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Daily Laugh - Just 1 more point

Posted Thursday, April 24, 2025 by 7M Sport

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   Just 1 more point   Nooo Jack   Vini Jr   lol   Matheus Cunha responds to an Arsenal fan asking him to join Arsenal on Instagram.   Lamine Yamal misses a 1v1Barcelona fans:   Lamine Yamal's dribbling, playmaking & finishing.   Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow! (Credi...Full Story »

Female football fan lifts up top and gives rivals eyeful after 'slapper' taunts

Posted Thursday, April 24, 2025 by Dailystar.co.uk

One Bolton Wanderers fan wasn't going to take the taunts of Lincoln City supporters lying down as she hit back at their brutal chants with some jaw-dropping banter of her own One female fan wasn't prepared to take Bolton Wanderers' defeat at Lincoln City lying down A female football fan gave rival supporters an eyeful when she lifted up her top in response to savage terrace taunts. Bolton Wan...Full Story »

Arsenal goalscorer Jakub Kiwior is dating social media star who runs her own 'Twerkshop'

Posted Thursday, April 24, 2025 by Dailystar.co.uk

Jakub Kiwior got the party started for Arsenal on Wednesday evening during their must-win game with Crystal Palace to stop Liverpool winning the league Arsenal needed all three points on Wednesday evening to avoid sending the Premier League title to Merseyside for the first time since 2020. And just a couple minutes into the clash, up stepped Jakub Kiwior - powering his header home. The Polish...Full Story »

TEA TIME Andy Carroll and bikini-clad girlfriend Lou Teasdale put on loved-up display on holiday in Magaluf

Posted Thursday, April 24, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk

ANDY CARROLL and girlfriend Lou Teasdale have jetted off to Magaluf for a romantic holiday. The former England striker, 36, now plies his trade in the French fourth tier for Bordeaux. Andy Carroll holds hands with girlfriend Lou Teasdale Lou posed for a solo snap in the sea in Magaluf Carroll has been dating Lou for five months. The Sun recently revealed that the striker plans to marry the ...Full Story »

SHEER VILL Aston Villa ‘hold internal talks over Kevin De Bruyne transfer but could face competition from Cesc Fabregas’ Como’

Posted Thursday, April 24, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk

De Bruyne, 33, announced on social media that this season will be his last with City and will be leaving as a free agent in June after 10 years at the Etihad. Aston Villa held internal talks about a swoop for Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne According to Sky Sports, Villa are weighing a move that would see the star playmaker staying in the Premier League. The Belgium international is relu...Full Story »

Marcus Rashford eyes club in Champions League as next move - sources

Posted Thursday, April 24, 2025 by ESPN

Marcus Rashford is targeting a club playing in the Champions League for his next move, a source has told ESPN. The forward, on loan at Aston Villa from Manchester United, is set to delay a decision on his future until after the end of the season. Villa have an agreement with United to make his loan move permanent for a £40 million ($53m) fee, although a source has told ESPN that they are ...Full Story »

Milos Kerkez transfer: Liverpool, Real Madrid and Man City all chasing Bournemouth left-back this summer

Posted Thursday, April 24, 2025 by Skysports.com

Milos Kerkez is attracting interest from a number of clubs The 21-year-old is expected to make a decision on his future at the end of the season but wants to remain an important first-team player even if he moves on to a bigger club. The Hungary international has been one of Bournemouth's stand-out players this season and Liverpool have been keen on him for some time. Liverpool's sporting dir...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Arsenal confident about signing Zubimendi

Posted Thursday, April 24, 2025 by Goal.com

Arsenal confident about signing Zubimendi Per The Athletic's David Ornstein, Arsenal are confident that they can beat Real Madrid in the transfer race to sign Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in the summer. The journalist said: 'They’ll be adding to the midfield with the arrival of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad. Arsenal are acting internally as if that is a d...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta unsure if Mikel Merino will be fit enough for PSG game

Posted Thursday, April 24, 2025 by PA

Mikel Arteta cast doubt over Mikel Merino’s availability for Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final after their 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace which puts Liverpool on the brink of the title.Liverpool need to secure only a draw against Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday to be crowned Premier League champions after Palace substitute Jean-Philippe Mateta scored with seven minutes remaining ...Full Story »

Liverpool title celebrations on ice as Arsenal draw with Crystal Palace

Posted Thursday, April 24, 2025 by PA

Arsenal prevented Liverpool from being crowned Premier League champions without kicking a ball despite conceding a late goal in a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace.Mikel Arteta’s players knew that a defeat at the Emirates would see Liverpool take the title, but the home side were ahead inside three minutes through Jakub Kiwior.Eberechie Eze’s superb volley from a corner hauled Palace l...Full Story »

Daily Laugh - Who will go to UCL next year?

