Graham Alexander says Bradford did not get their just rewards for a dominant performance at Crewe, for whom Chris Long’s first-half penalty proved decisive in a 1-0 home win.The Railwaymen were indebted to two stunning saves from young keeper Tom Booth which thwarted Andy Cook and Jonathan Tomkinson in the closing minutes. Cook also had a second-half set-piece header chalked off for offsid...Full Story »

Graham Alexander was pleased with Bradford’s character as they fought back to salvage a 2-2 draw with Morecambe.The Bantams, who had won their previous six games in all competitions, trailed 2-0 at half-time at Valley Parade.But Clarke Oduor and Brad Halliday scored in the second half to rescue a point.Boss Alexander said: “Over the course of a season you’re going to be challen...Full Story »

Graham Alexander believes the full force of Bradford’s brimming confidence carried them through to a fourth straight league triumph after battling back to beat Doncaster.The Bantams shook off the blow of falling behind to Joe Ironside’s early strike to coast to a 3-1 win at the Eco-Power Stadium, with Andy Cook scoring twice and Tyler Smith also finding the net.And Alexander was deli...Full Story »

Bottom side Livingston wasted the chance to pick up a much-needed cinch Premiership win against Kilmarnock after Bruce Anderson missed a late penalty.The Lions struggled to penetrate in a hard-fought encounter and Anderson failed to capitalise from 12 yards in the 82nd minute after Stuart Findlay was penalised for handball.The only consolation for Livingston was that the draw at least stopped th...Full Story »

The right-back has been one of the best full-backs in Europe during the current campaign, producing six goals and a further nine assists across all competitions. This has caught the attention of Liverpool and Arsenal, reports 90min, and the Premier League against could make a move in 2024. Frimpong has a contract at Leverkusen until 2028 but that contains a €40m release clause, which i...Full Story »

Graham Alexander hailed his “committed” Bradford side they cruised past struggling Forest Green with a 3-0 League Two victory.Goals from Matt Platt, Andy Cook, and Jamie Walker sealed victory before Bradford’s Ash Taylor was given a straight red card in stoppage time.The heavy defeat leaves Forest Green three points adrift of Tranmere, who occupy the place outside the relegatio...Full Story »

Bradford made it back-to-back League Two wins under new boss Graham Alexander with a 3-0 away win at struggling Forest Green.Goals from Matt Platt, Andy Cook, and Jamie Walker sealed victory before Ash Taylor was given a straight red card for the visitors in second-half stoppage-time.Bradford led early on through Platt after he glanced home an Ash Taylor header back across the goal following a c...Full Story »

Graham Alexander thought Bradford were good value for his first league win in charge after they beat Accrington 1-0.Tyler Smith’s well-taken goal in the second half – the striker’s third in four games under the new manager – proved enough to end the Yorkshire side’s four-match losing streak.Alexander, who had lost both of his previous league outings, said: “We...Full Story »

Trent Alexander-Arnold cancelled out Erling Haaland’s 50th Premier League goal as Liverpool grabbed a point against champions and title rivals Manchester City on Saturday.The England international struck 10 minutes from the end of a tight encounter at the Etihad Stadium after Haaland’s landmark strike looked like extending City’s record home winning run.City had won their previ...Full Story »

Graham Alexander’s first game in charge of Bradford ended in a 2-1 home defeat at the hands of in-form Barrow.A late goal from George Ray extended the Bluebirds’ unbeaten run to seven games and ensured Alexander’s reign got off to a losing start.Barely 30 seconds had gone when Dom Telford fired home low following Kian Spence’s smart cross for the visitors.Minutes later Br...Full Story »

Graham Alexander questioned the “resilience” of his misfiring MK Dons players and their desire to improve after their winless run hit eight Sky Bet League Two matches with a dramatic 2-2 draw against Barrow.Emile Acquah’s stunning late leveller salvaged a point for the visitors at Stadium MK as the hosts threw away a 2-0 lead in stoppage time.Max Dean’s first-half double ...Full Story »

Emile Acquah’s stunning late strike salvaged a dramatic 2-2 draw for Barrow at MK Dons to heap more pressure on under-fire boss Graham Alexander.The Barrow striker curled home a brilliant leveller in the fifth minute of stoppage time after Ben Whitfield had pulled one back for Pete Wild’s side just two minutes earlier.Max Dean’s first-half double looked to have set the Dons on ...Full Story »

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has been forced to withdraw from Sweden's squad for this month's internationals because of injury. WHAT HAPPENED? A knee injury forced Isak off early in Newcastle's recent Premier League draw with West Ham. He still linked up with Sweden ahead of the upcoming home friendly against Moldova and Euro 2024 qualifier in Belgium, with medical staff carrying o...Full Story »

Oxford City moved out of the National League relegation zone with a 3-0 victory over Fylde.Josh Parker powered home a penalty after 30 minutes to open the scoring.Parker went close to a second with a fizzing free-kick that cannoned off the crossbar.Substitute Olly Sanderson struck twice in the final 10 minutes to secure the three points, while Fylde’s best chance saw Nick Haughton’s ...Full Story »

MK Dons boss Graham Alexander felt all his side lacked was the killer touch after they failed to score for a second successive game in a 0-0 draw at Walsall.The visitors created the better chances throughout and Walsall goalkeeper Owen Evans made three fine saves from Ellis Harrison, including a point-blank stop to thwart a spectacular overhead kick.Mo Eisa wasted a golden opportunity right at t...Full Story »

Alexander Isak fired Newcastle into the Carabao Cup fourth round at the expense of Manchester City.The Sweden international struck eight minutes after the break to seal a 1-0 victory for the Magpies – their first over City in any competition in 11 attempts – in front of a crowd of 51,692 at St James Park.Their place in the draw was reward for a dogged display by a team featuring 10 c...Full Story »

Graham Alexander hit out at his MK Dons side for a lack of commitment in the first half of their 2-1 home defeat to Stockport.Former Dons player Louie Barry scored his fifth goal of the season for the visitors before the home side equalised through Mo Eisa.Stockport went back in front on the stroke of half-time though through Nick Powell and this time there was no way back for the hosts.Alexande...Full Story »

Graham Alexander marvelled at the rapid progress of his MK Dons side after they held on for a point against unbeaten Notts County.Alexander landed the League Two Manager of the Month award for August after a pleasing start to his Dons tenure and remains unbeaten on home soil after a 1-1 draw with the Magpies.Daniel Harvie fired the hosts ahead, but they invited pressure late on after Kyle Camero...Full Story »

England duo Jack Grealish and Trent Alexander-Arnold have been ruled out of the team's upcoming games because of injuries. The English FA said Monday that the two players had withdrawn from the squad because of "injuries sustained prior to camp." No replacements were set to be called up. Alexander-Arnold was substituted during Liverpool's win over Aston Villa on Sunday, while Grealish misse...Full Story »

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson hailed Joachim Andersen’s “colossus” performance after the Dane’s late equaliser secured a 1-1 draw against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.Kevin Schade’s stunning opener was cancelled out by Andersen in the 76th minute as both Brentford and Palace shared the spoils for a fifth consecutive time in the Premier League.Hodgso...Full Story »