Danny Rohl says Sheffield Wednesday were not ruthless enough in Swansea draw
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl said his side were not ruthless enough at both ends of the pitch as they drew 1-1 with Swansea at Hillsborough on Good Friday.Jamal Lowe’s second-half goal cancelled out Bailey Cadamarteri’s opener and the Owls missed several golden opportunities in the second half to win the game. The point sees them remain in the relegation zone.Rohl said: &ldquo...Full Story »
Graham Alexander: Bradford showed ‘brilliant courage’ in ending poor run
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Bradford manager Graham Alexander felt his side showed real courage to put their four-game losing streak to bed.Second-half goals from Calum Kavanagh and Bobby Pointon earned City a 2-0 win over Tranmere at Valley Parade.Alexander was pleased with the response to a slump that had seen them concede 13 goals and score just once in losing to Forest Green, Mansfield, Notts County and Harrogate.He sa...Full Story »
Bolton looked a fearful team against Stevenage – Ian Evatt
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Ian Evatt claimed his Bolton side looked fearful after a goalless draw at Stevenage left them six points adrift of the League One automatic promotion places.Both sides had their chances to snatch a win, with Will Forrester smacking the crossbar for Wanderers in the first half and Boro’s Ben Thompson slipping late on when he looked set to punish Ricardo Santos’ sloppy pass.The stalema...Full Story »
Mark Robins says Ellis Simms and Haji Wright should aim for 20-goal mark
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Coventry boss Mark Robins has challenged forwards Ellis Simms and Haji Wright to hit the 20-goal mark following their fine 3-1 victory at Huddersfield.Simms continued his stellar form in front of goal, hitting a first-half brace to put Coventry in control at the John Smith’s Stadium.The former Everton frontman has now notched 12 goals in his past nine outings across all competitions.With 1...Full Story »
Jon Harley coy on Portsmouth promotion push despite win at Wycombe
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Portsmouth assistant Jon Harley is not focused on promotion despite a 3-1 victory at Wycombe moving the Sky Bet League One leaders closer to the Championship.Pompey moved 11 points clear of third-placed Bolton following a stylish performance at Adams Park, in which top scorer Colby Bishop scored twice to make it 18 goals for the season.Eight points from their remaining six games are required for...Full Story »
Martin Paterson confident Burton can avoid relegation
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Burton manager Martin Paterson has confidence his side can avoid relegation from League One after taking encouragement from their performance in a 1-1 draw at Wigan.The Brewers responded well to falling behind to a bizarre Sam Hughes own goal just before half-time and they levelled nine minutes into the second half through John Brayford.Both sides hit the woodwork – Burton through Joe Hugi...Full Story »
We were well worthy of a point – Lee Bell on Crewe’s draw at Gillingham
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Crewe boss Lee Bell says his side’s 0-0 draw with Gillingham can only be considered a point gained if they go one better against Forest Green on Easter Monday.After one win in their last six games, the Railwaymen have slipped out of the automatic promotion picture, trailing the top three by seven points with six games to go.Nevertheless, Bell was pleased with his side’s resolve in an...Full Story »
Scott Lindsey demands Crawley ‘show their teeth’ after tame Doncaster defeat
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Crawley boss Scott Lindsey called on his play-off-chasing side to “show their teeth” after describing their 2-0 home defeat by Doncaster as “a big missed opportunity”.The Red Devils slipped from seventh to ninth after goals from Hakeeb Adelakun and substitute Max Biamou gave 10-man Rovers their fourth successive win.Rovers battled for the last 24 minutes with a man less a...Full Story »
Garry Monk hails big win at Barnsley for relegation-threatened Cambridge
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Cambridge head coach Garry Monk was full of praise for his players after the 2-0 win at Barnsley which earned him his first win since taking charge.An own goal from Mael de Gevigney gave struggling Cambridge the lead before Gassan Ahadme sealed a crucial three points.Monk said: “We’ve had two weeks to work on stuff, for this particular game, and I was interested to see the level of f...Full Story »
Ryan Lowe delighted with clinical Preston display to win Rotherham ‘banana skin’
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Preston boss Ryan Lowe was delighted to avoid a potential banana skin after a comfortable 3-0 home win over a Rotherham side whose Championship status is hanging by a thread.North End remain five points behind sixth-placed Norwich in the table, but they have lost just one of their last 10 to keep their play-off hopes alive.Rock-bottom Rotherham, meanwhile, are now 19 points from safety with only...Full Story »
Johnnie Jackson says Ronan Curtis red card against Harrogate ‘ridiculous’
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Johnnie Jackson was left fuming at Ronan Curtis’ sending off after AFC Wimbledon’s goal-scorer was given his marching orders moments after equalising in a 1-1 draw with Harrogate at Plough Lane.Matty Daly had given Harrogate the lead after eight minutes, with Curtis levelling for the Dons just before the hour.He was then shown a red card for a reckless challenge, with Wimbledon havin...Full Story »
Morecambe boss Ged Brannan praises scorer Nelson Khumbeni after Accrington win
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Ged Brannan is delighted his Morecambe side are now back in the promotion mix after their 2-1 win over Lancashire rivals Accrington.Bolton loanee Nelson Khumbeni fired home his first Shrimps goal in the 55th minute before a Charlie Brown free-kick was seemingly turned home by Chris Stokes from close-range after 62 minutes – although the Shrimps are appealing it as they believe it curled st...Full Story »