Posted Wednesday, April 23, 2025 by 7M Sport

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   One thing rival fans are agreeing on in the Premier League this season      Who will go to UCL next year?         Which is worst?     Real Madrid haven't been the Same since Toni Kroos' RETIREMENT.. TAG a Real Madrid Fan & Say Nothing..     STREETS WON'T FORGET David Luiz's ICO...Full Story »

LOVE STORY Spain star shows off new girlfriend on red carpet after rumours of love triangle with Luis Enrique’s daughter

Posted Wednesday, April 23, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk

SPAIN international Robin Le Normand was spotted with his new model girlfriend on the red carpet. Atletico Madrid star Le Normand, 28, attended the 2025 Laureus World Sport Awards with partner Cassandra Cano in Madrid on Monday. Robin Le Normand was spotted with his new model girlfriend Cassandra Cano on the red carpet Ex-Spain boss Luis Enrique's daughter Sira Martinez is also said to have...Full Story »

Man Utd eye £92.5m double deal! Red Devils working to quickly close Matheus Cunha & Liam Delap transfers - but are also considering swap deal for Victor Osimhen

Posted Wednesday, April 23, 2025 by Goal.com

Manchester United are hoping to sign Matheus Cunha and Liam Delap in the summer, though are also thinking about a move for Victor Osimhen. WHAT HAPPENED? Ruben Amorim is expected to revamp his Manchester United squad after a dismal season for the Red Devils. The Portuguese coach wants to bring in Cunha from Wolves, with United hoping to pay his £62.5 million release clause in instalment...Full Story »

FAMILY LAUR ‘I find it very difficult to dress’ – Laura Woods shares rare update as TNT Sports host wows in pink dress

Posted Wednesday, April 23, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk

LAURA WOODS has given a heartfelt update as she celebrated a friend's wedding. Woods shared some glamorous photos from the event alongside fiancé, Adam Collard and baby boy, Leo Ernie Collard. Laura Woods shared a heartfelt update as she celebrated a friend's wedding Woods has 749,000 followers on Instagram The award-winning presenter gave birth to Leo in January after announcing her pr...Full Story »

Serie A postpones Saturday games due to Pope Francis' funeral

Posted Wednesday, April 23, 2025 by ESPN

Italian top flight Serie A has postponed Saturday's three fixtures until Sunday due to Pope Francis' funeral being held that day in Rome, the league said on Tuesday. Earlier media reports had suggested that Serie A might make an exception for Inter Milan's clash with visitors AS Roma to allow Simone Inzaghi's side additional rest time ahead of their midweek Champions League semifinal at Barce...Full Story »

Keane: Emery's job isn't to keep Watkins 'happy'

Posted Wednesday, April 23, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com

Roy Keane defended Marcus Rashford after he was picked over Ollie Watkins in Aston Villa's starting XI against Manchester City. Watkins had expressed his frustration at being benched after Rashford's loan move from Manchester United. Against Pep Guardiola's men, he was named among the substitutes, and the Red Devils great has backed Unai Emery's decision. "Rashford obviously has a good tra...Full Story »

REDS CARPET Ex-Liverpool star Thiago’s wife steals show as she goes braless in revealing dress at Laureus Awards

Posted Wednesday, April 23, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk

The sport award ceremony took place in Madrid and there were some familiar winners on show. Thiago Alcantara and his wife Julia Vigas stunned on the red carpet High jumper Mondo Duplantis and Simone Biles scooped the top prizes of Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year. While Lamine Yamal was named the breakthrough star and Team GB's Tom Pidcock won Action Sportsperson of the Year after claimi...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Ederson set to leave Man City in the summer

Posted Wednesday, April 23, 2025 by Goal.com

Man Utd working to quickly close Cunha & Delap transfers Ruben Amorim is expected to revamp his Manchester United squad after a dismal season for the Red Devils. The Portuguese coach wants to bring in Matheus Cunha from Wolves, with United hoping to pay his £62.5 million release clause in instalments, according to The Telegraph. The Red Devils are also believed to be admirers of Liam...Full Story »

