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Man United's Casemiro wants to 'play more,' see out contract

Posted Tuesday, February 18, 2025 by ESPN

Casemiro has said he would like to stay at Manchester United until his contract expires in 2026, despite a challenging 2024-25 season which has seen the team struggle and the midfielder lose his place as a regular starter. The Brazil international -- who joined United from Real Madrid in 2022 -- started in their 1-0 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday. Before that, he had been benched for 10 of Unite...Full Story »

Viral footballer dubbed 'hotter than the sun' nets 50th goal as fans demand Ballon d'Or

Posted Tuesday, February 18, 2025 by Dailystar.co.uk

Tara Mae Kirk, who often goes viral on social media, has scored her 50th goal for Peterborough as part of a four-goal haul in a 6-1 win, and fans have demanded the Ballon d'Or Viral footballer Tara Mae Kirk has netted her 50th goal for Peterborough. Kirk, who was dubbed "hotter than the Ibiza sun" by football fans over the summer, made her 79th appearance for Posh women against Northampton Tow...Full Story »

JUVE DONE IT AGAIN DAZN host Diletta Leotta stuns in figure-hugging leather dress for Serie A derby as fans hail ‘perfect Sunday evening’

Posted Tuesday, February 18, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk

The DAZN presenter, who is married to ex-Liverpool keeper Loris Karius, was all in black, including a leather dress, at Juventus against Inter Milan. Diletta Leotta wowed viewers at the huge Serie A match The spotlight was again on Diletta at Juventus vs Inter A simple yet sizzling look, her 9.1million admirers on Instagram reckoned. The broadcaster wore a see-through top for Inter Milan's...Full Story »

Inside David De Gea's lush Tuscan life as Man Utd fans ask why they ever sold him

Posted Tuesday, February 18, 2025 by Dailystar.co.uk

David De Gea left Manchester United with a whimper in 2023, and he's since started to rebuild his career in Florence as Red Devils fans ask why they ever sold him David De Gea is loving life in Florence There a few places on the planet more beautiful than Florence - the cities red tiled roofs are almost as iconic as the stunning Duomo, which can be seen from across the city. It's fitting that...Full Story »

The best wins you can have in football – Daniel Farke salutes Leeds’ late salvo

Posted Tuesday, February 18, 2025 by PA

Leeds boss Daniel Farke said the manner of his side’s victory over Sky Bet promotion rivals Sunderland was “the best you can have in football”.Substitute Pascal Struijk headed home a stoppage-time winner, having earlier cancelled out Wilson Isidor’s first-half opener for Sunderland with a 78th-minute equaliser, to snatch a 2-1 win for Leeds at Elland Road.Leeds returned t...Full Story »

Pascal Struijk scores last-gasp winner against Sunderland to send Leeds top

Posted Tuesday, February 18, 2025 by PA

Substitute Pascal Struijk’s stoppage-time header snatched a 2-1 win for Leeds against Sky Bet Championship promotion rivals Sunderland at Elland Road.Struijk headed the winner in the fifth minute of added time having also headed a late equaliser after Wilson Isidor’s opener had given the Black Cats a deserved half-time lead.Daniel Farke’s side extended their unbeaten league run...Full Story »

Daily Laugh - Is it Sam Allardyce's time ?

Posted Monday, February 17, 2025 by Goal.com

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   Daily Laugh - Is it Sam Allardyce's time ?   Tottenham 1-0 Man UtdMan Utd >>> 15th   Liverpool 2-1 WolvesLead Arsenal by 7 points   Oh wow   "The Problem".   The truth..   Bro has truly made it in life!   Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow! (Credit: Just toon it, ...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Liverpool captain Van Dijk 'offered' to Barcelona

Posted Monday, February 17, 2025 by Goal.com

Liverpool identify Diaz's replacement Per Fichajes, Liverpool will go after Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon if their star attacker Luis Diaz exits Anfield at the end of the 2024/25 campaign. Diaz has attracted interest from several top European clubs as well as some of the Saudi Pro League giants. If the Reds can pocket a sizable amount in transfer fees for the Colombian, they will start...Full Story »

