Liverpool ready to make risky transfer decision over €55m-rated star
Posted Tuesday, April 08, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com
Liverpool are reportedly ready to make a slightly risky transfer decision this summer and sell a key first-team player if they receive offers in the region of €55m.
The player in question is Portuguese forward Diogo Jota, with Empire of the Kop reporting that his Anfield future could be in some doubt.
The report names Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Wolves as being among the suitors fo...Full Story »
Exclusive: Chelsea weigh up bid for Liverpool keeper Kelleher
Posted Tuesday, April 08, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com
Chelsea are weighing up a summer move for Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.Blues management remain unconvinced by their keeper options, with Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen both struggling for consistency this season.
That's according to Chelsea insider Si Phillips, who also told Tribalfootball.com that Mike Penders (Genk) and Djordje Petrovic (Strasbourg) also have doubts swirling a...Full Story »
'The noises I hear' - Paul Scholes names the two key stars he expects Man Utd to sell in the summer in bid to raise funds for transfers
Posted Tuesday, April 08, 2025 by Goal.com
Paul Scholes has named two key stars he expects Manchester United to offload in the summer in a bid to raise funds for new signings.
Man Utd expect a busy summer at Old Trafford
Amorim determined to bolster squad
Club must sell first to operate within FFP guidelines
WHAT HAPPENED?The Portuguese tactician is tasked with cleaning up the remnants of a fractured squad, as United’s curr...Full Story »
Daily Laugh - EPL Week 31
Posted Tuesday, April 08, 2025 by 7M Sport
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Liverpool lost last night, so?....
EPL Week 31
Thoughts
Simple question: Can Arsenal finally win the UCL this year?
What's WRONG with Liverpool?
Me Tomorrow
MSN looks more happy together than BBC. Why is that?
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England stars Mary Earps and Katie Zelem win Pointless jackpot after smashing capital city question
Posted Tuesday, April 08, 2025 by sportbible
England stars Mary Earps and Katie Zelem won the Pointless jackpot after nailing a capital city question on the BBC programme.
Matt Evers, Patsy Palmer, Marky Luther, Meesh Ven, Naomi Wilkinson and Steve Backshall were among the celebrities aiming to lift the Pointless trophy on episode 10 of series 17.
Not to mention Lionesses duo Earps and Zelem, who were both playing for the same charity....Full Story »
David Beckham's ex-bodyguard found dead after harrowing last Facebook message
Posted Tuesday, April 08, 2025 by Dailystar.co.uk
A former bodyguard to David and Victoria Beckham has been found dead following a massive police search in Spain. Ex-Royal Marine Craig Ainsworth's mum Sally revealed the tragic news in a weekend social media post after launching an urgent appeal for information about the missing war veteran.
She went public with her SOS appeal after revealing Craig, who was suffering post-traumatic stress dis...Full Story »
DAZN hosts Diletta Leotta and Eleonora Incardona stun in bold outfits as footie fans say 'I don't care about the game'
Posted Tuesday, April 08, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
DILETTA LEOTTA and Eleonora Incardona were both on hosting duties as Roma hosted Juventus last night.
Both popular presenters cover Serie A for DAZN.
Leotta and Incardona have each gathered huge followings on social media.
The former, 33, has 9.2 million Instagram followers.
While Incardona, 34, has reached 1.2 million followers on the platform.
For last night's match, Leotta wore a smart...Full Story »
Man Utd 'name top transfer target' as Sir Jim Ratcliffe decides on Ruben Amorim backing
Posted Tuesday, April 08, 2025 by Express.co.uk
Man Utd have reportedly identified their top transfer target in the summer transfer window.
Ruben Amorim is set to be backed by Man Utd
Manchester United have identified Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap as their priority transfer target this summer as Ruben Amorim prepares to address his misfiring attack, according to reports. The Red Devils will pursue a new goalscorer ahead of Amorim's first ...Full Story »
David Beckham wants Kevin De Bruyne to play with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami in MLS transfer
Posted Tuesday, April 08, 2025 by Dailystar.co.uk
EXCLUSIVE: Kevin De Bruyne is a wanted man as David Beckham's Inter Miami lead the race to sign the Belgium midfielder after he announced his forthcoming exit from Manchester City
David Beckham wants to sign Kevin De Bruyne
David Beckham's Inter Miami will step up their bid to lure Manchester City superstar Kevin De Bruyne to the MLS.
