Grant McCann happy to see Doncaster get monkey off back in Accrington win
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Grant McCann admits Doncaster have already hit a milestone this season after an opening day 4-1 victory over Accrington.Rovers secured their first home win on the opening day of a campaign for two decades courtesy of Luke Molyneux’s brace and goals from Jordan Gibson and Billy Sharp.McCann, who wants Rovers fighting for promotion in League Two, had reminded his players of the statistic in ...Full Story »
Cheltenham boss Michael Flynn: I hate playing against Newport County
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Michael Flynn admitted he “hates playing against Newport County” after seeing his new club Cheltenham start the season with a thrilling 3-2 home victory over his former side.The Robins boss enjoyed successful times with the Welsh club as a player and manager and still lives in the area.“I hated it today and I don’t like playing against Newport, I have never liked playing ...Full Story »
Darren Moore: Port Vale’s victory at Salford a perfect day
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Port Vale manager Darren Moore was more than pleased with his team’s start to their League Two campaign.The Valiants began life back in the fourth tier with a 2-0 victory at Salford.Captain Ben Garrity scored in each half, with both goals coming from Ronan Curtis corners, to leave Moore thrilled with what he saw.“We spoke a lot in pre-season about getting a footing and I thought ever...Full Story »
Derek Adams insists Morecambe ‘have to get on with it’ after summer overhaul
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Morecambe boss Derek Adams refused to use the club’s summer overhaul as an excuse for their flat opening-day 1-0 League Two loss at Walsall.The visitors began the season as the bookmakers’ favourites for relegation after a mass summer exodus, signing 17 new players last month after a transfer embargo was lifted.Morecambe had seven new faces in their starting XI and failed to register...Full Story »
Stephen Clemence calls for Barrow to build on winning start
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Stephen Clemence refused to go overboard after a debut goal from centre-back Theo Vassell against Crewe earned him a first win as Barrow boss.Clemence replaced Pete Wild in the summer after his predecessor took the Cumbrians to the verge of a first play-off appearance.And this 1-0 opening-day success against last season’s League Two play-off runners-up should help win over any lingering do...Full Story »
Charlie Adam delighted as Fleetwood ‘dig deep’ for opening win
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Charlie Adam hailed his Fleetwood players after they “had to dig deep” to beat Grimsby 1-0.The Cod Army got three points on the board thanks to Mark Helm’s goal in the 18th minute, surviving an early onslaught but running out deserving winners to make the best possible start to life back in League Two.“I’m delighted with the three points,” said Adam. “Th...Full Story »
Graham Alexander delight as Bradford make ‘pretty perfect’ start to beat MK Dons
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Bradford boss Graham Alexander hailed a “pretty perfect” start to his side’s League Two campaign after seeing them score twice in the opening five minutes en route to beating MK Dons 2-1.Alex Pattison’s 25-yard thunderbolt and a Sam Sherring own goal saw the Bantams take early control at Stadium MK and although Alex Gilbey pulled a goal back in the 20th minute, the Dons c...Full Story »
Mark Bonner felt Gillingham found ‘really good level’ in rout over Carlisle
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Gillingham boss Mark Bonner paid tribute to his razor-sharp side as they put Carlisle to the sword with a thumping 4-1 opening-day home win.Goals from Tim Dieng, Jacob Wakeling, debutant Jack Nolan and Jonny Williams did the damage as the Gills started the season in fine style, with Jon Mellish responding for the visitors.“We’re really pleased because they are a tough team and it was...Full Story »
Johnnie Jackson praises Wimbledon for their spirit after Colchester win
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Johnnie Jackson believes AFC Wimbledon showed their spirit as they overcame a calamitous first 10 minutes to defeat Colchester 4-2.An awful start to the campaign – which saw the south London side go two goals behind – prompted them hit back with four goals and no reply.Jackson admitted the opening was far below his expectations, but felt his side responded in the fashion he expected....Full Story »
Philippe Clement demands more against Dynamo Kyiv after opening Hampden win
