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Late Leeds double earns vital victory over Sheff Utd to move five points clear

Posted Tuesday, February 25, 2025 by PA

Ao Tanaka and Joel Piroe struck late goals as Leeds snatched a 3-1 win at promotion rivals Sheffield United to extend their lead at the top of the Sky Bet Championship.An own goal from Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier had handed the Blades a half-time lead and after Junior Firpo had headed the visitors level, Tanaka and Piroe struck in the final three minutes.Both managers, Chris Wilder and Daniel...Full Story »

Daily Laugh - Man City 0-2 Liverpool

Posted Monday, February 24, 2025 by 7M Sport

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   Man City 0-2 LiverpoolLead by 11 points   Is Alexander Isak the best striker in the world right now?   Ballon d'Or form from Mo Salah this season.   We need to have a conversation about Lamine Yamal.   lol   OUCH   Still the most perfectly timed picture ever...   Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Barca open to selling De Jong amid interest from English clubs

Posted Monday, February 24, 2025 by Goal.com

Barcelona nearing deal for €25m flop Roque Per Sport, Brazilian giants Palmeiras have reportedly shown interest in signing the 19-year-old forward and want to seal a move before the transfer window in the country closes next Friday. The club are in advanced talks with Barcelona as they are willing to offer a €25 million (£20m/$26m) in transfer fee. Barca open to selling De J...Full Story »

Report: Chelsea ‘ready to bid’ for Liverpool target as Enzo Maresca seeks defensive reinforcements

Posted Monday, February 24, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com

Chelsea are reportedly eyeing Loic Bade and are preparing to make a move for the Sevilla defender in the upcoming summer transfer window. The Blues are in urgent need of defensive reinforcements, especially in the centre-back position, with the club not bringing one in during the January transfer window. Wesley Fofana has been plagued by injuries since his arrival at Stamford Bridge, while Axe...Full Story »

Nico Williams sends Mikel Arteta message as Arsenal forced into summer transfer call

Posted Monday, February 24, 2025 by Express.co.uk

Athletic Club and Spain winger Nico Williams has reminded Arsenal of his quality after a stunning effort against Real Valladolid. The 22-year-old put the finishing touch on a 7-1 La Liga victory by cutting in from the left and firing an effort into the top corner, sending Estadio de San Mames into raptures. Nico Williams celebrating his goal for Athletic Club. Williams has been extensively l...Full Story »

Moise Kean hospitalised after collapsing with head injury

Posted Monday, February 24, 2025 by ESPN

Fiorentina forward Moise Kean was rushed to hospital after the Italian took a knock to the head but continued playing before he collapsed on the pitch at Hellas Verona in Serie A on Sunday. Kean was hit in the head while jostling for the ball having suffered a bang to the face from Pawel Dawidowicz's knee. Kean was treated and then allowed to return and continued playing. However, he suddenl...Full Story »

LEED ROLE Brenden Aaronson so at home at Leeds after getting engaged to high-school sweetheart and winning over doubters

Posted Monday, February 24, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk

Not only is he enjoying the best season of his career with Leeds but it is the county where he got engaged to his high-school sweetheart Milana D'Ambra. The American has been an ever-present for Daniel Farke's Championship leadersAaronson has even found time to get engaged to partner Milana D'Ambra The USA international, 24, got down on one knee in the famous Harrogate park, The Stray, and the...Full Story »

Bonnie Blue is part of Ukraine war conspiracy says ex Premier League star in wild rant

Posted Monday, February 24, 2025 by Dailystar.co.uk

A former Premier League star has proposed a Bonnie Blue conspiracy theory Adult star Bonnie Blue is part of a bizarre Ukraine conspiracy theory according to ex-Premier League star David Cotterill. Cotterill, who represented Wales 24 times between 2005 and 2018 - and played in the Premier League for Wigan, proposed the theory on Saturday (February 22) morning. Taking to X, formerly known as Tw...Full Story »

