Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Newcastle Unlikely to sign Man Utd's Antony
Posted Monday, September 16, 2024 by Goal.com
West Ham could sell Antonio and Ings in January
West Ham signed Germany international forward Niclas Fullkrug from Dortmund this summer but the club are looking to add one more striker to their roster in January. However, if they want to sign a new player, they would first have to reduce their wage bill.
Accordingly, the Hammers are reportedly looking to sell Michail Antonio and Danny Ings, ...Full Story »
BREAKS THE NET Phil Foden’s son, 5, set to become star by entertaining fans as a YouTuber
Posted Monday, September 16, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
Ronnie already has five million Instagram followers after dancing on the pitch following his dad's 2023 Champions League triumph with Manchester City.
Phil Foden's five-year-old son Ronnie is getting his own YouTube channelRonnie was nicknamed 'The Dude' by City fans and has since become the unofficial mascot for the team
Now the cheeky chap could cash in on his fame by entertaining fans as a ...Full Story »
FIGHT OR FLIGHT Fuming Cristian Romero reposts tweet blaming Tottenham for refusing to arrange private jet before derby loss to Arsenal
Posted Monday, September 16, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
And the post suggested his fatigue was because Tottenham did not lay on a private jet for him to return from international duty.
Cristian Romero reposted a tweet that appeared to claim he was tired due to Spurs' decision not to offer him a private jet before the North London derby
The centre-back, known as 'Cuti', played in Argentina's 2-1 defeat in Colombia on Wednesday, five days prior to Su...Full Story »
Eddie Howe full of praise for matchwinner Harvey Barnes
Posted Monday, September 16, 2024 by PA
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe hailed one of the best goalscoring wingers in the business after Harvey Barnes came off the bench to score a stunning late winner at Wolves.Trailing to Mario Lemina’s first-half goal, Fabian Schar’s deflected effort was followed by Barnes’ brilliant strike within the space of three minutes late in the second half to turn things around for a 2-1 vict...Full Story »
Harvey Barnes leaves it late to earn Newcastle victory at Wolves
Posted Monday, September 16, 2024 by PA
Harvey Barnes’ brilliant strike completed Newcastle’s late turnaround as they won their first Premier League match at Wolves since 2011 with a 2-1 victory.With 15 minutes remaining the visitors were trailing to Mario Lemina’s first-half goal and looked to have run out of ideas after Eddie Howe’s triple half-time substitution appeared not to have made any difference to a l...Full Story »
Josh Maja brings more than just goals to West Brom – Carlos Corberan
Posted Monday, September 16, 2024 by PA
Carlos Corberan insisted he values Josh Maja for more than just his goals after watching his side head top of the Sky Bet Championship with a 3-0 win over Portsmouth.Striker Maja bagged his fifth goal of the season – with Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland the only player in the top four divisions to score more – before Alex Mowatt’s classy double sent Albion above Sunder...Full Story »
West Brom march to Championship summit with 3-0 win over Portsmouth
Posted Monday, September 16, 2024 by PA
Alex Mowatt’s brace, after Josh Maja became the Sky Bet Championship’s leading goalscorer, sent West Brom top of the table with a clinical 3-0 victory over winless Portsmouth.The in-form Maja bagged his fifth goal of the season inside the first minute – with only Manchester City phenom Erling Haaland scoring more goals in the top four divisions this season.Mowatt struck twice a...Full Story »
Mikel Arteta praises absentee-hit Arsenal after claiming ‘ugly’ win at Spurs
Posted Monday, September 16, 2024 by PA
Mikel Arteta paid tribute to his Arsenal players after they brushed off a string of high-profile absentees to claim an “ugly” 1-0 win at rivals Tottenham.This north London derby had been billed as potentially make-or-break for Arsenal despite being the middle of September after the Gunners dropped points at home to Brighton before the international break.Manchester City’s fourt...Full Story »
Philippe Clement says John Bennett reluctantly stepped down as Rangers chairman
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Philippe Clement revealed that John Bennett reluctantly and with some emotion stepped down as Rangers chairman on Saturday due to health reasons.The news of Bennett’s departure after 18 months in the post came at a time when the Ibrox club are still searching for a CEO, a director of football and an academy director, while former director John Gilligan has stepped in as temporary chairman....Full Story »
