Liam Manning described MK Dons’ 0-0 draw at Cheltenham as a step in the right direction.The Dons remained in the League One relegation zone after the stalemate with their fellow strugglers.But having started the month with five successive league defeats, the Dons have taken four points from the last two games and their head coach feels optimistic.Manning said: “In terms of quality an...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield felt his Colchester side deserved their point after the 1-1 draw with League Two automtaic-promotion hopefuls Stevenage.Colchester took a sixth-minute lead when Marley Marshall-Miranda lashed a superb shot into the top corner from Alex Newby’s short lay-off, after a patient attacking move by the hosts.But Stevenage equalised 11 minutes later through Danny Rose, who headed f...Full Story »

New boss Danny Schofield hailed the efforts of goalkeeper Jonathan Mitchell after Doncaster ended their longest run without a clean sheet since 2016.Rovers had gone 12 games since their last shut-out before the visit of Gillingham to the Eco-Power Stadium, but Harrison Biggins’ 60th-minute header proved sufficient to secure a 1-0 win.The victory earned Schofield his first victory in charge...Full Story »

Graham Potter refused to chuck Chelsea’s players “under the bus” as he took responsibility for a humiliating 4-1 Premier League thrashing on his return to former club Brighton.Blues boss Potter endured mocking taunts of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” from gleeful Seagulls supporters during a chastening afternoon at a raucous Amex Stadium.Rampant Albion...Full Story »

Cole Kpekawa’s late header clinched Maidenhead a 1-0 home win against Bromley at York Road.Defender Kpekawa rose highest at the far post from a corner with five minutes remaining to crash home his third goal of the season and seal his side’s first win in four matches.The Magpies piled on the pressure in the second half but failed to create clear-cut chances until Kpekawa’s late...Full Story »

Andy Ryan scored a second-half brace as Hamilton rescued a late point in a thrilling 4-4 cinch Championship draw with Cove Rangers to move off the bottom of the table.Mark Reynolds headed Conor Sully’s cross into the top corner after 10 minutes to give Cove the lead following an early spell of pressure.Mitch Megginson doubled the Toonsers’ lead with a penalty after 42 minutes, awarde...Full Story »

Chesterfield beat Boreham Wood 2-0 to move into third place in the Vanarama National League.Jeff King put the Spireites ahead with his sixth goal of the season, a splendidly struck free-kick that went in off the post.Chesterfield were awarded a penalty on the hour when Darren Oldaker was brought down by Nathan Ashmore.Goalkeeper Ashmore atoned for his error by saving Kabongo Tshimanga’s sp...Full Story »

Djavan Anderson scored his first goal since a transfer deadline move from Lazio as Oxford upset Skybet League One play-off contenders Bolton 3-1 at the University of Bolton Stadium.Ciaran Brown and Steve Seddon also netted for the first time this season to end Wanderers’ bid for a third successive league victory.With Oxford manager Karl Robinson serving a one-game ban, first team coach Cra...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Graham Potter endured mocking taunts of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” as his unbeaten start was smashed by a stunning 4-1 Premier League battering at former club Brighton.Rampant Albion raced into a commanding half-time lead, with own goals from Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Trevoh Chalobah compounding Potter’s misery following Leandro Trossard’s earl...Full Story »

GRAHAM POTTER has a unique way to cope with the stresses of Premier League management — watching gory Viking TV dramas. The Chelsea boss was in a relaxed mood ahead of his return to Brighton on Saturday where he was manager for three years before taking charge of the Blues. Potter returns to Brighton for the first time on Saturday The Chelsea boss revealed the last TV show he watched wa...Full Story »

And it is said the midfielder will refuse everything until he hears the offer from the Nou Camp. Jorginho is interested in a move to Barcelona next year Credit: PA Jorginho is set to become a free agent in the summer when his Chelsea contract expires. According to Sport in Spain, he is determined to hold back on making any decisions so he can assess the possibility of heading to Barca. Howev...Full Story »

The Blues were believed to be closing in on a summer transfer for the 19-year-old Dynamo Moscow midfielder. Arsen Zakharyan has admitted he wants to seal a transfer to Chelsea Credit: Getty However, a £12.6million transfer was BLOCKED by British sanctions placed on Russia. There was also the expected difficulty in obtaining a work permit for Zakharyan from the Home Office. Despite this,...Full Story »

Spezia set their asking price for highly-rated Kiwior Jakub Kiwior is another young player impressing in Europe and his performances in Serie A have not gone unnoticed. The 22-year-old has attracted interest from the likes of AC Milan, Juventus and West Ham. Amid the ongoing rumours regarding his future, Tuttomercatoweb are reporting that Spezia want a fee in the region of €30m for the...Full Story »

Colchester must check on midfielder Cole Skuse ahead of Saturday’s League Two clash against Stevenage.The 36-year-old hobbled off in the first half of Tuesday’s 2-2 draw at Stevenage after taking a knock.Manager Matt Bloomfield also has a concern over left-back Ryan Clampin, who suffered cramp in the second half.Clampin had missed the weekend trip to Newport through illness.Stevenage...Full Story »

Oleksandr Zinchenko is being assessed ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with bottom side Nottingham Forest.The full-back has been struggling with a calf issue but could return, while goalkeeper Matt Turner (groin) is expected to remain sidelined.Gabriel Magalhaes limped off in Thursday’s defeat at PSV Eindhoven and is a doubt with Emile Smith Rowe (groin) and Mohamed Elneny (ha...Full Story »

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial is set to miss Sunday’s clash with West Ham with a back injury.Fellow France international Raphael Varane will be sidelined but defender Harry Maguire made his return from injury as a substitute in Thursday’s Europa League win against Sheriff, so did midfielder Donny Van De Beek.Aaron Wan-Bissaka is back in team training but Brandon Williams ...Full Story »

Huddersfield remain without a number of players for Saturday’s visit of Millwall in the Sky Bet Championship.Boss Mark Fotheringham saw his team battle to a goalless draw away to Middlesbrough last weekend with six members of his squad on the sidelines.Captain Jonathan Hogg (calf) sat out the stalemate on the road and is unlikely to return.Will Boyle (hip), Pat Jones (hamstring), Tyreece S...Full Story »

Brighton could be without defender Joel Veltman for Chelsea’s visit to the Amex Stadium.Veltman came off during the 3-1 defeat at Manchester City last weekend with a calf injury.Kaoru Mitoma and Adam Lallana are back in training and should be included in the matchday squad.Mateo Kovacic should be available for the visitors as Graham Potter makes his return to the south coast.The midfielder...Full Story »

Jonny Evans could be available for Leicester’s clash with Manchester City.The defender has been battling a calf injury and will be assessed ahead of Saturday.Wilfred Ndidi has also returned to training after a hamstring problem but Ricardo Pereira (Achilles) and Ryan Bertrand (knee) are out.Manchester City have an injury doubt over star striker Erling Haaland.The Norwegian, who has 22 goal...Full Story »

Bayern Munich made a move for Chelsea attacker Kai Havertz last summer, it has been revealed. BILD says Bayern turned to Havertz after losing Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona. Despite landing Sadio Mane from Liverpool, club chiefs remained desperate to find someone capable of filling the No9 role. Bayern were strongly linked with a move for Tottenham star and England captain Harry Kane. But...Full Story »