John Askey felt the occasion got the better of some Hartlepool players as their 2-0 defeat to relegation rivals Crawley left them facing a return to the National League.Victory would have given Pools hope of avoiding the drop, but a brace from Dom Telford left the Red Devils six points ahead of their opponents and six goals better off with two games remaining.Defeat was Pools’ third in a r...Full Story »

Interim Rochdale boss Jim McNulty was “devastated” after his team were relegated following a 1-0 defeat at Stockport.Dale’s 102-year stay in the Football League came to a predictable end after another dismal performance, with Isaac Olaofe scoring the only goal.McNulty said: “First and foremost I’m absolutely devasted.“I just feel so sorry for the fans because ...Full Story »

A delighted Jim Goodwin hailed Dundee United’s dramatic change of fortunes after their latest win over Livingston at Tannadice.The hosts took the lead in the first half through Jamie McGrath and then sealed the 2-0 victory late on thanks to a Steven Fletcher goal.It was the Terrors’ third win in a row and takes them four points clear of bottom side Ross County.However, United boss Go...Full Story »

Alexander King’s early header secured Morton a 1-0 cinch Championship victory over mid-table rivals Raith, who ended the game with nine men.Midfielder King headed home after just 82 seconds and that was enough for Morton to extend their unbeaten league run to four matches.Raith went closest to an equaliser when Lewis Vaughan’s superb long-range effort struck the crossbar early in the...Full Story »

Maidenhead’s fight for National League survival will go to the final day after a 1-1 draw with Barnet.Charlee Adams scored against his former club to cancel out Harry Smith’s late opener for the visitors and the stalemate leaves Maidenhead a place and three points above fourth-bottom Torquay.Barnet sent dangerous balls into the box in the opening stages but the home defenders coped w...Full Story »

Dundee missed the chance to move three points clear at the top of the cinch Championship table with two games remaining after being held 1-1 at Inverness.Lyall Cameron’s second-half opener was cancelled out by Inverness substitute Austin Samuels and Dundee had to settle for a point.That was enough to lift them a point clear of title rivals Queen’s Park, who drew 0-0 at Ayr on Friday ...Full Story »

Aldershot secured National League survival and York are all-but safe after a 2-2 draw at the LNER Community Stadium.Substitute Tyler Frost converted a corner in stoppage time to rescue a point for Shots and maintain their five-point cushion over 21st-placed Torquay, who drew by the same score at Altrincham.The visitors went into the game unbeaten in four and broke the deadlock in the 16th minute...Full Story »

Carlisle boss Paul Simpson was doubly delighted after earning bragging rights over Cumbrian neighbours Barrow with a 1-0 victory.As much as Simpson was pleased to complete the double over his side’s rivals for the first time since 1961, he was understandably more concerned with keeping in touch with third-placed Stevenage in the promotion race.Carlisle are one point behind Steve Evans&rsqu...Full Story »

Cardiff boss Sabri Lamouchi has ordered his players to rest after blaming tiredness for their lacklustre 1-1 draw with Stoke.The Bluebirds remain firmly in the grip of the Sky Bet Championship relegation battle after failing to follow up an excellent 3-1 midweek win at Watford.The Welsh club were lethargic and lacking in ideas for much of the 90 minutes – though Stoke were also very averag...Full Story »

Chris Wilder was keen to accentuate the positives after Watford’s 1-0 defeat at Hull left them six points adrift of the Sky Bet Championship play-offs.Wilder heavily criticised his players following their midweek defeat at home to Cardiff, but felt the Hornets deserved at least a point at the MKM Stadium.Their former midfielder Ozan Tufan scored the winning goal from the penalty spot after...Full Story »

Crawley all-but secured League Two safety with a 2-0 win at the expense of relegation rivals Hartlepool.Pools now trail the Red Devils by six points with six to play for and have a worse goal difference of six.Dom Telford was the saviour for the visitors, his double securing only their second away win of the season.A buoyant and expectant home crowd saw their side be second best as Scott Lindsey...Full Story »

Ipswich continued their march towards the Sky Bet Championship with a 2-0 success that knocked Peterborough out of the play-off places.Kieran McKenna’s men stretched their unbeaten League One run to 16 games with a dominant display from start to finish to stay second.The breakthrough arrived when Nathan Broadhead’s fierce 17th-minute shot was beaten away by Will Norris but Wes Burns ...Full Story »

Watford’s faint hopes of reaching the Sky Bet Championship play-offs suffered another jolt with a 1-0 defeat at Hull.Ozan Tufan’s 25th-minute penalty against his former club condemned Chris Wilder’s side to a second consecutive defeat that now leaves them six points adrift of the top six.Wilder can have no complaints as Watford lacked passion and energy, most notably in the fir...Full Story »

Alfie May’s double fired Cheltenham to a 3-1 derby win over already relegated Forest Green.The result guarantees the Robins’ Sky Bet League One survival as they made it one defeat in their last 10 games, with all the damage done in the first half.May opened the scoring in the 14th minute after Aidan Keena’s pass, finishing with a low shot in off the left post.Keena added the se...Full Story »

Javi Gracia admitted he is “worried about everything” as Leeds’ battle for Premier League survival took another blow with a third successive defeat at Fulham.Leeds were unable to impose themselves against an improving Fulham, as the home side capitalised to secure a 2-1 victory following a lacklustre first half.Harry Wilson struck a 58th-minute volley to land his second goal in...Full Story »

Leeds continued their slide towards the Premier League relegation zone as Fulham secured a third victory against the Yorkshire club this season.Having gone into the game hoping to bounce back from 5-1 and 6-1 home defeats to Crystal Palace and Liverpool respectively, Leeds were unable to impose themselves as they fell to a 2-1 defeat.After a lacklustre first half at Craven Cottage, Fulham found ...Full Story »

WAGS of Manchester United and Manchester City stars put rivalries aside to enjoy a swanky brunch together. The likes of Jack Grealish's girlfriend Sasha Attwood and Luke Shaw's partner Anouska Santos were dressed to the nines as the glamorous group visited the Ivy in the city's Spinningfields area. Other Wags who joined the all-girl feast included Jordan Pickford's wife Megan and the wife of...Full Story »

Saudi Arabia have offered to double Luka Modric's current Real Madrid wages. Off contract in June, Modric and Real are discussing a new 12 month extension, with staying the priority for the 38 year-old midfielder. However, AS says a Saudi offer of €50m - net - has been tabled for two years to the player's management team. The offer has given Modric pause for thought, though he still f...Full Story »

Premier League giants Liverpool see Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram as a possible summer signing. The Reds are set to revamp the midfield of their team for manager Jurgen Klopp. While long-term target Jude Bellingham is not arriving, the club will do everything to sign several quality players in that position. According to the Independent, Thuram is emerging as one of those options. Mason ...Full Story »

Tottenham are said to be considering Sporting CP’s Ruben Amorim for their vacant managerial position ahead of the new season. The 38-year-old has become a highly-rated manager due to his time at Sporting and has been linked to the Chelsea job in recent weeks. It looks like the Blues are now edging towards former Tottenham coach Mauricio Pochettino as according to the Independent, Todd ...Full Story »