So important – Pep Guardiola delighted by late winner against Aston Villa

Posted Wednesday, April 23, 2025 by PA

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola described the win as “important” while stressing the need to keep calm and carry on after his side secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Aston Villa to boost their Champions League hopes.Matheus Nunes struck the winner in the fourth minute of stoppage time at the Etihad Stadium, where Bernardo Silva’s early opener for City had been swiftly cance...Full Story »

Matheus Nunes the unlikely hero as Man City take step towards Champions League

Posted Wednesday, April 23, 2025 by PA

Matheus Nunes’ stoppage-time strike sealed Manchester City a potentially crucial win against top-five rivals Aston Villa as the quest for Champions League qualification intensifies.Neither side could afford a slip-up on Tuesday as the FA Cup semi-finalists sought to head to Wembley on the back of an important result in the battle to reach European football’s top table.Marcus Rashford...Full Story »

Arsenal tipped to complete stunning £70m midfielder signing to replace Thomas Partey

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com

Arsenal may have to look for a new midfielder in the summer transfer window because of the uncertain future of some of their players. Thomas Partey, who has been highly impressive this season for the Gunners, is set to become a free agent at the end of the season. There is nothing certain about his future and he could be offloaded to make way for a new midfielder. Jorginho could also be hea...Full Story »

Man City could launch a big-money move to sign Newcastle star

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com

Manchester City are interested in signing the Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali. According to a report via Manchester World, they could submit and offer to sign the Italian midfielder at the end of the season. Tonali has established himself as a key player for Newcastle, and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition for Manchester City. The defensive midfielder is well settled in t...Full Story »

Exclusive: Tottenham to compete with Man City for €40-45m-rated Spanish defender

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City are reportedly keen on signing the Lazio defender, Mario Gila, at the end of the season Sources have informed CaughtOffside that they will face competition from European heavyweights like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. The 24-year-old has done quite well for the Italian club, and his performances have attracted the attention of top c...Full Story »

Man Utd growing confident signing Wolves striker Cunha

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com

Manchester United are growing confident of clinching a deal for Wolves striker Matheus Cunha.The Brazil international is regarded highly by United manager Ruben Amorim, who spoke effusively about the striker on Friday ahead of Sunday's home defeat to Wolves. At the final whistle, Amorim was also seen in conversation with Cunha before they both made their way down the players' race. The Daily...Full Story »

Romero (again) admits looking beyond Tottenham for career boost

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com

Cristian Romero has again hinted he's ready to quit Tottenham this summer.The Argentina defender is a top target for Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid this season and has fueled talk of an exit by expressing disappointment with Tottenham's progress this season. Romero did so again on the eve of last night's home defeat to Nottingham Forest. Speaking with Los Edul, Romero stated: "We're in the ...Full Story »

Daily Laugh - Totttenham 1-2 N Forest

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by 7M Sport

Let's start our Daily Laugh today. Good bye Farewell !? Saka last night Do you remember this moment ? Totttenham 1-2 N Forest One thing rival fans are agreeing on in the Premier League this season Fede Valverde is the master of scoring golazos   Find     Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow! (Credit: Justtoonit, BleacherReportFootball, ...Full Story »

Report: Arsenal open talks with striker who averages more than a goal per game

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com

Arsenal have intensified their pursuit of Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, aiming to secure his signature ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Football Insider. The 26-year-old Swedish international has been in prolific form, netting 47 goals and providing 11 assists in 46 appearances this season. His exceptional performances have attracted interest from several top clubs, but...Full Story »

Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea find out if they can sign Raphinha from Barcelona

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com

Barcelona winger Raphinha is at the center of transfer speculation, with Premier League clubs Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea reportedly interested in the Brazilian international. Raphinha has been in exceptional form, contributing significantly to Barcelona’s success this season. The Spanish giants are in the semifinal of the Champions League and favourites to win the league title und...Full Story »

Man Utd plot £38m bid to sign River Plate teenager compared to Man City star Phil Foden in summer transfer window

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by Goal.com

Manchester United are eyeing a move for River Plate sensation who has been dubbed the 'Argentine Phil Foden'. Man Utd eyeing a move for 'Argentine Phil Foden' Became youngest scorer in River Plate's history last year United to face competition from Barcelona and Atletico WHAT HAPPENED?United are expected to make several signing in the upcoming summer transfer window as Ruben Amorim looks...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Kane backed to make Premier League return

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by Goal.com

Bayern are set to resume talks with Sane Per Sky Sports' Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich are all set to resume contract talks with star winger Leroy Sane's representatives as they are determined to extend the player's contract. Bayern chief Max Eberl is reportedly willing to offer a deal that runs until 2028, and the total pay package for the player will be in the region of €14–...Full Story »