BELL OF THE BALL Jude Bellingham’s model girlfriend looks unimpressed as pair watch Real Madrid clash with Girona from stands

Posted Monday, February 24, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk

Ashlyn Castro has been seen on a string of dates with the England star. Ashlyn Castro seemed unimpressed by Real Madrid as she watched them in the standsStunning Ashlyn is the new girlfriend of England star Jude BellinghamAs the game unfolded, Ashlyn did crack a smile Now, he's taken her to watch Real Madrid in action. The stunning model sat with the midfielder and his family in the stands fo...Full Story »

Arne Slot refuses to believe Premier League title is in Liverpool’s hands

Posted Monday, February 24, 2025 by PA

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot refused to consider the prospect that the Premier League title was theirs to lose after a 2-0 victory over Manchester City sent his side 11 points clear at the top.First-half goals from Mohamed Salah, his 30th of the season, and Dominik Szoboszlai were followed by a disciplined defensive performance after the break to secure a first league victory at the Etihad Sta...Full Story »

Liverpool move 11 points clear at the top after easing past Manchester City

Posted Monday, February 24, 2025 by PA

Mohamed Salah was on target again as Liverpool took a significant stride towards their second Premier League title with a 2-0 win over champions Manchester City.The Egyptian also created another for Dominik Szoboszlai as Arne Slot’s side claimed a crucial victory at the Etihad Stadium which lifted the Reds 11 points clear at the top of the table.City, without the injured Erling Haaland, la...Full Story »

Phil Parkinson proud of Wrexham response in victory at Mansfield

Posted Monday, February 24, 2025 by PA

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson hailed his promotion-chasing side’s ability to respond to setbacks after their hard-fought 2-1 win at Mansfield.Max Cleworth drilled in a 58th-minute winner after Mansfield defender Calum Macdonald had netted at both ends in an exciting first half.Victory moved Wrexham to within three points of second-placed Wycombe and was a strong recovery after the disappo...Full Story »

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe: I love management – but I hate it at the same time

Posted Monday, February 24, 2025 by PA

Eddie Howe revealed his love-hate relationship with football management after emerging from Newcastle’s nail-biting 4-3 Premier League victory over Nottingham Forest.The 47-year-old stood on the sideline at St James’ Park on Sunday afternoon as the Magpies climbed into the top five and to within three points of third-placed Forest on an afternoon when his side conceded an early goal,...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield insists Luton have the fight to stay up despite Watford defeat

Posted Monday, February 24, 2025 by PA

Matt Bloomfield still believes Luton have the fight to escape relegation despite a 2-0 defeat at Watford which left them five points adrift of safety at the bottom of the Championship table.Tom Dele-Bashiru’s early penalty and a tap-in from Edo Kayembe turned out to be enough to inflict a ninth defeat in 12 league matches upon the Hatters.Bloomfield, who replaced Rob Edwards as manager on ...Full Story »

Max Cleworth gives Wrexham victory as Mansfield’s winless run goes on

Posted Monday, February 24, 2025 by PA

Max Cleworth’s second-half strike stretched Mansfield’s winless run to 10 games as promotion-chasing Wrexham triumphed 2-1 at a windswept One Call Stadium.An exciting first half saw Calum Macdonald gift Wrexham a second-minute lead when he turned a low Ollie Rathbone cross into his net from close range.Mansfield then had a couple of let-offs as a Rathbone shot hit the post after nine...Full Story »

Newcastle resist Nottingham Forest fightback to triumph in seven-goal thriller

Posted Monday, February 24, 2025 by PA

Alexander Isak’s double helped ease Newcastle firmly back into the race for Champions League qualification by denting Nottingham Forest’s hopes in a seven-goal thriller.The Sweden international took his tally for the season to 21 as he reached 50 goals in the Premier League in a 4-3 victory over third-placed Forest at St James’ Park in which the visitors had taken an early lead...Full Story »

