Michael O’Neill vows Northern Ireland will learn from ‘harsh’ Sweden rout
Posted Wednesday, March 26, 2025 by PA
Michael O’Neill felt the scoreline was harsh on his young Northern Ireland side following a painful 5-1 friendly defeat in Sweden.The visitors were still in the game after an hour against top-class opposition and created some decent chances.But Sweden scored with five of their six shots on target while Ruairi McConville missed two good headed opportunities, Shea Charles should have punishe...Full Story »
Alexander Isak stars as ruthless Sweden end Northern Ireland’s unbeaten run
Posted Wednesday, March 26, 2025 by PA
Alexander Isak brought his sparkling Premier League form to the international stage as a young, inexperienced Northern Ireland were soundly beaten 5-1 in their friendly in Sweden.Newcastle star Isak made one and scored one as the visitors’ five-match unbeaten run was ruthlessly brought to an end.Michael O’Neill’s side had their chances under the roof at Stockholm’s Strawb...Full Story »
Exclusive: Man City and Man United battling for goalkeeper to replace Ederson & Onana
Posted Tuesday, March 25, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com
The uncertain future of Man City goalkeeper Ederson is forcing Pep Guardiola to enter the market to sign a new goalkeeper while Ruben Amorim has been unimpressed with the performances of Andre Onana this season.
Both are looking to make moves for a new player in goal and they are fighting for the same goalkeeper.
According to Caught Offside sources, Royal Antwerp’s 22-year-old Belgian go...Full Story »
Exclusive: Man United plotting move for 24-year-old German midfielder
Posted Tuesday, March 25, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com
Sources from Caught Offside reveal that Manchester United are closely monitoring Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha.
The young player, who has enjoyed a strong resurgence this season, has caught the attention of the Premier League club as they look to reshape their midfield.
Currently, the Red Devils have five holding midfielders: Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriks...Full Story »
They all go! Man Utd prepare for 10-plus player clearout
Posted Tuesday, March 25, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com
Manchester United management are planning to clearout as many as TEN senior players this summer.The Manchester Evening News says United will sell and release a raft of players at the end of the season.
Loan trio Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa), Antony (Real Betis) and Jadon Sancho (Chelsea) will all be sold, while Tyrell Malacia (PSV) could also leave.
Veterans Jonny Evans and Tom Heaton will ...Full Story »
Bayern join race to sign Dibling
Posted Tuesday, March 25, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com
Bayern Munich have joined Manchester City, RB Leipzig and Manchester United in the race to sign Southampton teenager Tyler Dibling.According to Sky Germany, the Bavarians are keen on landing the talented teenager with the Saints looking destined for English topflight demotion.
Dibling has netted four goals across all competitions for Southampton this season, but it's his dribbling and close c...Full Story »
Chelsea already draw up plans to replace Sancho
Posted Tuesday, March 25, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com
Chelsea are already drawing up plans to replace winger Jadon Sancho this summer.Sancho is on-loan at Chelsea from Manchester United, but he has struggled to convince club chiefs to keep hold of him beyond the end of this season.
The Mirror says Chelsea are leaning towards sending Sancho back to United, which will cost them a £5m penalty fee.
Meanwhile, Chelsea already have two names und...Full Story »
Daily Laugh - Man Utd Next match
Posted Tuesday, March 25, 2025 by 7M Sport
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Criticize Lamine Yamal at your own risk
Arda Guler has SAVAGELY Responded to Szoboszlai's "1088" comment on social media..
Man Utd Next match
Which Match was your Favorite One?
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You and I, teaming up and building a future together.
This photo of 33 years old...Full Story »
Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner pleads guilty to having mobile phone behind wheel of her £70,000 Mercedes
Posted Tuesday, March 25, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
KYLE Walker's estranged wife Annie Kilner has been fined £198 after pleading guilty to not having proper control of her £70,000 Mercedes.
The Wag, whose case was heard at Chester magistrates court this afternoon, was spotted at the wheel with her mobile phone in her hand last summer.
