Grimsby striker Ryan Taylor faces months on the sidelines with a torn hamstring.The 34-year-old suffered the injury in training last week and manager Paul Hurst says the scan showed “quite a bad injury”.Grimsby have no new players back for Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two match against Doncaster.Jordan Maguire-Drew and Danilo Orsi-Dadomo could resume training next week. Aribim Pep...Full Story »

KIERAN TRIPPIER revealed he paid his dad's fine after killjoy council chiefs fined him in 2018 for flying a giant England flag in the garden. But the Three Lions star hopes Bury council will leave his proud old man alone when in Qatar. All of Trippier's extended family piled into his dad Chris' back garden when England reached the World Cup semis in Russia four years ago. Asked if it will b...Full Story »

Leeds star Brenden Aaronson can expect a warm welcome from his stunning girlfriend in Qatar after his shock call-up to USA's World Cup squad. Aaronson's excelled at Elland Road since moving to Leeds in the summer, featuring in 13 Premier League games, providing one goal and an assist. And the 22-year-old's contribution for Jesse Marsch's side has earned him a spot in the US team, jetting to Qat...Full Story »

Manchester United star Facundo Pellistri will look for a permanent move away from the club after he appears at the World Cup later this month. Pellistri has struggled with injuries so far this season so is yet to feature for Manchester United. The Uruguayan international is set to feature for his country at the World Cup, despite his lack of game time, and he could now be hoping to impress so...Full Story »

King’s Lynn manager Tommy Widdrington praised the staying power of his side as they produced a fully deserved FA Cup shock at Doncaster.Widdrington admitted he expected the Linnets not to replicate a brilliant first-half performance after the break – only for substitute Gold Omotayo to head home the winner and send them through.The National League North leaders enjoyed the majority o...Full Story »

Fylde manager Andy Taylor has decisions to make when he selects an XI to take on League Two side Gillingham.Taylor has been rotating his squad to keep his players fresh but must now settle on a team to take on the stiffest challenge of the season.Gills boss Neil Harris may not gamble with Jordan Green’s fitness after he limped out of last Saturday’s loss at Doncaster.The winger came ...Full Story »

Liverpool are preparing to open contract talks with Roberto Firmino over a new deal during the World Cup. The Brazilian’s contract at Anfield expires at the end of the season and before this campaign many expected the Merseyside club to run that deal down. However, the forward seems re-born in a Liverpool shirt and has been one of the Reds’ best players this season. Firmino has ...Full Story »

Crawley could name YouTube stars in their squad for their FA Cup first-round match against Accrington.Brothers Tobi, Manny and Jed Brown from Sidemen FC, a team of internet celebrities, have been training with Crawley and the club previously said one or more could be on the bench.Interim boss Lewis Young will hope to keep his run going after five matches unbeaten.He could be without James Tilley...Full Story »

Charlton boss Ben Garner will revert to a more familiar line-up for Coalville’s visit in the first round of the FA Cup.Garner used his squad for the EFL Trophy success over Brighton Under-21s on Wednesday, and Jojo Wollacott, Sean Clare, George Dobson and Jayden Stockley are among those expected to return.Ryan Inniss completes a two-match ban after after being sent off for the second time ...Full Story »

Lionel Messi is reportedly ignoring phone calls from Barcelona as his Paris Saint-Germain contract ticks closer towards ending. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner left Barca for PSG on a free transfer in the summer of 2021 after the Spanish giants' financial issues prevented them from registering his contract extension. A return to the Nou Camp has been rumoured in recent weeks, though, with M...Full Story »

England defender Ben Chilwell’s World Cup hopes could be in danger after he suffered a hamstring injury in the closing stages of Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.Blues boss Graham Potter admitted to concern over the left-back after he pulled up just minutes before the final whistle at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea had come from behind thanks to goals from Raheem...Full Story »

The goal machine was seen with two long braids rather than his usual haircut of the pulled back ponytail. Erling Haaland was seen with long braids Credit: Twitter - @ManCity He tweaked his hair slightly for a Halloween gathering later that day Credit: Twitter @ewan10i He posed for pictures in a viking style oufit Credit: Twitter @ewan10i The 22-year-old appeared in a Halloween skit posted on...Full Story »

Everton and Newcastle are monitoring Chelsea forward Armando Broja in case he becomes available in the near future. Broja spent last season on loan at Southampton where he enjoyed an impressive breakthrough Premier League campaign. The Albanian striker returned to Chelsea ahead of this season, and recently signed a new long-term contract. Broja has been heavily involved in Chelsea’s fi...Full Story »

Harvey Rodgers’ late equaliser finally halted Accrington’s five-match losing run in Sky Bet League One as they drew 1-1 at Lincoln.The Imps had looked poised to pocket the points after Jack Diamond’s penalty had given them the lead after an hour, only to be denied five minutes from time.Charles Vernam was superbly denied by Toby Savin, with the Accy keeper flying to his right t...Full Story »

Harvey Rodgers’ late equaliser finally halted Accrington’s five-match losing league run as they drew 1-1 at Lincoln.The Imps had looked poised to pocket the points after Jack Diamond’s penalty had given them the lead after an hour, only to be denied five minutes from time.Charles Vernam was superbly denied by Toby Savin, with the Accy keeper flying to his right to keep out the ...Full Story »

Tranmere could have an unchanged squad as they bid to get back to winning ways against Stockport at Prenton Park.Manager Micky Mellon has no fresh injury concerns but may consider changes to his starting line-up after a run of three Sky Bet League Two matches without a win.Defender Tom Davies continues to make progress after returning to training following a long-term injury.Paul Lewis, Joel Mum...Full Story »

Lincoln will check on Daniel Mandroiu ahead of their League One clash with Accrington on Tuesday.The winger was forced off during the first half of Saturday’s defeat by Port Vale after feeling his hamstring tighten up.Boss Mark Kennedy changed his starting line-up for the first time in five games, with Adam Jackson coming back into the back three.Teddy Bishop (hamstring), Joe Walsh (calf) ...Full Story »

Liverpool midfielder Fabinho clashed with manager Jurgen Klopp during defeat to Leeds. The Reds lost 2-1 at Anfield on Saturday. The Liverpool Echo says Fabinho was vinvolved in a heated clash with vKlopp inside the first half as the German made his own feelings clear about Liverpool's disappointing performance. With Leeds getting through the Reds' midfield with far too much ease, Fabinho w...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag says Manchester United will look at David De Gea's contract situation during the break for the World Cup. The goalkeeper has a deal until the end of the season while the club also have an option to extend it by another 12 months. De Gea was instrumental in the 1-0 win over West Ham on Sunday, making three key saves in the second half, and despite speculation over his long-term fut...Full Story »

EX-footballer Lee Sharpe has been forced to close his Irish bar in Spain over soaring costs. The former Manchester United winger, 51, set up Sharpey’s when he emigrated last year. But he has stepped away from the business, announcing: “As a family it just wasn’t working.” The property in Javea on the Costa Blanca is being advertised for rent at £2,845 a month. ...Full Story »