SPAIN winger Nico Williams has reportedly emerged as a top transfer target for Arsenal. The 22-year-old impressed for La Roja during Euro 2024 this summer. Arsenal want to sign Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao Credit: Getty He scored two goals in Germany, one of which was against England in the final. And his impressive form attracted interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs. Barcelon...Full Story »

The happy couple have flown out for a stunning holiday to Ibiza. Adam Collard and Laura Woods look loved-up on a holidayThe pair visited Ibiza together Adam, 28, shared pictures of their trip on his Instagram account, which has one million followers. Among the posts, there were a couple of snaps of the Love Island star and Laura posing for a selfie. There was also one of Adam giving the spor...Full Story »

But he apologised if he made the women he had messaged feel uncomfortable. Embattled presenter Jermaine Jenas denied being a sex pest and insisted he'd done nothing illegal in his text message scandalThe former pro-footballer apologised if he made the women he had messaged feel uncomfortable After being sacked by the BBC, Jenas — in an excruciating online meeting with HR and senior corpo...Full Story »

CHELSEA have verbally agreed for outcast Romelu Lukaku to join Napoli in a £38milion package. The Belgium striker is set to sign a three-year deal until 2027, which sees him reunited with former Blues boss Antonie Conte. Chelsea have agreed to sell Romelu Lukaku to Napoli Credit: Getty Chelsea have accepted a £25m fixed fee, plus add-ons worth up to £13m for a £38m potenti...Full Story »

Arsenal have reportedly agreed on a loan deal for Fabio Vieira with Porto to free up squad space in time for Mikel Merino's arrival. Vieira to return to Porto Merino's signing will push him out of Emirates Has a contract with the Gunners until 2027 WHAT HAPPENED?With Merino set to join and the rising talents of Ethan Nwaneri, Vieira has fallen down the pecking order under Mikel Arteta. H...Full Story »

Scottish record deal?! Brighton set to sign O'Riley from Celtic Brighton & Hove Albion have reached an agreement in principle with Celtic to secure the services of Matt O’Riley, according to Sky Sports. The 23-year-old midfielder is poised to make a move south of the border in what is expected to be a record-breaking transfer for Scottish football. While the final terms of the deal a...Full Story »

Leeds boss Daniel Farke said he was expecting several new arrivals after his side kick-started their Sky Bet Championship promotion bid with a 2-0 win at Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday.Brenden Aaronson and Daniel James were both on target as Leeds secured their first win of the season, running out worthy winners at Hillsborough after being held by Portsmouth and West Brom in their first tw...Full Story »

Brenden Aaronson and Daniel James scored the goals as Leeds secured their first win of the season by beating Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 at Hillsborough.Aaronson’s second goal of the campaign gave Leeds an interval lead and James raced clear to add a superb second soon after the restart.Wednesday went close through Di’Shon Bernard’s second-half header but Leeds cre...Full Story »

A late strike from Andrew Oluwabori snatched a 1-1 draw for FC Halifax at Dagenham in the Vanarama National League.The Daggers went ahead after 27 minutes when Josh Rees fired home a low Ryan Hill cross from 10 yards.But with seven minutes remaining Oluwabori drove forward for the visitors and lashed in the equaliser.Substitute Florent Hoti almost won it for Halifax at the end but Elliot Justham...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca wants Noni Madueke to stay at the club beyond the end of the transfer window after the winger came off the bench to score his team’s second goal and seal a 2-0 win over Servette in the first leg of their Europa Conference League play-off.The 22-year-old cemented his place in the Italian’s plans with a clinical finish lashed in at the near post in the second ...Full Story »

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The die-hard Leeds fan, 34, took a step back from broadcasting duties in June due to health issues. Emma Jones stunned in a low-cut white dress for the horse racing in York Credit: INSTAGRAM @eljonesuk She also showed off a newfound talent at the racing Credit: INSTAGRAM @eljonesuk But she has now returned to hosting Raceday TV's coverage alongside former Love Island contestant Frankie Foster...Full Story »

