Transfer Talk: Milan look to ward off Reijnders suitors
Posted Tuesday, October 29, 2024 by ESPN
AC Milan will look to extend the contract of midfielder Tijjani Reijnders amid interest from Manchester City and Barcelona, according to Corriere dello Sport.
Reijnders joined the Italian outfit in July 2023 from AZ Alkmaar and has been in impressive form this season, notching two goals and two assists across all competitions, including two goals in three UEFA Champions League appearances. Wh...Full Story »
What Erling Haaland is doing tonight instead of attending the Ballon d'Or ceremony has baffled everyone
Posted Tuesday, October 29, 2024 by sportbible.com
Erling Haaland appears to have joined Vinicius Jr in skipping the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony.
Erling Haaland appears to have joined Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr in skipping the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris.
The event takes place at the Theatre du Chatelet, with Haaland on the shortlist for the Ballon d'Or award along with a number of his Manchester City's teammates.
Midfielder Rodri, w...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd working on deal to appoint Ruben Amorim as Erik ten Hag's successor
Posted Tuesday, October 29, 2024 by Goal.com
Bournemouth to give Antoine Semenyo a pay-rise amid Spurs interest
Tottenham Hotspur may have allegedly received a blow in their efforts to sign Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo. A recent report indicated that Spurs have become admirers of Semenyo, who has become a first-team regular at Bournemouth under Andoni Iraola. However, according to Football Insider, Bournemouth may be ready to rea...Full Story »
LAW & BEHOLD Trial of TV model accused of making false rape claim against France star suspended after no-show by lawyer
Posted Tuesday, October 29, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
THE TRIAL of a TV model accused of making a false rape claim against AC Milan defender Theo Hernandez was suspended today after a no-show by her lawyer.
Luisa Kremleva’s brief called in sick at the last minute, alleging a “medical emergency”, ahead of her court appearance in Malaga after public prosecutors demanded a two-year prison sentence on conviction.
The trial of TV mod...Full Story »
RED FACED Didier Drogba’s girlfriend Gabrielle suffers ‘yellow card offence’ as Ballon d’Or fans spot awkward red carpet moment
Posted Tuesday, October 29, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
DIDIER DROGBA'S girlfriend Gabrielle Lemaire was nearly struck in the face as she made her way down the Ballon d'Or red carpet.
Chelsea icon Drogba, 46, was in attendance to host Monday night's ceremony in Paris, where Manchester City star Rodri picked up the top prize.
Didier Drogba walked the red carpet with girlfriend Gabrielle Lemaire
As Heribert stretched out her dress she almost struck ...Full Story »
Steve Agnew says Blackpool deserved their late bit of luck against Wigan
Posted Tuesday, October 29, 2024 by PA
Stand-in Blackpool boss Steve Agnew was pleased with his team’s late heroics as they battled deep into injury time to earn a 2-2 draw at home to Wigan.Despite trailing 2-0 in the Sky Bet League One clash to first-half strikes from Dion Rankine and Matt Smith, the home team fought back to halt a run of three successive defeats.Jason Kerr’s own goal on the stroke of half-time halved th...Full Story »
Will Aimson does former club a favour as Wigan are pegged back by Blackpool
Posted Tuesday, October 29, 2024 by PA
Blackpool rescued a late point in dramatic fashion as they came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at home to Wigan.Former Seasiders defender Will Aimson’s own goal two minutes into added time broke Wigan hearts and halted a run of three consecutive losses for the Tangerines, who remain winless in their last five matches.The Latics thought that they had taken all three points after first half...Full Story »
Penny-pinching Man Utd ‘ask Man City to give players lift in private plane to Ballon d’Or’ but get REJECTED by rivals
Posted Monday, October 28, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
MANCHESTER UNITED chiefs took an embarrassing hit in their efforts to save money after Manchester City rejected their request for a lift to the Ballon d'Or ceremony, according to reports.
New United part owners Ineos have embarked on a cost-cutting crusade since taking control of the football operation at Old Trafford.
Man Utd chiefs asked Man City if two players could go in their private jet ...Full Story »
Gareth Southgate set for knighthood after he's cleared over controversial tax scheme
Posted Monday, October 28, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk
Former England boss Gareth Southgate is set to receive a knighthood after being cleared over a controversial tax scheme.
The 54-year-old reached two European Championship finals and a World Cup semi-final while in charge of the Three Lions and was set to be knighted back in 2020. However, the plans were halted after it became clear Southgate was on a 'tax risk' list due to a series of film inve...Full Story »
Millionaire rapper Snoop Dogg wants to invest in Celtic after seeing Wrexham success plus ‘their mascot is a hound’
Posted Monday, October 28, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
SNOOP DOGG wants to invest in Scottish champions Celtic.