Annie Kilner did not appear at court for the hearing
She was stopped by police in Cheshire at around...Full Story »
Maya Jama & boyfriend Ruben Dias party to 3am in Lisbon after ace breaks her dating ‘curse’ over him with Portugal win
Posted Tuesday, March 25, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
MAYA Jama broke her so-called love “curse” over football star Ruben Dias — as she saw him win 5-2 for Portugal on Sunday.
The Love Island host, 30, then stayed up into the early hours to celebrate with her boyfriend, 27 - posing for a fireside snap in Lisbon at 3.30am.
Maya Jama broke her 'love curse' over Ruben Dias, with the pair partying to 3.30am to celebrate
The Manch...Full Story »
Former Arsenal star Lucas Perez ‘struck down by tuberculosis’ just weeks after joining new club
Posted Tuesday, March 25, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
EX-ARSENAL star Lucas Perez has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis, according to a shocking report.
The Spanish striker, who now plays for Dutch side PSV, is set to be sidelined for a long time with the illness.
Lucas Perez has been struck down with active tuberculosis
According to De Telegraaf, it is doubtful Perez will play again this season.
In a statement on their website, PSV said:...Full Story »
Lazio’s Mario Gila becomes subject of interest from Premier League clubs
Posted Tuesday, March 25, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com
Mario Gila of SS Lazio is liked by Man City
The list of clubs interested in Lazio’s Mario Gila seems to be growing by the day, with Manchester City now reportedly joining the race for the Spanish centre-back, according to reports.
When Gila arrived at Lazio in the summer of 2022, he was little more than a squad player under Maurizio Sarri. However, over time, he has transformed into the...Full Story »
MAKING HIS MARC Ruben Amorim set to raid Sporting Lisbon for £35m Rashford transfer replacement who’s already flopped in Premier League
Posted Tuesday, March 25, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
RUBEN AMORIM is planning a summer return to Sporting Lisbon – for £35 million-rated winger Trincao.
The Manchester United boss has made signing a wide player a priority, with Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford unlikely to return to Old Trafford after their respective loans.
Trincao won more admirers with two goals for Portugal vs Denmark
And Trincao, who scored twice for Portugal in ...Full Story »
Another English team-mate for Harry Kane? Bayern Munich eye summer bid for Tyler Dibling as Vincent Kompany looks to fight off Man City, Man Utd & RB Leipzig interest in Southampton star
Posted Tuesday, March 25, 2025 by Goal.com
Bayern Munich are interested in a deal for Southampton starlet Tyler Dibling, who is also attracting lots of interest from elsewhere.
Bayern want Dibling deal
Could mean another Englishman at club
Lots of other interest in starlet
WHAT HAPPENED?Dibling has broken into the Southampton first team this season, alerting several of Europe's biggest clubs to his talent. With the Saints all but...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Real Madrid battle Chelsea to Dean Huijsen signing as Spanish giants eye £46m bid for Bournemouth defender
Posted Tuesday, March 25, 2025 by Goal.com
Real Madrid battle Chelsea to Dean Huijsen signing
Real Madrid are eyeing a £46 million ($60m) bid for Bournemouth teenage defender Dean Huijsen, who Chelsea also want to sign.
