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BBC Sport presenter Emma Louise Jones shares new pics of daring dress as she's dubbed 'most beautiful woman in the UK'

Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

EMMA Louise Jones has been called the 'UK's most beautiful woman' after sharing new pictures of a daring dress. The glam female sport influencer is already a favourite with football fans online and boasts over 400,000 followers on Instagram. And in her latest snaps she left nothing to the imagination in the little black number. With it's plunging neckline it showed of Emma's incredible clea...Full Story »

'Be a WAG again? No way!' Dele Alli's ex Ruby Mae on why dating a footballer isn't quite all it's cracked up to be

Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

BECOMING a WAG is still an aspiration for many young women, which is why there are over 1 billion search results on Google for how to date a footballer. But someone who has "been there, done that" is Ruby Mae, and she warns those planning to bag themselves the next David Beckham that it's not always the perfect life it seems. She should know. The 29-year-old model dated former Tottenham Hots...Full Story »

Man Utd’s Jadon Sancho nets £12.2m from off-field earnings despite poor performances on pitch

Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

MANCHESTER United flop Jadon Sancho pocketed £12million from off-field earnings last season despite failing to cement his place at Old Trafford. The winger, who rejoined Borussia Dortmund on loan in January, earned £12.2million from lucrative sponsorship deals and image rights. Jadon Sancho pocketed £12million from off-field earnings last season despite failing to cement his pla...Full Story »

Bayer Leverkusen rescue 45-game unbeaten streak with 97th-minute goal in wild scenes

Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk

Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen extended their record unbeaten streak to 45 games and counting - but they did it the hard way. Xabi Alonso's side needed a 97th-minute intervention to rescue a 1-1 draw on the road to Borussia Dortmund on Sunday. But the Factory Squad were seconds from seeing their undefeated season halted before Josip Stanisic's last-ditch intervention. Bayer Leverkusen str...Full Story »

Pjanic: Allegri has lost too many players at Juventus

Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com

Former Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic says Max Allegri should be backed next season. Allegri is under pressure with Juve struggling for consistency this season. Former Juve midfielder Pjanic told Il Corriere dello Sport: “He returned to Juve, and I know this for sure, he was 99% about to join Real Madrid. For him Juve is very important. “Everything that happened at the club ...Full Story »

Forest claim VAR in Everton defeat was Luton Town fan

Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 by ESPN

Nottingham Forest slammed the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) for ignoring their concern that the Video Assistant Referee for their 2-0 defeat at Everton on Sunday was a Luton Town supporter. Forest had three potential claims for a penalty waved away by referee Anthony Taylor and the VAR, Stuart Attwell, leading the club to respond on social media after the match to vent their...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Liverpool star Luis Diaz decision on future amid Barcelona & PSG interest

Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 by Goal.com

Arsenal's Ramsdale set to leave the club in the summer Out of favour Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale could finally move out of the club in the upcoming summer transfer window as Wolves could show interest in the England international, according to The Sun. Wolves are reportedly set to part ways with Jose Sa who has attracted interest from the Saudi Pro League. With their first-choice set t...Full Story »

Arsenal among sides interested in Feyenoord hot shot as they look to add more firepower

Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com

Arsenal have reportedly made an offer for Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez as Mikel Arteta looks to add more firepower to his squad. The Gunners returned to the top of the Premier League on Saturday night following a 2-0 win over Wolves at Molineux, with Manchester City in FA Cup action this weekend. Before the victory against Wolves the Gunners had a nightmare week losing to Aston Villa, be...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag 'ready to walk out on Man Utd' as Sir Jim Ratcliffe given ultimatum

Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 by Express.co.uk

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is reportedly ready to quit the club at the end of the season if he is not given certain assurances by new minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The Brit, who is set to quickly travel to Wembley after completing the London Marathon for the Red Devils' FA Cup semi-final against Coventry on Sunday, now calls the shots at Old Trafford and continues to overhaul ...Full Story »

Barcelona slams 'embarrassing' LaLiga for no goal-line technology

Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 by ESPN

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen and manager Xavi Hernandez slammed the "embarrassing" lack of goal-line technology in Spain after Sunday's 3-2 loss to Real Madrid in El Clásico. LaLiga is one of the few top-flight leagues in Europe not to implement the technology, meaning it was left to VAR to rule that Andriy Lunin had kept out Lamine Yamal's strike from crossing the line at 1-...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag: Man Utd got away with it but Coventry scare is not ’embarrassment’

Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 by PA

Erik Ten Hag insisted he was not embarrassed but admitted Manchester United “got away with it” after edging past Championship Coventry on penalties in their FA Cup semi-final.The Premier League outfit were given an almighty scare at Wembley on Sunday as the second-tier side fought back from 3-0 down and then had a late extra-time winner disallowed for a marginal offside.A thrilling c...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp hails ‘complete’ second-half performance as Liverpool beat Fulham

Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 by PA

Jurgen Klopp lauded Liverpool’s “complete” second-half performance after they secured a 3-1 victory at Fulham to move level on points with top-of-the-table Arsenal.Liverpool regained their winning touch in the Premier League after last week’s 1-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace as they enjoyed three points with goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ryan Gravenberch and Diogo J...Full Story »

Philippe Clement says Rangers’ return to winning ways was ‘what I demanded’

Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 by PA

Philippe Clement insists Rangers reacted as he expected after getting back to winning ways with a 2-0 Scottish Cup semi-final victory over Hearts at Hampden Park.The Light Blues went into the game with just two wins in eight in all competitions and on the back of a goalless draw against Dundee on Wednesday night which followed their first ever defeat by Ross County in their cinch Premiership enc...Full Story »

David Moyes ’embarrassed’ by display of his West Ham players at Crystal Palace

Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 by PA

West Ham boss David Moyes declared he was “embarrassed to be speaking on behalf of the team” after the Hammers’ European ambitions were dealt a significant blow in their 5-2 thrashing at Crystal Palace.The visitors were already facing a 4-0 deficit 31 minutes after kick-off at Selhurst Park thanks to Michael Olise’s nodded opener and an audacious overhead Eberechi Eze eff...Full Story »

Unai Emery toasts ‘very good week’ for Aston Villa after win against Bournemouth

Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 by PA

Unai Emery hailed a “fantastic” win that capped a “very good week” after Aston Villa came from behind to secure a 3-1 home win over Bournemouth.Having gone a goal down through Dominic Solanke’s 31st-minute penalty, the hosts turned things around with Morgan Rogers equalising in first-half stoppage time and second-half efforts following from Moussa Diaby and Leon Bai...Full Story »

VAR is a Luton fan – Forest hit out at PGMOL after ‘poor decisions’ at Everton

Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 by PA

Nottingham Forest have accused VAR Stuart Attwell of being a Luton fan after feeling they were on the wrong end of “three extremely poor decisions” during Sunday’s 2-0 Premier League defeat at Everton.Forest posted on X, formerly Twitter, soon after full-time that they were considering their options, having “warned the PGMOL that the VAR is a Luton fan before the game but...Full Story »

Man Utd win FA Cup semi-final on penalties after stunning Coventry comeback

Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 by PA

Manchester United survived an almighty scare to progress to the FA Cup final on penalties after Coventry fell agonisingly short of a sensational comeback win at Wembley.Sky Blues captain Ben Sheaf sent the crucial kick over the crossbar leaving Rasmus Hojlund to win it, but the game will be remembered for three goals in the final 20 minutes by the Championship side as they recovered from 3-0 dow...Full Story »

Liverpool move level on points with top-of-the-table Arsenal after win at Fulham

Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 by PA

Liverpool moved level on points with top-of-the-table Arsenal after their 3-1 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage.Jurgen Klopp’s men bounced back from Thursday’s exit to Atalanta in the Europa League and last week’s home defeat to Crystal Palace as they continued their pursuit of Premier League glory.Liverpool in second, who sit one point above Manchester City and trail Arsen...Full Story »

Crystal Palace dent West Ham’s European hopes with five-goal thrashing

Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 by PA

Crystal Palace dealt a heavy blow to West Ham’s ambitions of playing European football next season with a 5-2 victory at Selhurst Park.Palace, who had not previously scored more than three goals in a league contest this season, led by four inside 31 minutes, opening the scoring with a Michael Olise header before Eberechi Eze made it two with a superb bicycle kick.Emerson intensified the Ir...Full Story »

Danny Rohl likes what he sees as Wednesday climb out of drop zone with away win

Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 by PA

Danny Rohl saluted Sheffield Wednesday’s ‘courageous’ performance after they beat Blackburn 3-1 to move out of the Sky Bet Championship relegation zone.An exquisite Josh Windass lob in the sixth minute put Wednesday ahead but Sammie Szmodics equalised three minutes later with a clinical finish.Wednesday took control when Marvin Johnson got on the end of an Anthony Musaba cross ...Full Story »

Champions League chasing Aston Villa bounce back to beat Bournemouth

Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 by PA

Aston Villa’s push to secure Champions League football continued as Unai Emery’s men came from behind to beat Bournemouth 3-1 at Villa Park.Having gone a goal down through Dominic Solanke’s 31st-minute penalty, Villa turned things around with Morgan Rogers equalising in first-half stoppage time, Moussa Diaby putting them ahead just before the hour mark and Leon Bailey subsequen...Full Story »

