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Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Newcastle preparing bid for Barcelona's Ferran Torres

Posted Monday, August 19, 2024 by Goal.com

Liverpool youngster Bobby Clark set to join Salzburg Liverpool youngster Bobby Clark is reportedly getting closer to leaving Anfield as he is expected to sign with Red Bull Salzburg. According to the Liverpool Echo, he has personal agreements with the Austrian team and will join for a £10 million transfer fee, pending a physical. Newcastle preparing bid for Barcelona's Ferran Torres Ac...Full Story »

STAMFORD FRINGE Former Premier League star, 45, unrecognisable after sharing photos of his HAIR TRANSPLANT

Posted Monday, August 19, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

But now he's got a top-level mop - thanks to a new mane! Adrian Mutu posted this double image to show how his hair has changedMutu quit his last job as boss of Romanian top-flight club Cluj in April Former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu, 45, has proudly unveiled the results of a hair transplant. The 77-cap Romanian stood out for his shaved head during a controversial spell in the Premier League....Full Story »

WAG ALERT Meet the new Wags of the Premier League season, from former beauty queen to skin care expert

Posted Monday, August 19, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

Once again, club bosses have spent large pots of cash to lure top players to their teams. And new signings mean a whole set of new Wags – and they are as glamorous as ever. Emma Pietras reveals the latest wives and girlfriends . . .  AnneKee Molenaar Annekee Molenaar is a Dutch model IT'S a case of AnneKee in the UK as the Dutch model relocates to Britain with her husband Matthijs de ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola describes being Manchester City boss as a ‘privilege and honour’

Posted Monday, August 19, 2024 by PA

Pep Guardiola said it is a “privilege” to manage Manchester City after Erling Haaland scored his 91st goal for the Premier League champions to kick off their pursuit of a fifth consecutive title with a 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.The visitors dispatched their hosts with relative comfort as new Blues head coach Enzo Maresca saw his team struggle to create chances in his fi...Full Story »

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers hails stand-in striker Daizen Maeda

Posted Monday, August 19, 2024 by PA

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers stressed the value of Daizen Maeda’s versatility after the Japan international struck twice against Hibernian as a stand-in centre-forward.With new signing Adam Idah still short of match fitness, Maeda started in place of the injured Kyogo Furuhashi and netted twice in the first 15 minutes as Celtic beat Hibs 3-1 to set up a Premier Sports Cup quarter-final a...Full Story »

Man City start pursuit for fifth straight league title with victory at Chelsea

Posted Monday, August 19, 2024 by PA

Manchester City began their pursuit of a fifth consecutive Premier League title with a comfortable 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge to ruin Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca’s first game in charge.Erling Haaland scored for the third season in a row on the opening weekend to hand the champions the lead in the first half, finishing smartly after a clever touch from Bernardo Silva to create the chanc...Full Story »

Stuart Kettlewell excited for cup run after Motherwell make last eight

Posted Monday, August 19, 2024 by PA

Stuart Kettlewell has urged his Motherwell players to embark on a special Premier Sports Cup run after beating 10-man Kilmarnock 1-0 to move into the quarter-finals.Moses Ebiye scored an extra-time winner with a brilliant header for Well, who dominated after Stuart Findlay was dismissed for the visitors in the 50th minute.Motherwell were rewarded with a kind last-eight draw against Dundee United...Full Story »

Ian Evatt thought Bolton deserved to beat Wrexham after goalless draw

Posted Monday, August 19, 2024 by PA

Ian Evatt felt Bolton deserved more from their goalless draw with League One rivals Wrexham in front of the club’s biggest post Premier League crowd of 25,957.The frustrated Trotters boss also believed his team were denied a “stonewall” stoppage-time penalty for a shirt pull on skipper Ricardo Santos.Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo denied striker Dion Charles a potential seco...Full Story »

Thomas Frank: Ivan Toney wanted to play but was left out amid ‘transfer rumours’

