WORKERS are painting over graffiti outside Stamford Bridge after walls were defaced by angry fans. The writing read: "Europe is funding the war - not CFC." Graffiti outside Stamford Bridge read: 'Europe is funding the war - not CFC' It comes after Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government, freezing his assets - including Chelsea. Abramovich had his assets frozen due ...Full Story »

Robbie Neilson hailed Aaron McEneff after the midfielder came off the bench to inspire Hearts to an absorbing Scottish Cup quarter-final victory over St Mirren.Just 26 seconds after being introduced in the second half, the Irishman restored Hearts’ lead after Saints had fought back from two goals down. He then set up Ellis Simms for the fourth goal in the 4-2 victory.McEneff has been restr...Full Story »

Wigan boss Leam Richardson was disappointed his side could not hang on for victory after promotion-rivals MK Dons scored a late equaliser to rescue a dramatic 1-1 draw League One.Tom Naylor broke the deadlock on the cusp of the hour mark with a cool finish after a goalless first half at Stadium MK.But Harry Darling’s 88th-minute header ensured third-placed Dons remained level on points wit...Full Story »

Karl Robinson hailed his Oxford players after their late 2-1 win at Shrewsbury.The U’s kept up their promotion push with an impressive fifth win in six games.Goal machine Matty Taylor opened the scoring with his 21st goal of the season, before Ryan Bowman levelled with his first strike since Boxing Day.But Cameron Brannagan won it from the spot with eight minutes to go.Three Oxford players...Full Story »

Birmingham head coach Lee Bowyer admitted the lively St Andrew’s pitch made it hard going for entertainment after a dull 0-0 draw against Hull.Chances were thin on the ground throughout with Hull forcing Birmingham goalkeeper Neil Etheridge into two saves and Tom Eaves failing to take a chance from point-blank range and the hosts failing to seriously test Matt Ingram.“From what I und...Full Story »

Carlisle boss Paul Simpson hailed his players and the club’s fans after his winning start back at Brunton Park continued with a last-gasp 2-1 League Two victory.Jordan Gibson’s late penalty stunned promotion-seeking Northampton after Tobi Sho-Silva’s opener was cancelled out by Paul Lewis, before Fraser Horsfall handled the ball in the box in stoppage-time.And Simpson, who has ...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon manager Mark Robinson believes his side have put up with a lot of adversity this season after a 2-0 loss against 10-man Lincoln extended their winless run to 18 matches.Lincoln took the lead seven minutes before the break when Lewis Fiorini scored.The visitors were reduced to 10 men when Brooke Norton-Cuffy was shown a red card for an off-the-ball clash with Lee Brown before Teddy ...Full Story »

Paul Simpson’s perfect start since returning to take charge of Carlisle continued as Jordan Gibson stunned promotion-seeking Northampton with a late penalty to clinch a vital 2-1 League Two victory.The Cumbrians have dragged themselves nine points clear of the relegation zone with four wins of the bounce since Simpson’s return.It was a crazy final 16 minutes at Brunton Park as Tobi S...Full Story »

Charlton boss Johnnie Jackson promised to be ruthless as he looks to arrest their slide down the table following their 2-1 loss to 10-man Accrington.The Addicks have now lost seven of their last eight games and are just seven points off the bottom four – and play Gillingham on Tuesday who occupy that final relegation place.Charlton took the lead after 18 minutes when Liam Coyle was adjudge...Full Story »

Brilliant first-half goals from Aaron Collins and Elliot Anderson set play-off hopefuls Bristol Rovers on course for a 3-0 win over Harrogate at the Memorial Stadium.Having been second best for the first half-hour, the home side struck twice in thrilling fashion before the break, Collins finding the top corner with a 25-yard drive to open the scoring in the 33rd minute.Six minutes later on-loan ...Full Story »

Conor Wilkinson’s first-half penalty dented Sutton’s promotion bid and continued Walsall’s revival under Michael Flynn.United slipped to seventh with defeat as Wilkinson’s spot-kick made it 11 points out of 18 for the Saddlers since Flynn took over.The decisive goal arrived on 33 minutes as Joe Kizzi barged Wilkinson over in the area and the Saddlers striker slammed home ...Full Story »

Harry Wilson struck late on as Barnsley let a one-goal lead slip for the second time this week to allow Sky Bet Championship leaders Fulham to force a 1-1 draw at Oakwell.Carlton Morris gave the Tykes the lead late from the penalty spot in the first half but Fulham’s sustained pressure finally told late on with a delectable Wilson effort.The visitors sent waves of early attacks to the oppo...Full Story »

Philippe Coutinho's mid-season loan move to Aston Villa was a deal of mutual convenience. The player needed consistent games to remind the world of his capabilities; the club wanted to improve the quality of their squad. So far, it's working out well for everyone. In Villa's 4-0 win over Southampton last weekend, the Brazilian scored one goal and set up another. He now has six goal involvement...Full Story »

Manchester City are winning the race for Atletico Mineiro winger Savio. The teen was also interesting Arsenal and RB Leipzig, however City are on the brink of clinching Savio's signing. Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports City have agreed with Atlético Mineiro a fee of €6.5m plus bonuses. The documents will be signed shortly. Sávio is expected to join the English...Full Story »

Luton are still without defensive duo Sonny Bradley and Gabriel Osho as they look to build on their midweek win over Coventry with a result against QPR at Kenilworth Road.Bradley is nearing a return following a groin operation while Osho will be forced to sit out his second consecutive game after sustaining a hamstring injury at Middlesbrough.The Hatters are unsure whether keeper Alex Palmer wil...Full Story »

Rod McDonald and Brennan Dickenson could return for Carlisle as they take on Northampton on Saturday.Defender McDonald has not featured since the start of February with a calf issue while forward Dickenson has been nursing a knee injury but both have since returned to full training.Attacker Gime Toure and defender Kelvin Mellor both remain sidelined but are nearing returns.Joel Senior remains si...Full Story »

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel praised his players for handling “another level of distraction” to win 3-1 at Norwich on Thursday.The Blues took to the field at Carrow Road hours after learning owner Roman Abramovich had been sanctioned by the UK Government and had his assets frozen.It meant Chelsea required a special licence to fulfil this midweek clash, but goals by Trevoh Chalobah, ...Full Story »

Watford boss Roy Hodgson lamented a “highly disappointing” night but defended his players after their Premier League survival bid suffered another blow with defeat at Wolves.The Hornets remain 19th in the table after a 4-0 loss at Molineux as they conceded three goals in eight first-half minutes.Raul Jimenez opened the scoring before a Cucho Hernandez own goal and a strike from Danie...Full Story »

Bournemouth welcome back Jefferson Lerma from suspension for the Sky Bet Championship visit of Derby but have two other players banned.Lerma has now completed a four-game suspension but Philip Billing must sit out the next two matches after accruing 10 bookings while Adam Smith is also still banned for his red card at Preston.The Cherries have no fresh injury problems and Republic of Ireland int...Full Story »

Birmingham have received positive news on the defensive front ahead of their Sky Bet Championship clash with Hull.Manchester United loanee Teden Mengi, who has missed the last four matches with a hamstring problem, is fit again and available along with Jeremie Bela, who sat out the victory over Bristol City last weekend through illness.Maxime Colin is also very close to a return but Saturday&rsq...Full Story »