Jurgen Klopp cites impact of Man Utd games as Liverpool lose title race momentum
Posted Monday, April 15, 2024 by PA
Jurgen Klopp cited the impact of damaging results against rivals Manchester United following Liverpool’s recent loss of momentum in the title race.The Reds conceded more ground at the top of the Premier League as they suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Sunday.It capped a highly frustrating week for the Merseysiders after a draw at United last weekend and a humbling Eu...Full Story »
Debutant George Earthy taken to hospital after West Ham’s loss to Fulham
Posted Monday, April 15, 2024 by PA
West Ham teenager George Earthy was taken to hospital after suffering a horror head injury just two minutes into his Premier League debut.The 19-year-old had just come on as a substitute when he collided with team-mate Edson Alvarez in the middle of the field.Earthy fell to the ground awkwardly and appeared to have been knocked out cold, sparking worrying scenes as medics and team-mates rushed t...Full Story »
Liverpool’s title chances suffer huge blow as Crystal Palace win at Anfield
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes were dealt a serious blow as Eberechi Eze scored the only goal in Crystal Palace’s shock 1-0 win at Anfield.Jurgen Klopp’s side were punished for a poor start by Eze after 14 minutes and then failed to take a host of chances in a frustrating second half on Sunday.After last week’s draw at Manchester United and the midweek Europa Leag...Full Story »
Andreas Pereira at the double as Fulham dent West Ham’s hopes of European return
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
West Ham’s European hopes suffered a second blow in the space of four days after a meek 2-0 home defeat by Fulham.The Hammers were beaten 2-0 by Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday, leaving them with a mountain to climb in the return match.They then blew the chance to climb up to sixth place in the Premier League, and right ...Full Story »
Rangers threw away the points against Ross County – Philippe Clement
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Philippe Clement revealed Rangers failed to heed his half-time warning before slipping to a historic defeat to Ross County which dented their cinch Premiership title hopes.Staggies skipper Jack Baldwin scored an own goal after 15 minutes of a first half in which the home side could have netted at least twice against a below-par Gers outfit.County then scored two quick-fire second-half goals thro...Full Story »
Spurs are on their way to Wembley after dramatic extra-time win over Leicester
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Martha Thomas’ 118th-minute header sent Tottenham into a maiden Women’s FA Cup final after a pulsating 2-1 win over Leicester after extra-time.Spurs had switched this semi-final tie to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and an attendance of 18,078 was recorded, but the visitors threatened to be party poopers when Jutta Rantala smashed home in the 12th minute.It looked like being the winner fo...Full Story »
Rangers title hopes suffer blow after historic defeat to Ross County
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Ross County delivered a body blow to Rangers’ cinch Premiership title hopes in Dingwall with their first win in their history over the Ibrox side.When Staggies skipper Jack Baldwin scored an own goal after 15 minutes it already looked a long way back for the home side but two goals in three minutes soon after the break from Simon Murray and George Harmon turned the game on its head before ...Full Story »
BODY OF WORK How Kylian Mbappe’s incredible seven-year body transformation propelled skinny teen into world’s best player
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
KYLIAN MBAPPE has entered his physical prime as he prepares to move to Real Madrid this summer.
The 25-year-old has grown from a boy to a man in Ligue 1, first with Monaco and then with current side Paris Saint-Germain.
The Frenchman has become an incredible athlete Credit: Reuters
Mbappe debuted for Monaco as a skinny 16-year-old in 2015.
He even featured as a scrawny youngster against Tott...Full Story »
DROPPED THE BALL My Ballon d’Or winning ex-husband was too perfect so I divorced him reveals stunning model who married superstar player
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
KAKA'S ex-wife has revealed she split with the superstar because he was "too perfect".
The former Brazil and Real Madrid star married childhood sweetheart Caroline Celico in 2005.
Caroline said she split from Kaka because he was 'too perfect' Credit: instagram @cacelico
She was married to Kaka for ten years and has two kids with the former footballer Credit: instagram @cacelico
They were mar...Full Story »
Arsenal have new Hollywood fan who admits 'trying to get Mikel Arteta's attention'
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk
Arsenal's collection of celebrity fans continues to grow as they look to end their 20-year wait for a Premier League trophy under Mikel Arteta
Anne Hathaway and her family are Arsenal fans, it's been revealed (Image: Getty Images)
Arsenal have gained a new Hollywood supporter in acting royalty Anne Hathaway.
The Premier League title challengers already have several celebrity fans including Co...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Man City to top of the table
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
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Man City to top of the tableMan City 5-1 Luton
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Manchester United have one win in their last seven league games.
Throwback to When Timo Werner missed The Badge during Chelsea's UCL c...Full Story »
Como boss Cesc Fabregas sets sights on Premier League job after being given Arsenal opportunity
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by Goal.com
Cesc Fabregas has set his sights on a top drawer Premier League job after spending time with Arsenal youth teams last summer.