Posted Monday, August 19, 2024 by PA

Ivan Toney wanted to play for Brentford against Crystal Palace but was left out ahead of a potential big-money move away.The England striker looks to have played his last game for the Bees, with boss Thomas Frank revealing his absence was due to “transfer interest”.Toney has been heavily linked with a lucrative move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli and the Bees, keen to pocket a potenti...Full Story »

Stuart Maynard frustrated after Notts County fail to turn domination into win

Posted Monday, August 19, 2024 by PA

Notts County head coach Stuart Maynard could not hide his frustration after the Magpies had to battle to secure a 2-2 draw with Fleetwood despite dominating the League Two game at Meadow Lane.County had by far the better of the game but found themselves two goals down just a minute into the second half after Ryan Graydon and Brendan Wiredu were on target for the Cod Army.But the hosts did not le...Full Story »

Stuart Kettlewell’s Motherwell finally break down 10-man Kilmarnock

Posted Monday, August 19, 2024 by PA

Moses Ebiye was the hero for Motherwell as they required extra-time against 10-man Kilamrnock to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Premier Sports Cup.It was far from a classic at Fir Park but Motherwell fully deserved their win as they showed more intent even before Stuart Findlay was dismissed for the visitors in the 50th minute and substitute Ebiye decided the encounter with a rare...Full Story »

Nathan Baxter and Arthur Okonkwo keep clean sheets as Wrexham and Bolton draw

Posted Monday, August 19, 2024 by PA

Bolton and Wrexham played out a goalless draw in League One in their first meeting since 1988.In front of Wanderers’ biggest post Premier League crowd of 25,957, Nathan Baxter and Arthur Okonkwo made crucial saves to protect their respective teams’ unbeaten start to their league campaigns.Okonkwo denied Aaron Collins after 13 minutes and turned away Dion Charles’ effort two min...Full Story »

Daizen Maeda at the double as Celtic brush aside Hibs in Premier Sports Cup

Posted Monday, August 19, 2024 by PA

Stand-in striker Daizen Maeda scored an early double as Celtic moved into the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 victory over Hibernian.Mykola Kuharevich pulled a goal back for Hibs before half-time, but the visitors paid the price for a poor attempt to play the ball out from the back as Nicolas Kuhn restored Celtic’s two-goal lead.Maeda started up front after Japan team-mate Kyo...Full Story »

Jim Goodwin accepts Dundee United team selection might have backfired in cup

Posted Monday, August 19, 2024 by PA

Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin admitted he would have been “lambasted” if his team selection had backfired against St Mirren.The Terrors edged through to the quarter-finals of the Premier Sports Cup as a solitary Ross Graham goal secured a 1-0 win.Kevin Holt also played a key role, with the central defender employed in midfield, and Goodwin confessed he was relieved that the move pai...Full Story »

Ross Graham strike sends Dundee United into Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Dundee United edged into the quarter-finals of the Premier Sports Cup after a narrow 1-0 win over St Mirren at Tannadice.A first-half goal from defender Ross Graham was all that separated the sides although the woodwork twice came to the Buddies’ rescue.The visitors had the first opportunity of the game in the second minute with Alex Iacovitti hitting a shot that home goalkeeper Jack Walto...Full Story »

Brentford make light of Ivan Toney absence to see off Crystal Palace

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa once again stepped up in the absence of Ivan Toney as they fired Brentford to a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.Toney was missing from the Bees squad, with head coach Thomas Frank admitting he had been left out amid “transfer interest”.But just as they had throughout much of the forward’s eight-month ban for breaching betting rules last season, Mbeumo a...Full Story »

Eliezer Mayenda sets good example at Sunderland – Regis Le Bris

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Regis Le Bris hailed striker Eliezer Mayenda after the teenager bagged his first Sunderland goals in an emphatic 4-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday at the Stadium of Light.Mayenda joined Sunderland from Sochaux last summer but struggled to make an impact in his first season on Wearside and was sent on loan to Hibernian in February.The Black Cats are pushing to sign at least one striker before the ...Full Story »