Gabriel header earns depleted Arsenal derby victory at Tottenham
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Gabriel’s second-half header was enough for a depleted Arsenal side to secure a 1-0 win at Tottenham and keep the pressure on Manchester City in the Premier League title race.With an away tie at City in seven days, Arsenal’s fixture at their rivals was already being described as a make-or-break game in their quest to be champions following a home draw against Brighton prior to the in...Full Story »
Tom Lawrence’s early goal gives troubled Rangers a welcome win at Dundee United
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Tom Lawrence’s early goal proved decisive as Rangers found some respite amid troubled times with a 1-0 win over Dundee United at Tannadice.The Gers’ response from a comprehensive 3-0 defeat by Celtic at Parkhead before the international break began when the returning midfielder struck in the seventh minute with a clever finish – and he could have added to his tally.However, Ran...Full Story »
Daily Laugh - Man utd is Back
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by 7M Sport
Let's start our Daily Laugh today.
Liverpool 0-1 N ForestMan Utd fans : It's our turn
Southampton 0-3 Man UtdMan utd is Back
When players VS zombies
Erik ten Hag watching Jadon Sancho dazzle then get an assist on his debut
It happened again
Manchester City in the Premier League this season: WWWWRodri and Phil Foden have only played a...Full Story »
TAKE YOUR PICK Sean Dyche may AXE Jordan Pickford and bring in old favourite Nick Pope in shock transfer if England No1 doesn’t improve
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
EVERTON boss Sean Dyche will go for old favourite Nick Pope if Jordan Pickford’s form does not improve soon.
Toffees keeper Pickford’s place is on the line and Dyche will monitor Newcastle’s Pope as a potential replacement in the coming months before a possible swoop in the January window.
Sean Dyche is thinking of replacing Jordan Pickford Credit: Rex
Dyche could being in N...Full Story »
DEVILS IN THE MAKING Man Utd seal two more transfers of wonderkids after FA sign off on deals… with former Arsenal star still to come
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
MANCHESTER UNITED have completed transfers for two new stars despite the transfer window being closed, reports suggest.
The Red Devils have placed great emphasis on recruiting the best talent for their youth teams in recent seasons.
Man Utd have signed James Overy following FA approval Credit: Getty
Ex-Arsenal wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin is still waiting on FA confirmation before a deal is com...Full Story »
Man Utd were rejected by Mikayil Faye as defender decided to join Rennes from Barcelona, agent claims
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by Goal.com
The agent of Mikayil Faye says Manchester United were interested in signing his client before he opted to leave Barcelona for Rennes this summer.
United 'were interested' in Faye, agent claims
Youngster was unconvinced by first team chances
Rennes signed defender in €10m deal
WHAT HAPPENED?The agent of Faye has claimed that the Senegalese international turned down the chance to mov...Full Story »
CAN'T WAIT' Ross Barkley and Wag Katherine congratulated by Molly-Mae Hague as they announce they’re expecting baby in adorable post
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
The Aston Villa midfielder and Katherine Pilkington went public with their relationship back in February 2022.
Ross Barkley has been dating Kara Pilkington for over two yearsThe couple have revealed they're expecting their first child and received a slew of congratulatory messages on social mediaThe pair were congratulated by Molly-Mae Hague on Instagram
Their love has blossomed over the last ...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Barcelona plot bid for Aston Villa star Amadou Onana as Hansi Flick targets new midfield option
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by Goal.com
Spurs tried to sign Barcelona star Fermin Lopez
Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur had reportedly shown interest in Barcelona and Spain star Fermin Lopez during the summer transfer window, however, Relevo reports that both the Catalan giants and the player rejected the bid. The Blaugrana are now preparing to offer the player a new deal.
