David Beckham’s former team-mate becomes referee and one of first ex-players to make the jump
Posted Tuesday, November 05, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
CHRIS BIRCHALL's football career took him from Port Vale to Los Angeles - and now he's eyeing up the Premier League.
The former LA Galaxy midfielder has retrained as a referee since hanging up his boots in 2016.
Chris Birchall (right) could finally be ready to achieve his Premier League dream
The former LA Galaxy midfielder has retrained as a referee
Birchall played alongside David Beckham i...Full Story »
'Diego Maradona funded my nude photoshoot when I was 18 – now I'm a Playboy model'
Posted Tuesday, November 05, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk
A blonde bombshell got her big break as a glamour model thanks to the patronage of the one and only Diego Maradona.
The Argentina icon changed the course of football history with his achievements for club and country - lifting two Serie A titles with Napoli and the World Cup with La Albiceleste. While it's not quite as seismic as his on-field exploits , he also set Antonela Avellaneda on a diff...Full Story »
Xabi Alonso speaks out on Liverpool job links ahead of Anfield Champions League return
Posted Tuesday, November 05, 2024 by Express.co.uk
Xabi Alonso had been linked with the Liverpool job after Jurgen Klopp announced his decision to step down as manager.
Xabi Alonso has revealed that he never seriously considered taking over the Liverpool job after Jurgen Klopp announced his departure earlier this year. He also believes that his Bayer Leverkusen team will be facing the best team in Europe when they clash with the Reds in the C...Full Story »
ED ACHE Arsenal chief Edu is LEAVING after crisis talks with club hierarchy in major blow to Mikel Arteta
Posted Tuesday, November 05, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
The highly-rated sporting director has helped transform the Gunners from has-beens into title contenders.
Mikel Arteta has been dealt a blow with Edu Gaspar set to quit Arsenal Credit: PA
But Edu's time at the Emirates has come to an end.
He has been in talks with the club's hierarchy after a reshuffle of key positions.
And although his reasons remain unclear, Edu has decided to walk away fr...Full Story »
Liverpool face competition for Omar Marmoush as Bayern Munich set sights on Eintracht Frankfurt star - with Vincent Kompany keen on forward
Posted Tuesday, November 05, 2024 by Goal.com
Liverpool will face competition from Bayern Munich in the race to sign forward Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt.
Marmoush drawing interest from Europe's elite
Continuing impressive form for Frankfurt
Bayern set to enter race for Egyptian forward
WHAT HAPPENED?Marmoush is making a name for himself in the Bundesliga and Germany's biggest club are circling following his impressive for...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Enzo Fernandez targeted by Barcelona and Inter as Chelsea midfielder is dropped by Enzo Maresca
Posted Tuesday, November 05, 2024 by Goal.com
Barca & Inter eye Chelsea star Fernandez
Enzo Fernandez's future at Chelsea has been called into question after he was dropped by Enzo Maresca.
According to The Sun, the Argentine midfielder could be offered a route out of London as Barcelona and Inter are keeping a close eye on his situation with a view to snapping him up.