Jodi Jones’ late penalty earns Notts County deserved point

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Jodi Jones’ stoppage-time penalty earned Notts County a deserved 2-2 draw with Fleetwood at Meadow Lane.Ryan Graydon had put the visitors ahead in the first half before Brendan Wiredu doubled the advantage shortly after the break.But the hosts rallied and got themselves back into the game through Alassana Jatta before Jones converted from the spot six minutes into time added on.Jones came ...Full Story »

Eliezer Mayenda scores twice as Sunderland thrash Sheffield Wednesday

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Regis Le Bris enjoyed a dream first home game in charge of Sunderland as the Black Cats thumped Sheffield Wednesday 4-0 at the Stadium of Light.The Owls were comfortable winners when they secured safety at Sunderland on the final day of last season but Danny Rohl’s side, who kicked off this campaign with a 4-0 win over Plymouth, were stunned on Wearside on Sunday.Dennis Cirkin set Sunderla...Full Story »

GREAT TO ZEE Man Utd new-boy Joshua Zirkzee branded ‘class act’ after incredible gesture to fans following last-minute debut heroics

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

The Red Devils' new striker bagged the decisive goal on his debut as the home side claimed a late 1-0 victory over Fulham in their season opener. Joshua Zirkzee was branded a 'class act' after scoring on his debutThe Dutchman devoted time to sign autographs for fans outside Old Trafford Zirkzee rose from the bench to score the decisive goal, from fellow substitute Alejandro Garnacho's curling ...Full Story »

Daily Laugh - Liverpool on top of the table

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by 7M Sport

Let's start our Daily Laugh today. Mazraoui   Man Utd now   Liverpool on top of the table   Arsenal 2-0 Wolves   Hansi Flick's first game in charge at Barcelona: a 2-1 W over Valencia   Arsenal third kit   Just one game!     Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow! (Credit: Justtoonit, BleacherReportFootball,o...Full Story »

Ilkay Gundogan 'ready to leave Barcelona' with two clubs leading the chase for his signature

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by sportbible.com

Ilkay Gundogan reportedly wants to leave Barcelona before the transfer deadline. Ilkay Gundogan has 'asked to leave Barcelona' before the end of the summer transfer window, according to a report. Gundogan joined Barca from Manchester City on a free transfer last summer. penning a two-year deal. He made 51 appearances across all competitions in his debut campaign at his new club. But the Ge...Full Story »

Real Madrid reject huge €100m bid from Saudi Arabian club for key man on eve of La Liga season just days after $1 billion Vinicuis Jr pursuit

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by Goal.com

Real Madrid have rejected a bid worth in excess of €100m (£85m/$110m) for Eder Militao from Saudi Arabia. Real reportedly reject mammoth bid Saudi Arabian club not named Militao deemed a key player WHAT HAPPENED?Per UOLEsporte, Real have received an offer worth in excess of €100m for Militao from an unnamed Saudi club. The defender missed a large part of last season beca...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho 'approves' Tottenham transfer as Fenerbahce boss raids former club

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by Express.co.uk

Jose Mourinho, now in charge at Fenerbahce, is looking to his former club Tottenham to help him in the transfer market. Jose Mourinho is moving ahead with plans to sign Giovani Lo Celso (Image: Getty) Jose Mourinho is reportedly planning a raid on his former club Tottenham after approving a move for Fenerbahce to sign Giovani Lo Celso this summer. The Portuguese boss is keen to bring in reinf...Full Story »

LOU BEAUTY Jude Bellingham signs with Louis Vuitton as England and Real Madrid superstar adds to incredible list of brand deals

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

The England and Real Madrid superstar is already signed up with brands including SKIMS, McDonalds, Lucozade and Adidas. Jude Bellingham has signed with Louis VuittonThe England ace adds the French fashion house to a growing list of brandsHe has a 'keen interest in fashion'The luxury powerhouse described Bellingham as a 'Friend of the House' Bellingham, 21, “has a keen interest in fashion...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Arteta confirms Arsenal striker plans