Chelsea remain interested in signing Dorgu
...Full Story »
SCOTT A NEW GIRL Helen Flanagan’s footballer ex Scott Sinclair moves on with new girlfriend two years after split from ex-Corrie star
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
Helen, 34, has admitted she still loves him but he has been dating Lauren Davies, 32, for several months.
Lauren Davies is dating footballer Scott Sinclair, two years after his split from Helen FlanaganScott and Helen were spotted on a date at Harrods and have been together for months
Our exclusive picture shows Scott, 35, and Lauren holding hands after a date at the Prada Caffé at Harrod...Full Story »
KIER SHE IS Stunning party girl caught up in Newcastle ace Kieran Trippier’s marriage riddle revealed as tattooed call centre worker
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
Call centre worker Frankie Carmichael, 27, is a regular in the hotspots of Newcastle.
Call centre worker Frankie Carmichael, 27, is a regular in the hotspots of Newcastle.The reveller parties in the city's karaoke bar
The beauty — who has a large tattoo on her left arm — also posts social media snaps in revealing outfits during nights out.
Meanwhile, Newcastle defender Trippier, 3...Full Story »
Enzo Maresca hails impact of Jadon Sancho after Chelsea’s win at Bournemouth
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Enzo Maresca hailed the impact of Chelsea attacker Jadon Sancho after he marked his debut with an assist for Christopher Nkunku’s winner at Bournemouth.Sancho was introduced at half-time for his first Premier League appearance in 12 months after a spat with Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag last season.While Sancho settled the rift with Ten Hag this summer, he joined the Blues on loan on...Full Story »
Subs Jadon Sancho and Christopher Nkunku inspire Chelsea win at Bournemouth
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Jadon Sancho stepped off the bench to inspire Chelsea to a 1-0 victory at Bournemouth as he set up Christopher Nkunku’s 86th-minute winner on the south coast.Sancho had not featured in the Premier League for 12 months after a spat with Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag last season and despite settling the rift this summer, he joined the Blues on loan on transfer deadline day.Enzo Maresca...Full Story »
Unai Emery faces welcome selection headache after strikers impress in Villa win
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Unai Emery admits he has a “challenge” on his hands to make the most of strikers Jhon Duran and Ollie Watkins after both scored in Aston Villa’s 3-2 come-from-behind victory over Everton.Watkins struck his first two goals of the Premier League season either side of the break to cancel out Everton’s two-goal lead, given to them by Dwight McNeil and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.Du...Full Story »
Dagenham & Redbridge put seven past Gateshead to end their unbeaten start
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Gateshead’s unbeaten start to the National League season came to a shuddering halt as the overnight leaders were thrashed 7-1 at Dagenham & Redbridge.Dagenham put Gateshead to the sword with two goals each for on-loan Luton midfielder Dion Pereira, Junior Morais and Josh Rees, while Josh Umerah was also on target.An own goal from Paul Kalambayi was Gateshead’s only reply before t...Full Story »
Ollie Watkins’ brace and Jhon Duran’s stunner snatches Villa win against Everton
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Everton let slip a two-goal lead for a second successive week as Ollie Watkins’ brace and a stunning strike from Jhon Duran helped Aston Villa come from behind to earn a 3-2 win.The Toffees were looking to bounce back from their late collapse to Bournemouth and were two goals in front for the second week running courtesy of efforts from Dwight McNeil and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.Villa were st...Full Story »
Karl Robinson pleased to see Salford come back to beat Cheltenham
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Karl Robinson was delighted to see Salford come back from behind to beat Cheltenham 2-1 thanks to Hakeeb Adelakun’s second-half brace.But the boss admitted his team will need to show a vast improvement if they are to continue their improving results in League Two.The Robins had taken the lead through Ethon Archer three minutes after half-time but Adelakun played a starring role for the Amm...Full Story »
Norwich boss Johannes Hoff Thorup rues first-half display in Swansea loss
