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Why 'rock bottom' Roma sacked Jose Mourinho amid awful run of Serie A form

Posted Wednesday, January 17, 2024 by Goal.com

The Portuguese was adored by fans after leading the club to a European trophy - but this season's results and performances were dire Jose Mourinho was booed before kick-off at San Siro on Sunday night - which was utterly unsurprising. After all, his Roma side were playing AC Milan at the Giuseppe Meazza - not Mourinho's beloved Inter, with whom the Portuguese shares an unbreakable bond forged...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Real Madrid willing to sell Vinicius Jr to Man Utd to fund Kylian Mbappe transfer

Posted Wednesday, January 17, 2024 by Goal.com

Man Utd ready to pay £130m for Vinicius Jr Manchester United are reportedly ready to pay £130m to sign Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. next summer, according to the Metro. Los Blancos could consider selling their star winger, who recently scored a hat-trick in the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona, as they are looking to fund a deal for Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe....Full Story »

Tony Mowbray praises Birmingham substitutes after FA Cup win over Hull

Posted Wednesday, January 17, 2024 by PA

Birmingham manager Tony Mowbray said his substitutions changed the game after his side’s late FA Cup replay 2-1 win over Hull.Mowbray made five changes just after the hour-mark and the substitutes made an immediate impact.Jay Stansfield equalised in the 66th minute after Jason Lokilo had opened the scoring with his first Hull goal after 12 minutes.Another of Mowbray’s substitutes, Ko...Full Story »

Ridiculous to say FA Cup is best in world – David Moyes unhappy at VAR approach

Posted Wednesday, January 17, 2024 by PA

David Moyes dismissed the idea of the FA Cup being the best cup competition in the world as “quite ridiculous” following West Ham’s exit at Bristol City.The Hammers lost their third-round replay 1-0 after Said Benrahma was sent off for reacting foolishly to Joe Williams’ 51st-minute challenge.VAR was not in operation at Ashton Gate even though it had been used in the orig...Full Story »

Newport earn ‘dream’ tie for Manchester United fan Graham Coughlan

Posted Wednesday, January 17, 2024 by PA

Graham Coughlan was delighted after his Newport side secured a money-spinning FA Cup fourth-round tie with boyhood club Manchester United thanks to a 3-1 replay win at Eastleigh.After drawing 1-1 at Rodney Parade last time around, both clubs knew the prize on offer at the Silverlake Stadium.Top scorer Paul McCallum pulled the fifth-tier Spitfires level after Aaron Wildig’s early opener.But...Full Story »

Neill Collins says character was key to Barnsley beating Carlisle

Posted Wednesday, January 17, 2024 by PA

Neill Collins praised the character of his Barnsley side as they came from behind to beat Carlisle 2-1.Luke Armstrong put the visitors ahead after a strong start, before Devante Cole levelled and Herbie Kane grabbed the winner with a spot-kick.Collins said: “I didn’t expect that level of performance. I don’t know the exact reasons for it, other than we’ve just had too man...Full Story »

Wolves set up FA Cup derby but Gary O’Neil focused on Brighton

Posted Wednesday, January 17, 2024 by PA

Boss Gary O’Neil insisted Wolves must maintain their focus after booking an FA Cup Black Country derby against West Brom.Matheus Cunha’s penalty saw off Brentford 3-2 after extra time on Tuesday and sent Wolves into the fourth round.Nelson Semedo and Nathan Fraser twice hit back for the hosts after goals from Nathan Collins and Neal Maupay in an entertaining replay.Wolves now go to T...Full Story »

Matheus Cunha’s extra-time penalty edges Wolves past Brentford

Posted Wednesday, January 17, 2024 by PA

Wolves set up an FA Cup derby showdown with West Brom after a battling extra-time win over Brentford.Matheus Cunha’s penalty sent Gary O’Neil’s side through to the fourth round as the hosts eventually sealed a 3-2 replay victory at Molineux.Wolves hit back through Nelson Semedo and Nathan Fraser in normal time after Nathan Collins and Neal Maupay twice gave the visitors the lea...Full Story »

Chesterfield extend National League lead to 12 points with win over Altrincham

Posted Wednesday, January 17, 2024 by PA

Chesterfield stretched their lead at the top of the National League to 12 points after substitute James Berry’s late goal saw them to a 2-1 win at home to Altrincham.Berry came off the bench to score with a fantastic solo effort, running through the heart of the visitors’ defence and curling expertly beyond goalkeeper Matthew Gould from the edge of the box.Earlier, Chris Conn-Clarke ...Full Story »

Rob Edwards happy to take on top-flight opponents after edging past Bolton

Posted Wednesday, January 17, 2024 by PA

Luton boss Rob Edwards believes his side will benefit from facing Premier League opponents in the next round of the FA Cup after making life difficult for themselves before overcoming League One Bolton 2-1 in Tuesday night’s third round replay.Having been held to a goalless draw at Kenilworth Road nine days ago, Luton fell behind to Dion Charles’ 11th minute strike at the Toughsheet ...Full Story »

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