Nigel Clough urged Mansfield to be more ruthless following Saturday’s 3-0 League Two win over Morecambe.A Lucas Akins brace and a Davis Keillor-Dunn goal wrapped up a win in a game Mansfield controlled throughout.“It was pleasing to win our first home game and keep a clean sheet,” he said. “I wasn’t happy that it was only 1-0 at half-time.“We created lots of c...Full Story »

Maidenhead inflicted a second straight defeat of the National League season on Dorking by winning 2-0 at Meadowbank.An indisciplined first-half performance by Dorking saw three players – Jason Prior, Tony Craig and Matt Briggs – booked in the space of four minutes.But after a scoreless opening half, Maidenhead took charge during the second period and went ahead through Shawn McCoulsk...Full Story »

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell could not fault the effort of his players as they held much-fancied Blackpool to a goalless draw at St James Park.The Tangerines are tipped by many to make an immediate return to the Championship after relegation last season, but they were second best against a spirited and largely youthful Exeter side.In a game of few clear-cut chances, Exeter could have gone in fro...Full Story »

Portsmouth served notice of intent with a 4-0 away win at newly-promoted Leyton Orient.First-half goals by Marlon Pack and Colby Bishop, an own goal after the break by Orient’s Omar Beckles and a penalty in added time by Kusini Yengi sunk the home side.Pompey ran the show handing out a harsh lesson to their hosts in the standard of higher-sphere football.The visitors went in front after 23...Full Story »

Eastleigh are still searching for their first Vanarama National League win of the season but were fortunate to walk away with a point in a goalless draw at home to Wealdstone.Both sides created chances, with Wealdstone starting especially well as Ashley Charles’ looping header forced Eastleigh goalkeeper Joe McDonnell into action.Alex Dyer then thumped over from the edge of the box while a...Full Story »

Dion Charles scored twice as Bolton Wanderers continued their impressive start to the season with a 3-0 win at Cheltenham Town.All of the goals came during a one-sided first half at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium.Charles’ opener arrived in the 15th minute after a clever ball from Victor Adeboyejo set him up to slot confidently past Luke Southwood.Southwood dived to catch Randell Williams&rs...Full Story »

An entertaining goalless draw between Watford and Plymouth at Vicarage Road ultimately left both sides frustrated at a spurned opportunity to head the early Sky Bet Championship table.While the visitors could at least take an unbeaten start to their first second-tier campaign in 14 seasons back with them to Devon, there was scant consolation for Watford who managed to hit the target with just th...Full Story »

Alessia Russo praised England for “keeping the dream alive” as they reached the semi-finals of the World Cup.Lauren Hemp cancelled out Leicy Santos’ strike for Colombia before Russo scored the winner in a 2-1 win.The Lionesses now face co-hosts Australia on Wednesday in the last four and Arsenal forward Russo was full of praise for her side’s performance.A HUGE effort to ...Full Story »

Alessia Russo fired England through to their third World Cup semi-final with a second-half strike to complete a 2-1 comeback over Colombia at a sold-out Stadium Australia.Leicy Santos gave Colombia the lead when she looped an effort over Mary Earps after 44 minutes, but saw her opener cancelled out after Lauren Hemp pounced on an error by Colombian keeper Catalina Perez six minutes into first ha...Full Story »

Leeds United have released a vibrant third kit which draws inspiration from their long-standing Peacocks nickname – and BBC presenter Emma Louise Jones is a fan of the shirt BBC Sport favourite Emma Louise Jones is a big Leeds United fan (Image: Instagram @eljonesuk) Sports presenter Emma Louise Jones has issued a brutal response to a fan after posing in her new Leeds shirt. The Elland ...Full Story »

The former Manchester United star, 49, was seen looking casual in a black gym t-shirt and shorts and held a bag full of shopping. Prem legend Giggs was pictured out and about in Cheshire in all black sports gear Credit: Splash Ryan Giggs and Zara Charles chatted together while out in Cheshire Credit: Splash While 34-year-old Zara dressed sportily in a tight fitting cropped white t-shirt and a...Full Story »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Kane could consider staying back at Spurs After Tottenham Hotspur rejected Bayern Munich's third bid for Harry Kane on Monday, the English forward could consider staying back at Spurs for one more year, according to the Telegraph. Kane has made it clear that if a move is not finalised before the Premier League season starts, he would stay back at Tottenham. Bayern who are desperate to sign t...Full Story »

KYLIAN MBAPPE didn't appear to be troubled by his PSG woes as he enjoyed a getaway with some stunning friends in sunny Sardinia. The French star has had a chaotic summer so far after PSG left him out of their pre-season squad when it became clear he would not sign a new contract at the club. He has been made to train away from the PSG first team with a group of players labelled "the undesira...Full Story »

Everton boss Sean Dyche says Dele Alli is "miles away" from returning to first team action despite being "well in himself" again. WHAT HAPPENED? Last month Dele gave an emotional interview with Gary Neville on The Overlap during which he revealed he spent six weeks in rehab over the summer due to his addiction to sleeping tablets. The 27-year-old also spoke about his traumatic childhood and m...Full Story »

Manchester United produced a 'cheeseless panini' Manchester United's 'cheeseless panini' has been described as 'scrandalous' by football fans after it went viral on social media. The Red Devils were back in action on Saturday afternoon as they welcomed French side RC Lens to Old Trafford one week before the new Premier League season kicks off. And one fan decided to treat themselves to a chees...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles defended a section of the club’s fans for staging a sit-in protest after the 1-0 League One defeat at home to Peterborough.About 200 supporters protested loudly yet peacefully, calling for the removal of club owner Dai Yongge for 40 minutes after a losing start to life in the third tier.The Royals, who are under another transfer embargo, were beaten by a 43rd-m...Full Story »

Gary Rowett is happy for Millwall to continue flying under the radar in their quest for a Championship play-off spot after starting the season with a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough.Romain Esse’s 79th-minute strike secured victory at the Riverside for the Lions, who missed out on a top-six place on the final day of last term after their capitulation in a home defeat to Blackburn.The Lions have ...Full Story »