The millionaire rapper has been inspired by the recent success of Wrexham under their Hollywood owners.
Snoop Dogg wants to invest in Scottish champions Celtic
Club mascot Hoopy the Hound is a key factor in Snoop's desire to invest in the Bhoys
Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the Red Dragons in 2020 and have since transf...Full Story »
Daily Laugh - Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool
Posted Monday, October 28, 2024 by 7M Sport
Let's start our Daily Laugh today.
EPL Week 9
Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool
Palmer's pass
Save Ten Hag ?West Ham 2-1 Man Utd
Mbappe if Neymar wasn't carrying him at PSG.
Barcelona players trolling Mbappe
Pedri really Posted THAT Photo on his Social Media Accounts..
Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow!
...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Arsenal and Aston Villa looking to sign Barcelona's Ferran Torres
Posted Monday, October 28, 2024 by Goal.com
Arsenal and Aston Villa looking to sign Barcelona's Ferran Torres
Barcelona attacker Ferran Torres has apparently generated interest from two Premier League clubs ahead of the January transfer window. Aston Villa and Arsenal are both said to be interested in a winter deal for the ex-Manchester City man, with both Mikel Arteta and Unai Emery believing that he can slot into their systems. Barce...Full Story »
Inter Milan coach Inzaghi upset with Juventus draw: We keep making these errors
Posted Monday, October 28, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi was left unhappy after their 4-4 draw with Juventus.
Inter blew a two goal lead to allow Juve to earn a point on Sunday night.
“Clearly, there were errors and we all have to be more responsible,” Inzaghi said.
“I must analyse some recurring errors. We all had to do more; talking about single players is useless. As a coach, I must understand...Full Story »
“It happens too often” – Carragher accuses Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta of ‘slowly morphing into Jose Mourinho’
Posted Monday, October 28, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com
Jamie Carragher has accused Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta of 'morphing into a Jose Mourinho type of manager'.
Carragher's comments came after Sunday's 2-2 draw with Premier League title rivals Liverpool.
The Gunners twice took the lead in the first half at the Emirates Stadium, with Bukayo Saka and Mikel Merino scoring either side of Virgil van Dijk's equaliser.
However, Arsenal took their foot ...Full Story »
Erik ten Hag slams VAR process after latest Man United loss
Posted Monday, October 28, 2024 by ESPN
Erik ten Hag has slammed the "process" behind the controversial decision that saw Jarrod Bowen earn West Ham a 2-1 win over Manchester United at the London Stadium on Sunday.
United thought they had done enough to earn a point in east London before Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Michael Oliver recommended an on-field check for a penalty following a collision between Matthijs de Ligt and Danny In...Full Story »
Mikel Arteta proud but disappointed after injury-hit Arsenal draw with Liverpool
Posted Monday, October 28, 2024 by PA
Mikel Arteta declared Arsenal “alive” in the Premier League title race but was left with mixed emotions after they dropped more points following a pulsating 2-2 draw at home to Liverpool.The Gunners were without captain Martin Odegaard, William Saliba and Riccardo Calafiori, but Bukayo Saka returned to start and scored along with Mikel Merino in the first half to put them 2-1 up afte...Full Story »
Rangers boss Philippe Clement backs Aberdeen to contend for Premiership title
Posted Monday, October 28, 2024 by PA
Philippe Clement believes Aberdeen can be William Hill Premiership title contenders as he turned his attention to Pittodrie following Rangers’ 2-1 win over St Mirren at Ibrox.The Dons began the day at the top of the table and unbeaten in 15 games in all competitions this season under new boss Jimmy Thelin before Celtic’s 3-0 win at Motherwell leapfrogged the champions above the Grani...Full Story »
Johannes Hoff Thorup impressed with Norwich’s ‘fight’ after draw with Boro
Posted Monday, October 28, 2024 by PA
Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup praised his side’s battling qualities after seeing them recover from two goals down to take a point in a 3-3 draw with Middlesbrough.But he acknowledged there was work to do at the other end of the pitch as he picked through the bones of a pulsating encounter at Carrow Road.“In the past two games I have been so impressed with the fight the lads...Full Story »
Brendan Rodgers delighted for Luke McCowan as Celtic triumph at Motherwell
Posted Monday, October 28, 2024 by PA
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was delighted to see the strength of his squad pay off as Luke McCowan netted amid the absence of the injured Callum McGregor in a 3-0 win at Motherwell.Goals from stand-in skipper Alistair Johnston and substitute Adam Idah helped Rodgers to by far his most comfortable victory at Fir Park, a ground where he had dropped points three times and seen his side net stopp...Full Story »