Conor Gallagher's girlfriend dazzles on red carpet as stars gather in Madrid to see Simone Biles win 'sporting Oscar'

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk

SPORTING royalty from across the world gathered in Madrid to see Simone Biles win the Laureus Award. The annual glitzy ceremony in the Spanish capital was attended by the likes of Novak Djokovic and Sir Chris Hoy as athletes stunned in dapper suits and bold dresses. England star Conor Gallagher caught the eye at the event alongside girlfriend Aine May Kennedy. The couple were dressed to imp...Full Story »

Victor Lindelof left Man Utd clash suddenly after son, 3, was rushed to hospital with serious head injury

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk

VICTOR LINDELOF had to leave midway through Manchester United's best game of the season - after his son was rushed to hospital with a serious head injury. The Swedish defender had been due to come on as an interval sub during the Red Devils' Europa League clash with Lyon last Thursday. However he was instead withdrawn, with Luke Shaw taking the 30-year-old's place. United finally won the qu...Full Story »

Lionel Messi left stunned as two police officers make unexpected move right before he steps into his truck

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by Marca.com

Lionel Messi is one of the most famous athletes on the world, with a special aura that makes him one of a kind. The Inter Miami striker and Argentina's top player is not on his prime anymore, but that does not take away from the fact that he keeps shocking fans with his incredible talent and skills. Messi's current team is third on the Eastern Conference standings, just behind Charlotte FC a...Full Story »

Forest will ’embrace the challenge’ as Champions League battle hots up – Nuno

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Nuno Espirito Santo acknowledged no one at Nottingham Forest expected to be third in April but backed his team to embrace the challenge after they started a huge week with victory at Tottenham.Forest had slipped to sixth in the Premier League after weekend wins for Champions League qualification rivals Manchester City, Chelsea and Aston Villa, yet responded with aplomb in the capital.Early effor...Full Story »

Fast-starting Nottingham Forest back up to third with win at Tottenham

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Chris Wood’s 19th goal of the season fired Nottingham Forest back up to third in the Premier League with a 2-1 win at Tottenham.Forest had slipped to sixth after the weekend’s results, but Nuno Espirito Santo savoured a sweet three points against old club Spurs after early goals from Elliot Anderson and Wood in the capital.It brought Ange Postecoglou’s team back down to earth a...Full Story »

West Brom announce Tony Mowbray’s departure after play-off hopes hit

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

West Brom have announced the departure of Tony Mowbray after the club’s play-off hopes were all-but ended by a 3-1 Championship defeat at home to relegation-threatened Derby.The visitors twice punished the Baggies from set-piece situations when Ebou Adams and Jerry Yates struck from corners in the first half.Adam Armstrong’s goal halved the deficit and made for a nervy final 20 minut...Full Story »

We’ve bored our way to Premier League! – Josh Brownhill hails Burnley promotion

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Burnley captain Josh Brownhill joked the Clarets had “bored our way to the Premier League” after a 2-1 win at home to Sheffield United confirmed their return to the top flight at the first attempt.Scott Parker’s side have conceded just 15 goals in 44 matches and victory over their promotion rivals ensured they could not be caught with two matches remaining, while also sending L...Full Story »

Burnley promoted to Premier League after beating Sheffield United

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Burnley captain Josh Brownhill sent the Clarets back into the Premier League with both goals in a 2-1 win over Sheffield United that also saw Leeds promoted and left the Blades relying on the play-offs.Scott Parker made it three promotions with three different clubs in the space of six seasons as Burnley extended their unbeaten league run to a club-record 31 games, bouncing straight back to the ...Full Story »

Mentality and spirit unbelievable – Daniel Farke praises promoted Leeds players

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Leeds boss Daniel Farke saluted his players for holding their nerve after a 6-0 home win against Stoke helped seal promotion back to the Premier League.Joel Piroe scored four goals, including Leeds’ fastest-ever league hat-trick, with strikes in the sixth, eighth and 20th minutes and added his fourth before half-time after Junior Firpo had put Farke’s side 4-0 up in 26 minutes.Willy ...Full Story »

Grant McCann to keep Doncaster players calm despite being on brink of promotion

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Grant McCann admitted the task ahead for him is to keep his players calm after Doncaster put themselves within touching distance of promotion with a 3-0 win over Colchester.Goals from Harry Clifton, Jordan Gibson and Patrick Kelly saw Rovers power into top spot in League Two.It means a victory over promotion rivals Bradford this weekend will see them promoted to League One but McCann is determin...Full Story »