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup rued his side’s first-half display as they slumped to a 1-0 defeat at Swansea.Amankwah Forson’s fourth-minute own goal decided the contest at the Swansea.com Stadium to leave Norwich 15th in the Championship with one win from five games under new Danish boss Thorup.Forson, one of four summer signings named in the Canaries line-up, was caught fl...Full Story »
New boss Steve Bruce overcomes nerves as Blackpool edge Exeter victory
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Steve Bruce admitted to experiencing a few nerves ahead of his first game back in football management, when he oversaw Blackpool’s 2-1 League One win at home to Exeter.The Seasiders looked to have dropped two points when Ed Francis cancelled out CJ Hamilton’s first-half goal after 88 minutes.But Blackpool captain James Husband bundled in a stoppage-time winner to give Blackpool their...Full Story »
Wayne Rooney salutes ‘big win’ as Plymouth stun Sunderland in stoppage time
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Wayne Rooney expressed his delight after claiming his first Championship win as Plymouth boss following a dramatic 3-2 home victory over previously-unbeaten leaders Sunderland.Skipper Joe Edwards scored a stoppage-time winner after Romaine Mundle had cancelled out Ryan Hardie’s second-half penalty which put Plymouth 2-1 up.Patrick Roberts’ first-half spot-kick had given Sunderland a ...Full Story »
Stockport boss Dave Challinor unhappy with Crawley penalty award
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Stockport boss Dave Challinor was unhappy with the decision to award Crawley the penalty which denied his side victory as the visitors were held to a 1-1 draw.In-form midfielder Louie Barry put County on course for a fourth win in five league games with a cool finish after only six minutes.But Crawley were awarded a 68th-minute penalty when Kyle Wootton was adjudged to have fouled Armando Quitir...Full Story »
It was hilarious – Paul Warne sees funny side of glaring late Derby miss
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Paul Warne revealed his pride in his Derby side following their 1-0 victory over struggling Cardiff and even saw the funny side of Ebou Adams’ incredible miss at the death.Kenzo Goudmijn scored the game’s only goal after 28 minutes with a first-time finish from Callum Elder’s low ball into the box as the Rams claimed a ninth successive home win in the league.However, Adams shou...Full Story »
Alex Revell hails Stevenage display in win over Barnsley
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Manager Alex Revell pointed to Stevenage’s squad strength as well as the two weeks off during the international break as being key to their 3-0 win over Barnsley in League One.Two goals from Elliott List and one from Carl Piergianni, all in the second half, guided Boro to a second win of the season.Revell made eight changes from their last outing against Lincoln, including the return of la...Full Story »
Nathan Jones believes Shrews deserved to be tamed by his upwardly-mobile Addicks
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Charlton boss Nathan Jones believes his team just ‘shaded’ the 1-0 victory at Shrewsbury that earns them a top-two place in Sky Bet League One.The victory means the Addicks got their promotion hopes back on track after a loss and draw – to Reading and Rotherham, respectively – in their previous two games.Shrewsbury have only managed to pick up three points and keep one cl...Full Story »
Disappointment at draw shows our progress, says Lincoln boss Michael Skubala
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Lincoln boss Michael Skubala feels the disappointment among his squad after their 1-1 draw at Peterborough shows how far they have come since he took charge 10 months ago.Lincoln had not scored a goal on their last two visits to Peterborough, but that drought was ended as Ben House netted his third of the campaign after an excellent team move to give the Imps a 33rd-minute lead at London Road.A ...Full Story »
Ian Evatt has no answers following Bolton’s heavy home defeat to Huddersfield
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Ian Evatt described Bolton’s performance in Saturday’s 4-0 home League One defeat to Huddersfield as the worst he had seen since arriving at the club in 2020.Town fans goaded Evatt with chants of ‘you’re getting sacked in the morning’ after Josh Koroma scored a brace, with further goals from Ben Wiles and Antony Evans for the visitors.And in a dramatic post-match pr...Full Story »
Darren Moore lauds scorer Ethan Chislett and ‘huge team effort’ in Vale victory