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by Goal.com

Havertz vs Haaland? Arteta confirms Arsenal striker plans Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has responded to ongoing rumours surrounding the club's potential acquisition of a new striker. Speaking to talkSPORT after getting the better of Wolves, Arteta said: "I have faith in [Havertz], we have faith in [Gabriel Jesus]. Leandro [Trossard] has played in that position." Real Madrid reject huge S...Full Story »

RESH IS HISTORY How TNT Sports presenter Reshmin Chowdhury battled ethnic prejudice to rule the TV and radio waves

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

Not to say she's rested on her laurels this summer after fronting Eurosport's Olympic output, which cemented her position among the elite broadcasters. Reshmin Chowdhury has become a staple for TNT Sports viewersReshmin has interviewed the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Fans of talkSPORT have already become accustomed to her knowledge and wit hosting GameDay Exclusive on Saturday ...Full Story »

Craig Levein baffled by decision to let Rangers opener stand

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Craig Levein was left as confused as his St Johnstone players after Cyriel Dessers scored the contentious opener in Rangers’ 2-0 win at Hampden Park in the Premier Sports Cup last 16.It looked like referee Matthew MacDermid had called a foul by the Gers substitute on Saints defender Jack Sanders at the edge of the box in the 58th minute before the Ibrox forward netted, but after being sent...Full Story »

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery hopes to keep match-winner Jhon Duran at the club

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Unai Emery hopes Jhon Duran will stay at Aston Villa after the striker climbed off the bench to sink West Ham, the club he wanted to join this summer.Colombian striker Duran was so close to moving to east London that he even had to be reprimanded by Villa after doing a ‘crossed Hammers’ gesture with his arms on social media.However, new Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui could not agree a ...Full Story »

Rangers advance in Premier Sports Cup after controversial Cyriel Dessers opener

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

A confusing Cyriel Dessers goal helped Rangers overcome St Johnstone 2-0 in their Premier Sports Cup last-16 game at Hampden Park as the Light Blues fans voted with their feet.The holders went into the game on the back of their costly Champions League qualifying exit to Dynamo Kyiv on Tuesday night at the national stadium, used as a temporary home by the Govan club due to the delayed recons...Full Story »

Jhon Duran shows West Ham what they nearly had as Aston Villa win on the road

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Jhon Duran climbed off the bench to sink the club who spent half the summer trying to sign him as Aston Villa secured a 2-1 win at West Ham.Colombian striker Duran was so close to moving to east London this summer that he even had to be reprimanded by Villa after doing a ‘crossed Hammers’ gesture with his arms on social media.However, new Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui could not agree ...Full Story »

Eddie Howe wants Newcastle to adopt siege mentality after ‘against the odds’ win

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Eddie Howe has urged Newcastle to carry the siege mentality they demonstrated in victory over Southampton through the rest of the Premier League season if they are to achieve their dreams.The Magpies scrapped their way to a 1-0 win against the promoted Saints at St James’ Park despite playing with 10 men for 62 minutes after defender Fabian Schar was sent off.Asked afterwards if they could...Full Story »

Ben Whiteman admits Preston lack confidence as interim boss Mike Marsh leaves

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Preston captain Ben Whiteman admitted his team are lacking in confidence as well as goals after they crashed to a 3-0 defeat against Swansea at the Swansea.Com Stadium.That made it seven successive Sky Bet Championship defeats for Preston and are still awaiting a goal over the same period.Whiteman came out to face the media after the game in place of interim manager Mike Marsh, who jumped into t...Full Story »

Tom Cleverley challenges Watford to build on early form after Stoke win

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Tom Cleverley has challenged his Watford players to maintain the high standards that have seen the Hornets emerge as early promotion contenders.A 3-0 win at home to Stoke, courtesy of two goals from Edo Kayembe and one from Ryan Andrews, propelled the Hornets into second place in the embryonic Championship table.That followed an opening day success at Millwall and a Carabao Cup thumping of MK Do...Full Story »

