Stevenage manager Steve Evans was keen to play down a fracas in the tunnel between the two teams during half-time of his side’s 1-0 victory over Gillingham.Referee Carl Boyeson’s whistle could be heard being blown inside the tunnel after backroom staff from both sides squared up for what Evans’ counterpart at Gillingham, Neil Harris, described as a ‘frank exchange of view...Full Story »

Free-scoring Lawrence Shankland hit a first-half double as Hearts made it eight Edinburgh derbies in a row unbeaten with a 3-0 home win over Hibernian.The striker, recently appointed captain following serious injury to Craig Gordon, made it six goals in his four games since the World Cup break and took his tally for the season to 18 with a clinical finish and a penalty before half-time.Hibs impr...Full Story »

Dagenham moved to the edge of the National League play-off places as Josh Walker’s late goal secured a 1-0 win at struggling Maidstone.The Daggers won by the same scoreline against the Stones on Boxing Day but had to wait until six minutes from time to make the breakthrough when Walker headed in Myles Weston’s cross.Walker thought he had put the visitors in front in the 28th minute, ...Full Story »

Two screamers from Dutchman Ian Maatsen enabled Championship table-toppers Burnley to kick-off their New Year with a sixth win in a row as they completed the double over Swansea in a 2-1 win at the Swansea.com Stadium.Burnley’s energetic high press forced Swansea into some errors, and it was Vincent Kompany’s side who bossed the early exchanges. Not many teams get better possession s...Full Story »

Marquinhos closing in on new PSG contract Marquinhos confirms negotiations for his new contract with PSG are now very advanced: “Yes, talks are progressing well”, told L’Équipe. 🔴🔵🇧🇷 #PSGLength of the contract, one of the final steps before it will be signed — 2026 or 2027. pic.twitter.com/TSNI41Pilc— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 1, 2023 ...Full Story »

Arsenal transfer news: Mykhaylo Mudryk is claimed to have agreed a five-year contract Arsenal have agreed a contract with top transfer target Mykhaylo Mudryk, according to reports. The Ukraine international is claimed to have given the green light to a five-year deal. Mikel Arteta has prioritised the signing of Mudryk in the January transfer window. The Premier League leaders have already seen...Full Story »

Football WAG Izabel Goulart has stunned her followers with a snap of her sizzling bum while tanning on a scorching beach. Goulart, who is the sex-mad fiancee of German goalkeeper Kevin Trapp, has travelled to the tropical island of St. Barts to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. It comes after she cheered on her partner in Qatar as Germany crashed out of the World Cup group stages. But the ...Full Story »

A PETITION calling for Manchester City star Julian Alvarez to split up with his girlfriend has reached 20,000 signatures. Alvarez recently returned to the UK following his World Cup win with Argentina last month. And while celebrating the incredible achievement his partner Emilia Ferrero infuriated some Argentina fans. Emilia prevented Alvarez from posing for a photo with a group of adoring...Full Story »

Rob Edwards expressed his delight as Luton moved into the play-off places after coming from behind to beat Huddersfield 2-1.The Hatters secured a third successive victory under new boss Edwards in only his fourth game in charge, as they moved up to fifth in the Sky Bet Championship.Duane Holmes scored an early opener for the Terriers, who were also in pursuit of a third win in a row in their que...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray hailed the impact of forward Ross Stewart after the Scottish striker earned his side a point in a 1-1 draw at 10-man Blackpool.Stewart’s ninth goal of the season cancelled out Shayne Lavery’s opener for the Seasiders to leave Michael Appleton’s side without a win in nine matches and 22nd in the Championship.The point keeps Sunderland in the final pl...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher was delighted as his side swept to a 3-1 home win over MK Dons to soar seven points clear at the League One summit.On-loan Swansea playmaker Morgan Whittaker set up first-half goals for James Wilson and Niall Ennis before making it 3-1 in the second period, with Nathan Holland having briefly restored parity for the visitors in the 19th minute.“It’s a b...Full Story »

Port Vale boss Darrell Clarke hailed his side’s mentality after making a ‘great start to the new year’ with a late comeback victory at struggling Forest Green.Rovers took a second-minute lead through Kyle McAllister’s first goal for the club and they held that advantage until the 86th minute when Mipo Odubeko levelled for Vale.The visitors then took full advantage of 14 m...Full Story »

Port Vale scored three late goals to claim a 3-1 comeback victory over Forest Green that leaves Rovers at the foot of the League One table.In a breathless game, Kyle McAllister’s first ever goal for Rovers handed Ian Burchnall’s side the lead inside two minutes.However, Darrell Clarke’s Port Vale responded after the break to claim victory thanks to goals from Mipo Odubeko, Elli...Full Story »

Tom Bradshaw’s double helped Millwall climb into the Championship play-off places with a comfortable 3-0 win over relegation-threatened Rotherham.The Lions striker took just four minutes to get the hosts off to a New Year flier before Cameron Humphreys’ own goal and Bradshaw’s late second capped a miserable afternoon for the Millers.The home side dominated the opening period af...Full Story »

Aaron Collins was on the scoresheet again as Bristol Rovers started the new year with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Cheltenham at the Memorial Stadium.Looking to bounce back from successive losses, Joey Barton’s side took the lead after 25 minutes when Collins clipped home a delightful Sam Finley through ball for his 13th league goal of the campaign.Collins then turned provider as Rovers ...Full Story »

Luton’s promotion push continued as they came from behind to beat Huddersfield 2-1.The Terriers looked set to continue their revival on the back of two consecutive victories at the end of 2022 when Duane Holmes handed the hosts an early lead.However, the Hatters levelled shortly before the interval through Amari’i Bell’s effort, which Michal Helik came agonisingly close to clea...Full Story »

Star striker Ross Stewart scored for the fourth game running as Sunderland came from behind to clinch a battling 1-1 draw at 10-man Blackpool.Stewart has struggled with injury so far this season but is reportedly attracting interest from Premier League Brentford after his sublime run of form this term.The Scottish hitman’s ninth goal of the season cancelled out Shayne Lavery’s opener...Full Story »

Blackburn head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was pleased his depleted side bounced back from consecutive Championship defeats to beat Cardiff 1-0.There was not much between the two sides in a scrappy encounter, summed up by Bradley Dack’s winner in the 48th minute which found the bottom left corner via a wicked deflection.It was reward for their endeavour, though Cardiff will rue Mark Harris and...Full Story »

Bradley Dack scored the winner as Blackburn defeated struggling Cardiff 1-0 to end a run of back-to-back Championship defeats.The midfielder’s 48th-minute strike had more than an element of fortune about it, finding the back of the net via a huge deflection to give him his fourth of the campaign.It gave third-placed Rovers a much-needed win after a run of five defeats in seven and was just...Full Story »

ASTON VILLA are keeping an eye on Jordan Pickford’s contract issues — as they brace themselves for offers for World Cup winner Emi Martinez. England goalkeeper Pickford, 28, has yet to settle a new deal at Everton and that has alerted his admirers. Jordan Pickford is on Aston Villa's radar Those, of course, include Chelsea — as we first revealed in November. But Villa are k...Full Story »