Marseille director laughs off Pogba links
Marseille sporting d...Full Story »
Marco Silva says Harry Wilson deserved ‘great night’ after Fulham beat Brentford
Posted Tuesday, November 05, 2024 by PA
Marco Silva said Harry Wilson deserved his second half added-time brace after he came off the bench to help Fulham to come from behind and snatch a 2-1 victory over Brentford in the Premier League.A stunning goal from Vitaly Janelt looked set to give Thomas Frank’s side the points against their west London opponents at Craven Cottage.However, Wilson – who has not made a league start ...Full Story »
He was magnificent – Lincoln boss Michael Skubala delighted with Jack Moylan
Posted Tuesday, November 05, 2024 by PA
Lincoln manager Michael Skubala praised midfielder Jack Moylan as they avoided a banana skin at Chesham with a 4-0 win.The 23-year-old opened the scoring with an excellent strike to help set up a second-round clash at Crawley.Further goals from Jovon Makama, Conor McGrandles and an own goal from Callum Adebiyi sent the Sky Bet League One side through.However, it was the contribution of Moylan, w...Full Story »
Supersub Harry Wilson stings Bees with added-time double for Fulham
Posted Tuesday, November 05, 2024 by PA
Substitute Harry Wilson scored two late goals as Fulham came from behind to beat west London rivals Brentford 2-1 in a Premier League thriller.The visiting Bees initially stung their hosts through Vitaly Janelt’s goal before Wilson came off the bench to net twice in stoppage time and settle matters at Craven Cottage.The dramatic climax enabled Marco Silva’s men to end a run of three ...Full Story »
Lincoln ease past non-league Chesham to reach FA Cup second round
Posted Tuesday, November 05, 2024 by PA
Lincoln overcame a potential FA Cup banana skin at Chesham with a 4-0 victory at The Meadow.Goals by Jack Moylan, Jovon Makama, Conor McGrandles and an own goal from Callum Adebiyi set up an all-Sky Bet League One clash with Crawley in the second round.Chesham came close after 38 minutes when goalkeeper George Wickens had to claw away a looping Nathan Minhas header after a Samson Esan cross.Howe...Full Story »
DYER SITUATION ‘Attacking a girl for her looks, I don’t agree’ Dani Dyer defends Declan Rice’s partner Lauren after ‘cruel’ trolling
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
Declan Rice's girlfriend, Lauren Fryer, 25, recently became the target of nasty keyboard warriors calling for the player to leave her as he "could do better".
Dani Dyer, 28, has defended Declan Rice's long-term partner Lauren Fryer, 25, after she faced 'cruel' trolling earlier this yearShe claimed that "no one deserves to be criticised" how Lauren wasDani and her footballer man got engaged in J...Full Story »
Man Utd icon and 'Pleasure Machine' Playboy model had 'spectacular' time in hotel until 6am
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk
Dwight Yorke celebrating Man Utd's Champions League triumph with Ronny Johnsen, Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Manchester United's 1999 Treble triumph saw Dwight Yorke cement his place as a club legend.
The Trinidad & Tobago forward bagged 29 goals in 51 appearances for Sir Alex Ferguson's side, forming a deadly partnership up front with Andy Cole as United won the Premier Leagu...Full Story »
Conor McGregor's favourite sports host flaunts 36F 'trophies' and her new football team
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk
Maria Arreghini is Conor McGregor's 'favourite host'
Connor McGregor's 'favourite sports host' Maria Arreghini has flaunted her own 'trophies' while visiting Real Madrid's Bernabeu Stadium.
The Italian TV host, who has previously covered music and sport, has a massive social media following on Instagram of 701,000, where she routinely uploads snaps of herself showing off her more than ample as...Full Story »
Daily Laugh - Casemiro & Garnacho
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by 7M Sport
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Casemiro & Garnacho
Best Friend ForeverMan Utd 1-1 Chelsea
Solanke "Kon"Tottenham 4-1 Aston Villa
Amorim heading to Old Trafford but saw the performance against Chelsea.
Man City lose away at Bournemouth with 11 men vs Arsenal lose away at Bournemouth with 10 men
Arsenal fans: We have the best defense i...Full Story »
Van Nistelrooy expects to clarify Man Utd future this week
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
Van Nistelrooy has stated he wants to stay with the club as new manager Ruben Amorim arrives with his own staff.
After Sunday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea, the Dutchman said: "Over the coming days we will be in communication and I am waiting for that.
"What is more important is that we are in training tomorrow and prepare for the game on Thursday. I haven't spoken to him yet but it will happen.
...Full Story »
MO WAY BACK? Mo Salah casts fresh doubt over Liverpool future as striker, 32, posts ‘no matter what happens I will never forget’
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
The Kop talisman fired the Reds top of the table with Saturday's winner against Brighton.
Mo Salah scored the winner for Liverpool against Brighton on Saturday
But Salah, who is out of contract next summer, and can speak to foreign clubs in January, once again hinted he may quit Anfield.
