Two goals from Kevin van Veen helped Motherwell to a comfortable 3-0 home win over Livingston.The striker’s brace and a third from Max Johnston had Stuart Kettlewell’s side firmly in control by the 34th minute of a one-sided contest.Only the offside flag denied Van Veen a late hat-trick as Motherwell improved their chances of making the top six by the split.Livingston barely created ...Full Story »

Steve Evans was forced to select his seventh goalkeeper of the season in Stevenage’s 1-1 draw with Colchester but admitted he was thrilled with Thimothee Lo-Tutala’s performance.Jon McCracken returned to his parent club Norwich after suffering an ankle injury in the 1-1 draw against Northampton, paving the way for Lo-Tutala’s emergency loan from Hull.The 20-year-old Frenchman c...Full Story »

Roberto De Zerbi believes Evan Ferguson can become a “great player” after the teenage striker’s stunning flicked finish helped boost Brighton’s quest for European qualification.Republic of Ireland international Ferguson set Albion on course for a 2-0 Premier League success at relegation-threatened Bournemouth by stylishly turning home Kaoru Mitoma’s cross in the 28t...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Steve Evans claimed Northampton should have had two players sent off during Saturday’s 1-1 draw between the two promotion chasers at Sixfields.Louis Appere’s early opener was cancelled out by Jamie Reid 18 minutes from time as both sides remained in the top three in League Two.“The goal after five minutes makes it’s incredibly tough,” said Evans. &...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Michael Duff praised the performance of Devante Cole and Herbie Kane after the 5-0 victory over Morecambe.Two-goal Cole opened the scoring four minutes in before an own goal from Dynel Simeu made it 2-0. Kane and Bobby Thomas also got on the scoresheet as Duff’s side registered their seventh home win in a row.“We ticked every box,” said Duff. “I’d have...Full Story »

A dominant Barnsley display helped them earn their seventh straight home win with a 5-0 victory over a struggling Morecambe side whose winless run extends to eight games.Devante Cole and Herbie Kane scored before the interval, with the former earning his brace in the second half. Bobby Thomas got on the scoresheet late on.The Tykes took the advantage four minutes in through top-scorer Cole, who ...Full Story »

The striker, 18, has enjoyed a sensational breakthrough season. Brighton are lining up a new long-term deal for hotshot Evan Ferguson Credit: Rex Despite only agreeing a professional contract in October, which runs until June 2026, the Seagulls are now preparing fresh terms to ward off any interest. Ferguson's form since making the step up to the first team has caught the eye of the Premier L...Full Story »

Robin van Persie explains why he's expecting to see Arsenal win the Premier League title this season The north London side are currently setting the pace at the top of the English top flight as the Gunners aim to lift the prestigious trophy for the first time since their famous unbeaten triumph in the 2003-04 campaign. Mikel Arteta's side are eight points clear of second-placed Manchester City...Full Story »

Steve Evans lamented Stevenage’s shambolic defensive display as they suffered a 3-1 defeat to fellow League Two promotion chasers Salford.Boro started the better of the two sides and almost took the lead after 26 seconds when Luke Norris headed over from Jordan Roberts’ cross.Salford were in debt to goalkeeper Alex Cairns, who produced a wonderful save from Dan Sweeney’s header...Full Story »

Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny is refusing to take anything for granted after seeing 18-year-old striker Evan Ferguson launch his senior international career in earnest.The Brighton teenager announced himself in style with a first goal for his country in Wednesday night’s 3-2 friendly victory over Latvia in Dublin.Ferguson, starting for the first time, and debutant Will Smallbone t...Full Story »

Evan Ferguson marked his first senior international start with his first goal as the Republic of Ireland warmed up for their Euro 2024 qualifier against France with a 3-2 friendly victory over Latvia.The 18 year-old frontman, who has scored six goals in his last 13 games for Brighton, needed just 17 minutes to open his account on an incident-packed night in Dublin.It is the misfortune of every p...Full Story »

Marco Silva does not expect Aleksandar Mitrovic to receive a long ban after the striker tried to grab referee Chris Kavanagh during five minutes of madness which cost Fulham their chance of reaching the FA Cup semi-finals.Fulham were leading Manchester United 1-0 in the last eight at Old Trafford with a little over 20 minutes to go when Willian blocked a goalbound Jadon Sancho shot on the line w...Full Story »

Evan Ferguson scored a brace as Brighton ended Grimsby’s fairy-tale FA Cup run at the quarter-final stage with a decisive 5-0 victory over League Two’s 15th-placed side to set up a last-four tie with Manchester United.Deniz Undav scored inside six minutes and 18-year-old Ferguson had standout afternoon, hitting two before Solly March nodded in the fourth and Kaoru Mitoma sealed the M...Full Story »

Kieron Evans rescued Torquay a crucial point in a 1-1 draw at relegation rivals Gateshead.Evans, on loan from Cardiff, fired home a second-half equaliser after Marcus Dinanga’s superb effort had given Gateshead the lead.After a goalless first period, Kamil Conteh fed Dinanga after winning the ball in midfield and the former Altrincham forward spun sharply before lashing home a 25-yard shot...Full Story »

St Mirren sign Boyd-Munce St Mirren have announced the signing of Caolan Boyd-Munce through the end of the season, and they carry an option to extend his stay further if he meets expectations. The 23-year-old Northern Irishman last played for Middlesbrough. Verratti could leave PSG over hurt feelings (Calciomercato) Marco Verratti is hurt by criticism he's received after PSG were eliminate...Full Story »

Thomas Frank believes Ivan Toney has done enough to give England manager Gareth Southgate a selection “headache” after he scored the opener in Brentford’s 2-0 Premier League win at Southampton.Toney was in the right place at the far post to tap the ball home after a flick-on from Christian Norgaard in the first half and turned provider from Yoane Wissa, who scored the second in...Full Story »

Ivan Toney was on target again to give Brentford’s slim chances of securing a place in Europe a boost following a 2-0 Premier League win at struggling Southampton.The Bees had a 12-match unbeaten run that bolstered the aspirations broken by a 1-0 defeat at Everton but bounced back on a wet day on the south coast.Toney poked the ball into the net from a corner for his 16th goal of the seaso...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Steve Evans says substitute Jamie Reid’s winner in their 1-0 victory over Crewe shows the importance of the whole squad in their promotion push.Boro did not manage a single shot on goal in what was a dismal first half at the Lamex Stadium but provided far more of a threat after the break against an Alexandra side that offered little in attack.Substitute Jamie Reid’s...Full Story »

A major insight into the alleged summer transfer plans of the powers that be at Spanish heavyweights Barcelona has been provided late on Saturday evening. And, it would appear as though the Blaugrana are ready to shake things up out wide. As per a bombshell report on the part of Transfersdotcom, an agreement is now in place for Real Madrid star Marco Asensio to cross the Clasico divide upon ...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Steve Evans believes Josh March is now up to speed after a slow start at the club, following the striker’s two goals in victory over Walsall.March signed for Boro on the penultimate day of the January transfer window from Forest Green and was given only his second start since then as Evans made five changes from last week’s defeat at Rochdale.The 25-year-old certain...Full Story »