Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton insisted “the sky’s the limit” for Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah after he helped dent Ipswich’s promotion hopes in a 0-0 draw at the Memorial Stadium.Barton sang the praises of the on-loan 20-year-old centre-back after he produced an outstanding display at the heart of the Rovers defence.“The sky’s the limit for Jarell an...Full Story »

Richie Wellens acknowledged Rochdale’s battling display after watching his Leyton Orient side extend their lead at the top of League Two to 10 points.The Orient boss had seen his table-toppers beat Rochdale 2-1, although they were made to fight hard for the points.“You have to give Rochdale credit because they stuck at it and first half we could have been out of sight,” he said...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore felt his side were “well worthy” of their 3-0 win against Morecambe at Hillsborough.A goal within the first minute from Barry Bannan and a Josh Windass brace gave the Owls a comfortable victory over the Shrimps.Moore said: “Obviously it was a perfect start for us. Barry (Bannan) contributes so much to the team so I’m glad he’...Full Story »

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell rued his side’s lack of a killer touch after they were held to a goalless draw by Shrewsbury at St James Park.In a game of few chances, Tom Bayliss came closest in the first half for the Shrews, only to smash his shot against the crossbar after superbly taking a deep cross into his path, while Exeter’s best opportunity fell to Alex Hartridge, who saw his ...Full Story »

Proud Sutton boss Matt Gray hailed his side’s character following their smash-and-grab 2-1 victory over Swindon.Jody Morris looked destined to pick up his first points as Robins boss thanks to Charlie Austin’s fourth goals in six games since signing for the club last month.But substitute Lee Angol equalised in the 85th minute and there was still time for Ali Smith to win it with thre...Full Story »

Sabri Lamouchi says Cardiff should not get too far ahead of themselves after recording a first win in 13 Sky Bet Championship games with a 2-0 victory at Birmingham.In a game which lacked quality in the final third, it needed something special from Perry Ng to break the deadlock as he scored a stunning free-kick in the 84th minute.Callum Robinson also scored a great solo goal in the fifth minute...Full Story »

Neil Harris lauded his players’ much-improved second-half display as Gillingham moved out of the Sky Bet League Two relegation zone with a 2-1 home win over Grimsby.A drab first half in which the Mariners had the upper hand gave way to a terrific performance from the hosts after the interval, with George Lapslie tapping home on his full debut.The Gills were pegged back in the 75th minute t...Full Story »

Corey Blackett-Taylor scored a first-half winner as Charlton beat League One bottom club Forest Green with a narrow 1-0 win.Striker Blackett-Taylor claimed his sixth goal of the season in the 11th minute as Charlton edged their sorry hosts.Crystal Palace loanee Jesurun Rak-Sayki sent in a low cross from the right and the winger’s ball defected into the path of Blackett-Taylor, who fired it...Full Story »

Burnley had a last-gasp goal from Michael Obafemi to thank as their amazing recent form stuttered in a 1-1 draw against Watford.A first-half finish from Joao Pedro gave the Hornets the lead but Vincent Kompany’s men escaped with a point after Obafemi popped up deep into stoppage time.Watford arrived in Lancashire as one of only two sides to have defeated the Clarets this season, winning 1-...Full Story »

Tottenham will have to do things the hard way if they want to progress in the Champions League after they lost 1-0 at AC Milan in the first leg of their last-16 tie.It was an insipid display at San Siro by Antonio Conte’s side and they were unable to recover from Brahim Diaz’s early opener.They could have been returning to London with a heavier deficit, with Ivan Perisic having to cl...Full Story »

Oli Hawkins was Gillingham’s hero as Neil Harris’ side beat Grimsby 2-1 to move out of the League Two relegation zone.Away side Grimsby were the better team in a forgettable first half, with striker George Lloyd curling an effort inches wide from distance before Anthony Driscoll-Glennon blazed his shot over.Gillingham’s best chance fell to midfielder George Lapslie, who unselfi...Full Story »

Jody Morris is still searching for a first point as Swindon manager after Sutton snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory at Gander Green Lane.The hosts saw an early Enzio Boldewijn effort ruled out for offside.Swindon went in front through Charlie Austin after a neat move on the left allowed Frazer Blake-Tracy to tee up the former QPR striker to score his fourth goal in five appearances since signing la...Full Story »

There was no love lost at Moor Lane as Salford City and Harrogate Town shared a point in a 1-1 draw.After extending his relationship with the Sulphurites this week, Jack Muldoon celebrated his new deal by notching the opener.However, the Ammies levelled late on through Matty Lund as Neil Wood’s side continue to flirt with an automatic promotion spot.Conor McAleny was gifted a golden chance...Full Story »

A late Greig Spence goal gave second-placed Stirling a 2-1 win at Scottish League Two basement side Bonnyrigg Rose.The visitors were ahead inside three minutes when Danny Denholm’s shot was saved by Paddy Martin and Dale Carrick was on hand to fire home the rebound.Carrick should have had a second when Albion were awarded a 72nd-minute penalty but Martin pushed his effort against a post.In...Full Story »

Exeter and Shrewsbury cancelled each other out in an uninspiring goalless draw at St James Park.Despite a good start from the Grecians, it was the visitors that came closest to opening the scoring in the 10th minute.Tom Bayliss brought a cross down superbly well, got past Exeter’s centre-backs with a superb first touch, but fired his shot against the crossbar from eight yards.Joe White sho...Full Story »

Jack Clarke scored a late brace as Sunderland claimed a 3-0 Championship win at QPR which took them up to sixth in the table as the west London side’s dismal run continued.Luke O’Nien pounced on a mistake by goalkeeper Seny Dieng to score the opener and Anthony Patterson saved Ilias Chair’s penalty midway through the second half, before former QPR loanee Clarke’s late dou...Full Story »

Superb late strikes from Perry Ng and Callum Robinson earned Cardiff a 2-0 win at Birmingham – a first under new boss Sabri Lamouchi.Both sides defended stubbornly, meaning the game lacked many clear-cut opportunities.Ng stole the show with a superb free-kick in the 84th minute and Robinson then sealed a first win in 13 games for the Bluebirds as he drove into the box before firing a shot ...Full Story »

MARCUS Rashford has been caught up in a bizarre number plate mix-up on his £280k McLaren. The Manchester United star, 25, was "completely unaware" he'd been driving a luxurious McLaren 765 Long Tail with the number plate for a Skoda. The star's McLaren 765 Long Tail had a number plate registered to a Skoda A supplier mix-up meant Rashford's luxurious £280k motor ended up with a pers...Full Story »

Manchester United have been warned that they will have to activate Diogo Costa’s 75m euro release clause should they wish to land the Portuguese shot-stopper from FC Porto this summer. The Red Devils are expected to be in the market for a new goalkeeper this summer, with Jack Butland only on loan and set to leave at the end of the season. David De Gea is expected to stay at the club be...Full Story »

Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger feels this season is their best shot in years to win the Premier League title. Should Manchester City topple Arsenal on their own patch this Wednesday night, Pep Guardiola's side would leapfrog the Gunners into top-spot, though manager Mikel Arteta's men would have still played a game less. Wenger has confessed he feels his beloved old side could be left wit...Full Story »