Fabregas harbours ambition to be a top manager
Currently working as an assistant at Como
Insisted that he is in no hurry and is taking it step by step
WHAT HAPPENED?Having retired from professional football, Fabregas transitioned into coaching and currently serves...Full Story »
Bayern Munich star set to miss Arsenal clash after suffering devastating injury
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com
Kingsley Coman looks set to miss Bayern Munich’s clash with Arsenal on Wednesday after suffering an injury on Saturday afternoon.
The German giants look set to miss out on the Bundesliga title this season as Bayer Leverkusen cruises to the finish line under Xabi Alonso.
With the Champions League now their only competition left, all eyes will turn to their hunt for their first European ...Full Story »
Man Utd in the clear for ‘surprise £40m transfer’ as Arsenal and Chelsea move aside
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by Express.co.uk
Man Utd could have a clear path to a summer transfer bargain, with Arsenal and Chelsea looking elsewhere.
Man Utd could have a clear path to Ivan Toney. (Image: Getty)
Manchester United are reportedly set to discuss a summer swoop for Brentford striker Ivan Toney, a surprising deviation from the club's expected transfer strategy under Sir Jim Ratcliffe's ownership. The Red Devils have prioriti...Full Story »
Liverpool preparing new contract offer for Luis Diaz
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
Liverpool are preparing a new contract offer for Luis Diaz.
The Colombia attacker has been linked with PSG and Atletico Madrid in recent weeks, with his father even talking up a move to Atleti.
However, Colombian reporter Pipe Sierra states the Reds aim to convince Diaz about staying with a pay-rise proposal.
Diaz's current deal runs to 2027.
This season, the 27 year-old midfielder has pla...Full Story »
Arsenal in talks with Jorginho agent
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
Arsenal are in talks with the agent of Jorginho.
The midfielder's current deal is due to expire at the end of the season.
Tuttosport reports that Jorginho's agent are negotiating with Arsenal over a new contract.
Jorginho's first choice is to stay at Arsenal beyond next season - but he also has other options on the table.
He and his representatives are in contact with several clubs in Seri...Full Story »
IN NO RASH TO GO Marcus Rashford to STAY at Man Utd as PSG show no interest whatsoever in pushing through transfer to Paris
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
MARCUS RASHFORD’S future is at Old Trafford — after Paris Saint- Germain made it clear they have NO interest in signing he struggling frontman.
Rashford, 26, has been linked with a PSG move as a replacement for Kylian Mbappe, who is destined for a Real Madrid switch.
Marcus Rashford played the whole of Man Utd's 2-2 draw at Bournemouth but is struggling to regain his best form Cred...Full Story »
WAITE IN LINE Man Utd line up £80m Jarrad Branthwaite move with incoming transfer guru expected to push deal for Everton star through
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
MANCHESTER UNITED hope to steal a march in the chase for Jarrad Branthwaite — as soon as Jason Wilcox arrives.
United intend to make Wilcox their new transfer guru and are confident of brokering a compensation deal with Southampton, where he has been football director, within days.
Jarrad Branthwaite has been linked with a move to Man Utd Credit: Getty
And they believe his previou...Full Story »
'I would love to see him come in' - Jose Mourinho touted for stunning Premier League return with West Ham
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by Goal.com
Jose Mourinho is being talked up to become the next West Ham boss, replacing David Moyes, after their Europa League defeat to Bayer Leverkusen.
Mourinho is currently a free agent
Tipped to become the next West Ham boss
The Portuguese is waiting for the right opportunity
WHAT HAPPENED?Moyes, the current manager of the Hammers, has earned legendary status at the London Stadium after lead...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Manchester United and Bayern Munich open talks to sign Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by Goal.com
Man Utd set to compete with Bayern for Frimpong
Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are set to compete in a three-way race to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong, according to Fabrizio Romano (via Caughtoffside).
