Spanish giants Barcelona have, on Friday, been tipped to sanction what would come as a shock move for a member of the midfield setup at Liverpool. The player in question? Thiago Alcantara. Spanish international Thiago, of course, is a one-time member of the engine room ranks at the Camp Nou. And, since seeing his departure sanctioned back in the summer of 2013, the 31-year-old has gone on to ...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti will be considered for a return to Chelsea for a second spell as manager at Stamford Bridge should the Real Madrid coach leave the Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season, sources have told ESPN. Chelsea announced former player and coach Frank Lampard as interim manager for the remainder of the season on Thursday having sacked Graham Potter last Sunday. Potter lasted just sev...Full Story »

Vincent Kompany is delighted that his Burnley players were able to “make memories” as they confirmed their promotion back to the Premier League with a 2-1 win at Middlesbrough.The Clarets bounced back to the top flight at the first time of asking with seven games to spare, with the pain of last season’s relegation having been well and truly banished by the excellence of the las...Full Story »

Tony Mowbray admitted his Sunderland side were dealt a “harsh lesson” as they conceded a 98th-minute equaliser to draw 4-4 with Hull in a dramatic game at the Stadium of Light.Sunderland fought back from 1-0 and then 3-2 down to lead 4-3 in the dying moments and looked set to close the gap on the play-off places to four points.But substitute Pierre Ekwah fouled Regan Slater in the ar...Full Story »

Ozan Tufan scored a penalty with the last kick of the match to snatch a point for Hull in a wild 4-4 draw at Sunderland.The hosts trailed 1-0, led 2-1, trailed 3-2 and then led 4-3 in a topsy-turvy contest as they looked set to give their Championship play-off hopes a major boost.But the Tigers left Wearside with a point after Tufan swept home his second goal of the game from the spot in the eig...Full Story »

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens praised veteran Darren Pratley after he returned to form in the 2-0 win at Salford.The 37-year-old was hooked at half-time against Carlisle last weekend but responded with a key role in a victory that extended Orient’s unbeaten run to 11 games and left them 10 points clear at the top of League Two.Pratley was involved in Orient’s second goal, knockin...Full Story »

Burton boss Dino Maamria hailed a “huge win” for his side as they boosted their League One survival bid with a 2-1 victory over promotion-chasing Barnsley.Conor Shaughnessy and Dale Taylor scored for Burton as they remained seven points clear of the relegation places with an impressive win over an in-form Tykes side that were chasing a 12th win in 15 games.“It was a big win for...Full Story »

Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson hailed his side’s “confident” performance after beating Shrewsbury 3-0.Dominant Posh secured a convincing victory against a Shrews side who had won five in a row at New Meadow before being turned over by the play-off contenders.It is 16 points from a possible 18 for the resurgent visitors, who firmly have their play-off fate in their own hands ...Full Story »

Jim McNulty praised the bravery of his Rochdale side after they came from behind to beat Walsall 4-2 at the Crown Oil Arena.Bottom-of-the-table Dale fell behind to a Jamille Matt strike but goals in quick succession before half-time from Ian Henderson and Danny Lloyd turned the game around.Walsall equalised seven minutes into the second period through Tom Knowles but Max Taylor and Ethan Brierle...Full Story »

Neil Warnock believes Huddersfield are in a good place after boosting their survival hopes with a 3-2 win at Watford.Victory takes the Yorkshire side out of the Sky Bet Championship drop zone for the first time since August.With a home game on Easter Monday against Blackburn up next, Warnock feels his side are moving in the right direction.He said: “It looks a lot better than it did four w...Full Story »

Cardiff boss Sabri Lamouchi refused to dwell on the recent controversy surrounding Connor Wickham after the striker’s starring role in a 3-1 win over Sky Bet Championship relegation rivals Blackpool.Wickham opened the scoring for Cardiff in the 21st minute and proved a handful for Blackpool’s defenders throughout, with Sory Kaba and Joe Rolls striking before half-time for the Blues.B...Full Story »

Dave Challinor was proud of his players after his first win at Sutton as a manager kept Stockport’s promotion charge on track.Jack Stretton’s second-half effort earned a 1-0 victory to make it seven games without defeat for County.The on-song Hatters have lost just once in their last 14 matches to leave them just two points off third-placed Carlisle.“I spoke all week about atti...Full Story »

Jon Brady insists his injury-hit Northampton side will “keep fighting” after they suffered a dent to their automatic promotion hopes with a 3-0 defeat at lowly Newport.The Cobblers were already down to the bare bones before their trip to south Wales and they lost both Aaron McGowan and Jack Sowerby to injury at Rodney Parade.To add insult to injury, the visitors were well beaten in t...Full Story »

Derby boss Paul Warne hailed Nathaniel Mendez-Laing after he helped his side to a 2-0 win over League One’s bottom side Forest Green to keep the Rams play-off bid on track.Mendez-Laing provided the cross for James Collins’ effort that cannoned off Brandon Cooper’s hand in the first minute leading to the penalty that set County off and running.Goals from Collins from the spot an...Full Story »

Kane Ferdinand’s controversial late goal gave Maidenhead a 1-1 draw against Solihull in their Vanarama National League match at the ARMCO Arena.Justin Donawa had put the Moors ahead after being played through on goal in the 10th minute before defender Callum Howe saw his header cleared off the line.The Magpies pressed for an equaliser in the second half as Ashley Nathaniel-George’s s...Full Story »

Northampton’s promotion charge suffered a bump in the road as they were beaten 3-0 at struggling Newport.Omar Bogle’s double and a stoppage-time stunner from substitute Charlie McNeill inflicted a first defeat on Northampton since February 18.The Cobblers were on top throughout the first half but found themselves a goal down at the break.After Mitch Pinnock, Harvey Lintott and Louis ...Full Story »

Richie Wellens made a winning return to the Peninsula Stadium as Leyton Orient beat Salford 2-0 to take a giant stride towards promotion from League Two.First-half goals from Ruel Sotiriou and George Moncur saw Orient extend their unbeaten run to 11 matches and move 10 points clear at the top – with a game in hand.But a first defeat in four outings saw Salford slip out of the top seven as ...Full Story »

Kristian Dennis struck both goals as Carlisle reignited their League Two promotion push with a 2-0 win over Tranmere at Brunton Park.Dennis ended his drought with his first goals since January 31st, taking his tally for the season to 20, as the hosts claimed their first win in five games.Paul Simpson’s side took full advantage of Stevenage’s slip-up to return to the automatic promoti...Full Story »

Milli Alli fired a brilliant double as Halifax dealt Wrexham’s National League title hopes a blow with a deserved 3-1 win at The Shay.Elliot Lee gave Wrexham a half-time lead but Alli equalised at the start of the second period and rifled home a superb second before Mani Dieseruvwe added a late third.Around 4,500 Wrexham fans made the trip from north Wales to swell a bumper Bank Holid...Full Story »

Derby returned to winning ways but remain outside the playoff places on goal difference after a 2-0 win over League One bottom club Forest Green.Goals from James Collins from the spot and David McGoldrick late in the second half were enough for all three points in Gloucestershire.County made the perfect start when Collins’ effort was blocked by a Forest Green hand, and the referee pointed ...Full Story »