Michael Beale called for a big European night at Ibrox on Tuesday after Rangers had to come from behind to beat Morton 2-1 in their Viaplay Cup last-16 tie at Ibrox.Ahead of the first leg of their Champions League play-off game against PSV Eindhoven, the Light Blues boss made eight changes for the visit of the Championship side, with star players like skipper James Tavernier, John Souttar, Todd ...Full Story »

The deal would see the Blues pay the South London outfit £35million for the exciting winger. Chelsea are believed to have activated Michael Olise's £35million release clause Credit: Reuters According to The Athletic, Chelsea are now expecting to complete the signing of the France Under-21 international after activating the clause. Olise, 21, had also been linked with moves to Manche...Full Story »

Swindon manager Michael Flynn was “absolutely delighted” after his side’s dramatic 2-1 win against rivals Forest Green.A stoppage-time strike from Frazer Blake-Tracy coupled with Dan Kemp’s tap-in saw Town get their first League Two win of the campaign.Matty Stevens opened the scoring for Rovers but Harvey Bunker’s second-half red card changed the game.“There&...Full Story »

Rangers manager Michael Beale praised his side for digging deep and finding the answers in Switzerland after James Tavernier’s equaliser sent them into the Champions League play-offs.Last season’s cinch Premiership runners-up will face PSV Eindhoven next Tuesday at Ibrox after James Tavernier’s equaliser sealed a 1-1 draw against Servette and a 3-2 aggregate win in the third qu...Full Story »

Michael Beale spoke of “a rough week behind the scenes” ending on a high after a late Rangers surge gave them a 4-0 cinch Premiership win over Livingston at Ibrox.The Govan outfit came in for heavy criticism after losing their league opener 1-0 at Kilmarnock last weekend and there were still some misgivings after the Gers beat Servette 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League q...Full Story »

Michael Beale was left frustrated by his “wasteful” Rangers side in their narrow 2-1 win over 10-man Servette in the first leg of their Champions League third qualifying round at Ibrox.Skipper James Tavernier scored a penalty in the sixth minute before striker Cyriel Dessers knocked in a second eight minutes later with his first Gers goal.Sam Lammers missed a great chance to make it ...Full Story »

Michael Carrick praised his Middlesbrough side’s control as they ran out 3-2 winners over 10-man Huddersfield in the Carabao Cup first round.Kian Harratt gave Huddersfield an early lead but they had Jaheim Headley sent off in the 13th minute.And Boro took full advantage with goals from Samuel Silvera, Isiah Jones and Riley McGree before Kyle Hudlin’s late consolation.Carrick said: &l...Full Story »

The race to sign Michael Olise is heating up, with Chelsea in the driving seat having reportedly agreed personal terms with the Crystal Palace star. WHAT HAPPENED? According to RMC Sport, Olise has agreed personal terms with Chelsea after the Blues made an offer of around £26 million ($33m) for the winger. That fee is still a little short of Olise's reported release clause of £35m (...Full Story »

Michael Beale spoke about a “bit of realism in the air” after new-look Rangers’ cinch Premiership title challenge got off to the worst possible start with a 1-0 defeat at Kilmarnock.Brad Lyons’ strike after 65 minutes gave the home side a shock victory and put an early dent in the Light Blues hopes of wrestling the title back from Celtic, who began the defence of their ti...Full Story »

Chelsea agree deal in principle for Palace midfielder Olise According to RMC Sport, Chelsea are actively pursuing Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise and have submitted an initial offer of £39 million ($51 million) with add-ons. Olise, who missed England's participation in the European U21 Championships due to a hamstring injury, is fascinated by the idea of joining the Blues, who have ...Full Story »

Gemma Owen delighted her social media following with her Royal Ascot outfit Gemma Owen stole the show at Royal Ascot as she showcased her passion for horse racing alongside her famous footballing father Michael. The model, an equine fanatic, posed on two days of the world famous festival in separate outfits - one of which was a flowery dress which had fans clapping in delight over Instagram. ...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill said Northern Ireland did not deserve to lose Monday’s Euro 2024 qualifier at home to Kazakhstan after being hit by a “sucker-punch” from substitute Abat Aimbetov in the 88th minute.Northern Ireland had more of the ball and created more opportunities, but the lack of quality in the final third told once again as O’Neill’s injury-hit squad fell ...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill said his Northern Ireland players were “angry and upset” after teenage debutant Callum Marshall saw a stoppage-time equaliser ruled out by VAR for a marginal decision in Friday’s 1-0 Euro 2024 qualifying defeat to Denmark.Marshall had only been on the pitch for a few minutes when the West Ham youngster flicked on Jonny Evans’ header to find the corne...Full Story »

The former England goalkeeper becomes Michael Beale's third signing of the summer already, and will officially join on July 1 on a four-year deal. Butland has signed for Rangers Credit: Getty SunSport were first to reveal back in April that Butland, 30, had been lined-up as the Gers searched for a new goalkeeper. Butland, capped nine times by England, moves to Ibrox on a free transfer from Cr...Full Story »

Michael Beale insists fans will see a new Rangers side next season – but insists this current version was not broken despite a trophyless campaign.The Light Blues concluded their cinch Premiership season with a comfortable 3-0 win over St Mirren in Paisley, thanks to a double from Fashion Sakala and a third from substitute Antonio Colak.Rangers were already consigned to second place b...Full Story »

Michael Beale welcomed Kieran Dowell to Rangers after watching his side drop two points in a 2-2 draw against Hearts at Ibrox.The Light Blues announced before the game that the 25-year-old midfielder would be joining the club from Norwich in the summer.In Rangers’ final home cinch Premiership match of the season, Jambos skipper Lawrence Shankland opened the scoring after less than a minute...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Michael Duff is relishing a League One play-off final showdown against local rivals Sheffield Wednesday after seeing his side prove the naysayers wrong to book a trip to Wembley.The Tykes will face their South Yorkshire neighbours for a place in the Championship on May 29 after overcoming Bolton in their semi-final.Having drawn the first leg 1-1, Barnsley secured a 2-1 aggregate vi...Full Story »

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick believes his side and Coventry will go into the second leg of their Championship play-off semi-final with a ‘clean slate’ after they played out a 0-0 draw at the CBS Arena.The two teams largely cancelled each other out on a warm afternoon, with the Sky Blues unable to make home advantage count as they failed to register a shot on target.The resul...Full Story »

Michael Beale described Rangers as the “most wasteful team” he has ever seen after Sunday’s 1-0 home win over Aberdeen.On the day that Celtic retained the cinch Premiership title with a 2-0 win over Hearts at Tynecastle, midfielder Todd Cantwell gave the Ibrox fans something to cheer about in the 65th minute with his fine volley from a James Tavernier corner.Rangers had an...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday’s automatic promotion hopes ended despite Michael Smith’s hat-trick earning them a convincing 3-0 win at Shrewsbury.Victories for both Plymouth and Ipswich confirmed their place in the Championship next season, with Wednesday now consigned to the play-offs for a second successive season.The Owls were ahead after just eight minutes when top scorer Smith finished of...Full Story »