The Netherlands international has a release clause of €40m in his current deal that runs until 2028, however, the Bundesliga side are unwilling to let the...Full Story »
Ten Hag refuses to entertain question about United’s worst Premier League season
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Erik ten Hag refused to entertain a question about potentially overseeing Manchester United’s worst Premier League season and has not given up on Champions League qualification.Seventh-placed United suffered another setback in an underwhelming campaign after requiring a Bruno Fernandes brace to scrape a scarcely-deserved 2-2 draw at Bournemouth.United have never finished below their curren...Full Story »
Coventry’s play-off hopes all but over after Birmingham loss – Mark Robins
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Coventry manager Mark Robins wrote off his side’s Sky Bet Championship play-off hopes after their 3-0 defeat at relegation-threatened Birmingham.An own goal by Bobby Thomas in the 12th minute and strikes from Ivan Sunjic and Jay Stansfield condemned the visitors to a third loss in four games.Coupled with Norwich’s 1-0 win at Preston, it left the Sky Blues in eighth place, eight point...Full Story »
Boreham Wood boost survival bid with win at Aldershot
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Boreham Wood gave their National League survival hopes a major boost as they made it back-to-back wins by beating Aldershot 3-0 on the road.Lee Ndlovu and Erico Sousa’s penalty put the Wood in control at the interval and Kabongo Tshimanga added a third goal in the second half to lift them to within two points of 20th-placed Ebbsfleet with two games remaining.The visitors, who halted a six-...Full Story »
Bournemouth denied late penalty by VAR as Manchester United escape with draw
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Bournemouth had an added-time penalty award overturned by VAR as disjointed Manchester United escaped Vitality Stadium with a scarcely-deserved 2-2 draw thanks to Bruno Fernandes’ brace.Referee Tony Harrington pointed to the spot five minutes beyond the 90 when Ryan Christie went down under a challenge from Willy Kambwala before changing his decision to a free-kick on review.Erik ten Hag&r...Full Story »
Ryan Reynolds hails ‘ride of our lives’ as Wrexham claim successive promotions
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Wrexham’s Hollywood star owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney revelled in the club’s second successive promotion as a thumping 6-0 win over Forest Green sealed their place in League One next season.Joyous fans poured on to the pitch to celebrate at the end of a dominant display at the Racecourse Ground.The hosts led 4-0 at half-time thank to two goals from Paul Mullin, one from El...Full Story »
David Artell insists their will be no let up in Grimsby’s survival battle
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
David Artell insisted there will be no let up from Grimsby’s players in their remaining three games although they need just a point to guarantee League Two football next term after a resounding win at Crewe.Goals from Toby Mullarkey before the break and Curtis Thompson and Denver Hume in the second half emphasised the Mariners’ dominance at Artell’s former club and lifted them ...Full Story »
We’re not there yet – Nigel Clough warns Mansfield still have work to do
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Nigel Clough says the champagne must stay on ice despite an emphatic 4-1 win for his promotion-hunting Mansfield side over MK Dons.The Stags are now five points clear of fourth-placed Dons having played a game fewer, meaning they can clinch a place in League One next season with a win over Accrington on Tuesday.Two goals from Davis Keillor-Dunn either side of strikes from Elliott Hewitt and Jame...Full Story »
Johnnie Jackson does not think AFC Wimbledon got what they deserved at Swindon
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Johnnie Jackson said that he could not fault his AFC Wimbledon’s side’s effort but they did not produce in the moments that matter in their 3-2 defeat at Swindon.The visitors led early through Joe Lewis but Aaron Drinan and on-loan MK Dons man Dawson Devoy (2) turned the Sky Bet League Two contest on its head.Lewis got a second goal with two minutes remaining but the hosts hung on de...Full Story »
I have no words for the second half – Erol Bulut questions Cardiff’s mentality
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Erol Bulut questioned Cardiff’s mentality after an “unacceptable” second-half performance in their 3-1 defeat against Millwall at The Den.Jake Cooper’s volley put the Lions in front at the break after Michael Obafemi and Yakou Meite traded goals during an entertaining first half.However, Neil Harris’ side controlled the second half, limiting the Bluebirds to scraps ...Full Story »
Matt Taylor delighted to see Bristol Rovers click into gear at Cheltenham
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Boss Matt Taylor was delighted to see Bristol Rovers click into gear as they brushed Cheltenham aside with a comfortable 3-1 win to end their seven-game wait for a goal.Scott Sinclair opened the scoring in the first half and Brandon Aguilera and Elkan Baggott added two more after the break before Liam Sercombe’s stoppage-time consolation for the relegation-threatened hosts.Rovers skipper A...Full Story »
Steve Morison vows Sutton will fight to the end to stay in Football League
