Curtis Nelson’s first-half header proved to be the only goal as Derby ran out worthy winners at Wigan in League One.Young England goalkeeper Sam Tickle had already made a stunning save to deny James Collins when the Rams scored what proved to be the winner in the 19th minute.Stephen Humphrys gave the ball away inside the Wigan box as he tried to clear his lines, and Tom Barkhuizen’s ...Full Story »

Plymouth once again came from behind to salvage a point as they remained unbeaten under caretaker boss Neil Dewsnip as they drew 2-2 at Cardiff City Stadium.Having twice battled back from two goals down to sneak a 3-3 draw against Birmingham in the first game since the departure to Stoke of former boss Steve Schumacher, the Pilgrims hit back from 2-1 down in the second half to share the spoils.M...Full Story »

Plymouth top scorer Morgan Whittaker hit a brilliant 86th-minute equaliser as managerless Argyle recovered from going 3-1 down to claim a 3-3 Championship draw with Wayne Rooney’s 10-man Birmingham at Home Park.Playmaker Whittaker took his season’s tally to 10 with another long-range strike from outside the box, out of the reach of diving goalkeeper John Ruddy’s fingertips and ...Full Story »

Middlesbrough moved to within three points of the Championship play-off places with a deserved 1-0 win over West Brom at the Riverside.Morgan Rogers scored the only goal as Boro followed their midweek Carabao Cup quarter-final success at Port Vale with a third straight win in all competitions.Albion remain fifth, but Carlos Corberan’s side have now won just one of their last five league ga...Full Story »

PREMIER LEAGUE players are paying hundreds of thousands of pounds to install panic rooms in their houses amid reports of gangs flying into the UK to burgle their homes. Injured Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne had his 70-acre mansion raided over the weekend while he was in Saudi Arabia. Kevin and Michelle de Bruyne's house was broken into on Saturday Credit: .instagram/lacroixmichele Rahe...Full Story »

ALEX SCOTT has given fans a backstage pass into the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year awards. The Football Focus presenter wore a red dress as she presented Mary Earps with the award. Alex Scott shared a video of her dancing backstage Credit: Instagram She danced to Beyonce's Heated Credit: Instagram She would later hand Mary Earps her award After the gong was given out, Scott shared a v...Full Story »

FOOTBALL hooligans in Serbia have been caught on camera attacking rival fans with sticks ahead of a big night of Champions League action. The shocking video shows around 30 Red Star Belgrade thugs storming into a bar full of Manchester City fans and whacking them to the head and body in a brutal assault. Manchester City and Red Star Belgrade fans clashed outside a bar in Serbia as Red Star hoo...Full Story »

Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan admits he has coaching plans for the future. The former Manchester City captain left for Barca this past summer. He told France Football: "This is the most logical path and something I will explore as much as possible. "I think it would be a mistake for me not to try after meeting such incredible coaches." Gundogan also said: "I am hungry and still want ...Full Story »

Both Shaun Maloney and Michael Skubala agreed the goalless Sky Bet League One draw between Wigan and Lincoln was a fair result.It was the visitors who registered the only shot on target, through Ethan Hamilton in the first half, as defences reigned in miserable conditions at the DW Stadium.“It was a pretty even game really,” said Wigan boss Maloney.“I thought they were very goo...Full Story »

Wigan and Lincoln cancelled each other out in a Sky Bet League One clash at the DW Stadium that was devoid of almost any goalmouth action or excitement.Jonny Smith, making his first league start for Wigan, almost fluked a goal early on when his inswinging corner from the right caught out Lincoln goalkeeper Lukas Jensen.At the other end, Sam Tickle made a simple save from Ethan Hamilton’s l...Full Story »

NEIGHBOURS of Kurt Zouma have told of their horror after his home was broken into by an “organised gang” who escaped with £100,000 in cash and jewellery. The “highly professional” masked gang ransacked the held the West Ham captain’s home after striking just before midnight on Saturday while he was at home with his young family. Kurt Zouma was dramatically ro...Full Story »

Wigan manager Shaun Maloney admitted he was determined to reach the third round of the FA Cup for chairman Mike Danson following a 1-0 win at York.Maloney, who was a member of the Latics’ 2013 FA Cup final-winning team, is desperate to repay Danson with a money-spinning run in this season’s competition after he saved the club from financial ruin when he took over in the summer.The La...Full Story »

Stephen Humphrys’ ninth goal of the season secured 2013 FA Cup winners Wigan’s place in this year’s third round following a 1-0 win at Vanarama National League side York.During a cagey first half, Humphrys had carried the greatest threat.Just before the half-hour mark, good skills from the former Fulham forward took him past home defenders Callum Howe and Tyler Cordner before h...Full Story »

Wigan manager Shaun Maloney was thrilled with every aspect of his side’s 3-0 victory over 10-man Fleetwood at the DW Stadium.The home side led 2-0 thanks to goals from Jordan Jones and Sean Clare when Joshua Earl was sent off for the Cod Army in first-half stoppage time for simulation in the penalty area.The second period was only damage limitation, with Tom Pearce firing home a cracking f...Full Story »

Wigan secured a thoroughly deserved 3-0 victory over struggling 10-man Fleetwood at the DW Stadium.The home side went ahead inside four minutes when Tom Pearce supplied Jordan Jones, who cut in from the flank and fired the ball past Jay Lynch.It was 2-0 to Wigan just past the half-hour mark when Stephen Humphrys worked a short corner well and crossed for Sean Clare to bundle the ball home off go...Full Story »

Richie Wellens felt his Leyton Orient side did enough to earn victory in their 1-1 draw at home to Wigan.Stephen Humphrys drilled a first-minute penalty against a post for the Latics before on-loan Watford striker Shaq Forde put the hosts in front.But just before the break Humphrys atoned for his miss when he fired a shot from outside the area low into the corner of the net for his seventh leagu...Full Story »

Leyton Orient had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Wigan in a lively encounter at Brisbane Road.Both sides struck in an end-to-end first half.Wigan spurned a golden opportunity to take the lead in the opening minute when Orient goalkeeper Sol Brynn brought down Sean Clare in the area.Stephen Humphrys drilled his spot-kick against an upright and the ball rolled to safety.The hosts then went ahead af...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers caretaker manager Andy Mangan was full of praise for his 10-man side’s desire after earning a hard-fought 1-0 win at Carlisle.Sam Lavelle’s own goal before half-time proved to be the difference as Rovers, who extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to five matches, rose to 10th place in the League One table and United dropped to 22nd.The Pirates went a man down...Full Story »

Wigan were held to a 1-1 draw at lowly Cheltenham after Stephen Humphrys missed a second-half penalty.Latics led through Lewis Freestone’s early own goal, but Liam Sercombe levelled for the home side from the spot before half-time.Humphrys had the chance to win it for Wigan in the 64th minute, but his weak spot-kick was comfortably gathered by Luke Southwood.Wigan started well, with Freest...Full Story »

ALISHA LEHMANN took social media by storm once more with another stunning photoshoot. This time, Lehmann posed in a figure-hugging black dress for her 16 million followers on Instagram. And the Aston Villa ace issued the following caption: "Never stop chasing your dreams." The forward's post attracted over 177,000 likes and her fans stormed the comments' section. One supporter commented; "...Full Story »