Hearts boss Neil Critchley says win over St Johnstone ‘sets us up nicely’

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Neil Critchley challenged Hearts to continue their surge up the William Hill Premiership table after Elton Kabangu’s double helped them secure a “really big three points” away to St Johnstone.The Jambos, who were bottom of the league as recently as December 22, climbed from 10th place to seventh after digging out a 2-1 victory at rain-sodden McDiarmid Park.The result leaves Hea...Full Story »

Luton’s miserable run continues with derby day defeat to Watford

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Watford reclaimed local bragging rights with a 2-0 derby win that left Luton still rooted to the bottom of the Championship table.Tom Dele-Bashiru’s early penalty and a tap-in not long after from Edo Kayembe turned out to be enough for Watford to inflict a ninth defeat in 12 league matches upon the Hatters, who had beaten the Hornets 3-0 at Kenilworth Road in October.Goalkeeper Thomas Kami...Full Story »

Elton Kabangu scores twice as Hearts beat St Johnstone

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

January signing Elton Kabangu helped himself to another double as Hearts stepped up their pursuit of a top-six place in the William Hill Premiership with a hard-fought 2-1 victory away to bottom side St Johnstone.The Belgian forward bounced back from missing a string of chances in the previous weekend’s 3-1 defeat by Rangers to take his tally to seven since his arrival on loan from Union S...Full Story »

Report: Man United ready to raid Tottenham to sign attacking player

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com

  Manchester United are looking for attacking reinforcements in the team and they could now target a move for a Tottenham player. The Red Devils are currently 15th in the Premier League standings and struggling to find consistency in their performances. Under manager Ruben Amorim, they have struggled a lot and it appears like nothing has changed much from the days of former manager Erik ...Full Story »

Liverpool star teases move to European giants with his latest comments

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com

A number of Liverpool players are facing an uncertain future at the club and no agreement has been reached over their new deals at Anfield. Crucial members of the starting line like Mohamed Salah, Virgil Van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold have entered the final few months of their contract with the club. Although the Reds would love to keep all those players at the club for a long time, no ag...Full Story »

Bayern Munich plan sales to fund bid for Chelsea attacker Nkunku

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com

Chelsea attacker Christopher Nkunku is on Bayern Munich's radar ahead of the summer market.Sky Deutschland says Bayern intend to make a raft of player sales at the end of the season to fund plans to make two attacking additions. Nkunku and Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens are the two players Bayern are targeting. France international Nkunku is in his second season at Chelsea and appear...Full Story »

Newcastle readying bid for Bournemouth winger Tavernier

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com

Newcastle United are eyeing Bournemouth winger Marcus Tavernier. The Sun says Newcastle are preparing a summer bid for Tavernier. Newcastle believe Bournemouth would be willing to sell for a fee of £25m. Tavernier is a former Toon academy player and would be open to a return to the Northeast. He has two goals across 19 league games this season, along with five assists. Full Story »

Sevilla attacker Lukebakio explains turning down Al-Nassr

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com

Dodi Lukebakio has explained his decision to stay with Sevilla for the remainder of the season.The midfielder turned down a move to Al-Nassr in January, with the SPL club willing to meet his buyout clause. Lukebakio told AS:  "When you do things right, it is normal for some clubs to ask about you, although the truth is that I do not want to talk about it. That's up to my agents. "It is ...Full Story »

Real Madrid keen to secure PSG target Asencio to new deal

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com

Real Madrid are keen to secure Raul Asencio to a new deal.Relevo says Real Madrid are aware of interest from PSG in the young defender. And Real are offering Asensio a new contract to 2030, which would also eliminate his buyout clause. Asensio's deal carries a €50m buyout clause, which is well within PSG's transfer budget. However, there is a confidence inside Real that Asensio has n...Full Story »