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Port Vale manager Darren Moore praised match-winner Ethan Chislett and the “huge team effort” from his side after they made it back-to-back wins in League Two with a 1-0 victory over Chesterfield.Chislett’s third goal in as many league matches secured a first home win of the season for the Valiants, moving them up to eighth place in the table on 10 points.The midfielder slotted...Full Story »
Steven Naismith frustrated by handball calls as Hearts lose at Celtic
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Hearts head coach Steven Naismith felt there were inconsistencies in interpretation after his side twice came out on the wrong side of two VAR handball calls in a 2-0 defeat at Celtic.Colin Steven reversed a first-half penalty award for Hearts after Lawrence Shankland’s header hit the arm of Liam Scales.The referee gave a spot-kick for Celtic in the 52nd minute after again being called to ...Full Story »
Leyton Orient’s battling spirit lifts Richie Wellens as they break their duck
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Leyton Orient head coach Richie Wellens praised his players for putting their “bodies on the line” as his side picked up their first Sky Bet League One points of the season with a deserved 1-0 victory at Reading.Charlie Kelman scored the only goal of the game, his third of the campaign, in the 27th minute as rookie Reading goalkeeper Coniah Boyce-Clarke allowed Kelman’s 20-yard...Full Story »
Graham Alexander feels Bradford not given same treatment as Walsall in defeat
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Bradford boss Graham Alexander felt the officials did not give his side a fair crack of the whip in their 2-1 League Two defeat at Walsall.Saddlers substitute Danny Johnson’s 88th-minute winner settled a pulsating affair in which each side enjoyed dominant spells but spurned multiple chances.“It’s difficult to digest that we didn’t come out with a point because I felt we ...Full Story »
Danny Rohl convinced wins will start to come for Sheffield Wednesday
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl is confident his side will soon start picking up wins after they were held to a 1-1 draw by QPR.Captain Barry Bannan thought he had given the Owls victory in stoppage time with a stunning finish, but substitute Alfie Lloyd scrambled in an equaliser with the last kick of the game.Rohl said: “This was our best performance since the first game against Pl...Full Story »
Wigan boss Shaun Maloney hails Man United loanee Joe Hugill after brace
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Wigan manager Shaun Maloney hopes Manchester United loanee Joe Hugill has silenced his critics after his brace put the Latics on course for an emphatic 4-0 win at Bristol Rovers.The 20-year-old striker put Wigan in command with two close-range first-half efforts at the Memorial Stadium.“Joe is a very good finisher, but whatever the level he’s hoping to reach, there should no ceiling ...Full Story »
Erling Haaland’s mental strength impresses Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Pep Guardiola hailed Erling Haaland’s mental strength after the prolific Norwegian struck twice in Manchester City’s 2-1 defeat of Brentford.Haaland had been a doubt for Saturday’s Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium following the death of a close family friend.City manager Pep Guardiola had allowed the player compassionate leave but he opted to stay and play.Guardio...Full Story »
Derek McInnes rues some ‘outrageous’ refereeing as Kilmarnock draw at St Mirren
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Derek McInnes claimed some “outrageous” refereeing by Matthew MacDermid allowed St Mirren defender Shaun Rooney to get away with a volley at Kilmarnock skipper Kyle Vassell during Saturday’s 2-2 draw in Paisley.Saints striker Toyosi Olusanya headed the home side into the lead in the seventh minute of an eventful William Hill Premiership encounter before Killie attacker Marley W...Full Story »
Stuart Maynard lauds two-goal Jodi Jones as Notts County recover to beat Bromley
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Manager Stuart Maynard was full of praise for Jodi Jones after Notts County produced a stunning turnaround to come back from two goals down to beat Bromley 4-2 and move top of League Two.Having fallen two goals behind as early as the sixth minute through strikes from Michael Cheek and Ben Thompson, the Magpies scored four without reply to seal the three points.Jones halved the deficit in the fir...Full Story »
Oliver Glasner says Palace working hard to progress up to ‘excellent’ football