The Egyptian star, 32, cryptically posted on social media: "No matter what happens, I will never forget wh...Full Story »
Chelsea and Liverpool want to sign Karim Adeyemi
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com
The 22-year-old German international has been in impressive form this season and he has five goals and five assists in eight appearances across all competitions.
Chelsea could certainly use a versatile attacker like him who is capable of operating on either flank as well as centrally. However, a report from Football Insider claims that Chelsea will only be able to sign him if they manage to se...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Amorim 'not enough' to convince Gyokeres to move
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by Goal.com
Amorim 'not enough' to convince Gyokeres to move
Viktor Gyokeres has snubbed the idea of following Ruben Amorim to Manchester United, according to Record. United's hopes if landing the Swedish hotshot had been pinned on the player's desire to work under Amorim once again but, with that not enough to convince Gyokeres to join, it appears United will have to look elsewhere for a prolific centre...Full Story »
Ruud van Nistelrooy happy to help Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy is looking forward to getting to know Ruben Amorim better and has offered to help the new head coach and Manchester United in any way he can.Having returned to the club he shone for as a player in the summer as one of Erik ten Hag’s assistants, the fan favourite is temporarily filling in as manager following his compatriot’s sacking on Monday.Van Nist...Full Story »
David Gray angry with ‘inconsistent’ calls as Hibernian draw with Dundee United
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
An exasperated David Gray lamented “inconsistent” officiating after Hibernian were not awarded a stoppage-time penalty for shirt-tugging just minutes after Dundee United salvaged a 1-1 draw from a spot-kick given for the same offence.Hibs looked to be on course to end a five-game run without a win as they led through Lewis Miller’s first-half header.But for the fifth time in ni...Full Story »
Tony Docherty reveals Mo Sylla flew back from Paris for Dundee’s comeback win
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Tony Docherty revealed Dundee midfielder Mo Sylla rushed back to Scotland from Paris on Saturday following the birth of his son Kasim so he could play against Kilmarnock.The Frenchman played the entire 90 minutes with the Dark Blues coming back from two goals down to secure a dramatic win thanks to a stoppage-time goal by Ziyad Larkeche.Dundee boss Docherty admitted he was incredibly proud of al...Full Story »
Moises Caicedo denies Ruud van Nistelrooy second win as Man Utd interim boss
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Moises Caicedo’s cracker denied Ruud van Nistelrooy a second win as interim Manchester United manager as incoming head coach Ruben Amorim watched Sunday’s hard-fought draw with Chelsea from afar.A packed Old Trafford witnessed the pick of this weekend’s Premier League fixtures at the end of a whirlwind week that saw Erik ten Hag sacked and the Sporting Lisbon boss named his suc...Full Story »
Rangers’ cup win over Motherwell should be ‘reference game’ – Philippe Clement
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Philippe Clement wants Rangers’ 2-1 Premier Sports Cup semi-final win over Motherwell at Hampden Park to be a reference point for the rest of the season.Former Light Blues midfielder Andy Halliday opened the scoring in the 24th minute but second-half strikes from striker Cyriel Dessers and attacker Nedim Bajrami set up a final meeting with Celtic on December 15.The Belgian boss came in for...Full Story »
Simon Weaver hails Harrogate for stealing spotlight from Wrexham on FA Cup stage
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Harrogate boss Simon Weaver applauded his players for performing in front of a “global audience” as they dumped Wrexham out of the FA Cup.Veteran striker Jack Muldoon’s first-half header secured a shock 1-0 success for the Sulphurites in the televised clash and, in a clear reference to the Dragons’ Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, argued his players&rsqu...Full Story »
Richie Wellens relieved after Leyton Orient squeeze past Boreham Wood in FA Cup
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Richie Wellens breathed a sigh of relief after his Leyton Orient side reached round two of the FA Cup by winning on penalties at Boreham Wood.Orient had eased into a two-goal lead after 49 minutes, Sonny Perkins and Dan Agyei the men on target, but the visitors hit back with goals by Tyrone Marsh and Charlie O’Connell making it 2-2 and taking the tie to extra time.“I’m relieved...Full Story »