Daily Laugh - Raya lol

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by 7M Sport

Let's start our Daily Laugh today. Everton 2-2 Man Utd !!   Arsenal 0-1 West Ham   Raya lol   Bournemouth 0-1 Wolves The "Curse of Manager of the Month"   The state of the Premier League title race after Arsenal lose 1-0 to West Ham   Manchester United's defending this season     Thoughts     Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. Ther...Full Story »

MODEL BEHAVIOUR Identity of mystery girl seen out with Jack Grealish is revealed after family man footballer said ‘she’s not with me’

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk

A MYSTERY woman seen leaving a celeb nightspot with Jack ­Grealish is ex-model Emma Silverton, The Sun on Sunday can reveal. The Manchester City and England star was followed by Emma out of the ­Chiltern Firehouse in central London. Ex-model Emma Silverton was seen leaving a celeb nightspot with Jack Grealish New dad Grealish, who was with pal Jaydon Gibbs, was heard shouting, “...Full Story »

Michael Owen risked wife's wrath with lewd dog pic and question 'worth asking'

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by Dailystar.co.uk

Former Liverpool and England star Michael Owen once risked the wrath of his wife by posting an extremely cheeky pic of his dog on social media Louise Bonsall and Michael Owen met in primary school Michael Owen once risked his wife's wrath with a cheeky picture uploaded to social media. Owen, 45, uploaded a snap showing one of his dogs with its head resting on his other dog's privates back in ...Full Story »

Inside Man Utd flop Antony's great revival in Spain and bromance with forgotten wonderkid

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by Dailystar.co.uk

Antony has looked a new man in Spain - and Daily Star Sport takes a look inside his life at Real Betis after leaving Manchester United on loan For the latter stages of his time at Manchester United, Antony looked like he could hardly kick a ball. And it all it took was move away for him to rediscover his magic touch. The Antony that has been swanning around the pitch in Spain is the one United...Full Story »

Arsenal & Tottenham to bid for “excellent” midfielder with a 'brilliant future'

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing the Brazilian midfielder Breno Bidon from Corinthians when the transfer window reopens in the summer. The 20-year-old midfielder is highly rated across South America and he has a bright future. He has been described as an excellent player with a brilliant future ahead. Several English clubs have been linked with the player recently and a re...Full Story »

Real Madrid want “outstanding” Liverpool player along with Trent Alexander-Arnold

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com

Liverpool stars Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk celebrate after Liverpool's win away to Man United Liverpool players are facing an uncertain future at the end of the season due to their contract situation. The Reds are currently enjoying an impressive season and they are the favourites to win the league. They have not only performed well in the league but also in the Champions League after ...Full Story »

Chelsea ready to spend €30 million in order to sign Frenchman in summer

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com

Chelsea are keen on improving their defensive unit with the signing of Loic Bade from Sevilla. The 24-year-old Frenchman has done quite well for Sevilla and his performances have attracted the attention of the London club. He has been linked with Aston Villa as well. Chelsea have looked vulnerable defensively in recent months, and they need to tighten up at the back. Signing a quality central ...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd identify Eriksen's replacement

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by Goal.com

Real Madrid want Van Dijk along with Trent in the summer Per TBR Football, Real Madrid are plotting an ambitious offer to sign Liverpool defensive stars Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Both Reds stars are in the final months of their contracts and are yet to sign a new deal. While Alexander-Arnold has been linked with a move to Santiago Bernabeu for a long time now, the report ...Full Story »

Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio are making the right impression on Unai Emery

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is pleased with the impact of January signings Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio after they earned a vital 2-1 win over Chelsea.Rashford arrived on loan from Manchester United and Asensio came from Paris St Germain and the pair combined twice to inspire a come-from-behind Premier League win at Villa Park.After falling behind to Enzo Fernandez’s early opener, Ras...Full Story »

Chelsea’s goalkeeping woes continue as Aston Villa grab late win

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Filip Jorgensen’s late howler in the Chelsea goal handed Aston Villa a Champions League qualification lifeline as they won 2-1 at Villa Park.The Blues’ goalkeeping problems continued as Jorgensen inexplicably let Marcos Asensio’s saveable shot straight through his grasp in the 89th minute to give Villa a vital three points in the race for the top four.Unai Emery’s men loo...Full Story »

