Kevin Betsy thought Crawley were worthy winners after a late goal from striker Tom Nichols gave his side a 1-0 Carabao Cup victory over League One opponents Bristol Rovers.Nichols raced through to send his old club out of the competition at the first round stage for the third season in a row, stroking the ball beyond goalkeeper James Belshaw after his initial shot had been blocked.Former Arsenal...Full Story »

Fleetwood boss Scott Brown was delighted that his side backed up Saturday’s win at home against Plymouth with another home success on Tuesday night after knocking Wigan out of the Carabao Cup.With those two wins, with the Wigan success secured by Ged Garner’s goal, Brown put to bed a statistic he was unaware of before joining the Cods.“I only found out after the game on Saturda...Full Story »

Sky Bet League Two side Barrow produced a heroic performance to knock Championship club Blackpool out of the Carabao Cup, winning 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw.Paul Farman denied Callum Connolly from the spot, before Lewis Fiorini blazed over the decisive penalty to give the Cumbrians their first win over the Lancashire side.Farman had earlier denied Shayne Lavery to seemingly end the s...Full Story »

Fulham manager Marco Silva could be without winger Harry Wilson for up to two months ahead of their first Premier League match of the season against Liverpool.The winger will miss out on facing his former club due to a knee injury sustained in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Aston Villa, but could face a challenge to be fit enough to play for Wales at the World Cup in Qatar.Silva will als...Full Story »

The Swedish model, 38, and her football-pundit husband, 49, are in Italy with their nine-month-old son and the eldest children from his marriage to ex-wife Louise Redknapp, 47. Jamie Redknapp’s wife Frida had a Baywatch moment in a red bikini as she cuddled their son Raphael Credit: Eroteme Jamie beamed as he balanced on the shoulders of his son Beau, 13, while Charley, 18, held baby Rap...Full Story »

Cambridge started their League One season with a 1-0 win over highly-fancied MK Dons.The visitors almost made an ideal start inside the first minute, with Matt Smith’s effort from the edge of the box coming back off the bar.Instead it was Cambridge who took the lead after 17 minutes through a terrific goal by Harvey Knibbs.He slalomed into the box before cutting inside and firing low past ...Full Story »

Graham Alexander believes Motherwell’s Europa Conference League exit at the hands of Irish side Sligo Rovers on a 3-0 aggregate could be a reality check.The Steelmen trailed 1-0 from the first leg of the second-qualifying round at Fir Park and soon found themselves behind in The Showgrounds when Sligo defender Shane Blaney curled in a long-distance free-kick in the fourth minute.Well&rsquo...Full Story »

Barcelona have confirmed to Cesar Azpilicueta their intention to negotiate with Chelsea in order to sign the Blues captain. The Catalan side have been linked with a move for the Spaniard all summer but no full agreement as been agreed between the two clubs yet, reports Fabrizio Romano. Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel would love to keep his captain but Barcelona will be looking to disrupt the Germa...Full Story »

Scotland manager Steve Clarke admitted a 4-1 victory over Armenia could not turn their June campaign into a success but he praised his side’s character after getting back on track.Clarke praised his players for overcoming fatigue and a slow start to ultimately seal a comfortable win against a team which finished with nine men.And Clarke stressed his team still had a “realistic chance...Full Story »

Chelsea icon Ashley Cole has taken steps to protect his family after knife-wielding thugs broke into his Surrey mansion and threatened to cut his fingers off with pliers in 2020 Ashley Cole is thought to have met Sharon Canu during his time in Rome (Image: Instagram @sharoncanu) Ashley Cole and fiancee Sharon Canu have taken steps to keep themselves and their young children safe by hiring a pr...Full Story »

The veteran forward faces up to eight months on the sidelines Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not play again this year after the Swedish striker had knee surgery. The Rossoneri said the operation had been "planned for a while" and will keep the 40-year-old out for up to eight months. The injury puts Ibrahimovic's future in doubt, with the veteran forward out of contract next month. W...Full Story »

THE girlfriend of Man United star Tahith Chong told how they were held at knifepoint by a masked gang in a 3am raid. Nightclub performer Rianna Taylor, 24, said she feared for her life when a balaclava-clad trio burst into the Dutch footballer’s home and threatened to “chop them up”. Tahith Chong's girlfriend has told how they were dragged out of bed by the raiders Midfielde...Full Story »

Ralph Hasenhuttl admits he understands why Southampton supporters rained down criticism of his management as they slumped to defeat at Brentford.The Bees eased to a 3-0 victory as skipper Pontus Jansson and recalled Yoane Wissa struck in the first half before Kristoffer Ajer’s first Brentford goal all-but rubber-stamped their top-flight status.Saints, meanwhile, are stuttering towards the ...Full Story »

Steve Bruce says he will always look back on his first month in charge of West Brom with regret after his side finished 10th in the Championship table.The Baggies secured a 4-0 win over already relegated Barnsley on the final day of the campaign with Karlan Grant netting a brace and Adam Reach and Matt Clarke also on target at The Hawthorns.But while Albion ended the season with two wins and a d...Full Story »

Antonio Conte revealed he told Son Heung-min he would be coming off moments before scoring a brilliant goal in Tottenham’s 3-1 win over Leicester.Son grabbed his second of the game and 19th of the season in style as he curled a 20-yard effort into the top corner to put the seal on Spurs’ victory.He had earlier set up Harry Kane’s opener from a corner and doubled the lead when h...Full Story »

Conor McGrandles will miss Lincoln’s final game of the season at home to relegated Crewe after suffering knee ligament damage.The former MK Dons midfielder is out of contract in the summer and may have played his last game for the Imps.Ben House will also be sidelined after damaging his collarbone in the 2-1 defeat at Accrington.Chris Maguire (hamstring) is also set to miss out again, but ...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists “nothing has happened yet” despite a 2-0 Champions League semi-final win over Villarreal giving them a significant advantage for next week’s second leg in Spain.The scoreline did not reflect the pattern of the game, which Klopp’s side dominated from the first minute to the last in what was a more comfortable tie than they could have ...Full Story »

LEICESTER want midfield powerhouse Ibrahim Sangare — after knocking his PSV team out of Europe. But the Foxes will have to find £30million to shift the Ivory Coast international out of Holland in their major move for next season. Leicester are lining up a move for PSV star Ibrahim Sangare Sangare, 24, impressed in both legs against Brendan Rodgers’ side in the Europa Conferen...Full Story »

Doncaster boss Gary McSheffrey had mixed emotions following his side’s 2-0 win over Burton.McSheffrey was pleased on the one hand to see Rovers maintaining their positive late-season performances with the victory, which came courtesy of goals from Joe Dodoo and Josh Martin, plus Jonathan Mitchell’s penalty save from Gassan Ahadme.But he admitted some frustration too that time has run...Full Story »

Burnley caretaker manager Mike Jackson admitted he did not know if he would take charge of Sunday’s Premier League match against Wolves after guiding the Clarets to a crucial 2-0 win over Southampton on Thursday night.First-half goals from defenders Connor Roberts and Nathan Collins lifted Burnley to within a point of 17th-placed Everton, albeit having played a game more, and Sunday’...Full Story »