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Philippe Clement believes Rangers will need to be more efficient against Dynamo Kyiv on Tuesday than in their 2-1 William Hill Premiership win over injury-hit Motherwell.Striker Cyriel Dessers opened the scoring for the Govan side at temporary home Hampden Park in the 13th minute before Gers debutant defender Robin Propper scored an own goal four minutes later.Winger Vaclav Cerny, making his fir...Full Story »
Adam Alimi-Adetoro’s debut goal helps FC Halifax to victory against Barnet
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Adam Alimi-Adetoro scored on his National League debut as FC Halifax edged out last season’s promotion contenders Barnet 2-1 at The Shay Stadium.Alimi-Adetoro, who joined Halifax after being released by Sheffield Wednesday, claimed the winner in a game that saw all three goals scored in the second half.Jamie Cooke put the home side ahead five minutes after half-time, but Barnet, who finish...Full Story »
Ben Garrity’s goals earn Port Vale opening-day success at Salford
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Captain Ben Garrity scored twice as Port Vale opened their League Two campaign with an impressive 2-0 away win against Salford.Garrity struck in each half to earn the Valiants three points on the road against Karl Robinson’s Ammies as they look to bounce back to League One at the first time of asking.After a cagey first period, Garrity opened the scoring in stoppage time when he turned hom...Full Story »
Managers focus on the positives after Tranmere’s draw with Notts County
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Both managers were keen to focus on the positives after Tranmere and Notts County played out a goalless stalemate at Prenton Park.In a first half that lacked serious goalscoring opportunities, the best chance fell to Luke Norris, whose close-range effort was blocked by Magpies goalkeeper Alex Bass.The visitors’ only real chance of the opening period fell to Cedwyn Scott on the half-hour, w...Full Story »
Jim Goodwin says Dundee United should have held on against Ross County
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin was left frustrated at conceding a stoppage-time goal in the 1-1 draw against Ross County in Dingwall.After Eamonn Brophy missed a first-half penalty for the hosts, it was United who took the lead just after the restart when David Babunski struck.But the Staggies levelled in the fifth minute of added time through Ronan Hale.While admitting that a draw was a fair...Full Story »
Ronan Hale rescues point for Don Cowie’s Ross County against Dundee United
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Ronan Hale scored a stoppage-time equaliser as Ross County drew 1-1 with Dundee United in Dingwall.Summer signings Will Ferry and David Babunski linked up for United’s opening goal, with the latter finding the net, only for Hale to strike in the fifth minute of added time.From the opening seconds Jim Goodwin’s side set about trying to hassle their opponents in possession, with Miller...Full Story »
Bradford hold on to claim MK Dons victory after blistering start
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Bradford enjoyed a flying start to the new season as two early goals helped them sink MK Dons 2-1 at Stadium MK.Alex Pattison’s brilliant long-range effort and Sam Sherring’s own goal saw the visitors leading 2-0 after just five minutes and although Alex Gilbey pulled a goal back, Graham Alexander saw his side hold on for victory against his former club.The game came the day after it...Full Story »
Debutant Theo Vassell makes instant impression for Barrow
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Theo Vassell marked his debut with the only goal as Barrow beat last season’s League Two play-off finalists Crewe 1-0 at Holker Street.A pre-season signing from Salford, defender Vassell converted a 22nd-minute corner delivered by another Cumbrian newcomer, Connor Mahoney.Barrow’s win was a third successive triumph on the opening day of a new season and made it an ideal start for Ste...Full Story »
Joel Colwill’s late goal snatches Cheltenham victory against Newport
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Joel Colwill’s last-gasp winner earned Cheltenham a thrilling 3-2 victory over Newport.Former County boss Michael Flynn was taking charge of the Robins for the first time and his team opened up a 2-0 lead inside 27 minutes.Cardiff loanee Colwill scored the first, following up with a neat finish after two Ryan Bowman efforts were blocked at close range in the 22nd minute.Liam Dulson marked ...Full Story »
Doncaster make flying start to season with big win over Accrington