Andoni Iraola claims VAR replays were misleading in 10-man Bournemouth’s defeat

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola criticised the VAR process that led to defender Illia Zabarnyi’s 31st-minute red card as his side lost 1-0 to Wolves to miss the chance to go fourth in the Premier League.Referee Michael Salisbury was called pitchside at the Vitality Stadium to review Zabarnyi’s tackle on Rayan Ait-Nouri and deemed it amounted to serious foul play, leaving the home s...Full Story »

Paul Cook will put word in over Ian Holloway red card – Swindon assistant Bignot

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Swindon assistant manager Marcus Bignot said Chesterfield counterpart Paul Cook would put in a word for home boss Ian Holloway after his sending off during Saturday’s 1-0 League Two win at the County Ground.Kabongo Tshimanga grabbed Swindon’s winner against his old club in a game marred by Holloway’s red card and fears over a serious injury to Chesterfield defender Tyrone Willi...Full Story »

Bournemouth suffer top-four blow as Wolves win on the road to boost survival bid

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Bournemouth missed the chance to move into the Premier League’s top four after they failed to recover from the first-half sending-off of Illia Zabarnyi to go down 1-0 against Wolves at the Vitality Stadium.The defender was dismissed in the 31st minute for leaving his studs on the shin of Rayan Ait-Nouri and within minutes Vitor Pereira’s side had made their advantage count as Matheus...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth vows he will make Shrewsbury ‘very good’ if given time

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Shrewsbury boss Gareth Ainsworth insists he can turn things around if he is given time after their 1-0 loss at home to Stevenage.Harvey White’s deflected strike, which went down as an Aaron Pierre own goal, ended the visitors’ four-match winless run in League One games.Shrewsbury sit seven points off safety but Ainsworth, who arrived in November, is confident he is the right person t...Full Story »

Swansea caretaker boss Alan Sheehan credits Swansea players for ending poor run

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Caretaker boss Alan Sheehan paid tribute to his Swansea players after watching them turn the form book upside down and dismantle play-off chasers Blackburn 3-0 at Swansea.com Stadium.Sheehan, placed in temporary charge of the club for the second time after head coach Luke Williams was sacked on Monday, could not have asked for a better response from his side.The Swans had won only one and lost s...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou happy with progress of ‘re-energised’ Tottenham

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Ange Postecoglou believes Tottenham are back in a good space after they made it three Premier League wins in a row with a 4-1 victory at Ipswich.Brennan Johnson’s first-half brace set Spurs on course for another three points, with the Wales international able to score twice at a ground where his father David Johnson had been prolific across a four-year spell.Omari Hutchinson pulled one bac...Full Story »

Mark Hughes admits Carlisle need to improve decision-making in front of goal

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Mark Hughes admitted that his Carlisle side need to improve their decision-making in front of goal after they drew another blank in a 0-0 draw with fellow League Two strugglers Gillingham.It was an end-to-end game, which could have brought plenty of goals on any other day, with there being a hatful of chances created by both teams.Carlisle, who have the joint-worst goals tally in the league with...Full Story »

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho delighted with Josh Murphy’s ‘renaissance’

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho has taken big pleasure in watching Josh Murphy’s “renaissance” after the winger played a massive part in Pompey’s 2-1 win over QPR.Winger Murphy spearheaded a three-minute Pompey blitz where he curled in a stunner before brilliantly setting up Matt Ritchie.Murphy helped Oxford secure promotion to the Championship last year before becomi...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson says Peterborough good value for win at Huddersfield

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Darren Ferguson believes his Peterborough side showed the confidence needed to get out of trouble after they secured their first away league win since August.Skipper Hector Kyprianou’s headed goal kept Ferguson’s men out of the relegation zone – and led to fifth-placed Huddersfield being booed off by sections of their crowd following a 1-0 defeat.Huddersfield have now failed to...Full Story »

