Port Vale manager Darrell Clarke issued an apology to his side’s paying fans after their goalless draw at home to Northampton.A dire afternoon at Vale Park saw little goalmouth action and precious few chances, with the Valiants’ boss admitting it had been an “awful” showing, though they did extend their unbeaten run to five games.“I thought we were poor throughout t...Full Story »

Delighted Oldham boss John Sheridan wants to keep the fans ‘buzzing’ after his side saw off in-form Bristol Rovers 2-1.The Latics are now just two points from escaping the relegation zone after a draw and now back-to-back wins since Sheridan returned for a fourth stint as permanent boss.He said: “I knew Bristol would create chances and cause us problems, but overall I thought o...Full Story »

Exeter left it late but picked up three points in their quest for promotion with Cheick Diabate scoring a stoppage-time winner as they beat Orient 1-0.The young defender, playing only his eighth league game, rose to nod in Archie Collins’ free-kick to light up an otherwise dreadful game.Exeter made a strong start to the match and should have gone in front when Kieran Phillips was played th...Full Story »

REAL MADRID defender Marcelo wants to join Cristiano Ronaldo in becoming an underwear model. Following Los Blancos' recent Super Cup win, the 33-year-old Brazilian equalled Francisco 'Paco' Gento's record of 23 trophies with the Spanish giants. Ronaldo has been modelling underwear for several yearsCredit: The Mega Agency Marcelo is hoping to join his former Real Madrid team-mate in the modell...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez asked fans not to boo Ousmane Dembele after he was jeered as he returned to the squad for Sunday's thrilling 4-2 win against Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou. Dembele has not featured for Barca since Jan. 12 because of a failure to agree a new contract, with his terms up in the summer, but Xavi said he will look to use him after he failed to secure a move away from t...Full Story »

Bolton boss Ian Evatt was left raging after racist abuse allegedly directed at his players from Morecambe fans saw a controversial 1-1 draw at the Mazuma Stadium stopped by referee Ross Joyce for 10 minutes.Joyce made the decision with 10 minutes to go, and with Morecambe leading 1-0, after Bolton fans had thrown several objects at Morecambe goalkeeper Adam Smith and Evatt reacted furiously to c...Full Story »

The Belgian landed himself in hot water last December after claiming he would '100 per cent still be at Inter' if they'd offered him a new contract. Lukaku modelled Chelsea's new pre-match kit which looks strikingly similar to Inter's colours Credit: CHELSEA FC Lukaku also expressed his desire to play at Inter again riling Blues fans. But in a sit down chat with the club's media channel in th...Full Story »

When Cristiano Ronaldo rejoined Manchester United in September, the footballing world was gripped by mass hysteria. Fans, former players, pundits, journalists and even his new team-mates were hailing the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's return to Old Trafford. Every aspect of his playing style, training technique, lifestyle and diet has been scrutinised over the past decade, and now he is back...Full Story »

REAL MADRID fans need to be "patient" with midfielder Fede Valverde, according to his wife Mina Bonino. The 23-year-old started all of the Spanish giants' opening eight games of the LaLiga season. Valverde has fallen out of favour under Ancelotti this season But since then Carlo Ancelotti has dropped him to the bench - meaning he has received just two league starts in 13 games. Valverde, who...Full Story »

Chesterfield got their promotion bid back on track as Curtis Weston’s late goal earned a 1-0 win over Eastleigh.Andrew Boyce made a goal-saving early challenge on National League top scorer Kabongo Tshimanga while, at the other end, Chesterfield keeper Scott Loach reacted sharply to keep Tom Whelan’s deflected corner from going straight in.With Tshimanga well marshalled, defender Lau...Full Story »

Reading boss Veljko Paunovic admitted fans calling for him to be sacked was “difficult to hear”, but insisted he is not concerned about his future in the wake of a 4-0 defeat at QPR.Angry Royals supporters turned on Paunovic, whose team are struggling near the bottom of the Sky Bet Championship and are without a win in nine matches.Paunovic said: “It’s obviously difficult...Full Story »

Bournemouth won 1-0 at Barnsley following an early goal from Philip Billing but were forced to hold on after being reduced to 10 men late on.Denmark midfielder Billing scored the decisive goal for the Cherries in the 12th minute while defender Gary Cahill was sent off in the 88th minute at Oakwell.Billing had the first chance of the game, meeting a loose ball with his head around six yards out, ...Full Story »

Noor Husin’s first goal for Southend secured a hard-fought 1-0 win at bottom club Dover.After a goalless first half in which both sides found chances hard to come by, Husin popped up midway through the second half to fire in the winner and secure the three points.Harry Ransom saw a goal-bound header well blocked and Michael Gyasi slashed a good chance wide as the hosts threatened in the fi...Full Story »

Andraz Sporar’s fourth goal in his last six matches lifted Middlesbrough up to sixth after sealing a 1-0 win over Coventry.The Sky Blues, who were only a place and a couple of points behind Boro beforehand, had their chances and hammered the woodwork at the Riverside.But it was Sporar’s eighth goal of the season that proved decisive to return Middlesbrough to winning ways on a bluste...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO teased fans on Instagram with a sweaty post from Dubai. The Portuguese superstar is currently out in the Middle East as Manchester United enjoy their mid-season break. Cristiano Ronaldo shared a sweaty selfie with fansCredit: Instagram Ronaldo, 36, took time out to take a picture with Formula 1 bad boy Nikita Mazepin. But he is primarily there to keep working on his body. ...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has urged fans to curb their risky behaviour to protect English football’s “unique atmosphere” after Antonio Rudiger was struck by a lighter thrown from the away supporters during Sunday’s win over Tottenham.Rudiger was hit during the Blues’ 2-0 Premier League victory at Stamford Bridge, earned thanks to second-half goals from Hakim Ziyech...Full Story »

Birmingham head coach Lee Bowyer insists Onel Hernandez is only going to get better once he gains confidence after the winger scored in their 2-1 win over Barnsley.Blues claimed their first victory since November thanks to goals from Hernandez and Scott Hogan at St Andrew’s.Bowyer was quick to praise the impact the Cuban has made since signing on loan from Norwich.“He’s a good ...Full Story »

St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin hopes his team can return to Hampden this season but with supporters there to experience it this time.The Paisley side reached the semi-finals of both cup competitions when they were played behind closed doors last season.They booked their place in the last 16 of this year’s Scottish Cup with a comfortable 2-0 win away to Ayr thanks to first-half goals from Ky...Full Story »

Everton caretaker manager Duncan Ferguson empathised with fans who protested after their 1-0 home defeat to Aston Villa after admitting he was “on the floor” after the result.A 10th defeat in 14 league matches – courtesy of Emiliano Buendia’s header in first-half added time – means their 19 points from their first 20 games is their lowest total at this stage since 1...Full Story »

The Africa Cup of Nations is a tournament filled with passion, but former Ghana star Sulley Muntari, who had two spells in the Premier League, let his emotions get the better of him with one social media post Former Premier League and Africa Cup of Nations star Sulley Muntari once sat on a Lamborghini and told fans he "doesn't give a f***". Muntari not only played for both Portsmouth and Sunde...Full Story »