New Hartlepool boss Keith Curle admitted substitute Josh Umerah was a real “handful” as he inspired a 2-2 comeback draw at high-flying Mansfield.The winless visitors, looking to climb out of the bottom two, were on course for a sixth defeat of the season as they trailed 2-0 to second-half goals from George Lapslie and Riley Harbottle.But, a minute after being introduced off the bench...Full Story »

Substitute Josh Umerah scored twice, including an 89th-minute equaliser, as struggling Hartlepool fought back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at Mansfield.Second-half goals from George Lapslie and Riley Harbottle had looked to put Mansfield on course for victory but Umerah reduced the deficit only moments after being hailed from the bench in the 61st minute.The 25-year-old striker then le...Full Story »

Ross County manager Malky Mackay is likely to be able to call on an unchanged squad for Saturday’s cinch Premiership match at home to Hibernian.George Harmon faces another two months on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.Fellow full-back Connor Randall (broken leg) and attacker Alex Samuel (ACL) also remain out.Hibs midfielder Kyle Magennis could be back in the squad after a full year o...Full Story »

Hearts defender Craig Halkett is unlikely to be fit for the visit of Rangers.Halkett returned to training in midweek but is “touch and go” for Saturday’s game as he bids to shake off a hamstring complaint.Liam Boyce (knee), Beni Baningime (knee) and Kye Rowles (foot) are all out.Former Hearts defender John Souttar is out until after the World Cup after undergoing surgery for an...Full Story »

Liam Fox takes charge of Dundee United for the first time since being appointed manager on a permanent basis when St Johnstone visit Tannadice in the cinch Premiership on Saturday.It remains to be seen if goalkeeper Mark Birighitti is fit enough to return to the squad after his recent hamstring issue.Midfielder Peter Pawlett is still working his way back from a long-term Achilles problem.Saints ...Full Story »

MK Dons are back from a two-week break at home to Peterborough after international call-ups saw their last Sky Bet League One game at Lincoln postponed.Matt Smith – who started Wales’ 2-1 Nations League defeat to Belgium – Daniel Oyegoke, Dawson Devoy and Joshua Kayode have all returned to Liam Manning’s squad after being away on international duty.Josh McEachran is also ...Full Story »

Celtic will again be without established central defensive partnership Carl Starfelt and Cameron Carter-Vickers against Motherwell.Starfelt faces another two weeks out with a knee injury while Carter-Vickers could return in the Champions League match against RB Leipzig on Wednesday following a leg issue.Giorgos Giakoumakis will miss Saturday’s game but could travel to Germany while Sead Ha...Full Story »

Burton boss Dino Maamria has injury headaches ahead of the Sky Bet League One basement clash with Forest Green.Midfielder Ciaran Gilligan (hamstring) has been joined on the sidelines by Corrie Ndaba, who suffered a hip injury in the Papa Johns Trophy win at Sheffield Wednesday and faces up to three weeks out.Calum Butcher is also doubtful with a groin strain for the bottom-placed Brewers.But goa...Full Story »

Leyton Orient pair Tom James and Rob Hunt could return to contention for the home game against Newport.James missed last week’s win at Barrow due to a calf strain, while fellow defender Hunt had targeted a return this weekend after missing four matches through injury.Midfielder Ant Georgiou (hamstring), defender Adam Thompson and QPR loanee Stephen Duke-McKenna are still out.Richie Wellens...Full Story »

Patrick Bamford, Rodrigo, Liam Cooper, Luke Ayling and Junior Firpo are all in contention for Leeds’ home game against Aston Villa on Sunday.Bamford has only started two games this season due to injury and Rodrigo has recovered from a dislocated shoulder, while skipper Cooper (calf), Ayling and Firpo (both knee) are all hoping to make their first league starts.Adam Forshaw (ankle) and teen...Full Story »

West Ham boss David Moyes has an almost fully-fit squad for the game with Wolves after Ben Johnson resumed training.Full-back Johnson has been out for a month after suffering a hamstring injury against Aston Villa.Fellow defender Nayef Aguerd, who is yet to make his debut after suffering a long-term ankle injury in pre-season, has begun light training.Diego Costa could make his debut for Wolves ...Full Story »

Patrick Vieira will have James Tomkins at his disposal for the first time this season when Crystal Palace host Chelsea on Saturday.Tomkins returns from a calf injury, while fellow defender Nathan Ferguson (Achilles), goalkeeper Jack Butland (finger) and midfielder James McArthur (groin) remain unavailable.Saturday could also see the call-ups of one or more players from the under-21 side who...Full Story »

Blackburn boss Jon Dahl Tomasson has the chance to pick from a fully-fit squad for his side’s Championship clash with Millwall at Ewood Park.Rovers have lost five of their last seven games and Tomasson says squad strength will be crucial as they face a run of eight games in October.George Hirst is likely to be given a chance in the starting line-up after coming off the bench in the disappo...Full Story »

Rotherham club captain Richard Wood is set to to take charge of the Championship clash with Wigan.The Millers are managerless following the departure of Paul Warne to Derby and their search for a replacement is ongoing, leaving 37-year-old Wood leading the team this week alongside senior pro Lee Peltier.The duo, with over 1,100 Football League games before them, will assess Chiedozie Ogbene and ...Full Story »

JACK GREALISH got a lift to training ahead of the Manchester derby from his girlfriend Sasha Attwood - who then filled up at Asda. Grealish was snapped being taken to Etihad Campus, ahead of United's visit on Sunday. Jack Grealish got a lift to training ahead of the Manchester derby from his girlfriend Sasha AttwoodCredit: Cavendish Sasha, who has been with the City star since they were at sc...Full Story »

COMMENT: Mykhaylo Mudryk. Jesper Lindstrom. Is Edu targeting them to play with Bukayo Saka? Or to replace the young Arsenal midfielder...? It's been dragging on for months. At least a year. Maybe more. Saka and these contract talks. Both Edu, the club's technical director, and manager Mikel Arteta have been vocal about their confidence of striking terms. Yet, after each break. After each tran...Full Story »

Liverpool have reportedly made an approach to the entourage of Real Betis midfielder Guido Rodriguez. Arsenal have also been in the frame to sign the Argentina international, but Todo Fichajes now suggest that the Reds are moving ahead of their rivals over this potential €35million deal. The report states that Liverpool are eager to strengthen in midfield, with Jurgen Klopp already not p...Full Story »

Chelsea attacking midfielder Christian Pulisic would reportedly be ready to accept a potential move to AC Milan in the January transfer window. The USA international has been a bit of a disappointment for most of his time at Stamford Bridge, despite previously looking like an elite young talent during his time at former club Borussia Dortmund. It seems Pulisic could now be nearing an exit as...Full Story »

Reports in Italy over the international break claimed the Tottenham boss would be open to a return to Juventus. Antonio Conte claims he is happy at Tottenham amid links to Juventus Credit: Getty Conte blasted those suggestions as “disrespectful” and said he was “very happy” at Spurs, who have an option of a year’s extension on his deal, which is up next summer. H...Full Story »

Rushian Hepburn-Murphy has been ruled out for up to 10 weeks ahead of Swindon’s Sky Bet League Two clash with Northampton.Forward Hepburn-Murphy suffered a torn hamstring tendon after stepping off the bench in last weekend’s 2-1 win at Grimsby, having not long returned from a lengthy lay-off with hip issues.Louis Reed returns after missing the Grimsby fixture through injury, while bo...Full Story »