Danny Cowley praises Colchester’s work rate in victory against MK Dons

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Danny Cowley hailed a “great win” after Colchester’s 2-0 victory over MK Dons earned his side their first points of the new Sky Bet League Two season.Substitute Arthur Read opened the scoring with less than 10 minutes of normal time remaining before Jack Payne added a second in stoppage time against his former club.Cowley said: “I think it is a great win for us. A week is...Full Story »

Chris Davies were full value for first win of season at Wycombe

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Birmingham manager Chris Davies believes his team were the better side “by some margin” as the Blues defeated Wycombe 3-2 at Adams Park.After going 1-0 down through a Krystian Bielik own goal, strikes from Alfie May, Luke Harris and Willum Willumsson gave the visitors the victory, despite Sam Vokes’ 90th-minute consolation.Davies said: “We played well and I thought we wer...Full Story »

Mansfield’s thrilling six-goal draw will give us all nightmares – Nigel Clough

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Manager Nigel Clough admitted moments of Mansfield’s thrilling 3-3 League One draw at home to Burton would give him and the fans nightmares for a while.In a game strewn with errors and excitement, Mansfield twice led then trailed, only to equalise in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage-time from a Lee Gregory penalty.This was Mansfield’s first home game at this level for 21 ye...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney regrets missed chances but takes the positive from a point

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Plymouth boss Wayne Rooney was left rueing missed opportunities as his side drew 1-1 with Hull to gain their first Sky Bet Championship point of the season.Rooney admitted: “I am a little bit disappointed we didn’t get three points because I thought we deserved it.”City skipper Lewis Coyle scored a superb 63rd minute leveller – praised by both head coaches – to canc...Full Story »

We are buzzing – Mark Bonner thrilled with Gills win after ‘most brutal’ week

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Gillingham boss Mark Bonner said his side’s 1-0 victory at Morecambe was “just the best result” at the end of a gruelling week.Substitute George Lapslie sealed the points with a 77th-minute finish from close range to earn his side a second successive league win this season.In a game of few clear chances Lapslie made the different when he volleyed home Jayden Clarke’s cros...Full Story »

Chris Wilder rues Sheffield United’s lack of control as QPR fight back for draw

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder was critical of the way his side lost control of their game against QPR as they let a two-goal lead slip in a 2-2 draw.Gustavo Hamer and Kieffer Moore put the home side 2-0 up inside 13 minutes.But Jimmy Dunne pulled one back and, despite substitute Jack Colback being sent off with seven minutes left, Lyndon Dykes came off the bench to score a late equaliser...Full Story »

Liam Manning needed to control emotions during thrilling Bristol City win

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Bristol City boss Liam Manning admitted to having trouble keeping a clear head during a crazy game that saw his side edge Millwall 4-3.City went 2-0 up inside 12 minutes, with striker Sinclair Armstrong crossing from the right for Anis Mehmeti to net the first and then rising to head the second himself from Max Bird’s centre.But Millwall roared back after the break, Romain Esse firing past...Full Story »

Fabian Hurzeler will ‘stay humble’ despite impressive start to life at Brighton

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

New Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler is not getting carried away after marking his Premier League debut with a 3-0 victory at 10-man Everton.The 31-year-old, who arrived from St Pauli in the summer, saw goals from Kaoru Mitoma, Danny Welbeck and Simon Adingra burst the early-season optimism at Goodison Park.And he was pleased to see the work he has done in pre-season pay off.“I’m ...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta hails Bukayo Saka’s starring role in Arsenal’s win over Wolves

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Mikel Arteta praised an “unbelievable” contribution from Bukayo Saka after the winger fired in Arsenal’s second goal in their 2-0 win over Wolves at the Emirates to kick off their Premier League campaign.The Gunners are looking to end a 21-year wait for the title, having finished second to Manchester City in each of the last two seasons, missing out by two points in May despite...Full Story »