De Bruyne became a free agent at the start of 2025, and ha...Full Story »
Man Utd ready to battle Arsenal for Matheus Cunha as Wolves star's agent prepares to jet in for talks over potential £62.5m transfer
Posted Tuesday, April 08, 2025 by Goal.com
Manchester United are looking to challenge Arsenal to the signing of Matheus Cunha and are set to enter talks with the Wolves forward's agent.
United join Arsenal in Cunha race
Have had contact with his agent
Forward is ready to leave Wolves
WHAT HAPPENED?Arsenal are said to be eager to lure the Brazilian to north London as they look to strengthen their attack in an attempt to challenge ...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Virgil van Dijk hints he's set to stay at Liverpool amid contract uncertainty
Posted Tuesday, April 08, 2025 by Goal.com
Gittens set to leave BVB amid interest from EPL clubs & Bayern
Per Sky Sports, English winger Jamie Gittens is all set to leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the 2024-25 campaign amid strong interest from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich and clubs in the Premier League.
Bayern make crunch decision on Sane's future
Leroy Sane, who is in the final few months of his contract at Allianz Ar...Full Story »
We look united – Eddie Howe happy to see Newcastle back ‘where they need to be’
Posted Tuesday, April 08, 2025 by PA
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe feels his side “look united” after they boosted their hopes of securing a Champions League place with a comfortable 3-0 victory at relegation-haunted Leicester.The Foxes were low on confidence thanks to seven straight defeats heading into the contest and Newcastle jumped all over their hosts with two goals in 11 minutes courtesy of Jacob Murphy, his second c...Full Story »
Newcastle boost Champions League bid as Leicester move step closer to relegation
Posted Tuesday, April 08, 2025 by PA
Newcastle blew Leicester away with three first-half goals to inflict a miserable 3-0 defeat on the Foxes who moved a step closer to suffering relegation from the Premier League.The Magpies flexed their muscles in front of Sky Bet Championship-bound Leicester in a ruthless start to boost their hopes of returning to the Champions League by moving level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea.Jacob Mu...Full Story »
Daily Laugh - Fulham 3-2 Liverpool
Posted Monday, April 07, 2025 by 7M Sport
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Fulham 3-2 Liverpool
Thank god its over!
Find Messi
The most unhyped Manchester Derby ever.
lol
This
WE WANT OUR MONEY BACK
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Cristiano Ronaldo's incredibly honest view on whether Lionel Messi has settled the GOAT debate for good
Posted Monday, April 07, 2025 by sportbible
Cristiano Ronaldo gave a refreshingly honest answer when asked if rival Lionel Messi has established himself as the greatest footballer of all time.
Ever since both Ronaldo and Messi established themselves as some of the best footballers of their generation, fans have compared the two players, labelling them two of the best to ever do it.
Across their careers, both men have won almost everyt...Full Story »
Georgina Rodriguez sweats it out after Cristiano Ronaldo's victory: "With my love"
Posted Monday, April 07, 2025 by Marca.com
Cristiano Ronaldo is in fine form despite being 40 years old. He continues to score goals in the Saudi Pro League, where he already has 21 goals in 25 games, scoring consecutively in the last three games (four goals), the last of which was against a direct rival, Al Hilal, last season's league champions.
strong>CR7's Al Nassr thrashed the team coached by fellow Portuguese Jorge Jesus (1-3)...Full Story »
'Simply the best' say fans as 'world's sexiest footballer' Alisha Lehmann shows off beach workout in sports bra & shorts
Posted Monday, April 07, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
JUVENTUS ace Alisha Lehmann - dubbed the "world's sexiest footballer" - took social media by storm once more with some more glam content.