Mohamed Salah equaliser denies Arsenal victory against title rivals Liverpool
Posted Monday, October 28, 2024 by PA
Mohamed Salah scored in the 81st minute to rescue a 2-2 draw for Liverpool against Arsenal in a pulsating Premier League encounter at the Emirates.Bukayo Saka, absent from Arsenal’s last two games with a hamstring injury, scored the opener after just nine minutes before Virgil van Dijk hauled Liverpool level.Mikel Merino then restored his side’s lead only for Salah to convert Darwin ...Full Story »
Enzo Maresca lauds Cole Palmer as the type of player supporters ‘pay to see’
Posted Monday, October 28, 2024 by PA
Enzo Maresca lauded Cole Palmer as a player supporters “pay to see” as he likened Chelsea’s match winner against Newcastle to former Stamford Bridge favourite Gianfranco Zola.The 58-year-old, whose glittering seven-year spell at the club ended in 2003, was in attendance to see his heir in the number 10 position turn in a scintillating display, capped when he drove home the goal...Full Story »
We needed to stay composed – Ange Postecoglou outlines Spurs’ failings at Palace
Posted Monday, October 28, 2024 by PA
Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou called for more composure after his side slipped to a 1-0 defeat at Crystal Palace.It was a first victory of the Premier League season for the hosts, with Jean-Philippe Mateta’s 31st-minute goal proving decisive at Selhurst Park.Postecoglou handed 17-year-old Mikey Moore a first Premier League start, but admitted he was not pleased by how his side as a...Full Story »
Erik ten Hag angry with VAR for ‘interfering’ as West Ham penalty wounds Man Utd
Posted Monday, October 28, 2024 by PA
Erik ten Hag blamed more VAR interference for Manchester United’s latest damaging defeat which cast further doubt over his future as manager.Jarrod Bowen scored a controversial winner for West Ham from the penalty spot two minutes into stoppage time after a long VAR review for Matthijs de Ligt’s challenge on Danny Ings.Referee David Coote took his time in studying the pitchside monit...Full Story »
Celtic cruise to comfortable win at Motherwell to return to Premiership summit
Posted Monday, October 28, 2024 by PA
Luke McCowan scored on his first start for Celtic as the champions went back top of the William Hill Premiership with a 3-0 win at Motherwell.Lennon Miller had twice hit the frame of the goal for the hosts before McCowan nicked the ball past Kofi Balmer and drilled into the bottom corner from 18 yards out to open the scoring in the 27th minute.Alistair Johnston headed the visitors two up 11 minu...Full Story »
Rangers edge to victory against St Mirren as fans voice frustrations
Posted Monday, October 28, 2024 by PA
Rangers put their fans through the wringer again before running out 2-1 winners against a spirited St Mirren side in the William Hill Premiership at Ibrox.After recovering from last week’s defeat at Kilmarnock with a convincing 4-0 Europa League win over Romanian side FCSB in Govan on Thursday, Philippe Clement’s side, with captain James Tavernier starting on the bench, could not fin...Full Story »
Norwich battle back from two goals down to earn point against Middlesbrough
Posted Monday, October 28, 2024 by PA
Norwich launched a storming comeback to secure a 3-3 draw with Middlesbrough in a thrilling Championship clash at Carrow Road.The Canaries looked down and out when the visitors took a two-goal lead into the interval after going behind early on.But after seeing Tommy Conway being denied what would have been a hat-trick from the penalty spot midway through the second period, the hosts found anothe...Full Story »
Jean-Philippe Mateta goal earns Palace first win of season against Tottenham
Posted Monday, October 28, 2024 by PA
Jean-Philippe Mateta’s first-half goal dealt Tottenham a blow and lifted Crystal Palace to their first Premier League win of the season with a 1-0 victory at Selhurst Park.Spurs head coach Ange Postecoglou, without captain Son Heung-min, handed 17-year-old Mikey Moore his first league start, and it soon became clear the hosts were going to make it more difficult for the visitors than perha...Full Story »
Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer on target as Chelsea overcome Newcastle
Posted Monday, October 28, 2024 by PA
Chelsea’s impressive revival under Enzo Maresca gathered pace as Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer scored to earn a 2-1 victory over Newcastle at Stamford Bridge.Palmer’s winner in the second half, driven in masterfully from the edge of the box, was his 19th goal in 15 home Premier League appearances and was worthy reward for a controlled, confident display from a side that continued t...Full Story »
Jarrod Bowen penalty heaps pressure on Erik ten Hag as West Ham beat Man United
Posted Monday, October 28, 2024 by PA
Erik ten Hag was left furious after a controversial late penalty saw West Ham inflict a damaging 2-1 defeat on Manchester United.Jarrod Bowen scored the winner from the spot two minutes into stoppage time after a long VAR review for Matthijs de Ligt’s challenge on Danny Ings.Referee David Coote took his time in studying the pitchside monitor before awarding the spot-kick, to the horror of ...Full Story »