Cadena SER reports that Madrid are keen on the defender, who made his Spain debut last week and has impressed in his debut Premier League season for Bournemouth. The Blues are also keeping tabs on him - but wheth...Full Story »
Thomas Tuchel ‘didn’t want risk’ Jude Bellingham red card as England beat Latvia
Posted Tuesday, March 25, 2025 by PA
Thomas Tuchel enjoyed a positive first camp as England boss but admits the World Cup qualification win against Latvia could have been turned “upside down” had Jude Bellingham been sent off.The German head coach oversaw a 3-0 victory against the side ranked 140th in the world at Wembley, where Reece James opened the scoring, and his international account, with a fantastic first-half f...Full Story »
Lee Carsley: England U21s will be exciting at Euros this summer
Posted Tuesday, March 25, 2025 by PA
England Under-21s boss Lee Carsley thinks fans will be watching “exciting games” at the Euros this summer following their 4-2 friendly victory over Portugal at The Hawthorns.The Young Lions were involved in another thriller following Friday’s 5-3 defeat to France.Hayden Hackney and Ethan Nwaneri had England two goals to the good before Fabio Silva got Portugal on the scoreboard...Full Story »
Thomas Tuchel says Jude Bellingham ‘lucky’ not to see red as England beat Latvia
Posted Tuesday, March 25, 2025 by PA
England head coach Thomas Tuchel admitted Jude Bellingham was “lucky” to escape a red card during his side’s routine 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Latvia at Wembley.Having already been booked in the first half, Bellingham looked fortunate to escape a second yellow for a mis-timed challenge on Raivis Jurkovskis shortly after the restart, and was replaced by Phil Foden.Tuchel...Full Story »
Reece James’ fabulous free-kick sets England on course for victory over Latvia
Posted Tuesday, March 25, 2025 by PA
Reece James’ brilliant free-kick set England on course for a second World Cup qualification win in four days as Thomas Tuchel’s side made light work of Latvia.Sir Gareth Southgate’s successor began his reign with a comfortable 2-0 victory against Albania on Friday and ended his first camp by triumphing in these nations’ first ever meeting at senior men’s level.James...Full Story »
Ethan Nwaneri scores as England U21s beat Portugal in friendly
Posted Tuesday, March 25, 2025 by PA
Ethan Nwaneri marked his full England Under-21s debut with a goal in their 4-2 friendly victory over Portugal at The Hawthorns.The Arsenal youngster was particularly impressive and it only took him 10 minutes to open his account.Hayden Hackney had opened the scoring for the hosts but Fabio Silva reduced the deficit for Portugal in the 22nd minute.Omari Hutchinson, who was sent off against France...Full Story »
'SHELL OF A PERSON' My life has been ruined working for ex-Premier League owner millionaire & legendary horse gambler – he owes me THOUSANDS
Posted Monday, March 24, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
Scarlet Hewett, 29, is thousands of pounds in debt after a company fronted by the mulleted entrepreneur failed to pay her for months - and is now at risk of becoming homeless.
She worked in admin for SBS Group Ltd, which lists Ramsden, 72, as director on Companies House, for around 12 months before successfully taking the firm to court over unpaid wages.
But it has never paid a penny of the ...Full Story »
LAUDING LAW Sir Alex Ferguson leads emotional tribute to Denis Law in Scotland’s first home clash since Man Utd legend died at 84
Posted Monday, March 24, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
The Tartan Army were in action for the first time at Hampden Park since the Manchester United legend's sad death in January.
And ahead of kick-off today, Scotland paid a fitting tribute to Law.
A montage of his best moments was played on the big screens while fans held up cards to create a banner that read "Lawman".
Both teams showed their appreciation alongside supporters with a minute's a...Full Story »
TREND IT LIKE KECKS Kyle Walker signs big money deal to model huge fashion brand’s underwear just like David Beckham
Posted Monday, March 24, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
Love rat Kyle, 34, has long been known for an apparent inability to keep his undies on.
Kyle was pictured wearing Calvin Klein pants during lockdown in 2020David Beckham was also a pin-up of Hugo Boss, helping him launch his business empire
But the England star wears nothing else in a new campaign for the fashion brand, of which Becks was also a pin-up.
He will feature in ads next month in a ...Full Story »
Daily Laugh - Chelsea's last 4 matches before the end of the season
Posted Monday, March 24, 2025 by 7M Sport
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Chelsea's last 4 matches before the end of the season
Mo Salah has more followers than Man United
Everton using blue ketchup on their food at their new stadium because they hate the colour red (Liverpool) that much. Got to respect the pettiness
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Saliba looked like he's trying hard not to let his fart makes any so...Full Story »
Big Prem trio eyeing Barcelona attacker Torres
Posted Monday, March 24, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com
The former Manchester City forward has become a fundamental player for Blaugrana coach Hansi Flick, who has used him in multiple attacking roles, with Torres always accepting the selection willingly.