Neil Harris believes Millwall should be higher in Championship table
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Neil Harris claimed Millwall should be even higher in the Sky Bet Championship after the Lions roared up to seventh by beating Burnley 1-0.Jake Cooper’s towering header secured a third straight victory for Millwall as the Clarets missed the chance to climb up to second.Just 11 days ago, Millwall had kicked off at home to Plymouth lying in 20th place. Now, after three 1-0 wins, they are on ...Full Story »
Jack Muldoon fires Harrogate past Wrexham in FA Cup
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Veteran striker Jack Muldoon secured an FA Cup shock as Harrogate defeated Hollywood-backed Wrexham 1-0 in the first round.The 35-year-old forward, who has not scored a goal in Sky Bet League Two all season, dumped out the higher-division Welsh outfit courtesy of a clinical first-half header. `During a high-octane tie, Wrexham’s front two of Ollie Palmer and Paul Mullin failed to convert a...Full Story »
Dundee complete brilliant comeback with stoppage-time winner against Kilmarnock
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Dundee secured a dramatic last-gasp victory over Kilmarnock after coming from two goals down at the Scot Foam Stadium.The Ayrshire side scored twice through Bruce Anderson and Matty Kennedy, but the Dark Blues hit back with goals from Seb Palmer-Houlden and substitute Jordan McGhee before Ziyad Larkeche netted the winner in the fourth minute of stoppage time.The result lifts the Dark Blues up to...Full Story »
Jake Cooper earns another win for Millwall as Burnley miss chance to go second
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Jake Cooper’s towering header secured a third straight win for Millwall as Burnley missed the chance to climb up to second.The Lions captain struck early in the second half to secure a 1-0 victory and end Burnley’s nine-match unbeaten run.Just 11 days ago, Millwall had kicked off at home to Plymouth lying in 20th place. Now, after three 1-0 wins, they are up to seventh.A lack of goal...Full Story »
Hibernian and David Gray suffer another setback as Dundee United force draw
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Struggling Hibernian suffered yet another late setback as a 90th-minute penalty from Sam Dalby salvaged a 1-1 draw for Dundee United at Easter Road.The Edinburgh side looked on course to end a five-game run without a win and ease the pressure on manager David Gray as they led through Lewis Miller’s first-half header.But for the fifth time in nine matches, Hibs squandered a lead in the clos...Full Story »
Leyton Orient beat Boreham Wood on penalties to reach round two of FA Cup
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Leyton Orient booked their place in round two of the FA Cup by overcoming Boreham Wood 3-1 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Meadow Park.Ethan Galbraith converted the decisive spot-kick for the visitors after Tom Whelan, Chris Bush and Junior Dixon had all failed with their attempts for the hosts.Orient, who had defender Jayden Sweeney sent off in extra time, had looked set to make comfortable pr...Full Story »
Rangers hit back to beat Motherwell and set up Old Firm Premier Sports Cup final
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Rangers came from behind to beat Motherwell 2-1 and set up an Old Firm Premier Sports Cup final but only after frustrating their fans again.The mood among Gers supporters, many of whom have turned against boss Philippe Clement, worsened markedly after former Light Blues midfielder Andy Halliday opened the scoring at Hampden Park in the 25th minute and the lacklustre Ibrox side were loudly booed ...Full Story »
Curzon Ashton player-manager Craig Mahon fumes at penalty call in Mansfield loss
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Curzon Ashton player-manager Craig Mahon claimed referee Tom Parsons “got it wrong” as Sky Bet League One Mansfield took advantage of Marcus Poscha’s 16th-minute dismissal to beat the minnows 4-0.Poscha was sent off for handling Will Evans’ shot before Lukas Akins converted the spot-kick to start the sixth-tier side’s woes.Stephen Quinn doubled the Stags’ lead...Full Story »
Ange Postecoglou hails ‘unbelievable’ Dominic Solanke after Spurs thrash Villa