This time Lehmann, 26, recorded herself working out on a beach in Dubai.
The forward showcased her skills in a sports bra and shorts under the hot Middle Eastern sun.
The Switzerland international worked on her passing, touch and cardio on the sand to get...Full Story »
Man United eye shock move for David de Gea
Posted Monday, April 07, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com
The 34-year-old left Man United as a free agent back in 2023, spent a year without a club before joining Fiorentina last summer.
De Gea spent 12 largely successful year at Old Trafford, playing a key role in their most recent Premier League winning campaign back in 2013.
He was widely regarded as one of the best players of the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, being crowned the club's Player of t...Full Story »
Liverpool to begin negotiations to sign “massively underrated” star in a club-record deal
Posted Monday, April 07, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com
Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo Goes has been identified as a potential replacement for the Egyptian international. According to a report from Fichajes, Liverpool are ready to break their transfer record in order to sign the Brazilian international. They would be willing to submit a club-record offer of around €140 million for the striker.
The report states that Liverpool could make progress...Full Story »
Atletico Madrid ready £75 million package for unwanted Man United star
Posted Monday, April 07, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com
The 25-year-old has impressed at Real Betis after leaving Man United on loan in January, scoring four goals and providing four assists in his 13 games across all competitions.
Antony's fine form has caught the attention of Atletico Madrid, who are keen to sign the winger in the upcoming summer transfer window.
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Diego Simeone's side are willing to pay a m...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man City set to beat Real Madrid & Bayern Munich to signing of Florian Wirtz as Pep Guardiola closes in on Kevin De Bruyne replacement
Posted Monday, April 07, 2025 by Goal.com
Man City hold 'crucial advantage' in race to sign Wirtz
Per Give Me Sport, Manchester City hold a key advantage in their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen's star midfielder Florian Wirtz this summer. The English side have identified the Germany star as a direct replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, who is all set to leave the club this summer as a free agent.
Mbappe reveals how Ronaldo & Zidane ins...Full Story »
Pep Guardiola: Man Utd supporters should be ashamed after Phil Foden chants
Posted Monday, April 07, 2025 by PA
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola accused Manchester United supporters of lacking class after singing vulgar chants about Phil Foden’s mother during Sunday’s derby.Guardiola said rival supporters should be ashamed having also targeted the England international as he left the field following a drab goalless draw at Old Trafford.He said: “The chants to him? Lack of class. But it...Full Story »
Little to shout about at Old Trafford as Manchester derby ends goalless
Posted Monday, April 07, 2025 by PA
Ruben Amorim was unable to overcome Pep Guardiola for a third time this term as Manchester United and Manchester City played out a drab 0-0 derby draw at Old Trafford.The 196th Manchester derby was the teams’ most low key clash in years, with the visitors fighting for a Champions League spot rather than a fifth straight title at a side needing to win the Europa League to save their season....Full Story »
Ivan Juric hails ‘incredible’ Southampton fans after record-breaking relegation
Posted Monday, April 07, 2025 by PA
Ivan Juric paid tribute to Southampton’s “incredible” fan base for the love they showed after relegation from the Premier League in record-breaking fashion was confirmed at Tottenham.Saints’ fate had felt inevitable for months, but a 2-1 victory for Wolves at Ipswich on Saturday opened up a 22-point gap to safety for the south coast club.It meant Juric’s team requir...Full Story »
Jim Goodwin’s next target is Europe after Dundee United secure top-six place
Posted Monday, April 07, 2025 by PA
Jim Goodwin challenged Dundee United to hunt down the teams above them in the race for Europe after they surged eight points clear of sixth-placed Hearts with a 1-0 win at Tynecastle.The Tannadice side secured their top-six place in the William Hill Premiership on Saturday after results elsewhere went their way.And they had more joy on Sunday after Sam Dalby’s stunning second-half header, ...Full Story »
Unfair scheduling was to blame for Cole Palmer starting on bench – Enzo Maresca
Posted Monday, April 07, 2025 by PA