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Sutton boss Steve Morison has vowed his players will “keep fighting” to secure their Football League status following a 2-2 draw at Harrogate.An 87th-minute equaliser from substitute Deon Moore – his first-ever EFL goal at the age of 24 – made it 13 points from a possible 18 for Morison’s men.But victories for relegation rivals Colchester and Grimsby – who pla...Full Story »
I’ve got nothing but praise for him – Craig Bellamy backs Aro Muric after error
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Burnley assistant manager Craig Bellamy refused to pin any blame on Aro Muric after a horrible mistake from the goalkeeper cost the relegation-battling Clarets in a 1-1 Premier League draw with Brighton.Five minutes after Josh Brownhill’s opportunistic goal had given Burnley a late lead, Muric let a routine back pass from Sander Berge slip under his foot and in.Muric has spent most of this...Full Story »
Martin Paterson hails Burton mentality after victory at Stevenage
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Head coach Martin Paterson praised Burton’s character after a 2-1 victory against Stevenage moved his team three points clear of the League One relegation zone.Mark Helm and Tom Hamer scored either side of the break while Stevenage were forced to play with 10 men for 30 minutes after Dan Butler lashed out at Helm.Kane Hemmings scored with two minutes left but ultimately the Brewers managed...Full Story »
Derek McInnes thrilled to see Kilmarnock edge closer to European football
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Derek McInnes was thrilled after his Kilmarnock side edged closer to securing European football with a confident victory over St Johnstone.Killie deservedly took the lead midway through the first half when Joe Wright turned home Liam Polworth’s pin-point delivery – and the visitors were denied on multiple occasions to extend their advantage by the heroics of Dimitar Mitov.The game wa...Full Story »
On our knees – Graham Coughlan says Newport have ‘run out of energy and ideas’
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Newport manager Graham Coughlan admits his injury-hit side are producing “feeble, weak” performances as they suffered a sixth successive defeat after going down 2-1 at home to Tranmere.Top scorer Will Evans, who was forced to fill in at left wing-back, headed the Exiles in front with his 25th goal of the season in the 20th minute.But Coughlan’s men could not build on that brigh...Full Story »
Carlos Corberan bemoans Brandon Thomas-Asante’s red card in loss to Sunderland
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Carlos Corberan was left to rue West Brom striker Brandon Thomas-Asante’s failure to manage the situation after he was handed two quick-fire yellow cards in the first half of his side’s 1-0 defeat to Sunderland at The Hawthorns.West Brom were reduced to 10 men in the 43rd minute when Thomas-Asante was booked twice in quick succession for fouls on Jack Clarke and Dan Ballard – t...Full Story »
Darren Moore urges Port Vale to put anger of Exeter defeat into next match
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Port Vale manager Darren Moore has urged his relegation-threatened side to put their disappointment of surrendering a two-goal lead against Exeter into their next outing.Ethan Chislett and Baylee Dipepa both got their names on the scoresheet to put the Valiants firmly in charge at half-time, but two goals for Millenic Alli and one each for Zak Jules and Luke Harris earned the Grecians a 4-2 vict...Full Story »
David Wagner insists job ‘isn’t done’ yet after Norwich win late on at Preston
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Boss David Wagner warned Norwich cannot let up in their bid for a Championship play-off place despite moving six points clear with a late 1-0 win at Preston.Gabriel Sara struck in the 86th minute to bag a crucial victory for the Canaries against their promotion rivals on a day where fellow contenders Coventry and Middlesbrough also dropped points.Seventh-placed Hull have a game in hand on Norwic...Full Story »
The lads are distraught – Lincoln boss Michael Skubala ‘gutted’ to see run end
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Michael Skubala admitted his play-off chasing Lincoln side were “distraught” after losing 2-1 to Wigan.The Imps had three goals disallowed as their impressive 16-game unbeaten run, which stretched back to New Year’s Day, was ended by Latics at Sincil Bank.Jonny Smith opened the scoring before Daniel Mandroiu levelled the scoring.But Charlie Hughes’ stoppage-time strike wa...Full Story »
Dawson Devoy at the double as Swindon sink AFC Wimbledon
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Swindon came from behind to defeat AFC Wimbledon 3-2 and dent the visitors’ play-off hopes, with Dawson Devoy’s double proving decisive.Joe Lewis had Wimbledon ahead in only the second minute in Wiltshire but Gavin Gunning’s hosts hit back strongly in the second half.Aaron Drinan levelled the scores six minutes after the restart, before substitute Devoy’s double in the sp...Full Story »
It’s hard to take today – Danny Rohl on Sheffield Wednesday’s draw with Stoke
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl was disappointed with his side’s failure to win after taking the lead as they had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Stoke.Liam Palmer gave the home side a 68th-minute lead before substitute Luke Cundle equalised in the 76th minute.Rohl said: “I think today is hard to take. We dominate the whole game with so many chances. I think after 10 minutes we ...Full Story »
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho pleased to come away with a point at Bolton
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
