Equatorial Guinea have been one of the surprise packages in the 2021 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, reaching the quarter-final stage. Now, goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been promised a Michael Jackson glove if he helps his team win the tournament. Defeating Mali in the round of 16 booked Equatorial Guinea's spot in the quarter-final, with Owono saving two key penalties in the shootout vic...Full Story »

Erling Haaland is delaying a decision on his future to buy Barcelona time to raise the £300million required to sign him. Sources close to Haaland’s current club Borussia Dortmund are convinced his preferred destination is the Nou Camp - despite his refusal to confirm that bombshell to the rest of Europe’s elite. Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Pari...Full Story »

Oxford manager Karl Robinson preferred to concentrate on his side’s performance rather than the four penalties scored by Cameron Brannagan in the 7-2 thrashing of Gillingham.The midfielder struck from the spot four times and there were also goals by Billy Bodin, Matt Taylor and Anthony Forde for the visitors, with Danny Lloyd and Robbie McKenzie replying for the home side.Robinson said: &l...Full Story »

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson expects to have John Souttar available for Tuesday’s Edinburgh derby after the Rangers target went off injured in a 2-0 win over Motherwell.Souttar was hurt in a collision with Callum Slattery and went off at half-time for new signing Toby Sibbick but the knock was not serious.Hearts have rejected one bid for the Scotland international from Rangers, who are ke...Full Story »

Disconsolate Lee Johnson backed himself and his players to recover from Sunderland’s shocking 6-0 capitulation to rejuvenated Bolton.But the Black Cats boss admitted criticism of Sunderland’s collapse, including four second-half goals, was “justified and fair”.Striker Dion Charles struck twice while Dapo Afolayan – with his 11th goal of the season – Kieran Lee...Full Story »

Leam Richardson declared himself happy with a point despite Wigan being knocked off top spot after their goalless draw at Cheltenham.The Latics remain in pole position for promotion, with games in hand on new leaders Rotherham, and Richardson was pleased to come away from Gloucestershire with something despite not being at their best.“Any point away from home is a good point,” Richar...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Stephen Robinson feels like his side have “turned a corner” after their 2-2 draw with Accrington in Sky Bet League One.The Shrimps remain in the relegation zone but have one defeat in their last five league games and Robinson is pleased with his side’s improvement – despite letting a two-goal lead slip.“I know you would say we were 2-0 up so we would ...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday made it nine games unbeaten at Hillsborough with a 1-0 win over Ipswich thanks to a first-half volley from Marvin Johnson.Johnson put the home side ahead in the sixth minute and the Owls missed a whole host of chances to extend their lead but nevertheless clung on to victory.The hosts made the early breakthrough when Johnson arrived late at the back post to volley in from a N...Full Story »

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Ross County’s Jordan Tillson returns from suspension for the visit of Rangers in the cinch Premiership.The Staggies midfielder was banned for two games after being sent off against Motherwell.Fellow midfielder David Cancola misses out with a groin problem.New loan signing Amad Diallo goes into the Rangers squad for the trip north.The 19-year-old Manchester United winger is joined by Ryan K...Full Story »

Derby will be without midfielder Ravel Morrison for Sunday’s Sky Bet Championship match against Birmingham.Morrison was shown a red card in injury time of the 2-1 defeat at East Midlands rivals Nottingham Forest, so serves a domestic suspension, but he has since been called up by Jamaica for their World Cup qualifiers.Poland international Krystian Bielik (knee) could be back in contention ...Full Story »

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Manchester United are scared that midfielder Jesse Lingard will shine elsewhere, should they agree to sell him before this January's transfer deadline. That's according to a recent report from the Mirror, who claims the Red Devils are postponing a deal due to selfish reasons. The midfielder, who has been out of favour with the club for several seasons, has emerged as a late target for newly ...Full Story »

Oldham goalkeeper Jayson Leutwiler will miss the Sky Bet League Two clash with Rochdale because of international duty.Leutwiler is expected to be unavailable for 10 days in order to take part in Canada’s World Cup qualifying campaign.It is hoped that he will return in time for the Scunthorpe showdown a week later.Striker Zak Dearnley, meanwhile, has had his contract terminated by mutual co...Full Story »

QPR will have loan signing Dion Sanderson available for the Sky Bet Championship match against Reading.The defender, 22, has joined from Wolves on loan for the remainder of the season, having spent the first half of the campaign with Birmingham.Morocco midfielder Ilias Chair and Senegal goalkeeper Seny Dieng remain away at the Africa Cup of Nations, while forward Andre Gray is on international d...Full Story »

Arsenal could turn towards Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz after missing out on Bruno Guimaraes. Lyon midfielder Guimaraes is set to undergo a medical at Newcastle United this week. The Magpies have reportedly agreed a £33m to sign the Brazilian playmaker. Gunners chief Edu held a long-term interest in Guimaraes but he must now move on. According to the Express, Edu is spying move...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Graham Alexander praised his team for securing a deserved point against Hibernian after losing Liam Donnelly to what he branded a “harsh” red card.Alexander was also sent off by Andrew Dallas after Donnelly received a second yellow card following a sliding challenge on Drey Wright in the 73rd minute of a goalless Fir Park encounter.“I thought the second one w...Full Story »

Former England coach Roy Hodgson has been appointed as Watford manager, the club announced on Tuesday. Hodgson replaces Claudio Ranieri, who was sacked as manager on Monday after just 112 days in charge. The 74-year-old will be the club's third manager of the 2021-22 campaign, after Ranieri replaced Xisco Munoz in October. The Premier League club said in a statement on their website: "Watfor...Full Story »

Birmingham manager Lee Bowyer accepted that Tuesday’s last-gasp 2-2 draw with Peterborough was undeserved.Two late goals from Gary Gardner and Scott Hogan in the 85th and 88th minutes saw Blues salvage a point as they recovered from a two-goal deficit at St Andrew’s following an early strike from Jack Marriott and Jonson Clarke-Harris’ penalty.Blues will be disappointed they di...Full Story »

Ash Hunter’s first goal of the season helped Salford to a 2-0 Sky Bet League Two win at Barrow and put a smile on manager Gary Bowyer’s face.Hunter scored the winner when the sides met at Holker Street in December 2020 but had not hit the target away from Moor Lane since then.“I think that was the quickest Ash ran all night (after scoring),” said Bowyer as the Ammies move...Full Story »