Former England Women's goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis, who was born in Burnley, was waiting for the host as she emerged from the Turf Moor tunnel at the start of the programme. Alex Scott got on the booze early live on Football FocusShe was handed a Burnley 'tradition' right at the start of the showScott did not seem to be the biggest fan of the winter warmer As she stood alongside fellow pund...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson was thankful to players and fans alike following the  emotional 2-0 home victory over Lincoln.The Posh chief took charge of his side following the death of his mother, Lady Cathy Ferguson, at the age of 84.He was rewarded with a third consecutive home triumph and clean sheet which keeps them in the Sky Bet League One play-off places.Players and fans both showed their support...Full Story »

The ex-England and Arsenal footballer has been quietly seeing the superstar singer for the past two months. Alex Scott is dating Jess Glynne – and they’ve secretly been together for months Credit: Rex The pair enjoyed a series of dates before and after the Women’s World Cup. And on Tuesday night, the couple partied alongside David and Victoria Beckham at their exclusive Netf...Full Story »

MK Dons boss Graham Alexander felt all his side lacked was the killer touch after they failed to score for a second successive game in a 0-0 draw at Walsall.The visitors created the better chances throughout and Walsall goalkeeper Owen Evans made three fine saves from Ellis Harrison, including a point-blank stop to thwart a spectacular overhead kick.Mo Eisa wasted a golden opportunity right at t...Full Story »

Altrincham moved up to sixth in the National League table as they made it four straight wins with a 2-1 victory at home to Aldershot.After a bright start from both sides, Alty took the lead in the 24th minute through Chris Conn-Clarke’s thumping shot into the bottom-left corner – his fourth goal in as many matches.Aldershot’s response was immediate, but Ryan Glover’s effo...Full Story »

Stoke boss Alex Neil says he “didn’t enjoy any part” of his side’s 3-2 come-from-behind win at Bristol City.A late strike from 18-year-old substitute Nathan Lowe capped a stirring Stoke fightback at Ashton Gate.Bristol City looked to be on course for a comfortable win when Sam Bell fired them ahead from a near post corner after five minutes and Nahki Wells doubled the adv...Full Story »

Hearts manager Steven Naismith believes Alex Lowry is beginning to put in the level of performances he needs to start consistently.Against Ross County on Saturday afternoon, the on-loan attacker came off the bench to provide the assist for Alan Forrest’s decisive header, just days after scoring the winner in the League Cup quarter final against Kilmarnock.While Lowry’s quality on the...Full Story »

Duncan Ferguson’s first game as Inverness manager ended in a 3-2 win at Arbroath.Former Scotland striker Ferguson was appointed Inverness boss on Tuesday and saw his new side take an 11th-minute lead when Luis Longstaff scrambled the ball home from close range.Inverness doubled their lead after 32 minutes when Aaron Doran turned in Longstaff’s cross from the left.Billy McKay then rac...Full Story »

The BBC presenter shared a snippet of the concert, being played at Shephurd's Bush Empire in London on Wednesday, to her Instagram story. Alex Scott wore a stunning outfit Credit: PA She also shared a photo of her stunning outfit for the evening. The 38-year-old was seen wearing a Mugler cut-out detail bodysuit, which costs £420 on the website of luxury fashion brand Farfetch. Scott pai...Full Story »

Fulham advanced into the Carabao Cup fourth round after they fought hard to beat Norwich 2-1 at Craven Cottage.Goals from Carlos Vinicius and Alex Iwobi were enough for Marco Silva’s men who responded well after the weekend’s lacklustre 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.Fulham found success early on down the left flank through Willian and Fode Ballo-Toure, who created a 10th-minute chance...Full Story »

Alexander Isak fired Newcastle into the Carabao Cup fourth round at the expense of Manchester City.The Sweden international struck eight minutes after the break to seal a 1-0 victory for the Magpies – their first over City in any competition in 11 attempts – in front of a crowd of 51,692 at St James Park.Their place in the draw was reward for a dogged display by a team featuring 10 c...Full Story »

The British billionaire and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim are both battling it out to purchase the club off the Glazer family. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is not giving up on his hope of buying Man Utd Credit: PA Despite the American owners putting the side up for sale last November, no deal has been struck and negotiations have now hit a stalemate. However, Ratcliffe, 70, has not given up on his attempt...Full Story »

Steven Naismith hailed match-winner Alex Lowry as a special talent after the on-loan Rangers player’s late goal sent Hearts into the Viaplay Cup semi-finals.Kilmarnock were in the ascendancy as the match edged closer to extra time, only for Lowry to strike in time added on to the regulation 90 minutes.Brad Lyons had earlier cancelled out Jorge Grant’s opener before Lowry claimed his ...Full Story »

Kidderminster remain rooted to the foot of the Vanarama National League after losing at home to Oldham.The 2-1 loss means the hosts have won just one of their opening 12 games of the new campaign.In-form Devarn Green opened the scoring for the Latics with a fine strike which separated the sides at the interval.Bailey Hobson tapped home from close-range to level for Kidderminster just after the h...Full Story »

Substitute Alex Lowry struck two minutes into injury time to send Hearts into the Viaplay Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win away to Kilmarnock.Steven Naismith’s men had forged in front through Jorge Grant’s first-half strike only to be pegged back by Brad Lyons’ equaliser.With extra time looming, Lowry – who had been on the pitch for less than two minutes – took a pass...Full Story »

Alejandro Garnacho told his team-mates of his transfer wish in pre-season Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho reportedly told his team-mates he wanted the club to sign a target man striker before the Red Devils signed Rasmus Hojlund. The £72million signing of Hojlund was just what Erik ten Hag and United fans were crying out for, but it's said that Garnacho also received his wish....Full Story »

SKY SPORTS commentator Pien Meulensteen is the daughter of a former Manchester United assistant manager. The Dutch-born journalist has worked for some of football's biggest broadcasters since graduating from the University of Salford. Along with Sky Sports, Pien also works for ITV and the Premier League, as well as being part of DAZN's Women's Champions League coverage. When she is not comm...Full Story »

Former Fiorentina goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu has signed with Nice. The 36 year-old moves to Nice after coming off contract at Fiorentina last season. Sirigu also spent the first-half of last term with Napoli. It marks a return to France for the veteran, who spent five years with PSG between 2011 and 2016. Sirigu joins OGCN to cover their No1 Marcin Bulka.Full Story »

Graham Alexander hit out at his MK Dons side for a lack of commitment in the first half of their 2-1 home defeat to Stockport.Former Dons player Louie Barry scored his fifth goal of the season for the visitors before the home side equalised through Mo Eisa.Stockport went back in front on the stroke of half-time though through Nick Powell and this time there was no way back for the hosts.Alexande...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson was not happy with his Peterborough side despite the 1-1 draw with Leyton Orient halting their three-match losing run in League One.Hector Kyprianou struck from point-blank range after a 21st-minute corner from Harrison Burrows to put Posh ahead against his former club.But the capital club restored parity when Joe Pigott and Omar Beckles both threw their heads at a fine Jordan Gr...Full Story »