Enzo Maresca blamed the quick turnaround for his selection gamble after starting Cole Palmer on the bench in Chelsea’s 0-0 draw at Brentford.The Italian felt it was unfair that the Blues had 24 hours less than Brentford to prepare for the west London derby, having played Tottenham at home on Thursday.England forward Palmer was eventually introduced after an hour but he was unable to break ...Full Story »
Arne Slot shocked by errors as Liverpool’s Premier League run ends at Fulham
Posted Monday, April 07, 2025 by PA
Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted he was not used to seeing the volume of mistakes made by his Premier League leaders as a 3-2 defeat at Fulham saw their 26-match unbeaten league run ended.Despite Alexis Mac Allister’s sensational opener, Liverpool were handed their second defeat of the campaign, with Fulham responding thanks to goals from Ryan Sessegnon, Alex Iwobi and Rodrigo Muniz.Su...Full Story »
Sam Dalby’s header earns Dundee United victory at 10-man Hearts
Posted Monday, April 07, 2025 by PA
Sam Dalby’s header proved decisive as Dundee United capitalised on a first-half red card for Hearts forward James Wilson to win 1-0 at Tynecastle and boost their European hopes.The Jambos knew victory would secure their top-six place and take them within two points of fifth-placed United in the William Hill Premiership, and they were on top before the break.However, the dismissal of 18-yea...Full Story »
Leaders Liverpool’s 26-match unbeaten Premier League run ended in Fulham defeat
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Leaders Liverpool saw their 26-match unbeaten Premier League run ended as they threw away the lead and suffered their second defeat of the season as Fulham fought back to claim a narrow 3-2 victory at Craven Cottage.Arne Slot’s men failed to capitalise on Arsenal’s dropped points at Goodison Park in the previous 24 hours, on a day where Alexis Mac Allister scored a goal-of-the-season...Full Story »
Southampton suffer record earliest relegation after defeat to Tottenham
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Southampton’s survival battle ended at Tottenham after a 3-1 defeat consigned them to relegation from the Premier League in record-breaking fashion.Saints’ fate had felt inevitable for months, but a 2-1 victory for Wolves at bottom-three club Ipswich on Saturday opened up a 22-point gap to safety for the south coast club.It meant Ivan Juric’s team required a draw or win in nort...Full Story »
Angry Brendan Rodgers warns Celtic must be better after St Johnstone shock
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Brendan Rodgers had to control his anger after William Hill Premiership leaders Celtic suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to bottom side St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park.Defender Daniels Balodis scored the only goal of the game after four minutes before the visitors dominated for the rest of the game but were denied by Simo Valakari’s side, whose keeper Andy Fisher made some vital saves.It was the ...Full Story »
Sub Cole Palmer fails to inspire Chelsea as they draw a blank at Brentford
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Cole Palmer was left on the bench for almost an hour as Chelsea’s winless run on the road continued with a goalless draw at Brentford.Blues boss Enzo Maresca raised eyebrows by leaving the England forward out of his starting line-up despite his side battling for a Champions League place.They do have a Conference League quarter-final trip to Legia Warsaw on Thursday, but Maresca’s pri...Full Story »
Celtic stunned by St Johnstone as struggling Saints boost survival bid
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Bottom side St Johnstone gave themselves an unlikely relegation boost with a stunning 1-0 win over leaders Celtic at McDiarmid Park.Defender Daniels Balodis went off-script after four minutes when he scored with a header and while the visitors dominated for the rest of the game, Simo Valakari’s side held out, helped by some vital saves by goalkeeper Andy Fisher.It was the Perth side’...Full Story »
Daily Laugh - Everton 1-1 Arsenal
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by 7M Sport
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Silver lining for Barcelona
Barca fans today
Ahh shxt here we go againNuno and his Manager of the Month award (HT" Aston Villa 2-0 Forest)
Everton 1-1 Arsenal
Raya
Good luck KDB
Big game player
Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. The...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Ex-Liverpool star questions secrecy around Trent's transfer to Madrid
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by Goal.com
Ex-Liverpool star questions secrecy around Trent's transfer to Madrid
Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has questioned the club's stance on maintaining secrecy over Trent Alexander-Arnold's future.
