Head coach Dean Brennan was delighted with his side’s character after 10-man Barnet overcame a Sam Woods red card to beat Chelmsford 1-0 in the Emirates FA Cup first-round replay.Despite half-time substitute Woods receiving his marching orders for a lunge on Louis Dunne in the 64th minute, the Bees booked a date with Accrington thanks to Idris Kanu’s 74th-minute header.“I wasn&...Full Story »

Idris Kanu headed 10-man Barnet into the second round of the Emirates FA Cup, with a 1-0 triumph at Chelmsford securing a trip to League One side Accrington.Kanu popped up in the 73rd minute to nod in Ryan De Havilland’s cross minutes after substitute Sam Woods was shown a straight red card for a tough challenge on Chelmsford’s Louis Dunne.The National League side had the best of the...Full Story »

Cambridge will check on midfielder Lewis Simper ahead of their FA Cup first-round replay against non-League Curzon Ashton.Simper suffered a blow to the foot in the latter stages of Saturday’s goalless draw with Bolton in Sky Bet League One.Forward Sam Smith also took a knock in the game but has been passed fit.Defender Harrison Dunk could be rested.National League North side Curzon have a ...Full Story »

Jake Turner is set to return in goal for Gillingham when they host Fylde in their FA Cup first-round replay.Turner was in goal for the Carabao Cup win at Brentford but was replaced by Glenn Morris for Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two defeat by Northampton.However, Morris suffered a shoulder injury against the Cobblers and looks set to miss out.Ben Reeves could start after returning as a late ...Full Story »

Derby midfielder Jason Knight is a doubt for the FA Cup replay against Torquay.Knight has a slight ankle injury which he sustained in the Carabao Cup defeat at Liverpool.Tom Barkhuizen is edging closer to a return following a hamstring problem.Defenders Curtis Davies and James Chester are not expected back until December.Gulls defender Dean Moxey is battling to be fit to face his former side.The...Full Story »

England WAGs night be able to see their beau's during the World Cup England boss Gareth Southgate hopes his players can see their significant others during their downtime in Qatar - but it all depends on covid. The Three Lions are gearing up to jet to the Middle East for the World Cup, and their families will follow them over to Qatar. But Southgate has warned his players they will monitor t...Full Story »

Manchester United are reportedly monitoring Brighton and Hove Albion goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. Sanchez has been named in Luis Enrique's 26-man World Cup squad to represent Spain in Qatar. The 24-year-old has impressed at Brighton with his form and contribution to the side's performances. United are on the hunt for a David de Gea replacement, who is in the final year of his contract at Old ...Full Story »

Inter eyeing Vazquez and Thuram Inter are hoping to strengthen their squad and want to sign Valencia's left-back Jesus Vazquez in January and Marcus Thuram in the summer, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Football Italia). Vazquez has only played four times so far this season and will be allowed to leave on loan with an option to buy in the winter window. Meanwhile, Thuram is out of...Full Story »

ENGLAND boss Gareth Southgate wants players to see their partners for World Cup downtime but Covid may intervene. Southgate, 52, said: “We would like it to happen, we think it is a significant part of a team feeling relaxed and comfortable. England boss Gareth Southgate wants players to see their partners, such as Jack Grealish's girlfriend Sasha Attwood, during downtime at the World Cup...Full Story »

Reece James appears to have fired a dig at England manager Gareth Southgate on Ivan Toney’s Instagram post. Toney continued his fine form this season by netting a brace against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon. His goals secured Brentford a crucial three points in an emphatic finish for the Bees. The forward made headlines this week after being a notable omissi...Full Story »

Brazil forward Neymar has hinted the World Cup in Qatar could be the last in his career. Neymar, 30, played in the past two World Cups but has yet to win a major title with the national team. "I'll play like it's the last," Neymar told Globo. "I talk to my father, we always talk, to play each game as if it were the last because you don't know what will happen tomorrow. "I can't guarantee that...Full Story »

Frank Lampard believes Everton fans had “a right to voice their opinions” after they booed their team following their 3-0 Premier League defeat at Bournemouth.The Everton players and manager were berated and subjected to jeers and whistles as they went over towards the travelling support after the final whistle.Qatar-bound Jordan Pickford was partially at fault for the Cherries opene...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams said it was a “travesty” that his side failed to pick up three points against Portsmouth.Adams saw his side dominate the game for long periods, but a string of missed chances proved vital as Portsmouth picked up a point, with Colby Bishop levelling Liam Shaw’s first-half opener in the 1-1 draw.The manager was also left bemoaning his side’s lack ...Full Story »

David Moyes said he understands the fans’ frustration after West Ham were booed off following their latest defeat.The Hammers will spend the World Cup break just a point above the relegation zone after a third straight loss, 2-0 at home to Leicester.Moyes has guided West Ham to consecutive top-seven finishes but this season has not gone to plan despite a £170million transfer splurge ...Full Story »

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick had words of praise for two of his players with very different World Cup stories after watching his side come from behind to grab a dramatic 2-1 Championship win at Norwich.Young Australian midfielder Riley McGree equalised for the hosts just after the hour mark with a quite stunning volley, setting the scene for a dramatic finale which saw substitute Matts Cro...Full Story »

Jamie Cooke rescued a point for FC Halifax as they drew 1-1 at Bromley.Despite the Ravens going ahead, Halifax responded to level two minutes later and move 16th in the National League, while Bromley stay 10th.Luke Summerfield almost opened the scoring for the visitors in the early stages but his effort whistled past a post.Michael Cheek then had a chance for Bromley but his close-range shot fle...Full Story »

Sam Hoskins scored one and set up another as Northampton beat Carabao Cup giantkillers Gillingham 2-0 at Priestfield.Town started the day 19 places ahead of their hosts – who memorably knocked out Premier League side Brentford on Tuesday – and the gulf in quality was evident throughout.The visitors were only denied an opening-minute lead when Gills goalkeeper Glenn Morris saved well ...Full Story »

Wigan started life without Leam Richardson by coming from behind to snatch a first Sky Bet Championship win in eight matches with a 2-1 victory at home to Blackpool.Latics, with Rob Kelly in caretaker charge, were slow to settle into the game, with Blackpool striker Gary Madine firing just wide of Jamie Jones’ right-hand post in the early stages.Wigan’s cause was helped inside 17 min...Full Story »

Uruguay international Darwin Nunez’s parting gift to Liverpool before his departure to the World Cup was two goals and a match-winning performance in the 3-1 victory over Southampton.Manager Jurgen Klopp, watching on from the back of the first tier of the Main Stand due to his one-match touchline ban but in constant communication with coach Vitor Matos, would have enjoyed his different per...Full Story »

Brentford boss Thomas Frank held out hope there could yet be room on the plane to Qatar for Ivan Toney after the striker scored both goals in the stunning 2-1 win at champions Manchester City.Toney shrugged off his disappointment at missing out on a place in Gareth Southgate’s World Cup squad on Thursday as he scored the winner in the eighth minute of 10 added on at the Etihad to seal what...Full Story »