Matty Warburton rescues point for Solihull from draw with Barnet
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Matty Warburton’s late goal earned Solihull a point from a 2-2 draw with second-placed Barnet in the Vanarama National League.James Clarke headed in Jamey Osborne’s corner after only nine minutes to give Moors the lead but Barnet turned the game around late in the first half.First Nicke Kabamba controlled the ball with his back to goal before turning and finding the bottom corner in ...Full Story »
‘Horrendous’ errors cost Notts County against Swindon – Stuart Maynard
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Notts County boss Stuart Maynard bemoaned a pair of “horrendous” defensive errors after his side were beaten 2-1 by Swindon.The Robins were gifted the lead after 19 minutes in farcical circumstances as Scott Robertson tried to play the ball back to his keeper but it hit the post and rebounded for Aaron Drinan to score.In the 73rd minute, Sam Slocombe came out of his goal and attempte...Full Story »
Liam Rosenior bemoans Hull’s inability to pick up points from poor performances
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Liam Rosenior admitted his shot-shy Hull players need to learn how to win when they do not play well.The Tigers failed to produce a shot on target against a Stoke side who eased their Championship relegation fears with a 2-0 away win courtesy of goals from Josh Laurent and Ki-Jana Hoever.Defeat dropped Hull two places to ninth in the table as the Potters moved five points clear of the drop zone....Full Story »
Jon Mellish makes life hellish for Posh and delights Carlisle boss Paul Simpson
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Paul Simpson hailed hat-trick hero Jon Mellish after Carlisle produced one of the shocks of the season in Sky Bet League One.Matchwinner Mellish bagged a first career hat-trick as the basement boys left Posh’s automatic promotion hopes in tatters with just their sixth win of a miserable season.Mellish headed Simpson’s men into a 27th-minute lead, which he doubled with a smart volley ...Full Story »
Michael Carrick hails Middlesbrough character after stormy arrival
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Michael Carrick revealed details of Middlesbrough’s scary 24 hours before securing a late 1-1 draw with promotion-chasing Southampton.Emmanuel Latte Lath headed in a 90th-minute equaliser after Adam Armstrong had put Saints into the driving seat.It had come after 70mph winds battered the south coast and forced a hairy two attempts at landing into Southampton Airport on Thursday.Boro boss C...Full Story »
Just the Jobe: Bellingham’s impact impresses Mike Dodds in Sunderland’s away win
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Interim manager Mike Dodds hailed the impact of Jobe Bellingham as a centre-forward after Sunderland beat Cardiff 2-0 to claim their first win since February 10.Bellingham, the 18-year-old younger brother of England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude, won an early penalty before scoring his seventh goal of the season in all-round mature performance.“We should be excited about his performance,...Full Story »
Darrell Clarke lauds Aidan Keena after netting Cheltenham winner at Fleetwood
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Boss Darrell Clarke hailed the attitude of Cheltenham striker Aidan Keena after the Irishman’s first goal of the season secured a vital 2-1 win at relegation rivals Fleetwood.Liam Sercombe put the Robins in front after half an hour but Ryan Graydon levelled for Fleetwood in the 79th minute.Keena, publicly backed by Clarke all season, then fired in from close range after good work from Joe ...Full Story »
Lincoln boss Michael Skubala hails match-winner Jovon Makama
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Lincoln head coach Michael Skubala praised substitute Jovon Makama after his last-minute winner in their 1-0 Sky Bet League One victory over Leyton Orient propelled the Imps into the play-off places for the first time this season.City were not at their best as Orient more than matched them, but they claimed the three points after Makama came on to score a dramatic late goal as they stretched the...Full Story »
Des Buckingham frustrated with missed chances as Oxford slip out of the top six
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Oxford boss Des Buckingham rued missed chances as his side’s promotion hopes took a blow with a 1-1 draw at Shrewsbury.Buckingham’s side dropped out of the top six in League One after letting a lead slip.The visitors went ahead eight minutes into the second half through Billy Bodin, but Shrewsbury substitute Jack Price earned his relegation-battling side a valuable point.“I thi...Full Story »
Wrexham relishing promotion battle – Phil Parkinson
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Phil Parkinson insists Wrexham will keep their feet on the ground following their important 2-0 win in the League Two promotion race against Mansfield but admits the Dragons are relishing the top-of-the-table fight.Paul Mullin’s brace, including a second-half penalty, ensured victory for Wrexham to go level with the Stags and both sides are just a point behind leaders Stockport, who have a...Full Story »
Gary Caldwell admits Exeter draw with Charlton was fair outcome
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Exeter manager Gary Caldwell felt the draw was a fair result as his side failed to capitalise on a near-perfect start in the 1-1 stalemate with Charlton.Ben Purrington’s sixth-minute goal against his former club was the first time Exeter had scored in the opening 15 minutes of a home league game since October 2021 but they let Charlton off the hook by sitting on that lead.It came back to h...Full Story »