James Rodriguez could be set for a return to Madrid, with Rayo Vallecano eager to sign the free-agent Colombia midfielder, sources told ESPN. The LaLiga club, based in the Vallecas neighbourhood of Madrid, have been working for weeks on adding the player of the tournament at this summer's Copa America, whom they consider the ideal star to fire up the fan base for their centenary celebrations,...Full Story »

JERMAINE Jenas leads a luxury life with wife Ellie Penfold enjoying glamorous holidays to Dubai and Ibiza. The presenter and ex-footballer, 41, has been fired by the BBC and taken off air from both Match of the Day and The One Show following complaints about "inappropriate behaviour". Jermaine Jenas and wife Ellie Penfold enjoy a jetsetting lifestyle Credit: InstagramJenas regularly shares pho...Full Story »

The winger was outstanding in the Europa League for the Italian outfit last season. Lookman shone in the final against Bayer Leverkusen, helping them lift the trophy. Now it is said that Arsenal are ready to bid around £42.5 million plus add-ons for Lookman. The Gunners are serious about securing him this window, according to Alfredo Pedulla. They are even willing to include Jakub Kiw...Full Story »

JUDE Bellingham prowls around like Batman villain Bane during training. The England star, 21, was put through his paces yesterday by Real Madrid coaches who used a high-tech oxygen mask to track his fitness. Real Madrid coaches made star player Jude Bellingham use a high-tech oxygen mask to track his fitness Credit: Instragram The device looked similar to the one worn by Tom Hardy’s cha...Full Story »

Arsenal have reached an agreement in principle to sign Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad and are on the brink of finalising a deal to allow Eddie Nketiah to join Nottingham Forest, sources have told ESPN. The north London side are set to pay a fee in the region of an initial £28 million ($36.6m) plus around £4m in add-ons to sign Merino, who will become the club's third summer signing a...Full Story »

Man Utd and Spurs to battle for €25m-rated Christensen Manchester United will battle with Tottenham to sign Andreas Christensen from Barcelona in a reported cut-price €25m (£21m/$28m) deal before deadline day. Villa open talks with Chelsea for Sterling Raheem Sterling might have found his Chelsea escape route as Aston Villa have reportedly opened talks with the Blues over...Full Story »

Notts County head coach Stuart Maynard was delighted to see Notts County coast to a 4-1 win over Grimsby at Meadow Lane.The Magpies flew out of the blocks early on and were rewarded when goals from Alassana Jatta and Dan Crowley gave the home side a 2-0 lead in the opening fifteen minutes.Jodi Jones added to the lead before Harvey Rodgers got Grimsby on the board.Crowley added his second to wrap...Full Story »

A Dan Crowley brace plus goals from Jodi Jones and Alassana Jatta gave Notts County a dominant 4-1 League Two victory at home to Grimsby.Crowley came close to giving the hosts the lead as he tricked his way through the opposition midfield to get a shot away, but goalkeeper Jordan Wright saved.Notts did take an early lead and playmaker Crowley was involved yet again. His whipped cross in the pena...Full Story »

Chelsea laboured to an unconvincing 2-0 win over Servette in the first leg of their Conference League play-off at Stamford Bridge, second-half goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke sufficient to give Enzo Maresca’s side the lead in the tie.It was the Italian head coach’s second game in charge but already signs of discontent were heard from home supporters, who booed the team...Full Story »

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes bemoaned the “horrendous” penalty award that sent his side on the way to a cruel 2-0 first-leg defeat against FC Copenhagen in the UEFA Conference League play-offs.Italian referee Fabio Maresca stopped play out of the blue before going to the monitor and penalising David Watson for catching Mohamed Elyounoussi on the calf as the pair challenged for a ...Full Story »

Hearts boss Steven Naismith hopes for a turnaround in fortunes in the return leg at Tynecastle after Daniel Oyegoke’s late own goal gave Viktoria Plzen a 1-0 win at the Doosan Arena.It looked like the Jambos would return from the first leg of their Europa League play-off tie in Czechia with a goalless draw until it all changed in the final minute of six added at the end of t...Full Story »