Ian Holloway full of pride despite seeing Swindon’s play-off hopes ended

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Ian Holloway emphasised his pride in his resurgent Swindon side, despite Will Wright’s own goal against Bromley ending their slim play-off hopes.Danny Imray nutmegged Tom Nichols on the byline and fired a low ball into the box which bounced off the hapless defender’s shin in the 88th minute, condemning the Robins to a 1-0 loss.Kabongo Tshimanga had earlier missed a first-half penalty...Full Story »

It’s nowhere near a penalty – Preston assistant Stuart McCall bemoans decision

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Preston assistant Stuart McCall believes referee Thomas Bramall was suckered into giving Hull the first of two penalties, paving the way for the Tigers’ 2-1 victory.McCall conducted post-match media duties for North End after manager Paul Heckingbottom was given a red card following the conclusion of the Sky Bet Championship clash for remonstrating with Bramall.Lewis Gibson put the Lilywhi...Full Story »

Michael Carrick says Middlesbrough still have ‘unbelievable chance’ at play-offs

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Michael Carrick defiantly insisted Middlesbrough still have an “unbelievable chance” to reach the Sky Bet Championship play-offs following a deflating 2-1 defeat away to Sheffield Wednesday.Boro blew the chance to climb to sixth – above Coventry on goal difference – after squandering an early lead and missing a penalty at Hillsborough.Tommy Conway’s spot-kick was sa...Full Story »

Scott Lindsey revels in crucial home victory for Crawley

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Crawley boss Scott Lindsey basked in the glow of a crucial home victory after his side keep alive their hopes of avoiding relegation with a 3-1 success over Exeter.Two goals  from Rushian Hepburn-Murphy and another by Panutche Camara gave the Red Devils a 3-0 lead after only 24 minutes.Midfielder Caleb Watts replied within a minute, but Exeter never looked like mounting a comeback before Ed...Full Story »

‘Never say never’ says Aaron Ramsey after Cardiff’s survival hopes take a knock

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Aaron Ramsey refused to write off Cardiff’s survival chances after a 1-1 home draw with Oxford left them in serious danger of relegation from the Sky Bet Championship.Cardiff are 23rd and three points from safety with two games to play after an afternoon when their position worsened as four clubs around them – Plymouth, Luton, Derby and Hull – all won.“We have got to win ...Full Story »

Paul Warne praises Craig MacGillivray after sealing first win as MK Dons boss

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Paul Warne heaped praise on keeper Craig MacGillivray after securing his first win since becoming MK Dons manager.Warne, who arrived at Stadium MK last week, watched Scott Hogan capitalise on an error by former Dons loanee Filip Marschall for the only goal of the game at Crewe.The new boss was impressed with his players’ efforts in his second game in charge and he was particularly pleased ...Full Story »

Matt Hamshaw expects improvement during summer at Rotherham

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Rotherham manager Matt Hamshaw admitted he had ‘learned a real lot’ about how next season will look after the 1-0 League One defeat at Wigan.James Carragher’s 36th-minute header from Owen Dale’s corner was the difference between the two sides as Wigan claimed the win they needed to mathematically secure their third-tier status.The Millers were already safe from the drop b...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield proud as Luton keep survival fight alive

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Luton boss Matt Bloomfield was proud of his side’s second-half display as they remained in the fight for Championship survival by beating Bristol City 3-1.With the scores goalless at the break, it looked like being another frustrating afternoon for the hosts at Kenilworth Road before Thelo Aasgaard fired them in front on 49 minutes.George Tanner levelled brilliantly three minutes later but...Full Story »

It’s not a given I’ll become permanent Swans boss after good run – Alan Sheehan

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Alan Sheehan insisted it was “not a given” he would become Swansea boss on a permanent basis despite leading them to five consecutive Sky Bet Championship victories.The Swans edged a 2-1 win at QPR and have now won seven and lost just two of their 11 matches since Sheehan took caretaker charge following the sacking of Luke Williams in February.It would also have been five clean sheet...Full Story »

Resilience key for Dave Challinor as Stockport seal play-off place

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Stockport manager Dave Challinor praised his players’ character after they bounced back from a goal down to beat Huddersfield 2-1 and seal their place in the League One play-offs.The visitors took the lead through Josh Koroma but County levelled through Fraser Horsfall, and then won the game late on through Ollie Norwood’s penalty.Challinor saw his side clinch victory when it could h...Full Story »