Liverpool and Man City learn Xavi Simons’ price tag ahead of potential summer transfer

Posted Monday, February 17, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com

RB Leipzig have set a staggering €100 million asking price for Xavi Simons ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports. In a move that surprised many, the Dutch star’s loan from PSG was made permanent in January. For months, it was unclear whether Leipzig could keep Simons beyond this season, but they put all doubts to rest by sealing a club-record €50 million de...Full Story »

Arsenal top priority between Isak, Watkins, Sesko and Gyokeres transfers named - EXCLUSIVE

Posted Monday, February 17, 2025 by Express.co.uk

Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour has explained which striker the Gunners should sign this summer between Alexander Isak, Ollie Watkins, Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres. Mikel Arteta’s outfit have been left short for the remainder of the season, having failed to bring in attacking reinforcements during the winter transfer window. Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are out for the seaso...Full Story »

Man United's Ruben Amorim 'not worried' about job security

Posted Monday, February 17, 2025 by ESPN

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has insisted he is not worried about the safety his job despite the team slumping to a 12th Premier League defeat of the season at Tottenham Hotspur and languishing in 15th. James Maddison's first-half rebound proved enough for Spurs to overcome United 1-0 in what was a tight affair between two injury-affected teams in London. Amorim has now lost eight of...Full Story »

Mikel Merino's embarrassing Valentines gaffe leaves him dedicating brace to WAG

Posted Monday, February 17, 2025 by Dailystar.co.uk

Mikel Merino admitted the goals were a Valentine's Day present Arsenal's surprise hero Mikel Merino had been left red faced on Valentine's Day. Merino, 28, netted a brace from the bench as the Gunners pilled the pressure on Liverpool at the summit of the Premier League table. And in his post-match interview, Merino revealed he's dedicating the goals to his wife after forgetting to buy her flow...Full Story »

SWEET FA Prem star’s brother hasn’t paid penny towards our daughter despite living in six-bed £2.9m mansion, says his furious ex

Posted Monday, February 17, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk

Fisayo Adarabioyo, brother of Chelsea defender Tosin, lives in a six-bed, five-bathroom mansion. Nadia Messaoud says Fisayo Adarabioyo has yet to pay a penny towards his child's upbringing — despite living a luxury lifestyleThe 30-year-old ex-pro was seen carrying a £3,140 Bottega Veneta leather briefcase last week Last week the 30-year-old ex-pro was seen carrying a £3,140 Bot...Full Story »

GLAM RACE Cristiano Ronaldo Wag Georgina Rodriguez dressed head-to-toe in leather as she’s given important role at Formula E race

Posted Monday, February 17, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk

The motorsport series was in Saudi Arabia on Friday and Saturday for rounds three and four of the championship. Georgina Rodriguez made a special guest appearance at Formula EShe was dressed in leather as she was welcomed into the pit laneDrivers, including Jake Dennis were on hand to explain how the sport worked Georgina was given the privilege as a special guest of visiting the pit lane befo...Full Story »

My job is so hard – Ruben Amorim admits Man Utd issues mounting amid injuries

Posted Monday, February 17, 2025 by PA

Ruben Amorim bemoaned how hard his Manchester United job was after his injury-hit team lost 1-0 at Tottenham on a day where Amad Diallo was ruled out for the rest of the season.Diallo sustained an innocuous ankle ligament injury in training this week but was not the only absentee in north London with Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte and Toby Collyer unavailable with knocks, while Leny Yoro and Chris...Full Story »

James Maddison happy to respond with winner after criticism from Roy Keane

Posted Monday, February 17, 2025 by PA

James Maddison was happy to respond in the right way to a “big-profile name” after his 13th-minute goal gave Tottenham a 1-0 victory over Manchester United.The two teams started the day closer to the Premier League relegation zone than the top six and it was Spurs who gained three points following a 10th goal of the campaign by the fit-again Maddison.Maddison celebrated with a shush ...Full Story »

