Promotion-chasing Wrexham built on their FA Cup exploits by keeping up the pressure on Vanarama National League leaders Notts County thanks to a 2-1 victory over Bromley.Substitute James Jones made an instant impact at the Racecourse Ground, firing home the deflected winner 16 minutes from time, having just replaced Thomas O’Connor.Phil Parkinson’s second-placed hosts, who defeated S...Full Story »

Gareth Bale and Emma Rhys-Jones went to school with each other (Image: Matt Crossick/PA Wire) Gareth Bale’s loving wife Emma Rhys-Jones could soon be free from the limelight, now the Wales captain is hanging up his boots. At the age of 33-years-old, Bale announced his retirement from the beautiful game. The Real Madrid legend departs football with five Champions League titles, three La L...Full Story »

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has, on Saturday, provided a fresh insight into the future of midfield star Frenkie de Jong. The subject of Dutch international De Jong’s future, of course, took its place front and centre in the headlines this past summer. This came upon the former Ajax man being added to the transfer wishlist of English giants Manchester United. At several points ove...Full Story »

Southampton boss Nathan Jones insisted he will remain “thick-skinned” after his side were loudly booed off following a damaging 1-0 defeat to fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest.Disgruntled home fans vented their displeasure following Saints’ sixth successive Premier League defeat, with the full-time jeers followed by chants of “you don’t know what you’re doin...Full Story »

Blackburn head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was pleased his depleted side bounced back from consecutive Championship defeats to beat Cardiff 1-0.There was not much between the two sides in a scrappy encounter, summed up by Bradley Dack’s winner in the 48th minute which found the bottom left corner via a wicked deflection.It was reward for their endeavour, though Cardiff will rue Mark Harris and...Full Story »

Nathan Jones was left “devastated” by the last-gasp Fulham goal which condemned Southampton to a 2-1 defeat.Saints will begin 2023 at the foot of the Premier League after Joao Palhinha struck two minutes from time.James Ward-Prowse thought he had secured a first point under new boss Nathan Jones after scoring with a trademark free-kick to cancel out his own own-goal, after he deflect...Full Story »

That’s if full-back Pedro Porro moves to the Prem next month. Man City could scoop £6million if Spurs land Pedro Porro from Sporting Lisbon Credit: Getty Tottenham are leading the chase for the Sporting Lisbon right-back. And several other clubs also keeping tabs on him. The Portuguese giants made the 23-year-old’s move permanent in the summer for £7m after he spent the...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady admitted he was left scratching his head after praising his side’s ‘magnificent’ performance despite the 2-1 defeat to Swindon in Sky Bet League Two.The home side missed two clear chances in the first 25 minutes at Sixfields and were made to pay when Tyrese Shade’s thumping finish broke the deadlock and gave Swindon a fortuitous half-time lead.N...Full Story »

Nathan Jones vowed to “work religiously” on Southampton’s shortcomings after his struggling side slipped to the bottom of the Premier League on the back of an error-strewn 3-1 loss to Brighton.Former Luton boss Jones endured a miserable first home game in top-flight management to leave him in no doubt about the size of the job at St Mary’s.Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Baz...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady felt the 1-1 draw at promotion rivals Mansfield was a point gained, despite dominating the 90 minutes and enjoying the best of the chances.It looked like the Stags had stolen an undeserved win when Will Swan poked home the 84th-minute opener after goalkeeper Lee Burge had blocked a ricochet in the box as the Cobblers tried to clear.But Sam Hoskins majestically volleyed...Full Story »

Cambridge manager Mark Bonner praised his side’s efforts as they ended their Abbey Stadium goal drought.Bonner’s side had gone 12 hours and 40 minutes since scoring a home goal in League One until Shilow Tracey struck a superb equaliser only three minutes after Shrewsbury had opened the scoring.Sam Smith then struck the winner, earning the U’s a first league home win since Sept...Full Story »

Like billions of people around the world, the Welsh presenter is getting into the festive spirit ahead of the big day. BBC presenter Emma Jones regularly wows her social media followers Credit: INSTAGRAM@ELJONESUK The 30-year-old set her followers' pulses racing with a pre-Xmas snap Credit: INSTAGRAM@ELJONESUK Emma Jones, , https://www.instagram.com/p/CjxOuZYMCTc/, ,Credit: https://www.instag...Full Story »

The Dutch midfielder is a long-term target for the Red Devils after they tried to sign him during the summer transfer window. Man Utd target Frenkie de Jong's price is reportedly being driven up by Barcelona Credit: Getty Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said that De Jong is "non-transferable", according to Sport. But the report suggests that it is a tactic in order to raise his price ahe...Full Story »

Nathan Jones warned Southampton are “not going to suddenly turn into Barcelona” after scraping into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with an unconvincing 2-1 success over League One Lincoln.Saints boss Jones toasted victory from his first home match in charge thanks to Che Adams’ double overturning an early own goal from goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu.The Premier League hosts laboured f...Full Story »

Lionel Messi wore a lucky red ribbon during the World Cup final as he finally got his hands on the prize which had evaded him for so long. In Russia at the 2018 World Cup, Messi was handed an amulet by Argentine journalist Rama Pantarotto in the mixed zone after the Barcelona legend missed a penalty against Iceland. It belonged to the reporter's mother. "My mum loves you more than she loves ...Full Story »

Manchester United have been given renewed hope in their long-standing bid to sign Frenkie de Jong, according to reports. The Red Devils spent most of the summer trying to prise the Netherlands international away from Barcelona(opens in new tab), but the midfielder continually insisted that he had no intention of leaving the Camp Nou. But De Jong may now be considering his options, with the D...Full Story »

  Man Utd want De Jong AND Bellingham (MEN) Man Utd could make another move for Frenkie de Jong and remain interested in signing Jude Bellingham, according to the Manchester Evening News. Manager Erik ten Hag has told close friends that if he could sign any player in the world for his team it would be Bellingham. Meanwhile, De Jong has privately told Ten Hag he'd be happy to mov...Full Story »

Cambridge manager Mark Bonner said his struggling side have set the standard for performances going forward after they drew 0-0 with Plymouth.The U’s have now gone six home league games without a goal but put in a bright display against their high-flying opponents.They were left to rue gilt-edged opportunities missed in the second half by Harvey Knibbs and Sam Smith.“We had a couple ...Full Story »

Chesterfield climbed into third place in the Vanarama National League following a 3-1 home win over Dorking.Kabongo Tshimanga, who was twice denied by good saves from Dorking goalkeeper Joe Walsh, made no mistake from the penalty spot having been fouled in first-half stoppage time.Walsh foiled Liam Mandeville early in the second half with another superb stop before Dorking levelled just before t...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams will assess the fitness off Ash Hunter and Jon Obika for the visit of Charlton.Max Melbourne is pushing to start after coming off the bench as a late substitute in last week’s 1-1 draw with Exeter.Courtney Duffus is a long-term absentee for the Shrimpers.Morecambe are looking for their first league win since October and just their third of the season.Caretaker Ch...Full Story »