We always have a chance – Miron Muslic bullish as Plymouth boost survival hopes

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Plymouth boss Miron Muslic remains positive his Championship basement side can avoid the drop after they boosted their hopes with an impressive 3-1 home win over sixth-placed Coventry.Goals from Mustpha Bundu and Ryan Hardie shortly before half-time put the hosts in the driving seat and, although Haji Wright pulled a goal back just before the interval, Bundu’s second of the afternoon 20 mi...Full Story »

Conor Hourihane takes the positives out of home draw with Peterborough

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Barnsley head coach Conor Hourihane was disappointed not to beat Peterborough but pleased to pick up his first point since taking up the position after the battling 1-1 draw at Oakwell.Ricky-Jade Jones gave the visitors the lead before Jonathan Russell levelled. The result secured Peterborough’s Sky Bet League One status, while the Tykes remain in 12th place.Hourihane said afterwards: &ldq...Full Story »

Darren Moore hails ‘vital point’ after late Port Vale fightback against Grimsby

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Port Vale boss Darren Moore praised his promotion-chasing side for coming from two goals down to salvage a “vital point” against Grimsby.Danny Rose’s brace, which included a penalty, had the visitors two up, but Lorent Toll pulled one back before Jesse Debrah scored a dramatic equaliser five minutes into added time at Vale Park.The draw left Vale second, a point behind leaders ...Full Story »

Simon Weaver ‘ecstatic’ as Harrogate fight back to secure League Two status

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Simon Weaver was “ecstatic” and felt that Harrogate “fully deserved” their 3-1 League Two comeback victory over Fleetwood which secured their Football League status for another season.The Sulphurites recovered from falling a goal down early in the second half to take all three points from Easter Monday’s fixture at Wetherby Road, with that result moving them nine po...Full Story »

John Mousinho will ‘have a beer’ after Portsmouth secure Championship status

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho said he would allow himself a celebratory beer after a 1-0 win at home to 10-man Watford secured their Championship status.Colby Bishop scored his 11th goal of the season to guarantee survival in the second tier with two games to spare.Mousinho said: “I will definitely have a beer tonight, 100 per cent. I think it’s a brilliant achievement.“I don&r...Full Story »

Tony Mowbray: West Brom lacked a bit of courage in Derby defeat

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Tony Mowbray felt West Brom “lacked a bit of courage on the ball” as their play-off hopes were all-but ended by a 3-1 home defeat to relegation-threatened Derby.The visitors twice punished the Baggies from set-piece situations when Ebou Adams and Jerry Yates struck from corners in the first half.Adam Armstrong’s goal halved the deficit and made for a nervy final 20 minutes unti...Full Story »

Daniel Farke hails four-star Joel Piroe as Leeds edge closer to promotion

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Leeds boss Daniel Farke saluted four-goal Joel Piroe after his side thrashed Stoke 6-0 at Elland Road to stand on the brink of Premier League promotion.Piroe fired Leeds’ fastest-ever league hat-trick with strikes in the sixth, eighth and 20th minutes and added his fourth before half-time after Junior Firpo had put Farke’s side 4-0 up in 26 minutes.Willy Gnonto headed Leeds’ si...Full Story »

Mark Hughes says Carlisle ‘still fighting’ after last-gasp draw at Accrington

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Carlisle head coach Mark Hughes promised his team were “still fighting” after securing a late point in a 1-1 draw at fellow strugglers Accrington.Callum Whelan rifled home a superb strike in the second minute of stoppage time to cancel out Sonny Aljofree’s 70th-minute opener for Stanley. The visitors also hit the woodwork through Georgie Kelly.The result left the 23rd-placed Cu...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher looks to summer as Bolton’s play-off hopes fade

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Bolton boss Steven Schumacher admitted “it’s a bigger job than I expected” after seeing his side’s League One play-off hopes crash and burn in a 4-2 defeat at Lincoln.The Trotters had fought back from two goals down to level by the break, through Jay Matete and Alex Murphy, after Erik Ring and James Collins, with a penalty, had put City 2-0 up after 17 minutes.But a secon...Full Story »

Phil Parkinson keen for Wrexham’s players to keep their focus after away success

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson wants his players to “block out everything” surrounding promotion talk and concentrate on what they need to do after the 2-1 win over Blackpool in Sky Bet League One.James McClean and Ollie Rathbone scored midway through the second half to give the Red Dragons all three points on the seaside, despite a late Rob Apter consolation.Parkinson also praised h...Full Story »