Neil Critchley hails poacher’s instinct of Hearts striker James Wilson
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Neil Critchley praised James Wilson’s poacher’s instinct after the 17-year-old Hearts striker stepped off the bench to score a late Edinburgh derby equaliser against Hibernian.The academy graduate latched on to a long throw and netted from close range in the 87th minute in front of almost 4000 jubilant away supporters at Easter Road to salvage a 1-1 draw after Mykola Kuharevich&rsquo...Full Story »
James Wilson snatches late equaliser for Hearts in Edinburgh derby at Hibernian
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Teenage Hearts forward James Wilson scored a late Edinburgh derby equaliser to prevent beleaguered city rivals Hibernian leapfrogging them at the foot of the William Hill Premiership.The 17-year-old substitute pounced in the 87th minute to score his second goal in consecutive appearances and cancel out a 65th-minute opener from Hibs striker Mykola Kukharevich.The 1-1 draw was enough to maintain ...Full Story »
Jimmy Thelin hopes Pittodrie crowd can inspire Aberdeen against Rangers
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Jimmy Thelin is hoping another pumped-up Pittodrie crowd can help keep the Aberdeen bandwagon rolling against bitter rivals Rangers on Wednesday.The Dons’ remarkable start to the season continued in front of a full house in the Granite City on Saturday evening as they eked out a 1-0 win over Dundee United, with substitute Peter Ambrose scoring the only goal in the 84th minute.Thelin’...Full Story »
Asking price set: Arsenal, Liverpool find out how much they would have to pay for La Liga ace
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com
Liverpool and Arsenal are interested in signing the Real Madrid attacking midfielder Arda Guler.
The 19-year-old Turkish international has struggled for regular game time at the Spanish club and he needs to play more often in order to continue his development. Sitting on the bench at a big club is unlikely to benefit him at this stage of his career.
According to Fichajes, the two English clu...Full Story »
Chelsea rival Liverpool interest for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Marmoush
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
Chelsea have joined Liverpool's interest in Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush.The Egypt international has been scouted extensively by Liverpool and emerging as a January target for the Reds.
The Sun says German media sources state Chelsea are also tracking Marmoush with a view to bringing him to England.
For their part, while reluctant to sell, Eintracht Frankfurt will part with the ...Full Story »
Neymar tried sliding into the DMs of Brazil's Alves volleyball twins but failed miserably
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by sportbible.com
Former Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain superstar Neymar once tried to slide into the DMs of Brazil’s Alves volleyball twins.
Back in 2023, professional volleyball players and twins Key and Keyt Alves revealed that Neymar was messaging them on social media platform, Instagram.
Speaking on the Brazilian version of Big Brother, Key revealed: “Do you know what his slip-up was? He w...Full Story »
BECK ON THE CHEEK David Beckham plants kiss on cheek of daughter Harper at Inter Miami game as wife Victoria and son Cruz also attend
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
DAVID BECKHAM kissed daughter Harper on her cheek during Inter Miami's game against Atlanta United.
Wife Victoria and son Cruz were also in attendance at the Chase Stadium.
David Beckham kissed daughter Harper on the cheek before kick-off Credit: AP
Victoria Beckham also turned up for the crunch clash Credit: AFP
It was a big occasion for the Beckhams' with Inter Miami competing in the MLS C...Full Story »
LAUR KIDDING Laura Woods blasts ‘we don’t look the part at all’ as TNT Sports host claims Arsenal ‘aren’t main Man City title rivals’
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
LAURA WOODS has claimed Arsenal are not Manchester City's main title rivals this season.
The TNT Sports host has also admitted the Gunners "don't look the part" amid their poor disciplinary record this season.
Laura Woods has admitted Arsenal are not Manchester City's main title rivals Credit: Rex
Mikel Arteta's side have already had three red cards in eight Premier League matches so far this...Full Story »
Daily Laugh - Man City 1-0 Southampton
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by 7M Sport
Let's start our Daily Laugh today.
Man City 1-0 Southampton Aston Villa 1-1 Bournemouth
When you thrash Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in a four-day span
Tag a Real Madrid Fan & Say Nothing..
Real Madrid fans right now
Haaland be like...
Europe is shaking
Defenders will try just about anything to slow down Erling H...Full Story »
Victor Osimhen transfer saga set for new twist following recent Arsenal links
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com
The 25-year-old joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan after a failed summer exit from Napoli caused an awkward situation between player, squad and manager, Antonio Conte.
