Russell Martin hailed his Swansea history-makers after dismantling Cardiff 4-0 in the South Wales derby and said he had never felt as emotional in his managerial career.Swansea secured the first league double in 110 years of local rivalry as a Michael Obafemi brace bookended Ben Cabango and Hannes Wolf goals.Martin’s men had beaten Cardiff 3-0 at home in October and, although this was a co...Full Story »

Reading interim manager Paul Ince insists his side deserved more than a point after they were held to a 1-1 draw by relegation rivals Barnsley at Oakwell.Josh Laurent scored for the second game running to save the Royals from a crucial defeat and keep the gap between themselves and the Reds to five points.Carlton Morris’ opener in the fifth minute looked set to be the difference between th...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola has told his Manchester City players they must thrive under the pressure being put on them by Liverpool as they fight to retain their Premier League crown.City cruised to a 2-0 win over Burnley on Saturday which was more comfortable than the scoreline suggested, but needed the three points after Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Watford at lunchtime had sent Jurgen Klopp’s s...Full Story »

Joey Barton heaped praise on Sam Finley after the midfielder’s spectacular goal helped Bristol Rovers battle back to beat Bradford 2-1 and boost the Pirates’ push for automatic promotion.The home side, having had several chances to take the lead in the first half, were caught cold immediately after half-time when Dion Pereira shot Bradford in front from inside the box.But Finley&rsqu...Full Story »

Derby manager Wayne Rooney admits he wants his team to “play on the edge” despite witnessing a sixth red card of the season in the 1-0 win over Preston.Max Bird was sent off early in the second half after Preston had been reduced to 10 men before the interval.Tom Lawrence got the better of Liam Lindsay, who hauled him down just outside the area when the Wales international was about ...Full Story »

Josh Laurent rescued a point for Reading as they drew 1-1 with relegation rivals Barnsley at Oakwell.Carlton Morris’ fifth-minute strike put Poya Asbaghi’s men into a early lead, but the Royals refused to give up and levelled when Laurent calmly slotted the ball past goalkeeper Brad Collins.Coming into the game on the back of impressive results against Bournemouth and Blackburn, Read...Full Story »

Bolton boss Ian Evatt was left seething after Wigan were allowed to keep 11 men on the field for the duration of Saturday’s 1-1 Sky Bet League One draw at the DW Stadium.James McClean had given Wigan a seventh-minute lead, but was then cautioned for bringing down Wanderers winger Oladapo Afolayan.Moments before half-time, McClean again felled Afolayan, only for referee Samuel Barrott to de...Full Story »

Swansea made South Wales derby history by thrashing Cardiff 4-0 to secure the first league double in 110 years of the fixture.A Michael Obafemi brace and goals from Ben Cabango and Hannes Wolf rewarded Swansea’s supremacy in this one-sided Sky Bet Championship contest in the Welsh capital.It was a particularly sweet moment for Wales defender Cabango, who was born and raised just a few mile...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper praised Brennan Johnson’s attitude after his double helped them to a stunning 4-1 win over Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.Johnson’s brace – the second of which came after a dreadful goalkeeping error from Dan Grimshaw – and efforts from Philip Zinckernagel and Sam Surridge handed the visitors the points.And Cooper praised the Welshman&...Full Story »

Jon Dadi Bodvarsson headed an 83rd-minute equaliser to hand Bolton a point from a 1-1 draw at Sky Bet League One promotion-chasers Wigan.The home side had been utterly dominant in the opening half, with James McClean putting them ahead inside seven minutes.But Will Keane – who had already seen a ‘goal’ disallowed – Callum Lang and McClean were unable to make the most of f...Full Story »

The England WAGs will have some competition in the stands England have learned their group stage opponents for the 2022 World Cup - USA, Iran, and one of either Scotland, Wales or Ukraine. And as the Three Lions attempt to end 56 years of hurt, all eyes will be on Gareth Southgate's side. But they may be some special supporters in the stands for England and their opponents in Qatar. Daily Sta...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp has hit out at the Football Association for the travel chaos facing Liverpool and Manchester City fans ahead of their FA Cup semi-final. Thousands of supporters have been left facing long and complicated journeys to Wembley for the tie, after it emerged that there were no direct trains to London from either Liverpool or Manchester due to scheduled engineering works over the Easte...Full Story »

Huddersfield manager Carlos Corberan admitted he sacrificed his team’s passing game to gain a vital 1-0 win at 10-man Hull.The Terriers boss directed his team to pump more crosses into the home box than would normally be the case as the visitors attempted to break down a stubborn Tigers defence that had been reduced to 10 men by Tom Eaves’ red card in first-half stoppage time.It was ...Full Story »

Newly-crowned cinch Scottish League Two champions Kelty Hearts had to settle for a point after a 1-1 draw with Edinburgh at Ainslie Park.The visitors, who clinched the title with a win over Stenhousemuir last weekend, led through a brilliant flick and volley from Jamie Barjonas in the 48th minute.Alfie Agyeman could have increased Kelty’s lead on the hour but he was denied by a brilliant s...Full Story »

Cardiff could recall on-loan midfielder Alfie Doughty for Saturday’s south Wales derby at home to Swansea in the Sky Bet Championship.Doughty returns to contention after being ineligible to face parent club Stoke last time out.Bluebirds boss Steve Morison has reported no fresh selection concerns following the 2-1 win over the Potters on March 16.Midfielder Rubin Colwill is pushing for a st...Full Story »

Edinson Cavani will miss Manchester United’s home match against Leicester on Saturday after picking up a fresh injury problem while on international duty.Ralf Rangnick said he expected the 35-year-old, who has played only three times since January, to miss a further two weeks after the setback.Luke Shaw, who was missing with Covid-19 prior to the international break, is expected to be fit ...Full Story »

Barcelona club directors Mateu Alemany and Jordi Cruyff met with Antonio Rudiger's advisor, Sahr Senesie, on Wednesday evening to discuss the Chelsea defender's potential arrival to the Camp Nou as a free agent this summer. Sky Sport Germany captured images of Barca football director Alemany and the club's international scouting director Cruyff meeting Senesie, who is also Rudiger's stepbrother...Full Story »

Barnsley manager Poya Asbaghi remains without forward Cauley Woodrow for the visit of Reading.Woodrow has been sidelined with a knee injury since December and although he is nearing a return, Saturday’s game will be too soon for the 27-year-old.Defender Aapo Halme is also out for another two weeks after suffering a reaction to his recent injury in training.Striker Victor Adeboyejo (cheekbo...Full Story »

Plymouth will be without leading scorer Ryan Hardie when they host promotion rivals Oxford due to injury.The forward, who has netted 16 league goals this season, picked up a thigh strain during last Saturday’s defeat to Ipswich and has been ruled out for three weeks.Hardie’s absence could provide an opportunity for Jordan Garrick, who replaced the former Rangers player at Portman Roa...Full Story »

LUIS SUAREZ spookily predicted his World Cup qualifying brilliance all the way back in NOVEMBER. The former Liverpool and Barcelona forward scored the opening goal in Uruguay's crucial 2-0 win over Chile on Tuesday - netting a beautiful overhead kick. Suarez scored a sensational overhead kick against ChileCredit: Reuters Suarez's message back in November read "We are entering the SUAREZ ZONE"...Full Story »