Cyriel Dessers double takes Rangers past Hearts to set up Old Firm cup final

Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 by PA

A Cyriel Dessers double took Rangers past Hearts in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup semi-final to set up an Old Firm final.The enigmatic Gers striker slid in the opener after five minutes and then sealed the victory in the 78th minute for a 2-0 win, leaving the Tynecastle club still searching for their first win over the Ibrox side at Hampden Park.For the most part, it was a far from sparkling per...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest launch bitter attack on referees chiefs over penalty claims

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Nottingham Forest have launched a bitter attack on referees chiefs after they were denied three penalties during their costly 2-0 Premier League defeat at Everton.Forest were furious not to be awarded spot-kicks by Anthony Taylor for challenges on Giovanni Reyna and Callum Hudson-Odoi by Ashley Young, who in the meantime had looked fortunate to escape a handball decision with VAR official Stuart...Full Story »

Everton ease worries with victory over relegation rivals Nottingham Forest

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Everton eased their relegation worries with 2-0 victory over fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest, who once again had reason to feel aggrieved about refereeing decisions going against them.A rare goal from Idrissa Gueye was followed by a similar long-range strike from Dwight McNeil on his 200th Premier League appearance to secure a second-successive home win – sandwiching Monday’s 6-0...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday climb out of relegation zone after victory at Blackburn

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Sheffield Wednesday climbed out of the Championship relegation zone with a vital 3-1 win at Blackburn.Roared on by a 7,321-strong away following, Danny Rohl’s men responded with a deserved victory on an edgy afternoon against fellow strugglers Rovers.Josh Windass’ spectacular early lob was cancelled out in the ninth minute by Sammie Szmodics’ well-taken finish – his 31st&...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Man City 1-0 Chelsea FA Cup

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Arsenal defeat Wolves with their first win in two weeksThey move back into first place in the Premier League.     Another trophyless season in England for Mauricio Pochettino     Wolves 0-2 Arsenal (1st)     FA Cup Semi-FinalMan City 1-0 Chelsea     Chelsea's new logo     Nothing imp...Full Story »

I'll take Kyle Walker's kids to Euros, says Lauryn Goodman raising risk of explosive Annie Kilner showdown

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

KYLE Walker's ex Lauryn Goodman is taking their two kids to the Euros — where the England ace's wife and four boys will also support him. Lauryn, 33, told a pal: "I am determined my children will get to see their daddy playing for the Three Lions this summer." The Influencer, mum to the England star's son Kairo, four, and a daughter, eight months, told pals he invited them to Germany i...Full Story »

Notorious female football fan who gets her bum out inside stadium does it again

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk

A notorious bum-flasher has struck again after replicating another rear-revealing display at one of Europe's major stadia. The Instagram sensation going by the name Coyote Cutee has cultivated a reputation for her exhibitionist matchday methods. And this time, she's taken her craft to the Air Albania Stadium in Tirana. Though she may be Italian by birth, the adult content creator doesn't scr...Full Story »

'Breathtaking' BBC Sport presenter Emma Louise Jones stuns in daring low cut dress as she hosts major awards dinner

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

EMMA LOUISE JONES presented Leeds United's Player of the Year Awards ceremony last night. The 34-year-old is a favourite among the Yorkshire club's fans, having presented on Leeds United TV. Last night she wore a glamorous black dress as she hosted Leeds' awards do. Daniel Farke's side sit third in the Championship, having lost top spot last weekend following their shock 1-0 home defeat to ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich coach Tuchel: My decision stands

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel says there'll be no reversing his resignation decision. Tuchel, who has been linked with West Ham, has led Bayern to the Champions League semifinals, but remains steadfast in his decision to leave at season's end. "I have an agreement with the club. It has been communicated and it stands," he said. On Julian Nagelsmann's new Germany deal, he also said: "I a...Full Story »

Newcastle, West Ham keen on Sarri; he wants two Lazio players signed

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com

Former Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri is being linked with a return to England. Il Messaggero says Sarri has changed agents and is eyeing a return to the Premier League. The former Chelsea manager has already rejected Nottingham Forest and is now in the sights of Newcastle and West Ham. And with initial contact already underway, Sarri wants an initial €50m to spend on two of his former La...Full Story »

Tottenham urged to sign 'next Mohamed Salah' who will 'fit in perfectly' after missing out on Liverpool ace

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by fourfourtwo.com

Tottenham Hotspur have been urged to avoid the mistake they made by not signing Mohamed Salah years before he moved to Liverpool by making a move for a Bundesliga star who will "fit prfectly" at the north London club, Spurs still need to add quality to their armoury in the final third, having not replaced Harry Kane after his move to Bayern Munich last summer. Despite their positive performa...Full Story »