Netting three league goals in his first four appearances, the forward has hit the ground running in Turkey.
Although he will return to Italy at the end of the season, Osimhen, whose Napoli contract expires in 2026, will ...Full Story »
Mario Balotelli is back! Ex-Man City and Liverpool striker gets the all clear to join Serie A side on free transfer as medical is booked
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by Goal.com
Mario Balotelli is set to continue his career with a return to his native Italy after four months without a club.
Balotelli on course to return to Serie A
Contract agreed with struggling Genoa
Striker without a club since June
WHAT HAPPENED?Fabrizio Romano has reported that Balotelli's proposed free transfer to Genoa until the end of the season is almost finalised. The 34-year-old strike...Full Story »
MO LIKE IT Liverpool fighting Chelsea for £50million-rated ‘new Mo Salah’ who’s outscoring Harry Kane in Bundesliga
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
LIVERPOOL are eyeing up Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush to be their new Egyptian king.
With Mo Salah yet to extend his contract, the Reds have upped their interest in his international team-mate Marmoush.
Liverpool want to sign Omar Marmous Credit: AFP
According to reports in Germany, Eintracht have told Liverpool they will want £50million.
Salah, 32, is into the final year of...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Bayern and Marseille are keeping tabs on Rashford
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by Goal.com
Liverpool set sights on Frankfurt forward MarmoushLiverpool has identified Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush as a potential target, with the Bundesliga club reportedly valuing the forward at €50-60 million. According to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports Deutschland, initial discussions have already taken place between Liverpool and Marmoush’s representatives, signalling Liv...Full Story »
Sean Dyche applauds ‘relentless’ Everton after last-gasp draw with Fulham
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Sean Dyche admitted Everton had been second best but praised their mentality after a stoppage-time Beto header rescued them a 1-1 draw at home against Fulham.The substitute connected with Ashley Young’s delivery in the fourth minute of added time to cancel out former Toffees winger Alex Iwobi’s 61st-minute strike and extend Everton’s unbeaten run to five matches.While they had ...Full Story »
Jimmy Thelin hails ‘calm’ Aberdeen after late winner against Dundee United
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Manager Jimmy Thelin lauded Aberdeen for “behaving like a very strong team” after they held their nerve amid the tension to defeat Dundee United 1-0 and move three points clear at the top of the William Hill Premiership.Substitute Peter Ambrose scored the only goal in the 84th minute as the Dons stole a march on rivals Celtic, who visit Motherwell on Sunday.The Dons are now unbeaten ...Full Story »
Regan Linney hat-trick inspires Altrincham to thumping win over Fylde
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Regan Linney fired a first-half hat-trick as Altrincham cruised to a 5-0 win at National League rivals Fylde.Linney put Altrincham 2-0 up inside the opening 10 minutes, opening the scoring with a superb curling effort after cutting inside from the left before arrowing his second into the bottom corner from the edge of the box.The former FC United forward tapped home his third from close range sh...Full Story »
Peter Ambrose hits late winner as Aberdeen move three points clear at top
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Substitute Peter Ambrose scored a late goal as rampant Aberdeen eked out a 1-0 win over Dundee United to move three points clear at the top of the William Hill Premiership.Jimmy Thelin’s side looked set to be frustrated by their stubborn visitors on a tense evening at a packed Pittodrie.But Nigerian forward Ambrose sparked jubilant scenes as he notched the only goal of the game in the 84th...Full Story »
Beto rescues dramatic point for Everton against Fulham
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Substitute Beto’s stoppage-time header earned Everton a point as they drew 1-1 with Fulham at Goodison Park.The striker nodded home in the fourth minute of added time to cancel out former Toffees winger Alex Iwobi’s 61st-minute strike and extend the hosts’ unbeaten run to five matches.Everton had a first-half effort disallowed, Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s finish being ruled o...Full Story »
Charlie Adam relieved to see Fleetwood pick up first point in three weeks
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Fleetwood boss Charlie Adam was more than happy to see his side pick up their first league point in three weeks as they forced a goalless draw against Newport at Rodney Parade.Both teams remain locked together in 14th and 15th in the table – County are 14th although Fleetwood have two games in hand – and a draw seemed a fair result from a tense affair.Newport had the best o...Full Story »
It’s going to be good: Ian Holloway backed to have big impact as Swindon boss