It was a good time to get the goals – Birmingham boss Chris Davies

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Birmingham head coach Chris Davies reflected on two moments of quality in three first-half minutes following his side’s 2-1 win at Burton.Blues chose the perfect time to seize the advantage, with Alfons Sampsted firing in a deflected first followed by a cool finish from Jay Stansfield to end the opening 45 minutes perfectly for the visitors.“That was definitely the case. It was a goo...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth praises ‘amazing’ Gillingham after narrow Wimbledon win

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Gareth Ainsworth hailed his Gillingham side as “amazing” after they secured a second-successive home win with a 1-0 League Two victory over AFC Wimbledon.Joe Gbode came off the bench to score the only goal of the game as the Gills put a major dent in the Dons’ automatic promotion hopes with a 10th game without defeat.Ainsworth, who is yet to lose since taking charge of the club...Full Story »

Nathan Jones hails ‘outstanding’ Charlton display as they wallop Wycombe

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Charlton manager Nathan Jones described his side’s 4-0 thumping at Wycombe as ‘professional’.The Addicks, who sit fourth, came to Adams Park knowing they had to beat the Chairboys, who started the day in second, to keep alive their own automatic promotion chances.Goals from Lloyd Jones, Luke Berry, Matt Godden and Karoy Anderson put Wanderers to the sword – the first time...Full Story »

Andy Crosby urges focus as Tranmere eye safety following draw at Barrow

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Andy Crosby says he will focus on controlling the controllables and urged his players to do the same as they seek to secure their Football League status following Monday’s goalless draw at Barrow.Three points against Crewe at Prenton Park on Saturday would see Rovers avoid the drop to the National League.For a spell in the second half, with second-bottom Carlisle a goal down at Accrington ...Full Story »

Embarrassed Nigel Clough labels Mansfield errors ‘inexcusable’ in Reading rout

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough labelled his side’s error-strewn display in a 5-1 home hammering by Reading “embarrassing and inexcusable”.Stags, knowing a point will ensure their safety – barring an extraordinary goal difference swing to Bristol Rovers – matched the promotion-chasing Royals for long periods but gifted them goal after goal.Louis Reed’s stray pass ...Full Story »

Derek Adams apologises to fans as Morecambe’s relegation is confirmed

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Morecambe boss Derek Adams apologised to fans as his side’s relegation from the Football League after 18 years was confirmed following Easter Monday’s 3-1 League Two defeat at home to Salford.The Shrimps needed to win the game to have any hopes of staying up but goals from Ossama Ashley, former Morecambe forward Cole Stockton and Kelly N’Mai gave the Ammies the three points, wh...Full Story »

A big frustration – Notts County manager Stuart Maynard rues missed chances

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Notts County manager Stuart Maynard was left frustrated by his side’s performance after they suffered a late defeat to Cheltenham.The Magpies took an early lead through Alassana Jatta, but goals from Jordan Thomas and Ethon Archer all but ended the hosts’ automatic promotion hopes.Maynard said: “You look at all the chances we created and we limited them to very few chances.&ldq...Full Story »

Regis Le Bris keeps believing in faltering Sunderland ahead of play-offs

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Regis Le Bris has insisted he would not be worried if Sunderland went into the Sky Bet Championship play-offs without a win in six games.The Black Cats secured a fourth-placed finish despite slipping to a third successive defeat when they went down 1-0 at home to Blackburn on Monday and have taken just one point from the last 12 on offer ahead of their final two fixtures of the regular season, a...Full Story »

Danny Webb delighted as Chesterfield keep play-off hopes alive

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Chesterfield assistant Danny Webb was delighted to see his side keep their play-off hopes alive after coming back from 3-1 down against Bradford to draw 3-3.Goals from Bobby Pointon, Antoni Sarcevic and Alex Pattison put the visitors in control but Jenson Metcalfe and Will Grigg struck to give Chesterfield hope before Liam Mandeville’s leveller in added time.Webb said: “Yet another o...Full Story »

Kevin Nolan urges Northampton to enjoy League One survival

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Northampton boss Kevin Nolan plans to “enjoy the moment” after his team guaranteed League One safety with a 4-1 victory over bottom side Shrewsbury on Easter Monday.Dara Costelloe’s brace plus a goal apiece for Aaron McGowan and Cameron McGeehan eased the Cobblers to all three points which, coupled with defeat for Bristol Rovers, officially confirmed their place in League One f...Full Story »