Darren Moore merrier and keen for Port Vale to maintain momentum after home win
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Darren Moore called for Port Vale to keep the momentum going in their survival bid after they registered their first home victory since he took over.Vale secured back-to-back Sky Bet League One wins for the first time since September with a 2-0 defeat of out-of-sorts Bristol Rovers.Buoyed by their first win in 2024 in a relegation six-pointer with Burton last time out, Ben Garrity’s header...Full Story »
Ian Foster says Plymouth denied ‘clear penalty’ during defeat at Norwich
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Plymouth manager Ian Foster was furious with referee James Linington after his side lost 2-1 at Norwich to stay deep in the Sky Bet Championship relegation scrap.The high-flying Canaries scored two second-half goals to take the points, after being stunned by Morgan Whittaker’s 10th-minute opener, his 20th of the season.The second-half comeback brought Linington’s decision not to awar...Full Story »
Dave Challinor hails defender Ibby Touray after Stockport beat Forest Green
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Dave Challinor hailed defender Ibby Touray after he silenced his critics with a dazzling display in a 3-0 win at Forest Green that hoisted Stockport back to the top of the table.The former Salford stalwart had faced the wrath of Hatters fans but was outstanding against the league’s basement boys, setting up one goal and tying opposite number Fankaty Dabo in knots.Boss Challinor said: ...Full Story »
Danny Cowley hails Colchester’s second-half fightback to secure crucial win
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Colchester boss Danny Cowley admitted his side made life difficult for themselves but was delighted with the way they fought back to claim a crucial win over Newport.The relegation-threatened U’s were without a win in eight matches and looked set for more frustration in a game where Cowley felt they had ‘total dominance’ after falling behind to Offrande Zanzala’s 42nd-min...Full Story »
Ruben Selles acknowledges Joel Pereira’s contribution to a key Reading victory
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Reading manager Ruben Selles praised Portuguese goalkeeper Joel Pereira for his superb first-half display in the 1-0 Sky Bet League One victory over mid-table Northampton.Pereira, formerly deputy to David Button in the Reading goal, kept his side in contention in the opening period with a series of fine saves to thwart the lively Cobblers attackers.It set up the platform for home substitute Kelv...Full Story »
Cambridge enhance survival prospects after fantastic win at Barnsley
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Garry Monk registered his first win in charge of Cambridge as they gave their League One survival hopes a massive boost by beating promotion-chasing Barnsley 2-0 at Oakwell.Barnsley should have gone ahead inside 11 minutes when Nicky Cadden fired wide from six yards after a low cross was cleared into his path.Cambridge then took the lead in the 13th minute from an own goal. Mael de Gevigney trie...Full Story »
Dominic Poleon strike secures a draw for Ebbsfleet
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Dominic Poleon fired a second-half equaliser as Ebbsfleet maintained their impressive recent run with a 1-1 home draw against Southend.Southend, who extended their unbeaten run to 12 matches, led 1-0 at half-time after Harry Cardwell flicked home Oli Coker’s free-kick for his 17th league goal of the season.Ebbsfleet had won five of their previous six league games and they responded in the ...Full Story »
Aidan Keena earns Cheltenham precious win at fellow strugglers Fleetwood
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Aidan Keena’s first goal of the season earned Cheltenham a 2-1 win at relegation rivals Fleetwood.Liam Sercombe put the Robins in front after half an hour but Ryan Graydon levelled for Fleetwood in the 79th minute.Keena then fired in from close range after good work from Joe Nuttall on the left to end a 327-day drought and Fleetwood’s six-game unbeaten run.Cheltenham were the better ...Full Story »
Jay Mingi scores stoppage-time winner as Colchester fight back for vital victory
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Jay Mingi scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to secure relegation-battling Colchester a vital 2-1 comeback victory over Newport.Mingi slammed a shot into the roof of the net from Noah Chilvers’ pass in the second minute of stoppage time to earn a first win in nine matches for the U’s.Colchester, who had drawn six of their previous eight matches, came close to scoring in the 24th ...Full Story »
Josh Rees double guides Dagenham to comfortable victory over Boreham Wood
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Josh Rees fired a first-half double against his former club as Dagenham and Redbridge won 4-1 at Boreham Wood.Daggers’ summer signing Rees gave his side a flying start when he fired into the top corner in the fourth minute after being set up by Dion Pereira.Rees then struck his 15th league goal of the campaign from close range, following up to steer home a rebound after Pereira’s sho...Full Story »
Colby Bishop double fires leaders Portsmouth to win at Wycombe
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Colby Bishop scored twice as Sky Bet League One leaders Portsmouth moved closer to promotion to the Championship with a stylish 3-1 victory at Wycombe.Pompey are now 11 points clear of third-placed Bolton after extending their unbeaten run to 13 games and need three more victories to seal a return to the second tier after 12 years away.Portsmouth led after just three minutes when Bishop’s ...Full Story »
Exeter and Charlton boost survival hopes after sharing entertaining draw