Speaking to PokerScout, Hamann said: "If Trent Alexander-Arnold is going to leave Liverpool, I don't know why he and the club haven't come out to explain the situation. I'd be very surpri...Full Story »
BUY IN DUBAI England football legend and wife plot move to relocate to Dubai as they eye properties and school for kids
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
Rio, 46, and Kate, 33, are looking at big-money properties and schools for their younger children in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain.
Kate is married to former Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand
Friends say the entrepreneurial pair, who live in Bromley, South East London, are keen to find a home in the Gulf.
A source said: "Rio and Kate are seriously considering being based out in the Gulf a...Full Story »
Manchester City and Liverpool monitoring Lamine Yamal contract situation
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com
Manchester City and Liverpool could end up competing for one of the biggest talents in world football, that being Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal.
Since breaking into the first team in Catalonia at the age of 15, Lamine Yamal has established himself as one of the biggest talents in world football. At 17, he is now considered to be one of the best footballers on the planet, and while Barcelon...Full Story »
SAU SAFE WAG Taylor Ward ‘feels safer’ living in Saudi Arabia after quitting UK with ex-Man City star Riyad Mahrez
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
The reality star, 27, told The Sun on Sunday she "can now sleep at night" after making the move to Jeddah, where the ex-Manchester City star, 34, now plys his trade for Al-Ahli following his £30million switch from the Premier League champions.
Taylor Ward says she feels safer in Saudi Arabia after moving abroad with footballer Riyad MahrezTaylor says her house in Saudi Arabia is ten times ...Full Story »
SHE'S A KEEPER Inside Man Utd star Andre Onana’s romance with model wife Melanie Kamayou who has a doctorate in pharmacy
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
Onana, 29 and Melanie were first spotted with each other back in 2019 and have been married for over two years.
The pair are always supporting one and otherMelanie and Onana have been married for over two yearsMelanie had her £62,000 Hermes Birkin bag and Rolex watch robbed last month
The pair tend to keep their life away from the football pitch private, but often share glimpses into thei...Full Story »
Carlo Ancelotti addresses Real Madrid's La Liga title chances as damaging Valencia defeat hands Barcelona the initiative
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by Goal.com
WHAT HAPPENED?
The reigning La Liga champions suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at the hands of relegation-threatened Valencia at home on Saturday. Mouctar Diakhaby and Hugo Duro were on target for the visitors, while Vinicius Junior scored for the hosts as Valencia registered their first win at Santiago Bernabeu in 17 years.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The defeat in Madrid means that Ancelotti's side now...Full Story »
Liverpool eye Ronald Araujo as Virgil van Dijk replacement
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com
Liverpool are reportedly eyeing a move for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding Virgil van Dijk's future.
Van Dijk, 33, is one of three key Liverpool players who are out of contract at the end of the season, alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah.
