally on the verge of completing the signing of Atalanta defender Cristian Romero... Tottenham have had a bid for Cristian Romero worth around £43million accepted by Atalanta and the player is now on the verge of joining Spurs after weeks of negotiations between the two clubs. Fabio Paratici has been a key driving force behind Spurs' interest. Romero is a player he previo...Full Story »

Former Manchester City defender Jerome Boateng has his heart set on Old Trafford as a potential destination this summer, with Manchester United his 'dream' club Former Bayern Munich centre back Jerome Boateng reportedly wants a move to Manchester United this summer. According to Calciomercato.it, the 32-year-old is ‘very disappointed’ not to have found a new club following his depa...Full Story »

But they face having to go head-to-head with Barcelona who reportedly submitted a first bid on Wednesday. Tottenham are preparing to submit a new and improved £47m bid for Juventus star Cristian Romero Credit: Getty The 23-year-old is currently a Juventus player, but spent last season on loan at fellow Serie A side Atalanta. He featured 42 times for the club last season, scoring three ...Full Story »

Christian Eriksen is reportedly set to return to his club Inter Milan next week in order to have tests with the Serie A giants after his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020. The Denmark international shocked the footballing world when he collapsed during his team’s opening match of the Euros, with swift action from the medical team looking to have been key to saving his life. Eriksen has thank...Full Story »

The 29-year-old has been recovering in his native Denmark after suffering a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 last month. Denmark international Christian Eriksen is set to return to Inter Milan next week less than two months after his horror collapse Credit: Reuters He has recently been spotted walking in the streets of Copenhagen with his family after he was fitted with an Implantable Cardioverte...Full Story »