John Mousinho was pleased with Portsmouth’s 1-1 draw at Bolton despite the leaders’ bid for promotion and the Sky Bet League One title put on hold.Abu Kamara’s seventh-minute goal put the visitors in front, but Aaron Collins’ fifth goal in three games after 36 minutes ensured Pompey need a point against Barnsley at Fratton Park on Tuesday to reach the Championship.“...Full Story »
Andre Breitenreiter wants VAR in Championship after late penalty denies Terriers
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Andre Breitenreiter called for VAR to be used in Championship matches after Nahki Wells’ stoppage-time penalty had denied his Huddersfield team a crucial win.The former Terriers striker sent a powerful spot-kick past Lee Nicholls with almost the last kick of the game after referee Rebecca Welch had judged substitute Ollie Turton to have handled a Cameron Pring cross.The goal cancelled out ...Full Story »
Scott Lindsey bemoans costly ‘gifts’ as Crawley beaten by Colchester
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Crawley boss Scott Lindsey admitted the costly mistakes in their 3-2 home defeat by Colchester was a perfect illustration of “shooting ourselves in the foot”.Lindsey warned his players, who occupy seventh place, that any repetition could lead to them missing out on the play-offs despite other results going their way.Two goals from Tom Hopper either side of a Cameron McGeehan effort l...Full Story »
Neil Critchley stresses Blackpool need to be perfect to sneak into play-offs
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Neil Critchley stressed his Blackpool side need to be perfect to sneak into the play-off spots after a 1-0 victory at relegated Carlisle.Karamoko Dembele scored the only goal of the game after just 22 seconds to keep Blackpool in the hunt for an unlikely play-off spot.The Seasiders are three points off the top-six pace, having played a game more than incumbents Oxford.And boss Critchley said: &l...Full Story »
Pep Guardiola sets his sights on Real Madrid after Manchester City humble Luton
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Pep Guardiola immediately turned his attention to the challenge of Real Madrid after his Manchester City side thrashed Luton 5-1 on Saturday.City enjoyed the perfect preparation for Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against the Spanish giants as they cruised past the Hatters in a one-sided encounter.An early own goal from Daiki Hashioka set them on their way before seco...Full Story »
Grant McCann refuses to talk about Doncaster’s play-off charge
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Doncaster manager Grant McCann is determined not to discuss his side’s play-off hopes despite surging to an eighth straight league victory in beating Accrington.The 4-0 triumph at the Eco Power Stadium, coupled with results in their favour elsewhere, saw Rovers cut the gap to the top seven down to just a single point with a home game against sixth-placed Barrow to come next.McCann has stub...Full Story »
Mat Sadler wants his Walsall players to be driven by a sense of injustice
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Walsall boss Mat Sadler says his side must use the injustice they are feeling to drive their play-off push after his 10 men lost 3-1 at home to Notts County.The Saddlers went behind in 90 seconds to Sky Bet League Two top scorer Macaulay Longstaff’s 26th league goal of the season but Josh Gordon had an equaliser wrongly ruled offside.Aaron Nemane’s brilliant solo effort doubled Count...Full Story »
Dave Challinor wants Stockport to win League Two after securing promotion
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Stockport boss Dave Challinor says his side will be going all out to win the League Two title after securing promotion with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Morecambe at Edgeley Park.Last season’s play-off final losers secured elevation with three games remaining with goals from Isaac Olaofe and Fraser Horsfall earning them the three points.Challinor said: “This was a tough game and I ...Full Story »
Tony Docherty reveals pride in Dundee players after sealing top-six spot
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Tony Docherty emphasised his pride in his Dundee players after seeing his side clinch their spot in the cinch Premiership top six after a trying week.The Dark Blues weathered an early Aberdeen storm but grew into the game and dominated proceedings, although only Lyall Cameron’s 70th-minute effort, which was blocked by Angus MacDonald, really threatened the home goal.The hosts had a late fl...Full Story »
Chris Wilder: Luck was against Sheffield United again in Brentford defeat
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Chris Wilder felt luck was against Sheffield United again after they were shoved another step closer to the Championship by a 2-0 defeat at Brentford.Mikkel Damsgaard’s cross was turned into his own net by teenager Oliver Arblaster for the game’s crucial opening goal.Substitute Frank Onyeka slid in a second with time ticking down on both the match and the Blades’ stay in the Pr...Full Story »
Not good enough – Nick Montgomery understands fan fury as Hibs miss top-six spot
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Nick Montgomery admitted finishing in the bottom six is unacceptable for Hibernian after seeing his side surrender a late lead against Motherwell at Fir Park.Hibs’ prospects looked optimistic as they were set to move one point ahead of Dundee into sixth in the Scottish Premiership as they led Motherwell 1-0 courtesy of Myziane Maolida’s 64th-minute penalty.But Shane Blaney fired home...Full Story »
Steven Naismith always felt Hearts would fight back against Livingston