It’s not in our hands – Mikel Arteta ‘very angry’ after Arsenal’s title setback

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

A furious Mikel Arteta said Arsenal’s bid to win the Premier League title is now out of their hands after accusing his players of failing to hit the levels required in their crushing 1-0 defeat against West Ham at the Emirates.Jarrod Bowen scored the only goal of the game before Myles Lewis-Skelly was sent off with 18 minutes remaining to leave the Gunners eight points behind Liverpool wit...Full Story »

Only regret is we didn’t score more – Fabian Hurzeler pleased with Saints rout

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler said his only disappointment was not winning by more after seeing his side thump Southampton 4-0 at St Mary’s to climb to eighth in the Premier League.The Seagulls ripped Southampton apart throughout with goals from Joao Pedro, Georginio Rutter, Kaoru Mitoma and Jack Hinshelwood taking them to within three points of the top six.But for some wasteful finishing ...Full Story »

Tony Mowbray: West Brom have to be more clinical

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

West Brom head coach Tony Mowbray has challenged his players to become more clinical after a 2-0 win against Oxford.Former Oxford loan midfielder Alex Mowatt’s 11th-minute goal and substitute John Swift’s effort 11 minutes into added time moved the Baggies up to fifth in the Championship.But Albion, who had 22 shots, should have won more comfortably.Oxford goalkeeper Jamie Cumming de...Full Story »

Steve Schumacher: No half-time histrionics before Bolton struck back for victory

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Steve Schumacher insisted it did not need any half-time histrionics to turn round the fortunes of comeback-kings Bolton as they edged a 2-1 League One victory at home to Leyton Orient.A goal down to Charlie Kelman’s 15th of the season, Wanderers won a third-successive league game under Schumacher’s command with a John McAtee equaliser and Aaron Morley penalty.Orient’s defeat wa...Full Story »

Philippe Clement laments ‘by far the worst’ Rangers display under him

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Philippe Clement described Rangers’ performance in the 2-0 defeat by St Mirren at Ibrox as “by far the worst” in his time at the club.Gers fans went to Ibrox boosted by news this week of a potential multi-million pound takeover of the club by a  USA-led consortium but they were stunned by a well-organised Buddies side.St Mirren deservedly won through second-half goals from...Full Story »

I’m not just happy to be here – Bromley boss Andy Woodman wants play-off push

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Andy Woodman challenged his Bromley team to keep their foot on the pedal as they recorded their third consecutive win with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Harrogate.First-half goals from Michael Cheek and Jude Arthurs were all Bromley needed to seal victory as they climbed up to 10th in League Two, seven points behind seventh-placed Crewe but with a game in hand.Bromley boss Woodman said: “...Full Story »

AFC Fylde begin post-Kevin Phillips era with win

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Managerless AFC Fylde secured a vital win in their survival battle as they stunned play-off hopefuls Altrincham 2-1 in the Vanarama National League on Saturday.Fylde, who parted company with manager Kevin Phillips earlier in the week, started superbly at the J Davidson Stadium with a seventh-minute long-range opener from Gavin Massey.Lewis Banks levelled for the hosts nine minutes later with a s...Full Story »

Eastleigh ease past struggling Boston to close on play-off spots

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Eastleigh boosted their play-off hopes with a third successive National League victory, beating struggling Boston 2-1.After a quiet opening, Eastleigh broke the deadlock in the 38th minute through Jake Taylor.Jacob Hazel had the ball in the net for Boston just before the hour mark but was denied by the offside flag.Tyrese Shade doubled Eastleigh’s lead 13 minutes before the end, while Conn...Full Story »

Gary Bowyer hails composure of match-winner Charlie Webster

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Burton boss Gary Bowyer hailed match-winner Charlie Webster’s composure after his dramatic stoppage-time winner earned the Brewers a 1-0 win at Lincoln.Webster’s late winner, his second goal in as many games, secured battling Burton a welcome three points in their survival bid.It is just one defeat in nine for Albion, who are just two points adrift of safety.“We dug in. We had ...Full Story »