Luckless Daniel Oyegoke’s own goal deep in second-half stoppage-time gave Viktoria Plzen a narrow 1-0 advantage over Hearts in their Europa League play-off tie in the Doosan Arena.The home side probably had more of the clear-cut chances in the first leg in Czechia but it looked like Steven Naismith’s side would take a goalless draw back to Tynecastle for the return game next week.How...Full Story »

Kilmarnock suffered the cruellest of European defeats in the Danish capital as they went down 2-0 to FC Copenhagen.Killie frustrated their hosts for much of the first leg of their UEFA Conference League play-off but fell to a harsh VAR-assisted penalty and then a set-piece goal just as five minutes of stoppage-time elapsed.Kilmarnock goalkeeper Kieran O’Hara, again deputising for the injur...Full Story »

Leicester boss Steve Cooper is “excited” at the prospect of getting his players back out for their second Premier League clash of the season.The Foxes were very much second best in the first half of their return to the top flight against Tottenham but Jamie Vardy’s 57th minute equaliser helped them earn a draw following a more encouraging second period.Cooper is now preparing t...Full Story »

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CRISTIANO RONALDO has possibly dropped the bombshell that he is a married man, after referring to long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez as his "wife". The footballing icon, 39, has been dating Georgina since 2016. Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez appeared to both be wearing rings in a new video Credit: YouTube/UR · Cristiano Ronaldo had also referred to Georgina as 'my wife' Credi...Full Story »

Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku is set to complete a deal to Napoli, according to Fabrizio Romano. Chelsea have been keen to offload the 31-year-old Belgium international this summer, with Napoli favorites to sign the striker for most of the transfer window. It is reported that Napoli's representatives will travel to London in the next 24 hours with all parties involved confident of a deal being ...Full Story »

Deco has confirmed Williams rejected Barca's approach this summer. "I want him to come, but he doesn't want to come," Deco told COPE. When asked if anyone else will be recruited, Deco replied: "Yes." Barca coach Hansi Flick has made a request to Deco to bring in a new winger capable of playing on the left flank.Full Story »

Football fans on social media were delighted to see Peterborough United star Tara Mae Kirk, who has been compared to Megan Fox, get off the mark for the Posh Whenever Tara Kirk plays for Peterborough, goals usually follow (Image: Supplied) Football fans on social media were celebrating with joy after seeing viral star Tara Mae Kirk get off the mark this season for Peterborough United. The stu...Full Story »

Manchester City are close to completing a deal to re-sign Ilkay Gundogan, a source has told ESPN. Gundogan is set to leave Barcelona after just one year and return to the Etihad Stadium, where he spent seven highly successful seasons before moving to Spain last summer. The midfielder will travel to Manchester on Wednesday with an official announcement expected before the weekend. Gundogan coul...Full Story »

AN INTERNATIONAL footballer has been sacked by his club after they were accused of domestic abuse and of having an affair with a pop star. Peruvian football star Christian Cueva saw his contract ripped up by Club Cienciano just 48 hours after signing for them. Christian Cueva has been accused of domestic abuse and cheating by wife Pamela Lopez Solorzano He was previously accused of having an ...Full Story »

Barca consider selling ex-Chelsea star Christensen Barcelona are considering offloading centre-back Andreas Christensen as they look to cut their wage expenses before the transfer window closes. Merino's Arsenal transfer edges ever closer Arsenal are moving closer to completing a deal to sign midfielder Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad in a deal worth around £30 million ($39m). Chies...Full Story »

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ALEX SCOTT and Jules Breach stunned on the red carpet for the PFA awards. The two TV presenters were among the stars at the ceremony at the Manchester Opera House. The ceremony saw Phil Foden crowned PFA Player of the Season and the PFA Team of the Year for all four divisions revealed. Scott, 39, wowed in a glamorous plunging black gown that dropped all the way down to her feet. Fans loved...Full Story »

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ bizarrely had her hair thrown into the ocean after receiving a radical haircut. The partner of legendary Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo shared footage of the strange move on social media. On her TikTok account, she posted a clip of a hairdresser cutting her hair off with scissors as she looked out towards the sea. Georgina, 30, was wearing a grey top and pink Pla...Full Story »