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Hearts manager Steven Naismith admitted he always expected his team to respond after coming from two goals down to beat Livingston 4-2.The hosts were punished for a slow start after going two down inside 22 minutes following a Stephen Kelly brace.But Hearts fought back in emphatic fashion after scoring through Jorge Grant, Yutaro Oda, Cammy Devlin and Lawrence Shankland before the break.The win ...Full Story »
Garry Monk hails Cambridge’s fighting spirit as they draw with Charlton
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Garry Monk praised his Cambridge side’s fighting spirit after they hit back to draw 1-1 with Charlton.The U’s were outplayed in the first half, trailing to Connor Wickham’s goal at the break, but produced a rousing display after the interval to earn a draw.Macauley Bonne’s goal against his former employer helped lift Cambridge to 18th in League One, six points clear of th...Full Story »
Kieran McKenna full of praise for Ipswich display in draw with Middlesbrough
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna was “proud” of his team’s performance in the thrilling 1-1 home draw with Middlesbrough which put them one point clear at the top of the Championship.Town went into the game looking to take advantage after seeing automatic promotion rivals Leicester and Leeds lose to Plymouth and Blackburn respectively.Boro took the lead after 20 minutes through a...Full Story »
Des Buckingham hails ‘very exciting’ display as Oxford hammer Peterborough
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Oxford United boss Des Buckingham described his team’s 5-0 win over play-off rivals Peterborough as “without doubt the most enjoyable experience of my time here”.Ruben Rodrigues scored twice with the other goals from a Mark Harris penalty, Josh Murphy and substitute Billy Bodin.It took Oxford’s tally to 13 goals without reply in their last three games and puts them five p...Full Story »
Gillingham won’t let-up in play-off fight, says Stephen Clemence
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Stephen Clemence insists Gillingham will keep on fighting for a play-off spot following a comprehensive 3-0 win over promotion rivals Barrow at Priestfield Stadium.George Ray’s first-half red card was key as the Gills ran out convincing winners, Josh Andrews opening the scoring in first-half stoppage time.An own goal from Rory Feely and a late effort from Connor Mahoney wrapped up all thre...Full Story »
Marti Cifuentes urges QPR players to keep their heads in survival battle
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Manager Marti Cifuentes called for cool heads after QPR suffered a damaging 3-0 defeat at Hull.Rangers are three points clear of the Sky Bet Championship relegation zone and were outclassed by the Tigers, who still have a slim chance of making the play-offs.Goals from Ozan Tufan and Fabio Carvalho earned Hull a deserved lead at the break, after which Jaden Philogene added gloss to the scoreline ...Full Story »
Charlie Adam hails ‘complete’ performance from Fleetwood
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Charlie Adam praised Fleetwood’s “complete” performance as they claimed a 2-0 win at home to Northampton.The victory – only a second in their last 13 games – keeps the Cod Army’s Sky Bet League One survival hopes just about alive, though they remain six points adrift of the safety zone with just three games left to play.Boss Adam was clearly proud of what he a...Full Story »
Neill Collins hails Barnsley’s resilience after coming back to draw with Reading
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Barnsley head coach Neill Collins praised the resilience of his side as they came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Reading.Sam Smith and Lewis Wing netted for the visitors, with Adam Phillips and Fabio Jalo providing equalisers.Collins said: “Ultimately, we gave ourselves a chance to win the game. But equally, we didn’t give ourselves enough of a chance with some of the mistakes we...Full Story »
Nuno Espirito Santo knows Nottingham Forest are in a fight for survival
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Nuno Espirito Santo felt his Nottingham Forest side missed an opportunity to give themselves breathing space in the Premier League relegation fight after they drew 2-2 against Wolves.After Matheus Cunha’s fine individual strike put the visitors ahead, goals from Morgan Gibbs-White and Danilo either side of half-time gave Forest the advantage.But Cunha’s second of the match denied For...Full Story »
Matt Bloomfield lauds Luke Leahy after helping Wycombe beat Shrewsbury
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Wycombe boss Matt Bloomfield was full of praise for Luke Leahy after his side returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory at Shrewsbury.The hosts went down to 10 men with just over 20 minutes remaining when Tom Flanagan made a dangerous challenge on Joe Low.The Chairboys found the breakthrough through ex-Salopian captain Leahy in the 83rd minute after he stroked home a superbly-worked free-kick ...Full Story »
Paul Warne will not get carried away despite ‘a good day’ for Derby
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Derby head coach Paul Warne is taking nothing for granted despite another shift in his team’s favour in the race for automatic promotion.A 3-0 home win over Leyton Orient coupled with Bolton’s draw with Portsmouth means the Rams have a four-point lead in second place, although the Lancashire club have a game in hand.It was vital Derby took maximum points and in front of another 30,00...Full Story »
Karl Robinson relieved Salford are safe despite defeat to Bradford