According to Spanish outlet Relevo, Arne Slot’s side are planning for a future without their cu...Full Story »
Aston Villa ‘motivated and excited’ for Paris St Germain clash – Unai Emery
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says his side will travel to Paris for their Champions League quarter-final first leg with confidence after racking up a seventh win in a row.Villa beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 to boost their chances of returning to Europe’s biggest stage next season thanks to goals from Morgan Rogers and Donyell Malen in the opening 15 minutes.They have real momentum as they set ...Full Story »
Aston Villa build Champions League momentum with win over Nottingham Forest
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Aston Villa warmed up for their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Paris St Germain with a crunch 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest which boosts their chances of returning to Europe’s biggest stage next season.Villa’s electric start saw Morgan Rogers and Donyell Malen both score in the opening 15 minutes to put them on the road to a seventh successive win in all competitio...Full Story »
Halifax leave it late to snatch draw with Eastleigh
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Ryan Galvin’s late equaliser earned Halifax a 1-1 draw at Eastleigh to aid their bid for a promotion play-off spot.The hosts had the chance to go in front after 30 minutes when Jake Taylor was brought down in the area. The midfielder took the resulting penalty himself but it was palmed away by keeper Toby Savin before Tyrese Shade put the rebound wide.Eastleigh’s bad luck then contin...Full Story »
‘Fuming’ Barry Ferguson promises changes after Rangers suffer home loss to Hibs
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Raging Barry Ferguson promised a series of changes and a switch in style at Rangers following a demoralising 2-0 defeat by Hibernian at Ibrox.Another mistake by Light Blues goalkeeper Jack Butland allowed Dylan Levitt to score in the eighth minute and a goal from Martin Boyle in the 69th minute extended the visitors’ unbeaten run in the William Hill Premiership to 16 games and le...Full Story »
Ruben Selles urges Hull to ‘keep competing’ as victory boosts survival hopes
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Hull City manager Ruben Selles highlighted the resilience of his team after they secured an important 1-0 win at Sheffield Wednesday with a late winner.Charlie Hughes scored four minutes into stoppage time, meeting Lincoln Henrique’s free-kick with a powerful header which went in off a post.The win lifts the Tigers three points above the relegation zone and Selles said: “I think it w...Full Story »
Alan Sheehan happy to grind out win over Derby
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Swansea’s interim boss Alan Sheehan hailed a “wonderful win” after his side conjured up the only goal in a 1-0 win over Derby.Eom Ji-sung’s goal pushed the Swans up to 15th in the table, seven points clear of arch-rivals Cardiff in the third relegation place, while defeat for John Eustace’s side ended their recent run of four wins on the trot.“It wasn’t ...Full Story »
Miron Muslic not giving up hope of avoiding drop after Plymouth beat Norwich
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Plymouth boss Miron Muslic has not given up hope of avoiding relegation from the Championship following Argyle’s surprise 2-1 home win over Norwich.Two Ryan Hardie goals were enough to secure Argyle’s victory despite another goal for in-form City striker Josh Sargent in the opening minute of the second half and Hardie making a late goal-line clearance.Argyle are still bottom, four po...Full Story »
Graham Alexander delighted as Bradford go top after beating Crewe
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Graham Alexander felt Bradford showed their true identity after replacing Walsall at the top of League Two.Bobby Pointon and Calum Kavanagh scored in a 2-0 win over Crewe – their 12th victory in the last 13 home games.Pointon’s opener came after just 12 seconds – the quickest at Valley Parade since December 2000 when Ledley King scored inside 10 seconds for Tottenham.City manag...Full Story »
Andy Woodman pleased to see Bromley get what they deserve
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Andy Woodman expressed his delight as his Bromley side returned to winning ways with a comprehensive 4-0 Sky Bet League Two victory over strugglers Accrington.A first half goal from Cameron Congreve was added to by a second half penalty brace by Michael Cheek and a Ben Thompson goal as the Ravens romped to a convincing home victory.Boss Woodman said “We haven’t got our rewards in the...Full Story »
Neil Harris proud of Cambridge’s character after welcome win over Shrewsbury
