Stoke boss Steven Schumacher was delighted his team successfully negotiated a “difficult test” as they saw off League Two Carlisle 2-0.It was a youthful Potters outfit that made Carabao Cup progress at Brunton Park, thanks to second-half goals from Freddie Anderson and Emre Tezgel.Schumacher, whose team defeated Coventry in their Championship opener at the weekend, said: “It wa...Full Story »

Danny Cowley hailed a “brilliant night” for Colchester after they knocked League One Reading out of the Carabao Cup.The U’s won 4-3 on penalties with goalkeeper Matt Macey saving two spot-kicks after the first-round tie had finished 2-2 after 90 minutes.Tom Hopper and Jack Payne had put Colchester ahead in the first half before second-half goals from Charlie Savage and Lewis Wi...Full Story »

Matt Macey was Colchester’s hero as they knocked League One side Reading out of the Carabao Cup on penalties.Macey saved from Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan and Amadou Mbengue as the U’s won the shoot-out 4-3, after the first-round tie had finished 2-2 after 90 minutes.Colchester took a third-minute lead through Tom Hopper, who headed home from Jack Payne’s corner.Reading defender Abraha...Full Story »

Kayden Jackson scored his first Derby goal as they came from behind to beat Chesterfield 2-1 in the Carabao Cup at Pride Park.Armando Dobra put Chesterfield in front only for Liam Thompson to level before Jackson won it in the second half.Derby had the bulk of possession but after Dajaune Brown’s close-range header was saved, Chesterfield went ahead in the 29th minute with their first chan...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today. Zubimendi loves his club   Chelsea & Man Utd this transfer market   Liverpool fans seeing that Martin Zubimendi turned down the chance to join the club and will stay at Real Sociedad, per multiple reports   Club football is back in a big way   Can he continue That TREND at Manchester United?   No Pressure, Kids!  ...Full Story »

ALVARO MORATA announced he has split from his wife Alice Campello in a shock statement. The former Chelsea and Real Madrid striker has been with his stunning Wag for seven years and they have four children. Morata, 31, married Alice, 29, in her homeland of Italy back in 2017. Just two week ago, the couple posted several loved-up snaps together of them on holiday. And Alice came onto the pi...Full Story »

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has asked to leave the club this summer as per club director Giovanni Manna amid Chelsea links. WHAT HAPPENED?Osimhen has been linked with an exit from Napoli all summer long as he had been reported as a major target for Paris Saint-Germain. However, Les Parisiens quickly pulled out of the deal due to the Nigerian's price tag and their willingness to stick with R...Full Story »

Ederson will stay at Man City despite Saudi links Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has disclosed that his future has already been established. Although the Brazil international was being linked to a move to Saudi Arabia, Ederson told ESPN Brasil he has no plans to move. Speaking after City's Community Shield win over Manchester United, he said: "The decision has been made. I will stay at M...Full Story »

Newly-promoted Bromley made the perfect start to life in the Football League as they got the better of Harrogate on the opening day of 2024/25.Andy Woodman’s Ravens, who followed in the Sulphurites’ footsteps by escaping non-league for the first time in their 132-year history by winning the National League play-off final at Wembley,  triumphed 2-0 at Wetherby Road.Ther...Full Story »

Michael Flynn admitted he “hates playing against Newport County” after seeing his new club Cheltenham start the season with a thrilling 3-2 home victory over his former side.The Robins boss enjoyed successful times with the Welsh club as a player and manager and still lives in the area.“I hated it today and I don’t like playing against Newport, I have never liked playing ...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams refused to use the club’s summer overhaul as an excuse for their flat opening-day 1-0 League Two loss at Walsall.The visitors began the season as the bookmakers’ favourites for relegation after a mass summer exodus, signing 17 new players last month after a transfer embargo was lifted.Morecambe had seven new faces in their starting XI and failed to register...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson believes AFC Wimbledon showed their spirit as they overcame a calamitous first 10 minutes to defeat Colchester 4-2.An awful start to the campaign – which saw the south London side go two goals behind – prompted them hit back with four goals and no reply.Jackson admitted the opening was far below his expectations, but felt his side responded in the fashion he expected....Full Story »

Joel Colwill’s last-gasp winner earned Cheltenham a thrilling 3-2 victory over Newport.Former County boss Michael Flynn was taking charge of the Robins for the first time and his team opened up a 2-0 lead inside 27 minutes.Cardiff loanee Colwill scored the first, following up with a neat finish after two Ryan Bowman efforts were blocked at close range in the 22nd minute.Liam Dulson marked ...Full Story »

Stoke boss Steven Schumacher admitted his side played “rubbish in parts” during the second half of their 1-0 win against Coventry.Substitute Lewis Baker scored the only goal of the game in the 78th minute as the Potters picked up where they left off at the end of last season.Schumacher did admit, however, that his side’s opener was always going to be difficult against a team ho...Full Story »

Lewis Baker came off the bench to grab the only goal of the game as Stoke claimed a 1-0 victory against Coventry.The Sky Blues made a fast start, with summer signing Jack Rudoni and striker Ellis Simms linking up nicely to force an opening, but the former was thwarted as he looked to pull the trigger inside the box.Rudoni was at it again inside the first 10 minutes when his run through the heart...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   He’s back!! De Gea 'agrees a one-year deal with Fiorentina   Chelsea Now   Just one more week until the Premier League returns   SPAIN BEAT FRANCE IN EXTRA TIME TO TAKE GOLD IN MEN'S FOOTBALL   They currently have 43 players in their men's first team squad.   Reporter: Spotify or YouTube music?Endrick:   ...Full Story »

With transfer fees increasing exponentially each year, the ten clubs that have cashed in the most money for their stars in the 21st Century has been revealed. We've seen nine players breach the £100m mark in the last seven years alone with a premium being slapped on Premier League talent over recent campaigns. But despite four of the ten most expensive transfers of all time coming from Pr...Full Story »

CHELSEA have reached an agreement with Wolves to sign Pedro Neto. The Blues have already signed nine players so far this summer, with several deals still in the pipeline. Chelsea have agreed to sign Pedro Neto Credit: Getty Tosin Adarabioyo, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Omari Kellyman, Marc Guiu, Renato Veiga, Caleb Wiley, Filip Jorgensen and Estevao Willian are among the players who have already c...Full Story »

Chesterfield manager Paul Cook felt his side deserved to win as they had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to Swindon in their first match back in the EFL.Armando Dobra gave the home side a 15th-minute lead before Will Wright levelled in the 64th minute.Cook was happy with his side’s display and felt they should have had a penalty midway through the opening half when Michael Jacobs appeared...Full Story »

Chesterfield had to settle for a point on their return to the EFL as Swindon came from behind to earn a point in a 1-1 draw.Armando Dobra put the Spireites ahead in the League Two opener but Will Wright struck in the second half to earn the visitors a draw.The home side went ahead in the 15th minute when Will Grigg’s shot was parried by Jack Bycroft and Dobra was the first to react, turnin...Full Story »