James Maddison returns to give Tottenham win over injury-hit Manchester United

Posted Monday, February 17, 2025 by PA

James Maddison’s 13th-minute goal secured Tottenham a much-needed 1-0 win over Manchester United in the battle of the Premier League’s crisis clubs.The two teams started the day closer to the relegation zone than the top-four and it was Spurs who gained three points following an early effort by the fit-again Maddison.Maddison celebrated with a shush to the camera after midweek critic...Full Story »

Arne Slot believes win over Wolves could prove to be important for Liverpool

Posted Monday, February 17, 2025 by PA

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes the nervy 2-1 win over Wolves could be one of their most important victories of the season.The home side were comfortable at half-time thanks to goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah but when Matheus Cunha pulled one back with 23 minutes remaining the Anfield anxiety levels went through the roof.That was exacerbated by the concession of an equaliser in th...Full Story »

Defensive strength key for David Gray as Hibernian extend unbeaten run

Posted Monday, February 17, 2025 by PA

David Gray was delighted Hibernian recorded another clean sheet as they extended their undefeated record to 12 games with a 0-0 draw against St Mirren.It was far from a classic in Paisley and Hibs were indebted to goalkeeper Jordan Smith after a brilliant double save from Toyosi Olusanya and Mark O’Hara in the second half to record their third consecutive clean sheet.Hibs’ only real ...Full Story »

Jordan Smith shines but Alasana Manneh sent off as Hibernian draw with St Mirren

Posted Monday, February 17, 2025 by PA

It was far from a classic in Paisley as St Mirren and Hibernian played out a goalless draw in the William Hill Scottish Premiership with chances at a premium.The second half was a huge improvement on a dreadful opening 45 minutes and Hibs were indebted to goalkeeper Jordan Smith for extending their unbeaten record to 12 games but Alasana Manneh was sent off just 13 minutes into his debut from th...Full Story »

Liverpool survive late scare against Wolves to move seven points clear

Posted Monday, February 17, 2025 by PA

Premier League leaders Liverpool survived a nervy last 25 minutes at home to a challenging Wolves side to restore their seven-point advantage with a 2-1 victory.They seemed to be cruising after Luis Diaz’s first Anfield league goal since September was followed by Mohamed Salah’s 29th of the season.But when Matheus Cunha reduced the deficit midway through the second half memories of E...Full Story »

Philippe Clement hails Rangers’ mentality in win over Hearts

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Philippe Clement claimed Rangers demonstrated “the right mentality” in responding to their embarrassing Scottish Gas Scottish Cup exit to beat Hearts 3-1 at Tynecastle.The Belgian boss bore the brunt of the avalanche of criticism that followed the 1-0 defeat to Championship side Queen’s Park last Sunday, which all but ended hopes of domestic success this season.The Light Blues ...Full Story »

Jamie McCart suffers double own-goal nightmare as Rangers beat Hearts

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Hearts defender Jamie McCart scored two own goals to help Rangers to a much-needed 3-1 William Hill Premiership win at Tynecastle.Pressure on Philippe Clement intensified following the dismal home Scottish Gas Scottish Cup defeat to Championship side Queen’s Park last Sunday and his side got a break in the 20th minute when defender McCart could do little about putting the ball into his own...Full Story »

Daily Laugh - Man City 4-0 Newcastle

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by 7M Sport

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   Man City fans are eating good today   Sterling HT"   Leicester 0-2 Mikel Merino   Man City 4-0 NewcastleMarmoush Hat-trick!!   Real Madrid to La Liga after their controversial draw   Cristiano Ronaldo (2020): "As a kid, I thought that by 35, I would be a FISHERMAN in Madeira!"   June 2024: Borussia Dortmund ...Full Story »

Liverpool looking to sign £33m-rated La Liga star on Man United radar

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com

Liverpool and Manchester United are keen on signing the Spanish defender Dani Vivian at the end of the season. The Athletic Club Bilbao defender has attracted the attention of top European clubs with his performances, and he could cost around €40 million (£33m) due to a release clause in his contract. As per Fichajes, Liverpool want to sign the player in the summer, especially with ...Full Story »

