AFC Wimbledon boss Mark Robinson was full of praise for his side after a second-half stoppage-time goal from Ayoub Assal clinched all three points in a seven-goal thriller against Morecambe at the Mazuma Stadium.Anthony Hartigan gave the Dons an early lead before Cole Stockton and Shane McLoughlin put the home team ahead with two early second-half goals.Ethan Chislett made it 2-2 with a right-fo...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou insisted he was “as surprised as anyone” when Dominic McKay departed as Celtic chief executive on Friday.McKay had only officially taken over from Peter Lawwell on July 1 but the Parkhead club cited “personal reasons” for him stepping down, with Celtic’s Director of Legal and Football Affairs, Michael Nicholson, appointed as acting chief executive o...Full Story »

Nigel Pearson insists his long wait for a home win as Bristol City boss will soon be over.The 0-0 draw with Preston was the Robins’ 13th successive match without a victory at Ashton Gate, 10 of which have been since Pearson took charge.But after an entertaining game both sides could have won, the experienced manager was keen to stress the positives.“We keep on being reminded about th...Full Story »

Crewe boss David Artell insists his side will continue to grow as they picked up just their second point of the season at fellow strugglers Shrewsbury.Sam Cosgrove put Salop ahead after 19 minutes before Mikael Mandron levelled things up before the break for a Crewe side who had lost their previous four league games without scoring.Both teams had chances to win the game in the closing stages of ...Full Story »

Fleetwood manager Simon Grayson believes their 4-2 win at Rotherham demonstrated his side are finally getting reward for their early-season efforts having opened with four straight defeats.All of those losses were by one goal but strikes from Callum Morton, Ged Garner, Danny Andrew and Callum Camps extended the Cod Army’s unbeaten run to a fourth game in all competitions.They had trailed 2...Full Story »

Barnet and Eastleigh are still seeking their first win of the Vanarama National League season after drawing 1-1 at The Hive.Mason Bloomfield broke the deadlock in the 24th minute, giving the hosts the lead when he finished well to round off good work by David Sesay.Eastleigh came close to an equaliser when Sam Sargeant did well to save from Ben House.The visitors pressed in the second half and i...Full Story »

Sheffield United recorded their first victory of the Championship season in spectacular fashion as they thrashed Peterborough 6-2 at Bramall Lane.Iliman Ndiaye scored two on his full debut, Morgan Gibbs-White struck on his first appearance for the club while Ben Osborn (two) and John Fleck were also on the scoresheet for the rampant Blades.Posh had levelled just before half-time through Jack Mar...Full Story »

Ayr picked up their first win of the cinch Championship season with a 3-1 home victory over fellow strugglers Dunfermline.The Honest Men, under the caretaker leadership of Jim Duffy following the departure of David Hopkin, were quick out of the blocks.Tomi Adeloye opened the scoring in the third minute, providing the right finish after receiving the ball from Daire O’Connor.It was 2-0...Full Story »

Kane Hemmings cancelled out Vadaine Oliver’s opener as Burton and Gillingham battled to a 1-1 draw at the Pirelli Stadium.The Gills started strongly and went in front in the 18th minute, their midfield winning possession back high up the pitch allowing Charlie Kelman to find Oliver who picked out the bottom corner from the edge of the box.Experienced winger Mustapha Carayol was denied at t...Full Story »

Callum Davidson praised his St Johnstone side for a spirited display in their narrow defeat by Rangers.The Perth team are still without a league win after their first five matches of the campaign but the manager was proud of the way they competed as they lost 2-1 to the champions at McDiarmid Park following a sensational 79th-minute strike from James Tavernier.Davidson said: “With all the ...Full Story »

Odsonne Edouard enjoyed a dream debut as Patrick Vieira celebrated his first win as Crystal Palace manager with more success over 10-man Tottenham in a 3-0 victory.Former Arsenal midfielder Vieira had seen his side take just one point from their opening three Premier League games, but Wilfried Zaha’s 76th-minute penalty and a debut double for new signing Edouard in the final 10 minutes ear...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney insisted his bold ‘risk and reward’ policy will continue despite his Derby side giving the ball away for both goals in their 2-0 defeat away to Birmingham.Sloppy passes from Derby enabled Scott Hogan to score the first home goal at St. Andrew’s this season in the 31st minute before Jeremie Bela wrapped up the three points nine minutes from time to send Lee Bowyer&r...Full Story »

Derby’s three-match unbeaten run in the Sky Bet Championship came to an end as Troy Deeney made a winning debut in Birmingham’s 2-0 victory at St Andrew’s.Scott Hogan scored Birmingham’s first home league goal of the season – his 50th in the Championship – before Jeremie Bela sealed the points late on.Striker Deeney, a lifelong Birmingham supporter, came off t...Full Story »

Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira could hand debuts to a number of new signings when Tottenham visit Selhurst Park on Saturday.Will Hughes and Odsonne Edouard joined the club late in the transfer window and are available for selection while summer addition Michael Olise is fit again after a back injury and may be in line for his first appearance.Captain Luka Milivojevic is in contenti...Full Story »

Thorben Hoffmann and Leon Dajaku could be handed debuts for Sunderland in Saturday’s League One clash with Accrington.Keeper Hoffmann and striker Dajaku, who are on loan at the Stadium of Light from Bayern Munich, completed their moves on deadline day and are available to head coach Lee Johnson for the first time.Skipper Corry Evans has missed the last four games with a hamstring injury wh...Full Story »

Arsenal have Thomas Partey available for the first time this season as they welcome fellow early Premier League strugglers Norwich on Saturday.The midfielder has been absent with an ankle injury, but his return to fitness is timely given Mohamed Elneny (hamstring) is out and Granit Xhaka is banned following his red card at Manchester City.Central defensive pair Ben White (Covid) and Gabriel Maga...Full Story »

Wigan boss Leam Richardson could include recent signings Joe Bennett, Jason Kerr and Curtis Tilt in his squad for Saturday’s Sky Bet League One clash with Doncaster.The defensive trio joined the Latics on transfer deadline day.On-loan Preston midfielder Tom Bayliss is another hoping for a league debut, having played in the midweek Papa John’s Trophy match against Wolves Under-21s aft...Full Story »

Bristol City boss Nigel Pearson is selecting from strength for the Robbins’ Sky Bet Championship clash with Preston.Only Tommy Conway is definitely ruled out after a small operation on a long-standing injury that means he will be sidelined for two to three months.Tomas Kalas and Alex Scott are back from international duty and come into contention for the Ashton Gate showdown.“We&rsqu...Full Story »

Ipswich pair George Edmundson and Christian Walton could make their debuts in the home game against Bolton.Defender Edmundson, signed from Rangers in July, has recovered from a hamstring injury and goalkeeper Walton, on loan from Brighton, is also hoping to feature.Kyle Edwards will miss out due to a knock and fellow winger Bersant Celina is not match fit after rejoining Ipswich from Dijon.Anoth...Full Story »

CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN will reportedly undergo a medical examination next month in the hope of returning to training. Gazzetta dello Sport claims Eriksen will have a crucial check-up to determine whether he can potentially play in the future, just three months after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch during Denmark's Euro 2020 clash with Finland. Christian Eriksen will find out next month if h...Full Story »