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Palace boss Oliver Glasner admitted his new-look side are still working their way up to “excellent” football after salvaging a 2-2 draw with Leicester.Deadline-day signings Eddie Nketiah and Maxence Lacroix both made their Eagles debuts at Selhurst Park, where Jamie Vardy opened the scoring for the visitors in the 21st minute.The Foxes were leading 2-0 thanks to Stephy Mavididi&rsquo...Full Story »
Tony Docherty unhappy with VAR intervention as Dundee see unbeaten run ended
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Dundee manager Tony Docherty felt the intervention of the video assistant referee in their 2-0 defeat to Ross County was unnecessary.The Staggies had taken an early lead through Akil’s Wright header, but in first-half stoppage time referee Grant Irvine was asked to take another look at a coming together between Jordan White and Ethan Ingram following a VAR review, with a corner having been...Full Story »
Michael Carrick sees the bigger picture after Boro are held at home by Preston
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Michael Carrick is confident Middlesbrough will develop into a more potent force in the Sky Bet Championship after watching Preston leave the Riverside with a point.The Boro head coach had to settle for a 1-1 draw after watching the Lilywhites claw level after Tommy Conway’s low finish in the 16th minute had put the home side ahead with his second goal for the club since moving from B...Full Story »
Referee’s decision not to award Fulham penalty was ‘incredible’ – Marco Silva
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Marco Silva labelled referee Tim Robinson’s decision not to award Fulham a first-half penalty as “incredible” after Danny Ings’ late equaliser rescued West Ham a point from a 1-1 Premier League draw at Craven Cottage.Ings struck deep into second-half added-time as both teams shared the spoils after Fulham’s Raul Jimenez opened his Premier League account for the seas...Full Story »
Kieran McKenna was never worried about selecting keeper Arijanet Muric
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna insisted he had no hesitation in picking Arijanet Muric at Brighton despite a turbulent week for the goalkeeper.Muric was one of three players sent home early from the Kosovo squad last week for an alleged breach of their rules.But the 25-year-old summer signing from Burnley went from international zero to Ipswich hero by securing his side a point from a goalless draw...Full Story »
Stephen Clemence delighted with ‘solid performance’ from Barrow
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Stephen Clemence was delighted with Barrow’s multifaceted performance to beat Grimsby 2-1 and continue their strong start to the Sky Bet League Two campaign.Sam Foley and Theo Vassell headed in from corners in the first half, before the Mariners responded with a goal just before half-time through Kieran Green. The Bluebirds held on for the three points as Grimsby pushed for an equaliser in...Full Story »
Jacob Hazel rescues point for winless Boston against Aldershot
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Boston remain winless at home in the National League this season after Jacob Hazel’s equaliser rescued them a point in a 1-1 draw against Aldershot.Hazel notched his sixth goal of the season and fifth in four matches after Josh Barrett had given Shots a half-time lead, while Boston’s Dan Mooney saw his first-half penalty saved.Irish midfielder Barrett curled the visitors into a 29th-...Full Story »
Danny Grainger hails ‘massive result’ for 10-man Morecambe after dramatic draw
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Morecambe assistant manager Danny Grainger hailed a “massive result” for his struggling side after they came from 3-1 down with 10 men to claim their first point of the season in an incident-packed draw with Colchester.Morecambe, who had lost their opening five games, took the lead in the 17th minute with Ben Tollitt scoring their first goal of the campaign.However, they then saw bos...Full Story »
Jimmy Thelin remaining calm as Aberdeen hit 10 in a row with Motherwell win
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Boss Jimmy Thelin is refusing to get carried away after Aberdeen made it 10 successive wins in all competitions this season with a 2-1 victory over Motherwell at Pittodrie.The Dons held off a late comeback from Motherwell to record a fifth straight Scottish Premiership win thanks to Pape Habib Gueye’s double.The Senegalese striker netted a superb solo strike to open the scoring and doubled...Full Story »