Flick has no doubts about the value of Torres to his system, but the attacker's form has also brought him to the attention of major Premier League clubs.
Aston Villa, Liverpool and Manchester Un...Full Story »
AMERICAN DREAM ‘I talked to the agent’ – MLS club confirm Kevin De Bruyne talks with Man City icon set to leave on free transfer
Posted Monday, March 24, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
The Manchester City captain, 33, is out of contract in the summer and unlikely to agree new terms with the eight-time Premier League champions.
De Bruyne has attracted interest from Saudi Arabia but is thought to prefer a move to Major League Soccer.
San Diego, the newest MLS club, still have a designated player slot available.
While talks have been held with De Bruyne and his representativ...Full Story »
Man Utd make summer sale decision for Zirkzee
Posted Monday, March 24, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com
While not actively seeking to offload the Holland striker, United will consider offers, says the Manchester Evening News.
Zirkzee has scored six goals in 44 appearances for United this season, though his form and influence has picked up significantly in recent games.
The striker arrived in the summer from Bologna for €20m.
United management see a future with Zirkzee, though won't turn...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Harry Kane considering a return to the Premier League
Posted Monday, March 24, 2025 by Goal.com
Barcelona planning to sign a new right-back
Per Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona are determined to sign a new right full-back in the summer as they look to find a backup for Jules Kounde. The club has started monitoring several candidates and has prepared a shortlist.
Chiesa happy at Liverpool - says father
🚨 Federico Chiesa’s father Enrico: “I can guarantee that Federico’s ver...Full Story »
Evan Ferguson ignored the critics during his goal drought
Posted Monday, March 24, 2025 by PA
Evan Ferguson revealed he has learned to ignore the outside noise after helping to secure the Republic of Ireland’s Nations League B status with his first goal since November.The 22-year-old striker, who is on loan at West Ham from Brighton, scored the equaliser as Ireland came from behind to beat Bulgaria 2-1 in the second leg of their play-off on Sunday night to seal a 4-2 aggregate vict...Full Story »
Evan Ferguson on target as Republic of Ireland hit back to beat Bulgaria again
Posted Monday, March 24, 2025 by PA
Evan Ferguson scored his first goal since November as the Republic of Ireland preserved their Nations League B status with a 4-2 aggregate victory over Bulgaria.Ferguson, currently on loan at West Ham from Brighton, claimed his fifth senior international goal with 27 minutes remaining before substitute Adam Idah struck after coming off the bench to secure a 2-1 play-off second-leg win at the Avi...Full Story »
Steve Clarke identifies lessons to learn before Scotland meet Greece again
Posted Monday, March 24, 2025 by PA
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke hopes there is a silver lining from their heavy home defeat by Greece after appearing to learn immediate lessons.Clarke’s side were relegated from the top tier of the Nations League after losing 3-0 in their play-off second leg at Hampden.Scotland had gone into the game on a high after winning 1-0 in the away leg on Thursday but they were two down on aggreg...Full Story »
Scotland relegated from Nations League top tier after heavy defeat to Greece
Posted Monday, March 24, 2025 by PA
Scotland were relegated from Nations League A after a 3-0 home defeat by Greece.Steve Clarke’s side made a decent start but goals from Giannis Konstantelias, Konstantinos Karetsas and Christos Tzolis had the visitors 3-1 up on aggregate with just 15 seconds of the second half played.The Hampden crowd expressed their dissent on several occasions as Scotland never really looked like getting ...Full Story »
Daily Laugh - Goals at Anfield in 2025
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by 7M Sport
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Goals at Anfield in 2025
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NEW LOVE Football chief ‘strikes up secret romance’ with glamorous TV presenter who covered Luke Littler’s World Championship win
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
German outlet Bunte claims the pair are yet to make their relationship public.
Borussia Dortmund chief Sebastian Kelh has reportedly found love with a TV presenterKatharina Kleinfeldt is a glamorous host who is a regular on German sport shows
But they have allegedly been an item for several months.