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Doncaster got their League Two campaign off to a blistering start as they thumped Accrington 4-1 at the Eco-Power Stadium.Manager Grant McCann made the title the primary goal for his side after suffering play-off agony last season.And his players showed their determination to rise to the challenge as a Luke Molyneux brace plus strikes from Jordan Gibson and Billy Sharp saw Rovers surge clear.Gib...Full Story »
AFC Wimbledon start new campaign with three points after early setbacks
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
AFC Wimbledon turned round a calamitous first 10 minutes – in which they went two goals behind – to defeat Colchester 4-2.After less than 60 seconds of the new season a deep Jack Payne cross found Ben Goodliffe unmarked, who was able to head past Owen Goodman.The duo combined again seven minutes later, when the former Sutton man connected with a Payne delivery into the area.However, ...Full Story »
Oldham off and running with comfortable win over Braintree
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Oldham made an impressive start to the new Vanarama National League campaign with a 3-0 win at home to Braintree.Jes Uchegbulam and Harry Charsley struck in the first half for Micky Mellon’s side before Braintree were awarded a penalty on the stroke of half-time.However, Inih Effiong’s spot-kick was saved and Mike Fondop wrapped up the points with a third for Oldham before the hour m...Full Story »
Jack Nolan nets stunner to help Gillingham ease past Carlisle
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Jack Nolan scored a magnificent goal on his debut to help Gillingham defeat Carlisle 4-1 at Priestfield.The former Accrington winger received the ball on the right wing and evaded a challenge before driving for the box and producing a terrific effort which found the roof of the net.Tim Dieng had given Gills a second-minute lead when he fired home from close range following a blocked effort from ...Full Story »
Taylor Allen fires Walsall to win over Morecambe
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Taylor Allen’s fine strike gave Walsall a deserved 1-0 opening-day win over Derek Adams’ new-look Morecambe in League Two.The winner arrived in the 20th minute as centre-back Allen produced a striker’s finish, chesting down a loose ball and lashing home a fierce finish into the bottom corner from 20 yards.Morecambe, with seven new faces in their line-up after a mass summer exod...Full Story »
Dion Pereira’s late winner earns Dagenham and Redbridge victory over Wealdstone
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Dion Pereira scored the winner nine minutes from time as Dagenham and Redbridge began their National League season with a 2-1 victory over Wealdstone.Pereira thwarted Wealdstone after they had looked set for a point when Sam Ashford scored 10 minutes earlier.A scrappy first half ended goalless after Dagenham’s Reece Grego-Cox’s effort was ruled out for offside.But Dagenham moved in f...Full Story »
Greg Olley grabs hat-trick as Gateshead thrash Ebbsfleet
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Greg Olley scored a hat-trick as Gateshead shrugged off last season’s play-off disappointment to open the new Vanarama National League campaign with a 5-1 trashing of Ebbsfleet.The home side – who had been barred from taking part in the play-offs because of issues over their ground ownership at the time – went ahead through Callum Whelan in the 12th minute.Owen Oseni soon doubl...Full Story »
James Henry salvages point for Aldershot in six-goal Forest Green thriller
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
New Aldershot forward James Henry denied Forest Green a comeback win with a late leveller in a thrilling 3-3 draw in their Vanarama National League opener at the EBB Stadium.The home side raced into a two-goal lead inside just 13 minutes after Hady Ghandour landed a quickfire double.However, Ryan Inniss provided Forest Green with hope when he struck midway through the opening period.Kyle McAllis...Full Story »
Cyriel Dessers strikes again as Rangers begin to make Hampden home
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Cyriel Dessers scored for the second game in a row as Rangers began their temporary tenure at Hampden Park with a 2-1 William Hill Premiership win over injury-hit Motherwell.The Gers striker equalised with the last meaningful kick of the ball in the Champions League qualifier against Dynamo Kyiv in Poland on Tuesday night, and he opened the scoring in the 13th minute before Gers debuta...Full Story »
Nick Haughton hat-trick guides Fylde to opening-day victory