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Cheick Diabate’s late own goal earned Charlton a 1-1 draw at Exeter as both teams edged towards League One safety.Exeter started well and went in front after six minutes when Jack Aitchison’s cross was headed in at the back post by former Addick Ben Purrington – the first time the Grecians had scored in the opening 15 minutes of a home league game since October 2021.Charlton re...Full Story »
Bromley get promotion bid back on track with victory over Dorking
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Michael Cheek and Callum Reynolds were on target as Bromley won 2-0 at Dorking to get their National League promotion push back on track.Cheek struck his 22nd goal of the season in all competitions, slotting home into the bottom corner after being slipped in by Olufela Olomola in the 13th minute.Olomola struck a post from close range early in the second half and had another effort cleared off th...Full Story »
Relegated Oxford City deal major blow to Wealdstone survival bid
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Wealdstone’s hopes of securing Vanarama National League survival were dealt a major blow by a 1-0 loss against already-relegated Oxford City.City had lost nine of their 11 matches since beating Ebbsfleet two months ago but Josh Parker’s 24th-minute goal decided the points.Parker converted a ball from Lewis Coyle and, despite Wealdstone’s efforts to find an equaliser, which incl...Full Story »
Burton battle back to earn a point at Wigan
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Struggling Burton fought back in the second half to earn a deserved 1-1 League One draw at Wigan.Sam Hughes’ own goal had given the hosts a half-time lead but John Brayford responded to earn a draw for the Brewers that left them a point clear of the relegation zone.Wigan started well with a rasping drive from Scott Smith being well saved by Max Crocombe before Matt Smith sent the rebound w...Full Story »
Sutton gain hope in survival fight as Olly Sanderson double downs Salford
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Olly Sanderson’s brace gave relegation-threatened Sutton a 2-1 victory over Salford in League Two.The first half between two struggling sides lacked quality but Sutton scored the opener just before the break from a free-kick flicked on by the towering Harry Smith and met by Sanderson on the goal line.Salford’s best chance came from Conor McAleny, who beat several men but failed to bu...Full Story »
Gillingham and Crewe play out entertaining goalless draw
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Play-off chasing rivals Gillingham and Crewe played out an entertaining 0-0 draw at Priestfield Stadium.The Gills went close early on when Timothee Dieng’s powerful header was superbly tipped around a post by Crewe keeper Tom Booth.The visitors responded midway through the first half when Elliott Nevitt met Aaron Rowe’s cross, only to see his effort bravely blocked.The Gills were on ...Full Story »
Jimmy Dunne volley earns QPR last-gasp win over relegation rivals Birmingham
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Jimmy Dunne’s sensational stoppage-time goal gave QPR a crucial 2-1 victory at home to fellow strugglers Birmingham which took them four points clear of the relegation zone.Dunne headed on goalkeeper Asmir Begovic’s long kick and then, after Sinclair Armstrong had challenged Deon Sanderson, the defender controlled the loose ball near the edge of the penalty area and sent a spectacula...Full Story »
Preston continue impressive form as Rotherham slump closer to relegation
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Preston remain five points shy of sixth-placed Norwich in the Championship table despite cruising to a 3-0 win over a dismal Rotherham that leaves the Millers on the brink of relegation.Duane Holmes gave the hosts the lead after 22 minutes before Emil Riis’ brace saw Preston take complete control of proceedings before half-time.Whether North End’s recent impressive form will prove en...Full Story »
Chris Conn-Clarke brace earns Altrincham come from behind victory
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Chris Conn-Clarke scored twice as promotion-chasing Altrincham came from behind to win 3-1 away to lowly Kidderminster.The Harriers started well with Ashley Hemmings striking the post before Zak Brown put them in front in the 20th minute, hooking home after Altrincham failed to clear a corner.But the visitors drew level just four minutes later with Lewis Banks laying the ball off for Regan Linne...Full Story »
Emmanuel Dieseruvwe penalty gives Hartlepool victory
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Emmanuel Dieseruvwe’s second-half penalty earned Hartlepool a 1-0 win over play-off chasing Halifax.Dieseruvwe scored from the spot in the 73rd minute after Terrell Agyemang was brought down in the box.Dieseruvwe had already twice gone close to scoring, seeing an early effort saved by Sam Johnson and then, five minutes into the second half, having a shot scrambled off the line by Tylor Gol...Full Story »
York continue winning run against champions Chesterfield
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
York gave their Vanarama National League survival hopes a major boost with a third successive victory after beating champions Chesterfield 2-1 at LNER Community Stadium.Dipo Akinyemi had a goal ruled out for offside before Chesterfield, who beat Boreham Wood last week to wrap up the title, took a seventh-minute lead through Joe Quigley on his 100th appearance for the Spireites.The Minstermen wer...Full Story »
Ronan Curtis sent off after scoring equaliser as Harrogate hold AFC Wimbledon
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Ronan Curtis scored and was sent off as AFC Wimbledon had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Harrogate at Plough Lane.The result did little to help either team’s Sky Bet League Two play-off charge.Matty Daly’s cool opener was cancelled out by Curtis, who was sent off for a reckless challenge only three minutes later.The Dons lie one point outside the play-offs, while their visitors are...Full Story »
MK Dons thump Walsall to keep pressure on in the race for automatic promotion
