Hinted that Real Madrid could make some eye-catching signings Florentino Carlo Ancelotti has claimed that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is planning to be particularly active in the summer transfer window. The Italian tactician noted that Los Blancos' objectives remain intact, despite the financial crisis in football caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. "At Real Madrid, everything is th...Full Story »

Ancelotti confirmed that the Belgian will not be available Eden Hazard in action for Real Madrid. LALIGA Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Eden Hazard will not be at his disposal for Real Madrid's LaLiga Santander match against Sevilla at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. The Belgium international has trained with the rest of his teammates after recovering from gastroenteritis, but he...Full Story »

Guardiola has long admitted the idea of becoming a national boss some time in the future does appeal. Pep Guardiola has given a tantalising hint that he may one day like to fill Gareth Southgate’s boots as England boss Credit: AFP However, there is no suggestion of him leaving Manchester City any time soon. Yet when that day does arrive, the Three Lions job would hold more appeal than...Full Story »

While Ralf Rangnick is set to take over until the end of 2021-22, the Argentine may have his chance in just over six months Paris Saint-Germain have no intention of letting Mauricio Pochettino leave for Manchester United halfway through the season, but they are open to negotiations when 2021-22 comes to a close. The Argentine has emerged as one of the top candidates to take over on a permane...Full Story »

Neal Maupay blazed over an open goal as wasteful Brighton saw their winless streak stretch to eight Premier League games following a frustrating goalless draw with Leeds.Recalled top scorer Maupay, back in Albion’s team after three substitute appearances, somehow squandered a golden opportunity with just eight minutes gone on a bitterly-cold evening at the Amex Stadium.Graham Potter’...Full Story »

Manager Rob Edwards lauded his 10-man Forest Green side as the table-toppers gained the West Country bragging rights with a 2-0 win over Bristol Rovers.A Jamille Matt brace extended Forest Green’s lead at the top of the table to six points as Joey Barton’s men fell to a first defeat in five.Matt opened the scoring in the first half and added a second after the break from the penalty ...Full Story »

Matt Gray was grateful to be proven wrong as David Ajiboye’s first-half goal moved Sutton to within one point of an automatic promotion place in a 1-0 win against Barrow.Ajiboye curled in a superb 16th-minute clincher, much to manager Gray’s surprise yet delight.However, the Sutton boss was also pleased with his team’s resilience as Barrow threw everything at their hosts in sea...Full Story »

Wigan boss Leam Richardson praised his side for their last-gasp 2-1 win at top-four rivals Plymouth.Striker Callum Lang slotted home Latics’ 90th-minute winner after being put in on goal by Will Keane, who had opened the scoring in the 35th minute.Plymouth playmaker Danny Mayor had restored parity in the 43rd minute with a superb strike.Richardson, whose side soar to second, said: “T...Full Story »

Dundee United boss Tam Courts was frustrated to see his side’s hopes of moving above Celtic disappear with a stoppage-time equaliser from 10-man Ross County.But Courts admitted County deserved their point after his team struggled to get control of the game.Louis Appere gave United the lead in the 49th minute at Dingwall and the visitors looked set to jump above Celtic  and move three ...Full Story »

Mark Robins admitted Coventry City’s 2-2 comeback draw over “brilliant” Bournemouth was down to Jefferson Lerma’s red card.Colombia international Lerma was sent off in the 68th minute after a last-man tackle on Matt Godden.Godden pulled one back, after Jaidon Anthony and Philip Billing had the Cherries cruising, before Todd Kane’s 95th-minute equaliser stunned the h...Full Story »

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson was thrilled to see his team climb up to second in the Cinch Premiership but admitted they were made to work for the three points in the 2-0 win against 10-man St Mirren.The Gorgie outfit rode their luck before breaking the deadlock in the second half through Gary Mackay-Steven.Stephen Kingsley doubled Hearts’ lead with a sublime free-kick to ensure the hosts ...Full Story »

Bolton boss Ian Evatt praised the way his side fought back twice to earn a 2-2 draw against Cheltenham but felt they deserved more.Elias Kachunga scored Wanderers’ second equaliser, a fine effort which saw him curl the ball beyond Cheltenham goalkeeper Scott Flinders in the 58th minute.The lively Alfie May bagged both Cheltenham goals, his first in the 14th minute as he latched onto a pass...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard knows Aston Villa have a lot more work to do but was delighted to watch his new team make it two wins from two since he took over following a 2-1 victory at Crystal Palace.Matt Targett fired the visitors ahead after 15 minutes in south London from Ashley Young’s corner and John McGinn wrapped up the points with a wonderful curled effort in the 86th minute.Pala...Full Story »

Keith Millen expressed his relief as Carlisle narrowly avoided setting an unwanted record thanks to a late 1-0 win over Walsall.The Cumbrians looked destined to coast towards a sixth successive home league game without scoring, but Tristan Abrahams snatched an 88th-minute winner to end their nine-hour goal drought at Brunton Park.The 22-year-old ran onto a Rod McDonald volley and finished with a...Full Story »

Burton boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was ‘thrilled’ to see his side grab a second home win of the week as League One strugglers Doncaster were beaten 2-0 at the Pirelli Stadium.Albion had to be patient and wait until the second half for their goals, with Tom O’Connor scoring from a free-kick and Daniel Jebbison netting a controversial second that was only given after consultatio...Full Story »

New Barnsley boss Poya Asbaghi was in no mood to celebrate a first point after his second game in the hot seat.The Tykes battled out a goalless stalemate at relegation rivals Peterborough, but it was a result that did neither side any favours in the survival battle.Asbaghi’s newly inherited side now find themselves eight points from safety, with hosts Posh also four points adrift in the bo...Full Story »

Lee Bowyer praised matchwinner Lukas Jutkiewicz for his patience after Birmingham beat Blackpool 1-0 at St Andrew’s.Jutkiewicz scored in the 81st minute after coming on as a substitute six minutes earlier for Troy Deeney, who has kept him on the bench in recent weeks.“I spoke to him and said it’s been tough for him because Troy has played in the last few weeks and got assists a...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes Diogo Jota made a smart decision to join the club even though he knew he faced the challenge of breaking up their well-established front three.The Portugal international scored twice, including the Premier League’s quickest goal of the season after 97 seconds, as Klopp’s side cruised to a 4-0 win over Southampton.Jota now has seven league goals...Full Story »

League One leaders Rotherham stretched their unbeaten run to 15 games but were made to fight all the way as Covid-hit Oxford held them to a goalless draw at the Kassam Stadium.Oxford, again missing 13 players, rode their luck in the first half when the Millers twice struck the woodwork.But in the second half the U’s created chances, only to be denied by keeper Viktor Johansson.Rotherham we...Full Story »

Lee Johnson was pleased with how Sunderland handled the weather conditions in their win at Cambridge.Alex Pritchard scored direct from a corner before Nathan Broadhead’s superb strike secured a 2-1 win for Johnson’s team, either side of Sam Smith’s equaliser for the hosts.Pritchard’s goal demonstrated the windy conditions, with the side attacking the south end of the stad...Full Story »