Conceding early is the last thing you want – Bristol Rovers boss Inigo Calderon

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Head coach Inigo Calderon bemoaned another early goal conceded and failure to respond after Bristol Rovers were beaten 1-0 by Stevenage.The Pirates remain in the bottom four and the Spanish coach knows his side must improve – and quickly – if they are to beat the drop.Jamie Reid scored the only goal of the game to condemn the hosts to a seventh defeat in their last eight games, with ...Full Story »

Maidenhead take relegation battle into penultimate game after Wealdstone draw

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Maidenhead picked up a valuable point in their National League relegation battle after playing out a 1-1 draw at fellow-strugglers Wealdstone.Brendan Kiernan gave the visitors an early lead when he latched onto Kane Ferdinand’s cut-back and tucked the ball home in the fourth minute.It was all square – six minutes before the break – after Kallum Cesay’s sharp effort caught...Full Story »

Rochdale still in strong play-off position despite draw with Fylde

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Rochdale missed the chance to virtually guarantee their National League play-off place with a goalless draw at home to relegated Fylde on a day when the club remembered Joe Thompson.The former midfielder, who died this week aged 36 after being diagnosed with cancer for a third time, was celebrated with a minute’s applause at kick-off and the whole ground rose again in minute 15, the number...Full Story »

Portsmouth secure safety with win over 10-man Watford

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Colby Bishop’s goal earned Portsmouth a 1-0 win over 10-man Watford which sealed their safety in the Sky Bet Championship.Pompey are six points clear of the drop zone with two games to play but, with Hull and Derby still to play each other, their status in the second tier is secure.The hosts scored the only goal after 25 minutes through Bishop, who nodded the ball home from close range.Wat...Full Story »

Alex Neil lauds Millwall display against Norwich as play-off hopes still alive

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Millwall boss Alex Neil toasted one of the best performances since he took over after they roared back into the Championship play-off race with a 3-1 over Norwich at The Den.The Lions’ top-six hopes looked to have been dealt a fatal blow when they were thumped 4-1 at Blackburn on Friday.But Mihailo Ivanovic’s double and Femi Azeez’s goal – coupled with the four teams abov...Full Story »

Neil Harris ‘gutted’ as Cambridge miss chance boost survival hopes

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Neil Harris described himself as “absolutely gutted” as Cambridge missed a chance to keep their survival chances alive.The U’s led for a long stretch of the game but fell 2-1 at home to Leyton Orient.A win would have left them two points behind Burton, who they play next, but defeat means they are five points from safety with only two games remaining.“I’m so disappo...Full Story »

Rushian Hepburn-Murphy double helps ease Crawley drop fears

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Rushian Hepburn-Murphy scored two first-half goals and Panutche Camara hit the other as Crawley boosted their hopes of avoiding relegation with a crucial 3-1 home victory over Exeter.Crawley’s third win in seven games since Scott Lindsey’s  return as manager cuts the gap between them and safety to three points with two games remaining.Hepburn-Murphy and Camara both struck in the...Full Story »

Wrexham boost promotion hopes with victory at Blackpool

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Wrexham took a giant step in their bid to earn promotion from Sky Bet League One by beating mid-table Blackpool 2-1 at Bloomfield Road on Easter Monday.Club co-owner Rob McElhenney was present to watch James McClean and Ollie Rathbone score midway through the second half and give Phil Parkinson’s side all three points on the seaside, despite a late Rob Apter consolation for Blackpool.It to...Full Story »

York still alive in automatic hunt but suffer costly slip against Oldham

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

York just about remain in the hunt for automatic promotion after playing out a 1-1 National League draw with Oldham at LNER Community Stadium.The Minstermen needed to avoid a loss if they wanted to keep alive any chances of catching league leaders Barnet, who beat Sutton 3-1.Joe Felix broke the deadlock for the hosts in the 31st minute, drilling a low strike from outside the 18-yard box.But the ...Full Story »

Morecambe’s relegation from Football League confirmed with Salford defeat

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by PA

Morecambe’s relegation from the Football League after 18 years was confirmed with a 3-1 League Two defeat to Salford at the Mazuma Stadium.The Shrimps needed to win the game to have any chance of maintaining their league status but went down to the worst possible start when Ossama Ashley drilled the Ammies ahead after just three minutes with a low shot from 12 yards that beat Harry Burgoyn...Full Story »

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