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
MK Dons thumped Walsall 5-0 to keep the pressure on in the race for automatic promotion from League Two.Emre Tezgel put the hosts ahead, before Max Dean’s brace and further goals from Alex Gilbey and Joe Tomlinson gave them an emphatic victory.The result keeps the Dons three points off the top three, while Walsall are now without a win in four.Walsall earlier missed two good chances when M...Full Story »
Dajaune Brown effort keeps Gateshead in the promotion hunt
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Dajaune Brown’s first-half strike sealed Gateshead a 1-0 home win against Rochdale and kept his side in the promotion hunt.On-loan Derby forward Brown produced a classy finish for his ninth goal since arriving from Derby in January as Gateshead made it three straight wins.Kain Adom’s volley for Gateshead was cleared off the goal-line before Brown put them in front in the 27th minute,...Full Story »
Aaron Drinan continues scoring run as Notts County self-destruct
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Aaron Drinan scored his third goal in four games as two pieces of comedic defending helped Swindon break a four-match winless streak by beating Notts County 2-1.Swindon had the lead after 19 minutes in calamitous circumstances as Scott Robertson tried to play the ball back to his goalkeeper but it hit the post and rebounded for Drinan to net.Sean McGurk then drifted out to the right and picked o...Full Story »
Bolton fall further off promotion pace with stalemate at Stevenage
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Bolton lost more ground in League One’s automatic promotion battle as they were held to a 0-0 draw at slumping Stevenage.Will Forrester came the closest to scoring a winner for the visitors when he clattered the crossbar.Wanderers have won just two of their last eight matches and have slipped six points off second-placed Derby, albeit with a game in hand.As for Stevenage they are now winle...Full Story »
Ten-man Doncaster see off Crawley
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Goals from Hakeeb Aselakun and Max Biamou gave 10-man Doncaster their fourth successive victory with a 2-0 win at the Broadfield Stadium as Crawley slipped out of the play-off places.Rovers battled for the last 24 minutes with 10 players after defender Tom Anderson picked up a straight red card.Crawley went into the game with assistant boss Jamie Day in charge in the technical area, supported by...Full Story »
Port Vale improve survival prospects with home defeat of Bristol Rovers
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Port Vale boosted their survival hopes, with a 2-0 victory at home to Bristol Rovers securing back-to-back wins for the first time since September.A 10-minute burst either side of half-time saw Ben Garrity and Baylee Dipepa do the damage for Darren Moore’s men in the Sky Bet League One contest at Vale Park.Buoyed by a first victory of the year against Burton last time out, the hosts flew o...Full Story »
Bradford end losing run as Calum Kavanagh and Bobby Pointon goals down Tranmere
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Bradford ended a four-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory over Tranmere at Valley Parade.A small group of Bradford fans had protested outside the ground before kick-off against club owner Stefan Rupp, who had written an open letter on Thursday apologising for the club’s poor season.But Graham Alexander’s side returned to winning ways thanks to second-half goals from Calum Kavanagh ...Full Story »
Enzo Maresca refusing to panic after stuttering Leicester lose to Bristol City
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Boss Enzo Maresca was in bullish mood after Anis Mehmeti’s superb strike earned Bristol City a 1-0 win to put another dent in Leicester’s bid for automatic promotion from the Championship.The winger found the roof of the net with a stunning left-footed strike from the edge of the box in the 73rd minute to inflict a fourth defeat in six league games on the stuttering Foxes.Leicester p...Full Story »
Carlos Corberan full of praise for Millwall after West Brom held
Posted Saturday, March 30, 2024 by PA
Boss Carlos Corberan believes the quality in Millwall’s squad is not reflected by their position in the Championship table after West Brom’s 1-1 draw at The Den.The Lions controlled the first half and Duncan Watmore capitalised with a fine finish past Baggies goalkeeper Alex Palmer.However, the visitors won a penalty after the break and John Swift made no mistake, converting past Mil...Full Story »
John Swift on the spot to salvage point for West Brom at Millwall
Posted Friday, March 29, 2024 by PA
John Swift’s penalty rescued a point for play-off chasing West Brom as they extended their unbeaten run to seven league games with a 1-1 draw at Millwall.The Lions controlled the first half and were a goal ahead at the break after a fine finish from Duncan Watmore.However, Swift converted a penalty to ensure the Baggies sealed a seventh game unbeaten in all competitions for the first time ...Full Story »
Leicester’s promotion bid hit again as Anis Mehmeti nets Bristol City winner
Posted Friday, March 29, 2024 by PA
Anis Mehmeti’s brilliant strike put another dent in Leicester’s stuttering bid for automatic promotion and gave Bristol City a 1-0 Championship win at Ashton Gate.The winger accepted a square ball from Mark Sykes on the edge of the box and sent a sweet left-footed shot into the roof of the net to settle a closely-fought game in the 73rd minute.Leicester had arrived looking to reignit...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - GD for PL big teams after 28 games
Posted Friday, March 29, 2024 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
Lavia to miss remainder of season after injury
GD for PL big teams after 28 games
It's been 31 years since Francesco Totti made his Roma debut. One club. Five trophies. 25 seasons. Forever a legend
The Future Spain & Brazil looks BRIGHT!