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Ange Postecoglou paid tribute to “unbelievable” Tottenham forward Dominic Solanke after his classy second-half brace inspired an emphatic 4-1 victory over Aston Villa.Villa started the day with a five-point cushion over Spurs, having also beaten the north London club to a top-four spot last season, and went ahead in the 32nd minute when Morgan Rogers fired in from a corner.It halted ...Full Story »
AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson delighted with ‘incredible’ win over MK Dons
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Johnnie Jackson was delighted with the performance of AFC Wimbledon after beating MK Dons 2-0 in the FA Cup first round.Goals either side of half-time from Matty Stevens and Omar Bugiel earned their place in the second round for the visitors, who beat rivals MK Dons for the third time in a row.Jackson voiced his happiness with what he witnessed. He said: “They’re a good team and this...Full Story »
Mansfield ease past 10-man Curzon Ashton to reach FA Cup second round
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Sky Bet League One high-flyers Mansfield took advantage of Marcus Poscha’s 16th-minute dismissal to beat sixth-tier Curzon Ashton 4-0 at the Tameside Stadium.Poscha was adjudged to have handled Will Evans’ shot on the goal-line by referee Thomas Parsons, but left the pitch claiming the ball had struck his chest.Lucas Akins bagged his second goal in successive games from the penalty s...Full Story »
Dominic Solanke at double as Spurs produce brilliant second half to thrash Villa
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Dominic Solanke struck a second-half brace to outshine England team-mate Ollie Watkins and fire Tottenham to an emphatic 4-1 home victory over Aston Villa.Villa started the day with a five-point cushion over Spurs, having also beaten the north London club to a top-four spot last season, and went ahead in the 32nd minute when Morgan Rogers poked in from a corner.It halted the momentum Ange Postec...Full Story »
Chris Davies hails Birmingham professionalism after cup-tie victory at Sutton
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Birmingham boss Chris Davies was pleased with his side’s professionalism as they won 1-0 at non-league Sutton in the first round of the FA Cup.Willum Willumsson’s first-half goal separated the two sides at Gander Green Lane as the Sky Bet League One leaders progressed.“We were far superior in the game,” said Davies. “We just couldn’t get that second goal to ta...Full Story »
AFC Wimbledon continue dominance over MK Dons to reach FA Cup second round
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
AFC Wimbledon beat bitter rivals MK Dons for the third time in a row after a 2-0 win at Stadium MK in the FA Cup first round.Matty Stevens put AFC Wimbledon ahead just before half time before Omar Bugiel doubled their lead in the opening minutes of the second half.MK Dons’ misery was compounded when Connor Lemonheigh-Evans was sent off in the second half, with the visitors advancing to the...Full Story »
Willum Willumsson goal sees Birmingham ease past Sutton in FA Cup
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Sky Bet League One leaders Birmingham avoided a FA Cup upset with a 1-0 win at non-league Sutton.Willum Willumsson’s first-half goal was enough to beat the battling Vanarama National League outfit, who rarely troubled the visitors.Birmingham dominated possession for long spells, but apart from a Jay Stansfield shot that was well saved by Jack Sims, they failed to create many clear cut chan...Full Story »
Daily Laugh - Bournemouth 2-1 Man City
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by 7M Sport
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Guardiola without Rodri…
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JO ANSWER Awkward moment Damien Duff left hanging by Jose Mourinho as Chelsea icon loses £400 bet after winning Irish title
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
Former Chelsea winger Duff, 45, won back-to-back Premier League titles under Mourinho during his time at Stamford Bridge.
Damien called Jose Mourinho after Shelbourne's League of Ireland title triumphDuff joked Mourinho had called but he was actually left hanging by his old boss
Nearly two decades on and Duff claimed his first title in management in thrilling fashion on Friday night.
Shelbour...Full Story »
ED IN HANDS Chelsea fans LOVE Eden Hazard’s reaction as Blues legend is pranked by barber with Tottenham shirt
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
Blues icon Hazard, 33, spent seven hugely successful years at Stamford Bridge between 2012 and 2019.