Tom Cleverley not pointing finger at slow-starting Watford after Coventry draw
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Tom Cleverley was determined not to point the finger at his slow-starting Watford players after they played out an entertaining 1-1 draw against Coventry.The Vicarage Road outfit conceded after just four minutes for the third game in a row, but pulled back in a fixture that could have seen more goals.Tom Dele-Bashiru cancelled out an Ellis Simms opener, and Watford head coach Cleverley was ...Full Story »
Losing at home to Forest ‘a big setback’, says Liverpool boss Arne Slot
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot admits his first defeat – a shock 1-0 home loss to Nottingham Forest – is “a big setback”.After three victories without conceding his side laboured for 72 minutes before Callum Hudson-Odoi’s strike secured the visitors’ first win at Anfield since 1969.“It is a big setback. If you lose a home game that’s always a setba...Full Story »
David Gray hails Hibernian’s resilience as they claim a first win of the season
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
David Gray praised Hibernian for their resilience as they kept the back door shut to bounce back from recent setbacks and notch their first William Hill Premiership win of the season.The Easter Road side were frustrated by the concession of late equalisers in their previous two matches against Dundee and Kilmarnock.But they saw out their 2-0 victory over St Johnstone with a good degree of contro...Full Story »
Halifax too strong for Eastleigh
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Goals from Billy Waters, Will Smith and Adam Alimi-Adetoro handed Halifax a 3-1 National League victory over Eastleigh.Waters put the hosts ahead with 27 minutes gone when he bundled home Adam Senior’s effort at the far post.They doubled their tally on the stroke of half-time after Smith powered home a header from Florent Hoti’s cross.The visitors attempted to force their way back in...Full Story »
John Eustace hails ‘outstanding’ Yuki Ohashi as Blackburn see off Bristol City
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
John Eustace lauded the “outstanding” Yuki Ohashi after his brace helped Blackburn to a 3-0 Championship victory over Bristol City.The result never looked in doubt, though the opener was self-inflicted as Max O’Leary’s lackadaisical pass was pounced on by Lewis Travis and – with the goalkeeper in no man’s land – he slotted home his first of the campaign ...Full Story »
Mark Robinson raises a glass to his Brewers for taking a point from Rotherham
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Burton head coach Mark Robinson praised his team for sticking to their principles as they rallied to secure a 2-2 draw at Rotherham.Jack Cooper-Love’s strike 20 minutes from the end earned them a point from their trip to the New York Stadium in Sky Bet League One.Robinson said: “There was so much to be pleased about. I thought we had some good control in the game at times. It was a r...Full Story »
Steven Rudd bemoans ‘very frustrating’ Carlisle defeat by Fleetwood
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Interim Carlisle boss Steven Rudd labelled his side’s 3-2 home defeat by Fleetwood as “unacceptable”.The stand-in coach was left deeply frustrated at the manner of the goals and stressed the squad need to get the “basics” right in order to turn around their sorry start to the season, which accounted for Paul Simpson’s departure from the club.Danny Mayor bagged...Full Story »
Mark Bonner hails 10-man Gillingham’s ‘amazing mentality’ in Tranmere win
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Mark Bonner hailed his side’s “amazing mentality” after 10-man Gillingham beat Tranmere 3-0.Armani Little opened the scoring early in the second half before Ethan Coleman’s sending-off on the hour.Under-fire winger Jayden Clarke came off the bench to bag a late brace, his first goals of the season.And Bonner, whose side sit a point off the top of Sky Bet League Two, said:...Full Story »
Barnet up to third after win over Braintree
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Barnet maintained their 100 per cent home record this season and climbed up to third in the National League table with a 3-1 win against Braintree.John Akinde gave Braintree a flying start by scoring against his former club inside the opening minute, but the Bees hit back through Mark Shelton, Callum Stead and visiting skipper George Langston’s late own goal.Akinde used his pace out wide o...Full Story »
Tamworth claim second win of the season with victory over Maidenhead