Cristiano Ronaldo won the Champions League in Lisbon, Portugal.
Which door are you chooing?
Chelsea ...Full Story »
'Now I'm free', says Shakira as superstar singer reveals ex-husband and Barcelona legend Gerard Pique 'dragged me down'
Posted Friday, March 29, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
SHAKIRA has opened up on her break-up from Gerard Pique and claimed her ex "dragged her down".
The Colombian superstar, 47, split with the former Barcelona star in 2022 after 11 years together.
She has since poured her focus back into her music, releasing her first full album in seven years last Friday.
Promoting the record, titled "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran", meaning "Women no longer cry", ...Full Story »
Premier League WAG begs beau to leave club as she moans English city is 'inconvenient'
Posted Friday, March 29, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk
Premier League WAG Diletta Leotta has pleaded for her fiancé Loris Karius to leave Newcastle.
Leotta is one of Italy's most well-known football presenters, hosting DAZN and interviewing some of the sport's biggest stars. Diletta, 32, formed a relationship with former Liverpool ace Karius in 2022 and gave birth to their daughter in August last year.
The German goalkeeper is currently on ...Full Story »
Man City icon Sergio Aguero fuels Newcastle transfer talk over star that 'matches style'
Posted Friday, March 29, 2024 by Express.co.uk
Sergio Aguero has named one Newcastle star who could make an easy transition to Man City.
Sergio Aguero believes Bruno Guimaraes would slot in seamlessly at Man City (Image: Getty)
Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has named Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes as a player he believes "matches" the club's style. His comments come as transfer rumours start to heat up ahead of the summer window...Full Story »
Love Island’s Arabella Chi grows close to Premier League footballer – just two weeks after Adam Maxted split
Posted Friday, March 29, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
LOVE Island star Arabella Chi has moved on from Adam Maxted - with a Premier League footballer.
The 33-year-old is getting to know Sheffield United midflielder Vinicius Souza, just months after splitting form another footy star – Ruben Dias.
A source said: "Arabella and Vinicius were spotted enjoying a cosy coffee date during the day and he waited with her until she met a friend....Full Story »
Arsenal in talks over £77m Victor Osimhen deal, with the Nigerian to leave Napoli this summer: report
Posted Friday, March 29, 2024 by fourfourtwo.com
Arsenal are front of the queue for Victor Osimhen, with the Nigerian poised for a huge move
Victor Osimhen is close to moving to Arsenal (Image credit: Franco Romano/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Arsenal are in talks over a huge deal to bring Victor Osimhen to the Emirates Stadium – and the Gunners are “confident” of the move happening.
Mikel Arteta's team are the top scorers i...Full Story »
Barcelona remain in contact with Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams
Posted Friday, March 29, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
Barcelona remain in the hunt for Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams.
Sport says Barcelona are in contact with Williams and his representatives.
They are following the young winger's situation - and are considering trying to sign the 21-year-old in the summer transfer window.
However, the finances can become a problem - as Athletic Bilbao will not release Williams for less than €50m....Full Story »
'Gareth Southgate doesn't want the Man Utd job!' - England manager backed to snub Red Devils in favour of sabbatical after Euro 2024
Posted Friday, March 29, 2024 by Goal.com
Sam Allardyce insists that England boss Gareth Southgate does not want the Manchester United job despite being linked with a move to Old Trafford.
Southgate reported to be an option for United
England boss previously said links were "disrespectful"
Allardyce backs him to snub potential move
WHAT HAPPENED?Allardyce managed England for one game in 2016 and he was replaced by Southgate, who...Full Story »
Bayern hit back at Alphonso Davies' agent but sporting director Max Eberl admits full-back must 'make a decision' amid Real Madrid links
Posted Friday, March 29, 2024 by Goal.com
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has hit back at Alphonso Davies' agent after he claimed his client had been given an "unfair ultimatum".