Ozil offers Real Madrid advice to Guler

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com

Mesut Ozil has offered advice to Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler. Former Real and Arsenal star Ozil played with Guler at Fenerbahce. He told Marca: “He was like my little brother when we both played for Fenerbahçe. Everyone knows his talent, so I don't want to praise him too much and put more pressure on him. "His situation is not very easy to manage, especially when all the ho...Full Story »

Manchester City report: Pep Guardiola exit timeline set, with major shake-up behind the scenes at the Etihad

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by fourfourtwo.com

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola could be leaving the club in the near future, with a shake-up behind the scenes reportedly in store at the Etihad. City's hopes of repeating last season's treble triumph were ended on Wednesday night as the Sky Blues were knocked out of the Champions League on penalties by Real Madrid after a 4-4 draw on aggregate – despite dominating in the second ...Full Story »

Man United join the race to sign €60m attacker linked with Barcelona

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com

Manchester United are keen on the RB Leipzig midfielder Dani Olmo. According to a report from Mundo Deportivo via SportWitness, Manchester United have joined the race to sign the 25-year-old Spanish international. The player has been linked with clubs like Barcelona as well. Olmo has a €60 million release clause in his contract and Manchester United will have to pay up if they want to ...Full Story »

'Send him back to Chelsea' - Man Utd fans let rip as Mason Mount is sidelined by injury yet again and ruled out of FA Cup semi-final

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by Goal.com

Manchester United fans have been left frustrated after hearing that Mason Mount has been ruled out of action yet again due to injury. WHAT HAPPENED?United have been dealt a severe injury blow ahead of their crucial FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City as Mason Mount, Willy Kambwala and Sofyan Amrabat are all set to miss the clash. The club already have 10 players sidelined, including the l...Full Story »

Zidane delays Bayern Munich decision as he watches Man Utd

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com

Real Madrid great Zinedine Zidane is interested in the Manchester United job. While there's talk of an agreement being close with Bayern Munich about succeeding Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season, L'Equipe says the Frenchman is watching Erik ten Hag's situation at United. Zidane is said to be willing to wait for United's decision regarding Ten Hag's position in the hope that it will open...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Real Madrid to beat Barcelona in race to sign Bernardo Silva from Man City in £50m deal

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by Goal.com

Real Madrid leading race to sign Bernardo Silva La Liga giants Real Madrid are reportedly leading the race to sign Manchester City star Bernardo Silva in the summer, according to the Daily Star. The Portugal international has a £50million buy-out clause in his existing contract which Los Blancos are prepared to trigger. However, they will face competition from clubs like Paris Saint-Ger...Full Story »

Let’s protect the players – Mikel Arteta criticises scheduling as Arsenal go top

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta stood in unison with Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola in condemning the fixture schedule.Guardiola said it was “unacceptable” that his side had to play an FA Cup semi-final less than 72 hours after being in action in the Champions League on Wednesday night as they beat Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday tea-time.The Gunners’ plight was arguably wo...Full Story »

Arsenal return to top of Premier League with win at Wolves

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Arsenal recovered from a horror week by returning to the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win at Wolves.The Gunners’ endured potentially season-defining back-to-back defeats as they lost to Aston Villa in the league last Sunday before being knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich on Wednesday.But they returned to the summit of the Premier League thanks to goals from Leandr...Full Story »

Scheduling of Man City’s FA Cup semi-final win ‘unacceptable’ – Pep Guardiola

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Pep Guardiola admitted it was “unacceptable” that Manchester City’s 1-0 FA Cup semi-final win over Chelsea was scheduled for less than 72 hours after their Champions League defeat to Real Madrid.City recovered from their European exit on Wednesday night – when they played extra-time against Real before losing on penalties – to edge past Mauricio Pochettino’s s...Full Story »

Marti Cifuentes: I’ll sleep pretty well after QPR win but job not done yet

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Marti Cifuentes said he would sleep soundly after QPR got the vital win they needed against Preston but warned his players not to ease up.Lyndon Dykes’ first-half goal secured a 1-0 victory that takes Rangers to 50 points, six above the relegation zone with matches against Leeds and Coventry to finish the season.Their superior goal difference means their Championship survival will be all b...Full Story »

Bernardo Silva atones for midweek penalty miss as Man City reach FA Cup final

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Bernardo Silva made amends for his midweek penalty miss as holders Manchester City returned to the FA Cup final with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chelsea.Silva badly fluffed his lines as City were agonisingly knocked out of the Champions League on penalties by Real Madrid on Wednesday but he was the match winner as they bounced back at Wembley.The Portugal international turned home the only go...Full Story »

