Guardiola has long admitted the idea of becoming a national boss some time in the future does appeal. Pep Guardiola has given a tantalising hint that he may one day like to fill Gareth Southgate’s boots as England boss Credit: AFP However, there is no suggestion of him leaving Manchester City any time soon. Yet when that day does arrive, the Three Lions job would hold more appeal than...Full Story »

Interim head coach Selim Benachour admits Oldham are “a little bit sick” and in need of treatment after going down 2-0 at Salford.Oldham made the short trip to the Peninsula Stadium having parted company with boss Keith Curle in the week and were well beaten by goals from Matthew Lund and Brandon Thomas-Asante.Their travelling fans made plenty of noise throughout, the majority in pro...Full Story »

Steve Evans branded Portsmouth lucky and let rip at referee Dean Whitestone as his injury-hit Gillingham slipped to a dramatic 1-0 defeat.Jack Tucker’s stoppage-time own goal at Priestfield left the Gills in the League One drop zone and extended their winless run to six games.John Akinde and Danny Lloyd both went close for the hosts before Whitestone denied Evans’ side a penalty when...Full Story »

Mark Robins admitted Coventry City’s 2-2 comeback draw over “brilliant” Bournemouth was down to Jefferson Lerma’s red card.Colombia international Lerma was sent off in the 68th minute after a last-man tackle on Matt Godden.Godden pulled one back, after Jaidon Anthony and Philip Billing had the Cherries cruising, before Todd Kane’s 95th-minute equaliser stunned the h...Full Story »

Bolton boss Ian Evatt praised the way his side fought back twice to earn a 2-2 draw against Cheltenham but felt they deserved more.Elias Kachunga scored Wanderers’ second equaliser, a fine effort which saw him curl the ball beyond Cheltenham goalkeeper Scott Flinders in the 58th minute.The lively Alfie May bagged both Cheltenham goals, his first in the 14th minute as he latched onto a pass...Full Story »

Reading boss Veljko Paunovic hailed the contribution of Andy Carroll and Danny Drinkwater after their 3-2 Sky Bet Championship win at Swansea.The former England pair notched their first Reading goals as the Royals claimed a first win since being deducted six points for breaching English Football League financial regulations.Paunovic said: “Andy and Danny are very important with their exper...Full Story »

John Coleman hailed his side’s defensive display after Accrington left Lincoln with all three points from a 1-0 win.Colby Bishop’s close-range effort 10 minutes into the second half proved the difference between the two sides in what was a dire affair.The biggest plus for Coleman proved to be the clean sheet – after Stanley had conceded a staggering 20 goals in their previous f...Full Story »

Lee Johnson was pleased with how Sunderland handled the weather conditions in their win at Cambridge.Alex Pritchard scored direct from a corner before Nathan Broadhead’s superb strike secured a 2-1 win for Johnson’s team, either side of Sam Smith’s equaliser for the hosts.Pritchard’s goal demonstrated the windy conditions, with the side attacking the south end of the stad...Full Story »

Lincoln were booed off by their own fans after losing 1-0 to Accrington and failing to score for a third consecutive game.A close-range effort from Stanley’s Colby Bishop proved the difference between the two sides.The best of the action in a truly dismal first half came after just four minutes when Stanley’s Ethan Hamilton curled wide following Sean McConville’s corner.At the ...Full Story »

Jordan Slew scored twice before Halifax held off a late comeback to win 3-2 at Torquay.Slew opened the scoring on the half-hour mark with a low drive into the bottom corner.Slew had his second just two minutes into the second half, drilling the ball into the top corner, before former Torquay forward Billy Waters put them three up.Torquay scored twice in the last three minutes through Klaidi Lolo...Full Story »

Second-half goals from Tom O’Connor and Daniel Jebbison eased Burton to a comfortable 2-0 victory over struggling Doncaster.Both sides struggled to create opportunities in the bitter and windy conditions but Albion started briskly looking to build on their midweek victory over Accrington.In a frustrating half it was Rovers keeper Pontus Dahlberg who was twice called upon to keep his side l...Full Story »

Adi Yussuf’s second-half equaliser denied Dover their first win of the season as they drew 1-1 at Yeovil.Dover took the lead through TJ Bramble early in the game before Yussuf netted the equaliser.Dover took the lead two minutes into the game after Grant Smith was unable to deal with Bramble’s cross which found the net.The hosts came close when Yussuf set up Charlie Wakefield, who mi...Full Story »

MK Dons produced a clinical display in front of goal to beat Morecambe 4-0 at the Mazuma Stadium.Mo Eisa opened the scoring before a Matt O’Riley brace either side of Harry Darling’s effort saw the Dons return to winning ways in style following their defeat at Sheffield Wednesday.The visitors, who have now won four of five in League One, took the lead with their first threatening mov...Full Story »

Substitute Lukas Jutkiewicz dragged Birmingham out of the mire by scoring the winner in the 1-0 victory over Blackpool at St Andrew’s.The 32-year-old striker netted in the 81st minute from only Birmingham’s second effort on target in a game of few chances.But it was a dream full debut for 17-year-old midfielder Jordan James, whose header teed Jutkiewicz up.Up until then Blackpool had...Full Story »

Jamie Murphy set up the equaliser and scored the winner as Hibernian came from behind to beat 10-man St Johnstone following a late turnaround at McDiarmid Park.Saints had led until the 83rd minute, but Murphy played in Kevin Nisbet to level before netting himself three minutes later following an expert assist from fellow substitute Scott Allan to seal a 2-1 victory.Saints captain Liam Gordon hea...Full Story »

JACK Grealish's girlfriend has continued to fuel rumours that they're engaged, after The Sun revealed they're house hunting. Model Sasha, 25, took to Instagram to talk to her followers about a new make-up product, but it's fair to say all eyes were on the sparkler on her engagement finger. Sasha continued to fuel rumours she and Jack are engaged Neither Sasha or Jack, 26, have commented on th...Full Story »

AC Milan chief Paolo Maldini has welcomed coach Stefano Pioli's new deal. Pioli has penned terms to 2023 this morning. Maldini said, "There is the thrill of continuing a path that is bringing us great results. We don't want a team to win for just one year, but for a long time. We want to bring Milan back to being competitive. "We do not renew only with the coach Pioli, but also with the per...Full Story »

Tom Rogic and Carl Starfelt are closing in on returns from hamstring injuries as Celtic prepare to host Aberdeen in the cinch Premiership.Striker Giorgos Giakoumakis has missed the last two games with a knee problem.Christopher Jullien is building up his fitness in training after recovering from a long-term knee injury, and fellow defender Greg Taylor is working his way back from a shoulder prob...Full Story »

Manchester City will give fitness tests to midfielders Jack Grealish and Phil Foden ahead of Sunday’s Premier League visit of West Ham.The England pair have both been sidelined with knocks, with Grealish absent since the international break and Foden missing Wednesday’s win over Paris St Germain.Playmaker Kevin De Bruyne is still out with coronavirus, while winger-turned-striker Ferr...Full Story »

Crystal Palace midfielder James McArthur will again be absent when Aston Villa visit Selhurst Park in the Premier League on Saturday.The vice-captain’s recovery from a hamstring injury is being managed on a week-by-week basis and he will not feature this weekend.Nathan Ferguson is the only other first-team absentee and he is building up fitness following a near two-year spell out foll...Full Story »