Eden Hazard did not realise he was about to be pranked at the barbersHe reacted hilariously when he realised his apron cape had a Spurs shirt printed on it
He scored 11 goals and assisted 85 in 352 appearances for the club, winning two Premier League titles, two Europa Leagues, as well as the F...Full Story »
'It's incredibly hard being a WAG – loyal and decent footballers are hard to find'
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk
Stephanie Heaney says being a WAG is not as easy as it looks
A Playboy model and former WAG believes it is "rare" to find a footballer who can be trusted.
Stephanie Heaney was speaking about the life of a football partner after saying Kyle Walker's wife Annie Kilner is right to file for divorce. It was reported last month that Annie was preparing to fight for half of Walker's £27million f...Full Story »
Liverpool to buy new attacker from inside Premier League
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
Sky Sports says Liverpool are scouting scouting Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) and Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth).
The former has long impressed for Brentford, and has managed a total of 58 goals and 42 assists in 211 games for the Premier League club.
The 25-year-old has also been linked with rivals, such as Manchester City and Arsenal.
As for Semenyo, he has twelve goals and three assists in 57 ...Full Story »
Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham are all hot on the trail of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by liverpool-ynwa.jp
Liverpool, who were targeting Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi, lost the battle of persuasion with Real Sociedad.Nevertheless, manager Arne Slot is still looking to secure a defensive midfielder, and may be in the market for one this winter or next summer.
Liverpool list a midfielder who can handle the bottom of midfield. There has been a lot of speculation in the media, with players from ...Full Story »
THREE MOR PLEASE Sporting expect Ruben Amorim to raid his old club for Man Utd next summer with THREE stars tipped for pricey transfers
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
But the new Manchester United boss refuses to rule out a summer move for sensation Viktor Gyokeres.
Viktor Gyokeres has been linked with Man Utd but is also being monitored by Arsenal
United have only scored eight goals in nine top-flight games this season.
Ex-Coventry striker Gyokeres, 26, has already netted 18 times so far — having hit 43 last term — but the Swede's release clau...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Spurs prepare to activate purchase option for Cardoso
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by Goal.com
Spurs prepare to activate purchase option for Cardoso
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly planning to finalize a move for Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso, with the option to secure the 23-year-old United States international for a set price of €25 million. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham are inclined to bring Cardoso to the Premier League next summer, adding dept...Full Story »
Kettering boss Richard Lavery admits he ‘had a feeling’ of upset at Northampton
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Kettering boss Richard Lavery hailed a “massive achievement” from his players after they pulled off a stunning FA Cup upset at Sky Bet League One Northampton.The seventh-tier Poppies sit four divisions and 79 places below their local rivals on the footballing ladder, but there was no evidence of the gulf in a competitive encounter at Sixfields.Connor Johnson’s unfortunate own g...Full Story »
Gary O’Neil left disappointed as Wolves’ winless streak continues
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Wolves boss Gary O’Neil was disappointed his side were unable to hang on to their first win of the season after their 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace at Molineux.Both sides’ lack of confidence showed in a first period void of any sort of quality, epitomised by Trevoh Chalobah blocking team-mate Jean Philippe Mateta’s effort with the biggest chance of the half.The game burst into l...Full Story »
Brendan Rodgers delighted with Dons rout but disappointed with Celtic team leak
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was delighted with his team after a 6-0 Hampden thrashing of high-flying Aberdeen but disappointed with the person that leaked his team selection.Rodgers has been aware his starting line-ups have been appearing on social media and the issue became more obvious after he made six changes for both the midweek win over Dundee and Saturday’s Premier Sports Cup sem...Full Story »
We didn’t get what we deserved – Mark Bower says Guiseley FA Cup exit ‘gutting’