Andy Cook effort should have stood, claims Bradford boss Graham Alexander

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Bradford boss Graham Alexander insisted Andy Cook was wrongly denied a goal in their goalless draw against Salford.Cook thought he had broken the deadlock in the second half when his shot was cleared off the line by Stephan Negru, with the Bantams arguing the ball was already in.Alexander said: “It is over the line.“It’s a difficult job officiating games and the speed of it. Bu...Full Story »

One of my best days in management – Paul Cook lauds Chesterfield display

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Paul Cook said Chesterfield’s stunning 5-0 romp at Crewe was “one of my best days in management”.The Spireites’ three-goal blitz inside the opening 12 minutes set them on the way, with James Berry netting twice and Will Grigg also on target.Skipper Tom Naylor punished the hosts’ tame defending after 28 minutes before Armando Dobra added a fifth in the second half as...Full Story »

Reading boss Ruben Selles can not wait for ‘suffering’ of last season to be over

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Reading manager Ruben Selles admitted he could not wait for the “suffering” of last season to be over after they earned a 2-0 League One win over Wigan, with the arrival of prospective new owner Rob Couhig now imminent.The 75-year-old American financier and members of his consortium watched on as Reading eased to their first victory of the league campaign, with goals from Charlie Sav...Full Story »

Tony Docherty reveals Dundee players ‘angry’ not to keep clean sheet in big win

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Dundee boss Tony Docherty revealed his players were angry with themselves despite their emphatic Premier Sports Cup win over 10-man Airdrie.The Dark Blues shared six goals between themselves to seal a quarter-final spot, with Seb Palmer-Houlden, Jordan McGhee, Scott Tiffoney, Antonio Portales, Curtis Main and Lyall Cameron on the scoresheet.However, it was Adam Frizzell’s consolation strik...Full Story »

Jimmy Thelin admits Aberdeen need to start taking their chances

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin admits his side have to be more clinical after they had to rely on a stoppage-time goal from debutant Topi Keskinen to progress in the Premier Sports Cup.The Dons had the better of the game against Championship opposition in Queen’s Park, but could have fallen behind had Zak Rudden been more clinical after a Jack Milne error.Spiders keeper Calum Ferrie made sever...Full Story »

Gateshead avenge bad tackle on Greg Olley to beat 10-man Woking and keep pace

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Gateshead avenged a bad tackle on Greg Olley by claiming a 2-0 Vanarama National League victory over 10-man Woking at Kingfield Stadium.Woking captain Dion Kelly-Evans was sent off for taking Olley out from behind in the 13th minute and once the teams had returned to their changing rooms – with the midfielder receiving lengthy treatment – the officials signalled a further delay of 30...Full Story »

Scott Lindsey hails ‘outstanding’ Crawley as they maintain impressive start

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Scott Lindsey felt his Crawley side were worthy winners after they won their first away game of the season at Cambridge.The Reds have won both of their Sky Bet League One matches following promotion as well as progressing in the EFL Cup, while Cambridge are yet to pick up a point and also exited the cup on Tuesday.Ade Adeyemo made amends for missing a huge chance by netting the winner four minut...Full Story »

Michael Duff warns Huddersfield over complacency

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Huddersfield manager Michael Duff admitted he has warned his side over complacency despite running out 2-1 winners over Stevenage.Josh Koroma and Ben Wiles were on target for the Terriers with Harvey White’s stoppage-time penalty coming too late for the visitors to salvage anything.But it could have been a different story if Elliott List had take advantage of a golden opportunity moments a...Full Story »

Nelson Jardim praises Newport character after comeback win over Doncaster

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Nelson Jardim hailed the character and resilience of his Newport team after they fought back from a goal down to beat Doncaster 3-1 at Rodney Parade.County trailed 1-0 at the break after a superb Owen Bailey strike from inside the 18-yard box gave Doncaster a deserved lead in the 30th minute.But winger Bobby Kamwa, who went close three times in the first half, levelled within two minutes of the ...Full Story »