Arsenal to compete with Tottenham for Brazilian attacker with 22-G/A this season

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com

Arsenal and Tottenham are keen on signing the Brazilian attacker Igor Paixao from Feyenoord. The 24-year-old has done quite well for the Dutch outfit this season, and he has impressed with his performance in the Champions League as well. He has been linked with Liverpool recently. According to a report from Calciomercato, he is likely to cost around €30 million and the two English clubs...Full Story »

Joao Felix set for AC Milan stay! Serie A side ready to sell Barcelona target Rafael Leao to fund bid for Chelsea attacker

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by Goal.com

AC Milan are ready to sell Rafael Leao to Barcelona to fund a summer move for on-loan forward Joao Felix. Milan ready to sign Joao Felix permanently Could sell Rafael Leao to raise cash Felix has impressed since January loan move WHAT HAPPENED?Felix signed for the Serie A side on loan from Chelsea in January and is off to a good start, convincing the club to consider a move to sign him...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Marcus Rashford wants Barcelona move in summer despite Aston Villa option to sign after loan from Man Utd ends

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by Goal.com

Rashford has heart set on Barcelona transfer Marcus Rashford has his heart set on a summer move to Barcelona despite only joining Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United last month. Felix set for AC Milan stay! Serie A side to sell Leao to fund move AC Milan are ready to sell Rafael Leao to Barcelona to fund a summer move for on-loan forward Joao Felix. Amad's season is over! Man Utd de...Full Story »

IN GOOD NIC Arsenal flop Nicolas Pepe’s new ex-porn star girlfriend sends him 2,000 pounds Valentine’s gift months after split from wife

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk

It comes just months after the former Arsenal flop split from his wife. Nicolas Pepe received an expensive Valentine's Day presentPepe is thought to be dating former porn star Teanna Trump Pepe, 29, is reportedly dating Teanna Trump. Trump, 29, made her name in the adult film industry, joining aged just 18, and now makes her money on subscription site OnlyFans having turned her back on porn. ...Full Story »

GET YOUR KIT ON Meet the OnlyFans star raising money for charity as team’s KIT SPONSOR with players including ex-Prem ace and soap star

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk

Former healthcare worker Belle Grace, 29, has earned more than £2million since she started it as a side hustle in 2020. Belle Grace is an OnlyFans sensationThe 29-year-old has earned more than £2million since taking up the X-rated side gigThe social media star juggled her side hustle while balancing a healthcare job and being a mumNow she's helping raise money for Supporting Charities...Full Story »

PHIL YOU MARRY ME? Man City ace Phil Foden’s WAG Rebecca Cooke spotted with huge diamond ring on engagement finger after romantic trip

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk

The player, 24, is said to have whisked Rebecca, 23, away on New Year's Eve for a romantic trip to Paris. Phil Foden's childhood sweetheart Rebecca Cooke was spotted with a huge diamond ring on her engagement fingerFoden is said to have whisked Rebecca away on New Year's Eve for a romantic trip to Paris And Rebecca has been wearing a huge diamond ring ever since. She was wearing it in January...Full Story »

David Moyes still wary of relegation zone despite Everton’s win over Palace

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

David Moyes concedes his Everton side are still looking at the relegation zone with “huge caution” despite securing a significant 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.New signing Charly Alcaraz snatched an 80th-minute winner on his first Toffees start after Jean-Philippe Mateta cancelled out Beto’s late first-half opener two minutes after the restart.The result drew...Full Story »

Charly Alcaraz snatches late winner for Everton against Crystal Palace

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Charly Alcaraz netted a late winner on his first start to inspire Everton to a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.Beto continued his fine form under Toffees boss David Moyes with a 42nd-minute opener against the run of play.That goal was cancelled out by Jean-Philippe Mateta two minutes after the restart, but Alcaraz assured the visitors of all three points 10 minutes from time.Mat...Full Story »

