Sean Dyche insists his side took a “positive mini step” after they registered their first Premier League point of the season with a 1-1 draw at Leicester.Iliman Ndiaye netted the opener as Everton went in front for a third successive match and were in position for a first win on the road in 2024.But once again the Toffees failed to hammer home their advantage as Jesper Lindstrom pass...Full Story »

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder insisted he did not touch Derby forward Jerry Yates in an incident which got both managers booked.Tempers flared after Paul Warne felt Wilder pushed Yates as he tried to retrieve the ball for a throw-in during the Blades’ 1-0 win.Wilder said of the altercation: “There’s no obligation for them to play at a really quick tempo and a quick speed.&...Full Story »

Manager Russell Martin said he would “pay a lot of money” to watch 18-year-old winger Tyler Dibling play football after being left “angry” by Southampton’s failure to kill off Ipswich.Saints looked destined for a first Premier League win of the season following a maiden career goal from impressive homegrown talent Dibling.But their fellow promoted side snatched a 1-...Full Story »

Walsall manager Mat Sadler praised his side’s discipline in the way they stuck to their gameplan as they continued their excellent start to the season with a 2-0 victory at Salford.After a tight first half, the Saddlers, who now sit third in League Two, blew away their hosts with two goals in quick succession from Nathan Lowe and Charlie Lakin.Sadler said: “We had to work incredibly ...Full Story »

Luton boss Rob Edwards hailed his side for their reaction as they registered a first home win of the season after hitting back from a goal down to beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 at Kenilworth Road.The hosts had trailed to Barry Bannan’s terrific volley on 52 minutes, before Edwards made all five substitutions in two swathes, to change the game in his side’s favour.One of them, Carlton ...Full Story »

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot admits even he was surprised by Darwin Nunez’s brilliant goal which capped a 3-0 victory over Bournemouth.Leading by two Luis Diaz goals in as many first-half minutes, the Reds striker, on his first start since April, produced a reminder of his talent with a curling effort around Kepa Arrizabalaga that went in off the far post.Slot was certainly not expecting...Full Story »

Richie Wellens was full of praise for Ethan Galbraith after his two goals set Leyton Orient on their way to a 4-1 thumping of Stockport.Previously-unbeaten County were behind 2-0 at the break, thanks to Galbraith’s brace in the space of five minutes.And, after Dan Agyei and Sean Clare completed their convincing win, Wellens hailed his midfielder’s contribution.“We know how good...Full Story »

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson believes it was a “tough afternoon” for his side despite a 2-1 win over Crawley.The hosts’ win meant they maintained their 100 per cent winning record at Stok Racecourse Ground this season.Wrexham tasted defeat for the first time this season last Monday against Birmingham, but the victory over Crawley means they keep top spot on goal difference.Ellio...Full Story »

Steven Naismith conceded he is “realistic” enough to be aware that there could be “consequences” for his future after Hearts slumped to an eighth consecutive defeat in all competitions away to St Mirren.However, the under-fire Jambos boss remained adamant he still has the desire to fight on despite calls for his sacking from a furious travelling support in the closing sta...Full Story »

Ian Evatt said Bolton were “back to being us” after returning to winning ways against Reading thanks to Dion Charles’ first-half hat-trick.Wanderers scored four of their five goals in the opening period to repair some of the damage caused by three successive league defeats.Evatt admits there are more improvements to be made but was delighted by his team’s response to the ...Full Story »