Steven Naismith ‘frustrated and disappointed’ as Hearts lose to Falkirk

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Steven Naismith felt Hearts only had themselves to blame as they were knocked out of the Premier Sports Cup by Falkirk.Hearts created numerous first-half chances but failed to take any and paid the price when their Championship hosts scored twice after the break through Ethan Ross and Dylan Tait to book their place in the quarter-finals, much to the frustration of the large travelling support.Na...Full Story »

John Eustace frustrated Blackburn failed to take all three points at Norwich

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Blackburn manager John Eustace was disappointed to take just one point from his side’s Championship clash at Norwich – even though they had to rely on a late equaliser to come away with a 2-2 draw.Substitute Yuki Ohashi made it three goals in as many games since his move from Japan as he headed home Callum Brittain’s precise cross with just three minutes remaining.After going i...Full Story »

Scott Parker knows the demands of the Championship as he aims to take Burnley up

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Scott Parker is ready to use all his past experiences to guide Burnley back to the Premier League after an impressive 5-0 win against Cardiff.In his first home game since replacing Vincent Kompany as Clarets boss, his side laid down a marker in front of the Turf Moor faithful.Goalkeeper Ethan Horvath’s mistake opened the scoring before Luca Koleosho scored later on in the first half.After ...Full Story »

David Artell boss relieved with Grimsby winner after surrendering two-goal lead

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

David Artell admitted his relief at seeing Jordan Davies score a stoppage-time free-kick to earn Grimsby a dramatic win over Cheltenham after the Mariners had surrendered a two-goal lead.Goals from Wrexham loanee Davies and Charles Vernam had looked to have set Grimsby on their way to victory only for Cheltenham to hit back through goals from Luke Young and Matty Taylor.But Grimsby would end up ...Full Story »

Neil Critchley: Blackpool lost belief in what they were doing

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Blackpool manager Neil Critchley felt his team “lost belief in what they were doing” during their disappointing 3-0 home defeat to Stockport in Sky Bet League One.After a feisty but goalless first half, strikes from Louie Barry, Jayden Fevrier and Tanto Olaofe secured maximum points for the visitors and saw them top the table after the opening two games of the season, while Blackpool...Full Story »

Gary Caldwell rues Exeter’s failure to ‘kill the game off’ in Northampton loss

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Exeter boss Gary Caldwell rued his side’s failure to “kill the game off” after they suffered a 2-1 League One defeat to Northampton on Saturday.The Grecians were ahead early at Sixfields courtesy of Tristan Crama’s header but they missed several chances to extend their lead and paid the price in the second half.Callum Morton levelled before Cameron McGeehan converted Jon ...Full Story »

Darren Moore believes his new-look Port Vale side are making progress

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Port Vale manager Darren Moore says he is encouraged by the way his new-look squad are gelling together after making it four points from their opening two League Two matches with a 0-0 draw at home to Tranmere.Vale have made 13 signings since being relegated last season and began the new campaign with a 2-0 win away at Salford last weekend.Moore feels there is plenty more to come as his team loo...Full Story »

Nuno confirms Danilo suffered broken ankle in draw against Bournemouth

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo says Danilo suffered a broken ankle in the opening-day draw with Bournemouth.Danilo sustained the sickening injury after just six minutes at the City Ground after landing awkwardly following an aerial challenge with Antoine Semenyo.The Brazilian received nine minutes of treatment, with club staff using blankets to shield him from the crowd, and left ...Full Story »

Swindon boss Mark Kennedy ‘hurt’ by heavy loss by determined to stay positive

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

New Swindon boss Mark Kennedy admitted his side’s 4-0 home hammering by Walsall had left him “angry” and “hurt” but had not dampened his positivity.Josh Gordon robbed Grant Hall, bore down on the goalkeeper and slotted the ball through his legs to start the rout after 33 minutes.Eight minutes later Jamille Matt got between two defenders to nod in at the back post.Fo...Full Story »