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Ian Holloway cajoled his 10-man Swindon side to an unlikely last-gasp 1-1 draw against Gillingham after an energetic display bouncing between seats in the main stand.Holloway officially takes charge on Monday after Town sacked Mark Kennedy earlier in the week, but saw his new charges get off to the rockiest of starts when Grant Hall was dismissed in the ninth minute before Tim Dieng’s open...Full Story »
Lee Bell hails two-goal Shilow Tracey after Crewe beat Tranmere
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Manager Lee Bell saluted the hard graft of Shilow Tracey after his brace in the 3-1 win over Tranmere which highlighted Crewe’s promotion credentials.With the visitors having won just once in their previous eight fixtures and Crewe succumbing to defeat once in their last 10, the form book looked ominously against Nigel Adkins’ side springing an upset at Gresty Road.That’s how i...Full Story »
I don’t think VAR is improving things – Frustrated Dundee boss Tony Docherty
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Dundee boss Tony Docherty does not see the point in having VAR if it cannot help officials reach the correct decision.The Dark Blues took the lead against St Johnstone at Dens Park thanks to a Simon Murray goal, with Saints equalising through sub Graham Carey.As the clock edged into the 90th minute, St Johnstone skipper Nicky Clark bundled home from close range for a dramatic late winner.However...Full Story »
We’ll definitely be fine – Gary O’Neil buoyed by late Wolves rally at Brighton
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Manager Gary O’Neil said Wolves’ dramatic fightback against high-flying Brighton reaffirmed his confidence the club will “definitely” avoid Premier League relegation.Winless Wanderers snatched only a second point of the season after late goals from Rayan Ait-Nouri and Matheus Cunha salvaged a 2-2 draw at the Amex Stadium.Following five successive top-flight defeats, the r...Full Story »
Scott Parker compares Burnley’s draw with QPR to boxing match
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Burnley manager Scott Parker likened a frustrating 0-0 draw against QPR to a boxing match which his team dominated without finding a knockout punch.The Clarets were held to a stalemate by the west London outfit which saw them lose further ground on leaders Sunderland despite staying in second place.Parker admitted he was “frustrated” at not taking all three points from a match which ...Full Story »
Richie Wellens admits Wycombe ‘were far too good’ for his Leyton Orient
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens admitted Wycombe “were far too good” for his side as they lost 3-0 to the Chairboys at Adams Park.Strikes from Fred Onyedinma, Dan Udoh and Cam Humphreys gave Matt Bloomfield’s team their eighth victory in 12 games so far this season.The result is also Wanderers’ 10th consecutive match in the division without a defeat – their lon...Full Story »
Pep Guardiola praises Southampton performance as Manchester City earn narrow win
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Pep Guardiola praised winless Southampton and said he can learn from the way Russell Martin’s bottom-placed side made life hard in Manchester City’s narrow victory.Having failed to win a single Premier League match since promotion and last week suffering added-time heartbreak against Leicester, it felt like a case of how many the hosts would win by on Saturday.Erling Haaland’s ...Full Story »
Omer Riza praises Cardiff’s defence after draw at West Brom
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Cardiff interim manager Omer Riza praised his side’s defensive qualities after they held promotion hopefuls West Brom to a 0-0 draw at The Hawthorns.The result stretched Cardiff’s unbeaten run to five games, and leaves them a point above the Championship relegation zone.Albion’s miserly record in front of goal continued, but that was largely down to Cardiff goalkeeper Jak Alnwi...Full Story »
Unai Emery says Aston Villa deserved to beat Bournemouth after dramatic draw
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery thought his side deserved to win after Bournemouth’s Evanilson snatched a late equaliser in a 1-1 home draw.It is the second time Villa have dropped points in the league immediately after their European exploits.This time Ross Barkley’s 76th-minute strike looked like it would hand Villa maximum points until Evanilson levelled.The hosts were denied an opene...Full Story »
Couldn’t have gone much better – Garry Monk toasts third Cambridge win of week
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Garry Monk hailed a perfect week for his Cambridge side after they beat fellow Sky Bet League One strugglers Burton 1-0 to register their third victory in seven days.The U’s picked up just one point from their first nine matches of the season, but are now just a single point from safety after Jordan Cousins’ 84th-minute strike saw them defeat the winless and mangerless Brewers.Monk s...Full Story »
Plymouth’s comeback not enough to calm ‘angry’ Wayne Rooney
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Plymouth boss Wayne Rooney remained “angry” despite Plymouth’s second-half comeback from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 with Preston.Goals by debutants Freddie Issaka and Andre Gray and a stoppage-time leveller from the irrepressible Morgan Whittaker cancelled out goals by Sam Greenwood, Mads Frokjaer-Jensen and Brad Potts.Argyle boss Wayne Rooney said: “I am angry because that per...Full Story »
Andy Woodman felt Bromley deserved draw against Barrow
