Simon Weaver expressed his pride after Harrogate put their poor Sky Bet League Two form to one side to knock Bradford out of the FA Cup at Valley Parade.Matthew Daly, who was on loan with the Bantams last season, netted the winner after eight minutes – scoring for the fourth successive game.Jack Muldoon cut inside to set up midfielder Daly, whose shot went in off a post despite goalkeeper ...Full Story »

Oli McBurnie scored twice as Sheffield United produced a superb second-half display to beat leaders Burnley 5-2 in a pulsating contest at Bramall Lane.The Blades came from behind twice and scored four goals after the break to blow away the Clarets, who struggled to cope with the Blades’ attack.Burnley took the lead after 17 minutes in what was an action-packed first half. Manuel Benson loo...Full Story »

Connor Wickham scored twice on his return to the north east as Forest Green came through a severe test by winning 2-0 at Northern Premier League side South Shields in the FA Cup first round.The opening 25 minutes were all about the Sky Bet League One side as they created the first meaningful chances, with home goalkeeper Myles Boney denying Corey O’Keefe and Regan Hendry sending an overhea...Full Story »

Four members of England's band have reportedly joined a Qatari-funded scheme to spy on their fellow supporters during the World Cup and publicly promote the host nation in exchange for a free trip The England band's John Hemmingham (Image: MDM) Whether you love them or hate them, it'll be hard not to grimace when the England band starts up in Qatar later this month. A bombshell new report cla...Full Story »

The West Ham defender pleaded guilty to two counts of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal after a disturbing video emerged in February. Kurt Zouma is apologetic but says he is 'trying to be happy' - nine months after the video of him attacking a cat was posted online Credit: Rex The football world was shocked when this clip went public Credit: Supplied collect Zouma was fined ...Full Story »

Florian Lejeune is set to return to Newcastle for a friendly against Rayo Vallecano in December. Domestic football will be put on hold for the World Cup in Qatar, which means clubs will have to go through a mini-pre-season before returning in December. The Magpies have already announced that they will be travelling to Saudi Arabia for their mini pre-season training camp next month and will b...Full Story »

Speculation linking Thomas Tuchel with the England job is set to intensify after the former Chelsea boss admitted he'd be "tempted" to manage an international team next Thomas Tuchel says he'd be "tempted" by an international job Thomas Tuchel says he'd consider taking charge of a national team next amid speculation he's being lined up to replace England head coach Gareth Southgate. The forme...Full Story »

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has received another blow in his bid to find a new club in 2023 after being criticised by the president of Brazilian club Flamengo Cristiano Ronaldo has been told he wouldn't start for Flamengo as his exit from Manchester United looms. The 37-year-old forward has been strongly linked with a move away from Old Trafford in recent months, with United ab...Full Story »

Josh Windass’ fifth goal of the season and Alex Mighten’s first in Sheffield Wednesday colours secured a comfortable 2-0 FA Cup first-round triumph over Morecambe at Hillsborough.Wednesday mustered 21 goal attempts, but only converting two was always going to prove sufficient against a Morecambe team that have failed to score more than once in their last 11 contests.Owls boss Darren ...Full Story »

Watford must wait on the fitness of Keinan Davis ahead of the visit of Coventry in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday.Davis missed Watford’s 2-1 win at Cardiff on Wednesday, but will be assessed along with Samuel Kalu.Craig Cathcart, however, remains on the sidelines, with the medical staff focusing on his return to long-term fitness.Kortney Hause is also continuing his recovery from a k...Full Story »

Robert Snodgrass returns to the Hearts squad for the cinch Premiership game against Motherwell at Tynecastle on Sunday.The veteran attacker was not eligible to play in the final Europa Conference League game against Istanbul Basaksehir on Thursday night.Peter Haring (concussion), Craig Halkett (hamstring) and Kye Rowles (foot) could return, while Stephen Humphrys (foot) will be assessed. Ga...Full Story »

Ross County will again be missing Ross Callachan for Saturday’s cinch Premiership clash with St Mirren.The former Hearts and Hamilton midfielder suffered a hamstring injury in the recent defeat by Kilmarnock and is unlikely to return before the World Cup break.Ben Paton (knee), Ben Purrington (ankle), Connor Randall (broken leg) and Alex Samuel (knee) are also expected to remain on the sid...Full Story »

Unai Emery takes charge of Aston Villa for the first time for the visit of Manchester United.Goalkeeper Emi Martinez is expected to be fit after going off in the 4-0 defeat at Newcastle with a head injury.Diego Carlos (Achilles), Boubacar Kamara (knee) and Ludwig Augustinsson (hamstring) all remain out for the hosts.Manchester United will be without suspended midfielder Bruno Fernandes after he ...Full Story »

Tennai Watson could feature for MK Dons in their FA Cup first-round match at home to Taunton on Saturday.Defender Watson, 25, has not featured for the Dons yet this season due to a hamstring injury but is back in full training and could be in Liam Manning’s plans for the match.Forward Mo Eisa will also be pushing for additional minutes after featuring as a substitute in the Dons’ las...Full Story »

Stoke boss Alex Neil reports no fresh selection concerns ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match against Birmingham.Defender Josh Tymon returned to the squad after an eight-match injury lay-off to score in the 1-0 win at Wigan on Wednesday night, so should be involved again.Forward Tyrese Campbell continues to recover match fitness following glandular fever, while defender Dujon Sterling has bee...Full Story »

Offrande Zanzala remains sidelined for Newport as they prepare for a second meeting with Colchester in quick succession, this time in the FA Cup.Zanzala returned from a hamstring injury in the EFL Trophy match against Southampton Under-21s on October 18 after almost three months out.But he suffered a setback which ruled him out of the Exiles’ match at Northampton last weekend and remains s...Full Story »

Rotherham will be without suspended defender Cohen Bramall for the visit of Norwich.Bramall received a red card in the 3-2 defeat at Burnley on Wednesday where his side conceded two stoppage-time goals to lose after he had been sent off.Boss Matt Taylor is certain to swap things around given the match at Turf Moor where his side played 106 minutes in total.Defender Cameron Humphreys will be asse...Full Story »

Woking will be hoping recent loan additions Jahmari Clarke and Bryant Bilongo are given permission to play in the FA Cup clash with Oxford.Oxford are boosted by the return of suspended pair Matty Taylor and Billy Bodin.Taylor has completed a three-match ban and Bodin has served his two-game punishment so both will come into contention.The U’s will be hoping they get permission to play loan...Full Story »

Chesterfield have no new injury worries, although manager Paul Cook could make changes with one eye on upcoming long away trips to Wealdstone and Torquay in the National League.Northampton midfielder Ben Fox is available for selection after completing a three-match ban following his red card against Leyton Orient.Danny Hylton remains suspended after his dismissal in the 3-2 win at Stevenage.Cobb...Full Story »

QPR have Chris Willock available for the visit of West Brom.The forward returned from a hamstring problem as a second-half substitute in Wednesday’s 0-0 draw at Norwich.Stefan Johansen, Tyler Roberts (calf), Jimmy Dunne (knee) and Jake Clarke-Salter (knee) have all been struggling with injury.Johansen (heel) has an outside chance of returning for Michael Beale’s promotion chasers.Wes...Full Story »