‘Absolutely delighted’ Kevin Nolan says Northampton’s win was ‘fantastic’

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Kevin Nolan hailed a ‘fantastic win’ for his Northampton side after they beat Bristol Rovers 2-1 at Sixfields.Separated by two points and one place near the bottom of Sky Bet League One, this was a big game for both teams and Rovers struck first thanks to Scott Sinclair’s goal two minutes after half-time.However, Burnley loanee Dara Costelloe soon levelled, his first Northampto...Full Story »

Steve Bruce unsure how to celebrate after Blackpool finally snap drawing streak

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Steve Bruce admitted he was in unfamiliar territory after Blackpool’s 3-1 win at home to Crawley ended a run of eight straight draws at Bloomfield Road.Leading 2-0 following a brace from Niall Ennis, the Seasiders played an hour with 10 men following a red card for Ashley Fletcher for his part in a clash with Charlie Barker.Despite the striker’s dismissal, coming after Crawley had pu...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson says late Colchester equaliser a ‘sucker punch’ for Wimbledon

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson said conceding late in their 1-1 draw at Colchester was a “sucker punch”.It looked like the promotion-chasing Dons were heading for victory after Marcus Browne latched on to Jake Reeves’ pass before curling a low shot past Colchester goalkeeper Matt Macey to give them a 39th-minute lead.But substitute Samson Tovide nodded in Jack Payne’s...Full Story »

Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin pleased with ‘nice win’ over Kilmarnock

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin was a happy man after Oday Dabbagh’s stoppage-time goal sealed a third consecutive win in a battling 1-0 William Hill Premiership victory over Kilmarnock at Pittodrie.The Palestine international turned home from close range at the end of a game which saw VAR overturn a Kilmarnock penalty and a Dons goal in quick succession.Kevin Nisbet struck a post with what loo...Full Story »

Notts County’s Stuart Maynard: Football is all about taking chances – and we did

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Notts County head coach Stuart Maynard hailed the mentality of his promotion-chasing players following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over relegation-threatened Tranmere at Meadow Lane.Despite battling for survival at the other end of the League Two, Nigel Adkins’ Rovers impressed for long periods with Omari Patrick, Sam Finley and Cameron Norman all going close.But Charlie Whitaker, signed fro...Full Story »

Oliver Glasner hails ‘tough to play against’ Crystal Palace after win at Fulham

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Oliver Glasner praised Crystal Palace for being “tough to play against” after they recorded a 2-0 Premier League victory away to Fulham.The Eagles made it four wins in six and were helped by former player Joachim Andersen, who scored an own goal in the 37th-minute for their opener.The south Londoners, who were denied another goal when Jean-Philippe Mateta’s effort was ruled out...Full Story »

Wycombe boss Mike Dodds frustrated by goalless draw against Wigan

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Wycombe head coach Mike Dodds admitted he was “frustrated” after his side were held to a goalless draw by mid-table Wigan at Adams Park.In a game of few chances, Fred Onyedinma, Josh Scowen and Caleb Taylor had the Chairboys’ best opportunities, as Latics goalkeeper Sam Tickle was left with little to do.Despite having 12 shots on goal, only three were on target as Wanderers lac...Full Story »

Jim Goodwin says Dundee United needed win ‘by any means’ against Motherwell

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Jim Goodwin insists he was determined Dundee United would win by any means possible against Motherwell.Terrors striker Sam Dalby scored the only goal of the game in the first half at Tannadice.United had lost their previous four games and boss Goodwin admitted it was vitally important that his side returned to winning ways against the Steelmen.Goodwin said: “We would like the performance t...Full Story »