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Nick Haughton scored a hat-trick as Fylde recorded a 3-2 win against 10-man Solihull at Mill Farm.The Coasters opened the scoring after Haughton’s fine free-kick with just 10 minutes gone only for Owen Evans to put through his own net.Jack Stevens then handed the visitors the lead shortly before the interval.Haughton struck another set-piece to haul his side level after 57 minutes before J...Full Story »
Lenell John-Lewis denies Southend with late goal for York
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Lenell John-Lewis struck in the 85th minute to earn York a 1-1 draw against Southend in their National League opener.Southend looked set for all three points when Gus Scott-Morriss put the hosts ahead during the first half.Kevin Maher’s side were unable to hold out though with John-Lewis scoring with five minutes left at Roots Hall.Scott-Morriss picked up where he left off last season when...Full Story »
Josh Coley leaves it late as Sutton secure draw at Tamworth
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Substitute Josh Coley struck a stoppage-time equaliser as Sutton fought back to draw 1-1 at Tamworth in their opening Vanarama National League match.United – relegated from the EFL at the end of last season – had an early chance when Dillon De Silva sent a shot wide.National League North champions Tamworth went close when Daniel Creaney headed over from a corner and then midfielder B...Full Story »
Jake Vokins puts icing on cake as Eastleigh coast to victory at Maidenhead
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Eastleigh opened their Vanarama National League campaign with a 2-0 win at Maidenhead.The Spitfires went ahead through an own goal from Maidenhead defender Will De Havilland in the 32nd minute.Jake Vokins soon doubled the lead when his long-range free-kick dropped into the corner of the net.Maidenhead looked for a way back into the match in the second half as Kevin Lokko saw his long-range effor...Full Story »
Jonny misses from the spot as City beat United to Community Shield title
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
A horror moment for Manchester United veteran Jonny Evans gifted the Community Shield to Manchester City after a penalty shoot-out.Evans lifted his spot-kick over the crossbar before Manuel Akanji tucked in the winning penalty as Pep Guardiola’s side secured the first silverware of the season.Alejandro Garnacho thought he had inflicted more Wembley misery on the four-time Premier League wi...Full Story »
Tylor Golden nets winner as Altrincham overcome early red to beat Woking
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Tylor Golden scored the winning goal for Altrincham against Woking in an ill-tempered Vanarama National League clash which saw both sides reduced to 10 men.Altrincham appeared to have their backs against the wall when Eddy Jones was shown a straight red card for a foul on Cian Harries after just 12 minutes.However, Golden put the home side ahead when he scored a fine goal on his debut with 27 mi...Full Story »
Yeovil lose on National League return after Jack Hunter’s winner for Hartlepool
Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by PA
Jack Hunter’s superb strike fired Hartlepool to a 1-0 opening-day win at Yeovil in the National League.Optimism was rife at Yeovil after promotion last season, but Hunter’s 65th-minute goal spoiled the party at Huish Park.It gave former Yeovil boss Darren Sarll a first win since being appointed as Hartlepool manager at the conclusion of the 2023-24 campaign.After an even first half i...Full Story »
Daniel Farke puts an arm around Brenden Aaronson after late Leeds drama
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by PA
Daniel Farke said he gave Brenden Aaronson a hug after he missed a golden chance to snatch victory for Leeds in a 3-3 draw against newly-promoted Portsmouth.Aaronson, back at Leeds after a spell on loan at Union Berlin last season and a second-half substitute for Willy Gnonto, had already equalised in stoppage time when he dragged another effort wide from in front of goal just moments later.Leed...Full Story »
Tom Cleverley hails Watford’s character as they bounce back to beat Millwall
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by PA
Watford boss Tom Cleverley hailed his side’s character as they bounced back from letting a two-goal lead slip to beat Millwall 3-2 at The Den.The Hornets went 2-0 up thanks to goals from Edo Kayembe and Giorgi Chakvetadze either side of the break but were pegged back by a Duncan Watmore double late on that looked to see the spoils shared.But Mileta Rajovic popped up in the 90th minute to g...Full Story »
