Oxford boss Des Buckingham believes their narrow 1-0 lead is a “good advantage” to take to London Road for the second leg of their League One play-off against Peterborough.U’s captain Elliott Moore headed the only goal of the first leg eight minutes into the second half, nodding in from three yards after Cameron Brannagan headed Josh Murphy’s corner back from beyond the f...Full Story »

Oxford drew first blood in their Sky Bet League One play-off semi-final against Peterborough by taking a slender 1-0 lead to London Road for the second leg on Wednesday.Centre-half Elliott Moore headed home at a corner in the 53rd minute to give the U’s victory at the Kassam Stadium.In front of a sell-out 11,000 crowd, Oxford started on the front foot, Josh Murphy forcing a corner in only ...Full Story »

Thomas Frank believes Ivan Toney’s goal drought will not harm his chances of being named in the England squad for Euro 2024 this summer.The striker found the net on his second international appearance against Belgium in March, but he has not scored for the Bees since the middle of February.Another blank in Saturday’s goalless draw with Fulham means Toney is now on his longest run wit...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson lauded his St Mirren players for embracing the challenge of a European shootout with Dundee after they romped to an impressive 3-1 win at Dens Park.The Buddies took a huge step towards securing their first crack at continental competition for 37 years as goals from Alex Gogic, Scott Tanser and Toyosi Olusanya helped them move five points clear of their hosts with three games to ...Full Story »

Ivan Toney’s goal drought stretched to 10 matches as Brentford fought out a 0-0 draw with west London neighbours Fulham.The England striker found the net against Belgium in March but has not scored for the Bees since the middle of February and is now on his longest run without a club goal since playing for Peterborough in 2019.Not that there was much riding on a distinctly low-key derby be...Full Story »

Rotherham manager Steve Evans is hopeful about the future despite his side bowing out of the Sky Bet Championship after a shock 5-2 win against Cardiff.The Millers were the more clinical team as they secured only their fifth victory of a dismal campaign which saw them finish 24 points from safety.Braces came from Jordan Hugill and Tom Eaves, with the club’s other forward Sam Nombe also on ...Full Story »

Niclas Fullkrug’s stunning finish gave Borussia Dortmund the edge in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Paris St Germain.Fullkrug pounced in the 35th minute to seal a 1-0 victory but an end-to-end clash at Signal Iduna Park could have been snatched by either team with chances arriving thick and fast in a furious second half.Jadon Sancho, on loan from Manchester Unit...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund are eyeing Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk. With less than 18 months to run on his contract, Van Dijk has so far resisted Liverpool's efforts to open new contract talks. The Mirror says Borussia Dortmund are among those interested in the Dutchman. Clubs from Spain, Turkey, England and the Netherlands are also said to be keen. Arne Slot himself now wants to push ahead wit...Full Story »

ROBIN VAN PERSIE is on the brink of landing his first managerial job, according to reports in Holland. The 40-year-old looks set to take over at Eredivisie side Heerenveen next season. Robin van Persie is in advanced talks to take over at Heerenveen Credit: Getty The club were keen on appointing former Ajax boss Maurice Steijn before turning their attentions to Van Persie, according to Dutch ...Full Story »

Salford boss Karl Robinson admitted his side missed the killer instinct to put Harrogate away having twice led.Callum Hendry’s fifth-minute opener gave the hosts the perfect start, only for Abraham Odoh to level for the visitors just after the half-hour mark.Ryan Watson restored Salford’s lead just six minutes later in action-packed first half but Matty Foulds’ injury-time leve...Full Story »

Martin Devaney does not know if he will be asked to lead Barnsley in the play-offs.The Tykes parted company with Neill Collins this week with a game of the season to go, asking club stalwart Devaney to deliver the result they needed to make the top six against Northampton.A 1-1 draw means they will face Bolton over two legs, but Devaney is unsure as to who will prepare the side.“I don&rsqu...Full Story »

Mark Robins admits his Coventry side have run out of steam after their hopes of reaching the Championship play-offs were all-but ended with a 3-2 defeat to Hull.The Sky Blues, days after their dramatic FA Cup semi-final shoot-out defeat to Manchester United, had come from behind twice through Kasey Palmer and Bobby Thomas following goals from Jaden Philogene and Fabio Carvalho.But Hull substitut...Full Story »

Salford head coach Karl Robinson was delighted to end a four-game losing run with a last-gasp 1-0 win at Newport but knows the club’s owners will demand more next season.Robinson’s men are 20th in League Two after Matt Smith came off the bench to hit a 92nd-minute winner at Rodney Parade and condemn the hosts to a seventh straight defeat.Smith slammed in the rebound after fellow subs...Full Story »

Birmingham edged another point clear of the Championship relegation zone after being held 0-0 by already relegated Rotherham in a game which was held up by a medical emergency in the stands.The Blues were left frustrated by Rotherham, who had Steve Evans back in the dugout after his shock return from Stevenage midweek, and the stalemate left the visitors just two points clear of the bottom three...Full Story »

Devante Rodney struck late to hand Rochdale a 2-1 comeback win at Southend on the final day of the National League season.The Shrimpers needed just seven minutes to force their way ahead when they worked the ball from the back for Jack Bridge to send a cross to the far post, where Gus Scott-Morriss slid it home.Danny Waldron might have doubled the lead within seconds but fired over before Bridge...Full Story »

Manchester United are getting serious about Brentford striker Ivan Toney. The Mirror says United who are best placed to sign Toney this summer. Arsenal instead are prioritising Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig or Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting Lisbon. Chelsea also are probing the terrain for other attackers - and Manchester United's competition thus appears to be diminishing. It's recent...Full Story »

Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich are closing in on appointing Julian Nagelsmann as their next manager. Bayern close to re-appointing Nagelsmann as manager In advanced talks over a three or four-year deal Have kept De Zerbi and Emery on their shortlist WHAT HAPPENED?According to Sky Sport, Bayern Munich are all set to re-appoint Julian Nagelsmann as their new manager after Thomas Tuchel le...Full Story »

Man City identify De Bruyne's replacement Manchester City are reportedly considering signing Newcastle United midfield star Bruno Guimaraes in case Kevin De Bruyne leaves the club in the summer, according to Fichajes. The Belgian has been linked with a move away from the club ahead of the 2024/25 season with Saudi Pro League clubs keen on signing him. Earlier this season, Guimaraes had signe...Full Story »

Coventry manager Mark Robins wrote off his side’s Sky Bet Championship play-off hopes after their 3-0 defeat at relegation-threatened Birmingham.An own goal by Bobby Thomas in the 12th minute and strikes from Ivan Sunjic and Jay Stansfield condemned the visitors to a third loss in four games.Coupled with Norwich’s 1-0 win at Preston, it left the Sky Blues in eighth place, eight point...Full Story »

Karl Robinson was relieved that Salford have secured League Two safety despite a fourth consecutive defeat.Bradford came from behind to win 2-1 at the Peninsula Stadium as goals from Calum Kavanagh and Brad Halliday wiped out Callum Hendry’s opener for the Ammies.But Sutton’s draw at Harrogate meant that the home side are clear of the threat of relegation.Salford manager Robinson sai...Full Story »