Manager Marco Silva felt Championship leaders Fulham showed another side to their game in the 1-0 win at Hull.Silva’s team were not at their free-flowing best but they had the strength of character when it mattered to claim three points against determined opponents.Aleksander Mitrovic’s 57th-minute header – his 31st goal of the season – was enough to keep Fulham six point...Full Story »

Swindon head coach Ben Garner lavished praise on two-goal Josh Davison after the Robins thrashed struggling Scunthorpe 3-0.Harry McKirdy was also on the scoresheet as Swindon ran riot in the second half at the County Ground.Garner said: “I am delighted for JD to get his two goals today – he was immense up there.“We were very good. We were really positive, created lots of opport...Full Story »

Alex Neil insists Sunderland cannot afford to drop more points in the League One promotion race after his first game in charge ended in a 1-1 draw at AFC Wimbledon.Alex Pritchard rescued a point for the Black Cats with a second-half free-kick and cancelled out Luke McCormick’s first-half penalty.Neil was only appointed as head coach on Friday but saw Sunderland’s winless run extend t...Full Story »

Manchester United could welcome Alex Telles back for Saturday lunchtime’s match with Southampton.The Brazil international is back in contention after recovering from Covid-19, but midfielder Fred is still isolating.Midfielder Nemanja Matic (shin) and defender Eric Bailly (swollen ankle) are also out of the Premier League clash with Saints. Forward Mason Greenwood remains suspended by the c...Full Story »

Tottenham are still without Eric Dier as they face Wolves on Sunday.The defender has an ongoing thigh issue and is joined in the treatment room by Oliver Skipp (groin) and Japhet Tanganga (knee).New signings Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur could both start, having twice come off the bench in the last two games.Wolves are assessing Hwang Hee-chan and Joao Moutinho ahead of the trip to nort...Full Story »

Accrington are expected to be without John O’Sullivan for their Sky Bet League One clash at home to Crewe.O’Sullivan scored in the 2-0 win over Oxford on Tuesday night but was later forced off with a hamstring injury which is likely to see him sidelined this weekend.The striker’s absence will come as a blow to Stanley boss John Coleman, who is targeting back to back league wins...Full Story »

Roma coach Jose Mourinho has discussed Alexis Sanchez's difficulties at Manchester United. Alexis is now impressing with Inter Milan. "I spoke with him before the start of the game," Mourinho told ESPN Chile. "In England, he was not in his natural habitat. Here at Inter he is happy and where he belongs." Alexis scored in Inter's Coppa Italia win against Roma this week and Mourinho added: &...Full Story »

Jota grabbed a delightful double as Celtic emerged from a pulsating Pittodrie encounter with a 3-2 win over Aberdeen.The visitors were two goals to the good after 20 minutes with counters from the Portuguese winger and midfielder Matt O’Riley, both back in the side.Celtic looked well in control until goals after the break from Dons striker Christian Ramirez and midfielder Lewis Ferguson dr...Full Story »

Port Vale boss Darrell Clarke was delighted with his side’s comfortable 3-1 League Two victory at struggling Carlisle.David Worrall, James Wilson and David Amoo bagged the goals as Vale picked up their first away win for two months – and a first victory at Brunton Park since 2017.They got off to the perfect start as Worrall scored inside the opening minute.West Brom loanee Owen Winds...Full Story »

Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth was pleased with how his players dominated their match against Shrewsbury, despite them not making it count in being held to a 0-0 League One draw.It was largely one-way traffic at Adams Park as the Chairboys made most of the pressing against a Shrews side who looked happy to play for a point from an early stage.Nonetheless, their defence held firm and it is now ...Full Story »

Hartlepool boss Graeme Lee admitted maintaining his side’s FA Cup momentum was key in a 3-1 victory over Barrow.Pools won plenty of plaudits and praise for their FA Cup defeat at Crystal Palace last weekend but Lee wanted his side to build on it back in League Two action.And they did just that, securing their first victory in nine games as they turned the game around following John Rooney&...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 »

LEEDS UNITED hitman Patrick Bamford has welcomed his first child into the world with girlfriend Michaela Ireland. Bamford's partner of three years recently gave birth to their baby, whom the striker proudly showed off to the world via his Instagram story. Patrick Bamford recently welcomed their first child together into the worldCredit: INSTAGRAM@PATRICKBAMFORD The former Chelsea hitman share...Full Story »

Norwich boss Dean Smith believes his side continue to prove the doubters wrong as their FA Cup fourth-round win at Wolves saw them extend their good run.Kenny McLean’s header in first-half stoppage time was enough to seal a 1-0 victory in a drab contest at Molineux.The Canaries were bottom of the Premier League over Christmas and all-but written off in some quarters but have now won four o...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 »

New Everton boss Frank Lampard is delighted with their deadline day business. Writing in his programme notes for his first game as Everton manager – an FA Cup fourth round tie at home to Brentford for which Dele Alli, fellow deadline day signing Donny van de Beek and Anwar El Ghazi are all ineligible to play in – Lampard said: “The timing of my appointment, on transfer deadl...Full Story »

Leyton Orient will be without Paul Smyth for their League Two clash against Colchester.The striker suffered a collapsed lung in last weekend’s defeat at Mansfield and faces a sustained spell on the sidelines.George Ray will be hopeful of making his debut following his loan move from Exeter.Manager Kenny Jackett has no other fresh injury concerns for Saturday’s clash.Colchester boss W...Full Story »

Blackpool manager Neil Critchley make changes to his side for their clash with Bristol City.The manager admitted that a couple of players were carrying knocks and bruises, while Kevin Stewart will be assessed after returning from international duty with Jamaica.Reece James is back in training to boost the Seasiders’ left-back options in the absence of Luke Garbutt, who faces a long spell o...Full Story »

Dele Alli had a poignant reason for picking his radical new shirt number following his Deadline Day move from Tottenham Hotspur to Everton. The former England midfielder has moved to Goodison Park on a free transfer with a £10million add-on fee included in the deal once he has made 20 appearances. Everton fans will have to wait to see their new playmaker in action, though, as he is cup ti...Full Story »

Former Stoke City winger Jese Rodriguez has proposed to his girlfriend Aurah Ruiz just four years after taking the model and influencer to court for harassing him Stoke City flop Jese Rodriguez has sealed his on-off love affair with the girlfriend he took to court four years ago for harassment by asking for her hand in marriage. The 28-year-old former Real Madrid and PSG star went down on one ...Full Story »