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Bromley boss Andy Woodman cut a relieved figure after Michael Cheek’s stoppage-time penalty rescued a point in a 1-1 draw at home to Barrow.A first-half goal from Gerard Garner gave Barrow the lead but Cheek’s seventh of the season ensured Bromley a share of the spoils.Woodman said: “I thought we were really flat first half, we lacked energy and were second best all over the pi...Full Story »
Mat Sadler proud despite Walsall being held by Accrington
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Mat Sadler was proud of his Walsall players despite being unable to find a breakthrough in a goalless draw with Accrington.The second-placed Saddlers are top scorers in League Two but could not find a way past on-loan Everton keeper Billy Crellin and the Stanley defence.Crellin kept out a Jamie Jellis free-kick on 54 minutes, with top scorer Nathan Lowe heading over from the rebound.The Stanley ...Full Story »
We were so dominant we could have won 5-0, says Notts County boss Stuart Maynard
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Notts County boss Stuart Maynard insisted his side deserved to win far more convincingly than their 1-0 success over Harrogate.Alassana Jatta scored the only goal of the game early in the second half when he turned home the impressive Nick Tsaroulla’s cross.The hosts had plenty of other openings, but David McGoldrick sent an effort over, while Jatta headed over from another Tsaroulla cross...Full Story »
Northampton boss Jon Brady happy with win over Crawley
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Northampton boss Jon Brady saluted a job well done by his players after they eased to a 3-0 victory over struggling Crawley.Both teams started the day in the bottom six but there only ever looked to be one winner at Sixfields once Tariqe Fosu fired the Cobblers into a 16th-minute lead.An own goal from Jay Williams made it two on the half-hour mark in and then Mitch Pinnock’s crisply-finish...Full Story »
Mike Williamson rues first-half display in Carlisle’s loss to Cheltenham
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Manager Mike Williamson admitted Carlisle’s first-half performance wasn’t good enough as they remain in the League Two relegation zone following a 1-0 defeat to Cheltenham at Brunton Park.Ethon Archer’s early goal, which came as a result of a Harry Lewis mistake, was enough to seal all three points for the Robins, who are now just five points off the play-off positions.The visi...Full Story »
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson feels last-gasp Bolton winner was ‘very cruel’
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson was on the wrong end of a stoppage-time goal as substitute Klaidi Lolos fired Bolton to a dramatic 1-0 victory.Ferguson claimed Lolos’s first goal for Wanderers should have been disallowed for handball after Nicholas Bilokapic had saved Dion Charles’ late penalty and follow-up header.Fourth official Dale Baines had indicated a minimum of six minutes ...Full Story »
Darrell Clarke pleased with Barnsley’s response in victory at Shrewsbury
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Barnsley boss Darrell Clarke believes it was a “good response” from his players after they beat Shrewsbury 2-0.The Tykes had only won once in their previous six games before coming to Shropshire, having drawn 2-2 with Charlton on Tuesday night.Barnsley opened the scoring just before half-time through Jonathan Russell’s superb strike. Max Watters added a second when he slotted h...Full Story »
Subs were ‘terrible’ until they combined for winner – Millwall boss Neil Harris
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Neil Harris hailed the impact of “terrible” substitutes Femi Azeez and Casper De Norre after the pair combined for Millwall’s winner at Swansea.Azeez and De Norre were both sent on after 72 minutes and the former crossed for the latter to sweep home the Lions’ last-minute goal.“I wouldn’t say the subs before the goal made a difference,” Millwall manager ...Full Story »
Kyle Hurst brings joy to Grant McCann in Doncaster’s win over Bradford
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Doncaster boss Grant McCann called Kyle Hurst “a joy to watch” after their win at Bradford.Hurst had a hand in second-half goals for Luke Molyneux and Billy Sharp as Rovers won the Yorkshire derby 2-1.Andy Cook pulled one back but Doncaster deserved their win.McCann said: “Hurst was a joy to watch, playing on the half-turn and running forwards and him, ‘Mols’ and Bi...Full Story »
Paul Warne hopes Dajaune Brown’s first Derby goal ‘one of many’ after Hull draw
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Paul Warne hopes Dajaune Brown’s first Derby goal is “one of many” after the 19-year-old scored the equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Hull at Pride Park.Brown came off the bench to draw Derby level after 66 minutes as he looped a header over Hull goalkeeper Ivor Pandur after Xavier Simons opened the scoring for the visitors in the 57th minute with a superb low effort from distanc...Full Story »
That’s Entertainment! Thomas Frank praises Brentford for putting on a show
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Thomas Frank lauded Brentford’s “fantastic comeback” after Bryan Mbeumo’s winner in second-half added-time helped them to a 4-3 victory in a seven-goal thriller against Ipswich at the Gtech Community Stadium.Mbeumo’s second, which came with 96 minutes on the clock, arrived after Brentford had initially fought back from two goals down against opposition seeking a fir...Full Story »