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Proud Guiseley manager Mark Bower said it was “gutting” his side did not get the FA Cup upset at Stevenage he felt they deserved.The Northern Premier League visitors were eventually beaten 5-4 on penalties after an 83rd-minute Will Longbottom equaliser had sent the game to extra time.However, Bower felt it should have been his team, and not League One Boro, who should have been celeb...Full Story »
Ryan Peters ‘incredibly proud’ of Maidenhead after FA Cup exit to Crawley
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Maidenhead assistant manager Ryan Peters was proud of his side’s efforts despite bowing out of the FA Cup following a 2-1 extra-time defeat at home to Crawley.The Magpies were on course to reach the second round for the first time since 1886 through Shawn McCoulsky but Toby Mullarkey’s strike in stoppage time forced an additional 30 minutes.Tola Showunmi’s first Crawley goal wi...Full Story »
Nile Ranger header helps Kettering stun Northampton to reach FA Cup second round
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Kettering produced an FA Cup giantkilling for the ages as they stunned local rivals Northampton 2-1 at Sixfields.The seventh-tier Poppies trailed to an unfortunate own goal at half-time, but overcame 79 places and four divisions to claim a famous victory against their county neighbours in the first round.Substitute Luca Miller scored with his first touch to level before former Newcastle striker ...Full Story »
Matt Taylor praise for Weston as Pirates taken to extra time in FA Cup win
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Bristol Rovers manager Matt Taylor praised Weston-super-Mare after the non-league side pushed the Pirates all the way before suffering a 3-1 defeat in their FA Cup first-round clash at the Memorial Stadium.The League One outfit needed extra time to get past stubborn opposition from three tiers below, as the Seagulls showed why they are flying high in the National League South and had not lost fo...Full Story »
Wolves remain winless in Premier League after draw with Crystal Palace
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Marc Guehi’s equaliser denied Wolves their first win of the Premier League season as Crystal Palace took a share of the spoils in an entertaining 2-2 draw at Molineux.After Southampton’s victory over Everton earlier in the day, the result left Wolves languishing rock-bottom in the table and are without a victory from their first 10 matches.Wolves have the league’s leakiest defe...Full Story »
Daizen Maeda hat-trick helps Celtic end Aberdeen run with semi-final mauling
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Daizen Maeda netted a hat-trick as Celtic burst Aberdeen’s bubble in emphatic fashion in the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals.Celtic scored five goals in half an hour at Hampden before Maeda rounded off a 6-0 victory late on to inflict Jimmy Thelin’s first defeat as Aberdeen boss.Aberdeen fans travelled to Glasgow filled with hope of seeing their team beat Celtic at the national stadiu...Full Story »
Nathan Jones says FA Cup ‘best in world’ after dramatic Charlton win at Southend
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Charlton boss Nathan Jones felt his side’s dramatic 4-3 win at Southend showed why the FA Cup is the best competition in the world.Gassan Ahadme’s strike in the dying seconds of extra time saw the Addicks through to the second round.Jones admitted he was relieved to avoid an upset against their National League hosts.“We should’ve gone through comfortably but as it was it ...Full Story »
Nuno Espirito Santo says third place ‘doesn’t mean anything’ for Forest
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo says his side’s lofty Premier League position means nothing at the moment.Forest soared to their highest league position in 26 years after they beat 10-man West Ham 3-0 at the City Ground.Goals from Chris Wood, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ola Aina saw off a ragged Hammers team, who had Edson Alvarez sent off, to take Forest third in the Premier League....Full Story »
Walsall boss Mat Sadler says Jamie Jellis has ‘Midas touch’ after beating Bolton
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Walsall boss Mat Sadler says Jamie Jellis has the “Midas touch” after he scored late on to secure a 2-1 FA Cup first-round win over Bolton.After falling behind to Josh Sheehan’s 55th-minute free-kick, the Saddlers hit back quickly with former Trotters defender Liam Gordon powering home an equaliser just before the hour mark.Walsall swarmed over their League One opponents in the...Full Story »
Stockport’s Dave Challinor: No one will remember this game if we get a good draw