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Tamworth turned on the style to beat Maidenhead 3-1 at home in the Vanarama National League.Chris Wreh met Ben Acquaye’s corner at the far post to give Tamworth the lead in the second minute of stoppage time at the end of the first half.Wreh returned the favour for Acquaye to smash home a second 10 minutes after the break, and Nathan Tshikuna put the issue beyond doubt in the final quarter...Full Story »
Charlie Kelman’s third goal of the season gets Leyton Orient up and running
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Leyton Orient secured their first Sky Bet League One points this season, at the fifth attempt, after a hard-earned yet deserved 1-0 win at Reading.Orient made the decisive breakthrough in the 27th minute through Charlie Kelman’s third goal of the campaign, after an error by rookie home goalkeeper Coniah Boyce-Clarke.Although Reading threatened sporadically in an even second half, the visit...Full Story »
Joe Hugill at the double as Wigan crush Bristol Rovers
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Manchester United loanee Joe Hugill’s first-half double put Wigan on course for a crushing 4-0 win over Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.The 20-year-old striker put the Latics in command after 20 minutes when he tapped in from close range after the Rovers defence failed to clear their lines following a corner.Hugill was again in the right place at the right time after 40 minutes when...Full Story »
Elliott List at the double as Stevenage overcome Barnsley
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Two goals in the first 15 minutes of the second half helped Stevenage storm to a 3-0 win at home to Barnsley in League One.Elliott List got the first, two minutes after coming on as substitute. The ball ran to him on the right side of the box after a Jamie Reid shot had been blocked.List, who has been guilty of some glaring misses this season, made no mistake with a low drive inside Gabriel Slon...Full Story »
Yeovil and Altrincham draw a blank
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Yeovil drew a blank for the third successive home game with a 0-0 draw against Altrincham.The Glovers had lost their previous two Vanarama National League fixtures at Huish Park 1-0 to Rochdale and Solihull Moors.In their latest outing, Altrincham’s Regan Linney forced Glovers goalkeeper Ollie Wright into a fine save and Alex Newby saw his effort ruled out for offside.Yeovil’s wait f...Full Story »
Ten-man Morecambe stage superb late comeback to claim first point of season
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Ten-man Morecambe produced a superb comeback to earn their first point of the season with an incident-packed 3-3 draw against Colchester at the Mazuma Stadium.The Shrimps, who saw manager Derek Adams and defender Luke Hendrie sent off in the first half, came from 3-1 down with seven minutes remaining to earn a share of the spoils after Colchester wasted a host of chances to win the game.Morecamb...Full Story »
Conor Wilkinson scores twice as Solihull end Rochdale winning run
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Conor Wilkinson’s brace made it back-to-back wins for Solihull as they beat Rochdale 2-1 in the Vanarama National League.Solihull took the lead in the 26th minute through Wilkinson, who pounced on the ball following a mistake at the back and smashed it into the top corner.The Moors nearly had a second minutes later when Bradley Stevenson’s effort was saved and Alex Whitmore went clos...Full Story »
Armando Quitirna penalty earns Crawley draw with in-form Stockport
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
Crawley substitute Armando Quitirna converted a late penalty to deny Stockport a fourth win in five league games in a 1-1 draw at the Broadfield Stadium.The in-form Louie Barry drove County ahead after only six minutes, but Crawley improved as the game wore on and midfielder Quitirna kept his cool with the spot-kick as the Red Devils ended a run of two successive defeats.Barry, fresh from being ...Full Story »
York beat 10-man Fylde to go top of the National League table
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2024 by PA
York climbed top of the table after a fourth straight National League win as three second-half goals sank 10-man Fylde at the LNER Community Stadium.Fylde defender Harry Davis was sent off just before the interval and the Minstermen took full advantage, with Marvin Armstrong, Lenell John-Lewis and Callum Harriott all on target.Visiting centre-half Davis was shown a straight red card for his chal...Full Story »