Roberto Firmino's time in Saudi Arabia could be coming to an untimely end amid reports that the Liverpool icon wants a return to Europe Roberto Firmino has only been with Al-Ahli for six months (Image: Getty Images) Roberto Firmino could be heading for a break-up with Al-Ahli after reports the ex-Liverpool star wants to leave the club. The Brazilian only joined the Saudi Pro League side this ...Full Story »

Watford head coach Valerien Ismael hailed his players for holding on for a point from a 1-1 draw with Stoke despite Vakoun Bayo’s 52nd-minute dismissal.Striker Bayo was shown a straight red card for an off-the-ball clash with Potters defender Luke McNally.The pair initially tussled for the ball and both ended up on the turf – but when they picked themselves up referee Scott Oldham wa...Full Story »

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens was satisfied with his side’s 0-0 draw against Wycombe.Although the O’s recorded back-to-back clean sheets in the league for the first time since August, they were unable to find a way past Chairboys keeper Max Stryjek even with the seven minutes of added time caused when a linesman sustained an injury in the first-half and swapped roles with the fou...Full Story »

Lincoln boss Michael Skubala believes Paudie O’Connor’s game-changing red card in his side’s 2-1 defeat to Northampton was harsh.Jon Guthrie and Kieron Bowie put the visiting Cobblers 2-0 up with goals either side of the break at Sincil Bank.Timothy Eyoma halved the deficit on the hour mark, before O’Connor was sent off for a stray elbow with 15 minutes to go.Skubala said...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor admitted his league leaders deserved no more than a point in their goalless draw at Bradford.It was a competitive contest on a difficult Valley Parade pitch that had only passed referee Lewis Smith’s inspection 90 minutes before kick-off following the recent wet weather.Challinor said: “You always want to win a game but I can’t stand here and say w...Full Story »

Leicester manager Enzo Maresca says his Sky Bet Championship leaders have surprised him after passing the 60-point mark before the turn of the year with victory at Cardiff.The Foxes strolled to a 2-0 win in the Welsh capital with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Justin James producing brilliant efforts.Leicester now have 62 points from 25 games – eight clear of second-placed Ipswich – and a...Full Story »

Danny Rohl hailed his Sheffield Wednesday side’s defensive discipline as they held on for a vital 1-0 win over Preston.The Owls picked up their fourth victory in seven games thanks to Marvin Johnson’s first-half strike but were forced to hang on for their win after George Byers was sent off late on.Preston had nine shots, but only two on target, as they desperately searched for an eq...Full Story »

Leeds’ hopes of automatic promotion from the Championship suffered another blow as they were beaten 1-0 by West Brom at the Hawthorns.Grady Diangana’s 37th-minute goal was enough to give former Leeds coach Carlos Corberan back-to-back home wins and inflict a second consecutive loss on Daniel Farke’s side, who have won one of their last five games and trail second-placed Ipswich...Full Story »

Reading hit back from two goals down to claim a 2-2 draw at relegation rivals Cheltenham.All four goals came during a rip-roaring first half dominated by the home side, who have shown a marked improvement under boss Darrell Clarke.David Button denied Liam Sercombe, George Lloyd and Lewis Freestone as Reading were forced to withstand considerable pressure.But the opener arrived in the 29th minute...Full Story »

Second-half goals from Dion Charles and Victor Adeboyejo gave Bolton a well-deserved 2-0 win at Fleetwood.The visitors dominated throughout in atrocious conditions on the coast but had to wait until the 49th minute to lead, then seeing out the victory with little resistance and sealing it with a late goal from Adeboyejo.Title challengers Bolton made all the running in the first half but failed t...Full Story »

MADELENE WRIGHT sent fans into a meltdown wearing sexy festive lingerie. The glamorous footballer left little to the imagination in the social media post. Wright plays her football for Leyton Orient and often wows with her followers with pictures. In a recent post, she advertised her OnlyFans account alongside a snap of herself. Madelene put on festive lingerie as she posed on her knees in...Full Story »

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has announced Erling Haaland is still not training with the team as he continues to recover from an injury. The Premier League top scorer travelled with the team to Saudi Arabia for the Club World Cup but did not take part in the tournament. He continued individual rehab as he aims to make a comeback inn January. The Norwegian striker missed Man City...Full Story »

Wrexham AFC are looking to secure successive promotions after finally returning to the Football League last year, with the Welsh club competing near the top of League Two. Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham can afford to act differently to clubs like Liverpool (Image: GETTY) Wrexham director Humphrey Ker believes Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s backing has allowed the Welsh club more freedom to a...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta admitted his side came up short in both boxes as Arsenal slumped to defeat to West Ham to miss out on regaining top spot in the Premier League.The Gunners remain behind Liverpool as they lost 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium on what Arteta conceded was one of the most frustrating nights of his four-year tenure as Arsenal boss.Tomas Soucek’s opener – awarded after the VAR coul...Full Story »

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes their 3-1 victory in a “massive” game at Everton will serve as a reminder to their rivals not to write them off.City arrived back from Saudi Arabia as Club World Cup winners looking to correct a record which had seen them win just once in six Premier League matches and drop off the pace in the title race.But while they were away, results...Full Story »

Livingston manager David Martindale was left ruing his best side’s chance falling to defender Mikey Devlin as they fought out a goalless draw with St Johnstone.However, the Lions boss insists he was “fairly happy” with elements of his side’s display despite remaining rooted to the foot of the cinch Premiership.Midfielder Scott Pittman and striker Bruce Anderson also passe...Full Story »

Fulham boss Marco Silva insisted his goalkeeper Bernd Leno “touched” but “didn’t push” a ball boy during the Cottagers’ 3-0 defeat at Bournemouth.The second-half incident occurred when Leno went to collect the ball from the youngster’s outstretched hand before using his own hand to make deliberate contact with the shoulder of the ball boy, who appeared t...Full Story »

Proud Reading boss Ruben Selles saluted his team’s spirit and progress after they pocketed a precious point at promotion-chasing Peterborough.The struggling Royals twice battled back from behind to share the spoils with the League One top-scorers, as goals from Sam Smith and Femi Azeez cancelled out efforts from Josh Knight and Ephron Mason-Clark.Reading remain in the bottom four of League...Full Story »

Phil Parkinson admitted his 10-man Wrexham side had to dig deep to get the three points with a 1-0 win over Swindon.James McClean’s early goal gave the visitors their first win at the County Ground since 1985.Parkinson said: “I am so pleased with the win. We should have been out of sight as we had some really good chances to extend the lead and their ‘keeper made some good save...Full Story »

Reading twice battled back from behind to boost their survival bid with a 2-2 draw at promotion-chasing Peterborough.Femi Azeez was the star man for Ruben Selles’ strugglers as he laid on Sam Smith’s first equaliser and then struck the second himself late on.League One top scorers Posh hit the front six minutes before half-time when Josh Knight claimed his first goal of the campaign ...Full Story »