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Stockport boss Dave Challinor was relieved as his side progressed to the second round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 victory after extra time against non-league Forest Green.A defensive error from County allowed Christian Doidge to cancel out Fraser Horsfall’s opener and force extra time in the first-round tie.But Kyle Wootton’s 97th-minute strike earned Stockport a place in the next round...Full Story »
Omer Riza thrilled with dramatic Cardiff comeback against Norwich
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Cardiff caretaker manager Omer Riza was left “ecstatic” after his side’s dramatic 2-1 home win against in-form Norwich.Borja Sainz, the division’s top scorer, hit his 11th league goal of the season to put the visitors ahead early in the second half at the Cardiff City Stadium.But Callum Robinson came off the bench grab an 89th-minute equaliser before Callum O’Dowda&...Full Story »
Grant McCann praises Doncaster’s ‘grit’ in FA Cup win at Barrow
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Doncaster boss Grant McCann was thrilled after his side’s late 1-0 win over Barrow in the FA Cup first round.Patrick Kelly, on loan from Premier League West Ham, sent the visitors through at Holker Street as he opened his account for the club with a timely 83rd-minute winner.McCann said: “I’m really pleased to get through.“I’m pleased for Patrick to get his first go...Full Story »
Micky Mellon reveals promotion goal after Oldham’s comeback cup win at Tranmere
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Micky Mellon insists Oldham’s priority is regaining their Football League status after watching them dump former club Tranmere out of the Emirates FA Cup.However, the ex-Rovers boss was jubilant about his National League side’s comeback 2-1 win over their League Two hosts, enabling the Latics to reach round two for the first time in four seasons.Connor Jennings fired Tranmere –...Full Story »
Gainsborough edge past Hednesford on penalties after wild 4-4 draw
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Eighth-tier Hednesford’s hopes of making history were snatched away by Gainsborough, who staged a dramatic comeback to win their FA Cup first-round tie 5-4 on penalties after extra time ended in a 4-4 deadlock.Hednesford were the lowest-ranked side remaining in the competition, and were looking to book their first trip to the second round in over 25 years, just a day after Steve King was s...Full Story »
John Mousinho hails Portsmouth performance but bemoans penalty decisions
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Portsmouth manager John Mousinho praised his team for delivering their best 45 minutes of the season after they drew 1-1 at Hull – but criticised the officiating.Hull were booed off by a section of their fans after bottom side Portsmouth’s much-improved second-half showing including Josh Murphy’s deflected strike to equalise.Portsmouth were denied a first-half penalty when Call...Full Story »
Karl Robinson says Salford win over Shrewsbury ‘a credit to the football club’
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Karl Robinson was delighted as Salford advanced to the FA Cup second round with a 2-1 win over Shrewsbury.Salford raced into a lead through Matthew Lund’s early goal before John Marquis pulled Shrewsbury level after 15 minutes.Lund completed his brace before half-time as Salford re-gained the lead, before George Lloyd had his second-half strike chalked off for off-side.Robinson, who rotate...Full Story »
Paul Heckingbottom fumes at ‘diabolical’ decision to award Bristol City opener
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom was left reeling at the “diabolical” decision to allow Yu Hirakawa’s controversial opener to stand in his side’s 3-1 home defeat to Bristol City.The 23-year-old Japanese forward used his hand to take the ball away from Freddie Woodman and score a sixth-minute opener for the visitors at Deepdale.Sam Greenwood’s free-kick in the 48th mi...Full Story »
‘Really chuffed’ Matt Bloomfield delighted to see Wycombe progress
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Wycombe boss Matt Bloomfield declared himself “chuffed” to progress into the second round of the FA Cup after winning 3-2 against York.Luke Leahy scored in both halves while Gideon Kodua added another as the Sky Bet League One side booked their place in Sunday’s draw.Bloomfield admitted he was relieved to have avoided a potential banana skin after the entertaining clash at Adam...Full Story »
Paris St Germain maintain unbeaten Ligue 1 run with victory over 10-man Lens
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Ousmane Dembele’s early goal helped Paris St Germain maintain their unbeaten run in Ligue 1 as they beat Lens 1-0.Despite taking the lead through Dembele just minutes into the game, PSG were left frustrated as Lens goalkeeper Brice Samba made a series of great saves throughout the match.Lens had chances of their own, but their bid for an equaliser took a blow when Abdukodir Khusanov was di...Full Story »