Reading manager Paul Ince felt his side deserved better after starting the Championship season with a 1-0 defeat at Blackpool.Ince saw his side beaten by Callum Connolly’s ninth-minute strike at Bloomfield Road.But the Reading boss felt their performance showed the progress they have made over the summer“I’m really disappointed because I thought we were excellent in the second ...Full Story »

Cardiff manager Steve Morison praised “football geek” Romaine Sawyers after the midfielder’s debut winner sealed a 1-0 victory over Norwich.Sawyers’ 25-yard strike got Cardiff off to a winning Sky Bet Championship start, with the midfielder having arrived from West Brom earlier this month.Morison said: “Romaine might not like it, but he is a bit of a football geek. ...Full Story »

Accrington manager John Coleman praised the “courage and character” of his side as they quickly responded to falling behind in stoppage time to draw 2-2 with Charlton.The League One clash was level at 1-1 heading into six minutes of added time, after Stanley’s Sean McConville cancelled out Scott Fraser’s first-half opener.Charlton thought they had won it when Miles Leabur...Full Story »

Birmingham boss John Eustace was impressed by his side’s defensive display in the opening day 0-0 draw at Luton.The former QPR assistant was only appointed earlier this month following the departure of Lee Bowyer, and he saw his side hold the Hatters to a stalemate at Kenilworth Road.Experienced goalkeeper John Ruddy producing a fine display on his debut against a team who finished in the ...Full Story »

Crewe manager Alex Morris said his side’s 2-1 victory against Rochdale at the Crown Oil Arena was vital in giving the club ‘lift off’ in League Two.Relegated at the end of last season following a miserable campaign in League One, Morris said it was important the club rediscover what it means to win games.Dan Agyei headed them in front after 14 minutes and Lachlan Brook put them...Full Story »

Edinburgh won the battle of the newly-promoted sides with a 2-0 win at Kelty Hearts on the opening day of cinch League One season.John Robertson put the visitors ahead in the 34th minute but they had to wait until stoppage time to secure the points through Ouzy See.Clyde were a goal down inside the first minute through Lee Connelly but hit back to beat Queen of the South 4-1.Oliver McDonald equa...Full Story »

New-look Cardiff began their Sky Bet Championship campaign with a 1-0 victory over Norwich in a bad-tempered affair in the Welsh capital.Romaine Sawyers struck the winner four minutes into the second half of a contest that saw both sides reduced to 10 men after the break.Cardiff defender Perry Ng and Norwich captain Grant Hanley were sent off for second bookable offences as the relegated Canarie...Full Story »

Callum Connolly’s crashing volley gave Blackpool a winning start to the new Championship season with a battling 1-0 home win over Reading.The former Everton defender smashed home after just nine minutes to secure victory for new boss Michael Appleton in his first match in charge.Reading piled on the pressure in the second half but lacked a killer instinct in front of goal as the Lancashire...Full Story »

Luton were held to a 0-0 draw by a dogged Birmingham in their Sky Bet Championship opener at Kenilworth Road this afternoon.The hosts came close to breaking the deadlock in the sixth minute when James Bree’s free-kick saw goalkeeper John Ruddy clear with his legs, Jordan Clark lashing the rebound over from the edge of the box.Summer signing Luke Freeman had the next chance for the Hatters....Full Story »

German champions Bayern Munich are set for what is expected to be another season of dominance in the Bundesliga in 2022-23 when they clash with RB Leipzig tomorrow night in the DFL-Supercup at Red Bull Arena. But for the first time since 2013-14, the Rekordmeister will be without the services of Polish star Robert Lewandowski after the Warsaw native and all-time leading goalscorer for Biało-c...Full Story »

FA Cup winners Liverpool will be without goalkeeper Alisson Becker and forward Diogo Jota as they face Premier League champions Manchester City in the Community Shield at the King Power Stadium.Alisson has had an abdominal problem and with, Caoimhin Kelleher also injured, third-choice Adrian could play.Jota will miss the start of the season with a hamstring injury while there are also doubts ove...Full Story »

New Blackpool boss Michael Appleton could hand debuts to his summer signings as they launch their Sky Bet Championship campaign at home to Reading.Canada international attacker Theo Corbeanu became the club’s fourth arrival when he completed a season-long loan move from Premier League Wolves on Thursday.He joins Liverpool defender Rhys Williams and Manchester City midfielder Lewis Fiorini ...Full Story »

Udinese ranked 13th in the Serie A last season. They have been ranking in the middle of the table of the Premier League in successive seasons. Udinese are no longer in contention for European qualification, and the club's pursuit of achievement does not seem to be too big as they have no strong signings. Moreover, Udinese have struggled in friendlies this term, losing to Bayer Leverkusen an...Full Story »

Luton will be without Fred Onyedinma for their Sky Bet Championship season opener at home to Birmingham.The winger, who missed the end of the previous campaign through injury, is once again sidelined following a pre-season knock.New signing Louie Watson (ankle) will also miss out as the Hatters aim to improve on their play-off semi-final defeat last year.The likes of Cauley Woodrow, Carlton Morr...Full Story »

Walsall boss Michael Flynn has a new-look squad at his disposal but also a lengthy injury list to contend with for the visit of Hartlepool.Joss Labadie and Conor Wilkinson are long-term absentees with anterior cruciate ligament injuries, while Joe Riley, Jack Earing, Liam Gordon and Oisin McAtee are also sidelined.New arrival Taylor Allen was taken off against Solihull Moors as a precaution and ...Full Story »

Former TOWIE star Kate Ferdinand confirmed the devastating news that she has lost her unborn second child with her husband Rio just 12 weeks into her previously unannounced pregnancy Kate Ferdinand has confirmed she has lost her unborn second child with husband Rio Ferdinand just 12 weeks into her pregnancy. The former TOWIE star, 31, shared the devastating news with her loyal legion of fans o...Full Story »

Arsenal and Newcastle must reportedly overcome a huge 'complication' if they are to sign Lucas Paqueta from Lyon this summer, with the French club's incoming new owner John Textor thought to be keen on retaining the Brazilian. The Premier League pair have, however, been boosted by the news that the midfielder is understood to be eager to embark on a new challenge. Both Arsenal and Newcastle hav...Full Story »

Manchester United are willing to let star striker Cristiano Ronaldo leave on loan this summer, provided that he extends his current contract at Old Trafford, as they look to reach a compromise with their forward. Cristiano Ronaldo is set to finally return to England after a standoff with Manchester United over a potential departure in order to hold talks with Erik ten Hag, but there remains n...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today. On this day in 2008, Lionel Messi took Barcelona's legendary No. 10 shirt from Ronaldinho     This is what Araujo and Rudiger saw     Lionel Messi was Angry/Unimpressed with Sergio Ramos for Trying to Tackle/Foul him hard - During PSG's Training SessionSOMETHINGS NEVER CHANGE!     ARSENAL HAVE NOW WON BACK-TO-BACK GAME...Full Story »

Diogo Dalot said the Manchester United squad must be ready for more ear-bashings from Erik ten Hag as the Dutchman attempts to put his stamp on the team. The new United manager branded the second-half performance against Aston Villa in Perth as "unacceptable" after watching his team throw away a two-goal lead and concede a last-minute equaliser. Ten Hag insisted afterwards the problem had be...Full Story »