Grant McCann hails Doncaster’s ‘character and commitment’ after comeback victory

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Doncaster manager Grant McCann hailed the “commitment and desire” of his players after they came from two goals down to beat Barrow 4-2 and secure a ninth successive victory.It appeared as though Rovers’ incredible charge from relegation danger to play-off contention had ended as goals from Emile Acquah and Rory Feely gave the Cumbrians a two-goal advantage at the break.But a J...Full Story »

QPR beat Preston to all but secure safety as Lyndon Dykes ends goal drought

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

QPR beat Preston 1-0 at Loftus Road to all but secure Championship safety as Lyndon Dykes ended his goal drought with a first-half winner.Scotland striker Dykes pounced at the far post after keeper Freddie Woodman spilled Chris Willock’s cross to net his first QPR goal in 16 matches and only his fifth in the league this season.Victory took Rangers to 50 points, six clear of the relegation ...Full Story »

Graham Alexander not thinking about play-offs yet after Bradford beat Walsall

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Boss Graham Alexander batted away talk of a last-gasp League Two play-off push despite seeing 10-man Bradford come from behind to win 3-2 at Walsall.A fourth victory in five games lifted Bradford to 10th and if they win their game in hand at Barrow in midweek they have a chance of sneaking into the top seven on the final day.Those hopes looked dead in the water when Walsall stormed into a 2-0 le...Full Story »

Daniel Bachmann was ‘magnificent’ to deny Hull – Liam Rosenior

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Hull boss Liam Rosenior saw Daniel Bachmann dent the Tigers’ play-off hopes – then heaped praise on the Watford keeper after the 0-0 draw at Vicarage Road.Bachmann saved Ozan Tufan’s 11th-minute penalty to rob City of vital points in their push for the top six.Rosenior spared Tufan any criticism for the miss, insisting Bachmann deserved all the credit for keeping City at bay.Th...Full Story »

Gary Rowett felt Birmingham lacked rhythm as they drop points at Rotherham

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Birmingham interim manager Gary Rowett was left frustrated after his side were held to a 0-0 draw at Rotherham.The result edged the Blues two points clear of the Championship relegation zone but it was a missed opportunity to move closer to safety against the already-relegated Rotherham.Steve Evans was back in the home dugout following his shock midweek return following the sacking of Leam Richa...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield wants Wycombe to end season with momentum

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Matt Bloomfield hailed his Wycombe side after they made it three away wins in a row with a 3-1 victory over Carlisle.The Chairboys continued their fine week as they condemned relegated Carlisle to a 29th defeat of the season.Garath McCleary scored either side of Richard Kone’s effort as the visitors left Brunton Park with all three points. Alfie McCalmont’s first-half equaliser prove...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson savours Peterborough clean sheet in victory over Bristol Rovers

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson praised his promotion-chasing team’s defensive performance following their 2-0 victory over Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.Ferguson spoke out after a first-half volley from Joel Randall and substitute Ricky Jade-Jones’s classy stoppage-time gave the Posh a morale-boosting victory as they get ready for the play-offs.“I told the player...Full Story »

Stuart Maynard vows Notts County will build around Macaulay Langstaff

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Notts County boss Stuart Maynard is determined to keep top scorer Macaulay Langstaff after he again underlined his importance to the club.Langstaff leads the League Two scoring charts with 28 after netting the only goal in Saturday’s win over Colchester.County’s early promotion bid has long since fizzled out but Langstaff remains one of the division’s leading lights and could b...Full Story »

Dave Challinor cherishes ‘best feeling ever’ as Stockport celebrate title win

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Stockport boss Dave Challinor cherished “the best feeling ever” after his League Two champions were presented with their trophy following a 4-2 win against Accrington in their final home game.County, who sealed the title earlier this week, collected the trophy after two goals from Kyle Wootton and further strikes by Connor Lemonheigh-Evans and Antoni Sarcevic saw them chalk up an eig...Full Story »

Simon Weaver thrilled with Harrogate progress despite play-off hopes ending

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Harrogate manager Simon Weaver believes the club have made “massive strides” this season despite seeing their play-off hopes extinguished by a 5-3 home defeat by MK Dons.The Sulphurites have, nevertheless, racked up a club-record number of EFL points in a campaign since their 2020 promotion and are also guaranteed to finish in their highest position.A brace from 18-goal leading marks...Full Story »