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Karl Robinson was relieved that Salford have secured League Two safety despite a fourth consecutive defeat.Bradford came from behind to win 2-1 at the Peninsula Stadium as goals from Calum Kavanagh and Brad Halliday wiped out Callum Hendry’s opener for the Ammies.But Sutton’s draw at Harrogate meant that the home side are clear of the threat of relegation.Salford manager Robinson sai...Full Story »
Russell Martin frustrated despite Southampton’s last-gasp victory over Watford
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Southampton boss Russell Martin was left frustrated about his side’s “nonsense” performance despite a dramatic last-gasp 3-2 victory over Watford.Leicester and Leeds lost this weekend, while Ipswich dropped points to give Saints renewed hope of an automatic promotion spot and an immediate return to the Premier League.They needed a stoppage-time winner from Flynn Downes to beat ...Full Story »
Relegation battling York secure vital victory over Woking
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Billy Chadwick and Dipo Akinyemi scored second-half goals to move York to the brink of safety with a crucial 2-0 home win against Woking.Chadwick broke the deadlock just before the hour-mark and Akinyemi added a second as the Minstermen made it four wins from their last six matches to edge six points clear of the drop zone.Former Hull midfielder Chadwick had forced Will Jaaskelainen into a super...Full Story »
Dorking down after failing to beat Rochdale
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Dorking’s relegation from the National League was confirmed after they were held to a 1-1 draw at Rochdale.Wanderers’ fate was all-but sealed on Thursday night after they had let slip a 2-0 lead at Wealdstone to lose 4-2.But they went down fighting at Spotland before Charlie Carter’s second-half opener for the visitors was cancelled out by Devante Rodney.Rochdale had goalkeeper...Full Story »
Bristol Rovers end seven-match scoring drought in style to beat Cheltenham
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Bristol Rovers ended a seven-match scoring drought in style with a comfortable 3-1 win at relegation-threatened Cheltenham.Scott Sinclair opened the scoring in the first half, with Brandon Aguilera and Elkan Baggott adding two more after the break before Liam Sercombe’s stoppage-time consolation for the hosts.Rovers skipper Antony Evans also saw a first-half penalty saved, but Cheltenham o...Full Story »
Altrincham into fourth spot thanks to away win
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Altrincham moved up to fourth in the Vanarama National League after a 2-0 win at Ebbsfleet.Promotion-chasing Altrincham did the damage in the first half with Alex Newby scoring in the 35th minute before Regan Linney added another from the penalty spot four minutes later.It helped Altrincham leapfrog Solihull Moors, who lost 3-0 at play-off rivals Bromley.The deadlock was broken when a shot by Mi...Full Story »
Nahki Wells denies former club Huddersfield vital win with last-gasp penalty
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Nahki Wells struck a dagger into the heart of former club Huddersfield with a stoppage-time penalty that earned Bristol City a 1-1 Championship draw at Ashton Gate.When Josh Koroma fired the visitors in front in the 81st minute after a Jack Rudoni shot was deflected into his path, it seemed Huddersfield would lift themselves out of the relegation zone.But deep into added time Terriers substitute...Full Story »
Play-off chasing Gateshead slip up again as Maidenhead claim late win
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Gateshead’s National League play-off push suffered another setback following a second defeat of the week after Maidenhead came from behind with two late goals to secure a 2-1 win.Having lost at Fylde on Thursday night, Gateshead got themselves in front through a penalty from Luke Hannant in the 54th minute.The Magpies, who were on an unbeaten four-game run, fought back to equalise with six...Full Story »
Hartlepool rescue Dagenham point in final home match of National League season
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Hartlepool came from behind to draw 1-1 with mid-table rivals Dagenham in their final Vanarama National League home match of the season at Victoria Park.The Daggers took the lead in the 37th minute through a fine individual goal from Dion Pereira.Pereira picked the ball up in the Hartlepool half and went on a surging run before slotting past Pools goalkeeper Peter Jameson.Hartlepool improved aft...Full Story »
Blackpool beat Carlisle to keep up the pace in League One play-off race
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Blackpool kept up the pace in the League One play-off race with a slender 1-0 victory over relegated Carlisle.Karamoko Dembele scored one of the quickest goals this season as he bagged the only goal of the game inside the first minute at Brunton Park.It was a third win in a row for Neil Critchley’s chasers, who are three points off the pace having played a game more than incumbents Oxford....Full Story »
Deon Moore salvages valuable point for Sutton at Harrogate with late leveller
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Deon Moore’s 87th-minute equaliser earned Sutton a precious point in their fight for EFL survival as they claimed a 2-2 draw at Harrogate.The hosts looked to have reignited their own play-off ambitions after goals by George Thomson and Jack Muldoon had cancelled out Harry Beautyman’s first-half opener for the visitors.But Moore’s late leveller for second-bottom Sutton leaves th...Full Story »
Birmingham boost survival hopes with victory over play-off-chasing Coventry