Raheem Sterling could be leaving Chelsea after he released a statement questioning his shock absence from the Blues team. At least he'll have partner Paige Milian by his side – but who is the little-known WAG? Raheem Sterling could be facing a move away from Chelsea after the England star was left out of the Blues' first Premier League game of the season. But while the 29-year-old's fu...Full Story »

Barcelona have reportedly made a decision on Ilkay Gundogan's future which paves the way for a sensational Manchester City return. Gundogan eyeing a Man City return Barcelona ready to offload the midfielder Pep Guardiola is willing to welcome him back WHAT HAPPENED?According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona have decided to let Gundogan leave on a free transfer, a move that could see the Ger...Full Story »

Liverpool are yet to make a signing this summer but may have already received a boost for their transfer plans of the future. Anthony Gordon on England duty. (Image: Getty.) Liverpool, who are yet to make a signing this summer, may already be looking ahead to future transfer plans and have been given a subtle boost in their hopes of landing Newcastle's Anthony Gordon. The Reds' attempt to secu...Full Story »

ARSENAL have verbally agreed personal terms with their Aaron Ramsdale replacement, according to reports. The Gunners have been fielding offers for the England international goalkeeper, with Wolves understood to be the main party interested before the transfer deadline. Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Joan Garcia Credit: Getty Wolves have already submitted a loan offer to take Ramsdale...Full Story »

Van den Berg set to depart Liverpool in £20m deal Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg is reportedly set to depart Anfield in a £20 million ($26m) deal with Brentford among the suitors. Mamardashvili close to agreeing Liverpool transfer Liverpool are close to sealing their first transfer of the summer with goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili set to arrive from Valencia. Guti claims R...Full Story »

Eastleigh maintained their 100 per cent start to the season to sit two points clear at the top of the Vanarama National League following a 2-1 victory over Solihull at the Silverlake Stadium.It took three minutes for the home side to open the scoring, forcing an error which allowed Paul McCallum to put the ball on a plate for Jake Taylor to turn home.Eastleigh doubled their advantage in the 10th...Full Story »

Kyrell Lisbie scored twice as Braintree came from behind to earn their first win of the season with a 2-1 victory over Aldershot.The Shots went in front on the stroke of half-time after Theo Widdrington picked out Ryan Jones and he finished into the bottom-right corner.Aldershot came close to doubling their lead with 20 minutes to play when Kai Corbett fired goalwards but debutant Lucas Covolan ...Full Story »

Manny Monthe scored a superb second-half equaliser as Oldham hit back to salvage a 1-1 draw against AFC Fylde in the Vanarama National League.Cameroonian defender Monthe curled into the bottom corner from distance with an hour played at Boundary Park to claim his first goal for the club.Micky Mellon’s Latics were forced to come from behind after a fine 36th-minute strike from Fylde’s...Full Story »

Gateshead maintained their unbeaten start to the Vanarama National League season despite being forced to share the spoils in a 1-1 draw with Halifax at The Shay.After a goalless first half, it did not take long for Gateshead to open the scoring when Owen Oseni broke the deadlock inside 60 seconds of the restart.Gateshead’s lead only lasted two minutes as Halifax pulled level – Angelo...Full Story »

Maidenhead slipped to a third successive Vanarama National League defeat as they went down 1-0 at home to Altrincham.Robins defender James Jones claimed the only goal of the game at York Road, heading home Elliot Osborne’s cross nine minutes before the break.Maidenhead came into the game on the back of defeats to Eastleigh and Solihull Moors.Oxford loanee Joshua Johnson threatened a second...Full Story »

Sutton continued their fine start to the National League season following relegation as Charlie Waller’s early strike helped them to a 1-0 win at Wealdstone.Waller pounced on a loose ball inside the box to send a looping finish into the net after only 11 minutes, an excellent finish as the visitors won for the second time in three games since dropping out of League Two.For Wealdstone it wa...Full Story »