Davies' contract expires in 2025
Heavily linked with Real Madrid move
Eberl reacts to agent's quotes
WHAT HAPPENED?
Davies' agent claimed that Bayern have issued his client with an "unfair ultimatum" and that he is being "attacked", as Eberl ha...Full Story »
GLEI CLUB Man Utd ‘ready to pay £51m to land top summer target as part of new approach to transfers with Juventus willing to sell’
Posted Friday, March 29, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
MANCHESTER UNITED are keen on signing Juventus defender Gleison Bremer and are 'ready to pay', according to reports in Italy.
Football chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe is plotting a massive shake-up at Old Trafford.
Manchester United are keen on signing Juventus’ defender Gleison Bremer Credit: Rex
And a new defender is at the forefront of the billionaire's mind.
Bremer fits into Man Utd's new ...Full Story »
A big sale for Chelsea? Blues may finally offload Romelu Lukaku as Saudi Arabian clubs eager to sign striker after Roma loan ends
Posted Friday, March 29, 2024 by Goal.com
Chelsea might finally offload Romelu Lukaku as Saudi Arabian clubs have reportedly shown interest in him after his Roma loan spell.
Lukaku on loan spell at Roma
Chelsea keen to sell the striker
Saudi sides eager to get him
WHAT HAPPENED?Chelsea have set a price tag of around €43 million (£37m/$46m) for the 30-year-old striker, a fee that could attract interest from Saudi sides...Full Story »
TOUGH SEL Man Utd ‘eye shock transfer move for Stoke flop Joselu, 34, as Red Devils send representatives to Spain’
Posted Friday, March 29, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly eyeing a shock transfer move for Stoke flop Joselu.
The 34-year-old striker is currently on loan at Real Madrid from Espanyol.
Credit: Phil Shephard-Lewis - The Sun
He has 14 goals in 38 games for the LaLiga leaders.
But despite struggling in the Premier League with both Stoke and Newcastle, Joselu is now said to be a target for United.
Relevo claims represe...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Liverpool and Bayern Munich set to drop out of 'probably impossible' Xabi Alonso pursuit
Posted Friday, March 29, 2024 by Goal.com
Revealed: Barca's head coach shortlist - including Xavi!
Barcelona have drawn up a shortlist of three managers to potentially replace Xavi, although they have not given up on the ex-midfielder staying put.
Chelsea to finally offload Lukaku amid Saudi interest
Chelsea might finally offload Romelu Lukaku as Saudi Arabian clubs have reportedly shown interest in him after his Roma loan spell.
...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Meanwhile, Ben White
Posted Thursday, March 28, 2024 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
Endrick is already living out his dreams
Argentina defeat Costa Rica 3-1 in Los Angeles
Meanwhile, Ben White
Bad week for small nations !
Lamine Yamal the last time Ronaldo won a Ballon d'Or
17 YEAR OLD - ENDRICK HAS MADE A STATEMENT IN THIS INTERNATIONAL BREAK! ...Full Story »
Stunning footballer-turned-WWE superstar makes in-ring debut and uses footy inspired move
Posted Thursday, March 28, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk
She may have swapped the pitch for the squared circle, but one former footballer is reusing her old skills to blast her wrestling opponents away
Jade Gentile played semi-professional football in Iceland (Image: INSTAGRAM/jade_gentile)
Former footballer Jade Gentile turned to one of her old tricks for her in-ring NXT wrestling debut.
In Autumn of 2022, the New York native was unveiled as one o...Full Story »
Kevin De Bruyne's wife hits the town with fellow Belgium WAG after England draw
Posted Thursday, March 28, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk
Kevin De Bruyne's injury meant he was sadly ruled out of Belgium's clash with England at Wembley - but his stunning wife was unfazed as she partied with friends
Michele Lacroix is the wife of Kevin De Bruyne (Image: Getty Images)
Kevin De Bruyne’s wife hit the town after Belgium’s 2-2 draw against England on Tuesday.
The Manchester City star, 32, missed the international friendly ...Full Story »
'FRAUD' CLAIMS Scotland & Man Utd ace Scott McTominay’s fiancee’s investment firm being probed by ‘fraud cops’ as star faces £1m loss
Posted Thursday, March 28, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
COPS are investigating an alleged "investment fraud" that left Scott McTominay facing a £1million loss.
The Scotland idol invested in a failed firm run by fiancée Cameron Reading and her dad Ashley.
Cops are investigating an alleged investment fraud that left Scott McTominay facing significant losses Credit: Kenny Ramsay
The failed firm was run by Cameron Reading and her dad Ashley ...Full Story »
Good news for Arsenal? Man City sweating on Kyle Walker's fitness ahead of title-race showdown with injury worse than first feared
Posted Thursday, March 28, 2024 by Goal.com
Manchester City may be without Kyle Walker for the Premier League title against Arsenal on Sunday due to a hamstring injury.