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Birmingham gave their Sky Bet Championship survival hopes a huge boost with a 3-0 home win over Coventry which put a major dent in their visitors’ play-off hopes.An own goal by Bobby Thomas in the 12th minute opened the scoring, Ivan Sunjic made it two three minutes before half-time and Jay Stansfield killed the contest with his 13th of the season.The result was Blues’ biggest win si...Full Story »
Oldham’s hopes of a late play-off push dented by stalemate at Oxford
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Oldham’s hopes of making a late push for the Vanarama National League play-offs were dented after being held to a 0-0 draw at relegated Oxford City.The Latics came into the match winless in the last eight games but made a bright start at Marsh Lane as Hallam Hope stabbed an effort wide in the 12th minute and then saw another effort saved by goalkeeper Tom Watson.The home side threatened ju...Full Story »
Mansfield thrash promotion rivals MK Dons to edge closer to top-three finish
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Mansfield took a giant step towards League One with an emphatic 4-1 win over promotion rivals MK Dons.Max Dean put the Dons ahead early on but Elliott Hewitt’s equaliser brought Mansfield level midway through the first half.The visitors then took charge after the break with substitute Davis Keillor-Dunn scoring twice before James Gale added a fourth to seal the win.Victory means Mansfield ...Full Story »
Swansea boss Luke Williams aims for top-half finish after Rotherham victory
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Luke Williams challenged his Swansea players to secure a top-half finish in the Sky Bet Championship following their 1-0 victory over Rotherham.The Swans controlled proceedings against the already-relegated Millers, but needed an Andy Rinomhota own goal in the 74th minute to earn victory.It ensured Swansea claimed back-to-back wins for only the second time under Williams, while they also kept su...Full Story »
Colchester move out of relegation zone after vital victory at Crawley
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Tom Hopper scored twice as 10-man Colchester moved out of the relegation places with a spirited 3-2 victory at play-off chasing Crawley.The visitors went into the game boosted by a bumper following of nearly 1,000 fans, boss Danny Cowley having made a passionate appeal for increased support.Crawley midfielder Liam Kelly fired against the top of the bar before the Reds went behind after 21 minute...Full Story »
Dillon De Silva nets winner as relegation-battling Wealdstone down champions
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Dillon De Silva struck the only goal as relegation battlers Wealdstone won 1-0 at home against champions Chesterfield to boost their survival bid.Former Torquay winger De Silva turned the ball home from close range as the Stones made it back-to-back victories and condemned the Spireites to a third straight defeat since they sealed automatic promotion three weeks ago.Wealdstone were indebted to g...Full Story »
Danny Collinge and Callum Stead on target as Barnet beat play-off rivals Halifax
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
First-half goals from Danny Collinge and Callum Stead helped Barnet to an excellent 2-0 win at seventh-placed Halifax.In a match which could be a dress rehearsal for the Vanarama National League play-offs, Barnet took control from the off with Collinge scoring after only 10 minutes.Just three minutes later, Stead doubled the visitors’ advantage and – although he was forced off later ...Full Story »
Gillingham brush aside Barrow to boost play-off hopes
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Gillingham boosted their play-off hopes with a convincing 3-0 win over 10-man Barrow at Priestfield Stadium.Barrow stay sixth but have now lost three games in a row, with this contest coming to life in the 21st minute.George Lapslie went off injured and, just seconds after coming on, his replacement Josh Walker was scythed down by George Ray, who promptly followed Lapslie down the tunnel after b...Full Story »
Motherwell snatch late point against Hibs as both clubs see top-six hopes end
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Motherwell and Hibernian saw their top-six hopes ended following a high-stakes encounter at Fir Park where the Steelmen snatched a late equaliser in a thrilling finale.Shane Blaney struck deep into stoppage time to earn a 1-1 draw for the hosts after Myziane Maolida had put Hibernian ahead with a 65th-minute penalty.Both sides entered the encounter with aspirations of finishing in the top six wi...Full Story »
Shrewsbury remain in relegation danger after loss to Wycombe
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Shrewsbury’s relegation fears continue to grow after goals from Luke Leahy and Richard Kone earned Wycombe a 2-0 win at the Croud Meadow.The host went close in a first half devoid of action after a mix-up between goalkeeper Franco Ravizzoli and Joe Low but Dan Udoh saw his effort blocked.The first opportunity of the second period came when Tom Bloxham ran through on goal. The forward found...Full Story »
Millwall ease relegation concerns with home win against Cardiff
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Millwall’s secured a second successive Sky Bet Championship victory as they eased their relegation worries with a 3-1 win at home to Cardiff.Jake Cooper’s volley had given the Lions a 2-1 half-time lead after Michael Obafemi and Yakou Meite had traded goals.And Neil Harris’ side refused to feel the pressure, with Duncan Watmore making sure of victory in stoppage time.Ryan Longm...Full Story »