West Brom boss Carlos Corberan praises hat-trick hero Josh Maja’s mentality
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by PA
West Brom boss Carlos Corberan insisted Josh Maja’s brilliant start to the season was only possible because the striker worked on his fitness during the summer.Maja, who endured an injury-hit first season at Albion, scored a hat-trick as the Baggies began the new Championship campaign with a 3-1 victory at QPR.He started just one game and managed one goal last term, but the future looks br...Full Story »
Johannes Hoff Thorup: Jonathan Rowe withdrawal hampered Norwich at Oxford
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by PA
New Norwich boss Johannes Hoff Thorup said Jonathan Rowe’s decision to withdraw from the squad on the morning of the 2-0 defeat at Championship newcomers Oxford had a big impact on his team.The 21-year-old winger has been linked with a move away from Carrow Road during the summer transfer window and was absent at the Kassam Stadium after a reported bid from Marseille on Friday.A goal in ea...Full Story »
We were rubbish in parts – Steven Schumacher honest after Stoke victory
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by PA
Stoke boss Steven Schumacher admitted his side played “rubbish in parts” during the second half of their 1-0 win against Coventry.Substitute Lewis Baker scored the only goal of the game in the 78th minute as the Potters picked up where they left off at the end of last season.Schumacher did admit, however, that his side’s opener was always going to be difficult against a team ho...Full Story »
Tim Walter still desperate for reinforcements after Hull open with draw
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by PA
New manager Tim Walter accepts depleted Hull need reinforcements after the 1-1 at home to Bristol City.Walter looked consigned to defeat in his first game in charge at the MKM Stadium once Fally Mayulu scored after 84 minutes on his Robins debut.But Oscar Estupinan converted an injury-time penalty to earn Hull a point that few inside the MKM Stadium saw coming.Walter said: “We need more pl...Full Story »
Michael Carrick delighted with Emmanuel Latte Lath’s start to the campaign
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by PA
Michael Carrick was delighted to see his striker Emmanuel Latte Lath get off the mark on the opening day of the Championship season as Middlesbrough beat Swansea 1-0 at the Riverside.The Ivorian scored nine in his last eight league outings last season to finish an impressive first campaign on Teesside with 17 goals.And on Saturday he became the first Boro player since Brian Clough to score in se...Full Story »
Regis Le Bris knows Sunderland will only improve after opening-day win at Cardiff
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by PA
Boss Regis Le Bris feels Sunderland can only get better after the Frenchman started his reign with a 2-0 win at Cardiff.Luke O’Nien headed Sunderland in front after 18 minutes before Jack Clarke struck in the 89th minute to ensure the Le Bris era started in style.The visitors had just 35 per cent of the ball at Cardiff City Stadium, although victory ended Sunderland’s 10-game winless...Full Story »
Mileta Rajovic earns Watford a last-gasp win against battling Millwall
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by PA
Striker Mileta Rajovic nodded home a late winner for Watford as they claimed a 3-2 victory in a dramatic opener at Millwall.The Lions thought they had fought back to at least take a share of the spoils with two second-half goals from Duncan Watmore after Edo Kayembe and Giorgi Chakvetadze had put Watford firmly in control.Millwall paid their respects to goalkeeper Matija Sarkic, who died aged 26...Full Story »
Josh Maja hits hat-trick as West Brom beat QPR
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by PA
Josh Maja scored a hat-trick as West Brom came from behind to beat QPR 3-1 at Loftus Road.Lucas Andersen put Rangers ahead in the 16th minute but Albion, beaten in last season’s Championship play-offs, responded emphatically and were deserved winners.It was a hugely disappointing start to the season for Rangers, who lost their way after an early breakthrough.Youngster Rayan Kolli delivered...Full Story »
Middlesbrough end opening day hoodoo with win over Swansea
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by PA
Middlesbrough won on the opening day for the first time in a decade as Emmanuel Latte Lath continued his blistering form from last season with the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Swansea in the Championship.Latte Lath scored 17 league goals in his first campaign on Teesside and took just 25 minutes to open his account this term, netting from the spot after Isaiah Jones was fouled inside the box....Full Story »
