Ruben Selles saluted his red-hot Reading young guns after a stunning 4-0 Carabao Cup win over Millwall at The Den.Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan’s double and late strikes from Charlie Savage and Mamadi Camara fired the League One side to a shock victory against their misfiring Championship opponents in the competition’s opening round.Former Southampton boss Selles picked a youthful side with a...Full Story »

Xisco Munoz celebrated his first win as Sheffield Wednesday manager as they beat Stockport 4-1 on penalties after Tyreeq Bakinson levelled for the home side deep into time added on to make it 1-1 and force a Carabao Cup shoot-out.Stockport’s Paddy Madden struck in the 16th minute with a fine finish, meeting Akil Wright’s cross with a volley and sending the ball into the roof of the n...Full Story »

Notts County manager Luke Williams has challenged his players to produce a response following the disappointment of crashing out of the Carabao Cup at home to Lincoln.The Magpies were dumped out of with goals in either half from Sean Roughan and Lasse Sorensen and finished with 10 men following a red card for Aden Baldwin.County’s return to league football had ended in a 5-1 thrashing at S...Full Story »

Mansfield turned on the style to see off Grimsby 2-0 in the Carabao Cup first round and delighted Stags boss Nigel Clough believes a team could be in for a real hiding if they can reproduce that form.Lucas Akins netted a 27th-minute penalty in a one-sided first half and Rhys Oates added a crucial second on 55 minutes.But it could have been many more and Clough said: “I think you can see al...Full Story »

Michael Carrick praised his Middlesbrough side’s control as they ran out 3-2 winners over 10-man Huddersfield in the Carabao Cup first round.Kian Harratt gave Huddersfield an early lead but they had Jaheim Headley sent off in the 13th minute.And Boro took full advantage with goals from Samuel Silvera, Isiah Jones and Riley McGree before Kyle Hudlin’s late consolation.Carrick said: &l...Full Story »

New Swansea boss Michael Duff revealed the club are talking to star striker Joel Piroe to try to entice him to extend his stay at the club.The Dutchman is out of contract next summer and gave Duff a first-hand look at what he can do by scoring two of his side’s goals in a 3-0 demolition of League One side Northampton in the first round of the Carabao Cup.“We haven’t received a ...Full Story »

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell was delighted with the second-half response from his side as they reached the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 2-1 win over Sky Bet League Two club Crawley.After falling behind in controversial circumstances – former Plymouth and Torquay striker Klaidi Lolos headed in from a corner when Exeter were down to 10 men and trying to make a substitution – ...Full Story »

Stoke boss Alex Neil reserved special praise for 16-year-old debutant Sol Sidibe following their 2-1 win over West Brom in the Carabao Cup.A first-half own goal from Josh Griffiths and calm finish from Andre Vidigal – either side of Brandon Thomas-Asante’s second-half leveller – saw the Potters progress to round two.Sidibe, son of club icon Mamady, was deservedly named man of t...Full Story »

Rotherham boss Matt Taylor was pleased to see his side shake off their weekend hammering at Stoke with a 4-2 Carabao Cup penalty shootout victory over Morecambe.The Millers were thumped 4-1 in their Championship opener and boss Taylor said his side were “shell-shocked” in an opening 25 minutes against the League Two side where they fell behind to Michael Mellon’s clinical finis...Full Story »

Wycombe manager Matt Bloomfield praised the impact of his substitutes after they helped see off MK Dons in the first round of the Carabao Cup.Brandon Hanlan struck the opener for the League One Chairboys deep into the second half before setting up the second for Chris Forino after the visitors had to endure an uncomfortable first 45 minutes at Stadium MK.Bloomfield said: “We had to abandon...Full Story »

Juninho Bacuna scored twice as Birmingham cruised into the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 win at Cheltenham.The Curacao international’s first goal was a heavily deflected shot in the 24th minute which flew past goalkeeper Luke Southwood off defender Liam Smith after efforts from Keshi Anderson and Koji Miyoshi were blocked.Miyoshi was tripped by former Birmingham defender ...Full Story »

Derby County crashed to a second home defeat in four days after Jake Beesley grabbed a brace to give Blackpool a 2-0 Carabao Cup win at Pride Park.Blackpool outplayed Derby in the first half and although the home side were better in the second, there was no way back.The visitors went ahead in the seventh minute when Derby’s defence failed to deal with a cross from the left by James Husband...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday beat Stockport County 4-1 on penalties after Tyreeq Bakinson levelled for the home side deep into time added on to make it 1-1 and force a Carabao Cup first-round shoot-out.Stockport’s Paddy Madden struck in the 16th minute with a fine finish, meeting Akil Wright’s cross with a volley and sending the ball into the roof of the net.Anthony Musaba looked certain to l...Full Story »

Bradford saw off League Two rivals Accrington 4-1 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes.The Bantams scored all of their spot kicks, with Jack Nolan and Korede Adedoyin unable to convert theirs for Stanley.The first 45 minutes were cagey in terms of goalmouth action.The game burst to life in the first minute of added time when a Harry Lewis goal kick was flicked on to send Alex Patti...Full Story »

Middlesbrough marched into the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 3-2 victory at 10-man Huddersfield.Kian Harratt gave the hosts an early lead but Jaheim Headley’s 13th-minute red card handed Boro the initiative.And goals from Samuel Silvera, Isiah Jones and Riley McGree wrapped up victory for Michael Carrick’s visitors before Kyle Hudlin’s late consolation.Huddersfield led...Full Story »

Swansea’s top scorer of the past two seasons, Joel Piroe, struck twice to give his new boss Michael Duff his first win as the Championship side went safely into the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 3-0 home win over Northampton.The subject of much transfer speculation this summer, Piroe struck in the 10th minute when Wales international Ollie Cooper drove into the Cobblers’ box...Full Story »

Mansfield powered into the Carabao Cup second round for the first time in five years with a convincing 2-0 home win over Grimsby.Mansfield dominated the first half and led through a Lucas Akins penalty on 27 minutes, sending keeper Harvey Cartwright the wrong way after Cartwright had brought Rhys Oates down following a loose touch on a back pass.Early on, Abo Eisa made a brilliant block to deny ...Full Story »

The Rangers legend has found his adrenalin hit in the commentary box — which explains why he is one of the busiest pundits and commentators. He has proved popular working alongside Laura Woods Credit: Instagram @laurawoodsy But McCoist is also one of the most popular, blending sharp and accurate analysis with charm and quick-wit whether on breakfast radio or in the stands. He told SunSp...Full Story »

Southampton have rejected a new offer from Liverpool for midfielder Romeo Lavia. The Reds have offered £46m, including bonuses, for the Belgian - their third proposal of the summer. But Saints have rejected the bid insisting Lavia will not leave for less than £50m, says BBC Sport. Lavia was left on the bench for Southampton's victory over Sheffield Wednesday on Friday night. He j...Full Story »

Juventus are making a move for Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet. Barca have put Lenglet up for sale at €15m after he spent part of last season on-loan at Tottenham. Lenglet is keen to return to London, but Spurs are unhappy with Barca's asking price. Jijantes says Juve have now expressed interest in the Frenchman. The Bianconeri aim to propose a loan deal with the option to buy to ...Full Story »