Regis Le Bris delighted to see Sunderland make it three wins in a week
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Regis Le Bris was delighted to see his Sunderland side round off a successful week with a dominant 2-0 win over Oxford.The Black Cats made it three wins in the space of six days as they followed up away wins at Hull and Luton with an impressive showing at the Stadium of Light.Goals from Jobe Bellingham and Wilson Isidor took Sunderland five points clear at the top of the Sky Bet Championship tab...Full Story »
Chris Wilder pleased Sheffield United ‘controlled our emotions’ in Stoke win
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Manager Chris Wilder reflected on a highly-emotional afternoon which saw tributes paid to former player George Baldock as Sheffield United beat Stoke 2-0 at Bramall Lane.Goals either side of the break from Kieffer Moore and Tyrese Campbell gave the home side victory following back-to-back defeats.David Bowie’s ‘Starman’ – the song associated with Baldock – was playe...Full Story »
Nathan Jones was ‘literally having kittens’ as Charlton scored last-gasp penalty
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Charlton manager Nathan Jones broke his habit of not watching penalties as Matty Godden successfully converted in the seventh minute of stoppage time to salvage a point from a 2-2 draw with Wrexham.The former Coventry striker confidently dispatched his penalty after Alan Dale, who started as fourth official until a leg injury forced referee Sam Purkiss off, spotted that Max Cleworth had handled ...Full Story »
Michael Duff urges Huddersfield to maintain home form
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Huddersfield boss Michael Duff wants his side to continue their home winning streak after claiming a 2-0 victory over Exeter at the John Smith’s Stadium.Defender Matty Pearson grabbed his third goal in six league games after 16 minutes and Ben Wiles sealed the win just after the hour mark.The Terriers have now won their past four home games in all competitions, and Duff said: “I thou...Full Story »
Darren Moore hails ‘mentality change’ from Port Vale fans as winning run goes on
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Port Vale manager Darren Moore praised the “mentality change” from the club’s supporters as his side held on to beat AFC Wimbledon 3-2 and extend their lead at the top of the League Two table.Brandon Cover and Rico Richards put the Valiants 2-0 ahead early on and the three points were sealed by Jayden Stockley’s goal just after the hour mark, in between efforts from the D...Full Story »
Rotherham boss Steve Evans heaps praise on defender Zak Jules
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Rotherham boss Steve Evans paid tribute to centre-back Zak Jules after he belatedly made his home league debut following the death of his mother.The 27-year-old centre-back was named man of the match as the Millers secured only their second clean sheet in 14 games in a 2-0 home win over Stevenage, with Jordan Hugill and MallikWilks scoring in the second half.Jules had only been handed his first ...Full Story »
Chris Maguire on the spot for Eastleigh to deny Boston
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Chris Maguire’s injury-time penalty salvaged a point for 10-man Eastleigh in a 1-1 draw with Boston United at the Silverlake Stadium.The struggling visitors looked set for their first win in nine National League games after Samuel Osborne rolled home a 10th-minute opener after good work from Kieran Coates.Eastleigh’s task got harder after Scott Quigley was dismissed in the 54th minut...Full Story »
Wycombe make it 10 league games unbeaten with win over Leyton Orient
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Wycombe made it 10 league games unbeaten as they comfortably defeated struggling Leyton Orient 3-0 at Adams Park.The Chairboys made five changes from the team that defeated Burton 3-2 in midweek, as out went Gideon Kodua, Bez Lubala, Luke Leahy, Josh Scowen and Richard Kone.In came Dan Udoh, Garath McCleary, Cam Humphreys, Tyreeq Bakinson and Fred Onyedinma, and these changes proved pivotal.Afte...Full Story »
Michael Cheek keeps cool from penalty spot to earn Bromley draw against Barrow
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Michael Cheek’s stoppage-time penalty earned Bromley a 1-1 draw at home to Barrow in League Two.The Bluebirds took a 21st-minute lead when Gerard Garner flicked home Katia Kouyate’s cross and Theo Vassell could have doubled the lead on the half-hour but skied his effort from a corner.The second half witnessed a better performance from the Ravens.Danny Imray forced a good save from Ba...Full Story »
Jonathan Russell and Max Watters ease Barnsley to victory at Shrewsbury
Posted Sunday, October 27, 2024 by PA
Jonathan Russell and Max Watters earned Barnsley a dominant 2-0 away win at Shrewsbury.The Tykes went close in the opening minutes when Luca Connell played in Watters who lobbed goalkeeper Toby Savin, but Shrewsbury managed to clear the ball off the line.Barnsley broke the deadlock just before half-time through Russell, who collected the ball just inside the box from a corner and fired home a br...Full Story »