Mike Dodds disappointed not to win first league match in charge of Wycombe

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Mike Dodds admitted a “level of disappointment” at not winning his first league match in charge of Wycombe as the second-placed Chairboys drew 1-1 at relegation-threatened Crawley.Head coach Dodds, who suffered defeat on penalties in the FA Cup at Preston in his opening game last week, felt his men needed more control.Forward Will Swan gave the Red Devils a flying start after only fi...Full Story »

Dave Challinor hails back-up goalkeeper Corey Addai after Stockport beat Wigan

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Stockport manager Dave Challinor hailed back-up goalkeeper Corey Addai for keeping the Hatters in the Sky Bet League One automatic promotion picture thanks to a 2-0 victory at struggling Wigan.Addai replaced the injured Ben Hinchliffe just before half-time at the Brick Community Stadium, and played a key role as his side continued their fine recent run.He made a stunning save with his right leg ...Full Story »

Coventry boss Frank Lampard heaps praise on his defence after Wednesday win

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Coventry boss Frank Lampard was pleased to see his side’s defensive work pay off as they held firm before snatching a last-gasp winner at Sheffield Wednesday.Ellis Simms’ second goal of the game in the third minute of stoppage time snatched the Sky Blues a 2-1 victory after Joel Latibeaudiere’s own goal had gifted the Owls an equaliser.Lampard said: “The lads defended the...Full Story »

Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri alleges Preston’s Milutin Osmajic made racist comment

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri has promised to “always call out racism” after an allegation of racist abuse was made against Preston forward Milutin Osmajic during Saturday’s stalemate.The 0-0 draw at Deepdale was overshadowed by a second-half incident where Mejbri was left incensed after a heated exchange with Osmajic.A disconsolate Mejbri immediately spoke with referee Andre...Full Story »

Andy Woodman praises Bromley’s defensive solidity in victory over Fleetwood

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Andy Woodman praised his Bromley side’s defensive solidity as they made it back-to-back wins with a 1-0 League Two victory over Fleetwood.A single second-half goal from Michael Cheek – his 15th of the season – was all Bromley needed to leapfrog Fleetwood to sit 11th in the table.Bromley manager Andy Woodman said: “I wanted to make sure we were defensively solid and played...Full Story »

It was out of this world – Stoke boss Mark Robins salutes Lewis Baker’s strike

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Mark Robins hailed Lewis Baker’s stunning stoppage-time strike as a “thing of beauty” as the substitute’s long-range effort sealed Stoke’s 3-1 Sky Bet Championship comeback win over Swansea.Baker, on his 100th appearance for the Potters and 300th of this career, let fly from around 65 yards and watched the ball sail over stranded goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux.Traili...Full Story »

Michael Carrick fully believes Middlesbrough can find form despite latest loss

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Michael Carrick is confident he can turn around Middlesbrough’s slump after they were beaten 1-0 by Watford at the Riverside.Boro were booed by their supporters at full-time after Moussa Sissoko’s goal consigned the hosts to a fourth defeat on the spin.Carrick’s side have now lost six of their last seven games in all competitions and won just three of their last 14 Championship...Full Story »

Graham Potter admits his start to life at West Ham has not gone how he wanted

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Graham Potter admits his start to life as West Ham manager has not gone the way he wanted.The Hammers slipped to a fourth defeat in six matches since Potter replaced Julen Lopetegui last month as Brentford ran out 1-0 winners at the London Stadium.Worryingly for Potter, their first-half display against the Bees was probably worse than some of the debacles served up under Lopetegui.Kevin Schade f...Full Story »

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray wants more from his players on the road

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

West Brom head coach Tony Mowbray is demanding more from his players away from home after they held on for a point in a 1-1 draw at Millwall.The Baggies gratefully left The Den with a point after Joe Bryan’s own goal – his second this week – cancelled out Jake Cooper’s opener for the Lions, who spurned a succession of chances in the second half.It kept West Brom sixth in ...Full Story »