Kehl, 45, is a former Dortmund midfielder and 31-time Germany international who is now Sporting...Full Story »
FLAT OUT Moment Marcus Rashford’s £700k Rolls-Royce is towed off motorway after tyre blew out
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
The on-loan Aston Villa forward, 27, was on England duty when the car broke down on the M60 on Friday.
Marcus Rashford's Rolls-Royce had to be towed off a motorwayThe motor was stranded on the side of the M60 on Friday
It was not known who was driving.
The posh motor was stranded for more than an hour at the spot near where another of his Rolls was written off in a 2023 crash.
The vehicle wa...Full Story »
WELL READ Cam Reading labelled ‘beautiful’ as Scott McTominay’s Wag dons royal blue bikini for poolside pics in the sun
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
The model has been dating former Manchester United star Scott McTominay since 2022.
Cam Reading has enjoyed some time away during the international breakThe model posed in blue by the poolCam beamed as she hung out with friendsCam and her pals had a brilliant time
With McTominay, 28, away on international duty with Scotland, Cam enjoyed some girly time away.
She has since posted several pictu...Full Story »
Liverpool make Federico Chiesa transfer decision
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com
According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, Arne Slot's side are seeking to cut their losses on the 27-year-old with their summer gamble not yielding the desired return.
The Italy international joined for a relatively cheap fee of £12.5 million from Juventus, but he hasn't fared particularly well for Liverpool.
Chiesa has struggled with several injury and fitness issues throughout the se...Full Story »
GLOVES ARE OFF Man Utd keeper Andre Onana set for Saudi Arabia transfer as Ruben Amorim eyes two of Europe’s hottest young keepers
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
But the Red Devils boss will have to slug it out with Pep Guardiola with Man City also set to be on the hunt for a new stopper.
Man Utd goalie Andre Onana is set for a summer move to Saudi Arabia
Both Manchester clubs could lose their first-choice No 1 to the Saudi Pro League at the end of the season — with United's Onana and City's Ederson set for the Middle East.
Guardiola and Amorim ...Full Story »
Manchester United have scouted Juventus’ Kenan Yildiz ‘numerous’ times
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by onefootball.com
Kenan Yildiz is one of the most talented young players in Serie A presently. The Turkish attacker has been a ray of light amidst the gloom that has engulfed Juventus this season. He was originally signed by the Bianconeri in 2022 on a free from Bayern Munich, with interest from other big clubs at the same. At Juventus over the last season and a half, he has established himself as an undisputed...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Liverpool given huge Cherki boost as Lyon prepare to sell winger
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by Goal.com
Mudryk linked with Sevilla loan move
Mykhailo Mudryk's future at Chelsea appears uncertain, with the winger facing an uphill battle to secure a place in the squad. After two difficult seasons in London, the Ukrainian international may now seek a fresh start elsewhere.
Reports from SPORT suggest that Sevilla are keen on bringing Mudryk to Spain on a temporary deal. The 24-year-old is reportedly...Full Story »
Craig Bellamy was ‘Mr Calm’ as Wales struggled against Kazakhstan – Ben Davies
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Ben Davies praised Craig Bellamy for being “Mr Calm” at half-time as Kazakhstan threatened to derail Wales’ World Cup adventure at the very first stop.Wales owed their 3-1 victory in Cardiff to second-half goals from captain Davies and Rabbi Matondo after Daniel James’ early effort had been cancelled out by Askhat Tagybergen’s penalty.“The players were the one...Full Story »
Wales kick off World Cup qualifying with win over Kazakhstan
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Wales opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Kazakhstan.Daniel James gave Wales an early advantage before a near-capacity 32,473 crowd at the Cardiff City Stadium but that was wiped out by Askhat Tagybergen’s penalty, awarded after Connor Roberts had handled.Kazakhstan were threatening to throw a spanner in the works but skipper Ben Davies and Rabbi Matondo, with his first...Full Story »
Barnet extend National League lead to 14 points with victory at Altrincham