Harry Cardwell and Gus Scott-Morriss were on target as Southend recorded their first win of the Vanarama National League season by beating Boston 2-0.Striker Cardwell slotted the hosts, who drew their opening two fixtures, ahead inside two minutes at Roots Hall.Boston have endured a difficult start since promotion and travelled south following heavy home defeats to Rochdale and Forest Green.The ...Full Story »

Zak Brunt scored a late winner to snatch Barnet a 1-0 victory over 10-man Forest Green.Nothing could separate the sides in the first half but the Bees came closest on the half-hour mark as Idris Kanu raced into the box but smashed his shot high and wide.Rovers came close to breaking the deadlock just before the hour but Christian Doidge’s effort rolled the wrong side of the post.The visito...Full Story »

Joe Grey struck a late winner as Hartlepool maintained their unbeaten start to the Vanarama National League season with a 1-0 success at Tamworth.Pools forward Grey pounced with only eight minutes remaining at the Lamb Ground, latching on to Nathan Sheron’s pass to beat home goalkeeper Jas Singh.Tamworth twice hit the woodwork following a set-piece in added time as their winless start stre...Full Story »

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IT’LL be Pina Coladas being poured rather than champagne corks popping if Northwich Victoria take a step closer to Wembley. And 1970s pop star Rupert Homes will also be toasting their FA Cup success with his favourite tipple after sending his hometown team a special delivery. Northwich Victoria have produced a kit for the ahes Credit: Northwich Victoria/Dennis Wareing Captain Matty Clar...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest are reportedly interested in Eddie Nketiah and have made the Arsenal striker their top target. WHAT HAPPENED? Earlier this summer, Nketiah reportedly agreed personal terms with Marseille over a summer move away from Arsenal. However, the Gunners rejected two bids from the Ligue 1 side as they could not agree to a transfer fee. THE BIGGER PICTURE Arsenal have now done the ...Full Story »

The couple is still living in Saudi Arabia Vacations are over for Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese star is already back with his club, with whom he lost the Arabian Super Cup, after having played with the Portuguese national team at the Euros this summer. The star striker is gearing up for his third season with Al-Nassr. The whole family moved to Saudi Arabia to live side-by-side together. ...Full Story »

Chelsea have agreed a deal in principle to sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid, sources have told ESPN, in a move which should now see Conor Gallagher complete his transfer in the opposite direction. Talks have intensified in recent days with Atletico needing to move a player out before finalising a deal for Gallagher, who has been training away from the first-team group at the Blues' Cobham...Full Story »

Chelsea have reportedly struck a deal with Atletico Madrid to bring Joao Felix back to Stamford Bridge. The Blues are believed to be shelling out around £36million for the Portuguese international, who had a forgettable stint on loan at the club during the 2022-23 season, when he scored four goals in 20 appearances. The former Benfica forward, 24, who spent last season on loan at Barcel...Full Story »

EXCLUSIVE: A Spurs super fan has weighed in on the future of her team before the start of the new Premier League season. Britt said that she wants one iconic player to join the north London side – but it might be tricky Tottenham Hotspur's 'biggest' fan admitted that the squad need a 90s hero if they want to win the Premier League – but fears there will be no one like him. Britt, 2...Full Story »

Man Utd's new plan to sign PSG's Manuel Ugarte Manchester United have reportedly come up with a new plan as they bid to land Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain. As per The Guardian, Manchester United believe the price point for Ugarte to be too high and are willing to wait until deadline day to force PSG to reconsider their asking price. The Red Devils believe that Ugarte is no longer in...Full Story »

Steve Cooper has backed Leicester captain Jamie Vardy to continue to be the main man after he rescued a point from their Premier League opener at home to Tottenham.Vardy had been expected to sit out the Monday night clash after he missed a large chunk of pre-season with a muscle injury.However, the Leicester forward declared himself fit over the weekend and rewarded new boss Cooper with a poache...Full Story »

Jamie Vardy rolled back the years to terrorise Tottenham again and earn Leicester a 1-1 draw in their Premier League opener.Spurs were ahead at half-time thanks to Pedro Porro’s 29th-minute header after a one-sided first 45 at King Power Stadium.It was a different story after the break though with veteran Vardy able to punish slack away marking in the 57th-minute to earn Steve Cooper a poi...Full Story »