Hull snatch point with late Oscar Estupinan penalty
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by PA
Oscar Estupinan’s last-minute penalty earned Hull a 1-1 draw at home to Bristol City.Substitute Fally Mayulu‘s 84th-minute strike put the visitors on course for what would have been a deserved victory.The Robins debutant, a summer signing from Rapid Vienna, cashed in on an awful blunder from Matty Jacob before planting the ball into the left corner.But Hull had the final word as Keit...Full Story »
Oxford make big statement on return to second tier with victory over Norwich
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by PA
Promoted Oxford made a dream start to their first season back in English football’s second tier for 25 years with a stylish 2-0 victory over Norwich at the Kassam Stadium.A goal in each half by Mark Harris and Cameron Brannagan made it a disappointing opening match for the Canaries’ new boss Johannes Hoff Thorup.Harris struck in the 28th minute, cutting inside and shooting low under ...Full Story »
Luke O’Nien and Jack Clarke net as Regis Le Bris era begins with Sunderland win
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by PA
Sunderland began the Regis Le Bris era on a high as goals from Luke O’Nien and Jack Clarke handed them a 2-0 Championship victory away to Cardiff in their season opener.O’Nien opened the scoring as he nodded the ball beyond Ethan Horvath from close range in the 18th minute after being left unmarked from a Patrick Roberts free-kick.Cardiff created more than enough opportunities to tak...Full Story »
Brenden Aaronson earns Leeds a point before missing a chance for all three
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by PA
Brenden Aaronson’s stoppage-time equaliser salvaged a thrilling 3-3 draw for Leeds against newly-promoted Portsmouth at Elland Road.Aaronson fired home in the fifth minute of added time after Callum Lang appeared to have snatched Pompey all three points when converting a penalty three minutes earlier.Pascal Struijk’s first-half penalty gave Leeds an early lead, but Pompey responded t...Full Story »
Substitute Lewis Baker snatches Stoke victory against Coventry
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by PA
Lewis Baker came off the bench to grab the only goal of the game as Stoke claimed a 1-0 victory against Coventry.The Sky Blues made a fast start, with summer signing Jack Rudoni and striker Ellis Simms linking up nicely to force an opening, but the former was thwarted as he looked to pull the trigger inside the box.Rudoni was at it again inside the first 10 minutes when his run through the heart...Full Story »
Daily Laugh - Chelsea Now
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by 7M Sport
Let's start our Daily Laugh today.
He’s back!! De Gea 'agrees a one-year deal with Fiorentina
Chelsea Now
Just one more week until the Premier League returns
SPAIN BEAT FRANCE IN EXTRA TIME TO TAKE GOLD IN MEN'S FOOTBALL
They currently have 43 players in their men's first team squad.
Reporter: Spotify or YouTube music?Endrick:
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TRANSFER GLEE Chelsea have raked in staggering £1.6BILLION from transfers as top selling clubs of 21st Century are revealed
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
With transfer fees increasing exponentially each year, the ten clubs that have cashed in the most money for their stars in the 21st Century has been revealed.
We've seen nine players breach the £100m mark in the last seven years alone with a premium being slapped on Premier League talent over recent campaigns.
But despite four of the ten most expensive transfers of all time coming from Pr...Full Story »
NET WORTH Chelsea agree £54million deal for Wolves star Pedro Neto, 24, in shock transfer with further £2.5m in add-ons
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
CHELSEA have reached an agreement with Wolves to sign Pedro Neto.
The Blues have already signed nine players so far this summer, with several deals still in the pipeline.
Chelsea have agreed to sign Pedro Neto Credit: Getty
Tosin Adarabioyo, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Omari Kellyman, Marc Guiu, Renato Veiga, Caleb Wiley, Filip Jorgensen and Estevao Willian are among the players who have already c...Full Story »
ON DE MOVE Fiorentina CONFIRM free transfer of Man Utd legend David de Gea as goalkeeper finally seals return to football
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
The former Manchester United stopper has returned to football after 14 months out.
