Michael Carrick admitted he had not planned Middlesbrough’s winner at Swansea after home goalkeeper Carl Rushworth was punished for picking up Harry Darling’s back pass.Substitute Samuel Silvera smashed home a 77th-minute free-kick from just a few yards out, breaching Swansea’s wall of defenders on the goal-line.“It’s a strange one. I’ve not seen it for a long...Full Story »

Russell Martin hailed his “relentless” Southampton side for finally blowing apart a Championship rival after thrashing 10-man Blackburn 4-0.Samuel Edozie, Stuart Armstrong, Sekou Mara and Carlos Alcaraz all netted as Saints continued their best unbeaten run for 39 years and made it five home victories in a row.Southampton’s single-digit goal difference and early-season slump ha...Full Story »

Salford and AFC Wimbledon played out a goalless League Two stalemate at the Peninsula Stadium on Saturday.The visitors had 20 shots at the Salford goal, but could not make it count.Armani Little was the main goal threat for either side in the first half. The Dons midfielder had several efforts, the first of which he hit just off target from 25 yards out.Little tried his luck again from the edge ...Full Story »

Chris Conn-Clarke scored a stunning double as Altrincham came from behind to beat bottom side AFC Fylde 2-1.The visitors had hopes of moving off the foot of the Vanarama National League table when Connor Barrett gave them the lead after 26 minutes, but Conn-Clarke had other ideas and equalised with a superb free-kick shortly before the hour mark.Fylde responded immediately and almost retook the ...Full Story »

Middlesbrough ended a run of three consecutive Sky Bet Championship defeats with a 2-1 victory at Swansea achieved in strange fashion.Substitute Samuel Silvera struck the 77th-minute winner, whipping home a close-range free-kick after Swansea goalkeeper Carl Rushworth had been penalised for picking up Harry Darling’s back pass.Middlesbrough led at the interval through Sam Greenwood’s...Full Story »

IKER CASILLAS' cousin Alba is set to feature on reality TV show Temptation Island. The influencer is set to put her relationship to the test by appearing on the programme. Alba Casillas is set to appear on reality TV show Temptation Island Credit: Instagram She will put her relationship with Rober to the test Credit: Instagram The show takes five couples to an island but the catch is they ha...Full Story »

Hull head coach Liam Rosenior hailed the impact of his substitutes that helped earn a 2-1 win at Middlesbrough.With Boro leading on the hour courtesy of Emmanuel Latte Lath’s seventh goal of the season in the sixth minute, Rosenior made changes at the Riverside Stadium.The triple introduction of Ruben Vinagre, Adama Traore and Ozan Tufan was followed by Liam Delap’s equaliser with 21...Full Story »

Substitute Ozan Tufan’s winner eight minutes from time completed a memorable turnaround to earn Hull a 2-1 win at Middlesbrough.Boro had led at half-time courtesy of Emmanuel Latte Lath’s seventh goal of the season in the sixth minute.But Middlesbrough, who have now lost four of their last five matches, failed to capitalise further on a poor Tigers first half.And Hull, making the mos...Full Story »

Ten-man Plymouth battled to earn a point in a 0-0 draw with QPR at Loftus Road.Dan Scarr was sent off in the 25th minute when the hosts counter-attacked after Sam Field won the ball, and the defender scythed down Ilias Chair with a crude challenge just inside the Argyle half.Up to that point, Plymouth had been much the better side and sloppy Rangers were fortunate to be on level terms.Three time...Full Story »

Jobe Bellingham notched a second-half winner as managerless Sunderland ended high-flying Leeds’ seven-game unbeaten run at the Stadium of Light.The younger brother of Real Madrid and England superstar Jude scored the fourth goal of his fledgling career to eke out a 1-0 victory over Daniel Farke’s third-placed side, who slipped 10 points behind new EFL Championship leaders Ipswich.It ...Full Story »

Newport head coach Graham Coughlan believes his team learned their lesson as they defeated Vanarama National League side Barnet 4-1.After conceding late at Rodney Parade in the first game, the south Wales outfit settled the replay by netting three times in the first 25 minutes.The Sky Bet League Two club now host Eastleigh in the third round of the FA Cup, and Coughlan was pleased with the react...Full Story »

Everton’s second win in four days kept Sean Dyche’s side climbing the Premier League table as a toothless Chelsea found Goodison Park to be as difficult a place as Newcastle in a 2-0 defeat.This may not have had the flourish of Thursday, when the hosts scored three goals in the last 11 minutes, but the manner of victory would have been no less pleasing to the Toffees boss.Having kept...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield understands fans’ frustration with his Wycombe side but insists they are not “desperate” for results.Taylor Perry’s brilliant long-range strike earned Shrewsbury a 1-0 win and left Wanderers winless in eight League One games.Bloomfield said: “I understand there will be criticism from the fans and rightly so because of the results. I’m in a resu...Full Story »

Kieran McKenna believes Ipswich’s 2-0 victory at Sky Bet Championship play-off contenders Middlesbrough was the result of a “complete” away day performance.The Tractor Boys scored a goal in each half to secure a third straight win and stay a point behind leaders Leicester – even though goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky had to make a few important saves.Ipswich are also 18 points c...Full Story »

Norwich head coach David Wagner said his side needed to find a more ruthless edge after being held to a frustrating goalless draw by Preston at Carrow Road.The Canaries were on the front foot for long periods against a side who had lost their three previous games but could find no way through a determined rearguard.“The feeling in the dressing room right now is one of frustration because I...Full Story »

Accrington remain outside the League Two play-Off positions after playing out a goalless draw with Doncaster in driving rain.Rovers overcame Stanley in the FA Cup first round but, despite dominating the chances, the Reds could not avenge that defeat.Doncaster came close in the second minute when George Broadbent’s cross found Tom Nixon at the far post, but he was off target.Tommy Rowe head...Full Story »

A goal in each half earned Ipswich a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough to keep Kieran McKenna’s side on the tails of leaders Leicester.The Tractor Boys impressed at the Riverside even though goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky had to make a few good second-half saves to prevent Boro from scoring.Conor Chaplin’s eighth of the season nine minutes before half-time was followed by substitute Omari Hutchin...Full Story »

Norwich were frustrated by a determined rearguard action from Preston as a hard-fought Championship encounter at Carrow Road ended goalless.The visitors, who were on a run of three successive defeats, showed plenty of spirit against a Norwich side who had won three of their previous four games and just about deserved their share of the spoils.For all their possession Norwich only threatened spor...Full Story »

CINDY KIMBERLY stole the show at the British Fashion Awards in a daring outfit. The model, who is dating Dele Alli, was pictured on the red carpet at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Cindy was pictured wearing a dazzling white top and skirt combo, with beads in her hair. The 25-year-old's outfit showed off her toned her midriff while she also appeared to ditch her bra for the glam event. S...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino puts Chelsea’s ill-discipline down to the close-season change of rules with the Blues leading the Premier League for yellow cards this season.Chelsea have amassed 47 yellow and three red cards, following the dismissal of Malo Gusto against Aston Villa in September and both Reece James and Conor Gallagher being sent off in their last two games.Pochettino highlighted how ...Full Story »