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Vanarama National League leaders Barnet took another step towards promotion as they continued their winning streak with a 1-0 victory at Altrincham.Rhys Browne scored with a header in the 44th minute, seven minutes after Regan Linney had headed against the bar for the hosts.Seeing out an eighth successive win, Dean Brennan’s men, undefeated in 24 matches, go 14 points clear of second-place...Full Story »
Promotion will be decided by referees’ decisions, says angry Dave Challinor
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Stockport boss Dave Challinor left north Wales fuming at the officials’ performance in their 1-0 defeat at Wrexham.The hosts moved to second in League One as Jay Rodriguez scored at the second time of asking after referee Simon Mather awarded a controversial first-half penalty.A late second yellow card for defender Brad Hills did little to improve the Stockport manager’s mood but it ...Full Story »
Ben Gladwin says MK Dons’ win at Cheltenham ‘a massive moment’
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Interim MK Dons boss Ben Gladwin praised returning Jack Sanders after his goal secured a 1-0 win at Cheltenham.The defender has endured a nightmare start at Dons after joining them from St Johnstone for £150,000 in January, spending four days on a drip in hospital with a kidney infection.But he made it a triumphant return, meeting Joe White’s cross at the far post after a short corne...Full Story »
Dumbarton’s relegation confirmed despite draw with Queen of the South
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Dumbarton’s relegation to Scottish League Two was confirmed despite battling to a goalless draw at home to Queen of South.A second successive draw left the hosts 20 points adrift at the bottom of League One with only six games left to play.Dumbarton were deducted 15 points in November after going into administration.League leaders Arbroath dropped more points after they conceded a last-min...Full Story »
Conor Hourihane takes heart from Barnsley’s fight after late draw
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Conor Hourihane was enthusiastic after his first home game as Barnsley’s interim head coach ended in a dramatic 1-1 draw against Cambridge.A stoppage-time equaliser from Jonathan Lewis rescued a point for the hosts after United took an early lead through James Brophy.And the late drama ensured the Tykes halted a run of three straight defeats in League One.Hourihane said: “It’s ...Full Story »
Ian Holloway won’t give up on play-offs despite Swindon’s draw with Accrington
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Swindon boss Ian Holloway has not given up hope of finishing in the play-offs despite dropping more points in a goalless draw at home to Accrington Stanley.The Robins have now drawn four on the trot to sit 11 points behind the top seven and with a mountain to climb if they want to push for promotion.However, Holloway is refusing to throw in the towel just yet, and was pleased to get a clean shee...Full Story »
Scott Lindsey: It felt like Crawley were at the top end of the table
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Scott Lindsey felt his Crawley side were challenging towards the top of League One and not fighting against relegation after the Red Devils tasted victory in his first match back in charge.Lindsey, who led the club into the division via the play-offs last season before leaving for an ill-fated five months in charge for MK Dons, was appointed for the second time after Rob Elliot was sacked in mid...Full Story »
Andy Whing says Barrow’s improvement over last month like ‘chalk and cheese’
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Andy Whing believes Barrow are going from strength to strength after battling back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with promotion-chasing AFC Wimbledon at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.The hosts appeared to be cruising towards victory after Marcus Browne’s opener and Matty Stevens’ 17th League Two goal of the season saw them leading 2-0 heading into the final moments.However, Dean C...Full Story »
Mark Hughes says Carlisle ‘set a standard’ in win over Bromley
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Mark Hughes was thrilled to get his first home win as Carlisle manager after the Blues beat Bromley 2-1 to reignite their battle to stay in the Football League.Stephen Wearne and Callum Whelan both got their first goals since making the move to Cumbria in January, with Bromley hitting back through former Carlisle man Harry McKirdy, who received a frosty reception from the home faithful throughou...Full Story »
Mat Sadler convinced ‘very good squad’ can win promotion for Walsall
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Walsall boss Mat Sadler insisted he has a squad capable of winning Sky Bet League Two after a goalless draw at Gillingham.The Saddlers have gone six games without a win and are feeling the pinch since star striker Nathan Lowe returned to parent club Stoke in January.But Sadler said: “We had some really good moments in the game. Obviously, there were two good chances in the first half.&ldqu...Full Story »