David de Gea has signed for Fiorentina
The Spaniard completed his medical earlier today
Ex-Man Utd goalkeeper David de Gea has touched down in Italy on Friday ahead of his move to FiorentinaCredit: PA
The 33-year-old has signed a one-year contract including the option of a further 12 months with Fiorentina lat...Full Story »
SISTERS AT WAR I can’t forgive my sister Lauryn for second affair with Kyle… I have no sympathy, says Chloe Goodman
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
In an exclusive interview with The Sun, glamour model Chloe tells how the feud saw her disinvite Lauryn from her dream wedding, claiming she had been "kept in the dark".
Sisters Chloe and Lauryn Goodman are not currently on speaking terms, and she has revealed why
She says she had no idea the England and Manchester City defender had been secretly romping with Lauryn until she called and told h...Full Story »
INES WINS SILVA Bernardo Silva’s gorgeous WAG Ines Tomaz wows in bikini on beach ahead of Man City team in Community Shield match
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
Ines, 26, will be cheering on his Manchester City team in today's Community Shield match against Manchester United.
Model Ines Tomaz shows off her bronzed body on the beachInes will be cheering on husband Bernado Silva in Man City's Community Shield game against Manchester United
The Citizens are riding high after victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League in June, where Ines jumped...Full Story »
Aaron Wan-Bissaka closes in on Man Utd exit! West Ham aiming to complete deal to sign right-back in coming days that will pave way for Noussair Mazraoui to move to Old Trafford
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by Goal.com
West Ham United want to land Manchester United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka in a deal that will allow the Red Devils to sign Noussair Mazraoui.
Wan-Bissaka wanted by Premier League side
Man Utd could fund right-back pursuit
Deals tipped to happen 'in the next days'
WHAT HAPPENED?With a deal for OGC Nice centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo nearing completion, Fabrizio Romano has reported that W...Full Story »
Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd push for third signing as Tottenham agree Solanke deal
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by Express.co.uk
The 2024/25 season kicks off tomorrow when FA Cup winners Manchester United clash with Premier League champions Manchester City in the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium. Next Friday, the new Premier League campaign commences when Fulham visit Old Trafford to face United, and clubs will be keen to complete business before then.
The deadline is August 30, though, and plenty of activity is exp...Full Story »
Chris Wilder impressed by Sheffield United’s start to their ‘new beginning’
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by PA
Chris Wilder hailed Sheffield United’s 2-0 victory over Preston as a “new beginning” after their relegation from the Premier League.On the opening night of the Championship season, Oliver Arblaster opened the scoring with a 12th-minute effort that deflected into the net via Adrian Hughes.Preston held firm well until Gustavo Hamer took advantage of a Freddie Woodman howler to ad...Full Story »
Blackburn boss John Eustace salutes substitutes after opening win over Derby
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by PA
Blackburn boss John Eustace hailed his side’s “top drawer” substitutes after they helped earn a 4-2 win over Derby in their Championship opener.Rovers started quickly and were rewarded when Tyrhys Dolan finished off a well-worked move in the 19th minute.The promoted Rams slowly played their way into the game and equalised through Curtis Nelson’s thumping header in the 67t...Full Story »
Nigel Clough hails fast-starting Mansfield after beating Barnsley in opener
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by PA
Mansfield boss Nigel Clough praised his side’s start to the game as they marked their return to the third tier with a 2-1 victory at Barnsley.Playing at this level for the first time in over two decades, the promoted Stags were quickly out of the blocks at Oakwell and led 2-0 after 18 minutes through Stephen Quinn and Lee Gregory goals.Luca Connell pulled one back for the hosts before half...Full Story »
Paul Cook disappointed with penalty decision as Chesterfield draw with Swindon
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by PA
