Accrington boss John Coleman praised playmaker Joe Pritchard who scored after nine months out injured in the 4-1 win over Sutton.Former Tottenham trainee Pritchard came on at half-time with Stanley already 1-0 up after Shaun Whalley had been upended by Craig Clay and Tommy Leigh slotted home the penalty in the first minute of first-half added time.Leigh curled home the second after 57 minutes be...Full Story »

Dunfermline’s Chris Hamilton scored an 80th-minute equaliser to deny Inverness a first win of the season.Nathan Shaw fired Caley Thistle ahead via a post in the 12th minute and Charlie Gilmour twice went close from distance while Adam Brooks had a goal disallowed for offside as the hosts controlled the first half.The Pars were brighter after half-time and Michael O’Halloran fired a s...Full Story »

Ryan Christie came off the bench to steer Bournemouth past Swansea and into the third round of the Carabao Cup, just as penalties were looming.The Scotland international turned the ball into the far corner in the first minute of stoppage time after he was fed by fellow replacement Justin Kluivert to seal a 3-2 victory.Swansea had made spot-kicks appear likely when another substitute, Jamie Peter...Full Story »

John Coleman believes that his Accrington team turned in their best performance of the season in a 2-1 win over Salford at the Peninsula Stadium.Shaun Whalley and Josh Andrews were on target in the first half before Ryan Watson added a consolation from the spot for the hosts late on.It was a display that certainly filled the Stanley manager with pride, with his side taking 10 points from their o...Full Story »

John Coleman knows wins are special but Jack Nolan’s late free-kick against Harrogate in Accrington’s 2-1 victory gave him more pleasure than most.Stanley dominated the game in terms of chances and took the lead in the 28th minute with Sean McConville curling a free-kick into the top of the net.Reds defender Seb Quirk was sent off for two bookable offences on 82 minutes and, from the...Full Story »

Chris Wood climbed off the bench to score an 89th-minute winner as Nottingham Forest got their Premier League season up and running with a 2-1 victory over Sheffield United.Forest looked like being held by the Blades after Taiwo Awoniyi’s third-minute opener was cancelled out by Gus Hamer’s delightful strike shortly after half-time.But after Steve Cooper’s men had laboured in t...Full Story »

ABBEY Clancy and Christine Lampard lunched with their ex England teammate husbands and adorable kids in Portugal. Peter Crouch's wife Abbey, 37, flashed her abs in a tiny cream bikini top, which she paired with matching baggy shorts. She strolled barefoot across the beach while framing her face with black shades. The model looked delighted in 42-year-old Peter's company, who opted for a cas...Full Story »

Chris Rigg became Sunderland’s youngest ever goal scorer but his efforts proved in vain as they crashed out the Carabao Cup with a 5-3 penalty shoot-out defeat at the hands of Crewe.At the age of 16 years and 51 days, Rigg also became the youngest player to net in the competition’s history as his second-half strike cancelled out a first-half header from Crewe defender Luke Offord.How...Full Story »

John Coleman admitted the 3-0 scoreline flattered Accrington in their opening-day victory over Newport.Stanley, relegated last season, opened the scoring in the 24th minute when Tommy Leigh’s through ball split the Newport defence and found Jack Nolan who rounded keeper Nick Townsend and slotted home.Brad Hills hooked a Ryan Delaney header off the line as the Exiles looked for an equaliser...Full Story »

Southampton make initial offer for Ibrahima Sangare Nottingham Forest have made an initial offer for PSV Eindhoven's star midfielder Ibrahim Sangare, according to reports in The Athletic. The 25-year-old has been linked with Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool in the past. PSV are set to demand upwards of £30million (€35m) for the midfielder with four years left on his contr...Full Story »

Chelsea are preparing to make an opening offer for Lyon wonderkid Rayan Cherki as they seek a replacement for Christian Pulisic, sources have told ESPN. Pulisic is closing in on a move to AC Milan, with the United States midfielder due to undergo a medical with the Serie A giants in the next 24 hours, ESPN reported Tuesday. And Chelsea are already moving to replace Pulisic, with Cherki one of ...Full Story »

AC Milan are expected to make an improved offer for Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic as confidence grows that a deal will be reached for the United States star, sources have told ESPN. Milan submitted a new bid worth over €20 million ($21.8m) for Pulisic on Wednesday, sources told ESPN. Lyon have also submitted an offer to Chelsea, sources told ESPN, although it is less than reported ...Full Story »

AC Milan have submitted a new bid worth over €20 million ($21.8m) for Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic, sources told ESPN. ESPN reported last week that Pulisic had agreed personal terms in principle with Milan, who can offer the United States star the chance to play Champions League football next season. Sources told ESPN that Milan are confident of striking an agreement with Chelsea ...Full Story »

AC Milan have reportedly submitted a £12 million ($15m) bid for Chelsea and USMNT star Christian Pulisic - but Lyon have made an ever better offer. WHAT HAPPENED: According to The Athletic, Milan lodged a verbal opening offer for Pulisic on Sunday after identifying him as a primary target. The U.S. men's national team winger has already agreed on personal terms for a move to San Siro fro...Full Story »

United States international Christian Pulisic has an agreement in principle on a long-term deal to leave Chelsea and move to Serie A giants AC Milan; however, the clubs have yet to agree on a transfer fee, a source in Italy with knowledge of the situation told ESPN. Pulisic, 24, is willing to take a substantial pay cut to make the transfer work, the source added, with only minor details still t...Full Story »

AC Milan are in talks with Chelsea over a deal to sign Christian Pulisic, and the United States men's national team star is keen on the switch. Chelsea star in talks with Milan Serie A side keen to strike agreement Pulisic interested in move WHAT HAPPENED? Milan have opened negotiations with Chelsea, per Fabrizio Romano, as they look to bring the USMNT ace to Serie A. The asking price ...Full Story »

PSG are poised to appoint Luis Enrique as their new manager, succeeding Christophe Galtier, who was sacked at the end of the season. WHAT HAPPENED? L'Equipe reports that PSG are closing in on the appointment of Luis Enrique as their new manager, having failed to appoint Julian Nagelsmann after holding talks with the former Bayern Munich boss. Negotiations with the ex-Spain and Barcelona manag...Full Story »

Zinedine Zidane has once again rejected Paris Saint-Germain's offer as the French champions look to replace Christophe Galtier at the helm. Galtier tipped to be sacked by PSG Zidane turns down opportunity for second time Nagelsmann leading the race WHAT HAPPENED? PSG's approach to sign Zidane as their manager for next season was once again turned down by the French legend, as the Parisia...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain have opened talks with Julian Nagelsmann to replace Christophe Galtier as coach, sources have told ESPN, with the former Bayern Munich manager expected to be in the French capital on Tuesday for talks. PSG's owners, Qatar Sports Investments, have already spoken to other potential replacements, including Luis Enrique and Thiago Motta, but sources have told ESPN that PSG hav...Full Story »

Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain after two years at the club, head coach Christophe Galtier said Thursday. ESPN reported last month that Messi would leave PSG when his contract expires this summer, with the forward considering a move to Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal, the city rivals of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr. Galter told a news conference ahead of PSG's final Ligue 1 match of ...Full Story »