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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has hinted he wants to see Carney Chukwuemeka to leave. The midfielder has been linked with a Blues exit and failed to make the squad for Sunday's home defeat to Manchester City. Maresca said: "I think every case is different. "Carney is a very good player. The problem is, because of some injuries in the past, I think the best for him is to play 30 or 35 games in a...Full Story »

Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold evaded questions from journalists about his future following the Reds 2-0 Premier League win over Ipswich Town at Portman Road Liverpool ace Trent Alexander-Arnold dodged questions from journalists about his future following the win over Ipswich Town. In what was the first competitive game of the Arne Slot era, Liverpool found themselves tested by the ne...Full Story »

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has fuelled speculation Raheem Sterling could leave after dropping the winger from his squad to face Manchester City. WHAT HAPPENED? Sterling's future at Chelsea has been plunged into fresh doubt after new boss Enzo Maresca dropped the winger from his squad to face Manchester City. The move was met with a swift reponse from Sterling's camp. His representatives is...Full Story »

The social media babe dubbed the 'World's Sexiest Volleyball Star' posed in a sports bra and tracksuit bottoms during a workout. Kayla Simmons wowed fans during a workoutThe beauty has an army of social media followersShe regularly flaunts her figure in snaps And in another post, she revealed to a fan that she was going under the knife this year. A fan commented on a clip of Kayla in a bikini...Full Story »

Liverpool youngster Bobby Clark set to join Salzburg Liverpool youngster Bobby Clark is reportedly getting closer to leaving Anfield as he is expected to sign with Red Bull Salzburg. According to the Liverpool Echo, he has personal agreements with the Austrian team and will join for a £10 million transfer fee, pending a physical. Newcastle preparing bid for Barcelona's Ferran Torres Ac...Full Story »

But now he's got a top-level mop - thanks to a new mane! Adrian Mutu posted this double image to show how his hair has changedMutu quit his last job as boss of Romanian top-flight club Cluj in April Former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu, 45, has proudly unveiled the results of a hair transplant. The 77-cap Romanian stood out for his shaved head during a controversial spell in the Premier League....Full Story »

Once again, club bosses have spent large pots of cash to lure top players to their teams. And new signings mean a whole set of new Wags – and they are as glamorous as ever. Emma Pietras reveals the latest wives and girlfriends . . .  AnneKee Molenaar Annekee Molenaar is a Dutch model IT'S a case of AnneKee in the UK as the Dutch model relocates to Britain with her husband Matthijs de ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola said it is a “privilege” to manage Manchester City after Erling Haaland scored his 91st goal for the Premier League champions to kick off their pursuit of a fifth consecutive title with a 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.The visitors dispatched their hosts with relative comfort as new Blues head coach Enzo Maresca saw his team struggle to create chances in his fi...Full Story »

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers stressed the value of Daizen Maeda’s versatility after the Japan international struck twice against Hibernian as a stand-in centre-forward.With new signing Adam Idah still short of match fitness, Maeda started in place of the injured Kyogo Furuhashi and netted twice in the first 15 minutes as Celtic beat Hibs 3-1 to set up a Premier Sports Cup quarter-final a...Full Story »

Manchester City began their pursuit of a fifth consecutive Premier League title with a comfortable 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge to ruin Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca’s first game in charge.Erling Haaland scored for the third season in a row on the opening weekend to hand the champions the lead in the first half, finishing smartly after a clever touch from Bernardo Silva to create the chanc...Full Story »

Stuart Kettlewell has urged his Motherwell players to embark on a special Premier Sports Cup run after beating 10-man Kilmarnock 1-0 to move into the quarter-finals.Moses Ebiye scored an extra-time winner with a brilliant header for Well, who dominated after Stuart Findlay was dismissed for the visitors in the 50th minute.Motherwell were rewarded with a kind last-eight draw against Dundee United...Full Story »

Ian Evatt felt Bolton deserved more from their goalless draw with League One rivals Wrexham in front of the club’s biggest post Premier League crowd of 25,957.The frustrated Trotters boss also believed his team were denied a “stonewall” stoppage-time penalty for a shirt pull on skipper Ricardo Santos.Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo denied striker Dion Charles a potential seco...Full Story »

