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 »

Forest Green boss Rob Edwards hailed his side’s performance as “electric” as they brushed aside Crawley 6-3 to continue their superb start to the season.Nicky Cadden scored a hat-trick for the hosts with Matty Stevens, Jamille Matt and Jake Young also on the scoresheet as Rovers made it five wins out of five this season, including four in League Two.A delighted Edwards, whose s...Full Story »

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson was full of praise for Carl Winchester after the makeshift right-back’s second-half strike secured a 1-0 win over AFC Wimbledon.Winchester’s deflected long-range drive ensured the Black Cats got back to winning ways in League One after Tuesday’s defeat to Burton.The Northern Irishman joined Sunderland as a central midfielder when he moved from ...Full Story »

Kane Ferdinand scored a last-minute winner for Maidenhead as they beat Halifax 2-1 in the Vanarama National League.Maidenhead looked the more likely to score in the opening stages, but it was Billy Waters who got the opening goal for the home side in the first half.Jay Benn broke away down the right and set up Waters, who hit the ball home.Halifax came close to a second on the cusp of half-time ...Full Story »

Former Mansfield striker Andy Cook grabbed a late winner at his old club as Bradford edged home 3-2 in a see-saw thriller between two previously unbeaten sides.A tight first half saw the Stags have the edge and they were unlucky to find themselves behind to Bradford’s first real threat on goal after 19 minutes.Callum Cooke sent over a right-wing corner and Paudie O’Connor was unchall...Full Story »

Preston produced a timely response to their difficult start to the Championship season with a scrappy 1-0 win over Peterborough at Deepdale.The Lilywhites had lost their first three league games of the campaign heading into the weekend, but a battling performance from Frankie McAvoy’s side secured all three points in Lancashire.Preston created a string of chances to kill off the game after...Full Story »

Two early goals proved enough for Colchester as they hung on for a narrow 2-1 League Two win at rock-bottom Oldham.The U’s celebrated after sealing their first victory of the season, but for Oldham, they remain at the foot of the table without a point from their opening four matches.Colchester were two up after only 12 minutes at Boundary Park.Freddie Sears slotted home a penalty after Bre...Full Story »

Heard the one about the Irish GAA player who played keepie uppie with Ronaldinho after landing an invite to his Brazilian home? No? Thought not. This is the remarkable story of Brosna gaelic footballer Paul Walsh, who has gone viral on social media after he was pictured chilling out with the Barcelona and Brazil legend at his home in Rio de Janeiro. The 2002 World Cup winner (that's Ronaldinh...Full Story »

Inter continue talks over Thuram & Correa Inter remain in negotiations over the arrival of Lazio star Joaquin Correa and Parma's Marcos Thuram, reports Gianluca Di Marzio. In both cases the Nerazzurri are hoping to drive down the asking prices demanded by their Serie A rivals as they seek to invest the transfer windfall left by Romelu Lukaku's sale to Chelsea. 'Gilmour will want to be a C...Full Story »

Raith have apologised after their cinch Championship match at home to Dunfermline was abandoned due to a power cut.The match at Stark’s Park, which was goalless, was called off after just 15 minutes.Raith said in a statement: “The club would like to apologise to everyone impacted by the abandonment of tonight’s fixture.“This was due to an electrical issue which, as of yet...Full Story »

Andy Halliday hopes to be fit for Hearts’ cinch Premiership clash with Aberdeen.The midfielder was forced off with a knock halfway through his side’s defeat at Celtic Park.Robbie Neilson will also assess fitness issues for Gary Mackay-Steven and Josh Ginnelly while Armand Gnanduillet could return after missing the Celtic game for personal reasons.The Dons will be without Andy Considi...Full Story »

Salford will be without Ash Hunter and Matty Willock for the Sky Bet League Two visit of Swindon.Hunter and Willock will not feature as they are both isolating as a precaution after feeling unwell earlier in the week.Tyreik Wright is set to make his home debut for the Ammies after impressing off the bench at Crawley.Salford boss Gary Bowyer told the club website: “He’s going to be a ...Full Story »

Sunderland will again be without captain Corry Evans for the visit of AFC Wimbledon.The midfielder missed the midweek defeat to Burton and is set to be out of action for up to a fortnight with a hamstring injury.Ollie Younger will also be rested due to a hamstring niggle while fellow defender Arbenit Xhemajli remains a long-term absentee.Alex Pritchard will hope for more minutes as he builds tow...Full Story »

Matt Smith and Charlie Seaman could return for Doncaster’s Sky Bet League One tie against Portsmouth at the Keepmoat Stadium.Both players will be assessed ahead of the fixture as Smith tested positive for Covid-19 last week with Seaman identified as a close contact with both players isolating for 10 days and away from first-team training.Jon Taylor, Jordy Hiwula and Fejiri Okenabirhie are ...Full Story »

Bertrand Traore is a fresh injury absentee for Aston Villa as they prepare to host Newcastle.The midfielder suffered a hamstring issue during the defeat at Watford and will not be back until after next month’s international break.Defender Matt Targett is still building up his fitness and had to come off at Vicarage Road, while forward Ollie Watkins (knee) might be fit to face his former cl...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 »

Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski has said that he wants a ‘new challenge’ after eight years at the club - but the German giants are not willing to sell him this summer Bayern Munich’s stance over Robert Lewandowski leaving the club this month has emerged. The Polish forward is into his eighth season with the German giants, adding three goals so far to put him three aw...Full Story »

Following their recent capture of former Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish, Manchester City look set to continue their summer spending as they press ahead trying to sound out a new striker. The latest forward heavily linked with a summer switch to the Etihad is Fiorentina forward Dusan Vlahovic – a player the Citizens are rumoured to have already spoken to and have now put an offer on the ...Full Story »

Erling Haaland’s future has been the talk of the summer - but it seems that Real Madrid have beaten Europe’s biggest clubs to securing his services from next summer Erling Haaland and Real Madrid have made a ‘pre-agreement’ over a 2022 transfer from Borussia Dortmund. The 21-year-old’s future has been one of the biggest talking points of the summer, with next summ...Full Story »

West Ham eyeing De Jong swoopWest Ham are eyeing a potential swoop for Sevilla striker Luuk de Jong - according to 90min. The Hammers are looking at the 30-year-old to provide extra support for first-choice frontman Mikail Antonio. Sevilla are open to selling De Jong after striking a deal for Wolves frontman Rafa Mir. Milan eager to bring in Sassuolo star BerardiRossoneri keen on Italy inte...Full Story »