Michael Duff hails Huddersfield ‘courage’ after fightback against Barnsley

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Huddersfield boss Michael Duff praised his team for their response to the fans’ half-time frustrations after they came from behind to win 2-1 at Yorkshire rivals Barnsley.The visitors trailed at the break thanks to Jon Russell’s opener, but turned the game on its head in the second half thanks to two goals in three minutes through Josh Koroma and Ben Wiles.Victory ended the Terriers&...Full Story »

David Lowe impressed with managerless Blackburn’s focus after Plymouth win

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Blackburn first-team coach David Lowe lavished praise on his side after a “hectic few days” ended with a 2-0 win over Plymouth to strengthen their Championship play-off position.In their first game since John Eustace’s move to Derby was confirmed, Rovers produced a convincing display.They eventually overpowered stubborn opposition in the second half, firstly courtesy of a real ...Full Story »

Burton’s Udoka Godwin-Malife suffers alleged racist abuse at Bristol Rovers

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Burton boss Gary Bowyer and defender Udoka Godwin-Malife were quizzed by police officers after the player was allegedly the target of racist abuse during the 3-1 defeat by Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.Bowyer and Godwin-Malife, 24, were spoken to by uniformed officers in the changing room area as police investigated an incident that prompted referee Tom Kirk to halt the game midway thro...Full Story »

Graham Alexander delighted with Bradford’s battling qualities in draw at Newport

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Graham Alexander praised Bradford’s “discipline and togetherness” as they made light of Jack Shepherd’s early red card to earn a goalless draw at in-form Newport.Shepherd was shown a straight red for denying a goalscoring opportunity when he hauled down County striker Courtney Baker-Richardson with only 17 minutes on the clock.The home side, who had won four in a row befo...Full Story »

Swindon boss Ian Holloway: I honestly can’t believe we haven’t scored

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Ian Holloway was left in disbelief after seeing his Swindon side’s six-match unbeaten run ended at Harrogate.The Robins dominated the first half and created a number of decent opportunities over the course of the 90 minutes, but ultimately left North Yorkshire empty-handed having failed to capitalise while they were in the ascendancy.Harrogate centre-half Jasper Moon scored the only goal o...Full Story »

Alex Revell bemoans Stevenage inability to look after ball in Peterborough draw

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Stevenage manager Alex Revell was left to bemoan his side’s inability to look after the ball after a mistake allowed Peterborough to claim a point in a 1-1 draw.Having taken the lead after 55 minutes through Dan Kemp, a curling effort from the edge of the box that found the corner to the left of keeper Jed Steer, Jordan Roberts gave away a sloppy pass inside the Boro half.Two passes later ...Full Story »

Chris Davies hails Jay Stansfield work ethic as the real thing after Blues win

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Birmingham manager Chris Davies praised Jay Stansfield’s work ethic after he lit up St Andrew’s with the only goal of a 1-0 win to sink play-off chasing Charlton.Stansfield’s 23rd-minute strike stretched City’s lead to nine points ahead of second-placed Wycombe, with Blues boasting a game in hand.Victory was City’s 30th in all competitions as they extended their unb...Full Story »

Michael Flynn confident of play-off push after Cheltenham’s comeback victory

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Michael Flynn believes his team can make a charge towards the League Two play-offs places after watching them come from 2-0 down to beat Barrow 3-2 at home.Matty Taylor scored twice before fellow substitute Ashley Hay hit the winner as the Robins continued their perfect home record in 2025.Cheltenham climbed to 13th in the table and sit eight points off seventh-placed Crewe with two games in han...Full Story »

Referee’s ‘atrocious performance’ infuriates Rotherham boss Steve Evans

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Rotherham manager Steve Evans described Thomas Parsons’ performance as “atrocious” after the referee awarded a stoppage-time penalty from which Reading snatched a 2-1 victory in League One.Reading had led 1-0 at half-time through top scorer Harvey Knibbs but Sam Nombe levelled for Rotherham from a spot-kick in the 57th minute.With the game heading for a draw, Parsons adjudged M...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola plays down fears over Erling Haaland injury