Ivan Toney wanted to play for Brentford against Crystal Palace but was left out ahead of a potential big-money move away.The England striker looks to have played his last game for the Bees, with boss Thomas Frank revealing his absence was due to “transfer interest”.Toney has been heavily linked with a lucrative move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli and the Bees, keen to pocket a potenti...Full Story »

Notts County head coach Stuart Maynard could not hide his frustration after the Magpies had to battle to secure a 2-2 draw with Fleetwood despite dominating the League Two game at Meadow Lane.County had by far the better of the game but found themselves two goals down just a minute into the second half after Ryan Graydon and Brendan Wiredu were on target for the Cod Army.But the hosts did not le...Full Story »

Moses Ebiye was the hero for Motherwell as they required extra-time against 10-man Kilamrnock to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Premier Sports Cup.It was far from a classic at Fir Park but Motherwell fully deserved their win as they showed more intent even before Stuart Findlay was dismissed for the visitors in the 50th minute and substitute Ebiye decided the encounter with a rare...Full Story »

Bolton and Wrexham played out a goalless draw in League One in their first meeting since 1988.In front of Wanderers’ biggest post Premier League crowd of 25,957, Nathan Baxter and Arthur Okonkwo made crucial saves to protect their respective teams’ unbeaten start to their league campaigns.Okonkwo denied Aaron Collins after 13 minutes and turned away Dion Charles’ effort two min...Full Story »

Stand-in striker Daizen Maeda scored an early double as Celtic moved into the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 victory over Hibernian.Mykola Kuharevich pulled a goal back for Hibs before half-time, but the visitors paid the price for a poor attempt to play the ball out from the back as Nicolas Kuhn restored Celtic’s two-goal lead.Maeda started up front after Japan team-mate Kyo...Full Story »

Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin admitted he would have been “lambasted” if his team selection had backfired against St Mirren.The Terrors edged through to the quarter-finals of the Premier Sports Cup as a solitary Ross Graham goal secured a 1-0 win.Kevin Holt also played a key role, with the central defender employed in midfield, and Goodwin confessed he was relieved that the move pai...Full Story »

Dundee United edged into the quarter-finals of the Premier Sports Cup after a narrow 1-0 win over St Mirren at Tannadice.A first-half goal from defender Ross Graham was all that separated the sides although the woodwork twice came to the Buddies’ rescue.The visitors had the first opportunity of the game in the second minute with Alex Iacovitti hitting a shot that home goalkeeper Jack Walto...Full Story »

Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa once again stepped up in the absence of Ivan Toney as they fired Brentford to a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.Toney was missing from the Bees squad, with head coach Thomas Frank admitting he had been left out amid “transfer interest”.But just as they had throughout much of the forward’s eight-month ban for breaching betting rules last season, Mbeumo a...Full Story »

Regis Le Bris hailed striker Eliezer Mayenda after the teenager bagged his first Sunderland goals in an emphatic 4-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday at the Stadium of Light.Mayenda joined Sunderland from Sochaux last summer but struggled to make an impact in his first season on Wearside and was sent on loan to Hibernian in February.The Black Cats are pushing to sign at least one striker before the ...Full Story »

Jodi Jones’ stoppage-time penalty earned Notts County a deserved 2-2 draw with Fleetwood at Meadow Lane.Ryan Graydon had put the visitors ahead in the first half before Brendan Wiredu doubled the advantage shortly after the break.But the hosts rallied and got themselves back into the game through Alassana Jatta before Jones converted from the spot six minutes into time added on.Jones came ...Full Story »

Regis Le Bris enjoyed a dream first home game in charge of Sunderland as the Black Cats thumped Sheffield Wednesday 4-0 at the Stadium of Light.The Owls were comfortable winners when they secured safety at Sunderland on the final day of last season but Danny Rohl’s side, who kicked off this campaign with a 4-0 win over Plymouth, were stunned on Wearside on Sunday.Dennis Cirkin set Sunderla...Full Story »