WHAT HAPPENED?Walker was forced off just 20 minutes into England's friendly against Brazil last week and was diagnosed with a hamstring injury. He was absent for the clash against Belgium on Tuesday and City are not sure if he will be fit to feature in the crucial leagu...Full Story »
'Bonne nuit' - LAFC tease Olivier Giroud capture as AC Milan hitman prepares to join Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi in MLS
Posted Thursday, March 28, 2024 by Goal.com
Los Angeles FC shared a teaser of their next big signing with a cryptic French message - "Bonne Nuit" - as Olivier Giroud prepares to join the MLS.
WHAT HAPPENED?The French striker will hit free agency in the summer as his current deal with AC Milan will expire at the end of the campaign. However, the 37-year-old will continue to play professional football and is widely speculated to join LAF...Full Story »
Lionel Messi makes retirement vow with football icon insisting 'age doesn't matter'
Posted Thursday, March 28, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk
Lionel Messi has revealed that age will not influence his retirement decision.
The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, 36, began his new adventure in the United States by joining Inter Miami last summer. It followed over two decades in Europe with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, before he won the World Cup with Argentina in December 2022.
Messi, much like his long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo,...Full Story »
Man United are monitoring 23-year-old Premier League star, midfielder set to replace Casemiro
Posted Thursday, March 28, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com
Man United are looking to move on from Casemiro and the Manchester club have identified Wolves' Joao Gomes as a replacement for the 32-year-old ahead of the new season.
This summer is a major one for the Premier League giants as it is the first to be overseen by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos, with the new part-owners looking to put a marker down related to how they will operate at Old Trafford ...Full Story »
Arsenal settle on Sporting CP ace Gyokeres
Posted Thursday, March 28, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
Arsenal have set their stall out to find a new number nine in the summer transfer window.
The Premier League giants have outlined Viktor Gyokeres as a key transfer target.
Per football.london, the Sporting CP star could be the subject of a big money summer bid.
The Gunners would be willing to stump up a lot of money to secure the 50-goal involvement striker.
Gyokeres was previously at Cove...Full Story »
Erik ten Hag 'could face Man Utd U-turn' after club drew up 10-man replacement list
Posted Thursday, March 28, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has a new plan for Erik ten Hag after creating a list of 10 potential replacements, according to reports.
Manchester United's new chief is said to be preparing for the Dutchman to stay on as manager next season, but the club's top bosses are also planning a strategy that would allow them to quickly make changes if needed. Ten Hag, who is 53 years old, had a great first seaso...Full Story »
Toni Kroos makes Real Madrid contract decision
Posted Thursday, March 28, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
Toni Kroos intends to play on with Real Madrid next season.
The veteran midfielder's current deal expires at the end of the season.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has been clear that he would like to see Kroos extend his contract.
And transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is now reporting: "EXCLUSIVE: Toni Kroos will stay and continue at Real Madrid as new one year deal until 2025 is set to be...Full Story »
Manchester City star Erling Haaland has 'already agreed' incredible Barcelona transfer - ahead of buying a house in Spain: report
Posted Thursday, March 28, 2024 by fourfourtwo.com
Manchester City star Erling Haaland has been approached by Barcelona over a move – and has given them the thumbs-up to go to Catalonia.
Haaland only moved to Eastlands in 2022 from Borussia Dortmund but has been heavily linked with exits ever since joining. Earlier this month, he refused to rule out a transfer to La Liga, with Spanish outlet AS reporting in the past that, "If were up to...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd weigh up surprise Ivan Toney swoop to provide competition for Rasmus Hojlund
Posted Thursday, March 28, 2024 by Goal.com
Smith becomes NWSL's best-paid player with new contract
USWNT superstar Sophia Smith has penned a new contract with Portland Thorns which makes her the highest-paid player in the NWSL.
England & Man City legend Houghton reveals retirement plans
Manchester City and England defender Steph Houghton has confirmed that she will retire at the end of the current season.
Man City sweat on Walk...Full Story »
We expect to be here – Emma Hayes says semi-finals are where Chelsea should be
Posted Thursday, March 28, 2024 by PA
Chelsea boss Emma Hayes believes her side have simply lived up to expectations by securing passage to the Champions League semi-finals after a 1-1 draw with Ajax at Stamford Bridge.Mayra Ramirez opened the scoring 33 minutes into in the first half of her Champions League debut for Chelsea and, while Chasity Grant netted a second-half consolation for the visitors, the Blues ultimately booked thei...Full Story »
Chelsea reach Champions League semi-finals as draw with Ajax secures progress
Posted Thursday, March 28, 2024 by PA
Chelsea reached the Champions League semi-finals for the fifth time in their history after a 1-1 draw with Ajax at Stamford Bridge secured a comfortable 4-1 aggregate victory.The Blues entered the evening already 3-0 ahead from their first-leg victory in Amsterdam and further eased any tension when Mayra Ramirez netted her first Champions League goal to open the scoring after 33 minutes in west ...Full Story »