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has allayed fears of an injury scare to top scorer Erling Haaland ahead of next week’s Champions League trip to Real Madrid.Haaland went down clutching his leg in the latter stages of the champions’ 4-0 Premier League thrashing of Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday and was immediately substituted.Losing the Norwegian would be a major blow t...Full Story »

Paul Cook left ’embarrassed’ by Chesterfield’s second-half display at Walsall

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Chesterfield boss Paul Cook launched a scathing attack on his play-off hopefuls after they surrendered an early lead to lose 3-1 at Sky Bet League Two table-toppers Walsall.The Spireites enjoyed a rapid start when Jamie Grimes’ eighth-minute header put them ahead against a wobbling Walsall side, who were winless in five matches with the chasing pack closing in.However, Bim Pepple and Dylan...Full Story »

Mark Hughes hails goalkeeper Gabe Breeze as Carlisle pick up vital point

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Mark Hughes heaped praise on goalkeeper Gabe Breeze after Carlisle picked up a vital point in the League Two relegation battle with a goalless draw against in-form Colchester at Brunton Park.Breeze made two excellent saves from Lyle Taylor as the Cumbrians ended a four-game losing run and the former Man City boss was astounded by the 21-year-old’s performance.He said: “The game had s...Full Story »

Stephen Frail expects Motherwell to appoint new manager ‘early next week’

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Interim boss Stephen Frail expects Motherwell to appoint a new manager next week and admits their first job will be to lift the players’ confidence after a 3-0 mauling at home to Ross County.A double from Ronan Hale and Connor Randall’s last-minute strike secured an impressive victory for the Staggies at Fir Park.Defeat sees the Steelmen drop into the bottom half of the Premiership t...Full Story »

Mark Hughes’ first home game in charge of bottom side Carlisle ends in stalemate

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Mark Hughes’ first home game in charge of bottom side Carlisle ended in a stalemate as his side recorded a goalless League Two draw with Colchester at Brunton Park.The goalkeepers were on top throughout the game, with Gabe Breeze and Matt Macey producing several top-class stops as they kept the scores level.Carlisle had the first major chance as Kadeem Harris played a beautiful through bal...Full Story »

Crewe boss Lee Bell: The chairman is on to me about our unacceptable red cards

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Lee Bell stressed Crewe need to sort out their disciplinary issues after they picked up a second red card in as many games during the 0-0 draw at Gillingham.Ryan Cooney was sent off with 15 minutes to go as the Railwaymen were forced to battle their way to a point at Priestfield.The visitors had 11 players missing for the game, with nine out injured and two suspended.And after his side’s t...Full Story »

Marco Silva reserves praise for ‘almost unstoppable’ Adama Traore in Fulham win

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Marco Silva lauded “almost unstoppable” Adama Traore after his performance helped Fulham secure their third successive win in all competitions with a 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.Following their 2-1 league triumph over Newcastle at St James’ Park earlier this month and their FA Cup win against Wigan last week, Fulham continued their fine form with go...Full Story »

Halifax return to winning ways with victory over struggling Boston

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Jamie Cooke’s 61st-minute strike earned Halifax a 1-0 home win over Boston in the National League.Town had suffered a midweek loss at Southend and gone down to a 2-1 defeat to Fylde in their last home outing, but they bounced back to move within a point of fifth-placed Gateshead.Cooke’s seventh league goal of the campaign proved enough to end the stubborn resistance of relegation-thr...Full Story »

Nigel Clough reveals mixed feelings about ‘pulsating encounter’ with Blackpool

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Nigel Clough admitted to having mixed feelings following his Mansfield side’s 3-3 draw at Blackpool.The Stags may have ended their seven-game losing run at Bloomfield Road but, having come from behind to lead 3-1 thanks to goals from Will Evans, Keanu Baccus and Lucas Akins, they were pegged back late in the day and had to settle for a point.Despite his disappointment Clough was pleased wi...Full Story »