John Mousinho admits Portsmouth celebrations took their toll against Wigan

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

John Mousinho admitted Portsmouth’s Sky Bet League One title celebrations had an impact on their 2-1 defeat to Wigan.Pompey had their return to the Championship confirmed after they beat Barnsley on Tuesday, but Luke Chambers and Josh Magennis spoilt their promotion party – which saw them lift the trophy as champions.Mousinho said: “I think Wigan deserved to win. We were awful ...Full Story »

We’ve never set up to draw – Paul Warne pleased with Derby’s mentality

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Derby boss Paul Warne hailed his side’s attacking mentality after the 1-0 victory at Cambridge secured a club-record 13th away win of the season.The Rams could have secured promotion if both Bolton and Peterborough dropped points, but all three League One automatic-promotion chasers won to take the race for second down to the final day.Cambridge gave as good as they got after half-time but...Full Story »

Falkirk extend unbeaten league run to 34 games despite early red in Kelty draw

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

League One champions Falkirk extended their unbeaten run to 34 league games despite going down to 10 men early on in their 2-2 draw with Kelty Hearts.Kalvin Miller opened the scoring inside eight minutes for the hosts at the Falkirk Stadium but they then lost Coll Donaldson to a red card in the 17th minute for a high challenge.The visitors got a lucky break when Leon McCann turned the ball into ...Full Story »

It’s up to us now – Michael Skubala knows Lincoln control their play-off destiny

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Michael Skubala hailed the character of his Lincoln side after they came from behind to win 2-1 at Cheltenham and move into the League One play-off places with one game left.Relegation battlers Cheltenham led through Liam Sercombe’s early penalty, but Joe Taylor levelled before half-time and Freddie Draper won it seven minutes after the break.The Imps’ top six destiny is in their own...Full Story »

Charlie Adam eyes instant return to League One after Fleetwood’s relegation

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Fleetwood manager Charlie Adam has already targeted an instant return to League One after their relegation was confirmed despite a 1-0 win at Leyton Orient.Town’s 10 year tenure in the third tier came to an end despite Xavier Simons scoring three minutes into added time to settle the match and give the 133 traveling fans some small consolation on their return to the north-west.Adam became ...Full Story »

Jim Goodwin praises partying Dundee United players after promotion secured

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Jim Goodwin praised his partying Dundee United players for handling the pressure and expectation of being cinch Championship title favourites as they celebrated their return to the Premiership at the first time of asking.Almost 10,000 Tangerines supporters rolled up at Tannadice to see homegrown striker Chris Mochrie net in the 78th minute and secure a 1-0 win over 10-man Ayr, a result that spar...Full Story »

Huddersfield boss Andre Breitenreiter refusing to give up fight for survival

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Huddersfield manager Andre Breitenreiter insists his side have to continue believing they can beat the drop from the Championship, despite a 4-0 defeat at home to Swansea leaving them two points from safety with just two matches left to play.Second-half goals from Jamal Lowe, Ronald, Jerry Yates and Liam Walsh condemned the Terriers to a fifth loss in their last 10 outings – a run which in...Full Story »

Nigel Clough urges Mansfield to end season with win and claim top-two finish

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough challenged his promoted side to end the season on a high and finish second.The Stags came from behind to beat Gillingham 2-1 in their final home game and now head for Barrow in second spot for next Saturday’s season finale.“We have only lost two or three games at home this season and the Crawley defeat stands out,” said Clough.“But the whole ca...Full Story »

Scott Lindsey bemoans missed chances and defensive ‘calamity’ in Crawley draw

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Crawley boss Scott Lindsey rued missed opportunities and also branded his team’s defending a “calamity” after they were held to a 2-2 draw at relegation-threatened Sutton.Liam Kelly fired the play-off chasing visitors ahead three minutes before the break, but the hosts hit back with second-half goals from top scorer Charlie Lakin and Olly Sanderson as they chased a vital win in...Full Story »

Russell Martin rues missed chances as Cardiff dent Southampton promotion hopes

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Cardiff’s second smash and grab raid at home against a top four team in the Championship in the space of six weeks sent Southampton’s hopes of automatic promotion into a tailspin.It was a goal from Callum O’Dowda in the 100th minute that sank Ipswich Town 2-1 on March 9 and a first league goal for teenager Cian Ashford in the 96th minute of his first full appearance sent Saints...Full Story »

Rob Edwards confident Luton can still stay up despite Brentford battering

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Rob Edwards backed Luton to respond after their Premier League survival hopes were dealt a devastating blow following a painful 5-1 home loss to Brentford.The 18th-placed Hatters knew victory would take them out of the relegation zone, but they were undone at Kenilworth Road by a slick attacking display from a Bees side without Ivan Toney due to his ongoing hip issue.Thomas Frank watched Brentfo...Full Story »

