ARSENAL have defended their much-criticised video clip of a mascot being "blanked" by players. Many fans, including SunSport columnist Piers Morgan and TalkSPORT presenter Laura Woods, slammed the disconnect between the Gunners' stars and the smiling young girl. Players didn't appear to interact with the mascot but Arsenal later pointed out the autograph-signing was just part of her whole day'...Full Story »

NEYMAR and his stunning model Wag have announced they are expecting their first child together. The PSG superstar, 31, was tagged in a post that Bruna Biancardi shared on Instagram telling the world their happy news.Footie superstar Neymar and partner Bruna Biancardi are expecting their first child together The PSG star footballer kisses his Wag on the tummy Neymar and his partner decided to ...Full Story »

Crawley boss Scott Lindsey vowed his side will go flat out for victory at Hartlepool on Saturday after a goalless draw at home to Colchester put them three points clear of second-bottom Pools with three games remaining.Lindsey admitted he wanted maximum points against the U’s but was happy enough with the manner of the performance and knows a win this weekend would be a huge step towards s...Full Story »

Frank Lampard promised that Chelsea will be back after Real Madrid effectively ended a dismal season for his side with a 2-0 win to eliminate them from the Champions League.Lampard’s team fell to two goals from Real forward Rodrygo to exit the tournament at the quarter-final stage, thus relinquishing their last faint hopes of qualifying again next year.Chelsea, in 11th place in the Premier...Full Story »

Manager Jim McNulty praised his Rochdale side for overcoming adversity in recovering from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at home against Tranmere.Dale fell behind to a bizarre goal in the 19th minute.Liam Kelly’s back pass was heading wide of the goal until goalkeeper Richard O’Donnell, in attempting to control the ball, sliced it into his own net – although, according to Mc...Full Story »

Assistant head coach Richie Barker was delighted Derby kept their play-off bid on track following a gritty 2-1 win at Exeter.After a passive first half, two goals form striker David McGoldrick – which takes him to 21 for the season – put the Rams in control, but Jack Sparkes’ header 12 minutes from time led to a spirited fightback from Exeter.Despite plenty of possession, thoug...Full Story »

Pete Wild felt his Barrow side created enough goalscoring opportunities to win two games before eventually slumping to a 1-0 defeat at Grimsby which virtually ends their League Two play-off hopes.Grimsby striker Danilo Orsi came off the bench to settle the match in the 77 minute with a well-taken winner at Blundell Park, leaving Barrow seven points off the top seven with only three matches to pl...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Michael Duff was left frustrated after his side’s goalless draw at Lincoln saw them lose substantial ground in the League One automatic-promotion race.The Tykes were forced to settle for a point as the Imps made it five games without defeat.It was the first time Duff’s charges had failed to score in 10 attempts and to make matters worse title-chasing trio Plymouth, Ipsw...Full Story »

Boss Simon Weaver hailed the match-winning efforts of young guns Sam Folarin and Kazeem Olaigbe as Harrogate pulled six points clear of the relegation zone following a 3-0 home win over Walsall.Ex-Middlesbrough winger Folarin, 22, opened the scoring early on before on-loan Southampton winger Olaigbe, 20, rifled a stunning edge-of-the-box effort into the top corner midway through the second half....Full Story »

Paul Simpson is not ready to concede defeat in Carlisle’s chase for a top-three finish despite a 2-2 draw with League Two promotion rivals Stockport County at Brunton Park.Jon Mellish and Owen Moxon each scored their sixth goals of the season in the second half to put the Cumbrians in front with seven minutes remaining.But the Hatters, who gained a 31st-minute lead through Myles Hippolyte,...Full Story »