Rochdale manager Robbie Stockdale has revealed some of his players have been affected by illness ahead of Tuesday’s visit of Salford in Sky Bet League Two.Two unnamed players are doubtful and will be assessed on the day of the game.Liam Kelly has also been ill but has been able to train.Injured trio Max Taylor, Paul Downing and Josh Andrews remain on the sidelines.Salford could be without ...Full Story »

AINSLEY MAITLAND-NILES reduced his girlfriend to tears after gifting her a matching diamond-encrusted chain. The versatile Arsenal outcast, who joined Serie A outfit Roma on loan last month, surprised his partner Katya to a custom-made necklace with his surname on it.    Ainsley Maitland-Niles' partner Katya shared snaps of her new chain she was gifted on InstagramCredit: Instagram @...Full Story »

Real Madrid defender Nacho says they must not dwell on their Copa del Rey quarterfinal defeat at Athletic Bilbao. Alex Berenguer was the hero as he turned Nacho inside out on the edge of the box before curling a shot into the far corner beyond Thibaut Courtois on 88 minutes. The late strike sent a raucous San Mames wild and was enough to see out the win for Athletic Club, who earned revenge ...Full Story »

Barcelona can finally register new signing Ferran Torres after Samuel Umtiti signed a new contract and reduced his salary, the club announced on Monday. Barca announced the signing of Torres from Manchester City for €55 million two weeks ago but have not yet been able to register him within their LaLiga-imposed spending limit. Philippe Coutinho's loan move to Aston Villa last week crea...Full Story »

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou bemoaned their “ridiculous” schedule after losing strikers Albian Ajeti and Kyogo Furuhashi to hamstring injuries during their final Europa League game.But the Australian insisted he would not temper the workload demands he puts on his players.Postecoglou made 11 changes for the visit of Real Betis and there were plenty of positives in a 3-2 win includ...Full Story »

Eddie Howe is refusing to look at a daunting December fixture list after seeing Newcastle finally end their wait for a first Premier League win of the season at the 15th attempt.Callum Wilson’s goal handed the Magpies a priceless 1-0 victory over fellow strugglers Burnley at St James’ Park on Saturday and lifted them from the foot of the table.However, they face Leicester and Liverpo...Full Story »

Arsenal technical director Edu has spoken with Arsene Wenger about a return to the club. Mikel Arteta recently claimed that he would love the former Gunners boss to make a return to the Emirates. And Edu also believes that Arteta should be involved with the north London club. "It was great to see Arsene Wenger the other day at the screening for his new documentary," Edu wrote in Arsenal's p...Full Story »

Reading manager Veljko Paunovic has spoken of his relief that the uncertainty of a possible EFL points deduction has been lifted from the Sky Bet Championship club.A six-point deduction was confirmed on Wednesday, with the Royals then going on to draw 1-1 with Nottingham Forest at the SCL Stadium.In-form Forest were rewarded for an enterprising opening by going in front in the fourth minute thro...Full Story »