Steve Cotterill hails relegated Forest Green for playing with pride in comeback

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Forest Green boss Steve Cotterill hailed his already-relegated side for playing with pride and passion as they beat Morecambe 2-1 in League Two at the Mazuma Stadium.First-half goals from Charlie McCann and Kyle McAllister gave the visitors three three points as they came from behind after Charlie Brown’s 30th-minute opener, but Cotterill thought they should have won by a greater margin.He...Full Story »

Chris Wilder accepts imminent relegation as Sheffield United fall to Burnley

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder admitted his side’s Premier League season was over after a 4-1 home defeat to relegation rivals Burnley.Burnley struck twice in the space of two minutes just before the interval through Jacob Bruun Larsen and Lorenz Assignon to snatch control after being second best for most of the first half.The Blades threatened a comeback when Gus Hamer reduced the def...Full Story »

Martin Paterson: Burton’s win over Reading was nerve-racking

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Martin Paterson felt the nerves during the end of Burton’s 3-2 win over Reading which kept their League One survival hopes alive.Mason Bennett and Mustapha Carayol put Albion 2-0 ahead inside 11 minutes before Lewis Wing halved the deficit for Reading.Bobby Kamwa ensured Burton entered half-time 3-1 up, with Sam Smith’s penalty on the hour mark setting up a nervy finish that the host...Full Story »

Neil Harris praises Millwall squad as Sunderland win secures Championship spot

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Neil Harris paid tribute to the squad he inherited for ensuring Millwall will be playing Sky Bet Championship football again next season.The Lions guaranteed their place in the second tier courtesy of a third straight win delivered by Duncan Watmore’s 71st-minute strike against former club Sunderland.The forward pounced at the near post to turn in Brooke Norton-Cuffy’s delivery and t...Full Story »

Paul Hurst admits securing safety for Shrewsbury is a relief

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Shrewsbury head coach Paul Hurst admitted the over-riding emotion after securing League One safety with a 1-1 draw at Charlton was “relief”.The Shrews ensured they will have a 10th successive campaign in England’s third tier.The Shropshire club reappointed Hurst as head coach in January after predecessor Matt Taylor had suffered seven losses in eight matches.Daniel Udoh’s...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson upbeat despite missing out on play-offs

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson was keen to focus on the positives despite seeing his side miss out on the League Two play-off places following a 3-2 defeat to Tranmere at Prenton Park.Harvey Saunders put Rovers ahead in the 35th minute, racing clear and slotting the ball past Nik Tzanev after the Dons failed to clear the danger.Rovers doubled their lead just before the break when Rob Apter n...Full Story »

Neil Critchley saluted Blackpool as their play-off bid stays alive

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Neil Critchley hailed a brave Blackpool performance as the Seasiders beat promotion rivals Barnsley 3-2 to boost their League One play-off chances.Goals from Sonny Carey, James Husband and Hayden Coulson put the hosts 3-0 up but John McAtee pulled one back for Barnsley, before Adam Phillips’ late strike set up a nervy finish.Blackpool need to win their final game of the season away to Read...Full Story »

David Wagner happy with point to keep Norwich on track for play-off place

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Norwich head coach David Wagner was happy to take a point after seeing his play-off chasing side held to a 1-1 draw by Bristol City at Carrow Road.The Canaries went into the match with eight successive home victories behind them but failed to hit the heights of recent months against in-form opposition and had to come from behind to secure a hard-fought draw.The draw took Norwich level with fifth...Full Story »

Salford stop the rot but Karl Robinson admits: ‘We’re not the finished article’

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Salford head coach Karl Robinson was delighted to end a four-game losing run with a last-gasp 1-0 win at Newport but knows the club’s owners will demand more next season.Robinson’s men are 20th in League Two after Matt Smith came off the bench to hit a 92nd-minute winner at Rodney Parade and condemn the hosts to a seventh straight defeat.Smith slammed in the rebound after fellow subs...Full Story »

David Artell won’t be celebrating Grimsby survival after beating Swindon

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Manager David Artell professed Grimsby will not celebrate survival in League Two after beating Swindon 2-0 at Blundell Park to secure their fate for next term.Cheltenham loanee Liam Smith and forward Donovan Wilson scored the goals in the final quarter of the game to secure the win for the Mariners, who toiled for an opening goal for 75 minutes before the two late strikes came.Closest rivals Sut...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher will not rest until Stoke are mathematically safe

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Steven Schumacher claimed “it’s not done yet” despite a 3-0 victory against his former club Plymouth all-but securing Stoke’s Sky Bet Championship status.The Potters boss enjoyed the bragging rights as goals from Dutch trio Ki-Jana Hoever, Million Manhoef and Wouter Burger secured a win which saw his side move up to 17th in the table – six points clear of the drop z...Full Story »

