Michael Carrick revealed details of Middlesbrough’s scary 24 hours before securing a late 1-1 draw with promotion-chasing Southampton.Emmanuel Latte Lath headed in a 90th-minute equaliser after Adam Armstrong had put Saints into the driving seat.It had come after 70mph winds battered the south coast and forced a hairy two attempts at landing into Southampton Airport on Thursday.Boro boss C...Full Story »

Interim manager Mike Dodds hailed the impact of Jobe Bellingham as a centre-forward after Sunderland beat Cardiff 2-0 to claim their first win since February 10.Bellingham, the 18-year-old younger brother of England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude, won an early penalty before scoring his seventh goal of the season in all-round mature performance.“We should be excited about his performance,...Full Story »

Boss Darrell Clarke hailed the attitude of Cheltenham striker Aidan Keena after the Irishman’s first goal of the season secured a vital 2-1 win at relegation rivals Fleetwood.Liam Sercombe put the Robins in front after half an hour but Ryan Graydon levelled for Fleetwood in the 79th minute.Keena, publicly backed by Clarke all season, then fired in from close range after good work from Joe ...Full Story »

Lincoln head coach Michael Skubala praised substitute Jovon Makama after his last-minute winner in their 1-0 Sky Bet League One victory over Leyton Orient propelled the Imps into the play-off places for the first time this season.City were not at their best as Orient more than matched them, but they claimed the three points after Makama came on to score a dramatic late goal as they stretched the...Full Story »

Phil Parkinson insists Wrexham will keep their feet on the ground following their important 2-0 win in the League Two promotion race against Mansfield but admits the Dragons are relishing the top-of-the-table fight.Paul Mullin’s brace, including a second-half penalty, ensured victory for Wrexham to go level with the Stags and both sides are just a point behind leaders Stockport, who have a...Full Story »

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell felt the draw was a fair result as his side failed to capitalise on a near-perfect start in the 1-1 stalemate with Charlton.Ben Purrington’s sixth-minute goal against his former club was the first time Exeter had scored in the opening 15 minutes of a home league game since October 2021 but they let Charlton off the hook by sitting on that lead.It came back to h...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles praised Portuguese goalkeeper Joel Pereira for his superb first-half display in the 1-0 Sky Bet League One victory over mid-table Northampton.Pereira, formerly deputy to David Button in the Reading goal, kept his side in contention in the opening period with a series of fine saves to thwart the lively Cobblers attackers.It set up the platform for home substitute Kelv...Full Story »

Aidan Keena’s first goal of the season earned Cheltenham a 2-1 win at relegation rivals Fleetwood.Liam Sercombe put the Robins in front after half an hour but Ryan Graydon levelled for Fleetwood in the 79th minute.Keena then fired in from close range after good work from Joe Nuttall on the left to end a 327-day drought and Fleetwood’s six-game unbeaten run.Cheltenham were the better ...Full Story »

Wealdstone’s hopes of securing Vanarama National League survival were dealt a major blow by a 1-0 loss against already-relegated Oxford City.City had lost nine of their 11 matches since beating Ebbsfleet two months ago but Josh Parker’s 24th-minute goal decided the points.Parker converted a ball from Lewis Coyle and, despite Wealdstone’s efforts to find an equaliser, which incl...Full Story »

Jimmy Dunne’s sensational stoppage-time goal gave QPR a crucial 2-1 victory at home to fellow strugglers Birmingham which took them four points clear of the relegation zone.Dunne headed on goalkeeper Asmir Begovic’s long kick and then, after Sinclair Armstrong had challenged Deon Sanderson, the defender controlled the loose ball near the edge of the penalty area and sent a spectacula...Full Story »

Preston remain five points shy of sixth-placed Norwich in the Championship table despite cruising to a 3-0 win over a dismal Rotherham that leaves the Millers on the brink of relegation.Duane Holmes gave the hosts the lead after 22 minutes before Emil Riis’ brace saw Preston take complete control of proceedings before half-time.Whether North End’s recent impressive form will prove en...Full Story »

Emmanuel Dieseruvwe’s second-half penalty earned Hartlepool a 1-0 win over play-off chasing Halifax.Dieseruvwe scored from the spot in the 73rd minute after Terrell Agyemang was brought down in the box.Dieseruvwe had already twice gone close to scoring, seeing an early effort saved by Sam Johnson and then, five minutes into the second half, having a shot scrambled off the line by Tylor Gol...Full Story »

York gave their Vanarama National League survival hopes a major boost with a third successive victory after beating champions Chesterfield 2-1 at LNER Community Stadium.Dipo Akinyemi had a goal ruled out for offside before Chesterfield, who beat Boreham Wood last week to wrap up the title, took a seventh-minute lead through Joe Quigley on his 100th appearance for the Spireites.The Minstermen wer...Full Story »

Aaron Drinan scored his third goal in four games as two pieces of comedic defending helped Swindon break a four-match winless streak by beating Notts County 2-1.Swindon had the lead after 19 minutes in calamitous circumstances as Scott Robertson tried to play the ball back to his goalkeeper but it hit the post and rebounded for Drinan to net.Sean McGurk then drifted out to the right and picked o...Full Story »

Boss Carlos Corberan believes the quality in Millwall’s squad is not reflected by their position in the Championship table after West Brom’s 1-1 draw at The Den.The Lions controlled the first half and Duncan Watmore capitalised with a fine finish past Baggies goalkeeper Alex Palmer.However, the visitors won a penalty after the break and John Swift made no mistake, converting past Mil...Full Story »

SHAKIRA has opened up on her break-up from Gerard Pique and claimed her ex "dragged her down". The Colombian superstar, 47, split with the former Barcelona star in 2022 after 11 years together. She has since poured her focus back into her music, releasing her first full album in seven years last Friday. Promoting the record, titled "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran", meaning "Women no longer cry", ...Full Story »

Sergio Aguero has named one Newcastle star who could make an easy transition to Man City. Sergio Aguero believes Bruno Guimaraes would slot in seamlessly at Man City (Image: Getty) Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has named Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes as a player he believes "matches" the club's style. His comments come as transfer rumours start to heat up ahead of the summer window...Full Story »

LOVE Island star Arabella Chi has moved on from Adam Maxted  - with a Premier League footballer. The 33-year-old is getting to know Sheffield United midflielder Vinicius Souza, just months after splitting form another footy star – Ruben Dias. A source said: "Arabella and Vinicius were spotted enjoying a cosy coffee date during the day and he waited with her until she met a friend....Full Story »

Barcelona remain in the hunt for Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams. Sport says Barcelona are in contact with Williams and his representatives. They are following the young winger's situation - and are considering trying to sign the 21-year-old in the summer transfer window. However, the finances can become a problem - as Athletic Bilbao will not release Williams for less than €50m....Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED are keen on signing Juventus defender Gleison Bremer and are 'ready to pay', according to reports in Italy. Football chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe is plotting a massive shake-up at Old Trafford. Manchester United are keen on signing Juventus’ defender Gleison Bremer Credit: Rex And a new defender is at the forefront of the billionaire's mind. Bremer fits into Man Utd's new ...Full Story »