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Cambridge United manager Neil Harris praised his players for their resilience following the 1-0 win at foot-of-the-table Shrewsbury.The U’s sat just one place and three points ahead of their hosts before the game, but came away with the victory after Dom Ballard’s second-half strike.Both teams struggled to create chances throughout the encounter, but Southampton loanee Ballard netted...Full Story »
Tony Docherty says in-form Dundee striker Simon Murray deserves Scotland call
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Tony Docherty believes free-scoring Dundee striker Simon Murray should receive international recognition.The uncapped 33-year-old netted both goals against St Mirren to secure a vital 2-0 home victory for the second-bottom Dark Blues in their battle to stay up.Murray’s goal tally for the season now stands at 21, with 15 of them coming in the league – the same as Celtic’s Daizen...Full Story »
Kevin Nolan eager for Northampton to earn ‘as many points as possible’ in run-in
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Kevin Nolan hoped to push for “as many points as possible” after Northampton eased their League One relegation fears with a 4-0 thrashing at 10-man Peterborough.The Cobblers ended their four-game winless run by putting Posh to the sword at London Road, opening up a welcome seven-point cushion over the dreaded drop zone.Sam Hoskins was at the double, while Dara Costelloe and Tom Eaves...Full Story »
Oliver Glasner delighted with ‘dramatic’ win as nine-man Palace beat Brighton
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Oliver Glasner said nine-man Crystal Palace’s victory was a priceless achievement after they clung on to a 2-1 lead to secure their first league double over arch-rivals Brighton in 92 years.Daniel Munoz’s deflected strike 10 minutes into the second half ultimately made the difference at Selhurst Park, but the Eagles needed everything in the tank to survive 12 minutes of added time fo...Full Story »
Mark Hughes hails ‘great win’ as Carlisle come from behind to beat Newport
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Mark Hughes was pleased with his Carlisle side’s 3-2 win against Newport, but the Cumbrians are still eight points adrift of safety and staring down the barrel of relegation.The Exiles took the lead with two goals in a matter of minutes. Kieron Evans put them ahead and then Bobby Kamwa produced a wonder goal to send the visitors two up but a brace from Georgie Kelly and a late goal from Aa...Full Story »
Danny Cowley ‘can’t remember better win’ after virus-hit Colchester down Magpies
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Colchester boss Danny Cowley said his side’s 1-0 win over promotion contenders Notts County was one of the best victories of his career after seeing their preparations badly hit by illness.Tyreece Simpson struck the U’s winner in the 43rd minute when he converted from close range after Oscar Thorn had robbed Will Jarvis of possession near the edge of the area.It sealed a valuable vic...Full Story »
Pete Wild rubbishes talk of Fleetwood’s League Two play-off chances
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Fleetwood manager Pete Wild rubbished talk of his side’s League Two play-off chances after Saturday’s crushing 4-0 defeat to Swindon, saying “We were never going to get to the play-offs.”Goals by Kabongo Tshimanga, Miguel Freckleton, a Rhys Bennett own goal and a late contribution by Nnamdi Ofoborh were more than enough to see the visiting Robins take maximum points from ...Full Story »
Matt Hamshaw ‘proud’ as Rotherham edge closer to safety with win over Blackpool
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Rotherham manager Matt Hamshaw hailed a “collective effort” after they edged closer to safety following a dramatic 2-1 home win over Blackpool.Joe Rafferty’s late goal settled the game and put a dent in the visitors’ hopes of sneaking into the play-off places.It also saw Rotherham go past the 50-point mark and well away from trouble at the wrong end of the League One tabl...Full Story »
‘I didn’t see this coming’ says Chris Wilder after Blades are cut down by Oxford
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder admitted after the shock 1-0 loss to struggling Oxford that his promotion chasers did not do enough to get anything from the game.Siriki Dembele’s 38th-minute winner, following a long throw by Will Vaulks, gave Gary Rowett’s team a massive three points in their bid to beat relegation from the Sky Bet Championship.However, the defeat for the Blades w...Full Story »
Andy Whing admits Barrow ‘not overly great’ despite easy win at MK Dons
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Barrow boss Andy Whing was pleased to see his side beat MK Dons 3-0 despite feeling that his team did not deliver their greatest performance.Aaron Pressley gave Barrow a first-half lead before the same man scored a second in the opening stages of the second half.A late third by substitute Tyler Smith confirmed the Bluebirds’ victory as they picked up a first win in three outings and mathem...Full Story »
Crawley ‘scar tissue’ concerns Scott Lindsey