Johannes Hoff Thorup ‘annoyed’ despite Norwich putting four past Stoke

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup had mixed emotions after watching his side beat Stoke 4-2 to stay in the thick of the Championship play-off race.Thorup was delighted with a result which kept the Canaries just four points off the top six but irritated by the fact they let a first-half lead slip and made life more difficult for themselves than they should have.He said: “I am a little...Full Story »

Graham Alexander hails Bradford goal hero Antoni Sarcevic

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Graham Alexander praised the impact Antoni Sarcevic is having on Bradford’s promotion push.Sarcevic, who has gone up five times in his career from League Two, scored both goals as the fifth-placed Bantams saw off MK Dons 2-0 at Valley Parade.It was their ninth straight home win to equal a club record.Bradford manager Alexander said: “I knew Sarce was a goal threat and had a winning m...Full Story »

Nathan Jones hails Tyreece Campbell for reproducing ‘devastating’ training form

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Charlton manager Nathan Jones was delighted to finally see Tyreece Campbell reproduce one of his “devastating” training ground displays in their 3-0 win over Exeter.The 21-year-old academy product has been a mainstay of the Addicks side since the Welshman took charge a year ago.And he netted his fifth goal of the campaign with an assured right-footed finish beyond Exeter keeper Joe W...Full Story »

Grant McCann urges Doncaster to ‘be better, calmer and braver’

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Manager Grant McCann urged Doncaster to “be better, calmer and braver” after they moved up to second in League Two following a 2-1 win away to Accrington.Rovers had the dream start after two minutes when Jordan Gibson’s cross was fired home by Harry Clifton.Stanley came out more on the front foot after the break and equalised after 57 minutes when a Ben Woods corner was volleye...Full Story »

David Artell pleased to see Grimsby keep play-off charge on track and ‘win ugly’

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

David Artell was pleased to see his Grimsby side could “win ugly” as they stretched their run of victories to four games, beating Fleetwood 2-1 at Blundell Park.George McEachran opened the scoring in the first half with a great strike from range – his first goal for the Mariners – before Ryan Graydon equalised for the visitors just past the hour mark.Grimsby captain Danny...Full Story »

Michael Flynn ‘won’t give up’ on Cheltenham play-off charge after win at Newport

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Cheltenham manager Michael Flynn is not giving up on the Sky Bet League Two play-offs after an impressive 3-0 win at his old club Newport.Goals from Matty Taylor, Ethan Williams and Ethan Archer sealed the three points and earned the Robins a first away win in the league since October.Victory lifts Flynn’s men to 11th in the table, eight points below seventh-placed Crewe with two games in ...Full Story »

Darren Moore praises Port Vale for overcoming ‘another hurdle’ in promotion push

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Port Vale manager Darren Moore praised his team for overcoming “another hurdle” after they extended their unbeaten run in League Two to eight matches with a 2-1 win over fellow promotion-chasers Salford.Antwoine Hackford and Rekeem Harper scored either side of the break to move Vale to within two points of the automatic promotion places.Hakeeb Adelakun’s penalty gave Salford ho...Full Story »

Frank Lampard says Coventry performance in win over Preston ‘one of the best’

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Coventry manager Frank Lampard claimed his side’s 2-1 victory against Preston was one of his most pleasing since he took charge.The Sky Blues were two goals to the good at half-time through Jack Rudoni and Bobby Thomas, and spurred a host of chances to kill the game off before Will Keane halved the deficit.However, Coventry held on for their seventh win in eight league games to move just a...Full Story »

Aaron Morley nets second-half penalty winner as Bolton hit back to beat Orient

Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA

Aaron Morley netted a second-half penalty winner as Bolton claimed a 2-1 League One comeback victory over fellow play-off chasers Leyton Orient.Midfielder Morley was spot on 15 minutes from time after Dom Ball tripped rival captain Josh Sheehan.Orient took a 40th-minute lead when Charlie Kelman headed in his 15th goal of the campaign after Rarmani Edmonds-Green flicked on Azeem Abdulai’s c...Full Story »

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