Forward Alex Gilbert could make his first League Two start for Swindon when they host Port Vale.The loan signing from Brentford made his full debut in Tuesday’s Papa John’s Trophy win over Arsenal Under-21s, having been a second-half substitute in last weekend’s 1-1 draw at Stevenage.Mohammad Dabre marked his debut with a goal in the midweek victory and he could be rewarded wit...Full Story »

Shane Ferguson admitted he could hardly have scripted things better as he marked his 50th appearance for Northern Ireland with a wonder strike that saw off Estonia 1-0 in a friendly.The 30-year-old revealed he had been battling injury in the build-up to the game but he came off the bench in the second half and settled an otherwise largely drab encounter by rifling a shot into the top right corne...Full Story »

Shane Ferguson marked his 50th cap for Northern Ireland with a wonder strike as they edged out Estonia 1-0 in a friendly.For 75 minutes the two sides played out a largely drab affair in Tallinn but second-half substitute Ferguson changed that when he lashed home a left-footed strike from 30 yards to spark jubilant celebrations.It made it two wins out of two for Ian Baraclough’s side this w...Full Story »

Alex Hunt netted a stunning stoppage-time free-kick as Grimsby came from two goals down to beat 10-man Barnet 4-3 in a National League thriller at Blundell Park.John McAtee converted a fifth-minute penalty, awarded for handball, before squandering a fine chance to double Town’s tally when he fired wide on the half-hour mark.The visitors made him pay three minutes later, Serhat Tasdemir lev...Full Story »

Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson hit out at West Brom counterpart Valerien Ismael following a stormy end to their Championship clash.The Baggies continued their unbeaten start to the league campaign thanks to a last-gasp Semi Ajayi strike that broke the hearts of their hosts.The defender, making his first start of the season, struck in the fourth minute of stoppage time when he tapped in his...Full Story »

Ronaldo joined La Liga giants Madrid in 2009, but the move only happened because the superstar made a gentleman's agreement with legendary Manchester United manager Ferguson Real Madrid were reportedly able to poach Cristiano Ronaldo after the superstar made a gentleman’s agreement with legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Ronaldo became a star with Manchester United after moving to Old ...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Graham Alexander hailed Liam Grimshaw’s contribution as his side came from behind to win 2-1 at Livingston.Grimshaw scored his first professional goal to add to Tony Watt’s strike earlier in the second half.Livingston had gone in front through Alan Forrest but ended up slumping to their third straight Scottish Premiership defeat.Grimshaw had only recently returned ...Full Story »

Harrogate boss Simon Weaver believes match-winning midfielder Alex Pattison is hungry for goals.Town’s summer signing made it three goals from two games, having arrived at Wetherby Road without appearing on the scoresheet in his first 67 outings at Football League level.Pattison’s second-half brace cancelled out Offrande Zanzala’s 17th-minute opener for Barrow as Harrogate mark...Full Story »

Tranmere failed to score for the third league game in a row as Alex Fisher gave Newport a 1-0 win at Prenton Park.Newport’s Joe Day was the busier goalkeeper in the first half and had to be alert to prevent a freak own goal when Sam Foley’s low cross looped goalwards off defender Priestley Farquharson.Rovers should have led when Liam Feeney broke from deep but saw his pull-back side-...Full Story »

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette did not feature in Arsenal's Premier League defeat to Brentford with rumours suggesting the pair could be on the way out the club Arsenal duo Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette missed the loss to Brentford having both tested positive for Covid, the Gunners have confirmed. The pair missed the opening day loss with speculation soon...Full Story »

Newcastle United are the latest club to be linked with Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The 27-year-old struggled for playing time at Anfield last season. Southampton have been linked with a loan move for their academy product. According to Italian publication Calciomercato, the Magpies are also taking an interest in the former England man. It remains to be seen whether Jurgen...Full Story »

Boss Alex Revell hailed goalkeeper Joseph Anang after the West Ham loanee’s penalty shootout heroics powered League Two Stevenage into the second round of the EFL Cup at the expense of Championship neighbours Luton.Both sides scored within the first five minutes of the game, with Stevenage going ahead through last season’s top scorer Elliott List in the second minute, only for Luton ...Full Story »

Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson admitted he was “embarrassed” by their 4-0 thrashing by Plymouth and says his side must “toughen up”.League One Argyle eased into the second round for the fourth straight season thanks to a double from Ryan Hardie and goals from fellow strikers Luke Jephcott and Panutche Camara against their Championship opponents.Posh announced the si...Full Story »

Alex Revell admits his Stevenage players struggled to deal with the opening-day pressure after they beat Barrow 1-0 in Sky Bet League Two at a rocking Lamex Stadium.Jake Reeves’ goal moments after half-time secured the points for Revell’s hosts as Barrow boss Mark Cooper was dealt a blow in his first game in charge.Boro were at far from their fluent best in front of their returning s...Full Story »

Defender Alex Baptiste snatched a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser to earn Sky Bet League One new boys Bolton a thrilling 3-3 draw with managerless MK Dons.Substitute Hiram Boateng appeared to seal a comeback win for the Dons who led 1-0, trailed 2-1 and then levelled with 23 minutes remaining.Instead, in the final extra minute, veteran Baptiste converted from close range to earn the home side d...Full Story »

JAMES MADDISON and girlfriend Kennedy Alexa are celebrating the birth of their first child Leo Cruz. The Leicester midfielder, 24, welcomed his son in an Instagram post, sharing a snap of Leo who was born on Saturday. James Maddison celebrated the birth of his first child on Instagram Maddison wrote: "Leo Cruz Maddison 31/07/21. Welcome to the world son. I love you with all my heart. Kennedy ...Full Story »

Trent Alexander-Arnold has signed a new four-year contract at Anfield. Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold has signed a bumper new contract with the club, which will keep him at Anfield until 2025. The deal outlines the player and the club's commitment to each other, after the flying Liverpool-born right-back spent well over a decade working through the youth ranks. The 22-year-old has been...Full Story »

Lewis Ferguson was a post’s width away from a hat-trick as Aberdeen treated their fans to a new European glory night on their return to Pittodrie.The midfielder enjoyed his first game playing alongside former Celtic skipper Scott Brown, hitting the post from 25 yards before netting a penalty and succeeding with another long-range strike in a 5-1 victory over BK Hacken.Andy Considine had he...Full Story »

Trent forced off injured After all the speculation about Trent Alexander Arnold's inclusion in England's 26 man squad for Euro2020, the decision has been taken out of Gareth Southgate's hands. The England manager revealed that he had spoken to the defender "three weeks ago" to assure him of his place in the squad, but the Liverpool full-back was forced off with an innocuous-looking injury la...Full Story »

The England right-back limped off the pitch during the 1-0 friendly win over Austria on Wednesday night. England manager Gareth Southgate has provided an update on the injury Trent Alexander-Arnold picked up against Austria. Alexander-Arnold limped off the pitch in the closing stages of the 1-0 friendly win at the Riverside Stadium on Wednesday night. The 22-year-old signalled to Southgate and...Full Story »