Ruben Selles saluted his red-hot Reading young guns after a stunning 4-0 Carabao Cup win over Millwall at The Den.Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan’s double and late strikes from Charlie Savage and Mamadi Camara fired the League One side to a shock victory against their misfiring Championship opponents in the competition’s opening round.Former Southampton boss Selles picked a youthful side with a...Full Story »

Paul Simpson said his Carlisle players let themselves down during Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup first-round defeat at Harrogate.Sam Folarin scored the only goal of the game from long range in the 23rd minute to leave the Sky Bet League One Cumbrians winless in eighth attempts against Simon Weaver’s Sulphurites.And Simpson, who made no fewer than four substitutions at half-time, was far...Full Story »

Stoke boss Alex Neil reserved special praise for 16-year-old debutant Sol Sidibe following their 2-1 win over West Brom in the Carabao Cup.A first-half own goal from Josh Griffiths and calm finish from Andre Vidigal – either side of Brandon Thomas-Asante’s second-half leveller – saw the Potters progress to round two.Sidibe, son of club icon Mamady, was deservedly named man of t...Full Story »

Andre Vidigal’s winner saw Stoke progress to round two of the Carabao Cup with a 2-1 win over fellow Championship side West Brom.The summer signing – who also bagged a brace at the weekend – stepped off the bench to net the decisive goal with 25 minutes remaining.The hosts went ahead after 27 minutes as Wesley’s shot came back off the post before hitting goalkeeper Josh G...Full Story »

Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan’s double helped rifle Reading to a shock 4-0 Carabao Cup win over Millwall at The Den.The Nigerian striker netted early in both halves before substitute Charlie Savage’s free-kick and Mamadi Camara’s late strike fired Ruben Selles’ League One visitors to an impressive first-round triumph over their Championship opponents.The Royals grabbed the lead in...Full Story »

The Rangers legend has found his adrenalin hit in the commentary box — which explains why he is one of the busiest pundits and commentators. He has proved popular working alongside Laura Woods Credit: Instagram @laurawoodsy But McCoist is also one of the most popular, blending sharp and accurate analysis with charm and quick-wit whether on breakfast radio or in the stands. He told SunSp...Full Story »

The Atletico Madrid striker collapsed in agony while playing a friendly on loan for Alaves against fellow Spaniards Burgos. Giuliano Simeone was in agony, while players on both sides were in shock Simeone Junior was clapped off the field on his way to hospital The former Real Zaragoza loanee, 20, was tripped as he burst clear on the right touchline near the halfway line in the 86th minute. C...Full Story »

KYLIAN MBAPPE didn't appear to be troubled by his PSG woes as he enjoyed a getaway with some stunning friends in sunny Sardinia. The French star has had a chaotic summer so far after PSG left him out of their pre-season squad when it became clear he would not sign a new contract at the club. He has been made to train away from the PSG first team with a group of players labelled "the undesira...Full Story »

Javier Mascherano believes Lionel Messi made the right decision by snubbing a summer move to Barcelona or Al-Hilal in favour of joining Inter Miami. WHAT HAPPENED? Having played with the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner both at Barcelona and for Argentina, few players know Messi as well as Mascherano. The former midfielder has hailed his old team-mate as the best in the world, and suggested his ...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain are on the verge of signing Portuguese striker Goncalo Ramos after reportedly agreeing an €80 million deal with Benfica. WHAT HAPPENED? Kylian Mbappe's future is still very much up in the air as he continues to be linked with a move to Real Madrid after rejecting a new contract, but PSG have wasted no time in lining up his replacement. On Sunday Fabrizio Romano tweet...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola has hinted that he could remain in charge of Manchester City even longer than anticipated. After guiding City to the treble last season, Guardiola has now done it all with the reigning Premier League champions – at that prompted fresh speculation that he would pursue a new challenge in the not-too-distant future. The great Catalan tactician signed his most recent contract...Full Story »

New Leeds boss Daniel Farke said it was “a scandal” that his team did not take all three points after they were forced to settle for a 2-2 comeback draw against Cardiff.In their first Championship fixture following three seasons in the top flight, Leeds had to come back from two down at the interval against the Bluebirds.Crysencio Summerville bagged the leveller the hosts had richly ...Full Story »

Crysencio Summerville was Leeds’ hero as his stoppage-time equaliser rescued a dramatic 2-2 draw against gutsy Cardiff.The Dutchman rifled home low into the corner with seconds remaining as Daniel Farke’s men pocketed a point after being two goals behind at the interval.The new-look Bluebirds had defended their goal superbly in the second half, but they were thwarted at the death.It ...Full Story »

MAN City boss Pep Guardiola embraces Kyle Walker after a dinner - where he potentially persuaded him to stay at the club. The pair dined at swanky Japanese restaurant MUSU in Manchester for two and a half hours on Friday night. Pep Guardiola shared an embrace with Man City star Kyle Walker after a long dinner together Their meeting came amid speculation that England defender Walker, 33, could...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles defended a section of the club’s fans for staging a sit-in protest after the 1-0 League One defeat at home to Peterborough.About 200 supporters protested loudly yet peacefully, calling for the removal of club owner Dai Yongge for 40 minutes after a losing start to life in the third tier.The Royals, who are under another transfer embargo, were beaten by a 43rd-m...Full Story »

Notts County boss Luke Williams branded his 10-man side’s performance “weak” and “pathetic” after their humbling League Two return ended 5-1 at Sutton.Goalkeeper Aidan Stone was sent off after just 15 minutes at Gander Green Lane.But Williams insisted that was no excuse for his team’s disappointing display.Joe Kizzi opened the scoring for the hosts inside two ...Full Story »

Burton boss Dino Maamria rued a sloppy first-half passage of play as his side fell to a 2-0 defeat to Blackpool in the opening weekend of League One action.Shayne Lavery struck in the 19th and 25th minutes to hand the Tangerines an opening victory on Saturday afternoon, a strong response for Neil Critchley’s side after their relegation from the Championship last season.And, despite an enco...Full Story »

Tony Docherty insisted Dundee deserved to take all three points from a 1-1 cinch Premiership draw against Motherwell at Dens Park.The newly-promoted Dark Blues had to settle for a share of the spoils against the Steelmen on their return to the Scottish top flight.Motherwell debutant Theo Bair opened the scoring with a fine finish on the stroke of half-time with Lyall Cameron securing a draw for ...Full Story »

Dilan Markanday and Harry Leonard scored their first league goals for Blackburn to give them a hard-fought 2-1 win over West Brom in a pulsating season opener.On their first league starts for the club, the duo did the damage in a devastating three-minute spell in the first half as Markanday slotted home from a narrow angle and within seconds of the kick-off, academy graduate Leonard hammered in ...Full Story »

Brazil World Cup-winning icon Ronaldo Nazario has been pictured frolicking about with his gorgeous fiancée Celina Locks while on holiday together in Spain Ronaldo Nazario was spotted cosying up to his fiancée in Ibiza this week (Image: MEGA) Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazario was spotted bobbing about in the sea with his sexy bikini-clad fiancée Celina Locks while on holi...Full Story »