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Scott Lindsey believes Crawley were still smarting from their midweek loss to Peterborough as they lost 3-1 at Stevenage.The Reds had gone down 4-3 on Tuesday, conceding the winner in the seventh minute of stoppage time.At the Lamex, it was an 89th-minute strike by Jamie Reid and a goal two minutes past the 90 from Dan Kemp that consigned them to defeat.The boss said: “We probably left a l...Full Story »
Johnnie Jackson relieved as AFC Wimbledon keep Harrogate out to claim victory
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson was relieved after his side kept a clean sheet by defeating Harrogate 1-0.The south London outfit kept their outside chance of winning automatic promotion alive with a second-half strike from Alistair Smith.Wimbledon have made a habit of conceding late goals in recent games, including losing at Swindon last Tuesday thanks to two stoppage-time penalties.Jacks...Full Story »
Steven Schumacher praises Aaron Collins after Bolton beat Bristol Rovers
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Steven Schumacher praised the goal threat of Aaron Collins as the Bristol Rovers old boy gave Bolton a priceless 1-0 victory in the race for the Sky Bet League One play-offs.Collins’ 18th goal of the season also keeps Rovers anchored at the wrong end of the table after losing for the first time on Trotters’ territory in 36 years.“If you can get over 20 goals as a centre forward...Full Story »
Nathan Jones casts a critical eye following Charlton’s home draw against Lincoln
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Charlton manager Nathan Jones revealed after the 2-2 draw against Lincoln that he was questioning some decisions he made ahead of the game.The Addicks were hoping to record a ninth successive League One home win but instead had to battle back after James Collins had struck twice before the 50-minute mark.Charlton centre-back Macauley Gillesphey reduced the deficit in the 57th minute, with captai...Full Story »
David Artell lauds second-half response as Grimsby see off Morecambe
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Manager David Artell felt Grimsby showed their superiority to Morecambe in the second half after they won 3-1 at Blundell Park.Inspired by two goals from Kieran Green and a first since October for Brighton loanee Luca Barrington, the Mariners made it back-to-back wins on home soil.Andrew Dallas gave Morecambe early hope with his first-half equaliser but their play-off contending opponents outcla...Full Story »
Chris Davies has ‘a lot to consider’ before promotion push and Wembley date
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Chris Davies admitted he has “a lot to consider” following Birmingham’s 6-2 thrashing of 10-man Barnsley at St Andrew’s in Sky Bet League One.Despite boasting a man advantage for all but three minutes of the game, it took a 33rd-minute Jay Stansfield penalty for Blues to find the breakthrough.Barnsley replied through Davis Keillor-Dunn just two minutes later and entered t...Full Story »
Millwall boss Alex Neil praises Mihailo Ivanovic after win over Portsmouth
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Millwall head coach Alex Neil was full of praise for how striker Mihailo Ivanovic has adapted to the Sky Bet Championship after he struck another late winner for his side against Portsmouth.Ivanovic is in his first season in English football after signing for the Lions from Vojvodina, in his native Serbia, last summer and the 20-year-old has developed a habit of making the difference when it rea...Full Story »
A lot of strings to his bow – Mark Robins lauds ‘really good’ Lewis Baker
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Mark Robins heaped praise on Lewis Baker after his second-half equaliser in Stoke’s 1-1 draw at Preston, saying the midfielder has “a lot of strings to his bow”.Kaine Kesler-Hayden fired Preston ahead in the 10th minute but former Chelsea youngster Baker levelled with a 75th-minute spot-kick.Baker, 29, had been on loan at Blackburn earlier in the season but was recalled in Janu...Full Story »
Vitor Pereira likes what he sees as Wolves hit back to seal a big win at Ipswich
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Wolves boss Vitor Pereira was delighted with the 2-1 comeback win at Ipswich, which significantly improves their hopes of staying in the Premier League.Pablo Sarabia and Jorgen Strand Larsen scored in the second half, after Liam Delap had opened the scoring for Ipswich before half-time at Portman Road.As a result, the gap between the two clubs was extended to 12 points with just seven games left...Full Story »
Derek McInnes hails Rory McKenzie as Kilmarnock beat 10-man Motherwell
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes praised Rory McKenzie’s influence after the midfielder helped his side secure victory over 10-man Motherwell in his first start since August.But McInnes feared it might be the long-serving player’s last action for a while after he suffered a thigh injury in a comfortable 2-0 win.The 31-year-old was one of five players drafted in following a 5-1 defeat...Full Story »