Graham Alexander lauds ‘relentless’ Bradford after comprehensive Colchester win
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Graham Alexander described his Bradford side as “absolutely relentless” after they saw off in-form Colchester to get their promotion push back on track.Calum Kavanagh and George Lapslie both scored twice in front of a 23,381 crowd – the largest at Valley Parade for a fourth-tier game.Bradford’s 4-1 win, after suffering successive 1-0 defeats to Gillingham and Tranmere, le...Full Story »
Simon Weaver praises ‘gritty’ Harrogate after point at Chesterfield
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Harrogate boss Simon Weaver was delighted with his side’s performance in their goalless draw at Chesterfield.In a game featuring few clear-cut opportunities, Harrogate’s Bryn Morris twice threatened from free-kicks.The hosts applied some late pressure, with Michael Olakigbe’s cross flashing across the face of goal and a Liam Mandeville corner crashing against the bar.Weaver sai...Full Story »
Darren Moore relieved as Port Vale grab win over Morecambe ‘by scruff of neck’
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Port Vale manager Darren Moore believes the ball could not have fallen to a better player after a late goal from Ronan Curtis secured a 1-0 win for his side against Morecambe.Curtis’ shot from 25 yards found the bottom corner in the 89th minute to send Vale up two places to fourth in the table, level on points with AFC Wimbledon in third.Moore was delighted that the opportunity came the Ir...Full Story »
York’s automatic promotion hopes fade further with Braintree defeat
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
York’s hopes of automatic promotion from the National League were dealt an apparently terminal blow with a 2-1 defeat against Braintree.City went into the weekend 11 points behind Barnet and knowing they could not afford any more slip-ups.But they fell behind in the 25th minute as veteran John Akinde fired in from outside the box.Josh Stones levelled from a corner in the 35th minute but Je...Full Story »
We deserved to shade it – Andy Crosby claims Tranmere better side at Fleetwood
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Andy Crosby felt his Tranmere side deserved at least a point as they extended their unbeaten run in Sky Bet League Two to five matches with a goalless draw at Fleetwood.The home side started brightly and almost took the lead after just five minutes, with Mark Helm firing narrowly wide from the edge of the area.Fleetwood continued to apply pressure early on, but Tranmere grew into the game as the...Full Story »
Falkirk’s march towards promotion continues with win over Airdrieonians
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Falkirk extended their lead at the top of the Scottish Championship to 11 points with a 2-0 win over bottom club Airdrieonians.The Bairns broke the deadlock just after the hour through Calvin Miller’s header, with Scott Arfield eventually adding a second from the penalty spot deep into added time.Ayr needed a late goal from Ethan Walker to avoid a third straight league defeat as they fough...Full Story »
No excuses – Northampton boss Kevin Nolan admits Blackpool deserved victory
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Northampton boss Kevin Nolan made no excuses after admitting his side were deservedly beaten 2-0 by Blackpool.The Cobblers went into the game unbeaten in four but struggled to get going at Sixfields as Ashley Fletcher’s header gave Blackpool a 20th-minute lead before Niall Ennis made the points safe with an excellent finish in the second half.Nolan’s men remain 19th in League One, si...Full Story »
Exeter fume at disallowed stoppage-time goal in draw at Lincoln
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Exeter assistant Kevin Nicholson slammed the referee after his side’s controversial 0-0 draw at Lincoln in League One.Nicholson was taking media duties after manager Gary Caldwell was sent off for his reaction after a potential stoppage-time winner from Ryan Trevitt was ruled out for an Angus MacDonald handball.And Nicholson said: “It’s really frustrating because we had a gamep...Full Story »
David Artell hails ‘most comprehensive’ Grimsby win after play-off places return
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
David Artell felt Grimsby were dominant in their 1-0 home victory over Newport which moved them back into the Sky Bet League Two play-off places.The Mariners boss can see a few more twists and turns in the race for a top-seven finish coming with eight games to go, but his side did what they needed to do against Newport to get back to winning ways.George McEachran’s deflected free-kick in t...Full Story »
