Kieran McKenna called any comparison between his Ipswich team and Sir Alf Ramsey’s “premature” after their 1-0 win at Bristol City.The young manager saw Nathan Broadhead’s low 16th-minute shot secure a 10th Championship win from 12 games, improving on the club’s previous best start to a season in the second tier under Ramsey in 1960-61.Both sides hit a post in a thr...Full Story »

Former Lincoln boss Michael Appleton conceded his Charlton side were second best as his return to Sincil Bank ended with his first defeat in eight games in charge of the Addicks, as the Imps won 3-1.And it was a player who was effectively snubbed by Appleton during his Imps tenure who did most to spoil his night, Hakeeb Adelakun scoring twice with Sean Roughan also on target as City fought back ...Full Story »

GRAHAM POTTER is waiting on Napoli to make an official move — but keeping an ear out for Manchester United to call. The Serie A champs want to speak to Potter about becoming their new boss, with Antonio Conte also in the running. Potter is still well regarded by the Italians for his work at Brighton despite a nightmare spell at Chelsea. Napoli won the title under current Italy boss Lu...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag admitted Manchester United’s first-half performance in their 2-1 win at Sheffield United was not a fitting way to remember Sir Bobby Charlton.United are mourning one of their greatest ever players following Charlton’s death aged 86 on Saturday morning and goals from Scott McTominay and Diogo Dalot ensured they remembered him with victory.But Ten Hag’s side could no...Full Story »

Manchester United paid tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton with a 2-1 Premier League victory at Sheffield United.United are mourning one of their greatest ever players following Charlton’s death aged 86 on Saturday morning and goals from Scott McTominay and Diogo Dalot ensured they remembered him with victory.But Erik ten Hag’s side could not be much further away from the one that Charlton...Full Story »

Michael Appleton was delighted with the “killer instinct” of his Charlton team as they produced a second-half blitz to deepen Reading’s woes with a 4-0 rout.Chuks Aneke, Tyreece Campbell, Alfie May and Miles Leaburn scored after the restart for the Addicks to ensure the visitors still have not collected a single point on the road this season.Charlton are flying under former Bla...Full Story »

Charlton extended their unbeaten run in Sky Bet League One to seven matches as they thrashed Reading 4-0 to ensure their horrendous away form continued.The Royals have not collected a single point on their travels this season and last won on the road in the league nearly a calendar year ago – November 12, 2022.Charlton sparked into life after a low-quality first half and scored three goals...Full Story »

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to take a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United after a Qatari consortium headed by Sheikh Jassim withdrew from the race. Qataris pull out of takeover race Ratcliffe now ready to seal deal Will take 25% stake in club WHAT HAPPENED: United are set to ratify a bid of £1.3bn for a 25% stake in the club from Ratcliffe and his INEOS firm at a board meeting this ...Full Story »

Charlton head coach Michael Appleton praised the character of his side as they came back to draw 2-2 against Blackpool.The south London outfit looked out of the game with 10 minutes to go, but two goals in as many minutes earned a point.Although Charlton were unable to make it four wins in a row at the Valley, Appleton was pleased with the comeback.He said: “I’m really happy with the...Full Story »

Michael Appleton feels Charlton are showing they are no longer a “soft touch” after responding to adversity in their 4-1 victory over Exeter.The Addicks have taken 11 points from a possible 15 to move within striking distance of the League One play-offs and are unbeaten under their head coach, who was appointed last month.Charlton had to fight back from going a goal down in the 23rd ...Full Story »

Charlton made it three straight home league wins for the first time since December 2021 as they comfortably dispatched Exeter 4-1 at The Valley.The Addicks fell behind in the 23rd minute, Reece Cole’s defence-splitting pass sent Grecians striker James Scott racing through to fire past Ashley Maynard-Brewer.Charlton, unbeaten in five matches since head coach Michael Appleton took charge, de...Full Story »

Michael Appleton remains unbeaten since taking charge of Charlton but demanded more after a poor first half in the 0-0 draw with Shrewsbury.Lloyd Jones and Louie Watson went close in the second half while at the other end, Harry Isted denied the Shrews’ Morgan Feeney and Tom Flanagan and scrambled to keep out a fantastic Carl Winchester effort.Appleton said: “I enjoyed the second hal...Full Story »

The British billionaire and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim are both battling it out to purchase the club off the Glazer family. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is not giving up on his hope of buying Man Utd Credit: PA Despite the American owners putting the side up for sale last November, no deal has been struck and negotiations have now hit a stalemate. However, Ratcliffe, 70, has not given up on his attempt...Full Story »

Alejandro Garnacho told his team-mates of his transfer wish in pre-season Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho reportedly told his team-mates he wanted the club to sign a target man striker before the Red Devils signed Rasmus Hojlund. The £72million signing of Hojlund was just what Erik ten Hag and United fans were crying out for, but it's said that Garnacho also received his wish....Full Story »

Michael Appleton described his first victory as Charlton head coach as “huge” after they beat in-form Wycombe 3-1 at The Valley.All three of the Addicks’ victories this season have been in SE7 and Appleton was brought in to make sure they do not let a third successive League One campaign fizzle away to a mid-table finish.The victory over the Chairboys – with Miles Leaburn...Full Story »

SKY SPORTS commentator Pien Meulensteen is the daughter of a former Manchester United assistant manager. The Dutch-born journalist has worked for some of football's biggest broadcasters since graduating from the University of Salford. Along with Sky Sports, Pien also works for ITV and the Premier League, as well as being part of DAZN's Women's Champions League coverage. When she is not comm...Full Story »

Former Fiorentina goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu has signed with Nice. The 36 year-old moves to Nice after coming off contract at Fiorentina last season. Sirigu also spent the first-half of last term with Napoli. It marks a return to France for the veteran, who spent five years with PSG between 2011 and 2016. Sirigu joins OGCN to cover their No1 Marcin Bulka.Full Story »

Corey Blackett-Taylor’s stoppage-time penalty earned Charlton a point in a 1-1 draw at Stevenage.The home side came into the game top of Sky Bet League One, the highest position in their history, and duly took the lead in the first half through the in-form Jamie Reid.But the hosts could not hold on for three points, as new Addicks boss Michael Appleton won his first point in charge thanks ...Full Story »

Charlton interim boss Jason Pearce praised the work ethic of Alfie May after the striker’s double earned a 2-1 victory over Fleetwood.May, a summer signing from Cheltenham, scored for the third successive match and took his tally for the campaign to four goals as the Addicks ended a four-match losing streak in Sky Bet League One.Chem Campbell’s perceptive pass put the 30-year-old thr...Full Story »

Alfie May scored twice as Charlton beat Fleetwood 2-1 to earn their first three points since the opening day of the season.Both the Addicks, who had placed Jason Pearce in interim charge following the dismissal of Dean Holden last Sunday, and Fleetwood came into the clash at The Valley off the back of four straight Sky Bet League One losses.Former Charlton striker Jayden Stockley opened the scor...Full Story »