Robbie Neilson was proud of his Hearts players for putting FC Zurich under “massive pressure” before Jorge Grant’s second-half red card swung their Europa League play-off back in favour of the Swiss champions.The Tynecastle boss was hugely encouraged with the way the Jambos dominated their visitors in the first half as they tried to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit at a packed-...Full Story »

Gianluca Scamacca has thrust himself into contention to kickstart West Ham’s Premier League season after another goal in Europe.The Italy striker, a £30million summer signing from Sassuolo, scored his second goal in two play-off ties against Danish side Viborg as the Hammers booked their place in the group stage of the Europa Conference League.Scamacca has yet to start a Premier Leag...Full Story »

West Ham rediscovered their goalscoring touch as they booked another European tour with a 3-0 win over Danish side Viborg.The Hammers, without a point or a goal after three matches in the Premier League, ran out comfortable 6-1 winners on aggregate over the two legs of their qualifying play-off to reach the group stages of the Europa Conference League.Italy striker Gianluca Scamacca, the £...Full Story »

Luis Sinisterra may have to wait for his first Premier League start after an impressive full debut in Leeds’ Carabao Cup win against Barnsley.That is the verdict of Leeds assistant head coach Rene Maric after Sinisterra scored and had a hand in two other goals in his first competitive start for the club in their 3-1 second-round victory.Maric said: “Obviously we have other players at...Full Story »

Giovanni van Bronckhorst revealed the pride he was feeling after Rangers beat PSV Eindhoven 1-0 to reach the Champions League for the first time in 12 years.After a 2-2 draw against the Dutch side in the first leg of the play-off at Ibrox last week, another absorbing encounter was settled in the Philips Stadium by Antonio Colak’s tap-in on the hour mark for a 3-2 aggregate win.Rangers...Full Story »

Antonio Colak scored the winner as Rangers beat PSV Eindhoven 1-0 to reach the Champions League for the first time in 12 years.After a 2-2 draw against the Dutch side in the first leg of the play-off at Ibrox last week, another absorbing encounter was played out in the Philips Stadium.In a game that swung to and fro at times, Colak tapped into the empty net on the hour mark for his fifth go...Full Story »

Ed Sheeran, centre, grew up in Suffolk and is a long-time supporter of Ipswich. Singer Ed Sheeran has collaborated with League One club Ipswich Town on the design for their new "blackout" third kit. The kit, released on Tuesday, incorporates tonal versions of the graphic found on the cover of Sheeran's album "Equals" -- which was released last year. ⚫⚫️ As revealed by @edsheeran...Your 20...Full Story »

Raphael Varane has said Manchester United new signing Casemiro is perfectly suited to English football and has backed his former Real Madrid teammate to be a success at Old Trafford. Casemiro has completed his move to United and watched from the stands as boss Erik ten Hag's team earned a memorable 2-1 win over Liverpool on Monday. Varane knows all about the Brazil midfielder after their tim...Full Story »

Raul Jimenez plundered his first goal of the season as Wolves survived Preston’s swashbuckling Carabao Cup fightback.The Mexico star – who celebrated his opener with an eye patch and pirate hook – set the hosts on the way to a 2-1 second-round win.Adama Traore’s spectacular strike also ensured Bruno Lage’s side secured their first win of the season, even after Hwang...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Leeds United winger and Wales international Daniel James following speculation that Spur's youngster Bryan Gil could exit the north London club. According to a report by Football London, James has found himself on Spurs' radar as a potential replacement for Gil. However, as of yet, there have been no further advances. Football London als...Full Story »

Chiellini was able to have a joke at his own expense At its finest, defending is one of the most beautiful aspects of football. However, it is not always carried out by the most beautiful, as former Juventus and Euro 2020 winning captain admitted in a recent podcast appearance. The Italian has been one of the very best defenders of the last 10 years, winning nine Serie A titles at Juventus as ...Full Story »

Jesus is very popular amongst Fantasy Premier League managers Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus is the first ever Premier League player to be selected by at least 80% of fantasy football managers. The Brazilian has been in electric form since his £45million move to the Gunners from Manchester City. Jesus opened his goalscoring account with two fine goals in Arsenal’s 4-2 victory over Le...Full Story »

Juventus great Fabio Cannavaro has questioned the decision to re-sign Paul Pogba. The former Manchester United star put an end to his second spell at Old Trafford by returning to Turin on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract this summer. But it wasn't long before he sustained a knee injury that ruled him out of action. Cannavaro is concerned about Pogba, claiming: "As a ...Full Story »

Wigan boss Leam Richardson praised Charlie Wyke’s character after the striker made a key contribution on his first appearance since suffering a cardiac arrest last year.Wyke was playing in his first competitive game since he collapsed in training on November 22.And 12 minutes after coming off the bench, the 29-year-old set up fellow substitute Nathan Broadhead to score the only goal in 10-...Full Story »

Tyreece John-Jules, Conor Chaplin and Kayden Jackson grabbed the goals as Ipswich maintained their grip on top spot in League One with a comfortable 3-0 win over Shrewsbury.Arsenal loanee John-Jules marked his first league start for the Tractor Boys by opening the scoring in the 22nd minute.The 21-year-old dispossessed Shrewsbury captain Luke Leahy around 40 yards from goal before going on a maz...Full Story »

Barnet remain top of the National League after they ran out 2-0 winners over Woking thanks to strikes from Ryan De Havilland and Ben Wynter.Neither side threatened much in the first half but the visitors almost broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute when Laurie Walker spilled into danger, the ball being scrambled away by the Bees defence.Barnet went ahead two minutes later when De Havilland was o...Full Story »

Charlie Wyke set up 10-man Wigan’s winner on his first appearance since suffering a cardiac arrest last year as the Latics beat Birmingham 1-0.The striker had not played in a competitive fixture since he collapsed in training on November 22.But he made an quick impact at St Andrew’s on Saturday as he set up fellow substitute Nathan Broadhead’s 82nd-minute strike that earned Wig...Full Story »

When football players hang up their boots, there are a number of jobs that they usually turn to. Some become managers and coaches, others go down the punditry route on television on radio - while some even end up on BBC daytime programmes like Homes Under The Hammer. However, not everyone decides to get into piloting planes. But that is exactly what former Middlesbrough player Richard Kell d...Full Story »

Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is edging closer to a loan move amid interest from Premier League clubs. Hudson-Odoi is yet to feature for Chelsea this season and only managed 15 Premier League appearances last campaign. The 21-year-old undoubtedly has a future in the game and has immense potential, but it's currently not working out at Chelsea. A loan move would be suitable for all parti...Full Story »

The grim 'food' wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea Hungry football fans are swapping their traditional half-time pie for a bag of juicy maggots. A chunky grub was shown impaled on a cocktail stick moments before being wolfed down on the terraces. A wise-cracking supporter joked: “Still better than a hotdog at Arsenal.’’ Another wrote: “Would be £4.50 at West Ham Sta...Full Story »