Doncaster and Lincoln battled out a tame goalless draw at the Keepmoat Stadium.Clear-cut chances were few and far between throughout the game as both sides lacked the ruthless touch in the final third.Lincoln enjoyed the better of the first half in attacking terms with striker Dan N’Lundulu causing problems for the Doncaster defence.But they struggled to test young Rovers goalkeeper Louis ...Full Story »

Chris Long’s first-half finish and a stoppage-time effort from Tommy Lowery secured Crewe their first win in 11 League One games as they beat fellow strugglers Gillingham 2-0.Long struck from close range in the 11th minute before Lowery sealed victory late on to claim the hosts just a second league win of the season.The opener came after Gills goalkeeper Jamie Cumming was caught out at the...Full Story »

Sheffield United boss Slavisa Jokanovic said he could understand the fans’ frustrations after they were held to a goalless draw at home to Coventry.The Blades’ first shot on target came in the 81st minute from David McGoldrick and was not enough to trouble Simon Moore.United had produced little of note before the break and, although they improved in the second-half, Jokonavic was far...Full Story »

Sheffield United and Coventry played out a closely-matched 0-0 draw in the lunchtime kick-off in the Championship.Following their 3-1 defeat at Blackburn last time out, United boss Slavisa Jokanovic made four changes, calling on Wes Foderingham, Conor Hourihane, Iliman Ndiaye and Ben Davies.Coventry’s Mark Robins made three changes to his side, with Todd Kane, Dominic Hyam and Jamie Allen ...Full Story »

Chris Wilder will take charge of his first game as Middlesbrough manager against Millwall on Saturday.The former Sheffield United boss replaced Neil Warnock, who was sacked shortly after Boro’s draw at West Brom on November 6.Neil Taylor could make his debut after becoming Wilder’s first signing this week. The 32-year-old full-back had been training with the club and has agreed a sho...Full Story »

Antonio Rudiger has been left annoyed with the latest contract offer from Chelsea, according to the print edition of SportBILD via Sport Witness. The centre-back is out of contract next summer, meaning he can discuss a move with foreign clubs from January and there currently appears to be no positive movement towards a renewal with the Blues. Rudiger has become a cornerstone of the team sinc...Full Story »

Aaron Ramsey stressed the importance of home advantage as Wales booked a World Cup play-off semi-final date in Cardiff.Wales went into their final qualifier against Belgium needing a point to secure a home tie unless Turkey won their last game by four clear goals.But Turkey could only win 2-1 in Montenegro and Wales’ 1-1 draw with Belgium, the world’s top-ranked side, clinched a home...Full Story »

Wales drew 1-1 with Belgium to secure home advantage in their World Cup play-off semi-final. Kevin De Bruyne silenced a noisy Cardiff crowd inside 12 minutes, but Kieffer Moore equalised before half-time to give Wales the point they craved. Already guaranteed a play-off spot through their Nations League results, Wales were determined to secure a home tie in March by finishing second in Group...Full Story »

Gareth Bale ruled out any injury fears as his 100th appearance for Wales in their 5-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Belarus ended after 45 minutes.Neco Williams, Ben Davies and Connor Roberts added to an Aaron Ramsey brace as Wales made light work of Belarus in Cardiff to move above the Czech Republic into second place.Wales are already guaranteed a World Cup play-off place through their Nat...Full Story »

Wales coasted to a 5-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Belarus on a night when Gareth Bale celebrated his 100th cap.Neco Williams, Ben Davies and Connor Roberts added to an Aaron Ramsey brace as Wales climbed above the Czech Republic into second place and boosted their goal difference into the bargain.Wales were already guaranteed a World Cup play-off place through their Nations League results...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore said his side lacked “ruthlessness” in their 1-1 home draw with Gillingham.Vadaine Oliver scored in the 22nd minute to put Gillingham ahead, producing a clinical finish from the centre of the box which went into the bottom right corner.Wednesday went close as Theo Corbeanu embarked on a surging run down the right flank and got a shot off which fo...Full Story »

Ryan Lowe celebrated his 100th league game in charge of Plymouth with a 4-1 League One victory away to Accrington that sent them to the top of the table.The win extended Argyle’s unbeaten league run to 16 games as they overtook fellow high-fliers Wigan – whose match at Morecambe was postponed due to international call-ups – in pole position.The visitors took the lead via an own...Full Story »

Sergio Aguero has reiterated that tests and treatment will continue for a period of 90 days after rumours began to swirl that he was set to retire from professional football just months after joining Barcelona. The Manchester City icon was substituted and rushed to hospital during Barca's La Liga draw against Alaves in late October having complained of breathing issues to club staff. Following...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard's departure from Rangers on Thursday brings to an end a three-year period where he has lived 220 miles away from his wife, Alex Curran, and their four children. Curran and the couple's four children stayed in Liverpool after Gerrard was appointed Rangers manager in the summer of 2018, meaning they were separated by an eight-hour round trip. His move to Aston Villa, though, ends ...Full Story »

The England legend, 46 — dubbed 'Golden Balls' — went topless as he put his back into forming the colourful creation. Becks went topless as he put his back into forming the colourful creation Credit: Getty The football legend pours paint over a ball Credit: Getty The graphic covers a new limited edition bottle for Haig whisky, a brand Becks helped to create in 2014. Posting a cli...Full Story »

OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER whisked his family off for a short holiday as the international break started today. The Norwegian is under huge pressure at Manchester United, after their latest poor result against rivals City on Saturday. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer clutches a blue holdall as he walks alongside his two sonsCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke Solskjaer whisked his family off for a short breakCredi...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO is famed for his strict diet and exercise regime. But even the Manchester United talisman likes to indulge from time to time. Cristiano Ronaldo and partner Georgina have been settling into life in CheshireCredit: Instagram @cristiano The Portuguese goal machine has reportedly been spotted in a Chinese restaurant popular with Cheshire celebs. He allegedly popped into the For...Full Story »

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes responded to Man City fans who were chanting about him sucking his daughter's toes after their match on Saturday. A strange video of Scholes appearing to bite the toenails of his 20-year-old daughter, Alicia, went viral last month and earned the former Red Devil a lot of online ribbing. His old United team-mate Rio Ferdinand even got in on the act. And no...Full Story »

Chris Wilder has been appointed as the new manager of Middlesbrough, the Sky Bet Championship club have announced.The former Sheffield United boss succeeds Neil Warnock, who left Boro after Saturday’s 1-1 draw with West Brom.Wilder had been out of work since leaving the Bramall Lane, where he had been in charge for five years, in March.The 54-year-old guided the South Yorkshire outfit from...Full Story »

Banbury’s dreams of a second-round berth in the FA Cup for the first time in their 90-year history was cruelly ended with a 4-0 drubbing by League Two Barrow.The brilliant Bluebirds put the hosts to the sword at Spencer Stadium as Mark Cooper’s side ended their worrying six-game winless streak.The Puritans were playing in the first round proper for the sixth time – and the seco...Full Story »