Experienced forward Matt Smith will make his debut for Salford as they take on Colchester in League Two on Saturday.The 32-year-old signed from Millwall on an 18-month deal earlier this week after making 25 appearances across all competitions for the Lions this season.Ibou Touray will not be available due to being on international duty with Gambia at the Africa Cup of Nations.Brandon Thomas-Asan...Full Story »

Jordan Graham is set to return to Lee Bowyer’s squad for Birmingham’s Championship showdown against Barnsley.The winger, who has played 11 times this season, has been sidelined since December 18 following a hamstring injury.Lukas Jutkiewicz and Marc Roberts were substituted in the Blues’ heavy defeat at Fulham on Tuesday.But Bowyer, whose side are without a win in their last si...Full Story »

Sutton boss Matt Gray praised his side’s team spirit after they grabbed a late winner to beat Colchester 3-2.Will Randall hit the winner in the second minute of stoppage time, drilling home a low shot from the edge of the area from Alistair Smith’s assist, after Sutton had battled back twice from being behind.Gray, whose side sit third in the League Two table, said: “To get the...Full Story »

Will Randall struck a stoppage-time winner to secure promotion-chasing Sutton a 3-2 win over struggling Colchester.Colchester took a third-minute lead when debutant Owura Edwards’ 25-yard strike beat keeper Dean Bouzanis, after Brendan Wiredu had won possession well in midfield.But Sutton equalised in the ninth minute through Isaac Olaofe, who followed up to score after Omar Bugiel’s...Full Story »

Leicester will have several players back in contention when they host Tottenham in what will be the Foxes’ first Premier League game of 2022.Postponements because of coronavirus have meant the FA Cup third-round win against Watford on January 8 is the only match Brendan Rodgers’ team have played this year. However, the break has given Patson Daka, James Justin, Caglar Soyuncu, Kierna...Full Story »

Richie Bennett is pushing for a first Sutton league start for nearly two months against Colchester.Bennett last started a Sky Bet League Two game on November 20, but the former Carlisle and Stockport striker scored the equaliser in Saturday’s 3-3 draw at Stevenage.Omar Bugiel, who has not featured since the New Year’s Day win over Exeter, missed that game through injury and will be c...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon welcome back Nesta Guinness-Walker for Tuesday’s Sky Bet League One visit of Portsmouth.The defender was banned for Saturday’s goalless draw at home to Morecambe after being sent off against rivals MK Dons but is back in contention this time around.Anthony Hartigan’s return date remains uncertain following tests on stomach pains as boss Mark Robinson targets a fir...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hopes the fact this season is far from normal will give his side a chance of reeling in Premier League defending champions Manchester City at the top of table.A comfortable 3-0 victory over Brentford secured a first league win since mid-December and closed the gap to 11 points with a match in hand.Klopp concedes in any other year that sort of lead would be unassail...Full Story »

ENGLAND ace Kyle Walker and wife Annie are embroiled in a spat with neighbours in their village over accusations of “swearing and screaming”. Residents complained terrace-style language had regularly turned the air blue at the Manchester City defender’s mansion. England ace Kyle Walker with his wife, Annie, whom he married last November A source said: “The neighbours a...Full Story »

Barrow boss Mark Cooper said his side’s 2-0 triumph at struggling Colchester was a “great result” for the club.Tom Dallison’s own goal and substitute Josh Kay’s stoppage-time strike sealed the Bluebirds’ win, moving them seven points clear of the League Two relegation zone.Cooper said: “It was a great result for us. It was a poor game quality-wise with l...Full Story »

Though they are all now stars in their own right, Liverpool’s current attacking quartet all had relatively low-key starts to their careers. Sadio Mane was born in the most remote region of Senegal, Mohamed Salah grew up in a village far from Cairo, Roberto Firmino was basically an unknown in Brazil when playing for Figueirense, and Diogo Jota started out at tiny Pacos Ferreira in Portug...Full Story »

Colchester boss Hayden Mullins will have leading scorer Freddie Sears available for Saturday’s League Two clash with Barrow.Sears, along with Armando Dobra, missed Tuesday night’s 2-0 defeat at Forest Green through illness, but has since returned to training and both men are back in contention.Frank Nouble, Miles Welch-Hayes and Shamal George are also back on the training pitch after...Full Story »

Colchester boss Hayden Mullins will check on Freddie Sears and Armando Dobra ahead of Saturday’s League Two clash with Barrow.The pair missed Tuesday night’s 2-0 defeat at Forest Green through illness and will be assessed.Wimbledon striker Corie Andrews made his debut in that game after completing a loan move, while defender Tom Dallison was an unused substitute following his switch ...Full Story »

David Moyes challenged Jarrod Bowen to maintain his stunning form after he fired West Ham into the top four and enhanced his England credentials in a 2-0 win over Norwich.Bowen’s seventh and eighth goals of the season secured a third straight Premier League win for the Hammers.The calls for Bowen to win a Three Lions call-up are getting louder, with his eight assists meaning the forme...Full Story »

BRENTFORD'S Kris Ajer celebrated his engaement to stunning girlfriend Marte Koepp on a night out in London with old Celtic pals Greg Taylor and Ryan Christie. The Bees defender - who swapped the Hoops for the riches of the English Premier League in the summer - revealed his big news to his followers on Instagram last week. Ex-Celtic star Ajer poses with fiancee after popping the question last ...Full Story »

Forest Green made it 12 League Two games unbeaten as the runaway leaders opened up a nine-point gap at the top with a 2-0 win over Colchester.Jamille Matt’s 16th goal of the season and a stoppage-time strike from substitute Josh March proved the difference between the two sides against a Colchester side struggling at the wrong end of the table.Rovers were indebted to Luke McGee’s str...Full Story »

Chris Long is available for Crewe’s Sky Bet League One clash with Charlton on Wednesday night.The striker, who has scored three in his last three appearances, has missed the last six games having been a close contact to a positive Covid-19 case.A new, unnamed member of David Artell’s squad will miss the Addicks fixture for a similar reason while a combination of an ankle knock and il...Full Story »

Forest Green will look to extend their lead at the top of Sky Bet League Two against strugglers Colchester.Rob Edwards’ side are seven points clear of Tranmere and play their game in hand on Tuesday night.Ben Stevenson came into midfield to replace Ebou Adams, who is away at the Africa Cup of Nations with Gambia, for last week’s goalless draw with Exeter so should retain his place.Fo...Full Story »

Newcastle will reportedly have to overcome a battle with Premier League rivals Crystal Palace if they are to land Juventus star Aaron Ramsey this month. The Magpies are in desperate need of reinforcements as they look to avoid relegation to the Championship. Newcastle have won just one game in all competitions this season and are 19th in the Premier League table. On Saturday they suffered the ...Full Story »

David Moyes tipped Jarrod Bowen for an England call-up after the in-form forward helped knock Leeds out of the FA Cup.Bowen wrapped up a comfortable 2-0 win for the Hammers with a breakaway goal after Manuel Lanzini’s first-half strike put them in control.The 25-year-old is one of West Ham’s stand-out performers this season and is sure to be on the radar of Three Lions boss Gareth So...Full Story »