Chesterfield manager Paul Cook felt his side deserved to win as they had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to Swindon in their first match back in the EFL.Armando Dobra gave the home side a 15th-minute lead before Will Wright levelled in the 64th minute.Cook was happy with his side’s display and felt they should have had a penalty midway through the opening half when Michael Jacobs appeared...Full Story »
Will Wright’s equaliser sees Swindon spoil Chesterfield’s EFL return
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by PA
Chesterfield had to settle for a point on their return to the EFL as Swindon came from behind to earn a point in a 1-1 draw.Armando Dobra put the Spireites ahead in the League Two opener but Will Wright struck in the second half to earn the visitors a draw.The home side went ahead in the 15th minute when Will Grigg’s shot was parried by Jack Bycroft and Dobra was the first to react, turnin...Full Story »
Sheffield United begin life back in the Championship with win at Preston
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by PA
Oliver Arblaster and Gustavo Hamer found the net as Sheffield United wrapped up a comfortable 2-0 victory over Preston on their return to the Championship.Academy star Arblaster opened the scoring with a 12th-minute deflected effort and Hamer took advantage of a Freddie Woodman howler to add a second in the 55th minute.It was a buoyant atmosphere at Deepdale and Will Keane nearly gave the home s...Full Story »
Mansfield beat Barnsley to make winning start to life in League One
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by PA
Mansfield struck twice early on to pave the way for a 2-1 victory over Barnsley as they made a winning start to life in League One.Stephen Quinn and Lee Gregory netted in the opening 18 minutes for the promoted Stags and that proved enough for the points despite Luca Connell pulling one back for the hosts at Oakwell.The deadlock was broken in the 13th minute when Quinn struck a left-footed effor...Full Story »
Andi Weimann and Yuki Ohashi net debut goals as Blackburn beat promoted Derby
Posted Saturday, August 10, 2024 by PA
Andi Weimann and Yuki Ohashi both notched debut goals as Blackburn opened their Sky Bet Championship campaign with a 4-2 win over promoted Derby.John Eustace’s men were rewarded for their fast start as they took a 19th-minute lead through Tyrhys Dolan’s close-range finish after a well-worked move.Rovers were in control for the first half but Derby battled back after the break and Cur...Full Story »
Daily Laugh - Khalil Jendoubi & Fernandes
Posted Friday, August 09, 2024 by 7M Sport
Let's start our Daily Laugh today.
Khalil Jendoubi & Fernandes
Guys, can you believe he never won the Champions League?
This image from the Brazil-France match in the Olympics is pure quality!
Declan Rice at the Olympic Games
Fermingham
lol
Liverpool FC in the transfer window:
Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There will...Full Story »
HOW ARE LU? Neymar 'slid into DMs' of glam Olympics star Luana Alonso before her 'inappropriate behaviour' row at Paris games
Posted Friday, August 09, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
GLAMOUROUS swimming star Luana Alonso has revealed Brazilian footballer Neymar is a fan.
The Paraguayan athlete, who was kicked out of the Olympic village, recently revealed the Brazilian attacking midfielder slid into her DMs on Instagram.
She told Paraguayan radio show Aire de Todos: "He sent me a DM. That's all I can say."
The revelation shocked the presenters who pressed the Olympic ath...Full Story »
Thomas Muller celebrates becoming unlikely 'Olympic champion' as he shows off Paris 2024 gold medal
Posted Friday, August 09, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
THOMAS MULLER is celebrating after his horse became an Olympic champion.
The Bayern Munich star is a co-owner of Checker, the horse ridden by German Christian Kukuk as the pair won gold.
Kukuk came out on top in a dramatic jump-off against two Olympic medallists Steve Guerdat and Maikel van der Vleuten, who finished second and third respectively.
Checker cleared every hurdle in the final ro...Full Story »
LUCKY ESCAPE Shocking moment footballers are almost electrocuted as trophy gets caught in power lines during open top bus parade
Posted Friday, August 09, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
A PARAGUAYAN football team narrowly escaped ELECTROCUTION after winning their first league title in nearly 100 years.
Libertad de Pirayu claimed their first Pirayutense crown in 94 years last Saturday with a 5-4 shootout victory over Club Cerro Porteno Taba'i.
Libertad, understandably, organised an open-top bus parade to celebrate their monumental achievement.
They jubilantly celebrated on ...Full Story »