Darren Ferguson ‘felt it coming’ as Peterborough hammer Charlton
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Manager Darren Ferguson always felt Peterborough had the performance they produced in victory over Charlton in them as they took a big step towards staying in Sky Bet League One.Posh have underperformed for much of the season but are now eight games unbeaten in all competitions and nine points clear of the relegation zone after defeating the fourth-placed Addicks.The match at the Weston Homes St...Full Story »
Jay Rodriguez on target as Wrexham beat promotion rivals Stockport
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Jay Rodriguez hit his first goal for Wrexham to give them a 1-0 win at home to Stockport.Rodriguez’s goal, scored after his penalty was saved, was enough to give Wrexham a hard-earned victory against their promotion rivals.It was the visitors who started the stronger but, an off-target shot from Isaac Olaofe aside, they struggle to create chances and fell behind just before the half-hour m...Full Story »
Calum Kavanagh and George Lapslie fire Bradford to emphatic win over Colchester
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Calum Kavanagh and George Lapslie both scored twice as Bradford brushed aside promotion rivals Colchester 4-1.The crowd of 23,381 was the largest at Valley Parade for a fourth-tier game and they witnessed a convincing home performance from the second-placed Bantams.Neill Byrne headed just over as Bradford turned the screw in the first half before they took a 32nd-minute lead when Kavanagh prodde...Full Story »
Chesterfield and Harrogate play out stalemate
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Chesterfield and Harrogate fought out a goalless draw in a game featuring few clear-cut opportunities.Chesterfield’s Armando Dobra ran at the defence early on and saw his effort deflected for a corner.Harrogate’s Bryn Morris then threatened with a free-kick which was parried by keeper Ryan Boot.Boot again had to be alert in the second half to keep out another Morris free-kick.Visitin...Full Story »
Barnsley bag added-time equaliser in Conor Hourihane’s first home game in charge
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Jonathan Lewis’ stoppage-time goal rescued a 1-1 draw for Barnsley against lowly Cambridge in League One.James Brophy’s early goal looked set to earn Cambridge a vital three points before Lewis equalised to secure a draw in Conor Hourihane’s first home game as interim Barnsley head coach.Cambridge are 12 points adrift of safety with eight games to play after ending a four-match...Full Story »
Tamworth boost play-off bid as Gateshead lose again
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Gateshead suffered a fifth successive defeat as they were beaten 2-0 at home by in-form Tamworth.Dan Creaney put the visitors in front on the hour with a looping header from Callum Cockerill-Mollett’s cross.Creaney then passed to Tom McGlinchey, who struck the Lambs’ second with 12 minutes of normal time to go.A fourth victory in five National League outings, extending their unbeaten...Full Story »
Late goal boosts Port Vale’s promotion hopes
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Port Vale moved to the brink of the League Two automatic promotion spots after a late goal from Ronan Curtis secured a 1-0 win over relegation-threatened Morecambe.Curtis struck in the 89th minute to earn all three points for Darren Moore’s side and send them up two places to fourth in the table – level on points with AFC Wimbledon in third.Morecambe, meanwhile, remain in 23rd place ...Full Story »
Jack Sanders gives MK Dons victory at Cheltenham
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Jack Sanders marked his return to action by securing 1-0 win for MK Dons at Cheltenham.The defender has endured a nightmare start at Dons after joining them from St Johnstone for £150,000 in January, spending four days on a drip in hospital with a kidney infection.But he made it a triumphant return, meeting Joe White’s cross at the far post after a short corner routine and heading pa...Full Story »
Barrow strike twice late on to rescue point at promotion-chasing AFC Wimbledon
Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025 by PA
Connor Mahoney scored a stoppage-time equaliser to help Barrow snatch a dramatic 2-2 draw against promotion-chasing AFC Wimbledon at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.Johnnie Jackson’s hosts appeared to be heading toward a crucial win in the context of the automatic promotion race, but the visitors battled back from 2-0 down in the 88th minute to rescue a point.The game burst into life in the...Full Story »