Crewe will again be without goalkeeper Dave Richards when they greet Sky Bet League Two opponents Harrogate.Richards, who suffered a finger injury in training ahead of last Saturday’s opener against Rochdale, was due to undergo surgery this week.Crewe boss Alex Morris, though, is hopeful of Richards being available again before the end of August.In Richards’ absence, Arsenal loan sig...Full Story »

Leam Richardson felt his Wigan side gave “a good account of themselves” as they drew 0-0 with Preston on their return to the Sky Bet Championship.Last season’s League One winners gave as good as they got at the DW but could not force home their numerical advantage in the last 10 minutes.Preston substitute Ched Evans was sent off for a two-footed lunge on a grounded Curtis Tilt,...Full Story »

Chris Richards' capture represents a "strong statement" for Crystal Palace, says boss Patrick Vieira, as the Eagles close in on a transfer for the USMNT international from Bayern Munich. The Premier League club are putting the final touches on a move for the Bundesliga centre-back, who will arrive at Selhurst Park ahead of the 2022-23 campaign. Palace are currently in Australia on pre-season...Full Story »

Brentford eye Mee move Brentford are weighing up a move for Ben Mee to bolster their defenisve ranks, per The Telegraph. The former Burnley man is a free agent following the Clarets' relegation to the Championship, and at 32, brings a wealth of top-flight experience. The centre-back will consider his options before the start of the season but could be persuaded to make the switch to link up...Full Story »

Courtney Baker-Richardson is a doubt for Newport ahead of their clash with Rochdale.The forward was substituted off against Port Vale and will be checked for the Dale game.Exiles boss James Rowberry confirmed that wing-back Ryan Haynes may also be unavailable after coming off against Vale.Mickey Demetriou is expected to be sidelined.Jimmy Keohane will be absent for Rochdale when they face the Ex...Full Story »

Leam Richardson was quick to credit everybody but himself as he saw Wigan finally seal the League One title with a 3-0 victory at Shrewsbury.A 43rd-minute own goal from Josh Vela and a second-half brace from Will Keane ensured that Latics finally got themselves over the line after no win in their last five matches. Keane also won the division’s Golden Boot with 26 goals.Richardson said: &l...Full Story »

Leam Richardson is still confident Wigan will seal promotion on the last day of the season despite throwing away a 2-0 lead in losing 3-2 at Portsmouth.Latics needed only a point from their trip to Fratton Park to guarantee a return to the Sky Bet Championship after two years in League One.They looked on course when Callum Lang’s 38th-minute diving header and a Will Keane strike in first-h...Full Story »

Leam Richardson felt the big decisions went against his promotion-chasing Wigan side as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Plymouth at the DW Stadium.Wigan still require one more point to mathematically secure a return to the Sky Bet Championship after two seasons in League One.They did everything they could to see off an Argyle side who still have work to do to confirm their own play-off finish.Af...Full Story »

Wigan manager Leam Richardson felt his Sky Bet League One table-toppers deserved a point after coming from behind to draw 2-2 at Ipswich.A brace from Will Keane means Latics need just one point to secure promotion to the second tier and face Plymouth at home on Saturday.But the champions-elect had to fight hard to secure an important point against the Tractor Boys, who were 2-1 up with 17 minute...Full Story »

Leam Richardson has no new injury concerns ahead of Wigan’s Sky Bet League One match against Cambridge.The Latics are unbeaten in their last nine league games as they aim to move a step closer to promotion with victory on Saturday.Winger James McClean remains out with a knee injury while Curtis Tilt (hamstring) and Tom Bayliss (groin) are also sidelined.Boss Richardson may look to change t...Full Story »

Wigan boss Leam Richardson praised defender Kelland Watts for an outstanding stoppage-time clearance that secured a point from a goalless draw with Burton.In a game of few chances, both goalkeepers impressed when called upon but it was Watts who was the hero at the end, heading Joe Powell’s lob off his own line with Ben Amos beaten.“That is probably one of the best clearances I have ...Full Story »

Leam Richardson said his side delivered the performance, as well as the result, as Wigan strengthened their promotion bid with a 3-1 Sky Bet League One win at Lincoln.The Latics took full advantage as top-two rivals MK Dons and Rotherham United both dropped points.Callum Long opened the scoring in the eighth minute, with Anthony Scully levelling for the Imps six minutes later. Will Keane restore...Full Story »

MICAH RICHARDS has been trolled by Rio Ferdinand over his past comments about Karim Benzema following the striker's hat-trick against Chelsea. The Real Madrid hitman ran riot in the first leg of the Spaniards' Champions League quarter-final tie with the west Londoners on Wednesday night, scoring two stupendous first-half headers before bagging a third shortly after half time. Benzema's hat-tri...Full Story »

Leam Richardson felt his Wigan side were very good value for the 3-0 victory over Accrington which saw them return to the top of Sky Bet League One for the first time since January.Accrington were the better side for the first quarter but could not manage to get the goal that would have put the pressure on the hosts.And Richardson’s men showed their quality with goals from Joe Bennett and ...Full Story »

Derby striker Colin Kazim-Richards is out of Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship with Preston and may not play again this season.The 35-year-old suffered an ankle injury in the 3-1 defeat by Blackburn on March 15 and manager Wayne Rooney has revealed he is unlikely to be back before the end of the campaign.Rooney will make a late decision on midfielder Ravel Morrison after assessing him on his...Full Story »

Richard Keogh will push hard to be back in action for Blackpool’s Championship clash with Nottingham Forest.The centre-back has been out of action since suffering a calf problem in the 1-1 draw with Coventry on February 8.Blackpool boss Neil Critchley hopes to be able to welcome back several long-term absentees after the international break.Keshi Anderson (hamstring), Chris Maxwell (quad),...Full Story »

Newport boss James Rowberry could have Courtney Baker-Richardson available again for the visit of fellow League Two promotion hopefuls Exeter.The forward has been sidelined since mid-February due to a hamstring injury but is closing in on a return to action.On-loan Coventry defender Josh Pask, who has been absent for a similar spell with his own hamstring problem, is also nearing a comeback...Full Story »

Leam Richardson refused to get carried away despite his Wigan side closing the gap on Sky Bet League One leaders Rotherham – with two games in hand – after thumping Morecambe 4-1 at the DW.Goals from Josh Magennis, Jason Kerr, Will Keane and Stephen Humphrys helped the Latics see off the Shrimpers, who replied through Dylan Connolly from the penalty spot.And although Rotherham’...Full Story »

Colin Kazim-Richards will miss out for Derby in their crucial Sky Bet Championship clash at home to Coventry.The 35-year-old striker came off on a stretcher with an ankle injury towards the end of the Rams’ defeat to Blackburn on Tuesday and has been ruled out of the Saturday lunchtime match.Defender Lee Buchanan was also forced off against Rovers and will be assessed by manager Wayne Roon...Full Story »

Leam Richardson says Wigan’s hard-fought League One win at Crewe was another example of the promotion-chasers’ resolve negotiating a hefty schedule.The 2-0 win against the bottom club was the ninth consecutive midweek fixture for the Latics as they kept leaders Rotherham in their sights.But at times it looked like the games may have taken their toll as Wigan laboured to pose a threat...Full Story »