Chris Mochrie effort enough as Dundee United celebrate return to Premiership

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Dundee United celebrated their return to the cinch Premiership at the first time of asking after substitute Chris Mochrie’s 78th-minute goal broke the resistance of 10-man Ayr to secure a 1-0 victory and spark a Tannadice title party.A crowd of almost 10,000 home supporters looked like they might end up frustrated as Scott Brown’s stubborn side kept them at bay, but the dismissal of ...Full Story »

In-form Doncaster come from behind to beat play-off rivals Barrow

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Doncaster roared back from two goals down to beat play-off rivals Barrow 4-2 and secure a ninth successive win.It appeared as though Rovers’ incredible charge from relegation danger to play-off contention had ended as goals from Emile Acquah and Rory Feely gave Barrow a two-goal advantage at the break.But a Joe Ironside penalty reduced the deficit and set up a grandstand finish, with Hakee...Full Story »

Gillingham see play-off hopes ended with defeat to Mansfield

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Two goals in three second-half minutes saw promoted Mansfield end visiting Gillingham’s outside hopes of making the play-offs with a 2-1 comeback victory.Timothee Dieng almost gave the Gills a dream start but headed over the angle inside the first 30 seconds from Remeao Hutton’s far post cross.However, Dieng did find the net after 19 minutes. Jonny Williams’ pass sent him to th...Full Story »

Joel Randall and Ricky Jade-Jones fire Peterborough to victory at Bristol Rovers

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Goals from Joel Randall and substitute Ricky Jade-Jones secured promotion-chasing Peterborough a comfortable 2-0 victory over Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.Former Rovers striker Jonson Clarke-Harris was handed a chance to show his old club what they are missing as Peterborough dominated but ended up being upstaged by his colleagues.Midfielder Randall put Darren Ferguson’s side in ...Full Story »

Tranmere end AFC Wimbledon’s play-off hopes with narrow win

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

AFC Wimbledon’s slim hopes of claiming a League Two play-off spot came to an end with a 3-2 defeat to Tranmere at Prenton Park.The first genuine chance of the match came for the home side in the 25th minute when Harvey Saunders’ effort from six yards was pushed wide by Dons goalkeeper Nik Tzanev.But Saunders made amends in the 35th minute as he took full advantage of a defensive laps...Full Story »

Bradford keep play-off bid alive with Walsall’s hit following comeback win

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Andy Cook returned to haunt his old club as Bradford kept alive their League Two play-off hopes and dented Walsall’s with a 3-2 win at the Bescot Stadium.Walsall led through Ryan Stirk and Mo Faal before Cook pulled one back and set up two for Jamie Walker, who was later sent off.The Saddlers went in front after seven minutes as Isaac Hutchinson put Stirk clear to slot home from 12 yards.F...Full Story »

Arbroath suffer another defeat as Morton secure victory

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Two goals in as many second-half minutes were enough to secure Morton a 2-1 Scottish Championship victory at already-relegated Arbroath.Zak Delaney had the ball in the net for the hosts in the 11th minute at Gayfield, but his potential opener was chalked off for offside and it remained goalless at the break.Robbie Crawford broke the deadlock with a lovely curled finish after 56 minutes, and the ...Full Story »

Sutton’s survival hopes dented by last-gasp Crawley equaliser

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Sutton’s League Two survival hopes were left hanging by a thread after being denied a priceless win by a last-gasp Crawley equaliser at Gander Green Lane.United had looked on course for victory after goals from Olly Sanderson and Charlie Lakin saw them leading 2-1 heading into stoppage time.However, Klaidi Lolos struck to salvage a 2-2 draw for Crawley, whose play-off hopes are also in the...Full Story »

Celtic hero Joe Hart earns the praise of Brendan Rodgers

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praised Joe Hart’s mentality after his goalkeeper sealed a Scottish Gas Scottish Cup final place despite missing a penalty.The Hampden crowd thought they had seen it all following a dramatic 3-3 draw between Celtic and Aberdeen, until Hart stepped up to take his side’s fifth penalty of the shoot-out at 4-3 up.The former England goalkeeper, who celebrate...Full Story »

Kyle Wootton nets brace as champions Stockport claim eighth successive win

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA

Kyle Wootton’s double helped Stockport get their championship party up and running with a 4-2 home win against Accrington.County, who wrapped up the League Two title in midweek with victory at Notts County, recorded their eighth straight win with Connor Lemonheigh-Evans and Antoni Sarcevic also netting.Wootton struck County’s first goal after an opening nine minutes of total dominanc...Full Story »

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