Darrell Clarke not happy with Barnsley despite victory over Lincoln

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Darrell Clarke insists his Barnsley side were “nowhere near good enough” despite a 2-1 win at Lincoln.Sam Cosgrove and Marc Roberts were on target for the Tykes before Ben House replied and the Imps Lincoln missed several chances to get something from the game.Clarke said: “Nowhere near good enough. I don’t paper over the cracks, the performance was poor. We were sloppy.&...Full Story »

Simon Weaver happy with Harrogate’s in-form strikers after Accrington thriller

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Harrogate manager Simon Weaver praised his front two as James Daly and Sam Folarin both found the net again in their thrilling 3-3 draw at Accrington in League Two.Daly, who scored in the Carabao Cup win at Lincoln on Tuesday, headed Harrogate into their first of two leads, only for his and Ellis Taylor’s goals to be cancelled out by Tyler Walton and Jimmy Knowles.Kelsey Mooney then put Ac...Full Story »

Eastleigh fight back from 2-0 down to beat Fylde

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Eastleigh staged a stirring fightback to recover from 2-0 down and beat Fylde 4-2 in the National League.The visitors made a flying start, with Nick Haughton scoring from the spot in the 20th minute and adding his second goal seven minutes later.But Jake Taylor sparked the turnaround, striking 10 minutes before half-time to give Eastleigh hope.And they produced an outstanding display after the b...Full Story »

Huddersfield maintain perfect start to season after beating Stevenage

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Huddersfield made it three wins out of three in all competitions to start the new campaign as they saw off Stevenage 2-1 at the John Smith’s Stadium.Josh Koroma opened the scoring midway through the first half before a second-half strike from Ben Wiles put them in control and Harvey White’s stoppage-time penalty was merely a consolation.The hosts dominated the first half and Koroma g...Full Story »

Substitute George Lapslie scores late winner for Gillingham at Morecambe

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

A late goal from substitute George Lapslie gave Gillingham a 1-0 victory over Morecambe at the Mazuma Stadium.Lapslie volleyed home Shadrach Ogie’s left-wing cross from two yards out to earn Mark Bonner’s side their second successive win of the new League Two season as Morecambe fell to a second defeat.The Gills were second best for most of the first half with Morecambe having the up...Full Story »

Harry Charsley helps maintain Oldham’s perfect start with winner at Wealdstone

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Harry Charsley struck late to maintain Oldham’s perfect start to the new Vanarama National League season in a 1-0 victory at Wealdstone.A hard-fought match appeared to be heading for a draw until a Mike Fondop corner was headed into the net by Charsley in the 85th minute.It was Charsley’s second goal of the season following his strike in the 3-0 rout of Braintree last week.Wealdstone...Full Story »

Bradford and Salford battle to goalless draw

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Bradford and Salford fought out a goalless draw at Valley Parade.Salford, who are yet to score this season, looked the sharper side in a flat first half but there were few chances at either end.Ben Woodburn sent a couple of long-distance efforts wide and Cole Stockton’s low effort was saved by Sam Walker.Bradford struggled to keep the ball, with Calum Kavanagh having their only shot on tar...Full Story »

Morgan Williams nets winner as Yeovil beat Braintree

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Morgan Williams scored a second-half winner as Yeovil recorded a 1-0 National League victory at Braintree.Williams struck after 61 minutes to break the deadlock and reward Yeovil’s long trip to Essex with a first league win of the season.It was an impressive response after they were beaten at home by Hartlepool on the season’s opening weekend.Braintree’s early-season struggles ...Full Story »

Birmingham bounce back to claim first win of season

Posted Sunday, August 18, 2024 by PA

Birmingham claimed their first win of the League One campaign with a 3-2 victory at winless Wycombe.Krystian Bielik own goal gave Wycombe the lead midway through the opening period before Alfie May levelled for the Blues.Luke Harris and Willum Willumsson then put the visitors in change with Sam Vokes pulling back a late goal for the Chairboys.The home side bossed the first half and their dominan...Full Story »

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