Richie Wellens praises Leyton Orient after late win over Lincoln

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Richie Wellens says his Leyton Orient side passed a “test of character” in their late 3-2 win over Lincoln.Sonny Perkins notched a first-half brace to give the hosts a two-goal lead but Lewis Montsma halved the deficit before the interval and then James Collins levelled the score after the break.But Charlie Kelman netted his 13th goal of the campaign in all competitions in the second...Full Story »

Derek McInnes reiterates his desire to lead Kilmarnock to another top-six finish

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Derek McInnes reiterated his desire to lead Kilmarnock to another top-six finish in the William Hill Premiership after his side jumped back into the top half with a comprehensive 3-1 win over bottom side St Johnstone at Rugby Park.Killie took an early lead through Liam Polworth and extended their advantage after the break through Fraser Murray’s sensational free-kick and Bobby Wales’...Full Story »

A brilliant day – Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna lauds debutant keeper Alex Palmer

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna hailed debutant goalkeeper Alex Palmer after his heroic performance in the 1-1 draw at Aston Villa.Palmer, a deadline-day signing from Championship club West Brom, played in the top tier for the first time at the age of 28 and it was worth the wait as the 10 men of Ipswich held on for a valuable point.He made a string of saves, including a last-gasp wonder stop, to ke...Full Story »

Fylde remain in relegation zone after National League draw with Dagenham

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Fylde are a point from safety in the National League after they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Dagenham.Rafiq Khaleel broke the deadlock for Lewis Young’s visitors when he got on the end of a far-post cross from Shiloh Remy to put Dagenham in front, late in the first half.And that is the way it stayed until 20 minutes from time when Will Hugill collected the ball at a short corner and ...Full Story »

Hartlepool held at home by Maidenhead

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Hartlepool lost more ground in the race for a National League play-off berth after a 0-0 draw at home to Maidenhead.Anthony Limbrick watched Pools once again struggle to create chances against the relegation-threatened visitors and they have now claimed only one victory from their last seven matches.This goalless draw places Hartlepool ninth in the division and five points off seventh-placed Alt...Full Story »

Tranmere boss Nigel Adkins looking at the positives after draw with MK Done

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Tranmere manager Nigel Adkins was keen to look at the positives after his side grabbed a vital point in their battle to avoid relegation following a 1-1 draw with MK Dons.A late Luke Norris penalty cancelled out Danilo Orsi’s first-half strike to ensure the spoils were shared at Prenton Park, with Rovers now just two points above the Sky Bet League Two drop zone.The visitors started bright...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher says Bolton have ‘loads to improve on and learn from’

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Bolton boss Steven Schumacher believes there is still “loads to improve on and learn from” after the 3-2 win at Shrewsbury.After Vadaine Oliver put the Shrews ahead, the visitors struck back as Eoin Toal scored before John McAtee’s brace.Luca Hoole set up a nervy finish but Bolton survived, leaving them outside the League One play-off places on goal difference.“We didn&rs...Full Story »

We didn’t panic – Jimmy Thelin knew Aberdeen would finally end winless run

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin insists no one at Pittodrie was becoming panicked or stressed despite the long wait for a league win.The Dons finally sampled a William Hill Premiership victory at the 15th time of asking against Dundee at Dens thanks to goals from Kevin Nisbet and a wonder strike by Topi Keskinen.The Dark Blues pulled one back through Seb Palmer-Houlden but Aberdeen saw out the game t...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams delighted with strength of bench

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Morecambe boss Derek Adams praised his squad strength after their vital derby-day victory over Accrington.Second-half goals from Lee Angol and Ged Garner gave the Shrimps a third home win in four games to reduce the gap to four points between themselves and Stanley at the bottom end of the table.Adams said: “It was a really good performance and I thought we deserved the points.“We kn...Full Story »

Chris Wilder hails ‘togetherness’ as Sheffield United go top after Luton win

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by PA

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder hailed the “togetherness” of his side as they went top of the Championship after winning 1-0 at relegation-threatened Luton.Anel Ahmedhodzic’s goal with 11 minutes left proved the difference on the day as the Blades moved above Leeds – who play on Monday – to give their chances of automatic promotion another huge boost.Wilder said:...Full Story »

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